Shelby County TN Genealogy

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Overview of Shelby County Records

• Shelby County was created in 1819 from Hardin County.
• 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 Shelby County Health Department has birth records starting in 1881, death records starting in 1848, and burial records.
• The Shelby County Clerk has marriage records starting in 1820.
• The Shelby County Clerk Circuit Court has divorce records.
• The Shelby County Probate Judge has probate records starting in 1824.
• The Shelby County General Sessions Court has court records starting in 1820.
• The Shelby County Registrar of Deeds has land records starting in 1821.
• Online indexes and images of many of the above records can be found by using the links on this site.