Statewide and Regional Societies
County Societies
Statewide
Alabama Genealogical Society
The association was chartered in 1958 and its aims are to encourage and support family history research by its members, to collect and preserve records relating to the state, to publish records, to bring genealogists together and to use its activities to assist members to obtain enjoyment and satisfaction.
It serves all 67 counties of Alabama and is the only association to do so.
Searchable Resources are available, comprising:
- AGS Hall of Honour
- First Families Certificates Surname Index
- Loose Records Project Web Index (LRPW)
- Searchable index to Sketches of Alabama Towns and Counties – Volumes 1, 2 and 3
It also has details of their publications, which include the AGS Magazine which is published twice a year and the AGS newsletter, published quarterly.
Website:
http://algensoc.org
Northeast Alabama Genealogical Society
The society serves the following counties:
- Blount
- Calhoun
- Cherokee
- Clay
- DeKalb
- Etowah
- Marshall
- Randolph
- St. Clair
- Talladega
Their site has details of Genealogy Resources, which includes on-line and off-line resources. It also has details of their books and publications for sale.
Website:
http://neags.com/
County
Autauga Genealogical Society
The aim of the society is to promote, collect and preserve records relating to the genealogy and history of Autauga County. Their primary focus is on the old counties of Autauga, Elmore and Chilton. A history of the area is available, along with historical photos.
Some publications are sold by the Society, which include:
- 1850 and 1860 Federal Census Transcripts
- Autauga Co. Heritage Book
- Back Issues of Autauga Ancestry Magazine 1991-2011
- Births and Deaths 1908-1916
- Cemetery Records
- Marriages
- Testate and In-Testate Records during the 1800s
Links to other sites you may find of use are available on the site.
Website:
http://sites.rootsweb.com/~alags/
Choctaw County Genealogical Society
The aim of the association is to preserve the history of Alabama with special emphasis on Choctaw County. They aim to ensure that previous lessons learned and any victories can be passed on to future generations. The association was chartered in July 2001 and now has over 50 members.
Information regarding the history of Choctaw County is available on their site.
Links to other sites you may find of use are also available.
Website:
http://sites.rootsweb.com/~alccgs/
Mobile Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1962 to collect and broadcast genealogical and historical information. To this end the society aims to promote and encourage family history research, provide education to ensure research is conducted correctly and to publish resources related to genealogical data.
Their site provides details about their quarterly publication.
It also has details of their publications for sale, which include:
- American Beginnings in the Old Southwest, Mississippi Phase
- American Seamen 1867-1872
- Birth Notices – Mobile Daily Register 1885-1909
- Burials 1820-1826, 1835-1856, 1857-1870
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Death Notices 1813-1879
- Erik Overbey Photograph Collection
- Family Histories
- Funeral Home Records
- Marriage Records
- The Mayor’s Court Reports: 1865
- Photograph Collections
- Stirrin’ up the Past – Cookbook
- Tax Rolls
- Will Books
A list of surnames currently being researched by members is accessible, and a list of links to other sites you may find useful are also available.
Website:
https://sites.google.com/site/rootsmgs
Montgomery Genealogical Society
The society was established in 1978, its aim being to promote and encourage interest in family history and genealogy, especially if that relates to Montgomery County.
Their site gives details about their quarterly publication, which has been published since 1994.
Some publications are available for sale, which include:
- Bible Records
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- 1855 State Census for Montgomery Co.
- Early Land Patents
- Marriage Records 1817-1877
- Montgomery Genealogical Society Quarterlies Back Issues 1994-2012(if not sold out)
- Montgomery Genealogical Society Journals (2013-Present)
- Old Montgomery Land Office Records and Military Warrants 1884-1969
- Will Books 1822-1854
On payment of a fee, the society is prepared to search their publications for any one individual you are searching for.
Details of surnames currently being researched by members and a list of local research centres are on their site.