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Mark
Montgomery Wed, July 22, 1998
I'm searching for information
on Dr. W. E. MONTGOMERY of Greenwood Plantation in Adams Co., MS, beginning
about 1883. He was a country doctor and planter, who may have had a practice
in Clinton, LA, married Sallie Reeves of Liberty, MS area about 1880, and
moved to the Kingston, MS area. Little is known of his origins. He left
a large family, still in Natchez today. Thanks for any info.
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Susie
Grommet Wed, July 22, 1998
I am a decendant of Absolom
PETTIT who was married to 3 different women in Adams County. I would
appreciate any help or information about any or all of them. I found a
copy of Adams County MS Marriages 1802-1859 with indexes as follows:
He married Rebecca COVINGTON
on March 27, 1823 3-29
He married Eliza Ann RAWLINGS
on Feb. 20, 1830
5-239
He married Frances R. KNIGHT
on Feb. 12, 1834
5-451
Thanks for any help.
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Carson
Wed, July 22, 1998
Trying to find ancestors
& descendants of Gen. William McCall WILKINSON, who lived in the Natchez
area ca. 1815, and his daughter, Jane WILKINSON LONG ("The Mother of Texas").
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Ora
J. Smith Wed, July 22, 1998
We are looking for the family
of John C. SMITH of Lincoln county. They in later years resided in Adams
county and had two children, Ora J. and Sheryl D. SMITH. Any information
you can give us would be greatly appreciated on this matter.
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Ken
Dunlap Wed, July 22, 1998
Seeking info on Powhattan
ELLIS, b. 1790, VA; Came to MS. abt.1817. Unsuccessful candidate
for Vice Chancellor of the Southern District of Mississippi, 1846. (Woodville,
MS. Republican) A Judge in Adams Co?
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Michael
Anderson Wed, July 22, 1998
Looking for info, on Betsy
Johnson KENNRY. Father was John Kennry, Indian chief of
the Rabbit Creek tribe.
Both people were suposed to own land around Natchez, Mississippi and in
Videloa, Louisiana.
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Karen
Wall Wed, July 22, 1998
Listed in a 1792 census
record are the following:
VAUCHERET, John Natchez
dist.
, Jose " "
, Joseph " "
, Juan "
"
Any info that anyone may
have on this family I would love to have. There are several versions of
spellings. Some are a stretch but I am positive that they are one
in the same. VAUCHERE, VAUCHIER, VAUCHORY,
VOUCHIER, VOSHAY. THANK YOU.
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Vic
Duvic Wed, July 22, 1998
The name DUVIC was listed
as descendant of John Bisland , Pine Ridge Community, family reunion May
3l, l998. Want information about the '"DUVIC" concerned.
Thanks.
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Mary
C. Sparks Tues, Aug 04, 1998
Hunting for Octavia ____,
born 1810, married Charles DUNCLE ca. 1836, died in LA in 1862.
An entry in the DUNCLE Bible reads, "Octavy DUNCLE born in Adams Co., Miss."
mcsparks@ibm.net
or mcsparks@ yahoo.com
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Shirley
McCluer Tues, Aug 04, 1998
Seeking info about Natchez
Post. Was this a military post? A fort? If so, under what government? How
long did it exist? Where would records regarding the Post be located? I
am trying to get info about Dr. David PHELPS who was a surgeon at the Post.
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DowningWD@aol.com
Tues, Aug 04, 1998
Looking for information
on Martin CRANE who is cited as a member of the team in the article "The
First Survey Through Hal's Lake Swamp in 1809 Under the Treaty of Mt. Dexter"
which has just been added to the Adams County website. Martin CRANE
married Fannie BLACK. Children include Elizabeth, Hester, Jane, Emily,
Malinda, Joseph, Samuel and William. The Cranes are burried near
Canton, Madison Co, MS.
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Mary
Jo Powell Tues, Aug 04, 1998
Would like any information
on Archibald YOUNG, born 1815 in Tenn. Tradition says that he died
and was buried in Adams Co., Miss.. in 1839. He had just finished
studying to become a lawyer when he died. Would like any source that would
verify this story.
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Walt
Downing Tues, Aug 04, 1998
Looking for information
on THOMAS DOWNING who lived in Adams County in the early 1800's and survived
the massacre at Ft. Mims. He is listed in the 1818 Adams County Tax
Rolls. Born 18 October 1770 in County Tyrone, Ireland. Immigrated
to Philadelphia, PA in 1792. Moved to Petersburg, VA after 1792.
Lived in Abbesville District, SC before 1808. Moved to Mississippi
Territory about 1808. Served under General Claiborne during the Creek
Indian War. Listed on Marion County, MS Census of 1820. Moved
to Hinds County, MS about 1829. Died and is burried in Raymond, Hinds
County, MS on 2 August 1845.
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DC2it@aol.com
Tues, Aug 04, 1998
Looking for any or all information
on the TUCKER families in Adams Co.. I need information on
Pascal TUCKER, and I need information on Pennington TUCKER and his
family. They are both in the 1816 census and Pennington is in the
1818, 1820, 1830 census. I would like a list of the children of Pennington
TUCKER. Thanks.
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Virginia
Roberts Tues, Aug 04, 1998
Hello is there any one in
Adams Co. Miss working on GRAFTON family. They were minsters in the
family and school teachers
I believe.
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J Lewis Tues, Aug 04, 1998
Looking for information
on Hannah "Anna" GUICE, daughter of Christopher GUICE, Sr. She married
Jacob HARMON. Her first son, Jacob HARMON, Jr. possibly born
in Adams Co (MS Terr) or shortly before they arrived in the Territory.
Hannah and her husband, Jacob HARMON, arrived in LA about 1780.
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ACarson@aol.com
Tues, Aug 04, 1998
Col. Joseph CARSON married
Caroline Charlotte GREENE in 1814. She was from a prominent family
in the Natchez area. They moved to what is now Washington Co., AL,
where he was a lawyer, hero of the War of 1812, and politician. Any info
appreciated.
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Stiva@aol.com
Mon,
Aug 11, 1998
Looking for Lena STEPPACH,
sister of Barbara STEPPACH, who is listed in the Adams County 1886
Census. Married Charles LOVEY ca. 1880 w/ 6 surviving children:
Doris, Irene (Renie), Frederica (Rica), David, Ernest, Cecilia.
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Vivian
Eakes Hull Mon, Aug 11, 1998
BANISTER, Eli b: abt.
1787 possibly in New York d: Abt. 1825 will dated Nov
14, 1825 Adams County MS. In it he leaves $100 to Mrs. Desdemona
DAVIS. Will witnessed by: F.WOOD, James LANDSDOWN, Sarah PATRICK
(her x mark).
Any information whatsoever
on Eli BANISHER , Desdemona DAVIS or the witnesses named here would be
welcome.
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Pat
McRanor Mon, Aug 11, 1998
Looking for Dias LYLE, Mayor
of Natchez in mid to late 1800's. Born Co. Antrim, N. Ireland. Parents
William LYLE and Betty HENRY.
UPDATE: November
10, 1998
I have now found out from
your City Clerk that his name was Josias A. LYLE and he was mayor of Natchez
in 1839. There was issue, so I assume there may still be family in
the region. Anyone still around? Thanks.
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Jeffrey
B. Lightner Mon, Aug 11, 1998
I am looking for Aaron FERGUSON
who married Pasty CALAHAN in 1809 in Adams County Mississippi. I
am looking for Aaron to be connected to Telfair FERGUSON. Please help me!
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GGSBR@AOL.COM
Mon, Aug 11, 1998
Looking for Wilbur Fisk
KING, Sr., b. Sept. 1842, attended the Natchez Institute, and
d. April 1917, He married 1875 to Emma Catherine (Kate) MILLER, b.
April 1850 Natchez, d. Jan. 1940 Atlanta. I am told there is
a connection of Wilbur F. King, Sr. to the vice-president of the U.S.:
William Rufus de Vane KING, b. 1786 in Sampson, N.C. and d. 1853 in Dallas
County Alabama. The VP died six weeks later with tuberculosis
after taking the oath of office Can someone help me fill in this gap to
the V.P. Additionally, Wilbur and his brother William H. KING served
together in the Civil War with the "Natchez Fencibles", 12th Inf. Co. G.
Hence, I am also looking for information as to dates of birth, marriage,
death, and children of the brother. Please help! Thank you.
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Teresa
Neaves Mon, Aug 31, 1998
Seeking further information
on Dr. George NEVES, physician in Natchez; born in Kansas (abt. 1883)
but whose license to practice medicine was filed and recorded in Adams
Co. on November 12, 1915.
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Madge
Harris Mon, Aug 31, 1998
JONTE / OGLESBY George JONTE,
born in France, married to Minerva OGLESBY on Sept. 27, 1835; they lived
in Natchez,Adams Cty at the time of the 1860 census. One son, George
Jonte, listed as a 21 year old medical student and one daughter, Sue, listed
as 19 at the time of the 1860 census.
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Dwayne
Stanton Mon, Aug 31, 1998
Malachi STANTON posted bond
in court case "John B. Stout vs Joseph
Medley" in 1805 in Natchez,
MS. Most of his children were born in
Natchez. I'm in search
of info about Malachi from there to fore. Was Malachi STANTON part
of the family of Frederic STANTON? How can I find out?
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Pat
Smith Mon, Aug 31, 1998
I am looking for any information
on Alonzo "Lon" WILLIAMS b. late 1800's
Lawerence Co., Ms., son
of Nathan Brewer WILLIAMS and Ara Ann JORDAN. Lon moved to Adams Co., married
and raised his family. Was reported to be a
bookkeeper for many years
in Adams Co. Thank you.
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Francis
D Huber Mon, Aug 31, 1998
Need info re: William
EASLEY who was in Natchez, MS from approx 1830 thru
1850 when he disappears
from rolls. His wife, Sarah H.___, is listed as head of family thereafter
until her death in 1870. She is buried in Natchez. Their daughter,
Sarah Frances EASLEY, is my Great-Grandmother. njdhoutx@mail.swbell.net
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njdhoutx@mail.swbell.net
Wed, Sept 9, 1998
Seeking info on Elen Gelenah
COPE and J.C. BISLAND who married in Adams
Co., MS, 9 Nov 1881.
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UNGERERF@aol.com
Wed. Sept 9, 1998
Am searching for information
on David DUNBAR who died and was buried at Ft.
Natchez, Mississippi in
the 1780s. Am trying to determine if he might have been the ancestor of
my great great grand father Jackson DUNBAR.
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Sandra
Freeman Wed, Sept 9, 1998
Looking for Elizabeth SWAIN,
married Elijah NORMAN on 27 July 1819 in Adams County, MS.
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Donna
Blackard Woods Wed, Sept 9, 1998
Mary BLACKARD was married
to Abram HENNINGTON on June 1 1835 in Adams Co, MS. Where did they
live after marriage. Any information appreciated.
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Harriet
McAulay Eagle Tues, Sept 22, 1998
Two brothers Rev. Samuel
SWAYZE and his brother Richard SWAYZE went to the Natchez wilderness
to establish the Jersey Settlement in the 1780s. I am a descendant of another
brother who did not go with them. Would like any info on Rev. Samuel &
Richard and their descendants. Have much info on the family in New Jersey
and New York.
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Sandra
Freeman Tues, Sept 22, 1998
Looking for John SMITH married
Elizabeth Poole in Md. Daughter Mary Elizabeth SMITH born Washington,
MS 8 Apr 1822. Daughter married James Stanford NORMAN in Adams Co.
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Carol
Trammel Ruwa Tues, Sept 29, 1998
My records indicate that
a Selah CARTER was married 1 Sep 1813 in Adams Co. MS to a Charles CAMPBELL
b/ ca. 1773 in NC. I am seeking further information on Selah's parentage
and siblings.
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Drmbd10442@aol.com
Tues, Sept 29, 1998
Interested in any info pretaining
to William and Catherine DALE. They came to Adams Co. in about 1836. Much
property bought and sold by them until about 1847, then they moved across
river.They had 3 children born in Adams.
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Joyce
Landrum Tues, Sept 29, 1998
I am looking for information
about the surname SARGENT. I know that Winthrop SARGENT (the first
Govenor of the MS Territory) lived in Natchez...I need personal info, name
of spouse, children etc.
Did his decendants stay
in the area? Many, Many thanks for any assistance.
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DOUGIEBABY@aol.com
Wed, Oct 7, 1998
RUCKER, Jonathan N., an
Afro-American doctor, lived with his wife Fannie M. RUCKER, at 695 North
Pine Street in Natchez in 1919. He served in the US Army as a 1st
Lt. in France in 1918, and was probably born ca.1885-90.
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David
W. Boles Wed, Oct 7, 1998
Looking for descendants
of Walter W. MCCREA Sr. b. 1849 and Mary Fisher BENBROOK b. 7 Feb 1854
New Orleans LA, m. 4 May 1875 Adams Co. MS. Their five children were born
in Natchez: Rev. Tulley FISHER M. b. 1877, Walter M. Jr. b. 1879,
John D, M. b. 1880, James D. M. b. 1882, and Jennie P. M. b. 1885.
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GMTEA@AOL
Wed, Oct 7, 1998
We are decendants of Glycerian
SWAYZE of the Swayze Quakers from New Jersey that settled in Adams County.
She married Robert Lynch ADAMS of the Adams of Virginia. I cain't
find Robert ADAMS FamilyTie. If We can help each other
let me know.
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Georgia
Winn Wheeless Wed, Oct 7, 1998
Looking for info on Baylor
WINNS family who resided in Natchez, Miss. from about 1836 to 1853.
Baylors chilren were William, Jasper, Calvin, Mary, Sarah and Emeline.
Sarah married an Edmund BURKE in Natchez on 10/22/1851. Emeline married
a Mr. BURKE on 5/14/1847 in Natchez. Mary married a Mr. George JORDAN in
Natchez on 4/12/1848. Jasper married Mary B. JENNINGS on 9/19/1850
in Natchez. Baylor had a brother-in-law named COONEY of Natchez.
Would like to find name of Baylors sister. Baylor married 1st wife Sarah
GREGORY in 1822. She died in 1834 in Natchez and he married Christina
Elizabeth BECKTELL on 12/29/1846 in Natchez. Will share info.
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Carol
Bentley Jones Wed, Oct 7, 1998
Would like to exchange info
with any researching the following surnames: ELLERY, KINGSBERRY/KINGSBURY,
MERVIN, MINOR, and WILLIAMS. The Mervins, Minors and
Williams were slaves of
Levin MARSHALL. All are listed on the 1870 Adams County Census.
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Vhull@aol.com
Sat, Oct 17, 1998
Sexton
records for Adams County list BANNESTER S. H. MAR 30, 1902 (W) 51 YRS DOUBLE
PNEUMONIA DR. E. F. BROWN PAUPER GROUND HOSPITAL Does anyone have
access to the listing for this cemetery who might be willing to check for
any mentions of BANNESTER, BANISTER, or BANNISTER. Any
other references to this surname in Adams County MS would be greatly appreciated.
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Gin
Sat, Oct 17, 1998
JOHN
H. (W.) HIGGINS age 30 with wife MARY M. HIGGINS (28) was listed in the
1850 Adams County Census --- City of Natchez South. My question is
what area of Adams Co. would have been considered City of Natchez South
for the 1850 census --- and what churches would have been in that
area. John Higgins was born in Maine, married MARY M. HARSON
(HARRISON) in Wilkinson,
Co.;
sold land in Wilkinson Co. but said he was a resident of Adams Co. Would
like to share information on the Higgins or Harrisons and find out about
churches were in South Natchez.
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John
Chapla, Sat, Oct 17, 1998
I
am looking for information on Willis H. CLAIBORNE, particularly material
related to his service in the Civil War. Willis was the only son
of John F.H. CLAIBORNE, an Adams County plantation owner, 1807-1884.
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Dianne
Rutherford Sun, Oct 25, 1998
I
am trying to find information on Lot GARRISON and Margaret ERWIN. They
married in 1824 in Adams Co. Ms. Thanks.
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Wade
Guice, Jr. Sun, Oct 25, 1998
I'm
looking for infor. on Mississippi Sate Military [Militia?] around 1917,
specifically a NATIEL [Nathaniel?] STU METLE branch. I found infor.
that my grandfather (Fred GUICE) served 3 years in this branch then regestred
in Natchez for WW I on 5 June 1917 in Pct 4, Adams Co. MS. He was
b. 22 Jan. 1893 in Hamburg, Franklin Co, MS. Lived in Natchez until death.
Thanks for any help.
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Patty
Hingey Tues, November 10, 1998
Surnames: ILER, HOOTSELL
In 1805 Abraham ILER petition
the Adams Co., Ms court to recover inheritance due him from the death of
his father Mark ILER. Abraham's mother was Jemina HOOTSELL.
Mark and Jemina married about 1780. Anyone researching the ILERS and HOOTSELLS.
Thanks.
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Dee
Villere Tues, November 10, 1998
I am researching the Luis
VILLERET family that lived on St. Catherine's Creek in Adams County in
1796. Luis (H/O Catherine LANGLOIS) and his son Abraham were brick
makers for the city of Natchez. I would like to get in touch
with anyone else researching Luis and Catherine. Thanks.
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Joyce
Hebert Tues, November 10, 1998
I am looking for descendents
of James and Fanny MELLON who were in Adams Co. Miss. on the 1870 U.S.
Census.
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Linda
Tues, November 10, 1998
Looking for information
about the family named SALVO. I have a letter written on paper with
the letterhead of "N> Salvo & Bro., Importers, Wholesale & Retail
Dealers in Foreign.......Natchez, MS., dated sometime in 1880 or 1850.
The letter is signed: N. Salvo & Bros. The letter is in Italian.
I found the names of Salvo on the WWI Memorial.
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Leon
Carlos Buell Wed, November 18, 1998
BUELL, Charley B. b. September,
1884. Any records.
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Mary
Thornton Wed, November 18, 1998
Books and records state
that the REV. JEDEDIAH SMITH family was a great family in Natchez.
I am decended from PHILANDER SMITH b. 1765 d. 1824 and BENJAMIN SMITH b.1792
d. 1826. I am looking for decendants for any additional information.
I will share all the information that I have, if one is found.
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Mary
Thornton Wed, November 18, 1998
I am searching for information
on the family of JOHN CHARLES HODGE. The family came from England.
JOHN CHARLES 's children settled in Adams co., Ms. The family
members were railroad and levee builders. Family members in Natchez
were EDWARD JOSEPH, HARRY FRANK,and MARY GILES. All were very well
known members of Natchez, Ms. All records were from late 1800
to early 1900. Any information would be appreciated.
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Mary
Thornton Wed, November 18, 1998
NOLAN STUART DICKSON, son
of WILLIAM P. DICKSON AND MARGARET C. WINANS b. 11-5-1839 in Wilkinson
co. Ms.. He lived his life in the Natchez , Ms area. He served in
the Civil War in the 16th of Miss. Vol.. His father was from
Dickson co. Tenn.. He is buried in City Cemt. , Natchez, Ms.
Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
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Della
McRae Wed, November 18, 1998
My family history has Jefferson
Whitfield COOK, b abt 1838 in KY, husband of Samantha RENFRO, being hung
in Natchez, Miss., for horse stealing. He was the son of William
COOK and Nancy HALEY. They were not from Miss. If you have
any info on J. W. COOK, it would be muchly appreciated.
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Inez
Sanson Wed, November 18, 1998
Researching information
About Andre France SANSON who married Ann Lentretien VENVE on July 5,1813
in Adams County MS. Thanks for any help.
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bbsmith2@swbell.net
Sun, November 29, 1998
Looking for info on Louis
BISKAMP and Eliza B. LAUGHLIN who got a marriage bond and license in Adams
County, Mississippi May 9,1825.
Robert
Humason Sun, November 29, 1998
We are looking for info.
on G. HUMASON who was a member of the Natchez Southrons. He was KIA on
8/31/64 at the battle of Jonesboro. Thankyou.
Virginia
Hines Thurs, December 10, 1998
Searching for Hannah EARHART
m. Benjamin GALTNEY (Gwaltney) , mother and father of Abraham GALTNEY .
They came to Natchez District ca. 1780. Benjamin was killed by a falling
tree ca. 1790 and left orphan children. EARHARTs were in the district
on the 1810 Census I believe and I guess were brothers of Hannah.
Would like to hear from GALTNEY, EARHART, KILLIAN descendants, all early
families of the Natchez District.
Betty
Terrell Owens Thurs, December 10, 1998
I am very interested in
the Eli COTTON and Samuel HERRING found on the 1818 tax list of Adams County,
MS. Does anyone have any information concerning these two men?
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