Marengo County Obituary Records
Marengo County obituary records are available through The Demopolis Times, local funeral homes, and the Marengo County Historical Society. Linden serves as the county seat. The Demopolis Times is a regional newspaper that covers Marengo, Sumter, Greene, Hale, and Perry counties. The probate court has marriage, probate, and land records. FamilySearch has wills, estates, and petitions from 1819-1865 and 1841-1898, plus minutes from 1820-1929. The Alabama Department of Archives and History has an index with over 100,000 names that may include Marengo County death records.
Marengo County Quick Facts
Marengo County Probate Court
The Marengo County Probate Court handles estate matters, wills, and marriage records. When you cannot find an obituary, probate records often list family members and heirs.
The Probate Judge has marriage, probate, and land records going back many years. The county shares the 17th Judicial Circuit with Greene and Sumter counties.
| Address | 101 E Coats Ave, Linden, AL 36748 |
|---|---|
| Phone (Recording and Court) | (334) 295-2210 |
| Phone (Tags and License) | (334) 295-2209 |
| Fax | (334) 295-2081 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Probate Judge | Laurie Shoultz Hall |
| Website | marengocountyal.com |
| facebook.com/marengoprobate | |
| Circuit Court | marengo.alacourt.gov |
The Demopolis Times
The Demopolis Times is a regional newspaper that serves Marengo County along with Sumter, Greene, Hale, and Perry counties. It publishes obituaries for residents throughout the region.
For current obituaries, search Legacy.com for Marengo County listings. The newspaper is based in Demopolis and covers western Alabama.
Marengo County Historical Society
The Marengo County Historical Society maintains local history resources and can assist with genealogy research.
| Address | 407 N Commissioners Ave, PO Box 159, Demopolis, AL 36732 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 289-9644 |
| marengohistory@bellsouth.net |
The society may have local newspaper indexes and obituary compilations not available elsewhere.
Historical Probate Records
FamilySearch has extensive Marengo County probate records that can help with obituary research:
- Wills, Estates, and Petitions from 1819-1865
- Wills, Estates, and Petitions from 1841-1898
- Minutes from 1820-1929
- Will Records from 1820-1936
- Alabama Probate Records 1809-1985
The Alabama Department of Archives and History has an index of over 100,000 names in various records including death, burial, probate, and court records.
Marengo County Funeral Homes
Contact funeral homes in Linden and the Demopolis area for obituary archives. Many funeral homes keep records going back decades and can help you find death notices even if they are not posted online. Call ahead to ask about their obituary records.
Demopolis is the largest city in the county and has several funeral homes. If the person you are searching for lived in Demopolis, start with funeral homes there. For those in Linden or rural areas, check both cities.
How to Search Marengo County Obituaries
For recent obituaries, start with Legacy.com and search for Marengo County or Linden, Alabama. Most obituaries from the past few years will appear in the results. You can also check The Demopolis Times website for current death notices.
For older obituaries, try these resources:
- FamilySearch - Alabama Probate Records 1809-1985
- FamilySearch - Marengo County specific collections
- USGenWeb Archives Project - Marengo County
- Alabama Department of Archives and History
- Find a Grave - burial records for county cemeteries
- Newspapers.com - historical newspapers (subscription)
- GenealogyBank - historical newspapers (subscription)
Marengo County is one of the older counties in Alabama with records going back to 1818. The probate court has original records from the early days of the county. FamilySearch has digitized many of these older records.
Under Alabama Code Section 22-9A-21, death certificates are restricted for 25 years. After that period, anyone can request a copy from the Alabama Department of Public Health for $15. The certificate shows date and cause of death along with burial information.
Cities in Marengo County
Marengo County includes Linden, Demopolis, Thomaston, Sweet Water, Myrtlewood, and several smaller communities. All residents use Marengo County resources for obituary research.
Demopolis is the largest city in the county, though Linden is the county seat. The Demopolis Times newspaper is based in Demopolis and covers the wider region. Most funeral homes are located in Demopolis due to its larger population. Linden has the courthouse and probate court where official records are filed.
The area has deep roots going back to early Alabama statehood. Many families have lived here for generations. The Marengo County Historical Society in Demopolis can help trace family connections and may have obituary records not found elsewhere. They know the local families well and can often point researchers in the right direction.
Nearby Counties
Some obituaries may appear in newspapers from neighboring counties, especially The Demopolis Times which covers multiple counties. These counties border Marengo County.
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