Unknown County, MS

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      SOMMERS posted by Jackie McKibbon on Monday, December 1, 1997

      Looking for any information on Ansley Lewis SOMMERS. He is my Grandfather from a first marriage in Ontario, Canada. He moved to Mississippi in the mid 1920's and passed away in 1968. Thank you in advance.

      HARWELL, MCDONALD posted by Gerre Byrd on Tuesday, December 2, 1997

      Noah Amos MCDONALD was born 1860 in MS. (County Unknown) He m: abt 1882 Susannah Rosetta HARWELL b: 1863 Scott Co., MS. Noah is buried in the Porum Co. area of OK. Their children were: Eva Emma, Mollie, Docia, & Marie. I'd love to hear from anyone interested in this family or who knows Noah's parents or siblings.

      RHEA posted by patty wolfe on Tuesday, December 2, 1997

      RHEA, Hiram..my gr gr grandfather..any information on his family would be helpful..he re-located to columbia co. arkansas around 1850..went back to miss to get rest of family's belongings and was lost at the Miss River..either killed or drowned in the river they think.

      COOK, WHITE posted by Paul D. Nielsen on Wednesday, December 3, 1997

      Trying to locate any information regarding my g-grandparents. All I know is that they were both from MS. G-grandfather was Archie(?) WHITE and g-grandmother was Agnes COOK I assume that they were married circa 1865-70. Their children were Lily, Nellie (my grandmother), and Archiebrook(?). I believe that they moved to Knox county, Tn. prior to 1900.

      EILAND, KING posted by William D. King on Friday, December 12, 1997

      Lewis Hilliard KING, aka L H KING--seeking 1870 MS Census lookup and any other information. Born 12 Dec 1850, in Barbour County, AL, son of Henry KING (died Dec 1854) and Abi EILAND (Hitchcock widow) KING, he is believed to have been living in Mississippi, unknown county, in 1870-1871 (when he would have been 20-21 years old), and to have returned to Bullock Co, AL (cut off from Barbour Co in 1867) about 1871-1872. He may have been living with relatives or family friends. Any help would be appreciated.

      BASS posted by James E Bass, Sr on Saturday, December 13, 1997

      BASS, Benjamin Franklin (1829?) My gggrandfather, apparently moved to LA sometime before 1870. I have no idea where he lived in MS.

      PYRON, STOKES, SWARTH posted by Lou Bridges on Saturday, December 27, 1997

      My gggg grandparents were John PYRON b.1762 in NC or SC.died in Lownes, MS. in 1838. married Delpha STOKES (a Choctaw Indian) County unknown. They had a son Allen PYRON b. 1790 in SC. died 1835 Ms. Allen married Eva SWARTH 16 Nov 1814 in Lincoln Co., Tn. I will share information. (CC's Note: Suggested that the researcher post a query to Lowndes County.)

      THOMPSON, THOMSON posted by Imogean McDonald on Monday, December 29, 1997

      THOMPSON/THOMSON -- Malcolm THOMPSON born ca 1784 in NC, died before 17 Feb 1853 in Franklin County, AL. His children listed were Daniel of Franklin County, AL, Catherine wife of Samuel Moore of Limestone County, AL, Christina wife of Absolom Glaze, Jr. of Limestone County, AL, Margaret wife of Terrill A. Bridges of Mississippi, and Mary Ann wife of Alexander Montgomery of Lawrence County, AL. I am look for any information on Malcolm, his parents, siblings, wife, etc. My ancestor is his daughter, Catherine wife of Samuel Moore. In the 1850 Census of Limestone County, a younger Malcolm and a Duncan Thompson are living next door to Samuel Moore. What is their connection to Catherine? Are they her brothers, not listed in the Deed records, or are they her nephews? Any and all information will be appreciated.

      ENGLISH, EVERETT, SCULLY posted by Ellen Pack on Thursday, January 1, 1998

      ENGLISH, William "Big Bill" - Levee contractor during latter half of 1800's. The county in which he lived is unknown, but would have been somewhere along the MS River. Probably cousin to James SCULLY and/or Elizabeth EVERETT. Happy to share!

      COTTINGHAM, GREEN posted by Barbara Ulus on Friday, January 2, 1998

      I am looking for the parents and siblings of Elizabeth C. COTTINGHAM b.1835 and married William B. GREEN in Angelina Co.,TX on Feb.19,1850. I do not know which county she may have been born in.

      SEALS posted by Joe Seals on Sunday, January 4, 1998

      Specifically Earl SEALS, born June 22, 1919, somewhere in Mississippi. Had two sisters, Linda and Diane. Don't know parents' names. Died October 1975 in Sacramento, CA. Would like to know his family. Joe Seals (son of Earl).

      BUTLER posted by Dr. James Wade on Tuesday, January 6, 1998

      My gggrandfather was a member of the 7th Mississippi Batallion Infantry, CSA. He died in Rock Island and is buried there. He signed up for the infantry in Quitman, MS. I have service record, such as they are, from the National Archives. Problem is I find no reference to the BUTLER family in Clarke Co. Therefore, I am wondering if there is other reference to this individual in MS. His name is Ford BUTLER. That is all I really have. Any help would be appreciated.

      GREEN, HUDSON, WILLIAMS posted by Richard L. Williams on Wednesday, January 7, 1998

      Searching for Alexander WILLIAMS born somewhere in MS in 1855. Alexander married Mary Adeline HUDSON in Johnson County, AR in 1880 and had several children (Theophilus, Izean, Dona Louetta, Elmer Reece). Moved to OK approx 1890 where Mary died in 1892. I know that second wife was named Syntha Mary GREEN and that Alexander died approximately 1899 in Acorn, AR. Some information to share.

      CRUMP, WILLIAMS posted by Bev Crump on Wednesday, January 7, 1998

      I am looking for information about the parents of Dicie Ann WILLIAMS who married TJ CRUMP in 1865 in Holly Springs MS. Dicie Ann was born in December of 1845 - thought to be in Alabama. Her father's name was Thomas Williams. Looking for information on Thomas Williams - spouse's name unknown. Children include Dicie Ann, Nute, Lum, Jim, Ida and two more girls. I suspect the family moved from Alabama to Mississippi at some time before Dicie Ann's marriage, but can find no record of them in either state. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

      HENDLEY, MCCANN posted by Bob McCann on Wednesday, January 7, 1998

      MCCANN/HENDLEY. My ggf, James MCCANN was b. in NC 1798, married my ggm, Eleithia HENDLEY, (b. 1814 in TN) abt 1836 in AL or MS. They were in MS (county unkown) at least from 1839 to 1851 when they moved to Milam Co., TX. They had 6 children in MS (county unknown) and 2 more born in TX.

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

      HOLCOMB: Looking for information on John Robert HOLCOMB born approx. 1840 in MS somewhere near Memphis, died 1923/24 in Pontotoc County. He married Mary MOORE born in Tishomingo Co., MS. Their son was Albert Lee Holcomb born March 5, 1890 in Pontotoc Co., Died June 5 1977/78 in same.

      SIDEWHITE, THOMPSON posted by Dan Martin on Sunday, January 11, 1998

      James THOMPSON b S.C. bef 1870. Had a child, Minnie b in Miss. Nov. 11, 1870. He m Mary SIDEWHITE in Miss. Seeking parents-siblings of James THOMPSON b abt. 1820/1852 in S. C. or parents-siblings of Mary SIDEWHITE b abt 1820-1860 in Miss. Any help greatly appreceaited. Thanks in advance.

      CANANT, CANNANT, CONANT, CONNANT, COX posted by Judy Canant on Sunday, January 11, 1998

      CANANT/CONANT: We know that our great grandfather, William CANANT, was born somewhere in Mississippi, His parents were Chesley CONANT/CONNANT/CANNANT (variously spelled in records) from Laurens Co, SC. Chesley CONANT married three times. William was a son of Chesley's 3rd marriage to Elizabeth _______. He left SC and was in Laurel Co, KY at the time of his (2nd) marriage to Elizabeth COX. We do not know if she died in KY or MS. We do not know if he married (3) Elizabeth ____ in KY or MS. We have found descendants of his children in Lincoln Co, TN and AL. We do know that Chesley CONANT lived somewhere in MS and probably died there. His 3 children who were born in MS moved to AL, our branch settling in Cullman Co. If anyone has any information on the CONANT or CANANT family anywhere in MS, please answer. I will be happy to share.

      BREWER, OSBORNE posted by shorts on Monday, January 12, 1998

      OSBORNE,John Spencer : Looking for any information on my grandfather and his parents. My grandfather was born in Mississippi but do not know of what county. He was born in 1899, married a Sarah Francis BREWER. He died before 1955 but not sure of exact year. Thanks for any help, Jill

      MOFFITT, MOORE, PRICE, SELBY posted by Brenda Cooper on Monday, January 12, 1998

      Nancy MOFFITT b. before 1880 in MS d. ? m. John F. MOORE b. before 1880 in GA d. ? children: Forrest R. MOORE b. Ark. d. OK Clinton MOORE b. ? d. OK Sophia Jane MOORE/PRICE/SELBY b.? d. OK Bentley MOORE b. ? d. OK Pat MOORE (male) b. ? d. ? James F. MOORE b. ? d. ? Anyone have a clue? I certainly don't. Hit a brick wall with this one. Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.

      YOUNGBLOOD posted by Ray G. Thompson on Tuesday, January 13, 1998

      Seek exchange on W.H. YOUNGBLOOD, b. 6 Dec 1849 in Ms. Both parents born Alabama.

      MCNAIR, MITCHELL, WYATT posted by Virginia Edwards on Wednesday, January 14, 1998

      I am trying to contact Mrs. Myrtle MCNAIR's descendants in MS...not sure what county but around Newton or Jackson, MS, I think. She did extensive research on the WYATT - MITCHELL families. I am a Wyatt descendant and am interested in her research. She listed a son (Robert McNair?) living in Conehatta, MS but I cannot find him. Would appreciate any help.

      RENFROW, WYATT posted by Virginia Edwards on Wednesday, January 14, 1998

      I am trying to contact descendants of Richmond Crawford "Dock" WYATT (1854-??), son of Joseph Wyatt in AL; 1st marriage to Ida Elizabeth RENFROW of MS; three children; 2nd marriage to someone in/around Columbus, MS...son Colary (sp?), I believe. He was my great-grandfather. Am interested in finding out where he is buried and family information. Thank you.

      EDWARDS, WHALEN posted by Virginia Edwards on Wednesday, January 14, 1998

      I am researching Andrew Jackson EDWARDS 1840-1919, born in TN, married Jane WHALEN in AL, moved to Ms after Civil War. On death certificate, father's name is recorded as John, mother's name unknown. The death certificate was signed by J.M. Edwards of Montpelier, MS. Any info would be greatly appreciated. (Also interested in Jane Whalen's ancesters).

      BROCK, MARTIN posted by Tammy Westmoreland on Friday, January 16, 1998

      My great grandfather was Sidney Green BROCK who was b. 23 May 1901 in Unknown Co., MS and d. May 1985 in Albany, Livingston, LA. He was married to Lena Mae MARTIN. They had one child that I know of and that was my grandmother, Odie Grace BROCK. If you have any information about Sidney Green BROCK please contact me.

      DENNIS posted by Bobby G. Dennis on Friday, January 16, 1998

      Searching for Gowery DENNIS in the 1830 - 1840 Mississippi Census. b. 1885 in SC. was in AL in 1850. With him in 1850 was Margaret A. Age 22 b. SC and Sarah S. age 17 b. MS.

      EVANS, VALENTINE posted by Sam Vaughan on Sunday, January 18, 1998

      Seeking information on Carrie Melissa VALENTINE (b.1852, MS), who married my greatgranduncle Elisha Hunter EVANS (b. 1847, Hertford Co., NC) . They allegedly married on a riverboat shortly after the Civil War and eventually settled in Lee County, TX. They still have descendants in Texas but we don't know anything about the Mississippi origins of Miss Valentine.

      MAY, MCKEOWEN posted by Bob Wilkinson on Wednesday, January 21, 1998

      Williiam Hobson MCKEOWEN was born in an unknown county of Mississippi. He later lived and died in Belfast, Arkansas, with his wife Zora Centha MAY. How do I link the McKeowens and Mays to a county?

      SINGLETON, SPEARS posted by Luci60 on Thursday, January 22, 1998

      I have been told that Mickins SPEARS was born in MS. He married Mary B. SINGLETON Dec. 14, 1843. They had nine sons: James, Richard, Newton, Jasper, Henry, John, Thomas, Abner, Albert.

      ALLEN posted by Ron Allen on Thursday, January 22, 1998

      I am looking for information on E or Edward ALLEN. They served in the Civil War and stayed in Mississippi afterwards.

      SHARP, WILLIAMS posted by Ron Allen on Thursday, January 22, 1998

      I am looking for information on Martha WILLIAMS. She married Joseph Franklin SHARP in the early 1900s.

      CLAYTON, WARD posted by Nancy Clayton on Friday, January 23, 1998

      Searching for Abner Hill CLAYTON. Married to Cherokee Indian girl named Famean or Fameau Ann approx. early 1800's. Their children names: Lark, James, Pinkney, Joseph Abner, and Teen. Famean was raised by family named WARD after the Trail of Tears. Have no idea about family history or where the family lived in Mississippi. Would appreciate any help!

      MOORE posted by Johanne Moore on Friday, January 23, 1998

      Am seeking ancestoes/siblings of James Madison MOORE (b abt 1850 d 1905). Believe to have been in MS at sometime during early life. Possibly born in MS. Any info appreciated. Johanne

      THURMAN posted by Johanne Moore on Friday, January 23, 1998

      Am seeking ancestors/siblings of William D. THURMAN b Dec.17,1852 Somewhere in MS. Family moved to Louisiana then on to Texas. Any info appreciated.

      CLARK, GEORGE, MCPHAIL, ROSS posted by Donna Suarez on Friday, January 23, 1998

      ROSS,GEORGE, MS Unknown County: I'm looking for information on the parents of Josiah ROSS born 1854 TN and his sister Mary Elizabeth ROSS born 1860 in MS. Both were residing in TX by 1880. Josiah was married to Mississippi Ann MCPHAIL and Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) to Oliver F. CLARK. According to the death certificate of Mary Elizabeth, her father was Frank ROSS and her mother was 'Miss' GEORGE. The birth place of Frank ROSS is shown as TN although in the census records both Josiah and Mary always told the census takers that he was born in MS. The birth place for their mother was shown as unknown on the death certificate and NC in the census records.

      HOLSTON, PALMER posted by Shannon on Saturday, January 24, 1998

      I am searching for William Albert HOLSTON who married Dona S. PALMER in MS They had 4 sons, Roy G., Troy Albert, Henry Thomas, and Clarence Eugene. Any input would be appreciated.

      BREAZEALE, BYRD posted by James Algood on Saturday, January 24, 1998

      Looking for parents of John Richard BYRD, husband of Sarah Frances BREAZEALE, father of Emma, Milton L., Andrew, Coy, Minnie, and Dovie Anna. John Richard Byrd raised his family in Mississippi, but unsure of where he came from.

      BYNUM, COOPER, FRIDAY, GRABBS posted by James Benjamin BYNUM on Monday, January 26, 1998

      Looking for: James Fred FRIDAY, b. 2 Sept 1850, MS, m. Ella T. COOPER Abt 1870. She was born 2 May 1849, MS. Both died in Trinity Co., TX James Benjamin BYNUM, b. 7 Mar 1872, MS, m. Emma Melvina GRABBS Abt 1904 in Texas. Fathered four children, divorced, and returned to MS.

      RUBEN posted by Tim Granderson on Monday, January 26, 1998

      Looking For RUBEN who had a daughter named Sarah Francis Sarah was Born in 1883 in LA. RUBEN was born in Mississippi.

      HARRIS posted by Pat Nelson on Monday, January 26, 1998

      HARRIS, Unknown County, MS. Seeking information on JM Harris, African-American, born Dec. 4, 1869, in MS; died Feb. 19, 1926 in TX. All help appreciated. Thanks.

      LOONEY, PAGAN, ROSS posted by Anthony Looney on Tuesday, January 27, 1998

      PAGAN, Fayette. Looking for infomation on Fayette Pagan b. May 16,1844, daughter of William and Lora (ROSS) Pagan. She married my gg grandfather William Pinkney LOONEY.

      SULLIVAN posted by Bobby Sullivan on Tuesday, January 27, 1998

      I am looking for the parents of Henry Pearl SULLIVAN. According to the 1910 census of Montgomery County Texas, it lists his parents as being from Mississippi, unknown county. Have record that says his father's name could be James SULLIVAN. I think James lived to the age of 99 years.

      GIBSON, LUM posted by Jo Hutcheson on Wednesday, January 28, 1998

      Unknown County, MS: Looking for James Adair GIBSON who married Mary LUM.

      ALEXANDER, WAGLEY posted by Scotty Dean on Thursday, January 29, 1998

      Unknown MS County query for Mary Eliza ALEXANDER, b. 14 Nov 1807 MS - d. 16 Apr 1876 Red River Co., TX. Married 8 Feb 1824 to John A. WAGLEY. First child was Abraham Andrew Wagley b. 1 Mar 1825 in Clairborne Parish, La. Thank you for your assistance.

      BROADUS, ENTREKIN posted by Gaye Magee on Thursday, January 29, 1998

      I am searching for any information about Eli BROADUS, b.1823 in Mobile AL. His 1st wife was Emmaline ENTREKIN b.1832. d. abt 1855 in MS, they had 3 children, Andrew, John Ira and Mathew Hiram. No one knows what happened to Eli. Does he have a second family out there in an unkown county?. Their children were shown to be with the Entrekin family after the Civil War. Any information on Eli BROADUS will be appreciated.

      BENTHAL, SHAVER posted by Terence (Terry) Engwall Stewart on Thursday, January 29, 1998

      Looking for information on William Henry BENTHAL. He was born July 17, 1842 in Sharon, Unknown County, Mississippi. He married Margaret Elizabeth SHAVER of Salisbury, Rowan County, NC. Margaret Elizabeth was born July 8, 1847.

      SMITH posted by Burl Smith on Thursday, January 29, 1998

      Any information of ancestors or decendents of: Barzial A. SMITH born Feb 3 1832, died Jan 16 1909. He served in the Confedrate States Army as Private. Co. B23 Rgt. Miss. info. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

      SMITH posted by Iva Smith on Thursday, January 29, 1998

      I was surfing through and found this querry on Barriola SMITH. He is my husband's great grandfather, so I wrote to Geri Smith at the email on the querry BLUWIL@aol.com and it was returned stating user unknown. Could you please check your records because I have been looking for this Smith family for several years and would really like to get in touch with them. I took this means of writing, as I didn't know any other way. Any help you might give will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

      SMITH posted by Burl Smith on Friday, January 30, 1998

      SMITH. Unknown county query. Searching for ancestors or descendents of my great grandfather, Barzial A.SMITH b 3 Feb 1932 d 16 Jan 1909 Jack Co TX m Susan C. SMITH b May 20 1837 d 3 Apr Jack Co. TX Barzial served in the Confederates States Army. Private. Co. B23 RGT. Miss. Inf. If you are related, please get in touch me with. Thanks!

      HOLLOWAY posted by Richard Holloway on Saturday, January 31, 1998

      HOLLOWAY. Searching for family of Charles Hufford HOLLOWAY, born 1877 in TX. Charlie's mother is supposed to have come from MS, his father from TN. Charlie lived in Panola County, TX. He claimed to be of Choctaw and Cherokee descent. We have simply stopped tracing this line with Charlie because we have no further information than what I have given here. If you have anything that seems relevant, please let me know.

      CANDLISH, DAVIS, GOODMAN, PARKER, WATSON posted by Patsy R. Livingston on Saturday, January 31, 1998

      I am looking for information on Andrew Mitchell DAVIS born 27 May 1827. He married Louisa Anetta CANDLISH OR GOODMAN 10 Oct 1866 in Mississippi. He shows up in Upshur Co. TX in 1870 with a 7-year old son James. Louisa was supposedly married previously to S.S. GOODMAN in MS. We have not had any luck on this family so if anyone can give any info it would be appreciated. I am also looking for Samuel PARKER who later moved to Pike co. AR. He had sons and later in AR had a daughter named Mary Clementine PARKER who married Alexander WATSON.

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