Henry County was created on Dec. 13, 1819. The original county was vast in size, until its boundaries were reduced by the establishment of the counties of Pike and Covington in 1821, by Dale in 1824, by Barbour in 1832 and Houston in 1903. The county was named for Revolutionary War patriot Patrick Henry (Virginia). Henry County is located in the southeastern corner of the state, bounded to the east by the State of Georgia and the Chattahoochee River. It encompasses 557 square miles. It is identified as part of the coastal plain or Wiregrass region. The county seat is located in Abbeville. Other towns include Headland and Newville.
Probate Judge Office: 101 Court Square Suite A, Abbeville, AL 36310.
Among Records Held: Births, 1895–1902, 1919–1922; Deaths, 1895–1906; Marriages, 1820–1928; Direct and Reverse Index to Deeds, 1824–1922; Deed Record, 1820–1901; Poll Taxes, 1901–1940; Orphan’s Court, 1839–1928 Index and Minutes, 1845–1931; Voter Lists, 1902–1944.
Other: Divorce Records, 1899–1923; Apprenticeship Records, 1867–1888; Estate Case Files, 1820–1915; Probate Judge Minutes, 1854–1855.