This section lists the societies of Georgia, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer.
Statewide and Regional Societies
County Societies
Statewide and Regional
East Georgia Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1991 as Piedmont Regional Genealogy Society, changing to its current name in 2000.
The aim of the Society is to raise the standard of genealogical research.
Details of counties covered by the association are given on the site.
They publish a quarterly newsletter and it possible to purchase back issues of this publication on the site.
A range of other publications are also available for purchase, which include:
- Gwinnett Co. Census Returns
- Gwinnett Co. History 1819-1960
- Jackson Co. Marriages 1805-1910
- Oglethorpe Co. Abstracts of Wills 1794-1903
- Oglethorpe Co. Marriage Records 1794-1963
- Settlers – Family Sketches book
Transcriptions of Wills are also available.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~gaeggs/
Georgia Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1964. Some publications are sold by the society, which include:
- 1807 Land Lottery fortunate drawers and grantees
- A Resource Guide to Marriage Records
- Admission Register of Central State Hospital of Milledgeville 1842-1861
- Back issues of their Newsletter
- Cemetery Bibliography
They also have a list of surnames currently being researched by members.
Website:
http://www.gagensociety.org
North West Georgia Historical and Genealogical Society
Details of counties covered by the association are given on the site.
The society sells some publications, which include:
- Floyd Co. Confederates
- Floyd County 1892 Tax Digest
- Marriages
- Myrtle Hill Cemetery – Obituaries and Interments
A list of surnames currently being researched by members is also accessible.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ganwhags/
County and Other Societies
Augusta Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1979. They have a Library where books, maps, microfiche, manuscripts, the Mims and Mealing Collections and audio tapes are accessible, along with Ancestor Chart Files and a Surname-Area file which are both indexed by family name.
The society sells numerous publications, which incorporate:
- 1850 Georgia Mortality Schedules
- Burke’s American Famiies with British Ancestry
- Cemeteries & Genealogy: Warren County, Georgia and Immediate Vicinity, 1792-1987
- A Family History: Wright-Lewis-Moore and Connected Families: Early Settlers, Greene Co.
- Georgia City Directories Name Index
- German Immigrant Servant Contracts. Registered at the Port of Philadelphia, 1817-1831
- History Books
- Marriages
- Personal name index to the Augusta Chronicle
- Vital Records Books
- Will Abstracts
Website:
http://www.augustagensociety.org
Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society
Church Records and Histories are accessible on the site. Court Records are also available, which incorporate:
- 1831 to February 1840 Clarke County, Inferior Court Jury Lists
- 1880 Clarke Co. Petit Jury List
- Deed Book H 1807-1814
- Returns and Mixed Records Books ABCD – MM
- Will Books A-E
Publications available for sale incorporate:
- Colonial and Headright Plat Index 1735-1866
- Deaths 1880-1944
- Marriages 1875-1920
- Tax Digests 1811-1850
- Will Abstracts 1875-1966
A list of surnames currently being researched by members is also on the site.
Website:
https://cogsgenealogy.org/
Cobb County Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1979 as Northeast Cobb Georgia Genealogical Society. It changed its name to Cobb County Genealogical Society in 1990. Its aims are to promote and encourage interest in genealogy and family history and to publish genealogical records relating to the area.
A list of cemeteries in the area is available on the site, along with a history of the county.
Many records are available for sale through their site, which include:
- 1840 Census for Cobb Co.
- Cobb Co. Cemeteries Volumes I, II and III
- Deed Book A – Volumes I and II
- History of the 7th District A & M School 1906-1940s
- Marriages 1865-1937 (Whites), 1865-1966 (Black)
They also sell a Table of Contents and Topical Index to their newsletter covering 1979-1990 and volumes of Family Tree Quarterly, their quarterly publication.
They also have links to other sites you may find of use.
Website:
http://www.cobbgagensoc.org
Coweta County Genealogical Society
Many resources are accessible in their research library, which include:
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Census Indexes
- Family Folders
- Family History Compilations
- Funeral Home Records
- Historical Newspapers
- Magazines and Pamphlets
- Military Books
- Reference Books
- Surname Books
- Vital Records Indexes
- Wills Indexes
These records do not only relate to Coweta County, but the state of Georgia and nationwide. Some records relate to England and Wales.
They also have publications for sale, which incorporate:
- 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910 and 1920 Censuses of Coweta County
- Cemeteries
- Early Wills 1827-1910
- Meriweather Co. Pioneers
- Pioneers from the 1827 Land Lottery and the 1830 and 1840 Censuses
Website:
http://www.ccgsinc.org
Decatur County Historical and Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1995. They are currently compiling a book regarding Decatur Co. First Families.
A list of surnames currently being researched by members is also available.
Website:
http://sites.rootsweb.com/~gadcgs/index.html
Henry and Clayton Counties Genealogical Society
Ancestors Unlimited of Clayton County and The Henry County Genealogy Association merged in 1992 to become The Genealogical Society of Henry and Clayton Counties.
Numerous resources are accessible in their library, which include:
- Census Records
- Confederate Pension Files
- DAR Magazines
- Family Histories
- Family Name Files
- Genealogical Reference Books
- History Books
- Land Lot Maps
- Photographs
- UDC Magazines
They also have many publications for sale, which include:
- Clayton Co. Marriage Index 1858-1918
- Henry Co. Marriage Records 1852-1900
- Obituaries 1879-1899, 1900-1907 and 1908-1929
- Wills 1858-1919 and 1921-1940
Website:
http://www.henryclaytongenealogy.com/
Huxford Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1972. Numerous publications are available for sale which includes the Pioneer Families of the Wiregrass Region. This covers Coastal Georgia to Northwest Florida and East Alabama and from Macon to Central Florida. An index to this publication is available on the site.
Other publications include:
- Clinch Co. History Book
- Down Home in the Wiregrass: Recipes of Southern Cooks
- The Lanier Family in the United States: Descendants of John and Robert Lanier
- Marriages from Atkinson(1919-1950), Berrien(1856-1949), Coffee(1864-1957) and Ware(1874-1943) Counties
- Miscellaneous Records of Barnwell, South Carolina
- Pearson Newspaper Clippings
- Rev. Moses Westberry and his Descendants
- Tattnall Co. Loose Papers
Website:
http://www.huxford.com/
Lowndes County Genealogical Society
An early history of Lowndes County and Valdosta is accessible on the site. There is also an Old Pay Roll of 1836 which is Capt. Sharp’s Company Florida Volunteers for the Indian War, 1836.
Many publications are sold by the society, which include:
- Brooks-Thomas Counties Obituaries and Death Notices Volume 1
- Deed Books
- H.W. Sharpe’s History of Lowndes County, Georgia 1884
- In the Shadow of the Pines Volumes 1-10
- Lowndes Co. Marriages 1870-1920
- Marriage, Birth, Divorce and Death Notices from the Douglas Breeze, Coffee County, Georgia 1895-1905
- Personal Mentions from Research Papers Volumes 1-4
- Piney Woods Pioneers Volumes 1-4
- Pioneers of the Old South
- Probate Records 1847-1852
- Thannie Wisenbaker’s View of Valdosta, Georgia 1863
- Wiregrass Obituaries and Death Notices Volumes 1-6
- Wiregrass Marriages and Births
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~gagus/
Muscogee Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1976. They have links to many Research Resources and it is also possible to take out a subscription or buy back issues of their journal on the site. A surname index to the journal is available.
Website:
http://www.muscogeegenealogy.com