| Surnames: | COBB BRAWNER |
| Submitter: | claire davenport
(claire_davenport@MSN.com) |
| Date: | 01 Jan 2003
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| URL: | Cobb |
John JAckson Cobb lived in Tishmingo Co.,Ms. His son William Harvey Rufus Alexander Cobb lived in Alcorn Co.Ms buried at Kossuth. ANyone working this line would like to exchange data. My grandmother was Effie Cobb who married Joseph Brawner |
| Surnames: | ROGERS |
| Submitter: | Roger Black
(r1black@earthlink.net) |
| Date: | 29 Dec 2002
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Looking for info on a James/John Rogers who was a Methodist minister in Corinth early 1900's. Said to have been buried in the church cemetery. Sons, James, Fletcher and others. |
| Surnames: | SANDERS, ROBINSON, COBB |
| Submitter: | Effie Jackson
(blytheem@dixie-net.com) |
| Date: | 25 Dec 2002
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In referance to query 432 dated 26 Jan. 2001. I submitted this query and would like to tell everyone that I found this family as a result of the Query. They are my relatives and I have the lineage back to Scotland. I am so happy and would be glad to share. Effie Jackson [ blytheem@dixie-net.com ] |
| Surnames: | LAKEY BRAY WILSON |
| Submitter: | Todd (Troy) Lakey
(porosyonok@aol.com) |
| Date: | 17 Dec 2002
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Harvey Lakey of Rienzi, Mississippi was possibly my gggrandfather, Pleasant Harvey Lakey. He is listed in the 1890 Union Soldiers of Alcorn co, Miss., He also lived in Walnut Grove, Tennessee about 1881-?, two of his sons were married in Lee, Mississippi. Harmon Lakey married Isabella Bray (1892?), and James Henry Lakey married Artie Estelle Wilson (~1903). They moved to Walker co, Alabama ~1906. |
| Surnames: | BOYD DIXON ROSE DELOACH |
| Submitter: | Gary Ayres
(garyayres@centurytel.net) |
| Date: | 17 Dec 2002
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Any information appreciated relating to J. G. Boyd and believe his wife Sarh Ann Rose. They witnessed the marriage of Charles Augustus DeLoach and Martha Ann "Mattie" Boyd. I believe that J.G. Boyd and Sarah Ann Rose are Martha Ann's parents. They also witnessed the marriage with Wm. Gaines Dixon, Charles Augustus DeLoach's brother-in-law. This marriage took place in Oct 1871, Alcorn Co., MS. Thank you, Gary Ayres |
| Surnames: | ASHWORTH GANN |
| Submitter: | Herbert Ray Ashworth
(ashworthh@helenachemical.com) |
| Date: | 27 Nov 2002
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Researching the ASHWORTH Surname and am interested in the connection to the GANN Surname. Sidney ASHWORTH Gann was born 24 Jan. 1890 and was living in 1917-8 in Corinth & Dennis, MS. Some Gann family members were living in Alcorn, also. Will share information. Thanks. |
| Surnames: | BLACK MILLER KUYENDALE ROBERTS |
| Submitter: | Jo Ann Coshatt
(jpepper99000@aol.com) |
| Date: | 28 Nov 2002
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I am the granddaughter of Lillie Miller White on my Father's side & granddaughter of Babe & Isabella Roberts on my Mother's side. I am looking for anyone who would know the names or information on my great-grandparents. I know that my Paternal Grandmother's maiden name was Kuyendale. My maternal grandmother's maiden name was Black. I have been told that my great-great-grandmother was a full blooded Cherokee indian squaw. I would really like any information that you might have!!! Thank you, Jo Ann Miller Coshatt |
| Surnames: | SHOULTS SHULTS ROBINSON |
| Submitter: | Marsha Shoults Corley
(corley598@aol.com) |
| Date: | 15 Nov 2002
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Am loking for information on John C. Shoults (possibly Shults) who is listed on the 1882 Sheriff's Account Book Jury List. He married Eliza M. Robinson on Mar. 9, 1882. Need any information that can be provided on either of these persons. they are my ggrandparents. |
| Surnames: | WALKER |
| Submitter: | Robby Davidson
(darthpanzer@earthlink.net) |
| Date: | 07 Nov 2002
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I'm looking for a George Walker, wife Lula, that was supposed to have lived in or around Corinth, MS about 1920. Their son, James Euell Walker, was my wife's grandpa. The family moved to KY when he was a boy. According to my wife's mamaw, they were from Alcorn County. I don't know Lula's surname, but I do know that both she and George were married before and had kids from both marriages.Thanks. |
| Surnames: | CRUM |
| Submitter: | Anita Hinson
(anita@281.com) |
| Date: | 07 Nov 2002
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Searching for a listing of the burials in the Crum Cem. and Crum cem. #2 in Alcorn Co., MS |
| Surnames: | CHEEK PHILLIPS SANDERS SUGGS SCOTT RORIE |
| Submitter: | Gwen Hardin
(hardin@glade.net) |
| Date: | 07 Nov 2002
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Seeking information on SILAS CHEEK b abt 1800 NC Appears on the 1840 & 1850 census for Tishomingo Co., MS. I believe his father was BROOK CHEEK Age 75 and living with Silas Cheek and his family in 1850. One of Silas' siblings was Richard Cheek b abt 1798 NC and also lived in Tishomingo Co. in 1850. Silas Cheek married Edith "Edy" PHILLIPS in Chatham Co., NC on August 15, 1822. I have not been able to locate these CHEEKS since 1850 and would like to learn more about these family members and their children. Other surnames in this family are; Sanders, Suggs, Scott and Rorie. Thanks. |
| Surnames: | MAY RICHARDSON |
| Submitter: | Peggy Faulkner
(drmshado1@aol.com) |
| Date: | 29 Oct 2002
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I am looking for any info concerning my father's relatives.He was born and raised in Alcorn County.His name was William Bradley May and his parents were Will May and Betty Richardson. |
| Surnames: | THATCH CUNNINGHAM BRISCOE |
| Submitter: | Ina Jackson
(ladyoffaith75913@aol.com) |
| Date: | 17 Oct 2002
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I am looking for information & family of Aaron Thatch & Marietta Cunningham (Thatch). The lived in Alcorn County, MS. Any help is very much appreciate |
| Surnames: | WOODWARD CHANCE CARPENTER |
| Submitter: | Tracy Rogers
(tracy.bumkin@verizon.net) |
| Date: | 27 Oct 2002
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Seeking information on Samuel Lee WOODWARD (b. 3 NOV 1876) in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. He was the son of John WOODWARD and Sarah CHANCE. There is no additional information on John or Sarah. Reportedly Samuel Lee was raised by a family named CARPENTER. I have done multiple searches and unable to locate any information other than the above. |
| Surnames: | DICKEY BOYD |
| Submitter: | CARL
(boyd.c@attbi.com) |
| Date: | 28 Oct 2002
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I was born in corinth,mississippi,route 1 p.o.box 4,at my grandfathers-sisters house,her name was Neoly dickey.MYgrandfathers name was andrew dickey. |
| Surnames: | PATRICK |
| Submitter: | Don Patrick
(caddo61@azone.net) |
| Date: | 29 Oct 2002
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looking for desscendents of John W. Patrick who married a Emaline ? IN 1850 in Alcorn Co. Miss. I am decended from his son John K.Clinton Patrick. |
| Surnames: | ESTES DEUEASE BRANDON |
| Submitter: | Viola I. Dyer
(harvestm@toledotel.com) |
| Date: | 15 Oct 2002
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Need Data on a family who came to Alcorn Co.,MS from VA. Need data on the ESTES Family. LYDDAL BACON ESTES son of Benjamin Henderson ESTES and Mary Ann DEUEASE. Lyddal was married twice, his second wife was Martha (Mattie) BRANDON. They were married in McLennan Co.,TX in 1885. Martha (Mattie) Brandon ESTES died 1917 in McLennan Co.,TX, Lyddal Bacon ESTES died in Grant Co.,Arizona 1918. Lyddal was born Aug 1855 in Alcorn Co., MS. All help will be greatly appreciated. Viola I. Dyer |
| Surnames: | MANESS RANEY/RAINEY? |
| Submitter: | Lisa
(mmaness@bellsouth.net) |
| Date: | 03 Sep 2002
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According to the 1882 Sheriff's Account Book Jury List" on the Alcorn website, there were various voting precincts. Does anyone know where the following precincts would have been located? Sanders and Moccasin There were Manesses in Sanders and Raneys in Moccasin, according to that list. |
| Surnames: | KEMP STREETMAN |
| Submitter: | Marcia Streetman
(marcias@execpc.com) |
| Date: | 04 Sep 2002
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I am trying to find out the death date of Martha E. Kemp who married Martin Streetman in 1854 in Old Tishomingo County (now Alcorn). She was still living in the 1870 census, but by 1880 she had probably died. Any information will be appreciated. |
| Surnames: | WEBB HUNT BURNETT SHELTON BYNUM IRVIN |
| Submitter: | Rhonda Lunsford
(relunsfo@hotmail.com) |
| Date: | 16 Sep 2002
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I'm looking for any descendents of John Barnett Burnett and Mary Elizabeth "Bett" Hunt. To this union they had: Martha "Mattie" Burnett who married Wm. Columbus "Lumm" Webb, both from Alcorn Co., Mississippi. and also: John Elbert Burnett, b. July 8, 1875, Alcorn Co., Miss., d. Aug. 1966, married Frances "Fanny" Bynum, b. 1875, d. 1940 , Alcorn Co., Miss., children: Mary Frances "Fannie" Burnett who married DeLoach Shelton (think he was from Jackson, TN.) and John Elbert Burnett Jr. (No dates for John Jr.) Deloach Shelton and Mary Frances "Fanny" Burnett had the following children: Jane Shelton, married a Irvin, Sue Shelton, Joanne Shelton, and Joyce Shelton. |
| Surnames: | HALL WILLIAMS BATES |
| Submitter: | Dorothy BRANDON
(dbrandon43@Hotmail.com) |
| Date: | 18 Sep 2002
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I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE HALL FAMILY OR THE WILLIAMS FAMILY. THE HALL FAMILY LIVED IN RIENZI MISS. HERNY AND WILLIE S. HALL HAD 16 KIDS SOME OF THEIR NAMES ARE OLIVE, HARRY.FANNIE,WILLIE MAE AND MINNIE MAE WERE TWINS. THE WILLIAMS FAMILY ALSO LIVED IN RIENZI.FRANK AND CINDY WILLIAMS HAD ONE GIRL HATTIE, ALSO SOME SON,OASCAR(DAD),R C LOUIS (SUT) |
| Surnames: | PUCKETT RUTHERFORD |
| Submitter: | Paulyne Rutherford Taylor
(pingtiger@arn.net) |
| Date: | 16 Sep 2002
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I am searching for Sarah Puckett who was born about 1854 in NC married Joseph Worth Rutherford in about 1869 at age 15. They lived in Colbert Co Ala and Jackson Miss probably Alcorn Co Miss as their three children were born there. Sarah died very young about 1876 thought to be buried near Colbert Co Ala in Rutherford cemetery. Thank you Paulyne |
| Surnames: | RUBEL |
| Submitter: | Barbara Zirkin
(bzirk001@umaryland.edu) |
| Date: | 24 Sep 2002
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Searching for any information about the Rubel family of Corinth. |
| Surnames: | WOODARD WHITE |
| Submitter: | Diane Thompson
(fourratts@aol.com) |
| Date: | 26 Sep 2002
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Alcorn Co Miss. Looking for info on Sally May Woodard B.1862 Corinth Co Miss M. Charles C. White B. La This family moves to Fanning Co TX . Enjoyed this site. Done very well. Did see some Woodard info. Hope some one can help me. Thank you, Diane |
| Surnames: | SMITH BELL |
| Submitter: | Donald Earl Smith
(donald_smith29483@yahoo.com) |
| Date: | 28 Sep 2002
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Looking for Walter Cleveland Smith born Nov,02,1813 in Alcorn Co,Ms.married Alcie Helen Bell around 1910 in Alcorn Co.Thier children were Newnan,Sybil,Erma,Nadine,Lee Earl born April 18,1920,Cleveland,and Alcie Mae.We are looking for in info. If and of these names sound familiar Please contact us.Reinzi and Corinth areas. DONALD |
| Surnames: | DAWSON MCVEY |
| Submitter: | Donald Earl Smith
(donald_smith29483@yahoo.com) |
| Date: | 28 Sep 2002
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Trying to locate my husband's grandparents in Alcorn Co,Ms. Names will be John D.Dawson born about 1880-1890 around Rienzi and Corinth area.John married Augustus Myrtle McVey and had these children:Zelma,Eunice Angie Fay,Louise,and Truman Dawson.If you can help to locate them or have any info. on these people please contact us. Donald Earl Smith |
| Surnames: | SMITH JOHNSON TACKET/TACKETT |
| Submitter: | Maxine Allen
(maxine@bgnet.bgsu.edu) |
| Date: | 29 Sep 2002
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SMITH, JOHNSON, TACKET Looking for information on Augustus M. SMITH, b. GA, moved to AL married Mary Jane "Mollie" TACKET or TACKETT. His first name unknown. Mollie's maiden name was JOHNSON. She had a brother named John who lived in Tishomingo Co. MS. Mollie is buried in Corinth. Augustus has a brother Mack SMITH who also lived in Tishomingo Co. Another brother, Menzo Lester SMITH lived in Michie, TN just over the line from Corinth. Any information on these brothers and Mary Jane "Mollie" JOHNSON TACKET SMITH will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, |
| Surnames: | TAYLOR ROSS |
| Submitter: | Jason Hardin
(almasiihiy@hotmail.com) |
| Date: | 05 Aug 2002
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I am looking for the descendants of Price Taylor of Alcorn Co., MS (born about 1894, died 1984). I have a World War I letter written by him to Idella Ross (also of Alcorn Co.; my great grandmother) dated 1918. Price Taylor was serving in Germany with Co. D, 5th MG Bn, 2nd Div., American Expeditionary Force, at the time. I would like to share this letter with his descendants. Thanks! |
| Surnames: | HUNT |
| Submitter: | Everett L. Hunt
(huntel2@bellsouth.net) |
| Date: | 30 Aug 2002
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I am looking for the location between 1865 amd 1880 of Amour J. hunt who lived in Corinth, MS. in 1860. He joined the Corinth Rifles in 1861 and after one year re-enlisted in the 9th Mississippi Infantry until the end of the war. He had a son named John William Hunt who was born in Tishomingo county /Alcorn county in Corinth about 1870. His wife`s name was Martha. |
| Surnames: | INGRAM MCNATT |
| Submitter: | Jo Meek
(restrada@kc.rr.com) |
| Date: | 05 Aug 2002
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I am in search of my mothers' side of the family, her name is Jennie Lee Ingram Cartee, her father was Roddie Ingram and her mother Daisy McNatt Ingram Blankenship, my mothers grandparents were Dee McNatt and Mandy McNatt, they are believed to have lived in the Tippah, Alcorn area. Any information will be appreciated. Thank you, Jo |
| Surnames: | LITTLE WOODWARD ROBERTS |
| Submitter: | Vicki Lovrien
(halfstepor2@yahoo.com) |
| Date: | 30 Aug 2002
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I am looking for info.on Etta Woodward Roberts Little in alcorn miss.I have her death cert.and it shows she died in alcorn on Feb.26 1931.Her address was 3 mile s.e.of Glen.At the time her husband and children knew nothing about her,not even her true age.I am looking for ANY information on her.Perhaps you may have something? Thank you so much.vicki |
| Surnames: | WOODWARD CARPENTER CHANCE/CHANS |
| Submitter: | Dolores Woodward Reed
(jeenyallergy@aol.com) |
| Date: | 11 Aug 2002
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Looking for the parents of Samuel Lee and Eva Lena Woodward, siblings born in early 1870s in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. They were apparently orphaned and taken to Texas by the Thomas Columbus Carpenter family in early 1880s. Family rumor has it that their mother, possibly Sarah Chance/Chans Woodward and infant daughter Elizabeth died in an epidemic in 1878, but whereabouts of father --- "Bud" (maybe John Thomas?) Woodward are unknown. Have been unable to locate any records or graves to support any of the names. Sam Woodward was my grandfather. |
| Surnames: | YARBER YARBOUGH WATTS YARBRY WINGO BURCHAM YARBROUGH WREN HEARN |
| Submitter: | Rhonda Lunsford
(relunsfo@hotmail.com) |
| Date: | 02 Aug 2002
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I'm looking for information on Albert/Alfred Yarber/Yarbry/Yarbrough, b. ca. 1850-59, Tishomingo/Prentiss/ Alcorn/counties of Mississippi. Albert/Alfred fought for the union side in the Civil War, he was conscripted. He was married to Elizabeth Watts, b. ca. 1850 They had the following children: 1. George Yarber, b. ca. 1871, d.? Was sent off, when he tried shutting his 2nd wife in the storm cellar, was creamated. Married: (1) Mary Wingo on 10-18-1891, Alcorn Co., Miss., (2) Unknown-had one daughter named, Ruby Yarber. (Ruby might of married Ralph Andrew Burcham on 8-23-1931, Prentiss Co., Miss.) George and first wife, Mary Wingo had the following children: A. Ethel Yarber who married Chester A. Wren. B. Albert Yarber (went to Ark.) C. Marvin Yarber who married Nellie Smith and she is buried at Wheeler Grove. 2. Marion Yarber, b. ca. 1872-73, d.? Married: (I was told that he didn't marry but I found where a Marion Yarbry married Della Wingo on 10-4-1891, Alcorn Co., Mississippi). 3. John Yarber, b. ca. 1873-75, d.?, married: Never married. 4.*Flora ann Yarber, b. ca. 1879, d. ?, married: John Samuel Hearn on Dec. 20, 1899, alcorn co., Ms. |