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Anne Baker Wed Sep 18 19:27:34 1996
Searching for any information on JOHN MEAUX LITTLEPAGE (bc 1788 Va, raised in Harrodsburg, Ky & died somewhere in Miss), married 1811, Natchez, ELIZABETH HOLMES, daughter of BENJAMIN HOLMES of Natchez. They had only one child to survive childhood, EMELINE LITTLEPAGE (d 1835) m 1828, LINDSEY ANDERSON & they had only 1 surviving child DAVIS LEONADAS ANDERSON (bc 1833) who was living with his father in Natchez in 1843.

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Jennifer black Fri Feb 21 13:37:42 1997
I am seeking any information on Isaac WILLIAMS, Mary ANDERSON, their daughter Hannah WILLIAMS. They lived in Natchez District in the late 1700's early 1800's. There are listings in the Sexton's reports for Adam's County for Isaac and Mary. Are they the same? Any help would be appreciated.

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Frances B. Parkinson Thu Oct 24 13:33:10 1996
Thornton ALEXANDER - 1790(?) -1842; native of Stafford Co.,VA; arrived in Natchez about 1837; manager of the Steamboat Hotel (on the batteaux - "Natchez under the Hill"); two of his children died in the tornado of 1840; he is buried in the city Cem. Is he related to Thomas A. ALEXANDER and /or James W. ALEXANDER? Any info. on the 1800 ALEXANDERs of Natchez and their dec.appreciated.

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Jean Redmond Wed Oct 30 19:01:26 1996
I have information that George Washington REDMOND and his wife Ailsey Canzada AINSWORTH resided in Adams Co., MS, during the 1830 census. I am looking for information regarding this family. They may have married in Adams Co. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Gaffney, Bob Sat Nov 23 07:11:36 1996
KELLY/STRAHAN--Any info on Cora Kelly Strahan--b. 1924--spouse Vern Strahan--resided in Natchez, Miss, at least since end of WWII. Also interested in and info on her mother (my grandmother) Margaret Florence BUDRO or BOUDREAU or similar spelling. She married William Thomas STONE--b. Folkeston, Kent, England, date unknown -- d. 1916 during WWI. Margaret died in Natchez in 1967 while living with her daughter. Obituary or death certificate info would be appreciated. Cora had a daughter (Margaret b. Natchez, Miss) and son (Bobby) for whom I have no other info.

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Anne PowerBISLAND - Searching for descendants of John or Wiliam BISLAND b late 1800's; settled in Adams Co., MS. Owned and/or built the following plantations in Adams Co.: Mount Repose, Edgewood, Mistletoe, and Vernon. Mount Repose still owned by contemporary BISLAND descendants. Have more information to share.

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Monte BlundellSat Feb 22 17:50:06 1997
Looking for information on Francis BLUNDELL. He was buried in Natchez, Miss. in the early 1800's. Wife's name was Catherine, also buried in Natchez.

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Rhonda CarsonFri Feb 7 18:51:22 1997
I am looking for descendants of James BEHAN who married Ellen Faaly on June 16, 1861 in Adams Co., MS. Could he have possibly moved to Tensas Parish, LA, and married (2) Ann Williams? I am descended from James Behan of Tensas Parish, but haven't been able to go back any farther.

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joan ramey Sun Mar 2 09:05:15 1997
Seeking date of death of child Rosalie BEEKMAN, birth records of Adams county courthouse on same date.

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Ellen Pack  Sat Apr 12 10:05 1997

Any BAUER in Adams County, ca 1800's to early 1900's. Happy to share!

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Anne O'Brien Fri Nov 22 13:04:00 1996
Any Info. on Ellis and BALLANCE in Adams County in Early 1800. Also have info. to share.

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James D. VanDerMark Fri Jan 31 09:08:40 1997

Seek information on Parthenia JUDKINS who married John CUZZENS on July 16, 1819 in Adams Co., MS. Is she the same Parthenia CUZZENS who married James MCCLEARY on June 8, 1825 in Adams Co., MS? Is she the mother of Evaline CUZZENS/CUZENS b. March 7, 1822 and John MCCLARA/MCCLEARY Dec. 22, 1827?

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Paul H. Owen Wed Dec 25 10:17:01 1996
My g-grandfather, James Absolom Walsh was born at Cedar Grove Plantation, situated northwest of Kingston road about 12 mi. southwest of Natchez. This was the home of Absolom and Clara Thomas Sharp. Absolom Sharp was the business partner of James Walsh, Sr. in Natchez MS in the 1840's & 50's. James & Jane (Crothers) Walsh lived on Union St. in Natchez. Also James, mother-in-law, Elizabeth CROTHERS, lived nearby. The Walsh family belonged to the Presbyterian Church. Is there anyone who can provide with details of the city and its history which would correspond to the time spent in the area by the Walsh family?

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Ellen Pack Sat Apr 12, 1997

COOK, Andrew - Married Annette HALL in Natchez, Adams Co ca late 1800's. Happy to share!

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La Darla Keith Thu Nov 28 10:22:27 1996
Very interested in any information on Martha A. CONNER and Henry T. Rife who married in Adams County, Miss. 6 Nov 1867. I think she may be my gggrandmother, Martha A. Weeks Conner from Newton County, Texas. Sincerely,

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Coley Scott Sun Feb 16 05:51:31 1997
Looking for information on Alain Lesage COLEY b1877, wife Ella CLARK, married in Brookhaven, moved to Adams County. Frank McGres is supposedly the last husband of Ella Clark, and is alleged to have been a schoolteacher. Charles Frederick Scott had son James Charles(Jack) Scott, who married Artith Beatrice Coley, daughter of Alain Lesage Coley and Ella CLARK

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Conrad Hence Mon Dec 23 23:34:51 1996
I am looking for any information on my great-grand parents: Isaiah Hence and Elizabeth (Lizzie) COLE, married in February 1870 in Adams Co. Isaiah and Lizzie moved from Fayette, MS to Natchez, MS between July 1870 and 1880. Isaiah Hence (mulatto male) was born in Mississippi about Aug 1844 and died before 1910. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Cole (mulatto female) was born abt. 1853? and died before 1920. Their children were born in Natchez, MS: William Hence (b. May 1873), Louis Hence (b. Aug 1875), Josephine Hence (b. Nov 1876), Daniel Hence (my grandfather b. Feb 1879),Eva Hence(b. May 1881) and Mary Hence(b. Apr 1884). By 1900 Isaiah and Elizabeth had a male grandson Henry Hence (b. 1898) and a granddaughter Josie Hence (b. 1900) living with them in Natchez, MS.

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Donna Gist Moore Sun Feb 23 23:00:12 1997
CARRAWAY- I am interested in CARRAWAY, Simon, undertaker, listed in many of the physician and hospital records transcribed by the Shumways. Does anyone have any information about this CARRAWAY?

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Mary Gregg Tue Jan 21 11:20:46 1997
George CAMMACK (b. (?Caroline Co.) VA 1762; d. Natchez, 1820) s/o Wm. CAMMACK & Agatha DUDLEY, m., ca 1786, Caroline Co., his distant cousin, Mary STERN (b. 1769, Caroline Co.; d. 1828, Natchez) d/o Peyton STERN & Eliz. WOOLFOLK, and had children: 1. Elizabeth Peyton CAMMACK (b. 1787, Caroline Co.; d. 1857, Natchez) m. 1816, Natchez, Danl. Maxey BONDURANT. Desc, in Concordia and Catahoula Pars., LA. Perhaps elsewhere 2. Agnes Jane CAMMACK (b. 1801 Caroline Co; d. 1882 Catahoula Par., LA) m., (1) John LARKIN and had one dau.; m. (2) 1820, Natchez, John Jos. GLOVER (b. Wilbraham, MA 1791; d. Natchez 1828) and had a dau. and a son. My line 3. Wm. CAMMACK. (b. 1789) Probably died young 4. Geo. CAMMACK.(b. 1791) Perhaps d. y. 5. Yelverton CAMMACK m. Elizabeth WATSON, 1826, Claiborne Co., MS and had a dau. and two sons 6. Wm. Peyton CAMMACK (b. 1811) Untraced 7. Sophia Woolfolk CAMMACK (b. 1812; d. 1843, Desha Co., AR) m. 1828, Geo. B. WATSON, Jr.. bro/o Eliz. WATSON who m. Yelverton CAMMACK. Sophia had known children, two sons and three daus. who were living in Desha Co., AR in 1850 8. Mary Coleman CAMMACK (b. 1814).
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Anthony A. Miller August 26, 1996

Seeking descendants of Albert CAMPBELL, b. 1858 Natchez, Adams, MS, son ot lawyer Christopher Columbus CAMPBELL, b. 1808 SC & d.____MS & Mary Elizabeth GRIFFING, b. 18 Jun 1833 Franklin Co., MS & d.28 Jul 1878 MS. C.C. Campbell is believed to have practiced law in Meadville, MS before moving to Natchez. Mary Elizabeth Griffing was m/1 to Jefferson COMPTON who probably died in Franklin Co., MS.

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Lauren Michaud Sun Nov 17 15:53:44 1996
Seeking any information on Dr. Giles M. CAMPBELL, m. Mary Francis NEWCOMB, Adams County July 28, 1836. He was said to be a native of Mississippi.

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meg smeal Thu Feb 20 14:49:22 1997
Interested in information on Joshua Giles CLARKE, Clarke County is named for him, also first chancellor of the state of MS. supposedly born in PA - married Patsey CALVIT (daughter of JOS CALVIT) in Natchez area around 1800

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Alfred B. Hill 2 Sep 96

HILL, HENRY WILLIS, MD, of Wilkes Co, GA, & Holmes Co, MS. Practiced in or near Natchez ca 1840's & later in Blackhawk/Vaiden area. Still later (1880's?) moved to Limestone Co, AL, & practiced with his son, James Abram Hill, MD. Related families in Adams Co., Girault, Poitevant, & DUNBAR

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Posey HopkinsMon Feb 24 11:09:50 1997
I am looking for death certificates for George McClain, George Washington, Sarah DUNBAR, and Sarah DRUMMOND. I need to know where and when they died. I would also like to know if they had any wills left behind. These names should be found in Adams County, Natchez, Mississippi. Thank you.

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Ward Duffield Sun Nov 17 17:19:49 1996
Seeking information on SAUNDERS BALCH DUFFIELD, b.1820, Snow Hill, MD. Vocalist, performed in Annapolis, MD in 1840s Reported to have been the lessee of a theatre in Natchez, Miss.circa 1850.

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Ellen Pack August 26, 1996

Edward DIXON b England ca 1820. Married in Adams Co, MS to Charlotte HALL about 1851. Had several children by first wife Jane, all of whom grew up in Adams Co, MS early to mid-1800's. Happy to share!

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Anne Baker Wed Sep 18 19:07:54 1996
JOB ROUTH (c1762-1834 Natchez) m 30 May 1793(Natchez), ANN MILLER (CIR 1774-1820 Natchez). She had a brother CHRISTOPHER MILLER & a younger 1/2 brother JACOB ILLER/EILER. Searching for any information on the parents of ANN (MILLER) ROUTH. Children of Job & Ann: Elizabeth m ARCHIBALD PIERCE WILLIAMS, John m ANNE SMITH, Caroline Matilda m AUSTIN WILLIAMS, Sarah Jane m WILLIAM WATSON WALKER, Francis m MARY LANE, Stephen Minor m ANN ELIZA SPRIGGS, Mary Magdaline m 1. THOMAS PERCY ELLIS, 2. CHARLES DALHGREN, Ann m 1. WILLIAM LANE, 2. ELIAS OGDEN

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Ellen Pack August 26, 1996

John EVART/EVERETT b 1791 OH - Father, probably William EVERETT, known to have been in Wilkinson Co.  John married 1) Margaret SCOTHORN in either Adams or Wilkinson Co ca 1821.  Three known children, all but one born in Adams Co:  Eliza Jane (md Joseph WEV), Parthenia (md James W. ALEXANDER), (Anne) Elizabeth (md James SCULLY), all in Natchez.  John married 2) Catherine SPANGLER (md name) 1849 in Natchez.  John known to have been alive as late at 1860, living in Natchez.

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Anne O'Brien Fri Nov 22 13:04:00 1996
Any Info. on ELLIS and Ballance in Adams County in Early 1800. Also have info. to share.

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Anne Baker Wed Sep 18 19:07:54 1996
JOB ROUTH (c1762-1834 Natchez) m 30 May 1793(Natchez), ANN MILLER (CIR 1774-1820 Natchez). She had a brother CHRISTOPHER MILLER & a younger 1/2 brother JACOB ILLER/EILER. Searching for any information on the parents of ANN (MILLER) ROUTH. Children of Job & Ann: Elizabeth m ARCHIBALD PIERCE WILLIAMS, John m ANNE SMITH, Caroline Matilda m AUSTIN WILLIAMS, Sarah Jane m WILLIAM WATSON WALKER, Francis m MARY LANE, Stephen Minor m ANN ELIZA SPRIGGS, Mary Magdaline m 1. THOMAS PERCY ELLIS, 2. CHARLES DALHGREN, Ann m 1. WILLIAM LANE, 2. ELIAS OGDEN

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James ArnettWed Jan 1 09:12:10 1997
MAY - FUQUA I am searching for information on the MAY and FUQUA families in Adams Cnty,MS. Samuel May (birth unknown, died bef. 5/1/1814 in MS) married Martha Fuqua (birth unknown) on 4/13/1805 in Adams Cnty,MS. Their son, Thomas Justin May (b.3/10/1814 in MS, exact place unknown). Martha's father was Joseph Fuqua (b.bet.1760 and 1770, place unkown). Does anyone have the date and place of birth of Samuel May and Martha Fuqua? Will exchange infomation. Thanks.

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Evelyn Sun Sep 15 14:53:57 1996
Am searching for ANY info on Lewis M. FULLWOOD, married to Susan/Susannah. What was Susannah's last name? Where they possibly the parents of Jane & Anna Amanda Fulwood/Falwood, both wives of George Guier of Carroll Parish, LA (now East Carroll Parish)? Lewis M. Fullwood & Susannah would have been in Adams, Co. or Jefferson Co. around 1800.

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Pauline Hallett Sat Nov 23 06:40:43 1996
Need information on James George MIDDLETON b.ca.1801, married 24 Dec 1823 in Adams Co. to Aleass/Alif FARRAR, dau of Alexandar FARRAR and Jane DAVIS. They had two girl by the 1830 census, who were they? Was one Cassandra R.? James must of died between census and when his wife remarried Aaron HERRING 25 Feb 1837. Both families lived in Franklin Co. Aleass/Alif is buried in Franklin Co., when did she die and where is James buried and when did he die?

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Rhonda CarsonFri Feb 7 18:51:22 1997
I am looking for descendants of James Behan who married Ellen FAALY on June 16, 1861 in Adams Co., MS. Could he have possibly moved to Tensas Parish, LA, and married (2) Ann Williams? I am descended from James Behan of Tensas Parish, but haven't been able to go back any farther.

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Ellen Pack April 14, 1997

Josiah GROVER, or any GROVER in Adams County from 1820 into 1900's. Happy to share!

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Anthony A. MillerAugust 26, 1996

Also desire to find descendants of John Madison GRIFFING, b. 13 July 1829 Franklin Co., MS & Elizabeth Stringer, b. Feb 1835 who may have moved to the Natchez area. Their children included: 1. Leroy A. Griffing, 2. Walter D. Griffing, 3. Edgar J. Griffing, 4. Fanny M. Griffing, 5. F. Ernest Griffing, 6. Casey Griffing, 7. Orla Griffing, 8. Byron Bythel Griffing, 9. Minnie Griffing, Lillian Griffing.

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Anthony A. Miller August 26, 1996

Seeking descendants of Albert Campbell, b. 1858 Natchez, Adams, MS, son ot lawyer Christopher Columbus Campbell, b. 1808 SC & d.____MS & Mary Elizabeth GRIFFING, b. 18 Jun 1833 Franklin Co., MS & d.28 Jul 1878 MS. C.C. Campbell is believed to have practiced law in Meadville, MS before moving to Natchez. Mary Elizabeth Griffing was m/1 to Jefferson Compton who probably died in Franklin Co., MS.

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Marlene Wilkinson - Jan, 1997

Need parents of Holden Wright, born PA or NJ ca 1792, died 14 Aug 1868 Terrebonne Parish, LA, married Nancy GRIFFIN, born 8 Aug 1801, died 14 Oct 1852. She was the daughter of Abraham GRIFFIN and Elizabeth (Hampton) Orrel, They were married in Wilkinson County, 24 Sep 1822.. Holden also purchased land jointly with Roland GILES 2 Feb 1822 with their residences as Adams County, MS. By Sep 1826 Holden Wright and Abraham GRIFFIN were in Terrebonne Parish, LA. Holden and Nancy had: Elisha, John, Maria Elizabeth, Abraham, Martha, Holden Jr., Thomas, William, Mary Jane, George, and Laura Joanna. Help appre.

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Robert "Bob" Shumway Wed Sep 18 19:37:16 1996
Adams County Mississippi. Time period 1790 thru abt 1830. any mention of Pomet and/or GIREAUDEAU surname. (note: GIREAUDEAU has been found with a large number of alternate spellings)

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Alfred B. Hill 2 Sep 96

Hill, Henry Willis, MD, of Wilkes Co, GA, & Holmes Co, MS. Practiced in or near Natchez ca 1840's & later in Blackhawk/ Vaiden area. Still later (1880's? moved to Limestone Co, AL, & practiced with his son, James Abram Hill, MD. Related families in Adams Co., GIRAULT, Poitevant, & Dunbar. In Holmes Co, Reeves & Bussey. Al Hill

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kate Fri Oct 25 10:59:09 1996
Samuel GILBERT appeared on Tax rolls for Adams Co in 1805, married Dicey Hughs in the same year. He remained on land off of Cole's Creek until he died in 1836 although the land became Franklin Co after 1809. According to family Bible, he was married in June, 1802 to Nancy GHOLSTON--no site given. Am seeking any data that would establish date of Samuel's arrival in Natchez Territory or any other info on GHOLSTON wife.

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David Fletcher Thurs Apr 17, 1997

Bartholomew (JAMES) JACOBY , Revolutionary Soldier, was born 1747 in PA. He married in PA 1770 to Katherine Mayer, b Dec 17, 1749. They had five children (all born in Berks County): John, Nov 1, 1771; Sofia/Sofey, b about 1780 married (1) June 17, 1800 in Natchez, Adams Co. to John McGINTY (2) Jessie KING; Christianna (Anna), Oct 13, 1786; Peter, Sep 23, 1789; and Barbara, birthdate unknown, who Married Simon HOOK in Natchez in 1802.

Bartholomew "JACOBY" changed his name to JAMES after his arrival in Natchez, in 1800. Most of the children would have changed their names to JAMES. Bartholomew & family left Adams Co n 1810.

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Anne Baker Wed Sep 18 19:27:34 1996
Searching for any information on John Meaux Littlepage (bc 1788 Va, raised in Harrodsburg, Ky & died somewhere in Miss), married 1811, Natchez, ELIZABETH HOLMES, daughter of BENJAMIN HOLMES of Natchez. They had only one child to survive childhood, Emeline Littlepge (d 1835) m 1828, Lindsey Anderson & they had only 1 surviving child Davis Leonadas Anderson (bc 1833) who was living with his father in Natchez in 1843.

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Pat McCarthy Thu Jan 9 20:57:33 1997
I am searching for relatives from the civil war era, Tierney, HOGGATT, McCarthy. I know the Hoggatts had plantations in Adams and Jefferson Co., MS. J.P. Tierney married Aloysa HOGGATT in Adams Co., their daughter married L. B. McCarthy, my grandfather, 1885, Adams Co. Any info on any of these names would be appreciated.

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Conrad Hence Mon Dec 23 23:34:51 1996
I am looking for any information on my great-grand parents: Isaiah HENCE and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Cole, married in February 1870 in Adams Co. Isaiah and Lizzie moved from Fayette, MS to Natchez, MS between July 1870 and 1880. Isaiah HENCE (mulatto male) was born in Mississippi about Aug 1844 and died before 1910. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Cole (mulatto female) was born abt. 1853? and died before 1920. Their children were born in Natchez, MS: William HENCE (b. May 1873), Louis HENCE (b. Aug 1875), Josephine HENCE (b. Nov 1876), Daniel HENCE (my grandfather b. Feb 1879),Eva HENCE (b. May 1881) and Mary HENCE (b. Apr 1884). By 1900 Isaiah and Elizabeth had a male grandson Henry HENCE (b. 1898) and a granddaughter Josie HENCE (b. 1900) living with them in Natchez, MS.

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Ellen Pack Apr 12, 1996

Annette HALL, daughter of Charlotte HALL/Dixon appears in Natchez, Adams Co about 1850. In about 1875 she married Andrew Cook, in Natchez. Happy to share!

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Pamela Hall Fri Dec 27 18:38:30 1996
Looking for any information regarding ANNIE JANE HALL, b. 22 APR 1894, probably in Lincoln Co., MS...was living with her mother, LOUISA CLARINDA POWELL HALL, brother JAMES MADISON HALL, sister, CORA EVELYN HALL, half-sister, ALICE POWELL MORGAN, half-brother-in-law, JAMES EDWARD MORGAN and half-niece, LILLIAN MORGAN, in Nathez, Adams Co., MS until her mother's death about 1913. Went to live with FANNY ESTELLE HALL BLACK and SEYMORE S. BLACK in Natchez, Adams Co., MS, but lost track of her from that point. Her father was WILLIAM PERRY HALL.

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Walt Inmon Tue Oct 29 11:39:34 1996
Looking for information on my grandfather Andrew Gaston Inmon. Lived in and around Adams county a number of years before he passed away in 1950. He was born in Claiborne County as well as I can tell. He was married to Alma Powell. The last name could be spelled Inman or Inmon. He is buried in Phoenix, Yazoo County Ms. Since he lived there for quite some time as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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David Fletcher Thurs Apr 17, 1997

Bartholomew (JAMES) JACOBY , Revolutionary Soldier, was born 1747 in PA. He married in PA 1770 to Katherine Mayer, b Dec 17, 1749. They had five children (all born in Berks County): John, Nov 1, 1771; Sofia/Sofey, b about 1780 married (1) June 17, 1800 in Natchez, Adams Co. to John McGINTY (2) Jessie KING; Christianna (Anna), Oct 13, 1786; Peter, Sep 23, 1789; and Barbara, birthdate unknown, who Married Simon HOOK in Natchez in 1802.

Bartholomew "JACOBY" changed his name to JAMES after his arrival in Natchez, in 1800. Most of the children would have changed their names to JAMES. Bartholomew & family left Adams Co n 1810.

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Elaine Randall English 01 Sep 1996 P.O. Box 341 Lakemont, GA 30552-0341

I am looking for information on the JOINER families that lived in Adams County in the early 1800's. Susan/Susannah JOINER was born there ca 1805. She married Nathan S. Rawlinson in Amite Co., MS 18 Oct 1825.

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James D. VanDerMark Fri Jan 31 09:08:40 1997

Seek information on Parthenia JUDKINS who married John CUZZENS on July 16, 1819 in Adams Co., MS. Is she the same Parthenia CUZZENS who married James MCCLEARY on June 8, 1825 in Adams Co., MS? Is she the mother of Evaline CUZZENS/CUZENS b. March 7, 1822 and John MCCLARA/MCCLEARY Dec. 22, 1827?

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