Lawrence County was created by an act of the Alabama Territorial General Assembly on Feb. 6, 1818. It was formed from former Cherokee Indian land. It currently encompasses 693 square miles. The county is located in the northwestern part of the state and is bounded on the north by the Tennessee River. The county is named for Capt. James Lawrence (Vermont), a naval hero of the War of 1812. The county seat was established in Moulton in 1820. Other towns of note include Courtland and Town Creek.
Probate Office: 14330 Court Street Suite 102, Moulton, AL 35650.
Among Records Held: Births, 1881–1900; Deaths, 1881–1895; Marriages, 1818–1823, 1828–1928; Direct and Reverse Index to Deeds, 1818–1903; Deed Records, 1850–1893, 1900–1902; Voter Lists, 1911–1920, 1922–1925; Wills, 1850–1856*, 1868–1934.
*Also contains inventories.
Other: Divorce, 1917–1929; Estate Records Inventory Records, 1863–1866; Probate Judge Records, 1850–1928.