I too am interested in these---my family (SUTTON) is mentioned in the book "Dummy lines......". During the mid and late 1800's it was said that between the father and the 2 sons they owned 3 saw mills. They were in Lawrence/Lincoln and Pike Counties. The Illinois Central Railroad had a stop at sone of them near the town of Thayer (near Bogue Chitto) and the stop was called "Sutton's Switch". Kathy (SUTTON) Diaz
Hello Mr. Aldridge! I do have the book "Dummy Lines Throught the Longleaf." In fact, I helped Dr. Hoffman with small parts of that book. It deals with the sawmills and logging railroads in Lincoln Co., where there was longleaf yellow pine. Of course, some of those companies logged into Franklin and Amite Co., as well as eastward into Lawrence and Marion Counties. I am trying to continue Dr. Hoffman's research into other parts of the state. Thanks for the help, though! Best wishes, Tony Howe Ocean Springs, Miss.
Of course, you are correct. but, that is what it says, and it does deal more with the areas of east Franklin on to the east. ----- Original Message ----- From: Fulton Harrigill <fultonh@halcyon.com> To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2000 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [MSFRANKL-L] Logging railroads > Clay, > > Greetings from Seattle. > > Your book "Dummy lines Through the Longleaf" as related to SW Missippi > is an odd title. Longleaf pine is not native to SW Mississippi, but > rather in SE Mississippi around Hattiesburg. Growing up in Franklin > County, I never saw a longleaf tree in our area. Forest and Jones > counties were abundant in longleaf. > > Fulton Harrigill > > Clay Aldridge wrote: > > > > I have a book called 'Dummy Lines Through the Longleaf'.. It has a fair > > amount of info in it about the lumber companies in southwest ms. in that > > time frame. If I can help let me know. I also am interested in these > > things. > > sincerely, > > Clay E. Aldridge > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Tony Howe <dhbjda@datasync.com> > > To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2000 9:14 AM > > Subject: [MSFRANKL-L] Logging railroads > > > > > Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum > > > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/726 > > > > > > Surname: > > > ------------------------- > > > > > > Hi folks! > > > > > > I am currently researching the sawmills and logging railroads that existed > > > in Mississippi, including Franklin Co., from 1880 to about 1940. I am > > looking > > > for anyone who might jave worked for such a company. I am also looking > > > for anyone who might have old photos of these sawmills, log trains, log > > > camps, and logging operations. I am especially interested in the > > Homochitto > > > Lumber Co., Monroe Lbr. Co., and Foster Creek Lbr. & Mfg. Co. Any help > > > is GREATLY appreciated! > > > > > > Tony Howe > > > > > > > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > > > "Give me life, liberty, and the right to know who my ancestors are." > > > > > > > > > ============================== > > > Get Free Access to all Ancestry.com Databases from Dec 7 until Dec > > 21!http://www.ancestry.com/home/celebrate/freeaccess.htm?sourcecode=736 > > > > > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > > "Give me life, liberty, and the right to know who my ancestors are." > > > > ============================== > > The easiest way to stay in touch with your family and friends! > > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST1 > > -- > ================ > Fulton Harrigill > mailto:fultonh@halcyon.com > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > "Oh where, oh where, have my ancestors gone? Oh where, or where, can they be?" > > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com >
I have a book called 'Dummy Lines Through the Longleaf'.. It has a fair amount of info in it about the lumber companies in southwest ms. in that time frame. If I can help let me know. I also am interested in these things. sincerely, Clay E. Aldridge ----- Original Message ----- From: Tony Howe <dhbjda@datasync.com> To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2000 9:14 AM Subject: [MSFRANKL-L] Logging railroads > Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/726 > > Surname: > ------------------------- > > Hi folks! > > I am currently researching the sawmills and logging railroads that existed > in Mississippi, including Franklin Co., from 1880 to about 1940. I am looking > for anyone who might jave worked for such a company. I am also looking > for anyone who might have old photos of these sawmills, log trains, log > camps, and logging operations. I am especially interested in the Homochitto > Lumber Co., Monroe Lbr. Co., and Foster Creek Lbr. & Mfg. Co. Any help > is GREATLY appreciated! > > Tony Howe > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > "Give me life, liberty, and the right to know who my ancestors are." > > > ============================== > 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/728 Surname: ferrell ------------------------- need a look up for a c.c. ferrell and family any hepl would be greatly appreciated.... census , educatable children whatever is of use... i live in arizona.... thank you michael
Clay, Greetings from Seattle. Your book "Dummy lines Through the Longleaf" as related to SW Missippi is an odd title. Longleaf pine is not native to SW Mississippi, but rather in SE Mississippi around Hattiesburg. Growing up in Franklin County, I never saw a longleaf tree in our area. Forest and Jones counties were abundant in longleaf. Fulton Harrigill Clay Aldridge wrote: > > I have a book called 'Dummy Lines Through the Longleaf'.. It has a fair > amount of info in it about the lumber companies in southwest ms. in that > time frame. If I can help let me know. I also am interested in these > things. > sincerely, > Clay E. Aldridge > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Tony Howe <dhbjda@datasync.com> > To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2000 9:14 AM > Subject: [MSFRANKL-L] Logging railroads > > > Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum > > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/726 > > > > Surname: > > ------------------------- > > > > Hi folks! > > > > I am currently researching the sawmills and logging railroads that existed > > in Mississippi, including Franklin Co., from 1880 to about 1940. I am > looking > > for anyone who might jave worked for such a company. I am also looking > > for anyone who might have old photos of these sawmills, log trains, log > > camps, and logging operations. I am especially interested in the > Homochitto > > Lumber Co., Monroe Lbr. Co., and Foster Creek Lbr. & Mfg. Co. Any help > > is GREATLY appreciated! > > > > Tony Howe > > > > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > > "Give me life, liberty, and the right to know who my ancestors are." > > > > > > ============================== > > Get Free Access to all Ancestry.com Databases from Dec 7 until Dec > 21!http://www.ancestry.com/home/celebrate/freeaccess.htm?sourcecode=736 > > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > "Give me life, liberty, and the right to know who my ancestors are." > > ============================== > The easiest way to stay in touch with your family and friends! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST1 -- ================ Fulton Harrigill mailto:fultonh@halcyon.com
Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/727 Surname: ferrell ------------------------- dear sir: my grandfather jesse doyle ferrell was a sawyer for the paper industry in florida.... he was born in franklin co at meadville in 1891 to a c.c.ferrell and his wife... this is all i have... sir if you run across a cc ferrell in your research please let me know.... i am guessing that my grandfather being a sawyer might be a family trade... michael ferrell
Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/726 Surname: ------------------------- Hi folks! I am currently researching the sawmills and logging railroads that existed in Mississippi, including Franklin Co., from 1880 to about 1940. I am looking for anyone who might jave worked for such a company. I am also looking for anyone who might have old photos of these sawmills, log trains, log camps, and logging operations. I am especially interested in the Homochitto Lumber Co., Monroe Lbr. Co., and Foster Creek Lbr. & Mfg. Co. Any help is GREATLY appreciated! Tony Howe
Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/FranklinObits/17 Surname: Halford ------------------------- from the FRANKLIN ADVOCATE, Meadville, MS Thur., March 8 ,1979 Pete Halford rites March 7 Services were Wednesday, March 7, at 10:30 a.m. from Franklin Funeral Home Chapel for L.W. (Pete) Halford, 72, of Rt. 1, Meadville. Mr. Halford died March 5 at Franklin Hospital. He was born Oct. 29, 1906 in Franklin County, son of the late Larry Halford and Hattie Black Halford. He had worked in logging and lumber and was a member of Bude Methodist Church. Rev. Jennings Poole officiated. Burial was in Midway Cemetery with Franklin Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lela Smith Halford, Rt. 1, Meadville; one son Wayne Halford, Gonzales, La.; three daughters, Mrs Elsie Quinn, Bossier City, La., Mrs. Erma Luckett, Vicksburg, and Miss Nora Beth Halford, Gulfport; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Aaron Halford of Meadville, Hollis Halford of Baytown, Tex., and Julius Halford of Carthage, Tex.; five sisters, Mrs. L.C. Edwards of Roxie, Mrs. Lois Brooker of Olive Branch, Mrs. Ray Carlock of Vidalia, Mrs. Lucille Brosette of Shreveport, La., and Mrs. Fred Arseneau of Columbus. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% from the NATCHEZ (MISS.) DEMOCRAT, Tues., March 6, 1979 Halford MEADVILLE - L.W. "Pete" Halford, 72, died yesterday at the Franklin County Hospital. Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Franklin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Midway Cemetery with the Rev. Jennings Poole officiating. A logging and lumber contractor, Mr. Halford was a member of the Bude Methodist Church. Survivors include: wife, Mrs. Lela Smith Halford; a son Wayne Halford, Gonzales, La.; three daughters, Mrs. Elsie Quinn, Bossier City, La., Mrs. Erma Luckett, Vicksburg, and Miss Nora Beth Halford, Gulf port; three brothers, Aaron Halford, Meadville, Hollis Halford, Bay Town, Texas and Julius Halford, Carthage, Texas; five sisters, Mrs. Elsie Edwards, Roxie, Miss., Mrs. Lois Brooker, Olive Branch, Miss., Mrs. Ray Carlock, Vidalia, Mrs. Lucille Brosette, Shreveport, and Mrs. Freddy Arsineau, Columbus, Miss.; and seven grandchildren. Viewing will be from 1 to 10 p.m. todav at the funeral home.
Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/725 Surname: Proby ------------------------- Hello! My name is Elizabeth Proby and I'm looking for the link to an ancestor. His name was William Proby and he was born in Virginia in 1784. He moved to Franklin County with his wife Nancy Mcleod and lived until his death in 1849. My family and I are looking for our link to the family in England, the original Proby's that started in the 1400's. If there is any information on William's parents or family traces, I would most appreciate it. Regards, Liz Proby Atlanta, Ga eproby@aflac.com
Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/724 Surname: Oliver, Arnold, Lofton, Lambright ------------------------- Seeking copies of several Oliver marriage and death certificates. All were married in Franklin Co. in 1800's. Also any other papers relating to Oliver's in the 24th Miss. Cav., and from Franklin CO. If you can help, please e-mail me at gpthelastrebel@aol.com. Thank you. George Purvis
Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/722 Surname: McCRAINE, BROOMFIELD ------------------------- I am researching NEAL "MAC" McCRAINE who was listed on the 1920 Wilkinson Co Census, but he worked at a sawmill in Franklin County. He was born about 1864 and his wife ADDIE was born about 1874. They had at least 3 daughters, one who married a BROOMFIELD. I am looking for his parents or siblings. Thanks.
Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/720 Surname: Cameron ------------------------- Looking for any information on the Middletons of Bude, MS Appie, Edd, Lee or Kate Middleton.
Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/719 Surname: Cameron ------------------------- RE: Franklin County, Bude, MS I am looking for info re: George or Georgia Cameron who were married. Their daughter is Mattie (Cameron) Fleming who was born in Oldenburg MS but died in Frankling County. Mattie was born on June 7, 1892 and died on Sept 7, 1995. Mattie is my grandmother and I hope you can in any way possible. Thanks Hope you can help.
I saw this site on another list. Great basic information on Mississippi counties. It can maybe help some people new to genealogy. www.segenealogy.com/mississippi Brian
Linda, What are you looking for? Your posting on a sector of the board that is for posting information rather than requesting information. Who's obits are you after? Tony Miller in Calabasas, CA
Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/FranklinObits/16 Surname: Watts, Young ------------------------- Checking for deaths on above patients in Franklin County
I understand they moved to LA. Have you looked there? kate ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles E. Carroll" <dixie21@flash.net> To: <MSFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 2:21 PM Subject: [MSFRANKL-L] Henry Moore, 1863, Franklin Co., MS > Posted on: Franklin Co. Ms Queries Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ms/Franklin/718 > > Surname: Moore, Cupit > ------------------------- > > Seeking information on Henry Moore, married to Mary Cupit in Franklin Co., > MS on 13 Sept 1863. > > > > ==== MSFRANKL Mailing List ==== > "Only a genealogist regards a step backwards as progress." > > > ============================== > 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/718 Surname: Moore, Cupit ------------------------- Seeking information on Henry Moore, married to Mary Cupit in Franklin Co., MS on 13 Sept 1863.
Hello, Does anyone have any information about the family of Charles Stuart who was listed on page 41 of the 1820 Franklin County census? It looks as if he would have been between the ages of 26 and 45 in 1820. Thanks, Marie