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WILLIAM MURPHY GLENN b. 10 Jan 1820 Tuscalloosa Ala. Married 23 Jan 1842 Monroe County Miss to Jane Elizabeth (Verner) Furr. She was born 1821 Lowndes County Miss. He moved to Oktibbeha County where they resided until his death. Any information on any Glenn connection would be appreciated.

Submitted by: Jane Lemmons
Email: txjane@ktc.com WWW page: Date: December 24 1998

Submitted by: F. Tanner Riley
Email: fbcstark@ebicom.net WWW page: Date: Dec. 30, 1998

Looking for info or desscendants of Elihu Kilpatrick who lived at Cotton Gin Port at least thru l850 and probably l860 or later.

Submitted by: Shirley Reed
Email: shirleyreed@earthlink.net WWW page: Date: l2-28-98

I am looking for info on Creese Hadaway who was married to Tom Edwards. They had several children and one of them was my grandmother - Dee Edwards (married to Lon Cole). I would appreciate any help finding information on the Hadaway's or Edwards'. Also, Lon Cole, Sebron Joseph Cole and several other Cole's are from Smithville and I would like any info on their parents.

Submitted by: Kim
Email: shanenkim@aol.com WWW page: Date: 12/27/98

ABERDEEN, MONROE, MS was the birthplace of my great grand parents, Casner P. Webb, Jr., b. 27 Oct 1862 and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Kyle, b. 24 Mar 1855. They were married 19 Oct 1881 in Aberdeen, MS. Their first two children were born in Aberdeen and were; #1 Mattie Alma Webb, b. 21 Oct 1882 and #2 Loch E. Houston Webb, b. 5 Mar 1885. The new family relocated to Panola County, TX shortly thereafter as this second child died 25 Nov 1886 and is buried in Caledonia, Panola, TX. Other children are: #3 Walter Prescott Webb, famed histrorian, b. 3 Apr 1888; #4 Kyle Webb, b. 17 May 1891 (died 1892); #5 Ella Ruth Webb, b. 11 Jul 1892; #6 Bruce Webb, b. 21 May 1896 - died Jun 1896; and Ima Jewell Webb, b. 12-25-1898. Casner P. Webb, Jr's parents came from South Carolina and were Casner P. Webb, Sr. and Sarah Emmeline Pope. Mary Elizabeth Kyle's (wife of Casner P. Webb, Jr.) parents were Martin Schumacher Kyle, Sr. and Mary Ann Marrow. All four of these great grand parents may be buried in Aberdeen, MS. Note: We know that Casner P. Webb, Jr. had a brother named Henry Prescott Webb and Mary Elizabeth Kyle was the youngest of three children and her older brothers were Martin Schumacher Kyle, Jr. and T.J. Walter Kyle.

Submitted by: Mike Dulin
Email: dulin@hughes.net WWW page: Date: 12-27-1998

Looking for James L. Puckett, who married Melinda E. Nix on 16 Dec. 1858 in Monroe County, Mississippi. Melinda bn 1843, daughter of Aaron Nix (Aaron bn 1810 in Georgia)and Nancy Stewart. (Nancy bn 1810 in South Carolina). Aaron and Nancy married 1831 in Rutherford, N.C., Aaron's father, John bn 1760 in NC. James L had son Thomas Aaron Puckett bn 18 Nov. 1859, Columbus Lowdes, Mississippi, md Mary Johnson 16 Jan 1877. Mary bn 11 Jun 1860 in Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi. Thomas died 8 Jan 1923, bn Keota, Haskell, Oklahoma. Mary died 30? Jun 1930, buried Keota, Haskell, Oklahoma. Need parents of Mary, is possible father is a George. Need James L. Puckett's parents, is possible is Thomas T. Puckett bn 1805 in South Carolina. Thomas possible married Nancy Young 11 Dec 1834. Thomas died 7 Oct 1898 and buried Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi. Thomas's wife Nancy bn 1809, died 16 Sep 1897, buried Aberdeen, Monroe, Mississippi. Thomas T's father could be Benjamin bn 1757, married to Sarah Mosley. And information will greatly appreciated, and will be happy to share any information I have.

Submitted by: Lila Clay
Email: lclay@eosc.cc.ok.us WWW page: www.eosc.cc.ok.us/~lclay Date: December 19, 1998

I am looking for information on the family of Samuel Randolph Kellum. He shows up in the 1850 Tippah Co. census with a wife, Emaline, and two children,Sarah (b. 1844) and Mary (b.1849). According to our family Bible, he went on to have several more children with Martha Williams: Deawitt Clinton (b. 1851), Ashfurd (b. 1853), Cornelia Oregon (b. 1854),Thomas P. (b. 1856), Paton (b. 1859), and Andrew (b. 1866 in Monroe Co). Any information would be greatly appreciated! Lauren Nash 1355 Westgreen Blvd. Katy, Texas 77450

Submitted by: Lauren Nash
Email: lnash@pdq.net or nashl@katy.isd.tenet.edu WWW page: Date: 12/16/98

I'm looking for information on Lawrence, Pearson and Phillips who live in Monroe county .

Submitted by: Wm Lawrence
Email: Nikita@midusa.net WWW page: none Date: 12/12/98

WILLIS HENDON was on the 1850-1860 US Census in Aberdeen, Monroe Co., MS. I am looking for any information on WILLIS HENDON, born 6 June 1806, Oglethorpe Co., GA, who was a son of JOHNSON HENDON and SARAH SCOGGIN. His parents moved first to Lawrence Co., AL in the early 1820's which was close to Morgan Co., AL, line. By 1840, they had moved to Walker Co., AL. WILLIS married MARY KYLE on 16 Feb 1833 in Morgan Co., AL. By 1870, it appears he had moved on to Woodruff Co., AR. He was a brother to my GGG Grandfather, WILLIAM HENDON. Will exchange.

Submitted by: Ann Strickland Grainger
Email: MASGrainger@knology.net WWW page: Date: December 11, 1998

Looking for any info on George Sullivan bn. 1855 in Ms. He married M.E. Pearson in 1881 in Lee county. Sons were Lorenzo Dow, William Clarence, George and Coyt. They lived in Itawamba, Lee and Monroe counties. Need any info on parents and siblings. Thanks Jeannie105@aol.com

Submitted by: Jean Schmidt
Email: Jeannie105@aol.com WWW page: Date: 12-11-98

I am interested in proving parents of Jemima Giddens who was wife of William Maddox. They were in Monroe Co.Ms and moved to Itawamba Co. and later to Texas where he died in in Grayson Co.Tx.before 1860. She lived with her children in Dewitt Co.Tx in 1870 Census. She was my GrGrGrandmother. Any info would be most welcome. Thanks. Joyce L. Keck

Submitted by: Joyce L. Keck
Email: genie@icsi WWW page: Date: 11 Dec 1998

I AM LOOKING FOR A SARA KELSO SHE WAS MARRIED TO A ROBERT JONES TIME FRAME I AM UNSURE OF BUT I HAVE PROOF OF THIS MARRAGE THEY LIVE IN MISSISSIPPI IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE KELSO'S WERE ALL FROM AROUND ABERDEEN MISS ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE HELPFULL THANK YOU DERHONDA JONES

Submitted by: DERHONDA JONES
Email: esph@bellsouth.net WWW page: Date: 12-07-98

William Daniel Pierce b. 1826 Father is Hollett Pierce. Would like more information about other syblings of Hollett Pierce as well as information on William Daniels' mother.

Submitted by: Christine Jones
Email: jonz20@hotmail.com WWW page: Date: 12-4-98

Looking for information on Amos Capps who purchased land in 1841 Monroe county. This land was bought jointly with a Francis Capps. These men are related to Thomas & Mary Capps of Athans, Monroe County, origianl settler of the area. Would like to find any relatives of these families.

Submitted by: Terry Lynn Hilburn Peck
Email: fms@admarkcorp.com WWW page: Date: December 4, 1998

I am seeking information form Monroe County on the following people: Greenberry Pickle and wife Enna Blalock, Zebedee Pickle and wife Lanora Irvin, Ansel Monroe Pickle and any William Pickle born before 1900. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Greg

Submitted by: Greg Green
Email: greeng@calhoun-city.k12.ga.us WWW page: Date: 12-3-98

Seeking info on my gggrandparents George W. JOHNSON b. abt 1824 SC & Sarah Jane E.? b. abt 1824 SC who are in Monroe County, MS, in 1860. Their son, my ggrandfather, Aussia Pollard JOHNSON was born in Aberdeen 9 Jan 1864. Other of their children were: Henry, Abner Pickens/Pickford, Ann T., Seburn Alexander, George Lee Compton (also my ggrandfather), B. Ward, Elsa Salina, Martha, Sarah Jane "Sally", and twins Othelia Adelet/Adeline and Adeline/Adelet Othelia. This family was in Yalobusha County, MS in 1850 and in Randolph County, AR in 1870 and 1880. Some of the children went to TX, and from there some went into OK. They married into the SMITH, STARLING, GARRETT, HOPKINS and DICKSON families and others.

Submitted by: Linda Johnson H.
Email: lkayjh@concentric.net WWW page: Date: 12/2/1998

Monroe County Researchers I am seeking ANY information on the following people: Grennberry Pickle and wife Eana Blaylock Pickle, Zebedee Pickle, Alice Lanore Irvin Pickle, Ansel Monroe Pickle, and ANY William Pickle born before 1900.

Submitted by: Greg Green
Email: greeng@calhoun-city.k12.ga.us WWW page: Date: 12-2-98

I'm looking for information on WILLIAM BLANCHARD, the son of a French merchant migrating to the United States in the early 1800's, found his way to Northeastern Mississippi county of Monroe around 1845. He became the Overseer of the Lenoir Plantation. WILLIAM BLANCHARD was killed in his bed by revolting slaves in 1861.

Submitted by: Richard W. Spicer, Sr.
Email: rspicer150@aol.com WWW page: Date: December 2, 1998

Researching the family of Anderson A. Dowdle, a well-known doctor in the Grubb Springs Community of Monroe County. Would like to contact others interested in this family.

Submitted by: James L. Muprhy
Email: jmurphy@aeneas.net WWW page: Date: December 1, 1998

Researching the family of John Murphy Sr. of York Co. SC & Lowndes County MS. His son Alexander Murphy (m. Susannah Greer) lived in Monroe County. Would like to contact others interested in this family.

Submitted by: James L. Murphy
Email: jmurphy@aeneas.net WWW page: Date: December 1, 1998

Looking for info on Rev. Hilam Robinson a Methodist preacher in 1844 listed in MOTHER MONROE. Patricia R. Horne 60146 Hadaway BTM>RD. Smithville,MS 38870 or hornep@traceroad.net

Submitted by: Patricia R> Horne
Email: hornep@traceroad.net WWW page: Date: 12-1-1998

Looking for any information on the following preachers in MONROE CO.MS. W.H. ROBINSON-1877 at Bethel Baptists Church,Darracott Rev. Ben ROBINSON bet.1912-1956 at Chapel Grove M.B.-between Sadder Creek & Johnson Creek. Also a Joshus Arthur ROBISON that married Frances Caroline HOWELL on 1-12-1859 in MONROECO. MS. Patricia R. Horne 60146 Hadaway BTM. RD. Smithville,Ms 38870 or hornep@traceroad.net

Submitted by: Patricia Robison Horne
Email: hornep@traceroad.net WWW page: Date: 12-1-1998

William Dyke Walton, b 1839 Monroe Co., MS; d 1906 Monroe Co. married Mary Catherine Hutchinson, b 1850. They had a son Walton Orwood Willis. William's parents were Charles Walton and Arvaneza Dyke. The Hutchinsons were from Laurens Co., SC; the Willises were from Va>NC>TN>MS. Can anyone offer a clue as to where Charles Walton and Arvaneza Dyke were married or where they were from? Any help will be appreciated.

Submitted by: Polly Willis Gingold
Email: MarcaDean@aol.com WWW page: Date: Nov 27, 1998

According to Maud Potter's, Willises of Virginia: "Augustine Willis (of Monroe Co., MS)married 15 Dec 1837, Arilla Dyche (Dyke). Four children: James Plummer Willis, John Ralston Willis, Leonora Willis, Mary Frances Willis." According to the Gideon Macon of Virginia Genealogy: "Austin Willis married Arilla Dyche, 1837." Neither give sources and the Gideon Macon publication does not say where. Can anyone confirm this, please? Thanks!! Polly Willis Gingold.

Submitted by: Polly Willis Gingold
Email: MarcaDean@aol.com WWW page: Date: Nov 24 1998

ROGERS, GRIFFITH, ALLISON, MAYFIELD, BICKERSTAFF, DAVIS, SMITH. In Limestone County on 3 April 1837 David S.GRIFFITH married Elizabeth D. ROGERS. Elizabeth was a daughter, of Robert M. ROGERS who died in Monroe County, Mississippi in 1861. Elizabeth and David's children were born in Carroll County, MS. Elizabeth, a widow, was in Monroe Co., MS by the 1860 census. Robert M. married Jane ALLISON, daughter of John and Elizabeth (DAVIS) ALLISON in 1815 in Madison County. Robert M. and Jane lived in Limestone County, Alabama from the 1820's until sometime after 1843.Other children of Robert M. and Jane were James P. (who I think married Martha Elizabeth SMITH and is buried in Holmes County, MS), John Allison (who in 1847 IN Monroe Co., MS married Eliza Jane MAYFIELD, daughter of Isaac and Sarah (BICKERSTAFF), William M.(died about 1862 in Monroe Co., MS, his heirs sell land in Monroe Co., from Delta County, Texas in 1881), Margaret (who later married H. V. MAYFIELD in Monroe County, MS), Mary Ann (never married -- died in Nashville, TN in 1894), and Robert D. ROGERS (in VA at time of probate of estate of Robert M. in 1860's). Looking for additional information and for contact with other descendants of line. Richard Adams Stokes, 3800 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska 99801.

Submitted by: Richard Adams Stokes
Email: stokes@alaska.net WWW page: Date: 24 November 1998

Desperately seeking information on the BRADY & GREGORY surnames. Fannie Gregory, no date of birth known, married P. T. Brady on Nov. 18, 1861. She had lived in Aberdeen prior to this date. P.T. Brady was from Tulcaloosa, Alabama. Fannie supposedly lived with her Dunklin cousin while in Aberdeen. Anyone with information on Fannie Gregory, the Dunklin family, or P. T. Brady, please contact me.

Submitted by: Paula Dunklin
Email: dunk1432@swbell.net WWW page: Date: 11-18-98

Can anyone out there help me with the following Maddox/Mattox family members?? Any assistance will be greatlty appreaciated. MATILDA MADDOX, born in 1810 in Tennessee, married Roland Andrews, 12=14-1823 in Monroe County, Miss. (Marriage book 1821-1824). She moved to Tuscaloosa and Fayette Counties Ala. around 1827. Moved to Conway County, Arkansas around 1867-68, died 4-1870. Other family researchers think that Matilda's parents were William and Sarah Maddox, and she had a brother named Nicholas. The 1860 Fayette County Ala. cenus lists Matilda, age 81, living with her son, Daniel Andrews, also in this household were MARY MADDOX, AGE 16, born Ala., & THOMAS MADDOX, AGE 18, born Ala. (Matilda's niece & Nephew??) Conway County Arkansas marriage records list Mary Jane Maddox, born 12-2- 1844 marrying Amos Roberts, Jr. on 2-23-1868. Amos & Mary came to Ark. with the Roberts, Watkins and Andrews families. Robert's family members list Mary's father as GEORGE WASHINGTON MADDOX. 1870 Conway County Arkansa census lists a SARAH "MATTOX" born in 1840, living in the household of Amos Roberts, Sr. LUCINDA MADDOX, wife of William Watkins, born in Sc, lived in Tuscaloosa Co. Ala, from around 1830 to 1870. She had a son, David C. Watkins, who moved to Logan County, Ark around 1871. CHARLES ANDREW MADDOX, born 1842, died d1938, married Phoebe Arlie Andrews, niece of Roland Andrews, living in Washington Co., Arkansas in 1870. Son, SAMUEL MADDOX, lived in Pope Co. Arkansas. Thank You

Submitted by: Virginia Campbell
Email: kmcclure@mev.net WWW page: Date: November 17, 1998

RITTER, William b. 1802 NC was in Monroe Co. Ms. by 1830. Wife was dead by 1850 so am not sure of her name, could be Mary YOUNG. Children: John Mack, Celia Ann, Eliz., Phebe, Amelia, Margaret E., Marinda, Wm. B., Sarah E., Stephen D., James A. and Martha C. b. 1837 who mar. Thomas Issac JEFFREYS abt 1857. William RITTER (1802 NC) was son of Everett Ritter of Moore Co. Nc., and one of 4 brothers who came to Monroe Co. Ms. by 1830: Everett Jr, John, Anderson and William. They lived in Monroe and Itawamba counties. Would like to hear from any descendents of this RITTER or JEFFREYS families. Thanks, Marg

Submitted by: marg
Email: mhc770@bellsouth.net WWW page: Date: 11-14-98

Looking for info on family of Emma Lee Sullivan and Octor Olvin Robison married on 11-12-1906 in Itawamba Co. Ms . They moved to Monroe Co.,Ms in 1926. His parents were Manoah & Texanna Robison. His gparents were Foxeyb & Jane(maybe Holloway)Robison. Emma's parents were Barson(B.N.,Newt) & Malissa Sullivan. His parents were Henry and Nancy Bailey. All buried in Mo. Co. If you can connect with anyone I would like to hear from you. E-Mail-hornep@traceroad.net ot 60146 Hadaway BTM> RD., Smithville,Ms 38870

Submitted by: Patricia Robison Horne
Email: hornep@traceroad.net WWW page: Date: 11-13-1998

I am looking for information on a William Alexander WHITE born about 1820 and a Amanda Caroline McKINLEY born about 1824 that were married April 15 1841 in Monroe county . Thanks

Submitted by: Linda Eubanks
Email: leobrn@aol.com WWW page: Date: 11\11\98

Searching for information about Sylvester Keeth and his sons; Edward D., Reed, Monroe, Edgar. I believe they lived in or near the now-extinct community of Camargo. Sylvester was probably born sometime in the 1850's and his children were born between 1872 and 1878. Who were Sylvester's parents? Who was his wife? Need any information anyone may have on Reed, Edgar and Monroe Keeth. the name may be spelled Keith or Kieth.

Submitted by: Margie Scott
Email: mscott@stockdogsaction.com WWW page: Date: November 8, 1998

I'm searching for information about H. Cornelius COGGINS and Samantha Lou EDWARDS. They were married in Monroe County, MS in the late 1800's. Their daughter, Emma Susie COGGINS, was my great grandmother. She married Abram Michael Jones. They lived in Pontotoc County before moving to Quitman County. Both are buried in Longtown Cemetery in Panola County. Any information will be appreciated.

Submitted by: Elizabeth Jones
Email: ejones@ocdx.usda.gov WWW page: Date: 11/7/98

I am looking for information on my great-grandfather, Jonathan Howton(Houghton). He married Elizabeth Franklin around 1873. They had their first son, Jackson Howton, later that year. Their second known son, Alfred Franklin Howton, was born in 1885. I would appreciate any additional information on them. Thanks.

Submitted by: Joseph Alfred Houghton
Email: pintan@flash.net WWW page: Date: 11-6-98

Searching for my roots--Father-Paul Lee Rast-Died Feb.17th 1988.His parents-Nora & Oscar Copeland Rast.Need info on his parents and their past.Also looking for my mom's-Betty Jean Sharpe,Rast,Adams-her mom,Maudie Francis Hayward,Sharpe,Williams-Married to 1st-Vallie Sharpe,2nd-Quinnie Williams.Need info on EVERYONE.Just started searching and can't seem to get much info. feel free to e-mail me.Nora Rast was cherokee.Thanks.

Submitted by: Barb (Rast) Jensen
Email: jalor@frontiernet.net WWW page: Date: 11/03/98

MY GREATGRANDFATHER NAME IS JAMES HARRIS HE HAD A SON NAMED WILLIAM HENRY HARRIS HE MARRIED LISSIE JANE GRAY ON JULY 11 1911.HE WAS BORN ON APRIL 14,1885 IN ITAWAMBA COUNTY HE HAD FOUR CHILDREN WILLIAM LURRY HARRIS KENNY HARRIS MARGIE HARRIS AND RONIE HARRIS. AS FAR AS I KNOW ALL OF OUR KIN IS FROM AROUND THAT AREA I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR THIS PERSON IF IT IS THE SAME ONE. MAYBE WE CAN HELP EACH OTHER

Submitted by: DERHONDA JONES
Email: WWW page: Date: 11-02-98

LOOKING FOR LOST LOVED ONE FRANKLIN GLEN JONES BORN IN 1966 ADOPED AT EARLY AGE TO NAVY FAMILY HERE IN MONROE COUNTY MS IT IS BELIEVED THAT HE WAS TAKEN OVER SEAS

Submitted by: DERHONDA JONES
Email: esph@bellsouth.net WWW page: Date: 11-02-98

The 1820 Monroe County Census had the following information: Robert McILVANEY (inc. spelling) b. c1870 SC and Nancy HARRIS b. c.1780 SC. Could anyone help me with more information? These are my ggrandparents and I would like to locate anyone that could help me with them. Nancy HARRIS brother was an acting J.P. in the Pontotoc area in 1866. Thank you.

Submitted by: Marylee McElvany Lingle
Email: mlingle@pdq.net WWW page: Date: Nov. 1, 1998

Who were the parents of Sarah Mullins, married John Roberts in Monroe County in 1822? Seeking information on Rex A. Mize married Louise Harmon in Monroe County. Does anyone know who were the parents of John E. Mize, born 1859, married Roberta Roberts, daughter of Stokley E. Roberts in Itawamba County? Information greatly appreciated. Mary Mize Jeffrey gwjeff1@aol.com

Submitted by: Mary E. Jeffrey
Email: gwjeff1@aol.com WWW page: n/a Date: 11-01-1998

Looking for a Daneil SMITH Monroe Co census 1910 with wife Artice (WIGGINGTON) SMITH. He was born TN. 1873 she born TN. 1878. Were married for 16 years at time of 1910 census but where. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by: Billy Dixon
Email: DIXONWH@AOL.COM WWW page: Date: 10/29/98

Need Info - James Lyon in 1860 Chickasaw Federal Census is shown with $15000 property and $55000 in personal property. We show his death date about 1864. His son, James Lawrence Lyon applied for a state CSA pension and declared he owned no property. My question is, what happened to all of his father's wealth? His death being during the Civil War, could he have lost his property to the Yanks, and could his death be caused by same? His son, Robert Newton Lyon was killed at Gettysburg and his other son, Thomas died at a young age. Any info about this would be greatly appreciated. Bob French

Submitted by: Bob French
Email: bobf@gtec.com WWW page: http://members.tripod.com/~vik crest Date: Oct 28, 1998

I am looking for information on John NIX who married Carolin(e) SPARKS in Monroe, CO, September 2, 1847.

Submitted by: Shawna Smith
Email: jsmith00@flash.net WWW page: Date: 10-27-98

Do you have any information on Joseph and Nancy Rutledge. They were received by letter of transfer into the New Hope Babtist Church on June 2, 1835. Joseph died on August 13, 1843 in Monroe County.

Submitted by: MIKE RUTLEDGE
Email: miker00@ibm.net WWW page: Date:

I am seeking information on Thomas or John Thomas Stocks. He married Elizabeth Traylor in Monroe Co., Ms. in 1848. She and his son, Thomas are in the 1850 census for Monroe Co., but not him. His father, William Stocks, and siblings are in the 1850 census for Lafayette Co., Ms. but not him. William is buried in Oxford Ms. and there are two unmarked graves next to him. William's wife is buried with her youngest daughter in Memphis. I am trying to find out what happened to Thomas??? Any leads appreciated. Ray Stocks

Submitted by: Ray Stocks
Email: RayStox@aol.com WWW page: Date: 10/25/1998

Seeking info on and parents of George W. White and wife Sarah Walker; listed in Monroe Co in 1850 census. By 1860 they were in TX, finally settled in Colorado Co and then disappeared after 1880 census.

Submitted by: Bob Martin
Email: bobnjudy@moment.net WWW page: Date: 10/25/98

Searching for information on Mitchell/Michael WATKINS born about 1803 belived to be Monroe MS. Mitchell/Michael's wife named Eda ? Children of Mitchell/Eda are, Washington, William. both died as small children. Henry Nathaniel born 12/06/1844 married 02/16/1875 Monroe MS Caroline Rebecka HOUGHTON. Would appreciate any information on Mitchell/Michael and Eda WATKINS. Thank you, Peggy

Submitted by: Peggy
Email: wmc@lightspeed.net WWW page: www.geocities.c om/Heartland/Bluffs/1539/index.html Date: 10/21/1998

My name is James Jaudon, I was born in Monroe County in 1942 I am looking for information about my grandmother's family. Her name was Beryl (West) Jaudon. She was married to Paul Jaudon and has(had) a sister named Grace (West) Bassiger. Thank you in advance Jim Jaudon Lakewood, Colorado BSACLTER@aol.com

Submitted by: Jim Jaudon
Email: BSACLTER@aol.com WWW page: http://www.corealty.com/optio n21inc. Date: 10/21/98

McMICKEN/MASON/DAVIS 19 Nov. 1823, Kisiah McMicken married Nathaniel C. Mason in Monroe County, Miss. She was niece of Gen. Reuben Davis, CSA, who lived in Monroe County for a while at least. I would like to correspond with anyone having information on the McMICKEN or DAVIS families. I have a fair amount of information to share. Nancy McCoy. ntmccoy@swbell.net

Submitted by: Nancy McCoy
Email: ntmccoy@swbell.net WWW page: Date: 21 Oct. 1998

ODOM, Jane b. abt. 1858 Ms. was living in household of Albert M. and Narcissa WHITE in the 1880 census of Monroe Co. Ms. It stated she was a granddaughter. In the 1860 census Albert and Narcissa WHITE were living in Kemper Co. Ms. next door to a Chas? ODOM, b. 1809 NC. Is there a connection to the granddaughter? Chas ODOM had daughters in the household: Mary age 26 and Nancy age 22 b. Ga. Would like to discuss this family of ODOM and WHITE with descendents. Thanks, Marg.

Submitted by: marg
Email: mhc770@bellsouth.net WWW page: Date: 10-14-1998

Seeking any information on a Marshall family in Monroe Co. between 1865-1875. Husband's first name may have been Peter or Willson/Wilson. Wife Mary Cunningham Marshall. They had a daughter Sallie or Sarah born in Monroe Co.between 1869 and 1872. Mr. Marshall died between 1870-1875, and wife remarried Mr. Thaddeus(?) Stephens. Any information greatly appreciated.

Submitted by: Marge Stockton
Email: genestockton@cheerful.com WWW page: Date: October 14, 1998

I am researching Pickles and Rays. I am interested in any information from any time period. I also have information on the following allied families: Blaylock, Irvin, Camp, Riggan, Lowery, and Ritter. At this time I am seeking information on David Ray. David was the first born (b.ca. 1793) son of John Ray. He married a woman named Susan and they lived in Monroe County. They are buried in the Pickle Cemetery near the Sipsey Fork Community. Any information on David or any other Pickles or Rays would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by: Greg Green
Email: greeng@calhoun- city.k12.ga.us WWW page: Date: 10/14/98

SIDNEY P. PENNINGTON - family genealogy pertaining to I am trying to find information on my great-grandfather, Sidney P. Pennington, born in Alabama in May 1860, married to Mary A. Bush, born in December 1858, also of Alabama. They had 9 children: Lonie J., Joseph L. (my grandfather), Dena, Maggie E., Donie L., Daisey, Bessie, Ollie M., and Agnes. They resided in Mississippi and the 1900 Census reveals their presence near Amory (Monroe County) at that time. The precinct where they were counted was Smithville. I would appreciate any information on them - they were farmers and went back and forth between Alabama and Mississippi having children in each state. I am especially interested to know if any of them died and were buried in Mississippi. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by: Edward L. Pennington
Email: leighp@jaguarsystems.com WWW page: Date: 10/14/98

EDWARDS,DENNIS Looking for parents of, and more information about, Wiiiiam R.(Buck)EDWARDS,b.1860 in Miss. m. Josephine (Jossie)DENNIS b.1865 in Ala. His parents were born in Alabama, as was her father and her mother was born in Georgia (1920 census). They were in Lee Co. Miss. 1900, 1910, 1920 census, but believe they also lived in Monroe Co.at some point. Have info on their children who married into Monroe Co. families, HATHCOCK being the one we are interested in. Need to find out who the parents of Buck and Jossie were and where they came from. Any help at all will be greatly appreciated,do not have access to Miss. census films here, above info was sent to me by someone who kindly looked it up for me.Really want to find out more about this family, The HATHCOCK family that two of the children married into, lived near Parham Store Community near Amory...would also love to find out more about HATHCOCK, PICKLE,HENDRIX. thanks.

Submitted by: Christine Wooten
Email: wootjlj@jazz.cybermedia.net WWW page: Date: Oct. 7, 1998

James H. ALLRED b. 1805 KY was married to a Mary N. ?. In the 1850 census they were in Fayette, Co, AL. They had the following known children: Melissa b. abt 1861, Eliza F. b. abt 1864 & William b. abt 1857. William married a Malinda ? and they had the following chilkdren William Woodlow Allred b. 5/5/1876 & Robert G. Allred b. abt 1879. William & Malinda divorced and both remarried in Monroe Co, MS. William married a Fannie Tubb Jan. 4, 1876. Malinda married a Thomas Duke 8/13/1867. William Woodlow Allred Married a Lillie Jones 9/11/1897 in Monroe,Co,MS. They had the following children: Lona,June,Mary,irene,paulean & Albert B. No other descendants are known at this time. anyone with information on this family please contact me & I will share a vast quantity of info on the ALLRED's of NE Mississippi.

Submitted by: Perry L. Evans
Email: denevans@home.com WWW page: Date: 10/4/1998

I am looking for any and all information on the Nash family in Missisippi from the turn of the century. My focus at present is on Gabriel and Ezekiel Nash and any information on the town of Nashville, which was located near the Tombigbee River, in present day Lowndes County.

Submitted by: Sharon Nash Ross
Email: DRoss10219@aol.com WWW page: Date: October 3, 1998

MANGRUM..Need info on parents of Isom Green MANGRUM who resided in Monroe co. MS in 1830. Isom MANGRUM was b. ca 1806 in NC or SC. He married Louisa __?__ ca 1828. On the 1830 census they were parents of a dau under 10. Other chldren of Isom MANGRUM were: James R. MANGRUM b. 1831 MS, Elizabeth MANGRUM b. 1835 MS, Isaiah H. MANGRUM b. 1837 MS, Isom MANGRUM jr. b. 1849, Frances R. MANGRUM b. 1852 AR, Anderson A. MANGRUM b. 1855 AR, William E. MANGRUM b. 1856 AR, Samuel E. MANGRUM b. 1859 AR, John W. MANGRUM b. 1859 AR, Levissa MANGRUM b. 1862 AR, and Henrietta J. MANGRUM b. 1864 AR. Any help with parents of Isom MANGRUM Sr. or parents of Louisa _?_ appreciated.

Submitted by: JoAnn Cantrell
Email: n5tfc@edumaster.net WWW page: Date: 27 Sept. 1998

RITTER, William b.1802 NC mar. Mary YOUNG? His wife was dead by 1850 census, so am not sure of name. William came to Monroe Co. by 1830 with brothers, Anderson, Everett Jr. and John RITTER. They all lived in Monroe, then Itawamba, and ajoining Co. of Marion AL. Children of William: Celia Ann, Elizabeth, Phebe, Amelia, Margaret E., Martha C., Marinda L., William B., Sarah E., Stephen D., James A., & John Mack. Families married into: JEFFREYS, McDONALD, PICKLE, GILMORE, BLAYLOCK, HORNBACK, LOGGINS, & RICHARDSON to name a few. Would like to hear from anyone researching RITTER. Thanks, Margie.

Submitted by: Margie
Email: mhc770@bellsouth.net WWW page: Date: 9-23-98

STANDIFER, SKELTON b. 12 Apr 1772 m. Lydia Echols 2 May 1809. He supposedly lived and maybe died in Monroe Co., MS. Are Skelton and Lydia parents of Lysanias A.M. E. Standifer b. ca 1816 m. William Cabaniss 13 May 1836 in Noxubee Co., MS by John Standifer, JP. Need proof of parents of Lysanias.

Submitted by: Nina Cosper Fuller
Email: nfuller@vvm.com WWW page: Date: 20 Sep 1998

SEARCHING THE FAMILY OF JAMES ELYOUS PALMER BORN 2/29/1849 DIED 12/19/1916 MARRIED SARAH CORDELIA COKER 1/4/1871.JAMES FATHER DAVID Z.PALMER BORN 1/3/1817 MARRIED 4/29/1841 TO SARAH LAND.

Submitted by: TODD PALMER
Email: tpalmer266@jcn1.com WWW page: Date: 9/18/1998

Looking for HARDY ALLEN and NANCY (?) ALLEN family members. They appear on the Monroe Cnty, MISS 1840 and 1850 census. Their son is ANDREW J. ALLEN who married CATHERINE COOK about early 1850's in MISS.

Submitted by: SANDY ANDERT
Email: tandert@worldnet.att.net WWW page: Date: 17 Sept 1998

I'm looking for any info on Nancy Frances ATKINS who married Squire HERNDON in Monroe County on November 1, 1863. According to my grandfather (Nancy Frances's grandson), the marriage to Squire was her second, her first was to a man named ATKINS. Any/all info on Nancy's parentage/ancestors would be of help & I have tons of info on her descendents to share. Also Squire HERNDON'S first wife was Sarah HENDRICKS. They were married December 20, 1857 in Monroe County. Marriage bond for HERNDON-ATKINS marriage by M. J. HENDRICKS. There may be a connection between the two brides (?). Thanks!

Submitted by: Cyndi Curran
Email: Cyndi1C@aol.com WWW page: Date: September 16, 1998

Looking for information concerning Sallie J. Chism b 10Dec1845 Aberdeen Monroe Co. MS. Married to A. R. Moore in Red River Co. TX. Needing family information. Died in Red River Co. TX but cannot find any resting place.

Submitted by: David Moore
Email: dmoore@esc11.net WWW page: Date: 9/16/98

Edward L. Pennington, Thursday, September 3 16:30:00 1998 PENNINGTON Joseph (Joe) L; Amory, Monroe County, Mississippi, USA; 1890- 1920. My grandfather, Joe Pennington was born in Amory, Mississippi on February 16, 1891. He married Mary Maude Todd, possibly also from Amory and moved to Alabama and Texas, where, in 1920 my father (Ponzi E. Pennington) was born. I am trying to reconstruct my family tree backwards - on a Social Security SS-5 form provided to me the names of SID PENNINGTON and MARY BUSH appear as the father and mother of my grandfather. I would appreciate any information as to their roots and ancesters. Please contact meif you believe you can help.

Submitted by: Edward L. Pennington
Email: leighp@jaguarsystems.com WWW page: Date: September 3, 1998

AUGUSTUS NEWTON NICHOLS(11 Feb 1846-30 Jan 1914) m. MATTIE ELIZABETH HONEA(28 May 1849-19 June 1889).Seeking information on the parents of both, as well as the name and other information on the second wife of Augustus.

Submitted by: James H. Nichols
Email: nicholsj@edge.net WWW page: Date: 1 September 1998

CYNTHIA STEPHENS(16 Apr 1836-1 Oct 1907) and her brother, MENOAH H. STEPHENS(3 Jan 1839-24 Jan 1913)were born in AL to a father from SC and a mother from TN. Cynthia m. HIRAM T. WATROUS and had a daughter, LOUISE GRANT WATROUS, my grandmother. Menoah married three times and had nine children. Both Cynthia and Menoah are buried in Aberdeen, MS. Seeking information on both their parents.

Submitted by: James H. Nichols
Email: nicholsj@edge.net WWW page: Date: 1 September 1998

ROGERS/RODGERS, ALLISON, DAVIS. Members of the ROGERS/RODGERS (Isaac, Hugh, Larkin and James D.), ALLISON(John), and DAVIS(Nathaniel, Samuel, Robert) families appeared in the 1809 Census of Madison County, Alabama. There are connections between these families that continue on as members migrate to Limestone County, Alabama and to Monroe County, Mississippi. The birthplaces listed of various children suggest that all three families spent significant time in Tennessee prior to moving into Madison County, Alabama. I think it is reasonable speculation that the families knew of each other in Tennessee prior to the move to Alabama. Does anyone have information about the origins of the families. Two of my direct ancestors, John Allison Rogers and his father, Robert M. Rogers, were in Monroe County. I would be excited to compare notes. Richard Adams Stokes, 3800 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska 99801.

Submitted by: Richard Adams Stokes
Email: stokes@alaska.net WWW page: Date: 01 September 1998

Looking for information concerning Sallie J. CHISM b 10Dec1845 Aberdeen, Monroe Co. MS d 20Dec1900 Red River Co. TX m 7Dec1897 Red River Co. TX Ausborn Moore. Would like to know family and where she is buried.

Submitted by: David Moore
Email: dmoore@esc11.net WWW page: Date: 8/30/98

MONROE COUNTY, MS- My GG Grandfather- Peyton Henry White died July 1875 in West Point, MS. Have been unable to find where he is buried. His Mother-in-law, Sarah C. Young Lee is said to be buried in Monroe County. Where- I don't know. Thinking he and his wife are buried in same plot. If you have seen their tombstones- or know their burial location- Will you please contact me. Thank you. Julia White

Submitted by: Julia White
Email: JCORKTOP1@aol.com WWW page: Date: August 26-1998

I seek information on my GGG grandfather, Robert Richard SPENCE and his wife Mariah MCNEIl are supposed to have immigrated from Abbeville, SC to Cotton Gin, MS in about 1838 with most of their children. I found Cotton Gin Port on the extinct towns list for Monroe Co and I'm wondering if this could be the same place. Two of their children stayed in SC, including my GG grandmother. The others went to Mississippi and then on to Texas. I believe three of the SPENCE children married into a PERKINS family and some may have stayed in Mississippi. Their son Robert Hayne SPENCE fought in the civil War from Mississippi and died in 1864. Other children were Mariah Ann SPENCE who married Dr. Perry PERKINS and I believe settled in Texas. Also Mary Lou SPENCE who married Len PERKINS, John McNeil SPENCE who married Martha PERKINS, and Charles Harrison SPENCE who married Elvira STEAGALL. Sometime after that part of the family settled in Hempstead, TX where Robert Richard SPENCE died in 1850 and his wife died in 1860. As far as the Mississippi information, does any of this sound familiar? I would also welcome any suggestions you may have. Thank you. Betsy Tyson Austin, TX

Submitted by: Betsy Tyson
Email: btyson@onr.com WWW page: Date: August 14, 1998

Looking for information on John J. GASTON (b. 1801, SC) and Elizabeth (KOLB)GASTON (b. 1805, SC), daughter of Silas Kolb, who came to Caldonia area, Monroe/Lowndes County in 1824. John J. had five original land patents in this area. He died, 11/4/1861, buried Egger Cemetery, Caldonia, MS. Elizabeth died 5/25/1857, Caldonia. They had the following known children" Jane E. (b. 1824, SC), Mary A. (b. 7/4/1826, MS), Eudesia S. (b. 1830, MS), Rhoda C. (b. 1834, MS), John N. (b. 1837, MS), James W. (b. 1839, MS), Silas William (b. 1841, MS). All of the children except Jane were born in the Caldonia area. After serving 4 years in the Civil War, Silas moved to Blanco County, TX in 1877. Some of the above children married into the EGGER, STEVENSON, ROBINSON, and LAWRENCE families of Monroe and Lowndes County. I would like to find connections and/or descendants to any of the families.

Submitted by: Sylvia Wilson
Email: wilson33@airmail.net WWW page: Date: 8/12/1998

My name is William Hoyt Cribbs. I am looking for a James Daniel Cribbs (or perhaps Daniel James Cribbs) who lived in Monroe Co. during the mid- to late- 1800's. He may be in the census records for 1900 which would give his birthdate. If anyone can find this birthdate, I'd be extremely grateful!

Submitted by: Bill Cribbs
Email: cribbswh@bmoa.swz.dupont.com</ a> WWW page: http://w ww.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7748/cribbs.htm Date: August 12, 1998

I am looking for info on James W. Harlow born in Monroe Co. in 1845. He had 5 children: Amanda jane, Charles, Andy J., Bailey, and Callie J. Bailey was my Grandfather, JT Harlow was my father. Please let me know if you have any info.

Submitted by: Don Harlow
Email: dharlow@oio.net WWW page: Date: August 7, 1998

Does anyone have any information they can share about the RANDLE plantation. It was supposedly located somewhere between Priairie and Muldon in the southwest corner of Monroe County. All signs of this plantation seem to have disappeared. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Trying to locate the slave cemetary on the plantation, for a friend whose fallen Union soldier ancestor was supposedly buried there during the war and then moved to the National cemetary in Corinth.Thanks !

Submitted by: Debbie
Email: Jimexcel@aol.com WWW page: n/a Date: August 4, 1998

WHITE, Albert Mahan b. 1825 AL.(probably Lamar or Blount Co) was in Monroe Co. by 1880 census. He was in Kemper Co. for the 1860 & 1870 census. He was married to a NARCISSA, last name unknown. Known Children: William Wesley, Mary Margaret, Serena Eveline and Newton Mahan WHITE b. 1846 AL. mar. to LA/MINDA, MIDDIE by 1870. Children of Newton and LaMinda WHITE: 1. Virgil Solomon b. 1872, d. 1954 Winston Co. Ms. mar. Eugenia(last name unknown) and had Annie b. 1899, mar. #2. Ethel P. SMITH (dau. of Newton R. SMITH and Rebecca SAVELL)and had Mary b. 1920 Winston Co. Ms. Virgil's nickname was "Sloke". 2. Marcus D. b. 1877(probably died young). 3. Ella Jane born 1880, d. 1954 AK. buried Center Hill Cemetery, Hamilton, Monroe Co. Ms. Mar. Thomas Argarl NEAL,(son of Francis Marion NEAL and Eliz.C. EASTER) in Monroe Co. 1902. Ella mar. #2. William C. MURPHY, and #3. John S. Taylor. 4. Maggie L. born 1883 mar. S. A. Honeycutt 1901. Lived in Lowndes Co. in 1950. 5. Nancy J. born 1892 mar. Lonzo Thompson. Lived in Lowndes Co. in 1950. Would like to get in touch with anyone connected to these people to exchange family information. Thanks Very much. Margie.

Submitted by: Margie
Email: mhc770@bellsouth.net WWW page: Date: August 3,1998

I would like information on the following : JAMES R. STONE, SR age 70, b. SC MARY STONE, age 80, b.VA Martha A. CLARK, 27, b. Al. Susan Stone. 3, b. MS Charlotte Stone, 3 b. MS(Mulatto) Susan P. Stone, 4/12 b,. MS This is from 1850b census Eastern Div. of Monroe Co Dwelling #251 My ggrandfather was James R. STONE, JR who would be the right age for this to have been his grandfather. 1900 census of Independence Co Ar gave my James R birthplace as MS. He may have had 2 bros named William and James(?) who also went to Independence Co Ar. I have been told there were several preachers in this Stone line. I have loads of information to share if we can connect this James R. STONE, Sr with my James Jr. Jan Gilliam Reynolds

Submitted by: Janice Gilliam Reynolds
Email: JaniceRey@aol.com WWW page: Date: Aug. 3, 1998

HALF SISTER OF MY G-G MOTHER WAS KATE HUNT SHE MARRIED A McCOY LEONIDUS PHILLIPS WAS MY G-FATHER.JODIE PATTERSON ROGERS WAS MY G-MOTHER ON MY FATHER'S SIDE.

Submitted by: EDWIN ARNOLD ROGERS
Email: mared@bellsouth.net WWW page: Date: 7/30/98

I am searching for information on HENRY D. PARCHMAN and his wife Mary who were residents of Monroe Co. Henry PARCHMAN died in Monroe Co. in 1831. Henry and Mary PARCHMAN were the parents of: 1. John Parchman 2. Jessee Parchman 3. Sarah Parchman 4. James Parchman 5. Elizabeth Parchman 6. Aquilla Parchman 7. Peter L. Parchman 8. Nancy Parchman 9. Milly Parchman I will gladly exchange PARCHMAN information. Julie Perry

Submitted by: Julie Perry
Email: tcperry@gate.net WWW page: Date: 29 July 1998

SCOTT I need help! I'm looking for information on Leonadas Brown SCOTT b. 1848 Aberdeen, Miss. Married to Rebeca Adeline Scott b. 1854, Paris, Tx. Leonadas was the child of John M. SCOTT and Elizabeth L. BROWN. Also, Rebeca's maiden name was SCOTT. Family stories and pictures state that Rebeca was full blood Cherokee Indian and that her father was on the Trail of Tears. I can't find information on her or her father. Thank You.

Submitted by: Tena Scott Lutz
Email: TRLutz@juno.com WWW page: Date: July 23, 1998

Looking for information on George L. Carter. He was a public utilities worker for the city of Amory. He was born in 1890 in Pontotoc County. His wife was Willie Ann Sykes. His children were: Geroge, Alyce, Arthur, Herbert, Robert, Norris, Freddie, Ruth, Joyce, and Donell. They all attended Amory High school. Willie Ann Carter, my grandmother, lived in Amory until she passed in 1981. George passed in 1963. Please give any assistance. Thanks.

Submitted by: MIKE CARTER
Email: mbc007@aol.com WWW page: Date: Tuesday, July 22, 1998

Looking for information on my great-grandparents, Patrick FITZPATRICK & Edge Nora MORGAN who were married on Sept 10, 1885 in Monroe Co. Their children were John, Lillie, James, (my grandfather), Kate, Thomas and Hugh. Her parents were John W. MORGAN & Mary Ann NASH who were married Jan 3, 1861 in Monroe Co. Mary Ann's parent's were John and Judith NASH. Willing to share info.

Submitted by: LINDA DAVENPORT
Email: dand@stic.net WWW page: Date: July 21, 1998

Looking for information on Samuel Brown b 1832 married Ellen Elivira Dale in Aberdeen, Ms, Monroe Co., May 02, 1854. Their children's names were: Verrell b1855, Clarrah b.1857, Alice b.1859, Elias b.1868, Cuba b.1873, they were all born in Aberdeen, Ms. They had another son Ivy Leonard b.1870 in Newport, Ark.

Submitted by: Thomas Welton
Email: welton01@aol.com WWW page: Date: July 21, 1998

Seeking info. on ROBERT F. BURRIS b. Apr 14 1895 d. Sept 1969 SSN states last residence Aberdeen and, or Darracott MS. Once lived in Florida. Father we beleive was JOSEPH BURRIS and ANITA? Also looking for family and desendents of one Robert Burris. Thank you pcraab@pathwaynet.com

Submitted by: Rose Raab
Email: pcraab@pathwaynet.com WWW page: Date: JULY 21 1998

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