Pike County, Mississippi Queries

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Surnames: DYKES, WELCH, JENKINS, DAVIS, CHISOLM
Submitter: Belinda Dykes Hunter
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998

I am looking for information about my greatgrandfather and his children Greatgrandfather: BAILEY DYKES married ELDORA either WELCH OR JENKINS. THEIR CHILDREN: HANCE, DUDLEY, ELLA, EFFIE, ENGLAND born: either 1899 or 1900, WALTER born :December 15, 1903. BAILEY DYKES was killed by a train . He was hard of hearing and didn't hear the whistle. Eldora remarried either a DAVIS or CHISOLM.


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Surnames: HOLLIS, SASSER
Submitter: Alan Moak
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998

I am searching for ancesters of Martha Patsy Hollis that married James G. H. Sasser. I think her father was Daniel Hollis.


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Surnames: HERTZOG, SHORT
Submitter: DELRIE@aol.com
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 1998

Otto Marcus Hertzog was born 18 Feb 1885 in McComb (Pike County). His parents were August Hertzog and Lizzie Short. Can anyone connect me to more information on Otto's parents?


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Surnames: BIGNER, McDONNELL
Submitter: Ejmcdonn@aol.com
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998

My grandmother, Nancy Bigner was born in Pike Co. Ms, around 1837. Later married Edw. McDonnell. Father's name was John. Would appreciate any info on relatives.


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Surnames: JONES, MINING OPERATIONS
Submitter: Richard L. Kolm
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998

Looking for 1880s information about (1) mining operations in Pike County, and (2) family of John and Suzanna Jones and their children who moved there from Pennsylvania 1880-1882.


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Surnames: ALLEN
Submitter:
Virginia Gieske
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 1998

My ancestor Gabriel ALLEN was born in NC, migrated to TN and then to MS, and died in Pike County before 1820. I am seeking any information that would aid me in tracing the ALLEN line back to earlier generations.


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Surnames: SMITH, BROCK
Submitter:
John Bullock
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 1998

Looking for the parents of Samantha Smith born July 13, 1860 in either Pike or Marion Co. Mississippi. Died June 25, 1902. Burried in Jeremiah Smith Cemetary. Married William Valentine Brock November 8, 1888. Thank you!


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Surnames: REAGAN, YOUNG, FELDERS
Submitter:
Sandi Thompson
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998

I am searching for NORMAN LESLIE REAGAN b. May 16, 1889 in Magnolia (Pike County) Miss. d. March 9, 1969---m. NORMA PAULINE YOUNG b. Aug 5, 1890 in Wesson, Miss. (Copiah County) , and d. Dec 9, 1975. I think Norman Reagan's father was OLIVER REAGAN and his mother was an L. FELDERS. If you have any information on this line, I would love to hear from you.


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Surnames: MAGEE
Submitter:
Mona Ray
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998

Sire or Sier MAGEE, Willis MAGEE, and 2 John MAGEEs were in Nixon's MS regiment in the War of 1812. Does anyone have a bounty land application for them? These same names all appear on page 91 of the 1820 Pike census, and I am looking for background information on them.


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Surnames: MARTIN, RUSHING
Submitter:
Libby Varner
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998

Robert S. Martin married Rhoda Rushing in December of 1901. Robert was born October 1881 and Rhoda was born November 1884. (Marriage on record in Brookhaven, Ms.) Will Martin married Lizzie Rushing in January 1901. Lizzie was born September 1882. (Marriage on record in Brookhaven, Ms.) Robert and Rhoda were my grandparents and any information you have would be greatly appreciated. Rhoda and Lizzie were sisters. I think Robert were brothers or step-brothers. Thank you.


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Surnames: HALL, SIMMONS, VARNADO, BRUMFIELD, STRICKLAND
Submitter:
Bobby J. Hall, Sr.
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998

I am looking for information on: The Ancestors of Instance Hall, born abt 1673; The Ancestors of Bala Chitto Simmons prior to 1810; The Ancestors of Silver Creek Simmons prior to 1810; The Ancestors of the Varnado Clan prior to 1810; The Ancestors of the Brumfield Clan prior to 1810; The Ancestors of the Strickland Clan prior to 1810.


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Surnames: FELDER
Submitter:
Charles Felder
Date: Sun, 18 Oct 1998

I am collecting data on the Felder family's of Hans Heinrich Felder who came to SC in 1735. This include those families of Hans grand son Peter who migrated to McComb Mississippi. I have over 6,500 name of Hans kin and are looking for more. I have over 1000 sir names Felder which include names from Switzerland. I have possible 4 names that could be Hans Father.


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Surnames: WHITE, GREEN, BRAZINO
Submitter:
Danny White
Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998

I am looking for information concerning a Hugh Lawson White buried in Holloywood Cemetery in McComb, MS. My grandfather William B. White is according to my father Riley d.1985 the brother of Hugh Lawson White. I am looking for any living relatives or anyone else who could provide me with any information regarding , precedents, descendents and/or relatives of Hugh Lawson White. William Burt White met my grandmother, known as Charity Green d.1957 (previous marriage) in DeQueen, AR where my father Riley was born in 1912. There was another son named Burt d. circa 1930's in an oilfield accident in OK The family moved to Wewoka, OK where William B. White worked as a typesetter at a local newspaper. He died in the 20's and is buried in Wewoka, OK. Riley married Mary Theresa Brazino b. OKC, OK 1929 and the couple had 7 children. Danny Eugene (me) the oldest, Theresa Josephine, Margaret Ann, twins John Riley d.1986 and Charles WiIliam, Stephen Gregory and Michael James. Anyone having information concerning our ancestors please write dewdrs@hotmail.com.


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Surnames: SCARBOROUGH
Submitter:
Joe Pearson
Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998

I am looking for any information on the Scarboroughs who supposily lived in Osyka, Mississippi. I am doing research on my mothers family. Her Grandfather was Benjamine Scarborough. Thanks.


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Surnames: MAGEE, McALPHIN
Submitter:
Margaret Miller
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998

Seeking information re the Rev. Calvin Magee, Bapt., who may have had pastorates at Magees Creek and Antioch Churches. Married Catherine McAlpin 26 Dec 1829 in Marion Co. Was Catherine the widow of Patrick McALPIN? Did Calvin and Catherine migrate to Sabine Parish ca 1848? Does any one know their death dates, place of burial? Any help appreciated.


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Surnames: ROARK, NORRED
Submitter:
Deni Norred-Williams
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1998

Elizabeth ROARK (dates unknown) and husband Isaac Russell NORRED (b.1838 in Leake Co., MS, and d. 1913 in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA) had several sons in Osyka, MS. They were probably Joseph, Charles, James, and William NORRED (birth years range 1869-1880). Any information about these ROARK and/or NORRED families would be greatly appreciated.


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Surnames: REED
Submitter:
toddy@worldnetla.net
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 1998

REUBEN REED JR. WAS BORN - MAY- 21 , 1870 AND DIED OCT. - 13 , 1938 IN DEXTER , MS. I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO ANY MEMBER OF THIS FAMILY AND SEE IF THEY HAVE ANY RECORDS ON THIS FAMILY .MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS - JOHN WESLEY HERRING AND I AM RESEARCHING THIS FAMILY. REUBEN REED HERRING SR. WAS JOHN WESLEY'S BROTHER ACCORDING TO THE RECORDS I HAVE ! ANY HELP ANYONE CAN BE ON THIS WOULD BE GREAT !!


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Surnames: BACOT, McNABB
Submitter:
Barb
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998

I am interested in any info about Bacot or McNabb families of Pike Co. I have some research which I will share. Thanks.


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Surnames: HOWARD, REEVES, BENTON, POWELL
Submitter:
Michael Brown
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998

Looking for the grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Robert Nathaneal HOWARD who was born around 1865 and died in Canton, MS in the mid-1930s. He is buried in Hollywood cemetery, McCOMB, MS next to his first wife, Alice Reagan Howard. At his death he was survived by his daughter Mrs Eulice Howard REEVES (wife of Morris REEVES) of Brookhaven, and sons Mr. Harry P. HOWARD of Canton, Mr. Joe HOWARD of Crystal Springs/Hillsburg, Mr. Homer HOWARD of Indianapolis, IND, step-mother, Mrs. Martha (E. Reagan Howard) Owens of Osyka, and 16 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Margie Howard BENTON of Jackson and Mrs. Edna Howard Underwood POWELL of Magnolia. R.N. Howard's 2nd wife was my great-Aunt Rosie BROWN. She passed on to us an old family bible and several pictures to include ones made from tin. One of those pictures is of R. N. HOWARD's dad, Parmenas HOWARD, who was a Methodist minister from 1865 until his death in 1910. Also, what are the dates recorded on R.N. HOWARD's headstone? Please contact me at brownm@cmtc.7atc.army.mil or write to Michael Brown, CMR 414, Box 962, APO AE 09173. Thank-you


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Surnames: SUMMERS
Submitter:
Weldon Hudson
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998

Jacob Summers and family was enumerated on the 1820 U. S. Census as follows: Two males under 10, two males 10 to 16, one male 16 to 26, one male over 45; one female under 10, one female 10 to 16 and one female over 45. Would like to hear from anyone on this Pike County Family.


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Surnames: BARRON
Submitter:
Martha Gibson Lee
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998

I am looking for information on the William T. Barron family listed on the 1850 Pike County Census.and 1870 Amite Co. MS census William T. Barron, Wife Missouri, Children: William H., James S., John Thomas, Richard, Wiley W., Charlie W. If anyone has information on this family please contact me at memarle@aol.com. Thanks.


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Surnames: HUGHES, GUY
Submitter:
Sean Jenkins
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998

I am looking for information about my great grandparents, Rennie Guy Hughes and Robert Hughes who lived in McComb, Ms. They were married late in the last century. They had four children William Insley, James Edward (my grandfather), Mary Selena and Joesph Hughes. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Sean Jenkins


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Surnames: COURTNEY, LEE
Submitter:
Clifton M. Lee
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998

Hello . . . .I am posting this request on the Pike County Query board in hope of trying to locate information about my second great-grandmother - and her family -, one Safronia [aka:'Sally'] Courtney, who was from the Summit area. Facts: Birth 1840 in Mississippi, Death prior to 1872 in St. Helena Parish,Louisiana. AKA "Zephonia" in 1860 Pike County Ms. census. Marriages/Children 1. Zachariah Z. LEE, Marriage 25 Jun 1855 in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana (age 15). Children Francis Monroe LEE (29 Aug 1856-24 Jun 1910) and Nancy E. LEE (1858-). Any help you might give will be greatly appreciated!


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Surnames: CORBAN
Submitter:
Barbara Celotto
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998

I am looking for the parents, siblings and children of Lonnie Corban who died in Summit, Ms. on April 17, 1934. He is buried there in Woodlawn Cemetery. Thank you in advance.


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Surnames: WALKER, YAWN, WILSHIRE, SILVESTER
Submitter:
Leah Talbot
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998

I'd like to find more information on families of Lafayette Sanders WALKER b. 25 Mar 1807 in Georgia and Elizabeth YAWN b. 4 Aug 1821 in Mississippi, who married in Pike County, MS in 1838. Parents of said Walker were Thomas Walker and Sophia Elizabeth Wilshire; parents of said Yawn were Nicholas Yawn and ____ Silvester. Thank you, Leah Talbot


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Surnames: HOLMES
Submitter:
Ronald E Dillon Sr
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998

Tying to find out anything about MYRTIS HOLMES who was married to Johnny Holmes. They lived in McComb,Ms in 1950


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Surnames: DILLON, McCAFFERY
Submitter:
Ronald E Dillon Sr
Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998

I am seeking information about Gordon W Dillon. He was borned in Tylertown,Ms in 1898 an his second wife was Mamie McCaffery from Boque Chitta,Ms.


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Surnames: BETHEA, LeGETTE, GRIFFIN
Submitter:
Ron Skellie
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1998

Am interested in any descendants of Dr R.C. Bethea and Mary E. LeGette who lived in Summit until ca 1913. His great grandson Johnny Bethea ran the theater in McComb, MS. until his death recently. Also had family in Fernwood, MS. His daughter Martha May Bethea married William Trawick Griffin also of Summit, MS and who was later a pharmacist and methodist Minister. Also interested in any local hisorian familiar with the yellow fever epidemic of 1878. WT Griffin's family was almost wiped out. Would like to share original info.


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