Wilcox County was created by an act of the Alabama legislature on Dec. 13, 1819. It was named for Lt. Joseph M. Wilcox who fought in the Creek Wars. The county is located in the south-central part of the state, in the Black Belt region. It encompasses 883 square miles. The county was a center of Alabama antebellum plantation life. Today it is largely agricultural and rural. The county seat of Wilcox County is Camden. Other towns include Lower Peach Tree, Millers Ferry, Pine Apple, Pine Hill and Snow Hill.
Probate Office: 100 Board Street, Camden, AL 36726.
Among Records Held: Births, 1905–1908*; Deaths, 1908–1915; Marriages, 1867–1868, 1873–1933**; Orphan’s Court Minutes, 1821–1849; Deed Records, 1820–1901; Poll Tax, 1877–1897***; Wills, 1820–1934.
*Also contain records of death; **Contains records on both races, 1877–1881; ***Insolvent Records, 1888.
Other: Divorce Records, 1830–1950; Apprenticeship Records, 1830–1900; Estate Case Files, 1830–1915; List 3f Voters, 1908–1912.