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=== Calhoun County, Florida Record Dates  ===
=== Calhoun County, Florida Record Dates  ===
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Florida.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref></center>
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*'''County seat:''' Blountstown<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Florida.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*'''County seat:''' Blountstown<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Florida.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>


*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/FL_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Florida Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[http://www.mapofus.org/florida/ Interactive Map of Florida County Formation History] (1821-1997) - animated maps illustrating Florida county boundary changes
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#FL Florida Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/florida/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Florida county boundary changes
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/FL_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Florida Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library]
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* [https://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Calhoun+county+florida+cemetery+records WorldCat.org]
* [https://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Calhoun+county+florida+cemetery+records WorldCat.org]
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'''''African American'''''<br>
'''''African American'''''<br>
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/FL/Florida.html USGenWeb] Florida African American Griots Project
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/FL/Florida.html USGenWeb] Florida African American Griots Project
 
*[http://www.afrigeneas.org/ Afrigeneas] - African Genealogy
*'''1880''' Census African Born Blacks and Mulattos [http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/statewide/census/1880afri.txt USGenWeb]
*'''1880''' Census African Born Blacks and Mulattos [http://files.usgwarchives.net/fl/statewide/census/1880afri.txt USGenWeb]


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*[http://statearchives.us/public/florida.htm Florida State Archives]
*[http://statearchives.us/public/florida.htm Florida State Archives]
*'''1822-1875 and 1927 - 2001''' {{RecordSearch|1949340| Florida, Marriage Index, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001}} at FamilySearch - [[Florida Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1822-1875 and 1927 - 2001''' {{RecordSearch|1949340| Florida, Marriage Index, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001}} at FamilySearch - [[Florida Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1823-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20623/florida-marriages?s=275764761 Florida Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1830-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2397260| Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957}} at FamilySearch - [[Florida, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1830-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2397260| Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957}} at FamilySearch - [[Florida, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1830-1993''' {{RecordSearch|1803936| Florida, Marriages, 1830-1993}} at FamilySearch - [[Florida, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1830-1993''' {{RecordSearch|1803936| Florida, Marriages, 1830-1993}} at FamilySearch - [[Florida, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
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{{FL Death Intro|Calhoun}}
{{FL Death Intro|Calhoun}}


*'''1877-1939''' {{RecordSearch|1595003| Florida, Deaths, 1877-1939}} at FamilySearch - [[Florida Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1877-1939''' {{RecordSearch|1595003| Florida, Deaths, 1877-1939}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch]- [[Florida Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1877-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1946805| Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998}} at FamilySearch - [[Florida Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1877-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1946805| Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998}} at FamilySearch - [[Florida Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1900-1921''' {{RecordSearch|1674803| Florida, Deaths and Burials, 1900-1921}} at FamilySearch - [[Florida Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1900-1921''' {{RecordSearch|1674803| Florida, Deaths and Burials, 1900-1921}} at FamilySearch - [[Florida Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]

Revision as of 17:24, 18 November 2024

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

County Facts
County seat: Blountstown
Organized: January 26, 1838
Parent County(s): Franklin[1]
Neighboring Counties
Bay • Gadsden • Gulf • Liberty • Jackson
See County Maps
Courthouse
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Location Map
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County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

Calhoun County was created 26 Jan 1838[2] and was named for John C. Calhoun, member of the United States Senate from South Carolina and the seventh U.S. vice president, serving under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Its county seat is Blountstown. It is located in the northwest area of the state.[3]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Calhoun County Courthouse
425 E Central Avenue
Blountstown, FL 32424-2242
Phone: 850-674-4545
Calhoun County Website

County Judge has marriage and probate records
County Clerk has divorce, court and land records[4]

Calhoun County, Florida 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 Government County Records[5]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1880 1852 1899 1906 1862 1877 1830
*Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1899. General compliance by 1920.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.

For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

  • 1838--Calhoun County was created 26 January 1838 from Franklin County.
  • County seat: Blountstown[6]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

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:[7]

Cities
Towns
Unincorporated communities
  • Abe Springs
  • Broad Branch
  • Chason
  • Chipola
  • Clarksville
  • Cox
  • Fisher Corner
  • Frink
  • Gaskins
  • Henderson Mill
  • Kinard
  • Marysville
  • New Hope
  • Ocheesee
  • Ocheesee Landing
  • Pine Island
  • Rollins Corner
  • Scotts Ferry
  • Selman
  • Sharpstown
  • Willis


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

Census Records[edit | edit source]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1840 1,142 —
1850 1,377 20.6%
1860 1,446 5.0%
1870 998 −31.0%
1880 1,580 58.3%
1890 1,681 6.4%
1900 5,132 205.3%
1910 7,465 45.5%
1920 8,775 17.5%
1930 7,298 −16.8%
1940 8,218 12.6%
1950 7,922 −3.6%
1960 7,422 −6.3%
1970 7,624 2.7%
1980 9,294 21.9%
1990 11,011 18.5%
2000 13,017 18.2%
2010 14,625 12.4%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

For tips on accessing census records online, see: Florida 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 Florida denominations, view the Florida Church Records wiki page.
List of Churches and Church Parishes

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

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

African American

  • USGenWeb Florida African American Griots Project
  • Afrigeneas - African Genealogy
  • 1880 Census African Born Blacks and Mulattos USGenWeb

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 Florida Land and Property for additional information about early Florida land grants. 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


Local Histories[edit | edit source]

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

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

Washington CountyJackson CountyGadsden CountyLiberty CountyGulf CountyBay CountyFL CALHOUN.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Civil War

World War I

World War II

Korean War

Vietnam War

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

  • Florida Obituaries-Obituary transcriptions from Florida counties -USGenWeb Obituaries Project

Other Records[edit | edit source]

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

Online Probate Indexes and Records


School Records[edit | edit source]

Social Security Records[edit | edit source]

Tax Records[edit | edit source]

Taxes were levied on free white males over 21 and slaves aged 21 to 60. These persons are referred to as "polls." Tax listings, or digests, of a county generally list the taxable landowners and other polls and the amount of tax. The records for each county are divided by militia district. For more information see the wiki page Florida Taxation.

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Florida State Archives, or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred.

Birth[edit | edit source]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

Voting Records[edit | edit source]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

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

FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]

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

Libraries[edit | edit source]

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

Museums[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Calhoun County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Florida Societies.

Calhoun Liberty Historical Society
Website
Facebook

Websites[edit | edit source]

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Research Guides[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Florida.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  2. ↑ Florida: Individual Chronologies, New Jersey Atlas of Historical County Boundaries, https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/FL_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm
  3. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Florida," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calhoun_County%2C_Florida (accessed July 8, 2024).
  4. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Florida.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  5. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Florida.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  6. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Florida.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  7. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Calhoun County, Florida," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, wikipedia accessed 24 September 2018.
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