Transcribed from handwritten Bethany Baptist Church records by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information on Lawrence County and Jefferson Davis County publications available on CD and hard copy. Now available on e-bay! (wow, $475 for a church.... Eddie) An obligation or bond of James Mears for building The Bethany Meeting House. MISSISSIPPI STATE LAWRENCE COUNTY Know all men by these presents, that J. James Mears have this day agree with the undersigned trustees to build by the name of Bethany and have bound myself to build said house after the following form viz. A framed house forty-six feet long and thirty feet wide. The sides to be of good hart (heart) pine, one four square, the floor to be well laid, three doors with shutters hung on iron hinges, with one stock lock, thirteen windows hung in like mannter, the weather boards to be put up rough, and to be eight inches wide and five-eights thick, the roof to be of pine hart or chestnut shingles, four inches wide and eighteen inches long, and to show six inches and to be wither ciphered or rounded, the roof to have one foot eve, and to have six girders to run through said house. The lumber to be sound and the work all to be done in workman like manner; which said house, I do bind myself to complete on or before the first day of April next, and I bind myself to complete the same agreeable to the above dimensions and in case of failure, I do agree to forfeit my labour, unless prevented by sickness or some other unavaoidable accident. We, the trustees do agree to pay the said Mears four hundred and seventy dollars for building the aforesaid house when completed, agreeable, to this above dimensions. In witness whereof, we have set our hands this 15th day of November, 1822. Williams Sparks Williams Stamps Richard Sparks Charles Slater Levi Noble Witness by W. F. Eszire Joseph Parkman James Mears, the undertaker, witness by W. F. Eszire, Joseph Parkman On the back of the above instrument is found the following receipt: April the 19th, 1823, Rec. of the Trustees, fifty dollars, James Mears. Then on a separate piece of paper is found the following Rec'd of Wm. Stamps and Levi Noble, the Trustees of the Bethany Meeting House, full payment for said meeting house, pulpit and seats. Given under my hand this 25th day of Dec. 1823. Test Wylie White James Mears.

Transcribed from handwritten Bethany Baptist Church records by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information on Lawrence County and Jefferson Davis County publications available on CD and hard copy. Now available on e-bay! Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in March 1828 After a sermon by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. Sister Elizabeth J. Barr was received by letter Brother James Nelson applied for a letter of dismission for himself and wife, which was granted. L. Noble, C. Clk No Date After sermon, Conference opened a door for the reception of members and received Sister Sarah Taylor by letter. 2nd. Brother Sparks reported that he had procured the land and with the assistance of Brother S. Simmons and W. Tyrone done the under work of the meeting house, upon which resolved that they make out their account for the same and draw upon the treasurer for the amount. Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in June 1828 After a sermon by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. 1st. Sister Nandy Hooker was received by experience. 2nd. Brother Elias Mullens, a black girl, Lucy made application by experience and in consequence of her husband having another wife living was not received. Moved and carried that this Church take into consideration the propriety or impropriety of teaching singing schools on the Sabbath for pay. Answer, this Church does not think it is consistent with the tenure of the gospel. Moved and carried that Brother Granberry be appointed assistant deacon. Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in July 1828 Conference met Brother Collins preached, then a door was opened for the recption of members. No applicants. The Church proceeded to chose their deligates, Brother Granberry and Brother Stamps was chosen; agreed that we send five dollars to the Association. Moved and carried that Brother Noble furnish the Association with one quire of paper and call on Brother Stamps for the money to pay for it. Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in August 1828 Brother Collins preached. A door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. An obligation or bond of James Mears for building The Bethany Meeting House.

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Copied from the History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County, by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. Now available on CD and hard copy. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information. You can also bid for this cd on e-bay and pay with paypal! April 30, 1891 Tryus Notes All day the low-hung clouds have dropped their gray stillness down All day that soft, gray mist hath wrapped hills, valley, grave and town. Drummers in town this week. Mr. Co. O. Nelson was in town this week conducting the preliminary trial of three Negroes for the murder of a fourth one. Misses Fannie Hennington and Archie Williams went out shopping in Wesson this week. Wonder if orange blossoms were bought? We learn that Mr. J. J. Grice's little son, Luther, has been quite ill this week. Mr. Scarborough addressed a large assemblage in the new Baptist church last Sunday. Tryus, Miss, April 24th, 1891 Hooker Notes Mr. M. Stringer and wife of Crooked Creek visited their son, F. S. Stinger, near Crystal Spring, last week. Mr. T. S. Stringer of Coopiah county paid a short visit down to his father's this week. He was gladly welcomed. The literary society is flourishing and we hope the peopleof Crooked will come out and hear us. Hooker, Miss., Aprils 21st, 1891 We clip the following from the Frost (Tex) Triumph: Died - John J. Sanders on the morning of Mar 11th, 1891, two miles south of Frost, of pneumonia and measles after lingering about five weeks of severe suffering, passed into rest. Brother Sanders was born in Lawrence county, Mississippi, July 2nd, 1864. He came to Texas some four years ago and stopped in the neighborhood of Frost, where he lived up to the time of his death. He accepted salvation at the hands of Christ and joined the Mr. Moriah Baptist church and was baptized by Rev. D. P. Sanders. On the 12th of January, 1888 he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Sheppard. He was a man that was loved by all who knew him, as he was a man upright in his general life and true to his Christian profession and a peaceful quiet citizen, a true husband and a kind father. During his illness he never was heard to murmur nor complain, but was submissive to the will of Him that giveth and taketh life. Bizmarck Buzzings Candidates are beginning to blossom, and according to an ex clerk, some of them are destined to be plucked in the sweet bye and bye. We of Bismarck think a certain man Can(on) to the Clerk's office again if he so desires, and that not even an Art(ful) Fox can Lee(ve) the present incumbent in the race for Sheriff. Furthermore, we do not believe there is an Arm(strong) enough to beat a real Sharp man in the race for money bag-holder, but that some Polk(y) beat fiver is likely to Wade into the Assessor's office. We also firmly believe that a certain Doctor will be like Bishop Marvin said the goat meat was "hard to beat." As for Surveyor, "our (land) lines have fellen in pleasant places," and we desire the same to run them in the future. By the way, who is to be our Representative this season? We sincerely hope not to have a (Scar) on each (borough) not to be so (Fairly) represented as we were before. Bismark, Miss, April 22d, 1891

Transcribed from handwritten Bethany Baptist Church records by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information on Lawrence County and Jefferson Davis County publications available on CD and hard copy. Now available on e-bay! Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in November 1827 Met in Conference and after a sermon by Brother Walker, opened a door for the reception of members. 2nd. Application was made for letters of dismission by Brother Sparks for Brother Jesse Gollman and his wife, Mary Gollman and Sister Sarah Fairchils, also Mary Biggs and Sister Martha Gollman, which was all granted. Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in December 1827 Conference met and after a sermon delivered by Brother Morris and Brother Collins, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. 1st. Brother Dempsey White applied for a letter of dismission for himself, for his wife and Sister Henrietta Brown, which was granted. 2nd. Moved and carried that this Church proceed to make choice of a supply (Preacher) for the next ensuing year. Brother J. P. Martin was unanimously chosen. The Clerk was instructed to write him a letter to be bourn by Brother Granberry and Brother Stamps, soliciting his pastoral aid. Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in January 1828 After a sermon delivered by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. A charge exhibited by Brother Sparks against Brother James Bishop for drunkness. Brother George Granberry and Brother James Simmons nominated to cite him to our next Conference. 2nd. Brother Elias Steen and his wife, Elizabeth Steen applied for a letter of dismission through Brother Levi Noble, which was granted. Sister Lucy Leonard applied for a letter of dismission through Brother Sparks, which was granted. Brother Thomas Selman applied for a letter of dismission through Brother Sparks, which was granted. Brother James A. Milligan applied for a letter of dismission through Brother Bishop, which was granted. Signed by order of Conference. L. Noble, C. Clk. Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in February 1828 Brother Martin preached, then Conference was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. The charges exhibited against Brother James Bishop for drunkness taken up and from acknowledgements, the Church forgave him. Signed by order of Conference L. Noble, C. Clk.

Copied from the History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County, by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. Now available on CD and hard copy. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information. You can also bid for this cd on e-bay! April 28, 1892 One Dollar gets a good fur hat at the Racket Store. Mr. Gus Porter of Lexington was in town this week. Mr. Thos. Brady of Tryus was in town last Saturday. Good ladies' shoes at Racket Store at 75 cents and $1.00 per pair. Sheriff Lee visited Hebron and surrounding country last week. Mr. Roland Hall, Jr., of Silver Creek visited our town last week. Rev. R. W Hall will reach in Baptist Church next Saturday and Sunday. Hon. T. A. Dickens of Westville was a welcome visitor to our town yesterday. Our townspeople are patronizing Mr. Hopkins, the photographer quite liberally this week. Today and tomorrow will be the last chance for those failing in the teachers examinations heretofore today. The Silver Creek Racket Store is the cheapest place in Lawrence county to buy shoes. Try it and be convinced. Dr. James B. Magee passed through town yesterday afternoon enroute to Brookhaven, where he will be united in marriage tonight to Miss Ada Chrisman. The Pearl River Singing Association will meet at Crooked Creek church - instead of Silver Creek church, on Saturday, before the second Sunday of July. The Pearl River News is requested to make note of this. To the people of Lawrence county: Mr. Gus Porter, the popular fruit tree man, will be around to see you in a few days. He has a first class Nursury at Lexington, Miss., where only the best qualities of trees are handled. Reserve your orders. OVER A CENTURY "UNCLE" BOB WHEELER, LIVING NEAR BLOUNTVILLE, THIS COUNTY, PASSES AWAY AT THE RIPE OLD AGE OF 116 YEARS. "Uncle" Bob Wheeler has been a familiar figure to the people of Lawrence county for over half a century and every Circuit Court for years, until very recently, always found him upon our streets; not that he ever had any business in that tribunal, but he came just to see the people. He walked the 15 miles without any sign of fatigue and generally remained until the last witness and juror had left. He was always in robust health and in fine humor and the agility he showed would never lead one to suppose had had passed the Century mark. But all men and all things are destined to pass away, and Uncle Bob, the humble colored man, breathed his last on Friday night, the 15th inst., after an illness of only a few hours. The circumstances relating to his death are rather pecular and superstitious people might regard it as some kind of an omen. Almost immediately, he was taken violently ill and died in a few hours. He was born in Africa in the year that the Declaration of independence was heralded forth to the people of the American Colonies, and before the great struggle for liberty began. He was brought over to thei country before George Washington took his seat and therefore, lived under every president. He was carried to South Carolina, and there lived a number of years. His owners, Martin and Sharp, finally sold him to John H. Oatis, of this county, and he was brought here 61 years ago being then an old man, and having left a large family in South Carolina. He was twice married in this county and claimed to be the father of over fifty children, his wife at one time giving birth to triplets. He was afterwards sold to Rafeal Simmons and when emancipations was declared he was owned by Richard Berry. There is no doubt that he was the oldest man in the State at the time of his death, and it may be possible that he was the oldest in the United States. Peace to his ashes.

Copied from the History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County, by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. Now available on CD and hard copy. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information. You can also bid for this cd on e-bay! April 27, 1893 Arthur Ball of Columbia was a visitor yesterday. Mrs. Dr. T. H. Butler was a welcome visitor in town yesterday. Mr. M. D. Wylie of Silver Creek was in town yesterday. We are glad to note the fact the Mrs. Mary Mikell is convaloscent. Mr. G. W. Mikell of near Silver Creek visited relatives in town last Saturday. "Eagle Steam" flour at L. Cohn & Bros, Brookhaven at $4.23 per barrel for cash. Mr. J. C. Magee of Oakvale passed through last Tuesday en route to Brookhaven. Capt. Birdsong of Hazlehurt, representing the Equitable Life Insurance Co., was on our streets yesterday talking insurance. Dr. Buford Larkin of Oakvale stopped over with us for a short while last Saturday on his return from the meeting of the State Medical Association. Messrs. N. W. Deshoug of Milan, Tenn., and L. F. Deshong and J. L. Gray of Russellville, Ark., representing an improved wire fence, were canvassing our county this week, making this place their headquaters. MARRIED FURR-WYLE at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Frank Wylie, April 20th, by Elder E. P. Douglass, Mr. R. E. Furr of Lincoln county to Miss Louella Wyle of Lawrence County. GRIFFITH- MYERS at the residence of the bride's grandfather, Maj. A. Hartzog, near Whitesand, this county, April 19th, by Eld. J. R. Carter, Mr. Julius L. Griffith to Miss Fulvia Myers, both of Lawrence county. HOOKER DOTS The topics of the day seem to be fishing and turkey hunting. Not long since a number of our boys, led by G. W. Johnston, went to Fair river on a fishing expedition, but report no luck. One of them was not able to navigate for a day or two after his return. Mr. Wm. Culpepper of Red Creek is visiting relatives in our community.

Transcribed from handwritten Bethany Baptist Church records by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information on Lawrence County and Jefferson Davis County publications available on CD and hard copy. Now available on e-bay! (All, I do not know why the article about the June Conference, just suddenly appeared. Left over business I guess). Friday before the 3rd Lord's Day in Sept. 1827 After a sermon delivered by Brother Martin, Conference was opened for the reception of members. Brother James Richards received by experience. L. Noble. Moved and carried that this church take in consideration the propriety of employing some person to keep Bethany Meeting House in order. Moved and seconded that it be laid over till next Conference. L. Noble, Clerk Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in Sept. 1827 Brother Martin preached, then Conference was opened for the reception of members. 1st. Sister Henrietta Brown was received by letter. 2nd. The subject of keeping the meeting house in order taken up and laid over till next conference Moved and carried that this Church employ Brother Sparks to stop under the meeting house. Saturday before the 3rd, Lord's Day in June 1827 An application received Brother John B. Carlisle by letter. Saturday before the 2nd Sabbath in October 1827 Met in Conference, and after a sermon by Brother Martin, opened a door for the reception of members. 1st. Received Brother James Biggs by letter. 2nd. Brother Sparks reported that he had been providentially hindered from performing the work on the meeting house, according to agreement, but renewed the promise to do so. The letting our of the meeting house to be kept in order, was laid over till next meeting. Wylie White, Ch. Clk. Pro-Tem.

Transcribed from handwritten Bethany Baptist Church records by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information on Lawrence County and Jefferson Davis County publications available on CD and hard copy. Now available on e-bay! Saturday before the 3rd. Lord's Day in May, 1827. Conference met and after a sermon by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. 2nd. Moved and seconded that the washing of feet be attended to, agreeable to the order of the Church, the clerk instructed to examine the Church book in relation to the time. 3rd. Sister Margaret Fairchile made application for a letter of dismission, which was granted. Saturday before the 3rd. Lord's Day in June, 1827. After a sermon by Brother Martin, door opened for the reception of members. 1st. Brother James Nelson and Christian Nelson, his wife, received by letter. 2nd. Brother George Briant and Nancy Briant, his wife, their letter returned. 3rd. The Clerk reported to the conference that he had examined the Church book, that there is not time designated for washing of feet. Moved and carried, that it be laid over till next Conference for consideration. Saturday before the 3rd. Lord's Day in July, 1827. After a sermon delivered by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. 1st. Brother Jesse Simmons came forward and acknowledged to the Church that he had got drunk and from his acknowledgement, the Church forgave him. 2nd. The subject of washing of feet taken up and the Church agreed to the practive the ordinance on Sunday evening after our May meeting, annually. 3rd. Moved and carried that this Church petition for the next Association be held at Bethany meeting house. Resolved that our annual September meeting hold three days: Fryday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Church wished forty-five copies of the minutes of the Association Saturday, before the 3rd Lord's Day in August, 1827, and after a sermon delivered by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. The Association letter read and received. Signed by order of the Church. Levi Noble, C. Clk.

Transcribed from handwritten Bethany Baptist Church records by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information on Lawrence County and Jefferson Davis County publications available on CD and hard copy. Now available on e-bay! (All you good folks: didn't mean to vanish on you guys, but I have had the worst time of allergies/flu/cold/etc. since the day before Easter! I have just now finally felt like typing. And on the positive side, I received both a short phone call and an e-mail from my son in Iraq! - Eddie) Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in December, 1826 Met in conference, Brother Martin preached 1st. Opened a door for the reception of members. 2nd. Received the reception of the report of our deligates to the Sister Church at Society Hill upon which the Church unanimously decided that she was still dissatisfied with the Church at Society Hill and appointed Brethren Wylie White and George Granberry to write again to Society Hill Church proposing to them to choose two Churches and for us to choose two Churches, also and request them to send us each at least three or more helps for us and them to submit our difficulty with the facts in relation to its to them. 3rd. Also, appointed Brethren Wylie White and George Granberry to bear the letter and make the nomination and appointment of Churches on our past to attend as helps. 4th. Noticed the reference in relation to Brother Fryday and appointed Brother George Granberry to write a letter to Brother Fryday by Brother Robertson, stating to him, that if he would send by the bearer what was due in the neighborhood and such acknowledgement for his transgression as we can receive the non performance of his promises to pay what he was owing, he could get a letter and if he did not, he would be excommunicated immediately. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1827 Met in conference, and received the report of our messengers to the Society Hill Church which was satisfactory. 3rd. Brother George Granberry reported that he failed in conveying a letter to Brother Fryday and agreed to lay over that case till our March meeting. Brother Sparks reported that an existing difficulty between Sister Nelson and Sister Langford was finally settled. Application was by Brother Noble for a letter of dismission for Sister Goodson, which was granted. February, 1827 After a sermon preached by Brother J. P. Martin, from John the 14th, and 5th, opened a door for the reception of members and received Brother William Ellington by letter. Orders that the Clerk examine our Church book and report to the Church at our Conference the decision formerly made by the Church on the subject of washing of feet. Ordered by Church that Brother John Carlisle have a letter of dismission. Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in March, 1827. Met in Conference, after a sermon by Brother Robertson and Extortation by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. 2nd. The case of Brother Fryday was taken up and ordered that a letter be written and directed to the Red Creek Church, stating the charges and grievances and that without an immediate redress the discipline of the gospel will be administered. Received the report of the clerk on the subject of washing feet, which was that in December 1823, the Church agreed to practice annually. Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in April, 1827. Met in conference and after a sermon delivered by Brother Martin, opened a door for the reception of members. None offered. Ordered that Brother Wylie White officiate as Clerk for the present term. Ordered the Clerk write a letter in answer to the Brethrens' request from Big Black. 3rd. Ordered that Brother Stamps inquire of Brother Levi Noble his situation with respect to serving the Church as clerk, whether he can attend regularly and promptly or not, and if his situation will not admit of his regular attendance to request him to resign. 4th. Received five copies of the annual report of the Mississippi State Convention.

Copied from the History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County, by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. Now available on CD and hard copy. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information. You can also bid for this cd on e-bay! (Folks: Hope all of ya'll are doing ok. Things have been quiet on the list as of late. Guess ya'll are out gardening..... - still extremely cold here.... - Eddie) APRIL 23, 1891 Register! Mr. David Cohn is visiting relatives in New Orleans. Mr. I. A. Hickman paid a short visit to Brookhaven last week. Mr. W. W. Williams passed through town last Friday en rout home from New Orleans Mr. Will C. Cannon and wife and their little daughter, Hazel, returned from Summit last Monday. Only a headache cure. The only headache cure, but the infallible headache cure is Brady crotine. Just as we go to rpess, a communication comes to us from Bismarck. It will appear in our next issue. Hon. A. H. Longino of Greenwood paid our town a flying visit yesterday. He was on legal business. Dr. Teunisson desires us to inform the people of this county that he is unwavering in his fealty to the Democratic party. Call on Beal & Hickman for St. Joseph and Planters' medicines, for man or beast. Also various other standard medicines. The private school at this place opened last Monday under the charge of that efficient instructor, Mr. T. H. Butler. The opening was creditable. Mrs. Sallie Dale, who has been visiting relatives and friends in our town and county for the past tow or three weeks, returned to her home in Columbia this week. We forgot to mention last week that Dr. O. M. Armstrong had returned from New Orleans medical school, where he graduated with high honors. Monroe hasn't decided ona permanent location yet, but wherever he goes we predict for him a brilliant career. HOOKER NOTES The April fools have quit flying so fast since the wind has changed. The spring farmers of Crooked Creek are ready to plow their corn middles the first time. Miss Annie Rowan, the beautiful fairy, was up on a visit on the 5th and 6th. We are having a fine school at the Crooked Creek primary school house, and also have a fine teacher. Professor Culpeppers' girl has gone back on him and he is very ill. We hope he will recover in a short time. CARD OF THANKS Blountville, Miss, April 13, 1891 To the Lawrence County Press. I take this plan to express my thanks to the people of this vicinity and those in other parts of the county who have manifested such an unlimited interest in the comfort and welfare of myself and family during our late typhoid fever troubles the past winter and part of the spring. The people of this vicinity have nursed us while we were in bed, and administered to our wants during our sickness with untiring energy, never suffering bad weather or business to interfere to keep them from coming to wait on us. J. M. Polk in behalf of the family. DIED - In this town, on yesterday morning, at about 3 o'clock, little Hollis, infant son of M. and Mrs. T. M. Watts, aged about 2 years. The little one's life had been dispaired of for several days past, but by careful treating and excellent nursing, it was spared to the grief stricken family for a few short hours. > > The frisky snuff drummer was in town this week. > > > > Mr. G. H. Fox and family are visiting relatives at Westville this week. > > > > Dr. Walter Weathersby of Bismarck was a welcome visitor yesterday. > > > > Notice the changed advertisement of Messrs. Wm Atkinson & McDonald. > > > > The charming Miss Bessie Butler visited Mrs. Dr. Bishop in our city this > week. > > > > Dr. W. F. Ferrill of Columbia was a visitor to our town the latter part of > last week. > > > > Rev. R. J. Boone will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday evening at > 3:30 o'clock. > > > > We are glad to see Mrs. G. W. Garrett at her millinery shop again after a > rather protracted illness. > > > > Special attention is directed to the change in the advertisement of Messrs. > Lampton Bros & Rawls Co. > > > > A good many of our townspeople speak of attending the concert at Silver > Creek tomorrow evening. We are informed that the exercises will begin > promptly at 8 o'clock. > > > > The Pearl River News comes to us with the program of the Sunday Convention > to be held at Clear Springs church, in this county on the "1st and 2d of > April", but as the News always get here behind time, we will have to save > the program for next week. Are you sure you've got the right dates, Bro. > News? > > > > The Negro Jim Smith, who was placed in jail last Thursday by Sheriff Lee on > the charge of killing Amy Smith, the Negro woman who was spoken of in our > last issue, as being killed by an unknown party, or parties, 12 miles south > of this place on the 14 inst., had a preliminary hearing before Justices H. > T. Wilson, and J. M. Polk at this place last Saturday and released, the > evidence not being sufficient to hold him. At the Coroner's inquest it was > thought enough facts had been brought out to cause imprisonment, but the > testimony was somewhat changed at the justice court and the Negro was > discharged. Such crimes as these should not go unpunished, and the next > grand jury should cause the fullest investigation to be instigated. > > > >

Copied from the History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County, by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. Now available on CD and hard copy. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information. You can also bid for this cd on e-bay! April 21, 1892 We believe the Spring fights have opened. Mr. A. Sharp visited Brookhaven last week. This is regular Spring weather and no mistake. One Dollar gets a good hat at the Racket Store. Good ladies' shoes at Racket Store at 75 cents and $1.00 per pair. Mrs. O. E. Worley is visiting relatives in Copiah county this week. Try the Racket Store's Lightening Express shoes at $1.00 per pair. Mr. S. S. Dale of Beat 4 was a welcome caller at our sanctum yesterday. The last examination for white teacher's will be held today and tomorrow. Mr. Jeff D. Riley of Hebron was a welcome visitor to our town last Thursday. Dr. L. D. Dickerson of Silver Creek was in town last Friday for a short while. Mr. G. W. Mikell of near Silver Creek was in town yesterday enroute to Brookhaven. The latest styles in Spring hats and bonnets at miss Maggie Carlisle's millinery shop. Tomorrow, the 22nd, is the 10th anniversary of the terrible cyclone that swept Monticello from off the face of the earth. There are not many persons living here now who experienced the terrors, but those who were more unfortunate always experience a certain degree of sadness on the 22d of every April.

Nancy, Sorry for the delay in answering. I am a Baldridge and Stampley descendant as well. The only Osborne mentioned in either book is Mary Ann who married William Baldridge Johnson (son of Deborah Spence Baldridge and John Clem Johnson). According to book two, Francis Baldridge, his Wife, his Turrentine In-Laws, their Family, Marry Ann was born in Waterproof, LA in 1807, married William Baldridge Johnson in 1830 and died near Fayette, Jefferson Co., MS on Jan. 10 1884. If any of this sounds familiar, there are children of this marriage listed. Mark

Copied from the History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County, by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. Now available on CD and hard copy. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information. You can also bid for this cd on e-bay! April 20, 1893 For fancy groceries go to L. Cohn and Bros, Brookhaven, MS Best insurance oil at L. Cohn & Bros., Brookhaven, at 15 cents a gallon. Mr. Leo H. Bird returned last Monday from a professional trip to greenville. Sheriff Lee visited the northern and eastern portions of the county last week. Extra fancy flour at L. Cohn & Bros., Brookhaven at $4.00 per barrel for cash. Eagle Steam flour at L. Cohn & Bros., at $4.25 pr barrel for cash. Mr. McDavid visited his family at Columbia last Sunday, returning on Tuesday. We are sorry to learn of the serious illness of Mrs. Mary Mikell and trust she will soon recover. When nobody comes to town and nothing happens how can you expect us to hustle up local news. Dr. G. A. Teunisson is absent from home this week on business connected with the Masonic fraternity. A splendid rain visted this section last Friday, giving new life to vegetation and making everybody feel better. Miss Arabella Buckley of near Silver Creek is visiting the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Mikell, in our town. Capt. T. M. Beal has opened up a nice little stock of goods in his former place of business of Jefferson street. Quite a crowd of fishermen went out last thursday in search of the 'finny tribe' and succeeded in capturing several nice strings. Mr. G. W. Garrett commenced work last Monday on the store building to be occupied by Mr. Harris. When completed it will add greatly to the looks of the town. Rev. A. A. Lomax of Hazlehurt preached an able sermon in the Baptist church at this place last sunday evening at 8 o'clock, having preached at Bethel church at 11 a.m. Mr. Will C. Cannon and family left last Friday for a visit to relatives at Summitt and Hazlehurst. Mr. Cannon will also visit Jackson before returning on business. The recent cold snap is not so much to be wondered at, considering our changing climate, yet some people are already beginning to make indiscreet remarks about spring flirting with winter, and winter lingering in the lab of spring, etc., Now, we do not countenance too much of this "flirting" business, but if winter wants to sit down in spring's lap and throw his arms lovingly SINGING ASSOCIATION The Pearl River Singing Association will hold its next meeting with Hepsebah church, Lawrence county, on Saturday before the 4th Sunday in July next. All persons interested in vocal music are invited. Every colored applicant for teachers license failed in the examination held her last Friday and Saturday, and several, who were caught practicing unfair methods, will nto be allowed under the law to stand another examination in this county for two years. Mr. Henry Mounger, a white applicant who was examined last Friday and Saturday, passed for first grade, making a general average of 81.

Transcribed from handwritten Bethany Baptist Church records by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information on Lawrence County and Jefferson Davis County publications available on CD and hard copy. Now available on e-bay! (All: I have no idea what everyone is fighting about in this references - Eddie) Saturday the 18th, November, 1826 1st. A sermon was preached by John P. Martin from Luke the tenth chapter, beginning at the 15th verse down to the 38th. 2nd. Brother William Bishop related that he according to the request of last Conference conveyed a letter to Brother John P. Martin, requesting him to be our supply January year, Brother Martin, being present, gave his consent. 3rd. Brother Wylie White, according to appointment, read a letter to the Sister Church at Society Hill and was unanimonsly received. 4th. Brother Fryday's case mentioned and laid over till next meeting. 5th. Brother John Smith and wife applied for letters of dismission and granted. 6th. Brother James Biggs applied for a letter of dismission and granted. 7th. The references to the query with regard to the encourgement of dancing laid over. The queary runs thus "Brethren, is it agreeable to gospel order for a member or members of the Baptist Church of Christ to encourage their daughters in the Ball Room and on the dancing floor repeatedly, while under the jurisdiction of their parents?" Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in December, 1826 Met in conference, Brother Martin preached 1st. Opened a door for the reception of members. 2nd. Received the reception of the report of our deligates to the Sister Church at Society Hill upon which the Church unanimously decided that she was still dissatisfied with the Church at Society Hill and appointed Brethren Wylie White and George Granberry to write again to Society Hill Church proposing to them to choose two Churches and for us to choose two Churches, also and request them to send us each at least three or more helps for us and them to submit our difficulty with the facts in relation to its to them. 3rd. Also, appointed Brethren Wylie White and George Granberry to bear the letter and make the nomination and appointment of Churches on our past to attend as helps. 4th. Noticed the reference in relation to Brother Fryday and appointed Brother George Granberry to write a letter to Brother Fryday by Brother Robertson, stating to him, that if he would send by the bearer what was due in the neighborhood and such acknowledgement for his transgression as we can receive the non performance of his promises to pay what he was owing, he could get a letter and if he did not, he would be excommunicated immediately.

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I found a 4-g-grandfather on it. Hope you'll be as lucky! Nancy Brister, researching: Carmichael; Garrett; Dawkins; Osborne; Baldridge; Warren; Doty; McCormick; Garmon; Jackson; Matthews; Cain; Stringer With thanks to Olivia Saffold who posted this on the Montgomery, Co., GA List: EARLY INDIAN TRADERS LICENSED TRADERS to the CHEROKEE from CAROLINA (1750-1754) James Adair The Augusta Company James Baldridge Charles Banks William Bates James and Thomas Beamer Samuel Benn Robert Bunning John Butler Cornelius Daugherty Anthony Dean David Dowey John Downing John Elliott Robert Emory Robert Goudy Ludowick Grant (First name unknown) Haines John Hatton John Hook Bernard Hughs Bob and John Kelly Anthony L'Antignac John McCord David McDaniel David McDonald William McDowel James Mackie William McTeer James Maxwell James May Daniel Murphy Joseph Oliver Bryan Sallamon Abraham Smith Richard Smith John Williams LICENSED TRADERS to the CREEKS from CAROLINA (1750-1754) Ephraim Alexander The Augusta Company Isaac Barksdale (first name unknown) Brown Patrick Brown Rae Brown and Company Nicholas Chinery Daniel Clark John Coller (first name unknown) Cossens Samuel Elsinore John Eycott (first name unknown) Fitz Stephen Forrest George Galphin James Hewitt George Johnston John Kennard John Ladson (first name unknown) McCay Lachland McGillvery George McKay Lachlan Mackintosh Alexander McQueen Timothy Millin (first name unknown) Nowley Moses Nunes John Pettycrew John Rae Peter Randle Walter Rode Acton Rowley William Sludders John Spencer Joseph Wright TRADERS to the SAVANNAHS (1750-1754) Enoch Anderson Richard Anderson William Anderson John Anderson (unknown) McKinnie TRADERS to the CATAWBAS (1750-1754) Robert Steel Robert Tool Mathew Toole CAROLINA TRADERS to the CHICKASAW (1750-1754) John Buckles John Campbell Cambell and Maccartan Jeromy Courtonne Courtonne and Brown John Highrider Robert Vaughan CAROLINA TRADERS to the CHOCTAW (1750-1754) John Buckles John Nellson INTERPRETERS of VARIOUS INDIAN GROUPS: (NOT Traders) (1750-1754) Mary Bosomworth (a Creek woman married to a colonist) Brannan Edward Broadway Robert Bunning James Gaddes James Germany Mr. Kelloch Joseph O'Connor Aaron Stevens Samuel Thomas William Thompson Wiggan Derived from William McDowell's Colonial Records of South Carolina: Documents Relating to Indian Affairs 1750-1754. ============================== Nancy Brister Website: http://www.geocities.com/twincousin2334 List Administrator: USCW-SEVEN_PINES List Administrator: CARMICHAEL List Administrator: GODBOLD

Transcribed from handwritten Bethany Baptist Church records by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. E-mail mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information on Lawrence County and Jefferson Davis County publications available on CD and hard copy. Now available on e-bay! Saturday before the 3rd Lord's Day in Ocotober, 1826 Conference met, and after a sermon delivered by Brother Costney, a door was opened for the reception of members. None applied. 2nd. The grievance exhibited against the Society hill Church taken up and unanimously agreed that we consider the act of the Society Hill Church in forgiving of Brother Alexander Stringer, in a case of fighting without his making any acknowledgement or coming to any knowledge of his error, to be inconsistent with the discipline of the gospel. N. B. The clerk instructed to prepare a letter to be bourn by the deligates to Society Hill Church, stating their appointment. The Deligates to meet at the December meeting.

Thank you, Mark. Thanks to the kindness of another Baldridge researcher, I've learned that my 3-g-grandfather, James Baldridge, b. 14 July 1782, in Orange Co, NC, d. 27 Nov 1831, and married Mary "Molly" Stampley, b. 6 Feb 1791 and d. 8 Jan 1838, had 12 children. My 2-g-grandmother, Mary Jane, was the youngest; she married William Osborne in 1849 in MS. If the book happens to list William and Mary Jane Baldridge Osborne's children, I'd love to have their names. I'd appreciate it so much if you'd let me know the publisher and publication dates. I don't believe the books are in print any longer, but I'm trying to track down copies. Thank you! Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark Lang To: MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 9:03 PM Subject: Re: [MSJEFFER-L] Baldridge & Osborne Nancy, I have Anne Brown's two books by Dr. Chet Kennedy on the Baldridge line. I will be returning these to her soon. Can I do a look-up for you? Mark Lang ( McComb, MS)

Are these books available at a local library? Or is this a private collection? Toni