Harrison County, Mississippi Genealogy

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Parent County
1841--Harrison County was created 5 February 1841 from Hancock and Jackson County. County seat: Gulfport

Record Loss
1916--Some records were lost.

Neighboring Counties

 * Hancock
 * Jackson
 * Pearl River
 * Stone

Church
LDS Ward and Branch Records


 * Biloxi

Military

 * Civil War service men from Bolivar 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 Bolivar County.


 * - 3rd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
 * Company E - Biloxi Rifles, aka Biloxi Rifle Guards

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