to break free.
to break free. 
COVENTRY / FORREST / HAGOOD / HARRELL (HAROLD) / ROARK
I am looking for information about the parents of Nancy Jane Coventry,
born June 1857. Her father was John Coventry (born in England) and her
mother was Martha Harrell (or Harold), born in Mississippi. Nancy J.
Coventry (also called Nannie) married Eldridge Waldo Roark in November
1875 in Amite County, Mississippi. I cannot find anything about John
Coventry or Martha Harrell (or Harold). Can anyone help?
ALSO: I am looking for information about Michael G. Forrest. He was born in
Ireland around 1792 and arrived in the United States in 1819. He married
Salina Emmaline Hagood on March 29, 1831 in Amite County, Mississippi.
I would like to find any information about his parents.
ALSO: I am trying to find information about the parents of Nathaniel Brian
Roark (also called Nathan Roark, �Uncle Natty�, �Pappy�). Nathan Roark
was born around 1802 in Belfast, Ireland. He allegedly left Ireland when
he was just 9 years old by hiding on a �tramp sailing ship� in Belfast harbor.
He ultimately arrived in Baltimore, Maryland around 1817. He eventually
took up surveying, and made his way through the Carolinas and Kentucky.
In 1827, he married Susannah (last name unknown) in Kentucky. Although
Nathan Roark ultimately settled in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana,
he may have spent some time living in Amite County, Mississippi. His son
Thomas Jefferson Roark settled in Amite County, married and raised 11
children there. Any information about Nathan Roark would help!
Rebecca Roark Wall
Ormond Beach, Florida
FURLOW / TAYLOR
Is anyone researching the Furlow line in Amite? John Furlow, bc 1805 in
Amite area. Married Lydia Taylor Furlow in Jan. 1841 in EFeliciana
parish. Believe John's father was either William, John or Robert. Any
suggestions would be appreciated.
Researching Nimrod Taylor who came to Amite area in 1803 with his
family. Does anyone have a list of his sons other than Dr. Casey's list?
Need proof that one of his sons was Richard. I have a petition by
Nimrod's son William listing all of his children, but does not include
Richard. Dr. Casey does include Richard.
Has anyone seem a will in Amite for Nimrod Taylor who died about 1835-1839
in East Feliciana Parish? Nimrod was in area West of the Pearl by 1803.
Also, has anyone seen any type of land transfer or any other legal document
between Nimrod Taylor and his son Richard, bc 1775. Thank you for your help.
Gail Bunch;
ANDERSON / BLAKE
I am looking for information regarding the parents or siblings of James (Jim) Anderson and
Maggie Blake married Jan. 15, 1899. They had 6 or 7 children: Cephus, Albert, Vaseline,
Gladys, Maggie, and Richard. They lived in Amite County, in/nearby Gloster, MS. Any
information will be greatly appreciated. You can email me at jonesbe@yahoo.com.
Thanks; Betrice Jones
ADDISON / COOK / LANE
I would like any information on John Lane who was in Amite co in 1820 and 1830.
I am most interested in his wife's name and his children's names. Could a local
genealogist tell me if local records exist from that time that I may be able to
search if I made the trip? I live in Birmingham, Al. Pelham, Al
ALSO: I wish to correspond with anyone who has a LANE or COOK family bible covering
Amite or Pike county mississippi. I am searching for the father of MIDDLETON
LANE who married MILBERRY COOK in 1840 Pike county, and lived their until his
death. I am also interrested in all Lane's from the AMITE/PIKE county area
between 1800 and 1850. PLEASE send me any information you have by e-mail or
U S MAIL. THANKS
BATEMAN / CROW / MCLAIN
Wish to correspond with descendants of Allen MCLAIN and Naomi (Neomi) BATEMAN of Amite Co. Seeking info on
Parker B. (son of Allen and Naomi) McLain who married Narcissa Minerva Ann Crow. Moved to Jackson Parish, LA by
1860. Had children James Daniel, Parker B. ,Charles Haynes, Robert Allen, Ophelia
BOND / WARNER / BATSON / PEYTON /
CULPEPPER
BOND, WARNER, PATTERSON, BATSON, PEYTON, CULPEPPER. Please note new e-mail
address due to the upcoming demise of WOW. CRSNelson@aolcom instead of
Carolyn_Nelson@wow.com
ANDERSON / WILLIAMS
I wish to correspond with anyone researching JESSE ANDERSON who married DIADEMA
WILLIAMS. They were married in Amite County Mississippi May 4, 1824 and had the
following children: John Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Rachel Anderson,
George Andrew Anderson, and Martha Anderson. Bellaire, TX
NIX / TALBERT
I am looking for information on Samuel J.W. Nix. He was married to Mary Louisa
Talbert. I am trying to find out who his parents,brothers,sisters were. He was
Post Master General in Amite County, as well as a captian in the "Liberty Guards"
in the civil war. If anyone has any information on him please e-mail me @
perique45@yahoo.com. Thank you, Nita Smith
HARPER
Looking for any information on Lewis Littleton HARPER and his
descendants. He fought in the American Revolution in Marlboro
County, SC, prior to moving to Amite County. Can share information
on his ancestry but don't know what happened to him or his family.
ANDERS / SPAIN
I would like to correspond with anyone knowing anything of an Ethel SPAIN.
She married Ray Everett ANDERS in 1927. I believe it may have been in
Gloster. Atascocita (Humble) TX
WILLIAMS / YOUNG
I’m hoping to connect with anyone researching Joe YOUNG (b. abt 1871), who married
Rebecca WILLIAMS (b. abt. 1875). They were Married in Amite county, MS on 27 Dec.
1893. Believe the couple had 6 children, Pinkie (1891-1970), Garret (abt. 1895-?),
Evie (abt. 1896-?), Joe Jr. (1899-1990), Cagie (abt. 1902-?) & William (1905-1927).
Thank you for your time! Elizabeth Hiestand, Genealogist
NewBranchesGenealogy@gmail.com
530-884-4213
McMANUS
Am looking for information on one of the McManus families (Archibald,
Nelson, Ellison C.) living in Amite & Franklin Co.'s in the early
& mid 1800's. Thanks
BALLARD / KEITH /MARTIN / STUBBLEFIELD
I wish to correspond with anyone researching george stubblefield who married mary
martin dec 23, 1977 in amite county. they raised a family their and names of their
children were john bevil stubblefield, janie s. stubblefield, willie h.stubblefield,
joseph stubblefield, and thomas lee stubblefield. they were living around hebron road
in that area untill 1903. mark h martin was mary w stubblefields brother. mark h martin
is buried in keith cemetary..any info would be welcome..
BARKSDALE
I am looking for information regarding an Elizabeth Barksdale, who was born in 1815 in Amite
Co. She later married a George Mixon, and in 1845 married Avery Breed Quillin in St. Helena
Parish, LA. Thanks for any help.
CARTER / PACE / STRICKLAND
STRICKLAND-searching for any descendent of Solomon STRICKLAND and Amy
PACE. Their daughter Mary Cotton (Molly) STRICKLAND married William
CARTER and moved from North Carolina to Amite Co. Mississippi, stayed
for awhile then headed for Louisiana. Am looking for any descendents of
Noah STRICKLAND and the WHITE families who tie into this STRICKLAND line
who all stayed in Amite Co. Mississippi.
MARTIN / RUSHING / STONE
Seeking information on Robert Stone who married Rhoda (Rody) Rushing and was
residing in Amite County , 1910. At the time of the 1910 census they were
listed with 4 children, Mary, Ernest, Ruby & Wessie. I located a marriage
license in Brookhaven, MS issued to Rhoda Rushing married to Robert S.
Martin in Dec. 1901. Would like to locate Robert's parents and siblings.
He may have had a brother named William Martin. William Martin married
Lizzie Rushing (Rhoda's sister) in Brookhaven Jan. 1901. Rhoda and Lizzie's
mother was Martha Rushing and had another sister named Cloney Rushing.
Martha may have had more children. Martha and the three daughters were
listed in the 1900 census in Lincoln County, MS.
ARNOLD / BYRD / MARSALIS / MCMANUS / NEAL
I am researching the ARNOLD family and all families
conected. I have tons of information. I am very
interested in any info on Isham Arnold, Martha Ann
"Patsy" Neal, and any connection of the Arnold's with
the Marsalis or the Byrd families. Marshall Texas
Mike Dixon
Sun 10 Aug 2003 20:30:00
LEA / UNDERWOOD
I would like to correspond with anybody that might have information about the
Underwood family in Liberty, Amite County. My g grandfather was Aaron W.Underwood.
His brothers were Obadia,J.M., and Armisted. Aaron married Emily Catharine Lea,
daughter of Landon Ludwell Lea, in 1866.I would be interested to hear any
information concerning any of the above. Mike Dixon
FOY / MIDDLETON / MORGAN / SMILEY /
TARVER / THORNHILL / WACTOR
Barbara Goode
Thu 27 Feb 1997 15:01:37
Parents & siblings of Elizabeth MORGAN b. 1797 SC m. Jacob W. Wactor
(b. c1787 SC) in Amite Co., MS on 19 December 1912.
Parents & siblings of Elizabeth TARVER b. 08 Aug 1824 d. 15 Mar 1913 m.
John W. Wactor (b. 03 Jan 1822? d. 07 Mar 1908) on 24 Jul 1846 in
Franklin Co., MS
Parents, siblings of Eliza Jane Foy b. 1860 d. 1908 m. I. J. Wactor
(d.1908) in 1877 in Franklin Co., MS
Parents, siblings of Belinda Smiley who m. Joseph D. Flowers (b.c1815
d.1875) in Franklin Co., MS on 12 Aug 1836
Parents, siblings of Pemmy Middleton b.c1799 SC m. Robert Thornhill
(b.c1787 d. before 1860) in Amite Co., MS
CASSELLS / GILLEYLEN / NUNNERY / WILKINSON
Cathy Gilleylen Schultz
Mon 13 May 2002 22:30:00
I'd appreciate any information anyone has on these families.
I'm looking for information about the State Senate race (in the 1930's)
for the district that includes Amite County in which a Mr. Cassells beat
out Everett O. Gilleylen.
ROBINSON / TURNIPSEED
Looking for names of the parents of Mary Temperance Robinson of Amite Co.
Mary was born April 9, 1835 and died March 30, 1873. She was married to
George Monroe Turnipseed on March 24, 1853 in Amite Co. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
EPPERSON
I am looking for the parents and siblings of Benjamin Holland Epperson born in
Amite County on November 3, 1824. He moved to Texas in the 1840s and became an
attorney. He married Harriet Amanda Shields and later Nancy Agnes Reece.
McGEEHEE / MIDDLETON / WILKINSON
Mike Wilkinson
Tue 14 May 2002 22:15:29
My ancestor was Daniel King WILKINSON who was married to Mary LANGFORD who had single child Sarah Ann born May 1818.
Mary died and their child Sarah Ann moved to Duncan WILKINSON household. Sarah Ann married Mumford McGEHEE in 1838.
Daniel moved to Jefferson County in 1823 and later married Elizabeth Braiden.
Duncan WILKINSON brother to Daniel King WILKINSON was early pioneer in Amite County (have found statement that there was
an 1802 passport from Georgia to Mississippi and a listing in 1816 as residing in area.) His daughter Sarah Catherine married
Robert MIDDLETON. In his later years Duncan lived with Robert MIDDLETON and daughter Sarah Catherine.
Angus WILKINSON married to Catherine RAY moved to Amite County in early 1800s. I do not have much information on him.
I wish to correspond with anyone who has connections to the above names.
TESTON / WALL
I wish to correspond with anyone researching Frederick M. Teston and/or Elizabeth P. Wall.
Frederick and Elizabeth are both from South Carolina and settled in Amite county MS between
1810 and 1814. Fredrick was born in 1789 and Elizabeth about 1788. They married abt 1809,
possibly in South Carolina. Their children included: Mary Ann b. 1813; Rebecca Caroline b.
1815; Stephen Elbert b. 1817; Mary Elizabeth b. 1820; Lemuel Wiley b. 1823; Gideon Elisha b.
1824. There may have been another son named Frederick M. Teston Jr. but, I cannot yet comfirm
his birth. I am particularly interested in obtaining information concerning the Teston or Wall
families in South Carolina. Corespondence with other researchers, indicates that Elizabeth may
have been related to the Wall family that settled in Amite, MS in the early 1800s but, nothing
has been confirmed as yet. I have a fairly extensive DB of the Teston family from MS to
present day and will be willing to share information with anyone interested. Vero Beach, FL