The records compiled in this book are important to those researching their African-American roots, those with ancestors who moved from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as many other counties in Georgia. Keep in mind, if your ancestor fought in the Revolutionary War, he may have moved to Georgia in order to participate in the many land grants and lotteries.Records included in this book are: history of the county; settlers of 1793; Revolutionary War Veterans living in Hall County; War of 1812 Pensioners; 1820 manufacturing census; tax insolvents; marriages (1819-1852); wills, land lottery grants from 1821, 1827 and 1832; 1836 Gainesville Dragoons; Grand Jurors from 1824 and 1836; Confederate soldiers from Hall County, including the most up-to-date information (including burials) available.