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Jerlie Gertrude Ware Garrett

bethaustin43 — 2012-12-27 05:05:23Z

I am trying to locate the burial location of Jerlie Gertrude Ware Garrett who died in 1985 - Washington Co., MS
She was born in 1896 and was married to Davis Garland Garrett. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: O'Bryan/Rosella(i)

stow61 — 2012-12-20 01:02:19Z

thank you ! sorry so long in getting back to you... lost access to ancestry, procrastinated, etc !

Henrietta Barber Burtin

Contribution — 2012-12-13 15:18:29Z

MANSFIELD: Henrietta Burtin, 70, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012 in MedCentral Mansfield, Ohio Hospital after an extended illness.

Mrs. Burtin was born Sunday, June 21, 1942 to the late Bennie and Carrie Frye Barber Sr. in Washington County, Mississippi.

She was a former employee of Mansfield News Journal retiring after 17 years.
Henrietta loved gardening and cooking, spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Henrietta is survived by her spouse James; 3 daughters Patricia Ann (Audie Williams), Julie Ann (Darryl Taylor) & Jacqueline Ann; 3 sons James Lee Jr., Derese LaMont & Anthony Dewayne all of Mansfield, Ohio; a sister Hattie Newell of Indiana; 14 Grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers Robert and Bennie Barber Jr. and a sister Mattie Barber.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Services with Brother Floyd Davis.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the services.
Interment will be in Mansfield Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralservices.com

Thomas George Reese 1837 - 1911

Contribution — 2012-12-12 15:13:20Z

First African-American to vote in Ohio

A Fremont, (Ohio) Daily News article of 1907 sheds some light on his life.

“Thomas George Reese was born at Egg’s Point, Washington County, Mississippi, August 10, 1837. He lived at the home of his grandmother until he was 13 years of age when he was sent to New Orleans to John G. Cox, a wealthy cotton broker, who had agreed to give him an education; but instead of sending him to school put him to work as house boy.

“After three years, his grandmother, learning that he was not being educated, took him away from Mr. Cox and he later hired out to a family named Ventriss, and traveled with them over the states for a year. In 1854 he went on the Mississippi river as a steamboat man and worked during the summer. Finding it impossible to receive an education in the south he came to Cincinnati, Ohio, and attended school in the fall as long as his savings lasted. After working another season on the river, he attended school for several months at Union seminary near Columbus, Ohio, afterward returning to work on a steamboat.

“October 14, 1857, he came to Fremont, Ohio and entered the employ of Haynes & McGee, lumber dealers, at a rate of pay of 75 cents a day. Later he learned the barber’s trade and has continued at this business.”

The News went on to talk about Reese’s success in business, his commitment to his religion, his active participation in politics as a Republican, his involvement in community affairs and friendly personality.

Reese married Mary Jane Curtis, who was reported to be the first African-American born in Sandusky County, Ohio giving the family two significant firsts.

Reese, who lived at 1018 Garrison Street, died in September 1911 at the age of 74. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery.

Live Oak Cemetery

chastiexy — 2012-10-11 14:42:42Z

Does anyone have access to burial records of Live Oak? I have been searching for burial records on 2 of my great-uncles for years & have been unable to find anything. I do not know their death dates. My Uncle Henry Johnson (wife Susie) died shortly before the birth of my brother, which means he died late in 1956 or prior to March, 1957.

I would like to know how we access this type of information.

Thank you.

Re: Gormans of Leland, Ms.

bcw047 — 2012-10-08 00:27:47Z

I assume then Orene was living with Sonny in Memphis at the time of her death. Thanks for the information. Bryan

Re: George Witte Cantin

mcd19481 — 2012-10-07 23:44:31Z

George Witte was my uncle.He was from Leland and was aMethodist minister and loved to play the blues. In fact I was named for him.

Re: Gormans of Leland, Ms.

mcd19481 — 2012-10-07 23:38:13Z

Just saw this. Bessie gorman was married to Lucien Reed. they lived in Greenville, Ms. They were good friends with my family. When I was a kid we use to visit with them quite often. My dads family ( Cantin ) lived in Leland. It is a very small town and everyone knows everyone.

Re: The Lotze´s and Nulsen´s

csensen — 2012-10-07 15:32:27Z

Hello,

please email Ali Khalil at: info@1a-glanz.de.

He would like to exchange some information with you.

Christoph

Re: OAKES

reneemiller1001 — 2012-09-17 12:51:38Z

My brother and I are searching for our roots on maternal side; great-grandfather was Wesley Oakes, his wife Rose *Cole* from Oklahoma . . .they lived in Greenville, Miss, on the levee (some sons died working on it) raised 13 children plus my mom . . . any correlation? Only three children still living, I think . .. Uncle Chick, Aunt Luell (Luell nickname - mom said Papa Oakes gave everyone nicknames-she married Uncle Cletus and they lived in Tennesse)and Uncle Billy, still alive for sure. Mom's mother was named Margaret.
Perhaps? PLease contact...
reneemiller1001@gmail.com

Re: Butts family or Cook family

toddduke18 — 2012-09-10 00:59:31Z

Hey, keep in touch, my main email is todddduke@verizon.net .

Re: Butts family or Cook family

stephenthomasbutts — 2012-09-10 00:56:05Z

Back at ya. I live in Montana but the rest of my family live in n.central La.

Re: Butts family or Cook family

toddduke18 — 2012-09-10 00:42:53Z

Well, glad to meet you cuz. Jettie is my grandmother, Annie Margie is my biological mother. I was placed for adoption at 1 month as my biological parents were divorced.

Re: Butts family or Cook family

stephenthomasbutts — 2012-09-10 00:06:09Z

The only other of Pappaws siblings I remember is Flo Ella, Estelle, & Iuna.

Re: Butts family or Cook family

stephenthomasbutts — 2012-09-10 00:02:31Z

Pretty cool! My grandfather died 5 years ago but my grandmother,Louise, is living with my parents David Jerome & Linda Butts.

Re: Butts family or Cook family

toddduke18 — 2012-09-09 22:50:15Z

Stephen, you and I are cousins. Jettie Butts, sister to your Lovette, was my grandmother.

Re: Butts family or Cook family

toddduke18 — 2012-09-09 22:48:16Z

Sheldon Horton is from Southwestern Alabama.

Re: Butts family or Cook family

stephenthomasbutts — 2012-09-09 22:29:17Z

Interesting note: Mary was a name she chose herself because she was a twin. Her parents gave each of their girls one name apiece.Louise@ Lela.

Re: Butts family or Cook family

stephenthomasbutts — 2012-09-09 22:26:19Z

Interesting note: Mary was a name she chose herself because she was a twin. Her parents gave each of their girls one name apiece.Louise@ Lela.

Re: Butts family or Cook family

stephenthomasbutts — 2012-09-09 22:22:49Z

Sorry about the misspelling of Louise Bagley. My computor decided to respell it.

Re: Butts family or Cook family

stephenthomasbutts — 2012-09-09 22:19:22Z

Lovette Butts and Louise Hayley's are my grandparents.

Newby, Charles H last found in Leland, Washington Co, MS 1930

dgrams12 — 2012-08-25 20:15:43Z

Hello,
Seeking burial and date of death for Charles H Newby who was last seen on the 1930 Census for Leland, Washington, MS. He was age 67 at the time and his daughter, Mabel Iliff and grandson Robert were living with him. Charles was divorced.

Any information on this individual appreciated. Thank you.

Estella Lee Scott - dau. of Rev. John and Minnie (Gray) Lee

Contribution — 2012-08-22 15:55:59Z

MANSFIELD: Estella Scott of Mansfield, OH went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 19, 2012 with all five of her children by her side.

Estella was born February 5, 1937 in Greenville, Mississippi to Rev. John and Minnie (Gray) Lee.

She moved to Mansfield, Ohio and had lived here for the past 56 years.
She accepted Christ at an early age and she loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church. "Sweet Mother Dear" as she was lovingly referred to by her children was a wonderful mother.
She enjoyed reading, listening to gospel and R&B music and her Banana Pudding and Macaroni and Cheese were mouth watering.
When she was able, she enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family. All those who knew her will always remember her Nat King Cole -The Christmas Song CD that she played all throughout the holiday seasons. A kind hearted woman, she left an indelible mark on all who knew her and she will be dearly missed by her family.

Estella leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Sherlan (Rick) Carpenter of Columbus, Ohio, Dr Albert (Sabrina) Scott, Jr. of Atlanta, GA, Charles (Stephanie Scott, Sr., Dorothy (Johnny) Hardin, and Rosemary (Darrin) Marsh, all of Mansfield.

She leaves a sister, Idella Hawkins of Southfield, Michigan; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Morris Lee and Warren Lee.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Providence Baptist Church, 112 W. 6th St., Mansfield, conducted by Dr. Thomas Hunt.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter, Rosemary at 375 3rd Ave. from 1:00-7:00 p.m. and also her son, Charles at 1372 Bonnie Dr from 5:00-8:00 p.m. up until the day of the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the MedCentral Hospice.

Online guest registry at www.wappner.com

African Am

Re: Gormans of Leland, Ms.

TxSun66 — 2012-07-09 15:29:46Z

I found Tommy`s death certificate on Ancestry, also Aunt Orene`s. She was living in Tenn. at the time of her death. As far as I know Sonny is still alive. I haven`t heard anything from him. keep in touch Tina

Re: Gormans of Leland, Ms.

bcw047 — 2012-07-09 00:30:05Z

This thread is several years old and I just discovered it. Orene is my aunt (dead fathers sister) and we lost touch years ago. Thank you for the information on Tommy, we didn't know that. Is Orene still alive? And does anyone know if Sonny in Memphis is still alive. Thank you, Bryan Williams (in Virginia).

Bessie May, Gladys, Virginia, and Vivian Curtis -marriage lookup

mityvac2 — 2012-05-29 01:58:22Z

The ladies mentioned above were the daughters of Vivian Critz Curtis and his wife Letha. I am trying to find out who the girls married. They were living in the area in 1920 -1930. Vivian Critz Curtis was a Baptist minister.

Can someone do a marriage lookup for me?

Re: Tolbert [Talbert] (African American)

andrewtolbert — 2012-04-18 07:23:06Z

Thank you so much. I am reading the when we were colored, and I will look for his other books. If I discover anything I will let you know. I am finding his book very interesting.

Thanks

andrew tolbert

Re: Tolbert [Talbert] (African American)

pijowal2 — 2012-04-18 06:48:50Z

Hello Brownpsych- Have not been on this site in weeks, have so many brick walls on both my parents side had to take a break. Note: Clifton Talbert has several more books out you may want to check out, one is titled > When the crops come in and he has one or two on his children. Pijowal2

Re: LIVE OAK CEMETARY GREENVILLE MS

brownpsych — 2012-04-17 18:56:02Z

There is a family in Leland that my grandmother, Daisy Curell is related to. We had a family reunion about 8 years ago in Greenville. You mention Emmanuel Curell, he lived in San Francisco, very nice looking man that liked to wink at you. He passed last year. He was her brother. They have a relative that was a college professor in the Delta area. There is a yearbook with his picture in it. I will try to find the college and the pic and post it. Are you on facebook? I am... Felicia Jefferson Brown

Re: LIVE OAK CEMETARY GREENVILLE MS

Ywndricka — 2012-04-17 16:33:35Z

I am related to 3 sets of grigsby/grisby families out of copiah/claiborne county, mississippi. Most of them found there way to swiftwater,wayside aka washington and bolivar, county by the 1900's. The name was spelled both ways, interchangable..

Re: Tolbert [Talbert] (African American)

brownpsych — 2012-04-17 16:27:40Z

great book

Re: LIVE OAK CEMETARY GREENVILLE MS

brownpsych — 2012-04-17 15:55:04Z

thanks for the information. I am related to Jimmie Hood, he was my grandfather, he lived in California. My father is Jimmie Lee. His mom was Daisy Lee and she was a Currel. I believe the Currells and Grisby family are related. I think Daisy and Josie were sisters? I have walked that cemetary a few times but only the left side. I guess cause it's closer to the street, lol. I haven't been on the other side. Since it's a historical cemetary because Holt Collier is there, there should be funds for restoration/maintenance from the govt. well keep in touch

Re: LIVE OAK CEMETARY GREENVILLE MS

Ywndricka — 2012-04-17 15:38:01Z

I heard a lot of tombstones are destroyed out there. I know my Grigsby, Redmon and Taylor ancestors are buried there.. Other than that I do not know much about the cemetery. I am also related to the late Patrick Hardy-Hood but I cannot figure out how yet. You know how elders are they know they are related but dont know how to explain it. Wish I could help you.

Re: Tolbert [Talbert] (African American)

andrewtolbert — 2012-03-16 01:14:24Z

Thank you so very much. I have ordered the book and I'm sure I will enjoy the book and hope that there is some information in it that I can use. Again, thank you very much.

Old Burdett Cemetery on Whitehall Plantation

SelveyDG — 2012-03-08 21:57:06Z

A record in the MS Archives Library (MDAH) mentions an "Old Burdett grave yard" in the Burdett community of Washington County, but provides no other information. Any information about this will be very much appreciated.

Richard M "Dick" Burdett owned the Whitehall Plantation around 1880. The railroad station at Whitehall was later given his name. In 1878-80 he was involved in a business venture referred to as "R. Burdett, J. L. Hebron, C. H. Smith, J. S. Hamilton & Co., E. Richardson, Washington County" that involved leasing convicts from the state of MS. Other records of Burdett are very few for some reason, including MDAH and Ancestry.com. Any information about this will also be appreciated.

CARTER - MITCHELL - HAZZARD

greenk_1 — 2012-02-28 22:59:58Z

I'm looking for information on the following Surnames:

Carter, Mitchell, and Hazzard in the Greenville, MS area (Washington County) and surrounding counties of Bolivar and Sunflower around 1910 and later.

I'm also very interested in finding about Penny Parker who was a descendant of this family.

Gentry Jackson.. Look up please

sunnyday9 — 2012-01-28 03:51:20Z

Need a Obit..born may 1890 Died Nov 1984 Washington County Mississippi

Thank you!

Tolbert [Talbert] (African American)

pijowal2 — 2012-01-18 19:03:01Z

Hello- I looked at your last name of your relative spelled two different ways and thought of the author who wrote the book "Once upon a time when we was colored" he is Clifton Taulbert from Glen Allen,Ms. it's a long walk from Greenville, Ms. there in Washington County. The author now lives in Tulsa, Oka. One mistake the town is Glen Allan, Allan spelled spelled with a 'a'. You may want to get the book and read it even if he's not your kin he talks in there about all his family and there names. I'm African American and i'm from Clarksdale, Ms. but i now live here in central Ms. And i have kin in Leland and Greenville, Ms. Good luck with with your research. Pijowal2

Searching Wallace relatives

aschwake24 — 2012-01-02 16:33:41Z

seeking any info on Wallace families with connections to Harrison Tate Wallace of TN, Ezekiel Wallace of Copiah County, MS. or James Tate Wallace 1873 TN to 1926 TN (James Tate registered for ww1 in Greenville in 1917), Max Andrew Wallace born 1876 TN to 1911. Max lived in Greenville in 1910- my gpa, james Buchannan Wallace born in Greenville in 1910, looking for any relatives.

Tolbert [Talbert] (African American)

andrewtolbert — 2011-12-31 21:31:32Z

I am Andrew Tolbert,Jr. I found an entry in the 1920 census that I believe is my grandfather.
The name is Henry Tolbert possibly Henry Talbert, Henry E. Tolbert. The entry provides the name of my Grandmother, Gatsy Tolbert and several Children Henry, Mattie and Arneal.

At the time of the census they lived in Beat 5, Washington Mississippi.

If anyone has any knowledge of them or anyone related to them, please contact me at andrew@tolbert.com

Thank You
andrew tolbert

Re: The Lotze´s and Nulsen´s

alikhal — 2011-12-30 21:17:45Z

Hello Don,

here u can find more informations about the lotzes and nulsen http://www.geni.com.
are Belinda Charlotte Kirkosky and Marvin Emil Nulsen your forefathers?

greetings from germany.

Photos of Mississippi Confederate Soldiers Needed for New Book

Champ9218 — 2011-12-30 14:42:57Z

My name is Jeff Giambrone, and I am working on a book for Arcadia Press entitled "Remembering Mississippi's Confederates." For this work I am needing pre-war, wartime, and post-war pictures of Mississippi Confederate soldiers. If you have any images you would like to share for the book, please contact me at: jeff@commarts.net, or by phone at 601-953-3194.

Thanks very much,

Jeff

LILLIE COOPER, PHELIX HAWKINS

brownpsych — 2011-12-22 20:09:38Z

LOOKING FOR INFO. PHELIX BORN IN 1886 AND LILLIE (NOT SURE)

LILLIE COOPER, PHELIX HAWKINS

brownpsych — 2011-12-22 20:09:33Z

LOOKING FOR INFO. PHELIX BORN IN 1886 AND LILLIE (NOT SURE)

LIVE OAK CEMETARY GREENVILLE MS

brownpsych — 2011-12-22 20:07:01Z

ANYONE HAVE NAMES OR RECORDS OF WHO IS BURIED THERE? ANY PICTURES, ANY INFO

HAWKINS, JEFFERSON, ACOFF, VAN BUREN GREENVILLE MS

brownpsych — 2011-12-22 20:05:30Z

Any updates?

Who is the administrator for the Greenville board ?

pijowal2 — 2011-11-30 09:34:21Z

Thanks, surname inquiry is Red.

Elijah Red, Greenville, Ms. deceased, 1955, burial Alligator,Ms. please read message

pijowal2 — 2011-11-30 09:27:36Z

Would like to know what church Elijah Red's funeral was at in Greenville, Ms. in approm. sept. 1955. He was african american, i think his wife named Lucy, her nickname for sure was Tardy, she had a sister named Bessie and they lived on Cileste St. near Margaret Blvd, John St. and Wanda Dr. found this in greater delta telephone directory. My home town is Clarksdale, i now live in central Mississippi. Elijah Red was my grandmother's only brother. Thanks.

Burial Query.

johnandlinda12 — 2011-11-25 03:49:46Z

need help finding where Talmadge Berman Hester is buried. died 10 Mar 1989 in Greenville, Washington, MS. any help greatly appreciated.

Pauline Glover Ross 1943-2011 b. Greenville

Contribution — 2011-11-20 02:16:21Z

COLUMBUS: Pauline D. Ross age 67 of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Marion, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio.

She was born December 1, 1943 in Greenville, Mississippi to the late Benjamin and Q.C. (Crawford) Glover.

In 1948 in Rockford, Illinois, she married Rev. Walter L. Ross he preceded her in death on April 3, 1996.

Pauline was employed for many years at Whirlpool Corporation in Marion, Ohio she retired in 1995.

She is survived by three sons, Rev. Walter L. (Rowena) Ross Jr. of Columbus, OH., Douglas T. Ross of Columbus, OH., Zoraba Ross of Columbus, OHIO, three daughters, Colleen R. (Edwaed) Hill of Rockford, IL., Patricia (George) Floyd of Marion, OH., Q.C. (Alfred) Troutman of Marion, OH., fiveteen grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren, three brothers, Jimmy Rogers of Rockford, IL., Henry (Marylou) Glover of Rockford, IL., Calvin (Brenda) Glover of Indianapolis, IN., two sisters, Heardscine Marshall of Rockford, IL., Mary E. (Frank) McCain of Rockford, IL., and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Pauline was preceded in death by two sons, Serano T. Ross and John Ross; two brothers Alonzo Glover and Benjamin Glover Jr.; and one sister, Mildred H. Glover.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 4 - 8 PM at Boyd-Born Funeral Home. A private family graveside will be held Thursday, November 17, 2011.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, 231 East Baltimore St. Suite 800, Baltimore, MD. 21202.

On line condolences may be expressed at boydbornfuneralhome.com

Published in the Marion Star on November 15, 2011