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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 May 1837 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Pittman, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Took under consideration the subject of repairing the meeting house and agreed that the house be recovered with shingles. Appointed a committee, consisting of Brethren Stamps, Bridges and Joel Bullock, to examine the condition of the meeting house and report at next meeting what repairs is necessary to be made and plan of operation, whereby my be effected. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June 1837 Met in Conference opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter Brother Thomas Sheperd. The committee appointed to examine the meeting house reported that it is necessary to put six new blocks under it, two sills across the sleepers to support them, which report was received. Resolved that a fund be raised for the same by scription and that Wylie White be appointed to draw up, and hold a subscription for that purpose. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July 1837 Met in Conference by opening with singing and prayer by Brother E. Lowe. Received by letter, Brother Richard Sims and his wife, Elsey Sims. Elected Brethren Joel Bullock and Wylie White delegates to the Association and in case of failure, Williams Stamps and Britton Bridges. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August 1837 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members, No applicants. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September 1837 Met in Conference and opened a door for the reception of members. Received by experience, Sister Elizabeth Mikell and by letter, Brother Calvin Smith and his wife, Beedy Smith, by experience, and also, Brother John Mikell by experience. Appointed Joel Bullock, Britton Bridges, and James Mikell, Commissioners, to let out and superintend the intended repairs on the meeting house: and, resolved that if the subscription for that purpose be found insufficient, that the Church be held bound for the deficit necessary for the defraying the expanses.

FORMATION OF LAWRENCE COUNTY When Established Lawrence County was established December 22, 1814, from the older county of Marion. It was one of the fourteen territorial counties represented in the Constitutional Convention of 1817 (1) The date of the establishment of the county suggests the War Between the United States and Great Britain, and it was named in memory of Captain James Lawrence, who commanded the ship Chesapeake, in that great struggle, whose last words when mortally wounded were, "Don't give up the ship." (2) Shape, Size and Boundaries The present shape of the county is somewhat rectangular, and it has an area of 418 square miles. The original act defined the boundaries of Lawrence County as follows: "Beginning at the Franklin County line where the middle section of the fifty township intersects the same; thence east along the said line to its intersection with the eastern boundary line of the county of Marion; and all that tract of country on the north side of said line and within the original boundary of Marion County, shall form a county to be known as Lawrence." The original area of the county was about 1000 square miles, but by act of January 5, 1891, it contributed part of its eastern area to form the county of Covington. On February 12 of the same year, it surrendered to Marion County the northern half of township 5, ranges 17 and 18. In 1870 it contributed a tract of western area to form the county of Lincoln. In 1906, a part of its territory was deducted in the formation of Jefferson Davis County. The area at one time was 414,382 acres, or 638 square miles. At present Lawrence County is bounded on the north by Copiah and Simpson on the east by Jefferson Davis and Marion; on the south by Marion and Walthall; on the west by Lincoln. The area of the county at present (1937) is 418 square miles, or 267,520 acres. County Seat MONTICELLO, the county seat, established March 1, 1815, is situated on a high bluff on the west bank of Pearl River, and was named in honor of the famous residence of Thomas Jefferson. During the early part of the nineteenth century, Monticello was an important business point and a political center of note. The legislature at one time selected Monticello for the state capital, but rescinded its actions twenty-four hours later and located it elsewhere. During the first five years of the county's history, courts were held at Wright Mitchell's house. The first courthouse was a crude log structure, built in 1818, on the same site as the present one. The first court was organized March 6, 1815, with Harmon Runnels, chief justice; Stephen Noble, Benjamin Goodson, and James Stigler, associate justices; Hardin D. Runnels, sheriff; and Harmon M. Runnels, clerk. At one time there were deeds recorded in the chancery clerk's office written in Greek, Hebrew, French, Spanish, and English. These old documents were destroyed in 1931, when the courthouse burned. These valuable records were stored in a room located in the dome of the courthouse, where the fire was first discovered, making it impossible to save them. In 1806 the old Federal road from Ocmulgee River in Georgia to St. Stephens in Alabama was opened (by treaty) through the country of the Creeks and was extended two years later to Natchez, running through the present town of Monticello. This made it easy for the settlers of South Carolina and Georgia to immigrate into the section of Mississippi Territory through which this road ran, and many of these immigrants settled in that portion, which afterwards become Lawrence County. The earliest settler of the town and county was Harmon Runnels, who built the first house in Monticello and there reared a large family of sons and daughters. One of his sons, Hiram G. Runnels, was elected governor of the state; and his grandson of the same name was subsequently elected governor of Texas. Other early settlers in this section were: Wright Mitchell, Joseph Cooper, Bartholomew Longino, Henry Maxwell, James Buckley, Elias Mullens, Josse Maxwell, John Maxwell, Samuel and Brewster Jayne, Aaron Hickman, Luke Butler (grandfather of William Butler who served several terms as sheriff of the county), and many other families prominently connected with the growth and progress of the county. These pioneers were brave, honest, enterprising, and hospitable people. Among the early merchant of Monticello were John M. Elder, Samuel Jayne, Francis Blair, William Whitehead, and Charles Lynch; the latter afterward was governor of the state, making two early governors furnished by this county. The Nagle Hotel, one of the early hostelries of Monticello, managed by Edward Bowen, was a two-story building coving practically a block; the stables and negro quarters for the hotel covered another block. The Planters Hotel, owned and operated by Mr. Daughtry, father of Mrs. G. A. Teunisson, covered the square where the present high school is located. The brick Methodist church, a two-story building, provided pews for the members in the main auditorium and a balcony for the slaves. There were also provisions made for a nursery. In the building of this church, one member made for a nursery. In the building of this church, one member made a donation of $1000 and had his own padded pew.

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! Took under consideration, the choice of supply in the ministery for next year, which was deferred till tomorrow. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in November 1836 After a sermon by Brother Robertson, the Church went into conference, a door was opened for the reception of members. No applicants. Proceeded to the choice of a supply in the ministery and Brother Norvel Robertson was unanimously chosen. Sister Anna Stucky applied for a letter of dismission, which was granted. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December 1836 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Magee, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. On application, letters of dismission was granted for Sister Jelsey Posey and Brother Dave, a servant, her husband. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1837 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, Brother Britton Bridges and his wife, Sister Lydia Bridges. Application begin made by our Sister Church at Silver Creek for help, in a case dealing; there were appointed Brethren Joel Bullock, Britton Bridges, William Stamps, Mastin Parkman and Reuben White to attend as suc. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in March 1837 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Martin, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter Brother Edmond Lowe. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1837 Met in Conference. After a sermon by Brother Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. Received by letter, Brother Dave, a black man, belonging to Sister Hooker. Ordered that the key of the meeting house and the charge there be transferred from Brother Parkman to Brother Bridges.

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.

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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/CKB.2ACI/908 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

My g-g grandmother is Mary Etta VARDEMAN, who was born ca 1821 in Mississippi. She was married first to a WALLIS/WALLACE and second to Henry Strickland WHITE of Amite County, Mississippi. Mary Etta and Henry WHITE can be located in Sabine County, Texas at the time of the 1860 census. I was trying to locate Mary Etta on the 1850 census, with her first husband, and MAY have found them in Lawrence. This is the listing below. 29-29 Wallis, Thomson 32 M W Farmer $50 Miss Wallis, Maretta 29 F W Miss Wallis, Elizabeth 3 F W Miss Wallis, Sophia 1 F W Miss The names, ages and birthplaces for Maretta, Elizabeth and Sophia match their later census listings for Sabine County, Texas. The biggest discrepency is that in 1860, there was also a 12 year old Joseph Wallis listed in the household. He is not listed on the 1850 Mississipi census. Other Wallis's in Lawrence County, also in 1850, include: 30-30 Wallis, James A 27 M W Farmer Miss Wallis, Nancy W 18 F W Miss Wallis, Sarah M 1 F W Miss 32-32 Wallis, Thomson Sr.62 M W Farmer 350 So Car Wallis, C?ary 62 F W Ga Wallis, Clementina 22 F W Miss Wallis, Martin 21 M W Miss Collins, Centhia 18 F W La? Anyone else researching these Wallaces? Perhaps someone could help me confirm or refute that this is the same family. Are their marriage records for Lawrence County, Miss online? Thanks, Melinda McLemore Strong in Texas

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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! 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.

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/CKB.2ACI/151.3.1 Message Board Post: I have James Reddick Raney Rutland and Jemima Horton as his parents.

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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! 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.