Baldwin County AL

Baldwin County AL, located in the southwestern part of Alabama, is the largest county in the state by area and was established on December 21, 1809. It has a rich genealogical history, with records dating back to the early 19th century that are invaluable for researchers tracing family lineages. The county seat, Bay Minette, replaced Daphne in 1901 due to strategic economic reasons related to the timber and railroad industries. Baldwin County’s geographic features, including its significant coastline along the Gulf of Mexico and the presence of the Tensaw River in the eastern part of the county, have played a crucial role in its development and history. This region was historically inhabited by the Mound Builders, followed by the Creek Native American tribe, before European settlement. Its location made it a strategic point for trade and military defense, especially during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. For genealogists, Baldwin County offers a wide array of records, including land transactions, military records, and vital statistics, that reflect the diverse history of settlers, including Spanish, French, British, and American influences, making it a rich area for historical and genealogical research.

Baldwin County, Alabama Census Records

Baldwin County was formed in 1809 from Washington County. Washington County, Alabama Census Records 1820 Baldwin County, Alabama Census Hosted at Tracking Your Roots 1820 State Census of Baldwin County, AL 1830 Baldwin County, Alabama Census Free 1830 Census Form for your Research Hosted at Ancestry.com – Ancestry Free Trial 1830 Baldwin County, Census (images and index) $ 1810-1890 Accelerated Indexing Systems $ Hosted at Baldwin County Genealogical Society 1830 Census record index 1830 Census record Hosted at US-Census.org 1830 Baldwin Co. Images Hosted at Tracking Your Roots 1830 Baldwin County, AL Census (pdf) Hosted at Clark’s Deep South Genealogy … Read more

Alabama Mortality Census Records

1850 Madison County Alabama Mortality Schedule optimized

The 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, and 1885 censuses included inquiries about persons who had died in the twelve months immediately preceding the enumeration. The 1850, 1960, 1870, and 1880 mortality census for Alabama all survived. Mortality schedules list deaths from 1 June through 31 May of 1849–50, 1859–60, 1869–70, 1879–80, and 1884–85. They provide nationwide, state-by-state death registers that predate the recording of vital statistics in most states. While deaths are under-reported, the mortality schedules remain an invaluable source of information.

The Creek War – Indian Wars

In the spring of the year 1812, the southern Indian tribal were visited by the bold and enterprising Tecumseh. His stirring appeals to their patriotism and valor were heard with attention, and he succeeded in stimulating them to open hostility. It is to be regretted that no specimen of the orations of this great Indian have been preserved. Judging from their effects, they would be ranked among the highest models of true eloquence. Tecumseh particularly appealed to the powerful Creek nation. These Indians had long been on friendly terms with the whites, and a portion of them were, therefore, unwilling … Read more

Baldwin County, Alabama Marriage Records

The following information details the Baldwin County Alabama Marriage Records available online. Hosted at Alabama USGenWeb Archives Project Marriages To 1825, Baldwin, Alabama 1900 – 1906 Marriages, Baldwin, Alabama 1907 – 1912 Marriages, Baldwin, Alabama 1913 – 1917 Marriages, Baldwin, Alabama 1918 – 1921 Marriages, Baldwin, Alabama 1922 – 1929 Marriages, Baldwin, Alabama 1930 – 1938 Marriages, Baldwin, Alabama 1939 – 1943 Marriages, Baldwin, Alabama 1944 – 1945 Marriages, Baldwin, Alabama 1946 – 1947 Marriages, Baldwin, Alabama 1948 – 1950 Marriages, Baldwin, Alabama Durden, Mary E. – Ray, John B. December 29 1889 Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920 $ This database is … Read more

Baldwin County, Alabama Cemetery Records

Below is a complete listing of all available online Baldwin County Alabama cemeteries, with links to multiple cemetery transcriptions, gravestone photos, tombstone photos, official records, etc. Most of these cemetery listings are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. The following Cemeteries and photos are hosted at Baldwin County Alabama USGenWeb Archives Project Following Cemeteries are hosted at Lisa’s Cemetery Site Tracking Your Roots has the following cemeteries hosted on their site: The following cemeteries are hosted at the Baldwin County Alabama Political Graveyard Hosted … Read more

Journey of Bartram Through Alabama

History of Alabama and incidentally of Georgia and Mississippi, from the earliest period

William Bartram, the botanist, passed through the Creek nation, and went from thence to Mobile. He found that that town extended back from the river nearly half a mile. Some of the houses were vacant, and others were in ruins. Yet a few good buildings were inhabited by the French gentlemen, and others by refined emigrants of Ireland, Scotland, England, and the Northern British Colonies. The Indian trade was under management of Messrs. Swanson and McGillivray. They conducted an extensive commerce with the Chickasaws, Choctaws, and Creeks. Their buildings were commodious, and well arranged for that purpose. The principal houses … Read more