Tishomingo County Queries


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Feb. 9, 2002 to June 20, 2002







Query 1104
Surnames: SWINNEY DELK
Submitter: Diane Swinney (movi-nut@swbell.net)
Date: 10 Jun 2002

Looking for information on Swinneys who lived in Tishomingo County near Jacinto after 1850. Of particular interest are Mahala (or Michala), James W. William S. or Thomas. Emmigrated from Ireland and James fought in Civil War in Tishomingo Rebels. He later married Mary K. Delk from near Meridian, MS. Glad to share what information I have.


Query 1103
Surnames: FARMER
Submitter: Helen Farmer (hmgf19@hotmail.com)
Date: 13 Jun 2002

I am searching for the birthplace of Alvin C. Farmer who was my husband's grandfather. He was born in Tishimingo Co. in 1869 and his family later moved to Arkansas.


Query 1102
Surnames: CHAMNESS CARTER
Submitter: Dan Chamness (danchamnes@aol.com)
Date: 13 Jun 2002

CHAMNESS.... A George CHAMNESS obtained land grants in Tishomingo County in 1842 and 1844 and a George W. Chamness obtained a grant in about 1849. There is a George CHAMNESS family later in 1860 in Texas with the wife Nancy A. CARTER CHAMNESS with several children. I would like to clarify this marriage as occurring in MS or perhaps TN. Would also like any other information on the relatives of this George CHAMNESS and this Nancy A. CARTER. Thanks for any reply, danchamnes@aol.com


Query 1101
Surnames: JONES MEDLEY
Submitter: Bill Rowen (billwrowen@aol.com)
Date: 19 Jun 2002

Any information on Selia C. Medley, born 11/20/1850, died 1/21/1906. She married my great-grandfather, Andrew Jones 10/12/1871. Their children were attending school in Twp 3 of Tishomingo Co per 1894 records. Andrew Jones was a Cherokee. I would like to find out whether Selia Medley was also Cherokee.


Query 1100
Surnames: FOWLER MEDLEY
Submitter: Nancy Fullerton (nrfmema9@viafamily.com)
Date: 20 Jun 2002

Looking for family of Amelia Naomi Fowler Medley. Naomi & Dan Medley lived in Paden, Tishomingo County, Mississippi.


Query 1099
Surnames: WIMBUSH MOORE
Submitter: Diana (dlbeene@hotmail.com)
Date: 10 Feb 2002

I am seeking information on the parents of William Russel Moore born 23 Jun 1887 in Iuka died in 1949. I know his parents names were Calvin Moore and Molly Wimbush but that is it. Does anyone know anything more about them? Thanks, Diana


Query 1098
Surnames: BULLARD CARTER
Submitter: helen henderson (helenl62@webtv.net)
Date: 12 Feb 2002

i am searching for infomation, on my gr.gr.grandfather, peter bullard who married a mary carter. in tishomingo co , ms c/a 1849... they had one child, in 1850 name john h bullard. who was peter bullard,s father & mother.any info i would appricate, and will share infor, allso. thanks helen


Query 1097
Surnames: VAN NESS
Submitter: Charlie Cox (charlie-cox@cinci.rr.com)
Date: 13 Feb 2002

I am looking for information about Henry Van Ness shown on the "enlistments from Tishomingo co." page. my ggggrandfather's name is George Henry Clay VanNess and we know he was in Roddy's brigade, but we are not sure where he was when he enlisted. I think these may be the same person as the prison record we have for him lists him as 'Henry Van Ness' His mother, Mary Ann Vanness, passed away in 1856 and we do not know where he went in between then and enlisting in Roddy's. She lived in Florence,AL as of the 1850 census. We can not find Henry in the 1860 census for any of the surrounding states. Any help is appreciated. Charlie


Query 1096
Surnames: FRENCH
Submitter: G.Rossi (tn_blondie@hotmail.com)
Date: 14 Feb 2002

Hi, I'm looking for a William Woodrow French. He was born in Tennessee, I believe in 1915 and married Mildred Tomerlin supposedly they divorced and he moved to MS and remarried. I found a William W French in the S.S. index says that he was born in 1915 and died in 2001 in Tishomingo Co, MS. His parents were Clem & Myrtle French. If anyone has anything on this person please email me, he was my grandfathers brother.


Query 1095
Surnames: BRITTON
Submitter: Jackey Britton Harris (jackey@qnet.com)
Date: 15 Feb 2002

BRITTON Looking for Henry Taylor BRITTON who resided in Tishomingo county sometime from 1890's into the 1900's. I believe he died and is buried in this county. He is descended from the BRITTON's of McNairy and Hardin Co, TN. Jackey Britton Harris.


Query 1094
Surnames: BRIDGES
Submitter: Rose Carter (greeneyes2u99@yahoo.com)
Date: 15 Feb 2002

Looking for info on Esper Bridges m: Issac Comodore Robinson abt;1907 Tish. MS


Query 1093
Surnames: DICKSON BOYERS
Submitter: Deborah Green (deborah_green1954@yahoo.com)
Date: 22 Feb 2002

John M. BOYERS married Matilda DICKSON in 1821 in Perry Co., TN. Matilda Dickson b-1/3/1802 and husband John M. Boyers were in Sumner Co., TN in 1830, then moved to Tishimingo Co., MS where they were located in 1840, 1850, and 1860. They later moved to Paris, Lamar Co., TX. They had at least 2 children. Matilda was the daughter of James Dickson and Margaret Ann Wilson. Anyone having any info on this family please contact me. I have lots of info to share on Matilda Dickson. Debbie deborah_green1954@yahoo.com


Query 1092
Surnames: DICKSON STANLEY
Submitter: Deborah Green (deborah_green1954@yahoo.com)
Date: 22 Feb 2002

Hugh DICKSON was born in 1805 Dickson Co., TN. He died in 1878in MS. Hugh Dickson and Nancy S. STANLEY moved to Tishimingo Co., MS where they were in 1850. They had at least 4 children. Have lots of info on the Dickson line before Hugh. Would be willing to share. Contact me for info. Debbie deborah_green1954@yahoo.com


Query 1091
Surnames: WORD/WARD CALVERY
Submitter: Cyndy Vetters (ccvetters@hotmail.com)
Date: 23 Feb 2002

Looking for info on Lucinda Word (or Ward) and Thomas H. Calvery. Lucinda was born in Alcorn Co, MS. She married Thomas H. Calvery on June 17, 1844 in Tishomingo Co, MS. This is all the info I have on these two.


Query 1090
Surnames: CRUM
Submitter: Ann Crum (crann842@aol.com)
Date: 24 Feb 2002

i am searching for the CRUM FAMILY.Fathers name: f.a.(could be lafayette) ,ernest homer crum.and james jeff crum. also need to find out how to get intoo finding a grave at belmont cemetery.VERY IMPORTANT..


Query 1089
Surnames: HILL
Submitter: Dave McCoy (dlmelp@aol.com)
Date: 26 Feb 2002

Looking for information on James Henry Hill born 1835 in Tishomingo. His first wife was Margaret Tennyson.


Query 1088
Surnames: VAUGHAN VAUGHN BROWN BOND
Submitter: Christy V. O'Bryant (christy11111@webtv.net.)
Date: 09 Mar 2002

I am trying to find any information on George Washington Vaughn/Vaughan of Tishomingo Co.. The spelling was changed around 1920. He was the father of James Thomas Vaughn (my father, who changed the spelling). Husband of (?) Mary Jane Bond/or/Brown.


Query 1087
Surnames: CAGLE ELLIOTT
Submitter: Ray Elliott (chongpug@msn.com)
Date: 12 Mar 2002

My father, Elcon Ekman Elliott was born in Tishomingo, Mississippi on June 16, 1919. His mothers maiden name was Irene Cagle. I believe she was of Indian decent, but I don't know what tribe. My grandfathers name was Oscar Elliott. I would appreciate hearing from anyone that knows of Irene Cagle or her family. Thank you. Ray Elliott.


Query 1086
Surnames: WORD
Submitter: Robert Gardner (brendrag@jps.net)
Date: 13 Mar 2002

James Dickenson Word died in Iuka, Tishomingo Co 30 May 1890. Does anyone have record from 1870 or 1880 census? Is he buried in Iuka Memorial Gardens? Need dates for he and his wife Nancy.


Query 1085
Surnames: EPPERSON KIRK
Submitter: Melanie Cramer (calicobuttons@mindspring.com)
Date: 14 Mar 2002

I am looking for information about my grandparents - Edward Roy Epperson (died June of 1936) and Icie Pearl Kirk. They lived and I believe he was born in Tishomingo Co. His father was David (or Dave) Lafayette (or Lafette) Epperson and was married to Susan Ida Kay. I have plenty of info on the Kay side of the family, but need Epperson info. I'd like Kirk info as well. Icie Pearl's father was Samuel Kirk and he lived in Arkansas when he died. This is all I know so any more information would be great!


Query 1084
Surnames: CAIN
Submitter: Cheryl Primeaux (primeaux@aaahawk.com)
Date: 18 Mar 2002

looking for information on the Cain Family in Belmont, Toshimingo county, Mississippi. Leondard, Orbun, both deceased and buried there. Thank you. If you have any info on our geneaology it would be greatly appreciated.


Query 1083
Surnames: MOORE MCCOY WILLIAMS
Submitter: Bobbie Woodward (pbwoodward@aol.com)
Date: 20 Mar 2002

I am looking for ancestors of James Moore in Tishomingo Co.. He was born in Alabama in 1838. He married Susan McCoy in 1859. They had two boys John Sam and James M. Moore. James died in 1963. Susan remarried a George Williams.


Query 1082
Surnames: BURNS CUNNINGHAM
Submitter: Brenda Kelow (TraceRoots@aol.com)
Date: 19 Feb 2002
URL: http://www.geocities.com/traceroots/index_home.htm

I would like to contact anyone searching the Leroy Burns family of Tishomingo. He is the son of John Burns of Marshall County Tennessee. Brenda Burns Kellow


Query 1081
Surnames: BRASSEL
Submitter: Joyce Barber (jbarber@tsixroads.com)
Date: 31 Mar 2002

Seeking information on Nathan Bassel (?) listed in the 1900 Tishomingo census as age 27 with wife Arminta (?) age 24 and daughter Mytie A. (?) age 4. Is he the Nathan Brassell who was a son of Nathaniel and Nancy Brassell (Brazil) of Franklin County Alabama?


Query 1080
Surnames: HARGETT
Submitter: Charles Wesley Smith (stafa@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 01 Apr 2002
URL: http://stafa.ws

I am trying to locate cemeteries in Tishomingo County were persons with the surname of Hargett are buried. Please cemetery name, location and if known the Global Position System (GPS) address.


Query 1079
Surnames: COGDELL
Submitter: Dennis Cogdell (decogdell@yahoo.com)
Date: 01 Apr 2002

I am searching for information on William Henry Cogdell (born 1833 / Rienzi, MS). I believe he served in Co.A, 32nd Mississippi Infantry and eventually relocated to Texas. In addition, Daniel Cogdell who served as a Deputy Sheriff in Tishomingo Co. during the 1840's.


Query 1078
Surnames: YOW
Submitter: Diane Yow Smith (dsmith@echoweb.net)
Date: 02 Apr 2002

I am looking for the records of my family. I was born in Iuka, Mississippi in Tisomingo County, Surname YOW


Query 1077
Surnames: BAKER
Submitter: Lillian Ellis (lillianmellis@yahoo.com)
Date: 09 Apr 2002

Looking for ancestors of Abraham Baker of Tishimingo, Ms. b. circa 1803 in Tn. listed in 1840/1850 census father possibily Jessee Baker who would have been born 1780/1790 in N.C.


Query 1076
Surnames: KEYKENDOL/KIRKENDOLL
Submitter: Max Kuykendall (max152529@cox.net)
Date: 24 Apr 2002

KEYKENDOL KIRKENDOLL KERKENDAL KUYKENDALL: 1860- 1900 Greatgrandfather, Norris Kuykendall & his mother Elinor died in what was Tishomingo county. The area post office was called Dry Run. Last name was sometimes spelled keykendol,kirkendoll. Any help would be appreciated. They are buried somewhere in Tishomingo county. Any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks M. Kuykendall


Query 1075
Surnames: OWENS DAVIS JOHNSON
Submitter: Sherry O'Brien (www.sob4bngrt@alltel.net)
Date: 24 Apr 2002


I would appreciate any information to help me with the family records of both of my maternal grandparents and great-grandparents, who lived in and around Tishomingo County, MS. My maternal grandfather was Joseph Amos OWENS b.24 Apr 1893 in Millport, Ala. d.21 Jun 1976 in Millport, Ala. His father was Joseph Alfred OWENS and mother was Sarah Johnson. My maternal grandmother was Nila Arlin DAVIS b. 9 Dec. 1893 in Paden, MS and d. 7 Oct. 1930 in Booneville, MS. Her father was Benjamin Franklin DAVIS b. 12 Dec. 1859 and d. 6 Dec. l94l. Married 28 Jul 1881 to America Artesia (Sweet)OWENS b. 10 Mar 1862 death date unknown.


Query 1074
Surnames: EATON
Submitter: Jennifer Eaton (jennifer_eaton@yahoo.com)
Date: 25 Apr 2002

I am interested in tracing my roots as far back as I can. I was born and raised in Tishomingo. I know my great grand-father was John Elliot Eaton and his wife's name was Catherine Elizabeth. I am not sure what her last name was. if you have any more information, let me know.


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