Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy
Guide to Escambia County, Alabama ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
| Escambia County, Alabama | |
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 Location of Alabama in the U.S. | |
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| Founded | December 10, 1868 |
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| County Seat | Brewton |
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| Address | Escambia County Courthouse 314 Belleville Ave. Brewton, AL 36427 Phone: (251) 867-0225 County Website |
Contents
- 1 County Information
- 2 County Courthouse
- 3 History
- 4 Places/Localities
- 5 Resources
- 6 Societies and Libraries
- 7 Websites
- 8 References
County Information
Escambia County, Alabama Record Dates
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| Birth | Marriage | Death | Census | Land | Probate |
| 1909 | 1897 | 1909 | 1830 | 1868 | 1868 |
County Courthouse
County Clerk has marriage records from 1897,
probate and land records from 1869
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Description
The County was named is in honor of General John A. Elmore. The County has Brewton as its seat and the County was created December 10, 1868. [3]The County is located in the southwest area of the state.[4]
History
Parent County
1868--Escambia County was created 10 December 1868 from Baldwin and Conecuh Counties.
County seat: Brewton [5]
Boundary Changes
For animated maps illustrating Alabama county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Alabama County Boundary Maps" (1799-1980) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
Record Loss
1868 -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.
For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:
Places/Localities
Populated Places
Neighboring Counties
- Baldwin
- Conecuh
- Covington
- Escambia County, Florida
- Monroe
- Okaloosa County, Florida
- Santa Rosa County, Florida
Resources
Biography
Biographies of many notable residents of Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy were published in Memorial Record of Alabama (1893). Digital version at FamilySearch Books Online - free. Begins on page 951.
Cemeteries
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The following web site has additional information on Escambia county cemeteries.
- Interment.net Alabama cemetery records by county.
Census
| Escambia County, Alabama | ||
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| Year | Pop. | %± |
| 1870 | 4,041 | — |
| 1880 | 5,719 | 41.5% |
| 1890 | 8,666 | 51.5% |
| 1900 | 11,320 | 30.6% |
| 1910 | 18,889 | 66.9% |
| 1920 | 22,464 | 18.9% |
| 1930 | 27,963 | 24.5% |
| 1940 | 30,671 | 9.7% |
| 1950 | 31,443 | 2.5% |
| 1960 | 33,511 | 6.6% |
| 1970 | 34,912 | 4.2% |
| 1980 | 38,440 | 10.1% |
| 1990 | 35,518 | −7.6% |
| 2000 | 38,440 | 8.2% |
| 2010 | 38,319 | −0.3% |
Church Records
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 Alabama denominations, view the Alabama Church Records wiki page.
LDS Ward and Branch Records
- Olive
Court Records
Directories
Escambia County, Alabama Online Historical Directories - identifies historical city, county, business and other directories available online on both free and pay-to-access websites.
Land and Property
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 Alabama Land and Property for additional information about early Alabama land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse, where records are currently housed.
To place a grant or deed on a map within context of Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy see:
- Boyd, Gregory A. Family Maps of Escambia County, Alabama: with Homesteads, Roads, Waterways, Towns, Cemeteries, Railroads, and More. Norman, Okla.: Arphax Pub. Co., 2006. This is a definitive work and can be used as an index to land grants. Digital version at HistoryGeo.com ($). Website includes free surname index. FHL Book 976.1265 E7b.
Local Histories
Local histories are available for Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section Alabama Local Histories.
Maps
for more resources
- Maps of Alabama (1799-1980)
- Family Maps of Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
Military
Civil War
Online Records
- 1861-1865 - Alabama Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
- 1861-1865 - Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
- 1861-1865 - U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry — index (free)
- 1861-1865 - U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry — index (free)
- 1907, 1921, 1927 - Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927 at FamilySearch — images
Newspapers
Finding More Alabama Newspapers
Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like:
- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
- Do a Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy Place-name search for these and other records in the FamilySearch Catalog (For instructions see FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search).
Probate Records
Probate records are held by the Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy Probate Court. Most records are housed at the Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy Courthouse. Many records are on microfilm at the Family History Library.
See the wiki page Alabama Probate Records for information about how to use probate records.
Content: Probate Records may give the decedent's date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their places of residence.
Record types: Wills, dower records, personal property sales, settlement records, orphans’ records, and bonds.
Online Probate Records
- 1753 – 1999 Alabama Wills and Probate Records 1753-1999 at Ancestry $
- 1809 – 1985 Alabama Probate Records, 1809-1985 at FamilySearch
Taxation
Alabama tax records complement land records and can be used to supplement the years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years in the tax records of some counties. For more information, see the wiki page Alabama Taxation.
Vital Records
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 Alabama State Department of Health , the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred or order electronically online.
For some online statewide indexes, see the FamilySearch Historical Record Collections for Alabama. See also How to order Alabama Vital Records
Birth
- 1881 – 1930 Alabama Births and Christenings, 1881-1930 at FamilySearch
Marriage
- 1733-2013 - Alabama, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- To 1825 Index to Marriages at Ancestry $. Each entry includes groom, bride, marriage date, county, and state. Every name is indexed so you can search for one name, or two names that are linked.
- 1733-2013 - Alabama, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- 1860, 1879-1892, 1936–1969 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800–1969 at Ancestry $. This collection is comprised of indexes created by several agencies - the Alabama Center for Health Statistics, Jordan Dodd of Liahona Research, and Hunting For Bears.
- 1860, 1879-1892, 1936–1969 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800–1969 at Ancestry $. This collection is comprised of indexes created by several agencies - the Alabama Center for Health Statistics, Jordan Dodd of Liahona Research, and Hunting For Bears.
- 1879–1892 "Alabama Marriages, 1809–1920" at Ancestry $. This database is a collection of marriage records from the state. Researchers will find the names of both bride and groom along with the marriage date. The county where the ceremony was performed is also provided. Containing about 150,000 records and the names of nearly 300,000 men and women.
- 1879–1892 "Alabama Marriages, 1809–1920" at Ancestry $. This database is a collection of marriage records from the state. Researchers will find the names of both bride and groom along with the marriage date. The county where the ceremony was performed is also provided. Containing about 150,000 records and the names of nearly 300,000 men and women.
- 1809 – 1950 Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950 at FamilySearch.org — index/images
- 1816 – 1957 Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957 at FamilySearch
- 1800 – 1969 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969 at Ancestry $
- 1809 – 1920 Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920 (Selected Counties) at Ancestry $
Death
- 1881–1974 Index to Deaths and Burials at Ancestry $. Volunteers extracted the details in this index from microfilmed copies of church, civil, family, and other records of Alabama deaths and burials. details vary depending on the original record. Note that the number of available records can vary widely by county, and this database does not necessarily represent a comprehensive set of death records for the state during this time.
- 1881–1974 Index to Deaths and Burials at Ancestry $. Volunteers extracted the details in this index from microfilmed copies of church, civil, family, and other records of Alabama deaths and burials. details vary depending on the original record. Note that the number of available records can vary widely by county, and this database does not necessarily represent a comprehensive set of death records for the state during this time.
- 1908–1959 Index to Deaths recorded by the state of Alabama at Ancestry $. The index includes name of the deceased, county of death, date of death, and the state certificate number (volume and page).
- 1908–1959 Index to Deaths recorded by the state of Alabama at Ancestry $. The index includes name of the deceased, county of death, date of death, and the state certificate number (volume and page).
- 1908-1974 - Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974 at FamilySearch Historical Records Collection - free
- 1881 – 1952 Alabama Deaths and Burials, 1881-1952 at FamilySearch
- 1908 – 1974 Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974 at FamilySearch
- 1881 – 1974 Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974 at Ancestry $
- 1908 – 1959 Alabama Deaths, 1908-59 at Ancestry $
Societies and Libraries
Escambia County Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 161
Brewton, AL
36427-0161
251-867-3155
Escambia County Genealogical Society Website
Escambia County Historical Society Thomas E. McMillan Museum Jefferson Davis Community College
220 Alco Dr.
Brewton, AL
36427
251-867-4832
Publication: Echoes
Escambia Brewton Public Library
251-867-4626
Atmore Public Library
251-368-5234
Atmore Pubic Library
Family History Center
Family history centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes. See family history center for more information. Search the online FHC directory for a nearby family history center.
- Introduction to LDS Family History Centers
- Atmore Alabama Family History Center
- 166 Old Bratt Rd
Atmore, Escambia, Alabama, United States
Phone: 334-368-5130
Hours: Wed 6pm-7pm
- 166 Old Bratt Rd
Websites
- Escambia County, AL History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
- USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
- FamilySearch Catalog
- USGenWeb Archives Project ~ contains record transcriptions from Bibles, obituaries, court records and more.
- Escambia County ALGenWeb ~ record transcriptions and information pertinent to the county.
- Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
References
- ↑ Alice Eichholz, Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources, Revised ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992), 13-28. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27rb 1992
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Escambia County p. 37.
- ↑ Genealogy Trails History Group, “Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ala/escambia/ 06/05/2017.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Escambia, Alabama," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escambia_County,_Alabama 06/05/2017.
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
