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Abram Marshall Scott (March 13, 1785 – June 12, 1833) was a National Republican Mississippi politician born in Edgefield County in the Province of South Carolina. He was an early settler of Wilkinson County, Mississippi and was instrumental in founding the town of Woodville, Mississippi.
The county is named for Governor Abram M. Scott. The county seat could be named for local trees although it was originally spelled Forrest and could be named for the source of Forrest County, General Forrest.
Scott County, which was named for Governor Abram M. Scott, was formed on December 23, 1833. Governor Scott, a native of South Carolina, lived in Wilkinson County, Mississippi and served two terms as Lieutenant Governor.
Established in 1833, Scott County, a short 45-minute drive from Jackson, was named for a former state governor Abram M. Scott. The county, located in Mississippi had a population of 28,264 as of the 2010 census.
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Bible Records
1. Cemetery and Bible Recordsat MSGenWeb 2. Scott County Bible Recordsat Genealogy Trails
Cemeteries
1. Seals Cemetery near Carnes, Forest County, MississippiIndex
Census Records
For tips on accessing Scott County census records online, see: Mississippi Census. Federal Census 1. 1660-1820 U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820at Ancestry $ 2. 1850 United States Census (Mortality Schedule), 1850 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and some images 3. 1850 United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1850 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images 4. 1860 United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1860 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Col...
Archives
Listed below are archives in Scott County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Mississippi Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map- search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries 1. FamilySearch Centersprovide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites. 2. FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to mostcenter-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center. Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries 1. Jackson Mississippi FamilySearch Center 2. Philade...
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Scott County. For state-wide library facilities, see Mississippi Archives and Libraries.
Listed below are societies in Scott County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Mississippi Societies. Dancing Rabbit Creek Genealogical and Historical Society 114 E Franklin St PO Box 166 Carthage, MS 39051 Email: drghsociety@yahoo.com Website Facebook Scott County Genealogical Society PO Box 737 Forest, MS 39074 601-469-4799 Email: marygsc...
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- 23 December 1833
Mississippi Governor. After serving in the Mississippi State Senate in 1822 and again from 1826 to 1827, he was elected Governor of Mississippi in 1832, which he served as until he died in office of cholera in 1833. Scott County, Mississippi is named for him.
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Scott County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 28,264. Its county seat is Forest. The county is named for Abram M. Scott, the Governor of Mississippi from 1832 to 1833.
