I am not sure what list i found this link on , but i received the email through the list yesterday on the 13th opr it came in on the 12th not sure, but i deleted the email. the email had a link above what the person was requestiing. It was a link for free public records. I clicked on the link. It told me to put in the person you are looking for and what state they lived in and i clicked ok, and found a whole lot of people. But somehow i lost the link. if anyone knows the website name please help me out. It started with a z i beleive, it had a funny name thanks

I'm not related but here are the names that appear in the 1920 census records. 1920 Census Thomastown (Leake County), MS Beat 3 Mcmurtry, Bob (head), black, age 45, born MS, parents born MS, Farmer (owned farm) Mcmurtry, Mattie (wife), black, age ??, born MS, parents born MS Mcmurtry, Sarah (dau), black, age 23, single, born MS Mcmurtry, Joe W. (son), black, age 19, born MS Mcmurtry, James (son), black, age 18, born MS Mcmurtry, Mable (dau), black, age 15, born MS 1920 Census Thomastown (Leake County), MS Beat 3 Mcmurtry, Sanford (head), black, age 80, born MS, Mcmurtry, Emmie (wife), black, age 78, born MS 1920 Census Thomastown (Leake County), MS Beat 3 Mcmurtry, Tresden (head), black, age 35, born MS, parents born MS Mcmurtry, Virginia (wife), black, age 33 Mcmurtry, Lue E. ?? (dau), black, age 11, born MS Mcmurtry, Almeda (dau), black, age 9, born MS Mcmurtry, Lee (dau), black, age 6, born MS Mcmurtry, Tresden (son), black, age 4yrs, 6mos, born MS Mcmurtry, Leon (son), black, age 2, ?? mos, born MS Mcmurtry, Lucy (dau), black, age 2, born MS Corene (dau), negro, age 2, born MS (next door lived) Mcmurtry, Haywood (head), black, age 33, born MS, parents born MS, Farmer (owned farm) Mcmurtry, Pearl (wife), black, age 28, born MS, parents born MS Mcmurtry, S???? (dau), black, age 8, born MS Mcmurtry, Henry (son), black, age 6, born MS Mcmurty, Mongomery (son), black, age 4, born MS Mcmurtry, Haywood (son), black, age 2yrs, 3mos, born MS Hope this is helpful, Kim >>> <[email protected]> 06/11/05 9:00 PM >>> MY FATHER TRESDEN MCMURTRY JR. WAS BORN 1915 IN LEAKE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI. HIS FATHER ALSO TRESDEN, BORN IN THE 1880S LIVED IN LEAK COUNTY (KOSCIUSKO) MOST OF HIS ADULT LIFE,(MARRIED VIRGINIA WEST SOME TIME BEFORE 1909. HAD 9 CHILDREN. THE FAMILY COULD HAVE MOVED TO LEAKE COUNTY FROM MADISON COUNTY AT THE END OF SLAVERY. SOME EARLY FAMILY FIRST NAMES I AM AWARE OF ARE HAYWOOD MCMURTRY ELLEN MCMURTRY SANFORD MCMURTRY I WOULD TRULY LOVE TO MORE, ANY THING MORE WHO OUT THERE HAS INFORMATION?

I'm not related but here are the names that appear in the 1930 census records. 1930 Census Beat 2 (Leake County), MS Mcmurtry, Samuel (head), negro, age 42, married at age 26, born MS, parents born MS, Farmer Mcmurtry, Oarnelie ? (wife), negro, age 35, married at age 20, born MS, parents born MS Mcmurtry, Jefferson S. (son), negro, age 17, born MS Mcmurtry, Mary E. (dau), negro, age 15, born MS Mcmurtry, Joseph B. (son), negro, age 3, born MS Mcmurtry, Corene (dau), negro, age 2, born MS 1930 Census Thomastown (Leake County, MS Mcmurtry, Haywood (head), negro, age 42, married at age 24, born MS, parents born MS, Farmer Mcmurtry, Pearl (wife), negro, age 36, married at age 18, born MS, parents born MS Mcmurtry, S.E. (dau), negro, age 17, born MS Mcmurtry, Henry (son), negro, age 15, born MS Mcmurtry, Mane Yancey (son), negro, age 13, born MS Mcmurtry, Heywood (son), negro, age 11, born MS Mcmurtry, Maggie E. (dau), negro, age 9, born MS Mcmurtry, Susan E. (dau), negro, age 7, born MS Mcmurtry, Hisein ? (son), negro, age 5, born MS Mcmurtry, Aerley (son), negro, age 10 mos, born MS 1930 Census Thomastown (Leake County, MS Mcmurtry, Robert (head), negro, age 54, married at age 29, born MS, Farmer (owned farm) Mcmurtry, Hattie (wife), negro, age 50, married at age 27, born MS Mcmurtry, Mahal (dau), negro, age 27, single, born MS Mcmurtry, Bernie (dau), negro, age 3, born MS Nayones, Hassan (father-in-law), negro, age 64, born MS, Farmer Hope this is helpful, Kim >>> <[email protected]> 06/11/05 9:00 PM >>> MY FATHER TRESDEN MCMURTRY JR. WAS BORN 1915 IN LEAKE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI. HIS FATHER ALSO TRESDEN, BORN IN THE 1880S LIVED IN LEAK COUNTY (KOSCIUSKO) MOST OF HIS ADULT LIFE,(MARRIED VIRGINIA WEST SOME TIME BEFORE 1909. HAD 9 CHILDREN. THE FAMILY COULD HAVE MOVED TO LEAKE COUNTY FROM MADISON COUNTY AT THE END OF SLAVERY. SOME EARLY FAMILY FIRST NAMES I AM AWARE OF ARE HAYWOOD MCMURTRY ELLEN MCMURTRY SANFORD MCMURTRY I WOULD TRULY LOVE TO MORE, ANY THING MORE WHO OUT THERE HAS INFORMATION?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Collins, Brown Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lIB.2ACE/622 Message Board Post: I am looking for any info on my grandparents, Matthew Smith and Elnora Collins(?) Smith. Matt Smith lived in the Monticello area and worked for the railroad. Elnora (said to be part Native American and was called "Noy") was said to be from the Prentiss area. They had daughters named Edlee, Earlene and Lela. Any info would be appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Childs/Chiles/Child/Chile Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lIB.2ACE/621 Message Board Post: Looking for relatives of Ludella/Lubella Childs/Child/Chile/Chiles. They were listed in the 1930 census as mulattos living in adams county. It is very important that i locate any of her relatives so please e-mail me if you recognize the name. THanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MCMURTRY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lIB.2ACE/620 Message Board Post: MY FATHER TRESDEN MCMURTRY JR. WAS BORN 1915 IN LEAKE COUNTY MISSISSIPPI. HIS FATHER ALSO TRESDEN, BORN IN THE 1880S LIVED IN LEAK COUNTY (KOSCIUSKO) MOST OF HIS ADULT LIFE,(MARRIED VIRGINIA WEST SOME TIME BEFORE 1909. HAD 9 CHILDREN. THE FAMILY COULD HAVE MOVED TO LEAKE COUNTY FROM MADISON COUNTY AT THE END OF SLAVERY. SOME EARLY FAMILY FIRST NAMES I AM AWARE OF ARE HAYWOOD MCMURTRY ELLEN MCMURTRY SANFORD MCMURTRY I WOULD TRULY LOVE TO MORE, ANY THING MORE WHO OUT THERE HAS INFORMATION?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lIB.2ACE/619 Message Board Post: looking for family members of weekley family and branches of that tree

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CLAYBORN, CLAIBORN, CLAIBORNE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lIB.2ACE/618 Message Board Post: Hello everyone, I am looking for relatives of my grandfather, Anthony Claiborne, born in Adams County, Mississippi in 1878. He married Mollie Thompson (born about 1883) in 1904 and had 4 children: Maggie, Tom, Anthony Jr. and James. According to the 1910 census, he and his family was listed in Adams County. I am familar with Maggie (aunt) and Tom (my father) but I do not have any information on Anthony Jr. or James. After the 1910 census, I was not able to track him until his death in Washington Parish, Louisanna on Feb 22, 1937. At that time he was married to Dora Coleman on Mar 28, 1917. I have not been able to find any other information about him. I really would like to know if anyone has any information about this couple (did they have any children? did Dora have any siblings? Did Mollie have any siblings?) These are questions that I cannot answer at this time. My guess would be that Anthony and his family were originally from Louisanna. I found a Mollie Claiborne in Louisanna who died in the Caddo Parish in Louisanna on 9/20/1933 at the Old Folks home there in Caddo. Although her husband was listed as Allen Claiborne, it was just strange that James Claiborne was list as the next of kin because Allen Claiborne had already died. If you think that you are related to Dora or Mollie, please email me @ [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lIB.2ACE/449.1 Message Board Post: Just noticing your e-mail. My family name is Hyde with a Williams included as well. Originated from Miss., but moved to Ohio. My great great grandfather's name was Henry Benjamin Hyde/Hide. Familiar? Please e-mail me if so. Thanks, Loretta

In a message dated 5/12/2005 3:11:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: [email protected] Hi Mary, I have conducted quite a bit of research in the Oktibbeha/Clay/Chickasaw/Choctaw/Webster County Area. Quite a few legs of my family are from here, one of which is the Vaughan family. Unfortunately, the Vaughan leg is the leg on which I have the least amount of knowledge. Could you tell me more about your Vaughan family connection? I am aware that the Vaughan family may have roots in Lowndes County as well. I have not been able to locate a Vaughan plantation owner. Does anyone else know about the Vaughans of this general area? Ryan Neal

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Medlock Classification: Will Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lIB.2ACE/617 Message Board Post: Will of Elenor Medlock, probated in Noxubee County in 1841, lists the names of four slaves bequeathed to her husband, Samuel: Lafayette (the same name with different spelling appears in Samuel's will in 1847), Floyd, Allace, and Sarah.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Medlock, Hill Classification: Will Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lIB.2ACE/616 Message Board Post: From estate of Samuel Medlock, four slaves were bequeathed to William C. Hill by probate court in Noxubee County on May 13, 1850, as guardian of his children, heirs of Lavina (Medlock) Hill. Their names and ages were: One man, Dick, 22; one "Octi", Fate or Tate, 15; one woman, Orrey, 20; one male child, Bill, 5. William Hill and his family moved to Texas later that year. There is no information whether these slaves accompanied them.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Medlock Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lIB.2ACE/615 Message Board Post: Medlock, Samuel's will, probated in Noxubee County, 1847, lists following slaves and ages: Sam, 30; John, 18; Luke, 28; Parris, 21; Noah, 20; Shadne, 16; Ned, 15; Lewis, 14; Silas, 12; George, 13; Lafayett, 11; Flore, 10; Isaac, 10; Dolesson, 7; Luisu & child Nathan, 24; Orra & child Manuel, 16; Pence & child Dick, 19; Muriah & child Harry, 19; Ally & child Simon, 27; Lucy, 50; Nathan, 80; Ann, 11; Margaret, 18; Lucinda, 9; Lamont, 8; Hannah, 7; Tildan, 5; Elirander, 5; Gaius, 4; Ben, 5; Fareby, 3; Adaline, 3; Amy, 60.

<<Snip>>My great grand father, Abram Taylor Washington, >>Clip<< Check my signature list - any connection? EDDA R. PITTMAN Tuesday, May 24, 2005 11:17 AM Plain text messages (Mail to): [email protected] Seeking information on Bookers (prior to 1865) via Cumberland County VA to Grenada/Yalobusha County MS Moss's (prior to 1865) via Cumberland County VA to Grenada/Yalobusha County MS Townes/Towns (prior to 1865) via Amelia County VA to Grenada/ Yalobusha County MS Towns (prior to 1917)- Yalobusha County MS to Butler County MO Pittmans, Mooreheads - descendants of Holly Moorehead Ely and Allen Pittman - LeFlore County MS, c.1870 Washingtons - descendants of Laurence, Moses or Butler c.1870 Yalobusha/Grenada County MS Scurlocks - descendants of Phoebe Towns and John Scurlock, c1870 http://missourifolkloresociety.truman.edu/pittman.html (see mother and me) http://www.hoobellatoo.org/annpittman.cfm (hear Mother sing) http://www.cutv.com/pittman.htm (see AND hear her)

Dear Bettye: I searched on the National Park Service's Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/index.html For the 5th Regiment, Abram Washington, and Abram Withers and came up blank each time. I did a search on Google for these terms: 5th Union regiment Mississippi Arkansas colored And I came up with a number of possibilities. There appears to have been both a 5th Cavalry and 5th Infantry. Does the pension record say he was in the cavalry or infantry? For the cavalry you can start with this website: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/5thuscc/ This cavalry site also contains a roster. While there are some Washingtons on it, there is no Abram and no Withers at all. For the infantry, there are brief regimental histories on this website: http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/uncolinf4.htm Where I found this: 112th Regiment Infantry Organized at Little Rock, Ark., from 5th Arkansas Colored Infantry April 23 to November 8, 1864. Attached to 1st Division, 7th Corps, Dept. of Arkansas, June, 1864, to January, 1865. Colored Brigade, 7th Corps, to February, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 7th Corps, to April, 1865. Post and garrison duty at Little Rock, Ark., entire term. Transferred to 113th United States Colored Troops (New) April 1, 1865. To make it even more confusing, there is also a 5th Regiment of Heavy Artillery: http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/uscolarty.htm 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery Organized from 1st Mississippi Heavy Artillery (African Descent). Designated 4th Heavy Artillery March 11, 1864, and 5th Heavy Artillery April 26, 1864. Attached to 1st Division, United States Colored Troops, District of Vicksburg, Miss., to February, 1865. Unattached, Post of Vicksburg, Dept. of Mississippi, and Dept. of the Gulf to May, 1864. SERVICE.--Garrison duty at Vicksburg, Miss., until May, 1866. Expedition from Vicksburg to Rodney and Fayette September 29-October 3, 1864. Expedition from Vicksburg to Yazoo City November 23-December 4, 1864. Mustered out May 20, 1866. Lost during service 4 Officers and 124 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 697 Enlisted men by disease. Total 829. Nothing ever seems easy in genealogical research. If I were you I'd do the Google search I noted above and go through all the sites that come up and see if you can find anything that matches what you know about your great grandfather. Does the pension application give you an additional clues such as what battles he was in that could be matched to the actions of the regiments above? Good luck with your research! Ralph Poore 3440 S. Brookshore Place Boise, Idaho 83706 [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Bettye Harwell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 3:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Civil War Union regiment I am looking for information on the Union Company of Black soldiers called 5th regiment (col) MS and ARK. My great grand father, Abram Taylor Washington, is listed on a pension request card as 'alias Taylor Withers'. Wife, Dora E. and son (the youngest) William. He was from Jackson and later Meridian MS. This regiment seems to have been involved in serious fighting but little is written about it. I have not pursued trying to get the entire record of his service as noted on the card on line where his wife made the request. Has anyone else had a relative in this unit? Does anyone know what the practice of alias names meant? Thanks. Bettye W. Harwell email: [email protected]

I am looking for information on the Union Company of Black soldiers called 5th regiment (col) MS and ARK. My great grand father, Abram Taylor Washington, is listed on a pension request card as 'alias Taylor Withers'. Wife, Dora E. and son (the youngest) William. He was from Jackson and later Meridian MS. This regiment seems to have been involved in serious fighting but little is written about it. I have not pursued trying to get the entire record of his service as noted on the card on line where his wife made the request. Has anyone else had a relative in this unit? Does anyone know what the practice of alias names meant? Thanks. Bettye W. Harwell email: [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cage, Vaughn, Buckhalter, Hobson, Gipson, Harris Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lIB.2ACE/277.1.2 Message Board Post: Reuben Vaughn married Winnie Cage my greatgrand fathers sister. There great grandson Jessie Vaughn Jr is still living in yazoo city, ms. His father just past on May 4, 2005 (Jessie Vaughn Sr, son of Reuben Jr). you my contact me at [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Griffin/Harper Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lIB.2ACE/605.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi! Thanks for your note! You could very well be right about sharing the same Griffin Family.You may contact me @ my primary email [email protected] P.S. Looking back over some of your queries I notice you are also looking for Harpers.I've been on a frantic search for the Harpers of Rankin & Simpson County in particular.Amanda Harper,Jimmy Harper & Ike Harper Families.some may have moved to Madison county since Madison and Rankin are closely linked together.I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerly, Sharon

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lIB.2ACE/277.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Antoinette, Could you tell me more about your Vaughn family? It has been a struggle to find slave families, and white Vaughan families in the area and I would like to know more about yours. Where is Rueben Vaughn from, where was he born, children, etc.? I don't know much about Annie Vaughn/Vaughan accept that she was born in VA, or has roots there, around 1839/1840. She married Beverly Chandler around 1867 in Monroe County, and had several children. She died in 1880 sometime, most likely in between July and August. She is recorded in the 1870 Census for Chickasaw County, and in Monroe County in the 1880 Census, with Beverly Chandler, as Annie Chandler. However Beverly is recorded in both the Clay County and Monroe County 1880 Census signifying a relocation or something. In the Clay County Census, he is listed as a widower, whereas she and him are married in the Monroe County Census. I look forward to hearing from you soon, Ryan Neal

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lIB.2ACE/605.1 Message Board Post: might be part of my family tree, contact me.