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'''State Census'''<br> | '''State Census'''<br> | ||
| − | + | *'''1855''' {{RecordSearch|1915984|Alabama State Census, 1855}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama State Census, 1855 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | |
| − | *'''1866''' {{RecordSearch|1915987|Alabama State Census, 1866}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama State Census, 1866 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | + | *'''1866''' {{RecordSearch|1915987|Alabama State Census, 1866}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama State Census, 1866 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images |
| + | *'''1907, 1921, 1927''' {{RecordSearch|2487274|Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | ||
=== Church Records === | === Church Records === | ||
{{AL Church Intro|Marengo}}<br> | {{AL Church Intro|Marengo}}<br> | ||
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| + | *'''1831-1994''' {{RecordSearch|2790182|Alabama, Church Records, 1831-1994}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | ||
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'''List of Churches and Church Parishes''' | '''List of Churches and Church Parishes''' | ||
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395495&reqParentsLabel=Marengo%2C%20Alabama%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' <br> | *'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395495&reqParentsLabel=Marengo%2C%20Alabama%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' <br> | ||
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=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups === | === Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups === | ||
{{AL Ethnic Groups Intro|Marengo}} | {{AL Ethnic Groups Intro|Marengo}} | ||
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| + | *'''1865-1872''' {{RecordSearch|2333770|Alabama, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1872}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only | ||
=== Funeral Homes === | === Funeral Homes === | ||
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*[http://www.historygeo.com/v2/search/ Family Maps of Marengo County] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search. | *[http://www.historygeo.com/v2/search/ Family Maps of Marengo County] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395495&reqParentsLabel=Marengo%2C%20Alabama%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]:Cities and Towns- [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395495&reqParentsLabel=Marengo%2C%20Alabama%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]:Cities and Towns- [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]] | ||
| + | *[https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/maps Alabama Maps and Blueprints Collection] at [https://archives.alabama.gov/searchcoll.html Alabama Department of Archives and History] – maps can be browsed by location or subject | ||
=== Migration === | === Migration === | ||
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=== Military Records === | === Military Records === | ||
{{AL Military Intro|Marengo}} | {{AL Military Intro|Marengo}} | ||
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| + | '''''Multiple Wars''''' | ||
| + | *'''ca.1918-ca.1962''' {{RecordSearch|4113740|Alabama, Military Discharge Records, ca.1918 - ca.1962}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, Military Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | ||
'''''Civil War, 1861-1865'''''<br> | '''''Civil War, 1861-1865'''''<br> | ||
| − | + | *'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932389|Alabama Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, images at partner site | |
| − | *'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932389|Alabama Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | + | *'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932139|Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, images at partner site |
| − | *'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932139|Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | + | *'''1861-1865''' [https://archives.alabama.gov/civilwar/search.cfmAlabama Civil War Service Database] at [https://archives.alabama.gov/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] - index <br> |
| − | *'''1861-1865''' [https://archives.alabama.gov/civilwar/search.cfmAlabama Civil War Service Database] at [https://archives.alabama.gov/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] - index <br> | + | *'''1861-1865''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2322 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://ancesstry.com Ancestry] $ |
| − | *'''1861-1865''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2322 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://ancesstry.com Ancestry] $ | + | *'''1861-1865''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2344 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://search.ancestry.com Ancestry] $ |
| − | *'''1861-1865''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2344 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://search.ancestry.com Ancestry] $ | + | *'''1871-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2180391|Alabama, Southern Claims Commission Approved Claims, 1871-1880}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, Southern Claims Commission Approved Claims - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images |
| − | *'''1871-1880''' {{RecordSearch|2180391|Alabama, Southern Claims Commission Approved Claims, 1871-1880}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, Southern Claims Commission Approved Claims - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | + | *'''1880-1930''' {{RecordSearch|3029256|Alabama, Confederate Pension Applications, ca. 1880-1930's}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, Confederate Pension Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images |
| − | *'''1880-1930''' {{RecordSearch|3029256|Alabama, Confederate Pension Applications, ca. 1880-1930's}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] | + | *'''1907, 1921, 1927''' {{RecordSearch|2487274|Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images |
| − | *'''1907, 1921, 1927''' {{RecordSearch|2487274|Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*[https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/cwnp Alabama Civil War and Reconstruction Newspapers] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] | *[https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/cwnp Alabama Civil War and Reconstruction Newspapers] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] | ||
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'''''World War I'''''<br> | '''''World War I'''''<br> | ||
| − | *'''1917-1919''' {{RecordSearch|2865018|Alabama, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, World War I Service cards, 1917-1919 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | + | *'''1917-1919''' {{RecordSearch|2865018|Alabama, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, World War I Service cards, 1917-1919 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images |
*'''1917-1918''' [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/p17217coll3 Alabama World War I Service Records] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images<br> | *'''1917-1918''' [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/p17217coll3 Alabama World War I Service Records] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images<br> | ||
*'''1917-1918''' [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/goldstar Alabama World War I Gold Star Files] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images <br> | *'''1917-1918''' [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/goldstar Alabama World War I Gold Star Files] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images <br> | ||
'''''World War II'''''<br> | '''''World War II'''''<br> | ||
| − | *'''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2691991|Alabama, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] | + | *'''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2691991|Alabama, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images |
*'''1940-1966''' [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/p17217coll16 Alabama Active Military Service Reports] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images <br> | *'''1940-1966''' [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/p17217coll16 Alabama Active Military Service Reports] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images <br> | ||
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{{AL Other Records Intro|Marengo}} | {{AL Other Records Intro|Marengo}} | ||
| − | + | '''''Voter Registration''''' | |
| + | *'''1834-1981''' {{RecordSearch|4016429|Alabama Voter Registration and Poll Tax Cards, 1834-1981}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]- [[Alabama Voter Registration and Poll Tax Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and some images | ||
Alabama Voting Registers for 1867 are available online at the [http://www.archives.alabama.gov/voterreg/countybooksmain.html Alabama Department of Archives and History]. Marengo County has three books, with working links to two: | Alabama Voting Registers for 1867 are available online at the [http://www.archives.alabama.gov/voterreg/countybooksmain.html Alabama Department of Archives and History]. Marengo County has three books, with working links to two: | ||
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*[http://www.archives.alabama.gov/voterreg/books/marengocountyvol2.pdf Marengo County Voting Registration Book 2] | *[http://www.archives.alabama.gov/voterreg/books/marengocountyvol2.pdf Marengo County Voting Registration Book 2] | ||
*[http://www.archives.alabama.gov/voterreg/books/marengocountyvol3.pdf Marengo County Voting Registration Book 3] | *[http://www.archives.alabama.gov/voterreg/books/marengocountyvol3.pdf Marengo County Voting Registration Book 3] | ||
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=== Probate Records === | === Probate Records === | ||
{{AL Probate Intro|Marengo}} | {{AL Probate Intro|Marengo}} | ||
| − | + | ''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br> | |
| − | *'''1753-1999''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8799 Alabama Wills and Probate Records 1753-1999] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] $ | + | *'''1753-1999''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8799 Alabama Wills and Probate Records 1753-1999] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] $ |
| − | *'''1809-1985''' {{RecordSearch|1925446|Alabama Probate Records, 1809-1985}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | + | *'''1809-1985''' {{RecordSearch|1925446|Alabama Probate Records, 1809-1985}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images |
*''Inventory of the County Archives of Alabama: Marengo County'' Birmingham, Ala.: The Project, 1940. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=22998 Ancestry] $ | *''Inventory of the County Archives of Alabama: Marengo County'' Birmingham, Ala.: The Project, 1940. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=22998 Ancestry] $ | ||
| − | *'''1819-1865; 1841-1898''' [https://southeasterngenealogy.com/content/algenealogy.html Wills, Estates, Petitions 1819-1865; 1841-1898] at [https://southeasterngenealogy.com Southeastern Genealogy] ($) | + | *'''1819-1865; 1841-1898''' [https://southeasterngenealogy.com/content/algenealogy.html Wills, Estates, Petitions 1819-1865; 1841-1898] at [https://southeasterngenealogy.com Southeastern Genealogy] ($) |
| + | *'''1830-1976''' {{RecordSearch|1978117|Alabama Estate Files, 1830-1976}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama Estate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | ||
=== School Records === | === School Records === | ||
{{AL Schools Intro|Marengo}} | {{AL Schools Intro|Marengo}} | ||
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===Social Security Records=== | ===Social Security Records=== | ||
| − | *'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] - [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]]. | + | *'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] - [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]]. |
| − | *'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry ($)] — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]]. | + | *'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry ($)] — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]]. |
=== Tax Records === | === Tax Records === | ||
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==== Birth ==== | ==== Birth ==== | ||
{{AL Birth Intro|Marengo}} | {{AL Birth Intro|Marengo}} | ||
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| − | *'''1881-1930''' | + | *'''1881–1930''' {{RecordSearch|1661470|Alabama Births and Christenings, 1881-1930}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch.org] - [[Alabama Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index |
| + | *'''1881-1930''' {{RecordSearch|3335352|Alabama, County Birth Registers, 1881-1930}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, County Birth Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, and some images | ||
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==== Marriage ==== | ==== Marriage ==== | ||
{{AL Marriage Intro|Marengo}} | {{AL Marriage Intro|Marengo}} | ||
| − | *'''1733-2013''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=alabama%2cal Alabama, United States Marriages] at [http://findmypast.com/ FindMyPast ($)] | + | *'''1733-2013''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=alabama%2cal Alabama, United States Marriages] at [http://findmypast.com/ FindMyPast ($)] |
| − | *'''1800-1969''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7838 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969 Ancestry ($)] | + | *'''1800-1969''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7838 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969 Ancestry ($)] |
| − | *'''1809-1920''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4192 Alabama, Compiled Marriages from Selected Counties, 1809-1920 Ancestry ($)] | + | *'''1809-1920''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4192 Alabama, Compiled Marriages from Selected Counties, 1809-1920 Ancestry ($)] |
| − | *'''1809-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1743384|Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | + | *'''1809-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1743384|Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and some images |
| − | *'''1816-1957''' {{RecordSearch|1674672|Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | + | *'''1816-1957''' {{RecordSearch|1674672|Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index |
| − | + | *'''1818-1851, 1923, 1926, 1929, 1936-1969''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7838 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969 Ancestry ($)] | |
| − | *'''1818-1851, 1923, 1926, 1929, 1936-1969''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7838 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969 Ancestry ($)] | + | *'''1818-1895''' Marengo County Marriage Index 1818-1895 in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] at FamilySearch |
| − | *'''1818-1895''' Marengo County Marriage Index 1818-1895 in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] at FamilySearch | + | *'''1818-1936''' [http://www.angelfire.com/indie/marengo/tablem.html White Marengo County Marriages] |
| − | *'''To 1825''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2080 Index to Marriages Ancestry ($)] | + | *'''1818-1936''' {{RecordSearch|2534485|Alabama County Marriages, 1818-1936}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama, County Marriages Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index |
| + | *'''To 1825''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2080 Index to Marriages Ancestry ($)] | ||
==== Death ==== | ==== Death ==== | ||
{{AL Death Intro|Marengo}} | {{AL Death Intro|Marengo}} | ||
| − | *'''1881-1952''' {{RecordSearch|1674670|Alabama Deaths and Burials, 1881-1952}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | + | *'''1881-1952''' {{RecordSearch|1674670|Alabama Deaths and Burials, 1881-1952}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] - [[Alabama Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index |
| − | *'''1881-1974''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2543 Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974 Ancestry ($)] | + | *'''1881-1974''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2543 Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974 Ancestry ($)] |
| − | *'''1906-1913''' Marengo County Death Index 1906-1913 in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] at FamilySearch<ref>Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/c/cf/Igialabamals.pdf.</ref> | + | *'''1906-1913''' Marengo County Death Index 1906-1913 in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] at FamilySearch<ref>Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/c/cf/Igialabamals.pdf.</ref> |
| − | *'''1908-1959''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5188 Alabama, Death Index, 1908-1959 Ancestry ($)] | + | *'''1908-1959''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5188 Alabama, Death Index, 1908-1959 Ancestry ($)] |
| − | *'''1908-1974''' {{RecordSearch|1307888|Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974}} at FamilySearch Historical Records Collection - [[Alabama Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | + | *'''1908-1974''' {{RecordSearch|1307888|Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974}} at FamilySearch Historical Records Collection - [[Alabama Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index |
==== Divorce ==== | ==== Divorce ==== | ||
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{{AL Societies Intro|Marengo}} | {{AL Societies Intro|Marengo}} | ||
| − | '''Marengo County Historical Society'''<br>P. O. Box 159 <br>Demopolis, AL 36732<br> | + | '''Marengo County Historical Society'''<br>P. O. Box 159 <br>407 N Commissioners Ave<br>Demopolis, AL 36732<br> |
| − | [ | + | (334) 289-9644<br>Email: [mailto:marengohistory@bellsouth.net marengohistory@bellsouth.net]<br>[https://www.marengocountyhistoricalsociety.com/ Website]<br> |
| + | [https://www.facebook.com/marengo.historical/ Facebook] <br> | ||
== Websites == | == Websites == | ||
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*{{FHL Place IDNum|192592|Alabama|Marengo}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records. | *{{FHL Place IDNum|192592|Alabama|Marengo}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records. | ||
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~algenweb/ ALGenWeb] | *[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~algenweb/ ALGenWeb] | ||
| + | *[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~almareng/ Marion County ALGenWeb] | ||
== Research Guides == | == Research Guides == | ||
Latest revision as of 12:53, 17 April 2021
Guide to Marengo County, Alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Contents
- 1 County Information
- 2 Resources
- 2.1 Bible Records
- 2.2 Biographies
- 2.3 Business, Commerce, and Occupations
- 2.4 Cemeteries
- 2.5 Census Records
- 2.6 Church Records
- 2.7 Court Records
- 2.8 Directories
- 2.9 Emigration and Immigration
- 2.10 Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
- 2.11 Funeral Homes
- 2.12 Genealogies
- 2.13 Guardianship
- 2.14 Land and Property Records
- 2.15 Local Histories
- 2.16 Maps and Gazetteers
- 2.17 Migration
- 2.18 Military Records
- 2.19 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 2.20 Newspapers
- 2.21 Obituaries
- 2.22 Other Records
- 2.23 Periodicals
- 2.24 Probate Records
- 2.25 School Records
- 2.26 Social Security Records
- 2.27 Tax Records
- 2.28 Vital Records
- 3 Research Facilities
- 4 Societies
- 5 Websites
- 6 Research Guides
- 7 References
County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
The County was named in honor of a battlefield near Turin, Italy, where the French defeated the Austrians on June 14, 1800.[2]The County is located in the west-central area of the state.[3]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Marengo County Courthouse
101 East Coats Avenue #104
PO Box 480566
Linden, AL 36748
Phone:
334-295-2224
Fax: 334-295-2092
Marengo County Website
Probate Judge has marriage, probate and land records. Registrar in Chancery has divorce records.
Clerk circuit Court has court records.[4]
Marengo County, Alabama Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1881 | 1819 | 1906 | 1917 | 1820 | 1818 | 1816 |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
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Marengo County had destructive courthouse fires in 1848 and 1965.[6] For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:
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Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
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Populated Places[edit | edit source]
The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in Marengo County:[8]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator.
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History Timeline[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
The following web site has additional information on Marengo county cemeteries.
- Interment.net Alabama cemetery records by county.
- Additional Marengo County cemeteries are included in Alabama Cemetery Records FamilySearch Digital Library-Vol. 1
Census Records[edit | edit source]
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1820 | 2,933 | — |
| 1830 | 7,700 | 162.5% |
| 1840 | 17,264 | 124.2% |
| 1850 | 27,831 | 61.2% |
| 1860 | 31,171 | 12.0% |
| 1870 | 26,151 | −16.1% |
| 1880 | 30,890 | 18.1% |
| 1890 | 33,095 | 7.1% |
| 1900 | 38,315 | 15.8% |
| 1910 | 39,923 | 4.2% |
| 1920 | 36,065 | −9.7% |
| 1930 | 36,426 | 1.0% |
| 1940 | 35,736 | −1.9% |
| 1950 | 29,494 | −17.5% |
| 1960 | 27,098 | −8.1% |
| 1970 | 23,819 | −12.1% |
| 1980 | 25,047 | 5.2% |
| 1990 | 23,084 | −7.8% |
| 2000 | 22,539 | −2.4% |
| 2010 | 21,027 | −6.7% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
State Census
- 1855 Alabama State Census, 1855 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1866 Alabama State Census, 1866 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1907, 1921, 1927 Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. For general information about Alabama denominations, view the Alabama Church Records wiki page.
- 1831-1994 Alabama, Church Records, 1831-1994 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
List of Churches and Church Parishes
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Ward and Branch Records
- Magnolia
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Directories[edit | edit source]
Marengo County, Alabama Online Historical Directories - identifies historical city, county, business and other directories available online on both and pay-to-access websites.
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
- 1865-1872 Alabama, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1872 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images only
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.
See Alabama Land and Property for additional information about early Alabama land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse, where records are currently housed.
To place a grant or deed on a map within context of Marengo County see:
- Boyd, Gregory A. Family Maps of Marengo County, Alabama: with Homesteads, Roads, Waterways, Towns, Cemeteries, Railroads, and More. Norman, Okla.: Arphax Pub. Co., 2008. This is a definitive work and can be used as an index to land grants. Digital version at HistoryGeo.com ($). Website includes surname index. FHL Book 976.1392 E7b.
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Local histories are available for Marengo County. The histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section Alabama Local Histories.
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
Click a neighboring county
for more resources
for more resources
- Maps of Alabama (1799-1980)
- Family Maps of Marengo County (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
- FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places
- Alabama Maps and Blueprints Collection at Alabama Department of Archives and History – maps can be browsed by location or subject
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
Multiple Wars
- ca.1918-ca.1962 Alabama, Military Discharge Records, ca.1918 - ca.1962 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
Civil War, 1861-1865
- 1861-1865 Alabama Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index, images at partner site
- 1861-1865 Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index, images at partner site
- 1861-1865 Civil War Service Database at Alabama Department of Archives and History - index
- 1861-1865 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry $
- 1861-1865 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry $
- 1871-1880 Alabama, Southern Claims Commission Approved Claims, 1871-1880 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1880-1930 Alabama, Confederate Pension Applications, ca. 1880-1930's at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1907, 1921, 1927 Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- Alabama Civil War and Reconstruction Newspapers at Alabama Department of Archives and History
Regiments. Men in Marengo County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (part of a large regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in Marengo County:
- - 1st Battalion, Alabama Artillery, Company F
- - 4th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company D(Canebrake Rifle Guards)
- - 11th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company A
- - 11th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company D "Canebrake Legion"
- - 21st Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company A "Washington Light Infantry"
- - 21st Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company C "Marengo Rifles"
- - 21st Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company E "Chamberlain Rifles or Woodruff Rifles"
- - 21st Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company G
- - 23rd Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company C
- - 43rd Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company A, B and E
World War I
- 1917-1919 Alabama, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1917-1918 Alabama World War I Service Records at Alabama Department of Archives and History - alpha index by name and images
- 1917-1918 Alabama World War I Gold Star Files at Alabama Department of Archives and History - alpha index by name and images
World War II
- 1940-1945 Alabama, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1940-1966 Alabama Active Military Service Reports at Alabama Department of Archives and History - alpha index by name and images
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Voter Registration
- 1834-1981 Alabama Voter Registration and Poll Tax Cards, 1834-1981 at FamilySearch- How to Use this Collection; index and some images
Alabama Voting Registers for 1867 are available online at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Marengo County has three books, with working links to two:
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1753-1999 Alabama Wills and Probate Records 1753-1999 at Ancestry $
- 1809-1985 Alabama Probate Records, 1809-1985 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- Inventory of the County Archives of Alabama: Marengo County Birmingham, Ala.: The Project, 1940. Digital version at Ancestry $
- 1819-1865; 1841-1898 Wills, Estates, Petitions 1819-1865; 1841-1898 at Southeastern Genealogy ($)
- 1830-1976 Alabama Estate Files, 1830-1976 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
School Records[edit | edit source]
Social Security Records[edit | edit source]
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch - How to use this collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
Alabama tax records complement land records and can be used to supplement the years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years in the tax records of some counties. For more information, see the wiki page Alabama Taxation.
- 1865-1866 U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918 at Ancestry $
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the Alabama State Department of Health , the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred or order electronically online $.
For some online statewide indexes, see the FamilySearch Historical Record Collections for Alabama.
Birth[edit | edit source]
- 1881–1930 Alabama Births and Christenings, 1881-1930 at FamilySearch.org - How to Use this Collection; index
- 1881-1930 Alabama, County Birth Registers, 1881-1930 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index, and some images
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1733-2013 Alabama, United States Marriages at FindMyPast ($)
- 1800-1969 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969 Ancestry ($)
- 1809-1920 Alabama, Compiled Marriages from Selected Counties, 1809-1920 Ancestry ($)
- 1809-1950 Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and some images
- 1816-1957 Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
- 1818-1851, 1923, 1926, 1929, 1936-1969 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969 Ancestry ($)
- 1818-1895 Marengo County Marriage Index 1818-1895 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch
- 1818-1936 White Marengo County Marriages
- 1818-1936 Alabama County Marriages, 1818-1936 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
- To 1825 Index to Marriages Ancestry ($)
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1881-1952 Alabama Deaths and Burials, 1881-1952 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
- 1881-1974 Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974 Ancestry ($)
- 1906-1913 Marengo County Death Index 1906-1913 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch[9]
- 1908-1959 Alabama, Death Index, 1908-1959 Ancestry ($)
- 1908-1974 Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974 at FamilySearch Historical Records Collection - How to Use this Collection; index
Divorce[edit | edit source]
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a family history center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Marengo County. For state-wide library facilities, see Alabama Archives and Libraries.
Demopolis Public Library
211 East Washington Street
Demopolis, Alabama 36732
Phone: 334-289-1595
Website
- Their genealogy collection is found in theGwyndolyn Collins Turner Reading Room. This includes local and state histories, newspapers, family files, census records, and more.
Museums[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Marengo County Historical Society
P. O. Box 159
407 N Commissioners Ave
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-9644
Email: marengohistory@bellsouth.net
Website
Facebook
Websites[edit | edit source]
- USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
- Marengo Co. AL
- United States Resources: Alabama
- USGenWeb Archives Project ~ contains record transcriptions from Bibles, obituaries, court records and more.
- Marengo County ALGenWeb ~ record transcriptions and information pertinent to the county.
- Marengo County, Alabama Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
- ALGenWeb
- Marion County ALGenWeb
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Genealogy Trails History Group, "Marengo County, Alabama Genealogy and History", http://genealogytrails.com/ala/marengo/ 6/08/2017.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Marengo, Alabama," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marengo_County,_Alabama 6/08/2017.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Alabama Counties: Marengo County in Alabama Department of Archives and History (accessed 16 March 2014).
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Marengo County, Alabama," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marengo_County,_Alabama, accessed 22 October 2018.
- ↑ Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/c/cf/Igialabamals.pdf.
