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This is an excellent source for genealogical materials. It has microfilm for the court records. When writing for information, please remember to include a SASE. The Reference Department has microfilm copies of the Columbus newspapers, beginning 1828, some papers are missing. They also have some old city directories from the later 1800's. The genealogy department of the library has a list of people who do research for a fee in this area. Please enclose a SASE when requesting these names.
From personal experience, the Genealogy Department staff is great. They do everything possible to work on your requests. Please do not ask them to do all of your work. They have had people send them a blank tree and ask for them to fill in the blanks. They are not paid genealogists and can not do that type of request.
Other Branches - Columbus
Mildred L. Terry Branch640 Veterans ParkwayColumbus, GA(706) 649-0787North Columbus Branch5689 Armour RdColumbus, GA(706) 649-1150South Columbus Branch2034 S. Lumpkin RdColumbus, GA(706) 685-770112th Street Branch111 12th StreetColumbus, GA(706) 649-0789
Columbus State University Archives
Columbus State UniversityThey specialize in the history of the Chattahoochee Valley. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff!
Washington Memorial Library - Macon
Genealogical and Historical Room has one of the largest collections in the southeast. Contains 21,000 books, 15,000 microfilms, 259 maps and 60 subscriptions. Summary of Resources Available in the Library The library serves over 13,000 researchers annually.
Hours: Monday 9-9 / Tuesday - Saturday 9-6 / closed Sunday Directions from Atlanta: Take I-75 South to Exit 52 (Hardeman-Forsyth Ave) and proceed to the second traffic light(Forsyth Ave). Turn left onto Forsyth Ave and go through two traffic lights (stay in left lane). At third traffic light (College St) turn left. Go to next traffic light and turn right onto Washington Ave. Library is just ahead on the right. Courtesy of Bibb County page
Newspaper-Macon Telegraph indexed on computer from 1899. However, the newspaper is also indexed in the genealogy room in books for dates prior to that. Click on "Genealogyand History Room". Provides a generic listing of the categories of materials they hold.
Confederate Soldier and Pension Records
Write to: Willard Rocker, Director of Genealogy Washington Memorial Library Genealogy & Archives 1180 Washington Ave Macon, Georgia 31201 Ph.: (912) 744-0820The library has graciously agreed to provide this service. Please follow the guidelines. Submit ONLY 2 Soldier's names at one time. (Can reorder after receipt of research) 40 cent per page, plus postage, to be paid upon receiving material. GEORGIA RECORDS ONLY!
Georgia Pulice Library Links
GEORGIA BAPTIST CHURCH RECORDSStored on Micro film and available thru library loan. Located in the Georgia Baptist History Depository, Special Collections, Main Library, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia Head of Special CollectionsBaptist and University Archives(478) 752-2968---------- Fax: (478) 752-2111Mercer University Jack Tarver Library Phone (478) 301-29681300 Edgewood Avenue Fax (478) 301-2111Macon, GA 31207-0001 Email broome_sg@mercer.eduFounded in 1964, it is dedicated to preservation of records pertaining to the history of Baptists in Georgia and in the United States; semi-annualnewsletter, The Circular Letter, and biannual journal, Viewpoints: Georgia Baptist History. Hours: Mon - Fri, 9-Noon, 1-5.Mercer Library Links-Early GA Baptist Records Mercer University-1400 Coleman Ave., Macon, GA. 31207. The library phone is (912) 752-2057.
Georgia Baptist History - Depository contains records of individual churches, papers and publications. The Christian Index-published indices to marriages (1828-1855) and obituaries (1822-1879,1880-1890) and some unpublished marriages, ordinations, retirements, and obituaries. Microfilm.1300 Edgewood Ave, Macon 31207-0001 (912)752-2079. Special Collection hours are Mon-Fri 9am-12; 1pm-5pm.
Archives
Clicking on "State Archives" will give you complete directions and hours of operation.
Under "Programs and Services" choose "Reference" This covers General Genealogy Information, Military, Ethnic Genealogy (excellent guidelines/suggestions)
Georgia Department of Archives and History, Office of Secretary of State, 330 Capitol Avenue,Southeast, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 (404)656-2393
Let's get to work on MUSCOGEE!
Atlanta History Center/Library Archives Information on their collections. Library Catalog available through PALS.
LDS Family History Centers
LDS Family History Centers Master Index COLUMBUS4400 Reese Road, Columbus, GA GAGenWebis part of the USGenWeb Project. 
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