Sources for DeKalb County, Georgia

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DeKalb County was formed from portions of Henry, Gwinnett, and Fayette counties.  Other areas to research are Fulton, Milton and Campbell counties, the latter two of which are now defunct (although there are currently steps being taken to re-establish Milton County).  
 
DeKalb County was formed from portions of Henry, Gwinnett, and Fayette counties.  Other areas to research are Fulton, Milton and Campbell counties, the latter two of which are now defunct (although there are currently steps being taken to re-establish Milton County).  
  
All records created prior to 1842, with the exception of the Superior Court's records, were destroyed when the courthouse burned.  
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All records created by the county government, prior to 1842, with the exception of the Superior Court's records, were destroyed when the courthouse burned.  
  
 
Probate records and wills can be found at the DeKalb County Judge of Probate Court, 556 McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030 - Phone-404-371-2718.  Other records are housed at the DeKalb History Center, address above.
 
Probate records and wills can be found at the DeKalb County Judge of Probate Court, 556 McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030 - Phone-404-371-2718.  Other records are housed at the DeKalb History Center, address above.

Revision as of 14:20, 28 May 2007

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