The first priority of the collection is directly related to Tishomingo County—its administration, governing board, citizens, businesses, etc.  The histories of the surrounding counties are the second priority of the collection.  Coverage is as thorough as possible, but not comprehensive due to lack of funds.  The third priority of the collection is historical material pertaining to surrounding states.  The focus of the remainder of the collection is various genealogical materials on other locations in the United States.  The archives librarian is responsible for determining the suitability of materials not covered by these guidelines and the addition of such to the collection.

The John Marshall Stone Research Library’s secondary objective is to provide materials and services in support of historical and genealogical research to patrons visiting the Tishomingo County Archives & History Museum (TCAHM).  The research library seeks to provide a strong in-house collection of historical and genealogical information that meets the broad information needs of its patrons.

Cemeteries - We are in the process of resurveying Tishomingo County cemeteries. You can search our records on the US Gen Web or purchase them on CD in the Woodall Mountain Market Gift Shop. The CDs contain images and a complete survey.

Chronicles & Epitaphs - An index of all past issues is now available on-line. Members of the Tishomingo County Historical & Genealogical Society receive four issues of C&E each year.

Cutshall Funeral Home Records - The Cutshall Funeral Home has graciously allowed us to transcribe and publish their death records. The records are available on CD in the Woodall Mountain Market Gift Shop and some of the indexes are available on the US GenWeb. This continues to be a work in progress.

On-line Indexes:1929-1938;1974-1976;1976-1979;1979-1981;1981-1983;1983-1985;1985-1988

Genealogy - Find information here on some Tishomingo County families.

Communities - A list of communities of Tishomingo County that includes a link to each one.  Includes extinct towns and communities.

Online Resources - A list of online resources with a link to each one.

Queries - Send us your query.

US GenWeb - Visit the US GenWeb for more of our Tishomingo County records.

Newspapers -Many Tishomingo County newspapers have been transcribed and posted to the Mississippi Gen Web. 

Obituaries - This obituary index is drawn from the original newspaper collection located at the Tishomingo County Archives and History Museum  and from microfilmed newspaper collections. This is an ongoing project with new citations being added daily -- more than 8,500 names are in our current database. Jpegs may be ordered for a fee of $5.00 each.  Contact us if you need several of them and we'll discount them for you. A book project is underway and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Click Here To Download Order Form.

Publications - Follow this link to a list of Tishomingo County, Mississippi, genealogical resources.

Research Request -- Need help finding your ancestors?  Send us a request.

Holdings

The John Marshall Stone Research Library houses the following collection of archival materials:

Books about Tishomingo County, Mississippi, are routinely acquired and placed in the Tishomingo County Collection.  Books by Mississippi authors, relating to genealogical and historical subjects, are generally acquired and placed in other pertinent collections.  Other collections maintained in the research library include, but are not limited to:  an African American collection, a Native American collection, and genealogical collections of various states.