Front page of The Troy Messenger, 25 Feb. 1925
Front page of The Troy Messenger, 25 Feb. 1925.

The newspaper records from Alabama date back to the early 19th century, documenting the state's history from its territorial days through the Civil Rights Movement. Publications like The Montgomery Advertiser (founded in 1829) and The Huntsville Times capture vital records, obituaries, and community stories that help genealogists trace Southern ancestors. These archives reveal insights into plantation records, Reconstruction-era families, and migration patterns, making them essential for family history research.

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