This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RuthSpillers45 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/723.37.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: sorry I don't. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mcherokee95 Surnames: Johns Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/723.37.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you know anyone from Shelby Mississippi? Some of the names i are family are Williams- McCray-Payton Johns. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: m_byd Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/1435.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your help I will try it. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Thank you, I will try that! --- On Tue, 5/25/10, hcorey1@aol.com <hcorey1@aol.com> wrote: From: hcorey1@aol.com <hcorey1@aol.com> Subject: Re: [MSAFRICANAMER] unmarried cupple To: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com, msafricanamer@rootsweb.com Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 10:02 PM I have always used partners for unmarried couples. I have an older version of Familytree on my desk computer and a 2009 version on my laptop, my official version. I like the old version better. -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: MSAFRICANAMER-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, May 25, 2010 3:29 am Subject: Re: [MSAFRICANAMER] unmarried cupple This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Tootncmon urnames: lassification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/1435.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I use a very old copy of Family Tree Maker (Family Tree Maker 6) and even that ives me several options for the "beginning status" of the couple, including Friends," "Other," "Partners." I generally use "Friends" for unmarried couples. would guess that newer versions of all the different genealogy software rovide at least a selection of options similar to this. tootncmon Important Note: he author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like o reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond n the board. ------------------------------ o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSAFRICANAMER-request@rootsweb.com ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSAFRICANAMER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: onnyxx71 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/1352.1.1.1.1.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi I just saw the post you made back in Oct. I was checking my tree and I was hoping you could clear things up for me. Our common ancestors are Alexander and Bervenia Hanshaw. So we a cousins a few times removed. I have Bervenia Fairley being married to a Eli Whittle. I have Zella Mae listed as a Whittle. Was there more than one marriage for Bervenia? Hope you can help with this. There is an All Biloxi Class Reunion next month in Biloxi. Lots of folks coming home. Mybe you can look into visiting. Thanks Nikki Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have always used partners for unmarried couples. I have an older version of Familytree on my desk computer and a 2009 version on my laptop, my official version. I like the old version better. -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: MSAFRICANAMER-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tue, May 25, 2010 3:29 am Subject: Re: [MSAFRICANAMER] unmarried cupple This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Tootncmon urnames: lassification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/1435.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I use a very old copy of Family Tree Maker (Family Tree Maker 6) and even that ives me several options for the "beginning status" of the couple, including Friends," "Other," "Partners." I generally use "Friends" for unmarried couples. would guess that newer versions of all the different genealogy software rovide at least a selection of options similar to this. tootncmon Important Note: he author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like o reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond n the board. ------------------------------ o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSAFRICANAMER-request@rootsweb.com ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Tootncmon Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/1435.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I use a very old copy of Family Tree Maker (Family Tree Maker 6) and even that gives me several options for the "beginning status" of the couple, including "Friends," "Other," "Partners." I generally use "Friends" for unmarried couples. I would guess that newer versions of all the different genealogy software provide at least a selection of options similar to this. tootncmon Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: m_byd Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/1435/mb.ashx Message Board Post: How do I list a unmarried cupple with child in my family tree? My grandson and his parents are not married. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: statustray Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/1430.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am very interesting in assisting with this endeavor as well. My contact email is statustray@hotmail.com. I do not live in MS, but my family roots are in MS. Let's do this and so that us fellow Mississippian genealogists can get to work ;-) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dfgil Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/723.37/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am interested Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RuthSpillers45 Surnames: WHITLEY/COLLINS/MATTHEWS/KING/DUNBAR/SWIFT/WRIGHT/WOODS/SPILLERS/SQUARE/BENNETT/DAVIS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/723.36.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That will be Great!! I am kind of busy at this time. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: HazelStamps Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/723.36.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As promised, Here is the response I received from AAHGS in Washington, D.C. ------------ hazel: I have communicated with Louvan Williams on several ocassions discussing this matter. she states that she has a core group of 10 but was concnerned that only 5 or 6 of them were from mississipi. this is her3rd attempt thqat i know od and hopefully she wul be able to get it off the ground, ms williams has bot yet sent in her documents to start thr process at the national level. Nathania Branch Miles When an elder closes his eyes it is like the doors of a library closing forever. May 16, 2010 06:34:41 PM, HaStamps@aol.com wrote: Hello nathania, We met in Boston at the AAHGS Conference. I am a member of the New England Chapter but my research is all in Mississippi. Message Board on Roots Web (Ancestry.com) Mississippi - African American for years has been receiving posts about forming a Chapter in MS. So far, it has not happened. There is a great deal of interest. And, although I live in Mass. would help to get it started. Can you please forward me information on founding a Chapter that I can post to the Message Board. There is much interest. Hazel Stamps Boston Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dfgil Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/723.36/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am interested. Dorothy French-Green Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello list, I'm researching Rube  (AKARuben) Johnson,  b. Abt. 1855  in MS. Married Ester Unk 1890 in Leflore Co., MS.  Children were Lillian, Joseph, Willie, Lela, & Eddie, all b. in Leflore Co.  Can anybody on this list connect?? Regards, Susan Johnson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mcherokee95 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/723.34.1.2.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandmother was Mabel Williams married John McCray My mother was Luella McCray married Essex Johns from Shelby MISSISSIPPI. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mcherokee95 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/723.34.1.2.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No... I never herd those names sorry. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: onesun11 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/723.34.1.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandmother's name is Annie Bell Loving. Her parent's are Dan Loving and Elizabeth McWilliams who are listed in 1900 Kemper county, MS next to Will McWilliams, Bill McWilliams and Simmons grand children, with Louis Bell & wife next. These 4 families are related. In 1910 the younger Simmons children are living with Louis Bell and wife. Can you shed any light on these families? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mcherokee95 Surnames: McCray Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/723.34.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandmother was Mable Williams she married John McCray I think John was born in MO. Mable lived in Mississippi. Mable had one child Luella McCray my mother. She died in 1950 amd had seven children. She was only 24 years old when she died. I don't know what happend to Mable or John never new them. Clarence, them. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dfgil Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/723.34.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: What are your grandmother's name and her parents' names? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: onesun11 Surnames: Simmons in Mississippi Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.ethnic.afam.ms/723.34.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for relatives of Simmon children who lived with grand parents, Bill and Hanah McWilliams in Sunflower County in the 1890s and an aunt, Ann Bell and husband--- Bell, in 1910. These children are related to my ggmother. I am trying to find siblings of my ggmother's and others in her family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.