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Dekalb County Alabama Genealogy Resources, Fort Payne, Crossville

My family history research has lead me to Dekalb County, Alabama. It was just one family for a couple of decades in the 1850s, but I like to be thorough about placing my ancestors in a unique place in a unique time. Some Research into Dekalb County is in order!

 First, I did a Google search for Dekalb County Alabama Genealogy.

Genealogy Trails: Dekalb County
Online data as well as possible one-on-one help from volunteers who want to help with your genealogy puzzles. I especially found the local history sections helpful.
http://genealogytrails.com/ala/dekalb/

Facebook Group (Public): Dekalb County, Alabama Genealogy
Fairly active group with lots of great information. I did a search of the group and quickly found references to places and people that I am interested in.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/111195279268/

Linkpendium: Dekalb County, Alabama
A survey of genealogy resources for Dekalb County, Alabama, including Local History, Land & Deed Records, Historic Schools, Newspapers, and Obituaries.
http://www.linkpendium.com/de_kalb-al-genealogy/


 Then I used these those general resources to make a list of additional places to visit:
North East Alabama Genealogical Society
http://neags.com/dekalb-county-al/

Landmarks of Dekalb County
https://www.landmarksdekalbal.org/


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