This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Website of the lafayette county fl sheriffs office. Learn about broward countys rich history, including seminole indian heritage, major william lauderdale, the dredging of the everglades and the south florida landscape and how it shaped our destination today. An extensive and minute sketch of its cities, towns and villages.
The heritage of lafayette county, mississippi skipwith historical and genealogical society, inc. If you are developing any type of land information and feel that the county could be a partner, please contact the land information officer. Uncle kinnon, you have always put me under oath, but now i am going to put you under oath, and if you send out an. The land information department provides mapping and land records products and services, as well as support and development of the countywide geographic information system gis. Land patents of lafayette county lafayette county, florida reconstructed tract books. In 1896 he was elected county judge of lafayette county, fla and served until 1898. Lafayette county is a county located in the north central portion of the state of florida.
Broward county history see the historical timeline from. Guide to lafayette county, florida ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and. Lafayette county is florida s 33 rd county, established on december 23, 1856, from a segment of madison county. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in lafayette county. Florida heritage collection lafayette county source. Henry flagler and the spectacular rise and fall of the r. Lafayette county vital records can be found at the florida office of vital. Our detailed lafayette county people search gives you the ability to investigate local background checks and telephone numbers. Lafayette county was settled primarily from migrants from the upper south states of kentucky, tennessee and virginia. Lafayette chose land near his friend richard keith call. Lafayette county, organized november 16, 1820, was originally named lillard county after james lillard of tennessee. Welcome to lafayette county, florida genealogy trails. It is the second least populated county in the state according to the 2000 census, because it has one more resident than liberty county, florida.
The history is primarily about lafayette county, but because lafayette, madison, taylor, and dixie counties were carved from jefferson county, florida, many stories encompass those counties as well. Lafayette county, florida genealogy familysearch wiki. All county roads are maintained by the county in which they reside, although not all routes are marked with standard county road shields. Lafayette county settlers and their descendants, volume ii 1st edition. Usf libraries digital collections lafayette county webbs historical, industrial and biographical florida, 1885 source. Mcclain, present county judge the history of this county, with this section of the county, dates back to the sixteenth century when the spanish settled in and around old town, florida, developing large sugar plantations. These bibliographies were compiled to help librarians and their patrons locate the most usable histories of each of floridas 67 counties. The warrant officially giving lafayette the land was signed by president john quincy adams on july 4, 1825.
These identify only the first purchaser of each parcel of land. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Please click here to access lafayette county s newly updated gis site. Located in the center of the square, surrounded by restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, department stores, book stores and other shops, it was constructed in.
Lafayette county created florida historical society. This information should not be relied upon by anyone as a determination of the ownership of property or market value. No website or author page to support her book and writings. Uniformed patrol, criminal investigations, court services, corrections, dispatch 911 call center, records, and administration.
Jones was making one of his trips, he came in contact with a man who said. Lafayette county historical society, mayo, florida home. The lafayette county sheriffs office proudly serves the citizens of lafayette county by providing the following services. Mayo, florida is a town and the only municipality in lafayette county, florida, united states. Lafayette county is located in northwest florida in the panhandle bordering taylor, dixie, gilchrist, madison and suwannee counties. Our temporary goal is to promote and preserve the history and heritage of lafayette county. Broward county history see the historical timeline from 1400 bc.
The types of soil which predominate in farm lands are hernando fine sandy loam and norfolk sands. The lafayette county historical society has reprinted the newspaper articles published by holmes melton in 1974 about the history of the county in a book. Lafayette county, florida free public records searches at black book online. As of 20102014, the total lafayette county population is 8,821, which has grown 25. Lafayette county, florida public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. They brought slaves and slaveholding traditions with them, and quickly started cultivating crops similar to those in middle and kentucky.
Lcso serves all of lafayette county, including the town of mayo and the communities of day. Lafayette county believes in the philosophy of the wisconsin land information program, everyone gains when we all work together. Lafayette county is floridas 33 rd county, established on december 23, 1856, from a segment of madison county. Lafayette county public library lafayette county, fl. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,870, making it the secondleast populous county in florida. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death records and. Print and microform resources for genealogy at the library. Lafayette county, florida free public records black book online. On a rare map from 1851, thirty years after the designation of lafayette county, six settlements are shown in the area. History of lafayette county, wisconsin, containing an account of its settlement, growth, development and resources. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical.
Reconstructed tract book lafayette county flgenweb. Carefully written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources, including a history of its townships, cities, towns, and villages. Lafayette county is located close to the center of florida. John mckee of alabama was given the task of traveling to florida and selecting lafayettes piece of land. A brief history of suwannee county, florida compiled by eric musgrove updated 041508 introduction suwannee county, the thirtyseventh county created in the state of florida, was formed on december 21, 1858 out of the western portion of columbia county. Lafayette county tax collector chuck hewett mayo, florida 3862941961. Lafayette county, fl phone directory find people in.
Please click here to access lafayette countys newly updated gis site. Brief history of lafayette county, florida collected by the works progress administrations historical records survey. These bibliographies were compiled to help librarians and their patrons locate the most usable histories of each of florida s 67 counties. Click on a thumbnail image to view a full size version of that map. Lafayette county, florida simple english wikipedia, the. This collection is composed of oral and written histories about the settling of north florida. Lafayette county settlers and their descendants, volume. Marriage record abstracts marion county, florida, vol. Please update your bookmark to our new page lafayette. Lafayette county settlers and their descendants, volume iii 9781514264683.
Jones, with the help of his thirteenyearold daughter, rhoda, moved all records from the court house to their home. Lafayette county settlers and their descendants, volume i 9781511779012. Lafayette county settlers and their descendants, volume ii 9781511940641. The florida legislature formed lafayette county on this date. Zillow has 85 homes for sale in lafayette county fl matching. An explanation of sacred native american trails in the lafayette area. If you are a local artist living andor working within lafayette county florida area please use our contact us form and let us know. In august 2018, mayo temporarily changed its name to miracle whip as an advertising stunt with krafts miracle whip brand. This information was derived from data which was compiled by the lafayette county property appraisers office solely for the governmental purpose of property assessment.
Census bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 7,773. Florida historical boundary changes list of all boundary changes by county provided by newberry library. The land included what is now lake lafayette within that tract. Lafayette county historical society, mayo, florida, mayo, florida. Lm division of library and information services florida. History of lafayette county, wisconsin, containing an. Madison county florida family history book, volume 1. Researched and written over a 3year period by lafayette resident doug conarroe, 80026. The air is invigorating, the sunshine plentiful, the climate mild and balmy, with an average temperature of. The lafayette county courthouse oxford 2020 all you.
Materials are generally available through interlibrary loan from the circulating collection of the state library. Lafayette county is a prohibition county, meaning alcohol is. Lafayette county includes 353,920 acres of land, with 60, 8 acres in farm lands. Land information and gis lafayette county, wisconsin. Lafayette county is a county in the state of florida.
List of county roads in lafayette county, florida wikipedia. An explanation of sacred native american trails in. As lafayette county property appraiser, my primary responsibility is to insure fair and impartial appraisals for all the property owners of lafayette county. This tract book was reconstructed by duke vickrey from the general land office automated records florida release 2. Our mission is to perform this task efficiently, accurately and.
Lafayette county public library lafayette county public. Lafayette county is a prohibition or partially dry county, allowing retail sales of. Lafayette county tax collector chuck hewett mayo, florida. History of lafayette county, wisconsin, containing an account. Of floridas 67 counties, lafayette county ranks 66th in population as of 2010.
The following is a list of county roads in lafayette county, florida. Lafayette county residents now have the ability to print their own tax receipts. National register of historic places in broward county. Lafayette county settlers and their descendants, volume ii. Lafayette county handbook of florida, page 76, 1891 source.
Lafayette county, florida genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Lillard county was organized along with seven other counties at the beginning of 1821. Florida history books meet your next favorite book. Lafayette county is a prohibition or partially dry county, allowing retail sales of beer. Click the icon below to go to the land information gallery where you will. Learn about broward county s rich history, including seminole indian heritage, major william lauderdale, the dredging of the everglades and the south florida landscape and how it shaped our destination today. Lafayette county is a county located in the state of florida. James lillard served in the first state constitutional convention and the first state legislature. Together with a condensed history of missouri, the constitution of the united states, and state of missouri, a military record of its volunteers in either army of the great civil war, general and local. The lafayette county courthouse is the centerpiece of the historic oxford courthouse square in oxford, mississippi. It includes all federal land grants before 1908 located in present day lafayette county. Interactive map of florida county formation history 18211997 animated maps illustrating florida county boundary changes. Public records and phone records in lafayette county, fl online directory of lafayette county current and previous addresses and telephone numbers. Lafayette county historical society, mayo, florida posts.
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