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THE ELGIN J.R. BARNES GENEALOGICAL and HISTORICAL LIBRARY

The Society's library is open every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the 
month from 10am to 3pm and is staffed by volunteers. "Holidays may affect this schedule"

Information available for the researcher includes books, 
micofilm, and unpublished information. The library’s 
collection highlights the southern United States with 
emphasis on Georgia and Florida. Numerous unpublished 
records on Baker County are housed in the library.

The collections of two genealogists, Loyce Knabb Coleman and Lt. Col. Mace Harris, were donated to the Society and are available for research. Additionally, much of the research of noted county historian, the late Gene Barber, is on file for use.

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The History of the Genealogy Library

The Society's library was named after Elgin J.R. Barnes for the numerous contributions he has made to preserving the family history of Baker County, FL. Mr. Barnes, his wife, Dorothy Barnes, and his brother-in-law, Carl Mobley spent countless hours researching cemeteries, courthouse records, church records and interviewing families to document family lineages.

Members of the historical society voted to name the library in honor of Mr. Barnes. While the library is named in honor of Mr. Barnes, we also recognize the tremendous contributions of Dorothy Mobley Barnes and Carl Mobley.

The library would also not be complete without the genealogy books, family records, pedigree charts, and other research material from the collections of:

  • Gene Barber
  • Loyce Knabb Coleman
  • Casey Dinkins
  • Lt. Col. Mace Harris
  • LaViece Smallwood

Thank you to all who have donated their family histories to the library. We accept donations of family histories and books. This helps to increase the resources we can offer to other patrons researching their family lineage.

  • LIST OF BOOKS FOR SALE AT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

    Book List

    Old Fashion Recipes from Baker Co Cookbook, 2003
    $10.00
    Baker County In Review, 1987
    $5.00
    Baker County - South Prong Cemetery
    $10.00
    Baker County - Cedar Creek & Turner Cemetery
    $10.00
    Baker County - Macedonia Cemetery
    $10.00
    Baker County - North Prong & Oak Grove Cemetery
    $10.00
    Baker County - Woodlawn Cemetery
    $10.00
    Baker County - Taylor & Manntown Cemetery
    $10.00
    Baker County - Small Cemeteries
    $10.00
    Bradford County - Cemeteries Vol 1
    $20.00
    Bradford County - Cemeteries Vol 2
    $20.00
    Bradford County - Cemeteries Vol 3
    $20.00
    Clay County - Long Branch Cemetery
    $10.00
    Columbia County - Vol 1
    $20.00
    Columbia County - Vol 2
    $20.00
    Columbia County - Vol 3
    $20.00
    Columbia County - Forest Lawn, Lake City
    $20.00
    Columbia County - Memorial, Lake City
    $10.00
    Levy County - Vol 1
    $20.00
    Levy County - Vol 2
    $20.00
    Levy County - Vol 3
    $20.00
    Levy County - Vol 4
    $20.00
    Nassau County - Vol 1
    $20.00
    Nassau County - Vol 2
    $20.00
    Nassau County - Vol 3
    $20.00
    Taylor County - Woodlawn Cemetery, Perry
    $10.00
    Union County - Vol 1
    $20.00
    Union County - Vol 2
    $20.00
    Union County - Vol 3
    $20.00
    Union County - Swift Creek (Mt. Zion)
    $20.00
    Georgia - Charlton, Co, GA Vol 1
    $25.00
    Georgia - Charlton, Co, GA Vol 2
    $25.00
    Georgia - Echols, Co, GA Bethel
    $10.00
    Brown Family Cookbook
    $5.00
    Guide to Baker County Mural by Gene Barber
    $10.00
    Baker County - Marriages 1/18/1877 - 2/15/1930
    $20.00
    Williamses of Baker County
    $12.00
    Williamses of Baker County Index
    $3.00
    Historic Sites of Baker County
    $8.00
    Baker County Centennial Celebration Booklet, 1961
    $5.00
    Baker County Sesquicentennial Souvenir Book
    $5.00

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Macclenny, FL. 32063

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