Lois Cheryl Landrum newtonark@yahoo.com is in charge of the Genealogical area in the Newton County Library. She is there on Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri. However, the genealogical section is always open during regular library hours.

Items that may be found in the geneaogical section include:

Guides
Maps
Family Histories
Census
Cemeteries
Obituaries
Mortality rolls
Marriage Records
Birth Records
Church Records
School Records
Tax rolls
Land Records
Court Records
Military Records
Newspapers
Emigration
Immigration
History
Native American
Quarterlies
Photographs
Biographies
Stories & Tall Tales
Fiction & Poetry
Microfilm of Old School Records before the consolidation of schools 1939-1960.

A Newton County Database on computer in the Genealogy Room thanks to the generous sharing by folks that have ties to Newton County. Family Tree Maker is used, so if you have anything to share send ged com files or ftm on disk or even paper copies.