Jackson County, Florida Genealogy

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History


The county is named after Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) who became Seventh President of the United States in 1829.

Parent County
1822--Jackson County was created 12 August 1822 from Escambia County. County seat:  Marianna

Record Loss
November 30, 1848 -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.

For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:


 * Burned Counties Research
 * http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424

Neighboring Counties

 * Bay
 * Calhoun
 * Decatur County, Georgia
 * Gadsden
 * Geneva County, Alabama
 * Holmes
 * Houston County, Alabama
 * Liberty
 * Seminole County, Georgia
 * Washington

Church
LDS Ward and Branch Records


 * Sink Creek

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog
 * Jackson County, Florida Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)