Date Original
1834-2009
Description
This collection consists of 14 binders of marriage records indexes from Greene County, from 1834 to 2004. They list both the brides and grooms alphabetically. There are also indexes of 19th century articles of incorporation, lists of ministers, probate records, and wills.
Biographical/Historical Note
Greene County, Arkansas, was formed out of Lawrence County on November 5, 1833. The county was named after Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene, and is located in the northeastern region of Arkansas next to Clay, Randolph, Lawrence, and Craighead counties. Benjamin Crowley was instrumental in the establishment of Greene County. He moved to Lawrence County from Kentucky in 1815, and settled next to the Spring River. Crowley received a land grant in 1821 for his military service from the war of 1812, and his land would later be called Crowley's Ridge. Crowley's home was used as a community meeting place and the county seat until it was moved to the town of Paris, then later to Gainesville.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Greene County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000662
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Greene County records, MS.000662
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Greene County records, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
