Reference Materials

We are in the process of compiling a list of all the reference materials available at the Lobrano House.

In addition to books and publications, we have several file cabinets filled with family histories sorted by last name.

There is a large number of maps available for research, including the original Sanborn Maps (1892 - 1930 and 1963 updates)

We also have Indian artifacts and accompanying data, plus an extensive photo collection.

Click on any of the links below to browse the records we currently have online:

• List of book & publication titles in our collection at the Lobrano House
• List of our vertical files - Surnames (Specific individuals and/or families)

• List of our vertical files - Subjects (Buildings, historic events)

• Hancock County Marriage Index (1849 - 1956)

This database contains an index of all Hancock County marriages, as recorded by the Court, from 1849 to 1956.
Included are the bride, the groom, and witnesses. Brides are listed under their maiden name as well as their married name.
Starting in 1938, the Court also recorded father and mother of both bride and groom.

• Hancock County Divorce Index (1916 - 1950)

This database contains an index of all Hancock County divorces, as recorded by the Court, from 1916 to 1950.
Listed are the plaintiff and the defendant.

• Hancock County Cemeteries

Our cemetery section contains a list of all cemeteries known to us.
There is also a database that contains an index of all persons known to be buried in a Hancock county cemetery.

• Catholic Church Records (1847 - 1911)

The Hancock County Historical Society has digitized its collection of Marriage and Baptismal Books as recorded by Our Lady of the Gulf Church in Bay Saint Louis, and the Church of the Annunciation in Kiln, Mississippi.  The results have been stored in a database that can be searched by last name.
The names of all parties involved have been extracted individually, so anyone who is mentioned in these records, be they a parent, a godparent, a witness, or else, is included in this index.

• Hancock County Census Records (1820 - 1840)

This database contains an index of the Hancock County Census Records, ranging from 1820 (the very first one) to 1840.
In these early years of the census records, only the name of the head of household was recorded.
This is still a work in progress and for now, we only have the names listed. Once the records have been transcribed and
digitized, we will add the complete census data for each household. We will also be adding more recent years to this
database, hopefully in the near future.