Discover mississippi history and culture from partners all across the state. Lawrence county is in the southern part of mississippi in the second tier of counties from the louisiana border. Columbia, the county seat, was first named lotts bluff. Usa 1,015,348 mississippi 17,859 mississippi military records 394 statewide military records. The mississippi department of archives and history is home to several historical maps of mississippi. Prior to the war, marion was a prosperous town inhabited by numerous planters and enslaved african americans. This state page of our website provides direct links to free mississippi genealogy databases and historical titles and information found on mississippi genealogy, whether they exist on our site, or across the web. Probate records are held by the marion county, mississippi genealogy clerk of court and are housed at the marion county, mississippi genealogy courthouse. Abstracts of deeds, marion county, mississippi worldcat abstracts of deeds, marion county, mississippi. Aug 21, 2012 a new book featuring images from the past and some of the history of marion county, mississippi has been recently released thanks to the efforts of the marion county historical society. Settled on holidays creek about 14 miles north of columbia. The strength of mitchells work is that he provides context, continuity, and perspective in chronicling the states past and linking that past to our shared future. I would love to have the history written by a marion county student. The county was named for general francis marion of south carolina.
This is a collection of 114 missouri county plat books published by w. Historical memories of columbia and marion county, mississippi has 2,500 members. Marion county cemetery records, mississippi genealogy. A dictionary of all officers who have been commissioned, in the army of the united states ancestry.
Although the exact year of publication is unclear, the volumes are estimated to be from the late 1920s to early 1930s. Box 1850, jackson, ms 392151850, are available for a nominal fee. Marion county mississippi miscellaneous records book. The official records search allows you to search the entire marion county official records database for final judgments, land records, and other public documents recorded after january 1st, 1978. The morrow family came to marion county, alabama before 1830 from south carolina via dallas county, alabama. Familyford a partial record of the john ford family of marion county, mississippi. Usgenweb projectlinks to genealogical websites for every state, including ohio, and most u. Photo taken october 1993 by calvin beale there is a historical marker on the marion county courthouse lawn that reads, temporary state capital the 5th session of the mississippi legislature met in columbia in nov. Marion county is located in the geographical center of south mississippi. Msmarion,marion county,mississippi,genealogy and history. Marion county, mississippi genealogy familysearch wiki. A red cross shelter at new life fellowship church on eagle day avenue is up and running and ready to assist flood victims.
Marion county has a history older than the state of mississippi. Education and background history of marion county residents. This list of mississippi historical societies was developed based on information from current memberships, past correspondence, and internet research. Although he was on the other side his book presents visual interest and history. Marion county is named for american revolutionary war guerrilla leader francis marion also known as the swamp fox. Many of these records were extracted from copies of the original records in microfilm, microfiche, or book format, located at the family history library.
It is located in the northwestern part of the state, bounded on the west by the state of mississippi. See the wiki page mississippi probate records for information about how to use probate records. War of the rebellion, spanishamerican war, philippine insurrection, and all old. Mississippi genealogy southern historical press, inc. A directory of libraries throughout the world marion county genealogy and local history mississippi state university, university libraries. First land settlers in marion county, alabama 18201850. The columbia academy cougars are class 3a state champions after controlling the action from start to finish against carroll academy in the. Marion county, mississippi genealogy and history presented. Supervisors are elected from each of the five districts in the county to serve a fouryear term. Lt col john bond jr, at indie and riceville, mississippi.
List of mississippi historical societies mississippi. Marion county was formed in 1811 from amite, wayne, and franklin counties. The records from the county in this database cover the years 1826. Marion county history surname index family pages african american resources native. Mississippi marriage information taken from county courthouse records. To get a head start on your research and use your time more efficiently, you can search descriptions of the records we hold using our online catalog before traveling. Familyfox ancestry of the fox family of richland and lexington counties, south carolina. Its hardy, pioneering citizens were involved in the early events of statehood and had roles in both the war of 1812 and the civil war. The town was named for francis marion, a military leader known as the swamp fox. Read about up to date current events and what is occurring in any city of marion county.
There will be the native indian history of the area that will be of interest to a lot of people, as well as the pioneer families of the county founded in 1811, marion county is named for american revolutionary war guerilla leader francis marion. Founded in 1811, six years before mississippi was established as the 20th state, marion county was named after general francis marion, a revolutionary war hero known as the swamp fox. The official records search allows access to the entire marion county official records database for final judgments, land records, and other public documents. The search will return a list of grantorsgrantees or parties, the date of the document, the book page and clerk file number of the document, and other related instruments. Our mission we strive to provide the best service in our industry and stand behind every item we sell. Index to marriage books a and b of claiborne county, journal of mississippi history, july 1951. These maps are useful when trying to locate cemeteries in the state. Preserving the history of marion county, mississippi since 1962. County highway maps, produced by the mississippi department of transportation, map sales office, p. Historical maps of mississippi are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time.
Genealogy trails history group marion county federal census index source. Bond represented marion county in mississippi territorial legislature. Your state host is gene phillips please send any data submissions to me. Percentage of foreign born population in the county. Historical markers in marion county and lamar county. Search for library items search for lists search for. The best way to access these volumes is to browse the collection or search by county. See john cooper rodolphus and catherine willoughby were large land owners in what is now columbia, mississippi. Old historical city, county and state maps of mississippi. Plat books of missouri collection mu digital library. All whitetailed deer taken legally within mississippi during any prior hunting season are eligible to participate in the magnolia records program. Successful genealogical research depends on three things. Marion was lauderdale county s seat from its founding to reconstruction. Full text of a history of marion county, south carolina, from its earliest times to.
Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Aberdeen genealogical society general delivery aberdeen, ms 39730 alcorn county genealogy society p. The cannon were found in back bay and are said to be from the ships of diberville, who founded biloxi in 1699. Found when and where in marion county, mississippi. Lamar county is named for mississippi s postcivil war statesman lucius quintus cincinnatus lamar. History of mississippi marion county, by lowry, robert and mccardle. The most accurate updates are available at ronavirus. Full text of a history of marion county, south carolina. Sharon moores marion county pages marion county genealogy resources. In early manhood ebenezer ford came to mississippi and settled in marion county, where he became an extensive planter and large slave owner and where he served ten years as judge of probate. The jcgho was established in 1995 to assist any individual with research of jones.
Rowlands history of mississippi book and mississippi department of archives and history. For more information about navigating missouri county histories, you are invited to view this webinar. Marion county, ms free public records criminal arrests. The mississippi digital library is the collaborative digital library for the state of mississippi. The chancery clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in marion county. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Microfilmed records can be found online at mississippi probate records, 17811930. Family maps of marion county, mississippiby gregory a.
This also allows you to search for marriage license records recorded after. Marion county historical society, columbia, mississippi. Halfway between coastal waters of the gulf of mexico and new orleans to the south and jackson, the population and governmental center of mississippi to the north, this area has accepted the best influences from these destinations while independently forging its own culture and history. A history of marion county, south carolina, from its earliest times to the present, 1901. The plat books in this collection are held in the special collections department at ellis library at the university of. The missouri county history project consists of published books. Arcadia publishing houses the top selection of mississippi history books online. Interactive map of mississippi county formation history. Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than english at home.
Mississippi maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Mitchell has meticulously researched and written an incredibly valuable examination of mississippi s bewitching history warts and all. We hope you enjoy visiting our store and are pleased with every purchase you make. Oct 22, 2019 welcome to marion county ms history and genealogy presented by mississippi genealogy trails a part of genealogy trails volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. Catherine was born in kentucky, her family was in marion county by 18. Marion county, mississippi genealogy genealogy familysearch. All entrants meeting the minimum requirements of the magnolia records program will receive an official magnolia records program certificate. Find out about the background of residents and recorded statistics. After the death of his first wife he married miss julia a. Familyfetzer one mans family, a history and genealogy of the fetzer family. It originally embraced the eastern half of the present history of lawrence county, mississippi read more.
This volume contains orphan court records, wills and estates, 18121859. Historical memories of columbia and marion county, mississippi. Marion county mississippi miscellaneous records by e. The board of supervisors is the governing body of the county, establishing goals and objectives to direct the county s growth and development, and carries out other responsibilities as set forth by mississippi statutes. This database includes the official records index beginning at book 857. This story, written by susan amundson, was originally published in the oct. Search and browse marion county cemetery records and tombstone inscriptions for mississippi genealogy research. Community house, biloxi, mississippi, located on east beach boulevard.
Marion county is named for american revolutionary war guerrilla leader francis marion, the swamp fox. Periodical source index search marion county, mississippi source. Library directory for marion county, mississippi source. Our mission is to provide an online space to search and explore mississippi s rich abundance of cultural and historical resources held by.
Welcome to marion county ms history and genealogy presented by mississippi genealogy trails a part of genealogy trails volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. The county is named for american revolutionary war guerrilla leader francis marion also known as the swamp fox. The book consists of 28 pages with over 400 names of early settlers and the date they bought land in the county. Gives township, range and section numbers for location in the county.
Marion county was created by an act of the alabama territorial general assembly on 1818 feb. Index to will book a, claiborne county, mississippi, journal of mississippi history, january 1948. It was one of the fourteen territorial counties represented in the constitutional convention of 1817, having been created december 22, 1814, from the older county of marion. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. History of lawrence county, mississippi mississippi.
Book antioch primitive church 18351920 edited edition, scott county, ms 1172010. Marion county was originally created in 1811 as a part of the mississippi territory. Marion county, mississippi simple english wikipedia, the. Marion white pages phone books in mississippi ms whitepages. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Mcps actively works daily with the florida department of health, the florida department of education, and marion county emergency management to remain current on covid19 coronavirus details. Deed abstracts of itawamba county, mississippi deed book 2. Abstract of marion county mississippi marriage records. Census online marion county census and mortality schedule data source. This volume in the family maps series contains newly created maps of original landowners patent maps in what is now marion county, mississippi, glean.
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