(From the April 4, 1889 Press) BLOUNTVILLE DOTS Ed Lawrence County Press: I see some dots from other sections of our county in the Press, but none from this part of the vineyard; so I thought a few dots from Blountville might perhaps interest some of the readers of your part. Blountville embraces a territory of some eight or ten miles square, embracing that portion of the county lying between Mt. Carmel, Silver Creek, Bourham, Oakvale and Wilksburg. This portion of the county is drained principally by the two White Sands - Big White Sand on the west and Little White Sand on the east: Green's creek drains the extreme eastern portion of this territory. This protion of the county will compare favorably with any other portion of the county in the way of general improvement and intelligence. We have some of the best farmers in this section that the county affords, and some of the finest farming lands in the county. Then we have other advantages, such as mills, schools, churches, and shops of different kinds, such as blacksmiths, wagon shops, etc., etc. Then we have some very enterprising merchants in Blountville, viz: J. S. Bozeman and the Berry Bros firm. Drs. Banks, Parker and Brill are the leading physicians or our county.

All: I am about to embark on another one of my projects, and that is to transcribe the entire 500 pages of handwritten church records for the Bethany Baptist Church, Whitesand, Mississippi. Very interesting reading, as the documents includes details of church members, some stories about the slaves they own, who was kicked out for drinking, and then re-gained favor, etc., all fun and interesting reading. I hope this is of interest to everyone. When it is finished, I will of course, bind all the material together, include the pictures and sketches, and the complete transcription, and make if available to everyone - probably on a CD, since that seems to be the easiest for every to use. I hope you enjoy, please send me notes on what you think of the material. Sincerely, Eddie Mikell Bethany Baptist Church Organized by William E. Stamps June 3, 1819 At White Sandy Creek, Lawrence County, Mississippi Contents - Monthly Conference Proceedings Bethany Church Cemetery Records Handwritten material transcribed by Eddie H. Mikell 1720 Goldentree Place Charlottesville, VA 22911 PREFACE William Stamps was born about 1772 in either Henry or Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He married Frances, known as Frankey, about 1790, in Virginia. She was born ca. 1798 in Virginia. On may 25, 1825, he bought 160 acres on White Sand Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi, at $2,000 an acre. On this tract, described as N. E. ¼ Section 22, T7N, R19W, he built his home. On February 4, 1837, he bought 80 acres at $1.25 an acre described as N. W. ½ SE ¼ Section 22, T7N, R19W He settled in Lawrence County Mississippi, between 1817 and 1820. He and his wife were members of the Silver Creek Baptist Church. It was the first Baptist Church organized in Mississippi. It was near Salem Baptist Church and was located on Cole's Creek near Natchez.

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/873.2 Message Board Post: This is a little confusing. According to a GEDCOM on rootsweb, Roan Wyatt was a BOWMAN. He married Courtney BOUTWELL. This was posted by a jdweeks@weeks.net

Looking for anyone with info on Elija Ross Sanders b. 2-9-1892, d. 12-13-1972. He married Nettie Estelle Foreman b. 11-16-1904, d. 11-18-1970. They lived most of their lives in McComb, Mississippi. He was born in South Carolina, she was born in Amite County, Ms. They both are buried in Hollywood Cemetery, in McComb, Ms, Pike County, Ms. I know they had children, but don't have info on them. Thank you. Johnie

Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. This information is now available on CD, as well as hard copy. CD's are $13, which includes shipping. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu March 3 1892 Circuit Court next Monday. Mrs. Dr. Bishop has been ill this week with chills and fever. Mr. Napier of Silver Creek was in town yesterday and gave us a pleasant call. The editorial room of the Press building is being nicely ceiled and fitted up this week. When you come to court next week bring along a little money for the press. It is needed. Mr. Ben Larkin of Brookhaven has been visiting relatives and friends in our town for the past several days. Mrs. M. A. Griffith and Miss Maggie Penn of Silver Creek were in town yesterday and honored us with a call. Call again. Rev. J. L. Jones the Methodist circuit rider for this district, preached a fine sermon in the Presbyterian church last Sunday. Mr. C. E. Daughdrill, the popular Silver Creek Barber, will arrive next week to resume the Tonsorial business and will probably serve his patrons during court week. Miss Florence "Dot" Atkins, who has been teaching the Pine Ridge School in this county, returned to her home in Brookhaven yesterday, she was accompanied by Mr. H. T. Griffith of white sand. The Concert The concert held in the courthouse last Friday night was a success, though for a while it looked as if it would be any thing but. When the entertainment was first thought up, it was expected to be held in the courthouse but diligent search failed to find anyone who was willing to land an organ for the occasion. It seemed improper by some to hold it in the church, and so the only place where and entertainment worthy of the name could be gotten up was that the residence of Dr. Bishop, where the piano was. It was simply in a little concert gotten up for the entertainment of the teachers and it was not expected that over 75 persons would be present. However the crowd was so much larger than expected and the pressure was so great to have it in the courthouse that it was finally decided to hold it there though of course all of piano and music and songs had to be omitted. The Silver Creek cornet band was on hand and intersperse the exercises with delightful music. And right here let us say that this man deserves the greatest credit for the progress it has made. Miss Maggie Penn is the talented leader and she wore as the band only a few months ago, yet the music it discourses would do credit to a live band of three or four years practice. Recitations were finely rendered by Misses Eugene Gray, Annabel McIntosh, and Fannie Williams; an impromptu speech was delivered by Professor Thomas Brady which was highly complemented by everyone present, and Professor F.. L. Riley gave us a reading which to judge from the roars of laughter which from time to time interrupted its rendition was appreciated. It was of a very humorous character and certainly please the crowd. Everybody seemed to have a good time and to appreciate the situation fully. Next time there will be no hitch as better arrangements will be made. DELINQUENT TAX SALE A. E. Randle, Harry Williams, Frank Soreland, J. S. Leach, Robert Gray, J. W. Chase, Henry Sawyer

Looking for anyone with info on the children of Elija Jesse Sterling b. 1851 d. Oct. 1927 & Sarah Sally Wallar b. 1853 d. Jan. 1940. Elija's parents were Samuel Carlos Charles Sterling & Mary Robinson. Sarah's parents were Green B. Wallar & Jane Blount. All were born in Louisiana. Some later moved to Amite County, Franklin County, Jefferson County, Pike County, Wilkinson County Mississippi. Elija and Sarah's children were : Robert b. 1871, Mary A. b. 1871, Viola Ollie b. 8-3-1872 ( she married James Lawrence Forman ), Samuel b. 1875, Junas H. b. 1875, Sarah Jane b. 1877, Dora Ella b. 1880, Pine J. b. 1886, Albert b. 1889, Frank b. 1895. Thanks. Johnie

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. Thank you for your support! March 2, 1893 Mr. G. H. Fox visited Columbia this week. The steamer Earl is looked for tomorrow or the day after. Mr. A. W. Cooper of Magnolia visited our town last week on business. Mrs. Sarah Watts and daughter-in-law Mrs. Tom Watts, have been quite ill recently. Rev. L. A. Little of Clinton will preach in the Baptist church next Saturday and Sunday. Messrs. F. L. Riley, Sr., and W. B. Easterling of Hebron were visitors to our town yesterday, and honored us with a call. Miss Nona Denson, a charming young lady of Silver Creek, was a visitor to our town last Monday. She was accompanied by her father, Capt. J. J. Denson. Hon. A. E. Weathersby of Greenwood delighted his Monticello friends with a visit this week. Ed will be in the county two weeks visiting relatives and friends. Mrs.W. L. Garrison, recently of Piotona, is visiting her brother, the editor of the Press, for a few days prior to her departure for her future home at Lake Providence, La. Mrs. Harris of Meridian, accompanied by her son, Mr. Clarence Harris, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Butler, near this place. We are indebted to Mr. Harris for several pleasant calls. Mr. R. M. Wellborn leaves next Monday for Texas, where he goes to try his fortune. Mr. Wellborn was born and reared in this county, and his legion of friends here wish him Godspeed in whatever business he may engage. It is with sad regret this week that we announce the death of one of our county's oldest and best citizens - Mr. Thomas Maxwell, sr. - who died at his home three miles south of this place last Tuesday morning at 9:30 o' clock. Scarcely ten days had passed since the grave closed over the loved form of his aged brother when he too, was summoned to his long home. He was confined to his bed with la grippe at the time of his brother's death, but at the time his condition was not considered critical. But ah! How little do we realize the truth of the Scriptural proverb that "when in life we are in death." He was a gradual decline up to the time of dissolution, and Tuesday morning he breathed his last, surrounded by grief-stricken relatives and sorrowing friends. Volumes might be written in commemoration of his virtues, but no more fitting tribute could be paid to his memory than to say of him that "he did unto others as he would have others do unto him." Hebron Notes The pupils of Hebron High School have just finished their examinations for the 2nd term. They look as though they had been hard at work. Dr. B. D. Bishop paid us a visit last Thursday. We are always glad to see the Dr. and wish he would come often. Mrs. Amanda Hartzog died very suddenly last Tuesday evening. She came to visit her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Thomas, and had been in the house only a few minutes when she fell dead. Heart disease was the cause of her death. We sympathize deeply with the bereaved family. Mr. Thad Sutton died last Wednesday morning of pneumonia. His death was quite a shock to his many friends here. Mrs. Wiley Maxwell and Miss Pearl Maxwell were in our village last week on a visit to their sister, Miss Fannie. Their friends were all glad to see them and trust they will come again. Delinquent Tax Sale E. H. Sistrunk, R B Hemphill, Harriet Prestidge, Spence Bridges, Amanda Carney, H H Hammen, Lillie Hall, Obediah Springfield, L W Sartin, Clint Moss, Silas Wheeler, H W Williams, Sarah Watts, Wesley Sims, Ann Sullivan, Harry Nichols, Dennis Nichols, jr., Sam Oatis estate, Joshua Golar, Steve Adams, Joshua Butler, N L King, B F & M E Turner, Wilson Oatis, L J Neal, Ben & Will Herring, Robertson & White, M J Suttles, Alfred Buckley, Robert Dampeer, Jack Fortinberry, Mary Grinstead, L D Smith

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland, Terrell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CKB.2ACI/892 Message Board Post: searching McFarland John, Sarah, Elias, Elijah, Alice, Jane, John P., Mary 1800-1860's

Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all rights reserved. The book as well as pictures, and other articles on the area is availabel on CD. For information on ordering, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu February 28 1889 State Briefs The residence of Judge Chrisman at Brookhaven, was destroyed by fire on the 19th. Loss about $2500. No insurance. Houston, infant son of Mr. Mrs. A. H. Longino, of Jackson, died on Thursday the 21st. A boat of friends at this place deeply sympathize with them in this their sad bereavement. Major Millsaps, a former resident of Brookhaven, but now of Jackson, has subscribed $50,000 toward the erection of a Methodist male college in Jackson, provided that the denomination shall also raise $50,000. Mr. I. L. Sauls returned from New Orleans last Tuesday. Miss Lula Byrne was a welcome visitor to our town last Monday. Mrs. J. D. Carlisle gave our office a pleasant call yesterday morning. Mr. F. T. Cooper, of Blountville, we are sorry to learn, is critically ill. Mr. John Cowart and his young wife visited relatives on Fair River last week. Miss Ella Hickman visited Mr. W. R. Selman's family last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. F. T. Cooper of Blountville, we are sorry to learn, is critically ill. Mrs. J. E. Walker, of McComb city, is visiting relatives and friends in this county. Mr. Jno Geisert, represent Keifer Bros shoe house, was in town last Monday evening. Mr. Farrer Huffman of Summit, visited his sister, Mrs. W. C. Cannon, at this place last week. Dr. H. Gregory, of Silver Creek, stopped over with us on last Saturday night en route to New Orleans. Homestead Notice: Jesse Richmond, wit: George Bourn, of Monticello, Mick Collins, F. M. Burkett, O. W. Burkett, of Silver Creek. Benjamin F. King, wit: W. M. Lambert, J. L. Lambert, J. W. Mcloud, of Saulsbury Jesse A. Beard, wit: F. D. Dunaway, D. I. Howard, L. L. Boyd, William Marbury, all of Sartinsville. Notice - U. S. Land Office, Jackson, Miss. Complaint having been entered at this Office by Rasbersy R. Honea, against Charles Russell for abandoning his Homestead Entry.

Too bad that cemetery neglect continues in many places 103 years later! Brenda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eddie Mikell" <mikell@virginia.edu> To: <MSLAWREN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 5:07 PM Subject: Lawrence County Press, February 27, 1890 > Copied from the History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County, by Eddie > Mikell, all rights reserved. This article, as well as complete > transcriptions of the Lawrence County Press, 1888-1894, WPA journals, and > many pictures is available on Cd, or hard copy. Please email > mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information. > > > > (Note from Eddie - just to show how you never know how this information can > be useful - the B. S. Waller mentioned here is a distant uncle, whose > tombstone (mysteriously! ) was in the Mikell Cemetery. In a later article, > his death notice is published, and I got a hit on one of his children!) > > > > February 27, 1890 > > The delinquent tax lands will sell next Monday. > > > > The rain has come at last, but the cold weather stays away. > > > > We understand that Mr. Sherck, our new merchant, will be here this week. > > > > Mr. J. M. Wylie, who is in the last stages of consumption, is still confined > to his room. > > > > Remember and bring that little amount due us when you come to court, dear > delinquent. > > > > Mr. A. C. McNair of Brookhaven passed through town last Saturday on route to > Williamsburg. > > > > The river has got about a 15 foot rise in it, and this morning is running > through the cut off below town. > > > > Rev. Mr. Howze will preach here on Friday night before the second Sunday in > each month instead of on Sunday. > > > > Mr. B. S. Waller, of Silver Creek post office, has been appointed by Gov. > Stone as census enumerator for this county. > > > > That part of the bridge that has been completed has just received a coat of > paint, and it looks very handsome indeed. > > > > Rev. Geo. G. Woodbridge will preach in the Presbyterian church next Saturday > night, Sunday at 11 o'clock and at night. > > > > Mr. William Andrews, who has been living in Texas for the past tow or three > years, is visiting his parents in this county. > > > > Circuit court convenes in this place next Monday, and it is likely will > consume the entire week, as we learn there is considerable business to be > transacted. > > > > There were two steamboats at Columbia last Thursday - the Earl and the S. R. > Poitevent. Why can't some of the boats visit our town now? There is plenty > of traffic. > > > > Dr. S. D. Muse, who has been visiting relatives and friends on the Illinois > Central Railroad for the past several months, returned to this place last > week. Glad to see him back. > > > > Owing to the recent heavy rains the river has been rising for the past two > days at an astonishing rate, and from the present looks of the weather, the > prospects for an overflow are good. > > > > The insinuations being wafted around that we are getting too proud because > we were seen to buy a pair of socks last Monday, is utterly beneath our > notice and we would not do so now, but that some good people might be > deceived by these false reports circulated by these envious "jays". We have > got them spotted. The truth of the business is, we bought the socks for > court week, and they are now safely hidden away in our room where thieves > shall not eat up, nor where neither moths nor rust shall break through and > steal. We are not proud and notwithstanding the strenuous efforts made by > these bloodhounds to down us, we shall still continue to wave. > > > > The cemeteries at this place are in a terrible plight. We dislike for the > outside world to know how we have neglected this most important duty, but we > feel that we would not be doing right unless we mentioned it. They are in > almost the same fix the cyclone left them, and no attempt has been made to > have them cleaned off or fixed up anything like they were before. Something > should be all means be done. > > > > > ==== MSLAWREN Mailing List ==== > If you just want to subscribe to this list or unsubscribe from it, send e-mail to MSLAWREN-L-request@rootsweb.com or (for the digest list) MSLAWREN-D-request@rootsweb.com and put the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the message body. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Anyone researching a Dewitt Jones? He would have lived from around 1840 on. I don't know anything else about him. This information was given to be by his great niece about 23 years ago in an interview. An interview, which I just found the notes on.Dewitt could have lived in some of the following counties: Wilkinson, Amite, Franklin, Copiah, Pike, Jefferson, or Adams. He would have had a brother named Austin Jones who was born in 1839 in probably Wilkinson County. Austin was in the 6th Ms. Infantry. He married Nancy Ann Walker. They were living in Franklin county, on the 1880 census. Thank you. Johnie

Copied from the History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County, by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. This article, as well as complete transcriptions of the Lawrence County Press, 1888-1894, WPA journals, and many pictures is available on Cd, or hard copy. Please email mikell@virginia.edu for purchasing information. (Note from Eddie - just to show how you never know how this information can be useful - the B. S. Waller mentioned here is a distant uncle, whose tombstone (mysteriously! ) was in the Mikell Cemetery. In a later article, his death notice is published, and I got a hit on one of his children!) February 27, 1890 The delinquent tax lands will sell next Monday. The rain has come at last, but the cold weather stays away. We understand that Mr. Sherck, our new merchant, will be here this week. Mr. J. M. Wylie, who is in the last stages of consumption, is still confined to his room. Remember and bring that little amount due us when you come to court, dear delinquent. Mr. A. C. McNair of Brookhaven passed through town last Saturday on route to Williamsburg. The river has got about a 15 foot rise in it, and this morning is running through the cut off below town. Rev. Mr. Howze will preach here on Friday night before the second Sunday in each month instead of on Sunday. Mr. B. S. Waller, of Silver Creek post office, has been appointed by Gov. Stone as census enumerator for this county. That part of the bridge that has been completed has just received a coat of paint, and it looks very handsome indeed. Rev. Geo. G. Woodbridge will preach in the Presbyterian church next Saturday night, Sunday at 11 o'clock and at night. Mr. William Andrews, who has been living in Texas for the past tow or three years, is visiting his parents in this county. Circuit court convenes in this place next Monday, and it is likely will consume the entire week, as we learn there is considerable business to be transacted. There were two steamboats at Columbia last Thursday - the Earl and the S. R. Poitevent. Why can't some of the boats visit our town now? There is plenty of traffic. Dr. S. D. Muse, who has been visiting relatives and friends on the Illinois Central Railroad for the past several months, returned to this place last week. Glad to see him back. Owing to the recent heavy rains the river has been rising for the past two days at an astonishing rate, and from the present looks of the weather, the prospects for an overflow are good. The insinuations being wafted around that we are getting too proud because we were seen to buy a pair of socks last Monday, is utterly beneath our notice and we would not do so now, but that some good people might be deceived by these false reports circulated by these envious "jays". We have got them spotted. The truth of the business is, we bought the socks for court week, and they are now safely hidden away in our room where thieves shall not eat up, nor where neither moths nor rust shall break through and steal. We are not proud and notwithstanding the strenuous efforts made by these bloodhounds to down us, we shall still continue to wave. The cemeteries at this place are in a terrible plight. We dislike for the outside world to know how we have neglected this most important duty, but we feel that we would not be doing right unless we mentioned it. They are in almost the same fix the cyclone left them, and no attempt has been made to have them cleaned off or fixed up anything like they were before. Something should be all means be done.

Copied from the "History of Lawrence and Jefferson Davis County", all rights reserved. For information on ordering a copy, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu . Available on CD, or hard copy February 25, 1892 Mr. I. A. Hickman paid a flying visit to Brookhaven this week. Circuit Court is one week off from next Monday. Messrs. H. Slater and J. O. Sutton of Beat 5 were in town yesterday. There will be preaching in the Presbyterian church next Sunday by Rev. L. B. Jones. All local matter is crowded out this week, but the matter taking its place is readable and we hope will prove equally as interesting. Mr. I. E. Bass writes us that he is selling out his goods at Burkett box, in this county, at 15 per cent below cost. Here are bargains. Owing to the fact that an organ cannot be secured for the concert to be held tomorrow night, and to the further fact that some of the music and musical instruments would be improper in a church, it has been decided to hold the entertainment at the residence of Dr. Bishop. The doctor informs us that seventy five or eighty people can be comfortably seated in the two front rooms, and an enjoyable is promised those who attend. Dr. T. B. Ford of Columbia, who is well known in this part of the State, and who was, at one time, Senator from the counties of Marion, Lincoln and Pike, shot himself quite seriously near "Old River" tow miles south of Columbia, last Friday afternoon. He was walking along with a gun and some fishing poles on his shoulder, when the gun started to fall and, as he caught at it, one barrel was discharged within three or four inches of his face, the whole load passing through and tearing away a large portion of the left cheek,, making a terrible wound about 7 inches inches in length, two inches wide at its widest part and ranging from a quarter to three quarters of an inche deep. The cheek bone is broken in two places and all the flesh is torn away from the left temple. Such was the high esteem and sympathy for the doctor, that the entire town of Columbia turned out to bring him home. Concert at Hebron According to advertisement, the editor of the Press left here last Thursday to attend the concert at Hebron and going via Silver Creek, took Dr. L. D. Dickinson in with us. The trip was made in comparative safety, and we reached Hebron shortly after 5 o'clock, there to and mr. Jeff Riley standing in the roadway in front of his father's residence ready to impede any further progress we might care to make. Of course, we stopped, and the hospitable manner in which we were entertained by Mr. Riley, and family during our stay will always be foundly remembered. The concert at Hebron High School, which was under the direct management of the efficient Principal, Prof. F. L. Riley, was a decided success. The following is the interesting program executed by the pupils: Welcome - Chorus; In a Dime Museum - Recitation; Three Little Kittens - vocal trio; The Old Maid's Society - dialogue; Effin Waltz - instrumental duo; What is home without a Mother - scene; What is a Mother Without a Home - scene; Frog Chorus - vocal quartette; Elf Child - recitation; The Playground - scene; Parasol Drill; Ten Years on the Stage - scene; Miss Punkerton's Conquest - dialogue; I'm the Merriest Gril in town - vocal solo; Better to be an Old Man's Darling than a Young Man's slave tabicau; Sweet Sixteen - scene; The Riyer's Laughing song - chorus; What a Little Boy Thinks about Things - recitation; The Canvassing Agent - dialogue; Light Shades of Matrimony - vocal duet; The Seasons - tableau; Comrades - vocal solo; Irishman's Puzzle - recitation; Tambourine Drill, Patermo - instrumental duet; A view of Havana - scene; Sister and I - recitation. The next morning it was our pleasure to visit the school and view its workings in session. Already, there are some 300 or 400 volumes, comprising standard works of fiction, history, religion, etc. The Encyclopedia Brittanica is an invaluable work. Hooker Notes The grand topics of the day seem to be log rollings and sociables We are sorry to say that in the past month we have lost from our midst Hon. J. W. Daughdrill and family, also Profs. C. A. S. Darson and A. J. Dale, who have removed to Arkansas. We are sorry to say that some of the girls are anxious to go and think Profs Dawson and Dale are the cause. Mr. E. M. Riley and wife who recently married and seem to be the happiest people on earth, took dinner at the residence of Mr. W. . Dale last Sunday. Mr. J. H. Johnson, who is accustomed to farming on the light scale, has employed a new boss. Only has one more hand besides the boss and 50 acres in cultivation, and will have to rent 50 acres more to keep him employed. Messrs G. W. Johsont, M. Stringer, Josiah Foster, and J. T. Dale made a trip to Wesson this week, and while gone, J. T. Dale learned a enw tune just across the river, so the say. The news also reached the community that all of them go "happy on the way" Miss Lee Jolly of Wesson paid us a welcome visit a few weeks ago. Miss Janie Hemeter, accompanied by Mr. Devan Scarbrough, both of Williamsburg, visited the family of Mr. G. W. Johston last week. Just a word to all the girls. This is leap year and now is the time to make your leap. Look before you leap and count the gray horses. Shake hands with him and you will be crowned with success, and go to making yoru wedding dress, for it is all for the best. There was a sad accident happened to one of Mr. W. C. Dale's children last Sunday week. His youngest child about three years of age, was playing on the gallery, when he slipped down, breaking his leg just above the knee join. The break is a serious and painful one. Mr. J. E. Daughdrill is suffering very much with an Arkansas fever, but we hope he will be able to wear it out.

Copied from the History of Lawrence Jefferson Davis County by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. Copies are now available on CD, please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu for details. Thanks for your support! February 23, 1893 DIED Seldom has there been a sadder coincidence within the memory of the oldest inhabitants than that which occurred four miles south of this place last week. It was the taking away of Mr. William Carroll Maxwell, and his aged companion Mrs. Frances Jane Maxwell. The demise of both husband and wife is not an infrequent occurrence, but the circumstances of this instance are so peculiar, and yet so sad, that not one who hears of it but will say within his heart, "Truly, the ways of God are wondrous, but His will be done." Mr. Maxwell died on February 18th, 1893 at 9 o'clock p.m. aged 77 years and 1 day, and his loving helpmeet was called home on the following evening at 7 o'clock, being 71 years and 1 day old. They had been married 53 years since the 17th day of last January, and there was a difference of only twenty-two hours in their deaths. What perfect harmony was there in the working out of God's will, and who ever witnessed more striking unison in the construction and temperament of two beings! They seemed to live in and for each other. During their entire illness, they were in the same room and their couches were only about six feet apart. When onrevived and grew better for the time being, the same improvement could be noted in the case of the other, and when the pulse of one gew weaker, a correcsponding weakness was the other's condition. When the light of one went out, the other rallied for a spell, but when his remains were removed to another room she gradually commenced to sin, and ere long her spirit, too, had taken its flight and passed over the river. We were permitted to enter the sick-room on the evening of Mr. Maxwell's death, and there see fo the last time in life the emaciated forms of those whom we had known so long and so well, and whl were such true friends to our father. Mr. Maxwell was delirious and apparently unconscious of all surroundings, but his wife immediately recognized us and held out her wasted hand in answer to our greeting. She was perfectly rational to the last moment. But the saddest scene was when we returned two days ehnce and viewed the lifeless remains of this once loving and devoted couple, and as we gazed from the peaceful features of oen to the other, a retrospective panorama of life's journey was presented to our vision. There lay two forms, of whom in life no one bore the slightest malice or ill-will and in death their faults were forgotten. Perfection is not attained on this earth, yet they lived as they hope to die - in the full triumphs of faith, and their lives are worthy of emulation. Their children were reared in the nurtuer and admonition of the Lord, and though only three were permitted to administer to their dying wants, yet those three can testify to their loving kindness and faultness guidance. Eight children wait for them on the other side of the river, where sorros n'er can come and griefs are left behind. Not only did they perform their full duty in the rearing of their children, but they were always doing work for the Master. They were generous to a fault, and their hospitality was unbounded. In every laudable undertaking they were always formst, and Bethel church will lsot tow of its most consitent members. Their fault were few, their virtues many. As we stood at the foot of their caskets, looking into the faces of the ones now departed, we thought how noble was the death of the Christian, and of how each of these could have consistenly exclaimed: I have fought a good fight; I have kept the faith. Eleven children blessed their long and happy union, their names being given in the following order: Priscilla Abbigail (afterwards Mrs. Thornhill); H. B.; J. M; A. W; G. W; Cynthia A. L. (now Mrs. Bush); W. C; T. F.; and Joel A.. Of these, three are now living Mrs Cynthia Bush, William C. and Thomas C. The funeral services were conducted at the residence of Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. J. Green of Brookhaven officiating. The great love and esteem in which the deceased couple was held was feelingly demonstrated by the vast multitude that assembled to pay tribut to their memory. The long porche was taxed to its fullest capacity, and a great many were forced to take their places in the yard while the services were in progress. The remarks of Bro. Green on the lives and characters of the departed were timely and appropriate, and his appeal to the living to prepare for the doom that awaited them was quite impressive. Altogether, his remarks were very touching, and his hearere were frequently moved to tears. After the conclusion of this service, the Masonci fraternity took charge of the bodies, and a long and solemn cortege moved in silent procession to the family graveyard about a quarter of a miel distant. Here the beautiful and impressive Masonic ceremony was performed and amid the quiet hush of the assembled througn and the oppressive stillness of this lovely Sunday afternoon the remains of these two highly esteemd and respected landmarks were tenderly laid to rest, there to sleep till the trumpet of God shall call them to their eternal home in the heavens. Peace to their ashes. Corn planting is well on us. Items are "shoe" scarce this week. The free terms of the public schools are out next week. Mr. J. D. Carlisle and family are visiting relatives at Tryus this week. We are glad to see Mr. A. Sharp on our streets again after an illness of several days. The weather has been so changeable recently that you hardly know were to locate it. Mr. Normant, representing the Church & Co., Arm and Hammer Soday, was in town this week. The river is at a good boating stage, now, and it is probable that we will have the steamer Earl with us about the fore part of next week. Mr. J. B. Rawls is planting a garden on his newly purchased property and is making arrangements to commence the erection of a handsome residence at an early date. Rev. L. A. Little of Clinton will fill Rev. Geo Butler's appointments at the Baptist Church here on the first Saturday and Sunday in next month. Bro. Little is a pulpit orator of much note, and we trust our people will turn out and hear him. Delinquent Tax Sale. E. H. Sistrunk, Keystone Lumber co., R. B. Hemphill, Harriet Prestidge, Frank & Melissa Jones, E. J. Mitchell, Spence Bridges, Amanda Carney, H. H. Hammen, Lillie Hall, L. W. Sartin, Clint Moss, Silas Wheeler, Sarah Watts, Wesley Sims, Ann Sullivan, Harry Niehols, Dennis Nichols, Joshua Golar, Steve Adams, Joshua Butler, N. L. King, Wilson Oatis, M. J. Suttles, Alfred Buckley, Robert Dampeer, Jack Fortinberry, Mary Grinstead Silver Creek Dots Our town is on a boom, new buildings being erected all the time L. E. Haynes has a new store. J. H. Arrington of Hooker, who is studying law at the State University, Oxford, paid a visit to our town and also delivered an able address to the school of Education. Prof. R. S. Foster paid a visit to our town last week. The organ for the Baptist church has arrived at last. So music will make better progress in the future than it has in the past. Quite a number of our boys attended the entertainment at Mr. Joe Spurlock's at Grange on the night of the 10th inst., and reported a fient ime. Our boys are hustlers when it comes to going to entainments. The string band has received new music and are now preparing in earnest for the entertainment on the 24th of March. Our literary societies are on a boom,. Both in good working spirit. We welcome in our midst Miss Alice Thompson, of Grange, who will engage in the millinery business in our town. Homestead Notice: Isaac L. Lambert, wit: P.

From the History of Lawrence County by Eddie Mikell, all rights reserved. Please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu if you are interested in book or CD. February 21 1889 A cold snap caught us last Tuesday. Mr. Jeff Walker of Wesson, was in town this week. C. E. Watts has just received a new supply of fine tobacco. Mrs. I. N. Bush at Hebron, is visiting relatives near this place. Mr. F. J. Larkin and wife, of Brookhaven, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. B. D. Bishop at this place. There was preaching in the Baptist church last Saturday and Sunday by Rev. R. W. Hall, our regular pastor. Mrs. Della Carlisle had the serious misfortune to fall and break two of her ribs last Wednesday evening. The accident, though of a serious nature, will not prove fatal. Mrs. V. C. Harris of Beauregard has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Butler, for the past two or three months, returned to her home in Beauregard last Friday. Capt. Dave Womack, tobacco drummer, was in town last Thrusday. The Capt. is a jolly old fellow, and we are always glad to see him come around. We are indebted to him for a call. Mr. W. C. Maxwell, Sr., gave a birthday dinner at his residence on last Saturday, which was participated in by a few relatives and friends. "Uncle"Carrol is one of the old landmarks at our country, having reached the ripe old age of 73 years. May he live to enjoy many more birthday dinners. Tax Collector's Sale: Tom Smith (col), Susan Maxwell, Steve Adams, W. J. Boyd, Ben Bullock, Mrs. A. P. Davis, J. W. Fortinberry, I. Ol Magee, Mrs. E. F. Feltier, Moses Rials, Mary Rials. Homestead Notice: Spencer Bridges, wit: Rolin May, Ed Moses, Frank Carr, all of Sartinsville William Smith, wit: J. L. Lambert, J. N. Lambert, all of Sartinsville February 28 1889 State Briefs The residence of Judge Chrisman at Brookhaven, was destroyed by fire on the 19th. Loss about $2500. No insurance. Houston, infant son of Mr. Mrs. A. H. Longino, of Jackson, died on Thursday the 21st. A boat of friends at this place deeply sympathize with them in this their sad bereavement. Major Millsaps, a former resident of Brookhaven, but now of Jackson, has subscribed $50,000 toward the erection of a Methodist male college in Jackson, provided that the denomination shall also raise $50,000. Mr. I. L. Sauls returned from New Orleans last Tuesday. Miss Lula Byrne was a welcome visitor to our town last Monday. Mrs. J. D. Carlisle gave our office a pleasant call yesterday morning. Mr. F. T. Cooper, of Blountville, we are sorry to learn, is critically ill. Mr. John Cowart and his young wife visited relatives on Fair River last week. Miss Ella Hickman visited Mr. W. R. Selman's family last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. F. T. Cooper of Blountville, we are sorry to learn, is critically ill. Mrs. J. E. Walker, of McComb city, is visiting relatives and friends in this county. Mr. Jno Geisert, represent Keifer Bros shoe house, was in town last Monday evening. Mr. Farrer Huffman of Summit, visited his sister, Mrs. W. C. Cannon, at this place last week. Dr. H. Gregory, of Silver Creek, stopped over with us on last Saturday night en route to New Orleans. Homestead Notice: Jesse Richmond, wit: George Bourn, of Monticello, Mick Collins, F. M. Burkett, O. W. Burkett, of Silver Creek. Benjamin F. King, wit: W. M. Lambert, J. L. Lambert, J. W. Mcloud, of Saulsbury Jesse A. Beard, wit: F. D. Dunaway, D. I. Howard, L. L. Boyd, William Marbury, all of Sartinsville. Notice - U. S. Land Office, Jackson, Miss. Complaint having been entered at this Office by Rasbersy R. Honea, against Charles Russell for abandoning his Homestead Entry.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brown, Butler, Fortenberry, Millis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CKB.2ACI/826.1.3 Message Board Post: Have you found out anymore information on Lucinda Brown's parents, Samuel Brown & Mary? thanks, Terry Foster [son of Johnnie Louise Millis Foster]

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/890.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The book title is Mississippi Revolutionary Soldiers pages 68 & 69. Research by Mrs. Fleet C. Harthorn, Jr., Hattiesburg, Miss. D.A.R. # S 8250 Rowland's Enc. Vo., I, pg 562 N.C. Colonial Records Vol. XVII, pg. 201 Court Records Sampson Co. N. C. King Court Records D. A. R. Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers of N.C. Hope this helps. Sam Cottrell,

Copied from the History of Lawrence Jefferson Davis County by Eddie Mikell. All rights reserved. Copies available on CD, or book. Please e-mail mikell@virginia.edu if interest. (All, sorry for the delay on some of the CD's. The state has been closed down due to the snowstorm, but at least I've still had electricity and internet access! - Eddie) February 18, 1891 So far, three days this week without rain. Mr. D. M. Lee has been quite sick this week. Mrs. Wylie has moved into her new millinery shop. Listen for wedding bells. They will ring out shortly Dr. J. A. Rowan of Silver Creek was a visitor to our town last week. Mr. A. W. Stringer, Supervisor from Beat 5, was in the city last Tuesday. Miss Maggie Carlisle is having some building done on her premises this week. Four steamboats are now in the river, the Earl, S. R. Poitevent, Luella, and New Jennie. The Press changes to a "patient" inside this week. It can now be more easily handled. Mr. Geo. B. Ates, Constable from Beat 2 lodged a colored prisoner in the county jail this week. The river is higher now than it has been at any time this season, at least 12 inches higher. We return thanks to Mr. Wm. Cooper for a nice mess of Irish potatoes. They were raised last year. Dr. B. D. Bishop, our popular County Superintendent of Education, is visiting the public schools this week. Rev. R. W. Hall preached a fine sermon in the Baptist church last Sunday, but owing to the inclemency of the weather the congregation was small. All scalp and skin diseases, dandruft, falling of the hair, gray or faded hair, may be cured by using that nature's true remedy, Hall's Hair Renewer. Circuit Court convenes a week from next Monday. As we haven't had court for a year, there is every probability that there will be considerable business. Mr. J. W. Burkett, a prosperous farmer Beat 5, was in our town yesterday. He brought his daughter, Miss Flora, to our school, whom we gladly welcome back. Peach blossoms are already beginning to make their appearance. This is an indication that we will have to again do without this delicious fruit for another year, as there will be several freezes yet, sure. Mr. D. M. Lee, our well know and efficient Sheriff, tells us that about 60 voters in this county have failed to pay their poll tax, and are therefore disfranchised under the new constitution. About then of these are white voters. Messrs, Rolling Hall of Silver Creek, and Matt Riley of Hebron will accompany Prof. French and his celebrated singers on their extensive tour, which will commence next month. This tour will be of several months duration, and the singers will go as far west as California, returning via Washington city. These young gentlemen have a decided talent for music, and we congratulate them upon being thus honored. Hooker Notes The rain comes day by day. The mill of G. W. Johnstona & Bro was washed about considerable by the recent rain. We have organized a literary society at Crooked Creek, with the following officers: W. C. Dale, President; B. R. Buckley, Vice President; O. A. Johnston, Secretary and A. J. Dale, Marshall; we have the voice fo J. H. Arrington to advise for us. Hooker is represented in New Orleans this week by J. h. Johnston and wife, Mrs. G. W. Johnston and Dr. Cowart. Miss Bessie Butler was a welcom visitor to our midst not long since. She is one of Lawrence's most distinguished young ladies, and the teacher of music at the "Hall". Homestead Notice: Williams Alexander, wit: W. L. Marbury, W. D. Boyd, all of Sartinville Alexander Giverns, wit: B. Mixon, John Reed, J. J. Renfroe, Alexander Smith, all of Monticello.

I am looking for info. about Print/Prince BOWMAN, he married Martha REBECCA "Becky Ann" DICKERSON (Dickison) nov. 1873 I think they have married in Lawrence Co, MS. and later lived in Lincoln co, where most of my relatives lived... Would anyone have any knowlegde about whether or not records were kept in Lawrence co during that time? who can I write to maybe request any documentation? If anyone is familiar with Bowman or Dickerson surnames, please write me.. I appreciate any help and/or advice, thank you! Brian :)

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/890.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks. The trouble is the Bogue Chitto of today didnot exist until the railroad was built circa 1858. The book you mentioned, "Miss. Revolutionary Soldiers " is that the full title?