Madison County, TN

History

The numerous mounds in Madison County indicate that the area was once the home of a populous community of prehistoric people.

Madison County was created on November 7, 1821, from Chickasaw Indian lands, and was named in honor of President James Madison. The first courthouse was completed in September, 1822 and Jackson, the county seat, was named for Andrew Jackson.

Modern Day Adjacent Counties

Madison County is bordered by Gibson, Carroll, Henderson, Chester, Hardeman, Haywood and Crockett counties.

Gleanings from

• Madison Co., TN - Deed Records
  • 1842 Power of Attorney - John Reeves et al to Chesley Moores & John Andrews
• Madison Co., TN - Probate Records
  • 1871 Will - Mauldin Reeves
• US Federal Census - Madison Co., TN
  • 1830 Census - Madison Co., TN
    • Mauldin Reeves
  • 1840 Census - Madison Co., TN
    • George Reeves
    • Mauldin Reeves
  • 1850 Census - Madison Co., TN
    • Henry Wyatt Reeves
    • Mauldin Reeves
    • Robert S. Reeves
    • William M. Reeves