This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: puckett Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XJB.2ACE/533 Message Board Post: Puckett Gift 1825 I finally found this document connecting my gggrandfather Basil George Puckett to other Pucketts in Mississippi. Basil G. Puckett was listed in Rankin Co. in the 1840 and 1850 federal censuses and in numerous deeds. Elias B. Puckett also bought and sold property in Rankin Co. I think he appeared in the 1840 census. Claiborne Co. MS Deed Book H, p.55 -January 24, 1825(my expansion and spelling) William H Puckett, Deed of Gift, Brothers & Sisters, To all whom it may concern Know ye that for the love and esteem I bear to my Brothers and Sisters hereafter named and whereas I am about to leave the family to do business for Wm R(?) McCalpin of Port Gibson I have a wish and desire to give something to the support of the family so as to have them raised all together and whereas old age has overtaken my father J(ames) D. Puckett and my mother being dec(eased)…. The deed goes on to list Basil G., James M., Elias B., Sidney B.(D, I think), Catherine K., Rody B., Parmenas(?) B. Does anyone have knowledge about these people or any interest in them? Not listed but probable sister is Rachel P. A possible other relative is Douglas Charles Puckett. I will give marriage info next post.