Wilkinson Co, MSGenWeb New P-1 posted queries 2001-Present.

I am looking for any info on my great grandfather, and grandmother Curry Mark Hubert and Florense (Bell). Any info will be greatly appreciated.

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Searching for any descendants or connections of David LEWIS, born 1770 VA/NC, son of Jacob LEWIS and Sarah Avery NOLAND, moved to Georgia and then Mississippi Territory (Alabama/Mississippi) 1816. Said to have settled at Woodville, Mississippi. Known children: Henry W., Jacob, Rebecca (m. John ROGERS), Frances (m. 1-James Jones, lived Butler Co., AL, m. 2-Dr. James C. BATCHELOR, Louisiana), Parthenia "Patsy" (m. Mathias JONES, lived Butler Co., AL).

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Searching for information on James Richardson who married Martha Mary Reily in Wilkinson County 3/19/1812. Martha is the daughter of Samuel and Martha Nelson McDonald Reily and was born 2/2/1795. Children of Martha Mary and James Richardson are: Robert R., Rufus R., Samuel J., George P., Franklin, Sumpter, John Y. D., Martha, and Susan. Need dates for James Richardson and any info on children.

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Seeking information on the Whiteston, or Whitestown District of Wilkinson County.

Also searching: DONES, MCCULLER, NETTERVILLE, BROWN, and WHITE. Any infromation is appreciated.

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I am searching for any information about the Woodstock Plantation or the Woodstock Cemetery or reference to any MONTGOMERY family members. I believe there is a family cemetery on the plantation.

I am looking for information on my great grandparents Oscar and Nannie TURNER who lived in Wilkinson County from at least 1880-1910.

I am also looking for information about Oscar Turner's father also from Wilkinson County. His name is Minton STRODER (sp?)

Need info on Willis L. Ballard's son Aquilla BALLARD b. LA, m Clara ADKINS October 24, 1845 in Wilkinson County, MS.

I am trying to find info on John Brooks POSEY born 1784 and died in 8-14-1838 in Woodville, MS. He settled on a tract of Follambray-forest in 9-16-1810. He had a son name Judge Stanhope Posey born 3-17-1813 in Wilkinson County and died in Woodville. He made his home on Lizeton Terrace plantation. He died in 1859. He was an attorney of the 1st judicial district of MS 1845-53 and was a judge from 1854-1855. He had a daughter name Laura Elizabeth Posey b. 7-6-1839 and d. 2-26-1895 in Wilkinson County. She was married to Abraham Martin TURNBULL b. 7-17-1825 and d. 4-12-1879 in Woodville, MS and they inherited Lizeton Terrace plantation. In 1968 a cemetery was located on Charles Stockett property with the Posey name above. We were told Prentice Ferguson owned it now. We would like to find the graveyard and property called Lizeton Terrace. Any help with the above people or Lizeton Terrace plantation or cemetery would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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I have the lineage of Rev. James Angel FOX who built St. Paul's church on the following web page:

I am researching Frederick A. LEAKE and Mary Ann RABB who were married in 1811 in Wilkinson County, MS. Any information on their descendants or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I have the lineage listed on the following web page:

I am researching Tom CAVIN and Margaret BRUFF who moved to Wilkinson County, MS at sometime between 1823 and 1832. They had four sons: John, Thomas, William and Moses. Any information on their descendants or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I have the lineage listed on the following web page:

I am researching Walter SHROPSHIRE and Tabitha DAY who lived in Wilkinson County, MS in the early 1800's. Any information on their descendants or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I have the lineage listed on the following web page:

I am researching Robert (Robin) WHITE and Mary HUX who moved to Wilkinson County, MS about 1810. Any information on their descendants or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I have the lineage listed on the following web page:

I am researching Thomas BRANNAN and Martha Patsy WHITE who married in Wilkinson County, MS in 1823. Any information on their descendants or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I have the lineage listed on the following web page:

I am researching William E. KNIGHT and Dorcas ALEXANDER who died in Wilkinson County, MS in 1827 and 1842. Any information on their descendants or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I have the lineage listed on the following web page:

I am researching Samuel LEAKE and Lydia WHITE who married in Wilkinson County, MS in 1846 Any information on their descendants or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I have the lineage listed on the following web page:

I am researching Jesse ENLOW, Sr. and Anna BECK who died in Wilkinson County, MS about 1829. Any information on their descendants or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I have the lineage listed on the following web page:

I am researching Abraham LANEHART and Synthia Ann ENLOW who married in Wilkinson County, MS in 1819. Any information on their descendants or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I have the lineage listed on the following web page:

I am researching Jesse Mathis NETTERVILLE and Rebecca Catherine LANEHART who were both born in in Wilkinson County, MS and married in 1843. Any information on their descendants or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I have the lineage listed on the following web page:

I am researching Jeremiah NETTERVILLE and Mary Owens MATHIS who died in Wilkinson County, MS in 1824 and 1852. Any information on their descendants or ancestors would be greatly appreciated. I have the lineage listed on the following web page:

I am looking for information on the Lanehart family in Wilkinson County, MS especially Mrs. Sarah Lanehart who married Robert Dawson in 1844. This was a second marriage for both of them and I would expect there were children from both previous marriages. However, after their marriage I cannot locate them. Do you know anything about this family or what became of them? Would you happen to know Sarah's maiden name or the name of her previous husband, Mr. Lanehart? Thank you sincerely for your time!

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I am searching for info on a CURRY who was a Justice of the Peace in Woodville or Wilkinson County in the late 1800s. I would appreciate any info including his first name. Thanks for your help.

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I'm seeking information on the family of Francis R. Cheatham. I believe he was a doctor and Mtehodist minister in the Wilkinson County area around 1830. His wife was Frances Ann Stuart, children James, Lucretia, Marcus, and Mary all born in Mississippi around tat time. Thank you.

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I am seeking early settlers, Robert and Jesse Munson (Monson); Their sons, Micaijah b. 1788 in SC and Henry William b. Natchez, MS and Tellfair Munson.

Also seeking the Everett family for Elizabeth Everett, b. 1794 in NC who married Micaijah B. Munson. They were in Wilkinson County from 1800 -1815. Property was on the Bayou Sara. Wills were posted by William Chaney. Migrated to Texas in 1821. Any information is appreciated.

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I'm trying to glean any information at all on the Wilkinson County McNulty's. I believer there was a McNulty Company in the civil war MS 3 Infantry Battalion. They may have settled around Woodville or Port Gibson. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Jennie 29 October 2002

McGraw

Can anyone provide me more information on my G Grandmother, Frances Virginia McGraw, daughter of Thomas Hill & Nancy White McGraw of Wilkinson Co., Ms. She was born abt 1832 , died after 1879, supposedly bur. Roseland Cemetery, Gloster, Ms. She married Flavius Josephus Whitehead Dec. 21, 1865 in Wilkinson Co. Would like more info on her ancestors and verification of death and burial place. Thanks in advance. Jennie at peewee@telepak.net.

Betty 9 April 2003

Morton, Fanniquet

I am looking for a copy of a marriage certificate between John H. B. Morton and Ann Fanniquet date 22 Jun 1833 in Wilkinson County, MS. Has anyone seen one? Or could you tell me how I might go about getting a copy?

Geri Keary 22 April 2003

Keary, Foley

I am searching for some information on the who owned farms and property in Woodville. William V. Keary came from Ireland born 1778. He was married to Elizabeth Foley in Wilkinson Co., MS, May 6, 1810. Three sons were Patrick, William, Hough. They sold their farms and went to Louisiana and purchased 40,000 acres in Avoyelles and Rapides Parishes. Patrick married Helen Davis (Jefferson Davis's niece.) Any way their bodies were all brought back to Woodville to be buried and laid to rest in the old Keary burying ground. (Information from William O'Neal, the Man who Sold His Wife (book) by Eakin. Any other info on the Keary's would be appreciated.

Louise Hamilton 1 May 2003

Hamilton, Lusk

I'm looking for James Hamilton who died November, 1818 in Wilkinson Co., MS. He had a son James F. Hamilton (1785-10 Oct 1848) and a daughter Harriet P. Hamilton Lusk (1810-bef 1910). Spouse unknown.

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Barney Smith, Jr. 7 May 2003

Smith, Price

Does anyone know the parents of Martha Smith who married Simon Price in Adams County, MS in 1813? In 1816 State census for Wilkinson County, MS shows Martha Price as head of household indication Simon died sometime prior to the census taking. In 1817 Martha Price married John Smith in Amite County. From late censuses it is apparent she had two children (females) from her first marriage to Simon Price. Any help appreciated.

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Martha Coon 12 May 2003

Coon

My husband is a descendant of John Lewis Coon's son, Jacob. Does anyone know where the Coon Cemetery is located in Wilkinson County? Any info on this family is appreciated.

Terry Lahane 18 May 2003

Pemberton

I need some information on James Pemberton - one of Jeff Davis's servants. Thanks.

B. D. Walker 26 May 2003

Walker, Leatherman, Deloach

Seeking any information on my ancestor, Zachariah Walker (May be spelled Zackariah?) born about 1870. He married Mary Leatherman (daughter of Peter Leatherman also of Wilkinson County). They had a daughter, Barbara Walker, born 13 Jan 1805 who married Wiley Deloach, brother of Emeline Deloach, on 20 March 1834 (also of Wilkinson County who married Zachariah's son, Benjamin Walker). I have references to Zachariah in 1813 Tax Records and 1805 State Census but would like to know exact birth, marriage and death dates as well as names of mother and father. Any other details on either Zachariah or his son Benjamin would be greatly appreciated.

Richard and Princess O'Brien 2 Jul 2003

Roddy, Simpson, Dalton, Thomas

I am looking for information on Mary Catherine Simpson, who married November 6, 1826 in Wilkinson Co., MS to William Roddy. Mary is the daughter of William Simpson and Anna Dalton. She was born 1808 in Louisiana. William is the son of William Roddy, Sr. and Maria Catherine Thomas. He was born April 7, 1804 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Children of William Roddy, Jr. and Mary Catherine Simpson were: Marie Catherine Roddy, William Roddy, Arma Barby Roddy, John N. Roddy, Henry Roddy, Amelia Roddy, Eveline Roddy, Thomas Jefferson Roddy and Richard "Dick" Roddy.

Michael J. Kelly 5 Jul 2003

Hadley, Robert

My ancestor Rev. Moses Hadley and his wife Anne Grimball Robert moved to Wilkinson County, MS about 1803-5. He died about 1818. Would there be a will for him or his wife somewhere? Who did his daughters marry?

Shirley Sowell 8 Jul 2003

Six, Havard

I'm trying to discover if David Six, son of Philip Six, had any children. David was married to Polly Havard in 1819 and died in January, 1829. I've seen an appraisal of the estate and a final settlement of accounts, but no mention of widow or children.

Tammy 13 Jul 2003

Leake, Brown

My wife's family is from Wilkinson County. James Nolan Brown married Leona Leake. We know very little on either. They are her grandparents. Any help appreciated.

Johnnie M. Johnson 15 Jul 2003

Shelby, Doanne, Semour, Reid

I am a new researcher to this area of Mississippi...Amite County and Wilkinson County...looking for surnames: Shelby, Doanne, Semour, Reid.

Paul & Robyn Hamilton 29 Jul 2003

Baynard, Jackson

Looking for information about a Caleb Frank F. Baynard that lived in Woodville. Born October 10, 1857 to Thomas Henry Wells Baynard and Anna Louisiana Jackson. Might have married a Sallie E. in 1883.

Randy 29 Jul 2003

Kimball (Kimble)

Looking for records and information on Asa Kimball, Nathan Kimball, James and Timothy. Asa buried near Woodville in 1830.

George Purvis 25 Aug 2003

Jones

Seeking Information on the grave of John Robert Johns who served in the 7th Mississippi Infantry. I would like to know the name of the cemetery in which he is buried. I have information that says he died at the Old Soldier's Home in Wilkinson County, MS January 2, 1913.

Brandy White 30 Aug 2003

Leake, Partin, Day, Longmire, McCurley

Seeking info on Alex Leak married to Nettie L. "Nannie" Partin. Alex was the son of John Thomas Leak married to Amanda Eugenia Day. Brothers of John Thomas were Carroll, Douglas, William, Hardy and sister Amanda Elizabeth Leak Ogden. He lived in Wilkinson County, (Coles) but died in Coahoma County, MS. His son was Nolan Leake married to Claudia Longmire. They had one child Wanzy Louise Leake who married William Clint McCurley. Any help very much appreciated!

Shirley Sowell 1 Sep 2003

Six, McCraine

Is the Mary Six who married Neil McCraine the widow of David Six? Did David Six (son of Phillip Six) have any children? David died January 1829.

Roy Hammett, Jr. 3 Sep 2003

Johns, Wilkinson, Longmire

Want help and info about James Johns of Wilkinson County. His first wife was Rebecca Harriet Wilkinson. They married in 1829. Second wife was Sarah A. Faust Longmire. They married in 1849. The 1850 Wilkinson County census shows him age 44 married to Sarah. I have no info about his family (his parents and/or siblings). Any help or advice appreciated.

Julia Montfort 4 Sep 2003

Posey

I have information on the Posey family cemetery in Wilkinson County. (Laura Poye may want to write me.)

Edie 8 Sep 2003

Boggan

I am looking for info on any Boggans that lived in Wilkinson County in 1880. Names I have are: D. P. Boggan, H. Annie Sims Boggans, Henry P. Boggan, D. Ernest Boggan, Frances Rose (Rosie) Boggan, G. E. BOggan, Mary Anna Boggan, J. F. W. Boggan, Texas Boggan. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Owen McCranie 21 Sep 2003

McCraine (McCranie, McRaney)

I would like to have a copy of the will of Murdock McCraine/McCranie/McRaney. I have been told that he died about 1856 in Wilkinson County. Can anyone tell me who to contact or how I amy obtain a copy of this will?

Faye Wood 18 November 2002
Hudgins, Sanders

I'm searching for the parents and siblings of Amanda Sanders Hudgins. Amanda b. 8 Jan 1854 in MS d. 26 Jan 1926 at Merigold, MS. She married Ira (?) Hudgins and they had three children: Molly, Edward and Helen, all born in MS. I located a census from Wilkinson County, MS in 1880 and Ira had died and Amanda was a widow at that time. The census stated that Amanda's mother and father (Sanders) we born in LA. Amanda married again in 1890 to J. C. Crowley in Bolivar Co., MS. Molly Hudgins, my grandmother, b. 24 Dec 1873 in MS d. 28 Aug 1949 at Merigold, MS. Edward b. 1875 and Helen b. 1877. Between 1877 and 1880 Ira died and I believe that Ira Hudgins is buried in Wilkinson Co., MS. If any one has any information about Amanda's ancestors, would your please send me the information.

Ron Theriot 21 November 2002

Stewart

After years I have finally found a web site with extraordinary documentation going back to Scottish roots of our STEWART lines in Wilkinson and Amite Counties. See www.chuckspeed.com/balquhidder . (BROKEN LINK- TRY HERE and HERE)

Marshall Brewer29 October 2002

Weathersby, Yeats (Yates)

I'm looking for the family of Harriet Weathersby, who married James M. C. Yeats (Yates) in 1842 in Wilkinson Co., MS. I noticed in the 1850 census that a Harriet Weathersby died of typhoid in 1850 in Amite county, but even if that was her mother, I haven't been able to connect to a full family. Help.

Ladye M. Harveston 7 January 2003

Hawkins, Vining

Looking for information on William J. Hawkins who married Catherine "Kate" Vining on December 6, 1865 in Wilkinson Co. MS. They had one son, Peter M. Hawkins, born September 12, 1866.

Paul Drake 23 Mar 2003

Drake

Looking for descendants of Lazarus Drake who lived in Wilkinson Co., MS during the years 120-1840. Thanks.

Wilma 1 April 2003

Clark

I am looking for any family member or relatives of A. J. Clark. IN 1946 (summers) he and his family lived in Woodville, MS. He has a son, must have been Jr. as was called "Sonny" and a daughter Ancie Jo Clark. If anyone knows what happened to this family, please contact me. A. J. was my mother's uncle, and I need to contact the lost family. Thanks in advance.

Louise Hamilton 1 April 2003

HAMILTON

I'm looking for any information on James Hamilton. He died Nov 1818 in Wilkinson Co., MS.