Early Records of Greene County, Georgia

Local histories and genealogical records are fascinating and are a valuable tool for anyone tracing their roots. The records compiled in this book are important to those researching their African-American roots, those with ancestors who moved from Delaware, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia, and from the country of England, as well as many other counties in Georgia. Keep in mind, if your ancestor fought in the Revolutionary War, he may have moved to Georgia in order to participate in the many land grants and lotteries.

Records included in this book are history of the county, biographies, marriages (1787-1830), Land Grants to Revolutionary Veterans, 1805 Land Lottery, 1827 Land Lottery, Cherokee Land Lottery, deeds, wills (1796-1808,) and land grants.

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