Rankin County, Mississippi Genealogy

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Parent County
1828--Rankin County was created 4 February 1828 from Hinds County. County seat: Brandon

Neighboring Counties

 * Copiah
 * Hinds
 * Madison
 * Scott
 * Simpson
 * Smith

Church
LDS Ward and Branch Records


 * Sandhill

Military

 * Civil War service men from Rankin 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 Rankin County.


 * - 4th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
 * Company E - Ramsey’s Company
 * - 10th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry (Old)
 * Company G - Rankin Rifles
 * - 10th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry (New)
 * Company H - Rankin Rifles [also listed as Co. A]
 * - 6th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
 * Company A - Rankin Rough & Readies
 * Company B - New Guard
 * Company I - Rankin Greys