MONROE COUNTY,

MISSISSIPPI:Queries

If you are unsure of the county in Mississippi, there is now an Unknown County Query Page.

Unknown Mississippi County Page

Have a city name, but unsure of the county?
Visit Mississippi City/Town List, or Extinct Towns in Mississippi.

Looking for information on Luther family or families that lived in the Amory Mississippi area from 1870-1880,or anyone with a connection to Luthers in this area

Submitted by: kim
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 7/25/01

I am researching Solomon SANDERS/SAUNDERS, b. abt. 1810? m. Sarah UNK. Solomon purchased land with James NAIL in Monroe County. Solomon and Sarah had the following children:Julia Anna Saunders, m. John Calvin GRIFFIN; Sara Saunders, b: 1836; William H. Saunders, b. 1837; James Sanders, b.1839- 1842 +S.W.? Unknown; 2nd Wife of James Sanders, Jane Unknown, b. 1848, Solomon Murray SAUNDERS, b. January 28, 1842 in Monroe Co., m. Lucinda M. PARRISH, 2nd Wife of Solomon Murray SAUNDERS, Bertha EYESINGLER, Reuban B. Saunders, b. 1843, m. Elizabeth GILES, Anna C. Saunders, b. 1845; Harriet J. Saunders, b. 1846; John H. Saunders, b. 1850. Stephen COCKE is somehow related. ANY help with these folks is appreciated!

Submitted by: Shelley Janiczek Woodson
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 7-24-01

John Nail married Malinda Watts in Jefferson County Alabama in 1827. John Nail d. June 21,1840 in Monroe County. If anyone knows of this family please contact: Bill Jones [email protected] Thank you

Submitted by: Bill Jones
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: July 23, 2001

HARPER, THOMAS. Rev. War Soldier who lived for a time in Monroe, Mississippi. Eventually went to Pickens,Alabama where he died c. 1835. Does anyone have any information on this man or his brother Samuel Harper? They both originally came from PA, then to NC, then possibly to KY before going to Lincoln, TN. Any info appreciated.

Submitted by: Lucy Smith
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: July 17, 2001

Henry HARDY was born in Stong Station, MS, supposed to be near Aberdeen, in Monroe County in 1911 or 1912. Can anyome tell me where that is? Thank You, Richard Schaefer [email protected]

Submitted by: Richard Schaefer
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: july 14, 2001

Sybil Howell Ingram [email protected] Monroe, County / Aberdeen, MS Andrew Howell( my paternal grandfather) was married to Mary Marchbank(my paternal grandmother). They had eight children. Minnie, Beulah, Willie B., Tennessee, Andrew,Annie Mae, Gertrude and one more son. My grandparents lived and died in Aberdeen or Amory. They may have been in the 1910-1915 census. They died young with typhoid fever and left their children who were raised by uncles and aunts. My father Anrew Pete Howell, was one of those children. He died in 1978 with no real information about his parents to pass on. I would appreciate any help in locating any information about my grandparents.

Submitted by: Sybil H. Ingram
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: July 11, 2001

Hello, My name is Elton M. Sanders, Email address is [email protected]. My GGGranddad was born aug. 1821 his name is Reuben Sanders, He married Elizabeth West born in 1821 in SC. I have information Reuben is buried in Pleasent Hill Cemetery, Quincy, Monroe Co. MS. what date ? If any one can verify this and furnish me with DOD it would make my day. Any info. about Reuben or Elizabeth would help very much! Thanks Elton M. Sanders 2638 San Angelo, Texas, 76904

Submitted by: ELTON M. SANDERS
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 7-11-2001

John Alvin Carter [email protected] father was born on what once was the Lenoir Plantation in Monroe County Mississippi around 1915 , both paternal grandparents were born on the Lenoir plantation , paternal grandfather John Carter , listed in the 1860 census as a 10 year old Mulatto , born on the Lenoir Plantation and grandmother , Martha Blanchard , listed in the 1880 census as a slave also born there . grandfather was probably mixed according to all census records . I would like more information on carter's and Blanchards during the period of 1860 thru 1920 and would certainly like any information on a slave revolt on the Lenoir PLantation around 1861 , as far as the participants , the victims ( one Williiam Blanchard according to historical documents and the punished , if any ) any help would be greatly appreciated as well as any information on William Blanchard before he immigrated from France around 1845 ..

Submitted by: John Alvin Carter
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: July 9 , 2001

EARNEST, HUGHES

I am looking for someone with information on Margaret Earnest. She married Thomas Hughes in Monroe Co., Ms. Please get in touch if you have any information on these people. Thanks.

Submitted by: Lee Hughes
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 9 July 2001

I am looking for the burial place of Wylie WHITE who owned a plantation near Aberdeen,Monroe County ,he died in 1944 near Aberdeen.He was originaly from Ky. Any help appriciated.Please E-mail me at [email protected]. Joe

Submitted by: JOE
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: July 9,2001

HENLEY, James Frank, b.m.,b. 17 Sept.1880, Aberdeen, MS; m. MAXIE, Stella, b.f.,b.unknown, Aberdeen, MS; children: Oscar, George and Willia Mae HENLEY. MAXEY, Stella parents William MAXEY and Charlotte ELKIN.

Submitted by: Donna M. DeLowell
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: July 7, 2001

I'm looking for a photo of a Pastor of the Methodist perhaps Primitive Methodist church in Aberdeen. His name was Amos Kendall he came there from England. He served there and lived in the adjacent parsonage from 1896 to his death in 1909. He and his wife are buried there in the Odd Fellows Cemt. Thank you Cheryell Romere [email protected]

Submitted by: Cheryell Romere
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: July 5, 2001

Like many, I've a brick wall, well several, but the one in question is my great great grandfather James Harris CURNUTT. The dismal amount of data I have has come from family. According to them, James and his wife Mary Ann Francis CHISHOLM/CHISOLM lived near you in Monroe County. And that is as far back as I can locate ANY data on James. I did find a James Harris in TN, but it was the wrong one, and a weak faint lead in VA, which I'm still working on. According to the family a number of their children were born in Aberdeen, Monroe County; Walter Alvis in 1856(my g/gf ) Thomas Pleasant in 1858 James L. in 1860 Edward T. in 1863 Jasper Newton in 1865 and Emma in 1867. Apparently James moved to Arkansas after Emmas birth as the next child, William was born there in 1871. In Ancestry.com I found a J.H. CURNUTT listed in the 1853 MS State Census of Itawamba County, ID# MS0542986. I've been unable to locate this Census data to check if it might be MY James. I've a bit more data on the above individuals if it might be of help to someone. Of course if the Monroe County Genealogy or Historical Societies might be interested, they would certainly be welcome to what I do have. Then too, should anyone have any data I might use it would be welcome. Codially, Tommy Kircher Fort Worth, Texas

Submitted by: Tommy Kircher
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: July 04, 2001

Looking for information on my grandfather William E. White born approximately 1873 in Aberdeen, MS, died and buried in Wewoka, OK in 1920. William E. White worked as a printer. His father's name is unknown, but an obit for William E. White found in Seminole Oklahoma City Library states that his father was a printer also. According to my father, Riley Eugene White, born June 14, 1912 in DeQueen, AR and died August 16, 1985 in Tahlequah, OK, we are related to Hugh Lawson White, former governor of MS. My father was also related to surname BILBO. There was a MS governor Bilbo in 1920's also? I know Hugh Lawson White had a brother William, but middle initials are different. Also, they resided in McComb County, MS, so I am not sure how we are linked, but I am hoping to be able to obtain a birth certificate or some other information to further establish the link to other Whites in Mississippi. Anyone with information, please email me at [email protected]. PS. I am planning on visiting Aberdeen in early July 2001 to check local newspaper archives. I figure that working as a printer, my ggrandfather would have worked for a local newspaper.

Submitted by: Danny White
Email: [email protected]
WWW page: www.sanantoniopages.com/white family/
Date: June 23, 2001

Hi everyone Looking for Family of WILLIAM LAND b. 1846 Monroe Co. MS s/o BENJAMIN LAND and Elizabeth. Benjamin Land and Elizabeth married ca. 1844 Monroe Co. MS. Any information on this couple and or children. My GGreat Grandfather was William Land b. MS. Im hoping this could be him. Thank You Debbi Purkerson

Submitted by: Debbi Purkerson
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: June 22, 2001

James A HARRIS (1866-1939) md. Frances Wise STOVALL at Itawamba Co, MS and lived and died in Monroe Co, MS.Children were Lem, b. 1890, Willie Bob, 1892, Edna, 1893, Grady G, 1895, David Gilbert, 1898, Mark E, 1900, Ann M, 1904, Shelby L, 1907, and Vera M, 1911. Am seeking descendants for trade of info. James' father was Walter A HARRRIS, mother was Margaret MOSELY Harris of TN.

Submitted by: Leigh Woolhiser
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 6/22/01

I will be in Aberdeen the later part of June and I am trying to find the location of the Cockrane and or Roberds Cemetaries in the Monroe County area. I have Nix relatives buried there I believe so any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Jim Lucas

Submitted by: Jim Lucas
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: June 05,2001

I am searching for parents of NANCY PICKLE. Nancy was born about 1880 in MS. and died in Hot Springs AR. in 1972. She lived in Monroe Co. Mississippi and was married to ELON NASH. They had 2 children FRANKLIN NASH and OZEMA NASH. She and Elon divorced and Nancy married WILLIE LITTLE. Nancy and Willie had a son HOMAR LITTLE. Also searching for any information of SERELDA NASH PICKLE and WALTON DANIEL PICKLE DOB 1875 in Monroe CO. and DOD 3/30/1939 in Monroe Co. Seralda and Walton had children GRAFTON CLINTON PICKLE DOB 6/14/1901 JOHN NEELY NASH PICKLE DOB 10/28/1905 PEARL MAXINE PICKLE Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Lisa

Submitted by: Alisa Bennett
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 6/03/01

Hope this will help someone - this is a newspaper clipping of a wedding performed by my great-grandfather (George Washington Burnett) in Monroe Co., MS. Sorry there was no year on the paper; was probably between 1875 - 1890. Surnames in the article: HOWELL, JOHNSON, ODOM, SMITH, TAYLOR, WEST, WILSON Taylor-Johnson Nuptials At beautifully decorated Paine's Memorial Church, 7 miles east of Aberdeen, on Dec. 6th, just as the day God was sinking to rest, Mr. Robert Taylor and Miss Mary Johnson were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. G. W. Burnett, officiating. The efficient ushers, Messrs. Walter Howell and Roland Odom, gave the signal for the wedding march, which was brilliantly rendered by Mrs. Wm. West. Down the isles, following the ushers, came Misses Lou Wilson and Virginia Smith. Miss Wilson, a perfect blond, looked like a dainty little fairy; her graceful figure was attired in a beautiful, fluffy gown of white organdie, with lace trimmings. She seemed to float through the arch to the right and take her place opposite Miss Smith, who passed through the arch to the left. Miss Smith, a lovely brunette, was similarly gowned, and each of them carried a large boquet of crimson rose buds and maiden-hair ferns. Next came Mr. Wm. Smith, with Miss Suda Odom. Miss Odum is a pretty blond and wore an attractive white gown elaborately trimmed, and carried a boquet of white crysanthemums and ferns. Next came the fair Bride, a lovely picture as she leaned on the arm of her devoted brother, Mr. Rufus Johnson, who gave her into the care of the happy Groom. The Bride wore a soft, white silk, shimmering in medalions, and lace, enhancing the charms of her beautiful face and perfect form. She carried a lovely boquet of white carnations and maiden-hair ferns The Bride's sweet, amiable disposition and winsome ways endow her with a host of friends. The Groom looked proud and happy as he advanced with his best man and handsome brother, Mr. Owen Taylor, to meet beneath the arch from which depended a large double heart of red and white crysanthemums, the priceless boon that was to be the sunshine of his future life. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party and a few chosen friends were driven to the hospitable home of Mr. W. G. Taylor, where a great reception awaited them. Many nice presents were received. Mr. Ollie Johnson of Columbus, the bride's brother, and his pretty wife, the Groom's sister, were among the honored guests. May the sunshine of happiness be theirs forever, is the prayer of their many friends.

Submitted by: Marlene Lawley
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date:

I am looking for the historical family of a famous Mississippian. His name is Dunbar Rowland. The following information is all I have on him and his family. Dunbar was the first State Historian of Mississippi. Although I am a Rowland on my mothers side, I have no sure way to know if I am related to the Dunbar Rowland family. I believe his history can be found in the census records of Lowndes, Monroe, Chickasaw, Pontotoc, Calhoun, Yalabousha, Lafayette, Quitman and Tallahatchie Counties. If any one can help here is the information that I have. Thanks, Ron Hughes The great grandfather of Dunbar Rowland is believed to be Michael Rowland of VA. The family is believed to have lived in Henry and Pittsylvania Counties VA. Notes for Michael Rowland: Ref: Dunbar Rowland, volume 3:708. He (Michael) served in the Revolutionary war and took part in the Battle of Guilford Court House. Ref: Virginia Magazine of History and Biography 27:279-80, 1913. "Henry Country Marriage Bonds" Henry Co. was formed in 1770, it lists a marriage of John Rowland, Jr. to Eunis Sturgeon 7/23/1780. Lineage is given in DAR Lineage Book, Vol. 75, p. 84, in papers of Miss Mary Victoria Rowland. It appears that part of Henry County, was a part of Pittsylvania County at one time. Found listed in the 1800 Tax list of Henry Co., (see reference under Baldwin Rowland). According to Dora Kemmell of Beaber, KY, The family moved from Henry Co., VA to Lee Co., TN before 1820. Children of Michael Rowland and Elizabeth Hairston were: I. Creed "Taylor" Rowland, born abt. 1795 in Henry Co., died 1866 in Aberdeen, Mississippi." Creed "Taylor" (my quotes) Rowland, presents a strange story in the Rowland family ancestry. Was his name Creed "Taylor" or Creed "Thomas" Rowland? I will discuss this in another segment. Children of Michael Rowland, continued. ii. William Rowland, b. abt. 1779, Henry Co., married Milly Radford 28 Sept., 1801. (He may have moved to Mississippi. RLH) iii. Jane Rowland, b. 1801 VA, died 1875 in Wayne Co., Kentucky. The following are the children of Michael Rowland and Elizabeth Hairston Rowland. I am taking the reader from Virginia to Mississippi. 1. Creed Taylor Rowland, b. abt. 1795 in Henry Co., VA. On 16 June, 1820, he married Matilda Brewer. According to researchers of the family of Dunbar Rowland, who is the first official historian of Mississippi and the author of the two volume reference book entitled "MISSISSIPPI THE HEART OF THE SOUTH", "Mississippi" (note that his wife also wrote history books); and other Rowland descendants in Mississippi, Creed Thomas Rowland was according to them, Creed Taylor Rowland. In their story, Creed Taylor Rowland moved to Mississippi about 1840 and settled in Lowndes Co., (note, Lowndes Co., is located just South of Monroe Co.) They moved a few years later to Aberdeen, Monroe Co., MS and lived there on their plantation "Rowland Place" until Creed's death in 1866. This family also shows the birth of Creed "Taylor" Rowland, Jr.. They list him as born about 1821 in Henry Co., VA. He married Emoline Smith, instead of Emaline Smith. The other child known of Creed Taylor and Matilda (Brewer) Rowland was; 2.William Rowland, born about 1825 in VA, and died 1870 in Oakland, Yalobusha Co., MS. IE. William Brewer Rowland. He married Mary Judith Bryan in 1848, probably in Mississippi. Mary Judith Bryan is believed to be a descendant of the Moorman, Clark and Alexander families of Virginia. My note; since Creed T. Rowland, Jr. was born in about 1821, it is possible he was grown when his mother, father and little brother, moved to Mississippi. If they moved in the late 1830's or the early 1840's, as is reported, then he would have been 19-22 years old at that time, plenty old enough to have fallen in love, married and remained behind in VA. Or, maybe, he left the family during the trip, etc. RLH 1999. He obviously did not remain single very long since his first child is reported born in 1843. Children of William Brewer Rowland and Mary Judith Bryan Rowland were; 1. Dunbar Rowland, b. August 25, 1864, in Oakland, Yalobusha Co., MS, he died on November 1, 1937 in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS. He married Eron Opha Moore, Dec. 20, 19? Notes on Dunbar Rowland; Virkus, op. cit. Eron Opha Moore, the wife of Dr. Dunbar Rowland, was first married to Mr. Gregory. She is the daughter of Maj. Benjamin B. Moore and Ruth Stovall Rowland. Eron Rowland was also a historian. It is possible some of the Rowland family buried in the Cascilla Cemetery in Tallahatchie Co., MS which is a few miles South of Oakland, which is in Yalobusha Co., near Charleston. In Tallahatchie Co., MS, the community of "Cascilla", is a Rowand Cemetery. In this cemetery are found the burials of the following Rowlands; Edna Rowland Styrk, b. 1801, d. 1848- may be Aunt of James S. Rowland. John P. Rowland, b. 5/20/1844, d. 7/15/1878 -the son of James S. and Eldna H. Rowland W. T. Rowland, b. 4/22/1857, d. 2/23/1893 - the son of James S. and Eldna H. Rowland James H. Rowland, no dates- Co. G, 2nd Miss. Cavalry Reserves, CSA - Mid. Initial is probably mothers middle name. Note another "Co. G"! Benjamine Thomas Rowland, b. 8/22/1853, d. 2/24/1914-is this Ben, Sr.? Avis Fonda Rowland, b. 2/25/1861, d. 10/28/1931- the wife of Benjamine T. Rowland Rowland, infant, 1880, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rowland, Sr. Rowland, infant, 1894, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rowland, Sr. James F. Rowland, b. 1881, d. 1942 Addie Wiggins Rowland, b. 6/10/1888, d. 12/23/1924- (prob. The wife of one of the sons above) Rowland, Susie C., b. 1902, d. 1942 (probably the wife of one of the sons above) Edna Rowland Roberson, b. 1850, d. 1923- (prob., the daughter of James S. and Eldna H. Rowland) Georgia Benjamine Rowland Burnette, b. 1879, d. 1936. Looks like the family of James S. and Eldna H. Rowland. Dr. Dunbar Rowland was the writer of the book "The History of Mississippi", he was the founder and Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, from March 15, 1902-1937. He gave very little information on his family background. He practiced law in Memphis, Tennessee, 1888-1893. Children of William Brewer Rowland, continued. 2. Creed Walker Rowland, b. Nov. 25, 1862 MS, d. 1922 in MS. 3. Robert Walker Rowland, b. July 25, 1855 MS, d. 1923 MS. 4. Peter Whitman Rowland, b. Feb. 25, 1861 MS, d. October 15, 1953 in Oxford, LaFayette Co., MS 5. William Buford Rowland, b. abt. 1850 MS, d. 1880 MS. Dunbar Rowland gives a few clues to his family background in his writings. He mentions the following information in describing the history of various counties in his books. 1. Col. Rowland, pioneered from Virginia to Monroe Co., MS, with the Sykes family. Col. Rowland later moved outside of Aberdeen, MS to a plantation. This should be William Brewer Rowland or Creed Taylor / Thomas Rowland? 2. Dr. W. B. Rowland, was one of the earliest settlers of Oakland, Yalobusha County, Mississippi. Is this also William Brewer Rowland? 3. Dr. P. W. Rowland, is mentioned as one of his uncles. Dr. P. W. Rowland fought for the C.S.A. in the 11th Mississippi Infantry Regiment of Monroe Co., Mississippi. This must be Peter Whitman Rowland! (Dunbar Rowland)Vol II, p. 793, Samuel Ragsdale was the Sheriff of Monroe County, Mississippi in the period of 1822-1827. And, 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. It should also be noted that Monroe County is the oldest county in the Indian lands of North Mississippi. It was, originally, located on the Alabama line, and was formed about 1817 when Mississippi became a state. In 1820, it comprised part of the land of present day Monroe Co., and part of the land of present day Lowndes County. After the Chickasaw Cession of 1837 the boundries of all the "old" counties were established. Monroe Co., by 1840, adjoined Lowndes Co., in the South, Chicksaw Co., in the West, and Itawamba Co., in the North. Alabama's, Marion County bordered on the East. Dr. Dunbar Rowland goes on the describe early Yalobusha County, A few of the earliest settlers of Oakland, a pleasant little town in the western portion of the county, besides those above mentioned, were.... Dr. W. B. Rowland...... Could this not be William B. Rowland? RLH-2001 Note that Yalobusha County was located halfway between Monroe Co., and Bolivar Co., MS. All the areas settled by what is believed to be parts of the Dunbar Rowland family are located about 85 to 100 miles South of Walnut, MS. In Bolivar County, Bolivar County was early settled by an excellent body of pioneers..... Among them were ....Dr. Marrel Rowland. By this mention, there exists a chance that Dr. Marrell Rowland may have also been a relative of Dunbar Rowland. Although it is reported that Dr. Dunbar Rowland wrote very little on his family ancestry, it appears that he constantly mentioned Rowland names when discussing the history of Mississippi counties, when these counties appear to parallel the movement of his family across Mississippi. RLH-2001. There will be a long discourse on the name Murel, Morrell, Marrel, Etc., later in this report. RLH-2000. Bolivar County was located on the Mississippi River and was the second largest county in Mississippi, after Washington Co., in 1840 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. (Note, there is a listing of "Seaburn Rowland", in 1838 Lamar Co., Al.) Thanks for any help, I think a look at the 1840 and 1850 Census records of Lowndes and Monroe Counties for the Rowland and Sykes families may bring some results. Ron Hughes [email protected]

Submitted by: RONALD HUGHES
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: MAY 18, 2001

Looking for any information on the Riggan family. I believe Jeremiah Riggan came to Monroe County from Warren County NC in the early 1800's. My grandmother Grace Riggan was born in Monroe County . Her father was Lemuel Riggan. Her mother was Lula Mae Todd.

Submitted by: Susan Andrews
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 05/18/2001

Seeking any info on MOSES COWLEY; B. 1788 Chester Co. SC and listed in 1850 Census in Itawamba County. Wife is Grizzy. Many COWLEYs immigrated to Monroe Co. area in 1840's.

Submitted by: Don Cowley
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 13 May 2001

Has anyone have information on Ely Moon from Monroe Co.? He was b. abt. 1819 d. abt. 1879. I have information on some of his children but I would like to find out who his parents were and how he is related to Nathan Moon from Monroe county. Thankyou for any information you can give me. Lorraine Dendy

Submitted by: Lorraine Dendy
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: May 7, 2001

IVY/BAUGH/THRAIKILL.....LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON HENRY D AND JENCY IVY MARRIED MONROE CO. 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1887. JENCIE'S MAIDEN NAME WAS BAUGH AND HER PARENTS JOHN AND MARY(THRAIKILL) BAUGH WERE MARRIED IN MONROE COUNTY ON THE 29TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1847. HENRY AND JENCY HAD 3 POSSIBLY 4 CHILDREN BORN IN MONROE COUNTY MISS. ONE SON WAS BORN IN TEXAS HARRY TILLMAN IVY WHO WAS MY GRANDFATHER. I BELIEVE JENCY WAS ALSO BORN IN MONROE COUNTY AND POSSIBLY HER HUSBAND ALSO. JENCY HAS BEEN SPELLED SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS ON DIFFERENT RECORDS SO MAY BE JENCIE,GENCY,GINCY. SHE HAD A SISTER ALSO BELEIVE HER NAME WAS HARRIET BAUGH. ANY INFO. WOULD BE APPRECIATED THE IVY'S ARE AN ILLUSIVE FAMILY AND HAVE BEEN VERY HARD TO TRACK. THANKS IN ADVANCE [email protected]

Submitted by: VICKI BURRELL
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 5/4/01

Iam looking for info. on John Newton Ritter born 1840 Monroe co. Miss. Enlisted in Tuscumbia into Co.G 16th Ala.Inf.Reg. Married to Emma Elizabeth Harris. She had a previous marriage to a Sauly Floyd. John may of had a previous marriage to a Pickel. Parents unknown on both Ritter and Harris. Any help will be appreciated. Thankyou Carma [email protected]

Submitted by: carma whitaker
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 05-05-2001

My grandfather was Isaac Papeleon "Casey" Jaudon, son of Samuel B. Jaudon whose father was Isaac Jaudon. My grandfather was the first born of the first born child of Isaac Jaudon!!! Several of the present day Jaudon's I have met are descendents from the second marriage of Isaac Jaudon to Martha Mitchell. Love to e-mail anyone with information.

Submitted by: Laura Jaudon Booth
Email: [email protected]
WWW page: private--invitation only--just ask
Date: May 2, 2001

Laura Jaudon Booth [email protected] My grandfather was Isaac Papeleon "Casey" Jaudon, son of Samuel B. Jaudon whose father was Isaac Jaudon. My grandfather was the first born of the first born child of Isaac Jaudon!!! Several of the present day Jaudon's I have met are descendents from the second marriage of Isaac Jaudon to Martha Mitchell. Love to e-mail anyone with information.

Submitted by: Laura Jaudon Booth
Email: [email protected]
WWW page: private--invitation only--just ask
Date: May 2, 2001

SMITH, Laminda Elizabeth b abt 1855 mar Newton McMarion White and they were on the 1870 Kemper Co census. By 1880 they were in Monroe Co Ms census. Children: Virgil Slocum b 1872; Maggie Lynn b 1874; Ella Jane b 1880; Robert E Lee b 1887 & Nancy J b 1892. They married into Smith, Thompson, Honeycutt, Neal, families. If anyone has any info on the SMITH family, please e-mail me. ([email protected])

Submitted by: Margie
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: April 28, 2001

I am searching for relatives of William James Minga Born in 1849 in Ms. His son Ben Alva Minga lived in Greenwood Springs. Who was married to Minnie Armizer Lowery. They lived in Greenwood Spgs until 1947 and moved to Al.Ben and Minnie had Mellie Vera, Walter Lee, Wille Grace, Floyd Lowery and Frances Lavern Minga. Wm. James was married to Frances Elizabeth Carpenter abt.1872. Also Looking for my G-Grand Father ? Lowery(Minnie's) Father. Anyone having any information it would be Greatly Appreciated. I can be reached at e-mail [email protected] Thanks Mary Dillard

Submitted by: mary Dillard
Email: [email protected]
WWW page: Queries
Date: 4/28/01

Seeking any information on these people: Henry HARDY born in Prarie, son of Henry HARDY and "Mrs. TWEET". He married Queen Isabella HALE (1909-1994) daughter of Rev. Joseph HALE and Alice Lee BLANCHARD. They lived in Prarie or Aberdeen, Monroe Co, MS. Henry later died in Missouri. Is any one else working on these families? Some descendants moved to St Louis, Mo. Richard Schaefer [email protected] Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by: RICHARD SCHAEFER
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: APR 21,2001

I am just beginning to research my roots on my father's side and I am seeking information on his father's family. Thus far I have the name GEORGE GLADNEY from Aberdeen,MS. We are of African American descent and I would appreciate it if anyone can shed some accurate information regarding the GLADNEY family from Aberdeen. Thank you and GOD bless you.( LATE 1800"s to 1900's ). C.D. GLADNEY [email protected]

Submitted by: Charles Gladney
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: April 19,2001

Am looking for information on Isaac Papeleon "Casey" Jaudon, my grandfather, son of Samuel B. Jaudon (and Elizabeth McDow from SC.), son of Isaac Jaudon and his first wife Elizabeth Herring.My grandfather was John Wesley Jaudon-- the eight child of Isaac "Casey" Jaudon. Have names of his siblings, and a few dates, but would love to know more about John's siblings as well.

Submitted by: LAURA JAUDON BOOTH
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: APRIL 18, 2001

Looking for ABIGAL MAHAN. Abigal ? Mahan, b 1820 SC, m Joel Mahan b 1814 KY. Joel and Abigal were in Fayette Co AL 1850 census w/children. They were in Monroe Co MS 1860 Census. with following children: MARTIN V MAHAN b 1839, ALEXANDER MAHAN b 1841, LEMUIL C MAHAN v 1843, MARTHA MAHAN b 1846, MARGARET MAHAN b 1848, W. MAHAN b 1850, MARY MAHAN b 1859. Joel Mahan, was in the Civil War and died in prison camp in 1864, along with his son Alexander. My question is what happened to ABIGAL?? I haven't been able to find her anywhere after 1860. I have looked for a record of an application for Pension Application for Joel, but without success. I have found Joel's Civil war records. Any information regarding this family will be much appreciated. Thank You, Karen Pitt Blaylock.

Submitted by: Karen Pitt Blaylock
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: April 17, 2001

I need information on a P. M. McNiese or McNiece. First name maybe porter. born in 1853.

Submitted by: Philip Weiss
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: April 15, 2001

Searching for relatives of Lamar D.Hadaway,born Jan.8,1898 Monroe Co.,Ms. Brothers:Lellis,Archie,Sister: Eldra,Evie and Edna Hadaway. Pls email me [email protected] if you have info, Appreciate this very much,Paulette Hadaway.

Submitted by: Paulette Lile
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 4-13-2001

I have almost completed a regimental history of the 41st Mississippi infantry regiment ( CSA) ........ Company G , the " Buttahatchie Rifles " were members of the 41st Miss. Inf. Rgt . This companyw as composed of Monroe County natives .....I would like to correspond with any descendants ...I would like to know of any pictures of any of these men , or letters or other information thta might be used in the history before it is completed .... Newton J. Beckett was the first captain of th company ...Austin Pollard was another Captain as was Javons Nolan ....Teh company names included Alexander , Alsup , Armstrong , Beckett , Boyd , Bunn , Cain , Caples , Carlisle , Cook ,Danner , Dillingham , Wdwards , Farmer , Garner , Howell , Isbell , Kolb , Lindsay ( Lindsey ) , Marchbanks , McClinton , Morris , Mosby , Nix , Philips ( Phillips ) , Puckett , Reed , Richey Scott , Smith , Underwood , Walters , Watson , Whitworth , Willlis , and many others ..... May I hear from you ?

Submitted by: John Pat Cox
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 04-12-01

Could someone please tell me where Egypt Station, Mississippi is located. Is this a town/community or a railroad station?

Submitted by: Deborah Burkhart
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 4/10/01

Benjamin Hewitt was enumerated in the 1820 and 1830 censuses of Monroe Co, MS. Did he have a wife Sally, two daughters Polly Ellender and Eliza Harriet, and two sons who were born between July 1819 - 1820? Would like to contact anyone with knowledge of this family to exchange information. Sally was probably a daughter of James Ross, who died in Monroe Co, MS in 1821.

Submitted by: Sharyn Ross Young
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: April 10, 2001

James Ross, b bet 1750-1760 probably in NC, moved to Monroe Co, MS by 1820. He married (1) Esther Patterson in NC and (2) Martha LNU (possibly Patterson). A will for James Ross, dated 26 July 1819, was proved 1-1-1822 in Monroe Co, MS. Names wife Martha Ross & children, John P. Ross, Elizabeth Tanner, Jane Enlow, Martha T. Case, James Nesbet Ross (youngest child), William Thompson Ross, Isaac White Ross, Hugh Patterson Ross; grandchildren: Polly Ellender Hewitt and Eliza Harriet Hewitt (probably children of daughter Sally, who possibly married Benjamin Hewitt). Executors were William T. Ross and Isaac Ross; Witnesses were William Cocke, William Coats, Richmond Hall. In 1845 a lawsuit was filed in Monroe Co. by petitioners Jane Enloe & Sally Hewitt who were contesting James' will. Defendants were wife Martha & 4 sons - James Nesbit, William Thompson, Isaac White, & Hugh Patterson. Would like to contact any descendants to exchange information on this Ross family.

Submitted by: Sharyn Ross Young
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: April 10, 2001

Henry J. Palmer married Sally Coleman about October 16, 1882 in Monroe Co. MS. They had two children that I know of, Dellar and Ethel Palmer. Would like to find descendents of this family.

Submitted by: Alcie Whittiington
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: April 10, 2001

Am looking for any info on any Gallop's or McLemore in the Aberdeen area. Researching husbands lineage and know that the g-grandmother d- 1/26/32 on a visit to relatives in Ms. Family couldnt afford to send her back to AL(where her husband and children lived) so she was buried in Aberdeen area. Her name was Lilly McLemore,(b-1/21/1886) maiden name was Gallop. Please email any info. Gallop may be spelled different. email: [email protected]

Submitted by: Alma Hogan
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 03/27/01

I am looking for information on Jane Jackson and James Gathings. James and Jane moved to Monroe Co.,Mississippi about 1843-44 and bought land in the area.

Submitted by: Hilton Hunt
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 3/22/2001

I am searching for a web site that shows the Howell Cemetery in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi. I am looking for the death dates on several Morgan family members. If you know of a site, please contact me [email protected]. Thank you all so very much.

Submitted by: Kathie Bailey
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: March 21, 2001

Welcome any info on RICHARD WILEY age 34 in 1850 census of Lawrence County,Al. born Ga.married MARY A. age 31 born Al. They have 7 girls REBECCA age17--married JAMES ANDERSON STOUT and is buried in Franklin County ELIZABETH C. age 15 AMELIA age 13 SARAH C.age 9 MARY C.age 7 MALIND age 5 NANCY age 4 married my grandfather SAMUEL CALDWELL JOHNSON in Pickens County and is buried at Forrest Church. and a boy but I can't tell if his name is Richard M. Wiley or Wilson age 7 RICHARD age 61 shows up in 1870 in Pickens County with S.A age 30 MARTHA age 13 JOSEPHINE age12 and no wife he is gone in 1880 and family tales say they moved back to north Ala,and married ESTES, CAGLE and CHAMBERS. I seem to remember my older cousins saying that JOSEPHINE lived in GUIN,ALA and her husband was a Wiley also and worked for RR. Will share any info I have JIMMIE JOHNSON PRIMO 3505 Sycamore Drive Midwest City,Ok.73110 [email protected]

Submitted by: Jimmie Johnson Primo
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: March 19, 2001

I am seeking information on my grandfather's family.His name is John Wesley Sanders;Father:G.W..Sanders;Mother:Electa Trull.He was born 1871 in the vic of Wren,Ms.His father was a veteran of the Confederate Army and died about 6 months after my GF was born.My home telephone is 508-994- 4577;Address:68 Laurel St.,Fairhaven,Mass.02719.

Submitted by: Walter M. Tyler
Email: [email protected]
WWW page: none
Date: 15 March, 2001

Obediah Trimmer was in Monroe County, Miss. from 1822 until 1836. Was in Texas by 1850.Died 1855. Would like any lead. Married Elizabeth Mayfield. Thanks much.bty

Submitted by: Betty Barnett
Email: [email protected]
WWW page:
Date: 3-13-2001

Monroe County Surnames

Return to Monroe County Page