Tucker Genealogy Records
Tucker genealogy records are filed at the DeKalb County Probate Court and Superior Court Clerk in Decatur. Tucker incorporated in 2016, but the community has been part of DeKalb County since 1842. All marriage licenses, wills, estate files, land deeds, and court records for Tucker families are at the DeKalb County courthouse. The county's records go back to 1842, covering nearly two centuries of family life in this part of Georgia.
Tucker Quick Facts
DeKalb County Probate Court
The DeKalb County Probate Court holds the main genealogy records for Tucker. Marriage licenses date from 1842. The court also keeps wills, estate inventories, guardianship files, and letters of administration. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-9-30, the Probate Court has jurisdiction over estates and marriages for all of DeKalb County.
The courthouse is at 556 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030. Call (404) 371-2836 for help. Visit in person or send mail requests with a search fee. The DeKalb County website has forms, fee schedules, and office hours.
Marriage records and probate records from DeKalb County go back to 1842. These are among the older records in metro Atlanta. If your Tucker ancestors were here in the mid-1800s, the Probate Court is the place to start.
| Address | 556 North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (404) 371-2836 |
| Website | dekalbcountyga.gov |
Superior Court and Land Records
Land deeds, divorce files, and civil case records for Tucker are at the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk at the courthouse in Decatur. Land records go back to 1842.
Tucker was a small farming community for most of its history. Land records can show you exactly where families lived, when they bought and sold property, and who their neighbors were. Deed books track property across generations. Plat maps show lot lines and sometimes include the names of adjacent landowners, which can help you identify extended family connections.
Divorce records at the Superior Court are another useful source. They often list children, divide property, and include ages or birth dates. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, these court records are public and open to anyone.
DeKalb History Center
The DeKalb History Center has genealogy resources for the Tucker area. Their collections include church records, historical photos, and important court documents. The Superior Court Minutes Book A covers 1836 to 1843. Superior Court Records from 1860 to 1910 are available. Decatur City Court Minute Books from 1923 to 1956 are also in the collection.
These records go beyond what the courthouse holds. Church baptism and burial records can fill gaps before 1919. Old photos put faces to names. The History Center is in Decatur and welcomes researchers looking for DeKalb County family connections.
The DeKalb County Courts public records page shows how to access court records and genealogy documents for Tucker and the rest of the county.
Vital Records
Birth and death certificates for Tucker residents come from the Georgia Department of Public Health or local health departments. Georgia began statewide vital records in 1919 under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-9.
Birth certificates are $25 for the first copy. Extra copies cost $5. Death certificates are the same price. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified birth certificates are restricted to close family members. Death certificates are more broadly available. They show the person's name, date of death, parents' names, and burial location.
The Virtual Vault has free death certificates from 1919 to 1943 available online. FamilySearch has Georgia death records from 1914 to 1943. For records before 1919, check the Georgia Archives in Morrow for microfilmed DeKalb County vital records.
Online Genealogy Resources
Search Tucker genealogy records from home. The E-Access to Court Records system covers DeKalb County probate and court files. Registration is free. Basic case data costs nothing. Documents cost $2.50 for the first page and $1.00 for each page after.
FamilySearch offers free Georgia records. Marriages from 1754 to 1960. Probate records from 1742 to 1990. Death records from 1914 to 1943. All indexed. The Georgia Historic Newspapers archive has old newspapers with obituaries and legal notices from the DeKalb County area.
The Georgia Archives at 5800 Jonesboro Road in Morrow holds microfilmed county records, census data, and military files. Call (678) 364-3710. Free access to Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and Fold3 in the search room. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Research Tips for Tucker
Tucker was not a city until 2016. All older records are under DeKalb County. Don't search for "Tucker" in old court records. Use the county name instead.
Census records from 1820 to 1950 cover the Tucker area under DeKalb County. The 1850 census was the first to list every household member by name and age. Tax digests help track families between census years. The 1890 census is mostly destroyed, so use church records, cemetery inscriptions, and tax lists for that decade.
Tucker sits near Gwinnett County. If your ancestors lived on the east side of Tucker, their records might be in Gwinnett County instead of DeKalb. Check both counties if you can't find what you need. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, public records in Georgia are open for inspection. Cemetery records in the Tucker area are also worth checking. FindAGrave and the DeKalb County GAGenWeb project may have transcriptions posted online.
- Check cemetery records when vital records are missing
- Search church records for baptisms and burials
- Use tax digests to track families between census years
- Look at Gwinnett County records if DeKalb comes up short
- Visit the DeKalb History Center for court minutes and photos
DeKalb County Genealogy Records
Tucker is in DeKalb County. All marriage licenses, probate records, land deeds, and court cases are filed at the DeKalb County courthouse in Decatur. Records date back to 1842 when the county was formed.
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