Local Genealogy Resources
Local Genealogy Resources
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The library has the following records available:
Searchable database for The Champion newspaper from the1930’s to the 1970’s. The Champion was the county newspaper of record for most of that time period.
Searchable Digital Microfilm of " The Champion" and The Light- Champion” from the1930's to present is available online at: The Portal to Texas History www.texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/TDNP.
Click on "Explore Holding" on the left sidebar, scroll down and click on "Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library", OR click on Other Search Options (above Search),>then Guided Search,>Partner: select Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library; >and Date Range: select year(s). For further assistance call the library.
Shelby County census records from 1850 to1930.
Dr. Charles Tatum’s books about African American families in Shelby County and their schools.
J.B. Sanders’ rural school census and death records.
Mildred Pinkston’s obituaries and local history books.
For other Shelby County records click here