The Archives and Records Division stores the case records for the Clerk of the
Circuit Court, the Board of County Commissioners and the State Attorney’s
office. Archives retrieves the Clerk’s records as needed for all
departments, preserves historical records, provides help to the public
researching these documents and provides for the orderly scheduling,
microfilming and destruction of records as provided by law.
The historical document section for Escambia County is located in Archives and
Records. This collection is a great aid in assisting historians,
genealogists, thesis writers, ans archaeologists who are interested in our
beautiful county and our rich heritage. Architects working with downtown
Pensacola improvement boards have also found this collection to be of great
value.
The Clerk's Office is committed to the preservation of historical records and
takes an active role in maintaining them for their historical value and
enjoyment for future generations. A sampling of these historical records
include:
- Marriage Books - 1822-1999
- Old Wills and Will Books - 1800's
- Probate Cases - 1883-1997
- Government Survey of 1827
- Circuit Civil Files - 1820-1985
- Spanish Census of Pensacola - 1820
- Slave Records
- Military Discharge Books - 1919-1972
- Many, many more