Rankin - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Family of Robert E. Lee Minton/Claire Josephine Tenhet

JMartin1972 — 2009-11-08 07:45:21Z

I, too, am researching this family. You posted this many years ago so this is a shot in the dark.
Im sure by now you have made a lot of progress. I am related to the Tenhet family. I was wondering if you'd found the 1920 cenus for Clara?

I've searched this site until my eyes are crossed!

Re: Charles Granville Stewart Family 1820's - 1850's

JAJFCF — 2009-10-29 19:12:07Z

Do you happen to have any info re: John W. Briggs who married Mary Ann Stewart in Rankin Co., MS - I think he died in Rankin Co. abt. 1850 - seeking info re his parents & siblings. Thank you.

Re: Cemetery near Jackson International Airport

wendygirl — 2009-10-06 15:49:29Z

Are there any Evans buried there, as my family Evans family had land in the area, very near or within the area of the present Jackson airport.

Doris

Re: Gipson in Pelahatchie

jwaters37 — 2009-08-19 17:43:09Z

Pelahatchie Cemetery, Page 143. The only Gipson's shown are:

Bobby Wilson Gipson, Miss. FN US Navy 28 Oct 1933-12 Aug 1953
Estelle Gipson, w/o Dr. F. L. Gipson 10 Nov 1867-14 May 1899
F. L. Gipson,MD 19 Jan 1850-5 Mar 1892
E. Gipson, Judge, 1889-1958
Will Gipson, s/o F.L. & Estelle Gipson, Died 30 July 1882, 3yrs (assume 3yrs old)
These are all on the same page, 143

Gipson's at Shiloh Cemetery:
Melinda w/o James Gipson 6 Feb 1830-16 Sept 1900 and O. J. Gipson 11 July 1881-12 Aug 1881 (infant)

Re: Gipson in Pelahatchie

secfiddle — 2009-08-19 16:02:52Z

Thanks so much. Can you tell me what page in the book it's on so I can source it correctly? Is there any reference to a Tamer Gipson in the book?

Re: Gipson in Pelahatchie

jwaters37 — 2009-08-19 15:46:55Z

I have the Rankin Co., MS Cemetery Records Book 1824-1980 and here is a: Gipson, E, Judge 1889-1958 buried at the Pelahatchie Cemetery. There is nothing else noted.

I can be reached: jujas@dslectreme.com if you need anything else from this book.

Re: Shiloh Cemetery, Rankin County, Mississippi

etraxx1 — 2009-08-16 12:44:33Z

This discussion caught my eye since I recognize ALL of the surnames.

My family - TRAXLER also came from Colleton South Carolina area to Rankin Co. Mississippi sometime in the ~ 1830-1840 timeframe.

Rhodes:

Lewellyn Francis M RHODES 1803-1880 d. Rankin
.... Absolom RHODES 1826-1905 d. Pokeville, SC
.... + Sarah TRAXLER 1837-aft.1880 (2nd Great Grandaunt)
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John W. GRAY
+ Nancy J. HARREL
.... Missouri E. GRAY 1870/MS-1925
.... + John S. TRAXLER 1864/MS-1926 (1st Cousin 3x removed)
.... Savannah Sabea Gray 1872-1955
.... + James Dayton TRAXLER (1st Cousin 3x removed)
----------------
Getrude KERSH 1898-1989
+ WIlliam Hume TRAXLER 1892/MS-1958/MS (3rd Cousin 2x Removed)
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David William THARP 1886/LA-
+ Willie Gladys PALMER 1902/MS- (2nd Cousin 1x Removed)

Re: Shiloh Cemetery, Rankin County, Mississippi

etraxx1 — 2009-08-16 12:34:39Z

Would this be Irvin E. RHODES who married Eva A. WARREN? If so Eva he was my Third Cousin 2x Removed

PURVIS , MYERS, ?COOK

jlmiley — 2009-07-24 04:00:24Z

I'also a descendant of martha ann purvis & carmen myers. Am seeking info on her parents & roots.
Any reaponse greatly appreciated!
PLEASE CONTACT DIRECT:
JLMiley@comcast.net
THANKS IN ADVANCE!

PURVIS , MYERS, ?COOK

jlmiley — 2009-07-24 04:00:20Z

I'also a descendant of martha ann purvis & carmen myers. Am seeking info on her parents & roots.
Any reaponse greatly appreciated!
PLEASE CONTACT DIRECT:
JLMiley@comcast.net
THANKS IN ADVANCE!

Lock Family

laurenlock1 — 2009-07-17 12:56:04Z

Does anyone have any information about a Linton or Leonard Lock? He was born in about 1894 and died in 1978. Information on him prior to his marriage is really scarce. I am trying to link him to a family in the area. He was my G-Grandfather.

Re: Gipson in Pelahatchie

secfiddle — 2009-07-11 12:22:27Z

He owned the Tip Toe Inn. Now whether it was a bar, a dinner or a hotel...I have no idea because it's no longer there. I also know alcohol was available there because I've seen an article on the place and some of the people that used to go there said "Gip" always had something there.

Re: Gipson in Pelahatchie

jerrystevens63 — 2009-07-11 11:32:46Z

Are you sure he owned a bar/tavern in Rankin County?

Rankin County has always been a dry county although
many bootleggers operated up until the state took a
vote in 1966 when Rankin voted dry. Neighboring Hinds
County voted wet which pretty much put most bootleggers
in Rankin out of business.

I don't think Judge would have had a legal bar in Pelahatchie the 1940s or 50s. There was an area across the Pearl river from the city of Jackson in the 40s called the Gold Coast that had several illegal night clubs that operated freely thanks to corrupt sheriffs of the day. Many bootleggers remained in buisiness in that area during the 50s and until 1966.

Gipson in Pelahatchie

secfiddle — 2009-07-10 11:49:08Z

I'm trying to get a little more information on an uncle of mine named Judge Eldridge Gipson. He passed away in Pelahatchie, Rankin, Mississippi in 1958 I believe. He owned at one time, a place called The Tip Toe Inn. I have an article written about the inn but I need to know a little more about Judge and his wife at the time. In 1930 he had a wife named Tamer and they lived in Humpfreys County, Mississippi. He was farming then. He apparently got out of farming and moved to Pelahatchie and took to tending a bar there at the Inn. Can anyone tell me if he was still married to Tamer at that time? He's supposed to have passed away in 1958 but I don't have anything that verifies that. Is it possible that an obituary is available for him? He's supposedly buried in the Pelahatchie County Cemetery. I've looked for a listing of those buried there and can't find anything on line. Does anyone know where I can get a listing of those buried there? Any help in finding any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Re: Eliza Elizabeth Boone

Athena_Wiley — 2009-06-23 10:08:01Z

According to my families records her name was Elizabeth Louisa Boone born Feb. 22, 1836 and died in Jacksonboro, TX May 22, 1928 of Pneumonia. she had three children with John Brummett. I'm a decedent of the youngest Lizzie Ellen Brummett Edmondson.

Hendrick,Hendricks,Hendrix

jhicklen — 2009-06-04 07:11:06Z

Hendrick,Hendricks,Hendrix

Classification: Query
Surnames: Hendrick,Hendricks,Hendrix
Hendrick is what my birth name was spelled as,but I have seen in searching for info on my @x and 3 X Grandfather the spelling chance to the others. I wonder if anyone knows if there ia a way to find out about births in Jackson Ms? I know he was born William Gray Hendrick and on 7 May 1878.
I know his fathers name was John, but do not know a middle initial. Can anyone help,or anyone know this family name from there?

Thanks

Re: Cemetery near Jackson International Airport

jerrystevens63 — 2009-04-30 20:22:24Z

The cemetery is also known as the
Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery

jerry

Re: HARRELL FAMILY

jimmyharrell09 — 2009-04-07 04:28:26Z

Pam, it should read Elizabeth A. The death date is correct for Ann Pierce Harrell. The last proofed information on my GGGrandmother Selah (AKA Louisa) Jane Pierce Harrell was that on the 1880 census she was living in Scott County MS with my GGrandfather Elisha, her son. I don't have a death date for her but family members say that she and my GGGrandfather Isaac are buried over in the SW corner of the cemetery under the old cedar tree. There are no markers. Will you please give me your line of descendancy?

Thank you. Jim

Re: Steen's Creek in 1870 & 1880 Rankin Cty. Census

2008-10-24 08:26:11Z

Steen's Creek is the original name for the city of Florence. It was renamed Florence I want to say in the late 1890 or early 1900's.. Florence is located on Highway 49 South, enroute to Hattiesburg and the Coast. It is close to Star, Plantation Shores and the Simpson county Line. What Smith's are you researching? My ancestors married in Rankin county in 1833. William and Zilpha Murrell Smith.. I know someone else who is researching another set of Smith's from Rankin Co., if you don't belong to my ancestor's you may belong to his.

William H. Phillips born 1881 in MS

database1877 — 2008-11-07 19:28:28Z

William H. Phillips is located on the 1900 Rankin County, MS Census. He was born October 1881 in Mississippi and is a salesman. His grandmother, Elizabeth Smith is living with him. She was born 1818 in Georgia. I believe she was married to William H. Smith of Simpson County, MS. He died before 1870 in probably Simpson County. Elizabeth also lived in Scott and Hinds Counties before moving to Rankin.

William H. Phillips' mother may be Julia Or Margaret Or Harriet Smith.

No other info about William H. Phillips is known.

Question about Florence Cemetery Rankin County

nataliemaynor — 2009-02-19 13:20:19Z

There's a flat marker in Florence Cemetery made of something that looks like ridged wood. At one end of it a broken sign says "Coop." It's among various Cooper graves and is pretty obviously a Cooper. What I'm trying to figure out is which Cooper is buried there. By process of elimination I'm almost positive that it is either John Cooper (1774-1868) or Owen Cooper (d. 1860). Another possibility is Mary Cooper (1815-1871). Is there anybody in Florence who might know the answer to this question?

Re: HARRELL FAMILY

jimmyharrell09 — 2008-11-04 14:55:35Z

Pam,

Telfair and Elizabeth Ann Pierce Harrell are buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, just north of Pelahatchie, Rankin County, Missisippi. I visited there in June this year. There are many Harrells buried there along with my GGrandfather Elisha (son of Isaac, brother of Telfair) and most of his children. The information I have on Elizabeth and Selah Jane Pierce Harrell is that they were born abt 1924 in Louisiana the twin daughters of Jessie and Mahala Pierce. My father, James Monroe Harrell, s/o John Wesley, s/o Elisha, s/o Isaac, told me that my GGGrandmother Selah (aka Louisa, Celia) Jane Pierce Harrell was a full blood Choctaw Indian. That was confirmed on old family group sheets that I have from Harrell family researchers in Rankin County, Missisippi, from the early 1950's. My DNA test also showed that I have Native American blood. That makes sense because of Selah Jane Pierce on my Grandfather John Wesley Harrell's side and Charity Ann Hamilton Knight, a full blood Cherokee on my Grandmother Ossie Sumrall Harrell's side.

Good to hear from you, Cousin. Take care. Jimmy Harrell

Re: HARRELL FAMILY

jimmyharrell09 — 2008-10-09 11:07:47Z

I am attempting to go over old posts and correct erroneous information I posted inadvertently while doing research. Elisha (AKA Elijah in some records) HARRELL b. c1776 SC (parents unknown) said to be of Burke County GA m. 27 November 1804 Jane RICHARDSON (b. c1780 GA) in Bulloch County GA. It is written that Jane Richardson was the d/o Benjamin RICHARDSON & Sarah MIZELL. Records show Elisha & Jane Richardson Harrell had a daughter Fannyriah who is known to have been born c1805 in GA. This family migrated c1807 to St Tammany/Washington Parish LA where they are enumerated 1820 Washington Parish. Before the 1830 census the family had removed to Simpson County MS where it is written that Elisha & Jane Richardson Harrell died. Their sons John B. AL m. 1832 Elizabeth PRUITT in Lawrence County MS; Robert b. LA m. Sarah UNKNOWN (no marriage record found); William b. LA m. 1834 Harriet Williams in Rankin County MS; Telfair b. LA m. 1840 Elizabeth Ann PIERCE in Rankin County MS and Isaac E. "Lige" Harrell b. c1819 LA m. 1843 Selah Jane (AKA Louisa Jane) PIERCE in Rankin County MS. Two other daughters may have been Kesiah & Elizabeth on whom there is no proof of relationship. Selah Jane (AKA Louisa Jane) PIERCE & Elizabeth Ann PIERCE were twin sisters d/o Jesse PIERCE & Mahala NANU (Native American Name Unknown) - Choctaw Tribe. It is NOW accepted that the son of Elisha & Jane Richardson Harrell BTB "ELIJAH HARRELL" was in fact ISAAC ELIJAH "Lige" HARRELL m. 1843 SELAH JANE (AKA Louisa Jane) PIERCE in Rankin County MS. They were the parents of John Richard Harrell, Elisha Harrell, William H. Harrell, Cynthia Harrell, Annie Harrell, Isaac Harrell, G. B. Harrell and Jackson H. Harrell. The proof work on the family of Elisha & Jane Richardson Harrell is an active ongoing group project by their descendants. Lee Strohm Harrell Jacksonville FL

HARRELL FAMILY

jimmyharrell09 — 2008-10-09 11:05:53Z

We are seeking any and all information on the descendants of Elisha (Elijah) and Jane Richardson Harrell of Washington Parish LA and Simpson County MS who settled in Rankin County MS about 1835. The Harrell brothers are said to be John, Elijah, Robert, William, Telfair, and Isaac. John Harrell m. 1832 Elizabeth Pruitt in Lawrence County and after some time in Rankin County removed to Leake County. It is written that Elijah Harrell married 1836 Rankin County a full blood Choctaw woman. Robert married Sarah
Unknown (no marriage bond found). William m.1834
Harriet Williams in Rankin County, Telfair m. Elizabeth Pearce in Rankin County and Isaac m. Jane Pearce in Rankin County. Elizabeth and Jane Pearce are said to be twin sisters. All of these Harrells are being researched on the msharrells research and discussion group on Yahoo!Groups.com If you are a Harrell descendant or have information on these families please contact us. Thank you. Jim and Lee Strohm Harrell

Re: Steen's Creek in 1870 & 1880 Rankin Cty. Census

bethwaits — 2008-10-24 08:25:02Z

Yes, Steen's Creek was a town or community at the time you mentioned. From the Jackson Daily News, Aug. 26, 1974:
"The area was first settled in the 1820s, by the STEEN family, who obtained land through the Treaty of Doak's Stand. The Steens gave their name to Steens Creek, after which the area was named. The name was changed in the early 1900s. According to a local story, the Gulf and Ship Island was building a railroad through the area and needed to put up a depot. William Cofield Ellis, whose ancestors moved into Steens Creek not long after the Steens, agreed to provide land for the depot if the railroad named it 'Florence' after his wife. In 1905, the town was incorporated under this name." Florence is 11 miles SW of Jackson, 13 miles W of Brandon.

Is Archie SMITH one of your SMITH ancestors? He married my great grandmother's sister, Bettie Johnnie ALLISTON on 28 Nov 1883. They had no children. He died 11 Feb 1944. I found him in Rankin County in the 1880 census dwelling 189, family 202. He was 20. Other children were Sallie 18, Walter 14, Kate 12, Jasper 10, Quitman 8, Robert 6, Jason 2. Other members of the family were, unfortunately, on the previous page of the census, which I did not copy. Therefore I don't know the names of his parents. I have a small fern stand which he made.
Beth Waits

Re: George W. Davis,Wife Nancy Moore"Married 1833 lived at Pisgah

Loogootee21 — 2008-11-08 21:17:42Z

My family is related to yours I am related to Elizabeth Frances Moore who married Henry Hardin Smith in Hinds County, MS, My family is Smith, Moore, and Lott family from Carroll County, MS, and Yalobusha, and Mary Webb is the mother of Elisha Moore, and twins must run in the family, Elizabeth and Henry had two sets also, and they named their children Lee Clayton Smith and Lewis Webb Smith. Reverand Lewis Moore was the father of Elisha Moore, they were both Baptist Preachers, and I think that John Moore born 1717 in Virgina or NC. was Lewis Moores father, he was also a Baptist Preacher in North Carolina. Would like to correspond with you.
Donna

Re: Jordan Jones and Drakes Methodist Church

celestemacleod1 — 2008-08-25 02:12:56Z

Aunt Virgie was my father's (Joel Jones) half-sister. She and two other sisters raised my father. I remember visiting her a number of times. The picture on the web site you mentioned has never been confirmed as being Gabriel. A civil war expert says the cap is wrong. I have the addresses of several of your relatives. A few years ago, I put everything I knew into a newsletter type thing and mailed it to anyone that was interested. JB Shoumaker got one and so did his sister and mother. I still have those addresses if you want them. You can contact me at
celestemacleod@bellsouth.net and I'll give them to you.
My father was the son of Allen Jones second marriage. Aunt Virgie's mother was Mary Barron of Copiah County. Daddy's mother was Sarah Jane Colonna of Copiah County. Allen married a third time, Mary Shoumaker, in Delhi, La. She was related to Aunt Virgie's husband, Barry. The family joke was that my father was such a handful and Aunt Virgie wouldn't leave him, that Barry found a wife for Allen and caretaker for my father. My father's mother died when he was two so Virgie, Betty, and Olivia Jane were the only mothers he had. I have a picture I need to scan so I can email of Allen and Mary. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Celeste

Re: Jordan Jones and Drakes Methodist Church

celestemacleod1 — 2008-08-25 01:29:28Z

Are you related to Virgie Jones Shoumaker? My grandfather was Allen Jones, Virgie's father. Yes, Gabriel died in the Confederate Hospital in Grenada according to his civil war record. Buriel is not noted but I assume he is in one of the cemetaries there. There is a confederate one and I don't know if there are markers or not. The civil war record is available from the archives in Jackson. The History of Rankin County Vol.1 available from the historical society lists the family. I do have pictures of all three sons of Gabriel, Mansfield, Jack, and Allen. I have not done any research since my father passed away and will have to hunt them. As far as I know, there is no picture of Gabriel that has been confirmed as him.
Celeste

Re: Caroline Savanna Nobles Rankin County 1870

blondie4091 — 2008-08-14 03:00:44Z

MS, Marriages, Rankin co. has Emily Nobles married D.J. Burnham 2 Jan 1874. Is it possible that Caroline's mother remarried after her father died?
Also a H.V. Nobles ( Caroline's sister) married Henry Harrell 10 Feb. 1866.
I found a Houston & Hestline Harrell in Scott, MS 1880. With them were Augustus & William Nobles. On same page was Caroline & John Smith.
I'm assuming you know all this because there was a correction made on the census two years ago! I thought you needed names of Caroline's sibs & parents? Am I wrong?

Re: Rankin Co., MS

jamesandrewstevens — 2009-01-23 02:19:10Z

I am a descendant of Luke Smith who ended up in Polk County, Texas. He was born about 1792 in Miss. I know nothing about his parents or siblings.

jim stevens

Re: HARRELL FAMILY

PamRolison — 2009-04-03 19:59:48Z

I am a descendant of Elizabeth Ann Pierce m Telfair Harrell. You helped me so much by explaining Telfair's "murder" that I was hoping you could help me with my Pierce line.
I have a picture of a tombstone taken at Spring Hill cemetery, Rankin Co, MS with the inscription Louisa A Harrell b.Dec 15, 1824 d.Jan 11 1904. Oneworld tree gives that exact death date (Jan 11 1904) for Elizabeth Ann. I know they were twin daughter of Jesse Pierce. They married Harrell brothers. Is the name on the tombstone correct or should it read Elizabeth A? If it is correct, do you know Elizabeth's death date and place of burial?
Thanks so much for your help--Pam

Re: HARRELL FAMILY

PamRolison — 2008-10-08 14:23:00Z

First of all let me thank you for posting all of you wonderful information! I am a descendant of Elisha Harrell through his son Telfair Harrell (b.1815 LA). Yes THE Telfair who is listed on the US Federal Mortality Census Index 1860 as being MURDERED! You can imagine the questions that discovery caused. Because of your postings (somewhere in cyberland, can't remember where I found it now) I was able to answer all of the questions. The whole murder situation sounds like an accident to me. So thanks again for posting that piece of history.

Now down to business--In the posting I have attached this message to, you have once again given me a wealth of info.
Some questions (if you don't mind sharing yet again)--

Do you know where Telfair and his wife Elizabeth are buried?

How did you discover that Elizabeth Pierce's mother (Mahala b.1805 TN) was a member of the Choctaw tribe? (I find this very interesting. I had a DNA test done on me which states I am 4% Native American.)

I have Elizabeth Pierce's (b.1824) birth place as Chatham Co, GA. Am I mistaken? Was Mahala her birth mother or step mother? (How could a member of the Choctaw Indian tribe be in Chatham Co GA in 1824?)

Hope you know the answers...

Thanks again for sharing all of you hard work!!!

Forever grateful--Pam

GAY - Martha 1870 Census Index, Fannin P.O., Page 135

laurene777 — 2008-11-23 17:55:43Z

Does anyone have access to the above census record as I would like to see who was in her household or who she was listed with?

I suspect that she might have moved there to be with her son's family, but am not positive that this is my ancestor. Any help will be appreciated. THANKS. Laurene

Re: Elihu Hardin

KeriNowling25 — 2009-02-27 07:43:45Z

I Am The Great - Great - Granddaughter Of Beulah King Hardin And Elihu Hardin And The Great - Granddaughter Of Hubert King Hardin,Sr.,The Are The Parents Of Hubert King Hardin,Jr.(deceased),Helen Marie Hardin Reedy,John Edwin Hardin,And Peggy Jean Hardin Cornell,One Of My Cousins Andy Hardin Has Information On The Family And As Soon As I Can Get It,I Will Forward It To You.Keri Nowling,Seymour,
Indiana.

Re: Matilda Carr

JamesRRasco46 — 2008-10-27 21:32:20Z

opps

Her father should be Jacob not Joseph.

James R. Rasco

jrrasco2@aol.com

Matilda Carr

JamesRRasco46 — 2008-10-27 19:23:00Z

Matilda Carr was born about 1834 in Mississippi. She was a daughter of Jacob Carr and Mary (McGee) Carr.

Matilda Carr was married three times. Her first husband was Charles Chalmers Broadfoot who she married in Rankin County Mississippi on 6 May 1851. They had one known child; Willie J. Broadfoot who was born about October 1853 and died 12 May 1853. He is buried in the Lodebar Methodist Church Cemetery in Rankin County Ms. Charles was born 1 June 1818 in Cunberland County N.C. and died about 1853. It is said that Charles Chalmers Broadfoot is buried at Raleigh, Smith County Ms. Charles was a son of William Broadfoot and Elizabeth Jane Chalmers.

Matilda's second husband was Seth L. Barrow who she married 13 September 1854 in Rankin County Ms. Seth was born about 1812 possibly in North Carolina or Tennessee. He was a son of William Barrow and Lydia Barber. Seth and Matilda had two children; Lee Carr Barrow born about 1855 in Rankin County and Sallie Barrow born about 1857 in Rankin County. Seth L. Barrow died21 June 1858 and was buried in the Lodebar Methodist Church Cemetery in Rankin County.

Matilda's third husband was John W. Finucane who she married on 25 October 1860 in Rankin County. John was born about 1834 in Ireland. He was a son of Thomas and Elizabeth Finucane. John Finucane and his brother-in-law, William Carr, both served in Company "G", 28ty Regiment, Mississippi Calvery, CSA.
Sometimes about 1870 William Carr and John Finucane showed up in Texas. In 1871 John Finucane married Ann Henry Gray in Robertson County Texas. John Finucane died in 1899 and is buried in the Rosemound at Waco, McLennan County Texas. John and Ann Had several children.

No other record of Matilda can be found after her marriage to John Finucane in October of 1860. It is not known when and where she may have died.

Can anyone tell me when and where Matilda Carr-Broadfoot-Barrow-Finucane died and was buried?

Matilda Carr

JamesRRasco46 — 2008-10-26 18:44:44Z

Matilda Carr was born about 1834 in Mississippi. She was a daughter of Joseph and Mary (McGee) Carr. She was married three times in Rankin County. Her 1st husband was Charles C. Brosdfoot. Her second husband was Seth L. Barrow, her 3rd husband was John W. Finucane.

Need to know when and where Matelda died and was buried.

Re: HARRELL FAMILY

Sunrock323 — 2008-10-09 11:07:04Z

Alisa,You do not say in which county your grandmother lives. This might help to locate your family in Mississippi. We research all Mississippi Harrells but primarily Rankin, Scott, and Leake Counties. There is too much information to post here. Please email us at our personal address. Jim and Lee Strohm Harrell

Re: Berry-Sutton cemetery

JaneCombs43 — 2009-01-18 19:10:34Z

Try this URL for the Berry-Sutton cemetery.
http://www.theusgenweb.org/ms/rankin/berrysuttoncem.html
This is on the Rankin County MSGenWeb site. I am the hostess for this site.
Jane

Re: STEVENS/STEEN-1850's-

mrsc1946 — 2009-03-22 22:43:11Z

I'm researching the Stephens line. My ancestors married into the Steens and the Stevens families. I 'm from the Eli T.(b.1792) and Susanna Stephens family through their son Barnabus T. (b.1818) and his son William Eli Stepehns. Eli's sister Mary (b. 1790) married Eisha Stevens Sr. then Elisha Jr. (b. 1804) married Frances E.Stephens daughter of Eli Thomas and Susanna Stephens. Alexander Q. Stephens (b. 1820)married Mary Agnes Steen (b.1822)daughter of William Steen II & Mary Enochs Steen. John Henry Stephens (son of Eli & Susanna) married Narcissa Steen. I think I have it all straight. The Stephens and Stevens tried to keep their names straight in Gonzales, Texas. Sometimes when they conducted business they got spelled differently by someone writing down what they "heard" but for the most part they were careful. The Steens, Stevens, and Stephens sure are related. Then there is the Shuler family that married into the Stephens and were later marrying aunts, etc. It is scary to think about how close the relations were. I have most documented. If you have info to share let me know. You can email me at mrsc1946@earthlink.net Thanks, Pat Corn

Re: Steen's Creek in 1870 & 1880 Rankin Cty. Census

smithro1 — 2008-10-24 08:25:42Z

Beth-

My gfather Robert Nicholas Smith, b 21 Feb 1874, the brother of Archibald (Archie) Smith, b 1860. Their father, and my ggfather, was Isham Smith, b 1835/36, d 6 Mar 1886. His father was Stephen Smith, b 1835/36 and died 1875.

I have just recently started computer searching after many years of off and on genealogy work manually by charts.

I'm seeking information about the father and mother of the above Stephen Smith and of course the surnames listed and to fill out lines.

I will be happy to supply any information I have.

Thanks much!

Roy

Re: Jordan Jones and Drakes Methodist Church

frasiercrane21 — 2008-08-25 01:47:44Z

Yes, I am related to Virgie Shoumaker. She was my great-grandmother. Are you related through her as well. I met her once not long before she died at the hospital in Bossier City. She was almost 100 and wasn't able to speak. The one thing I really remember is the nurse saying that she really loved bananas and Coca-Cola.

A long time ago, there was a Shoumaker family site on the internet that had a picture of Gabriel in his Confederate uniform, but that site has since shut down.

I am working on getting a scanner so I can collect family photos from my mother's family but the Shoumakers and related families are all kind of scattered about so those photos aren't as close on hand. That's why I'm asking around to see if maybe someone already has scanned photos that can just be e-mailed.

--Brandon

Re: Jordan Jones and Drakes Methodist Church

frasiercrane21 — 2008-08-26 10:53:24Z

I am also related to Gabriel Jones.

I understand that he died (presumably of yellow fever) in a Confederate hospital in Grenada, MS. I was wondering if you knew where he was buried.

I am also looking for pictures of the Joneses. If you have any of Gabriel or his family, please let me know.

Thank you.

--Brandon Shoumaker

Re: Jordan Jones and Drakes Methodist Church

frasiercrane21 — 2008-08-25 02:47:17Z

Sure, I'm very interested in those addresses. It's pretty difficult to do all this by yourself, so I appreciate any help I can get.

This is all great information. I had nothing on Betty or Olivia Jones except approximate birth years, so it's nice to know that they were around. I know a sister, Mary Alice, died young and I know a little about a brother, Davis, but don't know much about the other siblings.

I look forward to hearing from you, too.

--Brandon

Re: HARRELL FAMILY

greek3184 — 2008-10-09 11:07:30Z

My name is Tammie. My grandmother is Marvell Marie Harrell born 17 September 1925 in Carthage, Mississippi . Her mother was Zelma Tennie Harrell born 12 February 1898 in Carthage, Mississippi to William Benjamin Harrell and Nancy J. Horn. Any information on this family greatly needed.

Re: Cemetery near Jackson International Airport

jeryldensonhurley — 2009-01-05 03:48:45Z

Neely/Steen burials in Neely Cemetery
located on Old Brandon Rd, next to the Jackson-Evers Airport. Pearl, MS
Graves with stone/marker as of 1980 from the book, Rankin Co. Cemeteries 1824-1980 by the R.C. Historical Society:
Neely, Catharine
w/o Thomas Neely
Died 1 Nov. 1868, age 65 yrs.

Neely,Catharine
d/o Thomas & Catharine Neely
29 August 1833-20 Sept. 1863

Neely, Jacob
Revolutionary Soldier DAR Marker 1775-1783
Died 15 July 1845, age 87 yrs

Neely, Lela
d/o Judge & Mrs T. J. Neely
31 July 1910 (only date)

Neely, Little Andrew
s/o A. J. & C.O. Neely
18 Oct 1870-6 Aug 1872

Neely, Mitchell
s/o Austin & Bettie Neely
Died 9 Sept 1875, Age 4 mos,11 days

Neely, Oliver
Died 10 Sept 1860, age 36 yrs

Neely, Thomas
2 Apr 1787-16 Feb 1874

Steen, Margaret J.
10 Sept. 1861-24 July 1863

Jeryl D. Hurley

Re: Caroline Savanna Nobles Rankin County 1870

kmaxwell123 — 2008-08-14 22:28:27Z

Thank you. I do have the census information, but that is all I know about them. I am hoping to hear from people who know more about the family, particularly more about her parents than the names on the census. I know that there are a number of Nobles families in the south, but I don't know enough to tie her back to any of them.

Re: Cemetery near Jackson International Airport

AnnHill27 — 2009-01-04 15:09:02Z

I have ancestors named Steen and Neely from the Jackson area and would love to have details of these graves. Thanks Ann

Re: Steen's Creek in 1870 & 1880 Rankin Cty. Census

floydhead158 — 2008-10-24 02:05:31Z

Ok, it's been a while since your thread on the community boards on ancestry but let me at least try....
I am in relation to Walter Smith, Archie and Nicolas's brother. I am wondering if you have any information on Walter's wife(s) All I know is that my grandfather (in-law) was Milner Smith from Rankin, MS and son of Walter. Please respond if you have information. Our family didn't talk about relatives and so I don't even know my grandfather Milner's mother's name!!

Berry-Sutton cemetery

jsberry1970 — 2009-01-18 12:54:20Z

I am trying to find the Berry-Sutton or Sutton-Berry graveyard. It is supposedly "in the woods" near Jersualrm Church road south of Brandon. Does anybody know specifically where it is, or how to find it?

Thanks!