Jasper County, Mississippi Genealogy

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History
The county is named after Sergeant William Jasper (c1750-1779).

Parent County
1833--Jasper County was created 23 December 1833 from the Choctaw Cession. County seat: Bay Springs

Record Loss
1932--Some records were lost.

Neighboring Counties

 * Clarke
 * Jones
 * Lauderdale
 * Newton
 * Scott
 * Smith
 * Wayne

Maps

 * Civil War service men from Jasper 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 Jasper County.


 * - 8th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
 * Company G - Tolson Guards - History and Roster, another Roster

Web Sites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
 * Family History Library Catalog