MONROE COUNTY,

MISSISSIPPI:Queries, Jan-Mar 1997

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Dorothy McDonald Bumbaugh Mon Mar 31 10:48:46 1997
McDONALD, DEES, ROBISON
I am looking for any info you may have on William McDONALD b. Chester Co., S.C. ca. 1843 came to Marion Co Alabama ca. 1857 with mother Ellen and 3 other siblings. He served in the 32nd Al. Inf. His 2nd wife was Matilda Dees. He had a son John McDONALDmarried Mollie ROBISON 05/05/1892 in Lamar Co. Al. He may have been living in Monroe Co. at that time as this was his birthplace? He had another son they called "bud" that died around ca. 1938. John died 03/29/1939. Mollie died ca. 1922- 23. I know that John and Mollie are buried at the "old" Quincy cemetery and William is buried at the Hatley cemetery. They lived around the Hatley, Quincy area. John and his sons worked for Ira Crook. I would appreciate any help anyone can give me. Dorothy McDonald Bumbaugh

Jacob M Mattix Fri Mar 28 09:35:15 1997
PAINE
I am seeking information about some of my Mother's family Bishop Robert Paine , his father and mother, his children Dr. Sterling Paine (his brother) " " William Henry Clay Wade " " Luther Jourdan Wade " "

Jim W. Tackitt Mon Feb 17 10:19:23 1997
TACKETT, TACKITT
We have been researching all branches of the Tackett/Tackitt family since the 1950's. Our Miss. branches can mostly be found early in Old Monroe Co. and Holmes Co. See the Tackett Family Assn. Website at http://www.jps.net/jtackitt/index.htm

Sue Marsh Mon Feb 10 13:50:52 1997
WALLACE
Looking for "Arnold Doyce Wallace" disappeared around 1950, b. abt. 1916-1920, either Mississippi, Michgan, or Wisconsin, or Minnesota. His son (Jerry Doyce Wallace) is searching for him. Jerry Doyce b. 24 December 1946, in Amory Mississippi.

Keith White Sun Mar 16 12:49:57 1997
SHARP
I am looking for information on my family which has the last name of "Sharp". They are african americans, and have known to live in the cities of Greenwood, Crawford, Artiga, and Columbus. The names of the relatives that I do have are probaly all dead and they are listed below. Neail and Jane Kids: Frazier, Duffy, Jane, Jordan, and Dick Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Larry Grissom Fri Mar 21 12:07:14 1997
Looking for James ROGERS(RODGERS) who lived in Monroe Co, Ms from 1840 til his death sometime in 1843 as that was the last time he drew a pension based on his American Rev. pension claim Most of his family and descandants are buried just across the Lee Co. line near Plantersville in the Old Union Cemetery. Need his death date and cemetery he and his wife are buried in. Any help would be appreciated. Thankyou. Larry Grissom.

Angela Markwalter Thu Mar 27 18:56:33 1997
LEWIS, DUPREY
William Wayne LEWIS who was married to Hazel Priscilla DUPREY (d. ca. 1901, buried in Splunge, MS)and had 10 children: William, Walter, Rosco, Noah (b. 1/30/1867, d. 9/8/1934 in Glen Allen, AL) married Susan Josephine LEE and then later, Dolly Francis LEE, Lucinda, John, Ida, Elizabeth, Andrew, Alonzo, and then married Melvine ? and had another 2 children, Nannie and Dan. William fought in the Civil War for the South and shot off his big toe while loading his old gun in a trench. He also lost a brother in the civil war--- we think his name was Richard. According to family lore, he donated land in Splunge, MS (birthplace of his granddaughter and my g grandmother, Mary Eula LEWIS b. 5/16/1892 d. 11/16/1975) to a Methodist Church. I would love any information regarding William Wayne's family--- descendants & ancestors!

Lynda Rangeley Sat Mar 15 14:33:01 1997
NETHERY, IRVIN, BOY, NICHOLS, GYTON, BLAYLOCK, MUNN, MCMANUS
Need information on family of John NETHERY, b. ca 1810; m. 2nd Lucy Ann CAMP. Had children Cynthia A., Mary Cornelius, Thomas Grover, Amanda Pauline, and Daniel Grant NETHERY. Have connections through marriage to IRVIN, BOY, NICHOLS, GYTON, BLAYLOCK, MUNN MCMANUS families. Can anyone tell me where NETHERY family cemetery is located and if there is a list of burials there. Lynda Rangeley ([email protected])

Lou Bridges Wed Mar 19 21:15:51 1997
HUDSON
Looking for MASON WARD HUDSON who was in Monroe Co. Mississippi in 1850 and 1860. I think he died in Monroe Co. around 1860. Children were WILLIAM HUDSON b. 1814 he died in 1860 in Monroe Co. JOHN HUDSON. (He may have been born in 1816/18) I think he married Jane in Alabama before 1845. FREDERICK HUDSON, BEASLEY W., CAROLINE, AND DR HENRY HAYNES HUDSON. Any help will be appreciated. Lou ([email protected])

Carol McNairy Wight Tue Feb 11 23:24:22 1997
MCNAIRY
I am looking for info. on McNairys in Monroe Co. My ancestor traces his lineage back to Frances McNairy in Guilford, N. Carolina. He hand his brothers had a plantation in Miss.He migrated to Minn. just before the Civil War. Are there any records of him or his brothers? Are any of his brothers descendants out there? I would like to make contact.

June Smith Wed Feb 12 07:50:51 1997
BELL
Robert BELL came to county early. He ran a mission school until the new county of Pontotoc was formed. Many of his family moved to the new area. Would like to corres with anyone of the BELL,McKINNEY, COX, FULKERSON lines.

Larry Washam Thu Feb 13 01:30:48 1997
SMITH, William
Searching for family of William SMITH (b. 1814, TN) who is found in the 1840 & 1850 MONROE Co., MS census. His wife was Elizabeth (b. 1816 KY) and children were: David P. SMITH (b, 1836 AL), George SMITH (b. 1840, MONROE Co., MS), John R, SMITH (b. 1843, AL), William R. SMITH (b. 1845 MONROE CO., MS), Franklin SMITH (b. 1848 MONROE Co., MS), Dudley SMITH (b. Sep. 1850 MONROE Co., MS), Henry C. SMITH (b. 1854), & Anderson SMITH (b. Feb. 1857, Bastrop Co., TX). Dudley married Eliza Elizabeth DARWIN in 1877 in Bastrop Co., TX. The family moved to Bastrop Co., TX ca. 1854. Any help appreciated.

Ann McDonald Sat Feb 15 15:38:36 1997
TERRELL, DODSON
I'm looking for the family of Charles TERRELL and Eliza DODSON. The family left GA sometime between 1830 and 1840, and the children of the family were living in Monroe Co., MS in 1850. Peter and David TERRELL moved to Clark Co., AR ca 1852. I'm looking for information on where Charles and Eliza died and are buried, and on the descendants of the other children - William, Maria, Andrew and Eliza.

Leonard J. McCown Sat Feb 15 18:58:21 1997
McCOWN, SWINNEY, VAUGHN, WILLIAMSON
John McCOWN, born 10 Feb 1799 in Pulaski Co., Kentucky, son of Francis McCOWN and Nancy SWINNEY; died 25 Nov 1848 in Lowndes Co., Mississippi. He married abt. 1824 in Monroe Co., Mississippi, Nancy VAUGHN, born Jul 1810 in Tennessee, daughter of John Vaughn and Elizabeth WILLIAMSON; died bef. 8 Apr 1887 in Lowndes Co., Mississippi. Children of John McCOWN and Nancy VAUGHN were as follows: i George W., born Mar 1825 in Monroe Co., Mississippi; died 13 Apr 1873 in Monroe Co., Mississippi?; mar. Emily Catherine USSERY. ii Simeon, born 23 May 1828 in Monroe Co., Mississippi; died 8 Mar 1892 in near Nashville, Howard Co., Arkansas; mar. Margaret Elizabeth THOMAS. iii Mary Elizabeth, born abt. 1830 in Lowndes Co., Mississippi?; died bef. Apr 1887; mar. Thomas O. SAMPSON. iv Francis Asberry, born 9 Dec 1832 in Lowndes Co., Mississippi; died 3 Oct 1879 in Howard Co., Arkansas?; mar. Harriet L. McELROY. v Manerva Jane, born 15 Jan 1834 in Lowndes Co., Mississippi; died 17 Oct 1867 in Lowndes Co., Mississippi?; mar. William M. USSERY. vi Eliza Rebecca, born abt. 1838 in Lowndes Co., Mississippi; died abt. 1878 in Lowndes Co., Mississippi; mar. Samuel WELLS. vii John W., born abt. 1840 in Lowndes Co., Mississippi; died bef. 4 Jan 1865 in Decatur, Morgan Co., Alabama.

Susie Grant Tue Feb 4 18:07:49 1997
JOURDAN
JOURDAN, W.M. listed on 1880 Ms census, Monroe county, Smithville Precinct, Enumeration Dist. #124. Searching for any information on this location and on these folks ; W.M. JOURDAN- b 1853- in Al - white- m - Farming Arecie CLARK JOURDAN - b 1855 in AL - (wife)- white-F- Rufus A. 3 Yrs. b 14 Nov 1877 in AL (my grandfather) Alvin Luther 1 yr b May 1879 in MS These children were born after 1880 ( i don't know the birth order) Archie ( lived in birmingham Al in 1948) Annie Louella (+ ??? DAVIS) lived Amory Ms 1948 Victoria (+ SANDERSON) lived Amory Ms 1948 Virgie lived Birmingham Al 1948 Rufus Austin JOURDAN, my grandfather, died June 22 1948 in Martin Tn. Will share info on R.A. , I am searching for those in Ms and AL. Any clues very much appreciated. Susie JOURDAN- Grant Burbank Il

Kay (Thomas)Fox Sat Feb 8 08:59:59 1997
THOMAS
Looking for: THOMAS,Robert B. or THOMAS, William. I am looking for information on Robert B. Thomas born in Aberdeen, Mississippi about 1860's and his father was William Thomas from Georgia, but settled in Aberdeen, Miss. William Thomas was married to a Kissy Ann or Cissy Ann.

Jerry Lee Fri Feb 7 11:39:46 1997
HIGGINBOTHAM
Looking for information regarding Higginbotham family from Smithville in the mid/late 1800's. Georgia Ann b. Jan. 19. 1863 in Smithville.

Leonard J. McCown Sat Feb 8 20:46:05 1997
McCOWN, VAUGHN
John McCown, b. 1799, Pulaski Co., Ky. m. abt. 1824 to Nancy Vaughn, dau of John Vaughn and Elizabeth Williamson. John d. Lowndes Co., Miss. 25 Nov. 1848. Children: George W., b. 1825, Monroe Co., Miss.; Simeon, b. 23 May 1828, m. Margaret Elizabeth Thomas, d. 10 Mar 1892; Mary Elizabeth, b. abt 1830, m. Thomas O. Sampson in 1846; Francis Asberry, b. 1832, d. 1879, m. Harriet L. McElroy; Manerva Jane, b. 15 Jan 1834, d. 17 Oct. 1867, m. William M. Ussery; Eliza Rebecca, b. abt 1838, d. abt 1878, m. Samuel Wells; John W., b. abt 1840, d. Decatur, Ala, bef. 4 Jan 1865.

Carleen Yarborough Sun Feb 9 08:12:56 1997
FUQUA, DUNN
Reasearching FUQUA and DUNN from MONROE CO. Need to know father of James Nathan FUQUA, born Hamilton, AL. JAMES NATHAN FUQUA was in civil war; Co. C, 43rd Miss. Infantry. He is buried in Hatley cemetery.is Researching FUQUA and DUNN from MONROE co. Need to know father of James Nathan Fuqua, born near Hamilton, AL. He was in civil war, Co. C, 43rd Miss. Infantry. Father's name may be Joshua, from Davidson Co. Tenn. subject's wife's name was Mary Elizabeth Dunn. Who were her parents? Will be happy to share any info we have.

Martey Massey Sun Feb 9 12:42:38 1997
MASSEY
I am seeking information on JOHN L. MASSEY, HENRY MASSEY AND GEORGE MASSEY. John was in MONROE county about 1860. He and his family had been there in the 1820's and moved to arka nsas and he and henry and george moved back to Monroe country around a town called gunnit or something like that. Any information would be appreciated. ([email protected]

Melissa Ogle Fri Mar 7 18:04:04 1997
HICKS, GRIZZLE
Am looking for information on Gr-Grandparents who lived in Amory, MS: - Dennis Alton Hicks b 5/1878 d 7/13/1933 married Jessie J Grizzle b 3/6/1884 d 12/15/1941. They divorced. Do not know where Dennis died. Any help would be appreciated.

Linda Haas Davenport Sat Mar 8 04:21:42 1997
HAAS, GIBSON
Haas, John 1st found in Monroe Co, then moved to Itawamba and last to Lee Co. Any info would be appreciated. Willing to share what I have with anyone interested. Thanks. Linda

Ruby Magers Sun Mar 9 08:24:38 1997
SULLIVAN, MAJORS, MAGERS, TUNNELL
Would like information on Robert M. SULLIVAN who married lst Elizabeth (Betsy)TUNNELL, in 1837 in Monroe Co; 2nd, Margaret Murphy. (R.M.'s children: Elmina, Malvina,Elina, Paulina) Catherine SULLIVAN who married John TUNNELL may have been his sister. Also interested in Elijah SULLIVAN, a minister, who owned land with Mary MAJORS. How are these Sullivans related? Would appreciate any help at all!!!!!!!

Leonard J. McCown Tue Mar 11 19:57:27 1997
PATE, McCOWN
Jackson PATE m. Mahala McCOWN abt 1824 in Monroe Co., Miss. They separated bef Nov 1827. Did they have children? Would like to contact descendants.

Leonard J. McCown Tue Mar 11 20:04:05 1997
POLK, McCOWN
Elizabeth Polk, dau of Thomas Polk m. James McCOWN, 30 Nov 1822, Monroe Co., Miss. She in Lowndes Co. in 1850. 5 chi: William, Mary Eliza, Francis Asbury, John S., and James P. Would like to contact descendants.

Fred Kindel Tue Mar 11 21:16:17 1997
KINDEL, WEBB
My KINDEL ancestors moved west across MS: MONROE CO, YALOBUSHA CO, & COAHOMA CO; had roots also in VA, KY & TN; and ended up in Phillilps Co AR. William KINDEL b.1781 VA d.ca1865 AR m.1800 Greene Co TN Elizabeth WEBB b.1783 TN d.ca1865 AR. Son Richard William KINDEL b.1800 d.1865 AR m.(1) 1819 Limestone AL Mary REDUS b.1799 TN d.1843 TN (2) Lucinda __?__. Other children & spouses were Mary Kindel/James GIDEON, John Kindel/Rebecca __?__, Malinda Kindel/John CRENSHAW, Eliza Kindel/(1)David Henderson CRAIG (2) Dr.Wm D YOUNG, Alabama Kindel/Samuel W CARRINGTON, & unk dau. Wm & Eliz Kindel & family lived in Shelby Co KY 1800-1810, Giles Co TN 1813-1819, Monroe Co MS 1820-1825, Maury Co TN 1825-30, Yalobusha Co MS 1830-1840, Wayne Co TN 1840-1845, Coahoma Co MS 1845-1850, Phillips Co AR 1850-1865. RW & Mary Kindel lived in many of the same places and also in Wayne Co TN. I have many descendants and their connections for KINDEL and also many KINDLE, KENDALL & etc spellings of the name in a data base of 15,000+ collected from published & unpublished ms and contacts with many researchers. Send me your Kindel/Kindle/Kendall with info normally found on family group sheets and I will search my data base and give you a report on connections found and sources of my data.

Royce Culpepper Wed Mar 12 21:09:15 1997
DAVIDSON, MEEK(S)
Guy Hugh Davidson 1907 MS to 1956 TN married about 1925 Durlene Meek (s). They had one daughter Wilma Bryan Davidson. Guy and Durlene divorced and Guy married again. We have lost touch with Durlene and Wilma. Durlene Meek was born in Monroe Co MS, parents were Ben Weeks and Miss Bryan. We think Durlene moved back to Monroe Co after the divorce and may have married again. We also do not know if she is still living. Would be in her 90s is she is living. We have no clue as to the whereabouts of Wilma Bryan Davidson. I have talked to some people in Monroe Co who thought they remembered the family but never got a reply from them. Would appreciate any information you may have on my cousins. Guy Hugh was my mother's brother.

Leonard J. McCown Thu Mar 13 19:41:04 1997
BURNETT, BAUGH
Taliaferro BURNETT, son of Richard, d. abt 1822, Williamson Co., Tenn., mar. Mary BAUGH, b. abt 1760, Dinwiddie Co., Va.?, d. 29 Mar 1856, Williamson Co., Tenn. 4 children: Bolling Clark, Richard, Col. Joseph, and Polly. Bolling C. lived in Monroe Co., Miss. Invite correspondence with descendants.

Leonard J. McCown Sat Mar 15 08:40:15 1997
VAUGHN
James VAUGHN, b. abt 1760/70, SC, d. aft 3 Aug 1843, Fayette Co., Ala.; In Monroe Co., Miss. 1820, Lowndes Co., Miss. 1830-40; mar.1 abt 1785 in SC? Jane --?--, b. bef 1770, d. aft 1819, Monroe Co., Miss.; 2 known chi: John and George; mar.-2 abt 1820, Susannah --?---, b. 1780/90, d. aft 3 Aug 1843, Fayette Co., Ala.? 3 chi: Rachel Direndy, Elizabeth E., and Barbary Jane. Who were Jane and Susannah? Welcome correspondence with descendants.

Ben Achee Tue Mar 4 10:16:43 1997
CRENSHAW, PRICE
Researching JOHN THOMAS CRENSHAW born 10 Jan. 1847 SC died 28 Oct. 1924 Wilburton, Latimer Co., OK. John T. Crenshaw found in 1860 census of Monroe Co., MS. He married MELISSA PRICE born 17 March 1847 Greenwood Springs, Monroe Co, MS died Wilburton, Latimer Co., OK 1 Feb. 1941

Marla Mason Tue Mar 4 12:49:11 1997
McCOY
I am looking for any information on Parmie Andrew Austin McCoy. Born 09/06/1870 in Aberdeen, Mississippi. I've been told his father's name was John McCoy [I don't have a middle name] and his mother's name may have been Nancy, but I'm not certain.

Betty Sample Fri Feb 21 20:49:32 1997
CHISM, SAMPLE
Need information on CARRIE OPHELIA CHISM, born 1888 in Itawamba County, died Nov. 25, 1963 in Amory.Married James Nathaniel SAMPLE (1881-1958) around 1907.Daughter of Denton Chism and Molly Brown.

Joyce Britt Dunning Wed Feb 19 11:34:01 1997
BRITT
Searching for the descendants of Ephriam Britt and wife Polly with son Lenn Abbord on the 1850 census of Lownes County, Mississippi. Ephriam Britt, Jr with wife Sarah is on the 1850 census of Monroe County, Mississippi. Ephriam Britt Jr. also appears in Calhoun County, Mississippi in 1870. These are my family and I would like very much to make contact with present generation.

jennifer black Mon Feb 17 20:33:59 1997
WILLIAMS, COLLINGSWORTH, ANDERSON
Seeking any information on Hannah WILLIAMS, born in ca1794. She married Thomas COLLINSWORTH. Her parents were Isaac WILLIAMS and Mary ANDERSON. She owned land somewhere in Mississippi but not sure where. They moved to Morgan County, KY approximately 1820. Will share any information

Susie Grant Wed Feb 19 19:58:37 1997
DAVIS, JOURDAN, SANDERSON
Monroe Co MS. 1880-1948 Searching for any information on W.M. JOURDAN m. Arecie CLARK and lived in SmithvilleDist. Beat #4 on the 1880 census. These are my g- grandparents. My grandfather moved to Tn. in 1902 and died in Tn in 1948. At the time of his death he had three sibblings still living in Amory Ms. They were Alvin Luther Jourdan b. 1879 , Annie Louella DAVIS b.aft. 1880 and Victoria SANDERSON b. aft. 1880. As my grandfather and my Father died just before my birth, this is the only info that I have. Would love to correspond with anyone who has information on any of these folks. Thanks in Advance

Leonard J. McCown Sat Feb 8 20:46:05 1997
McCOWN, VAUGHN, WILLIAMSON
John McCown, b. 1799, Pulaski Co., Ky. m. abt. 1824 to Nancy Vaughn, dau of John Vaughn and Elizabeth Williamson. John d. Lowndes Co., Miss. 25 Nov. 1848. Children: George W., b. 1825, Monroe Co., Miss.; Simeon, b. 23 May 1828, m. Margaret Elizabeth Thomas, d. 10 Mar 1892; Mary Elizabeth, b. abt 1830, m. Thomas O. Sampson in 1846; Francis Asberry, b. 1832, d. 1879, m. Harriet L. McElroy; Manerva Jane, b. 15 Jan 1834, d. 17 Oct. 1867, m. William M. Ussery; Eliza Rebecca, b. abt 1838, d. abt 1878, m. Samuel Wells; John W., b. abt 1840, d. Decatur, Ala, bef. 4 Jan 1865.

James Ricketts Sun Feb 9 13:19:08 1997
RICKETTS
Monroe Co Ricketts please contacr me for information on Ricketts Ancestors and exchanging data.

Steve Murphy Fri Jan 31 21:19:05 1997
MURPHY
Seeking further information on Alexander (Alex) MURPHY. Alex was likely born in S. Carolina. Married Mary FELTZ in December 1850 in MONROE COUNTY. Served as a Private in the Mississippi 3rd Battallion during the Civil War. 1870 census placed him in the Smithville area of Monroe County.

Betty Shaw Thu Jan 16 13:43:19 1997
SMITH, NAYLOR
My grandfather, Alonzo Lorenzo Smith and grandmmother, Annie Elizabeth Naylor were married 25 January 1893 in Monroe Co, MS and are believed to have lived in that area in the late 1890's. The mentioned Okolona MS a lot. My grandfather was born 31 January 1861 in Enterprise MS but I have no knowledge of his parents. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Vinnie Allbritton Fri Jan 10 21:31:35 1997
CANTERBERRY, LANEY, HENDRICKS, HINES
I am looking for any information on Amanda Canterberry married William Laney in Aberdeen, Mississippi Monroe County June 1856. Also information on Lucinda Catherine Canterberry married J.W. Hendricks Aug 1856 or John J. Canterberry married Susan Hines July 1858,also Monroe County Any information would be appreciated

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