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Lauderdale County, Tennessee

Lauderdale County, Tennessee Facts

When was Lauderdale County, TN Created?

Lauderdale County was founded on November 24, 1835 from Dyer CountyTipton County and Haywood County.

What is the County Seat of Lauderdale County, TN?

The County Seat of government is located in Ripley also, the county government website is www.lauderdalecountytn.org .

What counties are adjacent to Lauderdale County, TN?

Bordering counties are Dyer CountyCrockett CountyHaywood CountyTipton County and Mississippi County, AR .

Lauderdale County Courthouse and Government Records

Lauderdale County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Lauderdale County Courthouse?

The following information and facts indicates whatever birth, death, marriage, land, wills, and courtroom records will be in Lauderdale County or in the Tennessee State Library & Archives. The dates indicated below could be the first widely known documents for this county.

Where can find Lauderdale County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?

Lauderdale County vital records can be found at the Tennessee Department of Health (VDH) Office of Vital Records which has copies for copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses and divorce decrees. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Tennessee for current fees and application process.

Marriage license records are available from the county clerk who issued the marriage license. Court divorce orders may be obtained from the clerk of the court that granted the divorce.

You can search online for Lauderdale County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Tennessee Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificates to mail.

What Lauderdale County, TN census records are available?


Federal Population Schedules for Lauderdale County can be found for 18401850186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Lauderdale Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Lauderdale Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Lauderdale Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research.

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Lauderdale County, TN?

  • Lauderdale County Archives, 957 Doctor Hall Road, Halls, TN 38040; Phone: (731) 836-7073
  • Lauderdale County Historical Society, 957 Doctor Hall Road, Halls, TN 38040-8727; Phone: (901) 836-7073
  • Alex Haley Museum Assocation, 200 South Church Street, PO Box 500, Henning, TN 38041 731-738-2240
  • Halls Public Library, 110 N. Church Street, PO Box 236, Halls, TN 38040 731-836-5302
  • Lauderdale County Library, 120 Lafayette Street, Ripley, TN 38063 731-635-1872

Lauderdale County Genealogy Resources

Where can I connect with other Lauderdale County, TN Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Lauderdale County, TN?

The following are links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources relevant to Lauderdale County. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some call for a payment. This is merely a collection which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site over another. Feel free to suggest your own most popular Lauderdale County genealogy or family history affiliated sites.

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