Dear Kathryn, Hello. It is quite probable that our ELLZEY families connect due to several things I see right off. First, the obvious surname of ELLZEY, <LOL>, and then the fact that your ELLZEY family and my PARKER family that married into the LEWIS - ELLZEY family were both located in Copiah County, Mississippi in the 1830 and 1840 census with the emergence of my 2nd great grandfather, Jeremiah "Jerry" PARKER, born: 1795 in Maryland, (it is possible that it was a part of Maryland that was or is Virginia.) In the 1840 Copiah Co., MS census I don't know whether he is shown with his 1st, 2nd or 3rd wife as I haven't seen that census just heard of it. In the 1830 Copiah Co., MS census he is found with either his 1st or 2nd wife and his 1st set of children, names unknown, and then in the 1850 Smith County Census he is found with his 3rd wife, my 2nd great grandmother, Sarah "Sally" JENNINGS, and her stepchildren/Jerry's 2nd set of children, names not mentioned in the census but I have them in my files, that were the children of 2nd wife. Then in the 1870 Rankin Co., MS census Sarah "Sally" JENNINGS is found as the head of the household with the 3rd set of children for Jeremiah "Jerry" PARKER and the natural children of his 3rd wife, Sarah "Sally" JENNINGS. This group of children is named in the census and matches up with my information. The LEWIS and ELLZEY family were in Jones County, Mississippi from the early 1820's past the early 1850's when my great grandmother, Rachael Moranda/Maranda "Randa/Randy" LEWIS, born: abt. 1851 in Jones Co., MS, aka Moranda/Maranda COLEMAN at the time she married her first known husband, Wesley BRIGHT, and then later when she married her 2nd/3rd husband, my great grandfather, Spencer B. PARKER, born: 1859 in either Smith or Rankin Co., MS, son of Sarah "Sally" JENNINGS, born: 1821/22 in Covington Co., MS, (one census shows her being born in Alabama,) daughter of Kitty EARLE, born: abt. 1795 in VA, and Bailey JENNINGS, born: abt. 1789 in VA, and his 2nd wife was Mrs. Sally LEA LEE, (maiden name LEA and widow of William LEE, son of Needham LEE of Simpson Co., MS.) The aforementioned Rachael Moranda/Maranda "Randa/Randy" LEWIS (COLEMAN) (BRIGHT) (PARKER,) born: abt. 1851 in Jones Co., MS was the daughter of John LEWIS, born: abt. 1820 in Jones Co., MS, (son of Nancy COPELAND, (daughter of Rachael TUCKER and Ripley COPELAND,) and Howell LEWIS, born: bet. 1782-1788 in Granville Co., NC, (still trying to discern his parents but he greatly appears to be descended from Mary HOWELL and (Colonel) Charles Lilburne (Of the Byrd) LEWIS whose families were in Goochland Co., VA and then migrated into Granville Co., NC,) and John LEWIS's wife, Harriett ELLZEY, born: abt. 1824, (daughter of Evan ELLZEY and his wife whom is thought to be Mary COLLINS.) In the JENNINGS family is a sister of the aforementioned Bailey JENNINGS who is named Theodocia "Docia" JENNINGS. Don't know that there is any connection with that but another little possibly connecting feature. Still looking for more information about Evan ELLZEY's parents and ancestors but I do have other ELLZEY information. The aforementioned Spencer B. PARKER and Rachael Moranda LEWIS (COLEMAN) (BRIGHT) (PARKER) were the parents of my grandmother, Allie Artimissa PARKER, born: 1892 in Simpson Co., MS, who married James Martin "Jim" MYRICK, born: 1892 in Simpson Co., MS. I look forward to hearing from you if you think that there may be any connections between our family lines. Sincerely, Bellinda Myrick - Barnett BandB4951@aol.com In a message dated 01-06-18 13:30:34 EDT, you write: << Subj: Information Request Date: 01-06-18 13:30:34 EDT From: anniecarriemontgomery@yahoo.com (K. E. Thompson) Reply-to: MSCOPIAH-L@rootsweb.com To: MSCOPIAH-L@rootsweb.com I'm new to this list and just starting to research the Thompson/Shivers/Ellzey lines of the family. I'm looking for information about the Copiah branch of my family. My great grandparents lived in Copiah County (Wesson) from at least 1894 but probably much further back and may even have been born there. They left after their home was destroyed by fire and they lost a daughter (Nettie) in the fire but they only moved to Brookhaven in neighboring Lincoln County. Info I have: Mary Theodocia (Docia) Ellzey/Ellzy married ? Thompson. They had many children including: Troy Thompson, Sr. (my grandfather), married Kathryn Elizabeth Nina Balfour and had two sons Troy, Jr. (my father) and James Edmund, both born in Brookhaven, Lincoln County, 1921 and 1928 respectively His twin brother Roy, born Abt. 1894, married someone called (I believe) "Pink" Eddie Estelle Thompson, married Benton Cain Elizabeth (Bessie) Thompson, never married Nettie Thompson I believe there were more children but I'm not sure. Any information on any of the family would be appreciated. My father remembers his grandmother in particular but only stories, not names and facts! Thank you, Kathryn Thompson >>

Sandra, Mr. Paul Cartwright, Director of Library Services in Copiah County, would know exactly where to find cemetery references. He was very helpful to me a few years ago. His address: Copiah-Jefferson Regional Library System, 223 S. Extension St., Hazlehurst, MS 39083. Email: pcartw@copjef.lib.ms.us. The Copiah Library (the above address) has the "Mississippi Cemetery & Bible Records", Vol. 1, and Master Index Vol. 25 which lists all or most of the Copiah cemeteries. Good Luck, Carole >Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 16:34:34 -0500 > >Is there anyone out there with an available reference to cemetery listings >in Copiah County? I am trying to determine where my STURGIS ancestors may >be buried as I am going to be visiting Copiah in July. Names include James >Edward STURGIS, James William STURGIS, Sarah Elizabeth Wolfe STURGIS, and >Emma Stubbs STURGIS. Any help will be greatly appreciated! > >Sandra S. Tipton >LAGenWeb Archives Project Coordinator > >Contact Information >EMail: dooziet@home.com >ICQ #: 3000482 >Home Phone: 615-451-1517 _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

I'm new to this list and just starting to research the Thompson/Shivers/Ellzey lines of the family. I'm looking for information about the Copiah branch of my family. My great grandparents lived in Copiah County (Wesson) from at least 1894 but probably much further back and may even have been born there. They left after their home was destroyed by fire and they lost a daughter (Nettie) in the fire but they only moved to Brookhaven in neighboring Lincoln County. Info I have: Mary Theodocia (Docia) Ellzey/Ellzy married ? Thompson. They had many children including: Troy Thompson, Sr. (my grandfather), married Kathryn Elizabeth Nina Balfour and had two sons Troy, Jr. (my father) and James Edmund, both born in Brookhaven, Lincoln County, 1921 and 1928 respectively His twin brother Roy, born Abt. 1894, married someone called (I believe) "Pink" Eddie Estelle Thompson, married Benton Cain Elizabeth (Bessie) Thompson, never married Nettie Thompson I believe there were more children but I'm not sure. Any information on any of the family would be appreciated. My father remembers his grandmother in particular but only stories, not names and facts! Thank you, Kathryn Thompson __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Spot the hottest trends in music, movies, and more. http://buzz.yahoo.com/

Is there anyone out there with an available reference to cemetery listings in Copiah County? I am trying to determine where my STURGIS ancestors may be buried as I am going to be visiting Copiah in July. Names include James Edward STURGIS, James William STURGIS, Sarah Elizabeth Wolfe STURGIS, and Emma Stubbs STURGIS. Any help will be greatly appreciated! Sandra S. Tipton LAGenWeb Archives Project Coordinator Contact Information EMail: dooziet@home.com ICQ #: 3000482 Home Phone: 615-451-1517

In the 1830 census of Copiah Co. is POLLY MCLELAN, living alone near her three sons, John, Archelaus and Samuel. I am looking for the name of her husband who was deceased by 1830. The family I am researching decends through her son Archelaus McLelan. This famiy came to MS from SC after 1810 and before 1817. I have been trying to sort out these MCLELANS for 5yrs. and am really STUCK. Various spellings of the name I have found: McLeland (the one my family uses), MccLellean, McLellan, McClelland and on and on, almost any variation possible. Any help at all will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Mollie

Hi Robert: That is very interesting---something I will certainly check up on!! I do thank you much for taking the time to look this up for me----is always appreciated. Leslie Hill

Hi Leslie, Couldn't find any Caroline Neels in the time period mentioned. Did find the marriage below, but this is as close as I got. Oktibbeha county, MS Clarleston, Mike Neal, Caroline 6 Jan 1898 Good hunting, Robert Stuart

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My experience with MS archives last year was first I paid a $15 or $20 fee, sent them all the information for the three marriages I wanted.....two from Copiah & one from Marshall ....remember there was some sort of mix up & about 2 weeks later I got a note saying that they had the stuff I requested (copies of original marriage license) & to send so much more for the number of copies I wanted, don't recall exact figure but it was less than $15. Long story, but about 9 weeks later & after 3 phone calls I got them......they kept telling me that they had been sent...well, DUH! I never got them & my address was the same as the check they so promptly cashed a couple months earlier. Listen I have another suggestion for you...For several months I have been in touch with this gal in MS, she lives in Jackson, her name is Ronnie Margaret Farris McGinnis & she is editor of the "MS Genealogical Connections" a quarterly magazine on MS genealogy. (She is the one who told me about the AlphaSmart portable word processor) This is the lady I met with at the archives & also took some pictures to. If you pay a $24 subscription fee you get the publications; you can submit queries via email to be published; I know if you are a subscriber, you can pay her a $15 search fee & she will research & photo copy no more than three microform death certificates that are abstracted from her articles. Anyway, in one of the magazines, it says The MS State Dept of Health is the official state repository of all death certificates from 1912 to present. The Reference Library, MS Dept. of Archives & History, has microform copies of death certificates from 1912 to 1943; however some years are incomplete and all of 1917 is missing. ( I seem to recall that awhile back you were looking for someone's death) You might contact her & ask if she will look for your marriage for a fee......the state people charge you the $15 or $20 up front & then additional if they have to do more research, etc....so they sorta leave you hanging as to how much it will be.....however you should be able to write the person's name an approximate time the marriage may have ta Ronnie is honest & seems to be a real nice gal. The publication is a typical genealogy publication with various articles & queries for MS & some trees in the back. Each issue will be different. Here is her name & email....write her & ask her what she would charge you to do a look up.......< billron@bellsouth.net > or if you subscribe to the magazine would you be entitled to a free look - up...the above was extracted from the magazine on her doing look ups for deaths ....tell her we are cousins & I suggested you contact her & maybe she can give you some suggestions, plus she does live in Jackson & goes to the archives several times a week from what she told me. She was so nice to me, I decided I would subscribe at least for the year to the magazine...so far the Spring & Summer issues are out...if you decide to subscribe she will probably send you the back issues....email her first & ask whatever & if you think you want to subscribe you can get the particulars from her...though you just make the check out to her, Ronnie Margaret Farris McGinnis, 1500 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS 39211 & again the publication is called MS Genealogical Connections.

Linda: Very kind!!---I would love for you to just check for me for aSarah Caroline Neel (various spellings), but I don't know what a groom's name would be. This would have to be after 1886, when her first husband died in Wesson. Someone else has looked around for this and didn't see anything, but then again, I have no real proof that she did marry. Thanks again--- Leslie

Thanks Carole---appreciate it. I live in a small town in TX, and the nearest Fam. Hist. Center is about an hour away from me. Makes it hard when you have to go once to get them to order it, then go back and view it when it comes in, but I'll sure see what I can do. Leslie Hill

I have the marriage cd# 5 which has MS on it will do look ups please email me directly one name at a time please be happy to do it for anyone they dont have many after 1900 tho At 09:42 PM 5/21/2001 EDT, LHill42731@aol.com wrote: >Thanks Carole---appreciate it. I live in a small town in TX, and the nearest >Fam. Hist. Center is about an hour away from me. Makes it hard when you have >to go once to get them to order it, then go back and view it when it comes >in, but I'll sure see what I can do. > >Leslie Hill > > >==== MSCOPIAH Mailing List ==== > > > >============================== >Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > > > God Bless Lynda

There are 15 Family History Centers in MS. In addition to the ones I mentioned there are centers in Booneville, Columbus, Greenville, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Clinton, and Libery. Carole _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

The Family History Center near you can send for the film which has the Copiah Co. marriage index 1825-1932 and the marriage records 1823-1921. The film # for the index is US/CAN Film 876487. Go to http://www.FamilySearch.org and click on "Family History Centers near you". There are eight in MS, Meridian, Natchez, Oxford, Philadelphia, Canton, Wesson, Senatobia and Tupelo and a couple of thousand all over the world. The fee for rental is nominal and you can view the film right in the center. Gook Luck, Carole >From: LHill42731@aol.com >Reply-To: MSCOPIAH-L@rootsweb.com >To: MSCOPIAH-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: marriage >Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 00:15:23 EDT > >Does anyone know if marriage records for 1880-1900 have been indexed? Am >searching for a possible marriage in that county and only have the bride's >name (Caroline Neel). Any clues on this will be much appreciated. > >Thanks, >Leslie Hill > > >==== MSCOPIAH Mailing List ==== >The listkeeper is Annette Womack. >ACWomack@aol.com > > >============================== >Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 >Source for Family History Online. Go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Well the copiah county clerks are great people, of course growing up in Crystal Springs, and looking for family, they are so great I dont remember paying $25 for this I just sent to the archives for a death certificate of my husbands grandmother very elusive lady buried in Fayette 1922 had two girls, who were given up, one was my mother in law Nell LIndsey we are going to find her tho, found nell with her parents, on the 1920 jefferson county census her name was Lula Mae At 01:48 PM 5/21/2001 EDT, LHill42731@aol.com wrote: >OK, thanks. I know that it is almost impossible for these county clerks to >stop what they are doing to search for something obscure, so that's why I >didn't even consider writing the county. The State Archives is an option, but >with a $25 fee for out of state residents, whether they find anything or not, >one wants to have a pretty good idea first. > >Much appreciation--- >Leslie Hill > > >==== MSCOPIAH Mailing List ==== > > > >============================== >Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history >learning and how-to articles on the Internet. >http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library > > > God Bless Lynda

OK, thanks. I know that it is almost impossible for these county clerks to stop what they are doing to search for something obscure, so that's why I didn't even consider writing the county. The State Archives is an option, but with a $25 fee for out of state residents, whether they find anything or not, one wants to have a pretty good idea first. Much appreciation--- Leslie Hill

OK, thanks for the tip. Just curious---for the appropriate fee, will the State Archives search for the marriage, even possibly in surrounding counties, or must one provide them with a date? Thanks, Leslie Hill

from the courthouse in hazlehurst it was 50 cents per copy but these were not marriage licence some sort of a bond thing of course mine were old records, to 1850 I had the dates already At 01:19 PM 5/21/2001 EDT, LHill42731@aol.com wrote: >OK, thanks for the tip. Just curious---for the appropriate fee, will the >State Archives search for the marriage, even possibly in surrounding >counties, or must one provide them with a date? > >Thanks, > >Leslie Hill > > >==== MSCOPIAH Mailing List ==== > > > >============================== >Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp >Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! > > > God Bless Lynda

Does anyone know if marriage records for 1880-1900 have been indexed? Am searching for a possible marriage in that county and only have the bride's name (Caroline Neel). Any clues on this will be much appreciated. Thanks, Leslie Hill