Macon County TN Genealogy

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Macon County Records by City/Town

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Overview of Macon County Records

  • Macon County was created in 1842 from Smith and Sumner 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 Macon County Clerk has birth records from 1908 to 1912, marriage records starting in 1901, and probate records starting in 1900.
  • The Macon County Clerk Circuit Court has divorce records and court records starting in 1843.
  • The Macon County Registrar of Deeds has land records starting in 1901.
  • Online indexes and images of many of the above records can be found by using the links on this site.