Unknown County, MS

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      DUNN, GOOCH posted by Susan Krawczyk on Sunday, January 5, 1997

      I'm looking for information on Robert Lee GOOCH born July 18,1877, somewhere in Mississippi. His parents are Betsy Ann DUNN born Ms and father William W. (Bill) Gooch also born in MS., May 16, 1854. They were married in Itawamba Co. MS on May 18, 1876. On a seperate set of Gooches' I need information on Jemima Gooch and Wesley Gooch. They were living in Itawamba Co. in 1850. I have no information about Wesley Gooch after the 1850 census. He isn't buried with his wife. She's buried in the Hopewell Cem.in Prentiss Co.

      ASHFORD, BENGERMAN, FRANKLIN, LESLEY posted by Radena Chambers on Wednesday, January 8, 1997

      I am looking for any information on a BENGERMAN FRANKLIN ASHFORD he is my gggrandfather he was born around 1844 Unknown County in Mississippi. He married Mary (mollie) Elizabeth LESLEY from Tx. I think they had one child William Henry Ashford (could have been more) any information would be helpful.

      SANDERS posted by Pam Smart on Wednesday, January 8, 1997

      Unknown County Query: Looking for info on Elijah SANDERS, b. 1834 in MS. Place, parents, etc. wanted! Also looking for Dudley Sanders, b. 3 Feb 1846 somewhere in MS - need same info.

      GREEN, LITTLEPAGE, SHIPMAN posted by Shirley Frame on Thursday, January 9, 1997

      Seeking birth place of Alfred Grayson GREEN b. 15 Mar 1836 in Unknown Co., MS. Mar. Elizabeth SHIPMAN in 1857 in McLennon Co., TX. His parents were Aaron GREEN and Mary W. LITTLEPAGE - they arr. MS abt 1835 and moved to Liberty Co., TX Dec 1837. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

      BOND, LADNER posted by Linda Hall on Saturday, January 11, 1997

      Looking for info on Seneth LADNER b. Oct. 3, 1897 born in Saucier, MS. Had 1 brother, Ofman Ladner, 2 sisters Cordelia and Cora. Mother's name thought to be Missouri Ladner. Seneth married Alvin T. BOND b. in MS. Please send any info to e-mail: larichhall@centuryinter.net

      CONNER, SCANLON posted by Joan Wieser on Sunday, January 12, 1997

      I am researching the Morris SCANLON family. The 1850 Census for Lafayette, Indiana shows daughter, Catherine, born in Miss. about 1837. Mother's name Nancy CONNER SCANLON. Morris arrived in U.S. in 1837 at Black Rock, NY. Census shows other children born in Maryland and Virginia. Catherine's death certificate shows birthplace as Boston, Mass. Have searched Boston twice with no results.

      HOPKINS posted by Pat Bryant on Sunday, January 12, 1997

      Jesse HOPKINS was b ca 1850 in Unknown County MS. The 1870 Census shows him in the home of: Sally A. Hopkins 38 FW TN John W. 23 MW MS George 20 MW MS Jesse 18 MW MS James 17 MW MS Thomas 16 MW MS William 12 MW MS Joseph 8 MW AR Mary 7 FW AR Elen 1 FW AR I have census indices for Mississippi 1860 census but bet that it has HOPKINS in about every county. Would appreciate any leads on this line if only to eliminate some of the 1860 HOPKINS in MS!

      JOHNSON posted by Keith Johnson on Monday, January 13, 1997

      I have just started my families research. I have not been able to find anything past my great grandfathers being in Texas. I was able to find out that he was born in Miss. in 1853 and his fathers name is supposed to be Isaacs JOHNSON. My grandfather was born in Weatherford, Texas in 1895. His name was Quay Johnson. My great grandfathers whole name was John Franklin Johnson.

      BAPISTE, BATIT, BATTE posted by Kathy Montgomery on Monday, January 13, 1997

      I am looking for ancestor Natalie BATIT, said to be born in MS circa 1839 to 1844. I can't find any BATIT surnames anywhere in anything. I've been told it could be BATTE or BAPISTE, as local pronounciation variations. She married in New Orleans 1865, d. there 1881.

      ROBERTS, WILLIAMS posted by Cynthia Fulcher on Tuesday, January 14, 1997

      Wanting parents of Epsia WILLIAMS b. 4 Nov 1847 in Unknown Co Mississippi. Later moved to Hill Co TX & married Jesse ROBERTS. Any response appreciated.

      BRUDITT, BURDITT posted by Herschel G. Kelley on Tuesday, January 14, 1997

      BRUDITT, H. N. (Dr. Henry Newton Burditt) - We are interested in any information and/or family history of our ancestor. His son, Jim Thomas BURDITT, was born on 27 May 1850. The family moved to Travis Co, TX when the son was about a year old. Did H. N. BURDITT serve with the CSA? What was his first wife's name? For information exchange: Herschel G. Kelley, 1027 Oak Ave, Rockport, TX 78382, 512/729-6784, hkelley@dbstech.com

      LOVE, MARTIN posted by Marty Martin on Wednesday, January 15, 1997

      MARTIN: i am searching for the father of james henry martin (b. 17/2/1836 1846? d. 21/8/1933) and willis doc "wid" martin (b. 15/3/1838 1848? d. 12/12/1920). both stated they were born in mississippi. their mother was margaret (martha) LOVE, who lived with james henry until her death in the 1890's she stated she was born in alabama (cir 1820). james settled in caldwell parish, la; wid in ouachita parish. please e-mail tmartin267@aol.com if you have information.

      HOLLAN posted by Jerry Hollan on Wednesday, January 15, 1997

      I am searching for a Willie HOLLAN Jr. I have little information on him. I believe his father died in trigg co ky. abt 1836 or so. I believe that wiley moved to Miss, married and raised a family.

      LOWERY, WRIGHT posted by Melvin Wright on Friday, January 17, 1997

      Looking for information on Gideon Mitchell WRIGHT and wife Jane LOWERY. Lived in Unknown County in Mississippi.Had five sons; Roderick, Cullen, John, Gideon Harrison and Adam Mitchell (b: 1847), also two daughters names unknown. Gideon and wife apparently died ca 1850 as at least the two youngest sons raised by John and Betty LOWERY in Arkansas. Apparently all sons were in Civil War, some on one side and some on the other. Any information on Gideon Mitchell WRIGHT and wife Jane LOWERY or the three older sons and two daughters much appreciated.

      QUARLES, RICE posted by Edwin Quarles on Saturday, January 18, 1997

      Georgia RICE born in Mississippi in 1961. Married Hayward QUARLES of Alabama (date of marriage unknown)

      LOWERY, SMITH posted by Suella Postles on Sunday, January 19, 1997

      I'm hoping you can help me find out about my greatgreatgrandfather William B SMITH. . He was a physician. I'm looking for any information available, but especially his parentage and siblings, place of birth etc. William B. Smith was born c 1802 in AL according to the 1870 census taken in MO. His wife Sarah LOWERY was born in c1809 in Mississippi. They married sometime between 1820-50. Their son Thomas M. Smith was born in Sumner Co. Mississippi, according to family tradition, on 4 February 1850. Another son George was born in c1857. The family was living in MO in 870

      CARTER, RAY posted by Yolanda Wilson on Sunday, January 19, 1997

      I am looking for any type of information on the following persons. I am trying to find the Native American Heratige in our family. James Monroe CARTER birth 1879 - death 1950 Martha Ann RAY (married name Carter) birth 1879 - death 1970 birth dates may be wrong due to bible stating births in 1880 Marriage James Monroe Carter & Martha Ann Ray Dec.1988 Our records show Martha Ann Ray was born in Mississippi, but James Carter was born in Louisiana.

      ARD, BREWER, BUCHANNAN, HODGES, HUX posted by Catherine Edel on Sunday, January 19, 1997

      HUX - Trying to locate date of death and/or place of burial for George Andrew HUX believed to be buried in Lawrence County. We believe he died in the 1940's or 1950's but we are not sure if it was in MS or LA - utl dth. cert. He was married to luveniar HODGES, then Courtney BREWER, then to Floretta ARD. George was born May 24, 1877, at Ruth MS. Several very nice people have offered leads and suggestions online but so far we are still utl. George has a son and dau.-in-law buried in Tilton United Methodist Church Cemetary- Versie Andrew HUX and Bessie Jane BUCHANNAN. Any leads or info on George Andrew HUX will be appreciated. I will be glad to share any info I have on this and other families with anyone who sends me a request.

      LUCAS, WHITE posted by Diane Hanson on Monday, January 20, 1997

      Looking for information on a Henry WHITE that came from some Unknown County in Mississippi to Louisiana and married Annie E. LUCAS in 1879. I believe he had a brother named John WHITE who married S.J. LUCAS in 1870 in Louisiana.

      CHAPMAN, WILSON posted by Karen White on Monday, January 20, 1997

      My maternal grandfather's parents were Cyrus J. and Rebecca CHAPMAN WILSON. Cyrus was born September 13, 1871 and died May 26, 1958. Rebecca was born April 27, 1873 and died July 12, 1922. They are both buried in Demascus Cemetary in Brookhaven or McComb, Mississippi. I would like to find out information about their parents.

      FOX, HOUSE posted by Dale Stewart on Saturday, January 25, 1997

      HOUSE, Sylvania Penn (FOX)...does anybody know the death date and place of this person.

      ADAMS, MARQUIS posted by Janet Sue MILAM on Monday, January 27, 1997

      MARQUIS--County Unknown. We have a Herbert James MARQUIS b. in MS ca 1868. Mar an ADAMS also b. in MS. Were in TX by 1882. Is anyone researching this family? Janet

      ALLEN, CUNNEUTUBBY posted by Carin Van Vooren on Monday, January 27, 1997

      CUNNEUTUBBY, Nancy. Full Chickasaw. Born Mississippi ca1830. Traveled with parents during Trail of Tears to Oklahoma. Married Samuel ALLEN. Trying to find Nancy's birth info and/or names of parents.

      RODGERS posted by Pat Dahl on Monday, January 27, 1997

      Seek information on Joe L(eander?) RODGERS born abour 1855 in MS. He moved to AR at some point where he married Luella Cape, a widow with five children, in 1894 in St. Francis Co., AR. He may have been married before although census records indecated he was not. In 1900 the family lived in Denison, Grayson, TX, having moved from Sevier Co, AR. In 1901 the family was farming in Pickens Co., IT in the Chickasaw Nation. Joe died on the same farm in 1924 in what became Marshall Co., OK. Joe was dark haired, brown eyed, jug earred, possibly had an olive complexion, quite tall (probably about 6'5") and handsome. His children Homer and Joe were born in AR, Lillie, Carl and Walter were born in IT (OK).

      EDWARDS, LUBY, NETHERLAND, NETHERLANDS posted by Heather Williams on Thursday, January 30, 1997

      I am looking for information on Civil War links to the EDWARDS and LUBY families which now live in Holmes and Hinds counties. I know that the family does have background in the surname NETHERLAND(s). I am also looking for information on my grandmother born in the 1900's (1900-1906?) surname Minga.

      KITCHEN, KITCHENS posted by Rena Anderson Pittman on Thursday, January 30, 1997

      KITCHEN(S) in Unknown County I am interested in any information regarding: Ephriam KITCHENS and his brother "Buck" KITCHENS who left Mississippi and Alabama to go East. Please contact: rena@rapidramp.com Any information appreciated Thank you for your time and consideration

      SYKES posted by Ron Sykes on Thursday, January 30, 1997

      SYKES Looking for information on James Thomas Sykes bn. Simpson Co., abt 1866 and died after 1942. He had seveal brothers and sisters, and apparetnly died while living with a sister. Would like to obtain his death information and a burial location. Went by the name of Tom Sykes.

      BARNES, ELLIS, HOWELL posted by A.J. Brewer-Stewart on Friday, January 31, 1997

      Unknown County Searching for information about the parents of Sarah HOWELL b 4 July 1824 MS, m 9 Nov 1838 MS Ransom ELLIS s/o Owen Jasper ELLIS & Charlotte/Sharlot Martha BARNES. Sarah HOWELL ELLIS d 17 Aug 1893 in Chicot CO, AR. 1880 Chicot CO census lists her father b KY and her mother b MO. Her mother's name may have been Elizabeth Ann.

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