Alabama, Randolph County Circuit Court Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

United States Alabama Randolph County

What Is in the Collection?
The collection includes records of disputed estates and divorces cases heard by the Randolph County Circuit Court. This collection is being published as images become available. The records cover the years 1897 to 1930.

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 * Names of interested parties
 * Date of court proceeding or transaction
 * Details of the case
 * Place of residence
 * Names of witnesses

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