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North Georgia Genealogy

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

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

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

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

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 January 11, 2010 at 4:33pm
Welcome Linda!
Comment by Albert Cornelissen on January 9, 2010 at 7:08am
my grandmother's brother was Ed B. Leijdecker.
I like to know how Barbara is related to him because we must be family of each other.
Comment by Linda on January 5, 2010 at 9:39am
My family is from N. Georgia and continues to live there. I am curious about early Native Americans in the New Echota in the Gordon Co area.
Comment by Barbara M Leydecker on September 1, 2009 at 5:01am
Welcome Tina!
Comment by Tina Wyatt on August 31, 2009 at 9:29pm
Many of my ancestors migrated to N. Georgia, especially Towns, Rabun, and Union Counties, so I would like to be in this group.
Comment by Barbara M Leydecker on August 31, 2009 at 7:49pm
I have lived in Georgia for more than 25 years and have been studying genealogy for the last 5 years. Of course, all of my ancestors are from New York, New Jersey, Germany, and the Netherlands, so I understand the importance of a good local researcher!
 

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