Where can I find information about DeKalb County TN?
Additional county and community histories can be found at the Bibliography of Tennessee Local History Sources: DeKalb County. The items in the bibliography may not all be available at the Tennessee State Library and Archives. 1839 DeKalb County, Tennessee, Tax List (Douthat, 2005) [name index] *
Where can I find World War II records in DeKalb County TN?
World War II Veterans of DeKalb County, Tennessee (DeKalb County Genealogical Society, 2005) [alphabetical] An inventory of microfilmed DeKalb County records is available on our website. Individual reels of microfilm may also be purchased. The following reels are available on interlibrary loan from the Library and Archives:
What years are in the DeKalb County census?
DeKalb County census records in book form: 1840*, 1850*, 1860, 1870*, 1880*, 1900*, 1910*, 1920* * Indicates this title may be borrowed on interlibrary loan from the Library and Archives. "An Act to make more public an act passed December 11th, 1837, establishing DeKalb County." SECTION 1.
Who prepared the general plan for DeKalb County TN?
General plan, Dekalb County, TN: a report to the Smithville-Dekalb County City Demonstration Agency & the Dekalb County Reg. Plann. Comm. N.p., 1969. 1 vol. Smithville transportation study: existing conditions. Prepared by TN Dept. Transp., in cooperation with US FHA, the city of Smithville & Office of Local Planning Assistance.
County Information
The County was named for Revolutionary War hero Major General Johann de Kalb. The County is located in the central area of the state.
Research Facilities
Listed below are archives in DeKalb County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Tennessee Archives and Libraries.
Societies
Listed below are societies in DeKalb County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Tennessee Societies.
Research Guides
Genealogical "Fact Sheets" About Tennessee Counties: DeKalb County, courtesy: TSLA. (Identifies published county histories, published local records, census records, newspapers and local records on microfilm, and select manuscripts.)
General
The Justin Potter Library in Smithville, Tennessee maintains an online list of published genealogies held in their collection. See: An Inventory of Genealogy Books found at the Justin Potter Library.
Bibliography
It is anticipated that this bibliography will eventually identify all known family histories published about residents of this county. Use this list to:
Resources
- Biographies
1. All of the family biographies from the History of DeKalb County, Tennessee(1887) by Goodspeed Publishing Co., are available online at My Genealogy Hound. - Business, Commerce, and Occupations
1. Middle Tennessee's Forgotten Children: Apprentices from 1784 to 1902. 2004. By Alan N. Miller. Baltimore, Md.: Clearfield Company. FHL US/CAN 976.8 U2ma. Includes DeKalb County.
Research Facilities
- Archives
Listed below are archives in DeKalb County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Tennessee Archives and Libraries. - Family History Centers
Family History Center and Affiliate Library Locator map- search for local Family History Centers or Affiliate Libraries 1. Family History Centersprovide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites. 2. FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have …
Societies
- Listed below are societies in DeKalb County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Tennessee Societies.
Websites
- DeKalb County, TNGenWeb(USGenWeb)
- Rootwalker: Genealogy Pages for Northern Middle TNFree Genealogy Resources for the Region
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publicatio...
Research Guides
- Genealogical "Fact Sheets" About Tennessee Counties: DeKalb County, courtesy: TSLA. (Identifies published county histories, published local records, census records, newspapers and local records on...