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! Fryday before the 3rd Sunday in January 1833 Met in Conference, and after a sermon by Brother Davis Collins, opened a door for the reception of members; no applicants. 2nd Brother Norvel Robertson, Jr., was examined by the Presbytery of ordination and was by them approved. 3rd. Ordered that the clerk be authorized on application of Brother Norvel Robertson, to give him a letter of dismission, expressive of his office, as an ordained minister of the gospel. Resolved that we adjourn to half-past eleven tomorrow. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in January, 1833 Met on Saturday pursuant to adjournment and after a sermon by Brother Davis Collins, appropriate to the occasion, Brother Norvel Robertson, jr., was ordained and set apart to the ministery of the gospel of Christ, by laying on the hands of Brethren Davis Collins, Francis Walker and John P. Martin with the usual ceremonies and charge and conference received the following credential or commission as an evidence of his function. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, LAWRENCE COUNTY. To the Faithful in Christ Jesus, and all people of whom these present shall come. GREETINGS: Know Ye, that our well beloved and worthy Brother Norvel Robertson, Junior, the bearer, of these presents has been regularly called, examined, approved, ordained and set apart by the laying on the hands of the undersigned Presbytery, to the ministery of the Gospel of our Blessed Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in presence of the Church and with her full approbation and consent. In consideration of which, we declare him fully authorized to minister and administer the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in all places and to all people, wheresover God in His Providence may cast his lot. And we do commend him to God and to the Confidence of the whole Christian Church and friendly regar of all people, Given under our hands this 20th. Day of January, 1833 at the request of the Bethany Baptist Church in the county and state aforesaid. Davis Collins, Francis Walker, John P. Martin. A door was opened for the reception of members. William Sterling was received by experience and was accordingly Baptised on Sunday

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 9, 1892 Don't fail to register. Mr. I. A. Hickman visited Brookhaven this week. Mr. W. H. Speights is visiting New Orleans this week. The Board of Supervisors were in session last Monday and Tuesday. Wm. Oliver, Son & Co. have raised a racket in prices on their corner. Mrs. W. J. Smith of Grange is visiting her son Mr. G. H. Fox in our town. Mrs. Dr. Bishop and daughter Maud have returned from a pleasant visit to Brookhaven. Messrs. Jas B. Rawls and James Edwards of Columbus spent Monday night in our town. Messrs. A. W. Cooper and E. L. H. Bird are attending Chancery Court at Brookhaven this week. Mr. Turner, representing Marshall & Bruce, stationary, of Nashville, Tenn. was in town last Tuesday. Dr. G. A. Teunisson and T. C. Maxwell are "taking in" the State Convention at Jackson this week. TO ROAD OVERSEERS. On accout of a chage in the state law, overseers of public roads are required to report to the Board of Supervisors on the first Monday in July. Overseers will take notice and report accordingly. Mass Meeting According to the proper notice the people assembled in mass meeting, or convention, on the 1st day of June to select delegates to attend the State Convention to be held in Jackson June 8th, 1892. After order in the house, Dr. D. B. Hennington was made chairman and A. W. Cooper secretary. On the call for delegates from each beat, the following named persons were found, viz: District No. 1, Lee Bird, Z. P. Jones, B. F. Bullock, G. H. Fox, T. C. Maxwell, B. D. Hennington, B. D. Bishop, G. A. Teunisson, G. W. Garrett and A. W. Cooper District no. 2, S. C. Culpepper and John Arrington. District No. 3, J. L Rutland and John C. Lambert District No. 4, W. M. Waller, B. S. Waller, H. T. Griffith, A. J. Maxey and J. J. Denson District No. 5, O. G. May and L. W. Buckley It was moved and adopted that each beat be allowed two votes in electing delegates Dr. G. A. Teunisson and T. C. Maxwell were elected as delegates to the State Convention and Dr. B. D. Hennington and Joseph Dale were elected alternates. It was moved and adloped that the present executive committee hold over another time. It was moved and adopted that a copy of the proceedings of this meeting be handed the executive committee, and also a copy be given the Lawrence County Press for publications.

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 7, 1894 Send us your job work. Board of Supervisors were in session this week. The proceedings will appear in next issue. Miss Frankie Tatom is spending a few with her aunt, Mrs. Dr. Gregory, near Silver Creek. The new residence of Mr. I. A. Hickman is nearing completion and will be quite an addition to our town. SILVER CREEK DOTS We are having some fine weather now after the wet spell. Mrs. Julia Mikell, accompanied by her charming little daughter Lura, visited her father near Hebron yesterday. We had a fine concert Thursday night. There was a large crowd in attendance and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Miss Fannie Williams received the medal in elocution and Mr. Ford Bigson in debate. Mr. Ed Weathersby of Monticello visited friends in our town yesterday afternoon. Misses Laura White and Bella Roders attended church at Silver Creek last Sunday and report a pleasant time and good preaching. We were glad to meet, this week, Mr. Walter Rowan, of Wesson REVISED LIST The following is a revised list of the administration papers in Mississippi. Natchez Democrat. Natchez Banner Vicksburg Post Jackson Evening News Greenville Times Meridian News Gulf Coast Progress Newton County Progress Hattiesburg Citizen Raymond Gazette Senatobia Democrat Oxford Globe Oxford Eagle Holly Springs South Holly Springs Reporter Kosciusko Star Williamsburg Waterman West Point Leader Macon Sun Tupelo Journal Hazlehurst Signal Starkville Times Brandon News Rosedale Democrat Winston County Democrat Europa Progress Corith Herald Neshoba Democrat Poplarville Free Press Water Valley Herald Steen's Creek Record Indianola Index Sunflower Toesin Lumberton Headblock Port Gibson Reville Prentiss Plaindealer Vaiden Democrat Batesville Panolian STATE NEWS BOILED DOWN Jackson wants sewerage Copiah county wants a fair Corinth has a broom factory Senatobia has a cooking club Oxford is exceedingly healthy Brookhaven has a Negro paper. Pass Christian has a public park. The cold snap has damaged crops. Fishing is the craze at Yazoo City. Waynesboro will soon have a bike club. The time has come to muzzle the dogs. Jackson has organized a medical society. Oxford will be crowded with visitors this summer. Hop tea dealers in Meridian have been indicited. Steen's Creek will build a telephone line to Jackson.

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 November, 1832 After a sermon by Brother Martin, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. 2nd. Moved and carried that we rpceed to the choice of a preacher to supply us in the ministery for the next ensuing year and Brother john P. Martin was unanimously chosen, but declined for the present to give an answer. 3rd. Took up the reference of our last conference with regard to calling Brother Robertson, Junior to ordaination and unanimously that they believed him to be a proper and qualified subject for the same, and to wait till our next conference to consult his own mind and the mind of the Lord on the subject. 4th. Resolved to comply with the recommendation of the Association to observe next Fryday as a day of fasting and prayer for the object of the named by the Association. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in December, 1832. Met in Conference, and after sermons by Brethren Martin and Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members, no applicants. 2nd. Resolved to take up the reference of the last conference in the order they stand; and Brother Martin, in answer to the call of the Church agreed to attend and minister to us so far as his conveniences will permit, without too great a sacrifice of interest and ease. Took up the reference with regard to ordaining Brother Robertson, Junior and upon his yielding submission to the authority of the Church, resolved to call Brethren J. P. Martin, Davis Collins, Norvel Robertson, Senior and Francis Walker to form a presbytery for the purpose of ordaining Brother Norvel Robertson Junior and appointed Brethren Geroge Granberry, Wylie White and Ralph Simmons to visit them and bear a letter, each of them and solicit their attendance, for the purpose, also resolved that our next meeting in course be the time set apart for that object and the meeting to commence on Fryday and that Fryday be a day of fasting and prayer, as the scriptures require on such an occasion.

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: Well, in this transcription, you can see how I got intested - James Mikell is a direct descendent, and these records fleshed out information about him, his, sons, etc. Made him a little more "real".) 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. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in May, 1832 After sermons by Brethren Zugesworth and Martin, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. No business. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June, 1832 Conference met and after sermons by Brethren William P. Carter and Norvel Robertson and concluded by Brother Martin, afterwards a door was opened for the reception of members. Jane Smith, the wife of Brother Bazel Smith was received by experience. Ordered by the Church that license be issued by the clerk and given to Brother Norvel Robertson to go forth and preach the gospel of Christ withersoever the Lord shall direct him. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in July, 1832 Conference met and after sermons by Brethren William P. Carter and J. P. Martin, opened a door for the reception of members. No Applicants. Brether Jesse Simmons came forward to speak on some reports which he said had circulated; one of which was, that he had sent servants to assist in cleaning out race paths for a horse race, which he denied, as to sending of them, but acknowledged that they were there. The other was that he had drank too much spirituous liquor, which he acknowledged was true and after some inquiry and discussion, was excommunicated. 2nd. Proceed to the choice of deligates (delegates) to the next Association by ballot and Brethren Norvel Robertson and Williams Stamps was chosen and in case of failure, James Baggott. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in August, 1832 Conference met and after sermons by Brethren Robertson and Martin, opened a door for the reception of members. No applicants. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in September, 1832 After a sermon by Brother Norvel Robertson, opened a door for the reception of members. 2nd. Moved by Brother Low and seconded that Brother Norvel Robertson, Junior be called to ordination. 3rd. Moved by Brother Granberry and seconded that the subject be laid over for consideration till our next meeting which was carried. 4th. James Mikell came forward and related the dealings of God with his soul, by which fellowship was gained and the right hand of fellowship was given him. Sunday morning at one half past 10 o'clock, assembled at the water, where Brother Robertson prayed and Baptised James Mikell.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Tillman, Mullican, Miller, Davis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CKB.2ACI/905 Message Board Post: Looking for information on Family of Mary who married Thomas Mullican/Millican/Mulecan/Mullikin/Mulliken in Lawrence County, Mississippi on May 4, 1819. Hayden Tillman, Bondsman; Francis Tillman, J.P.; Marriage Book 1, Page 6. Thomas died before Oct. 25, 1824. Very little information in Chancery Court Records, Monticello, MS; Box 8, Case No. 5262; Hayden Tilman and Eli Garner, Administrator of Thomas Mulecan, deceased.

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?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carr Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CKB.2ACI/38.173.370.396 Message Board Post: These would be my ancestors to, I have some information on them but I along with everyone else is stuck at this point. I do have information on the down line too that i would love to share and maybe someone can help me fill in the gaps my connection is through their son James Hamiltion Carr who married Charity Ann Russell they had 8 children one of was John Peter Carr b.1-31-1857 and d.11-13-1931 He married Susannah Elizabeth Williams b. 5-10-1859 d. 5-10-1895 they had 6 children which one was Charles Agustus Carr b. 4-19-1883 d. 4-16-1963 he married Sarah May Kniffen on 10-11-1903 they had 8 children which one was Herman Elmo Carr b 10-16-1907 d. 6-28-1973 he married Hazel Ebert Adams Cox. Herman legally adopted Hazels children and they had one child. I would love to hear from amy one who has a connection.

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.

> (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 > Received Brother Norvel Robertson by letter. > Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in April 1832 > > > 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 gift 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. Eddie, I think these passages refer to Norvel Robertson, the son. The elder Robertson was born in 1765 and had been preaching a long time in 1832. As far as I know after he came to Mississippi, the elder lived in Covington County although he preached far and wide. The younger Norvel would have only been 36 and lived in both Covington and Lawrence Counties. Perhaps his gift for preaching is only just being discovered. I am descended from Jeffrey Robertson, the oldest son of the elder Norvell. Granberrys are also related by marriage to the Robertsons as Asaph Robertson married a Granberry girl. EdrieAnne Broughton

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.

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.

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/103.670.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Nathan Smith is my Ancestor to. I thought Isham Smith was the father of Isham Anderson Smith. Isham is the son of Nathan Smith. Am I wrong? Would appreciate any info you have on them. Thanks, Mary Strong

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/297.291 Message Board Post: Hi Dot, I am also researching the Smith's of Lawrence Co., Ms. They are also my Ancestors. I am hoping you can help me out. I have found one Eli Smith married to Mary Maxwell, and one that married Mary Flannigan, and one married Mary Polly Rule. I have also found and Eli N. Smith. Everett Smith, son of Nathan Smith would have been his Father. Any info you have, I would appreciate. I posted another reply to you but I don't know if you received it. Thanks, mary Strong

Several years ago Lena Myrtle Reiser put together a booklet on The History Lawrence County..of years gone by. This included information on the communities of Sontag, Tryus, and many others. I would like very much to have the write up of Sontag. If anyone on this list happens to have a copy of this booklet, I would appreciate it if very much if you could scan the Sontag info and send to me. Thanks, Willard Stallings

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