Adams County, Mississippi Genealogy
Guide to Adams County, Mississippi ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
- This article is about a southwestern Mississippi county. For other uses, see Adams.
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County Information
Description
This county was named for John Adams. Adams County is located in the southwestern area of the state.[2]
County Courthouse
Adams County Courthouse
115 S Wall St
PO Box 1008
Natchez, MS 39120
Phone: 601-446-6684
Adams County Website
Clerk Chancery Court has court, land and probate records.
Clerk Circuit Court has marriage and death records.[3]
Adams County, Mississippi Record Dates
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.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1 Nov 1912 | 1799 | 1 Nov 1912 | 1781 | 1780 | 1800 | 1810 |
Record Loss
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. |
Boundary Changes
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Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[6]
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History Timeline
Resources
Bible Records
- Adams County Bible Records at Genealogy Trails
Biographies
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
Cemeteries
Census Records
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1800 | 4,660 | — |
| 1810 | 10,002 | 114.6% |
| 1820 | 12,076 | 20.7% |
| 1830 | 14,937 | 23.7% |
| 1840 | 19,434 | 30.1% |
| 1850 | 18,601 | −4.3% |
| 1860 | 20,165 | 8.4% |
| 1870 | 19,084 | −5.4% |
| 1880 | 22,649 | 18.7% |
| 1890 | 26,031 | 14.9% |
| 1900 | 30,111 | 15.7% |
| 1910 | 25,265 | −16.1% |
| 1920 | 22,183 | −12.2% |
| 1930 | 23,564 | 6.2% |
| 1940 | 27,238 | 15.6% |
| 1950 | 32,256 | 18.4% |
| 1960 | 37,730 | 17.0% |
| 1970 | 37,293 | −1.2% |
| 1980 | 38,035 | 2.0% |
| 1990 | 35,356 | −7.0% |
| 2000 | 34,340 | −2.9% |
| 2010 | 32,297 | −5.9% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
For tips on accessing Adams County census records online, see: Mississippi Census.
Federal Census
- 1660-1820 U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820 at Ancestry $
- 1850 United States Census (Mortality Schedule), 1850 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index, some images
- 1850 United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1850 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1860 United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1860 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index & images
State Census
- 1792-1866 Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection, 1792-1866 at Ancestry$
- 1805-1890 Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1805-1890 at Ancestry$
- 1816 Territorial census returns at FamilySearch - Adams County Collection at FamilySearch - images only
- 1818 State Census returns 1818 - Adams County Collection at FamilySearch - images only
- 1830 State Census returns 1830 - Adams County Collection at FamilySearch - images only
- 1841 State Census returns 1841 - Adams County Collection at FamilySearch - images only
- 1845 State Census returns 1845 - Adams County Collection at FamilySearch - images only
- 1853 State Census returns 1853 - Adams County Collection; images only
- 1870 State Census returns 1870 - Adams County Collection; images only
Church Records
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.
List of Churches and Church Parishes
- 1910-1919 Mississippi, Church Records, 1910-1919 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Court Records
- 1767-1805: The Natchez Court Records at Ancestry; images only ($)
- 1781-1796 Original Spanish Record, 1781-1796(*); Chancery Clerk at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1799-1804 Transcription of County Archives of Mississippi : No. 2. Adams County (Natchez). By Adams County, Mississippi. Adams County, Mississippi : Adams County, Mississippi, n.d. Online at: Vol. 1 - FamilySearch Digital Library; Vol. 2 - FamilySearch Digital Library
- 1800-1956 Mississippi, Adams County Probate Records, 1800-1956(*); Chancery and Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1802-1811 Record of Judgements, 1802-1811(*); Superior Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1803-1835 Court Minutes, 1803-1835(*); Orphans' Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1815-1819 Circuit Court Index, 1815-1819(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1816-1868 Final Record, 1816-1868(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1818-1832 Court Record, 1818-1832(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1824-1825 Record of Judgements, 1824-1825(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1832-1854 Minutes, 1832-1854(*); Board of Police at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1836-1920 Court Records, 1836-1920(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1836-1949 Court Records, 1836-1949(*); Chancery Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1856-1870 Court Records, 1856-1870(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- Court Records, Adams County at USGenWeb Archives
- General Index to Final Records(*); Chancery Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
Directories
- 1970-2024 United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index, coverage may vary
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
African Americans
- 1835-1905 Mississippi, Adams County, Natchez Death Index, 1835-1905; at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection - These records may contain information on slaves and former slaves. If a slave is mentioned, the owner's name was given in the comments column. — index
- 1858-1861 Adams County, Mississippi, Slave Certificates, 1858-1861 at Ancestry ($) - some slave certificates from Adams County Courthouse. Information may include name, gender, color, age and weight.
- 1863-1866 Mississippi, Freedmen's Department (Pre-Bureau Records), 1863-1866; at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images only
- 1865-1872 Mississippi, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1872 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images only
- The Freedmen's Bureau Marriage Records at Mississippi Department of Archives and History - index and transcription
Funeral Homes
- Bateste Memorial Funeral Services in Natchez.
- Laird Funeral Home in Natchez.
- Marshall Funeral Home in Natchez.
- Westgate Funeral Home in Natchez.
Genealogies
Guardianship
Land and Property Records
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.
Online Land Indexes and Records
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
Local Histories
Local histories are available for Adams 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
for more resources
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
- Maps of Mississippi (1643-1947)
Migration
Military Records
Multiple Wars
- 1775-1951 Military Grave Registrations at FamilySearch - images only
- 1838-1844 Register of Military Commissions at FamilySearch
- 1846-1860 Register of Military Commissions at FamilySearch
Mexican-American War
- 1846-1848 United States Mexican War Index and Service Records, 1846-1848 How to Use this Collection; at FamilySearch — index & images
Civil War
Regiments. Men in Adams 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 Adams County:
- - 10th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry (New)
- Company B - Natchez Southrons [also listed as Co. C]
- - 1st Regiment, Mississippi Light Artillery
- Company H - Connor Battery
- - 12th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
- Company B - Natchez Fencibles
- 1861-1865 Mississippi, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch] - How to Use this Collection; index & images at partner site
- 1861-1865 Mississippi, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index & images at partner site
- 1861-1865 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry free index
- 1861-1865 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865 at Ancestry free index
- 1889-1942 Mississippi, Confederate Records, 1889-1942 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images only
- 1900-1974 Mississippi, Confederate Veterans and Widows Pension Applications, 1900-1974 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images only
- 1936-1939 Civil war records, a Memorial list of those that served in the Civil War - Adams County Collection at FamilySearch - images only
- Adams County Civil War Units Adams Co, MS Genealogical and Historical Research
World War I
- World War I Service Men and Women from Adams County, Mississippi Adams Co, MS Genealogical and Historical Research
- 1917-1919 Mississippi, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection — index
- 1917-1918 Mississippi, World War I Army Veterans, Master alphabetical index, 1917-1918 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection — index & images
World War II
- Mississippi Index World War II Enlistees Listed by County USGenWeb Archives
- World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army and Army Air Forces, Adams County, MS Adams Co, MS Genealogical and Historical Research
Korean War
- Korean War Casualties from Adams County, Mississippi Adams Co, MS Genealogical and Historical Research
Vietnam War
- Viet Nam War Casualties from Adams County, Mississippi Adams Co, MS Genealogical and Historical Research
Naturalization and Citizenship
Newspapers
- 1800s-Current Mississippi, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
Obituaries
Other Records
- 1820-1951 Mississippi, State Archives, Various Records, 1820-1951 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index & images - incomplete - Topics covered: Ex Slave Narratives, list of military veterans, Military grave registrations, Naturalizations and some Land records.
Voter Registration
- 1871-1967 Mississippi, Voter Registration, 1871-1967 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index & images
Periodicals
Probate Records
Probate records are held by the Adams County, Mississippi Genealogy Clerk of Court and are housed at the Adams County, Mississippi Genealogy Courthouse. Microfilmed records can be found online at Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930. See the wiki page Mississippi Probate Records for information about how to use probate records.
Content: Probate Records may give the decedent's date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their place of residence.
Record types: Wills, estates, guardianships, naturalizations, and adoptions.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1780-1982 Mississippi Wills and Probate Records 1780-1982 at Ancestry ($)
- 1781-1796 Original Spanish Record, 1781-1796(*); Chancery Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1781-1930 Mississippi Probate Records 1781-1930 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; images only
- 1800-1956 Mississippi, Adams County Probate Records, 1800-1956(*); Chancery and Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1803-1835 Court Minutes, 1803-1835(*); Orphans' Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1836-1920 Court Records, 1836-1920(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1839-1908 Probate Real Estate Records, 1839-1908(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1842-1857 Record of Insolvent Estates, 1842-1857(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1906-1935 Probate Register of Claims Deceased, V. 1, 1906-1935(*); Chancery Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1919-1932 Administrators, Guardians and Executors Accounts Allowed, V. 20, 1919-1932(*); Chancery Clerk at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
School Records
- 1850-1892; 1908-1957 Enumeration of Educable Children, 1850-1892; 1908-1957 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index & images
Social Security Records
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records
Mississippi tax records replace missing censuses and provide lists of residents during years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years. For more information, see Mississippi Taxation.
- 1802-1817 Territorial tax rolls Adams County Collection; images only
- 1818-1897 County tax rolls 1818-1897 Adams County Collection; images only
Vital Records
Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. Mississippi law did not require keeping birth or death records until 1912. Births and deaths are kept by the Mississippi Bureau of Vital Statistics. Marriage records are kept by the county. See also How to order Mississippi Vital Records or order electronically online.
See Mississippi Vital Records for more information on getting Mississippi records.
Birth
Marriage
- 1776-1935 Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935 at Ancestry$
- 1799-1819 Adams County Marriage Book 1 Index 1799-1819. Batch M516691 at FamilySearch
- 1800-1825 Mississippi Marriages to 1825 at Ancestry$
- 1800-1911 Mississippi, Marriages, 1800-1911 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
- 1819-1826 Adams County Marriage Books 2 thru 4 Index 1819-1826. Batch M516692 at FamilySearch
- 1826-1835 Adams County Marriage Book 5 Index 1826-1835. Batch M516693 at FamilySearch
- 1826-1850 Mississippi Marriages, 1826-50 at Ancestry$
- 1826-1900 Mississippi Marriages, 1826-1900 at Ancestry$
- 1835-1851 Adams County Marriage Book 6 Index 1835-1851. Batch M516694 at FamilySearch
- 1851-1860 Adams County Marriage Books 7A and 7B Index 1851-1860. Batch M516695 at FamilySearch
- 1858-1979 Mississippi, County Marriages, 1858-1979 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection for various counties — index & images
- 1860-1873 Adams County Marriage Books 8 and 9 Index 1860-1873. Batch M516696 at FamilySearch
- 1866-1870 Adams County Marriage Books 18 and 19 Index 1866-1870. Batch M516698 at FamilySearch
- 1870-1874 Adams County Marriage Books 20 and 21 Index 1870-1874. Batch M516699 at FamilySearch
- 1873-1892 Adams County Marriage Books 10 thru 12 Index 1875-1885. Batch M516704 at FamilySearch
- 1874-1880 Adams County Marriage Books 22 and 23 Index 1874-1880. Batch M516701 at FamilySearch
- 1880-1885 Adams County Marriage Books 24 and 25 Index 1880-1885. Batch M516702 at FamilySearch
- 1885 Adams County Marriage Books 26 and 27 Index 1885. Batch M516703 at FamilySearch
- 1886-1890 Adams County Marriage Books 26 and 27 Index 1886-1890. Batch M516706 at FamilySearch
- 1890-1893 Adams County Marriage Books 28 and 29 Index 1890-1893. Batch M516707 at FamilySearch
Death
- 1822-1921 Mississippi Deaths and Burials, 1822-1921 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection — index, some images
- 1835-1905 Mississippi, Adams County, Natchez Death Index, 1835-1905 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index - These records may contain information on slaves and former slaves. If a slave is mentioned, the owner's name was given in the comments column.
- 1912-1943 Mississippi, Death Certificate Index, 1912-1943 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection — index
- 1912-1943 Reclaim the Records: Mississippi Death Index at Internet Archive - images of index
Divorce
Research Facilities
Archives
Listed below are archives in Adams County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Mississippi Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
- Liberty Mississippi FamilySearch Center
- Natchez Mississippi FamilySearch Center
- Red Star Mississippi FamilySearch Center
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Adams County. For state-wide library facilities, see Mississippi Archives and Libraries.
Museums
Societies
Listed below are societies in Adams County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Mississippi Societies.
Genealogy and History Links by Mid-South Genealogy and History Network
Email: msghn@outlook.com
Website
Natchez Historical Society
PO Box 49
Natchez, MS 39121
Email: info@natchezhistoricalsociety.org
Website
Facebook
Websites
- Mississippi Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
- Adams County, USGenWeb Project
- Adams County, USGenWeb Archives
- Adams Co, MS Genealogical and Historical Research
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides
References
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Mississippi.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Adams county, Mississippi," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_County,_Mississippi."
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Mississippi.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Adams County, Mississippi . Page 378-384 At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 379-381.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Mississippi.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Adams County, Mississippi," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_County,_Mississippi, Last accessed 2 September 2019.