Search Mableton Genealogy Records

Mableton genealogy records are filed at the Cobb County courthouse in Marietta. The Probate Court and Superior Court Clerk hold marriage records, wills, land deeds, and court files for family history research in this area.

Cobb County Courthouse Records for Mableton

Mableton does not have its own courthouse. All genealogy records for Mableton are kept at the Cobb County courthouse in Marietta. This is about 10 miles north of Mableton. The Probate Court handles marriage licenses, wills, estate files, and guardianship records. The Superior Court Clerk keeps land deeds, divorce files, and civil court cases.

Cobb County marriage records go back to 1865. Probate records start the same year. Land records also date to 1865, when the county began keeping books after the Civil War. If your Mableton ancestors lived here before 1865, you may need to check records in neighboring counties or the Georgia Archives for earlier data.

Under O.C.G.A. § 15-9-30, the Probate Court has full authority over wills, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and marriage licenses. This is the first place to look for Mableton family records. Walk-in visits are welcome during business hours. You can also send a written request by mail with the right fees.

Vital Records for Mableton Genealogy

Birth and death certificates in Georgia are handled by the state. The Georgia Department of Public Health keeps these records under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-9. Statewide registration began in 1919. Before that year, records are spotty and depend on the local area.

For Mableton, birth certificates cost $25 for the first copy. Each extra copy is $5. Death certificates are the same price. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, only certain people can get a certified birth certificate. This includes the person named, parents, grandparents, adult children, spouses, and legal guardians. Death certificates have fewer limits and are easier to get for genealogy work.

For older records, the Georgia Archives Virtual Vault has death certificates from 1919 to 1943 online for free. FamilySearch.org also has indexed Georgia death records from 1914 to 1943. These are good tools for tracing Mableton family lines back to the early 1900s.

Marriage records from 1952 to 1996 were filed at both the county and state level. Check the Georgia Department of Public Health if county records are missing for this time period.

Online Genealogy Records for Mableton

You can search Cobb County genealogy records online through the state's E-Access to Court Records system. Registration is free. Basic case data costs nothing to view. If you need the actual documents, the first page is $2.50 and each page after that is $1.00.

The Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, gives the public the right to see most government records. Court records fall under this law. You can make a written open records request to the Cobb County Clerk if the online system does not have what you need. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, copy fees are capped at 10 cents per page for standard documents from public agencies.

FamilySearch has free Cobb County records including marriages, probate files, and land deeds. The Georgia Historic Newspapers archive has old Cobb County papers with obituaries, legal notices, and family news. These free sites are a good place to start before paying for copies at the courthouse.

Cobb County GAGenWeb for Mableton Research

The Cobb County GAGenWeb page is a free volunteer-run genealogy site. It has cemetery records, census data, family files, and other resources shared by researchers working on Cobb County family lines.

This page shows the types of free genealogy data available for Cobb County, including records that cover the Mableton area.

Other free resources for Mableton genealogy include the Georgia Archives Virtual Vault, which has digitized documents like death certificates and military records. The Georgia Historic Newspapers collection has over a million pages of old newspapers from across the state. Obituaries, marriage announcements, and legal notices in these papers can help fill gaps in your Mableton family tree.

Mableton Genealogy Research Tips

Start with what you know. Write down all the names, dates, and places you have for your Mableton family. Then work back one generation at a time.

Census records are a great next step. Federal census data from 1820 to 1950 is available through Ancestry.com and FamilySearch. Keep in mind that the 1890 census was mostly destroyed by fire. For that gap, use Cobb County tax digests to find where your ancestors lived. The Georgia Archives in Morrow has these on microfilm.

Mableton was originally a stop on the Western and Atlantic Railroad. The area grew as a small community in south Cobb County. If your ancestors lived here in the 1800s, check both Cobb County and Campbell County records. Campbell County existed from 1828 to 1932, and parts of what is now south Cobb County were in Campbell County during that time. When Campbell County was dissolved in 1932, its records went to Fulton County. This is an important detail for Mableton genealogy.

• Check cemetery records when vital records are missing
• Search church records for baptisms, marriages, and burials
• Look at Cobb County tax digests for property ownership clues
• Use the Georgia Archives search room for free Ancestry.com access
• Review estate records when birth or death dates are unknown

The Georgia Archives is at 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Free access to Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and Fold3 is available in the search room.

Cobb County Records

Mableton is part of Cobb County. All genealogy records are filed at the county level in Georgia. Visit our Cobb County page for full details on courthouse records, fees, and contact information.

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