Tishomingo County Queries


October 15, 2000 to December 31, 2000

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Query 925
Surnames: WALTERS LOVETT
Submitter: Leba London (leba55@yahoo.com)
Date: 30 Dec 2000

Looking for info on a SALLIE ( SALLY WALTERS). D-1925. She was married to a William Lovett who died in 1879. She remarried and was believed to be living in Golden, MS. I also think she was a teacher. She had 2 son, William and Ed. Ed remained in florida with Sallie's brother. William went with Sallie to MS.


Query 924
Surnames: WOODWARD
Submitter: Bill Woodward (wwoodward@nc.rr.com)
Date: 31 Dec 2000
URL: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/o/o/William-J-Woodward/index.html

I'm looking for any information on Solomon and Elizabeth Woodward who moved to Tishomongo Co. from Wayne Co., TN after 1840. Solomon died in 1844 according to the on-line Baker Probate records. There are other references in the probate records to Solomon but I have not seen them yet. Elizabeth also died before 1850 but I don't know when or where. Does anyone connect with my line?


Query 923
Surnames: WHITAKER FLATT ANDERSON
Submitter: Tyren Perry (Emrallady@aol.com)
Date: 30 Dec 2000

I'm searching for My Great, great grandmother Mary Flatt, who was married to J.M. Whitaker in Centerville, Mississippi in 1853 and lived in Tishomingo. They had a child Rose who married Robert Anderson and they lived in Clarksdale, Miss. Mary Flatt was an American Indian and I'm trying to find out what tribe she belonged to. Any info would be greatly appreciated.


Query 922
Surnames: BARBER SHORT
Submitter: Melanie Nolan (manolan@mail.esc4.com)
Date: 29 Dec 2000

My ancestors Young Short and his wife Rhoda lived and died in Tishomingo County. I thought that Rhoda's maiden name was Barker but have now obtained a death certificate for one of this couple's children and it looks like the name of the mother is Rhoda Barber. Would like to hear from Delores B. Scarborough who had a query re John Barber. Am interested to know if John had a daughter named Rhoda.


Query 921
Surnames: ENGLISH JOHNSON
Submitter: Vicki Burress Roach (roachbug@tsixroads.com)
Date: 28 Dec 2000

Margaret English was born ca 1825 in either TN or AL. She married Thomas Johnson. They resided in Old Tish. Co., MS. Who were their parents? Vicki B. Roach, 86 CR 119, Corinth, MS 38834


Query 920
Surnames: EMMONS SMITH
Submitter: Vicki Burress Roach (roachbug@tsixroads.com)
Date: 28 Dec 2000

Elijah Emmons was born ca 1796 in either KY or GA. He possibly died between 1860-1870. On one census his spouse is listed as Dorcas. On another his spouse is listed as Tabitha. They were in McNairy Co., TN before settling in Old Tish. Co., MS.

Arthur T. Emmons, son of Elijah, was born 1829 in McNairy Co., TN, died Jan. 6, 1909 in Alcorn Co., MS and is buried in Henry Cemetery in Corinth, MS. He married Francis Eleanor Smith, born Oct. 30, 1830 in McNairy Co., TN, died Jan. 20, 1896 in Alcorn Co.., MS and is buried in Henry Cemetery. Vicki B. Roach, 86 CR 119, Corinth, MS 38834


Query 919
Surnames: BARTLETT
Submitter: Liz Sanders (formy4@airmail.net)
Date: 27 Dec 2000

I am searching for the parents of Willis Bartlett, born ca 1836- Georgia? Willis' step-daughter (Susan Rebecca DeBrock) married Thomas Jefferson Bartlett, born 1852 in Mississippi. After viewing the 1850 census, I believe Thomas' parents might have resided in Tishomingo or Tippah Counties. Any help appreciated.


Query 918
Surnames: CUNNINGHAM
Submitter: Max Cunningham (pawpaw32@pdq.net)
Date: 26 Dec 2000

I am seeking information about James Herman Cunningham. He died in Tishomingo Ct.Ms.5/3/1883 and his second wife's name was Sarah Ann Gardner. I am looking for his first wife's name and his parents' names. If anyone can help, please contact me by email or in the Tishomingo Ct. Query section.


Query 917
Surnames: PIKE
Submitter: JP Cardle (Jpicard.1021@aol.com)
Date: 24 Dec 2000

I am searching for information on the family of George H. Pike who is from Tishamingo, CO. MS. His father's name is reportedly James Pike. George, born in the 1840s, was a Civil War soldier who immigrated to Hunt, CO. TX. He married and had two children, John H. Pike and a daughter. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. You may email me at Jpicard.1021@aol.com


Query 916
Surnames: BURCHAM ROSS
Submitter: Mike Clark (clarkintl@yahoo.com)
Date: 15 Dec 2000

I am currently researching the family name BURCHAM and am looking for a town in Tishomingo County called HOLT SPUR. Possibly has been renamed in the last century because I can't find anything on it other than personal documentation received (down the line) from a family member. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Query 915
Surnames: LUCAS RAMSEY BICKERSTAFF
Submitter: Glen B. Nicholas (gbnicholas@mindspring.com)
Date: 13 Dec 2000

Interested in finding more about my wife's line Lemuel Lucas & wife Eliza A. (Hilman ?). Both in Tishomingo Co, MS 1850 census & she is still there in 1860. Also Alexander R. Ramsey may be in HH of sister Cynthia Ramsey Bickerstaff in 1870 census. Any help on marriages of family members & cemeterey records for Lemuel (could be Lemuel J. or Samuel Lemuel Lucas). Also cemetery record for Alexander R. Ramsey is needed. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Glen


Query 914
Surnames: WHITEHEAD GARNER
Submitter: Jo Anne Clay (nail37@aol.com)
Date: 07 Dec 2000

Looking for information of Mary Martha Whitehead, born abt. 1903 in Tishomingo Co., MS. to Sine Joseph Whitehead and Sarah Elizabeth Hammett. I think she married ? Garner. Thanks Jo Anne


Query 913
Surnames: HELTON MCCOY
Submitter: Sean Helton (sands@avsia.com)
Date: 06 Dec 2000

I have been trying to find the exact date of death of Peter Helton for quite some time. The last record I have of him is in the 1860 Tish. Co. Census. He lived in the Cario/Holcut area and was born in 1822 in East TN, His Father-in-law was Fleming McCoy, his wife's name was Thursey McCoy. First record I have of him in this County was in 1841 when he and Thursey were married. If anyone has any information that might help me it would be greatly appreciated.


Query 912
Surnames: BUCHANAN FIELDS
Submitter: Dianna Patterson (rain02@earthlink.net)
Date: 28 Nov 2000


I am looking for info on Archibald Bradford Buchanan and his wife Mary Ann (Polly) Fields Can anyone tell me if they were in Tishimingo in the 1850 and if there is a list of their children in the census? Thank you


Query 911
Surnames: HALMARK GANN
Submitter: Jeanette Moore (jeanettemoore3@netzero.net)
Date: 27 Nov 2000

I am looking for any information on my great-grandparents, Francis Halmark born 1832 married Smith gann 8/31/1856 in Alcorn, Tishomingo, Mississippi.Smith Gann was born 1838. Jeanette Moore


Query 910
Surnames: ROBINSON JONES
Submitter: Rose Carter (greeneyes2u99@yahoo.com)
Date: 26 Nov 2000

I am looking for any information on James Robinson. J.Isaac Robinson,Isaac comodore robinson,Tabatha Mary Ann Robinson form Tishomingo with ties to hardin co Tennessee. tks

Looking for James Robinson who married Perthinia Jones( b:1820 nmarried 1837 Tishomingo co they had 8 children all born either Tishomingo/Jacinto any help would be really appreciated. Please e-mail me at Rncarter99@aol.com Tks Rose


Query 909
Surnames: COOPER YOUNGBLOOD
Submitter: vonita bowers (mikeita@txk.net)
Date: 22 Nov 2000


I am researching the family of James (H?) Cooper b.1798, his sons John Lee, b. 1829 ( married Margaret Youngblood) and William Cooper b.1820 ( Married Mirilla Youngblood). These folks first appear in Tishomingo in 1837 and disappear in after 1846, the yr that Wm and Marilla married. Does anyone have info on the siblings/ parents of this family? James says he was born in SC. This is not the James H. that died in Tippah Co. in 1860's. My James H was in Ar. at that time, and 20 years younger. Please help.


Query 908
Surnames: HAZLE/HAZEL/HAZELLE ELAM
Submitter: Nell Elam (Nellelam@aol.com)
Date: 17 Nov 2000

In the 1850 census of Tishomingo Co Ms I found a BARBARY HAZLE, and HENRY HAZEL, and need help in identifying these names. I know our OLIVER PAUL HAZEL line was in Lee County, Ms in 1870,I do not have him connected to parents. I have not seen the original census, and do not know who else was on these census. Has anyone there transcribed the census for 1850. Many counties have done this because the index only gives head of household. Any help will be appreciated. Nellelam@aol.com


Query 907
Surnames: ROBINSON CARPENTER MARLAR
Submitter: Patsy Carpenter Craig (prcraig@excite.com)
Date: 17 Nov 2000

Trying to connect parents, siblings of gggrandmother, Lavina "Vinnie" Jane Robinson, b. 1836 TN, to other Robinsons in old Tishomingo County, now northeast Prentiss County. Lavina married Rubin C. Carpenter 31 July 1848 in Tishomingo County. Rubin b. 4 Feb 1828, oldest son of Daniel Carpenter and Martha "Patsy" Marlar. Both gggrandparents buried in Old Jones Family Cemetery, NE Prentiss County.


Query 906
Surnames: SPAIN LUMBLEY HOPPER HOWELL CURTIS
Submitter: Peggy Shaw (Peggy9932@Hotmail.com)
Date: 11 Nov 2000

I'm looking for any descendants of the members of the family of Samuel D. Spain and Rebecca Lumley. Samuel and Rebecca born were born in NC and by 1830 were married, probably in TN and had 4 children in that state, Sarah Ann (b) abt 1830, Priscilla Jane (b) abt 1831, Felix Grundy (b) Jul 1834, and Storax Shundy Spain (b) abt 1838. Sometime about 1839 the family moved to Tishammingo County, MS and Samuel entered land in the Ponotoc Land District in 1843. Samuel and Rebecca had 3 more children, Buallah (b)abt 1839, Luveinia (b) abt 1841, Jemina (b) abt 1843, before their move to Winston County, Alabama where they lived til their deaths after 1880. If you link to any of the members of this family I would love to share info with you. Peggy


Query 905
Surnames: BARBER
Submitter: Delores B. Scarborough (No URL )
Please contact me with your e-mail address.
Date: 06 Nov 2000

I would like information on John Barber, who was living in Tishomingo county in 1860. He died in Tishomingo. I have probate records of his estate. Does anyone know where he is buried? John Barber is my great, great grandfather.


Query 904
Surnames: WALLACE MOULTON?
Submitter: Lee Smith (heritage@istmacon.net)
Date: 02 Nov 2000

Searching for information on Andrew Jackson Wallace born 4-17-1833 in Tishomingo Co. Need parents and info on wife, Frances Carolyn or Carolyn Frances(Moulton??). Anyone have marriage records for lookup? Thanks for any clues.


Query 903
Surnames: MOORE
Submitter: Don Herrold (donherrold@webzone.net)
Date: 31 Oct 2000

James Alford Moore from "Wayles" m. Angeline Dunham ca. 1844 and is shown on 1850 census Tishomingo Co., MS. He or his family moved to Hardin, then Henderson Cos., TN. Need info on Jas. Alford and Angeline. She's thought to be FB Cherokee or Chickasaw indian. Address: 6748 S Atlanta PL, Tulsa, OK 74136


Query 902
Surnames: GIST
Submitter: Edna Clack (woodchippy@aol.com)
Date: 30 Oct 2000

Would like to get in touch with other GIST family researchers of Tishomingo Co. I'm looking for Joshua who died there prior to 1880.


Query 901
Surnames: BURNS WEBB
Submitter: Younnie Wingate Veal (ywvkpi@gulftel.com)
Date: 29 Oct 2000

Looking for information on Nancy G. Burns (Webb) that was in the 1850 census as Nancy Webb in Tishomingo Cty, MS. She married a Sherod L. Webb in 1850 in DeSoto, MS. Thank You, Younnie ywvkpi@gulftel.com 10-29-00


Query 900
Surnames: HARWOOD WHITESIDE FERIS
Submitter: Jennifer Brown (JenniferB4@prodigy.net)
Date: 28 Oct 2000

Looking for Richard HARWOOD and Rhoda WHITESIDE. They were married in Tishomingo Co. Ocotber 1843 possibly in Rienzi. They had a son, William Richard HARWOOD born 27 April 1846 in Tishomingo Co. Richard Harwood is supposed to have been a doctor in Mississippi, however, I have not been able to verify that. Do not know Richard's parents, but Rhoda's are Robert J. WHITESIDE and Rhoda FERIS. Would appreciate any information on these people.


Query 899
Surnames: BOOKER TAYLOR KIRK
Submitter: Ronnie Booker (booker1@hiwaay.net)
Date: 26 Oct 2000

I am searching for the death and burial location of Mercer Montgomery Booker, son of John Edward Booker and Martha "Patsy" Taylor. Mercer came to Tishomingo County sometimes in the 1800's. He had three sons: Richard Wert Booker, James Monroe Booker, and Edward Montgomery Booker. Mercer was married to Elizabeth Caroline Kirk and probably lived somewhere in the Eastport Area according to what my father Lawrence Pete Booker told me. One source of information I had was that Mercer died in Washington County Texas, but no cemetery records have been found in Washington County to prove this. I beleive that the information I had was a misprint and I am now pretty well convinced that Mercer was buried somewhere in Mississippi, probably in Tishomingo County. Any information concerning these events would be appreciated.


Query 898
Surnames: HANNON KAY BOOKER
Submitter: Ronnie Booker (booker1@hiwaay.net)
Date: 26 Oct 2000

I am searching for the ancestors of my grandmother Georgia Anna Hannon born in 1862. She was married to Edward Montgomery Booker. She was born somewhere in Tishomingo County. Edward was born around the Eastport-Iuka Area. Georgia Anna was buried in the Methodist Cemetery in Allsboro, Alabama in 1907. I have a source stating that her father was a James Chester Kay who lived in Tishomingo County around that time. I have no information on Georgia Anna's mother whatsoever. I would appreciate any information that you have on these matters.


Query 897
Surnames: CHADWICK HOGLAND
Submitter: Jerry May (jewamay@bscn.com)
Date: 22 Oct 2000

Request any information on surnames of CHADWICK and/or HOGLAND. Both families were in Tishomingo Co., MS between 1867 and 1900. Moved there from St. Clair Co., AL and later some of them moved on to Greene Co., Arkansas. Thanks.


Query 896
Surnames: ISBELL
Submitter: Gene Whitehead (gwwrangler28@aol.com)
Date: 22 Oct 2000
URL: ISBELL

I am looking for my great-grandmother's ancestors. She was the daughter of Jim Isbell who moved to Texas around 1860. My Greatgrandmother's name was Maryland California Isbell Reece Whitehead. She born in Tishomingo on Oct 15, 1858, moved to Liberty Hill, Texas around 1860. This was verified by a news story in Austin-American Statesman which she was 91 so that would be around 1950. She died in Liberty Hill, Texas on 2/25/52. Thank you.


Query 895
Surnames: CRANE FULLER LYNCH IVEY
Submitter: Donna Lynch (lynchx3@webtv.net)
Date: 22 Oct 2000

I am looking for Dennis Crane.....he is supposed to be the founder of Dennis, Mississippi. Dennis Crane was the father of Bessie Francis Crane Fuller(she died on 1917). Dennis Crane was my ggrandfather.I have the Fuller info back to 1600???but nothing on the Cranes.....I am the daughter of Norman Fuller and Rena Ivey Fuller.

I am looking for info on Abel Ivey....he was born in South Carolina and lived at(according to census) Ryans Wells in 1860 with his son William Thomas Ivey and his daughter Mary Ann Ivey. They then were on the 1870 Prentiss county Ms census. There was no wife listed in 1860. I am the gggranddaughter of Abel Ivey and would appreciate any info I could find! Thanks loads. Donna


Query 894
Surnames: NUNLEY CARPENTER PARSONS
Submitter: Cathye Graham (Cathye983@cs.com)
Date: 20 Oct 2000

GGGrandfather: William M. Nunley, 1833-1909, 11th Alabama Calvary, bn. Tn. died Tishomingo Co. Iuka, Ms. Wife Amanda Carpenter. Both buried in Iuka. Had a sister by the name of Philadelphia Nunley Parsons and half brother John Jesse Nunley, 38th Tenn Infantry. Would appreciate anyone that can tell me where I can find the documentation of proof of who their parents are. Not able to find them in the 1850 censuses. Please help! Appreciate any imformation very much.


Query 893
Surnames: MCKINNEY HALL
Submitter: Tara McKinney (cigam2@aol.com)
Date: 18 Oct 2000

I am looking for information on Marvin Tilton McKinney b. August 12, 1914 in Tishomingo Co., MS d. February 14, 1972. Married to Lillian Bernice Hall b. November 10, 1916 in Prentiss Co., MS and died In June of 1997. I know Marvins Dads name was John Wesley McKinney, but that is all I know. If someone could please help me I would sure appreciate it.


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