Fentress County TN Genealogy

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Fentress County Records by City/Town

Allardt Genealogy (26)
Clarkrange Genealogy (31)
Grimsley Genealogy (24)

Jamestown Genealogy (60)
Little Crab Genealogy (25)
Pall Mall Genealogy (23)

Overview of Fentress County Records

  • Fentress County was created in 1823 from Morgan and Overton counties.
  • Copies of birth records from 1908 to 1920, marriage records from 1818 to 1970, and death records from 1908 to 1970 can be obtained from the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
  • Copies of birth records for 1921 and later, marriage records for 1970 and later, and death records for 1971 and later can be obtained from the Tennessee Vital Records Office.
  • The Fentress County Clerk has marriage records starting in 1905.
  • The Fentress County Registrar of Deeds has land records starting in 1820.
  • Online indexes and images of many of the above records can be found by using the links on this site.