Jackson County Genealogy
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Jackson County Alabama History and Profile:
Jackson County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Metro Area. Its name is in honor of Andrew Jackson, general in the United States Army and President of the United States of America. As of 2000, the population was 53,926. Its county seat is Scottsboro and it’s a prohibition or dry county. However, three cities within the county (Bridgeport, Scottsboro, and Stevenson) are wet. Jackson County covers parts of former Decatur County.
Jackson County was established on December 13, 1819.
Source: Wikipedia.
Cities and Towns of Jackson County, Alabama:
* Bridgeport
* Bryant
* Dutton
* Flat Rock
* Higdon
* Hollywood
* Hytop
* Langston
* Paint Rock
* Pisgah
* Pleasant Groves
* Scottsboro
* Section
* Skyline
* Stevenson
* Woodville
Jackson County Government
Jackson County Government – Official Site
Bridgeport Public Library
401 Alabama Avenue
Bridgeport, AL 35740
Scottsboro Public Library
1002 South Broad Street
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Stevenson Public Library
102 West Main Street
Stevenson, AL 35772
Woodville Public Library
26 Venson Street
Woodville, AL 35776
Jackson County Historic Places
Bridgeport Historic District
Brown-Proctor House
College Hill Historic District
Fort Harker
Public Square Historic District
Gen. William Rosecrans Headquarters
Russell Cave National Monument
Scottsboro Memphis and Charleston Railroad Depot
Stevenson Historic District
Stevenson Railroad Depot and Hotel
Townsend Farmhouse
Jackson County Genealogy Resources
Jackson County Alabama GenWeb Project Site
Jackson County, Alabama USGenWeb archives
Jackson County Genealogy page at KindredTrails
Vital Records
If you are outside the state of Alabama and are looking to request copies of vital records you must contact the statewide office of vital records:
Alabama Vital Records
P.O. Box 5625
Montgomery, AL 36103-5625
(334) 206-5418
Fax: (334) 262-9563
You can also call (334) 206-5418
There were no birth certificates prior to 1908, some counties may have recorded births in a ledger however. One way to search this centrally is by contacting:
Department of Archives and History
624 Washington Ave
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-4363
Birth and Death Records have been recorded in Alabama since 1908, Marriage Records since August 1936 and Divorces since 1950.
Census
1850 Federal Census Transcription
1850 Federal Census Transcription – Agricultural Schedule
Tax Records
Cemeteries
USGS listing of Cemeteries in Jackson County
Jackson County Cemetery Transcriptions
Cemetery Transcriptions (Although both are usgenweb this seems a slightly different listing.)
Query Forums
Genealogy Forums can be a great way to find other people that are researching the same ancestors as you are. Even if they may be not be researching the same direct line but related lines you may find information that is useful in your own research. Make sure to verify any other research that you add to your own research and try to document it well. If asking questions in genealogy forums it is good to provide as much information as possible and in the subject of the posting try to give name and a date or range of dates to help make your query more likely to be found. Posts with titles like “looking for family” or “help!” are too generic and something along the lines of “John Smith b. abt 1828 md. Hannah Jones” would be more helpful to get your post read by those that are interested in the John Smith/Hannah Jones family.
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News Related to Jackson County, AL
“Jackson County” al – Google News
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Catfish Festival Saturday in Jackson County (Fishing, crafts, games & more)
The Birmingham News – al.com (blog) Held along the banks of Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, the annual Catfish Festival celebrates one of America's favorite outdoor activities â fishing for catfish. Set for May 18, 2013, the free one day event offers activities appealing to avid anglers … |
2 arrested in meth bust at Jackson County camping area – al.com (blog)
 Chattanooga Times Free Press |
2 arrested in meth bust at Jackson County camping area
al.com (blog) JACKSON COUNTY, Alabama — Two Scottsboro residents are in jail after Jackson County narcotics agents made a bust at a public camping area Tuesday. William Liles Gay (Contributed by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office). The sheriff's office states that … 2 arrested in Alabama meth bust Authorities seize meth, arrest 2 Two arrested for meth possession |
ONLY ON 3: Jackson Co., AL. brothers accused of dog fighting – WRCBtv.com … – WRCB-TV
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ONLY ON 3: Jackson Co., AL. brothers accused of dog fighting – WRCBtv.com …
WRCB-TV JACKSON COUNTY, AL. (WRCB) — An Alabama man is accused of forcing his dogs to fight. But, he tells Channel 3, he's innocent. Investigators in Jackson County seized his ten pit bulls, now he's fighting to get them back. Hollywood police arrested James … |
4 arrested in Jackson County drug raid, spice called ‘Satan’ and ‘Devil’s Eye … – al.com (blog)
 Chattanooga Times Free Press |
4 arrested in Jackson County drug raid, spice called 'Satan' and 'Devil's Eye …
al.com (blog) jackson coutny drugs.jpg Members of the Jackson County Sheriff's Narcotics Unit found synthetic marijuana, called "Satan" and "ÅThe Devil'â¢s Eye."⬠methamphetamine and Hydrocodone pills in a raid Thursday. Four people were arrested. (Contributed by … Jackson County, Ala., busts 4 for drugs Jackson County Authorities Make Drug Bust in Car Outside Scottsboro Home |
Alabama man accused in Jackson County of cutting man’s face in fight – SunHerald.com
 SunHerald.com |
Alabama man accused in Jackson County of cutting man's face in fight
SunHerald.com An Alabama man has been charged with aggravated assault in an incident in which a man's face was cut. James Derek Anthony, 20, of Theodore, Ala., was arrested and charged Wednesday by the Jackson County Criminal Investigation division. The Sheriff's … James Anthony of Theodore, Ala., charged in Moss Point knife assault |
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Several Jackson County roads remain closed after flooding leads to rescues …
Mississippi Press (blog) The Emergency Management Office has also been informed that one gate at Big Creek Dam in Mobile County, Alabama has been opened to 10 foot. It is important to note that this single open gate will not impact Jackson County, however, there may be … |
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