Alabama Genealogy

Henry County Alabama History and Profile:

Henry County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Patrick Henry, famous orator and Governor of Virginia. As of 2000, its population was 16,310. Its county seat is Abbeville.

Henry County is part of the Dothan, Alabama, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Henry County was established on December 13, 1819.

Source: Wikipedia.

Cities and Towns of Henry County, Alabama:

* Abbeville
* Barnes (southeast of Abbeville)
* Dothan (part – part of Dothan is in Dale County and in Houston County)
* Haleburg
* Capps (southwest of Abbeville)
* Browntown
* Headland
* Newville
* Snells Crossroads (southwest of Abbeville)

Henry County Government

Abbeville Memorial Library
301 Kirkland Street
Abbeville, AL 36310

Blanche R. Solomon Memorial Library
17 Park Street
Headland, AL 36345

Henry County Historic Places

Kennedy House
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Depot

Henry County Genealogy Resources

Henry County Alabama USGenWeb Project Site

Henry County Alabama GenWeb Archives

Henry County Genealogy page at KindredTrails

Vital Records

If you are outside the state of Alabama and are looking to request copies of vital records you must contact the statewide office of vital records:

Alabama Vital Records
P.O. Box 5625
Montgomery, AL 36103-5625
(334) 206-5418
Fax: (334) 262-9563

You can also call (334) 206-5418

There were no birth certificates prior to 1908, some counties may have recorded births in a ledger however. One way to search this centrally is by contacting:

Department of Archives and History
624 Washington Ave
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-4363

Birth and Death Records have been recorded in Alabama since 1908, Marriage Records since August 1936 and Divorces since 1950.

Census

1850 Federal Census Index and Transcription – Includes Agricultural Schedule as well.

Tax Records

Cemeteries

USGS listing of Cemeteries in Henry County

Henry County Cemetery Transcriptions
Cemetery Transcriptions (Although both are usgenweb this seems a slightly different listing.)

Query Forums

Genealogy Forums can be a great way to find other people that are researching the same ancestors as you are. Even if they may be not be researching the same direct line but related lines you may find information that is useful in your own research. Make sure to verify any other research that you add to your own research and try to document it well. If asking questions in genealogy forums it is good to provide as much information as possible and in the subject of the posting try to give name and a date or range of dates to help make your query more likely to be found. Posts with titles like “looking for family” or “help!” are too generic and something along the lines of “John Smith b. abt 1828 md. Hannah Jones” would be more helpful to get your post read by those that are interested in the John Smith/Hannah Jones family.

Henry County, AL at
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News Related to Henry County, AL

“Henry County” al – Google News

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Paris Post Intelligencer

PARIS TN: Henry County native and soldier, Spc. Orry Bush, recovering after … Paris Post Intelligencer Bush said it had been a rough year for the family, including the death of his father, Al Bush, on March 12. His other son, Christopher, a mechanical specialist with the US Coast Guard, was seriously injured Aug. 1 after a platform he was working on at …

Governor Bentley to Approve State Budget – WTVY, Dothan

Governor Bentley to Approve State Budget WTVY, Dothan We would've lost more than 500 clerks,” said Houston-Henry County District Attorney Doug Valeska. The deadline to approve a state budget was Wednesday evening, meaning pink slips would've gone out immediately. “We've been tight with dollars in Houston …

Rabies clinics across Houston County help pets – Dothan Eagle

Rabies clinics across Houston County help pets Dothan Eagle Henry County also reported one case. Dr. William Duke, veterinarian at the Care Animal Clinic, said people's pets come in contact with the wildlife that carries the rabies virus, and that is why the clinics are hosting the rabies vaccinations. and more »

Henry County Record – Muncie Star Press

Henry County Record Muncie Star Press Justin A. Faurote, 3604 N. Henry County Road 125-W, New Castle, driving while intoxicated, public intoxication, failure to stop after accident, illegal consumption of alcohol. State vs. Karl A. Wihelm, 1714 Ross St., New Castle, driving while …

No charges filed against officers in Headland man’s death – Dothan Eagle

No charges filed against officers in Headland man's death Dothan Eagle A Henry County grand jury recently decided against returning any criminal charges in a police-involved shooting, which resulted in the death of a Headland man. District Attorney Doug Valeska said Friday morning a 14-member Henry County grand jury … and more »

New voter cards sent – Martinsville Bulletin

New voter cards sent Martinsville Bulletin By AMANDA BUCK – Bulletin Staff Writer All Martinsville voters and many in Henry County began receiving new voter registration cards Thursday that reflect congressional redistricting. In some cases, the new cards — which notify voters that they will … and more »

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