Wayne County, Georgia Genealogy

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History


The county is named after Revolutionary War General "Mad" Anthony Wayne (1745-1796).

Parent County
1803--Wayne County was created 11 May 1803 from Creek Indian Lands. County seat: Jesup

Neighboring Counties

 * Appling
 * Brantley
 * Glynn
 * Long
 * McIntosh
 * Pierce
 * Tattnall

Cemeteries
LDS Cemetery Records

US Vol. 5 page 155 - Rogers Cemetery page 155 - Little Cemetery

Church
LDS Ward and Branch Records


 * Satilla

Wills

 * 1884-1927 - Index to Wayne County, Georgia Wills 1884-1927 at Georgia Pioneers ($).
 * 1882-1892 - Digital Images of Wayne County Wills {http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywayne.html Georgia Pioneers]

Additional Probate Records

 * 1875-1878 - Index of Wayne County, Georgia Annual Returns Book M (1875-1878) at Georgia Pioneers ($).

Societies and Libraries
Jesup | Screven Odum

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers

Web Sites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
 * Wayne County, Georgia Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Georgia Pioneers Georgia Pioneers
 * Georgia Pioneers Georgia Pioneers