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− | + | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Mississippi]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Amite_County,_Mississippi|Amite County]]'' | |
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== County Courthouse == | == County Courthouse == | ||
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+ | [[Image:Amte County Mississippi Courthouse.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]Amite County Courthouse<br>243 W Main St; <br>Liberty, MS 39645-0000<br>Phone: 601.657.8022<br><br>Clerk Chancery Court has court, land and<br> probate records from 1809. <br>Clerk Circuit Court has marriage records. <ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Amite County, Mississippi page 378, {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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==== Parent County ==== | ==== Parent County ==== | ||
− | '''1809'''--Amite County was created 24 February 1809 from [[Wilkinson County, Mississippi|Wilkinson]] County . | + | '''1809'''--Amite County was created 24 February 1809 from [[Wilkinson County, Mississippi|Wilkinson]] County.<br>'''County seat:''' Liberty <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref> |
==== Boundary Changes ==== | ==== Boundary Changes ==== | ||
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==== Neighboring Counties ==== | ==== Neighboring Counties ==== | ||
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+ | *[[East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana|East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana]] | ||
+ | *[[Franklin County, Mississippi|Franklin]] | ||
+ | *[[Lincoln County, Mississippi|Lincoln]] | ||
+ | *[[Pike County, Mississippi|Pike]] | ||
+ | *[[St. Helena Parish, Louisiana|St. Helena Parish, Louisiana]] | ||
+ | *[[Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana|Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana]] | ||
+ | *[[Wilkinson County, Mississippi|Wilkinson]] | ||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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==== Cemeteries ==== | ==== Cemeteries ==== | ||
− | LDS Cemetery Records<br> | + | LDS Cemetery Records<br>US Vol. 5 page 215 - Bethel baptist Cemetery <br> |
− | US Vol. 5 page 215 - Bethel baptist Cemetery <br> | + | |
+ | ==== Census ==== | ||
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+ | :*'''1810''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|1810 Territory Census Returns}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] - free. | ||
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+ | :*'''1816''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|1816 Territory Census Returns}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] - free. | ||
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+ | :*'''1820''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|1820 State Census Returns}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] - free. | ||
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+ | :*'''1824''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|1824 State Census Returns}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] - free. | ||
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+ | :*'''1830''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|1830 State Census Returns}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] - free. | ||
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+ | :*'''1833''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|1833 State Census Returns}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] - free. | ||
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+ | :*'''1845''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|1845 State Census Returns}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] - free. | ||
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+ | :*'''1853''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|1853 State Census Returns}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] - free. | ||
==== Church ==== | ==== Church ==== | ||
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==== Military ==== | ==== Military ==== | ||
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+ | *Civil War service men from Amite 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 Amite County. <br> | ||
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+ | :- [[4th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry|4th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry]] | ||
+ | ::Company I - Stockdale Rangers | ||
+ | :- [[7th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry|7th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry]] | ||
+ | ::Company C - Amite Rifles | ||
==== Newspapers ==== | ==== Newspapers ==== | ||
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==== Taxation ==== | ==== Taxation ==== | ||
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+ | :*'''1810-1817''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|Territorial Tax Rolls}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] - free. | ||
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+ | :*'''1818-1891''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|County Tax Rolls}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch] - free. | ||
==== Vital Records ==== | ==== Vital Records ==== | ||
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+ | :*'''1800-1900''' - Amite County, Mississippi Marriages. Arranged by [http://msgw.org/amite/bride.htm bride]. Arranged by [http://msgw.org/amite/groom.htm groom]. Courtesy: [http://www.msgw.org/ MSGenWeb] - free. | ||
== Societies and Libraries == | == Societies and Libraries == | ||
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+ | ==== Family History Centers ==== | ||
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+ | *[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]] | ||
+ | *[[Liberty Mississippi Family History Center]] | ||
== Web Sites == | == Web Sites == | ||
*USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county. | *USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county. | ||
− | * | + | *{{FHL|Mississippi%2C+Amite|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}} |
== References == | == References == | ||
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+ | {{Mississippi|Mississippi}} {{Mississippi-stub}} | ||
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+ | [[Category:Mississippi_counties]] [[Category:Amite_County,_Mississippi]] |
Revision as of 04:02, 3 January 2013
United States Mississippi
Amite County
Contents
County Courthouse
Amite County Courthouse243 W Main St;
Liberty, MS 39645-0000
Phone: 601.657.8022
Clerk Chancery Court has court, land and
probate records from 1809.
Clerk Circuit Court has marriage records. [1]
History
Parent County
1809--Amite County was created 24 February 1809 from Wilkinson County.
County seat: Liberty [2]
Boundary Changes
Record Loss
Places/Localities
Populated Places
Neighboring Counties
- East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
- Franklin
- Lincoln
- Pike
- St. Helena Parish, Louisiana
- Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
- Wilkinson
Resources
Cemeteries
LDS Cemetery Records
US Vol. 5 page 215 - Bethel baptist Cemetery
Census
For tips on accessing Amite County, Mississippi Genealogy census records online, see: Mississippi Census.
- 1810 - 1810 Territory Census Returns, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.
- 1816 - 1816 Territory Census Returns, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.
- 1820 - 1820 State Census Returns, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.
- 1824 - 1824 State Census Returns, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.
- 1830 - 1830 State Census Returns, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.
- 1833 - 1833 State Census Returns, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.
- 1845 - 1845 State Census Returns, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.
- 1853 - 1853 State Census Returns, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.
Church
LDS Ward and Branch Records
- Liberty
Court
Land
Local Histories
Maps
Military
- Civil War service men from Amite 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 Amite County.
- - 4th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
- Company I - Stockdale Rangers
- - 7th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
- Company C - Amite Rifles
Newspapers
Probate
Taxation
- 1810-1817 - Territorial Tax Rolls, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.
- 1818-1891 - County Tax Rolls, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.
Vital Records
Societies and Libraries
Family History Centers
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
References
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Amite County, Mississippi page 378, At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).