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Guide to '''Monroe County, Alabama ancestry, family history, and genealogy''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.  
Guide to '''Monroe County, Alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
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{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Monroe County
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| state = Alabama
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| founded year = 1815
| founded date = June 29
| seat = Monroeville
| building image = Monroe County, Alabama Courthouse.jpg
| building address = Monroe County Courthouse Square<br>Monroeville, Al&nbsp; 36461<br>Phone: 251-743-2283 [http://www.alabama.gov/ '''County Website'''] }}
=== County Information ===
==== Monroe County, Alabama Record Dates  ====


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| width="100%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="6" | <center>'''Beginning Dates for Major County Records'''<ref>Alice Eichholz, Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources, Revised ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992), 13-28. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27rb 1992</ref> </center>
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|organized= June 29, 1815
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|county seat= Monroeville
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | [[Monroe County, Alabama Genealogy#Land_and_Property|'''Land''']]  
|parent county= Creek Cession, [[Washington County, Alabama Genealogy|Washington]]<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
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|county1= [[Baldwin County, Alabama Genealogy|Baldwin]]
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|county2= [[Butler County, Alabama Genealogy|Butler]]
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|county3= [[Clarke County, Alabama Genealogy|Clarke]]
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|county4= [[Conecuh County, Alabama Genealogy|Conecuh]]
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|county5= [[Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy|Escambia]]
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1833
|county6= [[Wilcox County, Alabama Genealogy|Wilcox]]</br><center>[[Monroe County, Alabama Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
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== County Information ==


=== County Courthouse  ===
=== Description ===
Monroe County was created on 29 June 1815 and was named for James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Monroe, Alabama," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroe_County,_Alabama 6/013/2017.</ref> Its county seat is Monroeville<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref> It is located in the southwestern area of the state.


Courthouse Fire destroyed all records prior to 1833<br>Probate Judge has marriage probate and land record from 1832<br>1816 Census of Monroe County published by Monroe Journal Monroeville, Alabama <ref name="HBG">Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Monroe County p. 39. ; .</ref>  
=== County Courthouse ===
{{AL Courthouse Intro|Monroe}}
'''Monroe County Courthouse Square'''<br>65 North Alabama Avenue<br>Monroeville, AL 36460<br>Phone: 251-743-2283<br>Fax: 251-575-5933<br>[http://monroe.alacourt.gov/ Monroe County Website]<br><br>
Courthouse Fire destroyed all records prior to 1833<br>Probate Judge has marriage probate and land record from 1832<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>


=== History ===
=== Monroe County, Alabama Record Dates ===
{{AL Record Dates Intro|Monroe}}
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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), Monroe County, Alabama. Page 39 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=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), 34.</ref></center>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Monroe County, Alabama Genealogy#Vital_Records|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Monroe County, Alabama Genealogy#Vital_Records|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Monroe County, Alabama Genealogy#Vital_Records|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Monroe County, Alabama Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | [[Monroe County, Alabama Genealogy#Land_and_Property|'''Land''']]
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Monroe County, Alabama Genealogy#Probate_Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Monroe County, Alabama Genealogy#Census|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1881
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1832
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1908
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1833
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1832
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1832
| width="14.2%" align="center" | 1816
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| colspan="7" | <center>*Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1908. General compliance for births by 1927 and for deaths 1925.
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==== Parent County  ====
=== Record Loss ===
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Monroe County had a destructive courthouse fire in '''1833'''. See ''Research in Alabama: A Genealogical Guide '' page 28 for suggested alternative sources to overcome this loss.


'''1815'''--Monroe County was created 29 June 1815&nbsp;from [[Washington County, Alabama Genealogy|Washington ]]County and the Creek Cession of 1814.<br>'''County seat''': Monroeville <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
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When created, Monroe County comprised all the Creek Indian lands ceded by the treaty of Fort Jackson in 1814.  It was reduced in size by the creation of the Alabama counties of Montgomery County, Conecuh County, and Wilcox County.  This particular county was named in honor of James Monroe (1758-1831), 5th U.S. President.
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=== Boundary Changes ===
{{AL Boundary Changes Intro|Monroe}}
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*'''1815'''--Monroe County was created 29 June 1815 from [[Washington County, Alabama Genealogy|Washington]] County and the Creek Cession of 1814.<br>''
*When created, Monroe County comprised all the Creek Indian lands ceded by the treaty of Fort Jackson in 1814.  It was reduced in size by the creation of the Alabama counties of Montgomery County, Conecuh County, and Wilcox County.  This particular county was named in honor of James Monroe (1758-1831), 5th U.S. President.
*'''County seat:''' Monroeville<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
*[https://www.mapofus.org/alabama/ Interactive Map of Alabama County Formation History] (1799-1980) - animated maps illustrating Alabama county boundary changes
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/AL_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Alabama Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library]
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The Monroe County seat was established at Fort Clairborne; it was moved to Monroeville in 1832.
=== Populated Places ===
{{AL Populated Places Intro|Monroe}}<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Monroe County, Alabama," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroe_County,_Alabama, accessed 23 October 2018.</ref>


-See more at: http://www.genealogyinc.com/alabama/monroe-county/#sthash.NkIvpDsi.dpuf
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://alabama.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,015,c,calhoun.cfm Hometown Locator].


==== Boundary Changes  ====
{{populated places
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroeville,_Alabama Monroeville] (county seat)</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrice,_Alabama Beatrice]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excel,_Alabama Excel]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisco_City,_Alabama Frisco City]</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vredenburgh,_Alabama Vredenburgh]</div>
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* Axle
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buena_Vista,_Alabama Buena Vista]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnt_Corn,_Alabama Burnt Corn]
* Chestnut
* Chrysler
* Drewry
* Eliska
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finchburg,_Alabama Finchburg]
* Fountain
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin,_Monroe_County,_Alabama Franklin]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodway,_Alabama Goodway]
* Halls Crossroads
* Hixon
* Homewood
* Hybart</div>


For animated maps illustrating Alabama county boundary changes, [http://www.mapofus.org/alabama/ "Rotating Formation Alabama County Boundary Maps"] (1799-1980) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.  
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* Jeddo
* Kalem
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manistee,_Alabama Manistee]
* Mexboro
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexia,_Alabama Mexia]
* Mexia Crossing
* Mineola
* Monroeton
* Mount Pleasant
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natchez,_Alabama Natchez]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Salem,_Alabama Old Salem]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Texas,_Alabama Old Texas]
* Ollie
* Packards Bend
* Palmers Crossroads</div>


==== Record Loss  ====
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perdue_Hill,_Alabama Perdue Hill]
* Pine Orchard
* Pineville
* Renson
* Riley
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Ridge,_Monroe_County,_Alabama River Ridge]
* Scotland
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_Ankle,_Alabama Scratch Ankle]
* Tinela
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunnel_Springs,_Alabama Tunnel Springs]
* Turnbull
* Valley Estates
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wainwright,_Alabama Wainwright]
* West Monroeville
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megargel,_Alabama Megargel]</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterman,_Monroe_County,_Alabama Peterman]</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uriah,_Alabama Uriah]</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claiborne,_Alabama Claiborne]</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadawah,_Alabama Nadawah]</div>
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{{Fire}}Monroe County had a destructive courthouse fire in '''1833'''. See ''Research in Alabama: A Genealogical Guide&nbsp;'' page 28 for suggested alternative sources to overcome this loss.<ref>Marilyn Davis Barefield, ''Researching in Alabama: a Genealogical Guide'' (Birmingham, Alabama : Birmingham Public Library, 1998), 28. {{WorldCat|42306439|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FHL|817729|item|disp=FHL Book 976.1 D27b 1998}}.</ref><br><br>
=== History Timeline ===
{{AL Historical Timeline Intro|Monroe}}


{{Fire+}}
== Resources ==
{{AL Resources Intro|Monroe}}


=== Places/Localities  ===
=== Bible Records ===
{{AL Bible Intro|Monroe}}
* [https://accessgenealogy.com/alabama/alabama-bible-records.htm Monroe County, Alabama Bible Records] at Access Genealogy
* [https://alabamagenealogy.org/bible Monroe County, Alabama Bible Records] at Alabama Genealogy
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/monroe/bible.htm Monroe County Bible Records] at USGenWeb Archives Project


[[Image:Almonroe.jpg|right|Almonroe.jpg]]
=== Biographies  ===
{{AL Biographies Intro|Monroe}}


==== Populated Places  ====
*''Northern Alabama, Historical and Biographical.'' Birmingham, Ala.: Smith and De Land, 1888. Pg. 237. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/114956/?offset=&return=1#page=1&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/northernalabamah00birm/mode/2up Internet Archive], [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/009558222 HathiTrust].


==== Neighboring Counties  ====
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
{{AL Business Records Intro|Monroe}}


*[[Baldwin County, Alabama Genealogy|Baldwin]]
=== Cemeteries ===
*[[Butler County, Alabama Genealogy|Butler]]
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*[[Clarke County, Alabama Genealogy|Clarke]]
*[[Conecuh County, Alabama Genealogy|Conecuh]]
*[[Escambia County, Alabama Genealogy|Escambia]]
*[[Wilcox County, Alabama Genealogy|Wilcox]]
 
=== Resources  ===
 
==== African-American  ====
 
*See obituary abstracts from the African-American newspaper, The Eagle, in the Newspaper section below.&nbsp; Section below also contains community news, marriage and birth announcements.
*Slaves and owners recorded in the [http://www.afrigeneas.com/forumd/index.cgi/md/read/id/23495/ Philadelphia Baptist Church Minutes], Tunnel Springs, Monroe Co, AL - 1840-1899.
 
==== Cemeteries ====
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| width="30%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" align="center" | '''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''
| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Monroe, Alabama''' online and in print</center>
| width="30%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" align="center" | '''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print'''
| width="30%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" align="center" | '''List of Cemeteries in the county'''
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://findagrave.org/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSfn=&GSmn=&GSln=&GSbyrel=all&GSby=&GSdyrel=all&GSdy=&GScntry=4&GSst=3&GScnty=75&GSgrid=&df=all&GSob=n Findagrave.com]  
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | {{FHL|1137239|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}}
|bgcolor="#F0F0F0" valign="top" style="border:1px solid black" |  
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=3&CScnty=75 Findagrave.com]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Monroe+County%2C+Alabama%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_75&memorialid=&mcid=&linkedToName=&datefilter=&orderby=r Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Alabama&cemetery_county=Monroe&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/monroe.htm USGW Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/al/monroe-county-cemetery-records.htm Interment.net]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~almonroe/cemeteries/ ALGenWeb]
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' ([[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |Often more complete]])</center>
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Monroe+Alabama&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [https://billiongraves.com/search/results?year_range=5&action=search_cemetery&exact=true&country=United%20States&state=Alabama&county=Monroe&cemetery_name=a Billion Graves]
* {{FSC|1137239|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
* [https://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Monroe+county+alabama+cemetery+records WorldCat.org]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/monroe/cemetery.htm ALGenWeb Archives]
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.trackingyourroots.com/data/monrocem.htm]
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Monroe+County%2C+Alabama%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_75 Find a Grave]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery BillionGraves]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Monroe,%20Alabama,%20United%20States&reqParents=395504&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Monroe,%20Alabama,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/alabama/al-monroe.htm Tombstone Project]
| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>See '''[[Alabama Cemeteries]]''' for more information</center>
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" | [https://billiongraves.com/pages/search/# Billion Graves]
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| bgcolor="#F0F0F0" colspan="3" | See [[Alabama Cemeteries|Alabama Cemeteries]] for more information.
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==== Census  ====
=== Census Records ===
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroe_County,_Alabama#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1820 |8838
|1830 |8782
|1840 |10680
|1850 |12013
|1860 |15667
|1870 |14214
|1880 |17091
|1890 |18990
|1900 |23666
|1910 |27155
|1920 |28884
|1930 |30070
|1940 |29465
|1950 |25732
|1960 |22372
|1970 |20883
|1980 |22651
|1990 |23968
|2000 |24324
|2010 |23068
}}


{{USCensusPop
'''State Census'''<br>
|1820= 8838
|1830= 8782
|1840= 10680
|1850= 12013
|1860= 15667
|1870= 14214
|1880= 17091
|1890= 18990
|1900= 23666
|1910= 27155
|1920= 28884
|1930= 30070
|1940= 29465
|1950= 25732
|1960= 22372
|1970= 20883
|1980= 22651
|1990= 23968
|2000= 24324
|2010= 23068
}} {{Census|Alabama}}


==== Church Records  ====
*'''1855'''  {{RecordSearch|1915984|Alabama State Census, 1855}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama State Census, 1855 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1866''' {{RecordSearch|1915987|Alabama State Census, 1866}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama State Census, 1866 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1907, 1921, 1927'''  {{RecordSearch|2487274|Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images


{{AL Church Intro}}  
=== Church Records ===
{{AL Church Intro|Monroe}}<br>


==== Court Records ====
*'''1831-1994'''  {{RecordSearch|2790182|Alabama, Church Records, 1831-1994}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images


==== Land and Property  ====
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395504&reqParentsLabel=Monroe%2C%20Alabama%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' <br>


{{AL Land Intro}}  
=== Court Records ===
{{AL Court Intro|Monroe}}
* '''1846-1860''' {{FSC|1232225|item|disp=Court Case Files, 1846-1860, Monroe County, Alabama}}(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1909-1919''' {{FSC|663445|item|disp=Court Minutes, 1909-1919}}(*); Chancery Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images


To place a grant or deed on a map within context of {{PAGENAME}} see:<br>
=== Directories ===
{{AL Directories Intro|Monroe}}


*Boyd, Gregory A. ''Family Maps of Monroe County, Alabama: with Homesteads, Roads, Waterways, Towns, Cemeteries, Railroads, and More''. Norman, Okla.: Arphax Pub. Co., 2009. This is a definitive work and can be used as an index to land grants. Digital version at [http://www.historygeo.com/maplib/prjs/AL HistoryGeo.com] ($). Website includes free surname index. {{FHL|1584237|item|disp=FHL Book 976.125 E7b}}.
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
{{AL Emigration Intro|Monroe}}


==== Local Histories  ====
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{AL Ethnic Groups Intro|Monroe}}


{{AL History Intro}}  
*'''1865-1872'''  {{RecordSearch|2333770|Alabama, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1872}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images only
*See obituary abstracts from the African-American newspaper, The Eagle, in the Newspaper section below.  Section below also contains community news, marriage and birth announcements.


==== Maps  ====
=== Funeral Homes ===
{{AL Funeral Homes Intro|Monroe}}


*[http://www.mapofus.org/alabama/ Maps of Alabama (1799-1980)]  
*[https://www.banksmemorial.com Banks Memorial Funeral Home and Cremations] in Monroeville
*[http://www.historygeo.com/search/ Family Maps of {{PAGENAME}}] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
*[https://www.johnsonfh.org Johnson Funeral Home and Monuments] in Monroeville
*[https://www.jonesunity.com Jones Unity Funeral Home] in Monroeville
*[https://www.monroechapel.com Monroe Chapel] in Frisco City


==== Military&nbsp; ====
=== Genealogies ===
{{AL Genealogies Intro|Monroe}}


===== Civil War  =====
=== Guardianship ===
{{AL Guardianship Intro|Monroe}}


Civil War service men from&nbsp;Monroe County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of&nbsp;Monroe County.  
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{AL Land Intro|Monroe}}
 
To place a grant or deed on a map within context of Monroe County see:<br>
 
*Boyd, Gregory A. ''Family Maps of Monroe County, Alabama: with Homesteads, Roads, Waterways, Towns, Cemeteries, Railroads, and More''. Norman, Okla.: Arphax Pub. Co., 2009. This is a definitive work and can be used as an index to land grants. Digital version at [http://www.historygeo.com/maplib/prjs/AL HistoryGeo.com] ($). Website includes surname index. {{FSC|1584237|item|disp=FS Library Book 976.125 E7b}}.
 
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


:- [[1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry|1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry]], Company E "J. Powell's Dragoons"
:- [[1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry|1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry]], Company H "Sandy Williams' Guards"
:- [[2nd Regiment, Alabama Cavalry|2nd Regiment, Alabama Cavalry]], Company H
:- [[2nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry|2nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company C
:- [[3rd Regiment, Alabama Cavalry|3rd Regiment, Alabama Cavalry]], Company B [formerly, Co. "M", Wirt Adams' Cavalry]
:- [[4th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry (Russell's)|4th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry (Russell's)]], Company A [formerly 3rd TN Cavalry]
:- [[5th Regiment, Alabama Infantry|5th Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company D "Monroe Guards
:- [[17th Regiment, Alabama Infantry|17th Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company H
:- [[23rd Regiment, Alabama Infantry|23rd Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company E
:- [[36th Regiment, Alabama Infantry|36th Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company F and G
:- [[42nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry|42nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company A and H
:- [[42nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry|42nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company H


<br>{{Alabama Conf}}  
=== Local Histories ===
{{AL Histories Intro|Monroe}}


==== Newspapers  ====
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{AL Maps Intro|Monroe}}


{{AL Newspaper abstracts|Monroe}}  
{{AL Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{AL Monroe County}}}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/alabama/ Maps of Alabama (1799-1980)]
*[http://www.historygeo.com/v2/search/ Family Maps of Monroe County] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395504&reqParentsLabel=Monroe%2C%20Alabama%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*[https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/maps Alabama Maps and Blueprints Collection] at [https://archives.alabama.gov/searchcoll.html Alabama Department of Archives and History] – maps can be browsed by location or subject


*[http://sites.google.com/site/onlinenewspapersite/Home/usa/al Alabama Online Historical Newspapers] - identifies historical archived and digitized newspapers available online on both free and pay-to-access websites.
=== Migration ===
*[http://afrigeneas.com/library/AL/The_Eagle_Obituaries.pdf Obituaries &amp; Death Notices published in The Eagle, 1891-1914] - an African-American newspaper of the county. Provided via Afrigeneas.com
{{AL Migration Intro|Monroe}}
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/webbbs/attach/newspaper/0/547_3.pdf Community News published in The Eagle, 1891-1914] - an African American newspaper.&nbsp; Also [http://www.afrigeneas.com/webbbs/attach/newspaper/0/547_2.pdf marriage announcements] and [http://www.afrigeneas.com/webbbs/attach/newspaper/0/547_4.pdf birth announcements.]&nbsp; <br>


==== Probate Records ====
=== Military Records ===
{{AL Military Intro|Monroe}}


{{AL Probate Intro}}
'''''Multiple Wars'''''
*'''ca.1918-ca.1962'''  {{RecordSearch|4113740|Alabama, Military Discharge Records, ca.1918 - ca.1962}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Military Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images


'''Online Probate Records'''
'''''Civil War'''''<br>
*'''1753 – 1999''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8799 Alabama Wills and Probate Records 1753-1999] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index and images $
*'''1861-1865'''  {{RecordSearch|1932389|Alabama Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, images at partner site
*'''1809 – 1985''' {{RecordSearch|1925446|Alabama Probate Records, 1809-1985}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — images
*'''1861-1865'''  {{RecordSearch|1932139|Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, images at partner site
*'''1861-1865'''  [https://archives.alabama.gov/civilwar/search.cfmAlabama Civil War Service Database] at [https://archives.alabama.gov/ Alabama Department of Archives and History] - index <br>
*'''1861-1865'''   [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2322 U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://search.ancestry.com Ancestry]
*'''1861-1865'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2344 U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865] at [http://search.ancestry.com Ancestry]
*'''1871-1880'''  {{RecordSearch|2180391|Alabama, Southern Claims Commission Approved Claims, 1871-1880}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Southern Claims Commission Approved Claims - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1880-1930''' {{RecordSearch|3029256|Alabama, Confederate Pension Applications, ca. 1880-1930's}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Confederate Pension Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1907, 1921, 1927''' {{RecordSearch|2487274|Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans, 1907, 1921, 1927}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, Census of Confederate Veterans - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*[https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/cwnp Alabama Civil War and Reconstruction Newspapers] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History]
{{AL Civil War Regiments|Monroe}}<br>


==== Taxation  ====
:- [[1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry|1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry]], Company E "J. Powell's Dragoons"
:- [[1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry|1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry]], Company H "Sandy Williams' Guards"
:- [[2nd Regiment, Alabama Cavalry|2nd Regiment, Alabama Cavalry]], Company H
:- [[2nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry|2nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company C
:- [[3rd Regiment, Alabama Cavalry|3rd Regiment, Alabama Cavalry]], Company B [formerly, Co. "M", Wirt Adams' Cavalry]
:- [[4th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry (Russell's)|4th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry (Russell's)]], Company A [formerly 3rd TN Cavalry]
:- [[5th Regiment, Alabama Infantry|5th Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company D "Monroe Guards"
:- [[17th Regiment, Alabama Infantry|17th Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company H
:- [[23rd Regiment, Alabama Infantry|23rd Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company E
:- [[36th Regiment, Alabama Infantry|36th Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company F and G
:- [[42nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry|42nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company A and H
:- [[42nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry|42nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry]], Company H


{{AL Tax Intro}}  
'''''World War I'''''<br>
*'''1917-1919'''  {{RecordSearch|2865018|Alabama, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, World War I Service cards, 1917-1919 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1917-1918'''  [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/p17217coll3 Alabama World War I Service Records] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/  Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images<br>
*'''1917-1918'''  [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/goldstar Alabama World War I Gold Star Files] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/  Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images <br>


:*'''1816''' - ''Inhabitants of Alabama in 1816.'' Broken Arrow Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1955. Digital version at {{FSbook|88626}} - free. Includes Monroe County.
'''''World War II'''''
*'''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2691991|Alabama, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1940-1966''' [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/p17217coll16 Alabama Active Military Service Reports] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/  Alabama Department of Archives and History] - alpha index by name and images <br>


:*'''1865-1866''' - U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918 at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1264 Ancestry] ($). Monroe County is in District 1.
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{AL Naturalization Intro|Monroe}}


==== Vital Records  ====
=== Newspapers ===
{{AL Newspapers Intro|Monroe}}
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50005/ Alabama, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1800s-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/ U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999] at Ancestry - index ($)
*[https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/cwnp Alabama Civil War and Reconstruction Newspapers] at [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/ Alabama Department of Archives and History]
*[http://sites.google.com/site/onlinenewspapersite/Home/usa/al Alabama Online Historical Newspapers] - identifies historical archived and digitized newspapers available online on both and pay-to-access websites.
*[http://afrigeneas.com/library/AL/The_Eagle_Obituaries.pdf Obituaries &amp; Death Notices published in The Eagle, 1891-1914] - an African-American newspaper of the county. Provided via Afrigeneas.com
*[http://www.afrigeneas.org/webbbs/attach/newspaper/0/547_3.pdf Community News published in The Eagle, 1891-1914] - an African American newspaper.Also [http://www.afrigeneas.org/webbbs/attach/newspaper/0/547_2.pdf marriage announcements] and [http://www.afrigeneas.org/webbbs/attach/newspaper/0/547_4.pdf birth announcements.]


{{AL Vital Intro}} See also [http://www.genealogyinc.com/alabama/al-vital-records/ How to order Alabama Vital Records]
=== Obituaries ===
{{AL Obituaries Intro|Monroe}}


===== Birth Records =====
=== Other Records ===
{{AL Other Records Intro|Monroe}}


*There is a growing list of [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~almonroe/vitals/births.htm Monroe County Births] that have been submitted by descendants found at [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~algenweb/ ALGenWeb] - free.
'''''Voter Registration'''''
*1881 – 1930 {{RecordSearch|1661470|Alabama Births and Christenings, 1881-1930}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index
*'''1834-1981'''  {{RecordSearch|4016429|Alabama Voter Registration and Poll Tax Cards, 1834-1981}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Voter Registration and Poll Tax Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]], index and images


===== Marriage Records  =====
=== Periodicals ===
{{AL Periodicals Intro|Monroe}}


*'''To 1825''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2080 ''Index to Marriages''] at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] – ($); Index. contains over 12,000 names. Each entry includes groom, bride, marriage date, county, and state. Every name is indexed so you can search for one name, or two names that are linked.
=== Probate Records ===
*&nbsp;'''1825, 1833-1838, 1936–1969''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7838 ''Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800–1969''] at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] – ($); Index. This collection is comprised of indexes created by several agencies - the Alabama Center for Health Statistics, Jordan Dodd of Liahona Research, and Hunting For Bears.
{{AL Probate Intro|Monroe}}
*'''1833-1838''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4192 "Alabama Marriages, 1809–1920"] at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] – ($); Index. This database is a collection of marriage records from the state. Researchers will find the names of both bride and groom along with the marriage date. The county where the ceremony was performed is also provided. Containing about 150,000 records and the names of nearly 300,000 men and women.
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1833-1895''' - Monroe County Marriage Books A and B Index 1833-1895. Batch {{IGI|M593381}} at FamilySearch - free.<ref name="vr">Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/c/cf/Igialabamals.pdf.</ref>
*'''1753–1999''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8799 Alabama Wills and Probate Records 1753-1999] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1881-1895''' - Monroe County Marriage Books C and D Index 1881-1895. Batch {{IGI|M593382}} at FamilySearch - free.<ref name="vr" />&nbsp;  
*'''1809-1985''' {{RecordSearch|1925446|Alabama Probate Records, 1809-1985}}(*) at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images; coverage may vary 
*'''1895''' - Monroe County Marriage Books E and F Index 1895. Batch {{IGI|M593383}} at FamilySearch - free.<ref name="vr" />
*'''1816-1933''' {{FSC|662273|item|disp=Record of Orders, 1816-1821, 1833-1933}}(*); Orphans' and Probate Courts at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~almonroe/vitals/marriages.htm Marriages] at [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~algenweb/ ALGenWeb] - free.
*'''1830-1976''' {{RecordSearch|1978117|Alabama Estate Files, 1830-1976}}(*) at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Estate Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; coverage may vary
*1809 – 1950 {{RecordSearch|1743384|Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index/images  
* '''1840-1930''' {{FSC|1881022|item|disp=Alabama, Monroe County, Monroeville, Probate Record, 1840-1930}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*1816 – 1957 {{RecordSearch|1674672|Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index
* '''1896-1958''' {{FSC|1881020|item|disp=Alabama, Monroe County, Monroeville, Estate Case Files, 1896-1958}}(*); Probate and Circuit Courts at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*1800 – 1969 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7838 Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index $
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]
*1809 – 1920 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4192 Alabama Marriages,
*1809-1920 (Selected Counties)] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index $


<br>


===== Death Records =====
=== School Records ===
{{AL Schools Intro|Monroe}}


*'''1881–1974''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2543 ''Index to Deaths and Burials''] at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] – ($); Index. Volunteers extracted the details in this index from microfilmed copies of church, civil, family, and other records of Alabama deaths and burials. details vary depending on the original record. Note that the number of available records can vary widely by county, and this database does not necessarily represent a comprehensive set of death records for the state during this time.
===Social Security Records===
*'''1908–1959''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5188 ''Index to Deaths Recorded by the State of Alabama''] at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] – ($); Index. The index includes name of the deceased, county of death, date of death, and the state certificate number (volume and page).
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch - [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1908-1974''' - {{RecordSearch|1307888|Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974}} at FamilySearch Historical Records Collection - free.&nbsp;:*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~almonroe/vitals/deaths.htm Deaths] at [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~algenweb/ ALGenWeb] - free
*'''1936-2007'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry ($)] — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*1881 – 1952 {{RecordSearch|1674670|Alabama Deaths and Burials, 1881-1952}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*1908 – 1974 {{RecordSearch|1307888|Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index
*1881 – 1974 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2543 Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index $
*1908 – 1959 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5188 Alabama Deaths,
*1908-59] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index $


=== Societies and Libraries  ===
=== Tax Records ===
{{AL Tax Intro|Monroe}}


Monroe County Heritage Museum <br>31 N. Alabama Ave. <br>Monroeville, AL <br>36460 <br>251-575-7433 <br>[http://www.monroecountymuseum.org Link]
*'''1816'''  ''Inhabitants of Alabama in 1816.'' Broken Arrow Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1955. Digital version at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/531671-inhabitants-of-alabama-in-1816?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]. Includes Monroe County.
*'''1865-1866'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1264 U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918] at Ancestry - index ($). Monroe County is in District 1.


Monroe County Heritage Museums <br>P. O.  Box 1637 <br>Monroeville, AL <br>36461<br> 344-575-7433 <br>Publication: Quarterly Newsletter<br>
=== Vital Records ===
{{AL Vital Intro|Monroe}}


*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/alabama/al-society-archive/ List of Alabama Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical &amp; Genealogical Societies]
==== Birth ====
{{AL Birth Intro|Monroe}}


==== Libraries ====
*'''1881–1930''' {{RecordSearch|1661470|Alabama Births and Christenings, 1881-1930}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1881-1930'''  {{RecordSearch|3335352|Alabama, County Birth Registers, 1881-1930}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama, County Birth Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and some images
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~almonroe/vitals/births.htm Monroe County Births] at [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~algenweb/ ALGenWeb]


'''Monroe County Public Library'''<br>121 Pineville Road<br>Monroeville, Alabama 36460<br>Telephone: 251-743-3818
==== Marriage ====
{{AL Marriage Intro|Monroe}}


==== Family History Center<br> ====
*'''1733-2013'''  [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=alabama%2cal Alabama, United States Marriages] at Findmypast ($)
*'''1800-1969'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7838/ Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1802-1825'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2080/ Alabama, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1802-1825] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1809-1920'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4192/ Alabama, U.S., Compiled Marriages from Selected Counties, 1809-1920] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1809–1950'''  {{RecordSearch|1743384|Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and some images
*'''1816–1957''' {{RecordSearch|1674672|Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1818-1936''' {{RecordSearch|2534485|Alabama County Marriages, 1818-1936}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama County Marriages, 1818-1936 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1833-1895'''  Monroe County Marriage Books A and B Index 1833-1895. Batch {{IGI|M593381}} at FamilySearch
*'''1881-1895'''  Monroe County Marriage Books C and D Index 1881-1895. Batch {{IGI|M593382}} at FamilySearch
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~almonroe/vitals/marriages.htm Marriages] at ALGenWeb


{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}  
==== Death ====
{{AL Death Intro|Monroe}}


*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]  
*'''1881–1952'''  {{RecordSearch|1674670|Alabama Deaths and Burials, 1881-1952}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1881-1974'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2543/ Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1908-1959'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5188/ Alabama, U.S., Death Index, 1908-1959] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1908-1974'''  {{RecordSearch|1307888|Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974}} at FamilySearch - [[Alabama Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~almonroe/vitals/deaths.htm Deaths] at [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~algenweb/ ALGenWeb]


*[[Monroe Alabama Family History Center|Monroe Alabama]]
==== Divorce ====
{{AL Divorce Intro|Monroe}}


**430 Goodway Road<br>Goodway, Monroe, Alabama, United States<br>'''Phone''': 251-862-2937 <br>
== Research Facilities ==
[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Family History Center Locator]<br>
{{AL Research Facilities Intro|Monroe}}


=== Monroe County Alabama Genealogy Websites  ===
=== Archives ===
{{AL Archives Intro|Monroe}}


*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/alabama/monroe-county/ Monroe County, AL History, Records, Facts and Genealogy]  
'''Alabama Department of Archives and History'''<br>624 Washington Ave<br>PO Box 300100<br>Montgomery, AL 36104<br>Phone: 334-242-4435<br>Email: [mailto:mark.palmer@archives.alabama.gov mark.palmer@archives.alabama.gov]<br>[https://www.archives.alabama.gov/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaArchives/?ref=mf#/pages/Montgomery-AL/Alabama-Department-of-Archives-and-History/129258533071 Facebook]<br><br>


*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~almonroe/ Monroe County, ALGenWeb] - free genealogical resources; part of the national USGenWeb Project
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*{{FHL|Alabama%2C+Monroe|subject|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/al/atmore/166-old-bratt-road Atmore Alabama FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/al/camden/435-earl-street Camden Alabama FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/al/monroeville/430-goodway-road Monroe Alabama FamilySearch Center]
*[https://mywfpl.com/ West Florida Public Library - Century Branch] - an affiliate library


*[http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/AL/Monroe/ Monroe Co. AL]
=== Libraries ===
{{AL Libraries Intro|Monroe}}


*[http://usgenweb.org USGenWeb project] may have maps, name indexes, history, or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.  
'''Monroe County Public Library'''<br>121 Pineville Road<br>Monroeville, AL 36460<br>Phone: 251-743-3818<br>Email: [mailto:director@moncolib.org director@moncolib.org]<br>[https://moncolib.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/monroecolib/ Facebook]<br><br>


*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/monroe.htm USGenWeb Archives Project] ~ contains record transcriptions from Bibles, obituaries, court records and more.
=== Museums ===
{{AL Museums Intro|Monroe}}


*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AL/Monroe/ Monroe County, Alabama Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
'''Monroe County Heritage Museum'''<br>31 N Alabama Ave<br>Monroeville, AL 36460<br>Phone: 251-575-7433<br>Email: [mailto:mchm@frontiernet.net mchm@frontiernet.net]<br>[http://www.monroecountymuseum.org/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/MonroeCountyMuseum/ Facebook]<br>
Publication: ''Quarterly Newsletter''<br><br>


=== Monroe County Alabama Genealogy References  ===
== Societies ==
{{AL Societies Intro|Monroe}}


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== Websites ==
{{AL Websites Intro|Monroe}}


*[http://usgenweb.org USGenWeb project] may have maps, name indexes, history, or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~almonroe/ Monroe County, ALGenWeb]. May have genealogical resources; part of the national USGenWeb Project
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/monroe.htm USGenWeb Archives Project]. Record transcriptions from Bibles, obituaries, court records and more.
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/monroe-al-genealogy/ Monroe County, Alabama Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|2318|Alabama|Monroe}} – 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 ==
{{AL Research Guides Intro|Monroe}}


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 19:06, 25 April 2024

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

County Facts
County seat: Monroeville
Organized: June 29, 1815
Parent County(s): Creek Cession, Washington[1]
Neighboring Counties
Baldwin • Butler • Clarke • Conecuh • Escambia • Wilcox
See County Maps
Courthouse
Monroe County, Alabama Courthouse.jpg
Location Map
Monroe County Alabama.png

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

Monroe County was created on 29 June 1815 and was named for James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.[2] Its county seat is Monroeville[3] It is located in the southwestern area of the state.

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Monroe County Courthouse Square
65 North Alabama Avenue
Monroeville, AL 36460
Phone: 251-743-2283
Fax: 251-575-5933
Monroe County Website

Courthouse Fire destroyed all records prior to 1833
Probate Judge has marriage probate and land record from 1832[4]

Monroe County, Alabama 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
1881 1832 1908 1833 1832 1832 1816
*Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1908. General compliance for births by 1927 and for deaths 1925.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

Monroe County had a destructive courthouse fire in 1833. See Research in Alabama: A Genealogical Guide page 28 for suggested alternative sources to overcome this loss.

For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:


Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

  • 1815--Monroe County was created 29 June 1815 from Washington County and the Creek Cession of 1814.
  • When created, Monroe County comprised all the Creek Indian lands ceded by the treaty of Fort Jackson in 1814. It was reduced in size by the creation of the Alabama counties of Montgomery County, Conecuh County, and Wilcox County. This particular county was named in honor of James Monroe (1758-1831), 5th U.S. President.
  • County seat: Monroeville[6]
  • Interactive Map of Alabama County Formation History (1799-1980) - animated maps illustrating Alabama county boundary changes
  • Alabama Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in Monroe County:[7]

For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator.

Cities
Towns
Unincorporated communities
Census-designated places
Ghost towns


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

Census Records[edit | edit source]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1820 8,838 —
1830 8,782 −0.6%
1840 10,680 21.6%
1850 12,013 12.5%
1860 15,667 30.4%
1870 14,214 −9.3%
1880 17,091 20.2%
1890 18,990 11.1%
1900 23,666 24.6%
1910 27,155 14.7%
1920 28,884 6.4%
1930 30,070 4.1%
1940 29,465 −2.0%
1950 25,732 −12.7%
1960 22,372 −13.1%
1970 20,883 −6.7%
1980 22,651 8.5%
1990 23,968 5.8%
2000 24,324 1.5%
2010 23,068 −5.2%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

State 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 Alabama denominations, view the Alabama 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]

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

To place a grant or deed on a map within context of Monroe County see:

  • Boyd, Gregory A. Family Maps of Monroe County, Alabama: with Homesteads, Roads, Waterways, Towns, Cemeteries, Railroads, and More. Norman, Okla.: Arphax Pub. Co., 2009. This is a definitive work and can be used as an index to land grants. Digital version at HistoryGeo.com ($). Website includes surname index. FS Library Book 976.125 E7b.

Online Land Indexes and Records


Local Histories[edit | edit source]

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

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

WilcoxButlerConecuhEscambiaBaldwinClarkeAL MONROE.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Multiple Wars

Civil War

Regiments. Men in Monroe County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (part of a large regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in Monroe County:

- 1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, Company E "J. Powell's Dragoons"
- 1st Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, Company H "Sandy Williams' Guards"
- 2nd Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, Company H
- 2nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company C
- 3rd Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, Company B [formerly, Co. "M", Wirt Adams' Cavalry]
- 4th Regiment, Alabama Cavalry (Russell's), Company A [formerly 3rd TN Cavalry]
- 5th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company D "Monroe Guards"
- 17th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company H
- 23rd Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company E
- 36th Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company F and G
- 42nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company A and H
- 42nd Regiment, Alabama Infantry, Company H

World War I

World War II

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Other Records[edit | edit source]

Voter Registration

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]

Alabama tax records complement land records and can be used to supplement the years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years in the tax records of some counties. For more information, see the wiki page Alabama 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 Alabama State Department of Health , the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred or order electronically online $.

For some online statewide indexes, see the FamilySearch Historical Record Collections for Alabama.

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]

Alabama Department of Archives and History
624 Washington Ave
PO Box 300100
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 334-242-4435
Email: mark.palmer@archives.alabama.gov
Website
Facebook

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 Monroe County. For state-wide library facilities, see Alabama Archives and Libraries.

Monroe County Public Library
121 Pineville Road
Monroeville, AL 36460
Phone: 251-743-3818
Email: director@moncolib.org
Website
Facebook

Museums[edit | edit source]

Monroe County Heritage Museum
31 N Alabama Ave
Monroeville, AL 36460
Phone: 251-575-7433
Email: mchm@frontiernet.net
Website
Facebook
Publication: Quarterly Newsletter

Societies[edit | edit source]

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), Alabama.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Monroe, Alabama," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroe_County,_Alabama 6/013/2017.
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  4. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.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), Monroe County, Alabama. Page 39 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), 34.
  6. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Alabama.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  7. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Monroe County, Alabama," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroe_County,_Alabama, accessed 23 October 2018.
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