Hello list, I'm looking for a Joseph Spencer born about 1864. He married Mollie Brown. Is there anyone related to this couple? Thanks Rhonda

Hello List, Anyone out there know anything about a cargo ship named USS TATE? In 1944 an attack cargo ship was commissioned as USS TATE. Her name was for Tate County. All information will be welcomed. Thanks, Syble Embrey Tate Co,

The index to Vol VIII (1990) has been added to the Tate Co, MS online data. Drop by and see if your surnames are listed. http://www.rootsweb.com/~mstate/ttindx8.htm Thanks, Syble Embrey Marie Carlton Tate Co, MS

I've just posted an illustrated and annotated sketch of the life of John Thomas (1835?-1894). Anyone with kin who lived near Bright's over a century ago might find it of interest. John served in Co D, 44th Mississippi Infantry until wounded at Franklin, Nov 1864. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~greenwolf/thomas/johnthomas.htm Take a look and let me know what you think. Neil Allen Bristow, San Diego

Does anyone have a copy of Tax records for DeSoto county MS for the years 1850-1851-1852-1853-1854 for DeSoto County MS i am looking For James Franklin Goodwin for those years thank you Kenneth

Hello list, Is there anyone that might have an 1860 and 1870 DeSoto Co., Ms. census that can do a lookup for me? I'm looking for Josiah Spencer. He was married to Arminta.(1860) His second wife Mary. (1870) Thanks, Rhonda

I'm looking for information on a Dr. (could possibly be James) and Mrs. Mary Staten. They raised my husband's g grandmother after her parents and relatives died of yellow fever. I received some information that Mrs. Mary Staten lived in DeSoto Co., Mississippi about 1882. They had a son named Burleson Staten according this information born 1873. Could someone possibly do a lookup for me in the 1880 census of Dr. Staten and family? I would be most grateful. Thanks, Rhonda

Did DeSoto county have a yearly tax list i am looking for James Franklin Goodwin 1851-1852-1853 tax list DeSoto county MS Kenneth

Hello list, I just knock down a brick from that brick wall. Does anyone have a Josiah M. SPENCER who was born 1826 in Tennessee. This is what I found out today: Josiah married Arminta Gaton children: Elizabeth Ann James William (Hubby's ancestor) born in Eudora, Mississippi then Josiah married Mary J. Marshall children: Elijah Joseph Elvira Columbus Becky Nora Anyone related? Rhonda

Anyone on this list available to look up a marriage for Rex Mize and Helen Raymond? Year was 1958; month and day unknown. Thanks in advance for assistance. Mary in Texas

Because the Munns surname is so historic in the Memphis and NW Mississippi area you might be interested in the following obit extract: Fred Danny Munns Jr,. 41, of Memphis died of heart failure Friday. (24 March 2000) He leaves his parents Ann and Fred Munns and a sister Sheila Quattrocchi. Bob

I am new to the list researching my Dr.. Joseph Webb Morris and any other Morris in Desoto County. This one married first a Harriett Elizabeth Cockrum 1849 or 1850 and second a Cynthia Moselle Mckissack in 1855. I am supposing he was there as other Morris family was there so would like much input from Morris lines..............his parents were Thomas and mother Frances. He was to have been born in TN Suppose nay of the following also in Desoto County could be brothers: George Morris T. W. Morris W. B. Morris James Morris BJ Hayle visionwd@jci.net

Folks, I am so sorry, I miss placed the information that was sent me. Would someone please send me the E mail address to the Desoto Gen Society. Thank you, Bob Parker Sgtmajrp@aol.com

Greetings, Did NATHAN DAVIS come to LAUDERDALE COUNTY AL from NEWBERRY COUNTY SC? I have for many years been researching my gr gr grandfather NATHAN DAVIS (1786 - ?) who's son was named LEVI FOWLER DAVIS (1819 - 1888) NATHAN DAVIS was first found by this researcher in LAUDERDALE COUNTY ALABAMA. NATHAN DAVIS was in Lauderdale Co. from about 1821 until about 1842, when he moved to DESOTO COUNTY, MS. Family legend has NATHAN DAVIS coming from South Carolina, but I have never been able to locate the place of his birth nor who his parents were. I offer the following information in hopes of finding additional information about NATHAN DAVIS. Nathan was first married to EMILY FOWLER.. EMILY FOWLER was the child of MARTHA ODELL (DUCKETT) FOWLER and LEVI FOWLER, b 6 May, 1769, d 17 Apr., 1819 in Newberry Co., SC MARTHA ODELL (DUCKETT) FOWLER came to Lauderdale County Alabama with her two daughters, EMILY, NANCY, her son ELIJAH and her son-in-law NATHAN. EMILY FOWLER DAVIS died about 1819 at the birth or complications from the birth of her son LEVI FOWLER DAVIS. Emily's mother, MARTHA FOWLER and Nathan's 2nd wife EMILY McALUSTER (McALLISTER) raised LEVI FOWLER DAVIS. LEVI FOWLER DAVIS married NANCY GERMAN (JARMAN, GARMAN) in Monroe County Mississippi in 1841. NANCY GERMAN was the daughter of JOSEPH (JOE) GERMAN and VIRGINIA (JENNY) (MCCANDLESS) GERMAN. MARTHA ODELL (DUCKETT) FOWLER has a headstone in the Wesley Chapel Methodist church cemetery in Lauderdale Co. Alabama, which says: MARTHA O. FOWLER, wife of LEVI FOWLER and gives her birthdate as 6 May 1769 and her death date 11 July 1841. There is no headstone for LEVI FOWLER in this cemetery. If anyone can offer additional information, it would be appreciated. Bob Davis 13117A NW 8th Ave. Vancouver, WA. 98685 (360) 574-1624

Greetings, I am seeking information on ROBERT A. DAVIS who was a Civil War CSA soldier from DeSoto Co. MS. He enlisted in Co. D of the 44th MISSISSIPPI Volunteers (BLYTHES REGIMENT) in July of 1861 and was wounded during the BATTLE of ATLANTA on July 28, 1864 and "sent to hospital" at the FLOYD HOUSE and OCMULGEE hospital in MACON, GA. which I believe was in BIBB Co., GA. I have been unable to locate him or his resting place or his descendants. Any help would be appreciated. Bob Davis 13117A NW 8th Ave. Vancouver, WA. 98685 (360)574-1624

Greetings, Did NATHAN DAVIS come to LAUDERDALE COUNTY AL from NEWBERRY COUNTY SC? I have for many years been researching my gr gr grandfather NATHAN DAVIS (1786 - ?) who's son was named LEVI FOWLER DAVIS (1819 - 1888) NATHAN DAVIS was first found by this researcher in LAUDERDALE COUNTY ALABAMA. NATHAN DAVIS was in Lauderdale Co. from about 1821 until about 1842, when he moved to DESOTO COUNTY, MS. Family legend has NATHAN DAVIS coming from South Carolina, but I have never been able to locate the place of his birth nor who his parents were. I offer the following information in hopes of finding additional information about NATHAN DAVIS. Nathan was first married to EMILY FOWLER.. EMILY FOWLER was the child of MARTHA ODELL (DUCKETT) FOWLER and LEVI FOWLER, b 6 May, 1769, d 17 Apr., 1819 in Newberry Co., SC MARTHA ODELL (DUCKETT) FOWLER came to Lauderdale County Alabama with her two daughters, EMILY, NANCY, her son ELIJAH and her son-in-law NATHAN. EMILY FOWLER DAVIS died about 1819 at the birth or complications from the birth of her son LEVI FOWLER DAVIS. Emily's mother, MARTHA FOWLER and Nathan's 2nd wife EMILY McALUSTER (McALLISTER) raised LEVI FOWLER DAVIS. LEVI FOWLER DAVIS married NANCY GERMAN (JARMAN, GARMAN) in Monroe County Mississippi in 1841. NANCY GERMAN was the daughter of JOSEPH (JOE) GERMAN and VIRGINIA (JENNY) (MCCANDLESS) GERMAN. MARTHA ODELL (DUCKETT) FOWLER has a headstone in the Wesley Chapel Methodist church cemetery in Lauderdale Co. Alabama, which says: MARTHA O. FOWLER, wife of LEVI FOWLER and gives her birthdate as 6 May 1769 and her death date 11 July 1841. There is no headstone for LEVI FOWLER in this cemetery. If anyone can offer additional information, it would be appreciated. Bob Davis 13117A NW 8th Ave. Vancouver, WA. 98685 (360) 574-1624

Greetings, I am seeking information on ROBERT A. DAVIS who was a Civil War CSA soldier from DeSoto Co. MS. He enlisted in Co. D of the 44th MISSISSIPPI Volunteers (BLYTHES REGIMENT) in July of 1861 and was wounded during the BATTLE of ATLANTA on July 28, 1864 and "sent to hospital" at the FLOYD HOUSE and OCMULGEE hospital in MACON, GA. which I believe was in BIBB Co., GA. I have been unable to locate him or his resting place or his descendants. Any help would be appreciated. Bob Davis 13117A NW 8th Ave. Vancouver, WA. 98685 (360)574-1624

Greetings, I am seeking descendants of JAMES NATHAN (BUCK) DAVIS & his wife, ELVIRA ROBISON. Family legend is that 'Buck' moved from DeSOTO County , Mississippi to UNION Co. Arkansas (EL DORADO) about 1870 after an argument with his father JAMES GREEN DAVIS. JAMES NATHAN DAVIS & ELVIRA ROBISON DAVIS's children were; WALTER DAVIS FRANK DAVIS DORA DAVIS ANNIE DAVIS SALLIE DAVIS MAMIE DAVIS Any information is appreciated Bob Davis 13117A NW 8th Ave. Vancouver, WA. 98685 (360) 574-1624

In a message dated 3/19/0 4:25:13 PM, MSDESOTO-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << (I do not know which is correct, the Roberta or "son") >> I have since learned that Roberta is Robert Allen Massey, son of Allen A. and Susan T. (Greer) Massey L&S, Bob Davis

Hi Bob :) Thanks for letting me know about Mildred Scott :) And with such a common name as Morgan, I'm confused all the time ... LOL. I have a partial theory about my Morgan's ... John and James Morgan lived very close to one another in the 1840 census (DeSoto) so I'm figuring that there is a family connection. Also the first born of James Morgan was William Alonzo Morgan. So I've been hunting William/John/James while census hunting. The J.S. Morgan you mention, is (I think), the other Ja's S. Morgan I found in the 1840 census. He was single at the time, and I think a merchant (as opposed to agriculture). He lived farther away from my James and John (or rather, James and John were on page 107/108 and James S. was on page 123 ... to confuse things further, there were more Martindale's by James S ... gotta love the census for causing more confusion ... LOL Also, I got an email from Nedreva Beck <nedreva@yahoo.com> and am awaiting another email from her, as she indicated that she had the family records for Nancy Martindale Morgan's second marriage. I was incorrect, it wasn't Daury, but rather Drury. Nedreva stated that her grandmother was Nancy Drury, stepsister to my Pleasant Decator Morgan. Glad I'm young enough to keep at this ... I'll topple my brick walls yet *grin* Thanks again! Lori Our Mixed Nuts .. err .. Roots http://www.redrival.com/alana At 08:24 AM 3/19/00 -0800, you wrote: >In a message dated 3/18/0 6:28:11 PM, MSDESOTO-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > ><< Authors: Scott, Mildred Massey (Mildred Jean Massey) , 1927- (Main >Author) > >> > >Lori, > > Mildred M. Scott is yet a driving force in the Desoto County Genealogical >Society which is located at the DeSoto County Courthouse,d pianist at the >Baker's Chapel Methodist Church in Hernando, Mississippi. > A possible connection you might wish to look at is ELIZABETH (MORGAN) >GREER 1795-1850, who is my gr gr grandmother and is the right age to have >been JAMES MORGAN's sister > Elizabeth's father is shown as ISAAC MORGAN 1757-1840, born in Faquier >Co. VA and shown as having been "PVT, 10th NORTH CAROLINA Regiment in the >Revolutionary War". > (My records show Elizabeth and six siblings, none of which are JAMES) >This was recorded by Mr. Atwell Scott (One of Mildreds cousins) and Mrs. >Janice Barnett Craft in May of 1985 at the Morgan-Jackson cemetery which is >in Desoto County. > (see "Footprints In Time" offered by The Tate County Mississippi >Genealogy and Historical Society (601) 562-0390, Thurs & Fri., 10-4:30 >(pardon the commercial). > There is also a 'J. S. MORGAN' Dec. 6, 1804-July 29, 1858 buried there as >well as Roberta Massey 1848-1850, who is listed as the "son" of Allen A. & >Susan T. Massey. Susan T. was Elizabeth Morgan's daughter. >(I do not know which is correct, the Roberta or "son") >Perhaps Mildred could answer this mystery. > Anyway this should complicate things a little for you. :>) > >L&S, >Bob Davis >Vancouver, WA >