Hi Group, Bill McKinion sent in the history of Antioch Baptist Church and also some pictures! Thanks, Bill! Find the link on What's New or in the Cemetery Section! Thanks again & happy hunting, Marsha Neshoba GenWeb http://us-gen.com/ms/neshoba

Sorry Group for the 2nd email! The Family Group Sheet project has all 50 states, not just Alabama! Marsha

Hi Group, there's a new website associated with US GenWeb. It is the Family Group Sheet Project. The address for the main page is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usfgs/ It's new, so there's not a lot of information there yet. It should be a great resource when it gets going. There is information on how to submit your information on your own ancestors. Please don't submit information on living persons, even if it says "Private". I'm not sure of the cutoff date they will be using, but I use 1920 for my webs. I don't post any information on anyone born after 1920 unless they are deceased. Imagine going to the web and finding your name, your spouse's and your children's names, birthdates, birthplaces and your parent's information as well! Any scam artist would be delighted to get such information! Happy hunting! Marsha Kemper & Neshoba, MS Bibb, AL Warrick, IN Pemiscot, MO

Hello All, People new to Mississippi genealogy may not realize how many of that state's counties have in one way or another lost their records. Even if they have looked at the Family History Library catalog, they may not be aware that the dirth of records on microfilm is the result of fire, flood, famine and war, rather than a failure to film the records. So, it is easy to see why a person might be disappointed when they log on to a particular website and find that the information available does not live up to their expectations. However, we should all keep in mind that we should not be critical, until we find out for sure that we really have something to be critical about. Marsha Bryant the webmaster of the USGenWeb Neshoba County, Mississippi website also maintains the Kemper County website, a possibly a couple of others that I do not visit. In the case of Neshoba and Kemper Counties, I know from my own research that the information available on these websites, is pretty close to all that is available in public domaine. What is not on. these websites would be a violation of copyright to publish there. The information on these websites is the result of many hours of transcription by Marsha and an army of other researchers who have generously donated their time to the various projects, and freely shared the information with others. Let's not be too hard on someone who is just learning what we have already learned, that Mississippi research is frustratingly difficult. On the other hand, this is a good opportunity to thank Marsha and her army of transcribers and contributors for making what little information that exists, available to us all. Marleen Van Horne

Hi Group, Just a quick note of thanks for the kind words of support! Ya'll are a great bunch to work with! I'm pleased ya'll are enjoying the web, it is one of my babies at 245 pages (Kemper has almost 700 pages!). I'm sure the person just didn't realize that the sites are not part of the county government offices but are contributor driven. Thanks again & keep contributing!!!! Marsha Neshoba & Kemper GenWeb Bibb AL GenWeb Warrick IN GenWeb & Marsha's Warrick Web Pemiscot MO GenWeb

Ditto. I can't believe someone would disparage all the hard work. Are they helping? Probably not. We will either find a way or make one. --Hannibal ----- Original Message ----- From: wgreene Sent: 7/9/2003 11:29:37 AM To: MSNESHOB-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MSNESHOB] Marriage records Well stated. My hat's off to all those wonderful volunteers out there dedicating time and energy for the benefit of others. Bill Greene ----- Original Message ----- From: <Dover2@aol.com> To: <MSNESHOB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:09 PM Subject: Re: [MSNESHOB] Marriage records > >>>>>>>I checked the USGENWEB site for Neshoba County last night > >>>>>>>and was very disappointed by the lack of information on that site. > > Many people do not realize the amount of work that is required to keep these > County Sites going. The lady (s) for Neshoba has spent countless hours in > volunteering for that county project. > > I once was a County Volunteer, sending data on my home county. I finally > had to give it up because the folks who wanted help were so numerous that I > couldn't do anything on my own lines. > > I am sure that you didn't intend to complain. You may have thought that the > Chamber of Commerce or the County Officials were responsible for contributing > data for the web. > > Good luck > > Dover > > > > ============================== > 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 > ============================== 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

Gee, I've always thought the Neshoba page was one of the best. I've never found a definitive tie to my Carmichaels in Neshoba Co., but I still visit the page because it's such a good one. And I often think to write these ladies a note to say thanks, but keep forgetting.......so I'm glad to have the chance now. Thank you!! Nancy Brister Website: http://www.geocities.com/twincousin2334 List Admin.: USCW-Seven-Pines; Carmichael; Godbold; Fairley Message Board Admin.: Missouri Civil War; Fairley; Godbold; Richmond County, NC > >>>>>>>I checked the USGENWEB site for Neshoba County last night > >>>>>>>and was very disappointed by the lack of information on that site. > Many people do not realize the amount of work that is required to keep these > County Sites going. The lady (s) for Neshoba has spent countless hours in > volunteering for that county project. > I once was a County Volunteer, sending data on my home county. I finally > had to give it up because the folks who wanted help were so numerous that > I couldn't do anything on my own lines. > I am sure that you didn't intend to complain. You may have thought that the > Chamber of Commerce or the County Officials were responsible for contributing > data for the web. > Good luck > Dover

Well stated. My hat's off to all those wonderful volunteers out there dedicating time and energy for the benefit of others. Bill Greene ----- Original Message ----- From: <Dover2@aol.com> To: <MSNESHOB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:09 PM Subject: Re: [MSNESHOB] Marriage records > >>>>>>>I checked the USGENWEB site for Neshoba County last night > >>>>>>>and was very disappointed by the lack of information on that site. > > Many people do not realize the amount of work that is required to keep these > County Sites going. The lady (s) for Neshoba has spent countless hours in > volunteering for that county project. > > I once was a County Volunteer, sending data on my home county. I finally > had to give it up because the folks who wanted help were so numerous that I > couldn't do anything on my own lines. > > I am sure that you didn't intend to complain. You may have thought that the > Chamber of Commerce or the County Officials were responsible for contributing > data for the web. > > Good luck > > Dover > > > > ============================== > 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 >

I agree too! And now I realize that I haven't thanked Marsha for a job very well done! I wish my other county sites had as much info as the Neshoba county site. Thanks Marsha!! I truly appreciate your time, hard work, and dedication. Jodie Julie Russell <yukpa1@outdrs.net> wrote: Ditto. I can't believe someone would disparage all the hard work. Are they helping? Probably not. We will either find a way or make one. --Hannibal ----- Original Message ----- From: wgreene Sent: 7/9/2003 11:29:37 AM To: MSNESHOB-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MSNESHOB] Marriage records Well stated. My hat's off to all those wonderful volunteers out there dedicating time and energy for the benefit of others. Bill Greene ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:09 PM Subject: Re: [MSNESHOB] Marriage records > >>>>>>>I checked the USGENWEB site for Neshoba County last night > >>>>>>>and was very disappointed by the lack of information on that site. > > Many people do not realize the amount of work that is required to keep these > County Sites going. The lady (s) for Neshoba has spent countless hours in > volunteering for that county project. > > I once was a County Volunteer, sending data on my home county. I finally > had to give it up because the folks who wanted help were so numerous that I > couldn't do anything on my own lines. > > I am sure that you didn't intend to complain. You may have thought that the > Chamber of Commerce or the County Officials were responsible for contributing > data for the web. > > Good luck > > Dover > > > > ============================== > 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 > ============================== 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 ============================== 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 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month!

>>>>>>>I checked the USGENWEB site for Neshoba County last night >>>>>>>and was very disappointed by the lack of information on that site. Many people do not realize the amount of work that is required to keep these County Sites going. The lady (s) for Neshoba has spent countless hours in volunteering for that county project. I once was a County Volunteer, sending data on my home county. I finally had to give it up because the folks who wanted help were so numerous that I couldn't do anything on my own lines. I am sure that you didn't intend to complain. You may have thought that the Chamber of Commerce or the County Officials were responsible for contributing data for the web. Good luck Dover

List Administrator, Please contact me off list. I have a request to make regarding my old e-mail address. Thanks, Lee Anne

Good Morning, I am new to this list. I am currently researching the family of Alexander Gray who is known to have been in Neshoba County in 1840. I do not know when they left the county to move to Scott County, Mississippi where they are found on the 1850 census. At least one daughter married in Neshoba County and possibly others. I need to know if marriage records for Neshoba for the period of 1840 to about 1846 are available. I checked the USGENWEB site for Neshoba County last night and was very disappointed by the lack of information on that site. If these records are on line, I would appreciate the address. If not, is there a kind soul who would be willing to check the index at the court house for me. I live in Texas and it is not likely that I will be able to go to Mississippi anytime soon. Thank you, Margaret McCleskey, Arlington, TX

Hi Group, The Neshoba Circuit Court Office sent me the index of all of the marriage records that they have. All of that index is online. I checked with them this morning just to make sure that I had received all of the information. Marriage records begin in 1877. Remember, to get copies of the records, you will need to contact the Philadelphia Library. They will run copies off microfilm. The link is on the "To Order Records" page. The court house does not want requests for the copies and told me (in the past) they do not honor such requests. Marsha CC Neshoba GenWeb http://us-gen.com/ms/neshoba

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Hi Group, Susan Shoffner sent in more pictures of tombstones in Cook's Cemetery! Thanks so much Susan! Find the link in the Cemetery Section of the Neshoba GenWeb http://us-gen.com/ms/neshoba

This may be of interest to those researching the Lee family between Plattsburg, Winston County & Arlington, Neshoba County. -----Original Message----- From: pkmurphy [mailto:pkmurphy@look.ca] Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 9:44 PM To: MISSISSIPPI-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MISSISSIPPI] Seeking John Lacy Lee, son of Daniel Martin Lee of Neshoba Co., MS Greetings from Canada, I'm looking for John Lacy Lee, a son of Daniel Martin Lee (born 10 February 1853) in Neshoba Co., MS, and of Mary Humphery (married Daniel on 28 September 1879). John Lacy Lee's paternal grandparents were Evan Ludbrook Lee (born 16 October 1822 in Alabama, died 1 January 1900 in Neshoba Co., Mississippi) and Nancy McIntyre (born April 1824 in Mississippi, died 31 December 1896, Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., Mississippi). John Lacy Lee's father Daniel Martin Lee may have gone to Indian Territory, now part of Oklahoma, to join Daniel's sisters Arelia Lee (married William Paris Hickman) and Martha Jane Lee (Mattie - married William Lace Allford). A brother, John Malcolm Lee, did join the sisters in the Choctaw Nation. Any leads on John Lacy Lee, his brothers and sisters, or what became of his father Daniel Martin Lee, would be very much appreciated. Best regards, PK Murphy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada ______________________________

I am researching my McGovern ancestors that lived in the community of Tucker, about 6 miles south of Philadelphia. Tucker is a small Catholic community. My McGovern's were Irish Catholics. Here is the family I am researching: Bernard McGovern, born 1825 in Co. Leitrim, Ireland, died 1899. Buried at Holy Cross Cem. Philadelphia, MS Mary Carlon McGovern, born 1832 in Ireland, died 1898. Buried at Holy Cross Cem. Philadelphia, MS James McGovern, born 1854 in Choctaw County, MS, died 1926. Buried Old Enon Presby, Ackerman, MS Mary Ann McGovern, born 1857 in Choctaw Cty, MS, died 1937. Buried Tucker Cemetery John Ed McGovern, born 1858 in Choctaw Cty, MS, died 1903. Buried Holy Cross Cem, Phil, MS Margaret McGovern, born 1861 in Choctaw Cty, MS died 1939. Buried Tucker Cemetery William S. McGovern, born 1865 in Choctaw Cty, MS died 1919. Buried Tucker Cemetery Joeseph Francis McGovern, born 1868 in Choctaw Cty, MS died 1955. Buried Tucker Cemetery. I just wrote MS Health Dept to get the death records for Joe and William and called the Philadelphia library to gets Joe's obit. Like to hear from anyone that might be related or could share information about the Tucker Community. Thanks, Don McGovern ===== McGovern & Cullen Family Website: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/m/c/g/Donald-S-Mcgovern-OK/ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com

Hi Group, Susan Shoffner is busy walking through Neshoba Cemeteries and snapping pictures! She has sent in pictures of tombstones in Cook's Chapel Cemetery. She'll continue to send them in a few at a time until the cemetery is complete. Thanks Susan! Also, Sandra & Milton Jenkins have been busy too! They've been in the local cemeteries as well! They've sent in pictures of Pilgrim's Rest (or Campground Cemetery). It is a very interesting looking cemetery as it appears to have been abandoned for a quite some time. Happy hunting! Find the links in the cemetery section! Marsha http://us-gen.com/ms/neshoba

Thank you, Marsha for the many hours you spend doing such an outstanding job supporting us in displaying genealogical data to help us track our roots. We commend you highly. Milton and Sandra Jenkins, Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Ann, Are you by any chance connected to Albert McDonald and Catherine White, who lived in Kemper County at least until 1920? Catherine was the sister of my great-grandfather, Willis Chandler White. Several of Catherine's siblings lived in Neshoba County, their surnames included White, Ford, and Bassett. Marleen Van Horne