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QUERY 001

DICKERSON / WEST
Richard West married Charity Dickerson in Amite Co., Nov 1808. Would be interested in corresponding with anyone researching the Dickerson Family, James West, Littleberry West, Richard West.

QUERY 002

BACOT / BATES / DAVIS / GARDNER / GARNER / LEA / LOWREY / MARSALIS / PARKS / TRAVIS / WELLS / YOUNG
I am interested in any information regarding these surnames. My paternal gggrandfather was Louis Wells, b. 1835, in MS, a slave, married to Leah, I don't know if she had a maiden name. They had 13 children. My ggrandfather, Andy (Andrew) was born in 1854, Smithdale, married Mourning Young in 1874. They had 10 children. Andy died, in 1933. My paternal ggrandfather, Champ Marsalis, b 1848, a slave. He married Isabella Parks and had 8 children. My maternal gggrandfather was Mat Lowrey, born in MS, married Mary Travis born in Virginia. I don't know if there were other children. I don't know if they were slaves. My ggrandfather, James Lowrey was born in 1836 in MS and died 1914. James was not listed on the 1870 census of Amite, but showed up in 1880 Amite census.He married Adline, don't know her maiden name. They had 8 children. Adline died abt 1900. James remarried in 1906, to a lady named Viney. My maternal ggrandfather was Prince Lea, born abt 1844 in MS, a slave. He had a brother Alexander Lea, born abt 1843 in Virginia. Their parents were born in Virginia. Prince married Frances Davis in 1870, they had 16 children. Prince and Frances were in Pike county by 1910, all 16 children still alive. I would appreciate any correspondence from anyone researching these surnames as well as offspring, who may know something about these surnames.

QUERY 003

COON - DAY - JOINER - MCDANIEL - PERKINS -
RANDALL - RAWLINSON - ROBERTS - STERLING - TAYLOR - WOOLEY
Looking for anyone researching the STERLING surname. STERLINGS known to be in Amite Co., MS and married into my RAWLINSON family. Elizabeth RAWLINSON, daughter of Nathan RAWLINSON and Susannah JOINER, married Samuel STERLING. Also, Amelia RAWLINSON married James Ashley STERLING. Amelia may be a daughter of Nathan, unproven. Would like to know more about the STERLING family migration to MS. I have been told the STERLINGS migrated all the way from PA to MS with the RANDALL family. This may be an old tale, but would like to investigate! I am researching the following surnames in Amite County and surrounding areas and would like contact with others researching the same: Coon, Day, Joiner, McDaniel, Perkins, Randall, Rawlinson, Roberts, and Wooley. Time periods are from early 1800's to present. Have information to share on all families as mentioned.
Also Looking for the parents and other siblings of the following TAYLORS who were known to be siblings: 1. David Taylor b: Abt. 1790 in State of North Carolina; married Martha Unknown b: Abt. 1790 in State of Virginia 2. Sarah Taylor b: 13 January, 1796 in State of North Carolina or Tennessee d: 16 September, 1883 in Amite Co., MS married Abraham Roberts III b: 26 August, 1784 in Prince George Parish, Georgetown District, SC (Now Marion Co.) d: 17 March, 1863 in Amite Co., MS m: 07 November, 1813 in Franklin Co., MS 3. Lovy Taylor b: Abt. 1800 in State of North Carolina or Tennessee d: 1894 in Caldwell PR., LA married Robert Middleton Roberts b: Abt. 1786 in State of South Carolina (Now Marion Co., SC) d: 26 August, 1843 in Amite Co., MS m: 17 August, 1816 in Amite Co., MS Father said to be a David Taylor, but recent input has questioned this.Elaine Randall English

QUERY 004

ANDERS - BUTLER - CAIN - COCKERHAM - DAVIS - FORMAN
JACKSON - JAGERS - KENNEDY - ROBERTS - TAYLOR
TOLER - VAN NORMAN - VENABLE - WHITTINGTON
WILKINSON - WILLIAMS

Researching these names in Amite County: ROBERTS, FORMAN, TAYLOR, WILKINSON, VAN NORMAN, CAIN, KENNEDY, COCKERHAM and DAVIS. Many of these families were in Amite County in the very early 1800's. Also have information on collateral & allied families of: WILLIAMS, JACKSON, TOLER, WHITTINGTON, VENABLE, JAGERS, ANDERS, BUTLER

QUERY 005

ANDERS / BONDS / COLLINSWORTH / LINDSEY
MONTGOMERY / NELSON / SUTCLIFF / TALBERT
I am researching these surnames from Amite County ... would like to share information. David MONTGOMERY (1780-1837), Jesse MONTGOMERY (1807-1863), Nancy MONTGOMERY (1833-1915), Daniel NELSON (1823-1876), Ann LINDSEY (1812-1842), Conrad ANDERS (1804-1863), Jesse TALBERT (1751-1822), Fannie COLLINSWORTH (1809-1846), Thomas COLLINSWORTH (1779-1837), Martha BONDS (1782-?)

QUERY 006

ANDERSON
My father, Thad Anderson, Smithdale, dob 1/3/1895; his brother Dudley, a pharmacist in Liberty or Centerville, sister Mary. His father Thomas E. Anderson, mother Nina Gillis. Please advise of knowledge of this family heritage. Thank you.

QUERY 007

WALL
I am trying to correspond with anyone that would know a Rhoda Wall who purchased land in Washington, Ms. in February, 1859. I believe this may be my great-great-grandmother

QUERY 008

Dub Brown ddd 07 AUG 1996 00:00:00

ANDERSON - SCOTT - STOKES
Maxfield M. (Monroe?) ANDERSON, SR. (c. 1820-?), the first child of Robert ANDERSON and Martha STOKES, was born in Amite County MS. He married to Octavia Leah SCOTT c. 1842/43. She was born c. 1829/30, possibly in Attala County MS. She lived in Attala County MS at the time of her marriage. Octavia was the first child [of 8] of Rev. James A. SCOTT, a Primitive Baptist minister, and Mary (?). CHILDREN: Margaret was born c. 1844 in MS; James E. "Jimmy" was born 29 Nov 1847 in Attala County MS and died 1 May 1879 in Angelina County TX; Mary Emily was born c. 1851 in TX and died 15 Oct 1930 in TX; William L.; and Maxfield M. (Monroe?), Jr. was born 14 Feb 1857 in Angelina County TX. Please contact me if you know this family.

QUERY 009

ANDERSON - MAXFIELD - STOKES
Robert ANDERSON (c. 1794-?) was born in GA, the fourth child of Frederick ANDERSON and Abigail MAXFIELD. He married Martha STOKES on 12 Feb 1816 in Amite County MS. Martha STOKES was born c. 1804 in TN. Robert and Martha purchased land in Amite Co unty MS on 7 Jul 1831 as recorded in Bk 1, p. 229. Robert was a farmer in 1850 in Attala County MS. Robert and Martha purchased land in Harrison County, TX on 17 Oct 1855 (Abt. 5 miles S. of Marshall) as recorded in Bk 0, p 311 - 312. CHILDREN: Maxfield M. [Monroe?]; Frederick was born about 1832; Layfayett was born about 1838 in Mississippi; and Levy (female) was born about 1839 in Mississippi. Please contact me if you know this family.

QUERY 010

HARPER / WHITTINGTON
I am researching Gref Whittington of Amite County, MS. He migrated from Cheraw's District, SC around 1819 with the Lewis Littleton Harper family. He is mentioned in Lewis's pension application. I would appreciate any information and be happy to share what I have. Jesup, GA

QUERY 011

PICKFORD / SORRELS
Am looking for information on John and Sarah Sorrels. I believe they are the parents of my ancestor David Sorrels. David married Sarah Charlotte Pickford in Amite County, MS in 1822 I have seen church records mentioning John & Sarah attending Church in Amite County. David and Sarah Charlotte both came to Amite County from Kentucky. Any help appreciated. Bob Sorrels Houston, Texas bobarba@aol.com

QUERY 012

CRUISE
How would I find birth records for Amite and surrounding counties from the late 1800's? I am partucularly interested in the family of Mattie Bell Cruise b. 1882.

QUERY 013

SEALE / WALLER
Searching for parents of Mary Elizabeth WALLER (b.1-19-1859; d. 11-9-1911 Amite Co., MS). She married John Malcolm SEALE on 3-6-1873 in Amite Co., MS. Willing to share information.

QUERY 014

CAIN / COX
Researching the Cains who lived in Amite and Wilkinson county. In particular, Archibald W. Cain who married Julia Ann (Juliann?) Cox in 1835. Arch and Julia had children: William L.; Franklin F; Fountain Fairchild; Lemuel Lafayette; Lethia; Carlton C; Archie A; Azaline (Ara); Sarah J;. They were charter members of the New Providence Baptist church. In 1858, the family moved to Caldwell Parish LA.
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QUERY 015

FRANCIS / JONES
I am looking for any info on William and Nancy (Jones) Francis. She was a resident of Amite County and he moved there from South Carolina. They were married on Nov. 18,1813. William Jr. was born on July 3, 1818 in Mississippi but does not appear on any Miss. census. Any help on this matter would help. New Orleans, La.

QUERY 016

ELLZEY / McNULTY
I am seeking any information on Samuel McNulty of Amite County who married Sarah E. Ellzey. I understand that Samuel was the father of Michael and William McNulty, however, were there any other children from this marriage? Is there any record of the identity of Samuel parents? I would also deeply appreciate the naming of reference sources which would assist me in the above matter. Thank you for your assistance,

QUERY 017

CAUSEY / RILEY
I am researching the genealogy of my ancestors Henry CAUSEY of Liberty, MS, and his wife Sarah RILEY of Gloster, MS. Probable birth dates are about 1870 to 1880. Henry's father was Van CAUSEY who was a slave. This information is based on an interview with John CAUSEY, Henry's son. Sarah's mother was Martha Riley of the Cherokee nation.

QUERY 018

BEALL / BROWN / HOLMES / MCGEHEE / TUCKER
I am trying to find out the correct spelling of Thadious, Thadius, Thaddeus Ridley Beall. On his tombstone at the Beall/McGehee Cemetery, Amite, MS it reads Thadious. Maybe you can direct me to a legal paper that would have his correct spelling In several of the census 1870 etc it spelled Thadius. In my records I spelled it Thaddeus. He was b. 25 Aug 1847 Amite County, MS married 10 Mar 1867 Jane Ophelia McGehee and died 25 May 1926 McComb, Amite County, Mississippi. He was my wife Grandfather. If you have any additional information on the Beall I would appreciate receiving it. Thad father was Elisha Beall b. 1812 Georgia m. Chlorinda Brown and died in MS. I have not been able to prove Elisha Father, however I think that it might have been General William Beall b. NC Died in GA m. Elizabeth Gray.

QUERY 019

CAIN-JOHNSON-SEALE-VAN NORMAN
Researching John CAIN of GA and SC who mar Martha JOHNSON, and died 1851 Amite Co MS, and their family. Of special interest is their daughter Jane, b 1792, who mar in Amite Co 1811 Moses SEALE and had 12 children including Mary SEALE who mar Stephen Rose VAN NORMAN in Amite Co 1825. Lois Culver

QUERY 020

PYE / TAYLOR
Some records indicate that my ancestors Archibald Freeman PYE (b.1818,GA) and Dicey Angeline TAYLOR (b.1833,TN) were married in Gloster, Amite county, Mississippi. One marriage date is 12 Jul 1853, another record has 1851. Their first two children were born in Mississippi. They later moved to Arkansas briefly then settled in Texas. Would like to find anyone else researching this family and/or that can confirm this place and the date of their marriage. Thank you!

QUERY 021

McCLAIN / TATUM
my mother was a tatum from gloster ,miss . we are looking for more information about the will tatums and the r.s. mclain family...we have the list of people who are buried in the tatum cementry out side of gloster and would like to enter it in the cenentry list... please contact me at em_suggs@hotmail.com.. i am emily suggs--11105 bradyville pike--- readyvile, tenn 37149

QUERY 022

STRICKLAND / WILSON
i am looking for any information on james strickland who married nancy wilson in amite,ms. abt.1816 to 1820 james strickland had a brother who settled in amite,ms, "before going to lousiana" his brother was henry strickland, born 1805 in ga. married clarrisa verando does anyone have any info on this family

QUERY 023

BONDS / CAUSEY / DAY
I would appreciate corresponding with anyone researching the following lines: Jonathan Day (of Amite Co.) 1796-1870,m.Eliza Ann ("E.E.A."), last name unk.; Iverson Day,1837-1893,m.(1) Lucettie Adalaide Bonds (2) Catherine Ann Causey; or any of Jonathan Day's other children. Also, am eager to prove the identity of Jonathan's parents and to see photographs of ANY of these folks. Thanks for any help. Requesting pictures and/or information on Woodlands School and Church, also Rose Hill School, all in Amite Co. Particularly interested in years 1865-1915. My grandmother,Lucettie Adalaide (Addie) Day, taught at Rose Hill sometime between 1890-1903. The Iverson Day family attended Woodland Church and School. Any information very much appreciated.

QUERY 024

HAMILTON / LUSK
Looking for any info on parents, siblings, and descendants for the following Harriet HAMILTON b. 1809/1810 in Ms married 15 January 1828 in Amite County, Ms to William LUSK. Haven't found them on the 1830 census, but they were living in Newton County, Ms in 1840 thru 1845, and Scott County, Ms by 1850. Here is the 1850 enumeration for this family. William Lusk 50, Harriet Lusk 40, and children: Hugh H 16, Sarah J 12, Zachary 11, Leonora 8, Idah 6, Martha E 4, Nathaniel 2, and William L. Lusk age 1. William L. Lusk (b. 1849) was living in Leon County, Tx by 1880. Would appreciate any info on these family members.

QUERY 025

SHARP / WADSWORTH
I am looking for info on Eli B SHARP and Elizabeth S. WADSWORTH who were married in Amite Co., MS, 24 Jan 1838 and by 1850 had moved to Scott Co., MS. Thanks, Anita Simmons; 1705 Choctaw Drive; Albertville, Al 35950

QUERY 026

BRISCOE / CARPENTER / DENMAN / RUCKER
I wish to correspond with anyone researching John and Jane RUCKER who were living in the Natchez District in 1810. One child, Nancy Rucker, married Hezekiah BRICSOE in 1821. Another child, E. Preston (Presley) Rucker who married Temperance Cagle Carpenter in 1832 moved from Amite county to Copiah in 1825. They later moved to Attala in 1840 and had the following children who lived in Attala, Carroll, and Montgomery Counties: (1)William RUCKER who married Elizabeth DENMAN, (2)John T. (Jane) RUCKER who married James BRISCOE, (3)Mahla RUCKER, (4)Mary RUCKER,(5)James R. RUCKER,(6)Edmund H. RUCKER, (7) Nancy RUCKER, (8) Temperance Parrisna RUCKER who married John AUSTIN, (9) Martin P. RUCKER, (10)Jesse William RUCKER who married Ellen L. Maxwell, (11)Leroy C. RUCKER who married Lilian Robuthz

QUERY 027

BATES / BURNS
I am searching for the surnames Burns and Bates. Will Burns and Eliza Jane Bates were my great grandparents. I have a lot of information on Liza Jane but, nothing on Will. Will and Liza Jane married in Franklin County, Ms. in 1887. Liza Jane Bates was born on March 30, 1872 in Amite Co. MS. and died July 2, 1947 in Amite County, MS. She is buried in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetary in Amite Co. MS. She and Will divorced and She married William Anderson Carroll. I am searching for information on Will Burns. Where and when was he born, when and where did he die and who were his parents. Any information that you have on Will Burns will be deeply appreciated. Thank you in advance, Frankie in Mobile
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I am searching information on William Thomas Bates. He married Liza Jane Bates of Amite Co. Ms. They were married in Franklin County, MS. on April 28, 1887. They are my great grandparent's. Liza Jane was born on March 30, 1872 in Amite Co. M/s. she died on July 2, 1947 in Amite Co. MS. and is buried in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetary. Liza Jane and Will Burns had two children. Herny Franklin Burns Sr. (my grandfather) and one daughter named Hattie. Hattie married a Zeigler. Liza Jane and Will divorced and Liza Jane married A Carroll. I need information on Will Burns. Where was he born, who were his parent's, when and where did he die, where were his parent's from and when and where did they die? Any information will be greatly appreicated. Frankie Estelle Burns Williams My e-mail :donewilliams@bellsouth.net

QUERY 028

WINDING / WINANS
WINDING, SR, Royan, or WINANS, SR., Royan or Roan Son of Dora Landrew (Winans?) and Royan Winans, Sr., Robinson, Mississippi. Married to Lillie Bell Allen, Liberty, Mississippi (Route 4). Lived in Liberty, Mississippi. Had seven children: Royan Winding, Jr., Eddie Lee Winding, Harris Winding, Roosevelt Winding, Sr., Luther Winding, Rufus Winding, & Queen Esther Winding. (P.S.) I'm told by my Mother that my Grandfather changed his last name from WINANS to WINDING. He was Uncle to Bo Didley. Question: Can you provide any additional information about his mother and father? We're having a Family Reunion in November, and I'd like to be able to tell a complete story of our evolution in Amite County.

QUERY 029

COWARD / MARSALIS / PARNELL / STONE / WHITTINGTON
Would like help in identifying the parents of Sarah PARNELL born 1828 Amite Co MS. Sarah married 13 Jan 1847 in Amite Co MS Elijah COWARD b 2 July 1823 Amite Co MS the son of Needham M. COWARD and Nancy Hadley STONE. Sarah PARNELL COWARD was the mother of my grandfather, John Russell COWARD b 9 March 1857 Franklin Co MS. Sarah PARNELL COWARD died after the 1860 Franklin Co MS Census and before Dec 1861. My grandfather's brother, James Lafayette COWARD married 11 Dec 1874 Permelia Isabelle WHITTINGTON born 11 March 1860 in Amite Co MS died 28 Oct 1917 in Franklin Co MS. Who were Permelia Isabelle WHITTINGTON's parents and siblings?
ALSO
Am interested in the maiden name of Letitia/Lucretia MARSALIS b 1820 MS. Was she the dau/o Needham M. COWARD & Nancy H. STONE? Ida R. COWARD told me that she had found reference to one of the daughters of Needham M. COWARD who married a MARSALIS with no first name for either one of them. I have found in the 1860 Amite Co MS Census Ephraim MARSALIS age 51 b Gra?, wife Letitia 40 b MS. In the 1870 Census Pike Co MS Ephraim MARSALIS 59 b GA and wife Lucretia MARSALIS 50 b MS. In the 1860 Amite Co Census there are two KINNABREW children in the household, Augusta 12 and Louisiana 14 both b MS. In the 1870 Pike Co Census there are a James and a Louisiana KINNEBREW in the MARSALIS household. James is 19 b MS and Louisiana is 21 b MS. Have noted the MARSALIS children in those two census records. Will be glad to name them if desired.

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