Liberty County was created on February 5, 1777 from St Andrew, St James, and St John Parishes (portions of Liberty County was used to create McIntosh County (1793) and Long County (1920). It was also used to enlarge Glynn County (1789) and McIntosh County (1794 - 1871)). The county was named in honor of Named in honor of the noted patriotism of the citizens ofMidwayin their support of the cause of colonial independence.

The Liberty County Seat is located in Hinesville and in the current county government website is http://www.libertycountyga.com/.

Counties adjacent to Liberty County are Bryan County (north), McIntosh County (south), Long County (west), Evans County (northwest), Tattnall County (northwest)

Liberty County vital records can be found at the Georgia Department of Health which hascopies 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 Appling County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also order Order Electronically Online or you can download an application for copies of Appling Co. Birth Certificate,Marriage Certificate,Divorce Certificate orDeath Certificates to mail.

Appling County has Federal Census Schedules to assist in looking into your Family Tree. Federal Population Schedules can be found for 1790 (missing), 1800 (missing), 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.

Liberty County Slave Schedules can be obtained for 1850 & 1860. Liberty County Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Liberty County IndustryandAgriculture Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Liberty County Union Veterans Schedules can be obtained for 1890.

You can find free down-loadable and also printable census forms that can help with your research.

A list of Liberty County Historical andGenealogicalSocieties, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives. See Also Georgia Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links.

Researchers frequently overlook the importance of Liberty County court, probate, and land records as a useful resource of genealogy and family history.

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