The Newton County Historical and Genealogical Society was organized in March 2002 (Remembering the Beginning) for the two-fold purpose of:
The procurement and preservation of such historical items and genealogical information considered important to an understanding of Newton County, Mississippi and its people.
Educating the public of the history of Newton County, Mississippi, and its people through tours, publications, workshops, and the media.
This website contains genealogical research and information related to Newton County, Mississippi. If you have information that would benefit other researchers and would like to add it to the NCHGS website, please contact Bobby Caldwell, President
Newton County Historical & Genealogical Society's World War II Veterans, Newton County, Mississippi was compiled by Terry Lange and Harold Graham. The 700 page volume contains details of the military service of more than 3,000 men and women with many photographs and personal accounts of war experiences. It also includes published articles from local and regional newspapers.
