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Jasper County, Georgia Facts
When was Jasper County, GA Created?
Jasper County was established on December 10, 1807 from Baldwin County (was originally called Randolph County until 1812 when portions of Newton County was added to Jasper in 1822, 1834 (repealed 1841) and 1850, a part of Walton County was added in 1820. Part of Jasper County was set off to Morgan County in 1815, part to Newton County in 1821).
What is the County Seat of Jasper County, GA?
The County Seat is located in Monticello and in the current county government website is www.jaspercountyga.org/ (Board of Commisioners).
What counties are adjacent to Jasper County, GA?
Bordering Counties are Morgan County, Putnam County ( east), Jones County, Monroe County, Butts County, Newton County.
Jasper County, GA Vital Records
Where can find Jasper County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Jasper County vital records can be found at the Georgia Department of Health which has copies for copies of birth and death records since Jan 1919, copies of marriage since June 9, 1952 to 1996 and a Divorce records index since June 9, 1952. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Georgia for current fees and application process.
You can search online for Jasper County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also order Order Electronically Online or you can download an application for copies of Jasper Co. Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate or Death Certificates to mail.
The Jasper County Health Department can issue Birth, Marriage and Death certificates while you wait. Contact the Clerk of Superior Court for Divorce Records and the Probate Judge for Marriage Records.
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Social Security Death Index
- USGenweb Archives Georgia Marriage Project
- Georgia, Births and Christenings, 1754-1960
- Marriage Records from Microfilm
- Georgia Marriages, 1699-1944
- Georgia Marriages to 1850
- Georgia Marriages, 1851-1900
- Georgia, Marriages, 1808-1967
- Georgia Death Certificates, 1919-1927
- Georgia Non-Indexed Death Certificates, 1928-1930
- Georgia Deaths, 1914-1927
- Georgia Deaths, 1928-1930
- Georgia, Death Index, 1933-1998
- Georgia Deaths, 1919-98
- Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1927
Jasper County, GA Census Records
What Jasper County, GA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Jasper County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Jasper County Slave Schedules can be obtained for 1850 & 1860. Jasper County Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Jasper County Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Jasper County Union Veterans Schedules can be obtained for 1890.
You can find free down-loadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Georgia Census Records Research Guide
Jasper County, GA Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Jasper County Courthouse?
Researchers frequently overlook the great importance of Jasper County court, probate, and land records data as a useful resource of ancestry and genealogy information. Buried away in Georgia courthouses and archives everywhere are the ambitions and frustrations of countless Georgia residents.
The possibilities are excellent that your forefathers have left a comprehensive document of at least a number of facets of their lives in the Jasper County court records. Even if your forebears is not referred to in a Court case, contemplate all of the other procedures that could have lead to him or her to appear in court records. See Also Georgia Corthouse Records Research Guide.
- Jasper County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 126 West Greene Street, Monticello, GA 31064
- Phone: (706) 468-4900
- A Look at the History of Jasper Co. Courthouse in Georgia
- Jasper County Clerk of Superior Court
- Phone: 706-468-4909
- Land Records: 1808
- Court Records: 1808
- Jasper County Clerk of Probate Court
- Phone:706-468-4903
- Marriage Records: 1808; Birth Certificates. Some scattered birth certificates are available from the early 1900’s, these are mostly “delayed” birth certificates. Birth certificates from around 1920 to present are available. $10.00 each for a certified copy; Death Records. From the late 1920’s are available, a $10.00 fee is charged for each certified copy. ; Marriage Records. From 1808. A $5.00 search fee is required. A copy will be provided showing the book and page number.
- Probate Records: 1809; Will and Estate Records from 1818. A $5.00 search fee is required. If the record is extremely long, the cost may be more. The Court will bill for any additional costs.
- Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992
- County Tax Digests
- County Records Microfilm Index
- Inventory of the county archives of Georgia
- BLM Land Records
Jasper County, GA Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Jasper County, GA?
A list of Jasper County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Georgia Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies.
- East Georgia Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 117, Winder, GA 30680
- Georgia State Archives – 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260; 678.364.3700
- Georgia Historical Society, 501 Whitaker Street, Savannah, GA 31401
- Georgia Genealogical Society , P.O. Box 54574, Atlanta, Georgia 30308-0575
Where can I connect with other Jasper County, GA Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Georgia Genealogy Community (plus.google.com)
- Georgia State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Jasper County, Georgia Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Jasper County
- Jasper County, Georgia Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Jasper County, GA?
The following links to Genealogy Resources associated to Jasper County. These links fall into 3 categories: Business Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a cost. This is basically a list that has been gathered or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site above another.
Facts for Jasper Co. GA Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Georgia Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Georgia historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Georgia (1752 – 1997) (genealogybank.com)
- Jasper County, Georgia Books (amazon.com)
- Jasper County Newspapers (usgwarchives.net)
- Search Georgia Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Jasper County Obituaries (usgwarchives.net)
Facts for Jasper Co. GA Cemeteries & Church Records
- Jasper Co., Georgia Graves (findagrave.com)
- Jasper County Cemeteries (usgwarchives.net)
- Jasper County Tombstone Photos (usgwarchives.net)
- Jasper County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Jasper Co., Georgia Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Jasper Co., Georgia Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Jasper County Church Records (usgwarchives.net)
- Jasper County Bibles (usgwarchives.net)
- Jasper County, Georgia Church Books (amazon.com)
Facts for Jasper Co. GA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- County Biographies (usgwarchives.net)
- County Photos (usgwarchives.net)
Facts for Jasper Co. GA General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Georgia
- Jasper County Georgia (genealogytrails.com)
- Jasper County, Georgia Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Jasper County, Georgia Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Jasper Co. GA Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Georgia Virtual Vault (sos.state.ga.us)
- Jasper County, Georgia History (usgwarchives.net)
- Jasper County, Georgia (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Georgia – Counties – Jasper (cyndislist.com)
- Jasper County, GA History (georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu)
- Jasper Co. GAGenweb (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Jasper County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- View Index of Counties and Equivalents
- Jasper County USGenWeb Archives Project (usgwarchives.net)
- Jasper Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Facts for Jasper Co. GA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Georgia Links and Information
- Jasper County D.O.T. MAP
- County Maps (sos.state.ga.us)
- Historical Maps of Jasper County (georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu)
- 1895 Jasper County Map (livgenmi.com)
Facts for Jasper Co. GA Military Records
- Georgia Military Records Research Guide
- Jasper County Military Records (usgwarchives.net)
- Georgia Military Records (Fold3.com)