Welcome To Tate County, Mississippi
The Tate County Court House was completed in 1875, two years after the formation of the county. The building has undergone several renovations and additions.
There have been many beautiful drawings and paintings of this historical landmark. The one above that appeared on the cover of "The Heritage Of Tate County" is a reproduction of the original oil painting which was done specifically for this book by Evelyn Gurley Crockett, a native Tate Countian.
Tate County's neighbors from which Tate County was formed in 1873 are DeSoto, Marshall, and Tunica .
Located in the northwestern corner of the state, Tate County is bordered on the north by DeSoto County, the east by Marshall County, the south by Lafayette and Panola Counties, and the west by Tunica County.
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The Heritage Of Tate County History Book Published in 1991 is no longer available in book form, however it is available on a searchable DVD.The cost is $20.00 plus $3.50 shipping.
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The Tate County Genealogical and Historical Society, Inc has made every
effort to obtain the Chancery Court Records of those counties adjoining Tate. So
far the Society has obtained Tate, Desoto, Marshall and Panola Counties and are
housed in The Society's Library. These records are on microfilm and contain the
estate settlements (loose papers), wills, bonds, and land records.
Marriages from Circuit Court. These court records are for the years at least up
to 1873 and are vital to everyone researching these counties because they are
the most accurate. Come by and visit the library located at 105 Court Street,
Senatobia, Mississippi Thursday and Friday.
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Allen
Ira G. Allen's parents came from Virginia and South Carolina. He was born in Carthage, Leake County, Mississippi in 1862 and moved to Tate County in 1867. He taught school for many years in the County and elected County Superintendant of Education in 1903, a position he held for most of his life. During his long term in offiice he was most instrumental in solidifying and systematizing the work in the school system. He was always a loyal Democrat and devoted member of the Methodist church. In 1889 he married Miss Lou Toombs, the daughter of a leading contractor and builder of Senatobia, who was responsible for many of the early homes in Senatobia. Lou, as she was known by young and old, was a greatly beloved person and was known for her jovial disposition and keen sense of humor.
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