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Re: msudog>Nichols/Nicholas

Catwoman57 — 2009-11-09 18:35:28Z

J.L. is James L with wife lona in alligator, MS. I saw that other one too. Sometimes in the origianl census the writing is very hard to read so people guess.
Alot of my ancestors used itinals too instead of names.
My direct line comes from MO not MS. My great great great Uncle was L. G Galloway(Lewis Garrett Galloway or Louis G Gallaway)sometimes spelled with an "a" who was sec of state of MS from 1841 to 1843 his sone DD Gallaway(Davbid Dickenson Gallaway) was in bolivar in the 1900 census and dropped off the map his brother Lewis/louis Galllaway was there too and then married and mocved to kentucky where he died. My great great great Grandfather was Lewis Gallaways brother(he was born in Ms but moved to LA and his son my great great grandfather was born and raised in missiouri.
I have not woerked on that line for ages am volunteering for a website called RAOGK which does funeral notice and obit lookups for people who died in differnt parts of the US and need someon to do lookups in that state.
I do funeral and obit lookups for people who had relatives who died in multnomah county, Or and cannot get out her to check themselves. I check old newspapers for obit and funeral notice out here so this keeps me busy most of the time.
I could not find James L Nicholas after 1910 unless the spelling was wrong like i mentioned, somes the census taker would go by J.L. instead of name so you have to look for both.
Kristeen Galloway

Re: msudog>Nichols/Nicholas

DebbieMLeftwich — 2009-11-08 15:00:17Z

That is the 1930 census. That was the only Nicholas/Nichols I found that was a physician.

K. Galloway come back when you can

pijowal2 — 2009-11-07 09:28:53Z

From pijowal2, we are talking about our Ms. Delta roots in Bolivar Co.

Re: msudog>Nichols/Nicholas

pijowal2 — 2009-11-07 09:21:17Z

Good Morning- Did get to see the census sheet on J.L. Nichols with wife Lillie,but could not see what census you got this from. this J.L. IS from Alligator i saw that part. But i see a Charley Nichols on 1910 census, born in Italy,20 yrs. old.(head) with no family. white male, beat 3 alligator also. Then James L. Nicholas with wife Lona J. beat 3 Alligator. I'm now beginning to wonder are these 3 people the same person if not it's a connection somewhere. The are all in the same town. Now i will be talking with the people at the library in Clarksdale about obituraries. Again need to know what yr. census you got J.L. from i still can't fine him. Or are you saying J.L. is James L.? Thanks, and goodnite. pijowal2

Re: msudog> re. nichols or nicholas

msudog — 2009-11-06 14:10:26Z

J. L. Nichols, Male, White, age 43, married for 10 years, born in MS, father born in AL, mother born in MS, veteran.

Wife, Minnie L. Nichols, age 26, married for 10 years, born in AL, father born in AL, mother born in AL.

Also in the household is Nina (Nena), age 71, widowed, born in MS, father born in MS, mother born in US.

If you click on the image and open it, you should be able to click on the bottom right corner of the image to enlarge it.

msudog> re. nichols or nicholas

pijowal2 — 2009-11-05 20:54:39Z

hi-i know 1940 census don't come out until 2012. what census yr. did you see Nichols in for Ms. at Alligator. I only found Nicholas in the 1920. The sheet you sent me i couldn't enlarge to see the sheet. tell me more. Aad what first name do you see for this Nichols. Thanks so much. pijowal2

Re: Debbiemleftwi> attn. Nicholas family in Alligator, Ms.

msudog — 2009-11-05 15:04:08Z

Attached is the only thing I could find. The doctor's name was Nichols, not Nicholas. This census record is the only information available right now. The 1940 census records won't be released until 2012.

James L. Nicholas of Alligator,Ms.

pijowal2 — 2009-11-05 08:25:42Z

Hi Kristeen- I'm so delighted, and thank you so much, i think you got the right imfor. James L. Nicholas was my father's father, and my grandfather. I do not have a membership to ancestry.com yet. His son that died as adult was younger or older than my dad. These two sons had different mothers. My dad was born in 1912 and deceased in 1984. I work a second shief this is why i'm posting you so late. my other three surnames in Bolivar Co. are the Samuels, Reds, and Yates. in Tippah Co. with the Braddock surname i'm at a brick wall for now. and Coahoma Co. is tired in with all these surnames. Clarksdale, Ms. coahoma Co. is my home. I was born in Bolivar Co. at Shelby, Ms. Telling you all this since you said you have kin connections in Bolivar Co. I now live in Rankin Co. Ms. If you have the time look at the posts on the counties i listed to include Jefferson Co. too that's where the Reds and Yates starting out first and then they starting moving up to the Ms. delta. Think the first County they moved to was Washington Co. The Braddock kin was the only one that moved Tippah Co. to Coahoma Co. and back to Tippah. "whew" What i'm asking is what you think. You are so far from me in miles, but yet so close because of family ties that bind. I think i have posts on seven or eight counties in the state, but i never get replies from anyone in the state. that's why vi sent that post to "debbiemleltwi" she works the Bolivar Co. board i think as coordinator. Blessings to you. Rose Pleasent.

Re: Debbiemleftwi> attn. Nicholas family in Alligator, Ms.

Catwoman57 — 2009-11-04 18:28:08Z

I found a James L Nicholas on the SSDI that says Sept 1964 place of death EUROPE. If he was a DR this is probbly him and that is why you could not find him on the MS death ndex he was probably on vacation and died of a heart atack or something.
Since it was not in the US it does not give exct date of death but if he lived in Alligator all his life there probably was a news article telling about him dying in the local paper. Most newspapers have an index of deaths in them. You could try contacting the paper that covers alligator and ask them to serch there archives for
September of 1964 for a James L Nicholas. his body may have been sent back to the US, he maybe buried in Alligator or close by, who nows. He would have been about 77 years old.
I do not live in MS. I live in Portlnad, Or but have great great grat cousins that used to live in Bolivar, MS.
So i search the boards sometimes.
kristeen Galloway

Re: Debbiemleftwi> attn. Nicholas family in Alligator, Ms.

Catwoman57 — 2009-11-04 18:06:28Z

As you can see no son listed in 1920's. I am not the person you where addessing this too but have ancestry.com.
I coukd not find them in 1930 under James oe Charlie. I wonder if Charlie was the son. James Nicholas is such a common name it is hard to tell. SEE BElow
Kristeen Galloway

1920 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: James L Nickolas
[James L Nicholas]
Home in 1920: Alligator, Bolivar, Mississippi
Age: 33 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Lona J
Father's Birth Place: Mississippi
Mother's Birth Place: Mississippi
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 334
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
James L Nickolas 33
Lona J Nickolas 22

Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Alligator, Bolivar, Mississippi; Roll T625_871; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 334.

Source Information:

Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA.

Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 on roll 323 (Chicago City)

Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United

Re: Please help Bolivar Locals.

msudog — 2009-11-04 14:56:35Z

It used to be the Skene Public school, was then sold to Bayou Academy (private school) and used for several years. They then built a newer school north of Highway 8, just west of Cleveland.

In the recent past, a group has used it during Halloween as a Haunted House but I don't know that it was used this year. It's in pretty bad shape now.

Attn. Alligator,Ms.neighors

pijowal2 — 2009-11-04 05:31:52Z

Anyone in Alligator,Ms. remember a Dr. James L. Nicholas,of Alligator,Ms. he may have used the first name Charlie/Charley. Thanks.

Debbiemleftwi> attn. Nicholas family in Alligator, Ms.

pijowal2 — 2009-11-04 05:22:30Z

Hi again- James L. Nicholas might have used the first name Charley/Charlie and i was told the son was an adult when he drowned. Many thanks again, i now live in central Ms. From pijowal2

Debbiemleftwi> attn. Nicholas family in Alligator, Ms.

pijowal2 — 2009-11-04 05:14:00Z

Debbiemleftwi- When you have the time can you look at the 1920 census there is a husband and wife there they are James l. Nicholas and wife's name looks to be Lona J. I think they deceased sometimes in the late 50's or early 60's can't fine them on the death indexs. The husband was one of the doctors in alligator,Ms. in the 20',30', and 40's he was my doctor starting in 1948 when i was born until 1958 when we moved to Clarksdale. This couple had an only child i was told a son who drowned in a boating accident on the old Ms. river. So now there's no family left in Alligator. They are one of the surnames in my family tree. On a previous post i think i saw where you gave a family the web site for Wintonville, ms. i tried to fine on for Alligator but i couldn't. If anyone out there has infor. on this family or where they went. i would be so thankful. Thanks.

Please help Bolivar Locals.

777monica777 — 2009-11-03 16:21:42Z

I was recently visiting my brother in Cleveland MS. He is at Delta State. He took me to an old abandoned schoolhouse very near Cleveland, in Bolivar. I wish to know the name of the school. It was an elementary school, is known to be haunted and is very old and burnt too. I can not find a name from the locals, or from google. Please respond if anyone knows of this location and has anymore info. Monica

Winstonville

DebbieMLeftwich — 2009-10-27 19:39:16Z

Here's a link to the town's website. I did not know it even existed. Thanks for asking a question that made me do some research!

http://townofwinstonville.com/index.html

Re: VINES family of Beat 3

DebbieMLeftwich — 2009-10-02 06:28:09Z

Hope it helped at least some.

Re: VINES family of Beat 3

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2009-10-02 00:32:26Z

Debbie:

Sorry for the delayed reply. I switched email addresses and lost touch with this message board. I want to say thank you for your response. It was greatly appreciated.

Re: Shelby Cemetery Lookup Request

mdkitch — 2009-03-02 02:55:16Z

Thank you for checking. Pratt & B. E. McMullen were not on the listing I saw, so it evidently predated 1947. I was hoping W.D.'s wife, Georgia Hawkins McCullough (Clara Mai McMullen's mother), was buried beside her husband. I last found her living in NJ in 1930 with her son. She apparently died and was buried there. She was my g-g-grandmother's sister.

Re: Shelby Cemetery Lookup Request

mdkitch — 2009-03-01 22:49:31Z

Thank you. I appreciate very much your help. The book I mentioned is at the DAR Libary in Washington, D.C. It may not have even been published, but perhaps was a private submission.

Shelby Cemetery Lookup Request

mdkitch — 2009-02-28 21:46:15Z

Whitfield Dupree McCullough and his daughter Clara McMullen are buried in Shelby Cemetery. The listing I found was in an old book,so I though maybe Whitfield's wife, Georgia McCullough had died and been buried there since the book was published. Can anyone help me with this request?

In search of African-American: DANIEL TAYLOR

Maurice_Henders — 2009-04-08 13:45:51Z

A search of the 1900 census uncovered Dawson Taylor, (b1858) a Texas head of household who’s vital information matched that of Dawson Taylor, the son of Mariah Taylor. Originally from Madison, Georgia (see 1870 census) he, and younger brother Daniel (b1860) opted out of Georgia for unknown reasons, relocating to Harrison county Texas, and Bolivar county Mississippi respectfully. Daniel, and his wife Emma were positively identified via Morgan county Georgia marriage records.

It is my endeavor to reconnect the family ties that were severed when distance became a factor in keeping our family communications lines open. If you are related to or know of someone who is related to Dawson or Daniel Taylor, I would love to hear from you.

Are You A Descendant of DANIEL & EMMA TAYLOR / African-American

Maurice_Henders — 2009-08-25 22:02:35Z

Daniel, and wife Emma relocated to Bolivar, MS around 1900. Due to the unavailability of the 1890 census the approximate time of their departure from Madison, Georgia can't be determined. Married on Jan 15, 1880 if not already parents they most likely began a family within months. It is unknown if their independent older unidentified children if any relocated with them. Daniel, a.k.a. Dan passed at the age of 59, in 1922. I was able to determine via his recently acquired death certificate that Gunnison, MS is where he and his family resided. It also identified apparent relative Bill Taylor as the informant.

A search of the Private Eye web-site, http://privateeye.com identified 25 individuals with the Taylor surname as current residents of Gunnison. Are you one of them. Please, talk to older family members to determine if your lineage is rooted in Georgia.

Re: Skillern, need help with in Bolivar Co. MS

sharolyn — 2008-10-31 22:58:54Z

Yes, I have access. Thank you

Who is the Adminitrator for genweb for Bolivar Co.

pijowal2 — 2009-08-15 21:36:58Z

Hello- Need genweb adminitrator for Bolivar Co.

Pleasents, Pleasants, Stuckeys

pijowal2 — 2009-07-07 06:19:34Z

Imfor on these surnames are under re: Morgans of Prentiss Bolivar Co. my mistake. These families are in Bolivar and Coahoma Counties in Ms. pijowal2

Re: Morgan of Prentiss, bolivar County, MS

pijowal2 — 2009-07-06 07:00:22Z

Who are the Pleasants of Rosedale, Ms are they related to the Pleasents from Jonestown, Ms. The Pleasents of Jonestown are my inlaws. And are the Stuckeys of Clarksdale, Ms. and the Pleasents related? These are african american families. One Pleasent who went into the military would be in his approm. mid 60's now his is Edward Stuckey or Edward Pleasent. His mother was from Clarksdale and her last name was Stuckey. Pardon me but this imfor. should have been posted on the Coahoma County site. There are a lots of Stuckeys buried at heavenly rest cemetary in Clarksdale and this is the same family. pijowal2

Any african americans in Bolivar Co. with surname Red

pijowal2 — 2009-08-26 04:43:46Z

If you have Reds in your family read my posts on Washington Co. and Jefferson Co. Thanks.

Re: Looking Buffkins' family from Mound Bayou

nicquangutierrez — 2009-09-03 21:58:08Z

hi my name is yevonne garrett. my great uncle was named john buffkins and aunt kay ruthie was my daddys aunt. my father is roosevelt garrett. my daughters name is nicquan gutierrez. her email address is nicquangutierrez@hotmail.com.please contact her for anymore information.we are also looking for family

Re: Peyton's

carolwarren94 — 2009-08-04 04:23:00Z

I am researching my AA/Native WEELDON,WHILDEN,WEEDEN,WILDEN,
WHELDON,WELDON, et al ancestors and having little success making any connections.
Somehow, the PEYTON/PEDEN surname is connected---my ancestors are from VA, SC, and NC.
Can you be of any help?
Most sincerely,
carol wheeldin warren.

Re: LUSINGER

magnoliasmyrna — 2008-12-20 19:56:53Z

I am looking for information about the Lusingers who may have lived in Sunflower County, Drew community in the early 1900's. They may be kin to the LaMastus family. I know of two names: Asa, Jake. Apparently there were several brothers. Am trying to tie up my grandmother's side of the family. She was Lillian Graham and married Fred Grittman in about 1898. Thanks for any information.

James F. VINES info wanted ????

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2009-09-03 17:10:44Z

I believe James was born Sept 3, 1897 to Allen (Major) Vines and Mary Nelson in Rosedale, MS.

James married Rebecca Williams on Jan 25, 1925 in either Bolivar or Coahoma Counties.

They had five children..Richard, Ethel, Melvin, Robert and Rebecca.

At some point the family moved to Kenosha, WI. James died here on Jan 18, 1975.

Re: James F. VINES info wanted ????

unserSTAMMBAUM — 2009-10-01 15:45:36Z

William,

First, thank you for your post!

Second, I had some of the same research, but have not been able to confirm some of the connections and data. Can you tell me how you made some of these confirmations?

Would you contact me directly so I may ask you some specific questions? Please reach out to me at UnserStammbaum@aol.com.

Thank You

Re: Henry Wiltshire

stumpwater_1 — 2009-05-16 16:02:04Z

on find a grave i located tombstone of James Henry Wilsthire located in New Cleveland Cemetery in Bolivar county here is a picture of the tombstone

Re: Henry Wiltshire

stumpwater_1 — 2009-05-16 15:42:18Z

below is a copy of 1900 census in Bolivar county just in case you have a hard time reading it let me know
parents
James Wiltshire
Lou Wiltshire
Nina M Wiltshire
James W Wiltshire
Persa H Wiltshire
Joshua W Wiltshire
Carrie May Whiltshire
CLAUDE WHILTSHIRE
WILKIE WILTSHIRE

Henry Wiltshire

chasf2650 — 2009-04-10 17:48:49Z

I am trying to locate information on the Henry Wilsthire family. Henry was married to Margaret Lucrecia Nabors. They had 8 children but only 5 survived. 4 boys and 1 girl. We only know the names of two of the boys, Wilkie born 1899, my grandfather, and Claude.

Any information would be appreciated.

Charles Flowers
Waxahachie Journal
www.waxahachiejournal.com

Re: WILTSHIRE

chasf2650 — 2009-04-09 12:09:46Z

My Great Grandfather was Henry Wiltshire who was from Cleveland Miss, Bolovar County. He was married to Margaret Loucrecia Nabors from Carrolton Miss. If anyone has any information on them It would be appreciated.

Dean - Antrim

applik15 — 2009-01-17 01:35:06Z

Looking for any information on William Jesse Dean who married Jesse Gevan Antrim. Had son Sion Thomas Dean. William died 07 Sep 1947, Jesse died 27 Mar 1973, Sion died 17 Apr 1965, all in Bolivar Co. Can anyone do obit lookups for these people. Would greatly appreciate any help on this. I live in IL.

Morgan of Prentiss, bolivar County, MS

grburk1 — 2009-01-24 03:56:43Z

On the 1860 census for Bolivar County, MS are 3 pages which give Prentiss as the Post Office. From other sources, Prentiss was supposed to be a fairly large, for the time, town until its destruction by Sherman. So why only 3 pages listed with post office at Prentiss? I do note that the occupation for most on those 3 pages do indicate that they live in a town - blacksmith, physician, lawyer, carpenter, etc. My interest is a Step(h)en Morgan born in KY who is listed with no occupation living with Hiram Watson (They evidently ran a boarding house or hotel). My grandmother said he (her grandfather)told her he was an overseer on a plantation in Mississippi before the War. I know he went on to enlist in 1863 in "northern Mississippi" in the 12 KY Cavalry, CSA. After the war he lived in TN and was a preacher for the ME Church, South. I am at a loss trying to obtain pre Civil War info on this my great great grandfather. Thanks for any help or direction you may give me.

Re: Shelby Cemetery Lookup Request

DebbieMLeftwich — 2009-03-02 13:42:19Z

Here's the information I was sent. I don't have the Shelby Cemetery online yet, but have a friend who's caretaker of the records. He sent this:

W. D. McCullough, b 1-21-1860 d 3-1--1917, notation on stone "At Rest"

Pratt McMullen, b 6-5-1875 d 12-10-1955, notation on stone "Father"

B. E. McMullen, b 5-12-09 d 2-21-47, notation on stone "Pat"

Clara Mai McMullen, b1890 d 1933, notation on stone "Mother"

They are buried in Block 35, plots 6, 8, 9, and 10, respectively. They are located in the middle front of the cemetery, a few yards off Hwy 32. There is a notation in the cemetery book that A. M. McMullen, Meridian, is the heir to the remaining plots. Also buried in this block is Hugh Buckley Rose and Julia Murphree Rose. I believe Julia was previosly married to a McMullen.

Re: Morgan of Prentiss, bolivar County, MS

DebbieMLeftwich — 2009-01-25 17:51:20Z

Here's a link to some history of Prentiss, MS. Scroll down the page.

http://theusgenweb.org/ms/bolivar/citiestownsvillages.htm

You might also try researching your family on the Bolivar County GenWeb site at http://theusgenweb.org/ms/bolivar/

Hope this helps at least some.

Re: Shelby Cemetery Lookup Request

DebbieMLeftwich — 2009-03-01 17:00:12Z

I am sending your request to someone who may be able to help. When I get a response, I'll post it here.

Bolivar County GenWeb

DebbieMLeftwich — 2008-11-02 05:33:27Z

Bolivar County has moved. Please update your saved bookmarks for this site. We apologize for any inconvenience.

http://theusgenweb.org/ms/bolivar/

Bolivar County MS GenWeb site - updated 02 Jul 2009

DebbieMLeftwich — 2009-07-03 06:33:48Z

http://theusgenweb.org/ms/bolivar/

Re: WILTSHIRE

DebbieMLeftwich — 2009-04-10 15:04:00Z

You might try searching the Bolivar County, MS GenWeb site.

http://theusgenweb.org/ms/bolivar/

Re: Morgan of Prentiss, bolivar County, MS

DebbieMLeftwich — 2009-07-08 13:54:20Z

Can't answer those questions but there are some Pleasants still living in Rosedale.

Re: Who is the Adminitrator for genweb for Bolivar Co.

DebbieMLeftwich — 2009-08-16 15:19:47Z

I am. If you'll look, my name and contact info are on the left side of the front page of the site.

Re: obit - Mrs Mary Wren, 12 July 1964, age 86

Kayrush49 — 2009-03-16 20:13:24Z

I am the daughter of Guy Murrell. I live in Cleveland, Miss.

Perry

sigman5277 — 2008-11-12 01:34:39Z

I am looking for information on Theodore E. Perry. He was
born in Tennessee in 1890. It is believed he died in 1943
in Bolivar County. Can anyone tell me for sure when he died?
He was married to Clyde Beck between 1911 and 1917.
Where is he buried? He appears on the 1920 and 1930
census in Bolivar county with Clyde and their daughter.
He went by Theo. Any information would be appreciated.
You can reach me at jeansigman@msn.com
Thank you. Jean Sigman

Re: James F. VINES info wanted ????

williamfcraigjr — 2009-10-01 06:10:28Z

1900 bolivar co.ms census
major a. vines age 26 born july 1875 ms***
mary vines wife age 21 born sept 1878 ms
james f. vines son age 2 born sept 1897 ms
***should be north carolina

nextdoor......brother

joseph vines age 22 born may 1877 ms***
carrie vines wife age 18 born aug 1881 ms
***should be north carolina

nextdoor.......brother

charles vines age 40 born april 1860 nc
anna vines daughter age 15 born aug 1884 nc
charles a. vines age 14 born sept 1883 nc
james s. vines son age 12 born march 1881 nc
sarah p. vines daughter age 9 born april 1891 nc
johnnie vines daughter age 6 born sept 1893 nc
joseph f. vines son age 5 born jan 1895 nc
mary a. vines daughter age 4 born march 1896 nc***
edward o. vines son age 2 born july 1897 ms***
***family came to mississippi from north carolina between march 1896 and july 1897.

nextdoor......father

norah** vines age 66 born oct 1833 maryland***
morning vines wife age 60 born aug 1839 virginia***
john d. vines son age 30 born aug 1869 ms***
john l. vines son age 25 born april 1875 ms***
saml. vines son age 10 born sept 1889 ms***
hattie vines grandaughter age 7 born march 1893 ms***
**should be noah
***should be north carolina

1880 sparta,edgecombe co.north carolina census
noah vines age 37** born nc
morning vines sister*** age 35** born nc
charles vines son age 20 nc
william vines son age 15 nc
john d. vines son age 14 nc
thomas vines son age 8 nc
allen vines son age 7 nc
john l. vines son age 5 nc
joseph s. vines son age 3 nc
**ages are off
***this is a mistake in transcription!! noah vines and mourning pitt were married dec.29,1866 in edgecombe co.nc

nearby......brother or nephew of noah vines????
allen vines age 22 nc
john h. olds age 15 nc

1870 sparta,edgecombe co.nc census
noah vines age 25 nc***
morning vines wife 30 nc***
charles vines age 10 nc
william vines son age 5 nc
john d. vines son age 4 nc
***ages are off