DeKalb County Roots –
Appalachia we call home
Here we are all kin, joined together to seek and understand the history of what made us
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Introducing the Genealogy Memory Book: A Journey Through Our Family’s Story
The Genealogy Memory Book is a beautifully designed journal that encourages families to share their stories, traditions, and memories for future generations. With prompts that foster meaningful conversations, it helps uncover family history and strengthen bonds. This keepsake is ideal for preserving legacy and connecting across generations.
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Remembering Alexandria’s Civil War Past: A Tale of Two Colonels
Divided by war, united in memory—Alexandria’s Civil War story lives on through Confederate and Union leaders buried side by side, freed communities rising in Cedar Hill, and a young W.E.B. Du Bois teaching nearby.
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The Beginnings of Alexandria, Tennessee
Alexandria, founded in 1806 by Daniel Alexander in Tennessee, became part of DeKalb County in 1837. Early records indicate a thriving community, eventually growing to 380 residents by 1854. Despite challenges like floods and a devastating fire in 1906, Alexandria’s historical legacy continues through its architecture and notable residents.
First Families of
DeKalb County
Program
Were your ancestors here by the 1850 Census? We’d love you to join our first families project!
Matlock and Zilpha Roberts Military Pension File Grant Program
Did one of your DeKalb ancestors have a pension file for their service? Click here to find out about our Pension File Grant Program!
DeKalb County, Tenneessee
Gen Web
The heart of information shared about DeKalb County, Tennessee with an amazing county manager Steve Cantrell!
Have a passion for Genealogy? We’d love to have you help!
Like our family trees, this website is a continual in-progress adventure!
About Us
We are a small group of addicted family history researchers
Get In Touch
dekalb.tennessee.genealogy@gmail.com
DeKalb County, Tennessee Genealogy Association 