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Queries Archive #03 4-4-1997 to 7-12-1997(Click here, then use Edit/Find in Frame to locate desired text)
Robert Earl Woodham Fri Apr 4 07:40:29 1997
TURNAGE Searching for records and info on ALL descendants of the TURNAGE family. ALL Turnages in America are descended from GEORGE
TURNAGE Jr., a native of England who came to America about 1705. The Turnage family settled in Covington Co. in the 1850's, coming here from
Chesterfield Co., SC. They spread from Covington to Jeff Davis, Lawrence, Jones, Simpson, Copiah and other MS counties.
Mildred Jackson Sat Apr 5 12:53:06 1997
Looking for information on the BARNES and PRICE family line. John BARNES m. Callie (Carolyn) PRICE. They lived in Copiah Co., MS. Know of one
child they had, Jane (LOUISA) BARNES. Jane m. Vertis Christopher RUSHING 1880 in Copiah Co. I will share information on the RUSHING line.
Debbie Williams-Terry Sun Apr 6 17:36:03 1997
I am looking for information on William Homer HARPER, born 6-5-1988 in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi. Any information on his parents, children, siblings, would be greatly appreciated.
RICHARD M. THORNTON Mon Apr 7 05:42:58 1997
I am a native of Crystal Springs,MS and I am looking for anyone who may have some genealogy background on the THORNTON family who resided in New Zion, west of Crystal Springs.
DEBORAH BURNETTE Wed Apr 9 05:59:40 1997
I AM AN ANCESTOR OF ALPHA CHRISTIAN ELIZ. MCDONALD WHO MIGRATED TO LINCOLN COUNTY WITH JOHN DANIEL NEWELL AND JEPTHA
BRITT IN EARLY 1800'S. RUMOR HAS IT THAT SHE OWNED MUCH LAND IN LINCOLN COUNTY. IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION REGARDING THIS, PLEASE E-MAIL ME. THANKS.
Donnis Banks Wed Apr 9 08:25:12 1997
I am searching for information on RUTHIE FARMER married AARON JACKSON RUSHING 28 Dec 1898 in Jefferson Co, MS. Also need information on
LENA A. FARMER b. 20 Oct. 1877 and married HENRY ENOCH RUSHING 9 Oct 1895. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Mike Little Wed Apr 16 23:42:54 1997
Looking for burial location for Robert LITTLE (b Aug. 20, 1786 d Feb. 11, 1844). Thought to have lived out his final years with his youngest dau., Matilda
Caroline LITTLE in Copiah Co. Matilda married Reason SWILLEY on January 21, 1851 in Copiah Co. Matilda born Apr. 13, 1829 died ?. Reason born abt
1825 died ?. No known children. Other children of Robert lived in the Brookport, Simpson Co. area.
Cyndi Repp Fri Apr 18 14:04:28 1997
I'm looking for anybody who is seaching the JASPER or MCCAIN families. Archibald Jasper migrated to Hinds Co by 1830 and Alexander Hamilton
McCain's family migrated Warren Co and Webster Co. My great grandfather, Luther H. JASPER, lived the last 30 years of his life in Dentville, MS. He was
buried in Pine Bluff Cemetary abt 1915. Not much is known about his wife or children because his one son (my grandfather John Chasely JASPER, Sr)
refused to talk about him. I do know there were 3 daughters also Bobbie, Louella (both teachers in CopiahCo at the time of his death) and Mattie Sue who
was 14 yrs old when Luther H. JASPER died. And Louella married a Williams. If you have either of these family surnames in your lineage please email me!! THANKS! Cyndi Jasper Repp
Sue Harris Sun Apr 20 17:01:07 1997
George W. GRANT, b ca 1783 Caswell Co., NC, s/o John GRANT & Elizabeth ?, moved to Copiah Co. 1820's with brother William W. GRANT. William d
1829, leaving all to brother George & sister Elizabeth FOSTER (wife of Robert FOSTER). George's first wf d in Copiah Co. before 1838, when m Elizabeth
W. SELMAN in Jefferson Co. George's will probated 16 Jan 1855 Copiah Co.; owned much property. After death of Robert FOSTER in 1843, Wilson Co.,
TN, Elizabeth (GRANT) FOSTER moved to Copiah Co. to join George. Family records say she d 29 July 1856. Did she die in Copiah Co.? Would like to
know where William, George & Elizabeth buried. Tombstones? Glad to share GRANT & FOSTER info.
A. C. WILSON, III Tue Apr 22 14:46:43 1997
Seeking information on the SANDIFER family that came to Copiah Co. in the early 1800s from Barnwell District, SC. My GGG grandfather Joseph
SANDIFER was forn c. 1800 had three wives and 21 children. He is born in SC and burried in Hopewell Cemetery, Copiah Co. Miss. No proof of his father
or the connection he has with Johnson P. SANDIFER b c1796; Joshua A. SANDIFER b c1797; William Y. SANDIFER b c1792 or William Nightingale
SANDIFER b c1760. All is known is that they left Chester Co. SC at approximately the same time for Barnwell District/now Bamberg Co (Lemons
Swamp/Lamons Creek) area and then left there at the same time for Copiah and Pike Cos. in Mississippi. I now live in South Carolina and hope to be able
to take this line back further, any descendents with additional information on this line please advise. I may end up with come South Carolina information
that will be very helpful. In one day I found 40 gravesites for SANDIFERS and another 30 to 40 RICES' in Bamberg Co., who SANDIFER men seemed to fancy.
Worthy Warnack
Tue Apr 22 19:05:25 1997
Seeking contact with other researchers interested in the DAVIS families of Copiah County, MS in the 1800's. My Great Grandfather was Josea Davis b. abt.
1816 in S.C. First Marriage to "Mary" with these children: P. H.; Susannah; Zias L.; George W.; Zabon F.; Valey J.; John W.; Elizabeth F.; Pauline. Second
Marriage to "Rebecca" with these children: Mattie; Ellen; Josea, Jr.; Melissee; William W.; Eva C.
T.Porter Thu Apr 24 12:49:21 1997
I am looking for information on ancestors of Commodore "Perry" SMITH,d. Feb. 15, 1909 in Lincoln County, m. Lydia Jane THEDFORD/THETFORD on
July 13, 1859 in Franklin County. They had the following children: Preston SMITH b. March 23, 1861, d. Jan. 16, 1951, m. 1)Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Case,
2)Martha Jane "Janie" LOFTON on Dec. 29, 1900, Commadore SMITH m. Cora ?, Martha J. SMITH, b. July 22, 1875 d. Jan. 25, 1875, m. John Z. Linton. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Shivers-Ramsey
Fri Apr 25 20:42:10 1997
I am trying to make the connections with the SHIVERS family who may remain in Shivers, Mississippi or area.
Ann Harper Bonner
Mon Apr 28 12:20:58 1997
Seek others researching LAMBRIGHT and WISE surnames. George LAMBRIGHT SR. in Franklin Co. 1820 and Copiah Co. 1830. Married to Dorcas
SCHULER. George LAMBRIGHT, JR. married Jane ANDING. Their daughter Harriet Carolina LAMBRIGHT married 1837 Joseph F. WISE in Copiah Co. By 1840 they were in Claiborne Parish, LA.
Joan Montgomery Tue Apr 29 19:34:07 1997
Seeking information on CRANFIELD family: ANY info would be greatly appreciated (birth, death, marriage dates, places....names of wives...names of
children...) Census index shows DANIEL CRANFIELD (b.1805) living in Copiah County in 1860. Daniel's son (the only one I have record of) was JARED H.
CRANFIELD, also in Copiah Co. in 1860. Jared had a son, JAMES DAVID CRANFIELD (the only child I have record of)...I have names of 9 of James Daniel
Cranfield's children....am particularly interested in learning more about 1 of these offspring, WALTER C. CRANFIELD (b. January, 1884 in MS). I have
descendants of WALTER C. CRANFIELD which I will be happy to share!
Pat Hollan Wed Apr 30 18:41:32 1997
I am looking for information on the HOLLAN family from Scott and Chickasaw Counties
Pat Palmer Sun May 4 17:39:42 1997
Lemuel S. SPRAGUE m:Frances M. CORLEY 1 Jul 1873, Copiah MS. Is this my g grdfa Samuel (Lemuel) Spencer Sprague b:abt 1840. Would pay
someone in Copiah to verify his age at marriage. This is the only clue I have as he abandonded my g grmt and grdfa in Mo. and was never heard from again. Help would be appreciated.
Mildred Jackson Sun May 4 19:20:06 1997
Looking for information on the DICKENS family. I have a 3rd great grandmother, Catherine GRAVES b-1792 in Ga., md. to David DICKENS. I have
information on the GRAVES line and nothing on the DICKENS. David DICKENS may have owned land in Copiah Co., Ms. David may have been born in Ga. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Colleen Hendry Smith
Mon May 5 11:07:47 1997
Searching for information on Rodwell W. SMITH b. ca 1804 GA married Lovina/Lavinia O'NEAL (b. ca 1812 AL) on 7 Aug 1829 in COPIAH CO, MS. Her
father is thought to be Mitchell O'NEAL. They later moved to Yalobusha Co. They had 14 children that we can identify to include: Joshua, Stephen, Peter,
Jacob O., James W, Mary Jane, LC (Lavinia Caroline), Robert, Hiram, Catharine, Mary E., William C., Nancy
Deborah LEE NEWELL Thu May 8 11:14:10 1997
I am looking for information of the COFFEY family of Franklin Co. I am a descendent of SUSAN COFFEY and also her sister, CORDELIA COFFEY. I am
looking for information on their father, SIMON COFFEY and other COFFEY/COFFEE families that connect to SIMON COFFEY in Miss. THANKS!
Daphne Ruck
Fri May 9 17:58:07 1997
I am looking for any information on Solomon CARPENTER who came from Lawrence County MS to Copiah County Ms where he died in 1839. I am
especially interested in locating the cemetery where he is buried. Solomon was an orderly sergeant under Gen. Jackson in the War of 1812. He had three
wives, Nancy HUDNELL, Mary SMITH,and Mary HOWELL. He fathered 11 children, one of which was my Great Great Grandfather. If you are a descendent
of Solomon CARPENTER, I have extensive information that I will happily share with you about our family.
Mark Smith Fri May 9 10:01:04 1997
Looking for info on Robert Lawsey SMITH (d. mid/late 1930's) and/or Lola M. LEONARD (d. 1973) His parents were W. and Susan SMITH who are buried in
Hollywood Cemetary in McComb; her parents were Turner and Lucy LEONARD who are buried in Beauregard Cemetary in Wesson. Robert was pastor of
Central Baptist Church in McComb in the 1930s. They had two children, William Leonard (d. 1980) and Bobbye Nell (Peavey) d.(1997).
Elaine Dawson
Sat May 17 23:18:41 1997
FREDRICK WHITE/ PRICE/ WILLIAM H. WHITE/ WOMACK Looking for descendants of Julia Belle PRICE b. 1856 and William H. WHITE b. 1852; his first
child John White b. 1874 lived at Kosciusko, MS; their children, Ada Rebecca White b. 1877 (my grandmother); Frederic White b. 1879 (last known address
Rayville, LA); Sam White b. 1882 (last known around Mize, MS; Thomas White b. 1884 (have info); Reuben Franklin White b. 1885 (have info); Oliver H. "Maxie" White b. 1887.
Clint Bailey Sun May 18 17:22:05 1997
Any relatives of Randall or Ranel BAILEY from Hines or Copiah county.
Bruce Alsobrook
Mon May 19 21:15:11 1997
Searching for info on JOSEPH HUGHES, born c.1865, who lived in Copiah County until moving to TX about 1920. Especially interested in contacting
descendants/relatives. He married LOTTIE LEE. He was a casket builder by trade. He also had sisters in Crystal Springs.
Robert T. Joyce Tue May 20 12:09:10 1997
I am researching the BOMAR and WHITE families in Copiah County. John Melton White (born September 21, 1863) lived in Sylvarena and Wesson with
his wife Emma Irene Nancy Bomar (born August 24, 1867). I am particularly interested in the ancestors of these two individuals.
Richard Furr
Fri May 23 08:10:50 1997
I have quite a bit of information on the names Furr, Goza, Clark(e), Heath, Rushbrook, Roan, Thetford, Trim, Marler, Noble, Fife and others associated with
these lines. I will do lookups. I need information on the family of Mary Eliza PICKETT who was married to Samuel Dupuy GOZA. I also am looking for the
family name of Elizabeth, married to Isham FURR, son of Leonard FURR. I am also looking for information on the ancestors of Thomas Bruen KAVANAUGH.
Patti Smith
Mon May 12 09:47:53 1997
I am looking for information on Sarah "Sallie" HONEA b. 22 Nov 1852 in Ms, married Issac SMITH 15 Jan 1872 in Copiah Co. Ms. They had 12 children
and are buried in Shiloh Cemetery. Do you have any Honea info that would tell me who her parents were? Thanks. Patti Smith
Frieda Davison Fri May 30 13:02:15 1997
Am seeking information about Annie COLEMAN, born in Madison Co. Married E.G. PEYTON, Jr., in 1872. He was the son of E.G. Peyton, then Chief
Justice of the Miss. Supreme Court. The couple later lived in Copiah County.
Joe P. Butler Sat May 31 14:12:31 1997
Seeking information on HUGH M. CRAFT reportedly buried at Wesson MS. Married to MARY BRACEY and supposedly received a pension for service in
Stockdale's Calvalry. Still alive 1910-1911. Need any dates on him, his wife, and parent's names, and dates.
Martha Guynes Sat May 31 16:46:01 1997
Information about S.B. GUYNES (Samuel B.?) who is thought to have been born in 1851. Don't know where, but he is said to have emigrated from Copiah County to Texas in his twenties. His parents, his siblings.
Sandra Olney
Sat Jun 7 08:58:07 1997
VARNER, Samuel. Samuel Varner married Mary Walker 4 Oct 1819, Lawrence Co, MS. Is she the daughter of Isaac Walker and his wife Milly of Lawrence,
Copiah and Hinds Counties? Where did this family go after this marriage?
Sandra Olney Sat Jun 7 09:03:08 1997
FARMER, William. William Farmer appears on 1850 Census of Copiah Co, MS. He is 46 yrs old, b NC. Census entry would indicate his wife is dead by
1850. Marriage records of Lawrence Co, MS, show that Melinda Walker married William Farmer 22 Jan 1827 and that the bondsman was Isaac Walker. Is
Malinda the daughter of Isaac Walker and his wife Milly of Copiah, Lawrence, and Hinds Counties? When and where did Melinda die? Where was this Farmer family from?
Bruce Alsobrook Tue Jun 10 12:39:57 1997
Looking for any information on ancestors/descendants of ANNIE HUGHES DAY, who lived in Copiah County before moving to Jackson, MS, about 1940.
She had one son, LEROY DAY. She had a sister, ELLEN HUGHES MORTON, who ran (owned) a dry goods store in Crystal Springs in the 1930s. She
moved to Jackson about 1940 and opened a boarding house; Ellen joined her there.
Tom Branning Tue Jun 10 13:36:49 1997
Looking for any information on S.A.J. BRANNING born in Copiah Co.,Mississippi abt 1850. In 1887, he married Laura PEVEY in Lawrence County. He is
believed to have had a brother, A.C. Branning (who married Mary Belle Pevey) and a sister, Viola Branning (who married Jesse Wilson). Will share any information that I have. Thank you.
Harry A. Williams III Wed Jun 11 23:57:59 1997
Harry Argusta WILLIAMS I (my Grand father) lived in Drew Mississippi. He had eleven kids (Erma, Harry Argusta Jr., Dorothy, Joyce-Ann, Charlie, Prince,
Katie Rae, Shirlene, Eugene, Peggy Love and Maryann Lavon) all born in Drew. His wife's name was Rachel (Jackson) they were married in Drew
Mississippi 12/25/1935, she was born in Drew also 12/6/1915. He was born 2/9/1909 in Crystal Springs Mississippi. His parents (My GGrandparents were
named Norh Williams and Katie (Graham). They were from Crystal Springs where I understand there were alot of Williams. I have not been able to track
any other Williams except the names of my Grand fathers brothers and sisters (Willie "Bubble", Alberta, Kate, Jessie, Geneva, and Norh Lee) who also may
have been born in Crystal Springs. I would appreciate any help or information that you can provide me.
Susan Dozier Sat Jun 14 10:30:49 1997
I am looking for information on James Charles HARVEY . He was born in Copiah county and buried in Jackson. We are trying to trace family lineage. Dates
for him are born 1869 and death occurring either 1904 or 1910. Any information on this will be helpful.
Sue Lefevre Thu Jun 19 18:40:37 1997
I am looking for a bd for Mary Eliza BATTON, Born in Crystal Springs, MS... Father George Washington Batton, Mother Sarah Grizzella McQueen Est her
bd to be around 1878. She married Erastus Evans, also would need marriage date.
Kinloch McCollum Fri Jun 20 12:26:59 1997
Researching Dr. Joseph Miller BENTON of Copiah County, MS. Dr. Benton was born in Copiah County in 1853 and was living in when he died in
Beauregard in 1885, when he was only 32. He had married Delilah Adelina HAMILTON (1851-1925) of Copiah County. They had two children: Joe (1881-1965) and Mary (1885-1968, married K. F. McCollum.
Kinloch mcCollum
Fri Jun 20 12:34:57 1997
Researching Benjamin Collingwood HARTWELL (1813-1873) and his second wife, Mary HOOVER (1829-1897) of Wesson in Copiah County. Benjamin, a
merchant, had been born in Maine but he had settled in Mississippi by 1837. We know of two of his children: Mary (married Duncan McCollum) and
Charles Edward Hartwell (1847- 1909), a clerk in the office of Mississippi Mills.
Frances Hall Sun Jun 22 10:40:54 1997
Looking for information on the family of Almeda SHAMBURGER. She married Randolph W. BROWN on Aug. 9, 1849 in Copiah County, MS. Also looking
for information on the family of Emma Dean EDDINGS who married William Author Brown July 21, 1890 in Hinds County, MS. Have lots of information to share on the Brown family.
Otis Cox Sun Jun 22 18:59:21 1997
Name of parents or any information on Julia Ann O'STEEN, born 9-10-1830 and died 10-15-1923. First married William WHITTINGTON (Franklin County). Later married Elisha CORBAN (Franklin County).
Kinloch McCollum Fri Jun 20 08:40:27 1997
Researching Civil War Major James Montgomery NORMAN (1833-1906) of Copiah County, MS. After serving in the 4th Mississippi Cavalry he was
Chancery Clerk of Copiah County and mayor of Hazlehurst. He married Elizabeth King just before the War. She and six of their children survived him: W.
W. Norman of Ft. Worth, TX, Dr. P. K. Norman of Memphis, TN, Miss Carrie Norman of Washington, DC, Mrs. Mary Hamilton of Hazlehurst, Mrs. S. H.
Settoon of Springfield, LA, and Mrs. Lulie N. Dodge of Haymarket, VA.
Ted T Taylor Sat Jun 28 03:35:12 1997
TAYLOR HIGGINBATHAM Zach. Peyton Bud TAYLOR 1883--1939 buried in Hopewell cem. s/o Wm. A Taylor. Bud's [1] Wife Ethel Turnage [2] wife Clara H Higginbatham.Appreciate any info on above.
Lynda Lindsey Mon Jun 30 10:09:20 1997
Looking for information on my fathers family HUTCHISON, DAVIDSON
LriceMB@aol.com
Fri, 4 Jul 1997 17:59:33
John Lemon BELL was born 3/11/1828 we think in Copiah or Simpson County, MS. No confirmation. In March 1848 in Simpson County he married
Palatire Tatum Bridges and can be followed by census for there until his death in Sabine Parish, LA in 1891. We have never been able to locate parents or siblings, or his birth on the census. Can you help?
Lamar Gates Fri Jul 4 15:01:04 1997
Searching for any data on Collier BARKSDALE listed in the 1820 Copiah County Census. He was listed as one male between 40&60 and had one female 40-60.
Wanda Stephens
Mon Jul 7 06:17:32 1997
Seeking info on children of Vincent CHANCE and Mary "Polly" East. This Vincent was the son of Philemon CHANCE, b. 1786 in Montgomery Co, GA. He
married Polly EAST 26 Dec 1811 in Amite Co, MS, while living in Felicicna Par, LA. He paid taxes in Hinds Co, MS, in 1822 before the area became
Copiah Co in 1823. He was in the Copiah Co census in 1830, where he paid taxes through 1833. The Rankin Co, MS census in 1840 shows a Vincent
CHANCE which is probably the same one, although the oldest female is not old enough to be Polly East CHANCE. I find no record that Vincent CHANCE
paid taxes in Rankin Co. We are searching for the parents of Daniel CHANCE, b. 17 Mar 1821 in LA. Any help will be appreciated.
Lou Harris
Sat Jul 12 14:11:16 1997
Mary Ann OSTEEN m. Thomas FORD in COPIAH CO. in 1862. Need info on Osteen family.
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