DeKalb County TN Genealogy

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DeKalb County Records by City/Town

Aleandria Genealogy (30)
Alexandria Genealogy (35)
Dowelltown Genealogy (30)
Keltonburg Genealogy (29)

Liberty Genealogy (33)
Smithville Genealogy (73)
Temperance Hall Genealogy (37)

Overview of DeKalb County Records

  • DeKalb County was created in 1837 from Cannon, Warren, White, Wilson, and Jackson 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 De Kalb County Clerk has marriage records starting in 1848 and probate records starting in 1854.
  • The De Kalb County Clerk Chancery Court has divorce records.
  • The De Kalb County Registrar of Deeds has land records starting in 1838.
  • Online indexes and images of many of the above records can be found by using the links on this site.