Cheatham County TN Genealogy

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Cheatham County Records by City/Town

Ashland City Genealogy (103)
Chapmansboro Genealogy (29)
Cheap Hill Genealogy (26)
Henrietta Genealogy (28)
Kingston Springs Genealogy (39)

New Hope in Cheatham County Genealogy (27)
Pegram Genealogy (34)
Petway Genealogy (29)
Pleasant View Genealogy (53)
Thomasville Genealogy (36)

Overview of Cheatham County Records

  • Cheatham County was created in 1856 from Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, and Robertson counties.
  • Copies of birth records from 1908 to 1920, marriage records from 1818 to 1970, and death records from 1908 to 1970 can be obtained from the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
  • Copies of birth records for 1921 and later, marriage records for 1970 and later, and death records for 1971 and later can be obtained from the Tennessee Vital Records Office.
  • The Cheatham County Clerk has marriage and probate records starting in 1856.
  • The Cheatham County Clerk Circuit Court has divorce and court records starting in 1856.
  • The Cheatham County Registrar of Deeds has land records starting in 1856.
  • Online indexes and images of many of the above records can be found by using the links on this site.