The county was named in honor of richard montgomery, an american revolutionary war general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture quebec city, canada. Mississippi joined the union as the 20th state in 1817 and gets its name from the mississippi river, which forms its western border. Please indicate that you have a question or suggestion for the history and archives site, and include your email address if you wish a response. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level.
Richard montgomery 17381775, a revolutionary war hero who led the army into canada, capturing the city of montreal. I am a longtime amateur genealogist who has lived in montgomery county for almost 30 years. Historical markers in carroll county and montgomery county source. Montgomery countys department of history and archives, at the old county courthouse in fonda, ny. Usa 1,060,369 mississippi 18,261 mississippi cemetery records 9,561 montgomery county cemetery records 99 note. Montgomery county the handbook of texas online texas state. My efforts to learn more about my genealogy and family history continue to be most rewarding for me. Adjacent counties grenada county north webster county northeast choctaw county east attala county south carroll county west. For technical questions about this site, you may email the webmaster. History montgomery county was either named in honor of richard montgomery, an american revolutionary war general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture quebec city, canada, or for montgomery county, tennessee, from which an early settler came. History of montgomery county, pennsylvania, illustrated 1884. Montgomery county features many historic sites, picturesque communities, and people who exemplify the true essence of southern hospitality.
Thank you for visiting the montgomery county website. County highway maps, produced by the mississippi department of transportation, map sales office, p. Montgomery county mo sheriffs office home facebook. Montgomery county ms cemetery records lds genealogy. Montgomery county, ms land for sale 28 listings landwatch. It is bordered by alabama e, the gulf of mexico s, arkansas and louisiana, with most of that border formed by the mississippi river w, and tennessee n. Here you will find information about our office and descriptions of our duties, plus our office address, telephone numbers, and email address. A black mississippi family and constantine montgomery. During a visit with cousin luberta fairman porter in norfield, lincoln county, mississippi in september of 2001, i came into possession of a book entitled, good for whats buggin you the life and works of j. Please submit your montgomery county, mississippi marriage records for researchers to share. Winona, montgomery county, mississippi, 1891 mississippi. This site is a public service to inform you about the services provided by montgomery county elected officials and departments. Public library 350 pageant lane suite 501 clarksville, tn 37040.
Montgomery county is on interstate 45 forty miles north of downtown houston in the east texas timberlands region. Montgomery county, mississippi family history and genealogy books. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Born fannie lou townsend on october 6, 1917, in montgomery county, mississippi. Montgomery county, mississippi genealogy and history. Montgomery county ms marriage records lds genealogy. Carroll county genealogy and local history mississippi state university, university libraries family history library holdings source. The history of the dorris family of montgomery county mississippi by david gibson. First session book of the oldest presbyterian church in mississippi, journal. History of montgomery county, mississippi unknown binding january 1, 1993 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Aug 21, 2018 mississippi joined the union as the 20th state in 1817 and gets its name from the mississippi river, which forms its western border. Montgomery county, kansas kansas historical society.
Hilliard embry dorris, marjorie dorris to the author, john david gibson. Guide to montgomery county established 1796 genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, wills, deeds and land records, civil war records, revolutionary war records, family histories, cemeteries, churches, tax records, newspapers, and. Government records include confederate records, state auditors confederate pension files, military departmentadjutant general series, veterans affairs board records, and u. Plat books of missouri counties collection special. Containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc. The first is a geographical and geological study of the area, including.
Lawrence river, as far south as the pennsylvania border, and as far west as the territories of the six nations. Montgomery county, mississippi record dates edit edit source. Statewide collections are found on the mississippi cemetery records page. One story is that it was named for general richard montgomery who was killed at the battle of quebec in december 1775 during the revolutionary war. Materials documenting this service occur throughout the archives collections. The author was born november 3, 1921 in vaiden, carroll county, mississippi and documents his family history from john randle of virginia and down. Circuit court record book, 18391840 viewing restrictions apply source. A biographical directory of many of its leading citizens, war record. Its county seat is winona the county is said to be named in honor either of richard montgomery, an american revolutionary war general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture quebec city, canada, or for montgomery county, tennessee, from which an early settler came. Search mississippi death records mississippi newspapers, full search 18021964, 79 titles mississippi obituary search, 1994current mississippi funeral notices. Winonamontgomery public library midmississippi regional. Post offices in montgomery county cemeteries in montgomery county, as of 1906 newspapers available on microfilm townships and independent cities in montgomery county bibliography kansas memory. Price new from used from unknown binding, 1993 please retry. The history of montgomery county hardcover january 1, 1975 by robin navarro montgomery author.
Montgomery county is within easy driving distance of metropolitan. The history of montgomery county montgomery, robin navarro on. Guide to montgomery county, mississippi ancestry, genealogy and family history. Montgomery county, arkansas simple english wikipedia. The county is said to be named in honor either of richard montgomery, an american revolutionary war general killed in 1775 while attempting. There is some controversy on how the county received its name. Montgomery county s department of history and archives, at the old county courthouse in fonda, ny. Page 317 barley sheaf barn page 326 montgomery county prison page 328 tax collections in 1883 page 329 picture of 1884 taxables chart page 330 summary of receipts and disbursements, 1884 chapter xxi railroads associated illustrations. The center of the county is at 3018 north latitude and 9523 west longitude, near the county seat of conroe. List of books and articles about mississippi history online. Mississippians have a long history of serving in the armed forces.
Please feel free to contact us if we can be of service to you. Montgomery county genweb early kansas maps kancoll look for other counties. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. History of montgomery county, mississippi, isbn 0881072214, published by curtis media, 1993. Montgomery county, mississippi genealogy, books, cds, maps.
Winonamontgomery public library midmississippi region, ms. Other grant funds will be disbursed to the university of mississippi, columbuslowndes public library, and the montgomery county, alabama archives to support digitization, preservation and transcription of records held by these organizations. Documenting the ownership and locations of plots of land in missouri counties, the 111 items in the collection are an invaluable research tool for genealogists, urban historians, and preservationists. Bennett holman, representatives of old and distinguished families of the state, where the father took up his abode in 1840, having come hither from north carolina. Montgomery is located in north central mississippi approximately 100 miles south of memphis, tennessee and 100 miles north of the state capital in jackson, mississippi. Tax assessorcollector montgomery county, mississippi. In the 2010 census, montgomerys population was 205,764. Plat books of missouri collection mu digital library. List of books and articles about mississippi history. Interactive map of mississippi county formation history. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Although the exact year of publication is unclear, the volumes are estimated to be from the late 1920s to early 1930s. Montgomery county, mississippi genealogy genealogy.
Guide to montgomery county, mississippi ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. Montgomery county msghn has many records here on our website. These maps are useful when trying to locate cemeteries in the state. The plat books in this collection are held in the special collections department at ellis library at the university of. Genealogy mississippi department of archives and history. Familysearch library directory for carroll county, mississippi source. Montgomery county genealogical society montgomery county. Montgomery county, mississippi simple english wikipedia.
The montgomery county courthouse houses early history of the county. The daughter of sharecroppers, hamer began working the fields at an early age. The history of montgomery county mississippi evelyn bell crouch, editor 1993 curtis media corp. I hope that you are able to find some information that will be helpful. Montgomery county, mississippi was formed on may 31, 1871 from portions of both carroll and choctaw counties. African american biographies bookspublications cemeteries census records community information county history. History of montgomery county, mississippi book, 1993. The first is a geographical and geological study of the area, including discovery and exploration, indians tribes and relations with indians. Whitehead, mississippi pioneer his antecedents and decendants. The history of montgomery county hardcover january 1, 1975 by robin navarro montgomery author visit amazons robin navarro montgomery page. C2 s3 general history shelton cemetery, mississippi genealogical exchange, june 1974. The county was named in honor of richard montgomery, an american revolutionary war general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture quebec city, canada with a branch of stone hill winery in new florence, the county is. Based on recent landwatch data, montgomery county, mississippi ranks 31st among the 82 counties in the state for the total acreage of land listings and ranches advertised for sale in the county.
Montgomery county cemetery records mississippi select a cemetery. Comprehensive history of montgomery county, indiana. Named for richard montgomery, it stands beside the alabama river, on the coastal plain of the gulf of mexico. If you know of an montgomery county, mississippi marriage that is not on our list, please let us know. Patrick was impressed by tom durhams memoirs and decided to edit and publish it.
Your online source of montgomery county mississippi genealogy and history information. The montgomery county sheriffs office is asking for your help in identifying the suspect in the attached video. Jackson jackson township james january john july june keokuk lee county living located march married to miss mary miles mills county mississippi missouri moines montgomery county months moved to montgomery mustered native november october o. References to these can be found in the books index of mississippi session. Montgomery county established municipal government the country squire. Montgomery county, first named as tryon county in 1772, in its original formation had its boundaries extending as far north as the st. The second section is a history of each of the eleven townships in montgomery county. The missouri river drops an average of 35 feet per mile in its 29mile journey through southern montgomery county. Box 1850, jackson, ms 392151850, are available for a nominal fee. This is a collection of 114 missouri county plat books published by w.
Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. Montgomery county, mississippi marriages at the mississippi. It is made of native stone and is now listed on the national register of historical places. Google patents vital records mississippi marriages, 17761935 includes montgomery county 18901915 source. Holman, william andy, who is serving his fourth term as mayor of winona, the official center of montgomery county, was born in montgomery county, miss. It is the second most populous city in alabama, after birmingham, and is the 118th most populous in the united states. Welcome to the montgomery county tax assessorcollector web page. Montgomery county is a county in the east central part of the u. Montgomery county, mississippi genealogy familysearch. The second section is a history of each of the eleven townships in.
Montgomery county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Patrick does a wonderful job of laying the groundwork for the 11th indiana infantry. The tax assessor is required to annually locate, class and assess all. Montgomery county mississippi genealogy trails genealogy. The book is very entertaining and full of montgomery county history, as well as the war in the west. Montgomery county cemetery records, mississippi genealogy.
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