About Valdosta: Genealogy

by Eric Jackson on February 1, 2009

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OverviewBusiness | Employment | Fun Facts | Genealogy | History | Outreach | Public Resources

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 Court Records and Deeds

Lowndes County Probate Court
records include: marriage licenses, wills, guardianships, administration of estates, annual returns

 Vital Records

Find birth and death certificates at the Human Resources building on South Patterson street.

Libraries: books and archives

South Georgia Regional Library
The South Georgia Regional Library has a genealogy room with books of local history not only from the counties of Georgia, but from localities across the USA. There are many transcribed census records, family histories, and many other documents waiting for you to discover your roots.

Lowndes County Historical Society
“The objective of the organization is to promote an interest in local history, to collect and preserve documents, pictures, and artifacts pertinent to our cultural heritage, to maintain a museum for the preservation and display of cultural objects to promote and encourage historical and genealogical research.”

Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections

Family History Center
2500 Jerry Jones Drive
Valdosta, Georgia
Phone: 229-242-3264

 Related Links

Lowndes County Georgia Genealogy Page
This site is part of the GaGenWeb Project and provides local information such as transcribed census records, cemetery listings, surname registry, and more.

Genealogy Unlimited Society
Genealogy Unlimited Society is dedicated to family research. Dues are $15.00 per year for an individual or couple. This entitles you to a monthly newsletter and free queries. The society meets on a quarterly basis.

GaGenWeb Project
This site has links to each georgia county’s geneaology resources.

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