Stockbridge Genealogy Lookup

Stockbridge genealogy records are filed at the Henry County courthouse in McDonough. The Probate Court and Superior Court Clerk there hold marriage records, wills, land deeds, and estate files for Stockbridge and all of Henry County.

Henry County Probate Court

The Henry County Probate Court in McDonough keeps all marriage and estate records for Stockbridge. Marriage licenses date back to 1821. Probate files start the same year. The court holds wills, letters of administration, guardianship records, and estate inventories. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-9-30, the Probate Court has jurisdiction over these record types.

The courthouse is at 1 Courthouse Square in McDonough. It is about a 10-minute drive from Stockbridge. Call before you go to ask about fees and hours. Staff can help you look up records by name. Bring as much detail as you can. A full name and approximate year range makes the search go faster.

Henry County was created in 1821 from land acquired through a treaty with the Creek Nation. Records begin from that first year. If your ancestors were in this area before 1821, check records in the counties that existed before Henry was formed.

Land Records for Stockbridge

Land records for Stockbridge date back to 1821. The Henry County Superior Court Clerk in McDonough holds all deed books, plat maps, and property transfers. These are public records under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. You do not need to prove a family connection to view them.

Land records help with genealogy in several ways. They show where people lived and when. Property deeds often name family members when land is sold or given within a family. Estate sales and divisions among heirs can reveal siblings and children who may not show up in other records. Look at both grantor (seller) and grantee (buyer) indexes for your ancestor's name.

Copy fees for land records fall under state law. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, standard copies from public agencies are 10 cents per page. Court records may have slightly different fee schedules. Call the clerk for current pricing before you visit.

Vital Records for Stockbridge Genealogy

Georgia began statewide birth and death registration in 1919 under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-9. For records after that date, contact the Georgia Department of Public Health. Birth certificates cost $25 for the first copy. Death certificates are the same.

Birth certificate access is restricted. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, only the named person, parents, grandparents, adult children, adult siblings, spouses, or legal guardians can get a certified copy. Death certificates have fewer limits. They list parents' names, birth dates, and burial details. That makes them one of the most useful records for genealogy work.

For free death records, check the Virtual Vault at the Georgia Archives. Death certificates from 1919 to 1943 are online at no cost. FamilySearch also has Georgia death records from 1914 to 1943. Both are good starting points before you order records from the state.

Henry County GAGenWeb Resources

The Henry County GAGenWeb page has free genealogy records shared by volunteers, including cemetery transcriptions, old census data, and family research files.

This volunteer site collects courthouse record transcriptions, headstone photos, and other primary sources for Henry County genealogy. It is free to use and a good place to connect with other researchers.

Online Resources for Stockbridge Genealogy

FamilySearch has Georgia marriages from 1754 to 1960, probate records from 1742 to 1990, and death records from 1914 to 1943. All of these are free to search. The Georgia Historic Newspapers archive has old papers with obituaries and legal notices that can fill gaps in Henry County records.

The statewide E-Access to Court Records system lets you search Henry County court cases online. Registration is free. Basic case data is available at no charge. Full document viewing costs $2.50 for the first page and $1.00 per page after that.

The Georgia Archives in Morrow has microfilm of Henry County records. Free access to Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and Fold3 is in the search room. The archives are at 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260, open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Morrow is close to Stockbridge, so this is an easy trip.

• Check cemetery records when other record types are not available
• Search church records for baptisms, marriages, and burials
• Use tax digests for years when census records were lost
• Look at estate inventories for family details and property lists
• Review old newspapers for obituaries and family notices

Henry County Records

Stockbridge is in Henry County. All genealogy records for Stockbridge are filed at the Henry County courthouse in McDonough. Visit the full county page for more details on available records.

Nearby Cities

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