Perry County, Mississippi Genealogy

United States  Mississippi   Perry County

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

Census

 * 1822-1823 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1825 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1837 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1841 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1845 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1853 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1870 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1880 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.

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

Taxation

 * 1820-1898 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers