| Surnames: | SEAY DILWORTH |
| Submitter: | James E. Williamson
(JEW@HISGR.ORG) |
| Date: | 19 Oct 1999
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I am writing to find out information on relatives of the Seay/Dilworth clans. These are my maternal relatives. Some of my relatives were a mixture of Irish,African American and Tishomingo indian. I am hoping to find out information on my great great grandfather who was Irishman by the name of Dilworth? |
| Surnames: | >CARTER BORDEN MCMEANS |
| Submitter: | Betty Pennington
(betpenny@bellsouth.net) |
| Date: | 19 Oct 1999
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I am seeking information on Oliver H. Perry Carter married to Ellen Borden had children James Oliver, Henry Clifton, Sarah and John James. James O. married Sarah Jane Josephine McMeans they had these children Oscar, Alice, Maggy, George, Omay and Edd. Born in Tishamingo co. Any one with info on any of these would love to hear from you. |
| Surnames: | PRUITT |
| Submitter: | Martha Pruitt
(mpruitt@cswnet.com) |
| Date: | 09 Oct 1999
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Looking for information on a Luther (middle name possibly Columbus or Christian) Pruitt of Belmont, MS and/or Red Bay, AL. ANY info. whatsoever would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Martha |
| Surnames: | SHEFFIELD DAVENPORT |
| Submitter: | Melba Goff Allen
(mallen96@flash.net) |
| Date: | 06 Oct 1999
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| URL: | http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Index.html |
Searching for any information on the Sheffield family. Arthur and Ephriam Hogan Sheffield both went to Tishomingo MS., from TN. in the mid 1800's. Ephriam married Sarah Davenport near Shilo, MS. Anyone descend from this family, email me please. Thanks, Melba |
| Surnames: | CLARK KING |
| Submitter: | J. Selwyn Hollingsworth
(sholling@tenhoor.as.ua.edu) |
| Date: | 04 Oct 1999
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I am seeking information on two maternal great-grandfathers who lived in Tishomingo Co, MS. One is John B. Clark, the other is Ebenezer B. King, and his son Albert Quitman King. Willing to share what information I have on them. Please contact me. J. Selwyn Hollingsworth |
| Surnames: | BURNSIDE/BURNSED |
| Submitter: | William Burnsed
(bburnsed@crawford.com) |
| Date: | 29 Sep 1999
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Looking for information regarding Samuel Burnside (Burnsed) or William Burnside(Burnside) living in Tishomingo Co. in 1840's. |
| Surnames: | WARD JOPLING |
| Submitter: | June Gill
(ladytwister@hotmail.com) |
| Date: | 29 Sep 1999
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Anderson Ward Have tried to answer query #534 from J. D. Ward concerning Hugh Nelson Ward. I have not been able to get to him to compare information on this Ward family. He posted his query Feb. 1,1999. I am descended from Preston Ward who was an early settler to Tishom ingo. His daughter Mahala Ward married William Jopling in Tishomingo County in 1844. Would like to find out about Preston Ward's family if anyone should know. June Gill email ladytwister@hotmail.com |
| Surnames: | REDWINE |
| Submitter: | gene redwine
(gredwine@tycom.net) |
| Date: | 28 Sep 1999
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My gggreatgrandfather was Jesse H. Redwine. He was mustered into state militia by Major Davis at Iuka on Sept. 7, 1861 and enlisted in CSA Army at Iuka by a Major Hewitt on Sept. 19, 1861. He was connected with Dave Rogers Rifles, Company G, 1st Regiment, Mis sissippi Infantry. He died on March 5, 1862. I don't know where or how he died. Does anyone have any information on this unit? I would also like to find a copy of the roster for this unit. Trying to tie up loose ends on my family history and would appreciate any help. |
| Surnames: | YOUNG |
| Submitter: | Vicki Watts
(Vwatts75@aol.com) |
| Date: | 27 Sep 1999
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Searching for death and/or burial information on Deborah YOUNG (married name). She was listed in 1850 Tishomingo Census living with Josiah WATTS family. She was 90 years old at the time. She died between 1850 and 1860. We cannot find any record of her dea th or burial. A George YOUNG was the bondsman for the marriage of one of Josiah's sons, James WATTS to Jane HOLLEY. We believe he must be related to Deborah YOUNG. Any information would be appreciated. Please E-mail me at Vwatts75@aol.com. Thanks. |
| Surnames: | COOPER STEPHENS ORR ROACH NEWTON |
| Submitter: | David A. Webb
(c750802@showme.missouri.edu) |
| Date: | 24 Sep 1999
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I'm looking for descendants or ancestors of the following families which came through Tishomingo County and settled there and in Tippah/Union/Prentiss counties during the 1800's. I think many of their descendants may have moved further west, but some wound up in Lee County, which is where I am from. I would be more than happy to supply anyone with more information about these families. Thanks, dave webb 1. Adkins STEPHENS (1816 - ) & Mrs. Sarah Stephens (1817 - ) 1.1 Cassandra "Cassie" Stephens (1840 - ) & George Dillard Orr (1828 - ) 1.1.1 Margaret Orr (1857 - ) 1.1.2 Artilissa Orr (1859 - ) 1.1.3 Mary Dillard "Molly" Orr (28 Oct 1861 - 30 Oct 1923) & Neill Smith Williams (29 Sep 1860 - 23 Feb 1929) 1.2 Alfonzo Stephens (1841 - ) 1.3 Alonzo Stephens (1843 - ) 1.4 Charles E. "Charlton" Stephens (1846 - ) 1.5 Saralva A. Stephens (1848 - ) 1.6 Harriet Stephens (1851 - ) 1.7 Zidakiah Stephens (1857 - ) 1. John J. ORR (1786 - After 1860) & Mrs. Jane Orr (1792 - Aug 1859) 1.1 Robert Orr (1817 - ) & Mrs. Martha Orr (1824 - ) 1.1.1 John Orr (1840 - ) 1.1.2 Rufus Orr (1842 - ) 1.1.3 Lucinda Orr (1843 - ) 1.1.4 Frances E. Orr (1845 - ) 1.1.5 James A. Orr (1848 - ) 1.1.6 Thomas A. Orr (1850 - ) 1.2 Madison Orr (1824 - ) & Mrs. Epinithus Orr (1830 - ) 1.2.1 C. D. Orr (1861 - ) 1.2.2 G. W. Orr (1863 - ) 1.2.3 J. A. Orr (1865 - ) 1.2.4 Benjamin Franklin Orr (1869 - ) 1.3 George Dillard Orr (1828 - ) & Cassandra "Cassie" Stephens (1840 - ) 1.3.1 Margaret Orr (1857 - ) 1.3.2 Artilissa Orr (1859 - ) 1.3.3 Mary Dillard "Molly" Orr (28 Oct 1861 - 30 Oct 1923) & Neill Smith Williams (29 Sep 1860 - 23 Feb 1929) 1.4 Francis Orr (30 Nov 1832 - ) & T. J. Newton 1.5 Ellen Orr (30 Nov 1832 - ) & Thomas 1. John W. COOPER Sr. (1834 - ) & Mrs. Louisa Jane Cooper (1834 - ) 1.1 Benjamin Franklin Cooper (1852 - After 1880) & Mrs. Martha M. Cooper (1854 - After 1880) 1.1.1 Francis "Frankie" Cooper (15 Feb 1871 - 5 Apr 1936) & Andrew "Andy" P. Parham (Circa 1869 - Circa 20 May 1943) 1.1.2 Laura C. Cooper (1872 - ) 1.1.3 Sarah A. Cooper (1875 - ) 1.1.4 Zeremiah Cooper (1878 - ) 1.2 John W. Cooper Jr. (1854 - ) 1.3 Miles W. Cooper (1859 - ) 1.4 Emma Cooper (1863 - ) |
| Surnames: | STEPHENSON HENDERSON |
| Submitter: | Sheila Hoffman
(shoff@borg.com) |
| Date: | 25 Sep 1999
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Seek info on this family: William M. STEPHENSON b. 1795 in GA m. Ruth HENDERSON Jan 1822 @ Lawrence Co., AL Ruth b. 1805 Elbert Co.,GA; d.1844-1850 @ Tishomingo Co., MS Children: from 1850 Tishomingo Census Harriett, 18 Ala Elizabeth, 16 " Obediah, 12 " Mary, 10 Miss Samuel, 6 Miss |
| Surnames: | LONG |
| Submitter: | Edwyna
(bidhigh@ fair.net) |
| Date: | 23 Sep 1999
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In the book " Some Decendents of John Counts of Glade Hollow" Henry Dickerson Long lived in Tishomingo County. He owned a large plantation with property valued at 35,000.00. He had a large amount of slaves and lost most of his wealth in the Civil War. They are suppose to be buried on the plantation in Tishomingo County. I hope someone has a book of the history of the county or some knowledge of this plantation. I would appreciate any information anyone has about this family. Thanks in advance, |
| Surnames: | MILLS |
| Submitter: | Gary Heckard
(gheckard@hotmail.com) |
| Date: | 23 Sep 1999
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Need info on parents of Estelle Priscilla Mills, b July 31, 1865 in Tishomingo Co. Had a brother named Benjamin and two sisters, Betty and Helen. I do know that their father was married before possibly this is second. Their mother might be indian. Estelle would have been my g reat, great grandmother. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
| Surnames: | NEWCOMB WHITEHURST |
| Submitter: | Joe D Newcomb
(jpnewc@aol.com) |
| Date: | 23 Sep 1999
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I need the 1920 Tishomingo Co MS Census information pertaining the William N Newcomb and Georgia Ann (Whitfield) Newcomb family. They resided in Burnsville, Tishomingo Co, MS. I Need the listing of all members of the household. Thanks JOE D. NEWCOMB jpne wc@aol.com I also need information pertaining to L M NEWCOMB aka "VEED" NEWCOMB or LIVITICUS NEWCOMB appearance on the 1880 Alcorn Co MS Census, v1,ed2,s56,118. He lived among the WHITEHURST family. His age was given as 23. THANKS Joe D Newcomb jpnewc@aol.com |
| Surnames: | MOSIER SMITH BENNETT |
| Submitter: | Betty
(MJBA2@aol.com.) |
| Date: | 19 Sep 1999
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Seeking info on family of Solomon and Barbara Mosier, specifically son Phillip B., who married Lucinda A. Smith, dau. of Wm. and Margaret Smith of SC. Lucinda later married Solomon Bennett in Tishomingo Co. All mentioned in Tishomingo Co., 1830-----. |
| Surnames: | DEATON ALLEY |
| Submitter: | Kathryn Deaton Miller
(kathy@network-one.com) |
| Date: | 16 Sep 1999
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I am searching for information on my family tree which began with William Wesley Deaton, married to Rutha Alley. They came to Tishomingo County around 1848, and finally settled in Dennis, MS. |
| Surnames: | TOLLESON DAVIS GIBSON HAWKINS-LOCKHART MILLER |
| Submitter: | Thomas R. Davis
(puzzles@wimberley-tx.com) |
| Date: | 06 Sep 1999
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I am searching for information on William Tolleson and his wife, Mary. They are two of my Great Great Great Grandparents. I am also searching for information on Robert Newton Davis and his wife, Emily Sue Gibson. Tolleson, William: Born in South Carolina about 1787. Moved first to Tennessee (about 1815) -- shown to be in Tennessee in 1815 with his brother, David, who later moved to Lawrence County, Alabama with him. Then moved to Lawrence County, Alabama (listed in the 1830 and 1840 Census). Then moved to Tishomingo County, Mississippi (listed in the 1850 Census as family 776 or 777 where he is shown living with his wife, Mary, one son, Jesse, and two daughters, Clarissa and Nancy). Died between 1850 and 1860. His wife, Mary ?(last name not known at this time) is believed to have been born in Virginia about 1796. She died between 1850 and 1860 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. The William Tolleson that I'm searching is believed to have had a total of five children: Clarissa (b: 1822), Hebron (b: 1823), Tilghman -- my Great Great Grandfather (b: 1826), Jesse (b: 1827), and Nancy (b: 1832). Tilghman Tolleson was born in Lawrence County, Alabama about 1826, and moved with his parents and family to Tishomingo County, Mississippi (listed as family 776 or 777 in the 1850 Census along with Tilghman's wife, ?(first name not known at this time) Hawkins -Lockhart, two sons and one daughter). Later moved to Independence County, Arkansas, died between 1860 and 1870, and is buried in Independence County, Arkansas. Tilghman had 8 children that we know of: James Monroe (b: 1846), Persilla (b: 1848), Virgil Add ison -- my Great Grandfather (b: 26 Dec 1849), Adele V. (b: 1852), Marshall Hume (b: 1854), Alfred (b: 1855), Althea C. (b: 1856), and Lawrence (b: 20 Apr 1859). Virgil Addison Tolleson was born in Tishomingo County Mississippi 26 Dec 1849. He moved to Independence County, Arkansas, and is listed there in the 1860 Census along with his father, Tilghman Tolleson, and mother, ? Hawkins-Lockhart, and several brothers an d sisters. Virgil Addison Tolleson married Laura Alice Miller (b: Sep 1851 in Hickory, Lancaster County, South Carolina). Virgil and Laura moved to Sweet Home, LaVaca County, Texas where they had 10 children: Mary Lula (b: 12 Aug 1871 and died 18 Sep 1871 as an infant), Ellen Lockhart (b: 4 Nov 1874), Minnie Louise (b: 23 May 1877), William (b: Nov 1879), Stevens Monroe (b: 31 Aug 1882), Louetta (b: 12 Sep 1883), Elisabeth (b: 2 Apr 1885), Ruthie C. (b: 29 Aug 1887), Rebecca Alice (b: 10 Mar 1889), and Virgil Minerva -- my Grandmother (b: 15 Jul 1891). Virgil Addison Tolleson was killed in a fight at a cotton gin on 17 Aug 1906. Virgil is buried in Osage Community Cemetery near Borden, Colorado County, Texas. As a fo! otnote, his son, Stevens Monroe Tolleson, was in the fight at the cotton gin as well -- he killed the two men who had killed his father -- and had to leave LaVaca County to avoid further trobule. Stevens Monroe and his wife, Myrtle Baker, moved to Brady, McC ollough County, Texas in 1906 (where their two children were born) and later to Matagorda County, Texas where Stevens Monroe died 3 Feb 1937. Virgil Minerva Tolleson was born 15 Jul 1891 in Sweet Home, LaVaca County, Texas. She married Charlie Thomas Davis (b: 31 Jul 1886 in Milam County, Texas). They settled in Matagorda County, Texas where their 10 children were born: Emily Alice (b: 19 Aug 19 12), Irma Catherine (b: 22 Feb 1914), Ralph Stewart (b: 28 Mar 1916), Morton Keefer -- my father (b: 19 Dec 1919), Noriene (b: 1 Jun 1921), Sophie Wanda (b: 29 Sep 1923), Thomas Emory (b: 22 Oct 1925), Hilma Gladys (b: 20 Dec 1927), Marguerite Lovella (b: 10 April 1930), and Bobbie Jean (b: 8 Oct 1932). The Davises trace back through Mississippi as well to Robert Newton Davis who was born 6 Mar 1854 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. Robert Newton married Emily Sue Gibson (b: 19 Dec 1859 in Pickens County, Alabama). Robert and Emily moved first to Mis sissippi (county not known at this time) where their first child, Anna Belle, was born on 5 Dec 1879. |
| Surnames: | FLOYD |
| Submitter: | Dan Floyd
(floydipops@softcom.net) |
| Date: | 12 Sep 1999
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Looking for any information on my great-great-great grandfather John Floyd(b.1800?) and his son John McDanley Floyd(b.1833). They died in Tishmingo County. |
| Surnames: | BIVENS MCCLUNG |
| Submitter: | Ronnie L. Rast
(niteridr@tislink.com) |
| Date: | 10 Sep 1999
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Seeking information on Benjamin Franklin Bivens and wife Merilda Maude (McClung). Both are buried in Salem Cemetery. Arrived Tishomingo Co. approx. 1912 from LA. Who were their parents - where were families originally from? |
| Surnames: | HALE TAYLOR |
| Submitter: | Dorothy Nichols
(dorothyn@intop.net) |
| Date: | 04 Sep 1999
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I am looking for information on the Hale family My grandfather was Kinnie Andrew Hale. He was born in Tishomingo County on 12/19/1898. His parents were Jacob Hale & Dovie Taylor Hale. Any information on Jacob & Dovie woul be appreciated. |
| Surnames: | WOOTEN MAULDIN DEATON |
| Submitter: | mary klunder
(mek@infonet.isl.net) |
| Date: | 06 Sep 1999
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Looking for information on Elizabeth Wooten born in 1840's , she was married to James Mauldin. They are both buried in Joel Cemetary in Tishomingo Cty. Any info would be greatly appreciated. |
| Surnames: | GLASGOW POTTS HOWARD |
| Submitter: | Linda Caciola
(Lthorpe883@aol.com) |
| Date: | 31 Aug 1999
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Looking for the families of Dock Howard and William Glasgow. Dock Howard was born between 1876-1884, depending on which census! He married Jettie Potts.W.T. Howard, born 1914, married Opel Ernestine Glasgow, born 1917. They lived in Iuka,Tishomingo Co. I believe. |
| Surnames: | SMART NORWOOD |
| Submitter: | Katherine Seaton
(seaton@ktc.com) |
| Date: | 02 Sep 1999
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"I am looking for any information pertaining to the William Norwood family that lived in Tippah County in 1840 or the Joseph SMART family that lived in Tishomingo County in 1850. I believe that the Joseph SMART family moved to Tippah County about 1846. It is possible but not proven that one of there son's, Thomas SMART married one of William NORWOOD's daughters, Mary NORWOOD about 1846. The Thomas SMART and William NORWOOD families would have moved to Cass County, Texas also about 1846. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
| Surnames: | WHEATLEY/WHITLEY/WHATLEY HAWKINS |
| Submitter: | Allen Wheatley
(allen_wheatley@prodigy.net) |
| Date: | 31 Aug 1999
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In 1854, Allen Devalston WHEATLEY was born in Tishomingo Co., MS. He married Henrietta HAWKINS of Itawamba Co., MS and was listed in her family's Bible as A D WHITLEY. I am seeking information on him. Any siblings? Parential info? His father was probably a Thomas Jefferson Wheatley/Whitley/Whatley, and T J was a popular name in those years so any information would be helpful. |
| Surnames: | WILSON RODEN PATRICK EVANS |
| Submitter: | Lillie B. Ruby
(SWITW@aol.com) |
| Date: | 30 Aug 1999
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Looking for a connection between the Roden, Wilson and Patrick families of Tishomingo Co. Ezekial Roden's dau. Elizabeth m. Henry Wilson, his son m. #2 Margaret Wilson Evans. William A. Roden m. Queen Victoria Patrick in Tishomingo. The mar. lic was signed by J. W. Patrick ---John Wilson Patrick? |
| Surnames: | TAYLOR MOORE |
| Submitter: | Betty Metz
(bom304@hotmail.com) |
| Date: | 29 Aug 1999
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Searching for names and info on parents of Andrew Jackson Taylor, borned in 1828 Ala, moved to Tishomingo and married Hulda Moore. Lived in Tishomingo rest of life. I believe his parents were from Tn. |
| Surnames: | MASSEY BONDS |
| Submitter: | Joyce Nesmith
(bjnesmith@aol.com) |
| Date: | 28 Aug 1999
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I am looking for information concerning the following: John Milton Massey LaFayette DeWitt Massey Julia Bonds They all lived in Tishomingo County. Julia Bonds was married to LaFayette Massey. She served as postmistress of Short, Mississippi at one time. |
| Surnames: | PATRICK ABNEY |
| Submitter: | Dena Marshall
(charles5@ix.netcom.com) |
| Date: | 28 Aug 1999
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PATRICK/ABNEY would like to share info on Lewallen PATRICK (b:1796 in SC d:1872 in Tishomingo Co.) He married Demsey Abney (b: 1798 in SC d:1843 in Tishomingo Co.) |
| Surnames: | HORNE/HORN |
| Submitter: | Patsy Kennedy
(kencock@surfsouth.com) |
| Date: | 28 Aug 1999
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I am hoping to contact descendants of Nicholas Horne and Jane Hill Horne. They lived very close to Tishomingo Co, and I feel sure some of his descendants are there. He was born about 1817 in TN, and she was born about 1825 in TN. Children were: James, Mar y E., Martha J., Alex, Andrew J., Nicholas Perry, Stephen, and Lemuel. They married on 25 Mar 1841 in Itawamba County MS. |
| Surnames: | WHITFIELD TOLAND/TOLEN/
TOLAN EARETT |
| Submitter: | Hugh McCurley
(whm@sonet.net) |
| Date: | 27 Aug 1999
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I am looking for information on John Henry Whitfield b. 3-23-1862 d. 3-23-1917 Marion Co, Al. John married twice in Tishomingo Co, Ms (1) Annie Earett m. 4-15-1888 (2) Oma Lota Tolen(Toland\Tolan) b. 4-27-1880 d. 5-10-1959 Marion Co, Al m. 3-20-1898. We kno w nothing of John's parents. Oma's father was most likely I. F. Toland. |