Jones County, Mississippi Genealogy

United States &gt; Mississippi &gt; Jones County

Parent County
1826--Jones County was created 24 January 1826 from Covington and Wayne Counties. County seat: Laurel

Record Loss
Some records have been lost.

Neighboring Counties

 * Covington
 * Forrest
 * Jasper
 * Perry
 * Smith
 * Wayne

Church
LDS Ward and Branch Records


 * George's Camp

Military

 * Civil War service men from Jones County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in Jones County.


 * - 7th Battalion, Mississippi Infantry
 * Company C - Jones County Rebels

Web Sites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
 * Family History Library Catalog