Carl, William Whitten Wash was my 4th g-grandfather. I would like to exchange info with others about the Wash family of Newton County and the Barretts of Neshoba County, Mississippi. I also have a Wash website at http://www.wash.barbon.ws. Sincerely, Lionel O. Barrett UBoutReady@aol.com wrote: >Hello all > >I'm looking to connect with folks who have an interest in these Mississippi >families: > >Holmes County > > Allen > Cain > Moore > McAdory/MacAdory > >Newton/Neshoba County > > Adkins/Atkins > Alexander (via Alabama) > Basking/Baskin (via Alabama) > Cole > Edward(s) > Johnson > Kidd > Lewis > Moncrief > Norman > Rainey/Rainy > Riser > Thomas > Varrie > Wash/Walsh > Whitehead > > >Carl > > > > >

In a message dated 7/14/2004 9:07:34 AM Central Standard Time, Jfrbol@aol.com writes: Alice Risher (January 26, 1887-Sept 1, 1956) married Wiley M. Leigh/Lay (Apr 17, 1875-Mar 18, 1950). Both are buried in Newton Co. BC Cemetery. Alice had a twin that I have not been able to locate. There is an Allie B. Simmons buried near Alice with a birthdate of January 27, 1887. Does anyone know who Allie is? Maybe twin of Alice born over midnight. Frann Risher Smith Clark Frann, I have an extensive Family Group Sheet on the Simmons family, sent to me by Myrtis Craft in 1997. There is an Allie Bruner 1887-1907, born January 27. Married November 28, 1901 in Newton Co., to Charles Jackson Simmons, his second wife. There is also a Poindexter "Terry" Simmons 1832-1863, who married Martha Jane Riser,born 1832, daughter of David Riser. Frann, I should add Martha Jane Riser's mother was Nancy Hollingsworth. Hollingsworth is another surname of early pioneers of Newton Co. Fran Bolton

In a message dated 7/14/2004 7:23:08 AM Central Standard Time, frannc@beci.net writes: Alice Risher (January 26, 1887-Sept 1, 1956) married Wiley M. Leigh/Lay (Apr 17, 1875-Mar 18, 1950). Both are buried in Newton Co. BC Cemetery. Alice had a twin that I have not been able to locate. There is an Allie B. Simmons buried near Alice with a birthdate of January 27, 1887. Does anyone know who Allie is? Maybe twin of Alice born over midnight. Frann Risher Smith Clark Frann, I have an extensive Family Group Sheet on the Simmons family, sent to me by Myrtis Craft in 1997. There is an Allie Bruner 1887-1907, born January 27. Married November 28, 1901 in Newton Co., to Charles Jackson Simmons, his second wife. There is also a Poindexter "Terry" Simmons 1832-1863, who married Martha Jane Riser,born 1832, daughter of David Riser. There are also Lays, but unless I missed him, I did not see Wiley M. Leigh/Lay. I hope this gives you some new info to follow up on, which will lead you to your answer. Another Fran, Fran Bolton

Alice Risher (January 26, 1887-Sept 1, 1956) married Wiley M. Leigh/Lay (Apr 17, 1875-Mar 18, 1950). Both are buried in Newton Co. BC Cemetery. Alice had a twin that I have not been able to locate. There is an Allie B. Simmons buried near Alice with a birthdate of January 27, 1887. Does anyone know who Allie is? Maybe twin of Alice born over midnight. Frann Risher Smith Clark

Mary Elizabeth Risher was a sister to my grandfather, Lum Risher. Thank you VERY much for the info. Frann ----- Original Message ----- From: "Catherine Cooper" <catcoop@bellsouth.net> To: <MSNEWTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 9:55 PM Subject: Re: [MSNEWTON] Mary Elizabeth Risher Williams > Fran, > > Here is the information I have in my files, but please verify the accuracy > of this data. Sources include the 1900 census; cemetery census for Newton > Co.; WWI civilian draft registration, and an obituary posted online a few > years ago for John Harvey Williams. > > Robert's parents were Harvey W. Williams and Martha A. Beatty. They are also > buried in Poplar Springs Cemetery. > > I am not descended from this family but am descended from Williams in Newton > Co. > > Sincerely, > Catherine Williams Cooper > > Descendants of Robert Holman Williams > > > > > Generation No. 1 > > > 1. ROBERT HOLMAN4 WILLIAMS (HARVEY W.3, AQUILLA2, HIRAM1) was born April 13, > 1875, and died March 06, 1939. He married MARY RISHER. She was born April > 22, 1882, and died May 04, 1955. > > More About ROBERT HOLMAN WILLIAMS: > > Burial: Poplar Springs Cemetery, Newton Co., MS > > More About MARY RISHER: > > Burial: Poplar Springs Cemetery, Newton Co., MS > > > Children of ROBERT WILLIAMS and MARY RISHER are: > > i. J. W.5 WILLIAMS, b. Abt. 1914. > > ii. ANGIE L. WILLIAMS. > > iii. JOHN HARVEY WILLIAMS, b. Abt. 1920; d. March 10, 2001, Guardian Angel > Hospice, Newton Co., MS; m. BONNIE JEAN KENNEDY. > > More About JOHN HARVEY WILLIAMS: > > Religion: 2001, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Frann S. Clark" <frannc@beci.net> > To: <MSNEWTON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 11:57 AM > Subject: [MSNEWTON] Mary Elizabeth Risher Williams > > > > Looking for information on Mary Elizabeth Risher who married a Williams. > > > > Mary born August 22, 1881 and they lived near Hickory or Newton, MS. > > > > She had children J. W. (m), John Harvey, and Louise. > > > > Looking for place of burial and his name. > > Frann Risher Smith Clark > > > >

Fran, Here is the information I have in my files, but please verify the accuracy of this data. Sources include the 1900 census; cemetery census for Newton Co.; WWI civilian draft registration, and an obituary posted online a few years ago for John Harvey Williams. Robert's parents were Harvey W. Williams and Martha A. Beatty. They are also buried in Poplar Springs Cemetery. I am not descended from this family but am descended from Williams in Newton Co. Sincerely, Catherine Williams Cooper Descendants of Robert Holman Williams Generation No. 1 1. ROBERT HOLMAN4 WILLIAMS (HARVEY W.3, AQUILLA2, HIRAM1) was born April 13, 1875, and died March 06, 1939. He married MARY RISHER. She was born April 22, 1882, and died May 04, 1955. More About ROBERT HOLMAN WILLIAMS: Burial: Poplar Springs Cemetery, Newton Co., MS More About MARY RISHER: Burial: Poplar Springs Cemetery, Newton Co., MS Children of ROBERT WILLIAMS and MARY RISHER are: i. J. W.5 WILLIAMS, b. Abt. 1914. ii. ANGIE L. WILLIAMS. iii. JOHN HARVEY WILLIAMS, b. Abt. 1920; d. March 10, 2001, Guardian Angel Hospice, Newton Co., MS; m. BONNIE JEAN KENNEDY. More About JOHN HARVEY WILLIAMS: Religion: 2001, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frann S. Clark" <frannc@beci.net> To: <MSNEWTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 11:57 AM Subject: [MSNEWTON] Mary Elizabeth Risher Williams > Looking for information on Mary Elizabeth Risher who married a Williams. > > Mary born August 22, 1881 and they lived near Hickory or Newton, MS. > > She had children J. W. (m), John Harvey, and Louise. > > Looking for place of burial and his name. > Frann Risher Smith Clark >

Hi, The price for the 37-marker test (the 3d price quoted in my message of 11 July 04 should be $229. rather than $191., Sorry.Thanks to Gary and Ann Blakely for bringing this to my attention. My ancestors, Thomas Taylor Thames and wife Sarah A. Temples lived in Newton County from about 1850 till about 1867. There were a number of other Thames in that area and in adjoining counties. Paul Thames

Alice Risher born January 26, 1887, & died Sept 1, 1956. Buried in Newton Co., MS Married Wiley Leigh. Wiley b Apr 17, 1875, & d Mar 18, 1950. Would like to know names of children. Also--Alice had a twin but not sure of the name. There is an Allie B. Simmons buried in the Newton BC Cem. She is near Alice Risher Leigh. Allie has DOB as January 27. Could this be the twin of Alice? Does anyone know who Allie Simmons is? Frann

Looking for information on Mary Elizabeth Risher who married a Williams. Mary born August 22, 1881 and they lived near Hickory or Newton, MS. She had children J. W. (m), John Harvey, and Louise. Looking for place of burial and his name. Frann Risher Smith Clark

Hi Folks, A Thames-Tims Family Association DNA surname project has been established. We will be using one of the leading companies in the field. General information about DNA testing can be found at their website www.familytreedna.com The goals of the project are to connect descendants to their forebears and to reinforce genealogy research. Many of the Thames-Tims came from a family or families who settled in Bladen and Cumberland counties and in some counties in South Carolina. Many migrated to south and west and some lost tract of which family or line of Thames they descended. This project should help clear up this kind of question. To participate, one must be a direct male descendant with one of the Thames or variant spelling such as Tims, Timms, Thems, Theames, Timbs surnames i.e. the son of a son of a son etc. Females can not participate but their male relatives can. Costs are currently $101, $171 or $191 depending on the complexity of the test or test chosen and these prices include a group discount. Those who are interested in joining our project, contact me by email thamesp2@lava.net (I am the group administrator) and we will determine if you are an appropriate candidate and give you further information. It will expedite the process if you will provide your direct male line of descent from your earliest Thames or variant spelling ancestor. Paul Thames

Yor are so right Debi. Some people just don't realize that there is a cost for everything. Some years ago I went from Waco, TX. to Jackson Parish in LA. for three days. Cost=about four hundred dollars. Now I can get the same information in a couple of hours on the internet for a fraction of the cost. I would like to thank several people in Leake and Newton Counties, MS. that helped me find my g grandparents (Joseph Davidson) from 1807 to present , cost= none. I can even go to the Mormon Church in Killeen, TX. and find my ggg grandfather who was in the Rev. War in South Carolina and Georgia. Sure beats driving to SC.!!!!! Well, so much for the people who don't really try to understand. Harold, TX. Harold ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debi Campbell" <debigriff@chartermi.net> To: <MSNEWTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 21, 2019 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [MSNEWTON] Archives Petition > As much as I'd like to support your cause, I am greatly offended by the > reference made to my church. You are not supporting the Mormon church, as > stated in the document, by using our library. The fee to rent the microfilm > is only a little over $3, not the outrageous prices listed for the other > facilities in the petition. In fact, you can keep the film on "permanent" > loan for around $10. That price can't be beat. In addition to this fact, > through our library you have access to MILLIONS of genealogical documents > that you would not otherwise have. Our church members have traveled the > world microfilming the documents that you so desperately want to look at. > If it weren't for us, you wouldn't have access to those MILLIONS of > documents at all without traveling the globe yourself. > > The church does NOT benefit financially from your renting microfilm from us; > these are actual shipping charges for the film. Our church members have > paid for the storage facilities for the MILLIONS of microfilm you say you > want to access. MILLIONS of service hours--UNPAID service hours--have gone > into the upkeep of our genealogical research facility and microfilming. The > attitude of the writer of this petition is unacceptable to me. > > It's a shame that such a good cause as the one you want us to support is > written by someone with anti-Mormon views. Before you bad-mouth the church, > maybe you want to read the fine print and find out who microfilmed the > records you are using. Then think about who paid for the microfilming. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gale Fuller" <galefuller@comcast.net> > To: <MSNEWTON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2004 12:44 PM > Subject: [MSNEWTON] Archives Petition > > > > Hi To all, > > > > I received this today from the archivist at Wallace State Library here in > AL. I went on line and read it and signed it. I think it is a slim chance we > might make a difference, but we need to try. And if you agree, please > forward to all you know who are interested in genealogy or family history. > Gale > > > > http://www.petitiononline.com/ethan/petition.html > > >

This whole petition is really getting me fired up. I, for one, would like to be counted as being thankful to be able to access documents online that I would otherwise have to travel to access. While the documents themselves are public access, no one has the right to expect free online access to them. That is a priviledge that is provided at someone else's expense. When a librarian or volunteer researches something for us at no expense, we should count our blessings. That is a gift of their time. We have no right to demand it of them. I guess I'm just totally offended by people who want something for nothing. We all need to stop and think about the man-hours that go into making genealogical data available on the internet at all and be THANKFUL that someone has generously donated their time and efforts to making these things available online. If it weren't for them, even for the people who are charging us for easy, online access, we would have to do quite a bit of traveling. I did do quite a bit of traveling for almost 30 years of research, and I am very, very thankful for the people who are now making records available online. The few dollars I pay for access is nothing compared to what it would cost me to travel to the facilities to view the documents. Since the advent of the internet, I have obtained more genealogical data than I did in the previous 25 years of research "the old-fashioned way." What a blessing! I will gladly pay for the priviledge of sitting in my home and doing research rather than having to travel and obtain information at a much slower pace. Remember, the documents may be public documents, but online access is not a public right. It is a priviledge. We would do well to remember that.

As much as I'd like to support your cause, I am greatly offended by the reference made to my church. You are not supporting the Mormon church, as stated in the document, by using our library. The fee to rent the microfilm is only a little over $3, not the outrageous prices listed for the other facilities in the petition. In fact, you can keep the film on "permanent" loan for around $10. That price can't be beat. In addition to this fact, through our library you have access to MILLIONS of genealogical documents that you would not otherwise have. Our church members have traveled the world microfilming the documents that you so desperately want to look at. If it weren't for us, you wouldn't have access to those MILLIONS of documents at all without traveling the globe yourself. The church does NOT benefit financially from your renting microfilm from us; these are actual shipping charges for the film. Our church members have paid for the storage facilities for the MILLIONS of microfilm you say you want to access. MILLIONS of service hours--UNPAID service hours--have gone into the upkeep of our genealogical research facility and microfilming. The attitude of the writer of this petition is unacceptable to me. It's a shame that such a good cause as the one you want us to support is written by someone with anti-Mormon views. Before you bad-mouth the church, maybe you want to read the fine print and find out who microfilmed the records you are using. Then think about who paid for the microfilming. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gale Fuller" <galefuller@comcast.net> To: <MSNEWTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2004 12:44 PM Subject: [MSNEWTON] Archives Petition > Hi To all, > > I received this today from the archivist at Wallace State Library here in AL. I went on line and read it and signed it. I think it is a slim chance we might make a difference, but we need to try. And if you agree, please forward to all you know who are interested in genealogy or family history. Gale > > http://www.petitiononline.com/ethan/petition.html >

Hi To all, I received this today from the archivist at Wallace State Library here in AL. I went on line and read it and signed it. I think it is a slim chance we might make a difference, but we need to try. And if you agree, please forward to all you know who are interested in genealogy or family history. Gale http://www.petitiononline.com/ethan/petition.html

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Hi, are these in our Smith line? Quoting Bobbye Davis <bobbye@microsped.com>: > Searching for the names of the Living Herringtons. This family migrated > from > Newton Co. to Winston Co. Ms > Descendants of Lora Pearl Gordon > > 1 Lora Pearl Gordon b: January 06, 1899 in Greenland Community,Newton > Co. Mississippi d: November 20, 1966 in Louisville,Winston Co. Mississippi > Burial: November 1966 Memorial Park Cemetery,Louisville,Winston Co. > Mississippi > Father: Oscar Jerome Gordon Mother: Mary E. Langham > > . +James Henry Herrington b: June 22, 1894 in Mississippi m: July 30, > 1917 > in Newton Co. Mississippi d: February 15, 1963 in Louisville,Winston Co. > Mississippi Burial: February 1963 Memorial Park Cemetery,Louisville,Winston > Co. Mississippi Father: John Thomas Herrington Mother: Nancy Ann Moore > ........... 2 Living Herrington > ........... 2 Living Herrington > ........... 2 Living Herrington > ........... 2 Living Herrington > ........... 2 Living Herrington > ........... 2 Living Herrington > ........... 2 Living Herrington > ........... 2 Living Herrington > --------------------------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through Direclynx Webmail http://webmail.direclynx.net

Sorry, but we don't link. Cindy

Hello, I have the name Jones in my data base in MS. I don't know if it is your family or not. I show a Mary Catherine (Cate) Greenlee, born 1858 in MS. She married Thomas Newton Harris in 1873 in Newton Co., MS I believe. Their daughter, Anna Eliza Malinda Harris was born 1876 and married Homer A Jones, August 29, 1900. Anna died 1966, in Chunky, MS. I show that Anna and Homer had seven children: Laura Lavina, Lucille, Lamar, Elmer Jones, Sr, Sarah Ruth, Leo, and Cecil. Cecil was born abt 1919. Homer and Anna both buried in Chunky, MS, also some of the children, although I con't have complete records on them. I have nother further back on Homer Jones. I hope this helps. Dortha McElroy Greenlee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Skipper Jones" <historyteacher_sj@hotmail.com> To: <MSNEWTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 10:47 PM Subject: [MSNEWTON] Looking for WWII info on my relatives > > I am working on a project about World War II. I would like to get as much > information as possible about my father, Oscar O Jones, Jr. and my uncle, > James Cecil Jones. Both were residents of Newton County. > > My father - Oscar, was in the 81st Chemical Mortar Btn. There were a number > of soldiers from Newton Co. in that unit. He landed on Omaha Beach, June 6, > 1944. He was captured during a counter attack while on an observation post > on June 12, 1944. He was liberated April 13, 1945 by Patton's 3rd Army. > Eventually shipped back to Camp Shelby until discharged Nov 1, 1945. > > Cecil was in the First Cavalry Division, 12th Regiment, F Troop. He loved > the old farm near Decatur - he loved his horses. He fought in the Pacific. > He did not survive the war. Cecil was killed in action, Feb. 13, 1945 on > Luzon Island fighting to regain the Philippines. He was originally buried > in Decatur but later moved to the family plot at the Masonic Cemetery in > Newton. > > My Grandfather, Oscar O Jones, Sr., and wife Cora Smith Jones were lifelong > residents of Newton County. Oscar's name used to be on second floor of > Gillespie Building in downtown Newton. His father, James T. Jones was in > the 13th Infantry, CSA fighting with Barksdale Brigade in Lee's Army. > > Oscar and Cora wrote many letters to and about their sons during WWII. I > have not been able to find any Newton County residents who knew them during > the War. Would love to hear from anyone who may have information --- > >

I am working on a project about World War II. I would like to get as much information as possible about my father, Oscar O Jones, Jr. and my uncle, James Cecil Jones. Both were residents of Newton County. My father - Oscar, was in the 81st Chemical Mortar Btn. There were a number of soldiers from Newton Co. in that unit. He landed on Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944. He was captured during a counter attack while on an observation post on June 12, 1944. He was liberated April 13, 1945 by Patton's 3rd Army. Eventually shipped back to Camp Shelby until discharged Nov 1, 1945. Cecil was in the First Cavalry Division, 12th Regiment, F Troop. He loved the old farm near Decatur - he loved his horses. He fought in the Pacific. He did not survive the war. Cecil was killed in action, Feb. 13, 1945 on Luzon Island fighting to regain the Philippines. He was originally buried in Decatur but later moved to the family plot at the Masonic Cemetery in Newton. My Grandfather, Oscar O Jones, Sr., and wife Cora Smith Jones were lifelong residents of Newton County. Oscar's name used to be on second floor of Gillespie Building in downtown Newton. His father, James T. Jones was in the 13th Infantry, CSA fighting with Barksdale Brigade in Lee's Army. Oscar and Cora wrote many letters to and about their sons during WWII. I have not been able to find any Newton County residents who knew them during the War. Would love to hear from anyone who may have information ---

Searching for the names of the Living Herringtons. This family migrated from Newton Co. to Winston Co. Ms Descendants of Lora Pearl Gordon 1 Lora Pearl Gordon b: January 06, 1899 in Greenland Community,Newton Co. Mississippi d: November 20, 1966 in Louisville,Winston Co. Mississippi Burial: November 1966 Memorial Park Cemetery,Louisville,Winston Co. Mississippi Father: Oscar Jerome Gordon Mother: Mary E. Langham . +James Henry Herrington b: June 22, 1894 in Mississippi m: July 30, 1917 in Newton Co. Mississippi d: February 15, 1963 in Louisville,Winston Co. Mississippi Burial: February 1963 Memorial Park Cemetery,Louisville,Winston Co. Mississippi Father: John Thomas Herrington Mother: Nancy Ann Moore ........... 2 Living Herrington ........... 2 Living Herrington ........... 2 Living Herrington ........... 2 Living Herrington ........... 2 Living Herrington ........... 2 Living Herrington ........... 2 Living Herrington ........... 2 Living Herrington