Winston County, Alabama Genealogy

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History
Winston County was formed as Hancock County from Walker County on 12 February 1850, renamed Winston County on 22 January 1858. July 4, 1861 Winston county seceded from the state of Alabama becoming the "Free State of Winston".

Parent County
1850--Winston County was created 12 February 1850 from Walker County. County seat: Double Springs

Record Loss
1891 -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.

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


 * https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Burned_Counties_Research
 * http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424

Neighboring Counties

 * Cullman
 * Franklin
 * Lawrence
 * Marion
 * Morgan
 * Walker

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