Tishomingo County Queries


March 19, 1998 to April 14,1998

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Query 322
Julie Perry
Tuesday, April 14, 1998
WALKER
I am searching for information on the WALKER family of Tishomingo County Mississippi: Matthew Nicholas WALKER and his wife Mary McDonald Walker were residents of Tishomingo Co., MS in 1850. They were the parents of 1. Susan C. Walker 2. Martha A. Walker 3. John Milton Walker 4. Samuel N. Walker 5. Andrew Walker 6. Philip Marion Walker 7. Archer R. Walker 8. Mary E. Walker. I will gladly exchange WALKER information.

Query 321
Jack Hall
Monday, April 13, 1998
CHAMBERS
Seeking information for J. C. (Jim) CHAMBERS b. abt 1840 Alabama m. Elizabeth ? b. abt 1841 Alabama. Listed in 1880 Tishomingo County Census as follows: J. C. Chambers w m 40 farming Ala; Elizabeth w f 39 wife Ala; Andy W. w m 14 son Ala; Elizabeth w f 9 daughter Miss; Sarah W. w f 8 daughter Miss; Lula w f 7 daughter Miss; Martha E. w f 5 daughter Miss; John E. w m 1 son Miss; J. C. Chambers may have been a preacher. One daughter Martha E. married J. J. BLOUNT/BLUNT in Tishomingo Co and moved to Franklin County Alabama about 1908 or 1909. Any information on this family is greatly appreciated!!! I will share any and all info on any and all lines I have. Thanks,

Query 320
Tammy M. LeFan
Sunday, April 12, 1998
HUBBARD
Surname: Hubbard Possibly helpful information: Grandmother -- Annie Arizona Hubbard (b. May 11, 1903 - d. Feb. 10, 1989) married to Edgar J. SANDERS. Lived on Mill Creek Road, Iuka, Tishomingo County, MS.

Query 319
LaVelle Swinney Boyd
Sunday, April 12, 1998
SWINNEY
Searching for ancestors of my grandfather William Martin Swinney b. 24 Oct. 1868 Tishomingo Co., and his siblings: Arvellia F., b. 1849 Tishomingo Co. and m. James Enoch DAVIS; Martha A. b. 17 May 1853 Tishomingo Co.; Thomas Clayton b. 1858 Tishomingo Co. and m. 1st Alice Henderson 14 Nov. 1878 in Prentiss Co.; Sarah A.T. b. 1863 Tishomingo Co.; Amanda W. b. 1865 Tishomingo Co. and m. G.C. Whiteside 1 Mar. 1881 Prentiss Co.; Robert P. b. 1867 Tishomingo Co., and Henry b. 3 Mar. 1870 Booneville, Prentiss Co. MS. Have some information on previous generations, but sketchy; will share all.

Query 318
Scott Williams
Saturday, April 11, 1998
JAMES
I would like to exchange genealogical information with other descendants of Elias James (b. 4 Feb 1836 Franklin Co., Alabama; d. 24 Jan 1917 Franklin Co., Al) and Cynthia Richardson (b. 4 Mar 1847 Franklin Co., Al; d. 18 May 1915). Cynthia was daughter of John Richardson and Nancy Hester. Elias was son of Thomas A. James and Mary "Polly" Bonds. Their had 13 children. One son, Alfred Clark "Ab" James (b., 8 Jan 1870 Franklin Co., Al; d. 4 Feb 1937 Golden, Tishomingo Co., Miss) married Cammie Racheline George was my great grandparents. More on this family can be found on my web site:
I am also compiling genealogical records on the men that served in Co E, 4th Alabama Cavalry. Recruited in Franklin County. (Descendants do reside in Tishomingo County, Miss, such as for Elias James who was a member) If any one has connections, please contact me. The website for this is at: http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Delta/3843/4thalabama.htm Thanks, Scott Williams

Query 317
Louie Cain
Thursday, April 09, 1998
HUDSON
My maternal great grandfather was Philemon W. Hudson, born March 27 1839 in Tishomingo Co. Mississippi, died in Benton County,TN in 1910. Would like to know his parents, siblings, and any ancestors or descendants. Will share my information, if someone is interested. Thanks.

Query 316
Louie Cain
Thursday, April 09, 1998
LEWIS
My grandfather, Thomas Newton Lewis (1880-1943) in Benton Co. TN was the son of Thomas L. Lewis (1851-1914) of Henry Co. TN whose father, Isaac Lewis seems to have come from Tishomingo Co MS. There was a William Lewis, from the Lewis's of Virginia, whose trail ends with this note:"died in Tishomingo County in Mississippi, leaving seven (or several) children. " That note was found in a book printed in 1904, with no follow-up information. I am trying to learn if there was possibly a connection of these two loose ends of a Lewis line. Thanks for any help.

Query 315
Monica Lightfoot
Thursday, April 09, 1998
COCKMAN/RISNER
Searching for info on the family of Charolette COCKMAN and John H. RISNER listed as living in the Blackland P.O district in 1860. Any info would be appreciated! -willing to share what I have!

Query 314
Ann Works Rek
Thursday, April 09, 1998
WORKS/BROWN
Researching descendents of Wiley W. WORKS b. 1833 md. 1857 to Sarah B. BROWN. Fought in Civil War (was he killed?) in Tishomingo Co., MS. Also researching Ross, Guess, Senter in MS, LA, AR, TX and elsewhere. Regards, Ann Works Rek 3814 Lake St. Houston, TX 77098 Query 312
Marie Bourell
Sunday, April 05, 1998
HOBGOOD/PITTS/WALDEN/LEE/CARTER
I am searching for any of the following people: Macajah HOBGOOD who married Elizabeth PITTS in Tishomingo Co, MS April 14, 1859.
Malinda HOBGOOD who married Lewis WALDEN in Tishomingo Co.,MS January 15, 1854.
Sarah A.E. HOBGOOD who married Francis LEE in Tishomingo Co., MS August 28, 1858.
Theopolis HOBGOOD who married Paralee (Parile) CARTER abt. 1833. Would surely appreciate any leads on these families. Thanks Marie

Martha/Carroll LaGrone Query 312

Wednesday, April 01, 1998
BICKERSTAFF
We are looking for information on Melon A. Bickerstaff b. 1818 Al? Wife Charlotte GRAY. b.1818 Tn. Married 1838 in Tishomingo Co. Ms. 1850 census this family was in Tishomingo Co. Ms. Two sons: John Lucky Bickerstaff b.Feb 15 1843 Ms. Mitchel L. Bickerstaff b.Sept 27 1836 Ms. Monroe Co. These two brothers fought in the Civil War together. Interested in finding the father of Melon A. Bickerstaff and also the father and mother of Charlotte Gray. -- E-Mail ccl@arkansas.net

Query 311
Neill Marshall
Sunday, March 29, 1998
MARSHALL
I had 2 gr-gr-uncles (short bios below) who were in Co. E, 14th Texas Cavalry (Johnson's Regiment Mounted Volunteers, 1st. Regiment Johnson's Brigade) and both died in the summer of 1862 in or near Columbus Mississippi probably during the battle for Corinth Mississippi. As I am not much of a Civil War scholar I would like to find out as much about this unit and where they fought etc Would be particularly interested in what battles these guys might have fought and where they are buried. Any thoughts? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Matthew C. Marshall From Confederate Muster Rolls in Dallas Public Library Roll #83 Co. E, 14th Texas Cavalry (Johnson's Regiment Mounted Volunteers, 1st. Regiment Johnson's Brigade) Private, Age 24 Roll Dated Feb. 15, 1862 Camp Likens Joined: Jan. 2, 1862 Henderson Texas Value of Horse $200 Value of Equipment $15 Died at Columbus(?) Mississippi Last Paid 31, Aug. 186? William L. Marshall From Confederate Muster Rolls in Dallas Public Library Roll #83 Co. E, 14th Texas Cavalry (Johnson's Regiment Mounted Volunteers, 1st. Regiment Johnson's Brigade) Private, Age 17 Roll Dated Feb. 15, 1862 Camp Likens Joined: Jan. 2, 1862 Henderson, Texas Value of Horse $150 Value of Equipment $25 Died at Columbus(?) Mississippi Last Paid 31, Aug. 186?
Neill Marshall 713 Sundance Trail Irving, TX 75063 972-402-8159

Query 310
Greg Smart
Sunday, March 29, 1998
SMART
I am searching for the ancestors of W.G. Smart (William Gifford). He was born April 5,1863. The county were I think he may have been born was Rutherford Co. His wife was Annie Francis GREEN. They had two sons, William Henry SMART born May 13, 1893 and Auda Arista Smart born July 12, 1899. They moved to Mississipi.I don't know when. W.G. had brothers named Arista, Miller, George W. and had at least two sisters one's name was Pantha, the other I don't know. Thanks for any help. Greg Smart 8470 CR600 Booneville, MS. 38829

Query 309
Carl Word
Sunday, March 29, 1998
WORD
I am searching for information on our family member Charles Word. we do not know his name, but he was born in Mississippi around 1836. he first appears living with his relatives William VISER in Texas in 1850. Thereafter he disappears. I wonder if he returned to Tishomingo and is there noted in teh 1860 Census. Do you have any information about this Charles Word--birth, death, taxes,marriage, Civil war service. Even a middle name or age would be wonderful. Any assistance you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Query 308
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
NICHOLSON
James Wlliam FOSTER, b. 1776 2nd wife was Rebecca Rogers, their First born was George Washington Foster, b. 14 Aug. 1834 in TN George Married Annie Mariah Nicholson, b.1850 in AL, they were married Juy 10 1866 in Alcorn MS George's family Lived in Booneville,MS.Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 307
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
CHRISTOPHER
Christopher Family One of my gggGrandfather's Daughter's by his 2nd wife Rebecca Rogers, was Sarah Eveline Foster, b. Feb. 05 1836 in AL, she married W.C. Christopher, June 1858 in Alcorn Co. MS. they had 4 children, Theodecia, James W., Mahalia, & William R.. Her Father was James William Foster of Boonville, MS.Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 306
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
CARROLL
Carroll family: Margaret Jane Carroll was the wife of Samuel Jefferson Johnson one of their Daughters Pernelia Leon Johnson married James Jackson Foster, 15 Sept. 1870.Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 305
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
SWINNEY
Swinney- One of John Burris Foster's (my ggGrandfather) Daughter's was Mary Ann (Minnie) Foster, b. 1863, She Married R.H. Swinney, Jan. 06 1887 in Prentiss Co. MS.Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 304
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
GAHAGAN
Gahagan- One of the Daughter's of my gggGrandfather James William Foster, by his 2nd wife Rebecca Rogers, was Clarisa Catherine (Clerisy) or ( Kate) Foster, b. 27 Oct. 1842, in Booneville, MS, She Married T.J. Gahagan, Jan. 03 1878, Booneville, MS. Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 303
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
YOUNG/ROGERS
James W. Foster's 1st born by his 1st wife Mary Burris was Elizabeth Foster, b. Aug. 27 1821 in Lawrence Co. TN, She married Zimin Rogers, b. 1807 who we believe was a cuz'n to her step mother Rebecca Rogers, James W.'s 2nd wife. Zimin Rogers & Elizabeth were married May 14 1844 in Alcorn MS Their child Malissa A. Rogers, b. 1849 married John W. Young Oct. 21 1869. Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 302
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
PITTS
Pitts Family - My gGrandfather Henry Clay Foster, b. March 8th 1865 in Boonville MS Married Jenny Pitts, March 19th 1887 in Prentiss, Co. MS Jenny & her sister Nona were raised by their Grandparents Benjarman & Sarah Pitts. Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 301
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
PEOPLES
Peoples Family - My gggGrand Father was James William Foster, b. 18 Dec. 1776 One of my gggGrandfather's son's by his 2nd Rebecca Rogers was George Washington Foster, b. 14 August 1834 in Lawrence, Co TN During the Civil War George was part of the 26th MS Co. C he had quite a distingished CW Record. He Married Ann Mariah Nicholson, July 10 1866 in Alcorn, MS They raised or adopted 2 boys a Franklin Peoples, b. 1859 & a Robb Peoples, b. 1866, I suspect these boys were were frm her side of the family. Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 300
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
PARKER
PARKER Family- John Burris Foster was my ggGrandfather his 7th child of 8 was Annie D. Foster, b. 1875 She married Z.T. Parker in Prentiss Co. MS on July 27 1898. Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 299
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
FOSTER
My gggGrand Father was James William Foster, b. 18 Dec. 1796 Possibly in England, he had a Brother John, b. 22 June 1794, & a Sister Margaret, B. 23 June 1802,. John married 9 sept. 1819 we believe in Lawrence Co. TN, Unknown who too. Margaret married Archibald Strickland, in Lawrence Co. TN later moved to Giles Co. TN James W. Married, Mary Burris in Lawrence, CO TN. they had 6 children. Mary burris died in Lawrence Co. TN 23 Sept. 1832 James W. Remarried a year later in Lawrence Co. TN to Rebecca Rogers. They moved to NW AL abt. 1835, then to Boonville, MS abt, 1842 of this Union there were 7 children.Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 298
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
CRIVER
Criver Family- My ggGrandfather was John Burris Foster, b. March 11 1825 in Lawrence Co. TN His Father was James William Foster, Mother was Mary Burris, the Family moved into the Booneville, MS area Abt 1842, after spending some time in NW AL. John Burris Foster, Married Susan Ann Criver, b. AL married in Sept. 1st 1857 in Alcorn MS. They had 8 children, 1 was my gGrandfather Henry Clay Foster. the other's were Mary S., Jinnetta J., Mary A., Sarah E., James W., Annie D., Mattie L., Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 297
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
CARTER
Carter Family,- My gGrandfather Henry Clay Foster had a sister Jinetta Josephine ( Curl Jose) Foster, b. 1861 Booneville, MS d. OKC OK She married a W.O Carter, Jan 24 1887 in Prentiss, Co MS they had 2 Kids Jack & Sue Carter. Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 296
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
JOHNSON
Johnson Family- The last child born to James William FOSATER & Rebecca ROGERSwas James Jackson Foster, b. 6 Oct. 1851 in Booneville, MS He Married 15 Sept. 1870 in Booneville MS to Pernelia Leon Johnson, b. 6 Feb. 1851, Daughter of Samuel Jefferson Johnson & Margaret Jane Carrol. James J. & Leon had 11 Children, Sidney A., George W., Cora A., James H., Texarkana, Hattie J., Pearl., Clarence, Gracie L., Kenneth, Finis,. Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Subject: Baily/Foster Query 295
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
BAILY
James William Foster's 2nd child by his 1st wife Mary Burris, was Mary Malinda Foster, b. 13 April 1823 in Lawrence Co. TN in 1842 the family moved to Booneville, MS. Mary M. Foster married Samuel Baily Dec. 23 1855 in Itawamba Co. MS Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 294
J.R. Randy Foster
Sunday, March 29, 1998
ALDRIDGE
One of my gggGrandfather's Daughter's by his 1st. wife Mary Burris, was Lucinda Addeline Foster, b. June 10 1827 Lawrence Co. TN. She married Alford Aldridge, Nov. 03 1843 in Alcorn MS. Her Father was James William Foster of Boonville, MS. 1 of her brother's was John Burris Foster, my ggGrandfather. Lucinda Died in child birth of her son George, Jan. 12 1865 in Franklin Co. AR.Looking for family ties in Tishomingo County.

Query 293
James Boozer
Thursday, March 28, 1998
CARTER
I am researching the surname CARTER in Tishomingo Co. Joseph CARTER I wanted to know if anyone knew the parents of Joseph. I show Joseph's father as David Carter and his mother as Dorothy ???.Would like to know her maiden name and if we connect to Jimmy Carter. I have a full story of Joseph's life in the Nacogdoches County Family book we have. He was my gg grandfather. I will swap info thru mail with anyone. James Boozer PO Box 633231 Nacogdoches Tx.75963-3231

Query 292
Lillie B. Ruby
Thursday, March 28, 1998
PATRICK/RODEN
Looking for families of William A. (Adolph?) Roden and Queen Victoria Patrick who married in Tishomingo Co. in 1869. William may have lived in Hot Springs, AR. Queen Victoria's death certificate lists M. Patrick as her father, but her marriage certificate was signed by J.W. Patrick. They both died in the 1930s in Angelina Co., TX.

Query 291
Frankie Carlin Meyer
Thursday, March 26, 1998
CARLIN
Am seeking information on descendants of Herbert Hiram CARLIN. He was born in the Barry-Lawrence County area of Missouri. He moved to Belmont, Mississippi and was living there in 1927 when one of his parents died.

Query 290
Mary Watts
Saturday, March 21, 1998
GREEN/CARTER
I am looking for information on the following people: John Lee Carter birthdate unknown, he was born in Mississippi, His parents were said to be from South Carolina. Ella L. Green birthdate unknown, she was born in Mississippi, her parents were said to be from Mississippi. John Lee Carter married Ella L. Green, Their Children were: Lillian Carter(dau), Frank B. Carter(son), Jessie F. Carter(dau) James Emmal Carter(son), Archie D. Carter(son), Mattie M. Carter(dau) Bessie L. Carter(dau), Willie L. Carter(dau), Edger V. Carter(son). Possible a daughter named Nancy D. Carter as well, They had 10 children but only 9 was listed on the 1910 Alabama Census. All of John Lee and Ella L. Carter's Children were born in Iuka, MS

Query 289
Albert Clark
Thursday, March 19, 1998
BREWER
Julius Brewer, b. 1794 in Moore Co., NC, d. after 1848, was the son of Lanier Brewer, Jr. Julius appears in the 1820 census of Lawrence Co., TN and from this record he was married and had 4 children. On 5 Oct 1820 he married Mrs.Margaret GIST who also has a female child. Margaret also appears in this 1820 census. In the 1830 Lawarence Co., TN, Julius and Margaret appear with their family. There is no 1840 census record of Julius found as of this date. Julius takes land in Marion County, AL in 1841. The known children of Julius and Martha are: (1) Sarah Ann Brewer, b. 1824 Tn, m. James Madison CLARK (probably Marion Co., AL) and moved to Belmont. Tishomingo, MS in about 1860, about the time her husband died. Her children, Mary Ann, Julius Taylor, William Thomas, John Henry, Nancy Lee, James Courtney, Sarah Elizabeth and Gillium Alexander, became prominent citizens of Belmont, Iuka and the area.. (2) Hulda Jane Brewer, b. 1832, TN. , m. Henry YOW, 4 Nov 1840 in Tishomingo Co., MS. Henry apparently died in Missouri. Hulda later married William Newton Hollis in Lawrence Co., TN and had a large family. (3) Nancy Brewer , b. abt 1835, d. abt 1916, m. 1st ?? Martin, aft 1862 and later Alexander Kimbrell in Lawrence Co., TN. By 1850 Julius had divorced Margaret, remarried a Nancy about 1839/1840 and was living in Tishomingo Co., MS. His children with Nancy are Delila, Mary, Daniel, David, Alexander, and Rial. Even later it is rumored that Julius went west to the Indian Nation and married a young Indian maiden and had three more children. Seeking information on Julius Brewer, Margaret Gist Brewer, Nancy ? Brewer, Hulda Jane Brewer Yow, all the children of Julius by Unknown wife, Margaret, Nancy and Indian maiden wife and any associated surname relatives. Thanks, Al.


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