Rankin county forms a large triangular area of land near the center of the state. First session book of the oldest presbyterian church in mississippi, journal of. Rankin county is a county located in the state of mississippi, with the western border of the county formed by the pearl river. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 141,617, making it the fourthmost populous county in mississippi. Digital library central mississippi regional library system. These microfilm are located in special collections and may be requested at the special collections reference desk. Rankin county is one of the fastest growing counties in mississippi. Rankin county, mississippi marriage records 18281857 free. Not to be confused with the official state website, weve found the digital state archives website for the state of mississippi to be a good source for additional links. The original 40acre tract was a 1,320foot by 1,320foot square. The name brandon was chosen to honor the new governor gerard chittocque brandon. Rankin county mississippi mississippi genealogy and history.
Mississippi is covered under our southern states mailing list. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. References to these can be found in the books index of mississippi session acts 1817. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Your online source of rankin county mississippi genealogy and history. Located five miles east of brandon, rankins post office, named for the county, was opened in 1870, abolished in 1910 in favor of an r. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. History of leesburg rankin county history rankin county was formed on february 4, 1828, from the portion of hinds county lying east of the pearl river, and was named in honor of christopher rankin, congressman from mississippi.
Jul 20, 2009 welcome to rankin county, mississippi. Whitfield is an unincorporated community located in rankin county, mississippi, united states. Rankin county genealogy records are kept by a number of different government agencies and departments in rankin county, mississippi. Document center browse documents rankin county, mississippi.
General index to powers of attorney rankin county, mississippi, 18411881, 1889 source. The land records division also dockets and indexes judgments and files certain uniform. Newton county, mississippi genealogy, books, cds, maps. A history of rankin county mississippi volume i volume 1 paperback january 1, 1988 by rankin county historical society author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. There are 192 registered sex offenders residing in the county. Mississippi county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. Pearl river county roll 2 pike county perry county pontotoc county prentiss county quitman county rankin county scott county simpson county. The county seat was originally proposed to be poindexter by a member of the legislature. Brandon, who twice served as governor of mississippi during its early years of statehood. Brandon, the first nativeborn governor of mississippi and who was in office at the time, signing the bill creating rankin county. Assessment rolls and consolidated tax books,18801889 rankin county. The western border of the county is formed by the pearl river. The heritage of tate county history book published in 1991 is no longer available in book form, however it is available on a searchable dvd.
Mississippi genealogy is being developed as a genealogical and historical resource for your personal use. A history of rankin county mississippi, volume i contains interesting facts about communities in our county which we plan to share with you in these pages. History of the baptists in rankin county, journal of mississippi history, july. National register of historic places listings in rankin.
The tate county genealogical and historical society, inc has made every effort to obtain the chancery court records of those counties adjoining tate. Since we offer many different county history and genealogy cds, please be sure to specify that you wish to order the mississippi county, arkansas history, genealogy and maps cd. Census bureau maintains genealogy records in the form of census data. Papers that changed their name throughout the history of their publication are filed chronologically and noted with an asterisk.
At the time of its greatest prosperity the population of richmond was about three hundred. The number of people per household in rankin county is 2. Google books rankin county court records directory source. Baldwinlee funeral directors 3780 highway 80 east jackson, ms 39208. Volume 1 gives a chronological accounty of rankin countys past from the indian period to the civil war. It contains information and records for mississippi ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Location of rankin county in mississippi this is a list of the national register of historic places listings in rankin county, mississippi. Rankin county, mississippi genealogy genealogy familysearch. Cemeteries in rankin county, mississippi find a grave. Specifically, it provides sources for birth records, death records, marriage records, census records, tax records, court records, and military records. Land records refer to those record series that may involve real estate.
Rankin county, ms genealogy and history presented by the. There are 34 public schools in rankin county with an average homefacts rating of a. Rankin county, mississippi research at genealogy today. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. Rankin county has seven incorporated cities and numerous communities spread out over 774 square miles. Determination was probably the main factor which led to the formation of the rankin county historical society, a group of people led by sara richardson were determined that the history of rankin county should and would be preserved. The official website of rankin county, mississippi. Enter the information into one of the fields below then click on the submit button. A history of rankin county mississippi volume i volume. The rankin county historical society has published the following books and they are available for purchase by mail or you may pick up copies in the genealogy room at the brandon library.
Richmond 66 the old town of richmond was situated on the east side of pearl river, about five miles from jackson. A history of rankin county, mississippi 2 volumes rankin county historical society on. Cemeteries in rankin county, mississippi, a find a grave. Historical markers in rankin county mississippi historical. The rankin chamber of commerce rankin county genealogy and historical page rankin. Soon, a survey for the town of brandon was completed and brandon was established as a municipality. If you have been looking for private country living with beautiful porch views, take a look at this property in rankin county, ms. He and his wife carol reside in rankin county and are the proud parents of three and grandparents of seven.
Your online source of rankin county mississippi genealogy and history information. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to this page link. Rankin county is located in the state of mississippi. Court records free reference and directory estate records. Many of these communities you know, others no longer exist, but all figure in our rankin county heritage. These include documents traditionally recorded in deeds books and plat cabinets, such as deeds, deed of.
Volume 2 address the civil war, the period of reconstruction and then looks towards the turn of the century in 1900 and om inside book jacket. Rankin county has seven incorporated cities and numerous communities spread out over 774 square miles, with a population of over 142,000. Familysearch livingstons law register, 1851 rankin county lawyers source. These include documents traditionally recorded in deeds books and plat cabinets, such as deeds, deed of trust, authorities to cancel, plats, name change orders, and many other documents.
A text index linked to digital images of a book that lists important information about the area and the names of its residents and businesses. Rankin county, mississippi is a county in mississippi in da usa geografie. To order by mail, send your request with a personal check to rchs, p. As of the 2010 census, the population was 141,617, making it the fourthmost populous county in mississippi.
The mississippi state hospital is located in whitfield. Rankin was formerly known as spears cut and was at one time a flag stop on the railroad. Located east of jackson and hinds county, there are 7. Guide to rankin county, mississippi ancestry, genealogy and family history. Natchez burning by greg iles, the optimists daughter by eudora welty, the secret history by donna tartt, a streetc. Founded in 1828 the county is named in honor of christopher rankin, a mississippi congressman who served from 1819 to 1826. Located east of jackson and hinds county, there are 7 incorporated cities among towns and villages. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. Smith county mississippi genealogy society since 1998, building a library of genealogical publications for sale and collecting family histories, and helping researchers find connections, now working on a military history of smith county. Rankin county genealogical community for mississippi, genealogy family research,township history, cemetery listings, tombstone photos, family photos, marriages. Other municipal and mississippi state offices also maintain records that are useful for tracing lineage. C2 s3 general history shelton cemetery, mississippi genealogical exchange, june 1974. Brandon was established as the county seat when rankin county was constituted by the legislature in 1828, although the town was not officially incorporated until 1831.
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