The collection originated in the 1990s by the Keystone Genealogical Society with their desire to collect resources about Jefferson County’s families. It expanded to include information on Jefferson County’s historic homes and businesses.
The collection was first housed in one of Monticello’s historical homes on Washington Street. It was later moved to the county’s public library in 2005.
The society no longer exists as an active group, though former society members staff the library as volunteers. They continue to operate and expand the library and its collection with the support of the Jefferson County Public Library, the Jefferson County Commission, and the Jefferson County Historical Association.
All volunteers are dedicated to preserving and protecting the genealogical and historical records of Jefferson County. They also stand ready to aid individuals searching for their North Florida and South Georgia ancestors. They can personally assist on Wednesdays or answer email queries from those unable to come in person.
Resources
Helpful Links to Sister Sites at the Bottom of This Page
A List of Resources in the library.
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Published Materials
The state's most extensive collection of Jefferson County materials, plus other Florida counties and southern states. We have a full set of “Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia” and “a set of the “Biographical Rosters of Florida Confederate and Union Soldiers, 1861-1865.”
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Maps
An extensive map collection for the county.
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Marriage & Probate Records
Original marriage records dating to the county’s formation in 1827 and probate records from the same date, including Freedman marriages for the county.
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Cemeteries & Churches
Records for the county’s numerous cemeteries & churches.
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Family History Collection
As families collect their genealogy, they share their work. An extensive collection is provided through family books and family files (listed by surname).
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Photos
An extensive photo collection exists of businesses, buildings, homes, and people of the county.
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Historical Homes
Jefferson County’s historical homes were surveyed through 2 different historical surveys. Files are in the library on each.
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Keystone Kin
The library has a full set of the “Keystone Kin”, a quarterly journal dated from 1987-2003 and published by the Keystone Genealogical Society of Jefferson County.
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School Annuals
We have school annuals from the county's schools from 1922 to the early 2000s with a few missing years. These were donated to us. We also have some annuals for sale for $10 each.
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Civil War Resources
We have a collection of Civil War books, which can help one learn more about their ancestors’ journey during the War Between the States.
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Genealogical Society Quarterlies
We have quarterlies for many other states and counties in Florida.