Winston County, Alabama Genealogy

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Parent County
1850--Winston County was formed as Hancock County from Walker County on 12 February 1850, renamed Winston County on 22 January 1858. July 4, 1861 Winston county seceded from the state of Alabama becoming the "Free State of Winston". County seat: "old" Houston (1850-1858), Houston (1859-1882) and Double Springs (December 1882- present).

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.