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MIMS: Looking for information on George W. MIMS and his wife Mattie Dora, buried in Valley Hill Cemetery in Carroll Co., MS. George's mother is buried in Okolona, Chickasaw Co., MS, which borders Monroe County. I'm wondering if this is the same GW MIMS and Mattie who married in Monroe County on December 29, 1898.Mattie listed as being a JONES. Any info on this family would be appreciated.

Submitted by: Sonya Mims
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Interested in informaiton on the ENGLISH families of Monroe COunty. My Great Grandfather was JAMES ALEXANDER ENGLISH. Would appreciate any contact with anyone else interested in the English family. Will be willing to share information.

Submitted by: John L. Echols
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JUSTICE/JESTES; Frances Janey (Fanny) Jestes. (Her father James Thomas Justice changed the spelling of their name to Jestes). Fanny was born in 1882, in Aberdeen and died in 1914 in OK. She married Amos Marshall (Marsh) Dean and lived in Allen,OK. She is buried in the Allen cemetery. I have not been able to find much information about her. She is my Ggrandmother. Any informaiton would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot.

Submitted by: Lynn Campbell
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DEAN, brothers; were teachers/professors living in Quincy in the mid-late thirties. Had 2 brothers that went to OK; Amos Marshall Dean, called 'Marsh' and Joe Dean early part of this century. I am Marsh's GGgrandaughter. Both Joe and Marsh married Jestes girls who were from those parts too. Would greatly appreciate any information. Thanks a lot.

Submitted by: Lynn Campbell
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I am look for any info about the May family in Amory,Ms.My greatgrandparents and my grandparents/John Adams May/Gertrude Witt May/ lived for many years Where the Amory library is now. My fathers name was Aqulies Witt May.I had a great aunt who never married/Beulah Pearl Witt.The surnanes I am looking for are May/Witt/and Adams.Thank you for any and all info.Please email me at [email protected].

Submitted by: Helen May Slicker
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William Ford Spencer (4/13/1797-8/9/1874, son of Calvin and Rebecca Ford Spencer) married Margret Dixon MONTGOMERY (6/1/1804-8/13/1866) on March 4 or 5, 1823, in Monroe Co., MS. A partial list of their children includes Samuel Alexander, Robert S., William, Hannah, Susan C., and Florence M. I would appreciate any information relating to Margret Dixon MONTGOMERY, and have a lot of SPENCER information to share.

Submitted by: Myra Rodgers
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rob or robert rogers,my great grandfather married lulu hill. had two kids i know ofolie bell and my greandfater arnold.my father was a only child.name waren nell. my greand mother was jodie patterson.her father was jack patterson who was married to a native american name todate unknown.

Submitted by: EDWIN ARNOLD ROGERS
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Searching for Austin Willis, b 1808, N.C. Parents, Plummer Willis and Drucilla Jones Ransom Thornton Willis died in Robertson Co., Tenn. 1818 and 1820. AUGUSTINE WILLIS of Monroe Co., Miss was administrator of Drucilla's estate. There were at least 3 minor boys; Austin, Plummer Jr.(died 1826 in Bolivar, Tenn.) and John. Were these orphans brought to Monroe Co. with their Uncle Augustine? Does anyone have access to wills or guardianship records? Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! Polly Willis Gingold

Submitted by: Polly Willis Gingold
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We are looking for any information regarding the surname Hendricks in Monroe County, especially one LaFayette William Hendricks (1832-1912). He married Elizabeth J. Hunt. LaFayette moved to Texas. You can go to our website for more information: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/7746 Our e-mail is [email protected]

Submitted by: Matthew Van Hook
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Wilkes Fowler, b. ca. 1810 in TN, wife Elizabeth, shown in 1850 U.S. Census in Monroe Co, with children Leonidus, Wm., Helena, Mary, George T., Margaret. We have good research on the three sons, all CSA veterans, but have lost the trail on Wilkes. He appears in no earlier MS or TN U.S. censuses. Any Monroe Co. or MS census might help. Also cemetary records near Aberdeen, or deed records. Any clue appreciated. Thank you.

Submitted by: David Fowler
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I'm looking for the birthplace and 1860 census location of William Curtis Branch, b: April 1870, married Felicia H. Gunter in Lamar County, AL December 1891. He later resided in Reform, Pickens County, AL but I can not find him in the 1850 or 12860 census of AL. He is buried in Columbus, MS so I'm thinking he might have been born there. Thanks for any help.

Submitted by: Dr. Barbara L. Branch
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I am looking for info. on the family of James W. Harlow, Born 7/1845 in Monroe Co. Also Bailey Harlow, Born 7/15/1870

Submitted by: Don Harlow
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The Page or Paige family of Amory,MS (Monroe County).An African-american family. Need information regarding Deborah,Wilfred,Bruts or Joanna Page. Lived in Amory all their lives late 1800's and early 1900's.

Submitted by: D. Wright
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Researching the WHITE family. The African-american family lived in Amory,MS (Monroe County). 1880 US Census listed John & Angeline White(Great- grandparents).Lawyer & Deborah White (grandparents)had a store in Amory,MS around 1920's. William White (father)grew up in Amory born 1912. Any information would be appreciated.

Submitted by: D. Wright
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Seeking info on the PARCHMAN family that was in Monroe Co., MS as late as 1860 maybe later. This was a very small family to begin with and most Parchman's are related that I've found. Please email me if you have any info and I'll be glad to swap what I have.

Submitted by: Mandy Queen
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Lindsey/Nash/Doster: Any history of any of these 3 names. Lindsey, Sam Henson (my grandfather)- born 1892? Monroe Co. or Lindsey, Frank Henson -(Sam's father)-from Oklahoma or Nash, Dorothy (Dolly) Ann -(Sams' mother) Dolly was born/raised in Monroe Co, MS as was Sam. Sam had 1 brother (Claude), a sister (Jesse), a sister Lois (still living) in rural Monroe Co, north of Hatley, MS, Sam's wife (Evie) was a Doster from Monroe, Co., MS Any info concerning these will be appreciated

Submitted by: Rod Lindsey
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Searching for information on Coleman Minor who was listed as of Monroe Co. when recieving land patent in Lowndes Co. 10 FEB 1840

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My Great Grandfather, Charles A. PARHAM born Monroe County, MS, married Emma Lou HOLLAND in 1892 in Monroe County, MS. They had six children: Russell b 1893, Lawrence "Pet" b 1896, Violet (my grandmother) born 1899, Riley b 1900, Roy Lee b 1903 and Virgil b 1905. Anyone with information on this family, please contact me at [email protected].

Submitted by: Robie Loriaux
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Searching for any info about descendants of ROYAL G. CLAY and JANE ELEANOR McGRAW, early settlers in Monroe Co., MS. Some of the children went to AR. Royal, b 1812 GA, d c1865 in Monroe Co., was s/o Samuel & Tabitha Clay. Jane E. McGraw, b c1817 SC, d 1855-1860 in Monroe Co. Who were her parents? Children: 1. Royal 'Roy' Newton CLAY, b c1839. Wife Elizabeth E. _____, b c1838 AL. 2. Mary Ann CLAY, b 1840 Monroe Co., d 1888 Monroe Co. Married Morgan THRAILKILL, 1860 Monroe Co. 3. Sarah 'Sallie' Jane CLAY, b c1843 Monroe Co. Married William R. RICHARDSON, 1860 Monroe Co. 4. Harriett E. CLAY, b 1845 Monroe Co. Married James Henry GRIFFIN, prob. c1870 Conway Co., AR. 5. Eliza CLAY, b c1848 Monroe Co. Married Thomas Jefferson WOOD(W)ARD, 1866 Monroe Co. Moved to AR. 6. Henry C. CLAY, b 1850 Monroe Co., d 1888-1900 Conway Co., AR. Married Nancy P. EOFF, prob. in Conway Co. 7. Ellen CLAY, b c1853 Monroe Co. Married W. R. RICHARDSON, 1871 Monroe Co. 8. Emma CLAY, b c1855 Monroe Co. Was living with married sister Eliza in Conway Co., AR in 1870. Thank you. Rita Litchfield [email protected] 1256 SW 304th St. Federal Way, WA 98023-3417

Submitted by: Rita Litchfield
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HONEYCUTT, S. A. mar. Maggie L. WHITE 7-31-1901 Aberdeen, Monroe Co. MS. Silvester Honeycutt signed the document. Maggie WHITE was the dau. of Newton M. and LaMindrey WHITE of Monroe Co. Ms. Other siblings: Ella Jane b. 1880 mar. Thomas Argarl NEAL, Virgil Solomon b. 1872 mar. Ethel SMITH and moved to Winston Co. Ms., Nancy J. b 1892 mar. Lonzo THOMPSON and Robert E. L. NEAL who moved to Cin. Ohio. Would like to exchange info on this family. Thanks, Margie.

Submitted by: margie
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I am trying to find any relations or info on Lewis Newton Wood, was born in Aberdeen MS, Monroe County. Birthdate not exact, born 17 June 1855 or earlier. Any info would be appreciated as we have little to go on.

Submitted by: Bette
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Arlene Smith Email;[email protected] I am researching Levi WISE, born 1 May 1824 in Monroe Co, Mississipi HIs father was James E. WISE of South Carolina, and his mother was Permalia MILLER. Any info on this line would be appreciated.

Submitted by: Arlene Smith
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Searching for info on parents and marriage date/place of Benjamin HILL b. ca 1810 TN, married Piety BOTTOMS b. ca 1810 TN dau of Wm Bottoms and Ann Whitt. Children:
1. Usley b. 1835 MS m. #1 Wm Palmer #2 Marcus Ivey #3 Jeff Maynard,
2. Nancy Jane b. 1837 AL m. James Reagan in TX,
3. Elizabeth b. 1838 AL m. David Barrett in TX,
4. Louis b. 1840 AL m. Mrs. Sarah J. Vickers in TX,
5. Sarah E. b. 1841 AL m. J. M. George in TX,
6. Mary b. 1843 AL m. W. B. Humphreys in TX,
7. Robert b. 1844 AL,
8. John b. 1845 AL,
9. Edna b. 1848 AL,
10. William Benjamin b. Aug 1849 AL m.Elizabeth C. Morris 1874 in TX
We, also, need info on children's family. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Alta email: [email protected] Debbie email: [email protected]

Submitted by: Alta Schmer
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Seeking information about Mary Rebecca SMITH (b.?) who marrried James Randolph MURFF (b. 4-21-1845) in the late 1860's. James Randolph was postmaster of the old Bartahatcha postoffice. They moved the Tupelo in the 1890s and died there, but buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Monroe County. Seven children include Needham, Guy, Margaret, Henry, Charles, Mary and Virgie. Thanks for any clues.

Submitted by: Jan Melton
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Looking for information, descendants and ancestors of Rebecca Ann SMITH born 11-17-1874 who married Henry Clay MURFF on 12-21-1898. Clay was postmaster in Gattman for many years. They had four children, Clyde, Mildred, James and Lillian. Beckie and Clay are buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (directions to the cemetery would also be appreciated). Thanks for any information.

Submitted by: Jan Melton
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Am seeking the tombstone inscription and/or vital dates of Mitchell MCKOWN (died ca. 1862) who supposedly is buried in a cemetery at Gatman, Monroe Co., MS. Am also seeking information on Francis (Frank) MCKOWN, originally of Union Dist., S.C., who allegedly settled in Monroe Co. by the 1840s and travelled to Utah with a party of Mississippi Mormons ca.1846-1848. Some of his descendants may still be in Mississippi although family tradition claims that others ended up in Hill Co., Texas.

Submitted by: Bryan F. McKown
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Seeking information on James S. Lackey. He was on the 1850 Monroe Co MS census. He first appeared on the 1820 MS census. Believe his parents to be Esther and Andrew Lackey. He bought land in Hinds Co in 1835 the same day Esther Lackey and her son John J Lackey bought land. He later bought land in a deed recorded at the land office in nearby Columbus in 1841.

Submitted by: Jeff Henson
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Searching for WATKINS in Monroe County, Henry Nathaniel WATKINS married Caroline Rebecka HOUGHTON in Monroe County in 1875. I am interested in finding information on Henry's father Mitchel WATKINS born about 1803 and died around 1850. I would appreciate any information on this family. Thank you, Peggy [email protected]

Submitted by: WATKINS
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Looking for records, ties and information on the following family group that was in Monroe County. There very well may be groups of the family still in Monroe County. If so, I would like to contact them. John Newbell Puckett Jr.--died in Quincy Aug 28, 1875 His son, John J Puckett, married Jan. 20, 1857 in Monroe County to Mary E. Harris, born Dec. 1, 1841 in Aberdeen. John died before 1879 and Mary then married William T. "Bud" Neaves (or Neves) on July 25, 1879. They left for Oklahoma around 1890. Richard Clackton Puckett, born Jan. 10, 1870 is my ancestor and theire son. I believe he was born in Monroe County. He married Georgia Anna Kendrick Jan 17, 1892 in Chesterville Mississippi, which I believe is in Lee County. I am not sure where she was born or lived before being Married but I presume it was in Monroe County.

Submitted by: Logan Puckett
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WALLS - My great-grandfather, Charles Asberry Walls, was born in Aberdeen, MS July 20, 1869. His father was Haley Ellis Walls (Oct 16 1844-Apr 2 1919). Family moved to western section of Jefferson Co Alabama. I have nothing further. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Submitted by: Kay Watts
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WHITE, Maggie L. b. 1883, dau. of Newton M. and LaMinda/Middie WHITE mar. 7-31-1902 in Monroe Co. to S. A. Honeycutt. Maggie had a sister Ella Jane White b. 1880 who mar. Thomas Argarl Neal. Ella died in 1950 AK. and at that time according to orbit, Maggie was living in Lowndes Co. Another sister, Nancy J. b. 1892 was also living in Lowndes Co. in 1950 and was mar. to Alonzo Thompson. Marragies of all 3 sisters were in Monroe Co. Would like to hear from any descendents of these White sisters. Have a lot of data to share. Thanks, Margie.

Submitted by: Margie
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Researching Grant family history. Grandfather - Brantley Ira Grant born 1883 in Pontotoc, Ms. Son of John Pickens Grant.

Submitted by: JOHN S. GRANT
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Between Amory and Smithville is the Bigbee community. Does anyone know the origin of this community? I am researching the BIGBEE family that came to Lowndes county area in mid 1830's. Is there any connection to this famly?

Submitted by: Joyce Miller Jordan
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Looking for any information on the SYKES or SMITH family around the mid 1800's. Louis Thomas (L Tom) Smith was my Great Great Grandfather born around 1850. He had a couple of daughters, one was Avadna Delphia Smith. She married a Sykes. If anyone has any information on either family please e-mail me at [email protected] or KSykes66@aol. Thanks, Kirk

Submitted by: Kirk D. Sykes
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Seeking info on following and his parents: Ausia Pollard JOHNSON b. 9 Jan 1864 "Abodine" (Aberdeen?) MO (I belive MS) had a brother George Lee Compton JOHNSON and a sister Sallie who married a DICKSON. Ausia moved with his family to Pocahontas, AR while young, where he married my great-grandmother Samantha Victoria SMITH MORGAN PURVIS. He later moved to TX and then finally to OK.

Submitted by: Linda Hollman
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Looking for information on ROBERT SPENCE who died at his residence in Monroe County, Miss., on the ________of July, in the sixty-third year of his age. The deceased was formerly a citizen of this District (Abbeville, SC), and emigrated to the West in 1839, where he lived until the time of his death, a worthy and exemplary citizen. H.S. Sorry I don't have the date of the newspaper clipping. However it came from Abbeville and was probably between the period of 1846-1860.

Submitted by : Hope O. Creasman
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Questions:What was the name of the wife of Lewis Howell? What was the name of the mother of Lewis Howell? Thanks,[email protected]
Lewis HOWELL,Birth: 1773 Place: WAYNE CO NC,Death: Jan 1840 Place: PERRY CO AL,Will recorded in MONROE CO., MS and Perry Co., AL,Father: John HOWELL (1753-1843)

Submitted by : Wynell Simpson
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Henderson Spearman (African-American), my father, would like any information concerning his parentage. Born in Amory sometime between 1898 and 1903. Thank you.

Submitted by : Henderson Speamer, Jr.
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I am looking for my ancestors. My Grandfather Tollie Fero Rees was born in Avery Mississippi in 1888 could you please help me?

Submitted by : Sharon Cline (Rees)
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CANANT/CONANT/CONNANT/CANNET. Our CANANT family (sometimes spelled CONANT or other variations) migrated from Laurens Co, SC through AL and KY into Mississippi. My husband's great-great grandfather, Chesley CANANT(b ca 1790 in Laurens Co, SC), died abt 1846, in MS, but we do not know what town. We recently found additional CSA records on Chesley's son, William CANANT (b 2-17-1843, MS), showing that he enlisted in Arkadelphia, AL. Looking at the map, this shows a direct route to either MONROE Co, MS or ITAWAMBA Co, MS. William was born in MS, apparently in the same place that his father died. Was this in MONROE Co? Does anyone have records of a CANANT or CONANT family in their records? Chesley CANANT married 3 times and we have children from all three marriages. I have much to share, and will do so gratefully.

Submitted by : Judy Canant
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John M. COULTER b. 4 Jan. 1779 in NC, moved to Monroe Co. in the early 1820's and lived there until his move to Arkansas in 1836. He died in AR 5 Oct. 1848. Wife was Nancy REDDOCK, dau. of William REDDOCK. John M. Coulter had a daughter named Elizabeth that seemed to have been left behind in MS. She is supposed to have been married and then died young. Desperately seeking any information on Elizabeth in Monroe Co. She would have been b. circa 1805 in GA. Did John M. give her any property?

Submitted by : Connee Kroeger
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MOORE: My name is Joe MOORE and I am looking for information on David MOORE. He moved from S.C. about 1830 to Monroe County and was located in the 1850 census married to Nancy with two sons Alfred C. and James L. I am intrested in any information. I have information on his son Alfred but not James L. KIRKPATRICK and OWENS are other names which have married into the MOORE family while in Monroe County.

Submitted by : Joe W. MOORE
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I'm looking for information on James N. ROSS who appears in the 1820 and 1830 census for Monroe Co., MS. Is he the same James N. Ross who appears in the 1840 census for Hardemand Co., TN? Is he originally from SC? Thanks, Donna

Submitted by : Donna Suarez
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Seeking parentage/relations for Pleasant SAXON, probably b 1801 Laurens Co, South Carolina. Married Ethalinda FRANKS 1830; moved family to Monroe Co, MS about 1839, where another son, Thomas Lewis SAXON was born May 1841 before both parents died in July. William Q. SAXON (relationship unknown) was appointed administrator of Pleasant's estate. May have owned property in Itawamba County. Any information appreciated.

Submitted by : Blanche Stein
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I am looking for information about Thomas Gosa, who is buried at Hatley.

Submitted by : David Parker
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Looking for the middle name of Wm H PHILLIPS(b. 9/23/1839, d. 1/19/1911), buried in Smithson Cemetary. Is this the Wm H. PHILLIPS on page 577 of the 1860 Pontotoc County census, living next to his father, William (Jackson) PHILLIPS, b. abt 1816 in Pendleton Dist., SC?

Submitted by : William H. Phillips
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Looking for information on Bennett Bunn. Bennett was born in NC about 1812 moved to GA then on to Monroe County. He married Cinderella (don't know her maiden name) they had the following children: George W. Arinda E. Matthew H. Sarah J. Eli C. I know Bennett, George, Matthew, and Eli were all in the civil war (Mississppi 41st infantry).

Submitted by : barry bunn
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WILLIAMS, SARAH(SALLY) b. 1790 Tn. was in Monroe Co. by 1850 census. She may have married into the NEAL/NAIL family. Any info on the WILLIAMS family in Monroe Co. in 1850 appreciated. Thanks, Margie.

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WATSON, TOM or JOHN in Monroe County, fought in the Civil War married 1st) to ___ had sons H. and Lee , then married a Martha Plunkett. Is buried near Cason Church off 371 on hwy 6? Can anyone help me with any info on this person??? I will be glad to pay or look up info for you. Lisa Lentz e-mail [email protected] or 1050 County Rd. 362 Trinity, Al. 35673.

Submitted by : Lisa Lentz
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ROGERS, GRIFFITH, MAYFIELD. Robert M. ROGERS died intestate in Monroe County shortly before 12 November 1861. The Probate Court named heirs as John Allison ROGERS, a son and Administrator of the estate, the children of William M. ROGERS who would die in 1862, leaving a wife, Margrett O. and five minor children, Elizabeth J., Mary, Ida May, William and Catharine, Mary A. (Ann) ROGERS, a daughter, Martha MAYFIELD, the wife (and in 1864, the widow) of H. Valentine MAYFIELD (son of Isaac MAYFIELD), a son, Robert D. ROGERS of Virginia, Elizabeth D. GRIFFITH, a woman born in Alabama and 18 years younger than the deceased Robert M., and a ROGERS (middle initial either J. or I. and second initial T., P. or B.) who was living in Holmes County, Mississippi in 1866. Interested in corresponding with anyone having information on any of these people. I know the relationship between all these people except for Elizabeth GRIFFITH and the ROGERS in Holmes County. Could the heirs of a man dying intestate include more than the wife and children and children of deceased children? Could they include siblings of the deceased?

Submitted by : Richard Adams Stokes
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ROGERS, DUKE. In the 1850 Census for Monroe County, Mississippi, a Isaac N. ROGERS, 25 years old and born in Alabama, his wife Julia A., an infant named E. E. and a laborer named Thomas DUKE, a 22 year old laborer born in Virginia are listed as living on the east side of the Tombigbee River. Does anyone have any information on either Isaac and his family or on Thomas Duke.

Submitted by : Richard Adams Stokes
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Syrena Mary FLYNT, daughter of Abijah and Mary GIDEON FLYNT, b. 20 March 1813 in TN m. about 1830 in Monroe Co. to Burrell Williamson THOMPSON. They resided near Old Cotton Gin Port/Aberdeen area. Seeking any information on these families. Charlotte Cottongame, e-mail me at [email protected]

Submitted by : Charlotte Cottongame
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Looking for Bennett and Cinderella Bunn. They are both in the 1850 and 1860 Monroe County census. I'm curious about the possibility of their showing up in the 1870 census. In particular their son Matthew H. Bunn who should have been about 24 years old. Thanks!

Submitted by : barry bunn
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I am looking for information on Thomas Cain, b. 1792 d.August 1873 m. Sarah "Sally" Nix December 31,1815. I am looking for his parents?? I am looking for information on John Nix, Sarah's father. I am also looking for information on Moses Perkins Lee, who married Thomas's daughter Alpha Omega Cain in Monroe County. On December 23, 1847 in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi.

Submitted by : Audrey Hayden
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