Genealogy Archives

Genealogy Quick Links

ST ViewScan II Microfilm Scanner

The new ST ViewScan II microfilm scanner and computer are available in the Lincoln County Public Library, the Lawrence County Public Library and the Franklin County Public Library. Genealogy researchers may search each library's collection of microfilm in the library and print or e-mail images. Please see our Digital Reproduction Policy [link to policy detail page]. To contact a library regarding genealogy requests, please use our online request form. 

Special Collections & Finding Tools

Archival Cabinets at Lincoln County

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Inventory and descriptions of Library held archival materials associated with area history and events. These materials are viewable upon special request and may be subject to special handling restrictions.
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John Holly Williams Collection

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Index of photographs and negatives taken by John Holly Williams of Brookhaven from 1946-1970.
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Mississippi Online Historical Newspapers

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Catalog of indexes and online sources for historical papers across the state of Mississippi.
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Roffie Burt Genealogies

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Mr. Roffie Burt has compiled working drafts of family surnames in Lincoln county and the surrounding areas. He encourages patrons to make corrections, additions, or notes to the drafts.
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Online Research Tools

Obituary Databases

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