Neshoba County, Mississippi Genealogy

United States Mississippi  Neshoba County

County Courthouse
Neshoba County; 401 E Beacon St Ste 107; Philadelphia, MS 39350; Ph. 601.656.3581 Details: (Clk Chan Ct has div &amp; pro rec from 1890; Clk Cir Ct has m rec from 1912)

Parent County
1833--Neshoba County was created 23 December 1833 from the Choctaw Cession. County seat: Philadelphia

Neighboring Counties

 * Attala
 * Kemper
 * Lauderdale
 * Leake
 * Newton
 * Scott
 * Winston

Census

 * 1841 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.


 * 1845 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.

Military

 * Civil War service men from Neshoba 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 Neshoba County.


 * - 5th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
 * Company B - Bogue Chitto Rangers - see Roster
 * Company K - Scotland Guards - see Roster
 * - 6th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
 * Company G - Runnel’s Company - see Roster
 * - Perrin's Battalion, Mississippi State Cavalry
 * Company A - Perrin’s Company
 * - 11th Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
 * Company A - Perrin’s Company
 * - 11th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
 * Company D - Neshoba Rifles, aka Neshoba Riflemen

Taxation

 * 1834-1899 -, courtesy: FamilySearch - free.

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers
 * Philadelphia Mississippi Family History Center