Holmes County
FLGenWeb
Holmes
County FLGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history
of the county. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of
Holmes county ancestors.
This website is dedicated to Cathy Popp (1952-2007). Cathy, a former Holmes County FLGenWeb Coordinator, was an early builder of this website and contributed a great deal to what it is now. May she rest in peace knowing that her work is still valued.
Are you familiar with the area? Do you have a family tree connection to the area? Volunteers are always needed! Please consider contributing your pieces of Holmes County family history. Corrections, updates, and additions to this site are always welcome.
County Coordinator: Norma Hass normahass01@gmail.com
Holmes County was established on 08 Jan 1848 from segments of Walton and Jackson counties. It gained its name from Holmes Creek, which serves as the eastern boundary of the county. Some say the county was named after an Indian Chief who lived in the area when the land was settled.
Holmes County has had three county seats in its history. The first being Cerro Gordo, then Westville, and finally Bonifay. Bonifay has been the county seat since 1905.
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