This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Joyce1812va1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1688.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: more: Children and wife of John Ross 1695-1759 Wife Sarah u/k 1705 Va 1772 Louisa Va married 1735 VA John 1736 Hanover Va 1798 Spartansburg SC Mouring 1737 Hanvoer Va died after 1797 Peter 1738 Hanover Va d 1818 Fluvanna VA Daniel 1740 Hanover Va d. 1822 Cooper MO william 1742 Hanover Va Elizabeth 1742 Hanover Va d. 1825 Fluvanna VA Susannah 1746 Hanover Va died 1848 Surry VA David 1749 Hanover Va died 1825 Logan ky Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Joyce1812va1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1688.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Benjamin S. Ross 1817 Logsan Ky died 1870 Kemper MS married Matilda Caroline Tucker 1824 AL died 1906 MS children: Frances Monroe Ross:1842-1922 John C. 1844 Josephine R 1847-1918 Martha 1851-1929 James G 1853-1930 Stephen Virgil 1856-1943 Benjamin S.Ross parents: father: Benjamin Ross 1774 VA died 1838 Bibb Ala mother: Mary Polly u/k 1775-1850 Ben.S.Ross (1774) children: Jane 1800 Logan ky Jesse 1802 Greenville SC died 1866 texas Susan 1811 logan ky died after 1848 John W 1812 logan Benjamin S. 1817 Logan Ky died1870 Kemper MS Ben S. Ross (1774) parents: David Ross 1749 hanover va married 1772 albermarle Va to Susannah suddreth born 1774 Va died after 1820 Logan KY David S. Ross (1749) father: John ross b. 1695 Balingowan Scotland d. 1759 Hanover Va no name for mother so, yes, Benjamin s. Ross is of Scot descent. Hope this has been of some help to you Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mbmjlm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1682.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know if the Chisholm family research I have done is connected with the DeKalb family or not. I have a William Alexander Chisholm-born 1856 in Mississippi-died in Austin, Travis County, Texas in 1942. According to his death certificate, his father was Norman Chisholm and his mother was Katherine Williams. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mudddogg209 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1682.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: William's younger brother George Preston was my 2nd Great Grandfather & have a lot of records on the family, some of which is posted on the Bennison Family Tree. A very good book on the subject is "The Chisolm Massacre", available for download on line at Internet Archives here: http://www.archive.org/details/chisolmmassacre00well Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Barnes2012 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1682.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm a descendant of the Chisholm branch. Our family has newspaper clippings and letters from the time of the massacre. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Anyone interested in an 1840 Kemper County Census Book might want to check this out: http://www.skcensus.com/booksale.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: scottgirl Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/753.13/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, I notice that someof the names you has asked about is in Our family tree {Pettus Family United} are connected one way or an other. You can contact me at [email protected] or on Facebook. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cyoungms Surnames: Thames, Riley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1635.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: According to my family tree; Francis was the mother of Callie and Will Riley. Will Riley and Callie Floyd are the parents of Ocie Riley; my grandmother who married Ed Thames. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ameenahmuhammad Surnames: Moore Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/753.12/mb.ashx Message Board Post: do you have any info. on elmira &adeline Moore elmira married a glispie and adeline married a jackson Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Chorton Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1689/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ALABAMA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY SPRING SEMINAR Saturday, April 16, 2011 Samford University Birmingham, Alabama 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. "DISAPPEARING ANCESTORS" Presented by: Dr. Thomas W. Jones Dr. Jones is past editor of the "National Genealogical Society Quarterly". He is a former trustee and past President of the Board for Certification of Genealogists. His research covers every state east of the Mississippi as well as England, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland and Wales. He specializes in Georgia and Virginia. Topics for the seminar will be: 1) Solving the Mystery of the Disappearing Ancestor 2) Five Ways to Prove Who Your Ancestor Was 3) Going Beyond the Bare Bones: Reconstructing Your Ancestor's Lives 4) Finding Unfindable Ancestors. Fees: $40 for non-members; $35 for members Lunch is on your own at the Samford University Food Court or lunchroom or bring your own lunch. For registration form and more information go to www.algensoc.org/main/seminars.html or email Yvonne Crumpler at [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: carowgoh_1 Surnames: Kirk, Gibson, Burton, Henderson, Oubre Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/15.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It seems to me that I saw a picture of the Kellis Store on the Kemper website. Ck out http://www.msgenweb.org, then go to Kemper county. I can't remember which link it is. Maybe under Pictoral history.. Might have to click several links before locating it. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: desoree491 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1685.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am related to the Burrages by marriage. Also, I know the Hollingsworth, Cotton, Nunn and Stennis Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: shapactek Surnames: Moore Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/753.11/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a Moore in my family from Kemper, a Mary E Moore. says she was born in Dekalb though, but I think that's around the area. listed as mullato also. But one census says she's born in Alabama in Sumter CO and the other says she's born in Dekalb, Mississippi..so not sure if this is in the correct family. I haven't been able to find out much about her so far. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: timeleby Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1597.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Im looking into my family name Eleby from dekalb MS you can contact me @ [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathy4350 Surnames: Ross Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1688/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking information on the family of Benjamin S. Ross (1817-1870)from Kemper Co. My ancestor is one of his daughters, Martha Evaline Ross (1851-1929). I'd like to know if this Ross family originated in Scotland, and if so, where in Scotland? Any information will be greatly appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobbymason57 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1687.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks but this does not seem to be a relative of my. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aw280zx Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1687.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have the Kemper County Pictorial History book that has a picture of a Coach Mason of the 1945 DeKalb High School basketball team. It does not give his first name. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobbymason57 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1687/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Iam looking for any info,pictures about the Masons i have traced them back to England to Mathew Mason. I think i am the oldest living male mason at least on everett's side.. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stevecalvert2010 Surnames: Chisholm, Calvert Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/1686/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm trying to find out if the Jesse Chisholm of the "Chisholm Trail" is any relation to the Judge William Wallace Chisholm of the "Chisholm Massacre" event in DeKalb,MS, in April,1877. Any info on this would be most appreciated. many thanks, Steve Calvert Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 29ceh8q Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.mississippi.counties.kemper/753.10/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is taken from Mississippi Archives Roll 36191 about the Wahalak Church in Kemper Iadah, colored sister beloning to Captain Slaughter Anny, a colored woman belonging to Stanton Slaughter, George beloning to Stanton Slaughter. Close to this was something about colored man Willys belonging to Dr Doeth Jordan. He wrote to Harmony Baptist Church in Putnam Co Ga to get this man's standing in the church there. 4/1835. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.