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/XJB.2ACE/590.1 Message Board Post: According to the Rankin County History, Vol.1 published by the Rankin County Historical Society, there is NO community or place as OAKLAND. It would be OAKDALE so named for the many oak trees in the area. This community's name was changed to LANGFORD in 1890 and so named for the first postmasted, Charles R. Langford. This community is located between Fannin and Brandon, Ms on Hwy 471. Of interest is the OAKDALE BAPTIST CHURCH AND CEMETERY located in the community of Langford. I have seen the same listing as Oakland, but that is an error.

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/XJB.2ACE/590 Message Board Post: In the 1920 Rankin Co. census one area listed is the "Oakland Precinct" Beat 2. Where is this located?

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/XJB.2ACE/589 Message Board Post: I need some help to locate family members of George/Tyree/Nola Macklin Scott and Rankin Counties MS Tyree may be an incorrect spelling. Many Thanks Janice Wales UK

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/XJB.2ACE/588.1 Message Board Post: Wallace burials in Fannin Cemetery (Black) Rankin Co., MS WALLACE, EARNESTINE CLAY 12 APR 1926=27 JAN 1978 WALLACE, ANNIE 15 SEPT 1865-4 DEC 1927 WALLACE, FRED MS PVT US ARMY 5 JUNE 1928, ONLY DATE WALLACE, FULTON MSPVT 11 QM TNG REGT 8 SEPT 1905-12 OCT 1945 WALLACE, THOMAS DIED 10 FEB 1978 100 YRS, 12 DAYS Source: Rankin Co. Cemetery Records 1824-1980 Hope this helps Jeryl Denson Hurley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wallace, Nash, Ray, Foster, Warfield, Warren, Love Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XJB.2ACE/588 Message Board Post: I am doing my boyfriend's family's genealogy & have just located his father's family in Rankin co in the 1910 & 1920 census. His father has been deceased since 1994 & we have very little info. Also, he is African American & this is my first journey into doing anything in the south & I'm really out of my element. Plus, it is my understanding that the records probably won't be as plentiful or as easy to find as they have been for my family here in Illinois. I know his father Lenin D Wallace, refered to in the census as Leonard, was supposedly born in Brandon, MS in 1916. I find them in Fannin in 1910 & 1920. I do have an ancestry subscription & the only thing I've found there specifically to MS are the marriages. Lenin's father was Thomas Wallace & grandfather was Frank Wallace, both I've got in the 1910 & 1920 census. But, so far, that's all I've found on them. Are there any other searchable records available elsewhere? Also, I'm very bad at figuring out what's what in the LDS films. Does anyone know what there is available for that area of MS that's available? The most important info my boyfriend would like is what his first ancestor's original name was when he was brought here. Is it at all realistic that info is available out there somewhere to even find? It is my understanding that when they were brought here as slaves they were given their master's name, is that correct? I'm way over my head in this. I've been doing my family for years, but central european research is nothing compared to this. Any & all assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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/XJB.2ACE/271.273 Message Board Post: My grandfather was Nathan Dewitt Rankin, his father was John Robinson Rankin from Scottland. I am not sure if he was born in the USA or Scottland, but I know there were brothers who came from Scottland. There was a Thomas, George, and William Rankin. One of the Rankins married a Crawford. Nathan had sisters, Dora, Ida both married Baxters in Mississippi. Lamar County to the best of my knowledge. Another sister "Deanie" married a Ward from around Marion County, in MS.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chapman, Oswalt, Perry, Smith Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XJB.2ACE/489.1.1 Message Board Post: You say you know Chapman stuff. Do you know anything about Eva Chapman. She was adopted by Charles Marion Chapman in 1909 when she was 9 months old. She was born in Tn in 1909. What i need is her birth name and anything known about her. Thanks, Debbie

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/XJB.2ACE/71.205.197.228.248.253.1.1.3 Message Board Post: Bill, I have just come across your posting from last year. I am very much interested in information or contact from the family of Cecil C. Chapman . His wife was Bessie Waldrop, my great aunt. I look forward to your reply. Thanks, Susan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XJB.2ACE/112.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Help! I've got Harrells going everywhere cuz! Elijah and jane or mine if I can help you let me know!

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/XJB.2ACE/584.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: As of today, I have to wear this boot brace for another month. But the dr said I could gradually get back to my normal "walking" activities. Therefore, I am planning to come down to Brandon the second week of Dec. May spend the entire week and go to the courthouse and gather some material also. Will call the library on the first Fri in Dec and make definite arrangements to meet the volunteers.

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/XJB.2ACE/584.2.1.1 Message Board Post: We look forward to your visit. If you wish assistance, consider calling the Brandon Library this Froday, ask for Ann in the Genealogy room. I'll make every effort to be there also. Just let us know when. Paul

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/XJB.2ACE/584.2.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for replying to my message. Hopefully, I will be able to return to Brandon sometime during the first two weeks of Dec.

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/XJB.2ACE/584.2 Message Board Post: Hi jackie- Myself and other members of the Rankin County Historical Society are organizing a fairly large set of historical photographs which are located in the open files of the Brandon Library's Genealogy room. If posible, come on a Friday. The person who volunteers on that day (Sue) is the principal archivist for records collected to date. If you wish, let me know when you will be arriving and we will make a special effort to assist you. Paul

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Laird,Neely Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XJB.2ACE/483.2.1.2.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Hello Paul, Where is the Rankin Co. cemetery book? Library? I am researching the Laird family. My great uncle was Frank Singleton Laird. He married Neely Allen on Dec. 12,1911. This is all we have. Thanks for your help. Judy

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/XJB.2ACE/584.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks so much for your reply. I appreciate your permission to allow me to link to the photos you have for Rankin Co. Jackie Rhodes

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/XJB.2ACE/584.1 Message Board Post: You are welcome to use any of the cemetery/tombstone pictures I've submitted to findagrave.com. I think I've submitted pictures for fifteen or so cemeteries in Rankin County -- for some just a few pictures, for others (e.g., Brandon Cemetery and Florence Cemetery) a good many. I'm by no means a great photographer -- the pictures vary widely in quality (based mainly on the luck of the snap). But if you see any you could use, feel free to use them. My findagrave name is given as "NM" -- if you click on those initials, you'll see a blurb saying that anybody is welcome to use any of the pictures in any way. I've noticed, by the way, that some GenWeb county coordinators simply put links to findagrave.com on their sites -- either to the findagrave listing for the whole county or to specific cemeteries. -- Natalie Maynor http://www.maynor.net/Genealogy/

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/XJB.2ACE/587 Message Board Post: Looking for descendants of Ovie Inez Goodman Meacham who died 1993 in the County. Thank you Harold Gosnell

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Laird,Long,Richardson, Mitchell,Read/Reid,Nash Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XJB.2ACE/222.1 Message Board Post: Cooperville is located in Scott co.,Miss. Judy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Butler, Cox Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XJB.2ACE/38.1 Message Board Post: I believe this line may be a cousin line to my own Butlers. They originated in Alabama, then moved to Rankin Co. Mississippi and finally to Texas. Jesse is also a name of several of my great-uncles. Do you have much information on your line? My father's first wife's name was Bonnie Leo Cox whose family came to Texas via Alabama. We have shown a strong inclination to marry our 2nd and 3rd cousins.

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/XJB.2ACE/585 Message Board Post: Hello Danny has been missing for almost 6 yrs His estranged wife says he WALKED away.......Her name is Mary Elizabeth McGinny "Woods" ..... We the family of Danny don't think he just walked away .....Not with a vehicle in the yard 2 at that..... We believe he may be dead.... But of course not much action has been taken...They should look at his wife a little more....But the thing has gone to the Cold Files.......on the back burner...... He would be about 34 now 35 in January...He has brown hair light......Brown eyes and an olive complexion .......he is pretty easy going......He also has 4 children 2 girls and 2 boys.......Please if you have any information.......Let me know.......It has been said that his wife is living in Victory TX......She may be going by McGinny, Miley , Or married name Woods........ We would love to see him again if he is still alive.....If not we would at least like to know where he is at this time.......He has made no contact with his mother or his father...... NO Calls NO mail.......... Not a thing...... We are desperate to find him wether it be alive or dead just so that we the family can rest a little easier at nite....... If you have any information at all......Please Email me then I can give you my number And we can talk by phone if not that is ok You may remain anonymous we just want the information....... Thanks for reading and we are open to any suggestions you may have .......If you know how to search for missing ppl PLEASE LET ME KNOW all of my leads on line have a dead end..... Thanks again Melinda [email protected] Is my email.......