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Marion County, Mississippi

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Marion County was established December 9, 1811, and was named for General Francis Marion (1732-1795) of South Carolina, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution. It originally embraced a large territory including the counties of Lawrence and Pike, and parts of Covington, Lincoln, Lamar, Pearl River and Walthall.

Marion County was created from the old counties of Amite, Wayne and Franklin, and its original limits were defined as follows:

"All that tract of country beginning on the line of demarcation where the fourth range of townships east of Pearl River intersects the said line, thence west with said line of demarcation, to the sixty-mile post, east of the Mississippi, being the first range of townships west of Tansopiho, thence north on said line of townships to the Choctaw boundary line, thence along said Choctaw boundary line to the fourth range of townships east of Pearl River, thence with said range to the beginning."

Two of the prominent early settlers of the region were Dougal McLaughlin and John Ford, both of whom represented the county in the Constitutional Convention of 1817. The former was a native of South Carolina, descended from an old Highland Scotch family, and a man distinguished for his probity and sterling worth. The following is a partial list of the civil officers of the county for the years 1818-1827: Charles M. Norton, Ruse Perkins, William Lott, Benjamin Lee, Isaac Brakefield, Henry Heninger, Benjamin Youngblood, David Ford, John H. Norton, John Regan, Ransom M. Collins, Justices of the Quorum, 1818-1821; Simeon Duke, Ranger, Assessor and Collector, and Sheriff; Jepthah Duke, William Mellon, John Alexander, County Treasurers; James Phillips, David Ford, William Roach, Hector McNeal, County Surveyors; Jacob Tomlinson, William Graham, Robert Stacy, Wm. Phillips, James Rawles, Thos. Collins, Hope H. Lenoir, Daniel Farnham, Jordan Elder, Wm. H. Cox, Nathan M. Collins, and Jesse Crawford, Justices of the Peace; Hugh McGowan, William Spencer, Judges of Probate.

In 1890, Marion gave a portion of its territory to Pearl River County , another part to Lamar in 1904, and still another slice to the newly organized county of Walthall in 1914.

Columbia is the county seat on the east bank of the Pearl River. It is near the center of the county.

Marion County is bordered by Jefferson Davis County (north), Lamar County (east), Pearl River County, Washington Parish, Louisiana (south), Walthall County (west) and Lawrence County (northwest). Cities and Towns include Columbia .

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Marion County Court, Probate and Tax Records

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Marion County Clerk of Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1812/1908 and Court Records from 1812 and is located at 250 Broad St. Suite 1, Columbia, Mississippi 39429; Phone: 736-8246 .

Duties of the Circuit Clerk include Receivin and fileing all law suits, indictments, motions and other related papers in all Civil and Criminal Cases filed in the Circuit or County Courts and issues all process including summons and subpoenas, Draws Jurors and qualifies Juries, Keeps a record of all Judgments and Executions, Issues marriage licenses and keeps records of marriages.

Marion County Chancery Court Clerk has Land Records from 1812 and Probate Records from 1812 and is located at 250 Broad St. Ste. 2, Columbia, Mississippi 39429; Phone: 736-2691, Fax: 736-1232.

The Chancery Clerk occupies perhaps the most unique and diverse office in all of Mississippi government. The various duties given the Chancery Clerk by statute, or assumed voluntarily by the individual Clerk, cover a wide range of vitally important functions. Some of the duties and functions of the Chancery Clerk are recording the official minutes. As public recorder, the Clerk handles the recording and storage of several types of documents and maintains various indexes that aid people in researching these records. The primary records are deeds and mortgages relating to real property, but the Clerk also records federal tax liens, Lis Pendens ( notices of pending lawsuits ) and military discharges. The Clerk is in charge of the storage and authorized disposal of older land rolls, tax receipts and many other County records after their active use lifespan. As Clerk of the Chancery Court, the Clerk handles a multitude of tasks such as matters of estates, guardianships, conservatorships, divorces, child custody, adoption, property disputes and other matters of equity.

Local county courthouses maintain original tax records, both real and personal. Microfilm copies of the earlier records are found in the Mississippi Department of Archives and History where the collection is extensive, but there are gaps. Although not many, some counties have published selected years of tax rolls.

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Marion County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Research In Vital Records or Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Mississippi

Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

Marion County Health Department has Birth and Death Records from November of 1912 and is located at 908 Sumrall Street, Columbia, MS 39429; Phone: 601-736-2676. You may go to any county health department in the State of Mississippi to obtain a certificates can be issued while you wait.

Contact Chancery Clerk for County Divorce Records (See Marion County Court Records for Address and Phone number) in the county where divorce was granted, and Contact Clerk of Circuit Court Judge For County Marriage Records (See Marion County Court Records for Address and Phone number) in county where license was issued

Mississippi Department of Health is located in the Underwood Building, 571 Stadium Drive, just off North State Street near Woodrow Wilson Avenue in Jackson, Mississippi. The phone number is 601.576.7981. They have the following records:

  • Birth Certificates: The Mississippi Department of Health began filing birth certificates in November of 1912 for persons born in Mississippi. For earlier records, contact the Mississippi Department of Archives and History at (601) 576-6876.The certified copy of the birth certificate is available for $12.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. You can download an application online for Birth Certificates.
  • Death Certificates: The Mississippi Department of Health began filing death certificates in November of 1912 for persons who died in Mississippi. For earlier records, contact the Mississippi Department of Archives and History at (601) 576-6876. The fee for a certified copy of a death certificate is $10.00. Each additional copy ordered at the same time is $2.00. You can download an application online for Death Certificates. You can also order Order Electronically and get the certificates much quicker by ordering HERE. Click Here to Search the Social Security Death Index
  • Marriage Certificates: The Mississippi Department of Health began filing Marriage records from January 1, 1926 to June 30, 1938, and for January 1, 1942 to present. for marriages that occurred in Mississippi. (Information for marriages prior to 1926 must be obtained from the Clerk of Circuit Court office in the county where the marriage license was issued.).The fee for a search of the records and a certified copy is $10.00. Additional copies ordered at the same time are $2.00 each. You can download an application online for Marriage Certificates.
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  • Order Electronically Online or You can download an application for Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Certificates to mail.

Checks or Money Orders should be made payable to "Vital Records." Please do not send cash. Fees are non refundable. Additional fees are required for expedited service. Mail all Applications to: Mississippi Vital Records, P.O. Box 1700, Jackson, MS 39215-1700. You can download an application online for Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates or Death Certificates.

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Marion County Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Census Records for Mississippi

Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Federal Population Schedules that exist for Mississippi are 1820, 1830 (Partial), 1840, 1850, 1860 (Partial), 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. In 1817 Mississippi became the twentieth state to enter the union; therefore, the first federal population census available is that of 1820.

Variations of this census appear in three printed forms, none of which include slave or miscellaneous information. Enumerations for Pike County are missing in 1830, but the Gillis index used extant tax records to supplement their index. Transcriptions are subject to error; use these reprints simply as a guide to the original records.

A significant addition to the 1840 census supplies the names and ages of pensioners. Schedules are missing for Hancock, Sunflower, and Washington counties in 1860.

By 1870, with slavery abolished, all blacks, natives, and Chinese were included, along with information regarding citizenship. With the destruction of the 1890 population schedules, only the schedules enumerating Union veterans are available for Mississippi. There are free downloadable and printable Census forms to help with your research. These include U.S. Census Extraction Forms & U.K. Census Extraction Forms

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Marion County Maps & Atlases

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Marion County Military Records

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Marion County Genealogical Addresses

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Marion County Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for Mississippi

There are many churches and cemeteries in Marion County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Marion County Tombstone Transcription Project. The Mississippi Department of Transportation has county maps the show the locations of churches and cemeteries free for viewing or download here.

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County Church & Bible Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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