These old queries are from 1996 through 1998.  Like I said, there's no guarantees that the email addresses will work, but we hate to get rid of them because someone might find some useful information in them.  Use your browser's search function, and--good luck!

DAVIS    GATLIN    LOPER    RAINWATERS

DATE:   UPDATED-DEC 12, 1996
NAME: Debbie Anderson
HOMEPAGE: -none

Rainwater - all dates - database to share. William Rainwaters, age 60 was brutally murdered in Wayne County in April of 1866 by his two sons as a murder for hire. The two sons were apprehended by Joseph Loper in Hancock County, MS in July of that same year. Looking for court records regarding the disposition of the case. Williams wives were Caroline Davis, then Sydney Farmer and then, Mary Loper. After Williams death, Mary Loper remarried a Gatlin.

Any information on Rainwaters appreciated! Information on the above family, especially appreciated!!!!
Debbie Anderson

GEORGE    McKEE    STANFORD
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Edmond Reschner

John McKee, James F. Stanford, Flora George all from Waynesboro, about 1850. Need information on any of these people.
Thanks.

GATLIN

DATE: Sept. 17, 1996
NAME: Ron McCrory
HOMEPAGE:none

Looking for: Gatlin ancestor info in Wayne and surrounding counties. My grandmother was Abany or Albaney Gatlin, born in 1870's. She married George Stanley in 1895. I have found references from marriage records in Wayne county to : Artinsey Gatlin who married (in 1897) A.B. Barnett; Louisia Gatlin who married (in 1900) Joseph Arnold; Julia Gatlin who married (in 1892) Charles P. Street; Eliza Gatlin who Married (in 1896) John W. Waller; Icy Gatlin who married (in 1897) A.B. Elliott; and Rebecca Gatlin who married (1890) Adam Langley; There were four Gatlin men who married in Wayne County: Ben was married in 1896; James married in 1898; Thomas married in 1890; and WM married in 1886. Ties to any of these would help me find their relationship to Abany Gatlin and help me to discover her lineage.

WEST
DATE: Sept 27, 1996
NAME: Debora W. King

I am searching for information on my grandfather, Stephen West, his father, David West. Stephen married Rennie Nicholson in 1900. Anyone having info on David West, whose son was Stephen, please let me know..
Thanks,
Deb King, Florida

ARRINGTON    COOLEY
DATE: Dec. 02, 1996
NAME: Jimmy E. Cooley
HOMEPAGE:none

Looking for info on Little Berry COOLEY b.1821 in Wayne County, Miss. d. 1903 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Married to Milly Ann ARRINGTON (1st) b.d.??, (2nd)m.Lovenia ARRINGTON, b.1833 Clarke County Miss. d. 1912 Calcasieu or Beauregard Parish Louisiana. Looking for birth, census, family, Civil War, land, records.
Will share all I have about subject.
Best Regards,
JIMMY

DUKE(s)     HUTSON     PATTON
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Marilyn

I am researching the Patton family of Wayne County, MS. Family tradition has four Patton brothers, William, Arthur, James, and Joseph and their father, James, from Abbeville, SC in Wayne County as early as 1807. James Patton served in War of 1812, was a delegate to MS Constitutional Convention of 1817 and served as the State's first lieutenant governor. These early Patton families were devout Methodists and settled along the Chickasawhay River in what became the Winchester community. My line:
William A. Patton, born 1807, Wayne Co., MS, married in 1833, Mary Hutson who was born in 1815 in old Washington Co., AL.in 1833.
Their known children:
Lucy, born abt 1836
Elvina, born abt 1837
Francis A., born abt 1839 (my great grandmother married Aaron Theodore Duke(s)
Elizabeth, born abt 1841
George W., born abt 1842
Joseph, twin, born abt 1847
Female, twin, born abt 1847 (listed in 1850 census as "Puss")
Susannah, born abt 1852
Angeline, born abt 1854
Thomas J., born abt 1855 (family tradition says he was hung in early 1900s)
I will be happy to share or exchange info.
Thanks, Marilyn
E-mail MSwichkow@aol.com
Thanks.

ELKINS     LINDER
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Coojoy

My grandmother was Martha Elkins, said to be daughter of John Elkins who was said to have drowned in Bucatuana Creek along with a son. Four girls, Martha, born 1851 in either Lee or Henry Cty. ALA, Lula, Sally, and Julie are said to have been "farmed out" to neighbors in the community for rearing. I have no record of Martha's marriage but the other girls were finally married in the 1870's in Choctaw County, ALA, where Martha lived after marrying William Thomas Linder. Does anyone know of local history about a double-drowning in Bucatuana Creek?

COFFMAN     WEST
DATE: Jan 01, 1997
NAME: Brett West
HOMEPAGE:none
I am looking for any information on Reverend James "Jim" West b. 08-15-1854 d. 02-24-1928 in Wayne County, MS. Also info on his 3rd wife Martha Eugenia "Jennie" Coffman b. 09-15-1871 in Detroit, TX. d. 06-20-1946 in Wayne County, MS. Both are buried in the Waynesboro Cemetary. Any info on them or any of their decendants would be of great help! Please send E-Mail to celltech@swbell.net
Thank You, B. W. West

BEECH/BEACH
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Ray Revette

John BEECH/BEACH Searching for information on spouse, parents, siblings, and children of John BEECH/BEACH b. 1803 in SC, m. Mary? b. 1807 in SC. They lived in Wayne Co., MS in 1840 but in Washington Co., AL before and after 1840. They parented 16 children in AL, the first Joseph L. b. 1823,the last Michael b. 1852. His father is Joseph, his uncle is William, and his grandfather is Thomas b. in Ireland, m. in Colleton Co., SC.

HUTTO
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Betty F. Carroll

Would like to find descendants of Samuel HUTTO, died 1898 in Waynesboro, Ms. Samuel is buried in the City Cemetery of Waynsboro. Can anyone help me identify any of the HUTTO individuals buried in City Cemetery?
Betty F. Carroll, 710 Alamo Rd., Fredericksburg, Tx. 78624. email at dixie@fbg.net

BROWN
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Gerald Westmoreland Jr.

I'm looking for the information about Samuel BROWN b. abt 1790. I know he was married to a woman named Mary. They had a daughter named Lucinda. One source says Lucinda was born in TN and another source says she was born in Wayne Co., MS. Please help me if you can.
Thanks, Gerald Westmoreland Jr., LDSYES@aol.com

TAYLOR
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Anne Lopez

My grandfather was John H. Taylor, born in Waynesboro in Dec 1898. I am looking for information about his family. His father was Archie and his mother Azaline Saxton Taylor. He had brothers and sisters named Needham, Ada L., George, Maggie, Fannie and Ruth (from what my grandmother told us.) If you have any information about this part of my family, I would appreciate hearing from you! Thank you.

TOUCHSTONE     TURNER
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: John M. Smith

I am looking for a Susannah TOUCHSTONE possibly b. 1830-1840 in WAYNE CO. MS. She married TJ TURNER in TX abt 1855.  Thanks for any information

NEWTON     PATRICK
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: R.L.Brakefield

Nov.23,1997 R.L.Brakefield bobmac@cscs.net Who was Jery Newton's father & mother? He is buried at Zion Rest Cem.next to his wife Eliz.Eugennia Patrick.Per tombstone Inscription he was b.Jan.16,1852 d.June 20,1922. Appreciate any info.

BREWER     HEATHCOCK     REVETTE
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Ray Revette

Sarah Ann Victoria BREWER Heathcock Searching for any information including the children of and marriages of Sarah Ann b. 3 Aug 1850 in MS, d. 15 Dec 1929 in Greene Co., MS, marries 22 Sept 1899 as Heathcock in Wayne Co., MS to William Gilbert REVETTE. Appears in the 1900 census with two daughters, Amelia b. 1889 and Minnie b. 1890 listed as REVETTE. Her other children were William E. (parented by Bill Douglas?) BREWER b. 1875, Nathan A. (parented by Sim Hutto?) BREWER b. 1879, and Jim HEATHCOCK b?. Her father is William Nathan BREWER b. 1824 in MS, her mother is Mary Jane Vaughn b. 1835 in MS, a brother, William Nathan Jr. b. 1853, a sister Mary b. 1854, a brother Johnnie b. 1856, sisters Fate, Patience, and brother Manuel b?, a brother Howel b. 1859.

DAVIS     McLAUGHLIN     NEWTON     POWE     WHEELER
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: R.L.Brakefield

Researching Davis & related families in Wayne Co. Willie Lee Davis m.1928 Paul Brock Newton. Mack C. Davis m. Jan.1909 Willie Lee McLaughlin. Elias M. Davis m. Mary Elizabeth Powe. Willie L. McLaughlin's father, Albert W. m. Virginia Wheeler. ANY info on thesse families will be appreciated.

GARNER     STARLING
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Betty Gosdin

I am researching the family of Francis Marion STARLING who married Dora Ann "Kate" GARNER. Francis Marion was the son of Caleb and Penelope (PARKS) STARLING, and Dora Ann was the dau. of John and Matilda (MARTIN) GARNER. They moved to Wayne Co., Miss. after the Civil War. Their children were John T, Kate M., James W., Caleb L., and Charles Ward who married his 1st cousin, Theresa Tissue GARNER and moved to Johnson Co., Tx. Both Francis Marion and Dora Ann died in Waynesboro, Wayne Co., Miss. and are buried in the Waynesboro Cemetery. Francis Marion died 17 February 1921, and Dora Ann died 14 November 1921. Any leads on this family and their descendants would be much appreciated. Betty Gosdin

BRYANT     KITTRELL
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Betty Seals

I am looking for any information on William Wesley BRYANT b.Nov 6, 1906 d.30 April 1990. He was married to Nettie Anita KITTRELL. I have no information on her except that she died while giving birth on Feb 11, 1926 in Bucktunna, MS. Would appreciate any help-a copy of an obituary perhaps!!  Thanks, Betty Seals

BOUTWELL     WALKER
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Bert Boutwell

I am working on the line of Burton Boutwell, III b. abt 1785 in the Barnwell District of South Carolina d. 01-18-1865 in Wayne County, m. Nancy Ann Walker. I would like to exchange information with any descendants.
Bert Boutwell, bb405@horizon.hit.net

MATHESON     REVETTE
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Ray Revette

William Gilbert REVETTE Searching for information on parents, siblings of William Gilbert REVETTE b. 15 Jan 1836 in AL. Married Jamima MATHESON 17 May 1861 in Washington Co., AL. Lived in southern Choctaw Co., AL until about 1875 then move into Washington Co., AL. Lived there until 1899. Divorced Jamima and m. Sara Ann Victoria HEATHCOCK in Wayne Co., MS living in Wayne and Greene Co., MS until death 25 May 1916 in Greene Co., MS. His mother is said to be Susan PERRY b. ? AL m. 29 Jun 1939 to, Charles REVETTE b. ? France in Clarke Co., AL. Mother is half Choctaw Indian.

GRAYSON
DATE: Jan 01, 1997
NAME: Nancy Harwood
HOMEPAGE:none
I'd like to submit a query regarding my GRAYSON family, members of which were in the county c1820-1830 and possibly later.

McQUIRE     WILLIFORD     WOULARD
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Sandra W. Doolittle

I am looking for info on Benjamin F. Woulard Born 1805..Married Unity Williford in Wayne County Mississippi in 1829. Lived in and around State Line and Erett Mississippi. He died in the late l800's in Wayne County. Benjamin F. Woulard also had a son, Ben- jamin F. Woulard. (never listed as a Jr.) Benjamin (Jr.) born in 1842 was in the Civil War and has a marker in the State Line Cemetery in Mississippi. Benjamin (Jr.) was listed in the James Copeland Outlaw book as being the Det. Woulard who bought back the murderer of W. C Stanley of Escatewpa, Al. ( Washington County) Benjamin (Jr.) Married Anne McQuire and had an adopted daughter. Benjamin (Jr.) died in State Line, Mississippi in the early 1900's. His wife several years latter . The Obits. listed Benjamin (Jr.) and his wife as being buried in Stateline Cemetery not far from their home.
Thanks for any help.
Sandra W. Doolittle, email...sandrad@ldl.net

CHAMBERS
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Sue Harris

In Mar 1850, Thomas G. CHAMBERS of Sumter Co., AL, bought 738 acres in Wayne Co., MS, Sec 20 $ 30, T 8, from William J. Patton of MS & Wilson G. & Margaret Myers of Sumter Co. Would like to know whether Thomas G. Chambers d in Wayne Co. and whether his middle initial could have been J. Interested in his age, wife & children's names.
Many thanks!
Sue Harris. byrumha@ibm.net

BENNETT
DATE: Feb 15, 1998
NAME: Phyllis Blount

Seeking information on the BENNETT Family of Wayne Co. BENJAMIN BENNETT, JOSEPH BENNETT and THOMAS BENNETT are listed in the 1830 Census. I believe the Benjamin was the father of Thomas and Joseph Bennett. Need Proof. any help would be appreciated. Several people are listed in each household Need names of wives and children. Thank you

WALTMAN
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: none

Looking for information on ANDREW WALTMAN, b. abt 1807 location unknown, however he appears to have been in WAYNE COUNTY in 1840. Please contact me
thanks,

JONES     ODEN
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Marleen Van Horne

I am looking for information on JAMES JONES and his wife MARY. James is listed in the 1816 Wayne County Tax list and Mary is listed as the head of household in the 1820 census. Also listed in the 1820 census is THOMAS ODEN, four lines below Mary. Thomas's son, ELIAS ODEN, married CHLOE JONES 1 December 1822. Chloe Jones was born 15 May 1803 in North Carolina. According to the 1820 census, Mary had a daughter of Chloe's age, and four sons between 10 and 26 years of age. Any information on this Jones family would be greatly appreciated.

BUSBY     HALL      McILWAIN     MILLS     WHEELIS
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Dottie Wainwright

MILLS ,James A. b. 1805 GA son of William Mills and Sarah Hall. Also Sheppard(Shepard/Shepperd) BUSBY b. 1812 AL(believe Washington Co.) later moved to Wayne Co.,MS m. (1) Mary McIlwain (2) Elizabeth(Eliza) Jane McIlwain whose first husband was A. Wheelis. Granddaughter of MILLS,James A. was MILLS, Inez who married BUSBY,Charles Edward in 1890 in Wayne Co.,MS

BUSBY    CAVES    COCHRAN    COOLING     FULSOM     WALLEY     WATKINS
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Jason C. Cochran

My name is Jason Cole Cochran. I am the GGGGgrandson of Richard Cochran and Martha D. Walley. I have Richard b. 1823 and he married Martha in 1843. My line is as follows:
Richard & Martha: William David Cochran b. 2/15/1844 d. 2/12/1914 married Mary Busby in 1864.
William & Mary: George Andrew Cochran b. 5/14/1867 d. 11/18/1921 married Pearl Kate Caves 5/26/1887
George & Pearl: Stafford Noomer Cochran b. 2/16/1900 d. 5/14/1969 married Martha R. ?
Stafford & Martha: Melvin Cochran b. 3/13/1931 married Joyce Watkins
Melvin & Joyce: Elvin Gray Cochran b. Union MS. 7/19/1952 married Paula A. Cooling in 1974
Elvin & Paula: Jason Cole Cochran b. Baytown Texas 3/25/1975 married Kadey Lora Fulsom 7/6/1996
Jason & Kadey: One on the way
Looking for the parents of Richard Cochran.

BUSBY    DAVIS    OVERSTREET     WEST
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Becky West Hartfield

I am trying to find any information on the families of Ben S. Davis b 12/10/1886 d 04/11/1969 married to Miriam Busby b 04/17/1890 d 08/03/1984(my great-gradparents). They lived in Wayne Co. but are burried in the Myrick Cemetery in Jones Co. Who were their parents, where were they from, when were they married. They were my great- grandparents on my father's side, Bennie D. West (his mother's family).
I am also trying to find the same type of information on the families of William C. West b 08/22/1854 d 08/07/1940 married to Nancy Overstreet b 06/05/1847 d 12/25/1942. They are buried in the West Shady Grove Church Cemetery in Wayne Co. They were residents of Wayne Co. Their old homesite is still located on the Clara-Strengthford road in the Strengthford Community. They were my great-great grandparents on my father's side, Bennie D. West, (his father's side) who is a resident of Wayne Co.
I have found information where each one was buried in Wayne County and I believe they lived in Wayne County most of their lives in the Strengthford Community but I am not able to find any further information.
Thank you for any help that you can give me.
FYI: A wealth of information on Wayne Co (and all counties in Mississippi and other states), marriages, census, cemetery records, etc. is located in the McCain Library on the USM campus in Hattiesburg. There is also a lot of information at the Laurel Public Library.

EVERITT     LEE     MOORE
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: MaryAnn Hormuth

In 1865 a JOHN MOORE who resided in Wayne County, Mississippi, signed land transaction papers in Mobile, Alabama, on behalf of Polly Berry EVERITT Moore. I want to know if John Moore was related to Polly's husband, William Lee Moore. Was he maybe a cousin or a brother? William Lee Moore's parents are supposed to be William R. Moore and Lavie? LEE. I cannot find a record of them. William Lee Moore and Polly Berry Everitt were married in Washington County, Alabama on 1 November 1838, and resided in Choctaw County, Alabama, and Mobile. They were forced to leave Mobile during the Civil War and eventually settled in Texas.
MaryAnn Hormuth

BIRCHETT    DENHAM
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: JOHN A BIRCHETT

I AM LOOKING FOR A BIRTH CERTIFICATE INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION FOR MY GRANDFATHER, JESSE L BIRCHETT SR., BORN 5-19-1894 IN WAYNESBORO OR ANY INFORMATION ON HIS PARENTS (LEWIS DENHAM & ELEANOR BIRCHETT)
THANK YOU.
JOHN A BIRCHETT

HEIDELBERG
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: William Ray Dukes

Would like any information on sirname HEIDELBERG from any part of Wayne County. They resided in Waynesboro around the early 1900's, I am sure, and maybe many years before.

COCHRAN     WALLEY
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Jason C. Cochran

Looking for the parents of Richard Cochran born 1823 in Alabama. He married Martha Jo (D.?) Walley in 1843. Any info on the Cochran family is appreciated.
Jason Cole Cochran

BURGESS     LANGLY    LOPER    LOWERY    WILLIAMS
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Susan Lancaster Burgess

Looking for any information I can get on THOMAS FRANK LOPER once married to SUSAN LANGLY. They had a son, presume he was named THOMAS JEFFERSON, born 9/25/1867 in Wayne County. Have found out Susan married ? Burgess and Thomas was adopted by Burgess. On THOMAS JEFFERESON BURGESS' death the last s is not used. Thomas Frank and Susan Langley were both listed birth place as Wayne County. Am trying to not only piece together anything I can on Thomas Frank Loper and Susan Langley but the unknown Burgess. Thomas Jefferson Burges is buried at Yellow Creek Assembly of God Cemetary, formerly known as Langley Cemetary, in Beat Four Community. Thomas J. Burgess died 9/21/1944. I don't have anything on Thomas Loper or Susan Langley. Anything will be greatly appreciated. Names of parents, siblings, places and dates are needed.
I am also trying to get information on OBE ( ? ) LOWERY. Believe his dates are 3/1/1856-8/16/1905. He is buried at Lowery Assembly of God Cemeatry on Clara West Road in Beat Four Community. He had a daughter named LILLIE LOWERY who married JACK C WILLIAMS date of marriageeludes me at present. Also had son named Charlie or Charles. I have no information on Obe's wife name. Know all is from Wayne County. Please try to help me with names,dates, places etc.

COMPTON    GRIFFIN
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Tina A. Garza

COMPTON, Edward Manuel
Looking for info on Edward Manuel Compton, born approximately 1880-1900, died before 1941. Family member says he is buried in Waynesboro. He married Emma Frances Griffin of Perry County MS. If anyone has information they can share about him, it would be GREATLY appreciated.

BLACKLEDGE     HAMMOND     TAYLOR     WILLIAMS
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Marc Matrana

WILLIAMS:
I would like to find out more about the WILLIAMS family of Wayne Countym, MS. Elizabeth WILLIAMS died in 1933, her children were: Mary (1882-1960), Floyd and Charles.
TAYLOR:
I am researching the TAYLOR family of Wayne County, Mississippi. William Carroll TAYLOR, whose parents were Ezra and Sally TAYLOR. William's first wife was Sarah HAMMOND and his second wife was Mary Elie Ida Francis Williams. His children from his first marriage were Houston, West, John, Casey Mae, and Daisy. William's child from his second marriage was Jimmy (Paul) TAYLOR.
BLACKLEDGE:
I would like to find out more about the BLACKLEDGE family of Wayne County, MS. Maston BLACKLEDGE married Mary E. Williams prior to 1890 (in Wayne County). Their children were Hester, Etha, and Myrtle.

GANDY     SELLERS
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Melba Gandy

I am seeking information about Meshack Gandy who was born about 1852 in Wayne Co., MS. He married Emily Sellers. Please contact Melba Gandy at MEGANINC@AOL.COM.
Thanks.

BROWNLEE
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Don Brownlee

Searching for information on the BROWNLEE family of Wayne County. Several families are there in the 1920 Census.

DREW    SCARBOROUGH    WEBB
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: none

My great, great grandmother was born in Waynesboro, Wayne County, MS. Family records show that her name was Martha Eliza Webb. Although I do not know her birth date, she married Levi Drew, Jr.(b. 1830 in Emanuel County, GA. He was the son of Levi Drew, Sr., son of Willson Drew). Martha and Levi married c. 1857, but I have been unsuccessful in locating a marriage record for them. The had my great grandmother, Georgia Ann Drew who married Marion Anthony Scarborough in Harrison County.
My aunt researched her lines for 20 years, but did very little on the Webbs. She shows that Martha Webb, b. 1839?, may have been the daughter of Daniel D. Webb (son of Stephen W.) who is shown in the 1850 Jackson County census as being 35 years old with a daughter named Martha. Although this birth date is about right, other genealogies show that this Martha married someone else.
If you can help me locate a marriage record for Martha and Levi, I would be most grateful. I am also anxious to learn who her parents were, so that I might research this line further.
I would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks!

CHAPMAN    DOHERTY    GRAY
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Doris Jordan
Robert GRAY b. abt 1853 and his wife Nancy b.abt 1856 lived in Wayne County in 1880. They are on the census with 4 children Mollie age 10, Robie age 5, Armitea age 3, and Rosey an infant. Robert is my gggrandfather's brother.
My gggrandfather also lived in Wayne County in 1880. He and his brother were neighbors. My gggrandfather was Alexander Gray b. abt 1849 his wife was Margaret b. abt 1851. They had 3 children Arrilla age 13, Victory or Victoria age 11, and Lafayett (he was called Fate) age 9.
My gggrandmother was Margaret Caroline DOHERTY (daughter of James Wilson Doherty and Margaret Benton Chapman) b. abt 1847 in SC she married Alexander GRAY (son of S. Wesley Gray and Emaline ?) b. abt 1849 in SC or GA. They married around 1866. They and their children are listed in "Who Married Whom in Wayne County".
Children: Arrilla Saphronia, Victory (or Victoria), and Lafayette.
Any information on their ancestors and descendents will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Doris Jordan

ARNOLD
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Joanne Arnold

Researching Arnold family in Wayne Co. about 1815-1825. I understand that the courhouse burned. I would really like to find probate records for Edward Arnold who died before 1820. His wife, Catherine, was head of family in 1820 and paid taxes on Buckatunna land. Is there a way to find where he might be buried?
Thank you, Joanne Arnold

BAILEY    HOPKINS
DATE: May 31, 1998
NAME: Lynda Chandler

I need info on William Gainer Bailey and Harriet Elizabeth Hopkins . They were married in Wayne County,MS around 1895.  Thank you for your help,  Lynda

BEARD    BRYAN(T)    SMITH
DATE: June 21, 1998
NAME: Marsha

Looking for descendants of Andrew Bryan(t) b. 1865 AL and Ida Smith b. 1870 Married Dec. 5, 1884. Living in Waynesboro in 1920 census. Children: Myra (married Leonard D. Beard), Susie, Ortley, Eveline, Henry, Johnnie, and Willie. Andrew parents are Henry S. Bryan and Maranda Rogers. Ida's father is John H. Smith. Will share ancestor information on Andrew. Would like to know Ida's mother's name and Ida's siblings' names. Would also like to have descendant information on Andrew's and Ida's children. Thanks, Marsha

BIRCH    BISHOP     HELTON    WALKER
DATE: June 21, 1998
NAME: Mary McGuire

These WALKER sisters were in Wayne Co.by 1830.
Lorena WALKER b. 1816, SC m. Thomas BIRCH
Rebecca WALKER b. 1822 m. Thomas BISHOP
Matilda WALKER b. ca 1835 m. William HELTON
___ WALKER b. ca 1835
Their father may have been LEVI WALKER, who died ca 1835. I am looking for their father, mother, aunts or uncles. I would also like to know what happened to the forth sister.

BYRD
DATE: June 21, 1998
NAME: Kay Byrd

My husband's ancestor was John Byrd who moved to Wayne Co., MS in 1820 from "80 miles north of Charleston SC". I'm trying to find out his middle name and specifically where he came from in SC, name of township, county, etc. Do you have any information on John Byrd?

ATKINSON    COVINGTON
DATE: June 21, 1998
NAME: Cynthia Atkinson Fowler

I am looking for information on John P. Atkinson b. Oct. 18, 1894; d. around WWII by road machinery. He was married to Annie Elizabeth Covington b. Feb. 2, 1900; d. 1984. They had one child, a son, Colon Wilroy (known as C.W. or Roy) b. Jan. 15, 1920; d. 12-13-81. C.W. was my father and I have little to no information on my family other than: 1.) C.W. was born in Hiawanne and so was his father John P.; and 2.) I know that John P. registered for the WWI civilian draft in Wayne County. If anyone has any information on this family it would be greatly appreciated.

ANSLEY      NICKOLES
DATE: June 21, 1998
NAME: Beth Wilson

Searching for information about my Great-Grandparents, James Nickoles and Princess Hill Ansley. They were in Wayne County in 1860. Or the connection may be Elizabeth Smith (or last name Ansley), James's mother.
Thank you for your assistance.   Alma Elizabeth (Beth) Wilson

BANKS    BENDER    COKER     HARMON     JONES    McLAUGHLIN
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: Debohrah Baugh

I currently live in Chicago, Illinois my family is from Waynesboro, Miss. The names I'am researching are: McLaughlin, Coker, Bender, Harmon, Banks & Jones. I was told my family was buried in a cemetary called Antioch Cemetary I have called director assistance they have no listing. The only Antioch they have is a church. I have never been south so I'm not for sure if the church and cementary are connected. I would greatly appreciate if you or someone could help me with this.

FORT     WILLIAMS

DATE: Oct 17, 1998
NAME: Jean W. Farrar

Ira E. WILLIAMS and Mary Norwood Fort were married in Darlington Dist. SC in 1822. In 1824, they are in Greene County, MS. Ira Was a Justice of the Peace for Greene Co., MS. Later, when county was divided, he was in Wayne Co., and a JP. In the late 1830's/early 1840's they are in Brownsville, Hinds Co., MS.
Does anyone know anything about IRA E. WILLIAMS. He and Mary are my third gr-grandparents.  Thank you.

BUSBY     SHIRLEY

DATE: Oct 17, 1998
NAME: JE Solomon

Looking for Drusilla BUSBY of Wayne County who married David SHIRLEY (1810,SC-1892,LA). Married by 1839 & had several sons before leaving MS to go to Columbia,LA, in 1849. Drusilla died ~1856 in Columbia,LA.

PEARSON     McLAIN

DATE: Oct 17, 1998
NAME: Deborah Gilbert

I'm trying to find my Choctaw connection. The oldest living relative on that side of my family is in a nursing home. She says Annie Pearson was their grandmother and she was Choctaw. Annie was raped by a relative and had a daughter named Emily Pearson who became my great-grandmother. She married a McLain from Wayne County. Emily is buried in Boyles Chapel Cemetery in Wayne County, which is 8-10 miles past Arrington Cemetery between Laurel and Waynesboro. Annie's father was Christopher Pearson. It follows that Christopher would have been a Choctaw as well. Anyway, this is all I have on them. I can't find anything on the cemetery online and my inquiry to the Choctaw reservation was unanswered. Anything would be appreciated, but especially if Annie and her side of the family can actually be traced to the Choctaw nation.   Thank you!   Deborah Gilbert

LEWIS    McPHEARSON    TAYLOR

DATE: Oct 17, 1998
NAME: Ed Smith

I am looking for more information on the following family:
1 William Wesley McPhearson 1827 - Aft 1900
..... 2 J. T. McPhearson 1844 -
.. +Martha Moulds 1843 -
..... 2 Lorenzo McPhearson 1872 -
..... 2 Emma F. McPhearson 1876 -
*2nd Wife of William Wesley McPhearson:
.. +Martha Jane Taylor 1825 -
..... 2 Taylor McPhearson 1852 -
..... 2 W. Henry McPhearson 1854 -
..... 2 Peter McPhearson 1855 -
..... 2 Rebecca M. McPhearson 1859 -
..... 2 Alexander McPhearson 1862 -
..... 2 Mary Jane McPhearson 1856 - 1924
Mary Jane C MCPHEARSON (1856-1924), was born in Waynesboro, Wayne Co, MS; married Willis B. LEWIS in 1879; was my great-grandmother.
Ed Smith, Knoxville, TN; originally from Rose Hill, Jasper Co, MS.

CAMPBELL     LEE     OVERSTREET     WEST

DATE: Oct 17, 1998
NAME: Ed Smith

I am interested in corresponding with other researchers of the OVERSTREET, WEST, LEE, and CAMPBELL families of Wayne County, MS.
On the OVERSTREET side I can trace my ancestry back as far as:
1 John Overstreet Abt 1775 -
.. +Catherine
..... 2 Patsy Overstreet
......... +Samuel Lee, Sr. 1775 - Aft 1840
..... *2nd Husband of Patsy Overstreet:
......... +John West Abt 1780 - Abt 1840
............ 3 Catherine West 1830 -
................ +Robert E Lee 1817 - 1887
(Robert was Samuel Lee, Sr.'s son; Patsy Overstreet's step-son)
................... 4 Mary Susannah Lee 1869 -
Mary Susannah LEE was my great-grandmother. She married Christopher Columbus Campbell (1868-1959) .
On the LEE side I can trace back to Samuel LEE, Sr. (1775-after 1840). On the CAMPBELL side I can trace back to William Granville CAMPBELL (1799-1864).
On the WEST side I can trace back to John WEST (Abt 1780-abt 1840).
Will be glad to share what information I have, and particularly to correspond with any researchers who have taken any of these lines further back.
Ed Smith, Knoxville, TN; originally from Rose Hill, Jasper Co, MS

CLARK    KELLY
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: SonjaB

I am researching Benjamin Clark and Martha Kelly, married July 29, 1849. They lived in Sinking Creek around 1858. Any information will be apprecaited.

ARNOLD     BELL    BOUTWELL    DAVIS     WEST     WILLIAMS

DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: Carol West

James C. WEST (1809-1898) came to Wayne County in the mid-1850's from SC/AL/FL. He brought with him his wife Jane BELL (1818-1896) and their children, Sarah (Clara) (m. ____ WILLIAMS), James D. (m. Mary ____), Cynthia (Synthia) (m. Frank ARNOLD), John I. (m. Nancy DAVIS), Samuel E.(m. Amanda BOUTWELL), and William C. (m. Nancy OVERSTREET).

DAVIS    KELLY
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: Carol West

William/ Elias DAVIS (b. Darlington Dist. SC) died in Wayne County, MS . He was preceded in death by his son Elias DAVIS who left a widow Susan and children (probably, Thomas, James Alfred, Mary, Penelope, Berry). Thomas (1826-1903) m. Harriet (Pemelia) Kelly. Their children were:Nancy, Mary/Sarah, Elias L., Susan, Berry, Eliza, James, and William Stanton.

BELL     WEST
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: Carol West

Jane (Jinsey) BELL (1818-1896) was married to Thomas WEST. They are buried in the Yellow Creek Cemetery.

LARGE    ROBINSON     WEST
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: Carol West

Samuel Clayton LARGE (1859-1832) m. Izoline Victoria ROBINSON (1861-1929). Their dau. Mamie Belle (1886-1971) m. Lee WEST (1871-1838).

DAVIS     KELLY
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: Carol West

Harriet (Pemelia) KELLY (1832-1868) m. Thomas DAVIS (1826-1903).

BLACKLEDGE    OVERSTREETS
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: Martha C Veselka

My connection to Wayne County is through my ancestors BRASWELL OVERSTREETS. His dau. Elmyra/Elmina Overstreet c1808 GA.[my2nd ggrandmother] wed John Blackledge of Jones County, MS.

LANGLEY
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: Donna MacNeill

I am looking for information on a Susan Holland Langley who lived in Wayne County, MS(on 1850 Census records). She several children, one a daughter named Amanda, Maude Amanda, John Franklin. I have also been given the name Susan Brown Langley. Does anyone have any information on who Susan was married to and where in Alabama she lived. A birthyear of 1836, Alabama is given in a marriages list for her daughters. Also, any death information would be appreciated, place of burial, year.

McVEY    RHYMES
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: Ruth A. McVey

MCVEY, GEORGE WASHINGTON was born in Wayne Co., MS 10/09/1821 and died in TX 06/22/1916. He married RHYMES, MARY ELIZABETH in Hinds Co., MS 11/21/1843.   Need information who his parent's were and if the family migrated to MS.   Any help would be most appreciated.   Regards, Ruth A. McVey   Madisonville, TX

McDONALD
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: Bob McDonald

I am looking for decendants of Angus McDonald, who settled in Wayne County abt 1835 . There are several deed records that would indicate he had a considerable amount of property. I believe his wife's name was Elizabeth and they had sons named , Robert, William and John and a daughter named Catherine. Any information or contacts you could provide would be deeply appreciated.   Bob McDonald, 2634 Arroyo Doble, San Marcos, TX 78666

JAMES
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: james, teresa

I am looking for any information on a Philip and Phebe Long James that came to Wayne County from Richmond/Anson County North Carolina. Philip was born on/about April 19, 1771 and appeared on the Wayne County 1820 census. I am trying to connect him to the James that settled in Jasper County in the early 1800's. Any help would be appreciated.

POWE      HORNE
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: Lisa Vincent

Trying to identify the parents of Mary Luvenia ("Mollie") POWE, b. 1842, married in 1860 to Joseph Everitt Earl Horne. As an adult, she lived and died in Matherville. One source says her parents were Erasmus POWE and Mary GORDON POWE, while her death certificate says father was W.A. POWE and mother unknown. Meanwhile, the only census for either Wayne or Clarke county in 1950 that shows a Mary about her age is the household of Thomas POWE. Any help solving this would be appreciated!   Lisa Vincent, Hernando, MS

BELL    EVANS    OVERSTREET    SUMRALL     TAYLOR     WEST
DATE: June 22, 1998
NAME: Betty Hall

I am looking for West/Evans/Sumrall connections from Wayne Co.Trying to find any information on Alice Evans she was the first wife of Ira West before he married Nancy Taylor. Ira and Alice had 2 sons Otis Clyde b.1902 d.1961,buried in West Shady Grove Cemetery. Otis married Gladys Gertrude Sumrall.The other son was Orel ? b.8-2-1903 d.8-11-1907 he is buried in Yellow Creek Cemetery, Waynesboro,Ms.
The West are descendents from James C.West m.(Jane Bell ) William C.m (Nancy Overstreet) Ira West m.(Nancy Taylor) Otis Clyde West m(Gladys Gertrude Sumrall).William C was also know as grandpa Billie,He is buried at West Shady Grove Cemetery in Waynesboro,Ms.alone with Ira and Otis West ,my grandfather Any one with info..please E-mail me at bs@zebra.net Thanks     Betty West Hall

GRAHAM
DATE: July 11, 1998
NAME: Kelly Parks

I am interested in the "Graham" family pre 1830 in Wayne Co. MS. My branch of this family ended up in Newton Co. MS.

BASKIN    PACE    STRICKLAND
DATE: July 11, 1998
NAME: Kathy Milner

I am looking for any and/or all information on some stricklands from wayne county. John and Peggy (Baskin) Strickland gave birth in 1820 to Soloman Strickland. John's father was also Soloman, who I think was married to Amy Pace.
Any help would be much appreciated.  Kathy

BUSBY
DATE: August 8, 1998
NAME: Joyce

I am looking for info on my Grandfather, VERNON EDWARD BUSBY nickname,FRED. He was born Nov. 24,1903. He had tatoos on both arms with a star tatoo on the back of one hand. He had two half brothers, William and Henry. One brother had a mentally handicap daughter. He was in Wayne County at one time during the 30's. Please e-mail me at Grandjoy@juno.com if you have any information. Thanks, Joyce

BROWN    BUNCH
DATE: August 8, 1998
NAME: (Azalene) Faye Mattox Haywood

I am seeking information on Azalene Bunch, born 15 Nov 1850, in Waynesboro, MS, to Lovick Bunch and wife, Elizabeth -?-. Azalene married Andrew Jackson Brown of Pontotoc, MS. They had one child who reached adulthood. The Browns moved to Aberdeen, Monroe Co., MS, in the 1880's and are buried here. Any information on Azalene's ancestry would be appreciated. Thank you for the time in returning any information to me.   (Azalene) Faye Mattox Haywood

ARRINGTON    ELLIS    LYLES     WEST
DATE: August 23, 1998
NAME: Ken West

I am a native of Wayne County although I now reside in Petal. The following is a summary of my roots back as far as I've had time to research. Have a considerable amount of information but can't tie past my great grandfather, perhaps someone can help.
My great grandfather: John (Scotch John) M. West, born 12/51, died 1/14, married C. M. Arrington, bore 5 childred:

Cynthia M.               married   ____ Ellis               died 6-11-1971
Burel A.                 married   Lula B _____             died 1950
William Authur                 ?
Rufus A.                 married   Evaline  C _____         died 9/1931
Ben W. (my grandfather)  married   Myrtle (Arrington) Lyles died 10-1959

Ben W. had 5 childred

(Mr. West went on to list more generations, most of which are still living. For further information on this family, please contact Mr. West. I prefer not to post information of living people. Ken Hollingsworth)
Mr. West closes with:

I have more particulars on these individuals but little past my great- grandfather. I've got considerable information but can't tie him to any brothers, father or mother.  Would appreciate any help.   Thank you, Ken West

CARROLL     ROBINSON
DATE: August 23, 1998
NAME: Arnold Powers

The Carroll family is trying to acquire a will that was written around 1820 for a Absalom CARROLL who lived in Wayne County. I'm a descendant of Benjamin Frankln CARROLL one of the nine children that he had by his fourth wife name Elinor ROBINSON. B.F. Carroll lived in Copiah and Lauderdale County before moving to Texas in 1847. There also could be a will for B.F. Carroll who died in 1869 that can not be found. Any information that can be provided will be greatly appreciated.

HENDERSON    HUTTO
DATE: Sept 23, 1998
NAME: Bill Hutto

I would like to exchange information with anyone researching the Hutto families of Wayne County. I especially am interested in the family of William James Hutto, 1857-1923 who married Willie Eula Henderson, 1860-1934.

ELLIOTT
DATE: Sept 23, 1998
NAME: Regina

Seeking information on Rhodie Powe-Elliott who died of consumption in Wayne county March 1879. It is believed that she and her family lived somewhere around State Line since her son William Henry Elliott my grandfather listed his birthplace as State Line, MS. The spelling of her name may not be the same . Would appreciate any information about who her parents, uncles, aunts, brothers or sisters might have been. Any information would help in putting this puzzle together.  Thanking you in advance, Regina

ELLIOTT
DATE: Sept 23, 1998
NAME: Regina

Seeking information on Powe-Elliott family who resided in the county of Wayne somewhere near State Line if not in State Line during the years of 1874-1879 definitely. Rhodie Powe-Elliott died in Wayne county and is listed in the 1880s mortality schedule. She married William David Elliott and they had a son William henry Elliott.   Thanking you in advance, Regina

KELLY     McLAURIN    MILLS     PITTMAN
DATE: Sept 23, 1998
NAME: Dottie Wainwright

Seeking information of the family of Laughlin McLaurin b. NC 1803 married to Eliza F. Pittman. Eliza is buried in State Line cemetary. Do not know burial of Laughlin. Children Henry A.(Hugh), Mary Ann (married John Wesley Mills son of James A. Mills) Sarah, Isabelle, Daniel and Donald(?). Henry McLaurin married a Catherine Kelly. Laughlin McLaurin belongs to the McLaren Clan family "D". Any McLaurin family info appreciated.

HORN    TOUCHSTONE
DATE: Sept 19, 1998
NAME: Wallace L. McKeehan

Desire links around and upstream of Josiah HORN Sr. (particularly spouse), father of Delaney (Sallie) HORN (b. NC; d. WayneCo,MS). Delaney was wife of Jesse Franklin TOUCHSTONE (b. 1774 NC; d. 1849 AR) who appear in the Barnwell District of SC before 1800 when they obtained passports from the governor of GA to cross Creek territory to MS. In 1790 Josiah Horn was in the Orangeburgh District (southern part) of SC and appears in the census with 1 male +16 (probably himself) and 2 males -16, 4 white females (possibly Delaney included).   Wallace L. McKeehan

DAVIS    DICKERSON     JONES     MAULDIN
DATE: Sept 19, 1998
NAME: Phillip Davis

My father JIM A. DAVIS was the son of JOHN DAVIS & MOLLIE (molly) DAVIS...Mollie was a DICKERSON and had a sister named SALLY. My father's sisters were ALMA MAULDIN married to SAM MAULDIN (county commissioner of Wayne county) both deceased, WILLIE, BERTHA & SALLY. Mollie's mother was possibly a JONES.
Any information on the DAVIS, DICKERSON & JONES of Wayne County connections would be greatly appreciated. I am especially interested in the CHOCTAW & SCOTTISH relationship with these names.   Thank you, Phillip Davis

McDONALD    McSWAIN     PRICE    RANDALL
DATE: Sept 19, 1998
NAME: Mary Jane Price Collins

I am looking for any information on Effa "Effie" McDonald b.1815. She was from South Carolina and married Allen Price there, then came to Wayne County. I do not know if Effa's father was Randall McDonald and mother Catherine McSwain. There is a Joseph Randall, a Catherine and an Angus in the Price Family Bible. If anyone knows of this family contact:
Mary Jane Price Collins

TATUM
DATE: Nov 01, 1998
NAME: Brock Williams

I am seeking any information about any Tatum's that lived in Wayne County (North of Waynesboro) My great grandfather was G.C. Tatum, Sr. if this helps. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

CAMPBELL    JORDAN    KIRKWOOD    LEE    SAMMONS    STARLING
DATE: Dec 06, 1998
NAME: Ed Smith

Am interested in learning more about the parents of Luanzy Jane SAMMONS (1841-1938) who married John CAMPBELL (1833-1907). John had come from Covington Co, AL and was living in Wayne Co MS by 1860 or so. They had the following children:
Descendants of John Campbell
..... 2 Davis Campbell 1861 - 1937
......... +Jeruska Elizabeth Kirkwood 1867 - 1937
..... 2 John Campbell 1864 - 1949
......... +Katie Starling 1870 -
..... *2nd Wife of John Campbell:
......... +Dora Jordan
..... 2 William Peter Campbell 1866 - 1867
..... 2 Christopher Columbus Campbell 1868 - 1950
......... +Mary Susannah Lee 1869 -
..... 2 Elizabeth Campbell 1871 - 1945
......... +James Will Jordan 1875 -
..... 2 James Campbell 1873 - 1952
......... +Sallie G. Lee 1886 - 1979
..... 2 Susannah Campbell 1875 - 1950
..... 2 Franklin Campbell 1878 - 1971
..... 2 Mary Campbell 1881 - 1963
..... 2 Jessie Campbell 1884 - 1917
..... 2 Addie Campbell 1886 -
......... +Bonds

DEMENT     HUTCHINSON
DATE: Dec 06, 1998
NAME: Lynn (Hutchinson) Schwartz

My g.g.grandfather Thomas Hardy Hutchinson came to America from Derbyshire, England abt. 1849. He married Lucinda Dement and quickly started a career of establishing schools in Wayne and Jones Co. Ms. and Choctaw, Al. Thomas was the first superintendent of schools in Wayne Co. I have quite a bit of family names and dates and am willing to share. I am also hoping to find information. It has been said that Thomas came to the U.S. with two brothers. Does anyone have knowledge of the two brothers? What are their names? Where did they settle? Where did Thomas and the two brothers come into the U.S. Please contact me if you have anything on this line and feel free to contact me if you would like any of the information that I have gathered.

BYRD     HUTCHINSON    PRINE
DATE: Dec 06, 1998
NAME: Lynn (Hutchinson) Schwartz

I am looking for information on a Hutchinson line where Edwin Hutchinson Eng.1824 married (1847) Sarah Prine 1833. At least one child came of this union. He was George b. 1848. George m. (1st) Caroline ?? (2nd) Matilda Byrd b.1859 If you think you may possibly have a lead on this line please contact me.  Any information will be greatly appreciated.

LOCKE    McKENZIE
DATE: Dec 06, 1998
NAME: Sandra Locke Wright

My Great Grandparents Judson L. LOCKE and Sarah "Sallie" McKENZIE lived in Chicora from 1878 till their deaths in 1925 and 1929 respectively. I have been looking for any information on each of them. They had six children most born in AL but raised in MS. Please help if you can.
Sandra Locke Wright

BUTLER    STARR
DATE: Dec 06, 1998
NAME: Maryanne

Looking for info on William BUTLER (b.1786 KY) and wife Sophia Starr who died in Wayne Co. about 1820. And record of a second marriage to Sarah E. (no surname known) about the same time.   Maryanne

COLLINS     HOSEY
DATE: Dec 06, 1998
NAME: Patti L. Silvestri

Seeking any descendants of Christopher COLLINS that moved to Wayne County 1812 from Perquimans NC. It is not know how many children he had. Know children are (1) Joshua (2)Stacy & (3)Jane "Jennie" that married William HOSEY circa 1814/1815 in Wayne Co. William & Jane had 14 children, both William & Jane died & are buried in Jasper County.
Christopher, Joshua & Stacy lived on Bucktunna Creek, can anyone out there tell me what part of County that was in?  Any help greatly appreciated.   Patti L. Silvestri

FAGAN    SAXON    TAYLOR
DATE: Dec 06, 1998
NAME: Anita Fagan Heyd

Researching the following families: Robert Walter FAGAN, Sept. 8, 1876, Mildred Lugenia "Jeanie" Fagan, b. abt. 1868 d. abt 1840 Choctaw Co., Ala., m. to Charley Fagan. Both Mildred & Robert are children of George & Rebecca Stanford Fagan. Nancy Azilene SAXON & husband Archie Colon TAYLOR, married January 18, 1894. Any help with these families will be greatly appreciated and would love to share information. Thank you,   Anita Fagan Heyd,  Mesa, Arizona