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Cemeteries in Jefferson Davis County, MS

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi has 196 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Prentiss (145), Sumrall (15) and Magee (12). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (2%), 4 Christian cemeteries (2%) and 1 municipal cemetery (1%).

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Jefferson Davis County?

We list 196 cemeteries in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.

Where are burial records for Jefferson Davis County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Mississippi vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.

Can I visit family cemeteries in Jefferson Davis County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Mississippi law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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