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Addresses:
Marion County Courthouse
P.O. Box 481
Buena Vista, GA 31803
Telephone: (912) 649-5542
Books:
- History of Marion County by Nettie Powell published 1931 by Historical Publishing Co., Columbus GA Available on InterLibrary Loan from the University of Kentucky Library, and possibly others.
- Marion County Cemeteries by Jeanne Jernigan, available from the author.
- A new Marion County history, called Motherland of Many by Rena Cobb is now available for purchase, including:
- 1860 Marion County Census
- Wills 1850-1916
- Marriages 1845-1900
- 155+ Family Histories
- Church, Cemetery & School Histories
- County Officers 1828-present
- Marion County Georgia Marriage Records 1844-1866 by Frances T. Ingmire
- Some Georgia County Records (Volume 5 contains Marion County Marriages 1844-1866 and Will Book A 1846-1915) available at larger genealogical libraries
Microfilm:
Unofficial listing of some records available on microfilm through the LDS Family History Library. Note: Film numbers are from my notes. Always double-check numbers and descriptions before ordering film.
- Census Records
- Population Schedules:
- 1830 Census
- 1840 Census
- 1850 Census LDS Film # 0442886
- 1860 Census LDS Film # 0803130; Courthouse copy LDS Film # 0423492
- 1870 Census LDS Film # 0545663; Old filming LDS Film # 0007080
- 1880 Census LDS Film # 1254157
- 1900 Census LDS Film # 1240211
- 1910 Census LDS Film # 1374215
- 1920 Census LDS Film # 1820268
- Nonpopulation Schedules:
- Agricultural These give detailed information about the variety and quantity of crops and livestock produced by each farmer.
- 1850 Schedule LDS Film # 1602479
- 1860 Schedule LDS Film # 1602481
- 1870 Schedule LDS Film # 1602484
- 1880 Schedule LDS Film # 1602492
- Manufacturing
- 1880 Schedule LDS Film # 1602498
- Social Status No information about individuals
- 1850 Schedule LDS Film # 1602499
- 1860 Schedule LDS Film # 1602500
- 1870 Schedule LDS Film # 1602501
- 1880 Schedule LDS Film # 1602503
- Civil War Records
- Relief Committee Book - Goods Provided to Wives and Children of Soldiers, Indexed LDS Film # 0422256 Gives wife's first name, number of children, husband's commander and date of departure, and list of goods provided.
- Pension Records 1890-1948 LDS Film # 0422233
- Civil War Pension Records Adams-McClain LDS Film # 0359659
- Civil War Pension Records names after McClain LDS Film # 0359660
- County Histories
- History of Marion County by Nettie Powell LDS Film # 1033928 item 1
- Court Records from 1846
- Court of Ordinary Minutes, Indexed County business, road repairs, and the occasional case of bastardy!
- 1842-1866 LDS Film # 0422218
- 1836, 1845-1855 LDS Film # 0423253
- 1854-1875 LDS Film # 0423254
- Superior Court Minutes, Indexed Murder, Rape, Divorce, Forclosure, Eviction, and more. You'd be surprised at how many of your ancestors showed up in court. Indexed by plaintiff only, so you'll have to check the entire index for defendants. Be sure to check under "State vs." (for criminal behavior) and "John Doe" (for evictions)
- 1846-1856 LDS Film # 0423255
- 1856-1867 LDS Film # 0423256
- 1867-1877 LDS Film # 0423257
- 1877-1884 LDS Film # 0423258
- 1885-1889 LDS Film # 0423259
- 1889-1893 LDS Film # 0423260
- 1893-1899 LDS Film # 0423261
- 1899-1911 LDS Film # 0423262
- Estray Records [lost livestock]
- 1841-1930 LDS Film # 0422235
- Homestead Records
- Court of Ordinary 1871-1950, indexed LDS Film # 0422234
- Superior Court 1866-1924, indexed LDS Film # 0423263 Index of names Includes list of claimant's real and personal property, sometimes wife and children by name and age.
- Land Records from 1846 Some deeds (i.e. slaves) are not in the comprehensive indexes. Double-check the individual indexes of the early deed books.
- Grantor (Seller) Index 1845-1949 LDS Film # 0423222
- Grantee (Buyer) Index 1845-1949 LDS Film # 0423224
- Deed Books A-B LDS Film # 0423227
- Deed Books C-D LDS Film # 0423228
- Deed Book E LDS Film # 0423229
- Deed Book F LDS Film # 0423230
- Deed Books G-H LDS Film # 0423231
- Deed Book I LDS Film # 0423232
- Deed Book J LDS Film # 0423233
- Deed Book K LDS Film # 0423234
- Deed Books L-M LDS Film # 0423235
- Deed Books N-O LDS Film # 0423236
- Deed Books P-Q LDS Film # 0423237
- Sheriff & Administrators Deeds Books 1-2 1892-1937 LDS Film # 0423252
- Marriage Records from 1844-1953
- 1844-1885 LDS Film # 0422210
- 1885-1916 LDS Film # 0422211
- 1916-1953 LDS Film # 0422212
- Military Records see also Civil War
- WWI Discharge Records, indexed LDS Film # 0423264
- Probate Records from 1846-1958
- Wills 1846-1940 LDS Film # 0422213
- Minute Books (Probate/Ordinary Court)
- Book A 1854-1865 LDS Film # 0422214
- Book A-C 1864-1892 LDS Film # 0422215
- Book D 1893-1911 LDS Film # 0422216
- Book E-F 1910-1958 LDS Film # 0422217
- Guardianship Records and more Probate Stuff
- Guardianships, Administrations and Testamentary 1852-1893 LDS Film # 0422219
- Bonds, Letters and Stuff 1894-1965, 1847-1864, 1852-1897 LDS Film # 0422220
- Inventories, Sales, Vouchers and Stuff 1897-1936, 1839-1849, 1845-1853 LDS Film # 0422221
- Inventories, Sales, Returns and Stuff 1852-1904 LDS Film # 0422222
- Returns & Vouchers 1853-1855 LDS Film # 0422223
- Returns & Vouchers 1854-1859 LDS Film # 0422224
- Returns & Vouchers 1859-1864 LDS Film # 0422225
- Returns & Vouchers 1863-1875 LDS Film # 0422226
- Returns & Vouchers 1875-1888 LDS Film # 0422227
- Returns & Vouchers 1888-1896 LDS Film # 0422228
- Returns & Vouchers 1897-1910 LDS Film # 0422229
- Returns & Vouchers 1910-1941 LDS Film # 0422230
- Sales 1852-1904 LDS Film # 0422231
- Sales 1853-1914, Years Support 1864-1904 LDS Film # 0422232
- Tax Records 1848-1871
- 1848-1858 LDS Film # 0423265 Includes description of real estate owned
- 1859-1871, 1924 LDS Film # 0423266 Includes list of Civil War Veterans still living in 1920's.
- War Tax Records LDS Film # 0422236
- Vital Records
- Delayed Birth Certificates LDS Film # 0423366 These date from the 1940's and are mostly children born after 1910, but a few older persons are included, one born as early as 1875.
- Voters Lists
- 1898-1906 LDS Film # 0423267
Newspapers:
Some issues of these newspapers are on microfilm at the University of Georgia at Athens and are available through InterLibrary Loan.
- Advocate of the South 1849-1856 published by T.P. Ashmore
- Buena Vista Advertiser 1856-1862? published by E.W. Miller
- Literary Vade Mecum 1852-1853 published by James W. Gaulding devoted to Literature, Science & Education filmed
- Marion Banner 1870-? published by John P. Burt
- The Argus 1875 became Buena Vista Argus 24 Sep 1875-17 Dec 1875 filmed
- Marion County Argus 1881-1884 became Marion County Sentinel 2 Apr 1881-23 Jan 1884 filmed
- Marion County Sentinel 1884-1885 became Marion County Clipper 6 Feb 1884-27 Aug 1885 filmed
- Marion County Clipper 1885-1886 became Marion County Patriot 3 Sep 1885-26 Mar 1886 filmed
- Marion County Patriot 1886-1968 9 Apr 1886-15 Aug 1968 filmed
- Bugle 1889-? published by T.B. Lumpkin
- Populist 1890's published by Simeon Blue
Periodicals:
This is a partial list of articles about Marion County in genealogical periodicals that have been indexed in the Periodical Source Index (PERSI). Check with your local genealogical library for copies of these issues, or order copies of the articles from Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
- "Marion Guards, CSA" Georgia Pioneers Vol. 14 No. 3-4 Aug 1977 - Nov 1977
- "Early Marriages and Other Records" Georgia Pioneers Vol 14 No. 3 Aug 1977 through Vol 15 No. 3 Aug 1978 (I have a copy)
- "Largest Slave Owners, 1840" Genealogical Gazette
Vol. 5 No. 1 Feb 1987
- "Business and Professional Directory 1909-10" Genealogical Gazette Vol. 8 No. 1 Feb 1990
- "Business and Professional Directory 1909-10 Tazewell" Genealogical Gazette Vol. 8 No. 4 Nov 1990
- "Estate Records 1839-49" Georgia Genealogical Society Quarterly Vol. 23 No. 2 Summer 1987
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"Unrecorded Deeds 1842-63" Georgia Genealogical Society Quarterly Vol. 24 No. 2 Summer 1988
- "Dismissal of Guardians 1852-1912" Ancestral Pursuit Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug 1987
- "Letters, Dismission from Administration 1853-1940" Ancestral Pursuit Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug 1987
- "Twelve Month Widows Support 1864-97" Ancestral Pursuit Vol. 1 No. 1 Aug 1987
- "Wills 1903-15" Georgia Genealogical Magazine No. 80 Spring 1981
- "1830 Census" Georgia Genealogical Magazine Vol. 29 No. 1-2 Winter 1991
- "1850 Mortality Schedule" Central Georgia Genealogical Society Quarterly Vol. 14 No. 2 1992
- "1850 Mortality Schedule" Southern Genealogists Exchange Quarterly Vol. 8 No. 43 Fall 1967
- "Masonic Lodges 1849" Muscogiana Vol. 1 No. 4 Fall 1990
- "Masonic Lodges 1865" Muscogiana Vol. 2 No. 3-4 Fall 1991
- "Statistics 1849" Muscogiana Vol. 3 No. 3-4 Fall 1992
- "Masonic Lodges 1864" Muscogiana Vol. 5 No. 3-4 Fall 1994
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