Marshall County was created in Jan. 9, 1836 and named to honor Chief Justice John Marshall. The county is located in the northeastern part of the state on the Appalachian ridge. It encompasses 567 square miles. The Tennessee River cuts through the northern part of the county, creating Guntersville Lake. The county seat was established in 1836 at Claysville, moved to Marshall in 1838, to Warrenton in 1841, and finally located at Guntersville in 1848. Other towns in the county include Arab, Albertville and Boaz.
Probate Office: 425 Gunter Avenue Ste. 110, Guntersville, AL 35976.
Among Records Held: Births, 1920–1924*; Deaths, 1920–1930*; Marriages, 1836–1950; Direct and Reverse Index to Deeds and Mortgages, 1836–1840; Deed Records, 1836–1902; Orphan Court, 1836–1931, 1854–1931**; Wills, 1904–1937.
*Broken down by beats; **Minutes.
Other: Estate Case Files, 1836–1959; Final Records, 1836–1930; Voter Lists, 1902–1946, 1867.