Nassau County, Florida Genealogy
Guide to Nassau County, Florida ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
The county was named for the Duchy of Nassau in Germany. The County is located in the Northeast area of the state.[2]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Nassau County Courthouse
PO Box 456
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Phone: 904-321-5700
Nassau County Website
Clerk Circuit Court has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1800’s. [3]
Nassau County, Florida Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1899 | 1800s | 1899 | 1873 | 1840 | 1873 | 1830 |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. |
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
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Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[6]
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History Timeline[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Census Records[edit | edit source]
| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1830 | 1,511 | — |
| 1840 | 1,892 | 25.2% |
| 1850 | 2,164 | 14.4% |
| 1860 | 3,644 | 68.4% |
| 1870 | 4,247 | 16.5% |
| 1880 | 6,635 | 56.2% |
| 1890 | 8,294 | 25.0% |
| 1900 | 9,654 | 16.4% |
| 1910 | 10,525 | 9.0% |
| 1920 | 11,340 | 7.7% |
| 1930 | 9,375 | −17.3% |
| 1940 | 10,826 | 15.5% |
| 1950 | 12,811 | 18.3% |
| 1960 | 17,189 | 34.2% |
| 1970 | 20,626 | 20.0% |
| 1980 | 32,894 | 59.5% |
| 1990 | 43,941 | 33.6% |
| 2000 | 57,663 | 31.2% |
| 2010 | 73,314 | 27.1% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
For tips on accessing census records online, see: Florida Census.
- 1783 - Spanish Census USGenWeb
- 1821 - Census/Tax List Index USGenWeb
- 1823 - Census/Tax List Index USGenWeb
- 1880 - Census African Born Blacks and Mulattos USGenWeb
- 1885 Florida State Population Census includes sex, age, relationship, occupation, place of birth of each family member and parents. Also census for agriculture, manufacture and mortality. - How to Use this Collection
- 1935 1935 Florida State Census at MyHeritage - index ($))
- Federal Census Information from National Archives USGenWeb
- State Census Information from Florida State Archives USGenWeb
- Census of Pensioners Revolutionary Military Service USGenWeb
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. For general information about Florida denominations, view the Florida Church Records wiki page.
List of Churches and Church Parishes
Court Records[edit | edit source]
- 1889-1914 Clerk's Chancery Docket, 1889-1914(*); Clerk of the Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1894-1918 Chancery Orders, 1894-1918(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
Directories[edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
- NARA Ships Passenger Lists. These passenger lists cover:
- 1834-1897 - Immigration of Russians to the United States
- 1/12/1846-12/31/1851 - Irish Famine
- 1850-1897 - Germans to the United States
- 1855-1900 - Italians to the United States
- 1834-1897 - Immigration of Russians to the United States
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
African American
- USGenWeb Florida African American Griots Project
- Afrigeneas - African Genealogy
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
- Callahan Funeral Home. Inc. in Callahan
- Eternity Funeral Homes and Crematory in Fernandina Beach
- Green Pine Funeral Home, Cremations and Cemetery in Yulee
- Nassau Funeral Home in Callahan
- Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors in Fernandina Beach
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.
See Florida Land and Property for additional information about early Florida land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse and where records are currently housed.
Florida Territorial Land Records
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Local histories are available for most counties. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section Florida Local Histories.
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
for more resources
- 1821-1997 - Maps of Florida
- 1870 - Gray's Atlas Panhandle Portion of StateUSGenWeb
- 1882 - Rand McNally Panhandle Portion of StateUSGenWeb
- Exploring Florida, FCIT Maps University of South Florida
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
- Nassau County Military Records (USGenWeb Archives)
- Florida State Military Files USGenWeb
- Florida state pension records from various wars Pension Transcriptions USGenWeb
Civil War
- 1861-1865 - Florida Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
- 1861-1865 - Florida Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
- 1861-1865 - U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry (free)
- 1861-1865 - U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry (free)
- 1883 - Nassau County Pensioners on the Rolls as of January 1, 1883 (Genealogy Trails)
- 1885-1955 - Florida Confederate Veterans and Widows Pension Applications, 1885-1955 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
- Civil War Pension Index for Nassau County at Amelia Island Genealogical Society. The Data Sets page describes their online collection and provides additional links. Select Civil War Pension in the Record Type dropdown list, then add criteria in the search fields.
- Civil War Muster Records for Nassau County at Amelia Island Genealogical Society. The Data Sets page describes their online collection and provides additional links. Select CSA Muster in the Record Type dropdown list, then add criteria in the search fields.
World War I
- 1917-1918 - Nassau County Civilian Draft Registration, Surnames A-G (USGenWeb Archives)
- 1917-1918 - Nassau County Civilian Draft Registration, Surnames H-N (USGenWeb Archives)
- 1917-1918 - Nassau County Civilian Draft Registration, Surnames O-Z (USGenWeb Archives)
- 1917-1920 - Florida, World War I Navy Card Roster, 1917-1920 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
World War II
- 1940-1945 - Florida, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
- Nassau County World War II Army Enlistees, Names Adler - King (USGenWeb Archives)
- Nassau County World War II Army Enlistees, Names Knight - Youngblood (USGenWeb Archives)
- Nassau County World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army and Army Air Forces Personnel (Genealogy Trails)
Korean War
- Nassau County Korean War Casualties (Genealogy Trails)
- Florida Casualties in the Korean Conflict distantcousin.com
Vietnam War
- Nassau County Vietnam War Casualties (Genealogy Trails)
- Distantcousin.com Florida Casualties in the Vietnam War
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
- 1800s-1999 U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999 at Ancestry - index ($)
- Florida Digital Newspaper Library at George A. Smathers Libraries
- Early Florida Newspapers Florida State Library
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
- Nassau County Obituaries at Amelia Island Genealogical Society. The Data Sets page describes their online obituary collection, available years, and provides additional link. Select Obituary Listings in the Record Type dropdown list, then add criteria in the search fields.
- Florida Obituaries USGenWeb Obituaries Project
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Online Indexes and Records
- 1784-1990 Florida Probate Records, 1784-1990(*) at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; images
- 1827-1950 Florida, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1827-1950 at Ancestry ($)
- 1870-1908 Nassau County Wills Index 1870-1908 at Amelia Island Genealogical Society
- 1870-1935 Wills, 1870-1935(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1873-1889 Bonds and Letters in Estates of Deceased Persons, 1873-1889(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1873-1897 Petitions and Orders in Estates of Deceased Persons, 1873-1897(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1873-1930 Returns on Accounts in Estates of Deceased Persons, 1873-1930(*); County Judge's Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1873-1933 Inventories, Appraisements and Sales in Estates of Deceased Persons, 1873-1933(*); County Judge's Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- General Index to Files and Records of Estates (Dates are Mixed)(*); Clerk of the Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
School Records[edit | edit source]
Social Security Records[edit | edit source]
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch - How to use this collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
Taxes were levied on free white males over 21 and slaves aged 21 to 60. These persons are referred to as "polls." Tax listings, or digests, of a county generally list the taxable landowners and other polls and the amount of tax. The records for each county are divided by militia district. For more information see the wiki page Florida Taxation.
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Florida State Archives, or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred.
Birth[edit | edit source]
- 1880-1935 - Florida, Births and Christenings, 1880-1935 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1802-1998 - Florida, United States Marriages at Findmypast $
- 1822-1875 and 1927 - 2001 - Florida, Marriage Index, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
- 1830-1957 - Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
- 1830-1993 - Florida, Marriages, 1830-1993 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
- 1837-1974 - Florida, Marriages, 1837-1974 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
- 1970 - 1999 Florida, Marriages, 1970 - 1999 at MyHeritage - index ($))
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1877-1939 - Florida, Deaths, 1877-1939 at FamilySearch- How to Use this Collection
- 1877-1998 - Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
- 1900-1921 - Florida, Deaths and Burials, 1900-1921 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection
Divorce[edit | edit source]
- 1927-2001 - Florida, Divorce Index, 1927-2001 at Ancestry - index $
- 1970 - 1999 Florida, Divorces, 1970 - 1999 at MyHeritage - index ($))
Voter Records[edit | edit source]
- 1867-1868 Web: Florida, U.S., Voter Registration Rolls, 1867-1868 at Ancestry - index ($)
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Nassau County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Florida Archives and Libraries.
Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
Family History Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local Family History Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a family history center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Nassau County. For state-wide library facilities, see Florida Archives and Libraries.
Museums[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Nassau County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Florida Societies.
Amelia Island Genealogical Society
PO Box 6005
Fernandina Beach, FL 32035-6005
Email: info@aigensoc.org
Website Facebook
West Nassau Historical Society and Museum
P.O. Box 1758
Callahan, FL 32011
904-879-3406
Email: callahanrrdays@aol.com
Website Facebook
Websites[edit | edit source]
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- Nassau County FLGenWeb genealogical resources; part of the national USGenWeb Project
- Nassau County, Florida (USGenWeb Archives)
- State of Florida
- Nassau County, Florida Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- Nassau County (FLGenWeb Project, Inc.)
- Nassau County, Florida (Genealogy Trails)
- Nassau County FL Genealogy (ldsgenealogy.com)
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Florida.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Nassau County," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, wikipedia 04/25/2017.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Florida.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Florida.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Florida.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Nassau County, Florida," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, wikipedia accessed 30 January 2019.
