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Itawamba County, Mississippi
Queries: Oct-Dec 1998

BRADLEY,GILLENTINE

Am still searching for info on my gggrandmother, Fielder Melvina Catherine Bradley who m.Jacob R.Gillentine 28 Dec 1875 in Itawamba Co.So far,have been told that Jesse or James Bradley may have been her father.. but hit a wall there. Anyone got any more info for me??
Submitted by : Lola M.SANDERSON Marsal
Email : lmarsal@easystreet.com
Date: 12/30/98

MCMASTERS WHITESIDES GUYTON

Looking for ancestors of William P. MCMASTERS who was married to Margaret Ann WHITESIDES(m. 1843, she died 1856) He left kids with grandparents James WHITESIDES and Sarah GUYTON in Itawamba. What happened to him? I haven't found him yet in 1860 census.
Submitted by : Gayla McMaster
Email : mcmasteg@aol.com
WWW page : http://members.aol. com/mcmasteg/databases.html
Date: 12-25-1998

MOSES

Ginny Moses / mose2549@infinet.com Am searching for any information on the MOSES family, and related families, have very little information, only know part of the family settled here in the 1800's. They came from North Carolina, Tn., Alabama, and maybe Ky. Any help would be great.
Submitted by : Ginny Moses
Email : mose2549@infinet.com
Date: 12-28-98

FRED L?. JOHNSON

Mary Parker mparker@netspecinc.com Looking for g'father, Fred Johnson, dob:8/9/1880. Moved to Tupelo from Jackson, MS in 1892. Lived with sister, Carrie, who had a bakery. He also had a brother named Joe, who had twin sons, one of which died in bad storm in Tupelo. Do not know any of his ancestory but have plenty info on his descendents. Any help appreciated.
Submitted by : Mary Johnson Parker
Email : mparker@netspecinc.com
Date: 12/23/98

GRIFFIN, HOPKINS

I am looking for the surname GRIFFIN. My great grandmother, ANNIE ELIZABETH GRIFFIN was born December 25, 1845 in Itawamba County , Mississippi. She was the daughter of JOHN GILPIN GRIFFIN and MARY ANN HOPKINS. There were 2 boys, Robert ( called Bob ) that was her older brother and Bascomb , her younger brother. I would appreciate any information. Thank you. Myra PILAND JP1952MP@aol.com
Submitted by : Myra Piland
Email : JP1952MP@aol.com
Date: DECEMBER 23, 1998

DULANEY

My great grandparents were Emma Celeste DuLANEY and Ellis J. "Jord" BENSON of Itawamba County. Emma's father was Rev. Thomas DuLaney, b: May 22, 1831 in Fayette Co., AL, d: November 22, 1917 in Ben Loman, AR. I am looking for any information about this family.
Submitted by : O.C. Lee
Email : O.C.Lee@worldnet.att.net
Date: December 21, 1998

CAMPBELL

My grandfather William Florida Campbell married Luvici Tennessee Pharr. His parents were John and Rachel (?) campbell. His brothers were Enic, Charlie, Finus, Robert and George. Sisters were Tennie, Mattie Brown, Carrie Wells. William and Luvici had 3 children William Luther Houston, Elzetta Mayhall and Nettie Campbell.
Submitted by : Jana
Email : Elklulu@aol.com
Date: 12/19/98

SHELTON, SMITH, ROBISON

My grandmother Lula Priscilla Smith Shelton is buried in a Plantersville cemetary?? She was married to Daniel Wesley Shelton parents Peter Silas Smith married to adaline lorrance/lawrance. Brothers Benjamin, Henry, Sisters Vera Jernigan, Ella Smith Shelton Daniel Wesleys parents were Prim and Mary Robison Shelton brothers Oscar Prim, James K. Polk, Arch, Marvin, William McKinley-Sisters Lona Nichols and Mattie Russell Elam ? and Mary
Submitted by : Jana
Email : Elklulu@aol.com
Date: 12/19/98

STONE, KELLY

Seeking information on James or John STONE, married Sally KELLY and their son Benjamin Joseph STONE, b. 1864 in Tupelo, Ms. Any information would be appreciated.
Submitted by : Kathy Markward
Email : elvis@nettexas.net
Date: 12/19/98

TURNER

I am looking for the parents of Henry Clay TURNER forn Feb. 23, 1853 Itawamba Cty, MS He had 11 brothers and sisters, Jacob, Mary, sarah, arthur, william, thomas, ebeneezer, tim, jennifer, elisha and John. He married Margaret Baley (Bailey) date unknown. Henry and Margaret moved to texas in 1881. He died Feb. 1920 Ringgold, Texas. thanks Vicki (Turner) Jones.
Submitted by : Vicki (Turner) Jones
Email : gjones@dmrtc.net
Date: December 14, 1998

KEETON

looking for birth records for bobbie faye or bobbie jean keeton that was born in itawamba county. can't seem to find any information. any info. would be helpful.mother,s name audrey hortense lindsay who married ferman bob keeton. thanks for any info.
Submitted by : Annie Fay Dalton
Email : joybird2@hotmail.com
Date: 12/14/98

PETTY, BOWEN, SMITH

I am researching the following surnames: Petty, Bowen, and Smith. The Pettys came from Georgia , the Bowens came from North Carolina, and the Smiths came from Alabama. All families settled in Itawamba, Monroe, Lee, Lowndes, and Tishomingo counties. I would appreciate any information on these families, and any information I may have is yours for the asking.
Submitted by : Jim Key
Email : jkey007@aol.com
Date: December 11, 1998

Patton-Beacham-Beachum-Beauchamp

Patton, John Dorrington, Sr. and his second wife, Sarah Spaulding Ryan Patton were the parents of my third great grandmother. She was Mary Caroline Patton and married Finias Dudley Beachum/Beacham/Beauchamp on Dec 23, 1847 in Itawamba. They were the parents of seven sons and one daughter the family moved to Wise County, Texas in the 1870's. Would like to exchange informaion on any of these families. Roy Phillips Miers
Submitted by : Roy Phillips Miers
Email : bandbinkc@aol.com
Date: December 11, 1998

COBURN

Shelby P. COBURN b. 1823 Ala. d.1900 Itwamba Co.MS m. 1846 Itwamba Co. MS to Sarah McCarty NANNEY 7 children. Would like to hear from connecitons to this family and swap notes. Shelby Coburn was enlisted in the Mississippi Calvary during the Civil War.
Submitted by : Sandie Prater
Email : SugERmom@aol.com
Date: 12-09-98

SULLIVAN

I amlooking for any info on George Sullivan bn. 1855 in Ms. He married M.E. Pearson in 1881 in Lee county. Sons were Lorenzo Dow, William Clarence, George and Coyt. They lived in Lee, Monroe and Itawamba counties. I need info on parents and siblings. Thanks,Jeannie105@aol.com
Submitted by : Jeannie Schmidt
Email : Jeannie105@aol.com
Date: 12-7-98

BEACHUM / BEAUCHAMP

Looking for informaion on John Beacham/ Beauchamp, his wife is Ann or Anna, his Mother might be Sarah. Will share what I have. Thanks
Submitted by : Roy Phillips Miers
Email : banbinkc@aol.com
Date: 6, December, 1998

PIERCE

Hollet Pierce died Fulton,MS father of William Daniel Pierce b. 1826 in Monroe Co., MS. Would like to know other possible birthdate and place as well as wife and other children.
Submitted by : Christine Jones
Email : jonz20@hotmail.com
Date: 12-4-98

FRANCIS

FRANCIS. Itawamba Co., MS, 1840-1890. My great-great grandfather, Stephen M. FRANCIS, 1821- 1861, moved to Evergreen, MS around 1840(?). He is buried in New Chapel Cemetery and wife, Rosanna GROSS, is buried in Collin Co., TX. Their son, Stephen Martin FRANCIS, married Willie Tennessee DELLIS in Lee Co., MS in 1873. They moved to Collin Co., TX ca. 1890. Would be interested in sharing information with others researching this FRANCIS family. Especially interested in children of elder Stephen M. FRANCIS (William C., Mary E., Jemima J., Melard A. Calloway F.)
Submitted by : David Reynolds
Email : dprbima@hotmail.com
Date: 12/3/98

DELLIS

DELLIS. Itawamba and Lee Counties, MS, ca. 1840-1880. My great-great grandfather Pleasant DELLIS, born in TN, 1827, died Lee Co., MS, 1878 and buried in Boguefala Cemetery. Married Mary Ann CONWILL in 1849. Daughter, Willie Tennessee DELLIS married Stephen Martin FRANCIS and moved to Collin Co., TX. Am interested in finding out his parents' names and where in TN he was born. Would be interested in other information and sharing what I have with other DELLIS family members. I am David REYNOLDS, 2416 Briarwood Rd., Baltimore, MD 21209.
Submitted by : David Reynolds
Email : dprbima@hotmail.com
Date: 12/2/98

SHELTON, SHELDON, MORRIS

Rona Jane SHELDON married Benajmin Franklin MORRIS in Itawamba County, 14 Jan 1861. She was born 26 Nov 1845 TN. Need family for her. Unsure if her maiden name is SHELDON or SHELTON Donna
Submitted by : Donna F. Bowen
Email : bowjay@foothill.net
Date: 1 Dec. 1998

RITTER, JEFFREYS, BLAYLOCK, YOUNG

RITTER, William b. 1802 NC came to MS by 1830's with 3 of his brothers: Anderson, John and Everett Jr. They lived in Monroe, Itawamba Co. Ms. and Marion Co. AL. Children of William (1802) and Mary YOUNG RITTER: John Mack mar. Mary Ann Polly McDonald; Celia Ann mar. Alfred PICKLE; Elizabeth; Phebe; Amelia; Marinda L; William B; Sarah E(mar.BLAYLOCK); Stephen D; James A; Margaret E. and her twin Martha C. who mar. Thomas Issac JEFFREYS. The Ritters came from Moore Co. NC. Anyone connected to this Ritter family please e-mail me. Thanks, Marg
Submitted by : Marg Croney
Email : mbcroney@bellsouth.net
Date: 11-30-1998

PIERCE, DOWNS, KENNEDY, CROWLEY, JEFFREYS

PIERCE, Hollet b abt.1778....is he the father of John Thomas Pierce?? PIERCE, John Thomas b. 1831 Ms. mar. Sarah Eliz DOWNS and had these children: Samantha b. 1848; Cormelia b. 1853 mar. M.R. CROWLEY; Melinda Catherine b. 1859 mar. E.KENNEDY; James Hollet b. 1862(moved to OK.); and Mathew Dee PIERCE b.1855 AL. mar. Mary Melinda JEFFREYS. Mathew and Mary Melinda had 14 children, one of them being my grandmother. Would be interested in exchanging data on the PIERCE family with other researchers. Thanks, marg
Submitted by : Marg Croney
Email : mbcroney@bellsouth.net
Date: 11-30-1998

BENSON

BENSON family of Itawamba county. My g grandfather was Ellis J. "Jord" BENSON, b: Oct. 14, 1871. His father was James Franklin BENSON, b: Apr. 20, 1844. James' father was William BENSON. I am interested in any information on this family.
Submitted by : O.C. Lee
Email : O.C.Lee@worldnet.att.net
Date: November 25, 1998

Barnes

I am looking for Barnes obituaries/marriages/birth/between 1800 and 1905 in Itawamba any thing will help thanks
Submitted by : B Mock
Email : betmoc@network-one.com
Date: 11/26/98

PLUNKETT, PARKER, GILMORE

Looking for information on Gerald Plunkett and wife Sara Gilmore Plunkett. They were living in the Smithville Area around 1892. Two of the children of this union are Rachel Plunkett Parker husband Marion Parker and Jane Plunkett B.1892 never married. If you have any info on these Plunketts, please contact me at r-dbrown@r-v.net or boilerlady@ancestry.com.
Submitted by : Donna Brown
Email : r-dbrown@r-v.net
Date: 11-20-98

WARREN

Melvina Warren Was the widow of Richar D Warren and applied for Confederate Vetran's pension in Itawamba County. They were my great great grandparents
Submitted by : Sue Warren Craig
Email : paper@pldi.net
Date: Nov 17, 1998

CUDD, BUTLER, RAY, KAY

The following individuals were married in Itawamba County. Would appreciate any information on these individuals and any descendants. CUDD, Zachariah to KAY, Margaret 5 Nov 1846 CUDD, John to REA(RAY), Elvira 26 Feb 1849 CUDD, Mary Paralee to BUTLER, William 17 Dec 1849 Jack Green jlbgreen@worldnet.att.net
Submitted by : Jack Green
Email : jlbgreen@worldnet.att.net
Date: 17 Nov 1998

GANN

I am searching for parents of John Lee GANN, b. 10 Sep 1872; d. May 1960. He married 4 Oct 1898, Monroe Co., MS. to Lucy (Lula) SRAYBERRY. They had 3 sons: Dellie Lee, b. 10 Sep 1899; d. 21 Jul 1934; Howard, b. 12 Dec 1902; d. ??; Hosman, b. ??; d. ??, Fayette Co., AL. They lived in Tremont, Itawaba Co., MS. John, Lula, & Dellie are buried in Stone Cemetery, Tremont, MS.
Submitted by : Richard D. Betts
Email : theswuft@aol.com
Date: 7 Nov 1998

GRAHAM, MILLER, WORKS, BOOKER

I am searching for information on THOMAS C. GRAHAM (born in South Carolina November 25, 1814 and died in Itawamba County February 28, 1875) and his wife ELIZABETH (MILLER ?) Born in South Carolina November 12, 1824 and died in Itawamba County August 8, 1906) They were the parents of 15 children. One of these children was my great grandfather, CICERO M. GRAHAM(11-28-1838 to 3-19-1908) who married NANCY JANE WORKS(4-9-1836 to 3-30-1879) and upon her death married MATTIE BOOKER(1-1-1846 to 3-21- 1908) They are all buried in the Fairvew Cemetery. I have hit a brick wall and can find no further information on THOMAS C. or ELIZABETH's Parents or brothers and sisters. Any information on any of these or their descendants will be greatly appreciated. Betty G. Laney
Submitted by : Betty G. Laney
Email : bjlaney@datasync.com
Date: November 4, 1998

EDGE, JOHNSON

DAVID M.EDGE born S.C.,s/o Asa Edge md. Martha Ann JOHNSON in Fulton abt 1854. MARTHA ANN JOHNSON born AL.was the d/o Brantley JOHNSON. David and Martha Ann moved to TX. after the Civil War.
Submitted by : Claude Freeman
Email : freeman6@flash.net
Date: Nov. 3, 1998

WILLIAMS, TOMLIN

I am looking for information on William David Williams and his wife Surrender Caroline Tomlin. Their daughter Thelma was born in Itawamba County MS in 1905. I have never found any of these people on the county censuses nor the Williams/Tomlin marriage. Will appreciate any help. Hazel
Submitted by : Hazel
Email : flcrkr@mindspring.com
Date: 31 October 1998

MAULDIN, RUSSELL, BALLARD, DEATON

I'm searching for relatives of Artis Mauldin, born 3-22-1905 . He was married to Nannie Lee Ballard and they had 3 children, one passed away when she was very young. Artis parents were Roy Tilmon and Liddie Luela Deaton they were from Tremont...Please contact me ...thanks Mary
Submitted by : MARY KLUNDER
Email : mek@infonet.isl.net
Date: OCT. 25,1998

JONES - WIGINTON

William Thomas Jones b.ca 1845 married Martha Cordell Wiginton b.1845 in Itawamba Co., Ms. They lived in Guntown, Ms and had four children ( Luther, Floyde, John, Jackson and Lela ). They moved on to Yell Co.,Ark. before 1894. William and Martha(Wiginton) Jones are my G-G-grandparents. I need info on William Tmomas Jones and I will share what info I have.
Submitted by : Beth
Email : MOUNTAINEERS@webtv.net
Date: 10-22-1998

UNDERWOOD, MC CAIN, PRESTAGE, STOVALL, PANNEL, ROARK

William L. (sometime mistaken for an S.)UNDERWOOD b. 3/20/1826 in Guilford County NC. d. 9/21/1859 in Itawamba Co, MS. married Sarah "Sallie" Ann MCCAIN, b. 10/15/1844 d. 4/21/1930. Both buried at Burntfield Cemetery in Itawamba Co. MS. They had the following known children: William Albert Underwood b.9/27/1862 d.2/1924 married Lucindy Belle PRESTAGE 1/19/1888 in Itawamba Co, MS buried Kirkville Cemetery. Flora Fain Underwood b.1/6/1861 d. ? married 2/1/1881 in Itawamba Co, MS to Peter Wynn STOVALL Jr. Dolly Georgia Underwood b.1/5/1872 MS, d. 3/13/1897 married William N. STANFORD , Mary Allis Underwood b. 2/3/1866 d. ? married a PANNEL. , John Thomas Underwood b. 7/18/1882 d.? married a Leola ROARK. Virginia Ann Underwood b. 12/11/1868 Smithville, MS d. 5/5/1943 married 2/23/2890 a William Thomas "Bill" PRESTAGE. Rosa Bell Underwood b.abt1878 d. 10/1/1882 buried Sulfur Springs, MS, Jesse James Underwood b. 12/1/1887 d. 8/31/1888. Would like to communicate with any parties related to any of these persons. Interested in both descendants & ancestors of these persons. William l. Underwwod is my great, great grandfather and my main quest is to find out who his mother & father were. There is a land listing out of the Pontotoc Land office of a William Underwood & also a PA-A-CHA Underwood which could have been William L. Underwood's parents, but who knows? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Submitted by : Perry L. Evans
Email : denevans@home.com
Date: 10/20/1998

HOLLEY, FORMAN

James Marion Holley & Elizabeth (Bettie) Lucinda Forman Holley lived in Itawamba Co, Pineville Precinct. She died in 1921 & he died in 1950 in Arkansas. My mother thinks her grandfather's name was Isaac Thomas Holley. Would appreciate any info on these Holleys.
Submitted by : M.L.CRANE
Email : hcrane3870@aol.com
Date: 10/16/98

MADDOX, DYER, GIDDENS, WHITE

My early family ancestors that were from Itawamba Co. Miss.were Maddox, Dyer, Giddens and possibly White. Would like toexchange info with anyone researching these names. genie@icsi.net
Submitted by : Joyce L. Keck
Email : genie@icsi.net
Date: Oct. 10, 1998

FRANKS, GANN

I am looking for all descendants of the Franks and Gann families of Itawamba County, MA, Marion County, Alabama, White County, Tennessee, Warren County, Tennessee and Cannon County, TN.
Submitted by : Dick D. Fox
Email : dickdfox@lockhart.net
Date: 10/7/98

TAYLOR,JOINER,JOYNER

Taylor, George (possibly Grandon) O. married to Martha S. Joyner (possibly Joiner). G.O. TAYLOR born 1814,died 1864,family records indicate died in Itawamba County, MS M.S. Joyner born 1819.
Submitted by : Patricia Brady Vela
Email : patvela@aol.com
Date: Oct 5, 1998

MADDOX, DYER, GIDDENS

Anxious to trade info with anyone working on these names who are ancestors of mine who left Itawamba Co Miss. andcame to Texas after the Civil War. Lena Dyer, wife of JohnDyer, was said to have died in Sevier Co., Arkansas on thejourney to Texas. Their daughter Susanna Dyer mar James W.Maddox in Itawamba Co. in April 1853. Both died in Travis Co.,Texas near Austin,Texas. James W. and Susanna Maddox were my Great Grandparents. genie@icsi.net
Submitted by : Joyce L. Keck
Email : genie@icsi.net
Date: Oct. 4, 1998

RUSSELL

SURNAME - RUSSELL AL>GA>MS> 1815 to 1880 I am researching my g-g grandfather John S. Russell b:1815 in what is now known as Marion Co. AL. in 1815 it was still Indian Territory. He married Martha Baker b:1816 from S.C. They married 2/11/1841 in Cherokee Co. GA. While living in GA they had 6 children: County or Counties of childrens birth not known at this time. John Thomas b:1842 married Eliza Jane Free 6/22/1861 James b:1844 Willis T. b: 1842 (my g-grandfather) married Francis Bell Wilson Barnes - married 1865 or 1866 Lucy A. b:1849 William A. b:1851 Philmore b: 1854 John Thomas and Willis T. are the only two of this family that I'm sure migrated to MS. in 1880 Tammy Wynett is a descendant of John Thomas Russell I am a descendant of Willis T. Russell I want to learn more about my Russells. I need to know the parent and/or siblings of John S. Russsell or any other information see www.familytreemaker.com/users/d/a/v/Donna-S-Davis/ Thank You Donna S. RUSSELL Davis dsdavis@intop.net
Submitted by : Donna S. RUSSELL Davis
Email : dsdavis@intop.net
WWW page : www.familytreemaker.com/users/d/a/v/Donna-S-Davis
Date: 10/2/1998