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! (Eddie Note - all, it has been sometime - I think about 4 years - since I released parts from the book, and the mailing list has changed to so many different people, that I can starting the series again from the beginning. Please excuse the duplication to all those who have been faithful over the last 7 years!) INTRODUCTION FROM EDDIE MIKELL Welcome! My name is Eddie Mikell and I am your host for this Jefferson Davis/Lawrence County history book. I started this project in 1996, when I took over as administrator for the Jefferson Davis County section for the USGENWEB project. Since the page lacked much history, I started looking for information to fill out the rather pitiful looking web site (and on a more selfish nature, find out more about the MIKELL's since they settled in the area in 1805). Here it is, 7 years and almost 1000 pages later. If you have access to a computer, go to the Jefferson Davis USGENWEB project at WWW.USGENWEB.COM and click on the state and county that you are interested in, and you can find more pictures and information. You can also post queries to find out about the people that interest you. If you are interested in periodic e-mails of history that I send out, then you can subscribe to the mailing list. To subscribe, send a note to MSJEFFDAVIS-L-request@rootsweb.com. Put nothing in the subject line. In the body of the note put Subscribe. Turn off all sig files. To send a message to everyone, e-mail to MSJEFFDAVIS-L@rootsweb.com If you are interested in a copy of the book, please e-mail me at MIKELL@VIRGINIA.EDU, or send me a note at the address at the end of this section. I hope you find someone that you know in here, and will use this as a "jumping off" point on searching for your relatives. I am also interested in your stories, pictures, clippings, etc., and if you send me a copy, I'll include it in the next publication of the book. Cheers! Eddie Mikell 1720 Goldentree Place Charlottesville, VA 22911 Mikell@virginia.edu Introduction By Joseph Dale, Editor, Lawrence County Press "This writer feels highly honored in being selected to write an introductory chapter for the History of Lawrence County, which has been so well prepared by the local and state workers on the WPA Historical Research Project. I have been unable to review this material to the extent that it merits, being placed in the position of the average country editor, whose time is consumed almost entirely in the strenuous task of making a living for himself and family. However, I have always been intensely interested in a work of this nature, and during the nearly forty-nine years that have marked my editorial control of the Lawrence County Press, it has been my constant endeavor from week to week to make such contributions to its columns as will stimulate the patriotic interest of those historically minded, and stand as a permanent and enduring record of the county's progress. It has been a joyous privilege to load the files of the Press to the local research workers, and I am happy to note that these files have been used quite generously in the preparation of this volume. Figure 1 Joseph Dale, Founnder of Lawrence County Press As a matter of historic fact, it is worthy of deep interest, and also of pardonable pride to her native citizenry, at home as well as abroad, to know that Lawrence is one of the richest counties in this grand old state of Mississippi in point of historic lore. For a period of twenty-four hours, Monticello had at least, the distinction of being the capital of the state. The Legislature, then in session at Columbia, located the capital at Monticello, but the following day this action was reconsidered, and Jackson won the honor. However, the State Supreme Court did meet in Monticello at one time, and during its session here the illustrious Sargent S. Prentiss, then a young man, entirely unknown to fame, was granted license to practice law. Lawrence County boasts of the fact of having furnished the state with three governors - Hiram G. Runnels, James D. Lynch, and Andrew H. Longino, the latter still living as an honored citizen of Jackson. In addition to these, Judge Wiley P. Harris lived in Monticello when elected to Congress, and several other state officers have claimed Lawrence County as their home, among the number being the lamented Sylvester Gwin, state auditor, and George W. Carlisle, state treasurer. Monticello, in the early thirties of the last century, was the second largest town in the state, having a population of something like 2,500 persons. Up and down Pearl River, in the territory embraced in Lawrence County, lived some of the wealthiest and most highly cultured families in the entire South. Stephen A. Douglas, unsuccessful candidate for president of the United States against Abraham Lincoln, once owned and operated a large river plantation in Lawrence County. A careful review of the material embraced in this volume will prove of great interest to those inclined to acquaint themselves with historical facts hitherto little known or forgotten."

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! (Eddie Note.. Happy birthday to me....!) July 14, 1892 Pearl River is booming. Mr. H. M. Smith of Grange was a visitor yesterday. Assessor Polk is not stationed at his place, where hs is at work on the land roll. The preaching by Rev. L. J. Jones last Sunday evening was pretermitted on account of inclement weather. Messrs Z. P. Jones, T. J. Andrews and A. H. McGuffie attended the Confederate Vetereans Reunion at Jackson this week. Mr. Henry Carlisle of Wesson, accompanied by his daughter Miss Janie, and son Willie, visited relatives and friends in our town this week. Mr. Wade Polk last Monday presented us with an Irish potato weighing one pound and seven ounces. Mr. Polk is a successful farmer. There will be preaching in the Presbyterian church at this place on the 5th Sunday in this month by Rev. E. D. McDougall of Brookhaven. Everybody cordially invited. Elliot Henderson of Pass Christian was a welcome visitor to our town this week, making the acquaintance of our people and ascertaining the extent of the Stockdale sentiment. No says that Colonel Stockdale lines this county are absolutely impregnable. A TRIP TO WHITESAND. Last Saturday morning when we geared up, donned our protracted meeting's smile and turned the head of our critter eastward, we had no idea that we would finally bring up at Whitesand church not that we had aught against the church or people, but our objective spot was in another direction, and Crooked Creek churchn was that point. It will be remembered that the Pearl River Singing Association was to have met at that church last Sunday, but when we arrived there were only about fifteen or twenty persons present, and they seemed at a loss for lack of a President and other leading members. There was clearly a misunderstanding on the part of the absent ones, as they were laboring under the impression that the Association was to have met on the Saturday before. This was unfortunate and we regreat that the meeting could not have been attended with greater success. The next meeting will be held at Silver Creek church on the first Sunday in October and the Saturday before; and we hope the attendance and interst will be sufficiently large to insure its permanency. Hearing that a protracted meeting was in progress at Whitesand church, and naturally having a weakness for such affairs, we concluded to lend to the light of our countenance for one day at least. Leaving the Singing Association in the care of Mr. Wade Polk, who promised to care for it as best he could, we again started, and with Miss Cora Dale as a companion and guide, reached Mr. S. S. Dale's about sunset. We were fortunately just in time for supper and having driven a long distance, did the meal full justice. The next morning we felt refereshed and repaired to the church at an early hour. By 11 o'clock the hour for preaching the house was filled to its fullest seating capacity, and not a few were compelled to remain on the outside. When Rev. J. R. Carter ascended the pulpit, every heart felt quickened and every pulse beat fastor. A grand sermon was expected and veryily, the people were not disappointed. The walls rung with his eloquence, and for nearly an hour he portrayed the truths that held his confregation spellbound from start to finish. It was a sermon on the promises of the New Covenant, and was ablto to point of conception and admirable in point of construction. Homestead Notice John T. Elliott, wit: J. M. Roberts, D. J. Holmes, Simeon Garnet, John W. Willoughby, all of Bismarck. Allen Haynes, wit: Green Watts, W. T. Loftin, T. A. Loftin, J. I. Ward, all of Blountville.

Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July, 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Mr. Perrin, opened door for the reception of members. No applicants. Brother James Baggott came forward to the Church and acknowledged that he had been overtaken in the sin of drunkness and other improper and un-Christian like conduct, consequent thereon, and gave satisfactory evidence of contrition and repentance and fellowship was perpetuated. Took up the reference from last meeting on the subject of a Baptist State Convention, by the Association and agreed that this Church notify the Association on that, they wish the Association exercise her own discretion on the subject and act accordingly, this Church, in the meantime, reserves the right of judgeing for herself of said convention, after it is formed and if extending or with holding her approbation and support. Proceeded to the choice of delegates to the Association in the usual way. Brethren Levi Noble and Joel Bullock was chose, and in case of failure, Needham Blount and Moses Granberry, their respective alternate, in order of their names. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1836 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, came into the conference and opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Took under consideration a report which says that Brother James Baggott has again drank too much and which was postponed till next conference. Appointed Brethren Moses Granberry and Wylie White to visit and labor with him, between now and next meeting, and urge him to come to the Church. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1836 Met in Conference, and opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Took the reference with regards to Brother James Baggott, whereupon he was excommunicated, for and account of drunkness. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, Brother John S. Sheperd. Fryday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. The following members applied for a letter of dismission: Bazel Smith and wife, Moses Granberry and wife, Ralph Simmons and wife, all of which was granted. Brethren Ellington and Sheperd were appointed leaders of musick.

Frances "Fannie" Chalmers Killingsworth was b. 29 Dec 1842 in Lowenburg (now Lorman) in Jefferson Co., MS. She married Dr. Joseph N. McPherson on 14 Feb 1872 in Jefferson County. They both appear in the 1880 Jefferson County census in Beat #2. Dr. McPherson died on 13 Feb 1892 in Jefferson County and was buried in the Union Church Cemetery. What became of his wife? Did she remarry? When did she die and where was she buried? Who were Dr. McPherson's parents and siblings? Thanks. Tony Miller

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EJB.2ACE/50.55.2 Message Board Post: Would like to share information about Lilley family. I live on the old family homestead. I have information back to 1813 on Lilley family and can provide contacts for Rosa McCaa Lilley's children and/or grandchildren.

I grew up in that area and never heard of it--you will find that "looking Backers" often have fancy names for family "plantations" (read that as 150 acres of cotton farm in red clay) and other events that begin to glow in retrospect. Kate ----- Original Message ----- From: gonesi@numail.org To: MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 8:38 AM Subject: [MSJEFFER-L] New Scotland This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Montgomery Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EJB.2ACE/551 Message Board Post: Has anyone ever heard of an area called New Scotland....it is suppose to be the area about 30 miles east of Natchez and the area around the rivers that feed into the Homochitto River? I grew up in Brookhaven, which is close to, but not in that area, I was amazed when I came across something mentioning it...It said that in the 1790s or so that so many Scottish, fresh off the boat, and Scottish born in NC came to this area that it became known as New Scotland...I was surprised, growing up down there, never to have heard this...I guess it does explain why we are so stubborn when we are right! gail ==== MSJEFFER Mailing List ==== "Every time I think I know where they are, they move."

If I'm not mistaken, I think this was probably the Union Church area. There were many Scots who settled around what became the Union Church community. Bev ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kate mullins" <lucygilbert@msn.com> To: <MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [MSJEFFER-L] New Scotland > I grew up in that area and never heard of it--you will find that "looking Backers" often have fancy names for family "plantations" (read that as 150 acres of cotton farm in red clay) and other events that begin to glow in retrospect. Kate > ----- Original Message ----- > From: gonesi@numail.org > To: MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2003 8:38 AM > Subject: [MSJEFFER-L] New Scotland > > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Montgomery > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EJB.2ACE/551 > > Message Board Post: > > Has anyone ever heard of an area called New Scotland....it is suppose to be the area about 30 miles east of Natchez and the area around the rivers that feed into the Homochitto River? I grew up in Brookhaven, which is close to, but not in that area, I was amazed when I came across something mentioning it...It said that in the 1790s or so that so many Scottish, fresh off the boat, and Scottish born in NC came to this area that it became known as New Scotland...I was surprised, growing up down there, never to have heard this...I guess it does explain why we are so stubborn when we are right! > gail > > > ==== MSJEFFER Mailing List ==== > "Every time I think I know where they are, they move." > > > > > ==== MSJEFFER Mailing List ==== > "Isn't genealogy fun? The answer to one problem, leads to two more." >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/EJB.2ACE/552 Message Board Post: Hello, I am wondering if anyone might know what county in MS would be 925. I am trying to help a friend search for info on a daughter who she placed for adoption and passed away in 1998 in MS. Since she is the biological mother she was refused a death certificate copy but when they sent the refusal back it stated --- COUNTY OF DEATH 925 certificate: 901361 We are trying to find out what county to see if there was obit in the paper (but she was visiting MS and her address was in GA) we think there may have been a story in the paper as it was a car crash on xmas day. We thought maybe someone has a death certificate from this county that might state what number it is and possibly match?? Can anyone help? we have lots of info on her like SSN, last known address etc but keep hitting brick walls. Thank you

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EJB.2ACE/551.1 Message Board Post: Hi Gail, I've been researching the area for some time and I'm not familiar with New Scotland. Very few Scots fresh off the boat came to the MS Territory. The majority arrived in the Carolinas and other eastern ports and, typically, their children made their way west. Some stopped off in Georgia or Alabama and, as the west continued to open, they moved on to the MS Southwest Territory or, sometimes, it was their children who came. Several of my lines converged at the Scottish Settlement of Union Church in Jefferson County in the early to mid-1800's. Many were second generation Scots from North Carolina, a few were third generation English from VA, SC and GA. I know the location is not the one you referred to, but take a look at my "History of the Scotch Settlement" page and see if this might not be what people were talking about: http://www.geocities.com/twincousin2334/History_Scotch_Settlement.html Nancy, researching in SW MS: Baldridge, Carmichael, Courtney, Curtis, Dawkins, Garrett, McCormick, Osborne, Stampley, Stringer, Warren

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Montgomery Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EJB.2ACE/551 Message Board Post: Has anyone ever heard of an area called New Scotland....it is suppose to be the area about 30 miles east of Natchez and the area around the rivers that feed into the Homochitto River? I grew up in Brookhaven, which is close to, but not in that area, I was amazed when I came across something mentioning it...It said that in the 1790s or so that so many Scottish, fresh off the boat, and Scottish born in NC came to this area that it became known as New Scotland...I was surprised, growing up down there, never to have heard this...I guess it does explain why we are so stubborn when we are right! gail

New to the list--researching Hagan, Bushnell and Gordon. Eusebius Bushnell (of Connecticut) moved from the New Orleans, LA area to the west Florida area (MS ?), where he had a Spanish land grant. Death abt. 1812. Seeking info on that phase of his life. John Hagan, Sr. sold Cypress Grove Plantation to Taylor about 1832?? Help on that one appreciated. Any information on any Gordon appreciated. Thanks, Ethel.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/EJB.2ACE/550 Message Board Post: Hello I am new to the search for someone but I am trying to find out what county in MS would be numbered as 925? This is on a document as county of death 925?? ANY help will be appreciated Angela

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! July 10, 1890 Lemonade and ice were great luxuries here last Friday. Mr. Farrar Huffman, of Summitt is visiting relatives and friends in our town. The Bismark locals are unavoidly crowded out this week. They will appear in our next. The voting for the prettiest young lady at the picnic last Friday didn't come off, as advertised. What was the matter? Quite a number from town and the surrounding community attended the Sunday School convention at Crooked Creek. Rev. Geo G. Woodbridge preached to good congretations in the Presbyterian church last Sunday morning and night. Owen's Pink Mixture is pleasant to take, contains no opium and does not check the bowels too suddenly. For sale by H. S. Scherck. Some watermelons are making their appearance, but every one of them contains enough fever to kill a horse. Better wait till they get ripe. Col. John Hancock, of Washington, and Mr. R. J. Elliot, of Kansas, postoffice inspectors, were in town last Thursday and Friday, to and from Hooker. Mr. Geo W. Garrett, who is attending the loading of the flat boat with bridge iron at Jackson, paid us a flying visit last week. He says he will be down with the boat about next week if nothing serious happens. Mr. Leon S Meyers, representing the Kratzenstein Clothing Co., of New York, one of the most deservedly popular dummer's on the road, and an all round jolly good fellow, was in town last Saturday and Sunday. The picnic at the school building last Friday was a grand affair and surpassed our most sanguine expectations. There were between 300 and 400 people on the grounds, and able speeches were made in the commodious new school building by Prof. Everett L. Green, the courteous principal of Lawrence County High School. Mr. C. E. Watts left last Sunday night for Hinds, Holmes and the Delta counties in the interest of the Champion Pleting Machine, and will be gone for a week or two. Mr. Pleas Jones is conducting his business here during his absence. VOLUME THIRD With this issue the Press enters upon its third volume and we cannot pass the event by unheralded with a flourish of trumpets and the waving of handkerchiefs, as it were. During this time, by the strneous efforts fo the editor and the liberal patronage of the citizens, the paper has grown from struggling infancy into resolute childhood, its teeth have been cut and it has learned to talk a little though not quite boldly yet. We have tried to make the paper a success as much as in our humble power lay, and with everything considered, think we have succeeded fairly well. We have made mistakes, but these are natural appendages to every living human being, and we know that a fair and impartial public has overlooked them, such as they are. Sunday School Convention The 3rd annual session of the Lawrence County Sunday School Convention convened at Crooked Creek church last Saturday morning the 5th inst., and was called to order by the President, Dr. G. A. Teunisson promptly at 10 o' clock. After a short while spent in devotional exercises, the business meeting was duly opened and Wade Polk was made temporary secretary. On motion W. J. Armstrong and D. A. Scarborough were appointed a committee on credentials. In accordance with the offer of the Lawrence County Press, published in a previous issue, the President appointed Rev. R. W. Hall, J. C. Buckley, J. A. Rowan, Mrs. D. M. Lee, Mrs. D. A. Scarborough and G. W. Brown as a committee to hear all essays and recitations and make report before the Convention adjourns as to who were entitled to the prizes offered. Prayer was offered by Rev. R. W. Hall, and while the committee on credentials was making up their report, it was suggested that the regular programme be carried on, which was agreed to. Rev. John Buckley delivered the address of welcome, which was responded to on behalf of the Convention by the President, Dr. G. A. Teunisson. The committee on credentials made the following report, to wit: Bahala Chapel (Methodist) - Lee Byrd and J. R. Armstrong Monticello (Presbyterian) - Mrs. C. R. Dale, Shelby Fairman.

I have an annual that you were copying and history of schools in franklin county by mr tarver. you have a nice job but no money i suppose. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Allen Geoghegan" <annieg@telepak.net> To: <MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 5:22 PM Subject: [MSJEFFER-L] Have I forgotten to post something for you? > I really appreciate your patience with me during the illness and death of my Mother. I was touched by the many cards and emails I received from my "Genie Buddies" <G>! During that time, I may have received something from someof you that has not been posted. I am back to doing web site additions full time now, so if anyone sent anything to me and I haven't posted it, please let me know! > > Ann Allen Geoghegan > Researching Jefferson & Franklin County, MS > I wasn't born in MS but I got here as quick as I could! > > The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those > who got there first! > > > ==== MSJEFFER Mailing List ==== > "Every time I think I know where they are, they move." >

What's New ? July 9, 2003 - Added Excerpts from Jefferson County Slave Court Records - contributed by Sue B. Moore - Look for more to come! Very interesting reading! Ann Researching Jefferson & Franklin County, MS I wasn't born in MS but I got here as quick as I could! The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first!

I really appreciate your patience with me during the illness and death of my Mother. I was touched by the many cards and emails I received from my "Genie Buddies" <G>! During that time, I may have received something from someof you that has not been posted. I am back to doing web site additions full time now, so if anyone sent anything to me and I haven't posted it, please let me know! Ann Allen Geoghegan Researching Jefferson & Franklin County, MS I wasn't born in MS but I got here as quick as I could! The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first!

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! July 9, 1891 The much needed rain has come and plenty of it. The Board of Supervisors was in session last Monday and Tuesday. The editor enjoyed a pleasant visit to Crooked Creek church last Sunday in company with Prof. R. S. Foster. Hon. Geo W. Carlisle of Jackson, Commissioner of Immigration and land agent, visited relatives and friends in our town this and last week. Mr. W. M. Ross of Silver Creek authorizes us to say that Calvary Baptist church (at the Hall) will be dedicated next Sunday. Everybody is invited to attend, as a good time is anticipated. Volume Four. With this issue the Lawrence County Press centers upon the fourth year of its existence, and the patronage, good will and esteem it has enjoyed in the three bright years of its life are made fully minifest in the evidences of a large and increasing subscription list, an extensive advertising patronage and the kindly expressions heard on every hand. Within the past 12 months some important changes have taken place, and during that time, our efforts have been crowned with greater success. Since this is our anniversary, the paper has been enlarged from a five to a six-column folio, and other improvements have been made. This was the result of increased patronage. Its pages can be still enlarged and its scope of usefulness more extended if the people will only give it their hearty and undivided support. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION The fourth annual session of the Lawrence Couny Sunday School Convention met in the court house in Monticello on Saturday, the 4th day of July, 1891 at 10:30 o'clock, a. m. On account of the lateness of the hour, the devotional exercises were dispensed with, and the Convention was opened with the song, "All hail the power of Jesus Name," after which an earnest prayer was delivered by Rev. J. W. Wellborn. Rev. G. G. Woodbridge being absent, the address of welcome was very appropriately delivered by Rev. J. W. Wellborn, and was responded to on behalf of the convention by President Brown in a neat and graceful little speech. On motion, it was decided to elect the officers of the Convention by acclamation. The following officers were elected J. J. Denson, President; E. O. Cowart, Vice President; J. E. Thomas, Secretary. The following Sunday Schools reported and the delegates enrolled: Monticello (Baptist), Mr. and Mrs. Will C. Cannon, D. M. Lee, Misses Dezzie Garrett and Maggie Edmondson. Monticello (Presbyterian) C. B. G. Ross, Mrs. B. V. Fairman, Dr. G. A. Teunisson. Bethel (Baptist) Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Maxwell, jr., Miss Mary Maxwell, Clarence Thornhill, P. Z. Jones. Bahala Chapel (Methodist) Jas F. Armstrong, Misses Fannie Hennington and Ackie Williams. Crooked Creek (Baptist) J. P. Culpepper, A. C. Buckley, J. E. Culpepper, W. L. Stringer, Misses Nannie Johnston, Cora Dale, and Lee Jolly. Smith School House (Union) J. D. May Antioch (Baptist) W. M. Lambert, E. L. Lee, jr. Oak Dale (Baptist) Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Griffith. Bethel (Methodist) Miss Alice Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Smith, G. W. Brown. Mt. Moriah (Methodist) J. J. Denson, Miss Fannie Williams, J. H. Williams, Mr. and L. E. Haynes. Calvary (Baptist) Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ross, T. D. White, John Floyd, Miss Annie Griffith, Virgil Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Burk Bennett.. Hebron (Baptist), J. D. Riley, Miss Bal Riley, Dr. J. R. Berry. SAULSBURY NOTES Watermelons and cucumbers all the go. The negros and goose necks will feel easier now, as Capt. Crab has yielded to their command. The mail days at Saulsbury have changed from Friday to Tuesday and Saturday. Profs Russell, Jolly and Conn's schools are on a boom now. We have endeavored to write a few lines this time without copying after any part of a hog and sincerely hope that we are not imposing on a helpless public so much as before. Boat Rider, Saulsbury, Miss, July 3rd, 1891. It is with feelings of much regret that we learn of the death of Capt. Wm. Oliver of Wesson, which sad and untimely event occurred last Friday night. Rumors of a cyclone west of this place last Monday have come to us, but as high water has prevented any mail from coming through this week, nothing definite can be learned.

All: I have completed the transcription of T. S. Powell's "Five Years in South Mississippi". T. S. Powell was a Baptist minister who worked for a few years as a minister in the Lawrence county area. His descriptions of the people and the trials he had of starting churches in the area give some additional insight to the newspaper articles, and Bethany Church records. In particular to me, he describes Ira H. Mikell (my great great grandfather) work as the Sunday School commisioner, which I never knew. Also, the first night he came to the area, he spent the night with Mr. Waller, but unfortunately, his father-in-law, John Mikell (my great great great grandfather!) had died that day, and they were having a wake for him that night. He also describes to the trip to the Mikell Cemetery. Pretty cool for me! I am not sending this out to the net, as some of the passages, on the views he has of the Baptist in the area, can get tiresome reading, but am including it as a bonus on the History of Lawrence County CD, which I offer. But I will include his last paragraph, on the description of his new job in Greenwood, MS The shadow of the future lay across my soul. I never experienced so deep a sensation before. It was in the midst of such a feeling I approached the town, dreading to see the tall buildings come into view. But at length the train drew up at the long station, and about three o'clock P. M., I set foot on the pavements of the dreaded city.

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 Sunday in December, 1835. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. On application by Brother George Granberry for letters of dissission for himself, and wife; it was ordered that same be granted. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January, 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Norvel Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Application was made by Brother Granberry for letters of dismission for Brother David Eakin and his wife, which was granted. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April, 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May, 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter Brother John M. Brown and his wife, Sister Elizabeth Brown. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June, 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, came into the Conference and opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, Brother Daniel H. Ellington, also Brother David, a black man, belonging to Mr. James Posey. The subject of the Baptist State Convention referred to the Churches by the Association was taken up and postponed till next conference. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July, 1836. Met in Conference. After a sermon by Mr. Perrin, opened door for the reception of members. No applicants.

By the way, Elizabeth was John's widow.