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Baulch. Looking for Baulch presence, 1871-1875, in the Nettleton area. James Baulch, according to family lore, was involved in a shooting over a horse. He died in jail, but was exonerated. The John Baulch (brother)family is still in the Nettleton region.

Submitted by: Joe R. Baulch
Email: sbaulch@ktc.com
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Date: 9-28-2005

I'm looking for the paernts of Sarah Hathcock (Hendrix). Her parents and she were born in North Carolina. She Married John F Hathcock in Bibb Co, Al, moved to Monroe Co, MS where she is buried in the New Hope Cemetery at Hatley, MS along with her husband.

Submitted by: Volinda Butler
Email: v_b_butler@hotmail.com
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Date: 9/22/05

Looking for any and all information on my husband's ggggrandfather, Thomas Coopwood. He had a daughter, Elfrida who married a David Clarke (Clark) and they had a son William who had a daughter Carrie (Caroline) who was my husband's grandmother. I was told the house he lived in was still standing in Aberdeed. Do you know if this is correct?

Submitted by: S. DIXON
Email: dixongranny926@aol.com
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Date: 9/13/2005

Dear Family Tree Researchers: I am seeking information on my African American Sanders family from Monroe County, MS. I am the granddaughter of James (Jim) Sanders and his wife Emma Nancy Elizabeth Flakes of Lee County, MS. My grandfather and his siblings: Mollie Bell, Willie Lee, Cliff(Clifton),Lazell (Doc), Estell(Stella),Robert Lee, and Mary Sanders were from Monroe County, MS. I am looking for any information on them after the 1930's. We learned Doc aka Lazell Sanders went to Hattiesburg, MS. So we are seeking all places this family lived. Their parents were John (Rance) Sanders and Lizzie Elliott. I appreciate any family history you can share with me. THANKS!

Submitted by: Karen Rogers nee Easter
Email: kayrogers69@aol.com
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Date: August 19, 2005

Bill Sanders: Tower@infionline.net Looking for relatives Looking for information on Eliza Blackwell married Alsi Thomas in Monroe County 04 Oct 1898. Her father was John G. Blackwell and sister was Ella Blackwell.

Submitted by: Bill Sanders
Email: Tower@infionline.net
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Date: August 10, 2005

Can any one tell me if the DILWORTH or MULLINS/MULLENS families are in the book, History of Monroe County. Thanks, Viki Welch

Submitted by: Viki Welch
Email: vtmwelch@sbcglobal.net
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Date: Aug. 1, 2005

HAWKINS-HARDY families- J.B. Hawkins (Jonathan Berry) 27 Oct 1829 SC d. 28 APr 1871 Clark Co., AR m. Sarah McElahnnon Researcher indicated following: Brother Andrew Hardy Hawkinsb. abt 1831; grandparents-Henry Hardy and Elizabeth Underwood Hardy Parents-Reputed to be Jacob Hawkins SC and Ede Hardy (dau. of above Henry and Elizabeth Hardy) I am trying to verify the parents of J.B. Hawkins and anything I can on the Hawkins line in MS/SC and Hardy line. Any help would be appreicated.

Submitted by: Sonja Fletcher
Email: owayneflet@aol.com
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Date: July 30,2005

I am searcing for my ancestors , our family was at one time numerous in area ,but now we are scattred and I am looking for their graves and connections to our family . I live in North Texas , so I can only get out their once every other year for a couple of weeks,making it hard to find graves and relatives. Bradens came from Ala. into NE MS in late 1780 into early 1800's and started to leave after Civil war and Recostruction . My Grand father was H. V. ( Vess ) and his father was David C. Braden ,I am looking for his dad ,brothers and children . Thanks , Doug

Submitted by: Douglas A. Braden
Email: Dbraden67@aol.com
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Date: 07/27/2005

I need help in finding ADRON ALLEN WILLIAMS. I know that he is buried somewhere in or around Nettleton. He died in 1960, his parents should be buried close to him. Her name is Minnie and I believe that the father is either Percy or Pervy. Adron is my mother-in-laws father and I would like to be able to get her any information that I can. If I could find out more about him, then I would be able to order a death certificate. Thank you to anybody who can help me.

Submitted by: JESSICA WEST
Email: southern_yankee8@yahoo.com
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Date: 7/25/2005

I am seeking information on E. G. Kensee. He was a member of the 20th MS Infantry Regiment--Co. B-- Hamilton Guards of Monroe County. Mustered into State service at Aberdeen, MS on on April 19, 1861. He died as a prisoner of war at UnionCamp Chase on March 9, 1865. Best Wishes to all from Citrus Co., FL.

Submitted by: Pat Barnett Clayton
Email: swanee2@inetw2.net
WWW page: http://ww w.catalinadesigns.net/patceepublishing/jake.htm
Date: July 20, 2005

I AM RESEARCHING THE BURKS-BURKE FAMILY. MY GREAT GRAND FATHER-ROBERT ELLIOTT BURKE MARRIED KATE-KATIE WESTBROOK OF ABERDEEN MS ON JANUARY 17, 1892. HIS FAMILY IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN LIVING AT BEUNA VISTA ABOUT THIS TIME. HIS FAMILY WAS PART OWNERS IN ELLIOTT & BURKE, CO., WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS IN ABERDEEN, MS., LATER MOVING THE COMPANY TO MEMPHIS, TN WHEN MS BECAME A DRY STATE. I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ANYONE WHO HAS ANY INFORMATION ON THIS FAMILY AND BUSINESS DURING THIER TIME IN MONROE COUNTY. I WOULD ALSO BE INTEREST IN HEARING FROM ANYONE WHO HAS A STONE WHISKEY JUG STAMPED WITH "ELLIOTT & BURKE".

Submitted by: SHERRY HYDE
Email: Shyde551@aol.com
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Date: MAY 21,2005

Looking for information on the FINLEY family. I was born in Monroe county in 1962. My father's name was Billy Frank Finley, SR., his father's name was James Frank Finley. I am looking for further information on the Finley family name.

Submitted by: BILLY FRANK FINLEY, JR.
Email: bffandjpf@charter.net
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Date: 5-1-2005

I am looking for the cemetery that my Gr GR GR grandfather, Francis F.Nunn, is buried in,he was in Monroe co., or possibly chickasaw co. when he died,about 1855.My Gr GR Grandfather was born in Monroe co.in 1842,his name Samuel Nunn.

Submitted by: David L Lee
Email: davidlee3674@comcast.net
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Date: 28 Apr 05

I AM SEARCHING FOR HISTORY ON THE BECKETT FAMILY FROM ABERDEEN, MS. MY GGGRANDMOTHER WAS NAME GEORGIANNA BECKETT-SMITH. SHE WAS MARRIED TO ANDREW OR ANDERSON MOORE AND THEN TO VAN SMITH. SHE ALSO HAD THREE MALE SIBLINGS THAT I HAVE NO TRACE OF THEIR NAMES ARE LUCUS, WILLIAM AND JOHN BECKETT. GEORGIA ALSO HAD A COUSIN NAME VINA AND LOU BECKETT. ANY INFORMATION ON ANY OF THEM WOULD BE HELPFUL AND GREATLY APPRECIATE. THANKS A MILLION

Submitted by: KIMBERLY WILSON
Email: KYMBERLI89@HOTMAIL.COM
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Date: APRIL13, 2005

I AM SEARCHING INFORMATION ON THE BECKETT FAMILY THAT LIVED IN ABERDEEN, MS. MY GGGRNDMOTHER WAS NAME GEORGIANNA BECKETT-SMITH. SHE WAS FIRST MARRIED TO ANDREW OR ANDERSON MOORE AND THEN TO VAN SMITH. I WANTED TO KNOW THE NAME OF ALL OF HER CHILDREN. I ALSO WANTED TO TRACE HER BROTHERS JOHN, LUCAS, AND WILLIAM BECKETT. INFORMATION ABOUT HER COUSIN VINA BECKETT AND LOU BECKETT WILL BE OF HELP AS WELL. GEORGIA PARENTS WERE EDWARD AND JANE BECKETT. ANY INFORMATION ON ANY OF THEM WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH

Submitted by: KIMBERLY WILSON
Email: KYMB4ERLI89@HOTMAIL.COM
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Date: APRIL 13, 2004

seeking info. on james a hunt b.ms.1861 living in aberdeen ms. 1900 census. looking for his parents names &brothers names. also any connection he might have to john henry hunt born about 1832-34 in sc. or monroe co ms. married sarah smith in monroe co. 1854 d. in monroe co. about 1868-69

Submitted by: JOHN HUNT
Email: huntmr@sbcglobal.net
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Date: 4-06-05

Researching: MILLER, MCGOWAN, BUSH, HICKMAN, HUFF, AND HARPER., Wilkinson, Smith, Wardell and Tadlock. My Research has reached a BRICKWALL in my search about my Great Grandfather, William James Miller, Therefore; I am researching the following: William James Miller, born 1827, married Margaret McGowan on 28 October 1847 in Raymond, Hinds County, Mississippi. Listed in 1850 Hinds County, Census with Wife, Maria, and two sons, John T. (My grandfather, born 1849), and William R. (age 3 months at time of census, no further information on him). No further data found on him. Apparently, he either died between 1850 and 1860 because he is not listed on the 1860 Census. It is possible that he divorced Margaret and moved to another county or state. Note: A John Miller born in Virginia and Elizabeth (last name unknown), was found on the 1850 Census, and I am now researching John as a possible connection to William James. Margaret McGowan, born ca 1828, possibly in Monroe County, Mississippi. She married William James Miller on 28 October 1847. She was listed on the Hinds County Mississippi Census with William James Miller as Head of Household. She was listed as wife, Maria, and two sons, John Thomas and (My grandfather, born 1849), and William R. (age 3 months at time of census, no further information on him). Later Census’ indicate that she was the mother of four sons, John T.; William R. Born 1850; Thomas born ca 1852 and Robert, born ca 1853. Note: I have found a James Miller listed as the son of William James and Margaret Miller, but cannot confirm the accuracy. Margaret was the daughter of John Wesley McGowan and Elizabeth (Keziah?). John Wesley was born ca 1801 in Georgia and died ca 1855 in Hinds County, Mississippi, and Elizabeth was born ca 1811 in South Carolina and died in May 1863 in Hinds County, Mississippi. I do not know where any of the McGowans were buried. Possibly in Hinds County, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. John Thomas, was born ca 1849 in Raymond (?), Hinds County, Mississippi and died 5 July 1929 in Sylvarena, Copiah County, Mississippi. He was buried in th Sylvarena Baptist Church Cemetery, of which he was a member. He married first, Sarah L. (Mattie) Bush, on 6 February 1873, the daughter of Albert Bush and Nancy Rogers. Mattie was born ca 1856. He married Second, Laura Frances Hickman on 12 January 1879 in Copiah County, Mississippi. She died 10 February 1944 in “The Beauvoir”, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. She was 85 years old. She was the daughter of Francis Marion Hickman and Mary Masa Organ Harper. Francis Marion Hickman served in Company “B”m 36th Infantry Regiment, Mississippi Infantry during the Civil War. He was killed during the conflict. I have no further information on the sons of William James and Margaret other than the census information stated above. Sarah L. (Mattie) Bush, on 6 February 1873, the daughter of Albert Bush and Nancy Rogers. Mattie was born ca 1856. No further data is available Laura Francis Hickman on 12 January 1879 in Copiah County, Mississippi. She died 10 February 1944 in “The Beauvoir”, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. She was 85 years old. John Robert Miller, son of John Thomas and Mattie Bush, was born 24 August 1873 in Georgetown, Simpson County, Mississippi. He died 10 June 1955 in Hinds County, Mississippi and is buried in Cedarlawn Cemetery, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. He married Sarah Elizabeth (Betsy) Huff on 26 march 1899 in Lincoln County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Bernard Huff and Sarah Wilkinson. She was born 8 October 1880 in Scott County, Mississippi and died 18 January 1955 in Temple Hospital, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. John Robert was a Veteran of the Spanish American War. Ida Miller, was the daughter of John Thomas and Mattie Bush. She was born 30 May 1874 and died 12 July 1950 in Boyte Town, Lincoln County, Mississippi. She married Henry Byte on 12 January 1895 in Boyte Town, Lincoln County, Mississippi. She was buried in Union Cemetery, Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi. Andrew Walter Miller,Senior, Son of John Thomas Miller and Laura Francis Hickman, was born 17 August 1879, in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi He married Mary Roberta Wilkinson on 20 November 1910 in Franklin County, Mississippi. She was born 20 November 1890 in Franklin County, Mississippi. Andrew Walter and Mary Roberta Wilkinson were buried in Cederlawn Cemetery, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. Mary Roberta was the daughter of James Malcolm Burton Wilkinson and Cora Ann Smith Andrew Walter Miller, Junior, Son of Andrew Walter Miller Senior and Mary Roberta Wilkinson. He was born 23 December 1922 in Quintin, Franklin County, Mississippi, He married Mildred (Millie) Wardell, daughter of Karl Thomas Wardell and Maggie Bell Tadlock..

Submitted by: Andrew (Andy) Miller
Email: andymillr@aolcom
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Date: 03/13/05

I am looking on information on a now historic town called Acker that was just south of Amory MS. I descend from Amos Acker who had a plantation/farm in the area. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks Linda

Submitted by: Linda Hatcher
Email: lchgenealogy@alltel.net
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Date: 3/3/2005

I am from Aberdeen,MS. I am interested in finding information on Jessie Zenobia Bird's family. She married Lorenzo Burdine Murff. Also interested in find information about the Lofton side of the family. Martha Elizabeth Lofton married Gus V. Bott. Any help would be appreciated.

Submitted by: Gordon B. Evans
Email: wootsied@earthlink.net
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Date: February 27, 2005

Looking for information on Claiborn Harris b abt 1763 in NC. He is believed to have lived in Manroe Co. for a few years in the early 1820's but was gone by 1826.

Submitted by: Bob Harris
Email: Bob@alumni.utexas.net
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Date: 2/21/05

My great-grandfather, Nathaniel M. "Bud" Stockton, son of Robert Nelson Stockton and Mary Jane Baldwin was born Jul 1863. He married Zoe Webb 3 Jan 1884 in Monroe Co. He was in the 1900 Monroe County census and Zoe was listed as a widow in the 1910 census. The story goes that he and his cousins rode their horses to a political rally in Amory. They were drinking and one cousin shot Bud who was taken to Memphis and there he died. Charges were not made against any of the cousins. When did this happen?

Submitted by: Anne Stockton O'Neal
Email: vaoneal@peoplepc.com
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Date: 15 Feb 2005

I am looking for any info about my G-grandfather William Newton TAYLOR. He was born on 12/22/1866 in Aberdeen, Monroe Co. MS. He died on 3/28/1959 in Santa Rosa Co. FL. He was married to Martha Priscilla DODD on 7/10/1885 in Marion Co. AL. and they had 14 children. I do not know who his parents were or any info before his birth. Any info would be helpful. Thank you, Lori

Submitted by: Lori Little
Email: 5littles@optonline.net
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Date: 1/28/2005

New e-mail address: istillsearch@yahoo.com Still looking for info on James Griffin/Rachel German and Benjamin Griffin who I believe to be the son of James Griffin.

Submitted by: Marilyn Griffin Conner
Email: istillsearch@yahoo.com
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Date: January 26, 2005

I am looking for information on the family of Lawson Lloyd. He married Kate Cutts from Winston County. They are on the 1930 census for Monroe County. Kate's brother was my grandfather, Jacob Roland Cutts.

Submitted by: Wendy Bashinski
Email: wbashinski@cfl.rr.com
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Date: January 9, 2005

Requesting marriage lookup for Jackson Towery and Lucinda Downs 1847- 49. Thank you!

Submitted by: Sandy Nichols
Email: ssnichols1@peoplepc.com
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Date: 12-30=04

NUNN,, Looking for relation, of the Dilmos G Nunn Family-Susie e,Buford D. Billy w. Annie L. Janie e. Mary L.--1930 census- listings.Dilmos G Is a Son of James H Nunn & Martha Jane THREET- Fayette Co Al. Martha Jane is Daughter Of Turner Threat & Matilda McCraw-Threat- Also Nathan & Jane (Lindsey) Threat Settled in that co.1900 or later= ant info i would love-- jc Threet Lakeview Orego jc_threet@centurytel.net dtd 12 22 04 Dilmos & Susie Nunn & More are Buried at Jones Cemetery- Greenwood springs rd-

Submitted by: jc Threet
Email: jc_threet@centurytel.net
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Date: 12/22/2004

Looking for information on families related to James Paine who died in 1840 in Giles, TN. Specifically related to his son Constantine Albert Paine.

Submitted by: Carol Ann Paine-Blooding
Email: c_blooding@yahoo.com
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Date: 12-21-04

Looking for information on Mike Zilocopher Davis, born in Monroe County, 12 Mar 1862. He married Alice Rosalene Alphabeta Tallulah Waldron, 20 Nov 1884 also in Monroe County. Any and all information is appreciated. Thank you.

Submitted by: Jennifer
Email: jen4_95@yahoo.com
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Date: Nov. 29, 2004

Looking for grave,birth & death date Of Matilda Swafford, died about 1819 in Monroe Co.

Submitted by: Max Brown
Email: mbrown99@aol.com
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Date: 24 November 2004

Doris M. Kupfer Kupfer_doris@yahoo.com I have just begun tracing my relatives and have found that there were two families who lived for a relatively short time in the Aberdeen area both with the surnames of Kupfer. I was wondering if you could direct me as to the best way to get confirmation of the death and place of burial of the head of one family and record of the second family's residence in the area. Albert Martin Kupfer, my great grandfather-in the 1880 Aberdeen census, assumed he died between 1880-1890. Looking for information on death and burial Place. Gustave Kupfer-Great uncle-Looking for confirmation that he lived in the Aberdeen area during ~1870-1900 Both men were confectioners. Came to area from the East coast. Thanks for any information!

Submitted by: Doris M. Kupfer
Email: kupfer_doris@yahoo.com
WWW page: none
Date: 10/24/04

Searching for--Nathaniel Threat & Jane Lindsey (Threat) Monroe Co 1910--Also Dilmos Nunn-& Family (Son) Of James H Nunn & Martha Jane Threat,1910 fed, census-Monroe Co Ms, Any info on these Families would be appreciated-- J.C.Threet Lakeview Oregon jcthreet@centurytel.net Dtd Oct 20 2004

Submitted by: J.C.THREET
Email: jcthreet@centurytel.net
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Date: Oct 20 2004

seeking information on the John Lay family in Monroe Co.Ms He served in CSA.He married Elizabeth Booker.He had the following children John Vincent Lay,James Asberry Lay. Will share my information Lucille Hastings hastingslm@yahoo.com

Submitted by: Lucille Hastinhs
Email: hastingslm@yahoo.com
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Date: Oct 5,2004

I am looking for any information on the Neelands family residing in Monroe County 1840's forward. In particular any information concerning a James Neelands, wife Jane, or his mother Mary. I have information on this Neelands family in York County SC into the 1830's and would be willing to share. I suspect James is related(brother) to my GGG Grandfather Robert Neelands and his father is an Abraham Neelands.

Submitted by: Michael L. Neelands
Email: neelands1217@hotmail.com
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Date: 09/08/2004

I am looking for the Nelson F Kyle Family who is listed in the 1850 and 1860 Census as living in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Miss. After the 1860 Census, there are no traces of the Family. Nelson was born in 1809 in Va and he married a Permelia Nichols from Smith County, Tenn. She was born in 1820. They had 2 children born in Tenn ( William B and David) and they had 4 children born in Miss (Aberdeen, Monroe County); they were Martha, Sarah, Mollie and Jas B.

Submitted by: dr. bill nichols
Email: bnichols@tcmm.net
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Date: Sept 24, 2004

I'm looking for the burial site of CASENDA HAMMOND MASSEY WHITWORTH buried at Hamilton near Aberdeen, MS. She's buried on the "corner of father's land." Don't know if this means her father or her husband, Fendal Whitworth's, father. She died in 1866. Thanks for any info. You may email me at suemoore60@cablelynx.com. Sue Moore

Submitted by: Sue Moore
Email: suemoore60@cablelynx.com
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Date: August 21, 2004

I am looking for any information regarding Mary Lena Garret born Feb. 14, 1900 in Monroe County, MS to William "Bill" Garret and Marjorie Baker. Mary was married to a Stafford and a Hill.

Submitted by: Candy
Email: colie286@hotmail.com
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Date: 08-11-04

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