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Adams County Sexton Records
African Americans
Surnames Unknown

October 4, 1825 - September 30, 1908


NOTE: This document is copyrighted and appears on Adams County, MS with the permission of the author, Robert "Bob" Shumway. Researchers are invited to read/search the document for specific facts, relative to individual research, but no part of the document may be reproduced in any format, electronically or otherwise.                                                                                           -Ellen Pack


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There were over 1,850 recorded deaths on the Adams County Sexton Records that did not bear a surname.  In many cases, not even a first name was recorded.   Most were slaves.

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A transcription of the complete Adams County, MS Sexton Records, which includes surnames of known deceased African Americans, can be found on this site.  Search by surname.

Abbreviations:

C.G.  =  Colored Ground.  Indicates area of burial at the Natchez City Cemetery

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