Greene - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Lister born 1 Dec 1940 in Greene Co.

evawilkerson — 2009-11-08 02:51:44Z

I am looking for info - namely the names of the parents of James Tim Lister born 1 Dec 1940 in Greene Co, MS and he died 19 Oct 1988 in George Co, Georgia.

If anyone has any info on this person/family or any research tips on how to find this information it would be greatly appreciated if you would share it with me.

Mary and Lemuel HOWARD 1870 Census

JanetWaltersEubanks — 2009-10-21 19:05:50Z

In the 1870 US Census for Greene Co., MS, Lemuel Howard (born abt. 1847 in MS) and his wife Sarah Roberts Howard (daughter of Axiom Roberts) are living next to Charles Eubanks and his second wife Mary Howard Eubanks (born abt. 1829 in MS). Does anyone know if Lemuel and Mary were related? Does anyone know what happened to the two of them. Mary's husband Charles died in 1884? Where did she go? Sarah Roberts married again. What happened to Lemuel?

Martha Walker Hyatt Taylor

bnielsen4nco — 2009-09-23 20:13:25Z

Martha Walker born abt 1856 washington county AL, married Isaac Hyatt, widowed, married John Taylor. Died abt 1923. Looking for burial information.

Re: Berry Ellzey ELZEY/ELLZEY

tvinson1 — 2009-09-05 16:28:49Z

do you have any children listed for George Wilson and Eliz. Ellzey? I have a brick wall with Elizabeth Wilson born 1846 in MS. The time frame fits, and the general area. She is the mother of Castina Antoinette Wilson who married Jasper Lusk in Amite Co. in 1869. Eliz. next married Lewis Spillman and had two more children.

Re: Merritts of Greene/Perry Co. Miss. (Robert, Obediah, Shade/Shaderack)

leathaabetts — 2009-08-25 02:46:46Z

So post what you have (if they've passed)....

Re: Merritts of Greene/Perry Co. Miss. (Robert, Obediah, Shade/Shaderack)

vkjohnson152 — 2009-08-25 00:52:11Z

I would like to share info on the Merritt family...I am related through Rhuanna GIBSON MERRITT, Mary's mother.

vkjohnson@windstream.net

Cora Givens, Ollie Yawn

soarhawk2003 — 2009-08-16 17:30:18Z

Hello im seeking information on Cora Givens, Ollie Yawn. My great great grand parens.
I can find lots of info on both of them after 1900. But they went there separate ways around 1898 and had two children. I only know for sure ones name was Charlie(my great grandpa)

I have found info on Ollie's family but have hit a brick wall on Cora's.

Any Help would be greatly Appreciated

Re: Mason Surname in Greene County

april1215 — 2009-07-21 18:33:22Z

I'm a descendant of Calderwood Mason through his son John Mason & wife Sarah Brannan. Sarah Brannan's family was from Greene Co., MS. I don't have any info at hand regarding Calderwood's death in Greene Co., MS, but just came across the cemetery record for his second wife, Sarah Sumrall, who is buried near their daughter Elizabeth Mason Bounds in the Buttram family cemetery in Lamar Co., MS. I'd be happy to share any other info I have on this line.

Record Lookup in Leakesville

Bellesou — 2009-06-24 10:05:55Z

Could any one help me locate the following record my father found in 1989?

Land conveyance from Maher and Elizabeth Lyle to Jeremiah Miller. It was recorded in Leakesville but prepared in Mobile, AL on April 27, 1847.

My father had a copy at one time but several moves have resulted in it's loss.

Re: Hannah-Brannan Cemetery/Brannan Family

SilentDove36 — 2009-04-04 02:13:00Z

Hello, I am the 4th Great Granddaughter of Thomas Brannan. I don't know how much I can help you but I will try. I go to my local library a lot so I will be able to look up the name for you. Silent Dove

Re: newspapers in Leakesville

JanetWaltersEubanks — 2009-02-04 22:12:41Z

The Greene County Herald is still being published.

DAVIS, Greene/Wayne Co, MS

paulacarterdavis — 2009-01-24 16:53:04Z

Seeking info on the brothers Edward (B. 1775 D. c1823 married Jane McCann)& James (Bc 1780 D. before 1830 married Lydia). These brothers came from Kershaw Distr, SC via GA Passport 1812. They have many desc in Wayne & Greene & clarke Cos, MS. Seeking son of James & Lydia, James Jr (B. c1804 D. aft 1870 married Elizabeth ___). Edward's land was near Stateline, MS. His widow, Jane went with her son, Rosier to Clarke Co, MS. Jane McCann Davis was dau of Patrick McCann, who was also in Greene then Wayne Co, MS.

Seeking Robert Davis (brief appearance Wayne Co) then to Clarke Co, MS- Rev War Soldier- married widow Amelia Evans-she died before him. They had sons Joseph & Rosier. This Rosier married Lucinda Wilson. Robert died in Clarke Co, MS 1846.

Re: Greene County Cemetery Records

lindaellis2000 — 2008-12-09 21:14:51Z

I descend from Sarah Black mrd William Goff; their dau Sarah mrd Seborn Wilson, dau Azlean mrd Alfred L. Havens are my ggrandparents.
Azleans sister Annie Eliz. Wilson mrd Sidney Sanders Bond is buried near your ggrandfather (JH Yahn)in Pipkins Cem. I also have their gravestones pics on findagrave.
Look at the cemetery picture at findagrave of the Salem Cem. and you'll see what I mean about the distruction.
I have very little info on the Blacks.

Re: Greene County Cemetery Records

JLEfamilylines — 2008-12-09 17:37:08Z

Oh no! The hurricanes ruined the cemetery? What kind of damage was done?

I am a great-granddaughter of Emma Black Yahn. What is your family connection?

I have seen Richards page, it is great, isn't it? Didn't get the chance to meet him, haven't been in Texas yet, but we did speak on the phone. His dad did some great research there.

I have lots of information about the Blacks, too, and will share whatever I have that you would like. I have a few good pictures.

Joanne

Re: Greene County Cemetery Records

lindaellis2000 — 2008-12-09 15:33:37Z

I can't help you on the records.
I took pictures of the graves and wrote down what I could read.
Malcolm Black and Sarah Ray are my ancestors.
Check Richard Blacks website, he has some good pics before the hurricanes ruined the cemetery.

Re: Greene County Cemetery Records

JLEfamilylines — 2008-12-09 03:42:28Z

Thank you, Linda! It finally dawned on me what FAG meant.. yes, I have seen those pictures. I visited the cemetery myself about 5 years ago, lots of family there. I was wondering if there were surviving records anywhere in the county or churches regarding burials? It's obvious there are other graves there, and I'm thinking it must be the location for several on my list, but I'm so far away I haven't been able to get back down there. Thank you for your work in that area. The pics and bios are appreciated.

Re: Greene County Cemetery Records

JLEfamilylines — 2008-12-09 03:30:49Z

Thank you! Now I'll show my total lack of knowledge and ask--what is FAG?? I'm really looking forward to seeing it, just not quite sure.....

Re: Greene County Cemetery Records

lindaellis2000 — 2008-12-01 16:45:33Z

I've up-loaded pictures & bios to FAG of burials in Salem Cemetery. Also a couple in the Pipkins Cemetery.
Also you can access Jimmy Trussells cemetery list. He has done a wonderful job recording cemeteries in the George & Greene Co area.

Re: Cowart Grandparents

RDavis5727 — 2001-06-25 20:22:57Z

Stacy,

Please email me at crazybob@nisa.net as we connect on the Cowart line. Also visit my web site Located: http://www.mississippiconnections.nisa.com/

Descendants of Kneedham COWART

Generation No. 1

1. Kneedham1 COWART (EzekielA, EdwardB, JohnC, Sir William (COWARD)D, James (Cowherd)E, WilliamF, WilliamG, WilliamH, ThomasI, JohnJ) was born 22 March 1786 in Georgetown, Georgetown Co., South Carolina, and died Aft. 1860 in Greene Co., Mississippi. He married Mary TAYLOR 1812 in Greene Co., Mississippi. She was born 1796 in South Carolina, and died Aft. 1850 in Mississippi.

Children of Kneedham COWART and Mary TAYLOR are:
2 i. Washington2 COWART, born 1813 in South Carolina; died Aft. 1880. He married (1) ? Abt. 1830; died Bef. 1845. He married (2) Beda Abt. 1845; born 1802 in South Carolina.
3 ii. Wesley COWART, born 1814 in South Carolina; died Aft. 1850. He married Susannah Abt. 1835; born 1820 in South Carolina; died Aft. 1850.
4 iii. Levin Lemuel (Livingston) COWART, born 1818 in Leaf, Greene Co., Mississippi; died Aft. 1880 in Mississippi. He married Mary Ann BRELAND 1840 in Perry Co., Mississippi; born 6 January 1817 in Amite Co., Mississippi; died 15 December 1904 in Bush, Saint Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
5 iv. Russell COWART, born Abt. 1819.
6 v. Mahalia COWART, born 1824 in Greene Co., Mississippi.
7 vi. Martin C. COWART, born 1826 in Greene Co., Mississippi. He married Mary A. 1854; born 1832 in Georgia; died Bef. 1880.
8 vii. Kneedham COWART, born 1827 in Greene Co., Mississippi.
9 viii. Mary E. COWART, born 1829 in Greene Co., Mississippi.
10 ix. Elizabeth COWART, born 1831 in Greene Co., Mississippi.
11 x. Newet COWART, born June 1833 in Mississippi. He married Secillia BRELAND 1870; born March 1834 in Perry Co.,. Mississippi.
12 xi. Jackson COWART, born 1835 in Greene Co., Mississippi.
13 xii. Hansford COWART, born 1844 in Greene Co., Mississippi.

1860 Greene County Census Online

cgayers — 2008-04-13 21:48:09Z

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KATIE POPE/THOMAS BREWER

tom-son — 2008-08-30 07:30:50Z

Looking for Thomas and Katie(Pope) Brewer
If anyone knows of them please let me know.
Thomas is deceased and the last I heard of
Katie, she lived in Deer Park Florida.
They were my sister and husband's friends
in Crowley La back in the 60's-70's, and she
is wanting to get in touch
with Katie to catch up on old times.
(Dolores and James Harcrow of Broken Bow Ok.)
Thanks,
Elaine

Re: Pearl Rebecca Smith

LMGaunt — 2008-06-24 09:35:35Z

ERROR on my part.....

Pearl Rebecca Estelle SMITH should have a birth date of betw 1880 & 1885 (not 1855).

Her siblings were:
1. Lilly SMITH b 6/1877 AL d aft 1930, m Edward Samuel ODOM
2. Maggie SMITH b 1881, Greene Co., MS or AL d 1967, Mobile, AL m J. Ottie HERROD
3. Mary Ann Rachel SMITH b 1887 MS d 1967 m Jessie C. SMITH
4. Jessie May SMITH b 1896, MS d abt 1918 m Ebon GAY

Some of this info came from family (there could be errors).

Sorry,
Linda Cashen Gaunt

1850 Greene County census question

bobkatnan — 2008-04-10 18:25:18Z

Does anyone know why there were so many "students" listed in the 1850 census--specifically in District 7 around pages 47 and 48. A lot of these "students" had different surnames from the head of household and were from other states. I ask because my great grandfather, Edward Casey, born and orphaned in New York prior to 1850 was in Greene County in 1850, living with James Plott (or Platt) and his family. I presume this was too early for the "orphan trains".
Kathy Nance

Re: looking for birth records on my great grand parents.

JanetWaltersEubanks — 2008-11-10 14:09:31Z

Birth records for both AL and MS were not officially recorded as early as 1870 so you're not likely to find a record except in a family Bible. However, I did find the following in the 1880 Census for Beat 4 of Washington Co., AL, which borders Greene Co., MS.

1880 Beat 4 Washington Co., AL

Lucas, John, 52, farmer, b. in MS
Naomi L., 44, wife, b. in AL
William E., 24, son, b. in AL
Laura, 21, daughter, b. in AL
John W., 18, son, b. in AL
Lucretia, 13, daughter, b. in AL

Re: Mason Surname in Greene County

JanetWaltersEubanks — 2008-11-05 15:29:55Z

My grandfather was Ira Keith Brannan, son of Ira Martin Brannan, grandson of Henry Brannan (b. 1811 in SC d. Jan. 22,1896 likely in Greene Co., MS). According to friend who is a descendant of Calderwood Mason, his son John Mason married Sarah Brannan, daughter of William Brannan and Anna Malone. It is his opinion that William Brannan and that my ancestor Henry Brannan were sons of a Thomas Brannan of SC.

Re: newspapers in Leakesville

JanetWaltersEubanks — 2008-11-05 15:04:21Z

Yes, there was the Greene County Herald. It has been around since about 1898. There were some old copies in the courthouse basement a couple of years ago. Some issues of it are also on microfilm. Try the website for the Mississippi Archives and check their microfilm list.

Gaunt/Slinkard Family, MS, MO, AR

LindaGaunt5694 — 2001-07-27 02:54:46Z

While going through old papers of my mother-in-law's, ALLIE GERTRUDE SLINKARD GAUNT, I found an envelope containing the following information:

It was postmarked 10/3/1928 Harrisburg, (Poinsett Co.) Arkansas to Mr. GA MILLINER Wyatt, (Mississippi Co.)MO return to possibly, B W DUTY Harrisburg, Arkansas with two negatives inside. The negatives are too old to view.

The family information is as follows:

DUTY/DUTTY, JOHN R. ( born, abt 1826, TN -- per 1850 Illinois Census Johnson Co., North Second District, info death, unknown) married an ELIZABETH Unknown last name(born abt 1826, Tn - Census info, died ?). They had the following children;

DUTY, NANCY J. (abt 1844, Kentucky - per Census info -- death, ?)
DUTY, SUSAN L.. (abt 1846, Kentucky - per Census info -- death, ?)
DUTY, SAMUEL L. (abt 1849, Illinois - per Census info -- death, ?)

SAMUEL married CALLBERT, EVELYINE (born 1856, Illinois - per Family Bible -- death, ?). They had the following children:

DUTY, ALICE (born, 10/14/1871, AR -- death, ?)
DUTY, MISSOURI (born, 1873, ? -- death, ?)
DUTY, NANCY (born, 1875, ? -- death, ?)
DUTY, LEONA (born, 1877, ? -- death, ?)
DUTY, TABITHA (born, 1880, ? -- death, ?)
DUTY, ALLI, male, (born, 1888, ? -- death, ?)

ALLI married ALLEY, EMMA C. (born, ? -- death, 5/22/1971, ?)
DUTY, GLADYS OPAL (born, 1908, Mississippi Co., MO -- death, ?)

GLADYS married DELINE, ROY LEE (no other info)

ALICE married MILLINDER/MILLINER, GUS (born, 3/22/1865, AR -- death, 3/1941, AR). They were married in Arkansas and had the following children;

MILLINDER, ALLEN RAY (family information was that he married, no children, and seperated)
MILLINDER, ROSE (male, no other information)
MILLINDER, MATTIE (born 7/17/1892,AR -- death, 3/27/1964, CA)

MATTIE married #1 - SLINKARD, CLYDE SYLVESTER (born, 7/20/1891, Joplin, MO -- death, 9/8/1962, Dearborne, MI). They were married in AR and had one child;

SLINKARD, ALLI GERTRUDE (born 10/15/1914, Neddleton, Craighead Co., AR -- death, 2/22/1998, CA)

MATTIE married #2 - RUSSELL, JOHN (born, abt 1892 -- from marriage certificate -- death, ?). They married 4/13/1923, Leachville, Mississippi Co., AR. They had one child;
RUSSELL, EUNICE (born, 3/27/1924, AR -- death, CA)

ALLIE GERTRUDE married GAUNT, WILLIAM ROY (born, 12/4/1904, Stateline, Greene Co,. MS -- 12/14/1968, CA)

CLYDE SLINKARD'S Family includes;

SLINKARD, HIRAM (born, 12/24/1866, AR -- death, 7/23/1926,?)
married HAHN, HANNAH E. (born, 3/12/1867, Bollinger Co., MO -- death, ?) -- her parents; HAHN, DAVID (born, 1834, MO - death, 1887, Bollinger Co,. MO) and NISEWANGER/NICEWONGER, CAROLYN (born, 8/27/1837, Cape Girardeau, MO -- death, 2/26/1900, Bollinger Co., MO)

The GAUNT Family information:

GAUNT, ANDREW (ABT 1766, VA? -- 1850, Rappahannock Co., VA)
married CORBIN, CATHERINE (1768, Culpeper Co., VA -- 1854, VA). Her parents were; CORBIN, WILLIAM (1720, VA -- 1796, VA) & FANT, SARAH (1725, VA -- 1789, VA). Their children were;

GAUNT, NANCY
GAUNT, ELLEN
GAUNT, REBECCA
GAUNT, MARY ELIZABETH
GAUNT, CHARLES DANIEL
GAUNT, SARAH SALLIE
GAUNT, WILLIAM HILLCAR
GAUNT, ISAIAH
GAUNT, ALPHEUS (1790, VA -- 1869, VA)

ALPHEUS married HAINES, SUSANNA (1792, VA -- 1856, VA). Her parents were; HAINES, ISAAC (1757, PA? -- 1796, Culpeper Co., VA) & MILLER, MARY (1756, VA -- ?). Their children were;

GAUNT, LEWIS CORBIN
GAUNT, JAMES M.
GAUNT, MARY ELLEN
GAUNT, JOHN HENRY
GAUNT, JEHEU J.
GAUNT, WILLIAM ANDREW (1822, Culpeper Co., VA -- 1904, Stateline, Greene Co., MS)

WILLIAM married JOHNSON, EMILY FRANCES (1825, VA -- 1866, Xenia, Greene Co., Ohio). Her parents were; JOHNSON, WILLIAM MARSHALL (abt 1796, VA -- ?) & JENNINGS, MARY (abt 1800, VA -- ?). Their children were;

GAUNT, ANDREW JACKSON
GAUNT, WILLIAM MARSHALL
GAUNT, SARAH SUSAN
GAUNT, MARY MARGARET
GAUNT, VIRGINIA ELIZABETH
GAUNT, ALPHEUS BIGALOE
GAUNT, EARLY WAYMAN
GAUNT, EMMA LINTON
GAUNT, JOHN LEE (1866, Culpeper Co., VA -- 1927, MS)

JOHN married SMITH, PEARL REBECCA ESTELLE (1855, Greene Co., MS -- 1929, MO?). She remarried a man with the name of CROW, no further information. Her parents were; SMITH, JOHN WILLIAM (1844, AL -- ?) & WARD, LUCY JANE (1857, AL -- ?). Their children were;

GAUNT, JOHN
GAUNT, NELLIE
GAUNT, RAY
GAUNT, RUBY
GAUNT, WILLIAM ROY (1904, Stateline, Greene Co., MS -- 1968, CA)

WILLIAM married ALLIE GERTRUDE SLINKARD (see above)

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Linda Cashen Gaunt

Cowart

walt2137 — 2002-07-04 22:25:33Z

Sorry Marie, I dont have George or Oliver. I am from the Ezekiel Cowart line and Ezekiel Jr came from SC to Greene county MS in apr 1820 through Jackson Co MS

Lane

walt2137 — 2002-07-04 22:25:33Z

I have information on Isaac Lane and family.

Re: WALLEY, Gouldsberry

dhale44 — 2008-11-10 14:09:09Z

I have seen information on Hanna Hale that she was captured near Rogers Fort, GA. She couldn't remember her parents names. There was also one source, I can't remember where, said she was originally from England. Would you please send anything you find on her? I think she is my 4th or 5th ggm.

Thank you
Diann Hale

Mason Surname in Greene County

MSTrail — 2008-08-12 17:53:31Z

Seeking info on Calderwood Mason, born abt 1790 with unsourced info stating his death was in Greene County, MS.

Caldwerwood Mason married Sally Lott in the early 1800's in Mobile County, AL. With a MS Land Record of Clarke County, MS Sect 33, Twp 3-N Range 14-E dated 6/5/1841.

Looking forward to hear from anyone with info on Calderwood Mason and/or his connection to the Brannans.

Hannah-Brannan Cemetery/Brannan Family

MSTrail — 2008-08-11 02:42:24Z

I recently recieved Samuel Rishon Brannan's military file from National Archives. Included in the file along with his widow's War of 1812 Pension Application was an affidavit by James & Robert Byrd filed in the Mobile County AL courts as a proof of death of Samuel Rishon Brannan.

This affidavit states that Samuel R. Brannan was buried at the Hannah-Brannan "Graveyard" and that they helped with the burial.

I am looking for the Hannah-Brannan Cenetery. Please contact me if you have information pertaining to this burial site or conections to the Brannan lineage.

Samuel Rishon Brannan was born in 1792 Fairfield County, SC, died 10/15/1868 Mobile County, AL. Married Celah "Seely" Mason on 9/5/1822 Mobile County, AL.

Marriage Application mentions Thomas Brannan, and looking for connection of Samuel R. Brannan & Thomas Brannan also.

Thanks in advance for any information you may have.

James Howard killed in train wreck 1929

bnielsen4nco — 2008-07-24 03:58:40Z

Searching for information on James Howard abt 1898 to 1929 said to have died along with his wife and father-in-law in a train wreck while on the way to Arkansas. May be related to Mariah Hyatt Howard. May have lived in Washington county AL. or Greene county, MS. Have very little information on this family.

jane mcallen born 1859 louisianna died newton tx

johnsons3192 — 2008-03-29 23:10:05Z

trying to find any relatives of jane (?eliza) mcallen married my great grandfather tom knapp and had three children wylie virginia and lillie mae

Alietta F J Breland

Sevencswr — 2008-07-29 19:59:18Z

I am looking for any and all information on the ancestry of Aliette F J Breland. The only information I have at the present is a reference to her in the Greene County Marriage listing. She married N L C Cowart on November 24, 1876.
I am not certain if the spelling of her name is correct it could be a corruption caused by a faulty transcription.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Zula LOTT, looking for grave

firecracker43 — 2008-07-23 06:16:23Z

I have a 284 page book on the Lott's and the ones who married into the Lott's. I will see if I can find out where Zula Lott is buried. She is probably buried in Bethel Baptist Cemetery, on Prine Road, Mobile CO., AL. Then there
is, Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery in Greene CO., MS.
Would love to communicate with you on all the entwined families associated with the "LOTT'S."
My email address is: bad_n_bill44@bellsouth.net. I like to talk to "Kissin' Cousin." Zula was the daughter of Houston Alexander Lott, son of Robert and Rebecca (Denmark) Lott.
Robert and Rebecca were my Great-great-grandparents.
Hope to hear from you soon!
firecracker43 or bad

Re: Solomon Gregory

Cdtaylr6 — 2008-11-17 16:37:38Z

Solomon Gregory is my 4th great grandfather, I have additional information regarding family of him!

Re: Cowart

djbraniff — 2008-06-07 21:17:02Z

Did you find more information? My father is Winton W. Cowart b. 1931 and our tree ( if sources are right) Includes names mentioned in your post. My name is Deborah Jean Cowart now Braniff.

Also, do you have info on bloodlines?

Re: bREWER FAMILY OF GREENE COUNTY

minniearmour — 2008-04-07 16:49:39Z

I am looking for info on Asa's Father: Reece Brewer
If you have any info on him I would appreciate it, especially who his father / mother / and any siblings were.

SEYMOUR VANBUREN DYKES,1880-1943

CarlPetz — 2008-08-20 08:00:51Z

Just found out that my g-uncle, SEYMOUR VANBUREN DYKES,b.5-6-1880,Covington Co.,Ms.;d.6-8-1943, was bur.@ Mutual Rights Cemetery,Greene Co.,Ms. He was marr. twice, 1st to SARAH LOUISE HEMPHILL. I think she is buried near Brookhaven,Ms.They had 6 children of which 2-- Clifford,unmarr., is buried at Mutual Rights and Willie Dykes & husband- Aussie Brown,Sr and son, Jr are buried there also. Another dau, Merle Dykes with husband Hiram Davis are buried at Davis Cemetery. Not sure where other children lived. Seymour then marr. DAISY NEWSOM(E),1891-1959.They had one dau. No idea where Daisy was buried. Would like more info on this family. Married names of the other dau.'s were RISER AND HARRISON. A son marr. a BETTY MORRIS. Seymours dau from 2nd marriage was marr. to a D.C. LEE. Would like any info on any one in this family. Thanks, Dawn

Greene County Cemetery Records

JLEfamilylines — 2008-11-09 01:45:56Z

Does anyone down there in Mississippi know if there are old records available for the old Salem Cemetery behind the Mount Rose church south of McLain?

County Line School

ribs1 — 2008-04-30 02:36:58Z

The Committee to restore the County Line School in George County is seeking any information about the school. County Line School was established in 1880 and used as a school and church until 1924. The school building was moved to the Lucedale City Park over 30 years ago and is located there today. The name county line was given to the school because it was located in Greene County near the Jackson Greene County line until George County was formed in 1910.
Then the school became a part of George County. The school was located near Evanston and might be referred to as Evanston School. The committee would be interested in pictures of the school, names of students, and teachers.

Re: Solomon Gregory

BADBloom — 2008-11-17 23:45:54Z

Regarding your post; I would love to chat with you. Does this sound like the same Solomon Gregory that I described in my post? Can we chat?

Re: newspapers in Leakesville

benndalelady — 2008-11-07 02:59:34Z

Janet, thanks for responding to my inquiry. Do you happen to know when they quit making the Greene County Herald?

newspapers in Leakesville

benndalelady — 2008-08-08 00:16:53Z

I just recently found out that my grandmother, Minnie Bell Moore Ainsworth, died in Leakesville. I was told she was living in a house on the Chickasawhay just before you get into Leakesville. She died in 1951. Was there a newspaper in Leakesville in 1951?

Re: SEYMOUR VANBUREN DYKES,1880-1943

benndalelady — 2008-08-08 00:00:54Z

You may not see this but I just saw it and thought I would reply. Hiram Davis (married to Merle Dykes)was my uncle's (by marriage) brother. His name was Arlie Davis. He and my aunt Maudie Mae Ainsworth Davis are also buried in the Davis Cem. I'm also related to Dykes. My ggg-grandfather was Benjamin Franklin Dykes. He had a son with the same name.

Re: SEYMOUR VANBUREN DYKES,1880-1943

benndalelady — 2008-08-11 00:51:10Z

Dawn, I'm having problems with sending my e-mail so I'm gonna have to write to you this way. I thought I had written to you several years ago. I've got some e-mails I had saved about the Dykes line but they weren't from you so I don't know. The farthest back I have on the Dykes is my ggg-grandfather Benjamin Franklin Dykes born 1781. That's through his daughter, Martha who married John Thomas Ainsworth. There were 3 Benjamin Franklin Dykes. The one born in 1781, his son born ca. 1838 and then HIS son born 1857. Can you make a connection with any of these? My e-mail is benndale_lady@yahoo.com.

Re: SEYMOUR VANBUREN DYKES,1880-1943

DDPetz — 2008-08-09 12:23:11Z

Hi, This is great! I was beginning to think I wasn't going to find out more on this line. I recently lost a lot of my info and so am having to reconstruct it.

My name is Dawn Dykes Petz. Please contact me at ccddpetz@seark.net

I can't remember how, but also had Ainsworth names in my files. I've also thought that the BFDykes line probably tied into my Dykes line, but have never been able to figure out how. I know that my Dykes lines were in and around the area where the BFD lines were, but the tie-in is far enough back and the records aren't there(not yet found anyway) to show the connection, so........

So glad to hear from you. Please write

Dawn

Re: SEYMOUR VANBUREN DYKES,1880-1943

DDPetz — 2008-08-17 02:16:53Z

Hi, I haven't ever been able to tie in the BF Dykes line with my line, but I know they are related -- just don't know how. I figure it is one generation back from what I know. ha I can't get back further than my gg-gfather, James Dykes, b.abt 1811, La?. I know he marr. Mary Ann Rutland and I know who their children were and that James had a brother by the name of Jacob who marr. Sarah Rutland ( sister to Mary Ann), well, that is about all I know. Although I don't know the relationship between my Dykes and yours, I really feel like they were related, as were the La Dykes. I had several outer lines that tied into your Dykes lines and my grandfather lived over in that area after he marr. my grandmother. She was a Hinton/Andrews from the Perry Co., Ms. area.

I lost a lot of my info, but I do have paper backup, so will have to find time soon to get it out and look it over to refresh my memory, etc...

It will be after Labor day weekend.

Dawn

Lyle Memories

Bellesou — 2008-11-01 20:47:04Z

OK cousins, I know you must be out there. I am listing several surnames with the hope that one of you may also be searching for information. I would like to find any memorabilia, stories, recollections to accompany my factual data on the family of my gr-gr-grandfather Edward Etheridge Lyle (Liles, Lyles) who lived primarily in Greene Co., MS and had the following children: Eliza (married Henry Nelson), Sarah (married Hiram Moulds), Elizabeth Jane (married Allen Williams), Martha Ann (married Nathan Nelson and David Sullivan Willliams), Louisa (married George Marion Dallas Pipkins) and James Edward (married Patty Hillman and Harriet Young). This family was in Greene Co from 1830's through 1900's with some time spent in Jasper Co., MS. They also moved to Polk Co., TX and were located in census there in 1860...I would like to confirm the reason for the move because daughters and husbands also moved. Look forward to hearing from you.