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Re: NEED ASSISTANCE LOCATING INFORMATION REGARDING JOHN JEFFERSON QUINN AND AMANDA JUANITA VAUGHN

KenSlade2 — 2013-03-29 17:15:15Z

I'm not related to your Quinn family, but I was looking for a research challenge and I think I found your John Jefferson Quinn.

1910 Choctaw Co. MS
Robert E. Quinn 42 MS
Carrie E. Quinn 42 MS
Pauline Quinn 13 MS (daughter)
Cecil Vaughn 19 MS (Stepson)
John J. Quinn 31 MS (brother)
Juanita V. Quinn 17 MS (stepdaughter)
Virginia Quinn 8 mo. MS (step granddaughter)

It appears that John Jefferson Quinn had an older brother, Robert Estell Quinn. Robert married Carrie. Carrie had been previously married to a man named __ Vaughn. In her first marriage, Carrie had three children: Sidney, Cecil, and Juanita Vaughn. (Sidney was born about 1888 and does not appear in 1910 census with family. She may have died young, or perhaps she was married and out of house by 1910).

Robert Quinn married the widow Carrie Vaughn 8 Dec 1895 in Choctaw Co. MS. (This marriage is recorded as R. E. Quinn - "Cassie" Vaughn but Cassie should be Carrie). After their marriage in 1895, Robert and Carrie had a daughter, Pauline - born 1897.

John J. Quinn was living with his brother Robert in 1910 in Choctaw Co. He had married his brother Robert's step-daughter, Juanita Vaughn about 1908-09. As you can see, Juanita was much younger than John.

John J. Quinn and Juanita Vaughn had a daughter named Virginia Quinn in late 1909.

By 1920, John J. Quinn was in Clay Co. MS.

1920 Clay Co. MS
J. J. Quin 45 MS
Juanita Quin 26 MS can't be sure of ages - hard to read
Virginia Quin 10
J. J. Quin Jr. 8 (28 May 1912 - 17 Oct 1920)
Charles Quin 3

By 1930, they were in Union Co. MS.

1930 Union Co. MS
John J. Quinn m 50 MS
Juanita Quinn f 38 MS (wife)
Charles Quinn m 13
Jessie P. Quinn f 7
Elsie E. Quinn f 5

So, you can see that John and Virginia actually had at least five children: Virginia, John J. Jr., Charles, Jessie, and Elsie. The second child, John J. Jr. died young. I didn't find this family in 1940 census.

John Jefferson Quinn registered for the draft in Clay County, MS in 1918. This W.W. I draft registration shows his birth date as 22 Dec 1878.

The parents of John Jefferson Quinn were Joseph Houston Quinn and Sarah unknown.

The parents of Joseph Houston Quinn were Robert Quinn and Caroline Wilkins.

Many of these Quinns, including your grandfather John J. Quinn are buried in Webster Co. MS. See the following link at "Find a Grave" (just click a name and it will take you to their memorial page)...

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSfn=&...

You will find your Quinn family on Roots Web World Connect here:

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

I hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions or if you want me to search for something else, you can email me directly at ken555@verizon.net

Best wishes,
Ken Slade

NEED ASSISTANCE LOCATING INFORMATION REGARDING JOHN JEFFERSON QUINN AND AMANDA JUANITA VAUGHN

LNMCQUINN — 2013-03-07 05:02:48Z

Seeking any information that may be available regarding John Jefferson Quinn and Amanda Juanita Vaughn. Both were born and married in Mississippi. They had four siblings, Charles V. Quinn, Virginia Quinn, Elsie Quinn and Jessie Quinn. Charles Quinn was my father. However, my father was born in Mantee, Webster County, Mississippi. I can find no record of their residence in Webster County nor can I find any records indicating the marrige of John Jefferson Quinn to Amanda Juanita Vaughn. John Quinn was born in 1880, but can find no record of where in Mississippi. Any and all assistance would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you.

Re: Golson history

wmlatham48 — 2013-03-02 04:01:25Z

Della Wees "Winnie" Coggins married Joe Golson, and are buried at Cedar Bluff Presbyterian Cemetery, at Cedar Bluff, Miss. I'm seeking info. about her sister Ella Mae Coggins, who married Wilbur Jefferson Huffman. They had five known children; Maggie Bell, Wilbur J. Jr., Addie, Lesa, and Robert Coggins.

LEE FAMILY

leeodessa — 2013-02-08 19:39:28Z

LOOKINK FOE ANY INFORMATION ON
HARRY LEE BORNED ABOUT 1825 IN GA
HARRY LIVED IN LOWDNES COUNTY MS ACCORDINGLY TO THE 1870 CENSUS
3 SONS
BROWN LEE BORNED 1850
JOHN LEE BORNED 1858
JAMES BORNED 1861
2 DAUGHTERS
FLORA LEE BORNED 1852
ELIZABETH LEE BORNED 1865
PHILLIS LEE BORNED 1855
PHILLIS HAD 2 DAUGHTERS
EMMA LEE BORNED 1877
MILLIE BORNED 1878
PHILLIS LIVED IN MADISON COUNTY WITH HER DAUGHTERS
PLEASE HELP ME FIND MY FAMILY THANS ODESSA

Obituary Lookup of William Weaver Davis

timothywaynethomas — 2013-01-30 21:16:59Z

I am looking for a obituary of William Weaver Davis. He died 1946.
This is his Findagrave
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=30...

Tombstone.

Re: Pheba Cemetery

nb682 — 2012-11-13 20:54:03Z

This is way late to reply but I just read your inquiry. I think the cemetery is indeed called Pheba Cemetery, but I have no idea who manages it, and it's been years since I lived out that way, but I imagine the county supervisor has some idea about who manages it. Check with county clerk's office for a phone number.

the reason I read your message is that I saw where you had updated some census records on some Tindalls; do you have an interest in that family? I didn't find any Tindalls in your public trees.
Thanks,
Nancy Sparkman Brownlee

Dr. Abner Elkin FANT

greenrose41 — 2012-09-21 07:22:19Z

Searching for information about Dr. Fant, 1816-1882, practiced medicine in West Point for many years, Confederate
Surgeon with Nathan Bedford Forrest, Editor of West Point newspaper several years around 1870's-80's.

Does anyone know where Dr. Fant is buried? Family info says Evergreen, but he is not listed on the site.

Also need marriage date to second wife, Martha (Mattie)Tallifero in West Point.

If anyone knows where I can buy the Fant book by Janet T. Sims (1992), please post info.

Thank you. (Dr. Fant was my great great grandfather.)

Re: Emma Brame Beall

cakewalk5 — 2012-09-15 01:56:30Z

Was she born/lived in Louisiana or had a sister names Annie/Annice? If so please contact me.

John Thomas (J. T.) JONES - obit anyone?

crecon — 2012-08-20 18:43:44Z

Looking for obit and/or any info on John.

He was b. 1859 in Salt Creek, Nebraska Territory and d. 9 nov 1937 in Excelsior Springs, Clay Co. Missouri.

His wife was Nancy Marie BUCKINGHAM, but she had d. 27 Dec 1926 in Oakland, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa.

John was my great-grand uncle.

Bob Anderson
Omaha, NE
omahabob@cox.net

phillis collins great grand children of lowdnes or clay county

leeodessa — 2012-08-10 22:02:22Z

phillis lee had to daughter back in the 1880 census emily/millie they were 2 and 3 yrs old. phillis married a marcus collins in 1881. phillis was the daughter of harry and millie lee. do you have ant ifnomation on this family.

Holliday, Gates & Cunningham Families

MrRayCu73 — 2012-08-04 17:33:41Z

Does anyone have info as to how these families may be connected?

Re: Wilson/Doss Family

MalachiM12 — 2012-07-23 01:23:37Z

Hello Marsha,
I had to take some time off researching my family tre but back on it again. The wilson family that I am looking for begins with Rochester Wilson of Clay County. He was married to Bertha (Green) wilson. The had two children Ruth and Rob Wilson. Hope this helps. I can be reached at zeus_1152002@yahoo.com

Thomas And Sally Neely

SallieKid — 2012-05-13 22:55:17Z

I am looking for any information on Sallie Neely, Thomas Neely, or any of their children or their parents . Both were residents of West Point, MS (Clay County). Sally Neely was born January, 1877 and her parents were Julia Evans and Sheen Hollins of West Point, MS. It appears that Sallie was raised by her grandparents Henry and Lucinda Westbrooks.

Thomas Neely was born April, 1871 and his parents were Thomas and Senie Neely of Starkville, MS.

Thomas and Sally were married in 1897 in West Point, MS. They had a total of 9 children. There children were Henry Neely (March 1894), Emma Dee Neely (June 1896), Moses Neely (December 1898), Jimmy Neely (February 1900), Ardell Neely(1906), Robert Neely(1904), Walter Neely (1909), Jerry Neely (1908) Willie Maude Neely, and Fred Neely. Sally died in 1921 from a form of Lupus. Thomas Neely died after 1940 but before 1945.

shauntay@sallyneelydescendants.info

Re: Southern Female College

beckysunderman1 — 2012-04-17 18:31:58Z

Thanks so much for post the photo and info. I looked closely at the picture, and did not find my grandmother, Annie Rhodes Randle there. I will keep the names, though, in case they might lead to confirmation that she was, indeed, enrolled there.
I've been told that there are/were more than one women's colleges in the West Point, MS area around the turn of the century (and what a difficult task it was to convince the powers that be that education would not cause women's heads to explode.)
I greatly appreciate your efforts!

Re: Southern Female College

ncoleman38 — 2012-04-17 16:06:37Z

I don't know if this will help you, but I am attaching a photo of my grand aunt, Neva Carothers, and the 1899 graduating class of Southern Female College. On the front of the photo the arrow at the bottom points to Neva. The other attachment is a list of those in the photo sent to Neva's niece, Nell, who is my aunt. There is an Annie Reynolds listed. I don't know if there is a possibility that the surname was misspelled and that this may be your Annie or not. Also, the list does not seem to indicate the order in the photo, but perhaps it may still help you. The 1899 class may also be too early to contain your Annie. Best of luck to you!

Re: Will Taylor

lushel — 2012-04-13 02:25:50Z

I realize that this is an old post and you may have heard from someone who knew Will and Ella Taylor. They lived one mile east of the Columbus and Greenville Railway Station( now non-existent ) where Highway 389 crosses the railroad track. Their house is no longer there but I understand that a William "Bill" Wooten built a house on the property located south of the railroad track. I could be mistaken about that. Mrs. Ella as we called her, a short heavy-set woman, was my Sunday School teacher and she sang in the choir at Pheba First Missionary Baptist Church. She had a beautiful soprana voice. Will also sang in the choir. They both could sing the notes to the songs. They always came to church neatly dressed. Mrs Taylor had a niece Mary Alice Skinner who moved to Greenville, MS. Mary Alice had two daughters,Mary Wilson Skinner and Beatrice Skinner who, if they are still alive, probably still live in Greenville. If you go to Pheba,do so on a Sunday. That way you,d be sure to find someone at the church who could direct you to the old Taylor property.

Southern Female College

beckysunderman1 — 2012-04-12 19:10:20Z

This college has closed. I am trying to find record of Annie Rhodes Randle's attendence here between 1900-1910.
Any ideas?

Re: Dickson genealogy

lynnericci — 2012-03-14 02:52:50Z

Hi do not know about your family but my grandmother was born in Natchez, Ms 1890 her name was Mulvihill Dickson and I think maybe had a sister; Mary Dickson. Not sure of her mothers name need help finding her birth parents. birth 1890 death 1970abt. Any help on finding relatives ? Her son, Jason Seale Jr is my father. Born in Natchez Ms. Any help, anyone know of Mulvihill Dickson born in Natchez Ms 1890....please post.

John and Celia Yates Seales (Seals) of Clay County,Mississippi

asaaryia316 — 2012-02-12 20:48:01Z

I'm looking for information on John Seals and Celia Yates. John Seals was born in about 1854 in North Carolina and was Mulatto. My great-great-great grandmother, Celia was born in about 1857 in Mississippi. I have learned that they lived in Clay County,Mississippi in 1880. After that they just seem to disappear. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank You

Re: info on cemeteries

nichsteve — 2012-01-17 03:01:46Z

Thank yoiu for your reply. I'm sorry to be so slow in getting back to you. I am interested in finding the grave of Jesse Monroe Nichols who died abt July, 1877. He owned land near there so was probably buried in one of the cemeteries close by. One of his daughters married a Cousin (surname not relation) and I notice there is a Cousin cemetery. I would appreciate any help as I live too far away to go there personally.

Re: info on cemeteries

jreeves1701 — 2012-01-03 03:59:16Z

That area belonged to Chickasaw County prior to 1873. We have some of those records here in Chickasaw. Primarily deeds. I'm not certain if we surveyed the cemeteries there for our cemetery books. However I know that the cemeteries were recorded by volunteeres. There is a Clay County History book may have some records as well. I have access to that book.

info on cemeteries

nichsteve — 2011-10-22 13:48:04Z

Could someone help me with info on when some cemeteries were established in Clay County. I am specifically interested in sevral cemeteries in the Montpelier area as my grt-grt-grandather, Jesse Monroe NICHOLS, is buried in that area. He owned land near there an died abt 1877. I am particularly interested in Cousin Cemetery, Prairie Creek, and Lower Prairie Creek as all of these are within about a mile of where he lived. One of his daughters married a COUSINS. Thanks for the help

Re: Stone family

MelSim37 — 2011-10-07 02:52:44Z

My Great-great-grandfather was Cheney B. W. Stone (1813-1867) who was married to Salina Jane Henley. His son, James David Stone(1839-1904) and Margaret Caroline Vaughn (1840-1905) were my great-grand parents who lived in Clay county, MS. Do you have any information on the parents of Chaney B. W. Stone? I believe the mother was Nancy Ann Smart Sudduth, and Benjamin Stone (I don't know which Benjamin Stone it is.

Re: Stone family

MelSim37 — 2011-10-03 03:39:00Z

The father of James David Stone is Chaney B. W. Stone and James David's mother is Salina Jane Henley. Salina Jane's fahter id Edmund Henley.
I believe strong that the parents of Chaney are Nancy Ann Smart and Benjamin Stone. (I just don't know for sure which this Benjamin Stone is.) At one time (but can't find it now) I found a marriage record for nancy ann Smart in the early 18900s in Georgia. the father of Nancy Ann Samrt is James Smart and mother is Piety Ledbetter.

Re: Stone family

driverdm1 — 2011-10-03 02:58:24Z

Does anyone have any information on the first wife of Benjamin W. Stone? In the 1870 census he is listed with two children. His wife is not listed so must have died before 1870. Also his mother, Salina Stone, was in the household. Then in 1880 census the two children, Jane and Mary Stone are living in the household of David B. Driver and they are listed as grandchildren. In one of the listings above someone found Salina Stone in a Vaughn household and the second wife of Benjamin W. Stone, Tabitha Stone and three Stone children, not Jane and Mary, or listed. David B. Driver is my great great grandfather.

Re: surname Carothers

ncoleman38 — 2011-09-30 22:03:13Z

I'd love to share info. My grandmother's father was James Stuart Carothers b. 22 Feb 1835 in Greene Co., Alabama d. 22 June 1894 in Benoit, Bolivar Co., MS but buried "at home" in West Point, Clay Co., MS. His father was James Neely Carothers b. 13 Nov. 1805 in Union District, South Carolina d. 25 May 1891 in Van Vleet, Chickasaw Co., Miss. James Neely was a Presbyterian minister, who served churches in Alabama and Mississippi. His grandfather was Andrew Carothers who immigrated from Scotland with his twin brother James in the mid 1700's. You can email me at ncoleman38@gmail.com and I can provide more info.

Re: surname Carothers

Pearl86_1 — 2011-09-30 13:51:57Z

I just saw this post this morning, so I'm coming in a bit late. My mother's surname was Carothers. Her father was George Carothers (Black, b. 1889 in Monroe County, MS). His father was Willis Carothers (b. 1860 in West Point/Clay County, MS). We're not sure if he was Black or Mulatoo, because we can't figure out who his father might have been. His mother's name was Lydia Lenoir (b. 1824, somewhere in Mississippi, possibly on the Lenoir Plantation).

I'd be willing to share information...

Jane E. Wofford of Mississippi...

Pearl86_1 — 2011-09-25 18:05:12Z

In 1873, my GG grandmother, Lydia Lenoir (African-American) purchased 150 acres of timber land from a Jane E. Wofford of Chickasaw County. The property is now listed in Clay County. I have a copy of the deed, but I can find no reference of a Jane E. Wofford anywhere in my research. I'm hoping to find more information about how Lydia was able to purchase this property.

Any information would be appreciated. Thank you...

Re: surname Carothers

ncoleman38 — 2011-09-14 20:53:36Z

I realize this is an old post, but I have many Carothers kinfolk from West Point/Clay County, MS if you would like to share info.

Clay Co Family History

grandyandpops — 2011-08-24 20:11:59Z

Hi, my wife and I are planning a trip through Clay Co. in October and would like to stop and work on her family genealogy. Where would be the best place to find old family records, the court house, a archive, library, or genealogy society. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Sterling Parker

Re: Stone family

MelSim37 — 2011-08-24 06:36:42Z

I am a descendant of James David Stone of Clay County, MS. He was my great-grandfather. I descend from his daughter Permelia Alice Stone. Please tell me what information you are looking for. I may be able to help you. Also, I have an old froup photo of James David Stone, His mother Salina Jane Henley, his wife margaret Caroline VAughn, his brother Benjamin W, Stone, and his 4 sisters (unidentifed by name). This was probably taken about 18878-1880.

Re: Descendants of Theophilus Taylor Cantrell

stokesbarb — 2011-08-05 04:05:06Z

Hi - I'm a desc. of Theophilus and Fannie Cantrell - GGmom ws Patient Clementine Cantrell, M to James Griffin Henley, their dau. Mary Frances Henley m Marvin Greene Smith, their Dau M Frances Smith, my mother, currently 94 yrs old. She M David L. Mauldin, Sr.

Interested in further info on the T T Cantrell line, if you still have the info back to 1608.

Thanks, Cuz!
Barb Mauldin Stokes
Tippah, MS

Re: Stone family

MelSim37 — 2011-07-25 05:46:11Z

I can help you with some information. My great grandfather was James David Stone. His father was Chaney B. W. Stone. His mother was Salina Jane Henley. They married in Wilkes County, Georgia. Chaney owned land in Tuscaloosa, Alabama before moving to Mississippi. The parents of Chaney B. W. Stone are unknown. He died 1867 in Carroll Ccounty, Mississippi. His son James David Stone married Margaret Caroline Vaughn. Her Parents were John Vaughn and Nancy Blackwell of South Carolina. After 1880 James David Stone and some of his family moved to Narvo County, Texas. Two of his daughters, Permelia Alice and Mary Etta Stone married two brothers from Louisiana, Thomas C, Dick and James Marion Dick. These died in Winn Parish, Louisiana. James David Stone died in 1904 and his wife, Margaret Caroline died in 1905 in Limestone Country, Texas. they are buried in the ew Hope Cemetery in Limestone. Texas. Some of the original family remains there. Others moved further west to New Mexico and beyond. I have a few old pictures of the early Stones if you are interested. Email me at mfsimmons@att.net.

Re: Stone family

MelSim37 — 2011-07-25 05:44:33Z

Yes, you are on the right course. James David Stone wa my great-grandfather. He married Margaret Caroline Vaughn. He had a brother named Benjamin W. Stone. The parens of James David and Benjamin W. Stone are Chaney B. W. Stone and Salina Jane Henley. The parents of Chaney B. W. Stone are unknown. The father of Salina Henley was Edmund Henley. This Henely line goes back to colonial VA and MD. They moved south through North Carolina. In early days they were Quakers. The parents of Margaret Caroline Vaughn were John Vaughn and Nacny Blackwell of South Carolina. They emigrated south through Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas. Margaret Caroline Vaughn died in Limestone County, Texas in 1905. James David Stone died there in 1904. They are both buried in the New Hope Cemetery, Limestone County, Texas. Next to them is buried one of their sons. Two of their daughters, Permelia Alice and an Mary Etta married two brothers, Thomas C.Dick and James Marion Dick of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. They ended up living in Atlanta, Winn parish, Louisiana.
Jope this has been helpful. I have a few old photo if you are interested. My email is mfsimmons@att.net

Re: Stone family

MelSim37 — 2011-07-25 05:27:04Z

Re: ENGLISH, DEAN

Margaret5802 — 2011-04-20 02:22:52Z

Hello Levern,

I can help. My grandmother is Julie Ann English. She died around 1906 in Clay Co Ms. She married Monroe Leatherwood in 1890 and they had 5 children - one died in infancy. I have info on the Englishes and other branches.

Margaret Parks

Re: Thomas Jefferson birth abt 1840 & Wife Kattie Deans

kwms592 — 2011-02-18 04:51:34Z

My Grandmother have 2 children by a Thomas Jefferson from West Point MS ~ he was born in 1918 and passed away in 1994 in Indianapolis. Parents names were Mac Jefferson, Jr. and Annie Scott. (?)

Cunningham Family

MrRayCu73 — 2011-01-14 07:28:34Z

Looking for any descendants of Willis & Martha Cunningham of Clay County.

Re: Thompson - Dexter Cemetery

varcsix — 2011-01-02 11:25:35Z

Pension:

CONFEDERATE PENSION APPLICATION

G.N. Thompson
Taylor County
Post Office: Abilene, Tex

Comptroller's File No 5909

Approved this 10 day of February A.D. 1900
N.J. Swain, Pension Clerk

===============
The State of Texas
Taylor County

Your petitioner, G.N. Thompson, respectfully represents that he is a resident citizen of Taylor County, in the State of Texas.....

Name: G.N. Thompson
Age: Seventy Three years old April 1st 1899
Reside Taylor Co.
How Long? Seven years. Post Office Abilene, Texas
I have not applied for pension before.
Occupation Farmer
Physical condition: Rather bad
I am unable by own labor to earn a support. Cause Rupture?

Served Company G 6th Ala Calvary. General Clanton Regiment. The last 3 years of the war.

Never served Navy

I have not received any pension or land certificate

Real Estate Lots Nos seven (7) and eight (8) in Block No Ninety Three (93) in the city of Abilene Taylor Co. Texas. Value about $300.00

I have not sold any property within 2 years to the date hereof Had no to sell

Yes, I am destitute of property and means of subsistence. Unable by my labor to earn a support.

I have not transferred any property of value for the purpose of becoming a beneficiary under this law.

I did not desert the Confederacy.

I have come to Texas Sept 17, 1865.

Signature G.N. Thompson
20th July 1899

D.G. Hill, County Judge, Taylor Co Texas

Affadavit of Physician.

Before D.G. Hill, Dr. J.M. Alexander under oath.
Double inguinal hernia. Chronic Diarrhea of ten years duration and general disability of old age being 76 yrs old and very feeble and infirm.

Signature: J.M. Alexander, 18th November 1899

County Commissioners:
Nov 1899, Abilene. We found the applicant lawfully entitled to the pension provided for by the Confederate Pension.

J.H. Bass, W.W. Harris, Ben F. Jones, A. Nisbett

INTERROGATORIES

Mrs. Mary Huggins [sp] who resides in Tarrant County Texas

Mary A. Hudgins 52 years Ft Worth Texas
I do know personally G.N. Thompson
Known him all my life - first knew him in Alabama
Know he enlisted in the Confederate army
Enlisted in 1862 Bibb County Alabama about 3 years. Don't remember his company.
I know he is unable to support himself.

The above G.N. Thompson is the only G.N Thompson I know he is my father.
I am his daughter.

Sept 8, 1899. D.G. Hill Co Judge. Taylor County

===================== Benjamin's answers =====

Answer to Questions:

English Texas [Red River County] August 23. 97

Int 1st

I have known Gideon N. Thompson for more than Fifty years. Knew him in 1863. Also 1865. And in fact ever since we came from Bibb Co Ala at the close of the Civil War together & landed in Red River Co 12 miles East from Clarksville September the 17th 1865. In april 1868 we together went to Washington Co Ark and resided in that state until January 1870. We came back to Texas and have resided in Texas ever since. G.N. Thompson was a Confederate soldier. He first enlisted in Capt Rudolphs Co. Hilliard's Legion Confederate Army in Alabama. During the time G.N. Thompson's Service in Capt Rudolphs Company. That Company was detached and served as General Tom Churchill's Escort through Kentucky during the time of Braxton Bragg and E. Kirby Smith's raid through Kentucky.

In the spring of 1863 G.N. Thompson was discharged from service and came home. He having become thoroughly disabled for service on account of Rheumatic so much so that he could not feed himself. But in 1864, he became somewhat improved in health and made application to enlist with Co. G. Sixth Alabama Calvary, Capt W.T. Armstrong, Col Colvin, Lieut Col Lary, Major McWhorter. In this company, G.N. Thompson became so much disabled from Rheumatism that he made application to Gen. Jim Clanton and Col Colvin to be allowed the privilege of acting as Regimental Sutler and was granted the liberty of this service. G.N. Thompson made a faithful soldier to the last. [Note: Sutler supplied the men with merchandise]

No, he has not received any pension for military service.
No, he has not disposed of any property within the past 2 years.

G.N. Thompson is (76) seventy six years old or probably seventy seven.

G.N. Thompson has resided in Taylor County Texas since March 1895

G.N. Thompson is my father.

Ben Thompson
English
Red River Co Tx

Sworn top and subscribed before me this 28th day of Aug A.D. 1899.
S.B. Hunter, JP and Ex officio Notary Public in and for Red River Co. Texas

Re: Thompson - Dexter Cemetery

varcsix — 2011-01-02 11:22:11Z

Always glad to connect with someone in the Thompson line. This is my mother's grandmother's line (Aletha Jane Thompson) but I had some old letters which intrigued me, and I've worked to find out more about them.

How do you connect to Gideon?

Here's his obit:
G.N. Thompson Dead

G.N. Thompson, or as he is usually called, Grandpa Thompson, died at his
home in the west part of town this morning at 5 o'clock. [May 29, 1908]

The funeral services were held at the Tabernacle at 4 o'clock this
afternoon, conducted by Revs. G.B. Airhart, S.J. Vaughan and U.C.
Verterans, and the burial immediately followed in Rose Hill Cemetery.

It was not generally known that Mr. Thomspon was seriously ill until he was
almost at death's door. He had a severe spell a short time ago, but had
recovered and was down town a few days before his death. Everything that
neighbors, friends and medical science could do to restore life and bring
him back to his wanted health, but being aged there was no structure to
build on, hence the grim reaper death came and called him to the other world.

He leave a wife and other relatives to mourn his departure unto whom the
Telgram with other friends extends deep sympathy.

THOMPSON- Merkel, TX June 8 - G.N. Thompson, a highly respected citizen of
Merkel, who was 85 years old, died here Saturday. He was a native of
Alabama, came to Texas in 1866 and settled in Lamar County, moving to
Taylor County in 1880. He knew four years service as a brave Confederate
soldier, belonging to the Thirteenth Alabama Cavalry. He was a member of
U.C.V. Camp No 79.
[Clipping from Dallas Morning News]

Note:
Guid N. Thompson was the brother of Carroll Thompson, Lydia Thompson Wortham
(Mrs. Tom B. Wortham), David, Albert, John C. Thompson, Aletha Jane
Thompson Hightower (Mrs. Raleigh Hightower) of Navarro County, and Sarah
Thompson (married name unknown)

Re: Thompson - Dexter Cemetery

riebold11 — 2011-01-02 04:39:02Z

I am also researching this family (Gideon Thompson and Temperance Camp). It appears that you have a lot of information - I do not have much to share on this line right now but would like to discuss the family with you. also where is Dexter cemetery located?
thanks
Kathy Rutherford

Looking for 1900 census record for Major and Savannah Ford--Clay County, MS

PamelaShotwell — 2010-11-21 20:45:14Z

Major Ford (born 1872, MS) and Savannah Yates (born 1870, MS) married 12 Apr 1891 in Clay County, MS and had the following children:
Mary Ford 1893
Wiley Ford 1895
Major Ford, Jr 1896
Rosa Ford 1898
Cora Ford 1900
Martha J 1903
Cannie bell Ford 1905
Savannah Ford 1906
Amorie Ford abt 1906
Eddie Ford 1911
Estelle 1914
Charlie Ford 1918

The following information is gleamed from census records in Clay County, MS.
In 1800, both Major and Savannah “Tennessee” (single) are found in Clay County, MS
In 1900, I could not find any of the Ford family, although they have 5 children by that point.
In 1910, Major and 5 children plus 4 more are living with Savannah’s mother, Rebecca Brownlee. Savannah cannot be found.
In 1920, Major is remarried to Caroline Cockrell who has two children from a previous marriage. In the 1920 household is Major his minor children, plus three more children he and Savannah had between 1911-1918, and his step-son from Caroline. I believe Major and Caroline had no children. Still no Savannah (1st wife) to be found.
In 1930, Major has remarried again to Huldah Calvert and has had no more children. No Savannah (1st wife) to be found.

The question is 1.)where is Major and Savannah Ford in 1900 and
2.)where is Savannah from 1900 on. She continues to have children with Major until 1918.
One questionable find: in 1900 there is a Major Ford and Savannah Ford with similar birth years and marriage year living in Florence Stewart County, Georgia, but with children of differing names and birth dates.

Thank you for your attention to this query. I’d appreciate any information regarding the Ford family.
Pamela Shotwell-Waldon
ibgodschld@aol.com

Shelton Family from Clay County, Miss & St. Francis, Ark.

donnasheltonus — 2010-07-13 18:14:31Z

Does anyone have information on the Shelton family who lived in Clay County, Miss and moved to St. Francis, AR. I am researching my grandfather's family and I believe they are related to these Sheltons but I have yet to make the definite connection. Here is what I know:

My great grandmother's name was Mattie Shelton born 1880 or 1887(MISS)(I don't know if that was her maiden or married name). She had sons: Willie born 1909 in West Point, MS and Earnest born 1912 in West Point, MS (Earnest was my grandfather). My grandmother says she had another son that was older than Willie and Earnest Shelton named Anderson Jennings, they called him "Buddy." I am not sure of his birthdate and I recently found out that they had a sister who died when she was five by falling from a horse.(I do not know her name). They moved to Arkansas sometime between 1912-1920. They all died there.

It seems they moved here around the same time that Charley Shelton and his family moved to Arkansas. I am estimating they moved sometime between 1916 and 1920 since Knowledge Shelton was born in Miss in 1916 but lived in AR by 1920.

On the 1920 census Mattie Shelton is listed married to a Isic(Isie) Woods and lived with Willie and Earnest in Crittenden Cty, AR. By 1930 she was back in St. Francis and listed as a widow and Earnest and Willie were still at home. But she had gone back to the name Shelton - she was no longer using Woods. This is also where Earnest met my grandmother. They later moved to Brinkley, AR, Monroe County and had seven children. Willie also move to Brinkley and Anderson Jennings lived nearby in Cotton Plant. If you have any information you can share about these families, please contact me.

Thank you in advance,
D. Latrice Shelton
Little Rock, AR
Brinkley, AR (hometown)

Re: Dr. Abner Elkin Fant - West Point, Miss.

greenrose41 — 2010-06-01 06:56:10Z

I am searching for the marriage date for Dr. Fant and his second wife, Martha (Mattie) Taliaferro. Know it is after 1872, the year his first wife died.

Thanks for any info.

Re: Calvert/Tate Family

calvertday — 2010-05-19 15:17:58Z

My email is rdayday22@hotmail.com

Re: Calvert/Tate Family

calvertday — 2010-05-19 15:09:32Z

Ok, a light bulb just went off in my brain. Can I please have Mildred's phone number?
That would be great

Re: Calvert/Tate Family

calvertday — 2010-05-17 13:35:31Z

I will definitely do that.
Been very busy lately.
Will get back to Calvert research soon.

Re: Calvert/Tate Family

Goodfella062002 — 2010-05-07 00:19:08Z

I also wanted to tell you, in the 1870 Census, there's also the Johnson family. Have you met any of them or count them as family. Well, they might just be that we've been around each other so long that we count each other family, but my granmother talks about Cousin Janie Moore, who happens to really be Jane Johnson Moore, the daughter of Edward Johnson and Betsy. Well I met Janie Moore's granddaughter in Chicago (Mildred), and of course now she has grandchildren. But I have that contact info if you need it.

In discussions with Cousin Mildred, she said that Janie Moore used to say that her father was from South Carolina, but his family had come off the boat from Africa in Annapolis, MD. I assumed that to mean maybe a generation or 2 prior. About Betsey, all she knew is that she had roots in Maryland. As I remember more, I'll write it.

Re: Calvert/Tate Family

Goodfella062002 — 2010-05-06 23:35:24Z

Now one thing I've never got my finger around is that Evans Sr. always says he's from Tennessee, in 1870, 1880, and 1900. Do you happen to know, or can you ask the historian that you know, if anyone knows where Evans might have originally come from? And why he got the name Evans, or antyhing more about him.

Re: Calvert/Tate Family

Goodfella062002 — 2010-05-06 23:31:12Z

Yes, Evans Calvert Sr. had a son named Simon born around 1856 who was the older brother of Evans Jr. However there was another Simon Calvert, born around 1846 who was likely the brother to Evans Sr. This older Simon Calvert was the gentleman who married my gg grandmother's aunt (Julie McBee). In 1870 this Simon Calvert was listed with his mother Zilpha. Now I'm not sure, but I think this older Simon and Evans Sr. were brothers. What's confusing is that this Simon also had a son named Simon, and he was blind, and my grandmother knew him. But we are still from the same family. This is one family, just confusing in that they name each other after each other, constantly.