Charles, I have e-mails that you sent to the list dating back to March 2008. I re-read every posting you sent to the list which included subjects such as the old cotton mill, the smallpox outbreak of 1909, the Sand Hill Cemetery, flag draped coffins, childhood memories and... Lo and behold, there were three e-mails from you in March and April 2009 that contained photos and the e-mails had never been opened. I owe you my profound apologies. Apparently I could not get to them right away and somehow they were overlooked later. I am sorry and I will address this immediately. Everette ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles" <tenman.1@sbcglobal.net> To: <msattala@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 6:01 PM Subject: Re: [MSATTALA] Thanks > what kind of information, i have seen pictures and there history, and they > never was posted; > thought the site had stop posting, > > Charles McAdams, > p o box 20184 > white hall ark > 71612 > tenman.1@sbcglobal.net > phone 870 247 5123 > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Attala Director <attalacoordinator@gmail.com> > To: msattala@rootsweb.com > Sent: Fri, April 23, 2010 11:46:37 AM > Subject: Re: [MSATTALA] Thanks > > If anyone has any information or data on Attala County, please submit to > the > Attala County Director for the Mississippi Genealogy and History Network > at: > > attaladirector@gmail.com; > > Visit the Attala County genealogy and history site at: > > http://attala.msghn.org/ > > I could use your help. > > Everette Carr > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Douglas Cummins" <dcumyns@gmail.com> > To: <MSATTALA@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:29 PM > Subject: [MSATTALA] Thanks > > > Thanks David, > > > > This genealogy stuff to me is kinda like growing (30's and 40's) up on my > parent’s farm in the MS delta. It takes a bit of weeding now and then > before > you get to the heart of the matter. > > > Ever think about taking over the Attala's site again? At times it appears > to > be on life support. > > > Doug > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

The MSGHN Attala County web site contains a "Relationship Chart which ties in with the explanation provided by Doug Cummins. You can find the chart here: http://attala.msghn.org/relationshipchart25rev.htm Everette Carr ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Cummins" <dcumyns@gmail.com> To: <MSATTALA@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:05 AM Subject: [MSATTALA] Are we Cuz'ns? > Are We Cousins > > If someone walked up to you and said, "Howdy, I'm your third cousin, > twice removed," would you have any idea what they meant? Most people > have a good understanding of basic relationship words such as > "mother," "father," "aunt," "uncle," "brother," and "sister." But what > about the relationship terms that we don't use in everyday speech? > Terms like "second cousin" and "first cousin, once removed"? We don't > tend to speak about our relationships in such exact terms ("Cousin" > seems good enough when you are introducing one person to another.), so > most of us aren't familiar with what these words mean. > > Relationship Terms: Sometimes, especially when working on your family > history, it's handy to know how to describe your family relationships > more exactly. The definitions below should help you out. > > Cousin (AKA "First Cousin."): Your first cousins are the people in > your family who have two of the same grandparents as you. In other > words, they are the children of your aunts and uncles. > > Second Cousin: Your second cousins are the people in your family who > have the same great-grandparents as you. but not the same > grandparents. > > Third, Fourth, and Fifth Cousins: Your third cousins have the same > great great grandparents; fourth cousins have the same > great-great-great-grandparents, and so on. > > Removed: When the word "removed" is used to describe a relationship, > it indicates that the two people are from different generations. You > and your first cousins are in the same generation (two generations > younger than your grandparents), so the word "removed" is not used to > describe your relationship. > > The words "once removed" mean that there is a difference of one > generation. For example, your mother's first cousin is your first > cousin, once removed. This is because your mother's first cousin is > one generation younger than your grandparents and you are two > generations younger than your grandparents. This one-generation > difference equals "once removed." > > Twice removed means that there is a two-generation difference. You are > two generations younger than a first cousin of your grandmother, so > you and your grandmother's first cousin are first cousins, twice > removed. > > Author Unknown > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you for replying Jeannie -----Original Message----- From: msattala-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:msattala-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Douglas Cummins Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 9:51 AM To: MSATTALA@rootsweb.com Subject: [MSATTALA] Boyette Jeannie, I'm not sure on Boyette family. We just recorded what was inscribed on the headstones then. Doug ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks your this information. Jeannie -----Original Message----- From: msattala-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:msattala-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Douglas Cummins Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:06 AM To: MSATTALA@rootsweb.com Subject: [MSATTALA] Are we Cuz'ns? Are We Cousins If someone walked up to you and said, "Howdy, I'm your third cousin, twice removed," would you have any idea what they meant? Most people have a good understanding of basic relationship words such as "mother," "father," "aunt," "uncle," "brother," and "sister." But what about the relationship terms that we don't use in everyday speech? Terms like "second cousin" and "first cousin, once removed"? We don't tend to speak about our relationships in such exact terms ("Cousin" seems good enough when you are introducing one person to another.), so most of us aren't familiar with what these words mean. Relationship Terms: Sometimes, especially when working on your family history, it's handy to know how to describe your family relationships more exactly. The definitions below should help you out. Cousin (AKA "First Cousin."): Your first cousins are the people in your family who have two of the same grandparents as you. In other words, they are the children of your aunts and uncles. Second Cousin: Your second cousins are the people in your family who have the same great-grandparents as you. but not the same grandparents. Third, Fourth, and Fifth Cousins: Your third cousins have the same great great grandparents; fourth cousins have the same great-great-great-grandparents, and so on. Removed: When the word "removed" is used to describe a relationship, it indicates that the two people are from different generations. You and your first cousins are in the same generation (two generations younger than your grandparents), so the word "removed" is not used to describe your relationship. The words "once removed" mean that there is a difference of one generation. For example, your mother's first cousin is your first cousin, once removed. This is because your mother's first cousin is one generation younger than your grandparents and you are two generations younger than your grandparents. This one-generation difference equals "once removed." Twice removed means that there is a two-generation difference. You are two generations younger than a first cousin of your grandmother, so you and your grandmother's first cousin are first cousins, twice removed. Author Unknown ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you very much; i thought i was just sending to much; i now that i have a lot of pictures and you can't post them all ; my grandmother's and mother keep a lot of old pictures; Charles McAdams, p o box 20184 white hall ark 71612 tenman.1@sbcglobal.net phone 870 247 5123 ________________________________ From: Attala Director <attalacoordinator@gmail.com> To: msattala@rootsweb.com Sent: Sat, April 24, 2010 2:44:57 PM Subject: Re: [MSATTALA] Thanks Charles, I have e-mails that you sent to the list dating back to March 2008. I re-read every posting you sent to the list which included subjects such as the old cotton mill, the smallpox outbreak of 1909, the Sand Hill Cemetery, flag draped coffins, childhood memories and... Lo and behold, there were three e-mails from you in March and April 2009 that contained photos and the e-mails had never been opened. I owe you my profound apologies. Apparently I could not get to them right away and somehow they were overlooked later. I am sorry and I will address this immediately. Everette ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles" <tenman.1@sbcglobal.net> To: <msattala@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 6:01 PM Subject: Re: [MSATTALA] Thanks > what kind of information, i have seen pictures and there history, and they > never was posted; > thought the site had stop posting, > > Charles McAdams, > p o box 20184 > white hall ark > 71612 > tenman.1@sbcglobal.net > phone 870 247 5123 > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Attala Director <attalacoordinator@gmail.com> > To: msattala@rootsweb.com > Sent: Fri, April 23, 2010 11:46:37 AM > Subject: Re: [MSATTALA] Thanks > > If anyone has any information or data on Attala County, please submit to > the > Attala County Director for the Mississippi Genealogy and History Network > at: > > attaladirector@gmail.com; > > Visit the Attala County genealogy and history site at: > > http://attala.msghn.org/ > > I could use your help. > > Everette Carr > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Douglas Cummins" <dcumyns@gmail.com> > To: <MSATTALA@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:29 PM > Subject: [MSATTALA] Thanks > > > Thanks David, > > > > This genealogy stuff to me is kinda like growing (30's and 40's) up on my > parent’s farm in the MS delta. It takes a bit of weeding now and then > before > you get to the heart of the matter. > > > Ever think about taking over the Attala's site again? At times it appears > to > be on life support. > > > Doug > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Wanda, I asked the Librarian then about those minutes when a particular Church member strayed and was counseled by the elders. Unfortunately, the session(s) was verbally resolved in the person's home and the minutes wasn't recorded. Appears to be a "Forgive and Forget." policy. Doug: This was a most interesting read, in that, recently, I was in a Sunday morning Baptist Bible Study, and one of the topics, was how does the church deal with some of the major indiscretions of its members, today? In other words, how are we, as Christians, suppose to hold each other accountable? So as you can guess, this was an interesting read for me Thanks for sharing Wanda

Is the Boyette's in this cemetery the grandparents or related to Carmen Boyette. Jeannie -----Original Message----- From: msattala-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:msattala-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Douglas Cummins Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 8:20 AM To: MSATTALA@rootsweb.com Subject: [MSATTALA] Guess Cemetery I ran this in 03, a repete may render a few nibble of new info. Guess Cemetery Burials at Possumneck, MS (Not Rocky Point, MS) Guess Cem. recorded 10.31.03 by Doug and Alice Cummins Boyette, J. R., 02-10.1872 - 02.11.1932 Boyette, Dattie Bell, wife of J. R. Boyette, 04.12.1875 - 10.04.1925 Crowder, W. E., 10.06.1861 - 05.29.1896 Cummins, William M., 05.28.1832 - 04.11.1875 (1stCpl Co. G, 43rd AL Infantry CSA) " , Luther Daniel, 07.31.1886 - __.__.__ " , Horace D., 07.16.1900 - 03.27.1967 " , Marie Jenkins, 05.19.1904 - 12.13.1994 (Wife of Horace D. Cummins.) " , Faye, 06.03.1928 - 10.06.1942 " , Emma M., 12.01.1872 - 07.01.1933 (Mother was inscribed above her name.) " , Judson, 10.03.1862 - 11.27.1910 " , Malinda, 03.14.185_ - 08.27.192_ (Wife of Jack L. Cummins) " , Jack L., 01.18.1856 - 12.28.1925 Ellard, Earl (Cannot read inscription.) " , Isaac, 11.15.1823 - 07.20.1891 (Husband of Mary Ann Cummins.) " , Mary Ann Cummins, 03.14.1856 - 08.27.1923 Goss, Annie Mae, 08.14.1890 - 06.18.1920 (Wife of Luther D. Cummins.) Guess, Bailey L., Company D, 40th, MS Infantry, CSA (Unable to read b. and d. dates.) " , Zebediah B., 10.05.1798 - 08. 06.1878 Guyton, John W., 06.11.1835 - 04.19.1925 " , Gloria Ann, 05.10.1840 - 10.05 1912 Ingram, Hattie M., 1857 - 1898 (New marker, no other dates.) Roach, Annie Weeks, 07.03.1882 - 01.18.1976 Teague, William Marshall, 04.17.1859 - 11.15.1936 " , Mary Steel Weeks, 11.11.1864 - 01. 19.1937 (Wife of W. M. Teague) Weeks, Mary J., 01.29.1831 - 08.04.1903 (Wife of A. R. Weeks.) " , Robert 03.27.188__ - 10.03.192__ " , Allen R., 02.27.1832 - 07.19.1920 " , Emma, 03.28.1874 - 05.24.1970 " , Clara, 12.19.1906 - 12.28.1925 Wilson, Charles, 05.22.1896 - 06.16.1906 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you Douglas, This e-mail mentions a lot of my Turner family , Henry Turner, Lucinda Turner, Sarah Turner, etc., Joseph Byers. wonder what the difficulty existing between David Perason & W. S. Turner was and difficulty between Elizabeth Turner & Nancy Turner? Thank you, Faye -------------------------------------------------- From: "Douglas Cummins" <dcumyns@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 7:43 AM To: <MSATTALA@rootsweb.com> Subject: [MSATTALA] Minutes > Many of our elders migrated from Jefferson County, Alabama to Attala > County, MS. Of those elders who were members of Ruhama Baptist Church > of Christ in Jefferson County. The following are excerpts of Church > Minutes that includes many of their names. > > The excepts are of some my elders and of their friends and neighbors in > AL. > > > Cummins Minutes of the Ruhama Baptist Church of Christ > > William, Emily and their children attended and became members of > Ruhama Baptist Church of God while they lived in Jefferson County, > Alabama. The first Cummins registry and minute’s entry occurred > September 1836, when William M. Cummins, Sr. joined the Church as a > member with experience. > > The following Cummins were registered as joined by baptism or > experience in Ruhama’s Baptist Church from 1836 to 1875: > > Daniel Hosea Cummins, husband of Martha Frances Whitfield > > Emily “Millie” ___?___, wife of William Cummins, Sr > > Frances Malinda Armstrong, wife of William M. Cummins, Jr. > > Lucinda Turner, wife of Willis W. Cummins > > Malinda Cummins, wife of Merritt Ellard > > Martha Whitfield, wife of Daniel Hosea Cummins > > Mary Ann Cummins, wife of Isaac B. Ellard) > > William M. Cummins, Sr., husband of Emily “Millie” ___?___ > > William M. Cummins, Jr., husband of Frances Malinda Armstrong > > Willis Wilburn Cummins, husband of Lucinda Turner > > > 1836 - 1875 Cummins Minutes of Ruhama Baptist Church: > > Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in September 1836. > > Opened adore for the reception of members. Received brother William > Cummins and G. W. Turner by experience. > > Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in May 1839. > > After divine services by Joseph Byers the church met in peace. > > Opened adore for the reception of members received by experience, > Emily Cummins and Sarah Turner came forward. > > Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in January 1841. > > After divine services by Joseph Byers the church proceeded to business. > > As there is a difficulty existing between Willis Eastis and sister > Milly Cummins. The church appointed Henry Turner and O. W. Wood to go. > Bro. Eastis to see sister Cummins and try to get the difficulty > settled and report our next meeting. > > Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in March 1842. > > Opened adore for the reception of members, Bro. Richard Carlisle came > forward to be restored to the Fellowship of the Church, which was laid > over until next meeting and Brothers Edward Wood, William Cummins to > give notice to Bro. John Goodwin, his wife and Bro. B. Case and sister > Bass to attend. > > Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in September 1842. > > After divine services by Joseph Byers the church proceeded to business. > > Opened adore for the reception of members received by experience > Elizabeth Turner, Mary Ann Cummins, Betsey Turner, I. B. Wood and > Elvoia, slave of E. Wood. > > Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in June 1843. > > After divine services by Joseph Byers the Church proceeded to business. > > Brother Willis Eastis laid in a charge against Bro. W. Cummins and > Sister Cummins for slandering his wife. It was moved and second that > there be a committee to try to settle the difficulty. Assigned E. > Wood, D. Parson, O. W. Wood, D. Ellington, W. Turner, and Joseph Byers > and report in our next meeting. > > Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in July 1843. > > After divine services by J. Byers the Church proceeded to business. > > Call for reference. Took up the case of brother Eastis against brother > Cummins and sister Cummins, when brother Cummins was cleared and > brother Eastis was excluded for his hostility against brother and > sister Cummins. Also for sister Cummins for her hostility in the case. > > Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in January 1844. > > After divine services the Church proceeded to business. > > Received letter from Roupes Valley Church requesting help to settle > difficulty between M. Mc Math and Richard Murphy Friday before the 2nd > Lords Day in February 1844. > > The Friday before the 2nd Lords Day in February 1844. > > To visit Roupes Valley Church: E. Wood, W. Cummins, J. T. Byers and D. > Pearson. > > Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in June 1844. > > After divine services by J. Byers the Church proceeded to Church business. > > Appointed the following delegation to the Union meeting to be held at > Mount Zion Church St. Clair County Friday before the fourth Saturday > in July 1844 to wit: E. Wood, W. Turner, W. Cummins, and D. A. > Ellington, clerk to write. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in > August 1844. After divine services the Church proceeded to business. > > Elected the delegates to the Association to be held at the Liberty > Church Saturday before the first Sabbath in October 1844, to wit: J. > J. Byers, William Cummins, O. W. Woods and John Goodman in case of > failure, the clerk to write. > > > Tuesday Morning before the 3rd Lords Day in October 1844. > > Tuesday morning singing and prayer and adore for the received of > members. Received: Daniel Cummins, Manuel Bagwell, Malinda Cummins, > Mary Ellard, Frances Byers, and acknowledgement Milly Cummins. Then > Baptizing, evening preaching and exhortation prayer. > > State Baptist Convention of 1844: > > The State Baptist Convention will meet this year at Marion, in the > Hall County. Delegates to attend are Pastor Joseph Byers, Edmund Wood, > William Cummins and O. W. Wood. > > Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in June 1846. > > After divine services by J. Byers the Church proceeded with business. > > There being difficulty existing between David Pearson and W. S. > Turner, the Church took up the case and appointed committee to labour > with the and report next meeting, to wit: O. W. Wood, J Byers, A. B. > Turner and William Cummins, the committee. > > March Term 1847. > > After divine services the Church proceeded to business. > > There being a difficulty between Elizabeth Turner and Nancy Turner, > the Church appointed a committee to labour with them and report next > meeting, is: T. M. Turner, O. W. Wood, William Cummins, A. B. Turner > and W. H. Wood. > > April Term 1847. > > After divine services the Church proceeded to business. > > There being a difficulty existing between Burrel Balls, J. M. Turner > and E. Wood, the Church appointed a committee to labor with them - > James Massey, H. Turner, William Cummins, J. P. Massey and L. Hodges. > > April Term 1848. > > After divine services the Church proceeded to business. > > Call for references the case of Wm Dunahoo and William Whitfield, the > Church appointed a committee to labour with them and settle the > difficulty between them and report next meeting, to wit: William > Cummins, Samuel Byers, Elias Glenn, O. W. Wood and J. H. Byars. > > May Term 1848. > > After divine services the Church in peace. > > Call to reference the case of William Dunahoo and Wm. Whitfield the > report of the committee, we the committee appointed to labour with the > Brother Dunahoo and Whitfield for union of feeling between them. > Report that Brother Dunahoo has given us full satisfaction by making > to Bro. Whitfield the necessary act acknowledgement for the hurt and > passionate expressions made use by him concerning the difficulty > between them, Brother Whitfield continuing his hostile feelings toward > Brother Dunahoo and refusing to make necessary amends. > > June Term 1852. > > After prayer by brother E. P. Wood the Church met in conference. > > Appointed brother James Massey, senior moderator. Took up the call of > brother and sister Cummins after some discussion called for the report > of the Committee and the Committee discharged and appointed a new > Committee to labor with brother and sister Cummins as recommend a > course to pursue and report when it suits them. Designate L. Hodges, > W. Wood, W. W. Mc Math, Jno. Simmons, M. J. Turner, D. L. Poole, W. H. > Wood, W. W. Ellard and A. B. Turner. Called for the reading of the > letter to the Union meeting. Read and received. > > August Term 1852. > > After religious services the Church met in conference. > > Called for the report of the Committee on the case of brother and > sister Cummins, the report read and received and the Committee > discharged and the report adopted. > > Report of 2nd Committee on the case of brother and sister Cummins > report, that of us met at brother Cummins according to appointment and > after conversation with him, taking into consideration the good Spirit > manifested by him, his long good standing in the church, also believe > some of the reports against him to be false and his making > acknowledgement for others, we are willing and recommend the Church > restore to fellowship. Also recommend that Sister Cummins be restored. > > December Term 1852. > > After divine services the church met in conference. > > Dismissed by letter Lucinda Cummins, Isaac and Mary Ellard. > > April Term 1855. > > After religious exercise the church met in conference. > > Took up a case between brethren Daniel Cummins and Abraham Whitfield > and appointed a committee of three to investigate. Committee: W. > Eastis, W. Jones and John Armstrong > > May Term 1855: > > Cummins and Whitfield’s Report: > > The report was received and Committee discharged, report adopted. We, > your committee appointed to see Brother Cummins and Whitfield beg > leave to report that we have seen and had saw brethren face to face > and find them far apart. Brother Whitfield manifest a Christian > Spirit, said he was willing to do what was right and we find nothing > censurable in him. Brother Cummins did make some acknowledgement, but > we think he was in a bad spirit and from all the charges against him, > we think the Church ought to exclude him. (Signed) W. Eastis, Clerk > > September Term 1856. > > After religious services the Church met in conference. > > Granted Brother and Sister Cummins letters of dismission. > > October Term 1858. > > The Church met in conference and proceeded to business. > > Granted Sister Martha Cummins a letter of dismission. > > November Conference 1862: > > No business before the Church. > > The meeting being protracted for 10 days, the following named persons > joined the Church by letter. > > By letter: William Cummins, A. G. Bates and Sarah Hitt. By experience > and baptism: Mrs. Mary Moore, also Sarah Lathern, Mrs. Margaret > Chambles, Mrs Amanda Massey, Miss Melinda Barton, Miss Margaret Baker, > Miss Mary Jane Byars, Miss Frances Pierson, Jane a slave of George > Barton. > > March Conference 1864: > > The Church having gospel evidence that Sister Martha Cummins had > suffered partys and balls at her residence and where admonished, spoke > contemptibly of the Church. She is excluded from the fellowship of the > Church. > > It having been also reported to the Church that other sisters had been > guilty of attending these partys and balls. The Church appointed > Brothers Willis Eastis, L. Hodges and W. B. Baker to see them and > admonish them and report visit to Association. > > May Conference 1864: > > The Committee appointed to visit and admonish Sisters who had been > attending balls reported as follows, we find that sister Amanda Massey > had attended, but manifest sorrow and repentance, also Sister Nancy > Lathren has attended and will not deny her self the privilege of > attending them, where upon the Church excludes also her from her > fellowship. > > It was also reported to the Church that Sister Malinda Montgomery had > been guilty of dancing and brother Waldrop having letters witness to > him by her acknowledging the sin and begging the pardon of the Church > and promising to indulge no more, the Church for gave her. > > December Term 1867. > > The Church met pursuant through authority. The being Clerk absent, M. > G. Wood was chosen clerk Pro Tem. > > Granted Brother Cummins a letter of dismission. > > Male Registry Spring of 1875: > > William Cummins died in the spring of 1875. > > > Original 1819 Articles Faith of Ruhama Baptist Church of Christ > > * * * * * * * > > Article I: We believe in one only true and living God, the Father, the > Son and the Holy Ghost. > > Article II: We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New > Testament are the word of God and the only rule of faith and practice. > > Article III: We believe in the doctrine of election and that God chose > His people in Christ before the foundation of the world. > > Article IV: We believe in the doctrine of original sin. > > Article V: We believe in man’s impotency to recover him-self from the > fallen state he is in, by nature, by his own free will and ability. > > Article VI: We believe that the sinners are justified in the sight of > God by the imputed righteousness of Christ. > > Article VII: We believe that God’s elect shall call and be called, > regenerated and sanctified by Holy Spirit. > > Article VIII: We believe that the saints shall persevere in Grace and > never fall finally away. > > Article IX: We believe that baptism and the Lord’s Supper are > ordinances of Jesus Christ and that the true believers are the only > subjects and we believe that the true mode of baptism is immersion. > > Article X: We believe in the resurrection of the dead and general > judgment, and that the punishment of the wicked and the joys of the > righteous will be eternal. > > Article XI: We believe that no minister has a right to the > administration of ordinances, only such as are regularly Baptist, > called and come under the imposition of the hands by the presbytery. > > Article XII: We believe none but the regularly Baptist members has the > right to commune at the Lord’s Table. > > The original nine Church members as recorded in the Ruhama’s 1819 > Constitution: > > Hosea and Cassie Holcome, pastor > > Elisha and Frances Lawley > > Richard and Martha Rockett > > Joseph and Phoebe Nations > > Diah, a female black slave belonging to brother Rockett. > > Sources of information: The foregoing excerpts were extracted from > microfilm of the Ruhama Baptist Church of Christ minutes for the > period of 1836 to 1875. The microfilm is housed at Samford > University’s “Special Collection Library” located at 800 Lake Shore > Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229. The minutes was researched and compiled > by Douglas G. Cummins of Pensacola, FL during November 2003 and > January 2004. The minutes were transcribed as originally written. > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Are We Cousins If someone walked up to you and said, "Howdy, I'm your third cousin, twice removed," would you have any idea what they meant? Most people have a good understanding of basic relationship words such as "mother," "father," "aunt," "uncle," "brother," and "sister." But what about the relationship terms that we don't use in everyday speech? Terms like "second cousin" and "first cousin, once removed"? We don't tend to speak about our relationships in such exact terms ("Cousin" seems good enough when you are introducing one person to another.), so most of us aren't familiar with what these words mean. Relationship Terms: Sometimes, especially when working on your family history, it's handy to know how to describe your family relationships more exactly. The definitions below should help you out. Cousin (AKA "First Cousin."): Your first cousins are the people in your family who have two of the same grandparents as you. In other words, they are the children of your aunts and uncles. Second Cousin: Your second cousins are the people in your family who have the same great-grandparents as you. but not the same grandparents. Third, Fourth, and Fifth Cousins: Your third cousins have the same great great grandparents; fourth cousins have the same great-great-great-grandparents, and so on. Removed: When the word "removed" is used to describe a relationship, it indicates that the two people are from different generations. You and your first cousins are in the same generation (two generations younger than your grandparents), so the word "removed" is not used to describe your relationship. The words "once removed" mean that there is a difference of one generation. For example, your mother's first cousin is your first cousin, once removed. This is because your mother's first cousin is one generation younger than your grandparents and you are two generations younger than your grandparents. This one-generation difference equals "once removed." Twice removed means that there is a two-generation difference. You are two generations younger than a first cousin of your grandmother, so you and your grandmother's first cousin are first cousins, twice removed. Author Unknown

Doug: This was a most interesting read, in that, recently, I was in a Sunday morning Baptist Bible Study, and one of the topics, was how does the church deal with some of the major indiscretions of its members, today? In other words, how are we, as Christians, suppose to hold each other accountable? So as you can guess, this was an interesting read for me Thanks for sharing Wanda -----Original Message----- From: msattala-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:msattala-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Douglas Cummins Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 7:44 AM To: MSATTALA@rootsweb.com Subject: [MSATTALA] Minutes Many of our elders migrated from Jefferson County, Alabama to Attala County, MS. Of those elders who were members of Ruhama Baptist Church of Christ in Jefferson County. The following are excerpts of Church Minutes that includes many of their names. The excepts are of some my elders and of their friends and neighbors in AL. Cummins Minutes of the Ruhama Baptist Church of Christ William, Emily and their children attended and became members of Ruhama Baptist Church of God while they lived in Jefferson County, Alabama. The first Cummins registry and minute's entry occurred September 1836, when William M. Cummins, Sr. joined the Church as a member with experience. The following Cummins were registered as joined by baptism or experience in Ruhama's Baptist Church from 1836 to 1875: Daniel Hosea Cummins, husband of Martha Frances Whitfield Emily "Millie" ___?___, wife of William Cummins, Sr Frances Malinda Armstrong, wife of William M. Cummins, Jr. Lucinda Turner, wife of Willis W. Cummins Malinda Cummins, wife of Merritt Ellard Martha Whitfield, wife of Daniel Hosea Cummins Mary Ann Cummins, wife of Isaac B. Ellard) William M. Cummins, Sr., husband of Emily "Millie" ___?___ William M. Cummins, Jr., husband of Frances Malinda Armstrong Willis Wilburn Cummins, husband of Lucinda Turner 1836 - 1875 Cummins Minutes of Ruhama Baptist Church: Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in September 1836. Opened adore for the reception of members. Received brother William Cummins and G. W. Turner by experience. Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in May 1839. After divine services by Joseph Byers the church met in peace. Opened adore for the reception of members received by experience, Emily Cummins and Sarah Turner came forward. Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in January 1841. After divine services by Joseph Byers the church proceeded to business. As there is a difficulty existing between Willis Eastis and sister Milly Cummins. The church appointed Henry Turner and O. W. Wood to go. Bro. Eastis to see sister Cummins and try to get the difficulty settled and report our next meeting. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in March 1842. Opened adore for the reception of members, Bro. Richard Carlisle came forward to be restored to the Fellowship of the Church, which was laid over until next meeting and Brothers Edward Wood, William Cummins to give notice to Bro. John Goodwin, his wife and Bro. B. Case and sister Bass to attend. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in September 1842. After divine services by Joseph Byers the church proceeded to business. Opened adore for the reception of members received by experience Elizabeth Turner, Mary Ann Cummins, Betsey Turner, I. B. Wood and Elvoia, slave of E. Wood. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in June 1843. After divine services by Joseph Byers the Church proceeded to business. Brother Willis Eastis laid in a charge against Bro. W. Cummins and Sister Cummins for slandering his wife. It was moved and second that there be a committee to try to settle the difficulty. Assigned E. Wood, D. Parson, O. W. Wood, D. Ellington, W. Turner, and Joseph Byers and report in our next meeting. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in July 1843. After divine services by J. Byers the Church proceeded to business. Call for reference. Took up the case of brother Eastis against brother Cummins and sister Cummins, when brother Cummins was cleared and brother Eastis was excluded for his hostility against brother and sister Cummins. Also for sister Cummins for her hostility in the case. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in January 1844. After divine services the Church proceeded to business. Received letter from Roupes Valley Church requesting help to settle difficulty between M. Mc Math and Richard Murphy Friday before the 2nd Lords Day in February 1844. The Friday before the 2nd Lords Day in February 1844. To visit Roupes Valley Church: E. Wood, W. Cummins, J. T. Byers and D. Pearson. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in June 1844. After divine services by J. Byers the Church proceeded to Church business. Appointed the following delegation to the Union meeting to be held at Mount Zion Church St. Clair County Friday before the fourth Saturday in July 1844 to wit: E. Wood, W. Turner, W. Cummins, and D. A. Ellington, clerk to write. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in August 1844. After divine services the Church proceeded to business. Elected the delegates to the Association to be held at the Liberty Church Saturday before the first Sabbath in October 1844, to wit: J. J. Byers, William Cummins, O. W. Woods and John Goodman in case of failure, the clerk to write. Tuesday Morning before the 3rd Lords Day in October 1844. Tuesday morning singing and prayer and adore for the received of members. Received: Daniel Cummins, Manuel Bagwell, Malinda Cummins, Mary Ellard, Frances Byers, and acknowledgement Milly Cummins. Then Baptizing, evening preaching and exhortation prayer. State Baptist Convention of 1844: The State Baptist Convention will meet this year at Marion, in the Hall County. Delegates to attend are Pastor Joseph Byers, Edmund Wood, William Cummins and O. W. Wood. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in June 1846. After divine services by J. Byers the Church proceeded with business. There being difficulty existing between David Pearson and W. S. Turner, the Church took up the case and appointed committee to labour with the and report next meeting, to wit: O. W. Wood, J Byers, A. B. Turner and William Cummins, the committee. March Term 1847. After divine services the Church proceeded to business. There being a difficulty between Elizabeth Turner and Nancy Turner, the Church appointed a committee to labour with them and report next meeting, is: T. M. Turner, O. W. Wood, William Cummins, A. B. Turner and W. H. Wood. April Term 1847. After divine services the Church proceeded to business. There being a difficulty existing between Burrel Balls, J. M. Turner and E. Wood, the Church appointed a committee to labor with them - James Massey, H. Turner, William Cummins, J. P. Massey and L. Hodges. April Term 1848. After divine services the Church proceeded to business. Call for references the case of Wm Dunahoo and William Whitfield, the Church appointed a committee to labour with them and settle the difficulty between them and report next meeting, to wit: William Cummins, Samuel Byers, Elias Glenn, O. W. Wood and J. H. Byars. May Term 1848. After divine services the Church in peace. Call to reference the case of William Dunahoo and Wm. Whitfield the report of the committee, we the committee appointed to labour with the Brother Dunahoo and Whitfield for union of feeling between them. Report that Brother Dunahoo has given us full satisfaction by making to Bro. Whitfield the necessary act acknowledgement for the hurt and passionate expressions made use by him concerning the difficulty between them, Brother Whitfield continuing his hostile feelings toward Brother Dunahoo and refusing to make necessary amends. June Term 1852. After prayer by brother E. P. Wood the Church met in conference. Appointed brother James Massey, senior moderator. Took up the call of brother and sister Cummins after some discussion called for the report of the Committee and the Committee discharged and appointed a new Committee to labor with brother and sister Cummins as recommend a course to pursue and report when it suits them. Designate L. Hodges, W. Wood, W. W. Mc Math, Jno. Simmons, M. J. Turner, D. L. Poole, W. H. Wood, W. W. Ellard and A. B. Turner. Called for the reading of the letter to the Union meeting. Read and received. August Term 1852. After religious services the Church met in conference. Called for the report of the Committee on the case of brother and sister Cummins, the report read and received and the Committee discharged and the report adopted. Report of 2nd Committee on the case of brother and sister Cummins report, that of us met at brother Cummins according to appointment and after conversation with him, taking into consideration the good Spirit manifested by him, his long good standing in the church, also believe some of the reports against him to be false and his making acknowledgement for others, we are willing and recommend the Church restore to fellowship. Also recommend that Sister Cummins be restored. December Term 1852. After divine services the church met in conference. Dismissed by letter Lucinda Cummins, Isaac and Mary Ellard. April Term 1855. After religious exercise the church met in conference. Took up a case between brethren Daniel Cummins and Abraham Whitfield and appointed a committee of three to investigate. Committee: W. Eastis, W. Jones and John Armstrong May Term 1855: Cummins and Whitfield's Report: The report was received and Committee discharged, report adopted. We, your committee appointed to see Brother Cummins and Whitfield beg leave to report that we have seen and had saw brethren face to face and find them far apart. Brother Whitfield manifest a Christian Spirit, said he was willing to do what was right and we find nothing censurable in him. Brother Cummins did make some acknowledgement, but we think he was in a bad spirit and from all the charges against him, we think the Church ought to exclude him. (Signed) W. Eastis, Clerk September Term 1856. After religious services the Church met in conference. Granted Brother and Sister Cummins letters of dismission. October Term 1858. The Church met in conference and proceeded to business. Granted Sister Martha Cummins a letter of dismission. November Conference 1862: No business before the Church. The meeting being protracted for 10 days, the following named persons joined the Church by letter. By letter: William Cummins, A. G. Bates and Sarah Hitt. By experience and baptism: Mrs. Mary Moore, also Sarah Lathern, Mrs. Margaret Chambles, Mrs Amanda Massey, Miss Melinda Barton, Miss Margaret Baker, Miss Mary Jane Byars, Miss Frances Pierson, Jane a slave of George Barton. March Conference 1864: The Church having gospel evidence that Sister Martha Cummins had suffered partys and balls at her residence and where admonished, spoke contemptibly of the Church. She is excluded from the fellowship of the Church. It having been also reported to the Church that other sisters had been guilty of attending these partys and balls. The Church appointed Brothers Willis Eastis, L. Hodges and W. B. Baker to see them and admonish them and report visit to Association. May Conference 1864: The Committee appointed to visit and admonish Sisters who had been attending balls reported as follows, we find that sister Amanda Massey had attended, but manifest sorrow and repentance, also Sister Nancy Lathren has attended and will not deny her self the privilege of attending them, where upon the Church excludes also her from her fellowship. It was also reported to the Church that Sister Malinda Montgomery had been guilty of dancing and brother Waldrop having letters witness to him by her acknowledging the sin and begging the pardon of the Church and promising to indulge no more, the Church for gave her. December Term 1867. The Church met pursuant through authority. The being Clerk absent, M. G. Wood was chosen clerk Pro Tem. Granted Brother Cummins a letter of dismission. Male Registry Spring of 1875: William Cummins died in the spring of 1875. Original 1819 Articles Faith of Ruhama Baptist Church of Christ * * * * * * * Article I: We believe in one only true and living God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Article II: We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the word of God and the only rule of faith and practice. Article III: We believe in the doctrine of election and that God chose His people in Christ before the foundation of the world. Article IV: We believe in the doctrine of original sin. Article V: We believe in man's impotency to recover him-self from the fallen state he is in, by nature, by his own free will and ability. Article VI: We believe that the sinners are justified in the sight of God by the imputed righteousness of Christ. Article VII: We believe that God's elect shall call and be called, regenerated and sanctified by Holy Spirit. Article VIII: We believe that the saints shall persevere in Grace and never fall finally away. Article IX: We believe that baptism and the Lord's Supper are ordinances of Jesus Christ and that the true believers are the only subjects and we believe that the true mode of baptism is immersion. Article X: We believe in the resurrection of the dead and general judgment, and that the punishment of the wicked and the joys of the righteous will be eternal. Article XI: We believe that no minister has a right to the administration of ordinances, only such as are regularly Baptist, called and come under the imposition of the hands by the presbytery. Article XII: We believe none but the regularly Baptist members has the right to commune at the Lord's Table. The original nine Church members as recorded in the Ruhama's 1819 Constitution: Hosea and Cassie Holcome, pastor Elisha and Frances Lawley Richard and Martha Rockett Joseph and Phoebe Nations Diah, a female black slave belonging to brother Rockett. Sources of information: The foregoing excerpts were extracted from microfilm of the Ruhama Baptist Church of Christ minutes for the period of 1836 to 1875. The microfilm is housed at Samford University's "Special Collection Library" located at 800 Lake Shore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229. The minutes was researched and compiled by Douglas G. Cummins of Pensacola, FL during November 2003 and January 2004. The minutes were transcribed as originally written. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2831 - Release Date: 04/23/10 18:31:00

Jeannie, I'm not sure on Boyette family. We just recorded what was inscribed on the headstones then. Doug

As most families the following didn't apply all the time.......Attala County families too. Who Can I Marry? If we all came from Adam and Eve and their children married each other, then can we marry our cousins? When life on earth began at creation, Adam and Eve were told to "be fruitful and multiply". The human race started out with only one man and one woman, so their sons and daughters married in order for life to continue on. So why all the fuss today about people marrying first cousins? Is it ok with God? Perhaps one of the best ways to look at this question is to consider the purpose for the Tree of Life. Adam and Eve were driven from the Garden of Eden so that they would not have access to the Tree of Life and thus become immortal sinners (Genesis 3:22). The book of Revelation tells us that we will one day be restored to the Tree of Life and its special properties will give us eternal life. We are also told that the leaves of that tree are for the “healing of the nations.” (Revelation 22:2) Well, after Adam and Eve were placed outside the Garden, they had no access to the life giving properties of the Tree of Life, but some of it's effects lingered with the early people of planet earth. The restorative virtue of the Tree was so great that we read of no disease whatsoever from the creation of Adam and Eve to the flood and the average life expectancy was around 900 years of age! In fact, so great was the healing power of that tree upon Adam and Eve that in the genealogies of their decedents, only one son died before his father (in terms of old age) and this was recorded in Genesis because it was such an unheard of event for that time. Today, we have degenerated to the degree that we warn people about the heredity from your parents. For a woman, Breast Cancer is more likely if your grandmother and/or mother had it. Baldness, hemophiliacs, diabetes, etc. are all passed on in the genes to the next generation, whether expressed or not. When people breed within their own gene pools, certain flaws and deficiencies tend to emerge. First cousins are more likely to have a baby with a serious birth defect, mental retardation, or genetic disease. In fact, the risk is doubled when compared to a standard marriage between two unrelated partners. Because of disease and the potential for handicaps, the state and federal governments have passed laws limiting who can marry whom. The potential to limit the usefulness and happiness of our offspring is why most states do not allow close relatives to marry. History tells us clearly what happened to the monarchy in Japan due to close inbreeding. We just need to use some common sense for this issue. Is it a sin to marry a cousin? The Bible does not specifically forbid it (see chart below), but it's important to remember that many laws do condemn this type of marriage and Christians are commanded to "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men" (1 Peter 2:13-15, See also Romans 13:1-2). What specific types of marriage does God forbid? Forbidden Marriages - Scripture Reference: • Between parents and children - Leviticus 18:7-8 • Between stepparents and stepchildren - Leviticus 18:8, 17 • With your paternal or maternal aunt - Leviticus 18:12-13 • With your uncle or aunt - Leviticus 18:14 • Between brother and sister and half-brother and half-sister - Leviticus 18:9 • Between stepbrothers and stepsisters - Leviticus 18:11 • With your daughter-in-law - Leviticus 18:15 • With your sister-in-law - Leviticus 18:16 • With your granddaughter - Leviticus 18:10 • With your step-granddaughter - Leviticus 18:17

More Cummins allied Family Info..... Cummins buried at Doty Springs’ Baptist Church Cemetery (Incomplete list) In the oldest Cummins burial plot located center front of the Doty Springs Cemetery, there are 4 cedar tree stumps, a live cedar tree and 3 cement pads. In earlier burials at Doty Springs, a small cedar tree was used as a grave marker for an infant or a small child. Scribed and none scribed cement pads/stones were used as adult markers. To date, the identity as to who may be buried in these graves are unknown. Recorded 02 November 02, 2002 by Douglas G. Cummins of Pensacola, FL. Cummins, Cherry C. Mc Daniel: 05.06.1875 - 01.31.1958 (Wife of Hockala Brister Cummins) “ , Clara A. Leo: 09.12.1892 - 06.17.1976 (Wife of Robert Alonzo Cummins) “ , D. Mitchell: 08.30.1907 - 10.07.1951 (Son of Hockala Brister Cummins) “ , Dick Edimon: 08.17.1907 - 01.04.78 (Son of Isaac Sanford Cummins/Husband of Ida Mae Lofton) “ , Eddie Shumaker: 03.13.1906 -12.15.1986 (Wife of Wilson Cummins) “ , Frances Lucinda: 03.26.1866 - 09.09.1956 (Wife of Willie Jefferson Whitten) “ , Harvey: 08.22.1892 - 05.31.1950 “ , Helen: 10.28.1925 - 05.10.1997 (Wife of __?__ Mc Cool) “ , Helen Eakin: 05.26.1911 -11.28.1967 (Wife of Purvis L. Cummins) “ , Hockala Brister: 05.06.1875 -12.26.1948 (Husband of Cherry C. Mc Daniel) “ , Isaac Marion: 04.08.1842 - 02.12.1919 (Husband of Nancy Matilda Guess - Confederate Veteran) “ , Isaac Sanford: 04.30.1874 - 05.03.1956 (Husband of Nettie McDaniel) “ , J. R.: (No dates. Inscription: “J. R. C.” Daughter of Robert Brister Cummins) “ , James Ervin: 08.15.1922 - 02.11.1996 (Technical Sgt-5 US Army WW II) “ , James Selmar: 12.07.1901 - 08.07.1969 (Husband of Ruby Ellis) “ , John,: 09.11.1898 -11.03.1942 (Twin brother to Richard Cummins - Killed at Drew, MS 1942*) “ , John W.: 03.02.1876 - 05.25.1959 “ , Kissie O. Mc Daniel: 11.27.1876 - 02.23.1967 “ , Lela D.: 06.13.1891 - 02.05.1915 “ , Janie Leorna Ford, 09.23.1866 - 01.16.1916 (Wife of Silas Buckhanan Cummins) “ , Lonal Leona Otiah Woods, 07.06.1866 - 04.20.1930 (Wife of Willis Manuel Cummins) “ , Loyd: 06.07.1911 - 07.16.1952 (Son of Hockala Brister Cummins) “ , Lucinda Turner: 05.16.1822 - 05.23.1901 (Wife of Willis Wilburn Cummins) “ , Mary Elizabeth (Betha) Passons: 04.16.1891 - 03.13.1927 (Wife of George Washington Cummins) “ , Mary E., 02.03.1857 - 05.29.1941 (Wife of Richard Cummins) “ , Mary Jane:12.13.1884 (Date of .death.) (Daughter of S. B. Cummins., age 3 yrs, 4 mths and 15 dys) “ , Mattie Bell Sims: 10.23.1885 - 02.28.1910 (Wife of Sanford Mitchell Cummins) “ , Marvin: 04.09.1895 - 07.08.1949 (Son of Robert Brister Cummins) “ , Mildred T.: 11.13.1927 (No other dates found) “ , Nancy Matilda: 11.11.1881 - 07.30.1965 (Wife of James Thomas Woods) “ , Nancy Matilda Guess: 04.24.1848 - 05.02.1891 (Wife of Isaac Marion Cummins) “ , Nettie Mc Daniel: 09.__.1872 - 02.__.1910 (Wife of Isaac Sanford Cummins) “ , Perla, 04.28.1897 to 07.03.1897 (Daughter of Andrew Daniel Cummins) “ , Purvis L.: 10.13.1912 -10.31.1988 “ , Richard C., 06.18.1848 - 05.28.1931 (Son of Willis Wilburn Cummins) “ , Richard “Dick”: 09.11.1898 -10.31.1942 (Son of Willis Manuel Cummins - Killed at Drew, MS 1942*) “ , Robert Alonzo: 08.17.1881 - 12.27.1947 (Son of Robert Brister Cummins) “ , Robert Brister: 12.10.1853 - 09.13.1926 (Son of Willis Wilburn Cummins) “ , Ruby Ellis: 02.07.1902 (No other dates) “ , Silas Buckhanan: 10.26.1861 - 09.28.1931 (Son of Willis Wilburn Cummins) “ , Susan Catherine Fisher: 06.11.1859 -10.25.1923 (Wife of Robert Brister Cummins) “ , Trudy Meyers: 09.30.1909 - 01.25.1938 (Wife of Niles Cummins) “ , William Earl: 06.07.1910 - 08.16.1930 “ , Willis Manuel: 08.18.1869 - 07.05.1942 (Son of Willis W. Cummins) “ , Willis “Buddy” W., 08.09.1909 - 05.07.1927 (Son of Willis Manuel Cummins - Killed at Marks, MS 1927*) “ , Willis Wilburn: 05.26.1821 - 05.14.1905 (Husband of Lucinda Turner - Confederate Veteran) “ , Wilson: 11.08.1904 -10.03.1974 (Husband of Eddie Shumaker) * Three brothers that died a violet death in the MS Delta

Many of our elders migrated from Jefferson County, Alabama to Attala County, MS. Of those elders who were members of Ruhama Baptist Church of Christ in Jefferson County. The following are excerpts of Church Minutes that includes many of their names. The excepts are of some my elders and of their friends and neighbors in AL. Cummins Minutes of the Ruhama Baptist Church of Christ William, Emily and their children attended and became members of Ruhama Baptist Church of God while they lived in Jefferson County, Alabama. The first Cummins registry and minute’s entry occurred September 1836, when William M. Cummins, Sr. joined the Church as a member with experience. The following Cummins were registered as joined by baptism or experience in Ruhama’s Baptist Church from 1836 to 1875: Daniel Hosea Cummins, husband of Martha Frances Whitfield Emily “Millie” ___?___, wife of William Cummins, Sr Frances Malinda Armstrong, wife of William M. Cummins, Jr. Lucinda Turner, wife of Willis W. Cummins Malinda Cummins, wife of Merritt Ellard Martha Whitfield, wife of Daniel Hosea Cummins Mary Ann Cummins, wife of Isaac B. Ellard) William M. Cummins, Sr., husband of Emily “Millie” ___?___ William M. Cummins, Jr., husband of Frances Malinda Armstrong Willis Wilburn Cummins, husband of Lucinda Turner 1836 - 1875 Cummins Minutes of Ruhama Baptist Church: Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in September 1836. Opened adore for the reception of members. Received brother William Cummins and G. W. Turner by experience. Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in May 1839. After divine services by Joseph Byers the church met in peace. Opened adore for the reception of members received by experience, Emily Cummins and Sarah Turner came forward. Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in January 1841. After divine services by Joseph Byers the church proceeded to business. As there is a difficulty existing between Willis Eastis and sister Milly Cummins. The church appointed Henry Turner and O. W. Wood to go. Bro. Eastis to see sister Cummins and try to get the difficulty settled and report our next meeting. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in March 1842. Opened adore for the reception of members, Bro. Richard Carlisle came forward to be restored to the Fellowship of the Church, which was laid over until next meeting and Brothers Edward Wood, William Cummins to give notice to Bro. John Goodwin, his wife and Bro. B. Case and sister Bass to attend. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in September 1842. After divine services by Joseph Byers the church proceeded to business. Opened adore for the reception of members received by experience Elizabeth Turner, Mary Ann Cummins, Betsey Turner, I. B. Wood and Elvoia, slave of E. Wood. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in June 1843. After divine services by Joseph Byers the Church proceeded to business. Brother Willis Eastis laid in a charge against Bro. W. Cummins and Sister Cummins for slandering his wife. It was moved and second that there be a committee to try to settle the difficulty. Assigned E. Wood, D. Parson, O. W. Wood, D. Ellington, W. Turner, and Joseph Byers and report in our next meeting. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in July 1843. After divine services by J. Byers the Church proceeded to business. Call for reference. Took up the case of brother Eastis against brother Cummins and sister Cummins, when brother Cummins was cleared and brother Eastis was excluded for his hostility against brother and sister Cummins. Also for sister Cummins for her hostility in the case. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in January 1844. After divine services the Church proceeded to business. Received letter from Roupes Valley Church requesting help to settle difficulty between M. Mc Math and Richard Murphy Friday before the 2nd Lords Day in February 1844. The Friday before the 2nd Lords Day in February 1844. To visit Roupes Valley Church: E. Wood, W. Cummins, J. T. Byers and D. Pearson. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in June 1844. After divine services by J. Byers the Church proceeded to Church business. Appointed the following delegation to the Union meeting to be held at Mount Zion Church St. Clair County Friday before the fourth Saturday in July 1844 to wit: E. Wood, W. Turner, W. Cummins, and D. A. Ellington, clerk to write. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in August 1844. After divine services the Church proceeded to business. Elected the delegates to the Association to be held at the Liberty Church Saturday before the first Sabbath in October 1844, to wit: J. J. Byers, William Cummins, O. W. Woods and John Goodman in case of failure, the clerk to write. Tuesday Morning before the 3rd Lords Day in October 1844. Tuesday morning singing and prayer and adore for the received of members. Received: Daniel Cummins, Manuel Bagwell, Malinda Cummins, Mary Ellard, Frances Byers, and acknowledgement Milly Cummins. Then Baptizing, evening preaching and exhortation prayer. State Baptist Convention of 1844: The State Baptist Convention will meet this year at Marion, in the Hall County. Delegates to attend are Pastor Joseph Byers, Edmund Wood, William Cummins and O. W. Wood. Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in June 1846. After divine services by J. Byers the Church proceeded with business. There being difficulty existing between David Pearson and W. S. Turner, the Church took up the case and appointed committee to labour with the and report next meeting, to wit: O. W. Wood, J Byers, A. B. Turner and William Cummins, the committee. March Term 1847. After divine services the Church proceeded to business. There being a difficulty between Elizabeth Turner and Nancy Turner, the Church appointed a committee to labour with them and report next meeting, is: T. M. Turner, O. W. Wood, William Cummins, A. B. Turner and W. H. Wood. April Term 1847. After divine services the Church proceeded to business. There being a difficulty existing between Burrel Balls, J. M. Turner and E. Wood, the Church appointed a committee to labor with them - James Massey, H. Turner, William Cummins, J. P. Massey and L. Hodges. April Term 1848. After divine services the Church proceeded to business. Call for references the case of Wm Dunahoo and William Whitfield, the Church appointed a committee to labour with them and settle the difficulty between them and report next meeting, to wit: William Cummins, Samuel Byers, Elias Glenn, O. W. Wood and J. H. Byars. May Term 1848. After divine services the Church in peace. Call to reference the case of William Dunahoo and Wm. Whitfield the report of the committee, we the committee appointed to labour with the Brother Dunahoo and Whitfield for union of feeling between them. Report that Brother Dunahoo has given us full satisfaction by making to Bro. Whitfield the necessary act acknowledgement for the hurt and passionate expressions made use by him concerning the difficulty between them, Brother Whitfield continuing his hostile feelings toward Brother Dunahoo and refusing to make necessary amends. June Term 1852. After prayer by brother E. P. Wood the Church met in conference. Appointed brother James Massey, senior moderator. Took up the call of brother and sister Cummins after some discussion called for the report of the Committee and the Committee discharged and appointed a new Committee to labor with brother and sister Cummins as recommend a course to pursue and report when it suits them. Designate L. Hodges, W. Wood, W. W. Mc Math, Jno. Simmons, M. J. Turner, D. L. Poole, W. H. Wood, W. W. Ellard and A. B. Turner. Called for the reading of the letter to the Union meeting. Read and received. August Term 1852. After religious services the Church met in conference. Called for the report of the Committee on the case of brother and sister Cummins, the report read and received and the Committee discharged and the report adopted. Report of 2nd Committee on the case of brother and sister Cummins report, that of us met at brother Cummins according to appointment and after conversation with him, taking into consideration the good Spirit manifested by him, his long good standing in the church, also believe some of the reports against him to be false and his making acknowledgement for others, we are willing and recommend the Church restore to fellowship. Also recommend that Sister Cummins be restored. December Term 1852. After divine services the church met in conference. Dismissed by letter Lucinda Cummins, Isaac and Mary Ellard. April Term 1855. After religious exercise the church met in conference. Took up a case between brethren Daniel Cummins and Abraham Whitfield and appointed a committee of three to investigate. Committee: W. Eastis, W. Jones and John Armstrong May Term 1855: Cummins and Whitfield’s Report: The report was received and Committee discharged, report adopted. We, your committee appointed to see Brother Cummins and Whitfield beg leave to report that we have seen and had saw brethren face to face and find them far apart. Brother Whitfield manifest a Christian Spirit, said he was willing to do what was right and we find nothing censurable in him. Brother Cummins did make some acknowledgement, but we think he was in a bad spirit and from all the charges against him, we think the Church ought to exclude him. (Signed) W. Eastis, Clerk September Term 1856. After religious services the Church met in conference. Granted Brother and Sister Cummins letters of dismission. October Term 1858. The Church met in conference and proceeded to business. Granted Sister Martha Cummins a letter of dismission. November Conference 1862: No business before the Church. The meeting being protracted for 10 days, the following named persons joined the Church by letter. By letter: William Cummins, A. G. Bates and Sarah Hitt. By experience and baptism: Mrs. Mary Moore, also Sarah Lathern, Mrs. Margaret Chambles, Mrs Amanda Massey, Miss Melinda Barton, Miss Margaret Baker, Miss Mary Jane Byars, Miss Frances Pierson, Jane a slave of George Barton. March Conference 1864: The Church having gospel evidence that Sister Martha Cummins had suffered partys and balls at her residence and where admonished, spoke contemptibly of the Church. She is excluded from the fellowship of the Church. It having been also reported to the Church that other sisters had been guilty of attending these partys and balls. The Church appointed Brothers Willis Eastis, L. Hodges and W. B. Baker to see them and admonish them and report visit to Association. May Conference 1864: The Committee appointed to visit and admonish Sisters who had been attending balls reported as follows, we find that sister Amanda Massey had attended, but manifest sorrow and repentance, also Sister Nancy Lathren has attended and will not deny her self the privilege of attending them, where upon the Church excludes also her from her fellowship. It was also reported to the Church that Sister Malinda Montgomery had been guilty of dancing and brother Waldrop having letters witness to him by her acknowledging the sin and begging the pardon of the Church and promising to indulge no more, the Church for gave her. December Term 1867. The Church met pursuant through authority. The being Clerk absent, M. G. Wood was chosen clerk Pro Tem. Granted Brother Cummins a letter of dismission. Male Registry Spring of 1875: William Cummins died in the spring of 1875. Original 1819 Articles Faith of Ruhama Baptist Church of Christ * * * * * * * Article I: We believe in one only true and living God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Article II: We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the word of God and the only rule of faith and practice. Article III: We believe in the doctrine of election and that God chose His people in Christ before the foundation of the world. Article IV: We believe in the doctrine of original sin. Article V: We believe in man’s impotency to recover him-self from the fallen state he is in, by nature, by his own free will and ability. Article VI: We believe that the sinners are justified in the sight of God by the imputed righteousness of Christ. Article VII: We believe that God’s elect shall call and be called, regenerated and sanctified by Holy Spirit. Article VIII: We believe that the saints shall persevere in Grace and never fall finally away. Article IX: We believe that baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances of Jesus Christ and that the true believers are the only subjects and we believe that the true mode of baptism is immersion. Article X: We believe in the resurrection of the dead and general judgment, and that the punishment of the wicked and the joys of the righteous will be eternal. Article XI: We believe that no minister has a right to the administration of ordinances, only such as are regularly Baptist, called and come under the imposition of the hands by the presbytery. Article XII: We believe none but the regularly Baptist members has the right to commune at the Lord’s Table. The original nine Church members as recorded in the Ruhama’s 1819 Constitution: Hosea and Cassie Holcome, pastor Elisha and Frances Lawley Richard and Martha Rockett Joseph and Phoebe Nations Diah, a female black slave belonging to brother Rockett. Sources of information: The foregoing excerpts were extracted from microfilm of the Ruhama Baptist Church of Christ minutes for the period of 1836 to 1875. The microfilm is housed at Samford University’s “Special Collection Library” located at 800 Lake Shore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229. The minutes was researched and compiled by Douglas G. Cummins of Pensacola, FL during November 2003 and January 2004. The minutes were transcribed as originally written.

I ran this in 03, a repete may render a few nibble of new info. Guess Cemetery Burials at Possumneck, MS (Not Rocky Point, MS) Guess Cem. recorded 10.31.03 by Doug and Alice Cummins Boyette, J. R., 02-10.1872 – 02.11.1932 Boyette, Dattie Bell, wife of J. R. Boyette, 04.12.1875 – 10.04.1925 Crowder, W. E., 10.06.1861 – 05.29.1896 Cummins, William M., 05.28.1832 – 04.11.1875 (1stCpl Co. G, 43rd AL Infantry CSA) “ , Luther Daniel, 07.31.1886 – __.__.__ “ , Horace D., 07.16.1900 – 03.27.1967 “ , Marie Jenkins, 05.19.1904 – 12.13.1994 (Wife of Horace D. Cummins.) “ , Faye, 06.03.1928 – 10.06.1942 “ , Emma M., 12.01.1872 – 07.01.1933 (Mother was inscribed above her name.) “ , Judson, 10.03.1862 – 11.27.1910 “ , Malinda, 03.14.185_ - 08.27.192_ (Wife of Jack L. Cummins) “ , Jack L., 01.18.1856 – 12.28.1925 Ellard, Earl (Cannot read inscription.) “ , Isaac, 11.15.1823 – 07.20.1891 (Husband of Mary Ann Cummins.) “ , Mary Ann Cummins, 03.14.1856 – 08.27.1923 Goss, Annie Mae, 08.14.1890 – 06.18.1920 (Wife of Luther D. Cummins.) Guess, Bailey L., Company D, 40th, MS Infantry, CSA (Unable to read b. and d. dates.) “ , Zebediah B., 10.05.1798 – 08. 06.1878 Guyton, John W., 06.11.1835 – 04.19.1925 “ , Gloria Ann, 05.10.1840 – 10.05 1912 Ingram, Hattie M., 1857 – 1898 (New marker, no other dates.) Roach, Annie Weeks, 07.03.1882 – 01.18.1976 Teague, William Marshall, 04.17.1859 – 11.15.1936 “ , Mary Steel Weeks, 11.11.1864 – 01. 19.1937 (Wife of W. M. Teague) Weeks, Mary J., 01.29.1831 – 08.04.1903 (Wife of A. R. Weeks.) “ , Robert 03.27.188__ - 10.03.192__ “ , Allen R., 02.27.1832 – 07.19.1920 “ , Emma, 03.28.1874 – 05.24.1970 “ , Clara, 12.19.1906 – 12.28.1925 Wilson, Charles, 05.22.1896 – 06.16.1906

The missing Grandmother is another fine article by Susan Sarandon. It has some good pointers for ole rock turners as well as the beginners. It can be read at… http://us.mc633.mail.yahoo.com/mc/welcome?.gx=1&.tm=1272104 I echo Mozelle's and others opinion about Attala's web site. It's the best around by far, thanks to David, Everette and others. But, let's don't get it confused with the msg board. It's kinda like a milk cow, it should be refreshed from time to time for it to produce milk. I will make my annual visit to Attala county on the weekend of the 3rd Sunday in May to visit and clean the graves of my father, grandparents, g grandparents and g g grandparents. Hope to see you there..........

what kind of information, i have seen pictures and there history, and they never was posted; thought the site had stop posting, Charles McAdams, p o box 20184 white hall ark 71612 tenman.1@sbcglobal.net phone 870 247 5123 ________________________________ From: Attala Director <attalacoordinator@gmail.com> To: msattala@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, April 23, 2010 11:46:37 AM Subject: Re: [MSATTALA] Thanks If anyone has any information or data on Attala County, please submit to the Attala County Director for the Mississippi Genealogy and History Network at: attaladirector@gmail.com; Visit the Attala County genealogy and history site at: http://attala.msghn.org/ I could use your help. Everette Carr ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Cummins" <dcumyns@gmail.com> To: <MSATTALA@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:29 PM Subject: [MSATTALA] Thanks Thanks David, This genealogy stuff to me is kinda like growing (30's and 40's) up on my parent’s farm in the MS delta. It takes a bit of weeding now and then before you get to the heart of the matter. Ever think about taking over the Attala's site again? At times it appears to be on life support. Doug ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

what kind of information, i have seen pictures and there history, and they never was posted; thought the site had stop posting, Charles McAdams, p o box 20184 white hall ark 71612 tenman.1@sbcglobal.net phone 870 247 5123 ________________________________ From: Attala Director <attalacoordinator@gmail.com> To: msattala@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, April 23, 2010 11:46:37 AM Subject: Re: [MSATTALA] Thanks If anyone has any information or data on Attala County, please submit to the Attala County Director for the Mississippi Genealogy and History Network at: attaladirector@gmail.com; Visit the Attala County genealogy and history site at: http://attala.msghn.org/ I could use your help. Everette Carr ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Cummins" <dcumyns@gmail.com> To: <MSATTALA@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:29 PM Subject: [MSATTALA] Thanks Thanks David, This genealogy stuff to me is kinda like growing (30's and 40's) up on my parent’s farm in the MS delta. It takes a bit of weeding now and then before you get to the heart of the matter. Ever think about taking over the Attala's site again? At times it appears to be on life support. Doug ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

If anyone has any information or data on Attala County, please submit to the Attala County Director for the Mississippi Genealogy and History Network at: attaladirector@gmail.com; Visit the Attala County genealogy and history site at: http://attala.msghn.org/ I could use your help. Everette Carr ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Cummins" <dcumyns@gmail.com> To: <MSATTALA@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:29 PM Subject: [MSATTALA] Thanks Thanks David, This genealogy stuff to me is kinda like growing (30's and 40's) up on my parent’s farm in the MS delta. It takes a bit of weeding now and then before you get to the heart of the matter. Ever think about taking over the Attala's site again? At times it appears to be on life support. Doug ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Everette, I want to thank you for everything you do for the Attala County site. So often we don't realize that the site succeeds or fails because of what we contribute or fail to contribute. Personally I have to depend on what others supply to help me with my Attala search, but I have contributed much information to the Sunflower site. I am, however planning to see what I have that is not on the site and if I find anything, I will send it to you. Thanks again for your efforts! Mozelle P. Chason On Apr 23, 2010, at 11:46 AM, Attala Director wrote: > If anyone has any information or data on Attala County, please > submit to the > Attala County Director for the Mississippi Genealogy and History > Network at: > > attaladirector@gmail.com; > > Visit the Attala County genealogy and history site at: > > http://attala.msghn.org/ > > I could use your help. > > Everette Carr > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Douglas Cummins" <dcumyns@gmail.com> > To: <MSATTALA@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:29 PM > Subject: [MSATTALA] Thanks > > > Thanks David, > > > > This genealogy stuff to me is kinda like growing (30's and 40's) up > on my > parent’s farm in the MS delta. It takes a bit of weeding now and > then before > you get to the heart of the matter. > > > Ever think about taking over the Attala's site again? At times it > appears to > be on life support. > > > Doug > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > MSATTALA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MSATTALA- > request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message