Perry County, Mississippi Genealogy

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Parent County
1820--Perry County was created 3 February 1820 from Greene County. County seat: New Augusta

Record Loss
1877--Some records were lost.

Neighboring Counties

 * Forrest
 * George
 * Greene
 * Jones
 * Stone
 * Wayne

Military

 * Civil War service men from Perry 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 Perry County.


 * - 7th Battalion, Mississippi Infantry
 * Company B - Beauregard Defenders
 * - 9th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
 * Company D - Stevens’ Company
 * - 17th Battalion, Mississippi Cavalry
 * Company F - Stevens’ Company