Hello Cousin, My name is Gregg and thou I've no direct info for you we share some bloodlines Henry Emfinger was my Grandpa too <6 gen>.... down too Willis Soloman Emfinger b. 3.2.1881 MS. m. Orenia R. Winters b. 1884 MS. Anyway just wanted to say hello. Cousin Gregg Waldo Los Angeles

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/741 Surname: EMFINGER, WACTOR, FLOWERS, FOY, THORNHILL, TARVER, MIDDLETON, LEE, COCKERHAM, MORGAN, BARFOOT, BATSON ------------------------- Do you have data on ancestors of Henry Emfinger? I am descended from Henry & his first wife>son John>son David>son Willis Middleton>son David>daughter Leona (my mother, from Franklin Co., MS) I have Jermiah but no data. Can you help? Barbara

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/740 Surname: william f selman, susan amanda havis, mahala ford ------------------------- Need father of William F. Selman who m/1 Susan Amanda Havis in Franklin Co., Ms. 20 Dec. 1838; she died 10 Aug. 1840; he m/2 Mahala Ford 30 Jan. 1842 in Franklin Co., Ms.

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/739 Surname: Henry Emfinger ------------------------- I am descended through Henry's son Jeremiah Wesley Emfinger's daughter Laura Jane Emfinger marrying William Edward Mauldin. They had six children. (He had six by a previous wife) The Emfingers must have been tall as we were always told that was where we received our height (6'4 to 6'6) the children by the first wife were all around 5'8. We have a picture of Laura and William.

Ronnie, Found in the 1900 census record for Franklin Co., MS are five Hills: Thomas Hill, age 30 born June 1870 with wife Mary, age 23 born 1876 and daughters, Clara, age 3 born June 1896 and Florence, age 1 born Oct. 1898. T. Q. Hill m. in Franklin Co. on June 9, 1895 M. E. Cunningham. S. Ora?? Hill, age 23 born July 1876 with wife Emily, age 20 born March 1880 and daughter, Bertha, age 2 born Oct. 1897. SIMEON O. Hill m. in Jefferson Co. on Oct. 18, 1896 Emily L. Martin. Joel Hill age 67 with wife Sarah, age 59. Dau. Ella J. Adams, age 20 with son-in-law, JOhn Adams, age 25 and grandson, Spences Haley, age 20. Craven A. Hill, age 26 with wife Rosa A. age 30 with children Anna M. age 4, Bitha (BYTHELL) D. age 3, and Miles S. age 2/12. Craven A. Hill m. in Franklin Co. on Jan. 31, 1894 Rosa Anne Corban. John M. Hill age 41 with wife Virginia age 40 and these children: Joel M. age 18, Sallie E. age 17, Caleb R. age 18, Vernon W. age 10, Addis C. age 8, Lula L. age 6, John O. age 5, Jennie age 4, and Baker J. age 2. Found in the Ramah Bapt. Ch. Cem. located 3 miles south of Lucien on a farm road close to the Lincoln Co. Line is Henry S. Hill 4-2-1824 1-27-1904 with wife Frances E. Hill 3-17-1834 12-20-1912. Jefferson Co. marriages has these Hill grooms: Andy Hill - Jane Foster March 6, 1880 Harris Hill - Lucretia Mayberry May 7, 1887 Harry Hill - Matilda Floyd June 30, 1881 Ishmeal Hill - Lucy Williams Sept. 19, 1879 Robert R. Hill - Margaret B. Ritche Jan. 29, 1839 Sam Hill - Fannie Jenifer Dec. 11, 1890 Thomas Hill - Sarah Owens April 11, 1819 Thomas J. Hill - Sedonia E. Dove Nov. 2, 1888 William Hill - Hetty Barfield June 13, 1823 William Hill - Adalaide Johnson Jan. 3, 1888 Gabriel HILLS - Lizzie Carter May 19, 1882. There are 14 Hill brides if these are on the right track. In 1910 census of Franklin Co. are: Thomas Q. Hill age 39 with wife Mamie(Marrie) age 33 with three daughters: Clara E. age 13, Forence age 11, and Jennie age 8. Birthplace of Thomas and parents was MS, MS, and KY. S. O. Hill age 34 with wife Emily L. age 30 with six children: Virgie age 12, Ludea age 9, Jewel age 6 (male), Willie age 5 (male) Pearlie age 3 (male) and Ruby age 11/12. Birthplace of S. O. and parents was MS, NC, and AL. So the family could have migrated to MS from AL. Emily and parents were born in LA, MS, and MS. Hopefully you will find some possible leads. Wish I could help further. Bill Lee ----- Original Message ----- From: Ronnie D. Hill <rdhill@rsvl.net> To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2000 10:47 PM Subject: [MSFRANKL-L] Ancestry of Simon O. Hill > Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/735 > > Surname: hill > ------------------------- > > I am looking for information on the birth and ancestry of Simon O. Hill > thought to have been born about 1871 in Franklin County, MS. He moved to > Franklin Parish Louisiana in the early 1920s. I have been told that his > father and mother may have been buried in Ramah Baptist Cemetery. I also > have been told that his family moved to Franklin County from Alabama. Any > information that can help me launch a more focused search is appreciated. > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > "Oh where, oh where, have my ancestors gone? Oh where, or where, can they be?" > > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog >

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/738 Surname: Scott, Gilbert, Bullen, Hackler ------------------------- I have a Thomas Scott who is the child of William Scott, who has a brother named Gabriel, and one nameed William, and a sister named Elizebeth from Mississippi. Will be glad to help. India IWolf54197@aol.com

Hi: lived in Franklin co most of my life--I have never heard the name Rancifer-- in what section of the County did they live? I knew less about District Five people--was that the area? Kate ----- Original Message ----- From: "ARancifer" <ARncifrByr@aol.com> To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 01, 2001 5:22 AM Subject: [MSFRANKL-L] Rancifer Surname > Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/737 > > Surname: Rancifer, Wooley, Cain, Thadison > ------------------------- > > Chelsea > I am one of 1000's of descendants of Rancifer's, they lived in and around > Franklin, Lincoln, and Amite counties. Many are still in Brookhaven, MS. > I have information dating back to est 1850 regarding my great-grand father > and most of his children. Look forward to hearing from you. If not in a > week I'll try to send an e-mail to your e-mail just in case you don't check > back here. It has been 6 months since your post. > Your surname Gaines I believe is from one of William "Knox" Rancifer descendants > I think one of them was named Thomas Gaines I'll have to check my file > again. > > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > "Do I need a Genealogical Search Warrant to see the records?" > > > ============================== > The only real-time collaboration tool that allows you and other family > members to create a FREE, password-protected family tree. > http://www.ancestry.com/oft/login.asp >

My information doesn't clarify the ancestry of Simon Hill any better. I can just furnish what I know about two of the people listed in Billy's information. T.Q. Hill who married M.E. Cunningham is Thomas Quincy Hill, son of Martha "Mattie" Geoghegan and her first husband, Samuel R. Hill. M.E. Cunningham is Mae Cunningham, daughter of Nancy Elizabeth "Betty" Lazarus Cunningham and her husband Thad Cunningham. Thomas Quincy was born in 1871. Mae Cunningham Hill's grandmother was Clara Ann Seale Lazarus King. Thomas J. Hill married Sedonia E. Dove. She was the daughter of John Cornelius Dove and Mary Elizabeth Shirley Dove and was born in Neshoba County, MS. The Doves were originally from Fairfield County, S.C. Thomas J. Hill is buried in the Williams Cemetery in Franklin County. The dates on his tombstone are September 10, 1858-January 1, 1905. According to information given me by another relative, Thomas J. Hill died of yellow fever and was buried secretly and at night in the Williams Cemetery. There were no children from this marriage. He was quite a bit older than "Donie" She was born in 1870. Hope this helps. Marie ----- Original Message ----- From: Billy Lee <blee-wr@worldnet.att.net> To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 01, 2001 17:25 Subject: Re: [MSFRANKL-L] Ancestry of Simon O. Hill > Ronnie, > > Found in the 1900 census record for Franklin Co., MS are five Hills: > Thomas Hill, age 30 born June 1870 with wife Mary, age 23 born 1876 and > daughters, Clara, age 3 born June 1896 and Florence, age 1 born Oct. 1898. > T. Q. Hill m. in Franklin Co. on June 9, 1895 M. E. Cunningham. > > S. Ora?? Hill, age 23 born July 1876 with wife Emily, age 20 born March 1880 > and daughter, Bertha, age 2 born Oct. 1897. > SIMEON O. Hill m. in Jefferson Co. on Oct. 18, 1896 Emily L. Martin. > > Joel Hill age 67 with wife Sarah, age 59. Dau. Ella J. Adams, age 20 with > son-in-law, JOhn Adams, age 25 and grandson, Spences Haley, age 20. > > Craven A. Hill, age 26 with wife Rosa A. age 30 with children Anna M. age 4, > Bitha (BYTHELL) D. age 3, and Miles S. age 2/12. > Craven A. Hill m. in Franklin Co. on Jan. 31, 1894 Rosa Anne Corban. > > John M. Hill age 41 with wife Virginia age 40 and these children: Joel M. > age 18, Sallie E. age 17, Caleb R. age 18, Vernon W. age 10, Addis C. age 8, > Lula L. age 6, John O. age 5, Jennie age 4, and Baker J. age 2. > > Found in the Ramah Bapt. Ch. Cem. located 3 miles south of Lucien on a farm > road close to the Lincoln Co. Line is Henry S. Hill 4-2-1824 1-27-1904 > with wife Frances E. Hill 3-17-1834 12-20-1912. > > Jefferson Co. marriages has these Hill grooms: > Andy Hill - Jane Foster March 6, 1880 > Harris Hill - Lucretia Mayberry May 7, 1887 > Harry Hill - Matilda Floyd June 30, 1881 > Ishmeal Hill - Lucy Williams Sept. 19, 1879 > Robert R. Hill - Margaret B. Ritche Jan. 29, 1839 > Sam Hill - Fannie Jenifer Dec. 11, 1890 > Thomas Hill - Sarah Owens April 11, 1819 > Thomas J. Hill - Sedonia E. Dove Nov. 2, 1888 > William Hill - Hetty Barfield June 13, 1823 > William Hill - Adalaide Johnson Jan. 3, 1888 > Gabriel HILLS - Lizzie Carter May 19, 1882. > > There are 14 Hill brides if these are on the right track. > > In 1910 census of Franklin Co. are: > Thomas Q. Hill age 39 with wife Mamie(Marrie) age 33 with three daughters: > Clara E. age 13, Forence age 11, and Jennie age 8. Birthplace of Thomas and > parents was MS, MS, and KY. > > S. O. Hill age 34 with wife Emily L. age 30 with six children: Virgie age > 12, Ludea age 9, Jewel age 6 (male), Willie age 5 (male) Pearlie age 3 > (male) and Ruby age 11/12. Birthplace of S. O. and parents was MS, NC, and > AL. So the family could have migrated to MS from AL. Emily and parents > were born in LA, MS, and MS. > > Hopefully you will find some possible leads. Wish I could help further. > > Bill Lee > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Ronnie D. Hill <rdhill@rsvl.net> > To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, December 29, 2000 10:47 PM > Subject: [MSFRANKL-L] Ancestry of Simon O. Hill > > > > Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum > > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/735 > > > > Surname: hill > > ------------------------- > > > > I am looking for information on the birth and ancestry of Simon O. Hill > > thought to have been born about 1871 in Franklin County, MS. He moved to > > Franklin Parish Louisiana in the early 1920s. I have been told that his > > father and mother may have been buried in Ramah Baptist Cemetery. I also > > have been told that his family moved to Franklin County from Alabama. Any > > information that can help me launch a more focused search is appreciated. > > > > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > > "Oh where, oh where, have my ancestors gone? Oh where, or where, can they > be?" > > > > > > ============================== > > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > > your heritage! > > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog > > > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > "Oh where, oh where, have my ancestors gone? Oh where, or where, can they be?" > > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog > >

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/737 Surname: Rancifer, Wooley, Cain, Thadison ------------------------- Chelsea I am one of 1000's of descendants of Rancifer's, they lived in and around Franklin, Lincoln, and Amite counties. Many are still in Brookhaven, MS. I have information dating back to est 1850 regarding my great-grand father and most of his children. Look forward to hearing from you. If not in a week I'll try to send an e-mail to your e-mail just in case you don't check back here. It has been 6 months since your post. Your surname Gaines I believe is from one of William "Knox" Rancifer descendants I think one of them was named Thomas Gaines I'll have to check my file again.

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/735 Surname: hill ------------------------- I am looking for information on the birth and ancestry of Simon O. Hill thought to have been born about 1871 in Franklin County, MS. He moved to Franklin Parish Louisiana in the early 1920s. I have been told that his father and mother may have been buried in Ramah Baptist Cemetery. I also have been told that his family moved to Franklin County from Alabama. Any information that can help me launch a more focused search is appreciated.

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/734 Surname: ------------------------- Thank you for passing on the N. W. McCrainie information via the Franklin County web site. Jim Barnett

Did your get your data on the Gilberts who married into the Guice family? Kate ----- Original Message ----- From: "lucygilbert" <lucygilbert@email.msn.com> To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 25, 2000 8:53 AM Subject: Re: [MSFRANKL-L] Gilbert MS > LA > The Gilbert's that married into the Guice line are from Tillman and Thomas > Gilbert, brothers, son of Benjaman Gilbert of Kentucky, born in Maryland. > These are distant cousins of Samuel Gilbert and his family. Tony Miller is > great but he has the wrong family. the tie with the Sherfields is not > through the Gilberts but through the Spires. The Guice/Gilbert family has > been very well researched by Frances Martin of Greenville, MS. she has a > niece who lives in Jefferson County that could filll you in on that Gilbert > family. Kate > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "cuz alfred" <attomerlin@aol.com> > To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, December 25, 2000 7:11 AM > Subject: [MSFRANKL-L] Gilbert MS > LA > > > > Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum > > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/732 > > > > Surname: > > ------------------------- > > > > Great answer, thanks. However, our line was MD > KY for short times, then > > Franklin Co, MS long enough to marr. Louisa Guice in 1826 (plus other kin > > linkages) then Franklin Par, LA where my clan is deeply rooted. Will > gladly > > swap/share our version. > > > > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > > "Computers were invented to do Genealogy." > > > > > > ============================== > > The only real-time collaboration tool that allows you and other family > > members to create a FREE, password-protected family tree. > > http://www.ancestry.com/oft/login.asp > > > > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > "Genealogy is like Hide & Seek: They Hide and I Seek." > > > ============================== > Get Free Access to all Ancestry.com Databases from Dec 7 until Dec 21!http://www.ancestry.com/home/celebrate/freeaccess.htm?sourcecode=736 >

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/733 Surname: McCraine, McCrany, McCrainie, McCrain, Thompson, Butler ------------------------- Hope this helps N.W. McCrainie age 17, listed in Franklin Co., MS 1880 census as son of Laura A. Butler, widow, age 32, other children listed, son B.O. Butler age 4, daughter Lilley age 2. >From Franklin Co., MS marriage records Laura H. McCrany married Blanchard D. Butler January 29, 1873. N.W. McCrain age 7, listed in Franklin Co., MS 1870 census with L.A. McCrain age 24 in the household of B.C. Thompson age 50 and wife L.N. Thompson age 46. Also listed are several other Thompson children. >From Franklin Co., MS marriage records Laura A. Thompson married N.W. McCraine January 8, 1862. Also, from Franklin Co., MS marriage records Bartlett C. Thompson married Lucretia N. Miller December 3, 1863. Laura Thompson age 14, listed in Franklin Co., MS 1860 census in household of B.C. Thompson age 40 and wife Adeliza age 37. More Thompson children are listed.

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/FranklinObits/19 Surname: Daffin ------------------------- My great-uncle, Ernest M. Daffin is buried in the Wesson Cemetery. I would like to find out if his wife is buried there and her name. I believe he was a minister and may have been a preacher there. Any information will be appreciated.

The Gilbert's that married into the Guice line are from Tillman and Thomas Gilbert, brothers, son of Benjaman Gilbert of Kentucky, born in Maryland. These are distant cousins of Samuel Gilbert and his family. Tony Miller is great but he has the wrong family. the tie with the Sherfields is not through the Gilberts but through the Spires. The Guice/Gilbert family has been very well researched by Frances Martin of Greenville, MS. she has a niece who lives in Jefferson County that could filll you in on that Gilbert family. Kate ----- Original Message ----- From: "cuz alfred" <attomerlin@aol.com> To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, December 25, 2000 7:11 AM Subject: [MSFRANKL-L] Gilbert MS > LA > Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/732 > > Surname: > ------------------------- > > Great answer, thanks. However, our line was MD > KY for short times, then > Franklin Co, MS long enough to marr. Louisa Guice in 1826 (plus other kin > linkages) then Franklin Par, LA where my clan is deeply rooted. Will gladly > swap/share our version. > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > "Computers were invented to do Genealogy." > > > ============================== > The only real-time collaboration tool that allows you and other family > members to create a FREE, password-protected family tree. > http://www.ancestry.com/oft/login.asp >

I have been researching the Gilbert's in LA and MS for 4o years--so I might be able to help you. My line is Samuel Gilbert who married Dicy Hughs in Adams Co in 1805. He is part of the Maryland Gilbert family and I know the connections. I am also familiar with the Gilbert boys--Tillman and Thomas--who married into the Guice family. From your note I am not able to tie these together. The two Gilbert men who married into the Spires/Spairs family are from my Samuel and were born and reared in MS. There is another man researching the children of Samuel Jr. Gilbert (early member in VA) and a lot of this family came to MS and LA. There is another family of Gilbert's, Edward who married Mary Ann Foote and settled in LA. If you could give me a little more to go on, I will be happy to share what I have. I know by looking at what you gve that you have some false connections. Kate ----- Original Message ----- From: "cuz alfred" <attomerlin@aol.com> To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2000 6:47 PM Subject: [MSFRANKL-L] Gilbert Marriage > Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/729 > > Surname: Gilbert, Guice, Richardson, Sheffield > ------------------------- > > Our ties to Franklin Co include Anna Stump > Jacob Guice. We have son of > Samuel Gilbert/Dorcas Dunn is 1) Benjamin F. Gilbert b abt 1825 in KY and > no spousal data. 2) Ben F. Gilbert b 18 Jul 1830 and married twice. Did > either marry Susan Jean Spires? Short of conjecture, would appreciate any > help. > > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > "Only a genealogist regards a step backwards as progress." > > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com >

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/732 Surname: ------------------------- Great answer, thanks. However, our line was MD > KY for short times, then Franklin Co, MS long enough to marr. Louisa Guice in 1826 (plus other kin linkages) then Franklin Par, LA where my clan is deeply rooted. Will gladly swap/share our version.

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/731 Surname: Ducker, Gilbert, Guice, Higdon, Hughes, McIntyre, Sheffield, Spires ------------------------- Susan Jean Spires, b.1827 & d. 1857, m. 8 Jan 1846 in Jefferson Co.,MS, Benjamin Franklin Gilbert, b. 1826 MS & d. 1862.I am not sure who his parents were. However, there may be a clue in the 1850 Franklin Co. Census which shows: House # 261 Benjamin F. Gilbert 24 m MS Farmer $600 Susan J. 23 f MS Sidney A f m MS Dicey Gilbert 63 f SC (Susan Jean Spires is a granddaughter of Aaron Sheffield and Susanna Grantham. Susanna Grantham Sheffield m/2 Captain Jacob Guice) My information shows that Benjamin and Susan had 1) Sidney A. Gilbert, b. 1849, d. 1885 & m. John H. Ducker 2) Samuel Gilbert, b. 1853 and d. abt 1862 3) James Monroe Gilbert, b. 22 Jan 1855 Jefferson Co. & d. 1937. He married Mary Cynthelia McIntyre 27 Nov 1884 in Adams Co. 4) Benjamin Franklin Gilbert,Jr b. 1857 & d. 1941. Also, there was in Franklin County a Samuel Gilbert b. Abt 1777 in GA who died in Franklin Co. before 1850. He married Dicey Hughes, b. 1787 in SC. (I am wondering if this is not the same Dicey Gilbert shown in Benjamin Franklin Gilbert's household in the 1850 census?) At anyrate, it is known that Samuel Gilbert and Dicey Hughes had the following: 1) Louisiana Gilbert, b. 1817 and d. 1875. She m. Daniel Higdon abt 1831. 2) Samuel Preston Gilbert, b. 22 Jul 1824 & d. 20 Jul 1905. He married Mary Elizabeth Clistia Spires on 10 Dec 1845 in Franklin Co. Happy Holidays!

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/FranklinObits/18 Surname: Halford, Smith, Willis ------------------------- from the FRANKLIN ADVOCATE, Meadville, MS -Thurs., May 6, 1993 Lela Halford rites held Services for Mrs. Lela Smith Halford, 86, of Vicksburg, were Monday, May 3, at 11 a.m., at Franklin Funeral Home Chapel in Meadville. Rev. Mike Childs and Rev. Tom Shreve officiated. Burial was in Midway Cemetery. Mrs. Halford died Friday, April 30, in Shreveport, La. She was born Dec. 13, 1906 in Franklin County, daughter of the late John Smith and Lena Willis Smith. She was the widow of L.W. Halford and was a member of Porters Chapel (Methodist) in Vicksburg. She had taught school and been a homemaker. Survivors are one son, Wayne Halford, Meadville; three daughters Elsie Quinn of Bossier City, La., Erma Luckett of Vicksburg, and Norabeth Halford of Ocean Springs; seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------from the CLARION LEDGER, Jackson, MS, Sunday, May 2, 1993 Lela Smith Halford retired teacher SHREVEPORT -Lela Smith Halford, 86, a retired teacher, died of heart failure Friday at Piedmont Manor Nursing Home in Shreveport. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Franklin Funeral Home in Meadville with burial in Midway Cemetery. Mrs. Halford, a Franklin County native, was a member of Porter's Chapel Methodist Church in Vicksburg. She was a former Vicksburg resident. Survivors include: son, Wayne Halford of Meadville; daughters, Elsie Quinn of Bossier City, Erma Luckett of Vicksburg and Norabeth Halford of Ocean Springs; and seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/729 Surname: Gilbert, Guice, Richardson, Sheffield ------------------------- Our ties to Franklin Co include Anna Stump > Jacob Guice. We have son of Samuel Gilbert/Dorcas Dunn is 1) Benjamin F. Gilbert b abt 1825 in KY and no spousal data. 2) Ben F. Gilbert b 18 Jul 1830 and married twice. Did either marry Susan Jean Spires? Short of conjecture, would appreciate any help.