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Winston County, Alabama, was created as Hancock County on 1850 Feb. 12 from territory formerly in Walker County. It was named for Gov. John Hancock of Massachusetts. On January 22, 1858, the name was changed to honor Alabama Gov. John A. Winston.
The county is located in the northwestern part of the state, in the Appalachian foothills. The county contains rich mineral deposits. Today a large portion of the county is part of the William B. Bankhead National Forest. The county seat is located in Double Springs. The county gained notoriety during the Civil War due to its reluctance to support the Confederacy.
At this time there is no Volunteer Coordinator for Winston County. If you are interested in becoming the Coordinator for this county, please complete the Volunteer Form or contact Joe Reynolds. If you have any documented Reynolds information for this county please contact Joe.
The following additional information about the Reynolds Family in Winston County, Alabama has been found or submitted by family members:
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