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I am looking for researchers of Nathan Nelson Graves Allen, born February 1775 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, a son of Rhoda Allen. Nathan N.G. Allen moved with his family to Tennessee before settling in Monroe County, Mississippi, where he was among its earliest Methodist ministers. He had at least six children with his wife Celia Bloodworth. Nathan N.G. Allen left his family and moved to Nacogdoches, Texas in the mid-1820s. He later married Margaret Quinn and raised a second family in present-day Cherokee County, Texas. I am especially interested in any information on the descendants of Nathan's first marriage.

Submitted by: Christian Allen Stiehler
Email: steeledad@excite.com
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Date: April 20, 2000

Looking for any information on Manoah ROBISON/ROBINSON born 1855 in AL and died in Itawamba CO,MS 1931. He married Texanna HOLLOWAY born 1858 died 1930 in Itawamba CO, MS. Also any information on B.N./Bryson Newt SULLIVAN 1861-1948 and his first wife Malissa CROWFORD 1861-1910.Both are buried in Bethlehem Cemetery in Monroe CO, MS. url at www.uftree.com/UFT/WebPages/hornep/ROBISON/index.htm email hornep@traceroad.net

Submitted by: Patricia Horne
Email: hornep@traceroad.net
WWW page: www.uftree.co m/UFT/WebPages/hornep/ROBISON/index.htm
Date: 4-20-2000

Looking for information on Lt. Colonel Walter A. Rorer, Executive Officer of the 20th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, who died at the Battle of Franklin in 1864. He operated a sawmill apparently outside of Aberdeen at the beginning of the war, but may have originally been from Virginia. Any information or leads will be appreciated.

Submitted by: T. G. Roberts
Email: tg-roberts@msn.com
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Date: April 8,2000

WILLIAM RILEY WILLIAMS born Mar. 24 1877 Lived in Monroe Co. Ms.and buried his father near Aberdeen Ms. before 1903. I have no idea what his fathers name is? He was buried next to Birtie Lee Williams who was a very young child when she died.abt.1903 I believe Mr. Williams lived in the area before and after he served in the Civil War. His son my Grandfather William R. Williams married Clara May Johnson who was from Chickasaw Co. Ms. If some one can help me on this search. Please E-Mail direct cgiles@txucom.net

Submitted by: WILLIAM GILES
Email: CGILES@TXUCOM.NET
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Date: APR. 08 2000

MODE AVERY JOHNSON Married MARY ( MOLLIE ) GASKIN Dec. 24 1877 Any one know these names. Please E- Mail direct.

Submitted by: WILLIAM C. GILES
Email: CGILES@TXUCOM.NET
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Date: APR.8, 2000

WILLIAM RILEY WILLIAMS Married a Moss, Then a Johnson Born Mar. 24 1870 in Ark. Looking for any or all kin to this man.Really want his fathers name! Who is buried in MONROE CO. MS.near Birtie Lee Williams.Abt. 1903 Unknown Williams wifes name Hattie who died abt. 1920?

Submitted by: William C. Giles
Email: cgiles@txucom.net
WWW page: N/A
Date: Apr. 8, 2000

Pearl May MILLER - A newspaper clipping from "The Commercial Appeal newspaper, date & orgin unknown (probably about 1930's), was in the familly files of a deceased cousin, Inez (McCoy) JONES. Searching for any information about the Miller family described in the newspaper story. Trying to determine how related to my MS & TN MILLER lines.
"(title)INTRODUCING AN OLD FRIEND
(photo) PEARL MAY MILLER
All is hustle and hurry now at Hillman College, old Hillman down at Clinton, Miss. The graduating season is almost here! For many, many years Hillman has gone on turning out graduates. It is no new thing for Hillman, but this year it is a momentous event in the life of the president of the student body and the senior class. The president, by the way, of these two organizations --- quite a deserving compliment in itself --- is Pearl May Miller. Thousands of readers of The Commercial Appeal remember Miss Pearl May Miller. It is through their kindness that Pearl May is going to graduate from Hillman as president of the student body and the senior class. Pearl May, it will he remembered, was the sole survivor of a tragedy in Monroe County , near Amory, eight years ago. In that tragedy three members of her family, including her father and sister were murdered and their home was burnt. Pearl May survived by hiding in the loft of the house.
Friends and readers of The Commercial Appeal began to send in contributions to educate Pearl May. The response was tremendous. A total of $9,200 was raised. This was invested in Liberty bonds, then selling below par, and Pearl May entered Blue Mountain with a fund of $10,000 at her command. "Mother" Berry took charge of her. Pearl May, then about 13, had never had much schooling. But she was bright and pretty soon she was ready for high school. She went through high school with honors. About this time one of her teachers left for Hillman College. Pearl May asked to go along, and the trustees of the fund, who are also guardians, sent her.
Her school life at Hillman has been pleasant and profitable. She has rounded out her education in the arts and is an accomplished musician. She is active in the Y. W. C. A. and in the B. Y. P. U. And besides, she is president of the student body and of the senior class."

Submitted by: Edward Miller
Email: emiller916@aol.com
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Date: 4-6-00

I am looking for information on the family of Louis Franklin Prather b. 1862 and Willie Ann Dixon b. 1866. They lived in Cotton Gin Port at one time. They had eight children together: William Louis b. 1884, Laura Lee b. 1891 (my great-grandmother), Irene b. 1894, Arthur b. 1896, Eugene b. 1899, Sherman b. 1903, James Vardaman b. 1904 and Garland Gray b. 1906. Also looking for the parents of Louis and Willie Ann. Her mother is rumored to have been a "Rum Runner" during the Civil War to earn money to support her family. I have another posting on this family...Please note, my email address has changed.

Submitted by: Rebecca Roberts
Email: Honeybz@ee.net
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Date: 3-29-2000

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON JAMES THOMPSON ROBERTS.I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT HIS FAMILY. HIS FATHER WAS E.T.ROBERTS AND HIS MOTHER M.E. ROBERTS.I KNOW THAT JAMES MARRIED NANCY SARAH JANE PUCKETT IN ABERDEEN, MISSISSIPPI IN THE YEAR 1882.I HAVE A FAMILY TREE FROM THIS MARRIAGE TO DATE BUT KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE FAMILY BEFORE THIS.I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP. THANK YOU

Submitted by: ORRIE DUANE ROBERTS
Email: robertscove@hotmail.com
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Date: 3/28/00

Does anyone know the location of the burial sites of William B. Coker his wife, Leanna Brazeale Coker, their son, Joel Marshall Coker?

Submitted by: Brenda J. Elliott
Email: cokerhil@ebicom.net
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Date: 03/27/00

Cooper Searching for information on Jonathan Cooper b. abt 1803 SC and wife Mary Elizabeth Massey b. 1811 SC. Its believed Jonathan died in Monroe county. Also Alston Cooper b. abt 1811 SC and wife Lydia Massey b.abt 1811 (twin sister to Mary). Its believed Alston died in Monroe County. Both Mary and Lydia moved on to S.W. Ar The time frame is approx. 1850-1860. A brother to Alston and Jonathan was in near by Marion County AL in 1850. His name was Amos Pinkney Cooper. Tom Fox foxxnc@twave.net

Submitted by: Tom Fox
Email: foxxnc@twave.net
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Date: 25 March 2000

I'm looking for information on Jacob Posey AWALT and Marenda Emmoline QUINN. They are supposed to have been married in Monroe Co, MS, 23 Jul 1844. Then in 1850, they settled in Burton, Washington County, Texas, to farm. The only other information I have on Marenda QUINN is her death date in 1871. Jacob Posey Awalt was born 7 Oct 1822 in Franklin County, TN to Jacob C AWALT and Nancy FRANKLIN. He died and is buried in Round Rock, Williamson County, TX 20 Aug 1902. They would have at least one child possibly born in Monroe County, William Quinn (WQ) AWALT, my g-g-grandfather. If you have any information, please contact me at hayler@msn.com. Thanks for helping! Robin

Submitted by: Robin Hayles
Email: hayler@msn.com
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Date: 3/23/00

Submitted by: Angie Wakefield Leon
Email: aleon6@bellsouth.net
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Date: 3/22/2000

Submitted by: Angie Wakefield Leon
Email: aleon6@bellsouth.net
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Date: 3/22/2000

I am trying to find people related to my dad's family. His father was Lloyd Belue and his mother was Berniece Pounders. My great-grandfather was Gene Belue and my great-grandmother was Ann Belue. They are from Aberdeen Miss. as far as I know. If anyone has any information reguarding the name "Belue", please let me know. Thank you!

Submitted by: Teresa-Belue-Swanner
Email: teresaswanner@webtv.net
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Date: Mar.21,2000

Submitted by: Bill Elam
Email: BKJELAM@JUNO.COM
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Date: 3/16/00

Looking for info on Hanna C. Wells who appears in the 1850 Monron Co. census. Also any info on James M. Justus who she married. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by: T. JUSTUS
Email: jrios1@juno.com
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Date: March 14, 2000

Looking for information on Henry G. Thompson married to Luiza (spelling on Census). 1850 Census index for MS listed three Henry's-Monroe County, Caroll County and Attala County. Had 3 children while living in MS. 1. Frances f. b. 1848; William b. 1849 and Harriett b. 1852. Moved to Red River County MS by 1860 and into Scott Co. AR by 1870. Any information would be appreciated.

Submitted by: Kay Eaton Estes
Email: KEEstes@aol.com
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Date: 3/11/00

JAMES MITCHELL, b:12/20/1824, SC; d:12/09/1898,Bowie Co,. TX, m:(1)ELIZA BUSH,b:1832, NC,d:abt.1857, Monroe Co., MS; m(2)SARAH ROGERS,b:1842, AL,d:abt. 875, Monroe Co.,MS. CHILDREN FROM THESE MARRAIGES ARE: JOEL F. MITCHELL, b:6/222/1851,MS; d:11/15/1899,TX; SARAH J. MITCHELL, b:1855,MS;d:McCurtain,OK;m(1)Robert Phillips;m(2)Mr.NEW & m(3) Mr. SINGLETON; JOE MITCHELL; b:1858,MS; ISABELL MITCHELL, b:3/6/1860; d:2/9/1901;TX; JIM MITCHELL, b:1864,MS; GEORGE CALVIN MITCHELL, b:8/24/1865,MS; d:12/30/1938,OK; MARY A.MITCHELL; b:1870,MS; LUELLA MITCHELL,b:1/20/1872,Monroe Co.,MS,d:2/21/1908,TX; DELLA MITCHELL,b: 1875, MS. I need the names of the parents and siblings of: JAMES MITCHELL, ELIZA BUSH AND SARAH ROGERS, Would also be interested in any information on HUSBANDS OF SARAH MITCHELL, MR. NEW & MR. SINGLETON. Any information will be helpful.

Submitted by: Edna Ruth Harrell
Email: ednaruth32@aol.com
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Date: March 7, 2000

I am looking for the parents of John W. Powell, who was born in Grub Springs MS (which I just found out is/was in Monroe Co.)in 1846. He was in Lafayette Co. in 1862, for he was in Co. B. 42d Regiment--Senatobia Invincibles. In 1869 he married Emma Zipporah Avent at her home in Lafayette Co. He died in 1911 in Lafayette Co. Listed in the Family Bible is a W. I Powell who was born in Grub Springs in 1844 (a brother?)and a Moses Powell, born Oct 19, 1822 (where?) who could possible be J. W. 's father? And a M. H. Powell born March 15, 1825--unknown, also. Also listed is a Permelia Swain, born Feb 1, 1844, d. June 1, 1861 Any help appreciated!!

Submitted by: Ann H. Tucker
Email: bat@cyberport.net
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Date: 3/3/00

CLARKE descendant of Monroe County seeking source of published Monroe County history. Monroe County Historical Society does not reply to my inquiry. Would like to know where I might purchase compiled history. Tom Clarke scribe@alaweb.com

Submitted by: Tom Clarke
Email: scribe@alaweb.com
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Date: February 27, 2000

Searching for information on James Mitchell, b: 12/20/1824, SC, d:12/09/1898, Bowie Co., TX, buried: Pine Spring Cem, Bowie,TX., m:(1) Eliza Bush, b:1832, NC, d: abt. 1857, MS; m(2)Sarah Rogers, b: 1842, AL, d: abt. 1875, MS. Children: Joel F.,m:Mary Jane Suell,Monroe Co., MS, 12/21/1872, Sarah J., Joe, Isabell, Jim/James,George Calvin, Mary A., Luella and Della. All born in MS. I am interested in learning where in SC, James Mitchell, was born and the name of his parents and siblings.

Submitted by: Edna Ruth Harrell
Email: ednaruth32@aol.com
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Date: February 25, 2000

Looking for information on Washington H. BRIGMAN and his wife Mary (Morris/Moras) who lived in Monroe from about 1855 to late 1860s. They moved to Monroe from Bibb Co AL. Their children were Rosa, Henry Jeronne, Sallie, John Washington, B.F, and Richard BRIGMAN. This family was enumerated with the Wyatt PARHAM family near Splunge. Washington BRIGMAN was a private in the 5th MS Infantry. He was captured and returned to Monroe but I think he died soon afterward. The family then moved to Tipton Co, TN. Any information would be appreciated. I have a lot of Brigman data to share!

Submitted by: Terri Brigman England
Email: tbengland@yahoo.com
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Date: 2/23/2000

Monroe Co, Mississippi I am looking for any information on Oliver Thompson Smith b: Monroe Mississippi 27 Apr 1857 Married Emily Cathern VanVleet. I have extensive information on the VAN VLEET family back to 1600's but I need Oliver SMiths This is my husband's Grandmothers line. Any information would be appreciated

Submitted by: Deborah COllier Fotopoulos
Email: djfotopoulos@uswest.net
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Date: 2-20-2000

Seeking information on R. L. Mitchell, married Annie R. Clarke on June 25, 1863, Monroe County, Mississippi. Annie was daughter of David Clarke and Elfrida Coopwood of Monroe County. Annie was born 1842, Monroe County.

Submitted by: Tom Clarke
Email: scribe@alaweb.com
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Date: 21 February 2000

I had an ancester who lived in Smithville,Monroe County in the 1920's, names Curtis Knight. His father could have been W.C. Knight and his mother Sallie. They may have lived there also. I am looking for any clue to this family. Thanks, Susan Lane

Submitted by: Susan Lane
Email: sbowen2@midsouth.rr.com
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Date: February 19, 2000

In 1841 John Hall married Elizabeth A. J. Cambpell in Monroe Co., MS. They later moved to Cass Co., TX. Elizabeth was the daughter of Archibald Campbell and Mary Ann Howell. Wynell

Submitted by: Wynell
Email: wynellgen@aol.com
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Date: 15 Feb 2000

SIDNEY PENNINGTON - I am seeking to recontact someone who e-mailed me a few months ago concerning a common ancestor - RENA PENNINGTON, sister to my great grandfather, SIDNEY PENNINGTON, who died in either LEE or MONROE County ,Mississippi. Please re contact me at the following e-mail address: leighp@jaguarsystems.com or at my home: 153 Burlington Road, Elmer, NJ 08318 - I received you e-mails but was unable to respond to your address. Please retry. Edward Leigh Pennington

Submitted by: Edward Leigh Pennington
Email: leighp@jaguarsystems.com
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Date: February 10, 2000

I descend from Henry Bickerstaff of Tishomingo County, MS. He is listed in the 1837 census of Tishomingo County. I have been told that he was related to the Bickerstaffs of Monroe County. He and John L. Bickerstaff were both maried in St. Clair County of AL in the 1820s. If anyone can document a relationship, please contact me, Thank you

Submitted by: EMILYANN RASPILAIR
Email: BICKIE@charter.net
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Date: FEBRUARY 10, 2000

Seeking information on my gr gr grandmother, Rebecca Ann (Franks) Mansell. Rebecca was listed in the 1880 MS Monroe Co, Athens Voting Prec. Census as:
Mansell, R. A. 55 Head b. AL (Rebecca Ann (Franks)
S. C. 27 dau b. AL (Sarah C. b. 1852)
W. W. 19 son b. Al (Wm White b. 1861 AL)
S. A. 9 dau b. AL
I have lost this family after the 1880 Monroe Co., Census. Do not know what happened to Rebecca or the two daughters. Her Son, William White came to Oklahoma with the other children, Harley P. b. 1855 AL; Robert George b. 1846 AL. Rebecca Mansell owned land in Marion Co., AL, and was listed in Sanford Co.,(Marion/Lamar) in 1870. Rebecca Ann married William Mansell/Mancill b. 1809, son of Edward Mancill. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Submitted by: Retha Lassetter
Email: Regala@nmol.com
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Date: February 9, 2000

Seeking any info on John H. THOMAS who m Sarah Jane HAWKINS 12 July 1855 in Monroe Co. MS. Believe parents of Sarah were William B. and Jane (??) HAWKINS. HAWKINS family on 1850 Monroe Co. Census. John and wife Sarah migrate to Franklin Co. TX appearing on 1870 Census.

Submitted by: Sue Mercer Thompson
Email: mercer@ultravision.net
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Date: 4 Feb 2000

Looking for information about the parents of Sarah Elizabeth BENNETT b. 5 Apr 1855, Monroe Co., MS. Only have names of parents: Wm. J. and Elizabeth (UNKNOWN) BENNETT, both b. NC. Family moved to central Arkansas abt 1867. Sarah, "Sallie," m1 Mortimer HARLAN, m2 Mr. NELSON. Many descendants to share.

Submitted by: Lee Harlin Bahan
Email: gpblhb@compuage.com
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Date: 2 February 2000

I am in the process of tracing my wife's family name on her mother's side. We don't have any older living relatives and only have info that was passed word of mouth and some pictures. Hopefully we will have a web site, which will include pictures, completed in the near future. The name we are tracking is James Abraham Tubb b: March 17, 1875. He was married to Sally L. Garrison. They lived in Walker County, AL with 4 daughters. Daughters were born between 1900 and 1915. His father was John Summers Tubb. James was a coal mine superintendent. Just as the depression started the mines were closed and he left Walker County to return to his home town of Amory,MS to find work. He then went to Louisville, MS to work, which is where he died and is supposedly buried. He died within 2 years(we do not have a date of death), and never returned to Alabama where his family had remained. My wife visited Amory in 1957 and we have a picture of the family house, which she says was in very bad shape even then. No one lived in it. His sister had supposedly lived next door but we do not have a name. I have a copy of the book "The Tubb Family of Monroe Mississippi and Their Kin", which has been a great help. Any and all help or suggestions will be appreciated. John Newman

Submitted by: John Newman
Email: beachbum@knology.net
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Date: February 2, 2000

Would like to share info on above families. The following contains known information about this family line. WASHINGTON H. BRIGMAN, b. ca 1828 SC/NC, d. after 1866, probably Monroe Co, MS, m. 10/1852 Bibb Co, AL to MARY(ANN) HANNAH MORAS/MORRIS (b ca 1831 AL, d. after 1880, Tipton Co, TN). WASHINGTON H. BRIGMAN was a private in Co. A, 5th Mississippi Infantry, Enlisted 1861 Enterprise, MS, Captured at Resaca, GA in 1864, POW at Camp Morton, IN & released 5/1865. Received land grant in 1860 for 40 acres in Monroe Co, MS (Section 26). Land sold in 11/1861 to PARHAM. Resided Monroe Co, MS (Eastern) in 1860 with J.W. RIGGAN family.
WASHINGTON H. and MARY BRIGMAN's children:
1.) ROSA BRIGMAN, b. ca 1853, Monroe Co MS, m. ? TREADWAY
2.) B.F. BRIGMAN(m), b. ca 1855, Monroe Co, MS
3.) RICHARD L. "DICK" BRIGMAN, b. 2/2/1855, Monroe, MS, m. MOLLIE W. TIBBITS of IL on 5/12/1880 in Tipton Co, d. 9/12/1896, TN, buried Poplar Grove, Drummond, TN. Mollie W. Tibbets was b. 11/26/1864 (dau of J.S. TIBBITS and SARAH A. DRUMMOND), d. 5/20/1950, buried Poplar Grove, Drummond, TN. Attended Methodist Episcopal Church, South Drummond, TN.
RICHARD AND MOLLIE BRIGMAN's children:
1. WILLIE BRIGMAN, b. 1/1881, Tipton Co, TN, baptised at Poplar Grove, TN 9/18/1896
2. AGNES BRIGMAN, b. 2/17/1883 Tipton Co, TN, m. ca 1902 to BARNEY S. WARREN, d. 3/21/1959
3. CLARENCE M. BRIGMAN, b. 10/1892, Tipton, TN
4. BESSIE I. BRIGMAN, b. 11/1893, Tipton, TN
5. 3 Infants buried at Poplar Grove, Drummond, TN
4.) SALLIE E. BRIGMAN, b. ca 1857, Monroe Co, MS, m. PHINIAS BAKER 6/1874 in Tipton, TN
5.) HENRY JERONNE BRIGMAN, b. 1/15/1859, Monroe Co, MS, m. 12/23/1879 to POLLIE ANN ARCHER in Tipton, TN, d. 10/6/1908 in Tipton, TN, buried Charleston Cemetery, Tipton Co, TN. Pollie Ann Archer was b. 1/11/1863 in MS, dau of DANIEL ABNER ARCHER and MARY ANN MCCOY, d. 5/12/1956
Fayette Co, TN, buried Munford, Tipton Co, TN
HENRY JERONNE and POLLIE BRIGMAN's children:
1. MARY BRIGMAN, b. 1/23/1881, Tipton, TN, d. 6/22/1881, Tipton, TN, buried Charleston Cemetery
2. DANIEL JEROME BRIGMAN, b. 12/1882, Tipton, TN, m. Nova ?, d. ca 1934
3. Y. PEETE BRIGMAN, b. 1/12/1884, Tipton, TN, d. 3/7/1905, Tipton, TN, buried Charleston Cemetery
4. JOHN HENRY BRIGMAN, b. 6/9/1887, Tipton, TN, d. WWI, buried Munford, Tipton, TN
5. EDNA RUTH BRIGMAN, b. 1/22/1889, Tipton, TN, m. Paul Massey, d. 6/3/1963, buried Munford, Tipton, TN
6. EFFIE EARL BRIGMAN, b. 6/1891, Tipton, TN, d. 5/16/1932
7. GRACE PEARL BRIGMAN, b. 6/28/1895, Tipton, TN, m. ? WILLIAMSON, d. 1/17/1986
8. EUNICE MUSETTES BRIGMAN, b. 3/31/1898, Tipton, TN, m. ? KERN, d. 3/31/1961, Chicago, IL, buried Munford, TN
9. JOSEPH EDWARD BRIGMAN, b. 1/15/1901, Tipton, TN, m.(1) Ocie Hogan, (2) HAZEL AMERTINE WELLS, d. 8/7/1978, Shelby Co, TN
10. ABBIE (MINNIE) BRIGMAN, b. ca 1904, Tipton, TN, m. HERMAN "BAUM" IRSUL MCGOWAN
6.) JOHN WASHINGTON BRIGMAN, b ca 1866, Monroe, MS, m. Pinnie "Nina" Archer

Submitted by: Terri Brigman England
Email: tbengland@yahoo.com
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Date: 2/1/2000

Looking for information on Benjamin Fitzgerald McClinton, b. 15 November 1847 in Monroe County, Mississippi. Father was Drurry McClinton and mother was Mary A. Flippen. Drurry and Mary had three other children, supposedly all born in Monroe County: William B., Delyman, and H. C. From Mississippi, the family moved to Coryell County, Texas around 1870. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Submitted by: Elaine Moore
Email: memoore@eudoramail.com
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Date: 1/23/00

seeking information concerning CHARLES HORNER and CINTHY GOLD who make a cash purchase of land in Monroe co 02/27/1841, NW1/4 section 8 township13S range 16West. fraction N, huntsville meridian, 160 acres.

Submitted by: peter d gold
Email: ez4u2@maxhub.com
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Date: January 21 2000

Searching for anyone with information on Jessie Bunyan Benton wife Myrtie Benton. Lived in Amory Ms. Any info on the parents of Jessie or Myrtie Gray Benton would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by: Sandra Benton
Email: sb012649@aol.com
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Date: Jan. 22, 2000

BOWLING/AUTREY. Trying to find the burial place of William Washington Bolwing and his wife, Clarissa Autrey Bowling. I was told that they both died and are buried in Monroe Co., MS.

Submitted by: Marlyne Natali
Email: rbnatali@inreach.com
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Date: 19 Jan 2000

I am searching for any information concerning the family of John William Lauderdale, born 20 Nov 1876, Nettleton, Monroe County, MS; died 18 Oct 1953, Bigbee, Monroe County, MS; married 20 Nov 1897, Aberdeen, Monroe County, MS to Lavina "Viney" Jane West, born 11 Dec 1877, Nettleton, Monroe County, MS; died 6 Mar 1932, Albertville, Marshall County, AL. John William Lauderdale was a son of Henry Blount Lauderdale and Mary "Mollie" Caroline Childress. Lavina Jane West was a daughter of Levi Lee West and Mary Shumpert. I would appreciate any information regarding the Burdine, Childress, Lauderdale, Shumpert, West families of Monroe, Itawamba, Lee, and Pontotoc counties, MS. My name is Kenneth W. Houk; my e-mail address is rustyhouk@aol.com.

Submitted by: Kenneth W. Houk
Email: rustyhouk@aol.com
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Date: 17 Jan 2000

I am searching for my gg grandparents, SAMUEL S. THOMPSON and FRANCES ANN BARNETT. I have been told they were married in Monroe Co Ms on Nov. 8, 1840. I know they were in Chickasaw Co. MS. for several years then moved on to Fayette Co. TX by the 1850's. I am searching for any information on them, before than 1840.I would love to find Samuel's parents. Thanks in advance.

Submitted by: KAREN THOMPSON BAILEY
Email: krb2161@charter.net
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Date: JANUARY 16, 2000

James H. Murphy, born 1860 Ms, married Josephine Azwell, born July 1859 Ms, on April 23, 1882, in Monroe County. Ms. The couple were living in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Ms in 1900 with children Robert O. Murphy ( May 1883) and Louise D. Murphy ( Sept. 1885). The 1920 Soundex reflects James and Josephine still living in Aberdeen. Looking for any additional information on this family. Any and all help appreciated.

Submitted by: Linda Harris
Email: harlin@netdoor.com
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Date: January 16, 2000

I am interested in any information for GILLEYLEN family in Monroe County beginning in 1826.

Submitted by: Cathy Gilleylen Schultz
Email: gengilley@adelphia.net
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Date: January 6, 2000

I am looking for any links to Sartors that came from South Carolina, then later moved to Monroe County Mississippi around 1879. Phelix Sartor is my great grandfathers name....his father was an abolitionist and circuit rider preacher....He was a mulatto......... lynn 310-825-0673

Submitted by: lynn humphrey
Email: lhumphre@library
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Date: 12/29/1999

David E. Glennv 1405 Pine, Apt 504
St. Louis, Missouri 63103-2367
I am searching for information on John C. Glenn, his ancestors, and descendants. I am a distant relative of his through my grandfather, William M. Glenn, born about 1869, in Monroe County. I am seeking contact with his descendants, and any information from the books of history published from the Monroe County Book Comittee. I had these records, years ago, but lost them while moving from Utah, and haven't been able due to copyright issues been able to receive copies of these records. Please contact by e-mail, regular mail or by phone at (314) 436-9235, if possible, as I have a desire to get to know my distant relatives, and to let them know of my research. I also wish to join the genealogy society of Monroe County as well so if you could let them know my address, phone number, and e-mail, I would be happy to hear from them as well. If I cannot be reached at this number or address, I have an alternate address available: c/o 3737 Ashby Rd., Apt. 1108, St. Ann, Missouri, 63074. I hope to hear from anyone, soon.
Thank You,
David E. Glenn

Submitted by: David E. Glenn
Email: www.davideglenn504@hotmail.com
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Date: 12-28-1999

I am looking for information on my grandfather, Ernest Lenard Harmon, his mother's name was Molly Harmon, she was not married when he was born , in a family bible it says he was born in Monroe co Ms , He married Sarah Emma Gilliland in Monroe co about 1905.At the time he was working on her fathers farm near Wren.could not find him on the 1880 Ms soundex, he should have been 2 yrs old.

Submitted by: Johnny Pettit
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Date: 12/26/1999

Looking for information on Curtis Clifton Thompson, born July 18, 1884 in Monroe County. He married Nettie Little. Curtis & Nettie's children include: Chloie, Clell, Clearon (Cleveland), Curtis Jr. (CJ), and Clearlene. Any information on his siblings and parents would be greatly appreciated (Clell is my grandfather). Any information on the Fears line would also be appreciated. E-mail: Galyn Ballard - galyn01@aol.com

Submitted by: Galyn Ballard
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Date: 12/21/99

I'm trying to find out about my great-grandmother Mattie Jane Daniel(s?) Barrett 1848-1942 and my great-grandfather John Barrett 1847- 1924. John's brother June 1873-1928 and his wife Myrtle Thompson Barrett are buried in Oddfellows Cemetery and I know my g-grandmother used to visit relatives in the area.

Submitted by: brian hargett
Email: brianhargett@hotmail.com
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Date: 12/20/99

searching for info on 2 sisters: Rose Ellen Ida Mae Beck Guin & Melba Ann Regina Clydette Beck Kennedy. They lived in Aberdeen,MS until their deaths in the 1980's. Their brother, Walter Anderson Beck, was my grandfather. He was murdered in AL. in 1945. If anyone has any info on these 2 sisters, please e-mail me at kbeck42054@aol.com.thanks

Submitted by: Karen Beck
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Date: 121499

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