Tishomingo County Queries


April 14, 2000 to July 08, 2000

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Query 829
Surnames: TAYLOR
Submitter: Steve Taylor (staylor186@aol.com)
Date: 08 Jul 2000

Seeking information on Margaret TAYLOR, listed on 1850 Tishomingo County census, age 41, born NC with children, William age 20, Mary age 19, Elizabeth age 15, Sarah age 11 and Robert age 10 all born in NC. Who was Margaret's husband?


Query 828
Surnames: CASTLEBERRY
Submitter: Patsy Durrenberger (patsyd@risecom.net)
Date: 07 Jul 2000

CASTLEBERRY I am looking for information on Joe Richard Castleberry born 12-5-1863, his fathers name,Rich Castleberry.They lived in Tishomingo Co. until the 1930's. Joe Richard was my grandfather and I donot know his parents full name.


Query 827
Surnames: UNDERWOOD
Submitter: Linda Joy (lavee@midsouth.rr.com)
Date: 06 Jul 2000

I looking for Dayton Waldrep Underwood. Born June 16,1912. Iuka Mississippi.


Query 826
Surnames: DEATON SELBY
Submitter: Stanton Selby (scselby@aol.com)
Date: 06 Jul 2000

I am trying to find out information on Thomas J. Selby (16-Oct-1836, 7-Mar-1914) and his family (wife(s) and children). My grandfather is Carl Lee Selby, who is the son (I believe the last) of Thomas. Carl was born in Dennis, MS. Thomas is buried in Joel Cemetery. I believe that Carl's mother's name was Alice, and I'm not sure if he was ever married to Alice, though I suppose he was since her 2 children by him have the Selby last name. One of his wives was Martha Ellen DEATON. I am hoping to find out the names, etc. of Thomas' children by all his wives and the names of his wives. Thanks


Query 825
Surnames: BROUGHTON DAWSON KING
Submitter: Ben Broughton (zene@ev1.net)
Date: 06 Jul 2000
URL: http:www.broughton.ws

I am looking for Broughtons that lived in or around Iuka, Ms. 1. JAMES1 BROUGHTON was born 1807 in South Carolina. He married NANNIE KING. Notes for JAMES BROUGHTON: [Brøderbund Family Archive #316, Ed. 1, Census Index: U.S. Selected Counties, 1840, Date of Import: Apr 20, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.316.1.1424.157] Individual: Broughton, James County/State: Lancaster Dist., SC Page #: 404 Year: 1840 For the first name in this entry, the person who indexed the record was uncertain about the transcription due to difficulties in deciphering the original records. Children of JAMES BROUGHTON and NANNIE KING are: 2. i. ZADOCK H.2 BROUGHTON, b. June 09, 1828, Lancaster Coutny, South Carolina; d. September 12, 1880, Kershaw County, South Carolina. 3. ii. HENRY L. BROUGHTON, b. 1829, Lancaster Coutny, South Carolina. 4. iii. ELIZABETH AMELIA BROUGHTON, b. March 12, 1834, Lancaster Coutny, South Carolina; d. December 13, 1911, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. 5. iv. JAMES MARION BROUGHTON, b. January 1835, Lancaster Coutny, South Carolina; d. October 30, 1917, Lancaster Coutny, South Carolina. v. H. BROUGHTON, b. 1837. 6. vi. JOHN THOMAS BROUGHTON, b. January 23, 1839, Lancaster Coutny, South Carolina; d. March 11, 1906, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. 7. vii. WILLIAM ABNER BROUGHTON, b. February 13, 1841, Lancaster Coutny, South Carolina; d. July 17, 1908, Tishomingo County, Mississippi. viii. J. BROUGHTON, b. 1845. ix. A. BROUGHTON, b. 1847, Lancaster Coutny, South Carolina.


Query 824
Surnames: TOLAN/TOLAND/TOLEN PREWITT/PRUITT
Submitter: Sam Dickens (samsclan@ipa.net)
Date: 06 Jul 2000

I am looking for information on my GreatGrandfather, Alfred Columbus Pruitt(Pruit,Prewitt,etc). He was probably born in Tishomingo Co. in 1852. He is found on the 1860 Yell Co. Arkansas census living with William and Saphronia Toland(Tolan, Tolen). It appears that William and Saphronia may have been brother and sister,and were apparently the children of Isacc and Delila Tolen. They can all be found together on the 1850 Tishomingo Co. census. I have thought for some time that Saphronia might be Alfreds' mother, but I've not been able to find A Tolen/Pruitt connection. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.


Query 823
Surnames: GIPSON HINSLEY
Submitter: Grace Gipson (GANG1173@aol.com)
Date: 04 Jul 2000

I am searching for information on a William Monroe Gipson. He was born in 1836 in Georgia and later moved with his family to Tishomingo Co.,Ms. His father was David Gipson and his mother was Mary Hinsley. She was the daughter of John Hinsley. There was a county in earlier years by the name of Gacinto Co., I believe, but not sure. I didn't see it listed in the index, so it's either not there or has been renamed. Any information that anyone could give me would be helpful. Thanks, Grace Gipson


Query 822
Surnames: MOTEN MORTON BAKER
Submitter: Marnell Hansen (marnellhansen@hotmail.com)
Date: 03 Jul 2000

MORTON and BAKER S.G. Moten (Morton) married Lucinda Baker in Tishamingo Co. 1851. They had four children, Berry, Ellen, Bettie, Samuel. They eventually got to Texas.


Query 821
Surnames: IVY/IVEY
Submitter: Pat Mongan (pmongan@network-one.com)
Date: 02 Jul 2000

Interested in any information on the John Ivy/Ivey family of Tishomingo County in the late 1880's and early 1900's. John Ivy and his wife Sarah Ann Orear Ivy are buried at Old Bethel Cemetery outside of Belmont, MS in Tishomingo County. Thanks for any help. Pat Mongan


Query 820
Surnames: LEATHERWOOD BENNETT
Submitter: Nancy Kennedy (NancyEK@mindspring.com)
Date: 02 Jul 2000

I am still looking in , for the parents and exact birth place of Jesse Leatherwood b. 1819 in SC. He m. Delilah Bennett b. 1822 in AL. They are my gggrandparents. (There is some idea that his father's name was James.) I think this couple was the owner of the Leatherwood Hotel in Iuka. Thanks for any help - I am always looking forward to meeting new cousins. Nancy Kennedy


Query 819
Surnames: GREEN
Submitter: Robert Meadows (rmeadows56@hotmail.com)
Date: 30 Jun 2000

Looking for the Green family in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.Check the 1860 cencus for that county. Clemons Green as head of household, his wife Eleonor. Sons are Jackson, William, and James. Daughters are Jane and Susan. In 1850 this family lived in Franklin County Alabama. I would appreciate any information. Thank You, Robert Meadows


Query 818
Surnames: TAYLOR MATHIS
Submitter: Sherlie Glosson (sherlyag@usit.net)
Date: 30 Jun 2000

Taylor, Mathis I am searching for information on Alexander Taylor who Married Susan Mathis in Iuka, Tismingo Co. around 1870. They had a daughter Sarah born in Ms. 1872. They moved to Decatur Co. Tn, about 1873. Alexander was the son of John and Mary Taylor. John and Mary Taylor were living in Lawerence Co.Tn in 1850. They may have moved to Iuka after 1850. Besides Alexander there were 7 other children. Benjamin, Peter C, Nancy D. Lavicy, Mary, Emeline, and Emily V. Any help will be appreciated. Email me at sherlyag@usit.net Sherlie Glosson


Query 817
Surnames: BLAGG MURPHY
Submitter: Cleatus Lewis (calewis@thevision.net)
Date: 26 Jun 2000

I am searching for information on a Jane Blagg born abt 1832 in TN. She married a William G.(Goodman) Murphy on 10/01/1850 in Tishomingo County, MS. Please e-mail any information.


Query 816
Surnames: KING
Submitter: Kenneth King (kking@getaway.com)
Date: 24 Jun 2000

William Milton King born 1833 died 1885 Tishomingo Mississippi. any information.


Query 815
Surnames: DAVIS MCCARLEY GLOSSOP
Submitter: Sue McNair (cmcnair@tsixroads.com)
Date: 22 Jun 2000

I am searching for relatives of John and Eliza (Glossop) Davis. they are found on the 1870 Tisomingo census. He is most likely the son of Johnathan(b.1612 Tn) and Jane ???(b.1181 Tn) Davis, 1850 Franklin Co. Ala census and Grandson of Manuel(b.1790 NC) and Beedy ??? Davis(b.1793 NC) John has siblings by the name of Tabitha (b.1830) Jasper (b.1832) Bradford (b.1835) Beedy (b.1840) Arthur (b.1843) Samuel (b.1846). These are on the Franklin Co 1850 census. Manuel' other children were : Edy, James, Lucinda. Any response would be appreciated. Jasper and Tabitha married McCarley's. Thanks again!!


Query 814
Surnames: WEST CARPENTER
Submitter: Tammy ( tamboo1024@aol.com )
Date: 17 Jun 2000

I am looking for any information on Chester West, born on 24Jan1919 in Iuka,MS and died on Jan1981. I appreciate any help.
I am looking for information on Mary Elizabeth Carpenter. She was born Nov.15,1898. I was told her parents were Billy and Dolly Carpenter. She married a West, possibly Mack Holly West. Their children were Virginia(Flaudy), Lois, Joyce, Finnis, Gaylon, Hebert, Chester, and Buddy. Any information would be greatly appreciated.


Query 813
Surnames: DURHAM PEARSON SOUTHERLAND STEPP WELCH WESTMORELAND
Submitter: Bennie Lou Hook Altom (BAltom@NovaOne.Net)
Date: 18 Jun 2000
URL: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mgjga/

In 1848, Tishomingo County, FRANCIS SOUTHERLAND, Executor of the estate of NORMAN SOUTHERLAND were claimants on the estate of ALSEY WESTMORELAND (b/SC d/1847TX). Other claimants included JESSE WELCH (of Tishomingo MS),THOMAS STEPP, ANNA WELCH STEPP, HENRY PEARSON, JANE WELCH PEARSON, JAMES DURHAM, KEZIAH WELCH DURHAM, JOSEPH N. WELCH (living in GA). Tishomingo County MS, Probate Court Records, Book 3, Page 145; Deed Book Book L, Page 60. WHO IS FRANCIS SOUTHERLAND AND NORMAN SOUTHERLAND? How are these Southerlands connected to these Welches?


Query 812
Surnames: TRAPP KENNER
Submitter: pat (pat.copeland@prodigy.net)
Date: 21 Jun 2000

William TRAPP m. Mary Ann KENNER 23 April 1839 at Tishomingo Co. Mississippi. They are found 1850 in Giles Co. Tn. I would like to corospond with anyone conected to this family. Pat


Query 811
Surnames: POTTS TALLEY HOLMES JONES
Submitter: LeJae Potts (lpotts@quixnet.net)
Date: 04 Jun 2000

Am searching for info on a Zach or Zachariah H. Potts who married a Nancy Jane Holmes probably in Corinth around 1850's. Nancy was the daughter of Isham & Amelia (Millie B.Jones)Holmes and lived in Corinth from the time of 1840. Believe they were married in Corinth, but have found no record. Zach and Nancy had at least 4 children: Zackery L., M.L., Lizzie and James Walter b. 1860. Zack was in the 32nd Miss Infantry and was taken prisoner and died at Rock Island Prison. Later after leaving Tishimingo, Nancy and children show up in Gonzales Co. Texas in 1876. There is a gap of 16 years. Z. L. Potts married a Clemma Talley, and Lizzie Potts married a John Talley in Leesville, TX. M.L. was in Indian Territory according to Nancy's obit in 1903.


Query 810
Surnames: GELLETTE STONE
Submitter: S.J. Touchstone (anoptomai@aol.com)
Date: 07 Jun 2000

I am seeking info on Dr. Charles Gellette and/or his wife Nora Stone Gellette who lived in Tishomingo Co prior to the Civil war. Their son, O.R. Gellete was born in Iuka in 1845. Dr. Gellette had a fairly large plantation, possibly in or near Eastport. I would like to know where the plantation may have been or any other information of descendants, relatives, etc..


Query 809
Surnames: BEARD DUNHAM ESSERY FAULKENBERRY HOUSTON WELCH
Submitter: Bennie Lou Hook Altom (BAltom@NovaOne.Net)
Date: 08 Jun 2000
URL: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mgjga/

Looking for husband, parents, descendants of NANCY HOUSTON. In Tishomingo County MS 1842-1668. Known children: BARBARA J. HOUSTON (1830-?TX),m/1 Beard,m/2 Reed; MARTHA F. HOUSTON,(1831TN-1907TX) m/ Jesse Welch; ANNA HOUSTON, b.1832 TN; WM.WILSON HOUSTON, (1842MS-?TX) m/ Faulkenberry; SARA HOUSTON, b. 1843. Probable children: NANCY HOUSTON, (1829-1855TX), m. LEVI ESSERY; IRENA HOUSTON, m/ WILSON DUNHAM. Unknown relationship: DAVID T. HOUSTON, b. 1828 NC; ROBERT BUDD HOUSTON, b. 1847. Bennie Lou Hook Altom


Query 808
Surnames: SHORT OWENS NIXON EPPS LINDSEY KENNEDY
Submitter: Ginger Orick (Ladymudd@aol.com)
Date: 10 Jun 2000

I am very interested in knowing the stories of my family on all sides. If anyone in Tishomingo county, particularly Tishomingo, Dennis, Belmont, Paden & possibly Burnsville knows any of my families stories, good or bad, I would love to collect them. My Grandmother was a teacher in Tish, Havis Virginia Owens Short, mother was Minnie Belle Nixon, father was Robert Walton Owens. My grandfather was William Clayton Short, Mother was Isabelle Kennedy, father was Dock Lee Short. My Dad's father was a church of Christ minister from Dennis, Sabastian Lamar Orick, parents were Oscar Orick and ? Lindsey. His mother was Essie V. Epps Orick. Her parents were ? Epps & Victoria Byram Epps. Anything will be appreciated.


Query 807
Surnames: ROBINSON
Submitter: Pat King (bobby2@ayrix.net)
Date: 11 Jun 2000

Looking for information on Alexander Robinson family that lived in Tishomingo County in 1875.Wife's name was Angeline(maiden name unknown). Would like to know her maiden name.Where Alexander and Angeline were born.I know that they had several children. Their names were Susie Anna, William Ambers, Marion, John David, Allen, James Richard, Lizzie, Lillian, Roxie Lee, Kenny(maybe short for Kenneth)and Jim Robinson. Any information would be appreciated. Pat


Query 806
Surnames: HALL TIGRETT CLARK PADEN WARREN HUNTINGTON
Submitter: Becky Smith (nokomts@ktc.com)
Date: 12 Jun 2000

My gg grandparents were Fenton B. HALL and Ruth Ann (or possibly Rutha) CLARK. They moved from Anderson Co, SC to Tishomingo Co, MS in the late 1840s. Several of their children were born in SC, and the last 4 in MS, probably in Tishomingo Co. among those was my great grandfather, Virgil Miller HALL who m. Sarah Jane "Sallie" TIGRETT. Virgil and Sallie had 3 daughers, one of whom was my paternal grandmother, Sallie Etta HALL who m. Leonard Lowrey SMITH in Tippah Co, MS. Children of Fenton B. HALL & Ruth Ann CLARK: William Clark HALL (moved to TX, maybe 1867) Mary Miller HALL m. prob. a PADEN Elizabeth "Lizzie" HALL Eliza "Liza" HALL [Lizzie and Liza m. Richard DILWORTH and John WARREN but I'm not sure which woman m. which man] Chesley, no further info Andrew Jackson "Jack" HALL m. Valeria Rebecca "Valley" HUNTINGTON in Pontotoc,MS; they later lived in Natchez, MS; active in Baptist Church Palina "Pina" m. ___________ Pemelia "Melia" m. Alphes JONES Florence Miller HALL Jestiana "Jette" HALL [also shown as Hesterana & Christiana] Virgil Miller HALL m. Fenton Matthew, twin Franklin Clint, twin [the middle names of the last two may be reversed] These children were born between 1832/33 and 1855 in SC & MS. They used "Miller" as a middle name for three children because Ruth's mother was a MILLER who was related to Pres. John ADAMS and they were proud of the name. Supposedly this was documented and two women in MS had the documentation (probably Fenton & Ruth's daughters or granddaughters). Any information is appreciated, and I'm happy to share all my information on this family. Thanks! Becky Smith,


Query 805
Surnames: HOUSTON WELCH
Submitter: Bennie Lou Hook Altom (BAltom@NovaOne.Net)
Date: 17 Jun 2000
URL: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mgjga/

HOUSTON / WELCH Looking for descendants of JESSE WELCH and MARTHA F. HOUSTON who married ca 1848. Tishomingo County MS documents show: 1847 - Jesse Welch filed sister's probate 1848 - Jesse Welch member Iuka Masonic Lodge 1848 - Jesse apprenticed four sons 1850 - U.S. Census shows child 1/2 1851 - Jesse Welch issued Saloon License 1852 - Jesse sold property to Methodist Church 1854 - Jesse Welch issued Saloon License 1859 - Served as Election Judge 1860 - U.S. Census lists 3 children born in MS 1868 - Sold Easport property moved to TN


Query 804
Surnames: CONDRY LOVELESS
Submitter: La Nere Williams (lanerebob@aol.com)
Date: 09 May 2000

I am searching for the parents and siblings of Sarah E. Condry b. 1836 Miss., d. after Mar 1880. She is buried in the New Prospect Cemetery in Iuka, Tishomingo, Miss. She was married to James Loveless buried I believe same cemetery. They are my 2nd grgrandparents. Thanks


Query 803
Surnames: GOODWIN
Submitter: Robert Hammond (hamm1@peoplepc.com)
Date: 07 May 2000

Looking for info. about Leander Franklin "Andy" Goodwin died May 24 1933 In Tishamingo, Co.. Also need info. on his 3rd. child Samuel Joshua Goodwin b.abt.1869 died ? is buried at Ridge Cemetery Redbay.


Query 802
Surnames: CORNELIUS LINDSAY/LINDSEY PACE STOKES
Submitter: Christie Morgan (cmorgan1@netzero.net)
Date: 04 May 2000

I am searching for any information on my great-great grandparents. My great-grandfather was Harvey Cornelius (b. 5-30-1892 d. 1-1971). His parents: E. C. (Cobb) Cornelius (b. Sept. 1853 d. 4-16-1926) and Elizabeth (believed to be a Lindsay) (b.Sept. 19, 185 4 d. Feb. 8, 1922) both are buried at Joel Cemetery in Dennis, Tishomingo Co., MS. I have Cornelius family still living in Tishomingo, MS. Harvey died in Corinth, MS. The following are believed to be siblings of Harvey: Charlie (married Callie; one known c hild Evelyn Cornelius Gallager lives in Memphis); Frank; Dalton (1884-1968, had a dairy farm in Tuscaloosa Al); Arthur; Cavy (a Railroad man); Mary; Donnie; Lou (married a Mr. Tate, one known child: Maudie Tate Tanner); Odie (married a Mr. Hutcheson). Harvey's mother was Lou Della Pace (b. 7-20-1893 d. 3-1984 Tishomingo, MS buried Bethlehem Church Cemetery) Her parents were: Ruel A. Pace (b. Sept. 4, 1857) and Amanda (Mandy Laverne?) Stokes (b. 7-4-1856 d. 7-19-1926) I am most interested at this time in connecting with anyone with information about Cobb or Elizabeth Cornelius but any help would be greatly appreciated.


Query 801
Surnames: BLAKNEY MCCAIN
Submitter: Brenda Sodini (Snakecoral@AOL.com)
Date: 01 May 2000

I am looking for information on Robert Blakney, born in Iuka, Ms. on 10March1883 or the year 1877. He was married twice, first to America Isabelle McCain 12Feb1902, with whom he had 4 children, Nora Lee, Rosie, Dosky Leatte, and Elizabeth Irene, and second, to Adie Johnson. He may have been in Tennessee during the time of his second marriage.


Query 800
Surnames: TUBERVILLE BARNES OSBORNE HOLCOMB LAMBERT
Submitter: J E Boroughs (boroughs@usit.net)
Date: 28 Apr 2000

Looking for information on the Tubervilles of Burnsville , Miss . Marion Rufus Tuberville married Syrena Othea Osborne . Who were Marion's parents ? I will share what i have on this family. His son William own a store in Burnsville . William married Martha Lambert daughter of Dan Lambert and Jane Barnes . Syrena parents were William Riley Osborne and Susan Holcomb .


Query 799
Surnames: VAUGHAN/VAUGHN
Submitter: Larry Keith (Keith0322@YAHOO.COM)
Date: 28 Apr 2000


My gggrandfather came to Tishomingo county in the mid 1850s.His name was George W Vaughan. He moved to this county from Lincoln County Tenn. He is listed in the 1860 and 1870 census for this county. Georg e is listed as living in the Bay springs area. His wife was Mary Jane, his childrens name were John, Louisiana, Tennessee, Samuel, George ,Nancy, Mary and James.His son James or Jim was living in the Belmont area in 1938. Any one with information on this fami ly please advise.
I have anchestors that lived in Tishimingo County from 1853-1938. George W Vaughan was my gggrandfather on my mothers side. He died in 1901. By 1900 only three of his children were still living. I was wondering if their was a typhoid epidemic or some epidemic that occured in this region in 1870s or 1880s. Only samuel, james and george were living in 1900. Nancy, Mary Jane, John and Tennessee, and Lousiana were dead. Larry


Query 798
Surnames: BROWN
Submitter: Kathy (adamska@acronet.net)
Date: 24 Apr 2000

I am looking for any information on a Carol T. Brown listed in the 1920 Tish. Co. census. Also listed is Emma J. (wife) and the following children: Carl T. (son), age 16, Archie A. (son), age 10, James T. (son), age 9 Odis L. (son), age 5, Adis P. (son), age not ledgeable and Oner E. Robinson (Stepdaughter) age 14. Anyone connected to this Brown line? I would appreciate any help. Thanks, Kathy


Query 797
Surnames: CLARK KING
Submitter: J. Selwyn Hollingsworths (sholling@tenhoor.as.ua.edu)
Date: 24 Apr 2000

Please help? Seeking information on William Thomas Clark. His son, and my great-grandfather, John B. Clark, was born in 1847 in Tishomingo County (other sources say TN). My grandfather, William Brinston Clark was born in 1874, in Tishomingo County, MS. My grandmother, Mattie Fannie King, was also born in Tishomingo County. Any information greatly appreciated, and I will share what I have. J. Selwyn Hollingsworth


Query 796
Surnames: INLOW HANNON FITZPATRICK
Submitter: Brenda Smith Inlow (spiral813@mciworld.com)
Date: 16 Apr 2000

I am looking for info on Fredrick Lee Inlow and Lucy Elizabeth Hannon. Fredrick was born 21 July 1877 in AL and died 10 Feb 1918 in Iuka, MS. Lucy was born 1 June 1881 in MS and died 17 Apr 1911. They were married 11 June 1900 in Colbert Co., AL. They ha d 5 children. I would like to find info on Fredrick's father, Lee Ray Fitzpatrick and on the parents and siblings of Lucy. Any info or help would be appreciated.


Query 795
Surnames: BASS DUNN BURNS EASLEY BOSHEARS/BRESHEARS NICHOLS
Submitter: Nan Bass Roose (nanarnpops@aol.com)
Date: 15 Apr 2000

I seek information on the following lines: Gladys Nichols (1912-1999) m. Johnnie Bass (1907-1988)son of Charles Oliver & Tolar Jones Bass; Mattie Bruce Nichols (1879-1953) m. Myrtle Burns (1890-1970)daughter of Braxton Bragg Burns & Ellen Texx Dunn; Abram Berry Nichols (1855-1912) m. Nancy Easley (185 8-1930)daughter of unknown; Monterville Nichols (1819-1872)m. Arenia Breshears? (1829-1872)(possibly dau. of Amy & Berry Breshears?). Monterville & Arenia were listed in 1860 Tishomingo census with their 7 children. If you have connections, let's share information.


Query 794
Surnames: CAIN PATRICK LOWRANCE LORANCE
Submitter: Jim Ramsey (jra1100444@cs.com)
Date: 14 Apr 2000

Does anyone know of a Cain in Tishomingo,MS who married a LORANCE, LOWRANCE, or PATRICK? Thanks, Jim


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