Marie, While Charles C. Campbell may have been in Franklin County in 1820, he does not appear to be related to Christopher C. Campbell who arrived in Hamburg, MS in the 1840s from SC and was the local doctor, lawyer, and justice of the peace. He was b. in Sumpter, SC in 1818 and d. at Brown's Wells, Copiah Co.,MS in October 1866. Christopher C. Campbell m/1 Mary Louisa Bowen in SC; m/2 Melinda C. Guice in Franklin Co.,MS on 24 May 1848: and m/3 Mary Elizabeth Griffing in Franklin Co.,MS on 8 Nov 1854. I know about these people because of my connection to the Guices and Griffings. Mary Elizabeth Griffing was my ggg grandmother's younger sister. Dr. Campbell is mentioned in the Darden diary and was a witness on lots of papers during his stay in Hamburg, such as the will of Littleton Mundy. The true expert on the Christopher C. Campbell line is Jewel Bragg in AL. If there is any possible connection between these Campbells she would instantly know. However, I understand she may be busy honing her skills as the best interior decorator in the Southeast. Tony Miller

This was on the Adams County page. I thought I would send it on to the Franklin County page. I know some of you have Campbells. Marie Hi all, I'm new to this list and I'm hoping that someone here can help me out. Charles C. CAMPBELL married Selah CARTER in Natchez, Adams Co. Sep. 1813. I haven't a clue as to how long Charles was in MS before this marriage, but have come across a few CAMPBELL's in the area at a very early time. One Charles CAMPBELL appears on a petition list in 1779, there's also an Ant(h)ony CAMPBELL on the 1818 Tax Rolls and 1820/30 census, also a W.H CAMPBELL in 1820 census. I know there was a Katherine CAMPBELL who married Samuel SWAYZE in 1799. My Charles is living in Franklin Co in 1820 and there are no other CAMPBELL's in that Co. So I'd like to gather info. on all of these CAMPBELL's. I'm curious to know whether or not they are all related to my Charles. Is anyone researching the Adams Co. CAMPBELL's??? If so please contact me. Thanks for your time, Sharla Linex Researching maternal: BRANCH, CALLAWAY, CAMPBELL, CARTER, COKER, DAWSON, DEATS, EVANS, HOLDEN, NICKS paternal: BOSTICK, BURDETTE, EASTERLY, EPPINETTE, HORN, LENOX/LENNOX/LINEX, WILLIAMSON

Thanks Robin I usually just list her as Ann. I have photo's of her toombstone but can't remember whats on there. I believe it's just Ann Jones. She is buried at New Hope Baptist Cemetary. But on the census records she is listed as all those names with Hezikiah being the head up until 1900 and then I believe its just Ann Jones. She lived with my Ggrandfather and mother for many years because she had a broken hip that could not be set in those days. My G grandfather used to go to Meadville and get her candy and snacks. This according to my Grandfather Jim McCaa. I was told that she was spainard but some say Cuban?? Also I've heard that she was a Jew?? Does anyone know about the Lazurus line being Jewish?? I do know there was a synagogue in Natchez after the Civil war?? Leon McCaa

I am not familar with Hezikiah Jones parents or siblings. I do know that was a Franklin Parish, La. connection because I have heard that several Jones cousins lived there. There was a Dr. Jones in Wisner, La. in the 40's and 50's. I was born in Franklin Parish La. myself, but am not familar with that line that you mentioned. Someone else on the site may have info on that?? Leon McCaa

In a message dated 01-01-18 11:20:56 EST, you write: << Subj: Re: [MSFRANKL-L] Jones-Ezelle Date: 01-01-18 11:20:56 EST From: Jagi3@aol.com Reply-to: MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com To: MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com For Loretta: This is what I have in my Jones file: The beginning of the Jones Family that I know: Hezekiah Jones b. 1808/ died 2-5-1883. He married *Aeann/Arann/Orra Ann/ Arre A. Lazurus b. 1824/ died Leon McCaa >> Dear Leon, My SLAUGHTER and WILLIAMS descended grandfather, Louis Hector SLAUGHTER, born: 1869 in Franklin Parish, LA married my HATTEN and JONES grandmother, his 3rd wife, Ethel Rosalee HATTEN, (1st husband was named Joseph Marion/Mancil? WOMACK,) from Winn Parish, LA in the late 1800's. (Louis's 1st wife was Callie Martha MUNN (KING,) and his 2nd wife was Mary LEE.) The JONES great grandmother of mine was Rodella "Della" JONES, born: 1868, daughter of Martha Ann Caroline Matilda? McCARTY, (mother: Nancy SPRADLEY (SIMOT?,) and Hiram/Hyram McCARTY,) and her husband who was William Tunley JONES, (Confed./Civil War,) who was the son of Malinda EVANS, (daughter of "Panther" EVANS,) and Alson JONES, son of Benjamin JONES who immigrated in abt. 1802 from England, (possibly Wales prior to that,) to Mobile, Alabama where he put his skills as a 'fur hatter' to use in the hat shop he owned until he passed away. Benjamin JONES wife's name is not know but it is reported that she grew up on the River Dee in Wales. Does your JONES lineage, by any chance, connect to this JONES family? Thanks. Sincerely, Bellinda Myrick - Barnett

Does anyone have information on Elizabeth SMITH and John WILSON. They married 1855 in Franklin Co. Also, Catherine SMITH married George L. MARTIN in 1855. Thanks, Robin

Leon, Ava Ann Lazarus is how I have her listed. I haven't seen her in a census record but I do have a legal paper from the Adams Co Court House. Dated 1-7-1844. Mary Wise to Elizabeth Horton et al. ........for the sum of fiive dollars......of the love and affection which she has for the parties of the second part.......to Elizabeth Horton a negro boy Alfred aged 8 and a slave for life and also the following lotof ground lying in the town of Washington........To Elizabrth Phipps the remaining part of the above discribed lot......To Edward Lazarus, Shadrack Lazarus, Nicholas Lazarus, Cortney Lazarus, Mary Frances Lazarus & Ava Ann Lazarus a negro girl Mary aged 13 ........ It is possible that her name is written Ana Ann. The Mary Wise was Mary Lazarus who married Samuel Martin in 1825 and then Willian Wise in 1838. The Elizabeth Phipps was Elizabeth "Betsy" Lazarus who married Wilson Phipps in 1830. I am not sure about Elizabeth Horton. But there was a Elizabeth Lazarus that married Thomas Hannon. But I was never able to find her after she married. The children listed with Ava Ann are more than likely her siblings. They are the children of Edward Porter Lazarus and Melinda Peas. Robin ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jagi3@aol.com> To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 7:35 AM Subject: Re: [MSFRANKL-L] Jones-Ezelle > For Loretta: This is what I have in my Jones file: > The beginning of the Jones Family that I know: Hezekiah Jones b. 1808/ died > 2-5-1883. He married *Aeann/Arann/Orra Ann/ Arre A. Lazurus b. 1824/ died > 3-17-1922. Both are buried in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetary 4 miles north > of Eddiceton, Ms. or Honey Grove as it was called in the earlier years. > > Their children: Mary T. Jones (my Ggrandmother) b. 12-11-1850, died > 2-16-1928, Married on 12-17-1868 to David Monroe McCaa b. 10-30-1845 died > 1-17-1922. > 2. Martha Jane Jones b. 12-18-1853 died 8-17-1946. Married William C. Cobb > 2-4-1877. She was married on 8-1-1889 to B.S. Groom (Groom was also married > to Rebecca McCaa before this marriage.??) > 3. Richard Jones (no futher info?) > 4. James M. Jones b. 2-15-1858 died 7-22-1920. He was married on 1-15-1880 to > Martha Jane Wactor b. 12-16-1861 died 6-29-1960. > 5. Anna Jane Jones b. about 1859. She married Joseph Ezell on 6-18-1876. > 6. William J. Jones b. about 1861 died between the years of 1879 and 1886. He > married Charity O. Smith 12-25-1879. Charity Smith was b. about 1860. She > later married William A. "Bill" Preisteron 1-3-1886. > 7. John Wesley Jones b. 2-5-1866, died 2-25-1958. He married Sarah Josiephine > Priester on 5-31-1885. Sarah was b. 3-31-1870, died 3-10-1965. > > * Ann Lazurus was found by many names on the different census records. Have > no idea which one is correct?? > > William "Bill" Priester is the brother to Sarah Josiephine Priester Jones. > > I have the descendants of Mary T. Jones and David M. McCaa, who were my > Ggrandparents, the rest I do not. If anyone has them please post. > > I hope this will benefit anyone looking for the Jones 1st generation in > Franklin co. Ms. > > Leon McCaa > > > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > "Only a genealogist regards a step backwards as progress." > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history > learning and how-to articles on the Internet. > http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library >

For Loretta: This is what I have in my Jones file: The beginning of the Jones Family that I know: Hezekiah Jones b. 1808/ died 2-5-1883. He married *Aeann/Arann/Orra Ann/ Arre A. Lazurus b. 1824/ died 3-17-1922. Both are buried in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetary 4 miles north of Eddiceton, Ms. or Honey Grove as it was called in the earlier years. Their children: Mary T. Jones (my Ggrandmother) b. 12-11-1850, died 2-16-1928, Married on 12-17-1868 to David Monroe McCaa b. 10-30-1845 died 1-17-1922. 2. Martha Jane Jones b. 12-18-1853 died 8-17-1946. Married William C. Cobb 2-4-1877. She was married on 8-1-1889 to B.S. Groom (Groom was also married to Rebecca McCaa before this marriage.??) 3. Richard Jones (no futher info?) 4. James M. Jones b. 2-15-1858 died 7-22-1920. He was married on 1-15-1880 to Martha Jane Wactor b. 12-16-1861 died 6-29-1960. 5. Anna Jane Jones b. about 1859. She married Joseph Ezell on 6-18-1876. 6. William J. Jones b. about 1861 died between the years of 1879 and 1886. He married Charity O. Smith 12-25-1879. Charity Smith was b. about 1860. She later married William A. "Bill" Preisteron 1-3-1886. 7. John Wesley Jones b. 2-5-1866, died 2-25-1958. He married Sarah Josiephine Priester on 5-31-1885. Sarah was b. 3-31-1870, died 3-10-1965. * Ann Lazurus was found by many names on the different census records. Have no idea which one is correct?? William "Bill" Priester is the brother to Sarah Josiephine Priester Jones. I have the descendants of Mary T. Jones and David M. McCaa, who were my Ggrandparents, the rest I do not. If anyone has them please post. I hope this will benefit anyone looking for the Jones 1st generation in Franklin co. Ms. Leon McCaa

I received this from another person connected to the Lazarus family. Her direct ancestor changed his name to LARENDON, however. Do any of the names sound familiar to any of you also connected to the Lazarus family in Franklin/Adams counties? Thanks! Debbie = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = -- surely it can't be coincidence that we are both looking for Lazarus' out of South Carlina and Natchez?! My family starts with Marks Lazarus (Rev War Soldier) and his wife, Rachel DeTorres in Charleston (some discrepancies on her maiden name). They had a ton of kids. The family that was in Natches was Joshua Lazarus (Larendon) that married into the Scudamore family. (1) Michael Lazarus and Unknown in CHarleston (2) Marks Lazarus (1757-1835) married Rachel Doris/De Torres (died in late 1800's). He fought in the Revolutionary War. I'm descended from: (3) Aaron Lazarus married Caroline Jacobs --they had: (4) Son: Gershon Larendon Lazarus married Esther Cohen they had Joshua (Mine), Leila, Walter, Michael , Gustavus, and CHarles - not necesarily in that order. Leila, Walter and Gustavus settled in Atlanta, Michael in NY, Joshua in Houston and CHarles bounced around but ended up in New Orleans. (5) Joshua Larendon married Marie Anais Pasdeloup --Josh married Marie in Houston. Josh and his siblings (above) were the first to use Larendon instead of Lazarus. Possibly from their father's middle name which I have seen as Larendon and Clarendon (which is a county in SC)/ (6) Son : George Washington Larendon marries Jane Hopkins Scudamore of Natchez. They raised their son Protestant but George's siblings all married Jewish and the descendents are still Jewish. My Natchez line was Robert Scudamore- Isabelle Hopkins.

Hello, I am trying to get some info together on the children of Harbard SMITH and his four wives. I am willing to share what I have. Harbard B. Smith was born 1812 in Georgia. He died 8-16-1885 in Franklin Co Ms. He is buried at the old Demascus Cemetery near McCall Creek. Harbard married 1st an unknown. I have been told she was Indian and that her name was Betty.(no proof) Their children were; 1.Elizabeth ca1834 Copiah Co? married John WILSON 2.Catherine b.1836 Copiah married George L.MARTIN Harbard married 2nd Nancy Wooley 1837 in Franklin co. Their children were; 3.James Monroe b.1837 married Frances Janette CUPIT 4.Granberry ca1838 5.Amanda ca1841 6.Harbard Brunson b.1846 married Mary LINDER Harbard married 3rd Frances "Fannie" JOHNSON in 1846 Franklin Co. Their children were; 7.Nancy ca1847 8.Everett b.1850 married Decia Ann LINDER 9.Sarah Jane b.1851 married Nicholas Lazarus in 1867 10.William Isom "Bill" b.1852 married Matilda E RODRIGUEZ. 11.Isaiah b.1854 married Mary S."Teenie" RODRIGUEZ. 12.Robert Jeptha "Jep" b.1855 married Lucy MARTIN. 13.Mayberry "Britt" b.1857 married Rosalee JENKINS 14.Malona "Lonie" ca.1962 married Joe CAMPBELL Harbard married 4th Eliza Jane LINDER. Their child was 15.Cynthia Rosella c.1870 married Willie FURR.

I am also researching the GIBSON Family. My third great-grandfather was John P. (some say the middle initial stood for "Pate", some say "Pittman"...) Gibson. His wife was Margaret J. Williams Gibson. John Gibson was born approx. 1799 in SC and moved to MS after 1820. Margaret J(ane) Williams Gibson was b. approx. 1820 and married John in 1843 in Monroe Co., MS. Joseph Gibson of Aberdeen (Monroe Co.) was a witness at the ceremony. Joseph Gibson left records of land ownership in Monroe Co., but I am unable to determine what relation John was to Joseph. Also, I have located John and Margaret Gibson and their family on 1860 and 1870 U.S. Census Records....1860 in Calhoun Co., near Cherry Hill and 1870 in Calhoun Co. (now Carroll Co.) near Duck Hill. John and Margaret had several children: Francis, Asberry, Sarah, Mary, Martha, Rebecca, and Malverda (aka Melverda, Melvertie). Melvertie (called "Vertie" ) was my great-great-grandmother. She had two children by "Will" or "Wilds" Merriweather, who according to family legend, left Melvertie with the two children when they were young. One of those children, Margaret Sue Merriweather, was my great-grandmother, and I knew her in my lifetime. Melvertie later remarried Newell Autry Felts in Tallahatchie Co. about 1890. I have run into many "dead ends" or "brick walls" when searching for the Merriweather, Gibson, and Williams families in the counties mentioned above. Maybe Franklin County has some information. Thanks. Janice Branch Bivens Bedford, TX > > > Henry Gibson and his sisters Susan Gibson and Georgia Gibson owned land > in Franklin County before 1900. The plot was bought by Mr. Louis McGehee > in 1963. I'm looking for the names of Henry Gibson's parents or any other > information about my great-grandfather. > > > >

I would agree with Debbie it sounds like my GGgrandmother Ane Lazurus Jones, who was married to Hezikiah. Mary T. Jones b. 1850 was my Ggrandmother and married David Monroe McCaa in 1868. I do have the Jones family in my files if you are interested, I will be glad to post what I have on them. There are still quiet a few Jones descendants living in Franklin Co. Ms. Maybe those descendants could shed light on this also, if they are on this rootsweb site. I'm sure that I have my Ggrandmothers brothers and sisters and their spouses. I have tried to contact descendants with not much success. There are several who are active in Sarepta Baptist Church also whose names I don't have. I talked with them while visiting there. Leon McCaa

Loretta, I wonder if the "Oma Anne Jones" on the census is actually Ava Anne Lazarus Jones born about 1824 and who married Hezikiah Jones. Her name is also shown as "Arann" or "Avan Ann" in other places. I don't have all their children's names, only Mary and John Wesley. Also, I don't have the age of Hezekiah but "Oma" would be about the right age for Ava Anne/Arann. Maybe Leon McCaa can shed some additional light on this theory. In my Ezell info, I have Joseph as being married to Anna Jane Jones, b. about 1852, d. 1936 and buried in Oakley Cemetery, Franklin Parish, LA but no other details as to who her parents were, etc. Let me know what you find out. Debbie Waddell

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/756 Surname: Jones, Ezelle ------------------------- Debbie, I found an Anna J. Jones on the 1860 census, along with brothers, Richard and James. The parents, (I would assume they are the parents) are Wm and Sarah Jones. He is 41 and she is 27. By 1870, this 3 children are living with Hezekiah and "Oma" Anne. The age is right for my Annie, who married Joseph Ezelle, but can't prove it and no idea what happened to Wm and Sarah. I would assume they died, Wm maybe during the war. Thanks for the reply. Loretta

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/755 Surname: Ezell, Jones, Lazarus ------------------------- Loretta, I wonder if the "Oma Anne Jones" on the Franklin county census is actually Ava Anne Lazarus Jones born about 1824 and who married Hezikiah Jones. Her name is also shown as "Arann" or "Avan Ann" in other places. I don't have all their children's names, only Mary and John Wesley. Also, I don't have the age of Hezekiah but "Oma" would be about the right age for Ava Anne/Arann. Maybe Leon McCaa can shed some additional light on this theory. In my Ezell info, I have Joseph as being married to Anna Jane Jones, b. about 1852, d. 1936 and buried in Oakley Cemetery, Franklin Parish, LA but no other details as to who her parents were, etc.

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/754 Surname: HUNT, CAMERON, RICHARDSON ------------------------- Hi Cassandra - Since you are in Franklin County, can you tell me the relationship between the Hunt's and Cameron's? I know one of the Cameron's married a Pickett approx. 1900, but we have always heard that a Cameron married a Hunt apprx the same time. Some of my Richardson and Hunt relatives still live in Kirby. I would appreciate any/all info and would be willing to share. Thank you so much for the offer. - Denise Griggs

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/753 Surname: HUNT, CASTON, BOND, POWELLS ------------------------- I'm looking for relatives/descendants of my families: Deck and Amanda HUNT and Jesse CASTON and Easter BOND/POWELL(S). Their final residences were in FRANKLIN county in the areas of Roxie, Kirby, Bude, and Meadeville. I would appreciate any response and would be willing to share. Thank you! - Denise

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/751 Surname: Cage ------------------------- Looking for information on Cage family from Franklin County or Hamburg, Ms. Grandfather's name was Frred Cage, born March 23,1896 in Hamburg, Ms. He married Isabelle Hampton from St. Francisville, La. He had several brothers Named Frank James Percy and Lawrence. The family moved to Zachary and Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the 1920's. They may have lived in Natchez and Woodville, Ms. for awhile. Any info on them would be appreciated. Thanks

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/750 Surname: Gibson ------------------------- Henry Gibson and his sisters Susan Gibson and Georgia Gibson owned land in Franklin County before 1900. The plot was bought by Mr. Louis McGehee in 1963. I'm looking for the names of Henry Gibson's parents or any other information about my great-grandfather. Thanks Helen Gilmore

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/749 Surname: Jones, Ezelle ------------------------- Robert, I found Wm Jones, age 40, 1860 Franklin Co, Ms, census; with Sarah, 27; Richard, 5; Anna 3; and James 1. I had hoped this would fit your William Raleigh, since the age is about the same, but a different wife. By 1870, who appear to be these 3 children are living in the house of what appears to Hesiakiah Jones, age 56. Oma Anne, 44; Martha J, 15; James M.,(might be W) 11; Wm J., 9; and John, 4. (There is also a white female domestic living in the house, last name Kennedy, first name unreadable.) Anna Jane Jones married Joseph Ezelle, June 1876, Franklin Co, Ms. I am trying to connect this Anna to the Anna found on the above census, which would hopefully give me a clue to her family. Can you help? Do any of these Joneses belong in your line anywhere? Thanks Loretta