Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/706 Surname: BIGLANE ------------------------- MY GRANDMOTHER ELLA MAE BIGLANE BLACKMAN DAUGHTER OF THOMAS BIGLANE HAD A SISTER NAMED ANNA BIGLANE CAUTHEN WHO IS BURIED AT ORA MS CEMETARY COVINGTON CTY. HER GRAVE HAS A DAR MARKER. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A BIGLANE OR RELATION THAT WAS IN THE REVOULUTIONARY WAR FOR HER TO HAVE THIS MARKER.AS A CHILD I REMEMBER HER TELLING ME THAT SHE HAD A RELATION IN THE WAR I ASSUME IT IS TRUE. MY FATHERS SIDE LIVED IN MS LAUDERDALE COUNTY. (BLACKMAN) I HAVE THEIR HISTORY BACK TO 1830. GENE BLACKMAN 8547 WYNDHURST DR JACKSONVILLE FL 32244-7430 E-MAIL geneo@mediaone.net

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/705 Surname: Whitehead, Franklin ------------------------- Looking for the marriage or families of Jeff or Geofrey Whitehead B.? and Nora Franklin B. Jan.1874 in MS. They had a daughter Anne Mae Whitehead b. April 1894 she said Hattisburg,MS.Jeff was killed at an early age. Other info is Nora had two brothers William R. & Claude Franklin and they were B. in MS

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/703 Surname: Leggett, Graves ------------------------- Zion Seminary was founded in Covington Co. by Dr. A.R. Graves. There is a phamphlet about the history of Seminary, MS. It has many pages about the school. Suggest you find a copy. It was probably written in the 1920's by someone named Wilson (I think). The first chapter is titled "The influence of Zion Seminary and Reverend A.R. Graves". The school operated until the outbreak of the Civil War at which time the school was closed and Dr. Graves enlisted as a Chaplain.

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ms/Covington/702 Surname: ------------------------- I have not come across anyone by that name, but I have some new leads and will keep you posted. My branch of Sanford's are a difficult group to track. Lynn

Hello, I am looking for information about Simeon B. Thomas b.1800 and his brother Tristram B. Thomas b.1787. Simeon was married in Covington to either a Norwood or Cole. Any information is appreciated. Thank you , Robbie

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/701 Surname: Barnes ------------------------- I am looking for any information in Covington County for these individuals. My father's paternal family is from this region. His father was Willie Barnes. He lived in this area until the mid 1940's when he moved to New Orleans, La. His father, named Thomas Barnes lived possibly died in this county.

I had a great grandfather Rev. Claiborne McDonald who attended the academy and I have some info about it-Claiborne "Buddy" McDonald, IV ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Huffman" <huffmanj@hobbyist.com> To: <MSCOVING-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2000 10:59 AM Subject: [MSCOVING-L] A.R. Graves > Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/699 > > Surname: Graves > ------------------------- > > Dr. A.R. Graves was a Presbyterian Minister and founded Zion Seminary Academy > c. 1840 in Covington Co. I believe he was b. 1809 in Saratoga, NY and was > the uncle of Mary Sophia Graves, a teacher at the academy. Dr. Graves may > have been Amos Graves but can't be sure. Seeking info on Dr. Graves and > niece, Mary Sophia Graves esp descendents and parents of Dr. Graves and > parents of Mary Sophia. Mary Sophia Graves married a John Wesley Huffman > of Pike Co. > >

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/700 Surname: LEGGETT, PICKERING ------------------------- I have the following in my notes in regard to the Zion Seminary that I thought someone might want. William A. Leggett known as Judge William Leggett born Abt. 1801 in GA m. Phebe Pickering b. 1798 in Tn or Washington, AL in MS Territory. Deeded twenty acres of his land on the east bank of Okatoma Creek in Covington County for the purpose of building a Methodist School, which was named Zion Seminary. In 1860, William was living in Covington County, listed as a farmer who owned $9,000 of real estate and $35,000 of personal property. He died sometime after the Civil War of which he was a veteran. His religion was Methodist and most of his descendants have remained Methodist. He is buried in an unmarked grave on the east bank of the Okatoma Creek, near the present town of Seminary, named for the Zion Seminary which was destroyed during the Civil War. Does anyone else have knowledge of this seminary?

Hi John, You probably have seen this already, but I saw a census listing for A.R. 1850 Federal Census Covington County, MS 7 121 121 GRAVES A.R. 40 M O.S.P. Minister NY 8 121 121 GRAVES Jane L. 35 F NC 9 121 121 GRAVES Sophia J. 10 F MS 10 121 121 GRAVES Amos 8 M MS 11 121 121 GRAVES Alexander 6 M MS 12 121 121 GRAVES Butler 3 M MS 13 121 121 GRAVES Scott H. 2 M MS 14 121 121 GRAVES Olive 7/12 F MS So who were Mary Sophia Graves' parents? Would you happen to know how to find a list of teachers? Both my grandparents are said to have been teachers, probably in the range of 1900 to 1925. Thanks, Steve Riner

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/699 Surname: Graves ------------------------- Dr. A.R. Graves was a Presbyterian Minister and founded Zion Seminary Academy c. 1840 in Covington Co. I believe he was b. 1809 in Saratoga, NY and was the uncle of Mary Sophia Graves, a teacher at the academy. Dr. Graves may have been Amos Graves but can't be sure. Seeking info on Dr. Graves and niece, Mary Sophia Graves esp descendents and parents of Dr. Graves and parents of Mary Sophia. Mary Sophia Graves married a John Wesley Huffman of Pike Co.

I created a mailing list specifically for the descendants of Esau Bass. I hope I have not missed inviting anyone but if I did go here to join: http://www.egroups.com/subscribe/Bass-Esau Pamela Dyess Mann Dyess/Bass Genealogy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~pdyess/ MS AHGP http://www.geocities.com/gsmiss/mississippi.html MS Migrations http://www.geocities.com/gsmiss/ AL AHGP http://www.geocities.com/gsmiss/alabama.html Researching Dyess, Bass, Pierce, Robbins, Polk, Evans, King, Beasley, McPhail, Stuckey, Tolar, Myers, Spurlock, Sterling, and Fortenberry A country which supresses it's history is doomed to fail...

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/698 Surname: Biglane ------------------------- Hi. I'm Elizabeth Butler. My grandmother is Mary Elizabeth (Biglane) Cagle. Her father was Timothy Edward Biglane and his father was Thomas Biglane--the one you're searching for info. on. This is not much additional info., but from my research, he was born in Dromore West, County Sligo in Ireland and reportedly had a half brother that came to this country with him in approximately 1836. I think his name may have been William Rutledge. I found the passenger list from their ship while doing research once, but have misplaced the photocopy. Please contact me and maybe we can piece together more of the puzzle!

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/697 Surname: Biglane ------------------------- I am Elizabeth Butler. My grandmother is Mary Elizabeth (Biglane) Cagle of Covington Co., MS. Her father was Timothy Edward and was a son of Thomas Biglane. It is difficult to find info. on Thomas Biglane's background in Ireland, his parents, etc. Any info. you could pass along would be great!

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/696 Surname: McDonald ------------------------- I have information of S.D. McDonald. Contact me at Ethelsue1@aol.com

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/695 Surname: ------------------------- I have visited Mt. Zion Methodist Church that was originally in Covington County, Ms, and there are indeed @ Alexander Hamilton Hall's buried there. E-mail me and I will tell you more. Ethelsue1@aol.com

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/694 Surname: BRYANT, RYALS, PEACOCK, PHILLIPS ------------------------- I have the following: 1John Lewis Bryant 1785 - 1828/ ..+Cynthia or Cintha Peacock 1800 - 1876 (Cynthia married Charles Phillips after John Lewis was killed) 2Jesse Levi Bryant 1813 - 1881 +Sophia Ann or Safirary Safi Sofa Sanford 1817 - 1909 3George W. Bryant 1845 - +Ellen J. Sanford 1847 4 Lucius Sanford J. Bryant Abt. 1879 + Martha Rials Hope this helps.

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/693 Surname: Bryant, Rials, Riles, Ryals, Riels ------------------------- Searching for info. on the following family in Covington Co., MS: Martha Rials b. 14 May 1884 d. 10 Feb., 1930 m. Louis Bryant Children: 1. Daniel Sampson "Sampt" Bryant 2. Zula Bell Bryant 3. Joe Bryant 4. Calvin Bryant will like to share info.

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/692 Surname: Bullock, Bradford, Dorris ------------------------- Hi Brenda: I cannot find the names you mentioned in the Data I have on the Bullock family. I am researching David Paul Bradford/Bullock/Dorris families of Jefferson Davis, Lincoln, and Hinds Counties. David Paul Bradford was a Methodist Minister. His descendants were in the Bullock/Dorris families. I have a list of Samuel Bullock, born ca 1870. But I did not find your names on the list. Do you have other names that you wish me to look-up?

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/691 Surname: Bullock, Pendarvis ------------------------- I am searching for information on my grandparents, William Leonard Pendarvis dob-January 1884 and Arenthia Alene Bullock dob- April 1896. They were married in Covington Co. on November 03, 1911. She was the daughter of J.F.Bullock and Lydia Cynthia Dossett. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You. Brenda

Posted on: Covington Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Covington/690 Surname: Johnston, Butler, Hill, Brabham ------------------------- Seekiong information on John Johnston who is on the 1860 Covington Co. census in the household of Allen E. Johnston and wife, Nancy P. Hill Johnston. Allen E. is the son of John. According to the census, both John and Allen were born in Ga. I have the ancestry of my greatgreatgrandmother Nancy P. Hill but would like info on John and Allen. Allen's son John Thomas m Lydia (Letitia) Brabham, his son, Lonnie m Mary Butler. Thank you, cox.barbara@worldnet.att.net