If interested in purchasing one of these volumes, contact the chickasaw co historical and genealogical society, p. Before the united states government forced their removal in the 1830s, the chickasaw resided in north mississippi with their villages centered between the headwaters of the yazoo and tombigbee rivers around presentday tupelo. A history of chickasaw county, mississippi, to the civil war atkinson, james r on. Early chickasaw county mississippi marriage index 18361899. Find links to record collections, facts, history and genealogical resources to help you trace your. A comprehensive history of early chickasaw county families, communities, churches and schools.
The chickasaw historical society was established by tribal law on april 15, 1994. I long before chickasaw county, mississippi was formed a type of paleoindian people, also. A brief history of chickasaw county, mississippi excerpts from chickasaw county history, vol. Pictorial history, hardcover by turner publishing company na, isbn 1563118343, isbn 9781563118340, brand new, free shipping in the us many photos. History of chickasaw and howard counties, iowa internet archive. Chickasaw county regional correctional facility is located in houston mississippi. The health and safety of chickasaws, employees and patrons is our main priority. A history of chickasaw county, mississippi, to the civil. Chickasaw county mississippi download chickasaw county mississippi ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Including its history, the elliottdonaldson house, the natchez trace parkway, and more by dave knight due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Chickasaw county mississippi genealogy and history. Oktibbeha county was formally organized on december 23, 1833.
A history of chickasaw county, mississippi book, 1985. Chickasaw historical society memberships help support the historical societys goal of promoting, preserving, and protecting chickasaw history and culture. Clarke publishing company collection newyorkpubliclibrary. Hugh kelsey mckee was the son of william robert mckee and margaret mills mckee. After 1859, chickasaw county divorce proceedings were filed in the chickasaw county. Our links to the past 18331996 cemetery records of neshoba county ms. Peeping tomlaws and laws against hogging the roadwere prosecuted during the movement era. Your online source of chickasaw county mississippi genealogy and history. Your guide to chickasaw county, ms family history research. Pittsboro was established the same year by the board of police board of supervisors to be the county seat which was briefly at hartford. There was little naacp activity in the county, and no african americans were registered to vote in the 1950s.
Chickasaw county regional correctional facility visiting. Chickasaw press chickasaw historical society membership. The history of the chickasaw nation in oklahoma began in 1818 when tribal leaders signed the treaty of old town, ceding their lands in western kentucky and tennessee. Despite their refusal to cede their traditional lands in 1826, the election of pres. General land office records, 17961907 chickasaw county source. Gladney, central character in the pulitzer prize winning book, the warmth of other suns by isabel wilkerson. Its challenging, very rewarding, and its a great group to work with please check our volunteer information page. Chickasaw county msghn has many records here on our website. Preschoolers will hear songs and stories to help them begin learning the skills that they will need to start kindergarten.
Chickasaw county history and genealogy society categories. Indexes for the years 18201870 are in book form, while the 1880 1930. History of chickasaw county mississippi chickasaw county historical on. The chickasaw county ms pictorial history mentions hugh kelsey mckee 1st, and elizabeth campbell mckee.
The county courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1863, most records were destroyed. Andrew jackson in 1828, the indian removal act of 1830, and the extension of mississippi state. The first section of this book is the list of confederate soldiers who joined the war from chickasaw county, mississippi. Mississippi wills and probate records, 17801982 includes chickasaw. It houses pretrial male and female inmates who are awaiting arraignment and trial. Download pdf chickasaw county mississippi free online. We need volunteers who will ferret out county history. Genealogy trails history group chickasaw county msgenweb source. A history of chickasaw county, mississippi, to the civil war unknown binding 1968. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Chickasaw county was the site of several notorious laws targeting african americans. Chickasaw county historical and genealogical society schools of chickasaw county.
Nov 19, 2008 chickasaw county, mississippi pictorial history by chickasaw county historical and genealogical society isbn. Its members are related to the choctaw and share a common history with them. The county is named for the chickasaw people, who lived in this area for hundreds of years. To share your chickasaw county, mississippi genealogy or history. The headquarters farm is more than 95% cultivated with 500 acres under irrigation. Chickasaw county mississippi genealogy and history presented. Both were sons of an elder william martin who lived in chatham co. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section mississippi local histories. To share your pontotoc county, mississippi genealogy or history. Chickasaw county historical and genealogical society houston, miss. This history of chickasaw co was written by harley hill floyd and submitted for. Chs members also receive a number of discounts and benefits when they join, including an annual subscription to ishtunowa. Genealogy mississippi department of archives and history.
Discover chickasaw county, mississippi like you have never s. This project was undertaken to preserve the information found on cemetery markers in all cemeteries that could be located in neshoba county. Learn more about state of mississippi court, tax, land and probate records. Biographies of residents and history of the county. Local histories are available for chickasaw county. The chickasaw nation in oklahoma is the th largest federally recognized tribe in the united states. Genealogical community for mississippi, geneology family research,township history, cemetery listings, marriages, births, deaths, obits, bios, surnames chickasaw county mississippi genealogy and history. A history of chickasaw county, mississippi book, 1997. To get a head start on your research and use your time more efficiently, you can search descriptions of the records we hold using our online catalog before traveling. This list of mississippi historical societies was developed based on information from current memberships, past correspondence, and internet research.
These books can be found at the mississippi department of archives and history as well as many other genealogy repositories and libraries across the state. His brother, thomas martin lived in nearby york dist. Chickasaw county, mississippi is a county in mississippi in da usa geografie. Law register, 1851 chickasaw county lawyers source. Aberdeen genealogical society general delivery aberdeen, ms 39730 alcorn county genealogy society p. Houston, okolona 1852 calhoun county was organized in 1852 by the mississippi legislature with land from chickasaw, lafayette and yalobusha counties. Edmund pickens okchantubby first elected chickasaw chief, his life and times juanita j. Guide to chickasaw county, mississippi ancestry, genealogy and family history. The chickasaw county courthouse is located in houston, mississippi. The history of early pioneer families who settled in chickasaw county, mississippi.
A history of chickasaw county, mississippi, to the civil war. Early chickasaw county mississippi marriage index 1836. As the coronavirus, or covid19, spreads globally and cases rise in the u. Chickasaw county, mississippi simple english wikipedia. Young, county coordinator jeff kemp state coordinator denise wellsassistant state coordinator. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Since that time the historical society and society members have worked towards the mission statement of promoting, preserving and protecting chickasaw culture and family traditions. With the opening of these former tribal territories, the population of mississippi increased 175% from 1830 to 1840. Chickasaw county is located in the northeast area of the state. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. If you cant be a county host thats okay, you can still be a great deal of help. Buy history of chickasaw county mississippi by chickasaw county historical isbn.
The second section is records of solders and widows who filed for pension who lived in chickasaw county, mississippi. This history of chickasaw co was written by harley hill floyd and submitted for publication in vol i of the history of chickasaw co. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. Chickasaw county, mississippi genealogy and history. List of mississippi historical societies mississippi. Enter the information into one of the fields below then click on the submit button. May 29, 2011 early chickasaw county mississippi marriage index 18361899 by nicholas russell murray. Successful genealogical research depends on three things. A history of chickasaw county mississippi volume 2 author name. An account of persons of the mckee surname are mentioned in a web site, heritage of hugh kelsey mckee 2nd, which i recently wrote. Marriage records, cemetery listings, tombstone photos, census records, and more. We need volunteers who will ferret out county history of any kind. The chickasaw indians were mississippis second largest indian group after the choctaws. Click download or read online button to chickasaw county mississippi book.
Learn more about our parkers in the family tree database. Calhoun county was formed in 1852 by the mississippi legislature with land from chickasaw, lafayette and yalobusha counties. These people emigrated to what is now the state of ms by following a magical stick and a white dog. References to these can be found in the books index of mississippi session acts. The archives has microfilm copies of choctaw and chickasaw enrollment cards. Jan 02, 2011 in 1832 the chickasaw tribe ceded their land in the treaty of ponotoc creek and opened up the remaining territory in oktibbeha county for settlement. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Mississippi has counties that no longer exist because they were discontinued, renamed or merged with another county a lot of these counties were established and disbanded within the 19th century. The house, dendy, stovall, wofford, and gordon families of chickasaw county, mississippi. Reprints of this book and vol ii may still be available. Chickasaw county iowa history, chickasaw county iowa biography, howard county iowa history, howard county iowa biography publisher chicago.
The paperback of the chickasaw county, mississippi. Look at the chickasaw county data links for a list of available data. Chickasaw the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Records from 2008present this search is only for the 2nd judicial district okolona. A selection of nineteenthcentury water wells in indian territory. Chickasaw county genealogy and local history mississippi state university, university libraries. Mississippi history research our parkers in chickasaw co mississippi. Chickasaw county, mississippi pictorial history by chickasaw county historical and genealogical society isbn. This is the largest of three parcels making up of one of the largest farms in the fertile black prairie of mississippi and alabama. A history of chickasaw county mississippi volume 2.
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