Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/894 Surname: McPhail ------------------------- My gr gr grandfather was Dougal McPhail. My records show that he was born 1765 in Scotland, moved to NC and then to Covington, MS where he died in 1840. He was married to Dicey (?) and their children were James Duncan, Allen, Jacob, Harriet, John and Jane. Does anyone have info on this family or know where Dougal was buried? Thank you, Sandi

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/893 Surname: Mathison ------------------------- The Nancy McLeod in your query is my gggrandmother who married Duncan Johnson. Rachel Mathison and James Mathison were her grandparents. Her mother was Effie Mathison and her father Daniel McLeod. We do not have any information as to the parents of James but his wife was Rachel McInnis. The others listed are children of James and Rachel. Other children were Neil and Roderick Mathison. what is your connection to the family? Janet Smith

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/891 Surname: kervin ------------------------- hi, i am trying to find out if morris watson kervin jr. had a son named william harrison kervin, who is my grandfather. is the morris kervin you mentioned the same one? If so, do you know the name of william's mother? any help would be appreciated.

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/890 Surname: MATHISON, MATHESON ------------------------- On the 1850 Covington Cty. Census, the following is listed: Rachel Matthison,66,female,b.NC. William Matthison,33,Male,b.SC Rachel Matthison,20,female,b.Ms. Nancy Mcleod,17,female,b.Ms. I am trying to research the Matthison/Mathison/Matheson family from SC/NC. Any info at all on this household will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Barbara

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/889 Surname: GRAVES, WILSON, DYKES ------------------------- Hi Loretta,Glad you wrote.I didn't expect a response this quick.Isaac Newton Dykes and Sarah Jane Graves Dykes were my ggrandparents.Isaac was born 27Jan1845 in Cov.Co.,Ms.and died 18Nov1916 in Carson,Jeff Davis Co.,Ms.He was buried on 20Nov1916 in Blount Ceme.in J.D.Co.I have a copy of his death certificate.He was 71 and died without medical attention of paralysis.His parents were James and Mary Ann(Polly)Rutland Dykes.On Isaac's d.c.,James is listed as being born in New Orleans,La,abt.1811.His parents unk.Mary Ann,acc.to same d.c.,was born in Scott Co.I have her listed as being born in 1821 because in the 1850 census,she is listed as being 29 yrs old.They are listed in 1850 Cov.Co.census with the first 5 children,Isaac fits in between Sarah and Mahalia.I have never heard of the 4 initialed ones you list.I have some info on Mary Ann's family,but can't put my hands on it right now.I'm just recovering from wipe-out of computer,but I'll find it asap.I do know that Sarah Jane Graves Dykes mother was named Lonie on Sarah Jane's d.c. and father unknown.My cousins wife,who is also wading through all of this found or heard somewhere that Lonie and parents left England under mysterious circ.and changed their name,so we're not sure if Lonie was married or if Sarah Jane was illig.Lonie then married ?Wilson and had 2 more children,Chili Ann Wilson,b.16Apr1885,d.30May1958 marr.to Vernon "Bob" Roberts,b.11Nov1883,d.23Jul1955 and they had about 7 kids.Emanual Wilson,no dates,marr.Addie Graves,relation unk.to Lonie if at all.The only reason I have any info on the Wilsons is because one of my Father's 1st cousins has been tracking down family for years and her s-i-l gave me a copy of the info.I haven't met the cousin,Maxine,but would like to one day.She doesn't have a computer.But she does live down around Prentiss,Ms.,right in the middle of it all.I haven't been getting anywhere on Isaac,so thought I would look at Sarah's side.Family story goes that Henry C. ended up in Texas,but don't know if true or not.Have never seen anything on rest of Dykes.Your right,they are very hard to track down along with all the rest.Yes,I'd like to work with you.I know our Dykes are related to all of the rest of the ones down that way,it's just a matter of finding the missing piece.Maybe I can find it by coming in the back door.Thanks,Dawn Oh,Sarah Jane was b.8Oct1859 in Cov.Co.,Ms. and d.8Jan1940 at home outside of Sontag,Lawrence Co.,Ms.Probably died of heart attack.She was found by one of her sons.

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/887 Surname: Graves, Wilson, Dykes, Bullock, Rutland ------------------------- Dawn, We may have a match here. I have an Isaac N. Dykes, son of James Dykes and Mary Ann (Pollie) Rutland, b 1846. Married Sarah Jane, 1880. I show Isaac died in 1880, tho this is by no means carved in stone. My information comes from a descendant chart and, with the exception of his siblings, this is all I have on Isaac. Those siblings were: William B; Henry C; Sarah Ann; Mahala Ann; L. A.; W. R.; H. L.; and J. B. This descendant chart I have is on the Rutland line and it also shows ANDERSON Rutland, b 1838, brother to Mary Ann (Pollie), and married to Betsy Wilson and Elizabeth Graves. According to this chart, the 1900 census shows, under Notes for Betsy Wilson,: stepson, Martin Wilson, b 1867; Mary A. Wilson, neice, b 1866; EMMANUEL, nephew, b 1871; DAniel, nephew, b 1874 and Floyd, nephew, b 1879. There is also the notation: Alona, sister or sister-in-law, b 1852. (I have not figured it out!) My gr gr grandmother was Lydia Graves married Quinney Bullock. She was the daughter of Robert Hiram and Cecelia Jane Dickens Graves. Lydia's daughter, Susana Bullock, married William Allen Rutland. I am having a very difficult time sorting out the Rutland connections of Covington Co. They include the Dykes, Wilsons, Graves, and others. Perhaps you can help sort out the families. Loretta

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/886 Surname: GRAVES, WILSON, DYKES ------------------------- I'm trying to find anyone with knowledge of these names.My gggrandmother was LONIE/LONNIE GRAVES WILSON.I don't know if GRAVES was her maiden name or if she was married twice.She had a daughter,Sarah Jane Graves,b.8Oct1859,Covington Co.,Ms.,d.8Jan1940,Lawrence Co.,Ms.,buried at Blount Ceme.,Jeff Davis Co.,Ms.Sarah Jane married my ggrandfather,Isaac Newton Dykes. LONIE/LONNIE later married ?Wilson and had two more children,Chili Ann Wilson and Emanual Wilson.Chili Ann married Vernon "Bob" Roberts and Emanual married Addie Graves (don't know if she is related to Lonie/Lonnie and/or husband or not.If anyone knows anything about any of these people,please contact me.Thank you,Dawn

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/884 Surname: Beard ------------------------- I knew Mrs. Beard vaguely when I was growing up in covington county in the 1960's. My best friend was her neighbor and I remeber we did some errands for her when I was visiting my friend and I went into her house several times. Do you need her place of burial or dates? I believe she was a sister ot John Sharp Gatewood. I might be able to find out info if I knew exactly what you are looking for.

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/881 Surname: STRICKLAND, GADDIS ------------------------- According to the 1850 Covington County census, John Strickland was b. 1783, NC & wife Frances was b. 1786, NC with daughter Mary, b. 1812, NC. Other siblings include Alphia b. 1814 & Joe (who had sons Martin & Hugh)and other possible sibling Elizabeth, b. 1829, MS. John had a brother named Wilson. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/880 Surname: STRICKLAND, GADDIS ------------------------- According to the 1850 Covington County census, John Strickland was b. 1783 NC & wife Frances was b. 1786 NC with daughter Mary b.1812 NC. Other siblings were Alphia b. 1814 & Joe and possibly Elizabeth b. 1829, MS. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ms/Covington/879 Surname: ------------------------- Is there a web page for on-line archive public records for this county that I can view on my PC at home? thanks, pat Kendrick_@Webtv.com

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/878 Surname: Hall ------------------------- Hi Carol, I would say it is quite likely that this is the same family. A. J. Hall's first child was a James M. Hall, born in 1840, in Simpson Co, Mississippi. By 1850 they had moved to Smith County, and again in 1870 they moved to Covington County. This fact along with the unusual given name of Doctor makes it likely that your James and mine are the same. James brother, Doctor was refered to as Dock as an adult. James' younger sister, Missouri Edna Hall was my great grandmother, married to Lafayette "Leffie" Steward. Another sister, Caroline Elizabeth Hall was married to my g2 granduncle, Moses Prophet Stuard. Contact me at the above email address and we can share information. Robert

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ms/Covington/877 Surname: Hall ------------------------- The Dock I am looking for is Dock Elias Alton Hall b. 3-14-1869 to 1873 married first to Sallie Tew, 2nd to Eula Lee Cole. They did live in Covington Co. on the edge of Smith County, MS. It is possible that this was a relative since family names were passed down and your Doctor may be the origin for my Dock's name. I have info that Dock Elias' father was J. F. Marion Hall b. 12/1/1840 d. 7/25/1891 and Marion's father may be Abram J. Hall b. 12/1/1817 d 6/26/1892 married to a Martha. Does any of this link?

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ms/Covington/876 Surname: Hall ------------------------- I have a Doctor G. Hall, born in about 1847, who lived in this part of Covington County in 1870. They moved to Smith County. Note: Doctor is a given name, not a title. Robert Stuart

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/875 Surname: Fountain, Sanford ------------------------- My e-mail to you with the pictures was returned as address unknown. send me a valid address and I will resend.

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/874 Surname: Gandy ------------------------- What line of Gandy's are you researching?

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/873 Surname: Norwood, Duckworth, Speed, Magee ------------------------- In January 2000, I visited Salem Baptist Church Cemetery near Collins and took several photographs of gravestones for names that are in my line. I have been able to connect all except those of Howard J. Duckworth, b.5/3/1910, d.7/23/1972 and his wife Lois H. Duckworh, b. 5/24/1909, d. 8/11/1998. Their names do not appear in the Benjamin Duckworth book yet, because of location and name, I am sure Howard is a descendant of the Benjamin Duckworth clan. Can anybody help with information on these two people. Thanks - Merry Christmas. Bill Link: Family Tree of Bill Norwood URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=joanbill>

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/872 Surname: Fountain, Sanford ------------------------- The pictures would be great. Is your father bur. in Bethel Cem? If possible would like the birth & death date of your mother. Would like to share info. E-mail me.

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/871 Surname: ------------------------- Hi folks! I am currently researching the many sawmills and logging railroads in Mississippi, including Covington County, that existed in the 1880-1930 time period. I am looking for anyone who might have worked for one of these companies, or anyone who might have any photos of sawmills, log trains, log camps, or logging operations. I am also trying to map these logging railroads, or dummy lines. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Tony Howe

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/870 Surname: Fountain, Sanford ------------------------- I'm a daughter of Katie Fountain and Lonnie Sanford of Covington County, MS. They had eight children, four boys - Joe, Lonnie K., Ross, Billy Mack, and four girls - Ivelle, Carolyn, Barbara, and Sharron. My father died last month, Nov. 11, 2000 at age 94. I have some pictures that I could scan and e-mail to you if you're interested.