Looking through my Dutton notes, found a few things that might be of interest to some of you researching the family of Duttons with connections to Lawrence Co.,AL and Itawamba Co., MS. Aaron Dutton: This paragraph was originally printed in the Itawamba Historical Society Newsletter Vol 1. No.5 and reprinted in Itawamba Settlers Magazine Volume III No. 4.: It is in regards to the old VanBuren Community Cemetery in Itawamba Co., MS The Duttons and the Bates families were both prominent here. "One solitary monument marble monument on the bluff overlooking the Tombigbee is the only remains of the village cemetery. The monument reads: 'Sacred to the memory of Aaron Dutton, son of Samuel and Margaret Dutton, Died 1843' " I found these tidbits in Hopewell Baptist Church Records:Any comments appreciated. October 1844: Aaron Dutton released from Hopewell Baptist Church to start a church at Van Buren (are there two Aarons or is the date wrong for this or his death?) August 1843: Cajah, colored member joined Hopewell Baptist Church by letter. He belonged to Stephen Johnson and Aaron Dutton: What is the connection of Dutton and Johnson? Aaron Dutton, page 5 Deed Book 3, Itawamba co., MS. Grantor: John A. J. Brooks .Grantee: Aaron Dutton. May 24, 1841 Keys Cemetery, Itawamba Co., MS. Are these Brooks family members related to the Duttons? This cemetery is right down the road from Hopewell Baptist Church, where Aaron Dutton was an early member. Mary Berry Brooks: May 5, 1814--Aug 24, 1891 Sallie Brooks Feb. 21, 1822--March 28, 1882 Thomas Brooks January 5, 1821-March 24, 1892 Also, is there anyone out there who has easy access to the Itawamba co., Courthouse? I grew up there , but don't get home very often. I need info from the Probate Packet # 321, Estate Settlement, TJ Dutton, Minor.