Pontotoc County, Mississippi
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COLEMAN, CYPERT, HODGES, LONG, MILLLER posted by Belinda Upton on Friday, January 9, 1998

I am looking for information on the COLEMAN family of Pontotoc Co.  Nancy Jane COLEMAN married Wade Hampton LONG 24 Sep 1846 Pontotoc Co., MS.  They had the following known children: George W. LONG bn Abt 1848; James W. LONG bn Abt 1850; David H. "Dave" LONG bn Abt 1856. Also looking for any info on LONG, CYPERT, HODGES and MILLLER families who lived in at one time in Pontotoc Co. and later Lee Co.

HOLCOMB, LEARD, MOORE, PERKINS posted by Mrs. SW Mims on Saturday, January 10, 1998

  Looking for information on Charlie Clayton Perkins born abt. 1850/60 in TX. Died 1921 in Pontotoc County. He worked as a detective for the Pinkerton Detective Agency in ST Louis.  Married Ella Leard born in MS Delta Decx. 25, 1880 died Pontotoc Co., 1967.  One child:  Loretta Perkins:  Born ARK July 5, 1900 died Dec 24,25 1981 in Pontotoc Co. Loretta married Albert Lee Holcomb born March 5, 1890 in Pontoc Co., Died June 5, 1977/78 in same.  Parents of Albert L. Holcomb were:  Mary Moore born 1850/55 in Tishomingo Co., MS died 1935 in Pontotoc Co.  Married John Robert Holcomb born 1840 near Memphis, TN died 1923/24 in Pontotoc Co.  

COOPER, CRANE posted by Ronnie Burris on Sunday, January 11, 1998

Nola Cooper Crane, Smith Crane, Howard Cooper

BOWLES, MALONE, MCWHIRTER, WRIGHT posted by Kaye Hickey on Wednesday, January 14, 1998

I am looking for the Pontotoc connection for a MALONE that married BOWLES,Frances Elizabeth (b. 09-1840) daughter of BOWLES, Greenville.  They had 2 daughters, MALONE, Susie Lafayette and MALONE, Sarah Ann Hasseltine.  Susie married WRIGHT, Thomas W. and Sarah (Sally) married MCWHIRTER, John.  Would like any information on the unknown MALONE and any information about Thomas WRIGHT.  Thank you.

FALKNER, HINTON, NELSON posted by Maribeth Lesley on Wednesday, January 14, 1998

Searching for information on William H. NELSON who was born September 10, 1846 and died March 18, 1885.  On November 10, 1869, he married Elizabeth FALKNER in Lee County, MS.  They are on the 1880 Pontotoc County census.  He lists that he was born in MS, but both of his parents were born in SC.  He is buried in the Troy Cemetery.  His wife Elizabeth FALKNER later married Humphry HINTON.  Any information would be appreciated.

GRIFFIN, PEARSON posted by Frank Spencer on Thursday, January 15, 1998

GRIFFIN, PEARSON I would like to share information with anyone regarding the family and descendants of my gggrandparents Thomas H. and Sara GRIFFIN (children-Eliza,Penelope, Benjamin,Albert,James,Elizabeth, Sara, William) who moved from North Carolina to Pontotoc County about 1850. Also the family and descendants of my gggrand mother Nancy PEARSON (children-John,Anne Joseph and Nancy) as identified in the 1870 census.

MCKEOWN, YOUNG posted by Sharon Agee Morrow on Thursday, January 15, 1998

Searching for McKeowns and Youngs

HUNTER, KYLE, MCELROY, MCWHORTER, WAUGH, WILLSON posted by Tricia Petitt on Friday, January 16, 1998

I am looking for any information about James KYLE and Nancy WAUGH, who lived in Pontotoc, Mississippi in the late 1700's and early 1800's. My g-g-g-grandmother, Margaret McElroy KYLE was born there on 7 Mar 1809.  She married Rev. William MCWHORTER who was born 16 Mar 1811, Wahalla, Pickens District, SC, son of John MCWHORTER and Elizabeth WILLSON). My g-g-grandfather, William David MCWHORTER, MD was born in Pontotoc on 27 Dec 1838.  His father promised Margaret that she could deliver her first child at her parents home in Pontotoc.  They were listed in the 1845 Census records as 3 males, 2 females, from SC. I suppose the other female was Nancy WAUGH and the other male, was James KYLE. If anyone knows of the KYLE clan, please write to me! I would love to trade info.  The KYLE clan came from Ireland and James KYLE's parents were James KYLE, MD and Kitty HUNTER. I am also looking for any information on the MCELROY clan.  My ancestress had a middle name of MCELROY, so I am wondering who in the family had that surname. My address is: bonestwo@erols.com Thanks, Tricia Petitt

HENDLEY posted by Robert McCann on Saturday, January 17, 1998

Seeking information on Robert C.& Samuel HENDLEY,both are listed in Pontotoc Co. in the 1840 census.

BOLEN, CATES, CONLEE, COTES, LEMM, MAHAN, MILLER, NABORS, SEALS, SIMS, WARREN posted by Pat M. Mahan on Sunday, January 18, 1998

If you are working on this family, or know of someone that is, please contact me. I have more info, and I am very willing to share. Thanks! Pat M. Mahan MAHAN, Edward Christopher "Ned" b: 11 Sep 1842 near Huntsville, Madison County, AL d: 27 Jun 1927 in Breckenridge, Stephens Co TX m: 5 Mar 1862 in Marshall County, AL .SIMS, Almedia E. "Meede" b: Abt. 1847 in GA d: 1890-1900 in Pontotoc County, MS Children: 1. MAHAN, Edward T. b: Abt. 1863, Marshall Co AL 2. MAHAN, Mary L. "Mollie" b: Abt. 1866, Marshall Co AL m: 10 Dec 1890 in Pontotoc Co MS SEALS, William H. b: 1872 in MS 3. MAHAN, Wallace H. b: Abt. 1867. Marshall Co AL 4. MAHAN, Belleanna E. b: 28 Aug 1868 in Marshall Co AL d: 14 Sep 1946 in Comanche Co TX m: 11 Mar 1890 in Pontotoc Co MS WARREN, J. A. 5. MAHAN, William b: 1870, Marshall Co AL 6. MAHAN, Barbara Alice b: Feb 1872, AL/MS 7. MAHAN, Walter Lee b: Apr 1874 in MS, possibly Pontotoc Co. m: 28 May 1895 in Pontotoc Co MS CATES/COTES, Rosa E. b: Oct 1878 in AL 8. MAHAN, D. Curtis "Curt" b: 1876, in MS, possibly Pontotoc Co. was living in Stephens Co TX in 1927. m: 3 Oct 1896 in Pontotoc Co MS CONLEE, Carra 9. MAHAN, Maude b: 1878, MS, possibly Pontotoc Co. m: 1 Oct m 1894 in Pontotoc Co MS BOLEN, F. Reneau b: 1873 in MS 10. MAHAN, Joseph Spurgeon b: 18 Dec 1882 in Pontotoc County, MS d: 29 Jan 1919 in Buie Hospital, Marlin, Falls County, TX, buried: DeLeon Cemetery, Comanche Co TX m: (1) 29 Apr 1903 in Comanche Co TX NABORS, Lucinda Pearl b: 12 Feb 1883 in AL d: Feb 1911 in Eastland Co TX buried: DeLeon Cemetery, Comanche Co TX m: (2) 13 Aug 1913 in Marlin, Falls County, TX LEMM, Bertha Elsie "Elsie" b: 3 Mar 1890 in Brenham, Washington County, TX d: 1978 in Tomball, Harris County, TX 11. MAHAN, Marcus E. "Mark" b: 3 May 1884 in Pontotoc Co MS d: 5 Jun 1957 in De Leon, Comanche Co TX m: Abt. 1902 in ? Maiden Name??, Betty E. b: 1888 in MS m: (2) When? Where? MILLER, Bonnie Bell b: 28 May 1887 in TX d: 5 Feb 1965 in De Leon, Comanche Co TX 12. MAHAN, Minnie May b: May 1890, Pontotoc Co MS

STRUBE posted by Patricia Bray Welch on Sunday, January 18, 1998

Seeking information on Amos Strube who paid taxes in Pontotoc County in 1843.

BULLARD, LESLEY posted by Mary Beth Lesley on Monday, January 19, 1998

I am looking for descendants of Rebecca Ann Lesley Bullard.  She was the sister of John William Lesley, my great-grandfather.  At the time of his death in 1906, she and his two children were listed as his only survivors.  I found a clipping of her obituary in my grandparents things.  It did not list a year that she died, but it did mention that she was 98 years old and had one son, Z.A. Bullard, one daughter, Ara Bullard, and three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  Please e-mail me if you are familiar with this family!!! 

BOWEN, SANDERS posted by Patsy T. Johnson on Tuesday, January 27, 1998

I am researching the family of Elijah B. Sanders, Elijah Simpson Sanders, there in 1850. Also want names of parents of Martha Bowen who married Joel C. G. Sanders in Itawamba Co., MS on Feb. 9, 1869.

HELMS, HOLLY, LEWELLEN, LUALLEN, LUWALLEN, SHEPARD, WALKER posted by Charles B. Boydstun on Saturday, January 31, 1998

WALKER, Thomas W. born 22 Mar 1841--Pontotoc, MS married Lucinda LEWELLEN (LUALLEN, LUWALLEN ?) She was born 20 Mar 1841 in MS. Children were: Pradine, Thomas Benjamin, William R., John, Rosalie, Harley, Parlee,and Palestine. Married names of females were HELMS, and SHEPARD. Thomas B. married Sally HOLLY (?). This family was born, lived and died in Pontotoc, MS and most are buried at Vick's Cemetery (may be Zinn). Any documents pertaining to this family will be greatly appreciated!

BACON posted by Jacqueline DeBlois on Saturday, January 31, 1998

Need information on my great grandfather, Waddy A. BACON of Pontotoc County, listed in 1860 census.  Brother of Harriet Parks Bacon Dickson.   Left Pontotoc County in the 1870's to homestead on Sarasota Bay in Florida

HUBBARD, NIX posted by Nelda Hunt on Saturday, January 31, 1998

I am searching for the NIX and HUBBARD families that went to Ponotoc Co. Miss from Bibb Co. Al. They went sometimes in the middle of the 1800,s. Be happy to share Information with other researchers Nelda Hunt

SMITH, STRIBLING posted by Bobbie Smith on Saturday, January 31, 1998

SMITH, Ben F., b. 1885 Pontotoc Co., son of James H. Smith, m. Vera STRIBLING Feb 1910.  Ben died after 1920 either in Pontotoc or Lafayette Co.  Need to know where he was buried (Shiloh Church Cem?).  Said to be buried beside his first born - Tommie(son).  Son died as result of influenza epidemic of ca. 1918.  Vera remarried 2nd possibly a brother of Ben (John?), 3rd to a Mr. Hollinger.  Need info on who Vera married 2nd.  Ben possibly buried in grave with no stone except native stone no inscription.  Ben son of James H. Smith and Nancy R. Gardner.  Nancy's mother remarried to Robert Harris who moved to Monroe Co. Ark before 1860.  Any info on this family appreciated and will trade info on other Smiths.

ROBERTS posted by Ray E. Roberts on Sunday, February 1, 1998

Date of death and burial location in Pontotoc County, MS of Holly ( male ) and Clementine ROBERTS. They are shown on the 1880 census but not on the 1900. They had four children, Thomas, Henry E., Bettie, and William M. on the 1880 census . They may have had more later because they were only 36 and 29 years old in 1880.

FOSTER, OWENS posted by Jack Foster on Wednesday, February 4, 1998

I am seeking any information on my great-grandmother Edna Elizabeth Parolee OWENS who was born on Sept. 20, 1866 in Pontotoc,Mississippi.  She came to Texas at some point and married my great-grandfather, James Wesley FOSTER in Belton, Texas on Feb. 3,1886.

WADE posted by R. Steven Wade on