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Hamilton County Tennessee Genealogy Resources, Chattanooga

It doesn't look like I have any ancestors from Hamilton County, Tennessee. However, since I live close to this fairly old and important community, I want to learn more about it so I can help other people with their research. Hamilton County Library Genealogy Resources I called to see if they had resources onsite, and was told that they don't currently have a genealogy department apart from an extensive collection on the website. https://chattlibrary.org/resources-genealogy/ Hamilton County Tennessee Genealogical Society A very professional looking website which states, "HCTGS is an Internet based society ... to share their knowledge of Hamilton County with others on the Internet and provide a forum for fellow researchers interested in the genealogy and history of Hamilton County Tennessee." http://www.hctgs.org/ East Tennessee Historical Society Offers programs and exhibitions uniquely tailored to the region. A great list of Affiliates, Local Societies ...

Jackson County Alabama Genealogy Resources, Scottsboro

I have a "brick wall" in my family tree with hints at Jackson County, Alabama. I've exhausted my online resources and want to try to visit the area to see if I can learn more about my family history. First, I did a google search for all genealogy resources related to Jackson County Alabama. Genealogy Trails: Jackson County Online data as well as possible one-on-one help from volunteers who want to help with your genealogy puzzles. http://genealogytrails.com/ala/jackson/brick.html USGenWeb Archives Project: Jackson County A survey of genealogy resources for Jackson County, Alabama, including Local History, Land & Deed Records,  Slave and Indentured Servant Deeds,  Military Records, Newspapers, Obituaries. http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/jackson.htm Alabama Historical and Genealogical Organizations Organized by county https://archives.alabama.gov/referenc/societies.pdf Alabama Department of Archives and History: Jackson County Collection of links to...