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DAVIS, Kate (Mrs. Cliff)lived in Amory, Monroe Co., MS. I am seeking any info on her and her ancestors.

Submitted by: Barb McCoy
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Date: March 8, 2001

Looking for anyone related to Irvin, Webb, Blalock, Pickle , Ray. My husbands line is Hiram Webb and Mary Rebecca Blalock. there son John G. Webb who married Pricilla Bowles. there son John Franklin Webb who married Pernina Blalock. Hiram had a daughter Narcissa Jane Webb who married Anthony Irvin. and had a lot of children and grandchildren ect..... DePriest, Ballard, West, just some of the names they married into.

Submitted by: DENISE GREGORY
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Date: MARCH 6, 2001

I work at a museum and am seeking information to confirm the first names and any other details pertaining to the murder of a Mr. Gates by a Mr. Vasser which occured on Decmber 24 or 25th, 1848, apparently in Aberdeen. The men were at a friend's party when Mr. Gates threatened the life of Mr. Vasser over a "mere trifle." When Mr. Gates returned to carry out his threat against Mr. Vasser, he was instead shot by Vasser and died on Christmas morning.

Submitted by: Amy Rude
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Date: March 5, 2001

I would like to know where James and Tempy Howell Chism are buried. They came to Monroe County abt. 1820. Also I would like to know where I could buy a copy (copies) of A HISTORY OF MONROE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI.Thanks, Bill

Submitted by: Billy R. Chism
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Date: 03-03-01

GILMORE, John W.; born Jan 1813 Georgia. In 1840 and 1850 Monroe Co., MS Census. Married Martha "Patsy" WEAVER (daughter of Reverend Frederick WEAVER). Moved to Texas c 1853. Other GILMORES in Monroe: Wesley b c1818 MS,Julian A. b 1824 MS, Thomas Griffin b c1818 AL, Burrell b ?, Reverend John GILMORE, and more. I believe these GILMORES to have some relation to John W. GILMORE. Looking for father of John W. GILMORE. Father may have been born in NC. Believe father may be Reverend John GILMORE b 1776 NC married to Betsy CARTWRIGHT (No proof). Can anyone provide information/sources on the Monroe/Itawamba Co., MS GILMORES. Thank you Janet

Submitted by: Janet Anderson
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Date: 2/14/01

My gg-grandfather was Andrew L. Sylar (b. abt. 1833 and died December 10, 1887). I am trying to find his parents. He was living with his mother, Ann, and many other family members on the 1850 census. Here's the household: 1850 Monroe Co., Mississippi Census. Eastern Division, p. 21 Ann Syler, age 41 is a farmer born in VA. She has 600 of real estate. David S. Syler, b. TN, age 17 Andrew L. Syler, b. MS, age 16 Henry F. Syler, B. MS, age 12 Elisha(?) A. Syler, B. MS, age 10 Ann F. Conn(?), age 6, b. MS Sam Wood, age 10, b. TX Martha A. Bush, age 19, b. TN John C. Bush, age 3, b. MS Wm. C. Bush, age 1, b. MS Nathan Mearks, age 27, a laborer from Germany. I believe that Ann Sylar married Henry Beard in Monroe county in 1851 or 1852. In 1860, Andrew Sylar had moved to Tippah county, and was living with his wife, Amanda, his mother, and a teenaged boy whom I believe was his wife's brother. Anybody else working on this family? - Heather

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Date: 2/12/2001

SMITH, LaMinda Elizabeth b abt 1855 mar Newton M WHITE just before 1870 census living in Kemper co MS. By 1880 census they had settled in Monroe Co MS. Children: Virgil Slocum, Ella Jane, Robert E.L., Maggie Lynn, Nancy Jane. Would like to find any info on the WHITE or SMITH family. Who were LaMinda's siblings and parents. The parents of Newton were Albert M and Narcissa White. Thanks. Margie. e-mail([email protected])

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Date: 2-10-01

I am looking for family of Thomas K. FRAZIER. He was born in Jefferson County, Alabama in 1833 and moved with his family to Mississippi as a young child. He was one of 12 children. He married Rhoda P. GREEN in 1852 and she gave him one son, George N. FRAZIER, before her death in 1858. He then married Sarah A. WELLS, widow of LEAKEY or LAKEY, in 1859 and she bore him 8 children, 2 of whom died in infancy. They lived in Monroe County at least between 1860-1870, according to the census. He then moved his family to Arkansas, sometime prior to 1874. Family lore indicates Thomas may have had some Cherokee blood. A biography written in 1892 in Arkansas, indicates only 3 of his 11 siblings were still living at that time. Any information regarding his parents or siblings would be GREATLY appreciated.

Submitted by: Beth Pittman
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Date: February 9, 2001

I am looking for information on James Harvey KEYS(KEYES). He first married Elizabeth HALL in Limestone, Co., Ala. in 1833. His second wife was Elizabeth WARD. They were married in Monroe Co., Miss. in 1845. He lived in Monroe Co., Miss. c. 1840 to 1850. Thanks for any help.

Submitted by: Harvey Jones
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Date: 02/04/2001

I am looking for any information on the BOLTON family, Who may have lived in Monroe County around 1860-1870. They are in the Federal Census for 1860 in Lowndes County and 1870, they are in Pontotoc County.

Submitted by: David Bolton
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Date: 02/02/01

Am searching for info on parents of Nathan Pennington Rogers, b. 4 Sept. 1870 in Aberdeen, Monroe Co, MS. Siblings are William, Rufe and Molly. This is all I have except that Nathan's mother died when he was abt 3, his father when he was abt 9. He may have gone to Sulpher, TX to relatives after this but not certain. Father's name possibly JOHN and there may have been uncles, Frank and Robert Rodges. Any help greatly appreciated. Nathan is my ggrandfather and I am at a dead end here. Patti

Submitted by: Patti Salsbury
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Date: 1/29/01

Looking for information on William Langford born in Georgia, late 1700's or early 1800's, settled in Monroe Co., Miss. Deed of Gift dated, Franklin Co., Ga. August 13, 1823, recorded January 29, 1824, from Wyatt Langford of aforesaid to William Langford of Monroe Co., Miss. For and in consideration of his part or claim against my estate. William sold this track of land to his brother, John Lankford, July 10, 1824. Have no other information on William Lankford/Langford. Will share information on his Georgia family. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank, Charlotte L. McMillan Tifton, Georgia

Submitted by: Charlotte L. McMillan
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Date: January 26, 2000

I am looking for information on Ava Maples (my Grandmother). She as born in 1899 and died in 1993. She lived in Amory MS. My father is Butch Maples.

Submitted by: Tony Maples
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Date: 01/25/2001

I am researching the family of James M Mosley and wife Laura Florence Cain Mosley. Laura Cain was the daughter of William Cain and first wife Anne Neal. The Mosleys lived in Monroe county late 1800's. James died in Feb 1891. Laura died on Jan 19, 1903. Both are buried in Sardis Cemetery in Monroe County. Are there obituaries or wills available in the county that may have been indexed for this time period? I am looking for a listing of the children for this couple. This family also had ties to Alabama and Ga. Thank you. Ann Mosley LeDoux

Submitted by: Ann Mosley LeDoux
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Date: Feb. 23 2001

I am looking for information on Ollie C. Williams (June 22, 1903 - Jan.?, 1970) and his wife Mary Rogers Williams Mangum (March 15, 1906 - April ?, 1986). They both lived in Amory. They had two children that I know of Sue Williams Rast Reifers (Nov. 5, 1931 -May 6, 1989)of Okolona and Jean Adams that is suppose to be still living in Amory. Any information would be much appreciated. Thank you. Ruth Rast

Submitted by: Ruth Rast
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Date: Jan. 20, 2001

Searching for any information on Ealon NASH, married to Nancy PICKLE. They were both born about late 1870s. Their son Franklin Lealous NASH was born 1900 in Monroe Co.,they also had a daughter, Ozema NASH. Both Ealon & Nancy were connected to CAMP, LANN, and PULLEN families. Any help appreciated.

Submitted by: Berenice Nash
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Date: 1-19-01

Looking for information on Elmer Hawkins. He was married to Elsie Hoyle in 1941 in Arkansas. Their marriage didnt last long. He lived in Lepanto Arkansas, and I believe he, or his family now live in the Monroe Counry Mississippi area. If anyone knows about him or his family please e-mail me. Thanks.

Submitted by: Heidi (Hawkins) Young
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Date: Jan, 9, 2001

Ramey/Rainey - I am working on George W. Ramey (1850 Chickasaw Cty_ and William Francis Ramey (1850 Monroe County). They are two brothers who came to TX in 1859 and I mave been trying to determine their father and mother. William F. married Martha S. Hill in 2/19/1856 in Monroe County. George W has a land patent in Chickasaw County (area became Calhoun County) in late 1840s. In the 1850 census for Monroe County on page 67 there is a listing for William F. Rainey, age 50, a physician. He is listed with Eliza H/A Rainey, age 40 and Sarah L. Rainey, age 13. There is a will probated in 1865 (Inv Bk 19, page 244) recording the death of William F. Rainey with his niece Sarah Lewis Rainey inheriting and named as executrix. While on a potential lead at this point, I would appreciate any information you might have on this family. Thanks. Tom Ramey [email protected]

Submitted by: Tom Ramey
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Date: 01/07/2001

I'm looking for information on a James M. Owen, b. 1859 or 60. He married a Mollie Brown, b. 23-July-1873. They died in Oklahoma where they lived in the late 1890's. I've found a James Owen on the 1850 census for Monroe Co. Wondered if this was a relative? Can anyone help? I'd greatly appreciate it. Janet Walker - email at [email protected]

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Date: January 2, 2001

Seeking family on the following Mitchells found in the 1850 Monroe County National Census, Eastern Division: George W. MITCHELL, 26, SC; Margaret MITCHELL, 33, SC; William MITCHELL, 15, SC; Elizabeth MITCHELL, 12, SC; Lafayette MITCHELL, 9, Al; Georgiana MITCHELL, 6, MS; Josephine MITCHELL 3, MS; Mary MITCHELL, 74, GA. Judging from their ages, this appears to be an extended family, possibly cousins??? Lafayette MITCHELL is most likely ROBERT LAFAYETTE MITCHELL, whose Civil War service records are in my possession. He fought with CO. I (Monroe Volunteers), 14th Ms. Inf. Was captured at Fort Donelson, Tn. and taken to Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., and was exchanged at Vicksburg a few months later. He was shown as a private, whose primary occupation was that of a teamster, carrying supplies to Canton, Ms. (20 miles north of Jackson). Does anyone know this family? Tom

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Date: January 1, 2001

Allen Miller sat dec. 30 2000 MILLER Aberdeen Mi 1886 I am looking for Info on my grandfather J(James) W (william) Miller Sr he was married to SUSAN VIRGINIA SMITH WHO'S FATHER WAS GREEN SMITH My father was born in aberdeen Mi in sept 12 1886 J(JAMES) w(WILLIAM) MILLER Jr they moved to Texas in ??? died in Freestone county texas JW MILLER Sr in1928 JW MILLER Jr in freestone county Texas in 1956, Thanks for any Info you can give Allen Miller

Submitted by: Allen Miller
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Date: 12/30/2000

Seeking info re this family, father possibly Henry Ruff Johnson b. abt 1845, whose family lived in Monroe County, MS, in 1860: JOHNSON, MRS. MARTHA, age 65, farmer, came from Mississippi in 1892, widow, 8 children, Rettie, Henry, Josh, Burl, Dave, Martha, Mattie and Sam, Baptist.

Submitted by: Linda H.
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Date: 29 Dec 2000

Seeking marriage index/record for Henry Johnson and Martha both born abt 1845 for between 1865 and 1892. Henry's family lived in Monroe County in 1860.

Submitted by: Linda H.
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Date: 29 Dec 2000

Looking for any info on Isaac Gideon. Moved to Monroe County MS. abt. 1817. Thank you!!! Lucretia Gideon Wolverton [email protected]

Submitted by: Lucretia Gideon Wolverton
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Date: 12-18-2000

I am looking for decendents of George W. Kennedy and Louis Ann (Davis) Kennedy residents of Pontotoc County (Skuna Bottom) from approximately 1895 to 1905. Their children are: Andrew Gordon, Samuel G., James Leonard, William Frank, Walker., John Hughes Roberson, Eliza Clemintine, Clarence B., Callie Mae. They moved back to Union County (all except Frank)and buried at Ellistown. Also of interest is Aunt Polly (Mary Smith). Andrew Gordon Kennedy and his wife had three daughters and resided in Monroe County.

Submitted by: Imogene (Kennedy) Zacharzuk
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Date: 12-16-2000

A question for the land record searchers. Is the Chickasaw Boundry that runs from the NE corner of Monroe County to the SW considered the Chickasaw Meridan? I cannot find a map of the Mississippi Meridans on the Internet. Please e-mail me at [email protected] or greeng@calhoun- city.k12.ga.us

Submitted by: Greg Green
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Date: 12/7/2000

Searching for info on John H. Walter who married (1) Matilda Fowlkes, (2) Nancy J. Fowlkes (1868).

Submitted by: Sandra Stephens
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Date: 27 Nov 2000

Looking for information on Joseph GIBSON & wife Lydia living in Monroe County, Mississippi 1820-1850. Joseph left many land deeds & a will in Monroe County. It appears the family came from Lincoln County, Tennessee to Mississippi shortly before the 1820 census. What was Lydia's last name? Would like to correspond with others working this line. Dianne Conaway Blankenstein **new e-mail [email protected] **new URL http://pages.prodigy.net/blankenstein

Submitted by: Dianne Conaway Blankenstein
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Date: 11-26-00

Looking for information on the ancestry of William RICHBOURG born 1802 in South Carolina. In 1822 he married Mary Elizabeth GIBSON in Monroe County, Mississippi. They lived there until after 1830 when they moved to Itawamba County, Mississippi. By 1850 they were in Attala County, Mississippi. They left Atalla after 1860. Mary Elizabeth GIBSON RICHBOURG was on the 1870 Guadelupe County, Texas Census without William. What happened to William? Their children are Charity, John Wesley, Joseph Gibson, Cittura, William Woodson, Mana, Mary Elizabeth, Flood McGrue, Martha A. Cynthia B.E., Thomas Lowery, and C. Ben F. RICHBOURG. Wanting to correspond with others working this line. Dianne Conaway Blankenstein **new e-mail [email protected] **new URL http://pages.prodigy.net/blankenstein

Submitted by: Dianne Conaway Blankenstein
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Date: 11-26-00

I am looking for anyone who has any information on Fraziers in Monroe County between 1840 and 1874. My great- greatgrandfather was Thomas K. Frazier, born in 1833 in Alabama. He was one of 12 children and moved with his parents to Mississippi "at an early age." His father was born in North Carolina and his mother in Alabama. Thomas is listed on the census in Monroe County for 1860 and 1870. He had a son born in Arkansas in 1874, so had moved from Mississippi prior to that time. Thomas married Rhoda P. Green in Mississippi in February 1852 and had 2 children with her; George N. and one which "died in infancy." Since Rhoda herself died in 1858, it is reasonable to assume she died in childbirth and the child along with her. Thomas married Sarah A. Wells (Lakey) in 1859. Sarah had been married before and had a son named George C. Lakey. Sarah gave Thomas 8 more children; Thomas M., Joseph Riley, Sarah, Minerva Jane Ella, John Will, Emily or Emma C. and Mary E. (twins), and James. Minerva was the last child born in Mississippi. If any of these names sound familiar, I would sure appreciate being notified. E-Mail is [email protected]. Beth Pittman

Submitted by: Beth Pittman
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Date: November 21, 2000

I am looking for anyone who has any information on Fraziers in Monroe County between 1840 and 1874. My great- greatgrandfather was Thomas K. Frazier, born in 1833 in Alabama. He was one of 12 children and moved with his parents to Mississippi "at an early age." His father was born in North Carolina and his mother in Alabama. Thomas is listed on the census in Monroe County for 1860 and 1870. He had a son born in Arkansas in 1874, so had moved from Mississippi prior to that time. Thomas married Rhoda P. Green in Mississippi in February 1852 and had 2 children with her; George N. and one which "died in infancy." Since Rhoda herself died in 1858, it is reasonable to assume she died in childbirth and the child along with her. Thomas married Sarah A. Wells (Lakey) in 1859. Sarah had been married before and had a son named George C. Lakey. Sarah gave Thomas 7 more children; Thomas M., Joseph Riley, Minerva Jane Ella, John Will, Emily or Emma C. and Mary E. (twins), and James. Minerva was the last child born in Mississippi. If any of these names sound familiar, I would sure appreciate being notified. E-Mail is [email protected]. Beth Pittman

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Date: November 21, 2000

I am looking for information on a Hal Burton Ewing who was living in Monroe County in the late 1800's. Hal was born in 1882 and was married to Martha Pearl White. If anyone has more information, please let me know.

Submitted by: Jeff Kirby
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Date: 11/20/00

I am researching the surname HAZLE, HAZEL, HAZELLE, ETC and have found a JAMES HAZLE on Monroe Co Ms 1850 census index, and wonder if anyone else is interested in this line. It was Ms 1850 Federal census index, he shows to be on pg 105. I am not near a large city to use the library, and wondered if anyone out there has the 1850 census transcribed so I could determine his family memebers and other information. Any information is appreciated. My ancestor is OLIVER PAUL HAZEL b abt 1827 Al, died 1902 in Tx.Will gladly exchange information if anyone needs info on HAZEL family. Thank you. Nell Elam/[email protected]

Submitted by: Nell Elam
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Date: Nov 18 2000

Seeking information on family of Henry and Sally Coleman Palmer (b. bet 1867 - 1873. Two of their daughters, Dellar Edwards and Ethel Milligan, were living in Hamilton, Monroe Co. MS area possibly around 1960's. Sally was born in Georgia or Florida. She has abt 19 siblings, several who lived in the Monroe Co. MS and Lamar Co. AL area around the turn of the century. They are: Gennettie (b. 1869)who married Joseph Robert White; Mattie (b.bet 1869 - 1872) who married Daniel Houston Dill; and Sarah Elizabeth (b. 1861)who married Electious Lewis Nortington. Any help appreciated.

Submitted by: Alcie Whittington
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Date: 11/11/2000

I am seeking the date of death and where buried of my great-great grandmother, Marie-Therese (Anne) Gutzwiller Guth Stachelin, b. 11/3/1823 in Biederthal, France; m. Jacques Guth 1/21/1847; m. Frances Joseph Stachelin 4/29/1868; departed France for U.S. 4/10/1869. (Other spellings of Stachelin are Stockleim and Stockheim.) In the 1870 census Marie Therese (Anne) Stachelin is in Saltillo, Lee County, Mississippi with her son and his family. In the 1880 Census the family had moved to Monroe County (Aberdeen) and Marie Therese (Anne) was not listed with them. I have made a query in Lee County also. The family was poor and were not land owners. Marie Therese (Anne) spoke little or no English. Thanks for any help you can give us.

Submitted by: Ann McDaniel
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Date: 11/11/00

Looking for information on Henry D Ivy married to Jencie(Gincy) Baugh Ivy in the 1840's-1900 in Monroe county. They had 4 sons 3 born in Mississipi one of them in Aberdeen.They had 5 children but one died . The 4 sons names were Henry Oliver John Calvin William Clinton and my Granfather Harry Tillman. All help is appreciated..I have a copy of picture of Jency's Mother on the picture it says her name is Lou Baugh...I have a picture of her Father also but no name for him.

Submitted by: Vicki Burrell
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Date: 11-10-2000

We are looking for the date of death and where buried of Marie-Therese (Anne) Gutzwiller Stachelin (my great-great grandmother). She was born in Biederthal, France, November 3, 1823; married Jacques Guth January 21, 1847 in Hagenthal, France. They had one child, Jean Jacques Guth. Marie Therese's husband died shortly after their wedding and she raised the baby herself. That baby grew up and migrated to the U.S., later sending for his mom, his wife and baby. Just before leaving France, Marie Therese married again--this time to Francis Joseph (Frank) Stachelin. So, on April 10, 1860, Marie Therese came over to the U.S. to join her son. She was accompanied by her daughter-in-law, new husband and one grandchild. The 1870 census shows Anne Stachelin, 47 years old, living with F. Stachelin and her son and his family in Saltello, Miss. By the 1880 census, she is not listed with the rest of the family who are living in MONROE COUNTY by this time. We need the date of death and where buried. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by: Ann McDaniel
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Date: 11/5/00

I would like to announce that the Diary of Celia L. E. C. Peebles Bailey has now been posted on the Internet via the CHOCTAW COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, USGENWEB SITE at the following address: https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mschocta/celiapeeblesdiary.html Celia L. E. C. Peebles Bailey was the wife of William R. Bailey. Celia Peebles father was James Peebles, and her uncle was Alpha Peebles. William R. Bailey and Alpha Peebles were among the first of the pioneer settlers of Old Choctaw County. Celia Peebles Bailey, William R. Bailey, and Alpha Peebles are all buried at the Peebles Cemetery in present day Webster County, Mississippi. The PEEBLES CEMETERY roster and headstone photographs are also available for viewing via the WEBSTER COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI USGENWEB site at the following address: https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mswebst2/peebles.html The PEEBLES FAMILY migrated from Guildford County, North Carolina to Mississippi. The BAILEY FAMILY migrated from Abbeville, South Carolina to Mississippi. Celia L. E. C. Peebles Bailey�s Diary was written in 1851 and offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of our brave early pioneer ancestors who settled in Mississippi. The Diary also contains Trading Post Journal entries from 1835 forward. William R. Bailey and Celia Peebles Bailey owned and operated one of the first trading posts in Old Choctaw County that was located on their land grant just east of present day Stewart, Mississippi, in present day Montgomery County. Celia Peebles Bailey�s Diary was photographed and transcribed in 1979 by Mr. William Waylon Jacks. Celia�s Diary formed the basis of the early history of the Stewart, Mississippi area that Mr. Jacks documented in his important book, �Stewart: A Town to Remember�. I encourage all to read this important diary. Celia Peebles Bailey recorded and mentioned many of the names of the early pioneer families that settled in the area that eventually would become Stewart, Mississippi. Many of these pioneer families came from North Carolina and South Carolina. Many of these early families that settled in Choctaw County, Mississippi, eventually moved on to other counties in the state or to other areas in the south. I would like to personally thank the following people that made this publication of Celia L. E. C. Peebles Bailey�s Diary possible: Mildred Earline Wood Bailey, for retyping the original transcription by Mr. William Waylon Jacks. Gene Marie Grainer Bailey, for editing this edition of Mr. William Waylon Jacks� transcription. Jackie Rhodes, for her encouragement and support and work to place this important manuscript on the Internet. And, most importantly, Mr. William Waylon Jacks, for his tireless dedication to the preservation of history, and, specifically, for finding and transcribing this Diary. Shortly after he finished his work on the transcription, the home of the owner of the diary, Mr. Claude Herard, a grandson of William R. and Celia Bailey, burned and the diary was lost forever. If it had not been for Mr. Jacks� efforts, the earliest known history of our pioneer ancestors in this part of Mississippi would have been forever lost. James Wiley Bailey, Jr. 3216 West Esplanade Avenue #276 Metairie, LA 70002 PH: 504-669-8650 EMAIL: [email protected] or [email protected]

Submitted by: James Wiley Bailey, Jr.
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Date: 4 November 2000

My name is Doris Smith. I lived in Aberdeen, MS from the age of six months to 18 years old. I am 26 now. I graduated in 1993 from Aberdeen High. My family is from Aberdeen and still resides there. I am interested in discovering my genealogical roots. I do know that my great great grandmother's name was Mary Ella Larkin Doss. Her mother's name was Frances Larkin after marrying John Larkin. I am assuming that Frances Larkin lived from about the 1880's until about 1940's? My great grandmother gave me this information. That is all I really have.

Submitted by: Doris Smith
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Date: 10/29/00

Searching for info on this family. Mansfield F. West was listed on the 1850 MS Census, Monroe Co. Mansfield F. West b. SC and Emma Jane ________ b. SC Their children were:Emm, Elsamena, Ozella, Artilla, Arametta, Marcellus, Terrilla, Lutheler, Roelza, Leoli and Eula. All but the last two were born in MS. This family was in Fannin Co.TX in 1880, should have been there in 1870 can't find on census, should have been in MS in 1860. Would like to know siblings and parents of Mansfield and Emma Jane. Several of the older children could have stayed in MS. Thanks, Barbara

Submitted by: Barbara Cole
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Date: 28 Oct 2000

I've returned to the Queries for Monroe County, as there were no responses to a previous Look Up request...and both the Dept. of Vital Records and the Dept of Archives and History were of little help. The Dept of Archives, for $15 will look up Census data, which is availiable online. Moving right along...my ggf, Walter Alvis CURNUTT and his father James Harris CORNUTT are who I am trying to verify data on. Walter was, according to my data, born Sept 18, 1856 in Aberdeen, his father James on Feb. 18, 1826. I have some data on about 10 children of James CORNUTT and his wife Mary Ann Francis CHISOLM, which I would be happy to share. Keeping in mind that all of it is, as yet, undocumented. I can supply what I have in GEDCOM or as an attachment, or snail mail. I really do need a little help with finding where old James came from....I suspect TN...but no documention or links.

Submitted by: Tommy Kircher
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Date: October 27,2000

Looking for a J.Q. (possibly Quincy) and Grace Lewellen. Father was Sidney Harrison Lewellen, bn in MS. JQ and Grace was born between 1885 - 1910 possibly in monroe Co., MS. The story goes that Sidney got into a fight and killed a man then fled. We believe it was somewhere in MS. He then married my grandmother Margaret Ann Elizabeth May Belle Pruitt who was born in MS. Sidney died at the age of 60 in 1933 in Loretto TN. The last name could be spelled various ways. We don't know if he divorced his first wife or not.

Submitted by: Billie
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Date: 23 oct 2000

RUBEN CAPLE looking for info on ruben that lived hear in 1853 think you

Submitted by: BOB CAPLE
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Date: 9-21-000

Searching for names of children of Francis Marion "F.M." Whitworth b.1838 d. 1923 m. Nancy J. Cain b. 1833 d. 1900. F.M. is son of Thomas Jefferson Whitworth Sr. m. Vesta Nix. Nancy daugh of Thomas Cain and Sarah Nix. F.M. and Nancy are buried at Center Hill Cemetery Hamilton, Ms. in Monroe County.

Submitted by: Sarah Ann Whitworth Parks
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Date: 22 OCT. 2000

Need info on Fendall F. Whitworth b.1829 m. Elizabeth Hamilton, John Leroy Whitworth b. 1832, Thomas Jefferson Whitworth Jr. b. 1836, Charles Calvin Whitworth b. 1843 m.Susan Hamilton, and Francis Marion Whitworth b.1838 all children of Thomas Jefferson Whitworth Sr. m. Vesta Nix

Submitted by: Sarah Ann Whitworth Parks
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Date: 18 Oct. 2000

I am seeking information on Elizabeth C. Richardson. She had obtained a Marriage Bond with Abraham Baker on December 19, 1874, in Monroe Co., Ms. Abraham and Elizabeth are my gggrandparents. They had 2 children before moving to Texas where Abraham was from. Their daughter, Annie C. Baker, died at approximately 10 months old, before Abraham and Elizabeth moved to Texas. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you Lee Ann

Submitted by: Lee Ann Wheat
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Date: 10/17/2000

Is there an Ole Sealy Cemetery in Monroe County? If so, could you help me get information on it. My gggrandfather Benjamin B. McCoy is buried there.

Submitted by: Jan McCoy
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Date: 10/15/2000

I am looking for early records,census, historical society, etc. for ancestors of the first Director of the Mississippi Department of Antiquities and History, Dr. Dunbar Rowland. In limited mention of his background, Dr. Rowland indicated that his family entered MS from VA. It is believed his father was Creed T. Rowland. His uncle was P. W. Rowland. I quote from Dunbar Rowland, The present county seat (of Monroe County) is the attractive and pleasant city of Aberdeen, which has long been a center or culture, and has given to the State many men and women noted for special accomplishments in many fields of effort. It has been said of Aberdeen (Monroe Co.) in the past that it was one place in which money alone could not purchase a place in society. Among its first settlers were the Rowlands and Sykes who settled in the village when it was still close to the river. Colonel Rowland later removed to a plantation close by� the two families pioneered together from Virginia to the State of Mississippi. Notice Dunbar Rowland describes this man as Colonel Rowland, who lived on a plantation.Note Dunbar Rowland also mentions that his uncle, Dr. P. W. Rowland, was a member of the Eleventh Mississippi Regiment, which was led by Col. Reuben O. Reynolds of Aberdeen, Monroe County, MS. This would mean his uncle was at least 18- 21 years old during the WBS. If Dr. P. W. Rowland was his Uncle, how old was he in 1850-1860. Maybe the "W." in P. W., stood for William, maybe the name was Peter William Rowland? Looking for any information on Roland, Rollin, Rolen, Rolland, etc. And information on Reuben O. Reynolds. Thanks Ron Hughes, on the MS Gulf Coast- [email protected]

Submitted by: RON HUGHES
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Date: OCT. 14, 2000

I have many relatives in the cemetary on Coontail Road and wondered how long the "Smithermans" had been in this area. My Great-Grand father was a Smitherman

Submitted by: Lisa Young
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Date: 09-26-00

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