Finding Your Roots: Genealogy Resources in Tallassee
Genealogy in Tallassee, AL
By Easterling Carpenter
For a lot of us, history isn't just about dates and battles. It is about names, families, and the people who came before us.
The Tallassee Falls Museum is a great resource for people looking to learn about their personal lineage. Whether you are researching Tallassee history, Alabama history, or even looking for resources relating to North and South Carolina history, this is the place to start.
Right now, they have significant records about the Fincher and Sistrunk Family histories. Susan Dragone, the organization historian and museum curator, is working hard with the community to expand this collection. There are also records that detail family histories local to Elmore, Tallapoosa, and Coosa counties. These include biographies, place descriptions, and items that would be of great interest to anyone building a family tree.
A Personal Touch
The value of a local historian is hard to overstate. In one experience, Mrs. Dragone noted:
“I recently had some women from the Birmingham area contact me about their McKinley family. I was able to find some things and they came down to get them. We enjoyed a tour of some of the places in town where their family lived and went to church, as well as a visit to the Rose Hill Cemetery. I was able to give them some information about their family that they did not know.“
To me, that is the type of experience you can only get in Tallassee. You cannot get a personal tour of your great-grandfather's church from a website.
Are you looking for your Tallassee ancestors? The THPS might hold the key. Visit the museum and see what stories are waiting for you.
The views and opinions expressed in this series are those of the author personally and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the City of Tallassee, the Mayor, or the City Council.
