Genealogy
Library Hosted
Ancestry Library Edition
Only accessible inside the library building. Search thousands of databases and indexes. Check out this Proquest Libguide for search tips and tutorials
Free
FamilySearch
Operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, FamilySearch provides free access to millions of records. You do not have to be a member of the LDS church to access the site, databases, or records, although some records are only viewable from a Family History Center. Search here to located a Family History Center near you. Video tutorials listed below:
Historical Records Search Screen Overview
Searching for an Ancestor
Browsing Collections
Browsing Images
Search Results by Collections
Cyndi’s List
Created and maintained by a genealogist, this site is free and accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Includes thousands of links to help guide you in your genealogical research. Cyndi’s list has been a trusted site by genealogists for 20 years and is an excellent starting point for your family research.
Local History
Marshall County High School and Guntersville High School Yearbooks
Digital copies of Marshall County High School and Guntersville High School Yearbooks from 1948 to 2018 are available here.
Guntersville Newspapers
Contains digital archived newspapers from the Guntersville Democrat and Advertiser Gleam from 1870-2012. These records are also located on microfilm at the library.
Southern History Room
Located within the Guntersville Public Library and containing rare resources from the all over the Southeast. Includes city directories, cemetery records, family history resources, and much more.
Marshall County Alabama Archives
Located on the corner of Gunter and Worth in Downtown Guntersville. Open Mondays from 9-1:30 PM. Drop-ins welcome.
Genealogy Record Request
We are happy to help you locate specific records for your genealogy research. Please fill out the form below with as much information as you can and include the specific information you are looking for (birth notice, obituary, deed, etc.).
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, we are not able to answer requests for “general” information on individuals. Any request that does not include detailed information AND a clear inquiry for a specific record will not receive attention.
If you are looking for a death certificate please contact the Alabama Department of Public Health.