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History of Forsyth County, GA

Forsyth County, Georgia's 81st county, was created on Dec. 3, 1832 from
Cherokee County which was formed from portions of the Cherokee Nation.   
The county was named for John Forsyth (1780-1841) who had formerly served
as a U.S. Representative, a U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of State, and Georgia
governor from 1827 - 1834.

In 1857, portions of Forsyth County were used to help create Milton County
which was later annexed into Fulton County during the Great Depression.

There are several websites that provide more detailed history of the county:

Georgiaencyclopedia.org
Roadsidegeorgia.com
Forsythcounty.georgia.gov
Forsyth County History and Records

Vital Records Resources

Forsyth County Courthouse
100 Courthouse Square, Room 010
Cumming, GA  30040
770-781-2120
770-886-2858 FAX

Forsyth County Clerk of Probate Court
Courthouse Annex
112 W. Maple Street, Room 101
Cumming, GA  30040
770-781-2140
770-886-2839 FAX

  • Marriage records from 1833
  • Probate records from 1832
  • NOTE: Death certificates were not issued in Georgia until 1919

Forsyth Health Department
P.O. Bo 837
428 Canton Highway
Cumming, GA  30028
770-781-6900

Georgia State Vital Records
Center for Health Office
2600 Skyland Dr. NE
Atlanta, GA 30319
(404) 679-4702

  • Birth and death records from 1919 to present
  • Marriage records from 1952 - 1996 (for earlier records contact the
    Probate Court where the license was issued.
Check out this collection of links for Forsyth County, GA researchers!  Links
for neighboring county sites are also included.  You even have the freedom
to add your own favorite links to this site as well!

Forsyth County, GA links

USGenWeb Forsyth County Cemetery Information

Historical Society of Forsyth County, GA