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/DMB.2ACI/255.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Where are you? You will need to clean up the typos that will follow. If you have any other questions I will try to answer them. I have a little more info. Also the "Refuge" house is on the National Register. It is right at the Bridge across the Mississippi river. I have a picture if you would like me to send it. from Mississippi By Rowland page 288 --picture of william Griffin William Griffin, lawyer and planter of Greenville, is a descendant of one of the old fioner families of Mississippi. His great grandfather Jeremiah Joshiah Griffin cme to the state from South Carolinaat an early day, grining his slaves and stock down the Mississippi river in flatboats. He settled in Warren county not far from vicksburg which he called "magnolia.'Francis Griffin,the grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was in the War of 1812, althought had not at that time attained his majority. after the war he returned to Mississippi, locating in Wshingtoon county and became extensive cotton planter, bothe in Mississippi and Arkansas. He made his residence , however on one of his plantations, called "Refuge," overlooking the Mississippi river,and it was there that John Griffin , the father of William was born. and passed the early uears of his life. He married Sarah Lane, a native of shelbyville, Kentucky, whose grandfather Dr. John Knight, was with William Cra! wford in the expedition sent out gy General Washingotn against the indians abouth the year 1782m and was forced to witness the burning of Cononel Crawford at the stake by trhe savages, being spared a similar fate only through accident. after his escape from the Indians, Dr. Knifht returned to his home in Virginia and married a niece of Colonel Crawford, a young lady named Livingston. William Griffin was born in Louisville, Ky, in November, 1856, but a good part of his boyhood was spent on his grandfather's "Refuge," previously mentioned. He now operates two plantations, and as a lawyer has an extensive practice. Politically he isa Democrat and has held the office of city attorney of Greenville since 1895, with the exeption of two years. He is a member of the woodmen of the World, Knights of Honor, and the Elysian club of Greenville, and is deservedly popular in all these organizations. on October 22, 1890, he led to the alter Miss Corinne, Daughter of William and Elean! or Corrinne (Miller) Urquhart, of New Orleans, La. to that union have been born three children william, George and Sarah Lane.

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/DMB.2ACI/255.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Wow, thanks alot for getting back with this info! It answers many of my questions and I am grateful. I am a little confused, however, about where exactly William fits in. I have William's mother as being named Thelma. Perhaps I have something mixed up, and would be really interested in any insight you might have on this one. According to the information I have, the family goes as follows: Francis Bettis Griffin ( b 1790 and the one who must have established The Refuge Plantation 1831) married Leonora Scarlett and had 4 children -- Thomas, Isabella, Laura & John Bettis Griffin. their youngest son, "Judge" John Bettis Griffin ( b 15-Sep-1826, the Inventor & Cotton breeder who died in Miss Carrie Stern's house) married Sarah Lane Marshall and had 9 children: Francis Bettis, John Lane, Leonora Scarlett, Mary lane, Laura, Janet, Helen Knight, Donald Carr, & Gerald Gordon (b 27 Dec 1870 and is my great grandfather). Their eldest son, Francis Bettis Griffin (b 7 Feb 1853) married unknown Champion and had 3 children: Mary Lane, Catherine & John Bettis Griffin. Their youngest son, John Bettis Griffin married Thelma(?) and had 4 children: John Lane, Francis, Carr Lane & William. Their youngest son, William married Elenora Corrina Urquhart and had William N, George U, John Scarlett & Sarah Lane. The family still attends the Episcopal Church.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5519/DMB.2ACI/145.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Betty, I probably don't have much info you don't already have. I have been collecting photos of all family members. Do you have all your data in a gedcom format? I'm not sure how merging works but I can send you my latest gedcom file and you could see if anything is new for you. Do you have High speed internet access. Its a lot easier to transfer large files that way. If you would like, I can invite you to my site at MYFAMILY.com. JERRY

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MATHIS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMB.2ACI/145.1.1 Message Board Post: Jerry, I am Betty, wife of Leon. I gave Maxine a book of what I had on the MATHIS family at her brithday party several years ago. I now have more Do you have any additional info? Would love to check out info with you. Betty

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/DMB.2ACI/255.1.1 Message Board Post: Elenora Corrinne Urquhart [1866-1908], the daughter of Elenora Miller and William Urquhart, was led to the alter by William Griffin on October 22, 1890. She and her sister, Sadie U. Ferguson, were reared at Eleana Plantation near Wilczinski [Metcalfe],Mississippi. William Griffin's grandfather, Francis, came to the Vicksburg area from South Carolina. He established Refuge Plantation on the Mississippi River several miles south of Greenville in 1831. His son, John, the father of William, was born on Refuge. "Judge" John Griffin was an inventor and cotton breeder. He died at the home of Miss Carrie Stern. William's mother, Sarah Lane, was a native of Kentucky. William, born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1856, spent his boyhood at Refuge. He studied law and served as Greenville's city attorney beginning in 1895. The children of E. C and William Griffen were William N. Griffin, George Urquhart Griffin [1898 - 19--], John Scarlett Griffin [1896 - 1896], and Sarah Lane Griff! in. Julia Sheldon Griffin [1903-1953] was the daughter of George U. Griffin and Rose Sheldon. The family attended the Episcopal Church

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/DMB.2ACI/274.1 Message Board Post: I believe this is an african american cemetery. the Plantation belonged to the carson family originally[1800s]. when the levee was put through in the 1930s there were several other grave sites disturbed in the area. That particular stone was removed several years ago by someone who thought they were protecting it. when they realized that the cemetery will not be disturbed it was returned to the site. I don't know that it actually marks the grave site any longer.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5519/DMB.2ACI/145.1 Message Board Post: I have quite a bit of info on the Mathis family. I kind of think I got it from your mother, given to my mother-in-law Maxine Redding. I have transferred all the contents of a huge tree book into Ancestry.com and My Family.com software programs. You are Patsy, right?

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I've spotted a tombstone on Upper Lake Ferguson Road, off of Hwy 1 North. This is north of Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi. It reads: AMANDA WILLIAMS Born May 9 1860 Died Dec 26 1896 It's the only stone in the area -- a clump of bushes and brush on the south side of the road. I'd like to know who she was. Anybody on this list have a clue?

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/DMB.2ACI/274 Message Board Post: I've spotted a tombstone on Upper Lake Ferguson Road, off of Hwy 1 North. This is north of Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi. It reads: AMANDA WILLIAMS Born May 9 1860 Died Dec 26 1896 It's the only stone in the area -- a clump of bushes and brush on the south side of the road. I'd like to know who she was. Anybody on this list have a clue?

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/DMB.2ACI/273.1 Message Board Post: Correction: Joyce's birth year was 1954.

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/DMB.2ACI/273 Message Board Post: Looking for Robert Goff. Retired Air Force. Father of Joyce b.16 Oct 2002. If not known, would appreciate local phone book lookup. Reply bfly2@sbcglobal.net. Thank you.

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/DMB.2ACI/270.1 Message Board Post: Stoneville is about a mile outside of Leland and Wilmont is about 8 miles south of Leland. You might inquire at a library in Leland. Hope this helps.

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/DMB.2ACI/270 Message Board Post: I have just obtained my father's World War I draft registration card. He registered with Local Board No. 1, Washington County, Greenville, Miss. Three separate places on the cad list his home address as something like WULEMAN, WULEMEAN, WILEMAN, Miss. That is the best I can decipher with the three occurrences. My brother was born in Stoneville (according to his birth certificate) just three months before the date on the draft card. Can anyone help me with the spelling an/or location of this mysterious location in Washington County, Miss. Davis

Happy Holidays to all list members, I have not posted to the list much since I became list admin. This is a short note to let you know that we have 45 members subbed to the MSWASHIN-L list and 16 members subbed to the MSWASHIN-D list. Most of the posts to the list are message board posts. Remember to reply to the actual message board if you want or have any information. You are all a great bunch of people and I want to wish you a safe and happy holiday season. I would like to remind you that many people will be getting computers for Christmas, which means that we will be seeing a number of newbies online. We have all been there, done that, so patience will have to take a front seat for a while. Let's show the newbies that we are a helpful, kind, caring, and understanding group. They will not be newbies for long and we want to train them right. So from my heart and home to yours, happy holidays and may the new year be the best one yet. Remember that I am here, MSWASHIN-admin@rootsweb.com, if you have any problems, questions, or off-topic subjects. God bless, Nina List Admin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: maum Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMB.2ACI/269 Message Board Post: im looking for relatives of the rev. m.b. maum.after his wife died in 1898 he moved to his daughters home (mrs. j.b.lee) in washington cty.rev. maum died in 1902

Does anyone have a marriage for a John Burton to a Carrie Black during the time frame of 1870-75?...probably in Mississippi...possibly Washington County........Carrie Black could be wrong it is oral family information. Jim Savage http://www.uftree.com/UFT/WebPages/savage1/SAVAGE/index.htm http://www.uftree.com/UFT/WebPages/savage1/UNGER/index.htm

I wonder if you would be talking to me? I see you have James Collins and Murphy interests as well. Have we communicated before? My Wm B. Murphey's ancesters moved with the Collins' and others from 1600's Virginia, into Bute/Franklin Co. NC and over to Maury/Marshall Co. TN. Wm.'s brother Emedicus (aka possibly "Doctor") went in partnership on a plantation in Washington/Issaquena Co. MS with Council Rogers Bass, also of NC. Would like to know if you have these same interests. Emedicus died about 1865, believed shot by the yankees at his home. Visit my website, if you like: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/ -Mark Murphy Valcourt@dfn.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Collins, Partridge, Judkins, Lyons, Atkins, Murphy, Owens etc > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMB.2ACI/171.1 > > Message Board Post: > > When was your James born and where. I have a James Collins that was born about 1789 in Carolina. Not sure if it is North or south Carolina. He was suppose to have been married to an Appie Judkins whose fathers name was Missouri Judkins. They had a son named John H Collins in 1823. Barbara Valcourt@dfn.com > > > > ==== MSWASHIN Mailing List ==== > To find out what mailing lists that you are subscribed to at Rootsweb go to: <http://passwordcentral.rootsweb.com> > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Collins, Partridge, Judkins, Lyons, Atkins, Murphy, Owens etc Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMB.2ACI/171.1 Message Board Post: When was your James born and where. I have a James Collins that was born about 1789 in Carolina. Not sure if it is North or south Carolina. He was suppose to have been married to an Appie Judkins whose fathers name was Missouri Judkins. They had a son named John H Collins in 1823. Barbara Valcourt@dfn.com

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/DMB.2ACI/160.3 Message Board Post: GEORGE WILLIAM ROBBINS IS MY GREAT,GREAT GRANDFATHER. L WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU SO WE COULD EXCHANGE INFORMATION ON OUR FAMILY. THERE ARE ALOT MORE FAMILY MEMBERS . MY GRANDFATHER HAD 9 CHILDREN. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. DIANE MORGAN appacherose@hotmail.com