Alabama History

Outline of Alabama History

     The following articles should give the reader an understanding of early Alabama History. When a genealogist encounters a "brick-wall" in their research, an understanding of the history of the state, county, or town at the time their ancestor was living may bring an understanding as to where the researcher should next set engage their research skills.

•  The Spanish Inroads 1540 - 1543

•  Indian Tribes of Alabama

•  French Colonization and War 1697 - 1795
  • British and Spanish Occupancy
•  First Territorial Organization 1795 - 1832
  • The Great Indian War

History Databases
Alabama History, 1540-1872
Butler County, Alabama History, 1815-1885
Clarke County, Alabama and Its Surroundings, 1540-1877
Conecuh County, Alabama History
Jefferson County and Birmingham, Alabama: History and Biography, 1887

Alabama Genealogy

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Alabama Counties

• Autauga County

• Covington County

• Henry County

• Talladega County

• Tallapoosa County

Alabama Genealogy
Records

•  African American

•  Archives & Libraries

•  Bible Records

•  Biographies

•  Cemeteries

•  Court Records

•  Databases

•  Directories

•  History

•  Land Records

•  Mailing Lists

•  Historical Maps

•  Military Records

•  Native American

•  Newspapers / Obits

•  Queries

•  Societies

•  Surname Research

•  Vital Records

•  Wills / Probate

Alabama Resources

•  Alabama Genealogy

•  Alabama Ancestry

•  Alabama AHGP

•  Cyndi's Alabama List

Other Genealogy Resources

•  Free Genealogy

•  Genealogy Gateway

•  SurnameWeb

•  Surname Guide 

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