Hi Ann Do you have any idea just how far in the woods this cemetery is? Probably could only get there by 4 wheeler at this time of the year ... if at all. It goes through pasture and woods .... and snakes, ticks, etc are every where. You could phone Mike McCormickl 601 786 - 6199 he lives near Union Church but this surely is NOT the time to do that kinda of cemetery hunting. Be sure to visit the library in Port Gibson and do a little research there. Our genealogical society has our collection up there. It is pretty good, if I must say so myself. IF you do go from Fayette to Port Gibson on Hwy 61, you will go through Lorman. I work mornings at the Lorman Waterworks Our office is on Oak street ... that is the street just before the old county store. The small metal building is on the left .. about half way down is the office. the phone number there is 437-4006 My home number is 786-8513 The library in Natchez is good also .... the one is Fayette leaves much to be desired. Good luck hunting. Ann Brown

These are pages from a research directory site featuring English, Scottish, Welsh and Australian names. The Australian page is a list of links. I was fortunate enough to find a link to a Welsh line I've just discovered! Click 'view' to see surnames being researched and e-mail addresses of researchers. You can, also, post your names Nancy English http://www.users.on.net/proformat/engnamesL.html Scottish http://www.users.on.net/proformat/sctnamesL.html Welsh http://www.users.on.net/proformat/wlsnames.html Australian http://www.users.on.net/proformat/links.html Nancy Website: http://www.geocities.com/twincousin2334 List Admin.: USCW-SEVEN_PINES; CARMICHAEL; GODBOLD; FAIRLEY Message Board Admin.: MISSOURI CIVIL WAR; FAIRLEY; GODBOLD; RICHMOND COUNTY, NC

I will be in Jefferson County tomorrow, Thursday, for a few days and would like to visit the Warren Cemetery (just 4 graves). I understand permission should be obtained before proceeding onto the property. How do I go about that? Also, can anyone give me exact directions to the cemetery? I am not familiar with the area and have no idea as to how to proceed. Thanks for the help, Ann Winans Alexandria, Virginia

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! June 4, 1891 Death of Van Kees. Mr. M. V. Kees died at his residence on Fair River last Sunday after a protracted illness of several weeks duration. Van Kees, as he was called by his friends and neighbors, was one of the best citizens of Lincoln county, and will be greatly missed by the community in which he lived. In every relatiohship of life as husband, father , neighbor, Christians and citizen, he filled well his part and leaves to those behind a record worthy of emulation. He was also an industrious, energetic, economical, and perserving man, and by the application of these virtues, had accumulated a modest competence for himself and family, consisting of a wife and a number of children. DIED It has please our allwise God to take from us our beloved young friend, Ella Boozer, aged 14 years, just entering into the joys and pleasures of this life. It is the very bed of down for the doleful bodies of God's people to rest in out of which they rise to everlasting life. We extend to the bereaved family our sincere sympathy and commend them to the sweet hope she enjoyed of a resurrection unto eternal life. SAULSBURY NOTES Good weather and plenty to do. Candidates are smiling and shaking hands with our good people. What's the matter with Johnnie of Hooker coming our Airing a ton of good sense and eloquence for representative? Why don't some one from beat 5 Wade up to town and Polk his announcement into the Press for Assessor?

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! June 1, 1893 The bed spring men are in the county. The two sick prisoners are improving. The Board of Supervisors meet next Monday. Mr. J. M. Harris is this week visiting his family near Hazlehurst. Master George Tennisson is visiting relatives this week on the railroad. Mr. Tom Watts says he noticed cotton squares in the field over ten days ago. Miss Blanche Cannon is having some much needed repairs made on her residence. Dr. Beavers and daughter, or Wesson, who have been visiting relatives in east Lawrence, passed through our town last Tuesday en route home. Dr. John Patterson and Mr. Joseph Mays of Hazlehurst were visitors last week. Mr. Mays represent the New York Life Insurance Association. The shelving just completed and placed in the court house vault by Mr. P. B. Mullins, of Wesson, is as handsome a piece of work as one can see anywhere. Are you insured? If not, now is the time to provide yourself and family with a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as an insurance against any serious results from an attack of bowel complaint during the summer months. It is almost certain to be needed and should be procured at once. No other remedy can take its place or do its work. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by all druggists.

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! May 31, 1894 Concert tonight. Send us your job work. Mr. Cannon is having his residence repainted. Mr Ben Bullock cut his hand rather seriously Tuesday. We are sorry to learn of the rather serious illness of Mr. A. Sharp. Miss Fannie Williams, of Silver Creek, is visiting Monticello friends this week. Grand concert at the school building tonight commencing at 8 o'clock sharp. Everybody invited. The celebrated St. John's Day will be observed here on the 23rd by Eastern Star Lodge No. 70. A basket dinner and speaking will be the order of the day. Everybody invited. Rev John J. Culpepper, who has returned from Lousville, Ky where he has been attending the Baptist Thealogical Seminary, will be ordained at Crooked Creek Church next Sunday. Mr. J. B. Rawrls, and faimly returned Monday from Columbia, where they attended mr. Rawls' sister, Mrs. T. S. Ford, in her last illness, and witnessed the sad rites performed over her loved remains. Truly, she was a zealous Christian woman, a loving wife and an affectionate and devoted mother, of whom the world can only speak in glowing terms, and God numbers as one of His jewels. She leaves a husband and nine children, brothers, and sisters and numerous other relatives to mourn her loss, to whom we tender our sincerest sympathies in thsi their hour of sore bereavement. HEBRON DOTS It is just about time that something was said about Hebron again. So by the heat of the glowing fire your reported dots down a few items. It seems a little curious to need fire to warm by the 21st day of May. Some little frost yesterday morning. The corn and cotton show the effect of these few days of cool weather. J. E. Thomas returned from Jackson in time for the closing exercieses of Hebron High School. The contest for the gold medal came off Wednesday night, the successful one being Miss Zenie Mize, though the race was very close. The beautiful, glittering badge was most gracefully delivered by Hon. C. R. Dale, of Wesson. The delivery of the annual address, after the contest by Prof. F. I. Riley, was os some length and highly enjoyed byt the large and appreciative audience. Hon. T. D. Marshall failed to get here on account of pressing business. Mr. and Mrs. Waltman's little girl, Carrie died on the 23rd and was buried yesterday. Quite a sudden death. The bereaved parents and relatives have our deepest sympathy. Little Carrie was a bright student, had perfect deportment and made high marks in all other studies. She said, "I can see you all in Heaven." Another death in the neighborhood was that of Mr. Lawrence Berry's little boy this week. Mrs. Rush and Mrs Hartzog have both been quite sick but we are glad to know they are better. Some whooping cough among the children.

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! (Eddie note: Interesting to note the introduction of Norvel Robertson! If you have followed this church, you know that Norvel and his son was ministers for many years at this church - Norvel was buried at the Mikell cemetery. I do not think I have ever heard of a church were another member "announced" there was a preaching in their midst. These notes certainly have been interesting!) Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1832 After sermons by Brethren William P. Carter and Martin, a door opened for the reception of members. Received Brother Norvel Robertson by letter. 2nd. A quiry submitted by Brother J. P. Martin with a request for the opinion of this Church thereon, whether it is proper in making application for ministerial aid to form a presbytery for ordaining a minister to make it to the minister as an individual or to the Church to which he belongs, which was laid over till next conference. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in February 1832 After sermons by Brethren Carter and Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. Received by letter Sister Rachel Taylor. Took up the queary submitted by Brother Martin at last conference and decided that it is proper to make the application to the minister as an individual. Brother Joseph Parkman came forward and stated he had fallen in an angry passion with one of his neighbors under the influence of which he had used harsh and improper language, and then the conference for which he says he is sorry. Application was made for Brother Levi Noble for letters of dismission for Sister White and Sister Bar, which was granted. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1832 After sermons by Brethren Pittman and Carter, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, Brother Joel Bullock and his wife, from New Zion Church, Marion County, which letter certified that Brother Bullock was an ordained deacon of that Church. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1832 After sermons by Brethren Carter and martin, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. 2nd. Brother Granberry inquired to know what a member should do when he knew or believed that there was a member in the bounds of the Church, who possessed a figt that ought to be exercised in publick; upon which he was instructed to name the person and the gift upon which he stated that he believed, that Brother Norvel Robertson was in the possession of the gift of preaching, upon which Brother Robertson was authorized his gift in bounds of this Church.

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/485.1 Message Board Post: Based on the information I have (from a book compiled by Flora Bullen Gosnold "The Genealogy and Work of Rev. Joseph Bullen, Jr." (1968)), Joseph's daughters Hannah, Sarai and Susanna married and remained in Vermont. There is no further information in the book with respect to their husbands or family.

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! May 30, 1889 The town is quite lively this week. One and two quart fruit jars at L. Cohn's. For the latest style in hats go to C. E. Watts'. Miss Hattie Cooper was a welcome visitor to our town last Sunday. Mrs. Dr. Gregory, of Silver Creek, paid our town a visit yesterday. Mr. T. M. Watts, of Silver Creek, was a visitor to our town yesterday. Mr. W. A. Byrne was in town last Monday looking as jovial as ever. Mr. Alfred Turnage is in attendance upon the Chancery Court this week. Mr. Fant, of the firm or Earns, Fant & Long, of Wesson, was in town yesterday. The Board of Supervisors will meet next Monday. It will be quite an interesting meeting. Mr. W. A. Byrne was in town last Monday looking as jovial as ever. Mr. Alfred Turnage is in attendance upon the Chancery Court this week. Mr. Fant, of the firm of Earns, Fant and Long, of Wesson, was in town yesterdayl. Rev. George Woodbridge passed through this place last Monday enroute home from Mt. Carmel. Rev. Mr. Caldwell, of Hazlehurst preached a fine sermon in the Presbyteriam church last Thursday night. Prof. R. S. Foster, of Hattiesburg was a visitor to our town last Wednesday in the interest of school matters, and gave us a pleasant call. Miss Jennie Williams, who has been spending several days in town visiting relatives, returned to her home at Silver Creek last Sunday. Miss A. E. Jolly, a charming young lady of Hooker, was a welcome visitor to our town last Tuesday. We are grately indebted to her for a plesant call. Mr. J. F. Ivy and Miss Louisa Johnson were united in the holy bonds of wedlock in this place, on last Thursday, by Rev. Geo G. Woodbridge Mr. J. L. Birdsong and son, of Hazlehurt, were visitors to our town this week. The elder Birdson, we understand, is a life insurance agent. We are indebted for him for a pleasant call. MARRIED PATTERSON-CONNELLY At the residence of the bride's step-father, Capt. H. I. Byrd, of Tryus, May 23, 1889, by Rev. Robt. B. Downer, Mr J. Ellison Patterson, of Wesson, to Miss Lillian Connerly, of Tryus. We offer our congratulations to the happy couple. Miss Rena Robertson, a former resident of this place, but now of Boguechitto, was among her many friends at this place last Sunday. We are indeed very sorry to learn that Mr. A. Cohn will soon leave us, as we learn he has rented a house in Brookhave and will likely remove his family to that place next week. Mr. Cohn has resided in this place for a number of years, and has made a good citizen. We regret very much to lose him and his family from our midst. ADVERTISEMENT Light Healthy Bread. Dr. Prices lupulin Yeast Gems. The best dry hop yeast in the world. Bread raised by this yeast is light, white and wholesome like our grandmother's delicious bread. Mr. J. F. Ivy and Miss Louisa Johnson were united in the holy bounds of wedlock in this place, on last Thursday, by Rev. Geo G. Woodbridge. Married - Patterson - Connelly, at the residence of the bride's step-father, Capt. H. I. Byrd, of Tryus, May 23, 1889, by Rev. Robert. B. Downer, Mr. J. Ellison Patterson, of Wesson, to Miss Lillian Connerly, of Tryus. We offer our congratulations to the happy couple. Commencement of Columbia High School Last Thursday morning at about 6 o'clock, we straddled a borrowed mustange, and started in the direction of Columbia. It was our intention when we first started to take in the commencement exercises of Columbia High School, and by reading on down a little further, you will see that we didn't change our mind. Well, we hadn't gone but about a mile when we came to the 1 mile post. We didn't stop here, but kept plodding on until we had passed 29 more, and then we got down. We were glad to get down. One of our big toe's was tired. The toe had plenty of company, too. We found out that we was not the only one present, but found intead a vast number from this, Pike, Covington, and Marion counties ready to "take it in." The town presented quite a lively appearance, and reminded us forcibly of old times, when we used to make that town our headquaters. We will give below the programme of the concerts for Thursday and Friday nights, as it might interest some of our readers. The concerts were the most interesting features of the exercises, hence this is the reason we give them precedure. The programme for Thursday night was as follows: Salutatory - Miss Lizzie Ford. Music - Belle Foxworth and Mattie Lloyd

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! August 1831 Annual Union Meeting in August, 1831 on Fryday. No preaching. No meeting in consequence of high waters and rain on Saturday. Conference met in order to examine the letter to the Association, but the clerk not attending with the letter, it was agreed to meet again on Sunday for that purpose. Sunday. Brother D. Grant, preached, then went into Conference the clerk and letter still absent, appointed a committee of Brethren J. Parkman, William Stamps and Reuben White to meet the clerk for the purpose of examining the letter, which, accordingly done, so the letter was received. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September, 1831 After a sermon by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. 2nd. Upon report of disorderly conduct of Sister Nickelson, took the subject under consideration and upon examination found to be intoxicated, profanity, and long absence from Conference, upon which she was unanimously excommunicated. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in October 1831 After a sermon by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. No business presented. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November, 1831 A sermon preached by Brother Martin. A door was opened for the reception of members and there were no applicants. 2nd. Proceeded to the choice of a minister to minister to us in word and doctrine and ordinances for the next ensuing year, and Brother John P. Martin was chosen by unanimously vote, upon which he promised to attend us. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December, 1831. After sermon by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants, no business.

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! May 29, 1890 The Board of Supervisors meet next week. Mrs. D. M Lee has been quite ill for several days. Hon. T. L. Mendenhal, of Westville, is in attendence upon Chancery Court. Dr. J. A. Rowan, of Silver Creek, was a welcome visitor to our town yesterday. Mr. J. H. Arrington, of Hooker, was in town last Monday and gave us a pleasant call. mrs. C. R. Dale has been quite ill this week, but we are glad to learn she is now improving. Mr. W. W. Williams, of Silver Creek, was in town last Tuesday and gave us a pleasant call. Col. Isaac Newton, of Mt. Carmel, was in attendence upon Chancery Court. We are indebted to him for several pleasant calls. Messrs. G. W. Garrett and Smith Maxwell are now in Jackson building a flat boat for the purpose of bringing the iron bridge material down the river to this point. The crop prospects are pretty good, as far as we can learn, and if we are not visited with rain for a week or two now, the chances are favorable for an abundant harvest, though corn is a little backward in growth. Mr. Dunkin Weathersby, or Bournham,m was in town last Saturday, and contributed to our exchequer. The firt in three months, brother. Thanks. Mr. Haley, the general manager of the Champion Pleting Machine Co., of Paris, Tenn, left last Thrusday for Alabama, after selling the right of this State to Messrs., C. E. Watts, M. A. Griffith, H. T. Griffith, B. S. Waller, Thos Braddy, T. C. Maxwell and Will C. Cannon of this county. LAWRENCE COUNTY DIRECTORY Archy Fairly, Representative D. M. Lee, Sheriff Will C. Cannon, Circuit and Chancery Clerk A. Sharp, Treasurer A. J. Armstrong, Assessor B. D. Bishop, County Superintendent Public Education Beat 1 - Z. P. Jones, Supervisor H. A. Sessions Justive of the Peace J. D. Carlisle, Constable Beat 2 C. H. Moore, Supervisor Jas F. Newsom, C. O. Nelson, Justices of Peace Beat 3 F. F. Roberts, Supervisor Jno H. Carlile, J. W. Willoughby, Justices of Peace I. M. C. Smith, Deputy Sheriff, acint Constable. Beat 4 T. H. Brinson, Supervisor H. Slater, I. N. Bass, Justices of Peace G. B. Ates, Constable Beat 5 A. W. Stringer, Supervisor J. M. Polk, Isaiah Tolar, Justices of Peace J. R. Parkman, Deputy Sheriff, acting Constable

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! (Eddie Note: I love that name... Wylie White - reminds me of Wylie coyote) Met in Conference, after a sermon by Brethren Robertson and Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. The question whether the Bethany Sunday School may be taught in the Meeting House or not, was taken up and laid over till next conference. Resolved to keep the Meeting House locked appoint John Martin, by his consent to keep the key. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June, 1831 Met in Conference and after a sermon by Brethren Grant and Berry, a door was opened for the reception of members. Took under consideration the reference relative to have the use of the meeting house for the Sunday School, upon which it was resolved that the use of the house be granted to the Bethany Sunday School, upon the condition that they abuse not the house nor furniture. Took under consideration whether it be the duty of our Deacons as such to keep or to attend the opening and shutting the doors and windows of the meeting house, and decided that there was not such duty assigned to the Deacons, and appointed Brethren Jesse Simmons and Edmond Low for that business. Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in July, 1831 After sermons by Brethren Fortenberry and Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. The Church then proceeded to elect their deligates to the next Association. Brethren Geroge Granberry and James Baggott and in case of failure, Wylie White was elected. Moved and carried that this Church send five dollars to the Association. Signed by order of Conference. Levi Noble, C. Clk.

I've finished transcribing two brief histories of "The Scotch Settlement" of Union Church, Jefferson County, MS to my site. Andy Miller has kindly shared these with me and with many other Jefferson County researchers. One was written in 1906. They give a unique view of life in Scottish communities in the south in the 1800's, so that, even if you have no connection to Jefferson County, MS, you might enjoy reading them.. Most of these settlers migrated to MS from North and South Carolina, and their parents were Scottish Highlanders. http://www.geocities.com/twincousin2334/History_Scotch_Settlement.html Have a safe Memorial Day, everyone. Nancy Nancy Website: http://www.geocities.com/twincousin2334 List Admin.: USCW-SEVEN_PINES; CARMICHAEL; GODBOLD; FAIRLEY Message Board Admin.: MISSOURI CIVIL WAR; FAIRLEY; GODBOLD; RICHMOND COUNTY, NC

That would be great! Ann ----- Original Message ----- From: Jan and David Faulkner To: MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [MSJEFFER-L] Fw: {not a subscriber} 1823 Birth and Death Inde Ann, If the 1823 Birth and Death list has not been transcribed for the Jefferson Co. list, I will be happy to transcribe the copy I have. Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Allen Geoghegan" <annieg@telepak.net> To: <MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 7:50 AM Subject: [MSJEFFER-L] Fw: {not a subscriber} 1823 Birth and Death Inde > Thhe following was sent to me. The Person is now a subssscriber so you may > answer to the list. > > Ann Allen Geogegan > Researching Jefferson & Franklin County, MS > I wasn't born in Mississippi, but I got here as quick as I could! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "pintan" <pintan@flash.net> > To: <MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 12:03 AM > Subject: {not a subscriber} 1823 Birth and Death Inde > > > > This week I made a trip to the library and looked up so the state census > roll for Jefferson county. I noticed that there is also a Birth and Death > index for 1823 on the same microfilm roll. This index was by head of > household and listed the number of births and deaths for each household for > that year. There was six columns. The birth and death columns for whites was > on the left. The birth and death columns for blacks was on the right. In the > middle was "over 70" and itinerant columns. Does anyway know if the two > middle columns was for whites only or for both races? > > > > > > ==== MSJEFFER Mailing List ==== > "I only work on genealogy on days that end in 'Y'." > > > ==== MSJEFFER Mailing List ==== "May your brickwalls come tumblin' down!"

Ann, If the 1823 Birth and Death list has not been transcribed for the Jefferson Co. list, I will be happy to transcribe the copy I have. Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Allen Geoghegan" <annieg@telepak.net> To: <MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 7:50 AM Subject: [MSJEFFER-L] Fw: {not a subscriber} 1823 Birth and Death Inde > Thhe following was sent to me. The Person is now a subssscriber so you may > answer to the list. > > Ann Allen Geogegan > Researching Jefferson & Franklin County, MS > I wasn't born in Mississippi, but I got here as quick as I could! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "pintan" <pintan@flash.net> > To: <MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 12:03 AM > Subject: {not a subscriber} 1823 Birth and Death Inde > > > > This week I made a trip to the library and looked up so the state census > roll for Jefferson county. I noticed that there is also a Birth and Death > index for 1823 on the same microfilm roll. This index was by head of > household and listed the number of births and deaths for each household for > that year. There was six columns. The birth and death columns for whites was > on the left. The birth and death columns for blacks was on the right. In the > middle was "over 70" and itinerant columns. Does anyway know if the two > middle columns was for whites only or for both races? > > > > > > ==== MSJEFFER Mailing List ==== > "I only work on genealogy on days that end in 'Y'." > > >

The MS state census was for White only.

Thhe following was sent to me. The Person is now a subssscriber so you may answer to the list. Ann Allen Geogegan Researching Jefferson & Franklin County, MS I wasn't born in Mississippi, but I got here as quick as I could! ----- Original Message ----- From: "pintan" <pintan@flash.net> To: <MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 12:03 AM Subject: {not a subscriber} 1823 Birth and Death Inde > This week I made a trip to the library and looked up so the state census roll for Jefferson county. I noticed that there is also a Birth and Death index for 1823 on the same microfilm roll. This index was by head of household and listed the number of births and deaths for each household for that year. There was six columns. The birth and death columns for whites was on the left. The birth and death columns for blacks was on the right. In the middle was "over 70" and itinerant columns. Does anyway know if the two middle columns was for whites only or for both races? >

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! May 21, 1891 Hooker Notes Farming is very dull now. The cold and worms are killing the cotton. Though fishing is all the go, J. H. Johnston and R. F. Rester started to the river for a fish late Saturday eve (the 9th), but not with any intention of fishing on Sunday. However, should any chance to got on a hook, it would be no harm to take him off to keep him from drowning. Capt. Jno. S. Neal is out this week spending the week with G. W. Johnson, the known fisherman, but the same luck failed to catch em. Mr. W. L. Stringer, one of the most and in face, the only genteel young man of Crooked Creek (so says a girl), will open a school Monday morning at Midway. We hope he will make a success. The literary society is progressing very rapidly, had a number of visitors from Silver Creek, and Mr. J. H. Arrington, one of our ablest speakers, spoke with so much force some fo the girls had to pat his girl to get her over the shock. But he got the roses, all the same more than he could pack home. Come again, Silver Creek girls. Some of our boys, Messrs Sgringer and Buckley, visited Pleasant Hill church, we know not for what, but say they had a fine time with the girls. We know they got "left" though, as they don't want to go again. J. T. Dale from Columbia High School is visiting relatives and friends this week. J. E. Culpepper's hat is just as pretty as ever, but somewhat sunwarped on account of last week's rain. But we want more rain, if it cost Culpepper his hat. - Whizzer, May 11th, 1891

Please keep Ann Geoghegan and her family in your thoughts today. Ann's mom passed away on Friday and the service will be held this morning. Her e-mail address is annieg@telepak.net I know she would appreciate your notes and your prayers during this difficult time. Nancy Website: http://www.geocities.com/twincousin2334 List Administrator: USCW-SEVEN_PINES; CARMICHAEL; GODBOLD; FAIRLEY Message Board Admin.: MISSOURI CIVIL WAR; FAIRLEY; RICHMOND COUNTY, NC

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! (Eddie note: Man, bad week for drinking...) Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1831 Met in conference and after s sermon by Brother John P. Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. On the request of Mr. John Martin, Brethren George Granberry and Wylie White were appointed to meet Mr. Martin for the purpose of laying out and marking with proper corner past the reserved lot of ground two acres in a square from to use the benefit of the Bethany Baptist Church, which lot is to contain the Bethany meeting house as nearly central as the situation of the place will permit. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in February, 1831. Met in Conference, and after a sermon by Brother Martin, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. 2nd. Brother George Granberry reported that himself and Brother White in cooperation with Mr. John Martin, had according to appointment laid out the lot of ground granted by William Sparks to this Church for the use of the same, to the mutual satisfaction of the parties. 3rd. Brother James Bishop came forward and acknowledged that he had been drunk, which was laid over till next Conference. 4th. Received a report of intoxication by Brother Stamps and Brother Wylie White against Brother Elias Mullens as a charge appointed Brethren James Baggott and Bazel Smith to cite Brother Mullens to our next conference and answer to the charge. Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in March, 1831. Met in Conference, and after a sermons by Brethren James Murry and Clark, a door was opened for the reception of members. No application. 2nd. Took up the reference of Brother James Bishop from last conference, upon which he was unanimously excommunicated. 3rd. Took of the reference of Brother Elias Mullens, the Brethren appointed to visit him reported that he acknowledged that he had drunk too much, upon which, he was unanimously excommunicated.