Newton County, Mississippi Genealogy

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Parent County
1836--Newton County was created 25 February 1836 from Neshoba County. County seat: Decatur

Record Loss
1877, 1910--Some records were lost.

Neighboring Counties

 * Clarke
 * Jasper
 * Kemper
 * Lauderdale
 * Leake
 * Neshoba
 * Scott
 * Smith

Military

 * Civil War service men from Newton 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 Newton County.


 * - 2nd Regiment, Mississippi Cavalry
 * Company B - Newton Rangers

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog