Pontotoc County, Mississippi Genealogy

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Parent County
1836--Pontotoc County was created 9 February 1836 from the Chickasaw Cession. County seat: Pontotoc

Neighboring Counties

 * Calhoun
 * Chickasaw
 * Lafayette
 * Lee
 * Union

Military

 * Civil War service men from Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County.


 * - 1st Battalion, Mississippi Cavalry (Miller's)
 * Company B - Pontotoc Dragoons
 * - 1st Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
 * Company E - Polk Rangers
 * Company I - Pontotoc Dragoons
 * Company K - Pontotoc Dragoons No. 2
 * - 1st Regiment, Mississippi Infantry (Johnston's)
 * Company C - Reub Davis Rebels

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog