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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 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!!!! CATO
DATE: August 8, 1996 Looking for any & all CATO family info for Wayne Co. (or any other!). I have an Allen CATO shown on the census for this Co., but I can't place him. Also show a Burwell CATO on the same 1820 census. A brother probably. Thanks so much!
GEORGE
McKEE STANFORD
John McKee, James F. Stanford, Flora George all from Waynesboro, about
1850. Need information on any of these people.
DATE: Sept. 17, 1996
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
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.. ARRINGTON
COOLEY
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. DUKE(s)
HUTSON
PATTON
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: GLASS
PADGETT
ALLEN HOWSE JONES DATE: Dec. 09, 1996
ELKINS
LINDER
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
BEECH/BEACH
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
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?
BROWN
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.
TAYLOR 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
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 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
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 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 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
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
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.
MATHESON
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
McQUIRE
WILLIFORD
WOULARD
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.
CHAMBERS
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.
BENNETT
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
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
JONES
ODEN
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
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
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:
BUSBY DAVIS OVERSTREET
WEST
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).
EVERITT
LEE
MOORE
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.
BIRCHETT DENHAM
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)
HEIDELBERG
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
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.
BURGESS
LANGLY LOPER LOWERY WILLIAMS
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.
COMPTON GRIFFIN
COMPTON, Edward Manuel
BLACKLEDGE
HAMMOND
TAYLOR
WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS:
GANDY
SELLERS
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.
BROWNLEE
Searching for information on the BROWNLEE family of Wayne County.
Several families are there in the 1920 Census.
DREW SCARBOROUGH WEBB
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.
CHAPMAN DOHERTY GRAY
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?
BAILEY HOPKINS
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
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
These WALKER sisters were in Wayne Co.by 1830.
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
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
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.
BANKS BENDER COKER
HARMON
JONES McLAUGHLIN
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
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.
DATE: Oct 17, 1998
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 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
I am looking for more information on the following family:
DATE: Oct 17, 1998
I am interested in corresponding with other researchers of the OVERSTREET,
WEST, LEE, and CAMPBELL families of Wayne County, MS.
CLARK KELLY
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 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
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
Jane (Jinsey) BELL (1818-1896) was married to Thomas WEST. They are buried in the Yellow Creek Cemetery.
LARGE ROBINSON
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
Harriet (Pemelia) KELLY (1832-1868) m. Thomas DAVIS (1826-1903).
BLACKLEDGE OVERSTREETS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
GRAHAM
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
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.
BUSBY
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
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
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. 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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
McDONALD McSWAIN
PRICE RANDALL
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:
TATUM
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
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: DEMENT
HUTCHINSON
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
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
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. BUTLER STARR
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
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. FAGAN
SAXON TAYLOR
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
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