Rankin County, Mississippi Genealogy

United States  Mississippi   Rankin County

Guide to Rankin County Mississippi genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

County Courthouse
Rankin County Courthouse 211 E Government Street Brandon, MS 39042 Phone: 601.825.1469

Clerk Chancery Court has divorce, probate, and land records from 1829.

Parent County
1828--Rankin County was created 4 February 1828 from Hinds County. County seat: Brandon

Populated Places
Seven Incorporated cities


 * Brandon incorporated in 1831; population &gt;17,317
 * Pearl incorporated in 1973; population&gt;21961
 * Florence incorporated in 1905; also known as Steen's Creek; population &gt;2400
 * Flowood incorporated in 1953; population &gt;5000
 * Pelahatchie-named from Choctaw word meaning 'crooked creek,' incorporated in 1904; population 1500
 * Puckett community; population 400
 * Richland incorporated in 1975; &gt;6000'

Neighboring Counties

 * Copiah
 * Hinds
 * Madison
 * Scott
 * Simpson
 * Smith

Census

 * 1841 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1845 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1853 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1866 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1880 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.

Baptist
Brandon Baptist Church Crossgates Baptist First Baptist Church of Brandon Pinelake Baptist

Christian
Community Christian Church New Life Christian Fellowship

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints-Brandon Ward

Episcopal
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Brandon


 * 1858-1927 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Brandon, Baptism Index 1858-1927. Batch at FamilySearch - free.
 * 1842-1921 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Brandon, Marriage Index 1842-1921. Batch at FamilySearch - free.

Methodist
Crossgates United Methodist Church

Pentecostal
First United Pentecostal Church

Presbyterian
Briarwood Presbyterian Church USA Lakeside Presbyterian Church, E.P.C.

Maps

 * Family Maps of (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.

Civil War

 * Men from Rankin 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 Rankin County.


 * - 4th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
 * Company E - Ramsey’s Company
 * - 10th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry (Old)
 * Company G - Rankin Rifles
 * - 10th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry (New)
 * Company H - Rankin Rifles [also listed as Co. A]
 * - 6th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
 * Company A - Rankin Rough &amp; Readies
 * Company B - New Guard
 * Company I - Rankin Greys

Newspapers

 * Clarion Ledgar

Taxation

 * 1828-1899 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.

Marriage

 * 1828-1923 - Rankin County Marriage Books 1-15 and A-E Index 1828-1923 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch - free.

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers

County Courthouse
Rankin County Courthouse 211 E Government Street Brandon, MS 39042 Phone # 601-825-2217

Rankin County; 211 E Government St; Brandon, MS 39042; Ph. 601.825.1469 Details: (Clk Chan Ct has div, pro &amp; land rec from 1829)

Parent County
1828--Rankin County was created 4 February 1828 from Hinds County. County seat: Brandon

Populated Places
Seven Incorporated cities

Brandon incorporated in 1831; population &gt;17,317

Pearl incorporated in 1973; population&gt;21961

Florence incorporated in 1905; also known as Steen's Creek; population &gt;2400

Flowood incorporated in 1953; population &gt;5000

Pelahatchie-named from Choctaw word meaning 'crooked creek, incorporated in 1904; population 1500

Puckett community; population 400

Richland incorporated in 1975; &gt;6000'

Neighboring Counties

 * Copiah
 * Hinds
 * Madison
 * Scott
 * Simpson
 * Smith

Census

 * 1841 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1845 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1853 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1866 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1880 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.

Baptist
Brandon Baptist Church Crossgates Baptist First Baptist Church of Brandon Pinelake Baptist

Christian
Community Christian Church New Life Christian Fellowship

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints-Brandon Ward

Episcopal
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Brandon


 * 1858-1927 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Brandon, Baptism Index 1858-1927. Batch at FamilySearch - free.
 * 1842-1921 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Brandon, Marriage Index 1842-1921. Batch at FamilySearch - free.

Methodist
Crossgates United Methodist Church

Pentecostal
First United Pentecostal Church

Presbyterian
Briarwood Presbyterian Church USA Lakeside Presbyterian Church, E.P.C.

Maps

 * Family Maps of (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.

Military

 * Civil War service men from Rankin 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 Rankin County.


 * - 4th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
 * Company E - Ramsey’s Company
 * - 10th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry (Old)
 * Company G - Rankin Rifles
 * - 10th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry (New)
 * Company H - Rankin Rifles [also listed as Co. A]
 * - 6th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
 * Company A - Rankin Rough &amp; Readies
 * Company B - New Guard
 * Company I - Rankin Greys

Newspapers
Clarion Ledgar

Taxation

 * 1828-1899 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.

Marriage

 * 1828-1923 - Rankin County Marriage Books 1-15 and A-E Index 1828-1923 in International Genealogical Index at FamilySearch - free.

Societies and Libraries
Rankin County Historical Society P.O. Box 841 Brandon, MS 39043

Brandon Public Library (601)825-2692

Central Mississippi Regional Library System (601) 825-0100

G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library (601) 919-1911

Pelahatchie Public Library (601) 854-8764

Reservoir Library (601) 992-2539

Richland Public Library (601) 932-1836

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers