Florida given to Spain by England in exchange for Bahamas and Gibraltar. Most British settlers leave. Spanish census of Pensacola. War of 1812, United States declares war on England, June 18 United States annexed portions of West Florida to Louisiana and to the Mississippi Territory. British occupy Pensacola, Andrew Jackson drives them out.
County judges keep probate, marriage, adminsitration, and guardian-ship records.
Road built from St. Augustine to Pensacola. Construction of Navy Yard, Ft. Florida's first Federal census. Indian removal begins. Second Seminole War.