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My mother and I were born in Amory, MS on 9-27-47 and 12-27-47 respectively. We lived in Monroe County until we moved to Oklahoma in 1949. She was Mary Jean Griffin and her father was Willard VanBuren Griffin of Smithville. I am trying to find a marriage record for my gggparents Joseph Willard Griffin and Jane McKnight Shannon. They appear on the 1850 Census for Itawamba County but I have been lead to believe that they may have been married in Monroe County prior to 1837. Thanks in advance for any help. Sincerely, Donna Slack Stewart

Submitted by: Donna Slack Stewart
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Date: 3/19/2003

Researching for Daniel J. Brown found in Monroe County on 1880 census. Married to Louisa E. Nicks with children Harvey, Jimmie, Henriette, Bedford, Bobi. Parents are Solomoan and Mary Ann Brown. Desperately need info please contact [email protected] Daniel was born about 1844 in Alabama.

Submitted by: Ginger Brown Silva
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Date: February 26, 2003

Looking for information on Alma (Annie) E. Ellis B: Oct 18, 1850 D: Jul 24, 1941 married Adam Jones Holliday Jr. Oct 31, 1871 in Monroe Co, Ms. Son of Adam Jones Holladay Sr. of Monroe Co, Ms. Her Mother was Annie E. Porter and her Father was Bryant Ellis Family was from Raleigh N.C. Adam and Alma had the following children listed on the 1880 census of Abdereen,Monroe Co, District 1 Ms. They are Pearlee, Alice, Perle, the other children to this marriage were Georgia, Nita, Adam Burr, William all were born in Texas.

Submitted by: Tom Gordon
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Date: Feb 25,2003

My family came from the Sims Settlement in Limestone Co AL. My ggg grandparents were Parrish and Kezziah Sims. Kezziah married Hon. Ovid P Brown in Columbus MS. My gg grandparents were William Sims and Rachel Walker and g grandparents were Benjamin F Sims and Mary McClendon whose parents were Charles McClendon and Fanny Eddins. All of Columbus or vicinity. In "Southern-Born and Bred" it states that Benjamin F Sims was the first sheriff of Monroe Co MS. The children of Benjamin and Mary were Minnie who married Steward Brazelman Pipkin, Milton, Sprat who married Narcissus and my grandfather Columbus Randolph Sims. Whatever information anyone may have related to these families would be so appreciated.

Submitted by: Patty Sims
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Date: February 25, 2003

Hi, My name is Jim lavender and I am looking for any info regarding my great grandfather Plummer Malone. He married Mary Adella West and I believe his parents to be William Malone/Irene Mcpherson but I am not sure of this. I am trying to locate Civil War ancestors and William Malone is listed as having served in the 43rd miss. from Monroe Cty. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Submitted by: Jim Lavender
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Date: 2-25-2003

Hi, How would I find out if someone owned a cotton Gin in Amory, MS, in the late 1800's. I am told that a James Mitchell owned it and later sold it. does anyone know how I would start to look for this? Thanks Tawsha [email protected] [email protected] http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~brinkley

Submitted by: Tawsha
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Date: Feb 21, 2003

Am looking for information on Benjamin W. Holladay B: 3/11/1777 D: 10/15/1850 in Monroe Co, Ms. lived around Darracott, Ms. had 11 children was married to a Elizabeth Cook Jones father was Capt.John Holladay III & mother was Mildred Thomas Holladay we think he is buried in Abbott Cemetery. Does any one have a list of the people in the Abbott Cemetery or will someone look it up for us. We need any information on these Holladay's will share information. Tom Dublin, Texas

Submitted by: TOM GORDON
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Date: FEB 11, 2003

Looking for any info on this family 1860 or 1870(not sure on the Year) Monroe co Ms #46 W.T.HARRIS 29 b-TN ELISA 24 b-GA John 6 b-Ms Mary 4 b-Ms Margaret 3 b-MS E. 2 b-MS Wm. 1 b-MS Wm. kendricks 20 b-Ms W.T. Harris and family were living within a house or two from my gg- grandparent-Thomas and L. Herren from GA. Thomas and L. Herren had a daughter, Isabell Herren-Parham who married a W.T.Harris abt 1870-1871 and had a son Leon Harris who was on the 1880 Monroe co Ms census with his grandparents but with out his parents. Am wondering if after something happened to Isabell's first husband John Nathanial Parham, she married this W.T. Harris. Thanks for any info on this Harris family above. Betty

Submitted by: Betty Burrows
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Date: 19 Jan 2003

Desire to verify burial site of WILLIAM MITCHELL MORGAN born 3/18/1845 died 3/25/1927 and SOLONA JANE CAMP MORGAN born 3/17/1870 died 9/7/1908. Believe that she is buried Amory, Ms.?? He died in Beauvoir Confederate Soldiers Home but is not listed as buried there. Information needed for U. D. C. records. Thank you. [email protected]

Submitted by: Betty Ford
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Date: 1/14/2003

I am seeking obit. or other info. on Lawrence Blankenship, who died in Monroe County in 1989, according to the SSDI. He was born in 1908. Can anyone help me? Please contact me at [email protected]

Submitted by: D. Eick
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Date: 1/3/03

Looking for Henry James, one of his wives was named Burnett. He came to Monroe County about 1821 from Pitt County NC or Roane Co. TN, and died in Monroe Co.,MS about 1829. He was a widower when he came to Monroe Co. in 1821. His children became wards of several different families, one of whom was a Bennett. some of his children moved to Leon and Madison Co. Tx where there still are some of their descendents living. Henry had one know Brother Robert who was the father of Frank and Jesse James the outlaws. I believe he may have also had two other brothers Wm. and Benjamin who married Martha McComb,, these last two men are unconfirmed. I would appreciate any information that anyone has that they would share with me. Lou Kilgore

Submitted by: Betty L. Kilgore
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Date: 12-21-2002

Seeking anyone related to Joseph V. Walker and wife Mary who appears on the 1850 Monroe Co. census.

Submitted by: Rovaine Brown
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Date: 12-7-02

Searching for info on Julia Caroline THOMPSON, m. Isreal Pickens JOHNSON. They settled in Monroe Co. at the old Allen place in Smithville, her Mother lived at the old Caldwell place and is buried there. I would appreciate any information. email me at [email protected] aosl looking for info. on Robert E. (Bob) LEE m. Sally LASSITER, both born in TN. They lived in Amory, Monroe Co, Ms. Sons: Frank Lee, John Lee, and Paul Edmon Lee. He worked for Railroad there and had a welding shop there.

Submitted by: Sukochi Lee
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Date: Dec. 5, 2002

Janet Shapiro [email protected] I just obtained the marriage license for my gg-aunt. Annie Pauline Miles married John R. Ledbetter on 31 Jan 1892 in Lamar Co. AL. John was from Lee Co. MS and Annie was last found in Tishmingo Co. MS in 1880 census. Don't know why they went to Lamar Co. to get married. The license states they have Annie's mother's permission to wed. She was Martha Miles, a widow. On the license is Gattman, Miss and the date 1 Feb 1892. The license also is from the Lamar County Probate Court. I have been trying to find Martha Miles for 10 years. Was she living in Gattman, Monroe Co? Does anyone know why the marriage license would be filed in Probate Court? The marriage took place at the home of R.W. Abernathy. Anyone know of this family? If anyone has access to cemetery records in Gattman, would they please check for Martha Miles, born abt 1850.

Submitted by: Janet Shapiro
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Date: 11/30/02

Does anyone have informaion on Sterling STONE b.1830 TN and Janey STONE b.1845 AL, d.1921? Lived in and around Aberdeen, MS during 1870 - 1920. Their children were: Sterling (FLAGG) b. 1845, Alice b.1861, Wesley, b.1863, Mary, Mattie, Frank, George, Marion, John Henry. The older sister, Mary, returned "to the Nation" around 1895-1900. Census of 1870 listed them in Monroe county. Other ares where they resided were: Okolona, Coahoma, Clarksdale, MS. Any information on: Wesley STONE b. 1863 and Anna(RICHARDSON)Stone b.1864 d.1920?. Anna was Chickasaw. Married Dec 24, 1884, Monroe County, MS. Lived in and around Aberdeen, MS during 1870-1923. Children: Lee Anna, b.1886, Sterling "Fleming" b. 1891, Frank, b. 1895, Margie Beatrice, b.1901, Bracknorth b.1910. Other places of residence: Coahoma, MS. Sterling "Fleming" b.1891 d.1967 AK and Rosetta (BLAKE) Stone b.1900 d.1956. Rosetta was half Cherokee. Children: Sterling b.1917 d.1966, Robert, William, Frank, Charlie, George, John Henry, James Wesley, Clarence, Tommie, Ruthie. Email me: [email protected].

Submitted by: Jacquelyn Stone Thomas
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Date: November 24, 2002

Looking for information on James R. Amberson and Clara J. Walker married 1835. Daughter Anna Elizabeth Amberson born March 13, 1847 in Monroe County, Mississippi.

Submitted by: Kathy
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Date: 11/4/2002

i am searching for information on the Portwood line that lived in the Aberdeen area of Monroe County.

Submitted by: Brad Byers
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Date: 11/1/2002

Ira Clady Lay III [email protected] Grandson of Ira clady Lay Son of Ira Clady Lay JR. Grandfather and Grandmother buried in cemetary off Hwy.8 in Monroe Co.

Submitted by: Ira Clady Lay III (Mickey)
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Date: 10/20/02

Barton GUEST married Eliza PORTER April 29, 1847 in Itawamba County, MS. They were on the 1850 census, Monroe County, MS, then moved to TX. Who were Eliza's parents? Siblings?

Submitted by: Loretta Guest Beard
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Date: September 12, 2002

Looking for information on Dr. Roebuck (Robuck) given name, William Bruce, or W.B., who practiced Medicine in Smithville. Dates unkn, (ca. 1870-1920?) His 3rd wife, Sarah A. (Addie) Driver Robuck is buried in Smithville, however, she is "lost", and family members believe she is located under the Sidewalk installed after 1900. (her year of death) email: [email protected] Feel free to contact me with any information

Submitted by: Molly Cooper
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Date: 8/29/2002

Seeking the ancestors of Lenora Harrrison which was born around 1883 in Monroe Co., MS and died 1963; married Sidney R. Reeves of Lamar Co., AL.

Submitted by: Mike Reeves
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Date: August 27, 2002

Mary ELLIOTT was b. abt. 1853. She had two sisters, one named Ada G. who was much younger (b. 1870/71). Their parents may have owned some land in Jackson, MS. In 1873 Mary Elliot and James Parden VICKERY (b. 1849 Winfield, AL) applied for a marriage license at Aberdeen on 18 May 1873. They resided in Cotton Gin MS and appear in the 1880 Monroe Co. Census. Offspring: 1) Thomas Elisha Vickery, b. 1875 MS 2) Alice Retha Vickery, b. 1877 MS 3) George M. Vickery, b. 1879 MS 4) James Walter Vickery, b. 1882 MS Later the Vickerys moved to VanZandt Co. Texas. Any information, particulary on the parents or siblings of the ELLIOTT family will be greatly appreciated. Ada was residing in the Vickery household in 1880.

Submitted by: G. T. BOYD
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Date: 8/17/2002

I am searching for the parents of my gggreat grandmother, Eliza Gholson. She was born abt 1810 in KY but moved to Monroe Co. where she married Stephen Edmonds Thompson (b 1802 TN) abt 1827. They had six children, Minerva, Serena, Betsy, John, James and William Henry. Eliza died bef 1845 in Monroe Co. Stephen remarried to Phebe Bayless and moved the family west to Smith Co, TX in a large migration of Thompson's and other families. Her brother, William Gholson, remained in Monroe Co. with his wife, Nancy Thompson. There is some speculation they were related to Gen Samuel Gholson of Aberdeen, but we have found no proof, nor have we found the parents of Samuel. If anyone can offer a clue to this puzzle, I would appreciate the help.

Submitted by: Melanie Bennett
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Date: 15 Aug 2002

My g4 father John W. Richburg was born in 1828 in Mississippi and married a woman named Mary that was also born in Mississippi in 1824. I saw an internet entry of a marriage between John W. and Mary Peres in 1850 in Monroe Co., Mississippi. Looking for any info on the Peres name.

Submitted by: M. Richburg
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Date: 8/13/2002

I am searching for Nellie Turman b.Monroe MS was the daughter of John Milton Turman and Louisa Johnson.Other children of John and Louisa were Mollie,Robert and John Milton Jr.

Submitted by: Pat Bailey
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Date: Aug.10,2002

Searching for HARDY family possibly in Monroe County between 1840-1860. Some of the children's names were: Emily, Martha, Sandy, William. Would appreciate any help.

Submitted by: KATHY
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Date: 8/7/02

Looking for info re Charles Partin/Parton/Parten who lived in Monroe County during the 1850's and I do not know how long before. His wife was Ruth Cook(e), both born about 1797 in NC. Charles died in 1854 and left property to the children of Bennett Partin, in NC; I think Bennett was his brother, not certain. Bennett also spent several years in Monroe Co., from 1854 to about 1860. There may have been some business about Charles' estate. I am seeking the parents of of Charles and Bennett; also the parents of Ruth Cook(E). Can anyone please help or advise? Thanks!

Submitted by: Bonnie Partin
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Date: July 18, 2002

James William Raines was born 1846 in Walker Co Ala to Hiram and Phoebe Raines. He married Charlotte Mooney,Dau of J.P. Mooney 1869 in Walker Co. in 1883 they moved to Monroe Co Ms. . They both died in 1927 in Itawamba Co Ms and are buried in the Keyes Cem There. Their Children were Lucian born 1881 in Walker Co Ala married Rosa??? Anna b. born july 1886 in Monroe co Ms Ada Pearl born July 1888 in Walker Co ala. married Lemogus Ramage.Dec 10 1911 in Monroe Co. By 1900 they were back in Ms. Milly J was born there in 1904. Family lore is James Once owned a sawmill in Walker Co Ala. Would like to hear from Desc Thanks Dolores Raines/Sutton [email protected]

Submitted by: Dolores Raines/Sutton
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Date: july 8 2002

I am looking for descendants of Miles Rainwater Barnett, b.15 Oct 1826, Gwinnette co. Ga, d.18 May 1918, in Monroe Co. Ms. Married Martha Clayton Hammonds in Al. Children: Sarah Angeline, Mazella Jane, Elba Clemenda, Jacob Hammonds,Susan Luvenia, John Alonzo, Nancy Louisa, Miles Thomas, Riley Franklin, and Martha Etta. Any info, especially on Grandchildren, would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by: Connie Hamilton
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Date: 27 Jun 2001

Does anyone know the earliest date that the Foulkes//Fowlkes family was in MS and/or Monroe Co. MS? Thanks, Barbara

Submitted by: Barbara
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Date: 26 June 2002

Would Like to Exchange info with Desc of the following Monroe Co Early Settlers. Raines/Rains Mann Welch/Welsh Couch Leech Mc Cory

Submitted by: Dolores Raines/Sutton
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Date: 6-20-2002

Ira Chism born 1865 in Ms . married #1 Mandy Harlow #2 Mary Mooney Raines.ca 1904 in Ms. moved to Ark By 1920 had 3 daughters Dollie Lillian Married ? Graham Pernie Lorene Married ? Woods Would like to hear from any desc. Mary #1 married George Raines. he died 1898. they had 5 children Earl Johnnie Wm Elbert Leliah [Nellie] Married ?Fewell Cora married ? Shelton

Submitted by: Dolores Raines/Sutton
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Date: june18 2002

hi, I am looking for information about a James Mitchell who was suppose to have owned a Cotton Gin around the 1850or 60 in or around Armory MS. I am told it was burned down and he moved his family to Texas. I would like to know if there is any proof of this anywhere, probate records, newspaper , etc. I live in Texas how would i go about looking for this? Thanks Tawsha http://hompeages.rootsweb.com/~brinkley

Submitted by: Tawsha
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Date: June 2002

Searching for info on JOHN T. HENSON/OPHELIA ANGELINE MERRITT. Mrrd Dec 12, 1865. Monroe MS. Son T.W.Henson brn Dec 10, 1866, Aberdeen MS. Dau Roxie Almeda Henson brn Oct 02, 1868, Jackson MS. Family moved to TX in 1869, and on to Kiowa Co. OK. Roxie mrrd Jeferson Davis Haskell in Dallas TX. Aft his death, she went to OK mrrd J.T. Cox. T. W. Henson died in OK in 1935. Roxie died in OK Apr 25, 1965. Any info would be greatly appreciated, or if I can be of help to someone, please contact me. Thanks! Carol Nation [email protected]

Submitted by: Carol Nation
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Date: June 08, 2002

Looking for information about a Strong (possibly Elisha) family who raised several Hays children in the 1850s in Aberdeen, MS. Trying to find parents of those Hays children, three of whom were named John, Manerva, and Mary. Contact [email protected] Brenda Augustine

Submitted by: Brenda Augustine
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Date: May 18, 2002

I am looking for anyone who may have information on Christopher Columbus Sykes of African-American descent born in 1903 in Aberdeen, MS. He was my grandfather, I understand he had many siblings two of whom may be "Joe Gus" and "Sarah. I have traced a Columbus Sykes back to the 1860 Slave Schedule of Aberdeen in Monroe County, possibly a great-great grandfather. If you have any information you think may be helpful, please contact me.

Submitted by: Shamonique Brantley
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Date: May 17,2002

My great grandfather, William David Blalock married Rachel Ann O'Rear in Monroe County Nov.12, 1877. Rachel was the daughter of Jesse Harris O'Rear and Martha Benson. Does anyone know when Rachel died or where she is buried? Thanks,

Submitted by: LEIGH BLALOCK
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Date: MAY 15, 2002

WRIGHT-CODY Searching for any of Dr.James Wright or Robert Roper Wright and Jacob Cody families from Monroe County, Mississippi who have not been included in the book on the Cody family. I can be contacted at [email protected]. There are a lot of the family members who do not know of the book nor know of the family reunions in Tupelo the second weekend in August. Would like to hear from you. Paul Wright

Submitted by: PAUL WRIGHT
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Date: 5/11/02

I am searching for Nevada Rogers/Rodgers. Born 1871 in MS. She married John L. Farr approx. 1889. Two children that I am aware of; Pleasant Allie Farr b. 1890 and Pearlie Farr b. 1893. 1900 Census shows the family living in Monroe County. Would appreciate any information you might have. Thanks

Submitted by: Diana Pollock
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Date: May 2, 2002

Looking for information on Elnorah Heard, Approximately lived in Aberdeen 1840 - 1880. Married James Walker.

Submitted by: Denese Williams
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Date: April 29, 2002

Hi, I'm trying to find information about my great grandfather William Stovall III. I have done some research and this is the information that I have so far. William's mother name was Hager Stovall and he had eight siblings: Ida Stovall-Hardgrove, George Stovall, Charity-Stovall, Annie Stovall-Buckingham,Henry Stovall, Robert Stovall, Pauline Stovall, Virginia Stovall-Thompson. He had six children Essie, Mary, William II,Katie, John and Willie. All of his children are decease except my grand- mother Essie Lee Stovall-Wallace. She still resides in Aberdeen, Ms. I'm trying to make a family history book and this is where my roots began. I have a picture of my great grandfather William Stovall and his wife Emma Lou stovall. I was hoping that I could make his siblings and their children a part of my book. I would like to show how the generation has change from generation to generation. If anyone can help me, I would really appreciate it. Thanks

Submitted by: Kimberly Wallace
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Date: April 24,2002

I am looking for the parents of Alexander Purnell Smith b. June 5, 1826 in Aberdeen, MS. He later moved to Fort Smith, AR and married Dorothy Ann "Dollie" Shrewder. Any information on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Nancy

Submitted by: Nancy Smith
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Date: April 17, 2002

Looking for information on Nancy Sullivan that is listed in the MS,Monroe CO, 1900 census living at Smithville. I would like to know if she was born to John and Pheebe Bailey. Did she marry Henry Sullivan in 1860? There was not a name listed for the husband. The following children were names:Argen C, Minnie W.,Galveston, Ollover G.,Iler L.,Dessie. Census said she had 10 living children. Could Newt,Joseph and John been three of the others born before 1878 in AL?

Submitted by: Patricia Robison Horne
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Date: April 12, 2002

Ruth Hattie Vaughn m Frank H. Vaughn 1939. Ruth Hattie Vaughn was hunchbacked, and Frank sold Real Estate and Insurance. Show a Ruth H. Vaughn b Dec 10, 1912 d Oct 16, 2000 in SSDI in Amory, Monroe Co, Ms. Can anyone give more information? Confirming or negating a connection? Charlene in CA [email protected]

Submitted by: Charlene Szymusiak
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Date: 4/9/02

Looking for FAUGHT/FOUGHT in Aberdeen mississippi I am looking for the death and burial of George Faught/Fought I am unsure as to when he passed away all I know is he is buried some where in aberdeen the grave is supose to be a double head stone his wife was Caroline Best Faught she passed away 1 feb 1962 in Calhoun County Florida and was brought back to Aberdeen to be buried next to george I am hoping to find out where and when he was buried so I can get his death certifacate does anyone know of them there son was married and lived in Aberdeen for a while he also has a daughter buried there next to his parents any info on the faught family would be a help thank you in advance Donna

Submitted by: Donna Faught-Elkins
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Date: 4/9/02

George and James Raines came to Munroe co in 1893 from Walker Co Ala. would like to contact any desc.

Submitted by: Dolores Raines/Sutton
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Date: 4-4-2002

I am looking for information on a McMillan that appeared in the 1850 Census of Monroe County. I have a James J. McMillan, with wife Lucretia and children: Emily, Mary and Celestia. In particular I would like to find cemetery dates for James and Lucretia (she was a Lewter and is tied into my mother's family in Tn and Al.) However, any and all information would be greatly appreciated. John

Submitted by: John V. Burns
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Date: March 30, 2002

Hi, I'm looking for any info on an Isaac R. Dykes who shows up on the 1830 Monroe Co.,Ms. census with 1 wm 10-20; 1 wm 20-40; 1 wm 40-60; 3 wf 10-20 and 1 wf 40-60. I don't know anything else out about this Isaac,but really do need to know more. I would appreciate any and all help or advice on this. Thanks, Dawn

Submitted by: Dawn Dykes Petz
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Date: Mar 28, 2002

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