Even under the live oaks dripping with Spanish moss in the squares of Savannah, genealogy quietly lurks. And I could not resist. I had to learn some of the research capabilities this lovely city had to offer. So to the corner of Whitaker Street I went. The Georgia Historical Society holds a vast collection of materials within its walls. Even better are the willing librarians there to aid in your research. Unique to this library are a collection of Georgia and Savannah area newspapers dating back to 1763. They also have city directories as well as the organizational records of several of the churches of Savannah. Best of all they have a web site: www.georgiahistory.com where you can find an index t their holdings.
While Georgia may not be home to everyone’s ancestors, for those fortunate few, the Georgia Historical Society could be a gold mine.