Approximately 10% of genealogical material is available online. This means we need to find alternate sources for research. One of the venues is your county courthouse.
Vital records (birth, marriage, death) are the main reasons to visit a courthouse in person. Annie gave examples of actual vital records and compared them to what is found online. Much of the information is missing from online transcriptions.
Progress is being made, however. Most land and probate records are now accessible through Ancestry or FamilySearch.
If you plan to visit a courthouse, you should verify hours as many require a reservation. Also of importance is a plan of attack, such as making a list of names to research.
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