The original 40acre tract was a 1,320foot by 1,320foot square. At the time of its greatest prosperity the population of richmond was about three hundred. Rankin county is one of the fastest growing counties in mississippi. The rankin county historical society has published the following books and they are available for purchase by mail or you may pick up copies in the genealogy room at the brandon library. Determination was probably the main factor which led to the formation of the rankin county historical society, a group of people led by sara richardson were determined that the history of rankin county should and would be preserved. General index to powers of attorney rankin county, mississippi, 18411881, 1889 source. Rankin county, ms genealogy and history presented by the. Natchez burning by greg iles, the optimists daughter by eudora welty, the secret history by donna tartt, a streetc. A history of rankin county mississippi volume i volume. Land records refer to those record series that may involve real estate. Rankin county, mississippi genealogy genealogy familysearch. The official website of rankin county, mississippi. Document center browse documents rankin county, mississippi.
Volume 1 gives a chronological accounty of rankin countys past from the indian period to the civil war. Not to be confused with the official state website, weve found the digital state archives website for the state of mississippi to be a good source for additional links. Digital library central mississippi regional library system. Many of these communities you know, others no longer exist, but all figure in our rankin county heritage. Soon, a survey for the town of brandon was completed and brandon was established as a municipality. Rankin county forms a large triangular area of land near the center of the state. Your online source of rankin county mississippi genealogy and history information. Rankin county genealogical community for mississippi, genealogy family research,township history, cemetery listings, tombstone photos, family photos, marriages. A text index linked to digital images of a book that lists important information about the area and the names of its residents and businesses.
There are 192 registered sex offenders residing in the county. Brandon, who twice served as governor of mississippi during its early years of statehood. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in rankin county, mississippi, united states. The heritage of tate county history book published in 1991 is no longer available in book form, however it is available on a searchable dvd. Mississippi is covered under our southern states mailing list. Richmond 66 the old town of richmond was situated on the east side of pearl river, about five miles from jackson. Located east of jackson and hinds county, there are 7. Enter the information into one of the fields below then click on the submit button. Volume 2 address the civil war, the period of reconstruction and then looks towards the turn of the century in 1900 and om inside book jacket. The mississippi state hospital is located in whitfield.
Rankin county has seven incorporated cities and numerous communities spread out over 774 square miles. Assessment rolls and consolidated tax books,18801889 rankin county. Your online source of rankin county mississippi genealogy and history. C2 s3 general history shelton cemetery, mississippi genealogical exchange, june 1974. Smith county mississippi genealogy society since 1998, building a library of genealogical publications for sale and collecting family histories, and helping researchers find connections, now working on a military history of smith county. Jul 20, 2009 welcome to rankin county, mississippi. These include documents traditionally recorded in deeds books and plat cabinets, such as deeds, deed of. Familysearch livingstons law register, 1851 rankin county lawyers source. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. Rankin county, mississippi marriage records 18281857 free.
Brandon, the first nativeborn governor of mississippi and who was in office at the time, signing the bill creating rankin county. The name brandon was chosen to honor the new governor gerard chittocque brandon. Location of rankin county in mississippi this is a list of the national register of historic places listings in rankin county, mississippi. Rankin county mississippi mississippi genealogy and history. Guide to rankin county, mississippi ancestry, genealogy and family history. Mississippi genealogy is being developed as a genealogical and historical resource for your personal use.
Pearl river county roll 2 pike county perry county pontotoc county prentiss county quitman county rankin county scott county simpson county. Cemeteries in rankin county, mississippi find a grave. Located east of jackson and hinds county, there are 7 incorporated cities among towns and villages. Rankin county is located in the state of mississippi.
The rankin chamber of commerce rankin county genealogy and historical page rankin. These microfilm are located in special collections and may be requested at the special collections reference desk. Rankin was formerly known as spears cut and was at one time a flag stop on the railroad. Rankin county, mississippi research at genealogy today. Court records free reference and directory estate records. Mississippi county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. As of the 2010 census, the population was 141,617, making it the fourthmost populous county in mississippi. Google books rankin county court records directory source.
Rankin county is named in honor of christopher rankin, a mississippi congressman who served from 1819 to 1826. History of leesburg rankin county history rankin county was formed on february 4, 1828, from the portion of hinds county lying east of the pearl river, and was named in honor of christopher rankin, congressman from mississippi. Rankin county, mississippi is a county in mississippi in da usa geografie. The western border of the county is formed by the pearl river. Papers that changed their name throughout the history of their publication are filed chronologically and noted with an asterisk. The tate county genealogical and historical society, inc has made every effort to obtain the chancery court records of those counties adjoining tate. Baldwinlee funeral directors 3780 highway 80 east jackson, ms 39208. Rankin county genealogy records are kept by a number of different government agencies and departments in rankin county, mississippi. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. The county seat was originally proposed to be poindexter by a member of the legislature. Whitfield is an unincorporated community located in rankin county, mississippi, united states. If you have been looking for private country living with beautiful porch views, take a look at this property in rankin county, ms. Historical markers in rankin county mississippi historical. Specifically, it provides sources for birth records, death records, marriage records, census records, tax records, court records, and military records.
Rankin county has seven incorporated cities and numerous communities spread out over 774 square miles, with a population of over 142,000. Located five miles east of brandon, rankins post office, named for the county, was opened in 1870, abolished in 1910 in favor of an r. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to this page link. References to these can be found in the books index of mississippi session acts 1817. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Founded in 1828 the county is named in honor of christopher rankin, a mississippi congressman who served from 1819 to 1826.
History of the baptists in rankin county, journal of mississippi history, july. He and his wife carol reside in rankin county and are the proud parents of three and grandparents of seven. There are 34 public schools in rankin county with an average homefacts rating of a. Rankin county is a county located in the state of mississippi, with the western border of the county formed by the pearl river.
A history of rankin county, mississippi 2 volumes rankin county historical society on. The county seat is brandon cities brandon flowood jackson mostly in hinds county, small portion in madison county pearl richland towns florence. The number of people per household in rankin county is 2. Newton county, mississippi genealogy, books, cds, maps.
Since we offer many different county history and genealogy cds, please be sure to specify that you wish to order the mississippi county, arkansas history, genealogy and maps cd. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 141,617, making it the fourthmost populous county in mississippi. A history of rankin county mississippi, volume i contains interesting facts about communities in our county which we plan to share with you in these pages. Census bureau maintains genealogy records in the form of census data. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. A history of rankin county mississippi volume i volume 1 paperback january 1, 1988 by rankin county historical society author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. National register of historic places listings in rankin. Cemeteries in rankin county, mississippi, a find a grave. First session book of the oldest presbyterian church in mississippi, journal of.
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