Georgia Introduction

United States Georgia Introduction

This set of Wiki pages describes major sources of information about families from Georgia. As you read these Wiki pages, study the United States Wiki pages, which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.

Records at the FamilySearch Library

The FamilySearch Library has many of the records listed in these Wiki pages. The major holdings include county records such as deeds, wills, marriage, and court records for 133 of the 159 counties. The FamilySearch Library has some Georgia church records.

Some of the sources described in these Wiki pages list the FamilySearch Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche numbers. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for FamilySearch Library. You can use these numbers to locate materials in the library.

FamilySearch Catalog

The library's records are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog found at the FamilySearch Library and at each FamilySearch Center. To find a record, look in the place search of the FamilySearch Catalog for:

• The place where your ancestor lived, such as:

UNITED STATES - CENSUS

GEORGIA - GENEALOGY

GEORGIA, RICHMOND - PROBATE RECORDS

GEORGIA, RICHMOND, AUGUSTA - HISTORY

• The record type you want to search, such as:

UNITED STATES - CENSUS

GEORGIA - GENEALOGY

GEORGIA, RICHMOND - PROBATE RECORDS

GEORGIA, RICHMOND, AUGUSTA - HISTORY

The section headings in these Wiki pages match the names of record types used in the FamilySearch Catalog.

Family History Library (FHL); now called, FamilySearch Library (FSL)