Encompassing periods of settlement and war, this informative local history provides insight into the early years of Newton County, Mississippi, and the lives of its citizens. Exploring the county's local events, religious denominations, and early governmental systems, this work draws upon a wealth of personal accounts as well as federal, state, and county records.
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Encompassing periods of settlement and war, this informative local history provides insight into the early years of Newton County, Mississippi, and the lives of its citizens. Exploring the county's local events, religious denominations, and early governmental systems, this work draws upon a wealth of personal accounts as well as federal, state, and county records. History of Newton County from 1834-1894 includes illustrations of important buildings and influential people, among them a courthouse, churches, and the editor of the first county newspaper. Formed in the shape of a square, Newton County, named after English scientist and philosopher Sir Isaac Newton, measures approximately 576 square miles. This small region once made up the southern portion of the much larger Neshoba County, but when the citizens of the area decided they wanted their own county, the local legislature granted their wish. This historical journey through the county covers its establishment, the first railroad, the Civil War period, and Reconstruction.
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An excellent study of pertinent facts relating to the early history of Newton County, Mississippi. A. J. Brown uses many sources to inform his reader, including verbal interviews of residents of Newton County, court records, federal census records, state records and newspaper accounts. This book is of interest to those who wish to learn more about early settlers of Newton County, and what life was like for citizens after the Civil War. It does not touch upon every family. The primary focus is on those the writer believes are the leading citizens, therefore, those seeking a comprehensive study of this area may be disappointed. However, this history does provide a general feel for the time and place with some detailed discussion.
Charlotte Gressett Genealogy researcher
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