Sources for DeKalb County, Georgia

[[DeKalb County, Georgia]] was created in 1822 from portions of Henry, Gwinnett, and Fayette Counties.  After the Indian Springs Treaty of 1821 these areas of land were opened to settlers after the removal of the Cherokee and Creeks.  DeKalb County was the designated home county of Atlanta until 1853, at that time Fulton County was established.  For general information, see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeKalb_County%2C_Georgia DeKalb County] on Wikipedia and [http://dekalbcounty.georgia.gov/03/home/0,2230,8306723,00.html;jsessionid=3CC61BF2F6EB174AC6769B3BEC61BC3C DeKalb County] on Georgia.gov.<br>

Things Researchers should know:  

DeKalb County was formed from parts of Henry, Gwinnett, and Fayette counties.   

Other areas to research are Fulton, Milton and Campbell Counties, the latter two being defunct counties.  

The Courthouse burned in 1842 and 1916.  The fire in 1842 destroyed all but the Superior Court records.  The 1916 fire did not damage records because they were not on the premises.  

Available DeKalb records are: Census 1830-1930. Estate Probate records and Wills can be found at the DeKalb County Judge of Probate Court - Phone-404-371-2718- 556 McDonough Street, DeCatur, GA 30030.  Other Records may be found at the DeKalb History Center, address above.