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Posted Queries for October thru November 1998

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    STEARNS posted by Larry Dosser on Saturday, October 3, 1998

    Requesting info regarding William Forbes Stearns of Pontotoc County, MS who purchased two plots of former Chickasaw Indian land on 11/28/1843.

    DEASON, DUKE posted by Becky Deason- Eubanks on Monday, October 5, 1998

    Looking for info on Joseph Deason and Mary A. Duke married in Pontotoc CO, February 9, 1854. Possible siblings of Joseph - John C. & Caroline. John C. & Caroline Deason married people with the surname Hawkins. Any info for the Deasons or the Dukes is greatly appreciated.

    DAVID, SHETTLES, SHUTTLESWORTH posted by Vera Shettles Hurst on Tuesday, October 6, 1998

    Interested in David Shuttlesworth(later Shettles) born 1798 d.1884 md Sallie Nixon 1820 and came to Pontotoc county, Ms.from Abbeville District, S.C. in 1847. Does anyone have any information on their parents, siblings, etc.

    POTTER, WEBB posted by Frank Hudson on Wednesday, October 7, 1998

    To Patti Martin, who posted a query on 9 Jun 1997 using the address Martinpatti@worldnet.att.com, please get in touch with me. Your email address is apparently not valid now. Frank Parker Hudson fphud@aol.com

    BROWN, JOHNSON posted by Sue Howard on Friday, October 9, 1998

    The last time I posted back in 1997, I did not know the name of my great grandmother. Since that time I have found the name to be Mary Undine BROWN. She married my great grandfather, Joseph Abner JOHNSON. I have not been able to find anything about their background - who their parents were, where they all came from originally, etc. They were supposedly born in Alabama, but a story that was told in my family was that the two Johnson boys who left Pontotoc Co. and went to Neshoba Co. were my grandfather and his brother, Jim "Mack" Johnson. Any help will be much appreciated. Mary was born in 1842 and I'm not sure about Joseph - maybe 1837-1841.

    HARRIS, MCELVANY, NORWOOD, SAVAGE posted by Marylee Lingle on Monday, October 12, 1998

    I am looking for information on these families prior to 1900. The McElvanys and Norwoods moved to Tx. between 1885 and 1890.

    BROWN, JOHNSON posted by Sue Howard on Tuesday, October 13, 1998

    This is a followup to my query of a few dats ago (Sept. 9th, I think it was). I'm looking for information on my great grandparents, Joseph Abner JOHNSON and Mary Undine BROWN. On the 1840 Pontotoc Co. Census I found two names that interested me. 1) Harvey H. JOHNSON and 2) George W. BROWN. Does anyone know anything about either of these two people? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

    HERRING, REA, TEDFORD posted by Billy Davis on Tuesday, October 13, 1998

    Looking for info. on Dave Rea who was a merchant in Randolph Ms. in the late 1800's and the early 1900's. He and his Wife are buried in Oak Forest Cemetary near Randolph Ms. I understand that his wife's maiden name was Clara Tedford and The Tedfords also lived in Pontotoc County. Ms. Dave Rea also lived in Sarepta, Ms. in the 1920's Please share any information you have on these families. Thanks, Billy L. Davis

    MCGREGOR, TREADWELL, YATES posted by Lucinda Kinsall on Thursday, October 15, 1998

    Joseph Yates & Nancy (Treadwell) Yates probably migrated to Pontotoc Co. after 1845. They were both b. in GA. and lived in Ala. before coming to Miss. Joseph Yates b. ca 1824 and Nancy b. ca. 1826. I cannot locate them in 1860 census, but they were listed as Joseph Gates in Pontotoc Co. & ch: Matilda, Rebecca, Henry, Reuben John, Wiley J., Wm. W. and Saludia M. Yates. Rebecca marr. young to: A.H. McGregor. I would like to know where this family lived and if anyone has any info on them, it would be greatly appreciated. They are in Grayson Co., TX by 1870 census.

    DODSON posted by Darlene Greenwell on Thursday, October 15, 1998

    Looking for information on Hace Dodson. He was married to Jenny White and had one daughter Eula Beatrice Dodson who was my grandmother. She was born Jan.27,1907 . She was a native of Pontotoc county.Her mother died when she was 5 and she was raised by family members on her mother's side. Her father remarried and had 2 children.That is all I know of her family. Please e-mail me if you have any information. Thank You

    SHETTLES posted by Vera Shettles Hurst on Sunday, October 18, 1998

    Does anyone out there know how I might obtain a copy of the book "Recollections of a Long Life" by Elijah L. Shettles?

    BORRUM, MCCHAREN posted by Elaine H. Hatch on Tuesday, October 20, 1998

    Birth Date - Lola Inez Goolsby, b. Oct 23, 1870,mother named Borrum. James Sample McCharen married Lola Inez Goolsby, when, where, lived in Pontotoc and Tocopola

    COLBERT, MONIAC posted by Stephen Travis on Tuesday, October 20, 1998

    Searching for imfo on ancestors and descendants of William Colbert and Jessie Moniac.Will share all imfo I have.

    SCREWS posted by Troy D. Crews on Wednesday, October 21, 1998

    Looking for family links for Enoch SCREWS who came to Pontotoc Co. about 1855 from Georgia; and probably died in the 1870's in Pontotoc Co. His children were James,Francis,Sally,Obediah,Samuel,Mary,Nancy and Joseph.

    FARR posted by Leon Chastain on Friday, October 23, 1998

    First name Ezriah, indian heritage I am not sure which tribe, married Rainey Chastain. Possible date of birth 1-29-1843. Pontotoc city or county I am not sure which. Please send as much information as you can. Thank you.

    DEEL, JAMES, ROACH posted by Judy Turner on Sunday, October 25, 1998

    Seeking information about Nancy (Elizabeth)ROACH, b 1869 Pontotoc, Mississippi. Parents were James A. ROACH and Pernicia Ann Florence DEEL. If this is the person I seek, she was the mother of Clarence Elmo JAMES, b 1890 Matagorda Conty Texas.

    GILL, POOLE posted by Laura Gill Berry on Sunday, October 25, 1998

    Seeking information about William Monroe Gill, m. Ella Poole in Tupelo, Pontotoc Co. 1870. Seeking information about their first born son, Clarence Gill, birthdate and place unknown.

    WHITE posted by Darlene Vanstory on Monday, October 26, 1998

    Looking for information on Jenny White, she married a Dodson and had one Daughter Eula Beatrice Dodson. Jenny died around 1912. Have no information on her or her family.Any information would be very helpful. Thank You

    WEBB posted by Frank Parker Hudson on Wednesday, October 28, 1998

    Brittain Rice Webb, died Pontotoc County 1860 per Mortality Schedules, 44 years old, born GA. There are rumors to the effect that he held a political office, e.g., Secretary of State. When and where did he hold such office? Is there a biographical sketch in any publication? thanks

    GARRETT, PANNELL posted by Donald F. Fletcher on Saturday, October 31, 1998

    I seek any information available on the family of one Elihu GARRETT (b. ca. 1808/SC), whose estate was administered by a James L. YOUNG in Pontotoc County 1877-78. One of Elihu's daughters, Jane, is said to be married to an E. S. PANNELL. I would love to hear from anyone seeing any kind of a connection. Thanks.

    GARRETT, PANNELL posted by Donald F. Fletcher on Saturday, October 31, 1998

    I seek any information available on the family of one Elihu GARRETT (b. ca. 1808/SC), whose estate was administered by a James L. YOUNG in Pontotoc County 1877-78. One of Elihu's daughters, Jane, is said to be married to an E. S. PANNELL. I would love to hear from anyone seeing any kind of a connection. Thanks.

    MCELVANY posted by Marylee McElvany Lingle on Sunday, November 1, 1998

    In Whitfield Cemetery, Surgius, MS near Pontotoc there are the following graves: Harriet C. MCELVANY 10/31/1830, 10/15/1892, Joseph Ann MCELVANY (can't read dates) and Lieu MCELVANY (wife) 9/27/1849, 6/19/1925. Can anyone help me with who these people were. I'm sure it is a part of my family, but cannot put them in place. Any help will be appreciated!

    AUSTIN, REAL posted by Pat Whalon on Thursday, November 5, 1998

    Would like to find a marriage of JOHN AUSTIN and CHARLET REAL. About 1860 to 1868. She was born Abt 1839 in Pontotoc Co. MS and both died in Pontotoc Co. Guessing the marriage took place there too. Her father's name was JOHN REAL and mother was CYNTHIA PRESTRIDGE. I am trying to find John Austin's parents. Thanks for any information.

    BEVILLS posted by Kathy Jones on Thursday, November 5, 1998

    Grover Bevills,B.oct 17 1877 Pontonc Co, Ms mother's name Lucy Tutor Bevills. seeking father name.I have information on this line that can to Ark. willing to share.

    AUSTIN, REAL posted by Pat Whalon on Sunday, November 8, 1998

    The 7 children of JOHN AUSTIN and CHARLOT REAL are as follows: Cynthia Piney Ellen Austin b Nov 15, 1868 Margaret E. Austin b Nov 30, 1870 Thomas Gideon Austin b Abt. 1872 Robert Franklin Austin b June 27, 1873 Seth Austin b Abt. 1879 Emily Joanne Austin b ? Tennessee Alabama Austin b ? I would like to correspond with any member of the family that is interested in the history of this family. Please contact me.

    SIMMS, SIMS posted by Annie Sims Smith on Wednesday, November 11, 1998

    IAM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING FAMLIES ANDY SIMS b.1855 m. MILLY? b.1847 THEY HAD THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN: 1.WALTER SIMS b.1880 2. ANDREW SIMS b.1882 3.JOHNIE SIMS b.1884 4.AIDY SIMS b.1886 5.CALEB SIMS ( AKA. CHAY ) b. 1888 6.HARVEY OR HENRY SIMS b.1890 7.GEORGE SIMS b.1892 8.TROY SIMS b.1894 9.ROY SIMS b.1896 10.CATO OR CHARLES CATON SIMS B.? 11.SHELBY SIMS b.1898 12.LELA SIMS b.? 13.LENA SIMS b.? 14.?

    BARTON posted by Catherine Mercer on Thursday, November 12, 1998

    I am trying to find anyone related to this family. I have them in Tippah county Ms in an 1850 census. Jeptha B.Barton / Sarah Barton..children... Melissa / Benjamin / Henry L. / Margaret / Walker O./ Catherine /Virginia. They disappeared from this area in 1879.If you know any relatives of this family please contact me.

    ELLIS posted by Wanda Swain on Saturday, November 14, 1998

    John Underwood Ellis, wife Eudora, believed to be buried Redland Cemetary, unverified and date unknown. Eudor reportedly died in childbirth at age 14. Child's name was Francis Oliver Ellis

    CLAUNCH posted by Mike Claunch on Sunday, November 15, 1998

    Looking for any info on any Claunch lines. My John G. claunch was supposed to have spent some time in Mississippi. Appreciate all replies.

    JOHN, MCNEELY, WARREN posted by Shirley McNeely on Wednesday, November 18, 1998

    Looking for this family also fellow researcher of this family line: Arthur WARREN was born in 1784 in VA. He died between 1850 and 60. He was married to Mary ST JOHN (daughter of George ST JOHN and *UNKNOWN ST JOHN) CA1830 in AK. Mary ST JOHN was born in 1805 in AK. She died between 1840 and 1850 in Pontotoc, MS. Arthur WARREN and Mary ST JOHN had the following children: i. Mary WARREN. ii. Alexander WARREN. iii. Sarah Jane WARREN. iv. Elizabeth Catherine WARREN. v. George WARREN was born in 1831 in Cannon Co., TN. vi. Martha WARREN. vii. Arthur (II) WARREN. viii. William WARREN.

    BILLINGSLEY, BILLINGSLY, STEPHENSON posted by Roz Collins on Friday, November 20, 1998

    I am searching for any and all info about the BILLINGSLEYS of Pontotoc Co. circa 1850. I found several names listed in the 1850 Census. I'm focused on Jane STEPHENSON Billingsley, widow of Samuel, and their children-all born Blount Co. AL: James A. (1827), Elizabeth (1833), William S. (1836-40) and Mary (1838). Birth dates are approx. Also, any info on Mardus A. Billingsley? The Davis book claims he was part of this family, but AL Court records clearly show he was not. But he was in Pontotoc for Census in 1850. What happened to him? To whom does he belong? Thanks, Roz rcol2000@aol.com

    REVOD posted by Larry Jaynes on Saturday, November 21, 1998

    am trying to find info on Peter Revod married to Nancy Elizibeth Reed Or Reid moved from Pontotoc to Lawrence county AL in late 1800's tnx Larry Jaynes

    ROBERTS posted by Ray Roberts on Monday, November 23, 1998

    Seeking info on William M. Roberts decendants and spouse. William was born in Pontotoc County in 1879. Any info will be appreciated.

    BAILEY, MITCHELL, TODD posted by Kristi Simmons on Monday, November 23, 1998

    Looking for any info on Samuel Bailey, born 1820 SC. He is listed in the 1850 Pontotoc census along with with May (Mitchell?) and children Budd (age 5), Franklin (age 4) and twins Edgar and Egbert (age 1 month). Samuel listed his occupation as "teacher". Can't find anything on these folks either before or after 1850 until Franklin shows up as an underage enlistee in the Civil War from Arkansas. Family rumor has it that May died shortly after the twins were born and at least one of the babies was given to "Aunt Mary Todd" to raise. We are desperate for any clue to help us solve this mystery!

    AUSTIN, BASS posted by Dorothy M. Weathersby on Friday, November 27, 1998

    Mary Ada Austin, b. 12 Nov. 1874. M. William S. Pickens 28 June 1903, d. 19 Nov. 1955. Who were her parents? One J. A. Austin m. Mary Ann Bass 20 Sept. 1870, Pont. Co. Ada's brother was William David Austin. Family Bible listed date of death of Ada's mother "M. A. Austin." 1918. Some say her name was Matilda. Does anyone have information on this family and can search 1880 Pontotoc Co. Census for parents' names and other siblings? Would appreciate it this, and any other information you could provide. THANKS

    AUSTIN posted by T. O. Anderson on Sunday, November 29, 1998

    AUSTIN, William David-who were his parents? His children: Cordie Vera Austin, b. 1901; Ursula Valero Austin, b. 1902; William Ray Austin, b. 1905; Ada Lavelle Austin, b. 1908; Alma Caldonia Austin, b. 1912; Byron Lorenzo Austin, b. 1916. Appreciate any information Thank you!

    KIRKSEY, NEAL posted by Marilyn Craig on Monday, November 30, 1998

    Searching for information on George G. Kirksey and Emily Neal. Their son, George Anderson Kirksey, was born in Pontotoc, MS 27 Oct. 1850.

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