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Elmore County, Alabama
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Elmore County, Alabama Facts

When was Elmore County, AL Created?
Elmore County was created on Feb. 15 1866, from parts of Montgomery CountyCoosa CountyAutauga County. Also part of Tallapoosa County in 1867. .

What is the County Seat of Elmore County, AL?
The County Seat is located in Wetumpka and in addition the county government website is http://www.elmoreco.org/

What counties are adjacent to Elmore County, AL?
Bordering Counties are Coosa CountyTallapoosa CountyMacon CountyMontgomery CountyAutauga CountyChilton County

Elmore County, AL Vital Records

Where can find Elmore County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Elmore County vital records can be found at the Alabama Department of Public Health which has Birth And Death Records from 1908, Marriages from 1936 and Divorce Records from 1950. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Alabama for current fees and application process.

You can search online for Elmore County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also order Order Electronically Online or you can download an application for Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Certificates to mail.

Vital Records can also be found in the Elmore County Health Department has Birth Records from 1884 , Death records from 1927 .

Elmore County, AL Census Records


What Elmore County, AL census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Elmore County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 18701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Elmore Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1870 and 1880. Elmore Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1870 and 1880. Elmore Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be obtained for 1890.

There are Alabama State censuses from 1820-1866. Also two Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers for 1907 and 1921. You can find free down-loadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Alabama Census Records Research Guide

Elmore County, AL Courthouse and Government Records

Elmore County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Elmore County Courthouse?
Researchers frequently overlook the great importance of Elmore County court, probate, and land records data as a useful resource of ancestry and genealogy information. Buried away in Alabama courthouses and archives everywhere are the ambitions and frustrations of countless Alabama 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 Elmore 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 Alabama Corthouse Records Research Guide.

Elmore County, AL Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Elmore County, AL?
A list of Elmore County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Alabama Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

  • Elmore County Historical Society, 1384 Jug Factory Road, Wetumpka AL 36092
  • Elmore County Historical Society and Museum, Box 912, Wetumpka, AL 36092, Quarterly Newsletter
  • West Elmore County Historical Society, c/o D. Gilliam, 2881 Gibson St., Millbrook, AL 36054
  • Wetumpka Public Library, Phone 334-567-1308
  • ALELMORE. A mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest in Elmore County, Alabama. To subscribe send “subscribe” to [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode).
  • Alabama Genealogical Society, c/o Samford University Library, AGS Depository and Headquarters, 800 Lakeshore Drive, P.O. Box 2296, Birmingham, AL 35229-0001
  • Alabama Department of Archives & History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-0100; Phone: (334) 242-4435

Where can I connect with other Elmore County, AL Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Elmore County, AL?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Elmore County. Most of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Commercial Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a fee. This is just a list that has been compiled or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another.

Elmore Co. AL Books, Newspapers & Publications

Elmore Co. AL Cemeteries & Church Records

Elmore Co. AL Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Elmore Co. AL General and History Websites

Elmore Co. AL Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Elmore Co. AL Military Records