Jefferson County TN Genealogy

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Overview of Jefferson County Records

• Jefferson County was created in 1792 from Green and Hawkins 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 Jefferson County Clerk has marriage records and probate records starting in 1792.
• The Jefferson County Clerk and Master has divorce records.
• The Jefferson County Clerk Circuit Court has court records starting in 1792.
• The Jefferson County Registrar of Deeds has land records starting in 1792.
• Online indexes and images of many of the above records can be found by using the links on this site.