The ROOK family had major interactions with my ggg-grandfather, William W. HAIL, who moved to Marshall Co, MS from Montgomery Co, TN abt. 1837. The HAIL family lived in the Mt. Pleasant community where William HAIL was a founding member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Episcopal Church. William W. HAIL was born abt. 1789 in North Carolina and died 1873 in Marshall Co, MS. I have detailed a number of his transactions with the ROOK family on my WebSite at the following URL: http://members.cox.net/wi4k1/hail.htm I would appreciate a review of this information by ROOK researchers in hopes that they can identify the family connection, and possible North Carolina origins of this family. I strongly suspect the Halifax Co, NC area. Carol Shrader Virginia Beach, VA

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/HKB.2ACI/585.1 Message Board Post: The persons you seek are descendants of Hubbard Hansel and Elizabeth Murray of Lincoln County NC where they were married. The family moved from Lincoln County to Fayette County, TN and then to Marshall County, MS. Hubbard is a cousin to my 3rd great grandfather Henry H. Hansel/Hansell.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CRIDDLE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HKB.2ACI/1061.1066.1 Message Board Post: Phillip: We have some info on the Criddle's in Poplar Grove, ARK. Contact us direct at [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: TABOR/HULLUM/BELSHER/BOWDRY/MITCHELL/JUSTICE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HKB.2ACI/1637 Message Board Post: Looking for descendants of William H. TABOR b. abt. 1810 in Elbert Co., Ga, son of John TABOR and Ann Dorcas STOVALL. William md. 25 Nov 1831 in Hardeman Co., TN to Louisa T. HULLUM. William was living in Marshall Co., MS in the 1840 & 1850 Census years. HE was in Tishamingo Co., MS in 1860 Census and in Lee Co., MS in teh 1870 Census year. In 1880 he was living with his daughter and son-in-law Henry C. & Virginia MITCHELL. Louisa must have died in the 10 year period following the 1870 census. William & Louisa had these children: John P.H. b. 1834 in MS, md. 22 Nov 1859 to Georgeia BELSHER in Tishamingo Co., MS-moved to TX. Thomas A. b. abt 1836 in MS Martha H. b. abt 1844 in MS William C. b. abt. 1845-went to TX Virginia T. b. abt. 1850 in MS, md. 27 Feb 1873 in Lee Co., MS to Henry C. MITCHELL J. Anne b. abt. 1852 in MS Peter S. b. abt. 1855 in MS-went to TX Edward b. abt 1859 in MS, md. Elizabeth JUSTICE Any information on this family would be appreciated! Donna Merrill [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARRIS, ESTES, TABER, CHANDLER, BATTON, ELLIOT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HKB.2ACI/1636 Message Board Post: George W. HARRIS b. abt 1812 in Davidson Co., NC. Son of Jesse HARRIS & Sarah LAMBETH. Married abt. 1840 to Mary Ann ESTES. George & Mary Ann were living in Marshall Co., MS in 1840-1860. They migrated to Brown Co., Texas in the 1870's. Their children were: Mary Jane b. 12 Nov 1842 in Marshall Co., MS, md. John Sylvanus TABER in Hardeman Co., TN. Went to TX Albert B. b. abt. 1846 in Marshall Co., MS Thomas b. abt. 1848 " " " Robert T. b. abt. 1849 " " " Jesse W. b. abt. 1851 " " " Went to TX. Sarepta L. b. abt. 1854 " " " md. Benjamin F. CHANDLER. Martha E. b. abt. 1862 " " " md. H. BATTON in Brown Co., TX 8 May 1881. Went to TX. George F. b. 1864 " " " Went to TX. Minnie A. b. abt. 1867 " " " md. B.L. ELLIOTT in Brown Co., TX 29 Nov 1888. Went to TX. Would like to hear from any descendants of George W. HARRIS. Any help would be appreciated!! Donna Merrill

Hi Again, One of the more important things I found in your email is that you are researching McClellan. Please give me some info. I tried to get your website, but it would not come up. My gr-gr grandfather was Ricahrd Dick McClellan. A mulatto whom I cannot find any trace of prior to 1870. He was born in Tennessee but his parents were from NC. Hoping to hear more from you. Deb http://members.tripod.com/~deb davis/ Get your Free E-mail at http://dusablemuseum.zzn.com ____________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE Web and POP E-mail Service in 14 languages at http://www.zzn.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cox Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HKB.2ACI/516.1 Message Board Post: I am doing a search on John Calvin Cox. I have John Calvin Cox My great GF born 1849 married to Mary Francis Cox Born 1853 had 9 children Born Potts Camp and our roots listed as Irish My Grandfather is Monroe Cox I have gathered pictures and would love to share info. I have a picture of them taken in 1923 in Portales NM [email protected]

Dear Pat, I saw your message re the MS Probate Records. May I ask a favor of you? It has to do with Charles grandmother, the wife of Samuel whose second marriage was to Ella Rook. On the death certificate of Charles father the maiden name of his grandmother was given as Tyler. I noticed this was given by Charles mother and I am now wondering if she really knew. I have been unable to find any Tylers. The second thought I had was that perhaps her maiden name was Lyles inasmuch as they gave that name to one son. The 1880 MS Census states that she was born in MS. Could you check to see if either Tyler or Lyles appear in these probate records? Dixie

The Marshall County Gen. Soc. newsletter,"The Heritage News" is published quarterly: spring, summer, fall and winter. Deadline for the next issue "Spring 2002" is Feb. 28. Submissions should be sent to the Editor: [email protected] or by mail to Anne Babin, PO Box 547, Collierville TN 38027. Hope this helps. Anne

Please reply to Fredreica Speyer at [email protected] Thanks! I found this on the internet and would like to know more about this family. Especially their religious affiliation and where buried and if there was a will: Tippah County Death Notices 1836 - 1936 DORTCH, WILLIAM E., dec. (PR 1848) Elizabeth E. Dortch, William B. B. Dortch, Robert Dortch, heirs. This is my line: Robert Dortch settled in Ouachita Parish in West Monroe, La. near Bayou De Siard. Robert Dortch was a member of the Western Star Masonic Lodge 24. He died near Oxford, Mississippi, on December 4,1869, at age 40. Robert Dortch and Mary Bethune Martin were married before 1861 in Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi. Robert Dortch was the son of William Eaton Dortch (b. 30 Sept. 1805 in VA.) and Ann Pendleton Cobb, daughter of Rev. John Cobb. William E. Dortch was the son of Noah Dortch (b. 15 March 1781), who married Elizabeth Eaton in 1801. Noah Dortch was the son of Noah Dortch and his wife, Ann Lucas. Noah Dortch was the son of David Dortch, who lived in Lunenburg and Mecklenburg counties in VA, and Lucy Russell. David was the son of John Dortch and Hillica Barefoot who were married about 1715 in VA. Their other sons were John, Jr. married but left no family, Nathan and William.

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/HKB.2ACI/1635 Message Board Post: Can anyone tell me what months, the news lettler comes out. Thank You

Pioneer Publishing Company has a website: http://www.pioneersoutheast.com Betty Wiltshire's book is listed under the MS books. -----Original Message----- From: Christy Beth [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 4:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MSMARSHA-L] Courthouse I am interested in this book. Where could I purchase a copy? Christy ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [MSMARSHA-L] Courthouse > MARSHALL COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI WILL & PROBATE RECORDS > By Betty Wiltshire > > Probate records included in this compilation cover the years 1836 through > 1862, with the wills included in the probate books. Probate records generally > give the name of the deceased person, names and relationships of heirs, > places of residence, etc. They also include records of guardianships of minor > children, widow's dowers and inventory records. Inventory records include > ownership of slaves, often giving names and occasionally ages and > relationships of slaves. Due to the large number of slave listings, two > indexes were necessary, one for each race. > > > > > > > > > ==== MSMARSHA Mailing List ==== > If you have any of these records to share, please send them to [email protected]: birth, marriage, death, obits, civil war, wills, church, cemetery listings, newspaper articles, photos, and/or historical info. > > ============================== > 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 > > ==== MSMARSHA Mailing List ==== If you have any of these records to share, please send them to [email protected]: birth, marriage, death, obits, civil war, wills, church, cemetery listings, newspaper articles, photos, and/or historical info. ============================== 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

Does anyone know anything about the "old Baird Place?" it is supposed to be near Holly Springs. I believe my Revolutionary War Vet and his wife are buried there. This information came from an old book, I don't know how reliable the information is. Thanks Christy

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/HKB.2ACI/1634 Message Board Post: Seeking any info on these brothers. William married Rebecca Morrow. Spencer married Jane Stone. In 1850 census it shows three boys to William and Rebecca. John, Robert, and Alonzo. I'm not sure they were in Marshall Co but It is in Nothern Ms.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Phillips/Young/Yarbrough/Martin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HKB.2ACI/1631.1.1.1 Message Board Post: You are probably correct but if the Phillips were like my Young family and Martin family, who also lived in Holly Springs, they floated back in forth from Memphis to Ms. rather frequently, so don't totally count it out. If I find any connection, will let you know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: evans-woodson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HKB.2ACI/22.1 Message Board Post: Hi I am also researching these surnames. Would be glad to share. Have a long ways back for Woodson-not as much on Evans. Anxious to hear from you. Ruth

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Phillips Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HKB.2ACI/1631.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I wish there was a connection, but I doubt there is. CC was born in Shelby County TN... in Memphis... and I haven't seen any evidence that his family was anywhere in Mississippi before that... just after that. Michelle

Earlier I had suggested www.higginson.com as a possible source for the book on Marshall County Probabe Records as I don't know where the book can be purchased, but you might also do a search for the author, Betty C. Wiltshire or Betty Crouch Wiltshire. I use the search engine Google.

I don't know. There is a copy in Holly Springs, MS library and also in the main library in Memphis, TN. You might try www.higginsonbooks.com, they have a lot of genealogy books. Sorry I can't help.

MARSHALL COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI WILL & PROBATE RECORDS By Betty Wiltshire Probate records included in this compilation cover the years 1836 through 1862, with the wills included in the probate books. Probate records generally give the name of the deceased person, names and relationships of heirs, places of residence, etc. They also include records of guardianships of minor children, widow's dowers and inventory records. Inventory records include ownership of slaves, often giving names and occasionally ages and relationships of slaves. Due to the large number of slave listings, two indexes were necessary, one for each race.