Query #1
BAYNES
Mon, 9 Feb 2009
From: Sharon 
Baynes, Clarke Co. - Someone contacted me through Ancestry.com on my Baynes family from Desoto, Clarke Co. MS, but my computer has gone through some glitches in the last few months and I did not get to follow up on the email. If that person reads these queries please contact me again.
Query #2
BESTER
Tue, 10 Feb 2009
From: 
I would like to know more info on the surname, Bester. I would like to gather as much information possible.
Query #3
CURRY / McLEAN / McDONALD
Thu, 12 Feb 2009
From: Ruth 
I have corresponded with Anne Landin from the magazine Argyle Colony Plus.She is searching for McLeans from Cumberland Co. N.C. to Sumter Co. Al. Also, her great grandfather was a Curry, a Baptist preacher in Sumter Co. Al. She also has a Samuel McDonald in Sumter. I haven’t found a Samuel in our lines of McDonalds. Anne would appreciate any help if anyone is researching these names. Sincerely, Ruth M. Scruggs
Query #4
HERRINGTON / IVEY
Tue, 24 Feb 2009
From: Janet 
Seeking information on Norris Herrington b: 26 Aug 1899 in Attala County, Mississippi and d: 1980 in Mobile County Alabama. Norris was son of James Franklin Herrington and Neoma Croft, Grandson of William Franklin Herrinigton and Pricilla Cagle. Trying to find Norris's marriage to a Lula Mae (Unknown). They had four children, Norris H. Herrington, Dorthy Herrington, Kitty Herrington and Donald Herrington. I have completed Norris's Paternal line, but can not go forth on his Maternal line until I can obtain Lula Mae's maiden last name. She is said to be born and died in Quitman, Clarke County, Mississippi. In addition to being married to Norris E Herrington, she was also married to a George L Ivey. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Janet
Query #5
STRICKLAND
Mon, 16 Mar 2009
From: 
Abijah Strickland was a bondsman for a marriage in Marengo,Co. Al.in 1827.Abijah Married Emeline Gibson in Marengo Co.Al.07 Nov.1833.Abijah had land in Sweetwater,Marengo Co. Al.02 Nov.1837.Moved to Energy,Clarke co. Ms.1838 Lived there all the rest of his life.He was on the 1880 Census as B.Strickland.Daughter Martha born Marengo Co.Al.06 Nov.1834.Married Daniel Columbus Rawls. Son Robert A.(Bob)Strickland born Energy, Clarke Co. Ms.1838 married Mary Liza Cranford.Daughter Emeline born Energy Clarke Co.Ms.1840 married A.L.Ballard in clarke Co Ms.in 1861.Daughter Malvina(Francis)born 1845 in Clarke Co Al.Daughter Adaline(Julia) born 1849.Aunt Fan And Aunt Jules never married lived together as old maids.
Query #6
DUKES
Sun, 22 Mar 2009
From: Diane 
Looking for information and obituaries for Abraham Dukes (died March 1975) and his wife Viney Dukes (died August 1993). They have 2 known children: Vertis Dukes and James Dukes. I would love to be able to correspond with them. Any help is appreciated. Note: This is an African American family.
Query #7
ANDERSON
Sun, 29 Mar 2009
From: Mike 
I am seeking information regarding Dr William Anderson whose daughter Minnie L Anderson married Charles Erasmus Horne.
I do not know the wife of Dr Anderson but I do have a newspaper clipping that states Dr Anderson lived in Quitman, MS around 1900.
I also have the names of 4 other children from a Bible record. They are sons Joe A, Nick A, and daughters Annie and Bell(e).
I have no idea how long Dr Anderson lived in Quitman or where he came from. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mike Turner
Meridian, MS
Query #8
FITZGERALD
Sat, 4 Apr 2009
From: Debby 
Seeking any information on the family of Eleanor Fitzgerald. According to the bible kept by the family of her husband (Alanson P. Taliaferro), Eleanor was born 11 Sep 1877 in DeSoto, Clarke Co., MS. They married 22 Jul 1895 in Evergreen, Avoyelles, LA. Until I found this website and actually saw some Fitzgeralds listed, I was beginning to think the entries in the bible were in error. I never found Eleanor in a census prior to her marriage. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Debby (diggum@embarqmail.com)
JONES
Mon, 20 Apr 2009
From: Laurene
Rev. Asa Iley Jones, Missionary Baptist Preacher, born Aug. 1849 somewhere in NC, died of typhus in 1903 in DeSoto, Clarke Co., MS. Probably buried in DeSoto Cemetery in "Jones" Family Plot. First wife - Alice Ophelia Winsley(?), died bet. 1894-1895 in DeSoto. Second wife - Esther Demaris Smith, died 1910 in Meridian. Had 14 children between the two wives; 11 lived to adulthood.
Contact - Laurene (Jones) Shewan @ laurene777@yahoo.com
Query #9
HARPER
Mon, 27 Apr 2009
From: Polly J 
I was looking for Thomas Brooks Harper's inscription, He is buried in the Stonewall Cemetery (New Part) next to his brother, Jerry Todd Harper. If his family supplies this info will you include his obituary? Thanks... also, The death date of Hebron Miller Thomas?
Query #10
BOUTWELL
Sat, 9 May 2009
From: Diane 
I am trying to gather additional information about my paternal great-grandfather's family: William Henry Boutwell. The family is listed on the Choctaw County, Alabama 1860 census taken June 1, 1860, post office Grove Hill, family #459. This is all I know about his family:
Parents: William M. (Matthew) Boutwell 40, SC
............Louisa E. Dallas County, AL
Siblings: Matthew R, 19, Choctaw Co. AL
............Lewis S. 18, same
............Lavinia A. 15, same and student
............Rachael C. 13, same
............Amanda M. 10, same
............Martha L. 9, same
............Sarah J., 7, same
............William H. 4, same (my great-grandfather) later removed to Jasper Co., MS, married Cornelia Olivia White.
............Mary L. 2, same
Additional information passed on to me, not from a census, is that William's father could be Willis Boutwell. I would appreciate receiving information about William Henry's parents and siblings. Thanks so much.
Diane Boutwell Grey
walden2@bellsouth.net
Query #11
BUXTON
Sat, 16 May 2009
From: Carlene 
I am looking for any information on Frank and Malinda Buxton in Clarke County, Ms as well as their son Rance Buxton and his wife Lydia Woodward and family. Can not find much on any of them except a few of the census, no death records, nothing on Frank and Malinda at all. Any help is so much appreciated. As far as I know they always lived in Clarke County, MS.
Thank you
Carlene
Rance born 1860
Lydia 1861
Frank ?
Malinda?
Query #12
QUINNELLY
Wed, 20 May 2009
From: James Quinnelly 
Who are the parents of Earnest Alvin Quinnelly Jan 11, 1906 - April 12, 1909 buried in the Enterprise Cemetery? Thank you, James Quinnelly of Mobile
Query #13
TEMPLES
Wed, 3 Jun 2009
From: 
Any information for Pvt Needham H Temples Company E Shubuta Guards of Clarke County, 37th Infantry Regiment is Helpful. He was in a Hospital during August - October 1862. Shows he died 20 October 1862. No Grave site found..He was from the Sharon Church area North of Laurel in Jones County.
EMAIL tjtemple@aol.com
Thanks for your help
Query #14
HOWZE
Sat, 04 Jul 2009
From: 
My great great grandfather Ciscero Howze’s death certificate states he is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Shubuta or Enterprise. He was born around 1815, probably a slave, and died 1914.
Where are these two cemeteries located? Is there a contact for the two cemeteries? I live in Pennsylvania but expect to be in Clarke County in a couple of months doing family research.
Doris (Hand) Terry
Query #15
TURNER, Whitman Coke
Wed, 23 Sep 2009
From: Dee Larson 
My great grandfather lived in Enterprise and I think he died there around 1868 tho after a visit to the cemetery I could not find him. He was a Methodist minister, donated land to the Presbyterian church, had a hotel was cotton broker and served in the civil war as a captain of the 37th Infantry.. He was married to Messaline Brunson and had Alice, Mary and Violla. His second marriage was to Martha Hundley and had Lura my grandmother, Fannie, Richard and Martha. This was all in Enterprise in the 1860's.
Dee Larson
Query #16
MOORE
Fri, 25 Sep 2009
From: Beth 
Does anyone know the maiden name of Will Moore's first wife, Lella and the
state of her birth if it's not in MS? Their children
were Howard, Lella, William, Lillian, and the twins, Louis & Louise. His
children with the second wife, Pearl Lee, were Charlie
and Pearl Lee. Some of these folks were born in Chunchula AL but spent
most of their lives in Enterprise MS. Thanks
Beth
Query #17
SMITH-NICHOLAS
Sun, 27 Sep 2009
From: Margaret Powell 
Thomas Albert Smith and Elmira Nicholas were married in 1872 in Lauderdale County, MS. I remember stories from my childhood that they had 18 children, many of whom died quite young. I was told they both died and were buried in Clarke County, MS between 1920 and 1930. Their eldest child (Grizzie Belle Smith White Boliver) was my great-grandmother. I was told in recent years that Thomas and Elmira had a sawmill. I am looking for other relatives who may be searching for information on this family. Thank you.
Margaret Powell
Query #18
PAGE / RISHER / RASHER
From: 
Does anyone have any idea if this could be James Page who married Eliza Risher / Rasher on 02 Dec 1833 in Mobile, Ala; Marriage: from Ala marriages-hunting for Bears . She was the Daughter of James Risher/Rasher Sr from 1840,1850, Clarke Co censuses.
Are there any of you who are connected to this James Page ??
1850 Census James W Page and wife Jane
628 Page James W 36 abt 1814 Male Georgia
628 Page Jane 30 abt 1820 Female Alabama
628 Page Robert 12 abt 1838 Male Alabama
628 Page John 10 abt 1840 Male Alabama
628 Page Sarah 7 abt 1843 Female Alabama
Query #19
BRASHIER / MOORE / STUBBS / HUBBARD
From: Sharon Stone 
I am looking for Pleasant Brasier/Brashier m. Rebecca Marie Moore. Frances and William Stubbs, and Peter Hubbard and Agnes Chiles from Clarke county, MS.
Sharon Husband Stone, daughter of Margaret Julia Brashier & Warren Husband. I am attempting DAR entry and proof of Pleasant's marriage is needed if only in some publication --if not a permit to marry or license. My relatives are Rigbys and Brashiers.
I have the following dates:Pleasant Brashier born 1800, m. Rebecca Marie Moore (b. 1801) date of marriage 1821 or 1824, maybe South Carolina. He was a Meth minister Methodist E.(episcopal?) was noted once. Pleasant last appeared on 1880 census & was buried in vicinity of Enterprise, Clarke Co. MS. Rebecca was last listed on 1860 census. I scoured your site, and got word by calling courthouse there, that what you say is right.
Rebecca's dad-Benjamin Moore (1769-1846) in Richmond NC & went to Marlboro County SC in early manhood/Married Frances Stubbs who died Sept 1845 was the child of William Stubbs Sr(born in Craven co. later called Marlboro county (Dec 22 1748-June 1839 in Marlboro County SC) and Elizabeth Hubbard (Born Caroline Co. VA in 1748-1830 died in SC) William and Eliz. married 1775-6 place unknown.
Query #20
ROBERTS
From: Martha 
Looking for info on the Jabez Roberts family that is found on the 1850 Clarke County MS census. Jabez and wife Elizabeth moved to MS from Wilcox County, AL. Their daughter, Letitia Ann is my great great grandmother and I am interested in any further info on the family. I dont know when Jabez died or where he is buried. I have an indenture deed dated 1841 from Jabez which names the following children: Charles G., Alfred H., Mary A., Letty Ann, Aaron and Mary Roberts Mount. Am happy to share what I have!
Martha
Query #21
HOOD or SHARP
Fri, 26 Feb 2010
From: Fran 
Josiah A. Hood and Elizabeth Jones Hood looking for what cemetery they may be buried in. Lived in Obion, TN moved to Clarke County around 1897 or so. Also the cemetery where James Warden Sharp, Dora Sharp, Walter Sharp may be. Thanks in advance, Fran Hood-Dixon fedjwd@dishmail.net
Query #22
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