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Mississippi Genealogy and History Network
Marion County, Mississippi |
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Interested in Genealogy and History? |
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The purpose of this site is to make it easier for people to find their ancestors; and to research genealogical and historical topics relating to Marion County, Mississippi. My goal is to preserve the histories of the people who brought Marion County to where it is today.
If you need help getting started with finding your ancestors, I will be supportive, and work with you.
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you have a document or other record that you want preserved for future generations that you are willing to share with other people using this website, please email it to me.
I would love to have your help, so please email me if you are a history buff or are interested in genealogy.
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Photo taken October 1993 by Calvin Beale |
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There is a Historical Marker on the Marion County Courthouse lawn that reads,
"Temporary State Capital - The 5th Session of the Mississippi Legislature met in Columbia in Nov. 1821, and in special session, June 1822. Walter Leake was inaugurated Governor here in January 1822; the legislature passed law for the education of the poor; approved Le Fleur's Bluff, now Jackson,
as the site for the permanent state capital; and adopted Poindexter's Code". |
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Marion County History
Marion County was created from the counties of Amite, Wayne and Franklin. It originally included what is now Lawrence County, and Pike County, and parts of Covington, Lincoln, Lamar, Pearl River and Walthall counties.
Marion County was established on December 9, 1811; six years prior to Mississippi becoming the 20th state. The county is named in honor of the "Swamp Fox", General Francis Marion of the Revolutionary War. |
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Students Citing Internet Sources for their Papers |
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MSGHN State Director: Everett Carr
MSGHN Asst State Director: Tammy Howard-Westmoreland
MSGHN State Webmaster: Bill White |
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The content and formatting of this website is under copyright by the people who contributed the content, and in many cases, by me, who researched, compiled and formatted much of the content. If you want to publish the information found on this website in any format you need to receive approval in writing before you publish. My main interest is in making sure you give credit to the people who contributed the information. Email me
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