Tishomingo County Queries


July 7, 1999 to August 26, 1999

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Query 700
Surnames: MILLER ADAMS
Submitter: Bob Floyd (airtrack@webtv.net)
Date: 26 Aug 1999

SIDNEY PARKER MILLER b. 1898 in Tishomingo Co. (1895 per 1900 census) d. 1940, buried at Antioch Cemetary in Burnsville. Sidney's father: Silas B. Miller b. 1868 d. 1914, buried Mt. Pleasant Cemetary (Old Bucksnort) in Prentiss Co. Known siblings of Sidney: Charlie C. Miller b. 1891; Luther R. Miller b. 1897 (per 1900 census). Sidney's grandparents, James N. Miller b. 1827 AL d. ? buried ? and Telitha (Adams?) Miller b. 1828 MS d. 1908 buried at Mt Pleasant Cem. Sidney's uncles were: William A Miller b. 1852 ; James L. Miller b. 1855 (my ggrandfather); Thomas S Miller b. 1856; John H Miller b. 1859. Would like to make contact with any descendants of these Millers. Also would appreciate any info on the ancestry of James N. and Telitha.


Query 699
Surnames: BLAKNEY SMITH TUCKER
Submitter: Ken Blakney (Keblakney@AOL.com)
Date: 22 Aug 1999

Would like to correspond with anyone who has a Blakney family connection in Tishomingo county, Ms. I have some information on my Gr Grandfather, Henry Blakney who married Sarah E. Smith in Oct 1879. I also have some info on her line. Henry Blakney was previou sly married to Ellen Tucker and her sister Rebecca Tucker. Any info will be appreciated very much.


Query 698
Surnames: BARNES
Submitter: Jim Pena (jpena@jps.net)
Date: 16 Aug 1999

I have located my Great Grandfather Elias BArnes with his wife Avy and sons John and Elias with a sister Melton??? in the Federal Census of 1870 for Tishimongo County, Mississippi and I am curious if anyone out there might have a copy of Goodspeed's "Biographical & Historical Memoirs of Mississippi" I was able to find an index to the publication that indicates an Elias Barnes in volume 1 page 309. I would surely appreciate someone checking to see if this Elias BArnes is connected or faxing me a copy of t he page at my fax # (707) 442-0540


Query 697
Surnames: STRICKLAND STRICKLIN
Submitter: Doug Strickland (juals@tsixroads)
Date: 14 Aug 1999

My grandfather, John Ervin Strickland, was born in Tishomingo County. He married Georgia Ann McAnally in 1890. He was born in 1870. His father was Simon Newton Stricklin, born about 1834, died feb.13, 1909, married Polly Ann Manus, 1856. His father was Ervin Stricklin born about 1798, married Mary L. Maynor in 1820. I need to correspond with anyone working on these lines from Tishomingo County.


Query 696
Surnames: LONG COUNTS CASTLEBERRY
Submitter: Edwyna (bidhigh@fair.net)
Date: 14 Aug 1999

I am looking for information on Henry Long who was married to Margaret Counts. They are both supposidly buried in a Iuka cemetery. They had a daughter Sarah Alabama Long who married Thomas Casleberry. This union had a daughter in Iuka in Tishomingo Co. in 1 860 named Agnes Mae Castleberry. Any information would be greatly appreciated and I am willing to share any info I have.


Query 695
Surnames: MARLAR UTLEY MURPHY
Submitter: Jerry Murphy (jmurphy1@home.com)
Date: 08 Aug 1999

I am trying to trace my grandmother's father, Thomas Frank Marlar, b. 9/5/1874 possibly in Tishomingo County, MS, d. 6/19/1924 in Waterloo, AL. His wife's name was Flora Frances Utley. Their children were: Sally Myrtle - My grandmother, Gene Uris, Lindsey, Lena, Howard,. Many in my family believe Thomas was a Native American. I have found no proof one way or the other. Any information will be appreciated. Jerry Murphy Mt. Pleasant (Charleston), South Carolina


Query 694
Surnames: FROST CORLEY COBB MORRIS LARIMER DEES
Submitter: Sandra Frost Mize (mom1@sinclair.net)
Date: 09 Aug 1999

Where in South Carolina did this Frost line come from???? Seeking information on all Frost's born in SC before 1790, especially the following: (1) JOHN FROST b: 1782 in SC. He married Rebecca ? b: 1774 in SC. Land purchased in Perry Co, Al as John Frost Senr (Sr?) 1831, John Frost Junr (Jr?)1830, Jacob W Frost in 1837. On 1830 and 1840 Census for Perry Co, AL. Also on census in 1840 John C and John T Frost, Jacob Frost, who are these John's. (2) One son JACOB FROST, my ggg grandfather was b: 1812 SC married Eliza beth Corley b: 1815 SC in 1833, Perry Co, Al. Sometime between 1840 and 1849 the moved to TISHOMINGO CO, MS. On the 1850 Census John and Rebecca are living with Jacob and Elizabeth. By 1860 Jacob purchased land in Franklin Co, AR (now Logan Co) and raised his family until his death in 1886. Elizabeth was still on the 1900 Census for Logan Co, AR living with their son John V Frost. Other children of Jacob and Elizabeth were Mary Ann Frost, Jesse A Frost, William Gurdine! Frost all born in Perry Co, AL. Any info on this direct Frost line of Mississippi would be appreciated. Other surnames of interest, Morris, Cobb, Larimer, Corley and Dees.


Query 693
Surnames: CRUMBY HENLEY DEERE
Submitter: Becky Rucker (abjreb@alltal.net)
Date: 09 Aug 1999

I am researching the James Bradley Crumby ancestry. He was born in Iuka, Tishomingo Co., MS around 1854. He was married to Amanda Catherine Henley. I am trying to find out who his dad was. James Bradley is my great grandfather. Any leads would be appreciated. Amanda's parents are Hamp Henley and Kitty Deere.


Query 692
Surnames: CLIFTON MURPHY CAGLE
Submitter: JULIE MURPHY (sunauto@gateway.net)
Date: 10 Aug 1999

Requesting information about John W. Murphy married Molly Cagle, believed to be from Tishomingo area. I have no dating- guessing 1860's to 1880's when married. Son issued Marshall Shelly Murphy Jan 22, 1892- Mar 22, 1972 which married Willie Ann Clifton Aug 2 2,1897- May 19,1970.


Query 691
Surnames: CLARK
Submitter: Wayne D Bates (batescaw@vnet.net)
Date: 04 Aug 1999

I recently found a query posted by Anita Sue Clark-Martin, with Clarks associated with our search. I have tried to contact Anita with no results, if you know Anita Sue please tell her to contact me at the attached E Mail address. My sister and I have researched Clarks to Tishomingo and our great grandfather is John Henry Clark Born 1851 Al.--my grandfather is Walter A.Clark Born in Tishomingo 1887, there were 8 children born to John Henry.


Query 690
Surnames: BENNETT
Submitter: Amy Windsor (jwindsor@getus.com)
Date: 31 Jul 1999

Looking for descendents of Jesse A. Bennett and wife Drucela Gloern, parents of William Thomas Bennett who lived in Iuka, MS.

Am looking for any relatives of William Thomas Bennett who was killed by a train in Iuka March 4, 1920. He was buried in Iuka and I would like to know what cemetery he was buried in.


Query 689
Surnames: FRENCH DALY
Submitter: Barbara Tucker (btucker@utm.net)
Date: 31 Jul 1999

I am looking for any information on our great grandparents, Robert French, married to Olivia Daly. Our grandmother, Anna Mae French was born in Iuka, MS, Tishomingo County. Known brothers and sisters are Robert Jr., Helen, Mary, Ernestine, but there may be more. Any information would be greatly appreciated to assist our search.


Query 688
Surnames: UNDERWOOD
Submitter: Perry L. Evans (denevans@home.com)
Date: 31 Jul 1999

**UNDERWOOD VILLAGE ** On a Indian Land Cessions map printed in 1899 of NW Alabama across from Tishomingo County at the state & county line, there is a mention of this village. It is located on the "Trace & by the Big Bear Creek". This village is either lo cated in Colbert County, AL or Tishomingo County, MS. The reason for my query is one of my ancestors is William L. Underwood & was hoping maybe if there was a connection. Does anyone have anyfurther info on this place??? Thanks ahead of time for your assistance. Perry L. Evans 8705 Edgefield Road Baltimore, MD 21234-2809 410-882-9270


Query 687
Surnames: MARLOW WHITEHURST CRANDAL MCGEEHEE PATE DICKINSON
Submitter: Allen Churchill (lachurch@earthlink.net)
Date: 31 Jul 1999

____ Reuben Marlow of Tishamingo Co Miss, hus of Minervey Whitehurst Marlow, POA to James Whitehurst to receive, estate of Christopher Crandal and Mary Ann Crandal of Pitt Co N C, Nov 15, 1849

Esir H Whitehurst of Tishomingo Co, MS, admr of Elizabeth Whitehurst and gdn of Eli and Elizabeth POA to Henry P Bryan of Pitt Co, N C to receive from Henry J Toole, Admr estate of Mary Ann Crandal and Christopher Creandal, July 19, 1845 James T Whitehurst of Tishomingo Co MS, POA to Henry Bryan of Pitt Co N C, estate of Mary Ann Crandal, Jully 19, 1845

Thomas McGeehee of Tishomingo Co MS grants POA to Abner E Pate to receive due as legatee of the estate of Christopher or Mary Crandal of Pitt Co, N C, Sept 11, 1847. Abner E Pate of Giles Co, TN, atty. of Thomas McGee of Tishomingo Co, MS, appoints Marshall Dickinson of Greenville, Pitt Co N C, his attorney, Dec. 6, 1847


Query 686
Surnames: HANCOCK OWENS
Submitter: Judy Pittmann (judypittmann@hotmail.com)
Date: 30 Jul 1999

My great-grandfather, Joseph B. HANCOCK, lived with his grandfather, John H. OWENS, in Tishimingo County and was listed there on both the 1850 and 1860 censuses. I am trying to find out Joseph's father's name. I now believe Joseph was born in Jackson Co., A L prior to the Owens family moving to Mississippi.


Query 685
Surnames: CLEMENT CLEMONS WHITEHEAD
Submitter: Jo Anne Whitehead Clay (nail37@aol.com)
Date: 30 Jul 1999

I'm searching for information on my grandmother, SARAH EMELINE CLEMENT or CLEMONS, born about 1882 in MS. Was married SINE JOSEPH WHITEHEAD on April 26, 1905 in Tishomingo CO. She past on about 1920-21.


Query 684
Surnames: SHELTON RUSSELL ROBINSON
Submitter: Jana (Elklulu@aol.com)
Date: 27 Jul 1999

Looking for Mattie Shelton married to Chittam Russel 1st time and a Elam Russel 2nd time. Mattie is the daughter of Prim and Mary Robinson Shelton. Should have been born around 1880-1890 in Tishomingo County, Ms.


Query 683
Surnames: CRUM SHELTON NICHOLS ROBINSON
Submitter: Jana (Elklulu@aol.com)
Date: 27 Jul 1999

Looking for Lona Shelton married to a Nichols first time with children Lurlie and Otis, 2nd time a John Crum with one child Ruth in Tishomingo County. Lona is the daughter of Prim Shelton and Mary Robinson Shelton. Lona would have been born around 1880-1890.


Query 682
Surnames: WOODWARD CHASE
Submitter: Kay Mix (kcmix@yahoo.com)
Date: 22 Jul 1999

Jordon Woodward is found in the Southern Division, Tishomingo Co., Mississippi of the 1850 Census. He is listed with his wife Elizabeth Jane, children: Jesse P., Thomas J., Elizabeth M. His neighbors are Jesse Woodard, Charles Livingston, Thomas Chase, John Chase (age 69), John Chase (age 31), Silas Hany. In 1860 Census Jordan Woodward is found living in Rusk Co., Texas as a neighbor of Dabney Woodward. Seeking information on Jordan Woodward and his wife's parents. John Chase may be Elizabeth Jane Chase's father. Kay


Query 680
Surnames: TUCKER
Submitter: Debbie Diffee (tdiffee@catc.net)
Date: 12 Jul 1999

I have just started my family research. I am in search of information on three TUCKER brothers--Eli W., James, and William--that came to Clark County, Arkansas, about 1845 from Tishomingo County, MS. As far as I can tell they originated from Randolph County , NC. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Debbie


Query 679
Surnames: TAYLOR LUCIUS
Submitter: Debra Taylor Lucius (dtlucius)
Date: 12 Jul 1999

Do you have any records on the Lucius family in Mississippi....specifically Tishomingo County? I'm also interested in the Taylor family...my grandfather was Jahue Taylor...grandmother Lottie Moody Nunley Taylor.


Query 678
Surnames: SAVAGE TAYLOR HENSON
Submitter: Mary Savage (rsavage@network-one.com)
Date: 21 Jul 1999

Need any info. on a John Marion Taylor and wife Mandy (Amanda)Daughter Annie Murfy Taylor married David Columbus Savage, these are my husbands grandparents & great grandparents Annie & Dave married in Tish. co. don't know anything of her parents other than th eir names. Any help would be appreciated.... Mary & Roy Savage Also David Savages mother was Martha Henson Savage was told she had a brother can't remember his first name right this minute that lived in Iuka.....


Query 677
Surnames: PYLE KILLENSWORTH WHITTAKER SKINNER
Submitter: Christy Burch (cburch@lifeway.com)
Date: 19 Jul 1999

I am in search of all and any information about my great grandparents James Elbert and Sudie Ann (Whittaker) Pyle. My grandmother Thelma Vadie (Pyle) Chester was born in 1913 in Burnsville MS, however she was raised in Iuka. James Elbert Pyle's parents were Tom Johnson & Ellie Mae (Killensworth) Pyle. Sudie Ann's parents were Fred and Sara England (Skinner) Whittaker. I found most of this information (along with my ggrandparents brothers and sisters names) in a bible of my grandmothers, but no dates where in cluded. Any help would be much appreciated!!


Query 676
Surnames: PHILLIPS
Submitter: Frank Kizer (formeng@aol.com)
Date: 25 Jul 1999

Looking for any information on this family during their time in MS other than that contained in the 1850 US Census for Tishomingo Co., MS. Happy to share what I have with anyone. William PHILLIPS (or Philips) b: 1806 NC, m: Catherine or Rebecca, b: 1812 NC CHILDREN: Margaret b: 1828 Hardin Co., TN James b: 1832 AL William b 1838 Hardin Co., TN Serrinda b: 1840 AL Mary b: 1842 Hardin Co., TN Franklin b: 1845 Tishomingo Co., MS Sarah b: 1854 Tishomingo Co., MS John b: 1859 Randolph Co., AR Frank b: 1865 Randolph Co., AR They were also in the Ripley Co., MO 1860 US Census.


Query 675
Surnames: MARTIN WARD
Submitter: Stacey Martin (clmokc@telepath.com)
Date: 22 Jul 1999

Looking for information on S.T. Martin who married Mollie Belle Ward on 5 Nov. 1874, in Prentiss Co. They both probably came from Old Tish Co. They had 4 children: Maggie A., Sallie L., William J., who died in infancy, and Virdie Ellan. S.T. Martin's second wife was Mattie Belle Martin, daughter of Moses W. Martin and Lydia Moore Martin, all of Old Tish Co. MS. Thanks.


Query 674
Surnames: DAVIS JOHNSON
Submitter: Lisa G.N. (lgnajn@chesapeake.net)
Date: 12 Jul 1999

My gg-grandfather was Wesley A. Davis (1854-1934). His previous history has been SO HARD TO FIND! He married M.E.(Elizabeth) Johnson (1861-1949). They are both buried at a remote cemetery in Prentiss Co MS. MS vitals can't find a thing on him, and I'm wai ting for info from MS Archives & History, though I'm not holding my breath. Prentiss, Alcorn & Tishomingo used to be one county. Wesley is said to be part Indian. Their children's names were: Mattie May(1878), Serena(1879), Rosena (Rosa1884-1967)), Pink(1 886), Reason(1888), Susan(1891), Wheeler(1893), Frank(1895) and Harvey(1901). Rosa was my g-grandmother and I do have her death certificate that shows Wesley A. Davis as her father. Does anyone show my Wesley as sibling or show his parents??? What about M .Elizabeth Johnson? THANKS SO MUCH... Lisa G.N.


Query 673
Surnames: CROMEANS/ CROMEENS
Submitter: Heidi Cromeens (dhcro@aol.com)
Date: 14 Jul 1999

I am looking for a CROMEANS family that possibly was in Tishomingo County in the late 1850's and early 1860's. I believe this family left for Texas about 1865. John Wylie CROMEANS, with wife Nancy (or could be Mary) PRICE CROMEANS, and son John Young CROMEANS born February 10, 1860. Any information would be appreciated.


Query 672
Surnames: BARNETT
Submitter: Karen R Barnett (Itchba@Vsta.Com)
Date: 21 Jul 1999

I am looking for information on William Barnett, listed in the 1840 census for Tishomingo County, Mississippi, page 233, line 584. Could this be the William Barnett who married Louisa Ann Rhet (Rhett) from Baton Rouge, La sometime before 1844 and was he possibly in the army in Ms. He was not listed in the 1830 or 1850 Ms census, but was listed in the 1850 census in Baton Rouge. Did this William come from Tennessee, born in 1820, county unknown. Any information would be greatly appreciated.


Query 671
Surnames: CLARK MAHAN/MAHON
Submitter: Nell (Clark) Hanna (nhanna@valint.net)
Date: 07 Jul 1999

Does anyone out there know who the children of Elizabeth Ann Mahan who married John H. Clark in January of 1839 in Tishomingo Co,Ms Are? They are listed in 1840 and 1845 census. My Great Grandfather was John Mathew Clark. Had Brothers known to me to be Luthe r,Isaac B., Samuel,James and Marion. Maybe 2 Sisters. Served to Civil War in TX outfit.Mothers maden name listed on death certificate as Mahan/Mahon. All help appreciated. nhanna@valint.net


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