Cullman County, Alabama Genealogy
Guide to Cullman County, Alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Contents
- 1 County Information
- 2 Resources
- 2.1 Bible Records
- 2.2 Biographies
- 2.3 Business, Commerce, and Occupations
- 2.4 Cemeteries
- 2.5 Census Records
- 2.6 Church Records
- 2.7 Court Records
- 2.8 Directories
- 2.9 Emigration and Immigration
- 2.10 Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
- 2.11 Funeral Homes
- 2.12 Genealogies
- 2.13 Guardianship
- 2.14 Land and Property Records
- 2.15 Local Histories
- 2.16 Maps and Gazetteers
- 2.17 Migration
- 2.18 Military Records
- 2.19 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 2.20 Newspapers
- 2.21 Obituaries
- 2.22 Other Records
- 2.23 Periodicals
- 2.24 Probate Records
- 2.25 School Records
- 2.26 Tax Records
- 2.27 Vital Records
- 3 Research Facilities
- 4 Societies
- 5 Websites
- 6 Research Guides
- 7 References
County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
The County was named in honor of Colonel John G. Cullmann.[2]The county is located in the north-central area of the state.[3]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Cullman County Courthouse
500 2nd Avenue SW, Rm 303
Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: 256-775-4654
Cullman County Website
Probate Judge has marriage, divorce, probate
and land records from 1877and old newpapers [4]
Cullman County, Alabama Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth | Marriage | Death | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1877 | 1877 | 1887 | 1877 | 1877 | 1877 | 1816 |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. |
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
For animated maps illustrating Alabama county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Alabama County Boundary Maps" (1799-1980) may be viewed at the MapofUS.org website. |
Populated Places[edit | edit source]
The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in Cullman County:[7]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator.
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History Timeline[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Biographies[edit | edit source]
- Biographies of many notable residents of Cullman County were published in Memorial Record of Alabama (1893). Digital version at FamilySearch Digital Library. Begins on page 798.
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
The following web site has additional information on Cullman county cemeteries.
- Interment.net Alabama cemetery records by county.
Census Records[edit | edit source]
For tips on accessing Cullman County census records online, see: Alabama Census.
| Cullman County, Alabama | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | %± |
| 1880 | 6,355 | — |
| 1890 | 13,439 | 111.5% |
| 1900 | 17,849 | 32.8% |
| 1910 | 28,321 | 58.7% |
| 1920 | 33,034 | 16.6% |
| 1930 | 41,051 | 24.3% |
| 1940 | 47,343 | 15.3% |
| 1950 | 49,046 | 3.6% |
| 1960 | 45,572 | −7.1% |
| 1970 | 52,445 | 15.1% |
| 1980 | 61,642 | 17.5% |
| 1990 | 67,613 | 9.7% |
| 2000 | 77,483 | 14.6% |
| 2010 | 80,406 | 3.8% |
State Census
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. For general information about Alabama denominations, view the Alabama Church Records wiki page.
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Directories[edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.
See Alabama Land and Property for additional information about early Alabama land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse, where records are currently housed.
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Local histories are available for Cullman County. The histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section Alabama Local Histories.
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
for more resources
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
Civil War
- 1861-1865 Alabama Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch
- 1861-1865 Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch
- 1861-1865 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry $
- 1861-1865 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry $
- 1871-1880 Alabama, Southern Claims Commission Approved Claims, 1871-1880 at FamilySearch
- 1880-1930 - Alabama, Confederate Pension Applications, ca. 1880-1930's at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1907, 1921, 1927 Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927 at FamilySearch
Civil War Battle Fought in Cullman County
- 1863 - April 30 Day's Gap, also known as Sand Mountain
Battle information from Civil War Battle Summaries by State, by the Heritage Preservation Services.
Map showing Civil War battles in Alabama.
World War I
World War II
- 1940-1945 - Alabama, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945 at FamilySearch — index and images
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
- A collection of obituaries and death notices from various funeral homes in the Cullman County area has been put together by GenealogyBuffs.com:
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Online Probate Records
- 1753-1999 Alabama Wills and Probate Records 1753-1999 at Ancestry $
- 1809-1985 Alabama Probate Records, 1809-1985 at FamilySearch
School Records[edit | edit source]
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
Alabama tax records complement land records and can be used to supplement the years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years in the tax records of some counties. For more information, see the wiki page Alabama Taxation.
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the Alabama State Department of Health , the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred or order electronically online $.
For some online statewide indexes, see the FamilySearch Historical Record Collections for Alabama.
Birth[edit | edit source]
- 1881-1930 Alabama Births and Christenings, 1881-1930 at FamilySearch
- 1881-1930 - Alabama, County Birth Registers, 1881-1930 at FamilySearch — index, and some images
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1733-2013 - Alabama, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- 1800 – 1969 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969 at Ancestry $
- 1807, 1855, 1877–1899, 1936–1969 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800–1969 at Ancestry $. This collection is comprised of indexes created by several agencies - the Alabama Center for Health Statistics, Jordan Dodd of Liahona Research, and Hunting For Bears.
- 1809 – 1920 Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920 (Selected Counties) at Ancestry $
- 1809 – 1950 Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950 at FamilySearch
- 1816 – 1957 Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957 at FamilySearch
- 1877–early 1930s Cullman County Marriages at ALGenWeb - free.
- 1928-1951 - Cullman County, Alabama Marriage Books 19-41 in "Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950," at FamilySearch.org - free.[8]
- To 1825 Index to Marriages at Ancestry S. Each entry includes groom, bride, marriage date, county, and state. Every name is indexed so you can search for one name, or two names that are linked.
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1881-1974 Index to Deaths and Burials at Ancestry $:
- 1881-1952 Alabama Deaths and Burials, 1881-1952 at FamilySearch
- 1908-1959 Index to Deaths recorded by the state of Alabama at Ancestry $
- 1908-1974 Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974 FamilySearch Historical Records Collection
- 1908-1959 Alabama Deaths,1908-59 at Ancestry $
Divorce[edit | edit source]
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Cullman County Archives
County Courthouse
500 2 Ave SW
Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: 256-775-4671
website
Alabama Department of Archives and History, Cullman County
P.O. Box 300100
624 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36130
Phone: 334-242-4435
website
Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes.
- For current information about a center near you, go to the Family History Center Map
- Cullman Alabama Family History Center
910 St. Joseph Drive N.W.
Cullman, Cullman, Alabama, United States
256-739-0891
Website
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Wallace State Community College Family & Regional History Library
801 Main St NW
Hanceville, Cullman, Alabama, United States
256-352-8265
Website
- Wallace State's extensive and growing collection of research materials includes books, periodicals, microfilm, microfiche, CD-ROM disks, computer programs, family folders and more. Some sources cover the entire United States. The collection is centered on Alabama, neighboring states, the Old South, Kentucky, the Civil War and Cherokee Indians. The program has access to the 2.5 million microfilm reel collection of records from the Genealogical Society of Utah.
- Wallace State's extensive and growing collection of research materials includes books, periodicals, microfilm, microfiche, CD-ROM disks, computer programs, family folders and more. Some sources cover the entire United States. The collection is centered on Alabama, neighboring states, the Old South, Kentucky, the Civil War and Cherokee Indians. The program has access to the 2.5 million microfilm reel collection of records from the Genealogical Society of Utah.
Cullman Cullman Public Library
200 Clark Street NE
Cullman, Alabama 35055
Phone: 256-734-2720
Cullman/ Website
Museums[edit | edit source]
Cullman County Museum
211 2nd Avenue NE
Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: 256-739-1258
website
Societies[edit | edit source]
Cullman County Historical Society
Since 2018, the Cullman County Historical Society holds monthly meetings at the Cullman County Museum on the 4th Sunday. The society maintains a Facebook Page, but does not maintain an active website. The website link below is for the society's blog, that is no longer active. The society can be reached through their Facebook Page, or by contacting the Cullman County Museum. 3/25/2020
The society is a registered 501c3 organization.
North Central Alabama Genealogical Society
This society is not active.
- Publication: Alabama Family History and Genealogy News
- Collection includes: Early Catholic records, including baptisms, marriages, deaths, and cemetery records for Cullman County and Warrior Church
- Publication: Alabama Family History and Genealogy News
Websites[edit | edit source]
- USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
- USGenWeb Archives Project ~ contains record transcriptions from Bibles, obituaries, court records and more.
- Cullman County ALGenWeb ~ record transcriptions and information pertinent to the county.
- Cullman County, Alabama Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
- Cullman Co. AL
- United States Resources: Alabama
- Al Gen Web
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Genealogy Trails History Group, “Cullman County, Alabama Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ala/cullman/ 06/02/2017.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Cullman, Alabama," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cullman_County,_Alabama 06/02/2017.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Cullman County, Alabama," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cullman_County,_Alabama, accessed 9 October 2018.
- ↑ Coverage Table, "Alabama County Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)," FamilySearch Research Wiki, https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Alabama_County_Marriages_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records), accessed 6 August 2012.
