Georgia Research

The Gwinnett County Public Library collects materials that instruct and guide customers in locating and using Georgia research materials, refers customers to appropriate institutions, and utilizes interlibrary loan service. Materials about Georgia and Gwinnett, as well as those materials written or produced by local authors, are added to the circulating and reference collections when they meet the general selection standards. In addition to traditional resources, the library has access to genealogy information on the Internet. Ask at the Help Desk for assistance in locating these resources on our homepage.

Through interlibrary loan we can often borrow materials owned by other library systems. Please be aware, however, that many institutions decline to lend genealogical materials, or other materials which are heavily used or are too fragile to mail. Assistance with interlibrary loan requests is available at the Help Desk at each branch.

For hours of operation and the location of the branch nearest you, please call 770-978-5154.

Gwinnett County Public Library Resources

Gwinnett Census Microfilm
Gwinnett Census Indexes
Federal Census Indexes
Gwinnett County Newspapers, 1871-Present
Atlanta Constitution, 1868-Present
New York Times, 1851-Present
Rosters-Confederate Soldiers - GA
Rosters-Revolutionary Soldiers- GA

Our information staff is available to assist you in locating materials which guide you through the process of researching your family history. The library has a variety of basic "how-to" sources to help you get started. Some titles are available for check-out while others are designated for use in the library.

The metro Atlanta area is rich in institutions and documents that support genealogical research.
Use this information to assist you in locating sources that will assist you with your genealogical research. Addresses and phone numbers are listed. Many facilities are staffed by volunteers. It is always a good idea to phone ahead for hours of operation and directions.
Resources Available At Other Area Libraries and Institutions

GWINNETT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
185 Crogan Street, P.O. Box 261
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
www.gwinnetths.org
770-822-5174

Ancestor file, family research papers, tax digest, some dockets and court records, Georgia county and family histories and old photographs. Abstracts on old newspapers, all Gwinnett County newspapers from 1871-1965. Georgia death index on microfiche 1919 to 1994
Gwinnett County Census 1880, 1900, 1910, and 1920. Soundex to 1880 census.
Hardback census of 1820-1870. Microfiche to 1870 census of Georgia.

LAWRENCEVILLE FAMILY HISTORY CENTER
3355 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
770-962-5650

Six centers available in the metro Atlanta area. Index library provides access to the Salt Lake genealogy records, nationally and worldwide. Accelerated indexing system from census and tax records from 1850 back; some records to 1906.

Records: Ancestral File, International (on computer) Genealogical Index, U.S. Social Security Death Index and Military Index

GEORGIA DIVISION OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY
5800 Jonesboro Road
Morrow, GA 30260
www.sos.state.ga.us/archives
678-364-3700

Emphasis on collecting records of Georgia, including genealogical records for people with ancestors from Georgia, including all county histories. Other states are included but no longer collected.

Census: Georgia through 1920
Records: Microfilm of probate and superior courts, prior to 1900.
Colonial Records of Georgia Colonial Records of Soldiers of Georgia
State repository for historical agency records
Other: Genealogical manuscripts

NATIONAL ARCHIVES, SOUTHEAST REGION
 > Genealogy records:
5780 Jonesboro Road
Morrow, GA 30260
www.archives.gov/southeast
 770-968-2100

 > Federal records:
4712 Southpark Blvd.
Ellenwood, GA 30294
404-736-2820

Emphasis on holdings from federal agencies and U.S. District Courts in the Southeast.

Census: Microfilm of entire US 1790-1920, all Soundex; Mortality, 1850-1880
Records: Military, Passenger Lists, Land, Naturalization, Tax, Indian, Court, and Postmasters

ROSWELL HISTORIC SOCIETY/CITY OF ROSWELL
RESEARCH LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES
Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Second Floor
950 Forrest Street
Roswell, GA 30075
www.roswellhs.org
770-594-6405
Historical and genealogical records of Roswell and surrounding areas.

ATLANTA - FULTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Auburn Avenue Research Library
101 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
www.afplweb.com
404-730-4001

Maintains an extensive collection of African-American records, books, photographs, research materials, and multimedia databases.

Georgia/Genealogy Collection, Central Branch
1 Margaret Mitchell Square
Atlanta, GA 30303
www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us
404-730-4636

Federal Census for all existing years for all Georgia counties
Collection of County Histories Map Collections
Extensive materials on Native Americans in Georgia
Literature by Georgia authors
Atlanta City Directories: Print format 1870-1990 Microfilm format 1859-1942

ATHENS REGIONAL LIBRARY
The Heritage Room
2025 Baxter Street
Athens, GA 30606
706-613-3650

Provides, on a limited basis, materials of historical, Georgia, or cultural relevance to Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. Emphasis on the War Between the States and southern migration.

Census: Georgia 1820-1920
Newspaper: Athens-Clarke Co. 1809-Present
Records: Marriage and Land from the early 1800’s
Military: Georgia records for Revolutionary War, Indian Wars, Civil War and World War I

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER
130 West Paces Ferry Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30305-1336
404-814-4000

Focus on family histories locally and statewide.

Census: Georgia 1820-1900
Records: Oakland Cemetery and Mr. Garrett’s necrology - includes white males 21 and over residing in Dekalb and Fulton Counties during 1821-1931 (in progress).

HALL COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
127 Main Street, NW
Gainesville, GA 30501
www.hallcountylibrary.org
770531-3311

Materials for genealogical research include city and Hall County histories, biographies, and family histories. Includes materials from other states.

Census: Georgia 1820-1920 FL, SC, NC, MS, TX, VA, 1850 Indian Rolls
Records: Cemetery to 1971 Marriage, Wills and Inventory
Newspapers: Gainesville and surrounding counties

CLAYTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Genealogy Room, Headquarters Building
865 Battlecreek Road
Jonesboro, GA 30236
www.claytonpl.org
770.473-3850

Emphasis on Georgia, especially county histories, with most materials on Clayton, Fayette and Henry Counties. Other state materials are collected, with NC, SC, VA and MD being best represented.
Census: Federal 1790-1920

COBB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Georgia Room , Central Branch
266 Roswell Street
Marietta, GA 30060
www.cobbcat.org
770-528-2320

Primary emphasis on Georgia and Southeastern states, including national sources and selected northern sources. Other selected features are local city directories, selected federal census, SC will transcripts, and extensive Native American and Civil War collections.

DEKALB COUNTY LIBRARY
Central Library-Special Collections
215 Sycamore Street
Decatur, GA 30030
www.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us
404-370-3070

Genealogy/County history collection especially Dekalb County.

Census: Georgia 1820-1920
Newspaper: Atlanta Journal Constitution from the mid -1860’s

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Georgia Room
Athens, GA 30602-1641
www.libs.uga.edu (select "collections")
706-542-7123

Contains materials of and about Georgia or by Georgians. Includes Georgia county histories, family histories, manuscript collection, county and city directories, military records. Repository for University for University of Georgia Archives.

Census: Southeastern through 1920
Newspaper: Microfilm collection of all GA

Source locations compiled by:
Gwinnett County Public Library Information Staff
1001 Lawrenceville Highway
Lawrenceville, GA 30045-4707
770-978-5154

GCPL Virtualville
revised 03/10/06