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MISSISSIPPI COUNTY |
American Environmental Photographs Collection, [AEP Image
Number, e.g.,
AEP-MIN73], Department of Special Collections, University of Chicago
Library.
The home of homesteader C. M. Bourland two miles north
of
Blytheville, Arkansas
* Featured Photos of the Month *
Shops and Businesses of Mississippi County
If you have any photos of shops or businesses (exterior or interior
views)
you would like to submit please email
Wilson Tavern
Title: Interior Wilson Tavern
Photographer: Jack Pavoa
Publication Date: 1939
Courtesy Arkansas History Commission
Barbershop Wilson Arkansas
Title: Barbershop Wilson, Arkansas
Photographer: Jack Pavoa
Publication Date:1939
Courtesy Arkansas History Commission
Do you have a barber in your family tree? The Arkansas
History Commission
has many photographs of men from Mississippi County who applied for
a Barbers license. You can access these photos online. If you need more
information email me [email protected]
Interior John Deere Farm Implements Store
Wilson, Arkansas
Title: Interior John Deere Farm Implements Store
Wilson, Arkansas
Photographer: Jack Pavoa
Publication Date:1939
Courtesy Arkansas History Commission
Quotations of the Month
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Mark Twain and Mississippi County
As we approached famous and formidable Plum Point,
darkness fell, but that was nothing to shudder about--in these modem
times. To read more about Mark Twain's experiences
near Plum Point click here
NOTE* Most historians believe Mark Twain was referring to the Osceola
area when he referred to Plum Point in his writings especially in
Life on the Mississippi.
Highlights from Goodspeed's
THE CIVIL WAR IN MISSISSIPPI COUNTY
At the commencement of the Civil War the people of Mississippi
County, though loyal and patriotic, finally decided to go with the State,
and were a unit in favor of the cause of secession. The war spirit ran
high, affecting rich and poor alike. If there was any Union sentiment
in the county (and there was at first), it soon succumbed to the influences
in favor
of a separate Confederacy
Three companies of nearly 100 men each were immediately
organized, being commanded by Col. Charles Bowen, Capt. Elliott H. Fletcher,
and Capt. Robert Hardin, and were at once placed in active service.
Only a few of the men forming those companies were alive at the end
of the [p.457] war. Of Capt. Fletcher's company, some twelve or fourteen
are now living, mostly around Chickasawba, and all are men of character
and well to-do citizens. One of these, Hon. James F.Ruddle, was representative
of the county in the legislature of 1875. Capt. Elliot H. Fletcher and
his brother, Thomas, a youth of sixteen years, were killed in the battle
of Shiloh.
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There were no regular battles fought in this county, though it suffered greatly from predatory raids by Federal cavalry from Missouri and Kansas. Business of every interest was suspended, and people lived in constant apprehension of being raided, captured and killed.
In 1864 Col. Burris, in command of a regiment of Kansas cavalry (Federal), made a dash through this country, taking several prisoners, among whom were Capt. Charles Bowen and Col. Elliot Fletcher. This company was pursued by Capt. McVeigh, in command of some seventy men, but they escaped to Missouri and no engagement was fought.
| Thomas O'Day Smith and Albert Fletcher Smith are descendants of
the Fletchers and McVeighs. If you are also researching these surnames
or have any information about these surnames please contact them. Thomas O'Day Smith [email protected] Albert Fletcher Smith [email protected] |
Mississippi County Families
This was a "picture postcard". Written on the back is: Lizzie
Mills,
Carsons, Ark. If anyone knows who is in this photo, please contact me.
It is probably members of the Mills family from Mississippi County,
AR.
Contact: Vernon DuBar
| The Creamery Float for the Blytheville Industrial Parade c. 1912 All riders on this "float" are unknown to me except for the little girl second from left at rear of cart. She is Mattie Dell Westbrook Fletcher at age 10. Mattie Dell is my Great Aunt Submitted by Jim Walden click to enlarge photo (large file) |
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Lindsey Burchells mother was Lillie (Mills) and Emily(Stamps) parents
were Symantha Stamps and Elijah Weldon. Anyone with information
on these familes please email Hope
James E.C. Maxberry and his grandson Lloyd Maxberry. They lived around the Chickasawba townhip area in the late 1800's. James was a farmer and is listed in Desmond Walls Allen's Arkansas Land Donation Records: 1 May 1880 - 30 June 1882 for Mississippi county, Arkansas.
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"Livestock in the
early day were a constant source of trouble between the railroads and the farmers. Stock would be killed and it was, of course, always the fault of the railroads. In one case a farmer had a hog killed by a train and since he believed himself to have some ability as a poet, wrote the railroad claim agent as follows: My razorback strolled down your track, He was surprised a few days later to receive the following: Old #29 came down the line, Previously published in RootsWeb |
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New
Projects
Mississippi County Class Reunion
Class of1938 Manila High School
May 26, 1938
Eighteen Manila high school seniors will receive diplomas at commencement exercises to be held at the Baptist church Thursday, one of the largest groups in the history of the school.
Graduates are Bernice Evans, Lucille Parks, Veda McDonald, Vallee Cook, Milda Reed, Ruby Grimes, Pauline Butler, Anna Belle Threlkeld, Douglas Lawson, Ottis McCain, Leonard McCain, Robert Statler, Billy Price, Junior Thompson, D. B. Jolliff, William Schockley, General Mobley.
Source: Looking Back: Fifty Years Ago
Can you contribute any class rosters from old yearbooks, newspapers, autograph books, old photos? If so, send to
1943 - 1945
Diary entry of Vivian Counts
Dyess High School
1945 Student - Vivian Counts
Principal - Mr. John B. Mason
Graduating Teacher - Mrs. John B. Mason
Date of Graduation - May 18, 1945
Vivian Counts - Daughter of John H. and Margy Bass Counts who, by the
way, were chosen to go to Dyess Colony, Arkansas to help clear the land.
Vivian had many friends. Some of those listed in her autograph book
were: Polly Funk, "Nett" Metcalf, Edith Hargett, Louise Dodd, Melvia
Jane Gladdin, Loreine Vest, Evelyn Anderson, Mayme Conatser, Willie
Bea House, Marjorie Wells - these were listed under Class Cheer. The
autograph book was given to her on December 17, 1943 by a friend, Emogene
Sornson. The Class Officers (1943-1944) were: Harry Darby, President;
Ruby McHann, Vice President and Vivian Counts, Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter.
The teachers of 1945 were: Elsie Tarpley, Library; Juanita Thompson,
Study Hall; Mrs. Browning, Guidance/Lunch Room; Miss M. Autrey, American
History/Study Hall and Mrs. J.B. Mason, Study Hall.
On December 17, 1943 in Dyess, Arkansas, Emogene Sornson wrote, "Dearest
Vivian, When Heaven draws it Curtain and pins them with a Star Remember
that you have a friend No matter where you are." Lovingly, A Classmate
& friend Emogene. Others who wrote in this book were: Clara B. Brown;
Pauline Williams - Dyess, Arkansas, Road 9; Nelda - February 24, 1944;
Mayme; "Mike" Mattie Nell Eubanks; March 9, 1944 - Miss Camilla Statt
- teacher; James E. Thorne - March 15, 1944; Elevanda Staley; Alma Lee
Dallas - May 15, 1944; Mayn Evans - September 5, 1945; Ginnie Smith
- March 16, 1944; Ollie (Gene Eudy) - March 16, 1944; Lurly Phillips
- May 5, 1945; Marjorie Wells - May 4, 1945; Willie Bea - February 24,
1944; Alex Hazelwood; Laverne wrote, "When the golden sun is setting
and the Path no more you trod may your name be written in the autograph
of God." - Laverne, Vivian Counts Clark went to be with the Lord, March
1978. March 16, 1943 - H. Eudy; Louise Layton - teacher; Mary Edith
- classmate; Katherine Williams; Polly Funk; George Hudson, J.L. Sornson;
Walter Harry Darby; Robbie Ruth; Louise Dodd - classmate and friend;
Helen Fields wrote, "We're All Americans", class song; Sarah Brown wrote:
"I thank you very much for letting me write in your book and when you
leave here an gone a way, all ways remember me back home praying for
you. Be sure and get Saved, So we can meet in Heaven some sweet day.
May God Bless you from a loving friend, Sarah Brown" written on May
9, 1945. Miss Brown - she did get saved and went to be with Jesus 25
years ago. Loraine Vest, Junior - 1944; Rosie J. Brown; Grace Thorne;
Clara Jenkins; Kirk Walker Junior; Nina Lou Harris; Eunice; Velton Kimbrough;
Decema Minor; D.E. Blackmon; Mrs. Gene RobertsLeora Woodral; Elsie Tarpley;
part of what Mary Faye Hiblong wrote, Down in the meadow carved on a
rock three little works "Forget me not." Nina Scott; Marilyn Autrey;
Mozelle Williams; Johnnie H.; Maude Alice; Maxine Robertson; Lena Phillips.
Note from submitter: If anyone reads this and you know any of these
folks you may e-mail Vivian Counts Clark's daughter, Dorothy Lynn Clark
Lamkins at: [email protected]
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY CEMETERY
PRESERVATION PROJECT
click here
On April 1, 2002 the 1930 Census wil be released and there is a soundex index for Arkansas. For more information Click Here
