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North Georgia Genealogy

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This group is for anyone researching, or needing research, in northern Georgia, including metro Atlanta.

Members: 27
Latest Activity: Sep 12, 2012

Please post any inquiries as a discussion to control the clutter on the comment wall.
This group includes all of north Georgia, including metro Atlanta. There are dozens of counties in this area, so if you aren't familiar with Georgia geography, please ask.
I am happy to do look-ups in this area, including cemetaries, and would welcome any other locals to join the group to do the same.

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Robert O'barr

Started by Lisa Howard. Last reply by Lisa Howard Mar 9, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Looking for information on Reverend Robert O'Barr, Pastor of the Yellow Creek Baptist Church. Benjamin Parks Supposedly found gold on O'Barr's Property in Hall Co. Georgia in 1828 or there about. I…Continue

Marriage records

Started by Nancy Dorfman. Last reply by Nancy Dorfman Feb 28, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Hi----I just joined your group. My great-grandfather was from Rome, Georgia. His name was Louis Meyerhardt. I was wondering if anyone knows how far back marriage records go for Atlanta, Fulton…Continue

Genealogical Societies

Started by Barbara M Leydecker. Last reply by Lisa Howard Feb 3, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Do you belong to a genealogical society? If so, is it one near you, or in the area you are researching? If not, have you considered it? All opinions are welcome! Continue

What surnames are you researching?

Started by Barbara M Leydecker. Last reply by Loretta Cochran Sep 12, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Go ahead and post the surnames you are looking for. One of the great things about Georgiais how often the streets and towns are named after local families. Many of the original names remain in use…Continue

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Comment by Barbara M Leydecker on March 23, 2010 at 11:40am: Had some really good luck this week while researching for a woman in Michigan through Random acts of genealogical kindness. Her relative is buried in a cemetery about 2 miles away. I was able to get pictures of his headstone and another family member to go along with the obit I'm looking up for her! Glad I got it done before the rain came. Back to the library tomorrow...

Comment by Earline Burks White on February 23, 2010 at 2:37pm: Hi, Most of my people were in Carroll County, Ga. Most came here many years ago from North Carolina, a few from Tennessee and South Carolina. Some were in different counties of Georgia such as Henry, Old Campbell co. and others.

Comment by Barbara M Leydecker on February 23, 2010 at 8:49am: Welcome Earline!

Comment by Barbara M Leydecker on February 17, 2010 at 8:44am: Welcome Nancy!

Comment by Tonia Kendrick on February 5, 2010 at 11:56am: I'm in Georgia.

Comment by Barbara M Leydecker on February 4, 2010 at 8:34pm: Welcome Tonia- are you in Georgia or researching from somewhere else?

Comment by Tonia Kendrick on February 4, 2010 at 6:33pm: Hi, my family has been in North Georgia, specifically Murray County, since the late 1830s. I'm glad to find this group.

Comment by Barbara M Leydecker on January 12, 2010 at 1:16pm: Anyone needing obit look ups in Atlanta newspapers, let me know. I have a trip to the library coming up...

Comment by Barbara M Leydecker on January 12, 2010 at 1:14pm: Albert-
I have sent you an email. You are right, we are related! Edward was my great grandfather!

Comment by Barbara M Leydecker on January 11, 2010 at 4:34pm: Sorry for being gone so long, everyone. My computer has just gotten over a very nasty virus!