Scott County TN Genealogy

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Scott County Records by City/Town

Black Oak Genealogy (26)
Cordell Genealogy (30)
Elgin Genealogy (27)
Glenmary Genealogy (32)
Helenwood Genealogy (41)
Huntsville Genealogy (78)

Norma Genealogy (33)
Oneida Genealogy (97)
Robbins Genealogy (44)
Straight Fork Genealogy (27)
Winfield Genealogy (50)
Winona Genealogy (29)

Overview of Scott County Records

  • Scott County was created in 1849 from Fentress, Morgan, Anderson, and Campbell 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 Scott County Registrar of Deeds has land records starting in 1850.
  • The Scott County Clerk has marriage records starting in 1854 and probate records starting in 1892.
  • Online indexes and images of many of the above records can be found by using the links on this site.