Hi List, Regarding Old Tishimingo Co maps there was an 1860 map that appeared on this site a while ago that listed towns etc that was really interesting. the URL is http://www.rootsweb.com/~mstishom/1860map.html . Carol of Virginia -----Original Message----- From: Vwatts75@aol.com <Vwatts75@aol.com> To: MSTISHOM-L@rootsweb.com <MSTISHOM-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, April 06, 2000 2:05 PM Subject: [MSTISHOM-L] Tishomingo County Maps >Are there any good Internet sources for Mississippi county maps for the >1840's - 1880's that would show the changes in counties over the years, >especially Tishomingo, Alcorn, Prentiss, etc.? > >Thanks, >Vicki Watts > >______________________________

Hi. I'm going to be ordering some Tishomingo County records from the local FHC, either all at once if they'll let me, or one at a time if they won't. If anyone needs a lookup from any of these sources, I'll be glad to have a look, if you'll let me know the surname ahead of time so I can do it all at once. The records I'm ordering are: 1. Old Tishomingo County and Alcorn County Will Book, 1854-1921 2. Court records 1847-1855 3. Index to deed books of old Tishomingo County and Alcorn County 1836-1910 Margaret Curley icmc@accutek.com

Does anyone know if the court records from 1848 in the basement of the court house in Alcorn County are accessible to the public? I would like to go search if they are. In rootsweb, it is stated the Old Tishomingo Records are there. Susan Lane

Betsy, Thanks for the info on the Civil War site. That map is a good place to start. The entire site is full of info on Mississippi in the Civil War. I'm sure I will go back there often, as several of the Watts men from MS fought. Vicki Watts In a message dated 4/7/2000 4:25:36 AM Central Daylight Time, MSTISHOM-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Try this link. It's a Civil War period map of Northeast Mississippi. http://members.aol.com/shardwik/cw/26thms.html Betsy >>

Billie, Thanks a lot for checking for the Young's and Watts'. Right now I don't know of a connection, but I'll hang onto the info. You know how things go. Later, one of them may be just the one I need. Thanks again for your time. You're wonderful to do this for all of us. Vicki Watts

I too have been getting queries concerning the Alcorn County Genealogical Society, in Corinth, Mississippi. We are the sister County to Tishomingo. Anyone wishing to join, please E-Mail me at my home address Kennygen@avsia.com and I will be happy to send you a membership form or write to us at "Alcorn County Genealogical Society" P. O. Box 1808. Corinth, Mississippi 38835-1808. The dues are $15.00 per year due each September, which includes 4 issues of our ACGS quarterly publication. If you are a current member and your address has changed, please send me your new one, [to my above E-Mail address] so that I can update my record files. We at the ACGS and the TCHGS hope everyone has greatly benefited from our Alcorn/Tishomingo Web site, coordinated by Bobbie Brewer Wilson, as well as this list. Kenneth R. Roaten Editor/ACGS

I have noticed several people researching the "Bond"family. Am looking for Jackie Griesmer Bond who may have some info on my "William and Mary Ann Roten". She is a descendant of my gg grandfather, Crafford Benton Roten's sister, [daughter and son of William and Mary Roten]. Ken

I am searching for any info on Ed Glendon Ferguson born August 11, 1883 (his death certificate says he was born in Iuka, Ms.) but I can't find anything there. His parents are Tommy & Minnie Ferguson. Ed has a brother named Oscar. Ed married Annie Bonds, her parents are Joe Bonds & Dovie Taylor they lived in the Jacinto, Ms. area. Annie was born January 18, 1888 in Alcorn County Ms. She had two sisters named Bessie & Victoria. Any help or leads especially on the Ferguson's would be appreciated. Donald Blevins

Brenda, Thank you so much for responding. I am so anxious to find some info on this family. All I have is the write up in a history of Tish. Co. The slave girl was borrowed from a John M Nelson, a resident of Eastport, which couldn't have been too far from where the Longs lived. After Adeline killed Eliza Long, she ran to the house of a neighbor, James Conner and Mrs. Rebecca Aldridge and told them Mrs Long had burned to death. A large crowd assembled at the Long home. The crowd included, Jacob Haigh, JP. The witnesses in the case were Mrs Mary Conner, Mrs Rebecca Aldridge, German Powell, James Conner, Robert Hodges, Dr. Benjamin D Hodges. She was executed by William L Duncan, Sheriff. I hope some of these people are listed somewhere. Thanks again Susan Lane -----Original Message----- From: Brenda W. <brendaw@tsixroads.com> To: MSTISHOM-L@rootsweb.com <MSTISHOM-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, April 08, 2000 1:06 PM Subject: Re: [MSTISHOM-L] Long murder >Yes, I am familiar with the story of your Eliza Long and its place in one >of our history books. I have looked in the cemetery books (Alcorn, Prentiss >and Tishomingo counties - since at that time Tishomingo county encompassed >all three counties), the marriage books, the 1840 and 1850 census with no >mention of the William Long (husband) or Eliza. Do you have any indication >where they resided? Brenda > ******************************************************************* >******** >> " DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS TO THE MAILING LIST " >> > > >==== MSTISHOM Mailing List ==== > > > > > >

Margaret, How nice to share - that's what it's all about, huh? I looked in the 1850 census to see if maybe James H. was living near his parents and although I found two different bunches of Pedens, James H. was not listed. Did he leave the county after marriage? Brenda At 05:38 PM 04/07/2000 -0700, you wrote: >Hi. I am new to this list. I have just managed to track down my James H. >PEDEN (PADEN) to Tishomingo County. I found a record of his marriage to >Elizabeth SHERRALL on 7 Nov 1848. I have quite a bit of descendant >information I'd be glad to share. I'm still trying to find his parents. > >If there are any connections out there, I'd be glad to hear from you. > >Margaret Curley >icmc@accutek.com > > > > > >==== MSTISHOM Mailing List ==== >=========================================================== > If you need to, you can contact the list owner at; > bwilson@avsia.com >

Susan, The story said that this slave belonged to a neighbor, John M. Nelson of Eastport. So, that tells us that they lived near Eastport which is still a part of Tishomingo County. I see John M. Nelson in the 1850 census but no Long family nearby. They must have left the county after her death. She is probably buried somewhere near Eastport without a marker would be my guess. Brenda At 07:22 PM 04/07/2000 -0700, you wrote: >In 1848, an Eliza L.B. Long was murdered by a slave by the name of Adaline in Tishomingo County. The slave girl was tried and found guilty and she was hung in October of 1848. The Eliza Long was my ancester and I am trying to find out her age and anything else about her. Are any records of that time available in Tishomingo County? This story was written up as the Second Legal Execution in the county, in a history of Tish. County. Does anyone have a suggestion as to where to go for more info on this. Thanks for any help. Susan Lane > > >==== MSTISHOM Mailing List ==== >*************************************************************************** ******** > " DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS TO THE MAILING LIST " >

Yes, I am familiar with the story of your Eliza Long and its place in one of our history books. I have looked in the cemetery books (Alcorn, Prentiss and Tishomingo counties - since at that time Tishomingo county encompassed all three counties), the marriage books, the 1840 and 1850 census with no mention of the William Long (husband) or Eliza. Do you have any indication where they resided? Brenda At 07:22 PM 04/07/2000 -0700, you wrote: >In 1848, an Eliza L.B. Long was murdered by a slave by the name of Adaline in Tishomingo County. The slave girl was tried and found guilty and she was hung in October of 1848. The Eliza Long was my ancester and I am trying to find out her age and anything else about her. Are any records of that time available in Tishomingo County? This story was written up as the Second Legal Execution in the county, in a history of Tish. County. Does anyone have a suggestion as to where to go for more info on this. Thanks for any help. Susan Lane > > >==== MSTISHOM Mailing List ==== >*************************************************************************** ******** > " DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS TO THE MAILING LIST " >

In 1848, an Eliza L.B. Long was murdered by a slave by the name of Adaline in Tishomingo County. The slave girl was tried and found guilty and she was hung in October of 1848. The Eliza Long was my ancester and I am trying to find out her age and anything else about her. Are any records of that time available in Tishomingo County? This story was written up as the Second Legal Execution in the county, in a history of Tish. County. Does anyone have a suggestion as to where to go for more info on this. Thanks for any help. Susan Lane

Hi. I am new to this list. I have just managed to track down my James H. PEDEN (PADEN) to Tishomingo County. I found a record of his marriage to Elizabeth SHERRALL on 7 Nov 1848. I have quite a bit of descendant information I'd be glad to share. I'm still trying to find his parents. If there are any connections out there, I'd be glad to hear from you. Margaret Curley icmc@accutek.com

Regarding a yellow fever epidemic, are there newspapers that you could look at published during that time 1850's maybe housed in Jackson Ms archives? I know that some universities have archives of old newspapers from lots of states. Carol of Virginia -----Original Message----- From: JUDYGAILM@aol.com <JUDYGAILM@aol.com> To: MSTISHOM-L@rootsweb.com <MSTISHOM-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, April 03, 2000 7:35 PM Subject: Re: [MSTISHOM-L] JACKSON PATE >Seeking information on Jackson Pate living in Tishomingo Co. at the time of >the 1850 census with his family. By the 1860 census he is gone but his wife >Mariah Pate is still living in Tishomingo Co. with her sons. Is there >anywhere to look to see if he was the victim of the yellow fever epidemic?? >Any information appreciated. > >Judy > >______________________________

Billie Thank you for looking. You're very kind to do all these look-ups for us. I will return the favor if you need anything from the 1820 or 1880 census from Lincoln County, TN (indexes only). Those are the only 2 references I have at this point other than the "net". Thanks again. Mary P.S. Aren't you moving to Suffolk? If so, I hope you like it there. We're in Midlothian.....just SW of Richmond, so keep in touch. -----Original Message----- From: BRochevot@aol.com <BRochevot@aol.com> To: MSTISHOM-L@rootsweb.com <MSTISHOM-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 11:01 PM Subject: Re: [MSTISHOM-L] VA look-ups >Mary: > >Not one Durham in the book. > >Billie > > >==== MSTISHOM Mailing List ==== >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > " DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS TO THE MAILING LIST " > > > >

Mary: I've been in Memphis for about 50 years now and will probably be here until they pour dirt over me! At the rate I'm going that might not be much longer. One up side to it though - I can find my Jones and Smith line then............ Billie

While I have addressed Aaron on this, I would like to extend this invitation to all the list members as well. We here in our native county of Tishomingo really would appreciate your membership!! While it will certainly help us to continue our work, you will benefit by receiving four newsletters per year. You may join by sending your $15 to TCHGS, 204 North Main, Iuka, MS 38852 - or by completing the membership form on the web site. Thanks so much, Brenda At 12:29 AM 04/06/2000 -0400, you wrote: >Brenda, .... I have been a member, probably has ended but would renew if >knew the procedure. >I am: Aaron L. Harris > 812 Brooks Avenue > Schertz, Texas...78154 Thanks > > >==== MSTISHOM Mailing List ==== >~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > " DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS TO THE MAILING LIST " >

Vicki, Try this link. It's a Civil War period map of Northeast Mississippi. http://members.aol.com/shardwik/cw/26thms.html Betsy On Thu, 6 Apr 2000 14:05:47 EDT Vwatts75@aol.com writes: > Are there any good Internet sources for Mississippi county maps for > the 1840's - 1880's that would show the changes in counties over the > years, especially Tishomingo, Alcorn, Prentiss, etc.? > > Thanks, > Vicki Watts ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Vicki: Watts, Edward - 27 April 1795 Young, James - 25 May 1778 Hope one of these is yours. Billie