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Guide to '''Milwaukee County, Wisconsin ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Guide to '''Jackson County, Mississippi ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
  
 
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|county seat= Milwaukee
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|county seat= Pascagoula
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|parent county= [[Brown County, Wisconsin Genealogy|Brown]] and [[Iowa County, Wisconsin Genealogy|Iowa]] Counties<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Wisconsin.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
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|parent county= the Mobile District.<br><ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Mississippi.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
 
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|county1= [[Ozaukee County, Wisconsin Genealogy|Ozaukee]]
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|county1= [[George County, Mississippi Genealogy|George]]
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|county2= [[Harrison County, Mississippi Genealogy|Harrison]]
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|county3= [[Mobile County, Alabama Genealogy|Mobile  (AL)]]
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|county4= [[Waukesha County, Wisconsin Genealogy|Waukesha]]</br><center>[[Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
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|county4= [[Stone County, Mississippi Genealogy|Stone]]</br><center>[[Jackson County, Mississippi Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
 
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=== Description ===
 
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The County was named for Andrew Jackson. The County has Pascagoula as its seat and the County was created 1812. The County is located in the  southeast area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Jackson, Mississippi," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_County,_Mississippi."</ref>
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=== County Courthouse ===
 
=== County Courthouse ===
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{{WI Courthouse Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Courthouse Intro|Jackson}}
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'''Milwaukee County Courthouse'''<br>901 N 9th Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53233<br>Phone: 414-278-4987 <br>[http://county.milwaukee.gov/ Milwaukee County Website]<br><br>
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Jackson County Courthouse<br>3109 Canty St; PO Box 998; <br>Pascagoula, MS 39567<br>Phone: 228.769.3091<br>[http://www.co.jackson.ms.us/ '''Jackson County Courthouse''']<br><br>
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[http://county.milwaukee.gov/RegisterofDeeds7722.htm Register of Deeds] has birth, marriage, death records, and land records from 1835.<br>
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*[http://www.co.jackson.ms.us/ Jackson County Courthouse]<br>3109 Canty St; PO Box 998; <br>Pascagoula, MS 39567<br>Phone: 228.769.3091<br><br>Clerk Chancery Court has divorce and probate Records. Justice of the Peace dockets from 1875. Clerk Circuit Court has marriage records has marriage records from 1875. <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Mississippi.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
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[http://county.milwaukee.gov/Courts/Probate.htm Register in Probate] has probate records from 1838.<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Wisconsin.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
 
  
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=== Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Record Dates  ===
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=== Jackson County, Mississippi Record Dates  ===
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{{WI Record Dates Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Record Dates Intro|Jackson}}
 
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'''1875--'''Some records were lost in a courthouse fire.
  
 
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=== Boundary Changes ===
 
=== Boundary Changes ===
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{{WI Boundary Changes Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Boundary Changes Intro|Jackson}}
 
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*1834--Milwaukee County was created 6 September 1834 from [[Brown County, Wisconsin Genealogy|Brown]] and [[Iowa County, Wisconsin Genealogy|Iowa]] Counties.<br>
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*'''1812'''--Jackson County was created 18 December 1812 from the Mobile District.
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*'''County seat:''' Milwaukee<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Wisconsin.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
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*'''County seat:''' Pascagoula<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Mississippi.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
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For animated maps illustrating Wisconsin County boundary changes, [http://www.mapofus.org/wisconsin/ "Rotating Formation Wisconsin County Boundary Maps"] (1790-1961) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
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For animated maps illustrating Mississippi county boundary changes, [http://www.mapofus.org/mississippi/ "Rotating Formation Mississippi County Boundary Maps"] (1785-1918) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
  
 
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=== Populated Places ===
 
=== Populated Places ===
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{{MS Populated Places Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== History Timeline ===
 
=== History Timeline ===
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{{WI Historical Timeline Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Historical Timeline Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
== Resources ==
 
== Resources ==
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{{WI Resources Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Resources Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Bible Records ===
 
=== Bible Records ===
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{{WI Bible Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Bible Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Biographies  ===
 
=== Biographies  ===
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{{WI Biographies Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Biographies Intro|Jackson}}
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*[http://usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/milw.htm Biography Records] USGenWeb Archives
 
  
 
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
 
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
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{{WI Business Records Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Business Records Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Cemeteries ===
 
=== Cemeteries ===
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{{WI Cemeteries Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Cemeteries Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
 
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
 
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* [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSfn=&GSmn=&GSln=&GSbyrel=all&GSby=&GSdyrel=all&GSdy=&GScntry=4&GSst=51&GScnty=3032&GSgrid=&df=all&GSob=n Findagrave.com]
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Findagrave.com]
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* [http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/mkedeaths.php Linkstothepast]
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* [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~msjackso/cemetery.htm MSGenWeb]
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* [http://usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/milw.htm WIGenWeb Archives]
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* [http://usgwarchives.net/ms/jackson.htm MSGenWeb Archives]
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* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/wisconsin/milwau.htm WITombstone Project]
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* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/mississippi/ms-jackson.htm Tombstone Project]
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* [http://www.interment.net/us/ms/jackson.htm MSInterment]
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* [http://graveyards.com/Wisconsin/Milwaukee Graveyards]
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* [http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=19896&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=50&stateAbbv=&stateName= EPodunk]
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* [http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=23143&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=41&stateAbbv=&stateName= EPodunk]
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*[https://billiongraves.com/search# Billion Graves]
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*[https://billiongraves.com/pages/search/# Billion Graves]
 
 
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* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Milwaukee+Wisconsin&qt=notfound_page&search=Search WorldCat]
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* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Jackson+Mississippi&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
 
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Mississippi/Jackson-County?id=county_1541 Findagrave.com]
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* [https://billiongraves.com/search/results?year_range=5&action=search_cemetery&exact=true&country=United%20States&state=Wisconsin&county=Milwaukee&cemetery_name=a#/ Billion Graves]
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* [https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves]
 
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*[[Milwaukee,_Wisconsin#Cemeteries|Milwaukee Wisonsin Cemeteries]] Family History Library
 
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*[http://www.cemeteries.org/Genealogy-Search.htm Catholic Cemeteries]  Genealogy Search form for Catholic cemeteries in Milwaukee is provided by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
 
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*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/wi/cemetery/milwaukee.html Milwaukee County Tombstone Photograph Pages] USGenWeb Archives
 
 
=== Census Records ===
 
=== Census Records ===
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{{WI Census Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Census Intro|Jackson}}
  
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*'''1855''' - [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1443825?collectionNameFilter=false 1855 Wisconsin State Census] This census includes name of head of family; other individuals in the household are identified by sex and race, number of deaf and dumb, blind, insane and foreign born.
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*'''1805-1890''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3556 Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1805-1890] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry]
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*'''1865''' - [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2058670?collectionNameFilter=false 1865 Wisconsin State Census] Name index and images of the 1865 State Census which names the head of household. Most records have been destroyed but schedules exist for the following counties: Dunn, Green, Jackson, Kewaunee, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan.
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*'''1660-1820''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2234 U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry]
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*'''1875''' - [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1443778?collectionNameFilter=false 1875 Wisconsin State Census] Identifies head of household by name.
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*'''1792-1866''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1125 Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection, 1792-1866] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry]
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*'''1885''' - {{RecordSearch|1443713|Wisconsin State Census, 1885}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images. Search indexed census.Identifies by name of head of household.  Other information is statistical and identifies the rest of the household by race, gender and country of birth.
 
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*'''1895''' - {{RecordSearch|1443712|Wisconsin State Census, 1895}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images. Identifies head of household by name. Other information is statistical.
 
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*'''1905''' - {{RecordSearch|1443899|Wisconsin State Census, 1905}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — Name index and images of population. Enumerates by name all inhabitants.
 
  
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:*'''1825''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|1825 State Census Returns}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch]
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*'''1850''' - [http://files.usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/census/1850/ 1850 Federal Census for Milwaukee County]
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:*'''1841''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|1841 State Census Returns}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch]
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*'''1860''' - [http://files.usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/census/1860/milwaukee/ward2/ 1860 Federal Census for Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, Ward 2]
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:*'''1866''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|1866 State Census Returns}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch]
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*'''1860''' - [http://files.usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/census/1860/milwaukee/ward3/ 1860 Federal Census for Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, Ward 3]
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:*'''1880''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|1880 State Census Returns}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch]
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*'''1860''' - [http://files.usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/census/1860/milwaukee/ward9/ 1860 Federal Census for Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, Ward 9]
 
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*'''1870''' - [http://files.usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/census/1870/ 1870 Federal Census for Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, Ward 1]
 
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/censusindex.php Links to Milwaukee County Census Records by Township]
 
  
 
=== Church Records ===
 
=== Church Records ===
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{{WI Church Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Church Intro|Jackson}}
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*[[Milwaukee,_Wisconsin#Church_Records|Milwaukee Wisconsin Church Records]]
 
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'''''Lutheran'''''<br>
 
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'''Ascension Lutheran Church'''
 
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:*Records of Ascension Lutheran Church, Milwaukee County, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
 
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'''Milwaukee County'''
 
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:*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Milwaukee County, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
 
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'''Our Savior's Lutheran Church'''
 
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:*Records of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Milwaukee County, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
 
  
 
=== Court Records ===
 
=== Court Records ===
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{{WI Court Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Court Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Directories ===
 
=== Directories ===
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{{WI Directories Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Directories Intro|Jackson}}
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*[http://www.fold3.com Fold3.com] has [http://www.fold3.com/title_663/city_directories_milwaukee Milwaukee City Directories 1861-1892] (3 yrs. missing) available online. The collection is part of Fold3.com's "premium content" which requires a subscription to view, or can be viewed for free at a [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history center]].
 
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*[[Milwaukee,_Wisconsin#City_Directories|Milwaukee Wisonsin City Directories]]
 
  
 
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
 
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
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{{WI Emigration Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Emigration Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
 
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
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{{WI Ethnic Groups Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Ethnic Groups Intro|Jackson}}
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=== Funeral Homes  ===
 
=== Funeral Homes  ===
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{{WI Funeral Homes Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Funeral Homes Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Genealogies  ===
 
=== Genealogies  ===
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{{WI Genealogies Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Genealogies Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Guardianship ===
 
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{{WI Guardianship Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Guardianship Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Land and Property Records ===
 
=== Land and Property Records ===
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{{WI Land Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Land Intro|Jackson}}
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/landpatentA.php Wisconsin Land Patents Database, Milwalukee County] WIGenWeb Project
 
  
 
=== Local Histories ===
 
=== Local Histories ===
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{{WI Histories Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Histories Intro|Jackson}}
  
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*[[Milwaukee,_Wisconsin#History|Milwaukee Wisconsin History]]
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=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
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{{MS Maps Intro|Jackson}}
  
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=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
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{{MS Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MS Jackson County}}}}
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{{WI Maps Intro|Milwaukee}}
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*[http://www.mapofus.org/mississippi/ Maps of Mississippi (1785-1918)]
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[[Image:{{WI Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Clickable Neighbors}}|right|200px]]
 
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*[http://www.mapofus.org/wisconsin/ Old Antique Atlases &amp; Maps of Wisconsin]
 
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*[[Milwaukee,_Wisconsin#City_Maps|Milwaukee Wisonsin City Maps]]
 
  
 
=== Migration ===
 
=== Migration ===
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{{WI Migration Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Migration Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Military Records ===
 
=== Military Records ===
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{{WI Military Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Military Intro|Jackson}}
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/militaryindex.php Milwaukee County Military Personnel] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
 
  
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<u>'''Civil War'''</u>
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'''''Civil War '''''<br>
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*'''1861-1865''' - {{RecordSearch|1932375|Mississippi, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]
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*'''1861-1865''' - {{RecordSearch|1932409|Mississippi, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]
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*'''1861-1865''' - [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2322 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://ancesstry.com Ancestry]
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*'''1861-1865''' - [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2344 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://ancestry.com Ancestry]
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*'''1889-1942''' - {{RecordSearch|1979942|Mississippi, Confederate Records, 1889-1942}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
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*'''1900-1974''' - {{RecordSearch|1936413|Mississippi, Confederate Veterans and Widows Pension Applications, 1900-1974}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]
  
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{{WI Civil War Regiments|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Civil War Regiments|Jackson}}<br>
  
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:- [[2nd Regiment, Wisconsin Cavalry|2nd Regiment, Wisconsin Cavalry]], Companies H and I
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:- [[3rd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry|3rd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry]]
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:- [[3rd Regiment, Wisconsin Cavalry|3rd Regiment, Wisconsin Cavalry]], Companies D, H, K and M
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::Company A - Live Oak Rifles
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:- [[5th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia Cavalry (Union)|5th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia Cavalry (Union)]], Company G
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:- [[9th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry|9th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry]]
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:- [[5th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry,|5th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry]], Companies B and C
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::Company A - Steede’s Company
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:- [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/5th_Regiment,_Wisconsin_Infantry, 5th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry Reorganized], Company A
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:- [[17th Battalion, Mississippi Cavalry|17th Battalion, Mississippi Cavalry]]
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:- [[6th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry|6th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry]], Companies B and C
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::Company A - Steede’s Company
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:- [[9th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry|9th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry]], Companies A, C, E, G, H, I and K
 
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:- [[9th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry|9th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry Reorganized]], Companies A, B, C, and D
 
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:- [[13th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry|13th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry]], Companies E and K
 
  
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/gar1.php GAR Wolcott Post 1892] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
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'''''Civil War Battle'''''<br>
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The following Civil War Battle was fought in Jackson County
  
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<u>'''Spanish-American War'''</u>
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*May 14, 1863 = [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/ms008.htm Jackson]<ref>Heritage Preservation Services, [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/ms008.htm Civil War Battle Summaries by State], (accessed 7 August 2012)</ref><br>
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{{WI Spanish-American War Intro|Milwaukee}}
 
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/saw/ Wisconsin in the Spanish American War] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
 
  
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<u>'''World War I'''</u>
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:[http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp/battles/MSmap.htm Map] showing Civil war battles in Mississippi.
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{{WI World War I Intro|Milwaukee}}
 
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*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/military/ww1/rosters/armycasu428gmt.txt World War I Army Casualties, Milwaukee County] USGen Web Archives
 
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/mkeww1A.php Milwaukee County World War I Military Personnel] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
 
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<u>'''World War II'''</u>
 
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{{WI World War II Intro|Milwaukee}}
 
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*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/milwmilitary.htm World War II Army Enlistees, Milwaukee County] USGenWeb Archives
 
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/mkewwii2.php WWII Military Inductees] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
 
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/mkewwii3.php Milwaukee County World War II Awards] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
 
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/mkewwii4.php Milwaukee County World War II Wounded and Missing in Action] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
 
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/mkewwiijews.php Milwaukee County World War II Jewish Military Personnel] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
 
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/mkewwii.php Milwaukee County World War II Casualties] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
 
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<u>'''Korean War'''</u>
 
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{{WI Korean War Intro|Milwaukee}}
 
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/mkekorea.php Milwaukee County Korea War Casualties] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
 
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<u>'''Vietnamese War'''</u>
 
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{{WI Vietnam War Intro|Milwaukee}}
 
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/mkevietnamA.php  Milwaukee County Vietnam Casualties] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
 
  
 
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
 
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
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{{WI Naturalization Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Naturalization Intro|Jackson}}
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*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2138589?availability=Family%20History%20Library Wisconsin, Milwaukee naturalization index, 1848-1990] Viewable
 
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*[http://uwm.edu/libraries/archives/genealogy/naturalization-records/ Archives and Area Research Center, Milwaukee] University of Wisconsin
 
  
 
=== Newspapers ===
 
=== Newspapers ===
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{{WI Newspapers Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Newspapers Intro|Jackson}}
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*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/newspapers/milwnews.txt Milwaukee County Newspapers] USGenWeb Archives
 
  
 
=== Obituaries ===
 
=== Obituaries ===
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{{WI Obituaries Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Obituaries Intro|Jackson}}
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The following obituary indices are available through the Milwaukee Public Library.  See [http://mpl.org/genealogy/genealogy/obituaries_death_notices.php Genealogy Obituary Resources] to learn more.
 
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*Milwaukee Journal Newspaper Index, 1915-1917
 
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*Milwaukee's German Newspapers: an Index of Death Notices and Related Items
 
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*Wisconsin Necrology, 1846-1944
 
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*Index to Deaths Reported in the Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle, 1921-1996
 
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*Death Notices/Obits, 1930s (?) - June, 30, 1992: Surname Index
 
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*Obituaries, Milwaukee Journal/Milwaukee Sentinel, 1958-1988
 
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*Milwaukee Area Necrology, 1992-1998
 
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*Milwaukee Sentinel Card Index, 1837 - 1879
 
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*Milwaukee Sentinel Card Index, 1880-1890
 
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*Italian Times
 
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*The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle
 
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*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/newspapers/milwnews.txt USGenWeb Archives] has selected Obituaries.  Scroll down on the page to see links to names. There is also a link to [http://files.usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/obits/friedens.txt Freidens Church Records.]
 
  
 
=== Other Records ===
 
=== Other Records ===
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{{WI Other Records Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Other Records Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Periodicals ===
 
=== Periodicals ===
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{{WI Periodicals Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Periodicals Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Probate Records ===
 
=== Probate Records ===
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{{WI Probate Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Probate Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
'''Online Records'''
 
'''Online Records'''
  
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*'''1800–1987''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9088 Wisconsin Wills and Probate Records 1800-1987] at [http://search.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — images and index $
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*'''1780-1982''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8995 Mississippi Wills and Probate Records 1780-1982] at [http://search.ancestry.com/ Ancestry]
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*'''1848–1948''' {{RecordSearch|1874190|Wisconsin Probate Estate Files 1848-1948}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — images
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*'''1781-1930''' {{RecordSearch|2036959| Mississippi Probate Records 1781-1930}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch]
  
 
=== School Records ===
 
=== School Records ===
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{{WI Schools Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Schools Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Tax Records ===
 
=== Tax Records ===
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{{WI Tax Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Tax Intro|Jackson}}
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:*'''1814''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|Territorial Tax Rolls}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch]
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:*'''1815-1888''' - {{RecordSearch|1919687|Territorial and County Tax Rolls}}, courtesy: [http://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch]
  
 
=== Vital Records ===
 
=== Vital Records ===
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{{WI Vital Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Vital Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
==== Birth ====
 
==== Birth ====
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{{WI Birth Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Birth Intro|Jackson}}
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*'''1820-1907''' {{RecordSearch|1946789|Wisconsin, Birth Index, 1820-1907}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index
 
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*'''1826-1908''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2544 Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Index, 1826-1908] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index $
 
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*'''1826-1926''' {{RecordSearch|1708703|Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index
 
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/mkefamilies.php Milwaukee County Family Pages] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
 
  
 
==== Marriage ====
 
==== Marriage ====
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{{WI Marriage Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Marriage Intro|Jackson}}
  
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Indices available through [http://mpl.org/genealogy/genealogy/vital_records.php Milwaukee County Library]:
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*'''1776-1935''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7842 Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry]
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*Marriage Certificates for Milwaukee County for the years 1822-1876
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*'''1800-1911''' {{RecordSearch|1680835|Mississippi, Marriages, 1800-1911}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]
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*Marriage Records for Milwaukee County for the years 1836-1911
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*'''1826-1900''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4585 Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry]
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Visit the library's site linked above to see a complete list of marriage records.
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*'''1875-1883''' - Jackson County Marriage Books 1 and 2 Index 1875-1883. Batch {{IGI|M516951}} at FamilySearch
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*'''1883-1892''' - Jackson County Marriage Books 3 and 4 Index 1883-1892. Batches {{IGI|M516952}} and {{IGI|M516953}} at FamilySearch
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*'''1836-1930''' {{RecordSearch|1708704|Wisconsin, Marriages, 1836-1930}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index
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*'''1892-1900''' - Jackson County Marriage Books 5 and 6 Index 1892-1900. Batch {{IGI|M516954}} at FamilySearch
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*'''1973-1997''' {{RecordSearch|1946794|Wisconsin, Marriage Index, 1973-1997}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index
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*'''1900-1906''' - Jackson County Marriage Book 7 Index 1900-1906. Batch {{IGI|M748497}} at FamilySearch
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*'''1973-1997''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8744 Wisconsin Marriages, 1973-1997] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index/images $
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*'''1906-1908''' - Jackson County Marriage Book 8 Index 1906-1908. Batch {{IGI|M748505}} at FamilySearch
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/mkefamilies.php Milwaukee County Family Pages] Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library
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*'''1908-1914''' - Jackson County Marriage Book 9 Index 1908-1914. Batch {{IGI|M748499}} at FamilySearch
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*'''1908-1919''' - Jackson County Marriage Books 10 thru 12 Index 1908-1919. Batches {{IGI|M748495}} and {{IGI|M748498}} at FamilySearch
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*1826 - 50 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3739 Mississippi Marriages, 1826-50] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry]
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*to 1825 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2093 Mississippi Marriages to 1825] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry]
  
 
==== Death ====
 
==== Death ====
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{{WI Death Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Death Intro|Jackson}}
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*[[Milwaukee, Wisconsin#Vital_Records|Milwaukee Wisconsin Vital Records Milwaukee]]
 
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*'''1820-1907''' {{RecordSearch|1940759|Wisconsin, Death Index, 1820-1907}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index
 
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*'''1835-1968''' {{RecordSearch|1708699|Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index
 
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*'''1867-1907''' {{RecordSearch|1803975|Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index
 
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*'''1959-1997''' {{RecordSearch|1947978|Wisconsin, Death Index, 1959-1997}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index
 
  
 
==== Divorce ====
 
==== Divorce ====
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{{WI Divorce Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Divorce Intro|Jackson}}
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*'''1965-1984''' {{RecordSearch|1967741|Wisconsin, Divorce Index, 1965-1984}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index
 
  
 
== Research Facilities ==
 
== Research Facilities ==
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{{WI Research Facilities Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Research Facilities Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
=== Archives ===
 
=== Archives ===
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{{WI Archives Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Archives Intro|Jackson}}
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*'''Area Research Center - University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee'''<br>Milwaukee, Division of Archives and Special Collections<br>Golda Meir Library, Room W250<br>2311 East Hartford Avenue<br>PO Box 604<br>Milwaukee, WI 53201-0604<br>Phone: 414-229-5402<br>Email: [mailto:askarch@uwm.edu askarch@uwm.edu]<br>[http://uwm.edu/libraries/archives/genealogy/collection-guides/ Website]<br>
 
  
 
=== Family History Centers ===
 
=== Family History Centers ===
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=== Libraries ===
 
=== Libraries ===
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{{WI Libraries Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Libraries Intro|Jackson}}
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*'''Milwaukee Public Library'''<br>814 W. Wisconsin Avenue<br>Milwaukee, WI 53233<br>Phone: 414-286-3000<br>[http://mpl.org/genealogy/genealogy/ Website]<br>
 
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*'''Golda Meir Library - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee'''<br>Area Research Center, Milwaukee, Division of Archives and Special Collections<br>Golda Meir Library, Room W250<br>2311 East Hartford Avenue<br>PO Box 604<br>Milwaukee, WI 53201-0604<br>Phone: 414-229-5402<br>Email: [mailto:askarch@uwm.edu askarch@uwm.edu]<br>[http://uwm.edu/libraries/archives/genealogy/collection-guides/ Website]<br>
 
  
 
=== Museums ===
 
=== Museums ===
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{{WI Museums Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Museums Intro|Jackson}}
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*'''Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum'''<br>2620 West Center Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53206<br>[http://www.wbhsm.org/ Website]
 
  
 
== Societies ==
 
== Societies ==
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{{WI Societies Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Societies Intro|Jackson}}
  
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*'''Milwaukee County Historical Society'''<br> 910 N. Old World Third Street<br> Milwaukee, WI 53203<br>Phone: 414–273–8288<br> [http://www.milwaukeehistory.net/ Website]<br>
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*[http://www.jchgs-ms.org/ Jackson County Historical and Genealogical Society] <br>
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*'''Milwaukee County Genealogical Society'''<br>PO.Box 27326<br>Milwaukee, WI 53227-0326<br>[http://www.milwaukeegenealogy.org/ Website]<br>
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*(The Jackson County Historical Society and the Jackson County Genealogical Society merged in April, 2008).<br>P.O. Box 984, <br>Pascagoula, MS 39568,<br>
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*'''Wisconsin State Old Cemetery Society'''<br>6100 W. Mequon Road<br>Mequon, WI  53092-1951<br>[http://my.execpc.com/~dondorf/wsocs.htm Website]<br>
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*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~msosgs/osgensoc/oceanspringscem.html Ocean Springs Genealogical Society, Inc.]<br>P. O. Box 1765, <br>Ocean Springs, Ms. 39564
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*'''Milwaukee Metropolitan Historians Assn'''<br>2588 N Prospect Ave<br> Milwaukee, WI 53211<br>Phone: 414-964-8361<br>
 
  
 
== Websites ==
 
== Websites ==
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{{WI Websites Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Websites Intro|Jackson}}
  
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*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/wisconsin/milwaukee-county/ Milwaukee County, WI History, Records, Facts and Genealogy]
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*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/mississippi/jackson-county/ Jackson County, MS History, Records, Facts and Genealogy]
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*[https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/101958042548356916194 Wisconsin Genealogy Network Community on Google+]
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*[https://plus.google.com/communities/111918998635232011689 Mississippi Genealogy Network Community on Google+]
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*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/166325933433955/ Wisconsin Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]
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*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/134148333326756/ Mississippi Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]
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*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/WI/Milwaukee-County.htm Milwaukee County Genealogy] (Wisconsin Genealogy)
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*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~msjackso/ USGenWeb Jackson County, Mississippi  project]. Has maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county.
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*[http://www.milwaukeehistory.net/ Milwaukee County Historical Society]
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*{{FHL Place IDNum|192774|Mississippi|Jackson}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
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*[http://usgwarchives.net/wi/milwaukee/milw.htm USGenWeb Archives]
 
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*[http://www.linkstothepast.com/milwaukee/ Milwaukee County Online Genealogy and Family History Library] with WIGenWeb project
 
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*[http://uwm.edu/libraries/archives/genealogy/collection-guides/ Archives and Area Research Center, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee]
 
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*{{FHL Place IDNum|200800|Wisconsin|Milwaukee}}- The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records
 
 
== Research Guides ==
 
== Research Guides ==
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{{WI Research Guides Intro|Milwaukee}}
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{{MS Research Guides Intro|Jackson}}
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
 
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Revision as of 09:11, 23 August 2018

Guide to Jackson County, Mississippi ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

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County Facts
County seat: Pascagoula
Organized: 18 Decdember, 1812
Parent County(s): the Mobile District.
[1]
Neighboring Counties
George  • Harrison  • Mobile (AL)  • Stone
See County Maps
Courthouse
MississippiJacksonCourthouse.jpg
Location Map
Msjackson.jpg
Adoption

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

The County was named for Andrew Jackson. The County has Pascagoula as its seat and the County was created 1812. The County is located in the southeast area of the state.[2]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Jackson County Courthouse
3109 Canty St; PO Box 998;
Pascagoula, MS 39567
Phone: 228.769.3091
Jackson County Courthouse

  • Jackson County Courthouse
    3109 Canty St; PO Box 998;
    Pascagoula, MS 39567
    Phone: 228.769.3091

    Clerk Chancery Court has divorce and probate Records. Justice of the Peace dockets from 1875. Clerk Circuit Court has marriage records has marriage records from 1875. [3]

Jackson County, Mississippi Record Dates[edit | edit source]

Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.

Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1875 1875 1874 1820

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

1875--Some records were lost in a courthouse fire.

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

  • 1812--Jackson County was created 18 December 1812 from the Mobile District.
  • County seat: Pascagoula[4]

For animated maps illustrating Mississippi county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Mississippi County Boundary Maps" (1785-1918) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

The following are locations in Jackson County, Mississippi:

History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Biographies[edit | edit source]

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Jackson County, Mississippi online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Mississippi Cemeteries for more information

 

Census Records[edit | edit source]

For tips on accessing Jackson County census records online, see: Mississippi Census.

Church Records[edit | edit source]

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 Mississippi denominations, view the Mississippi Church Records wiki page.

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Guardianship[edit | edit source]

Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]

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 Mississippi Land and Property for additional information about early Mississippi land ownership. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse and where records are currently housed.

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Jackson County. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section Mississippi Local Histories.

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

Stone CountyGeorge CountyHarrison CountyMobile County250p
Click a neighboring county
for more resources


Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Civil War

Regiments. Men in Jackson 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 Jackson County:

- 3rd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
Company A - Live Oak Rifles
- 9th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
Company A - Steede’s Company
- 17th Battalion, Mississippi Cavalry
Company A - Steede’s Company

Civil War Battle
The following Civil War Battle was fought in Jackson County

Map showing Civil war battles in Mississippi.

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Other Records[edit | edit source]

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

Probate records are held by the AdkinsWH/Sandbox Temp 7 Clerk of Court and are housed at the AdkinsWH/Sandbox Temp 7 Courthouse. Microfilmed records can be found online at Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930. See the wiki page Mississippi 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 place of residence.

Record types: Wills, estates, guardianships, naturalizations, and adoptions.

Online Records

School Records[edit | edit source]

Tax Records[edit | edit source]

Mississippi tax records replace missing censuses and provide lists of residents during years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years. For more information, see Mississippi Taxation.

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. Mississippi law did not require keeping birth or death records until 1912. Births and deaths are kept by the Mississippi Bureau of Vital Statistics. Marriage records are kept by the county. See also How to order Mississippi Vital Records or order electronically online.

See Mississippi Vital Records for more information on getting Mississippi records.

Birth[edit | edit source]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

Listed below are archives in Jackson County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Mississippi Archives and Libraries.

Family History Centers[edit | edit source]

Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a family history center.

Local Centers and Libraries

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Listed below are libraries in Jackson County. For state-wide library facilities, see Mississippi Archives and Libraries.

Museums[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Jackson County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Mississippi Societies.

Websites[edit | edit source]

Research Guides[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Mississippi.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Jackson, Mississippi," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_County,_Mississippi."
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Mississippi.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  4. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Mississippi.At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  5. ↑ Heritage Preservation Services, Civil War Battle Summaries by State, (accessed 7 August 2012)
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