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Re: Azzie Newsome

ddanrach — 2013-02-28 05:20:57Z

I have an Azzie Newsome in my family from Prentiss. Not sure we speak of the same person.

Re: Name of Cemetery

gnphllps — 2012-10-10 02:46:03Z

Thanks for replying, even if a bit late. I created the cemetery on findagrave and used the name of the first person buried there for the name.

Gene

Re: Name of Cemetery

John_Wesley_Taylor — 2012-10-09 18:45:42Z

On findagrave.com, this is listed as the "Will Gray Cemetery."
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=23...

Re: FELDER/HARTZOG

JoAnn_Stringer — 2012-09-27 21:26:35Z

My husband is a descendant of Rachel Felder's second husband, Alexander Stringer. In researching Rachel and her three children with Alexander (Harriet, J.J. and Mary "Mollie" Stringer), I ran across info about the tiny and curious Henry cemetery Gulfport, MS, in findagrave.com.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=2...;

The names are all intertwined so I can't quite figure them out:
Frances Henry(- 1853):6 year old son of Rachel & S.S. Henry
George Hartzog Henry (- 1853): 7 year old son of Rachel & S.S. Henry
Harriet Henry (- 1859): 8 month old daughter of Mary & S.S. Henry
Samuel S. Henry (1805-1863)
Donald McBean (unknown-unknown)

Could this Rachel be the daughter of Rachel Felder? and is her spouse Samuel S. Henry?)

Interestingly, Rachel Felder's daughter with Alexander Stringer, Harriet, married Donald McBean in Mississippi.

Re: Saulters

ms39inf152 — 2012-08-30 19:04:28Z

I don't believe that Colon Saulters middle name is Simon as many people have. I doubt that James and Sarah would havegiven two sons the same middle name. I have the death certificates for all three, Peter E,. Colon S. and James Simon Saulters. DC's confirm that all three are brothers. Peter's descendants go by Salters, Colon and James go by Saulters. All sons of Colon Saulters that registered for the WW I draft used the spelling Salters. However, it may have been filled out by the draft board if they couldn't read or write

Re: Saulters

bethboleware — 2012-08-15 02:41:08Z

Thank you for the infomation!

Re: Saulters

bethboleware — 2012-08-15 02:40:16Z

Thank you for the information!

Re: Saulters

ms39inf152 — 2012-08-12 17:12:59Z

You are correct. Colin is the son of James "Jim" and Sarah White. Sarah was the d/o of Abijah White. Colin is names after his grandfather, Simon Salter. Peter is named after Jim's brother. The Salter named became Saulters after he moved to Jeff Davis County. The Salter name is no longer in use either. Salter became Salters sometime after the turn of the . My mother in law was a Salters from Covington County where most of the descendants of Peter lived. Death certificates for both Peter and Colin can be found in the MS Dept. of Archibves and History. They have them on file from 1912 to 1943. James did not return from the War. He was conscripted into Confederate Service into the 10th MS Inf. CSA. Sarah then married a Roberts.

Re: Saulters

MARCIA_TINDER — 2012-07-31 01:20:15Z

Census Taker did NOT spell the same as you.
Father of Colin/ Colden

1860 United States Federal Census about Peter Salter Name: Peter Salter Age in 1860: 6
Birth Year: abt 1854 Birthplace: MS Home in 1860: Rankin, MS Gender: Male Post Office: Brandon
Household Members: Name Age
James Salter 23 GA Abt 1837
S A Salter 17 F AL abt 1843
Peter Salter 6
Colden Salter 3
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: , Rankin, MS; Roll: M653_590; Page: 962; Image: 484; Family History Library Film: 803590.
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&db=18...=

lcsoup@hotmail.com

Look up Please

moak180 — 2012-03-07 03:23:44Z

Looking for Buelah Mae Napier. May have the last name of one of three men. Carter, Rutland, or Whitehead. She was born around 1873. Would Love any information. Thanks V.A.

Re: FELDER/HARTZOG

midikiri10 — 2012-03-03 21:20:17Z

I am a descendent of Rachel/George Hartzog and would appreciate any information you have available. I'll be happy to pass along info I have obtained also.

Thank you

Re: Logging railroads

martindrooney — 2011-11-14 23:33:43Z

Hello, my husbands great grandfather also worked for Butterfield Lumber Co (c 1900). and was the inventer of the Rooney Bummer. I would be interested in exchanging information with you. You can also reach me at tanya.l.rooney@gmail.com.

Tanya Rooney

Re: Dark Skinned MATHISON families sought

chambliss1820 — 2011-10-27 02:32:29Z

im a descendant of the dark skinned possible choctaw indians mathison of covington county. my grandmother name was emma nee mathison earl

Saulters

bethboleware — 2011-10-27 01:52:47Z

Looking for information on a Colin Simon Saulters born 1860 in Covington county but died in Jefferson Davis county. He was married to Mary Josephine E. Bullock. His son was John Adam Saulters born 1885 in Prentiss, MS. I believe Colin's parents were James Saulters and Sarah A. White but cannot find anything beyond that.

Saulters

bethboleware — 2011-10-27 01:52:44Z

Re: Whitehead

mdbolewa1 — 2011-10-25 03:20:13Z

OH MY GOSH! You may or may not ever see this but I am a Boleware. My father is Michael Thomas Boleware, son of Alson William Boleware. Alson is the son of Lula Belle Boleware (daughter of John Alexander Boleware and Amanda Boleware) but the name of Alson's father is unknown. We are trying to get information on his father but we are completely stuck. As far as we knew Alson was an only child but with this new evidence I have no idea. I now reside in Jackson, MS but all of them were from Jefferson Davis County and surrounding areas. I know it's been nearly 10 years since you posted that message, but do you have any information that may could help? If so, email me @ mdbolewa@gmail.com. Thanks again!!! - Michael Dillon Boleware

Re: William Thomas Deen

hobosix — 2011-06-01 03:02:48Z

Very interesting!! Thank you!! Can you shed some light on exactly what this was all about? Do you have anymore on this "Jewell" Deen that you mentioned? Thanks again,
Oliver

Re: William Thomas Deen

edmikellgenealogy — 2011-06-01 01:04:47Z

I have a W. T. Deen listed in the History of Lawrence County

This is from September 1892 Lawrence County Press

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK)
Road overseers, S. D. Tynes, Henry Rowell, Will Alexander, Jas. H. Peavey, John S. Lambert, John R. Sauls, F. M. Peavey, I. M. C. Smith, H. M. Lambert, Vest Summers, Louis Rutland, J. L. Thornhill, G. B. Cooper, H. A. May, M. M. Mullins, J. M. Boyd, Jesse Boyd, Jas Gunnels, J. P. Sauls, S. R. Rushing, Henry Robertson, W. W.Williams, Reuben Oatis, G. W. Mikell, H. W. Bridges, W. A. Dyess, Ambrose Hall, W. M. Waller, Allen McPhail, Eugene Moore, A. A. Turnage, A. T. Longino, T. D. Bethea, J. N. Smith, F. L. Walker, Jim Nelson, I. N. Bush, Geo Thompson, Elijah Lee, S. Dale, jr., S. S. Berry, M. A. Griffith, Ike Polk, A. H. Griffith, J. P. Griffith, Walter Williams, Norvell Traylor, W. E. Bass, C. B. Lee, R. B. Dale, H. M. Bridges, H. M. Smith, John Newson, W. H. Walker, W. T. J. Bass, A. J. Pennington, Jeff Sutton, J. A. Burrow Gilbert Shivers, Tom Rhodes, John Hiike, Ben Ball, Bill Melloway, John Williams, Ander Mcnair, Tom Newsom, J. D. Polk, Austin Sullivan, W. A. Prestidge, J. C. Williamson, W. J. Armstrong, J. C. Hathorn, Houston Carr, Madison Armstrong, Ben Burkett, Robert Laird, J. L. Berry, John Tyrone, J. D. Polk, W. P. Jolly, N. S. Buckley, Jas. K. Polk, L. J. Williamson, Alex Robbins, F. M. Cannon, L. W. Taylor, J. M. Polk, Alex Polk, Pack Wilks, J. M. Price, Duncan Hutchins, H. C. Herrington, S. V. Tolar, a. M. Branton, I. E. Fortinberry, John W. Daniel, C. L. Sanders, J. I. Fortinberry, W. T. Deen, John Cooper, Hugh Haynes, F. T. Nelson, G. W. Stringer, T. R. Herring, C. W. Rogers, J. T. Atwood, J. I. Ward, . H. Turnage

and a homestead notice in 1892

Homestead Notice
William McGuggle, wit: W. Hl Cameron, Jasper A. Russell, P. A. Russell, B. W. Waldrop, all of Monticello.
William T. Deen, wit: J. M. Bryant, I. N. Newsom, J. G. Langston, Arch Pittman, all of Oakvale.
Champ B Terry, wit: R. Douglass, Joseph Smith, E. Carlisle, J. B. Douglas, all of Tryne.

The only Deen is a Jewell who served in the confederate Army. I bet that is his dad - as the timeline is about right.

History of Lawrence County is available for your kindle, iphone, android, or PC. Thanks for your support.

That looks like it could be him..

William Thomas Deen

hobosix — 2011-05-31 03:10:16Z

I am looking for any and all information on William Thomas Deen, my 2nd Great Grandfather. From the records I have he was born in Lawrence County Mississippi on 15 Nov 1862 and died in Marion County Mississippi on 10 May 1943. He was married multiple times according to my records. The marriages were as follows: Mary Ann Bridges, Matilda Fatima Ratliff, and Harriett Bracey. He is buried in Spring Cottage Cemetery in Columbia, Marion County, MS. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Oliver Dean

Re: Jake Bass or Jacob Basss

melissabass62 — 2011-05-29 16:30:25Z

Thanks, for the information. I am looking for any brother or sister that Jake/Jacob Bass may have had.

Re: Jacob/Jake Bass

melissabass62 — 2011-05-29 16:16:12Z

Jake/Jacob Bass was born around 1840, He died on February 21, 1920 in Carson, Jefferson Davis Mississippi.

Re: Jacob/Jake Bass

Joyce1812va1 — 2011-05-27 12:52:04Z

dates would be helpful

Re: Jake Bass or Jacob Basss

ELLinSpain — 2011-05-27 12:14:43Z

1880
Name: Jacob Bass
Home in 1880: Holleday Creek, Covington, Mississippi
Age: 36
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Mary Ann Bass
Father's birthplace: Virginia
Mother's birthplace: Virginia
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: Black
Gender: Male
+
Name: Mary Ann Bass
Home in 1880: Holleday Creek, Covington, Mississippi
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1857
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to Head of Household: Wife
Spouse's Name: Jacob Bass
Father's birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's birthplace: Mississippi
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Keeping House
Marital Status: Married
Race: Black
Gender: Female
+
Name: William Bass
Home in 1880: Holleday Creek, Covington, Mississippi
Age: 9
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to Head of Household: Son
+
Name: Wellington Bass
Home in 1880: Holleday Creek, Covington, Mississippi
Age: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to Head of Household: Son
+
Name: Samuel Bass
Home in 1880: Holleday Creek, Covington, Mississippi
Age: 5
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to Head of Household: Son
+
Name: Victoria E. Bass
Home in 1880: Holleday Creek, Covington, Mississippi
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to Head of Household: Dau (Daughter)
+
Name: John H. Bass
Home in 1880: Holleday Creek, Covington, Mississippi
Age: 3m
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to Head of Household: Son

*********************

WW1
Name: John Harrison Bass
County: Jefferson Davis
State: Mississippi
Birth Date: 20 Mar 1879
Race: Black
FHL Roll Number: 1682929
DraftBoard: 0

*****************

LAND OFFICE
Name: Jacob Bass
Issue Date: 10 Jul 1883
State of Record: Mississippi
Acres: 160.41
Accession Number: MS2360__.062
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Jackson
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: May 20, 1862: Homestead EntryOriginal (12 Stat. 392)
Document Number: 2202

Name: Jacob Bass
Land Office: JACKSON
Document Number: 2202
Total Acres: 160.41
Misc. Doc. Nr.: 8203
Signature: Yes
Canceled Document: No
Issue Date: 1 Jul 1883
Mineral Rights Reserved: No
Metes and Bounds: No
Statutory Reference: 12 Stat. 392
Multiple Warantee Names: No
Act or Treaty: May 20, 1862
Multiple Patentee Names: No
Entry Classification: Homestead Entry Original

Jake Bass or Jacob Basss

melissabass62 — 2011-05-26 13:02:10Z

I am searching for any information on my great grandfather Jake/Jacob Bass (black) form Prentiss, or Bassfield, MS. Listed as having the following children. Bill Bass, Wellington Bass, Samuel Bass, Victoria Bass, Harrison Bass, Jane Bass, Dizie Bass, Malissa/Melissa Bass and Virgus Bass. Also looking for any (white) Bass's in that area also.

Jacob/Jake Bass

melissabass62 — 2011-05-25 23:29:54Z

I am looking for any information on Jacob Bass from Jefferson Davis County. Also looking for any White/Basses in Jefferson Davis County who may be a relative of Jacob/Jake Bass and any brothers or sisters that he may have.
Also looking for any relative of Junior Bullock in Jefferson Davis County.

Velmae (Velma) Reece 1930-1984

Jo_Madden — 2011-03-14 01:30:24Z

I am looking for any information on the Reece family from Bassfield, Ms. My grandmother Velmae (Velma) died in 1984 and was raised by her Uncle Joseph Reece after her mother died. Her father's name was Dorsey Herring who was married to my grandfather Nathan Jackson's Sister (Rosie Jackson-Herring). Any info would be greatty appreciated.

Collier / Felps

traceymorgan08 — 2010-11-20 16:57:06Z

Looking for anyone who is related to the Collier's or the Felps from the States of Louisiana and Mississippi in the United States. My Collier Family stops at my 3nd Great GrandFather Robert Collier born 1818 in Mississippi U.S.A. who was married to Charity Martin born 1826 in Louisiana U.S.A. Looking for thier father, Mother and so on.My Felps Family Stops at my Great Grandfather Charles Delee Felps who was born on 16 Oct 1878 in Louisiana USA.(Need his father and Mother and so on) .He was married to Lula felps born in 1869 East Feliciana Louisiana USA. Whos Father was also a Felps, Thomas Felps died in 1899 in east Feliciana Louisiana and was married to Eliza H. dearmondd they would be my 2nd great grand parents . Also would like also to find out if any Native American Heritage is acompanied with either. It all Stared with my Grandfather Charles Wesley Collier born 7 Jan. 1900 in Louisiana, and Died on 28 Feb 1973 in East Baton Rouge La.And, My Grandmother Winnie D. Felps born 9 Apr.1907 Louisiana U.S.A. died 24 Dec 1974 East Baton Rouge parish Louisiana. Hope to establish a relationship with all members of this family tree.

Morgan / Lambert

traceymorgan08 — 2010-11-20 16:44:22Z

Looking for anyone who is related to the Morgans or the Lamberts from the States of Louisiana and Mississippi in the United States. My Morgan Family stops at my 2nd Great GrandFather Seaborn Morgan Born 1845 in Pike County Mississippi, and Died in 1887.Looking for his father, Mother and so on.My Lambert Family Stops at my 5th Great Grandfather Lewis Lambert Born 19 Apr.1722 in Wise,Richmond, Virginia,U.S.A. And died in 1784 Burnswick, Virginia, U.S.A. Need his father and Mother and so on as well. Also would like also to find out if any Native American Heritage is acompanied with either. It all Stared with my Grand father James Murphy Morgan born 16 jun. 1898 in Louisiana, and Lora Mabel Lambert born 15 Nov.1897 Mississippi U.S.A. died 23 Oct 1956 Tangipahoa parish Louisiana. These are my Grand parents. Hope to establish a relationship with all member

Re: Chance

scmolik — 2010-11-17 07:47:50Z

Came across this while searching on Findagrave.com

John William Chance
Birth: Dec., 1850
Mississippi, USA
Death: 1906
Jefferson Davis County
Mississippi, USA

Son: Stevens Garner Chance, born 1883 in Lawrence County, Mississippi. 1st married Matilda Byrne on December 24, 1907 in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. 2nd married Rachel Allen on February 6, 1924 in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.

Children:
Sarah J. Chance Delancey (1875 - 1947)*
Jessie Jackson Chance (1881 - 1970)*
James Lonnie Chance (1894 - 1952)*
William Connie Chance (1894 - 1967)*

Spouse:
Euna Hedgepeth Chance (1856 - 1933)*

Burial:
Brady Cemetery
Jefferson Davis County
Mississippi, USA

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=48...

Jessie Chance's brother James married Nettie Upton, whose sister Minnie married into the family line I am searching.

Name of Cemetery

gnphllps — 2010-10-08 00:24:16Z

I came across a cemetery the other day that I can't find a name for. It's on Hanes-Gray Rd west of Carson. There are 14 graves next to the road in a single row perpendicular to the road. There are Fairley, Gray, Graves, Jones and Oatis buried there.

Anyone have an idea of what the name might be?

Re: Coy Speights

SarahMahmoud69 — 2010-08-01 06:09:25Z

My family is also from this part of Mississippi. Roy and Coy were twin brothers and the brothers of my grandfather, Voydie Clifton Speights. Their parents were Erastus Speights and Ora Lee Magee. They are all buried in the Speights Family Cemetary in Bassfield, Mississippi.

Re: James P. Loflin and Bama Laird Loflin

jmcgilbra — 2010-05-05 03:01:35Z

Thank you so much. I will put it in the mail.

Re: James P. Loflin and Bama Laird Loflin

jmaxpjp2 — 2010-05-04 00:01:56Z

I am not familiar with the Lawrence Co CD, but I have a CD of the genealogy book I created that contains all the people you mention. If you would like a copy send me a mailing address to 707 Vista Place, Lady lake, Fl 32159

Re: James P. Loflin and Bama Laird Loflin

jmcgilbra — 2010-05-03 02:21:01Z

Just came across this thread. Just wondered if the Lawrence Co. CD is still available. Interested in Loflin, Magee, Berry, Atwood, McNeace/McNeece, Mixon and others.

Azzie Newsome

rbullock2007 — 2009-12-25 15:49:44Z

Season's Greetings All
Hello, my name is Lareesha Newsome and I'm looking for anyone with possibly information regarding my grandma's family. Her name was Azzie Cole Newsome and she passed in 2001. Most of her family stayed in Monrovia and Pasadena, CA. She was from Prentiss, MS and I'm not sure of her parents nor siblings name. I'd really like to know if she has family that resides in MS still, because I'd like to know more about my fathers side of the family history :). Any information would be helpful. I can be reached at rbullock2007@gmail.com

Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery online with tombstone photos

gtwestmoreland — 2009-12-12 15:46:24Z

Hi Folks,

I've just put a burial listing with tombstone photos for Friendship Baptist Church cemetery on the Jefferson Davis Roots website at http://jeffdavis.gtwestmoreland.org/cemfriendship.html

Hope this helps someone. Merry Christmas.

Tammy Howard-Westmoreland

Jefferson Davis County Roots
http://jeffdavis.gtwestmoreland.org

Family Tree Pathway - U.S. Genealogy & History Links
http://www.familytreepathway.com

Mississippi Genealogy & History Network
http://www.msghn.org

Southern Roots
http://www.gtwestmoreland.org

Crossroad Baptist Church Cemetery is now online.

gtwestmoreland — 2009-11-10 22:40:05Z

Hey folks,

Wanted to let you know that I have the Crossroad Baptist Church Cemetery listing online now with tombstone photos (all resources are free, of course). It's at Jefferson Davis County Roots at

http://jeffdavis.gtwestmoreland.org

Also have Deen Cemetery, Hebron Cemetery, King Cemetery #3, Magee Cemetery #6, McInnis Cemetery #2, Oak Grove Cemetery and more.

Re: Polk and Laird Connection

durness98 — 2009-06-10 18:03:16Z

I do not have the information you seek but do have Laird and McNease connections in Covington Co., Jeff Davis Co., and Lawrence Co. Please contact me at durness98@comcast.net.
Jane

Re: Goodwin family

DanyelleMcNeill — 2009-06-06 19:53:25Z

Ronald, It's great to hear from a Goodwin descendant. You're the first Goodwin descendant I've heard from. My great-grandmother was Dr. Frank Goodwin's sister. I have photos of her, my great-grandfather, and their children (which of course includes my grandfather), but I've never seen photos from the rest of her family. Do you have photos of Dr. Frank? My email address is dfletcher20@comcast.net

I think one of my grandfather's sisters ended up living in McAllen, TX - Addebel McNeill Mosser. Dr. Frank was Addebel's uncle.

Here are links to my genealogy pages for McNeill and Goodwin:

http://home.comcast.net/~dfletcher20/john.html

http://home.comcast.net/~dfletcher20/goodwin2.html

Re: Goodwin family

rdyoder1 — 2009-06-06 17:02:25Z

Hello Everyone, I am a great-grandson of Mrs. Douglas A. Puryear nee Anne Euphenia Goodwin, and so must be a great-great-grandson of Dr. Frank Gillespie Goodwin, Jr.

I remember Annie Puryear as "Big Mammaw" and remember visiting her and my great-grandfather at their home in Donna, Tx. and later in McAllen, Tx., my current hometown.

Annie Puryear nee Goodwin is my mother's father's mother.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Achilles Puryear, Sr. are buried in the Roselawn cemetery here in McAllen, Tx. She died on August 9, 1985 and he died December 3, 1988.

Post here if you want more information about my family members. Regards, Ronald Yoder

Re: civil war diary mentions capture of Jefferson Davis

globhoppr5 — 2009-04-29 06:16:53Z

I'd be interested in a copy of this diary transcript when you get it typed.

Thanks...
Hope
globe.hopper@juno.com

Re: Robert Renfrow & Lena May Cox

MyraNorman — 2009-04-28 00:17:59Z

Robert was a son of Charles Thomas Renfro and Amanda Elizabeth Anderson.

Cemetery Question

Dianepayne62 — 2009-04-22 03:08:16Z

Hi,
Can anyone give me more information about Steward Cemetery? Is it an African American Cemetery?

Thanks,
Diane Payne
dianepay@aol.com

Re: NEWSOME FAMILY HISTORY

d7davis — 2009-04-18 05:42:29Z

I hope that this message reaches you. Olivia Newsom's
maiden name was Olivia Edmonson. Her parents were
Napoleon Edmonson and Christian McLaurine Edmonson.
This might be part of the Azzie Newsome family that
you are searching.

Re: Whitehead

cubfinatic11 — 2009-03-26 14:40:04Z

in response to your posting.i know it has been some time since this was posted, but i am rtying to gain some information on behalf of my Grandmother. her great grandfather was Jesse Whitehead. She has said that there is an American Indian connection in the bloodline somewhere that has been hidden very well and would like to know where this all plays into our family history. Also, could you possibly tell me if you have any information about this that dates back farther than Jesse?

Re: Goodwin family

rzrbck30 — 2009-03-15 02:27:32Z

I am somewhat familiar with Mt. Carmel - Francis Gillespie Goodwin's 2nd wife was from there. Her name was Ann Mylissa Gray.
I never knew why Dr. Goodwin moved away from Raymond in Hinds Co. He and his wife are buried in Raymond.
I'm not entirely sure what a beef shoot is, but here is the death notice:
July 19, 1866
Hinds County Gazette
"A truly unfortunate accident occurred near Dry Grove, in this county, on Saturday last. At a shooting match, at which was present many of the gentlemen of the neighborhood, a gun prematurely discharged, the ball striking Mr. Frank G. Goodwin, for several years past a well-known citizen of the county, and inflicting a mortal wound. He died on Monday morning."

Are there headstones missing at Mt. Zion?

Re: Goodwin family

73Jazz — 2009-03-15 01:16:39Z

As it turns out, I am not blood related to Dr. Goodwin. I had once guessed incorrectly that he married Virginia Hall, daughter of my Great Grandfather Dr. Alexander H. Hall. Surely Dr. Hall and Dr. Goodwin must have known each other. Two of Dr. Goodwin's children and Dr. Hall are buried in the same cemetery.
I am trying to identify individuals who are buried at Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery in Mt. Carmel, MS. Are you familiar with the church and the Mt. Carmel area?
I was wondering about the 'beef shoot' you referred to when Francis Gillespie Goodwin was killed, Is that something like a turkey shoot?

Robert Renfrow & Lena May Cox

karenrenfroe61 — 2009-03-03 18:37:22Z

Looking for any information concerning my greatgrandparents Robert Renfrow and Lena May Cox. They were married in Jefferson Davis Co. on September 17, 1914.
Thank you.

Re: Goodwin family

rzrbck30 — 2009-03-02 03:03:01Z

All of your information is correct, as far as I know. Dr. Goodwin's parents were Francis Gillespie Goodwin and Ann Gray Goodwin. He had 2 full siblings and several half siblings. His full siblings were Annie Leora (my great grandmother) and Will Gray. One of his half siblings was Ebeneezer "Ebbie" Goodwin. Ebbie's mother was Elizabeth Easterling Goodwin. She died soon after migrating with her family to Mississippi. Francis Gillespie Goodwin died in 1866 after being shot in a beef shoot (I have his death notice). Ann Gray remarried to a man named Joel Thigpen. They had several children but I don't know their names and I know virtually nothing about the Thigpens.

How are you connected to Dr. Frank Goodwin? I have more information about him and about Annie Leora, Will Gray, and Ebbie. I also have some photos.

Re: Goodwin family

73Jazz — 2009-03-02 02:30:37Z

I found a few children of Dr. Frank Gillespie Goodwin, Jr. and Virginia 'Jennie' Magee. Who are Dr. Goodwin's parents and siblings? Is this information correct?

First Generation

1. Dr. Frank Gillespie Goodwin Jr. was born in Dec 1864 in MS. He died . He was buried in Raymond, Hinds Co., MS.

Frank married Virginia Magee "Jennie" daughter of Laurin Rankin Magee and Euphenia Milloy. Virginia was born on 8 Feb 1864. She died on 15 Sep 1945 in Raymond, Hinds Co., MS.

They had the following children:

+ 2 M i. Willie Reese Goodwin was born on 21 Nov 1892.

+ 3 F ii. Anne Euphemia Goodwin was born on 2 Jan 1894.

4 M iii. Dudley Miles Goodwin was born on 21 Oct 1895 in Covington Co., MS. He died on 29 Oct 1896. He was buried in Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson Davis Co., MS.

5 M iv. Emmett Magee Goodwin was born on 27 Jul 1897 in Covington Co., MS.

6 F v. Emma Gray Goodwin was born on 20 Feb 1899. She died on 5 Jul 1900. She was buried in Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery, Jefferson Davis Co., MS.

7 M vi. Frank G. Goodwin was born on 12 Dec 1901. He died on 29 May 1923. The cause of death was drowned. He was buried in Raymond, Hinds Co., MS.

8 F vii. Lynn Banks Goodwin was born on 7 Mar 1905.
Lynn married Anna Bell Weems .

Second Generation

2. Willie Reese Goodwin (Frank Gillespie) was born on 21 Nov 1892.

Willie married Sarah Burton .

They had the following children:

9 F i. Carol Faye Goodwin .

10 M ii. Clyde Allen Goodwin .

11 M iii. Frank Goodwin .

3. Anne Euphemia Goodwin (Frank Gillespie) was born on 2 Jan 1894 in Covington Co., MS.

Anne married Douglas A. Puryear . Douglas was born in Raymond, MS.

They had the following children:

12 M i. Douglas A. Puryear Jr. was born on 30 Oct 1918 in Donna, TX.

Appendix A - Notes
1. Dr. Frank Gillespie Goodwin Jr.
Census: 1900 West Columbia Road, Covington County, Mississippi (Beat 4) pg 276

3S. Douglas A. Puryear
In about 1960 Annie and Douglas lived in Donna, Texas, where they had a mercantile business and also
operated a shoe store in McAllen, Texas.

5. Emmett Magee Goodwin
Emmet and Ella (Myrick or Maghee?) lived at Raymond, Mississippi where he was connected with the
Daddis Motor Company for over 40 years.