Sources for DeKalb County, Georgia
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'''Sources for DeKalb County, Georgia''' | '''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 Atlanta's | + | [[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 Atlanta's county seat until 1853, when 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> | 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> | ||
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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. | + | 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. | All records created prior to 1842, with the exception of the Superior Court's records, were destroyed when the courthouse burned. | ||
