
Created by local experts familiar with the area's families, these indexes are often transcribed more accurately than nationwide online indexes. If you're having trouble finding your ancestors in online indexes, try checking printed indexes. For tips on accessing census records online, see Tennessee Census.

Tennessee Cemeteries - Hometown LocatorĬensus Records Historical populationsġ830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1940 federal population censuses of Madison County are available online.See Tennessee Cemeteries for more information. Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)

Includes Madison County.Ĭemeteries Cemeteries of Madison County, Tennessee online and in print West Tennessee's Forgotten Children: Apprentices from 1821 to 1889.Resources Bible Records Biographies Business, Commerce, and Occupations The county is named after President James Madison (1751-1836). The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county: Cities 1821-Madison County was created 7 November 1821 from Chickasaw Indian Lands.įor animated maps illustrating Tennessee county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Tennessee County Boundary Maps" (1777-1985) may be viewed at the website.įor a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator.List of counties in the United States with Record Loss.Burned Counties Research in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.By Arlene Eakle at Arlene Eakle's Tennessee Blog. By Michael John Neill at 24-7 Family History Circle. General compliance by 1927.įor suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:
MADISON JAMES RESEARCH REGISTRATION
*Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1914.

Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency. Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. County Courthouse Ĭounty Clerk has marriage records from 1823 (except 1833-1845), Probate records from 1825 The county is located in the west-central area of the state. Madison County was named for founding father and president, James Madison.
