I decided to see what else I could find on E.W. Carmack. Page 89 Alcorn County Family History Vol. 1 HISTORIC JACINTO "In an area of sparse population and difficult living conditions education generally took a back seat to earning a living in Old Tishomingo County. Jacinto was more fortunate than many small villages in those days; a two story private school was located in the southern part of town. The Jacinto Male Academy operated five months of the year, boarded students who lived beyond commuting distance, and offered courses in Latin, Greek, Algebra, Geography, Orthography, Philosophy, etc. So great was the reputation of Professors CARMACK, McNeil and others, that students from three states attended." http://www.rootsweb.com/~msalcorn/