I don't do the numbering of the digest but I think they are numbered so people can tell them apart. I can't think of any other reason. The digest is just a collection of the messages that come to the list. Folks that subscribe to MSWILKIN-L get the messages, one by one, as they come to the list. Folks who subscribe to the MSWILKIN-D get the digest version which has the same messages, but sent as a group when there are enough messages, or enough time passes. The messages may be a few days old by the time you get them. I notice some people subscribe to both MSWILKIN-L and MSWILKIN-D. and get the same messages twice. The digest works best on list with a lot of messages. Virginia > A recognized bit of ignorance keeps one humble. Here's mine, what are all the > numbers and are they really necessary? I would not dare let a single digest > go by regardless of whose family it is without reading it, I don't understand > why the numbers are necessary. > > > ==== MSWILKIN Mailing List ==== > To contact the list admin: [email protected] > county Webpage: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mswilkin > archives: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > threaded archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/ > > >
maybe I missed something too as I have not seen anyone arguing on this list. As far as monopolizing the list, it is my understanding that to monopolize something you would have to prevent others from doing the same. I do not limit the amount of material that any one person is allowed to share. That would defeat the purpose of the list. I would like to note that the material Brenda is sharing is from loose probate papers, filed alphabetically. These records where sorted and filmed by the Genealogy Dept of Utah several years ago, but they are still not available through the FHCs. Most of these records have been recorded in various probate volumes but it is so much easier to search the individual files. We are lucky to have someone on this list who lives near enough to go to the courthouse on a regular basic, and is kind enough to share her finding with us. It is one thing to do research and keep it to yourself. It takes a special person to hand copy all those records, type them up and give them to people they have never met. Subscribing to this list is a privilege, and it is open to everyone who has an interest in this county. Anyone who does not like the way the list is being run has the privilege to unsubscribe. Virginia ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 6:31 PM Subject: Re: [MSWILKIN] Re: MSWILKIN-D Digest V04 #4 > Did I miss something? I did delete some messages from Wilkinson rootsweb > because the subject line indicated the family was of little interest to me. > > In fact, it seemed that the website was being monopolized by an individual or > two. I have unsubscribed to similar lists when two listers were having an > argument. > > Oh, well, that's life, I guess. > > E.W.Wallace > whose folks were in Wilkinson Co. ca 1815 or so but died off or moved to > Copiah Co. > > > ==== MSWILKIN Mailing List ==== > How to Unsubscribe from the digest: > To: [email protected] > Subject: unsubscribe > Message: unsubcribe > > >
Did I miss something? I did delete some messages from Wilkinson rootsweb because the subject line indicated the family was of little interest to me. In fact, it seemed that the website was being monopolized by an individual or two. I have unsubscribed to similar lists when two listers were having an argument. Oh, well, that's life, I guess. E.W.Wallace whose folks were in Wilkinson Co. ca 1815 or so but died off or moved to Copiah Co.
A recognized bit of ignorance keeps one humble. Here's mine, what are all the numbers and are they really necessary? I would not dare let a single digest go by regardless of whose family it is without reading it, I don't understand why the numbers are necessary.
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) State of Louisiana, Parish of West Feliciana Whereas, Frame A. Woods has been duly and legally appointed, on the day of the date thereof, by the Judge of the Court of Probates of the said Parish Tutor to the minor, Thomas J. Brown, child of John Brown, deceased. Dated: Dec. 4, 1843 Sam R. Brown -- . An alleged lunatic is of sound mind and is capable of taking care of himself and recommends that the said Sam R. Brown be discharged. Dated: Nov. 12, 1906
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) John Wilson Brown --Appraisal of estate ordered April 9, 1857. --Petition for Probate of Will filed April 9, 1857 Estate of John W. Brown, a minor --August term AD, 1842 --N(athaniel) Still appointed Guardian May 9, 1842 -- ..John W. Brown is under the age of 21 and over the age of 14 years of age .that he is one of the children and heirs of G_P_ Brown, deceased. (Couldnt read. It looked like Gepe????) Answers of Guardian Ad Litern the joint answers of Mary A.L. Brown and Joseph s. Brown, minor heirs at law of Lorenzo D. Brown, deceased to the petition of S(amuel) H. Stockett Administrator of the estate of said descendant for sale of certain lands --T. C.(or G.) Brown, Guardian ad litern of Mary A.L. Brown and Joseph S. Brown. Filed Jan. 12, 1846 --State of Mississippi. You are hereby commanded to cite Sarah D. Brown, widow of L.D. (Lorenzo D.) Brown deceased and Joseph S. Brown and Mary L. Brown, minor heirs of said deceased. Dated: Aug. 9, 1850
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) Estate of Joseph Brown .. Woodville, June 1, 1841 Estate of Joseph Brown to Estate of Jesse Brown N(athaniel) Still, Administrator of the Estate of Joseph Brown --Mrs. E.A. Brown, Administrator to Joseph Brown received the following: 1835--$496; 1836 $464; 1837 $648; as of April 1839 $3,608, received payment in full. NOTE: Im not sure she/he received the $3,608 or it was an account of what was left in estate. --Joseph S. Brown, a minor. Guardian Thomas L. Stockett---years 1854 thru 1857
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) Susan Brown, etal Vs Robert Jackson, etal --- To Robert Jackson, Nancy Jackson, Wyatt Wilson & Caroline Dixon you are ordered to personally appear at the Chancery Court, Wilkinson County on the 2nd Monday in November next ensuing to answer a Bill of Complaint exhibited against you by Susan B. Brown and James Brown, her husband. Dated Oct. 3, 1870 Note: This was an agricultural lien they were disputing over
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) Sarah D. Brown, deceased --Inventory of estate ordered May 23, 1853 --Sarah D. Brown departed this life sometime in April, 1853 -- On the 27t day of Feb. AD 1857 divided the same to Mary L. Brown 14 slaves (gave names of all slaves), 3 mules valued at $300 and a lot of stock at $81.50 ___On the 27th day of Feb. AD 1857 divided the same to Joseph S. Brown 10 slaves (game names of all slaves), 3 mules valued at $300 and a lot of stock at $81.50
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) State of Louisiana, Parish of West Feliciana Whereas, Frame A. Woods has been duly and legally appointed, on the day of the date thereof, by the Judge of the Court of Probates of the said Parish Tutor to the minor, Thomas J. Brown, child of John Brown, deceased. Dated: Dec. 4, 1843 Sam R. Brown -- . An alleged lunatic is of sound mind and is capable of taking care of himself and recommends that the said Sam R. Brown be discharged. Dated: Nov. 12, 1906
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) Thomas J. Brown and Mahala B. Brown vs. Milton J. Woodruff. Dated: Oct. 1, 1872
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) Robert Samuel Brown . --Departed this life 17th day of April 1876 --In his Last Will & Testament2nd request .I bequeath and devise unto my beloved wife Charlotta(e) for and during her natural life all of my estate both Real and Personal 3rd Request. And after the death of my said wife, I bequeath and devise unto my grandson, Robert Kendrick Brown, in fee simple, the aforesaid estates both Real and Personal 4th Request: . Said wife Charlotta(e) shall be named executrix .. Dated Nov. 17, 1871
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) Estate of William Brown by Lee George Brown Administrator. Dated June 16, 1841 Mrs. Rachael Brown, Guardian of Miss Rebecca E. Brown --Paid State & County Tax April 4, 1848, amount of $7.50 --Paid State & County Tax dec. 7, 1849, amount of $5.44 --Paid State & County Tax Feb. 21, 1851, amount of $3.18 --Paid Invoice to Richard Clampitt and N.W.W. Brown Invoice for Jan. 23-June7, 1844. NOTE: It was for ploughs, horse reins, etc.all things for farming. Didnt get an amount.
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) Estate of Thomas W. Brown, a minor. --N(athaniel) Still Guardian of Thomas W. Brown --Petition: Dated April 12, 1848 .why he (Guardian) should not make an annual settlement. NO MENTION OF WHO THOMAS W. BROWNs father was
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) W.C. McGraw vs. Mrs. Hance McGrawdivorce .defendant (Mrs. Hance McGraw) has been guilty during said marriage between the parties of willful, continued and abstinent desertion for more than 2 years. they live together until Aug. 27, 1906, one day only, when defendant left the bed and board of complainant .. Marriage: Aug. 26, 1906: Hance Beatey McGraw, Wilkinson Co., MS Divorce final Dec. 14, 1909 Estate of W.C. McGraw . cite Ansel McGraw Administrator of the Estate of Wiley McGraw, deceased . --Received of Ansel McGraw Administrator of the Estate of Wiley McGraw deceased the sum of $44 this being payment in part of my interest as an heir to said estate. Signed Mary E. Hastings and Drucy Hastings. Dated April 22, 1861 --Received of Ansel McGraw Administrator of the Estate of Wiley McGraw deceased the sum of $253.07 this being payment in part of my interest as an heir to said estate. Signed F.M. McGraw. Dated May 28, 1861 --Received of Ansel McGraw Administrator of the Estate of Wiley McGraw deceased the sum of $100 this being payment in part of my interest as an heir to said estate. Signed Mary E. Hastings and Drucy Hastings. Dated Jan. 13, 1863
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) Sylvanus McGraw Homestead papers Received of Sylvanus McGraw the sum of six dollars and no cents being the amount of fee and compensation of Register & receiver for the entry of SE4 NW4 of Sect. 19, Township 2N of Range 1E . Dated Feb. 23, 1894 - . Witnesses summoned to prove his (Sylvanus, defendant) continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz: William Hastings of Woodville P.O. Miss; John Blaluck of Centreville P.O. Miss; Joe McGraw of Woodville P.O. Miss; Jim McGraw of Woodville P.O. Miss Dated Sept. 19, 1864 --In the return testimony of the above witnesses, they all had to answer specific homestead questions. All of them replied the same answers but I pulled out a few pertinent facts WILLIAM HASTINGS31 years of age, born in Woodville. QUESTION: When did defendant settle on land? ANSWER: during the year 1888. QUESTION: Is he married? ANSWER: he is married. JOHN BLALUCK19 years of age, born in Woodville. SYLVANUS MCGRAWin his defense32 years of age, born in Wilkinson Co., MS QUESTION: When was your house built on the land? ANSWER: about 6 years ago. This house is a log house with one room and 12 acres. QUESTION: of whom does your family consist? ANSWER: myself, mother, our father & sister. I have a wife but we are not living together. Sylvanus McGraw Sylvanus McGraw vs. Laura McGrawdivorce Married Nov. 29, 1883defendant was then Laura Oakes defendant deserted him . Dated Dec. 30, 1886. DIVORCE FINAL: Jan. 12, 1887 --Sylvanus McGraw vs. Rosa (Owens) McGraw papers say they married ____day of Jan. 1883. Wilkinson Courthouse Records say they were married Feb. 23, 1893. The lived together until July, 1893 when she deserted him for more than 2 years. Filed Nov. 29, 1895. Divorce final: Dec. 10, 1895 --Sylvanus McGraw vs. Mary McGrawdivorce on the 7th day of Dec. Ad, 1887 (Wilkinson Co. Courthouse Records say they were married Dec. 6, 1887) he & Mary Blalock, now Mary McGraw, defendant was a resident of said county, but now a resident of the Parish of East Feliciana, LA lived together until March, 1888 when his wife willfully and obstinately deserted complainant Divorce final the 16th day of Dec., 1891
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) Hiram McGraw deceased . Bill of Petition of lands of R.A. McGraw (administrator), Frank McGraw, Wm. McGraw, Phillip McGraw, Brooks McGraw, Hiram McGraw, Wiley McGraw & Mary Alice McElwee adults and the following ____ Mary Susan McNeil and Lirza (later on in document it looked like Thuza) A. McNeil, Horace McNeil and Reuben C. McNeil, Jr. minors by their father and next friend R.C. McNeil and Mary E. Prestridge & J. W. Bennett Prestridge minors by Wiley Prestridge the father and next fried; and Julius R. Carroll a minor by his father and next fried W.C. Carroll all citizens of said State .they are tenants in common .(description of land) No date Brenda McCurley White
Warning: This was some very hard script/type to read. Loose Probate Records (not word for word) Estate of P.H. McGraw on the ___day of Sept. 1906 he died intestate. Nat Hutchinson, John Hutchinson, Paul Huff and Whitney Stuart appointed appraisers. Adult heirs of P.H. McGraw . Mrs. Georgia McGraw (widow of deceased), P. L. McGraw (administrator of estate), Mrs. May Hollingworth & Mrs. Clara Hollinsgworth being all the adult heirs of deceased Dated 21 day of Dec. 1906 Administrators Bond---P.L. McGraw, principal & Mrs. Georgia McGraw & H.S. McGraw, sureties of Wilkinson Co ..$500 bond . Heirs at law of said deceased (P.H.McGraw) are Mrs. Georgia McGraw, widow of deceased, your administrator P.L. McGraw & 2 minor children of deceased, Harvey McGraw & Eunice McGraw all of Wilkinson Co. and Mrs. May Hollingsworth & Mrs. Clara Hollingsworth married daughters of deceased whose P.O. address is Hollingsworth, Washington Co., MS Dated Dec. 21, 1906 Paul McGraw deceased . -Total persons interested in the Partition of the Lands of Peter McGraw deceased . The undersigned will, on Wed. the 29th day of April next (1826) --First transaction of Felix Embree to F. Gildart Judge of Probates was filed Oct. 14, 1841 -At the next March term of the Probate court of Wlkinson Co. the undersigned Administrator of Paul McGraw, deceased will present his accounts with said estate for final settlement & allowance. Felix Embree, Administrator. Dated Jan. 13, 1844 Brenda McCurley White
Wow! I'd love copies of the documents. Let me know if you need an address of if you can send them via e-mail. This is great information. I believe I have the children of Arra and Daniel from previous e-mails from you, but I didn't have these children, so thank you so much. Tina -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 3:35 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: RE: [MSWILKIN] Shropshire Question In a message dated 1/3/04 1:57:25 PM, [email protected] writes: << The Thomas Shropshire listed with Clarissa Ann Victoria Day and Charles B. King is the son of Elvira Lethia King and William Shropshire. Elvira being the sister of Charles B. King and thus making Thomas "a nephew". Clarissa and Charles King are my 2nd Great-grandparents. I would really appreciate more data on the Arnold marriage and the children of this union. Tina Hall >> Hey Tina, This is as much as I have on the above marriage between my great, great grandparents Elvira/Alvira Leith King Shropshire and Louis W. Arnold. they married March. 25, 1870, Amite County. Their Children: 1. Arra Rosalee Arnold (my great grandmother) b. May 5, 1875 d. July 7, 1959 buried Roseland Cemetery, Gloster. She married Daniel R. McCurley (my great grandfather) on June 2, 1896, Wilkinson Co. 2. Gina Arnold-I know absolutely nothing about this one except I found the name listed in Ed McCurley's Bible. Ed was the son of Arra Rosalee and Daniel. 3. Allen M. Arnold--b. May 1880. Married Mary L. Mathis on Feb. 27, 1913, Wilkinson Co. I also believe he married Teen Perry. Teen's third husband was an Arnold & she died in 1975 as Teen Perry Arnold but I HAVE NO DOCUMENTATION to prove this. 4. Francis "Fay" Iva Arnold--b. abt. 1873 married Davis Hastings Dec. 10, 1890, Wilkinson Co. 5. James G. Arnold--b. abt. 1878 married H.S. Sturdivant Oct. 24, 1900 in Wilkinson Co. ALSO, on the 1880 census it lists all of the above (except Gina) PLUS George Shropshire age 15 which would have have been Elivira/Alvira's son by her first marriage to William Shropshire. I also have quiet a bit of legal records from the Woodville Courthouse concerning the death of William and Louis W. and Elvira being named guardians of George, William, Walter and Thomas (her sons by her first husband William) if you would like them. Sorry, this is so long. Please correct me if you see something wrong Brenda McCurley White ==== MSWILKIN Mailing List ==== How to Unsubscribe from the digest: To: [email protected] Subject: unsubscribe Message: unsubcribe
In a message dated 1/3/04 1:57:25 PM, [email protected] writes: << The Thomas Shropshire listed with Clarissa Ann Victoria Day and Charles B. King is the son of Elvira Lethia King and William Shropshire. Elvira being the sister of Charles B. King and thus making Thomas "a nephew". Clarissa and Charles King are my 2nd Great-grandparents. I would really appreciate more data on the Arnold marriage and the children of this union. Tina Hall >> Hey Tina, This is as much as I have on the above marriage between my great, great grandparents Elvira/Alvira Leith King Shropshire and Louis W. Arnold. they married March. 25, 1870, Amite County. Their Children: 1. Arra Rosalee Arnold (my great grandmother) b. May 5, 1875 d. July 7, 1959 buried Roseland Cemetery, Gloster. She married Daniel R. McCurley (my great grandfather) on June 2, 1896, Wilkinson Co. 2. Gina Arnold-I know absolutely nothing about this one except I found the name listed in Ed McCurley's Bible. Ed was the son of Arra Rosalee and Daniel. 3. Allen M. Arnold--b. May 1880. Married Mary L. Mathis on Feb. 27, 1913, Wilkinson Co. I also believe he married Teen Perry. Teen's third husband was an Arnold & she died in 1975 as Teen Perry Arnold but I HAVE NO DOCUMENTATION to prove this. 4. Francis "Fay" Iva Arnold--b. abt. 1873 married Davis Hastings Dec. 10, 1890, Wilkinson Co. 5. James G. Arnold--b. abt. 1878 married H.S. Sturdivant Oct. 24, 1900 in Wilkinson Co. ALSO, on the 1880 census it lists all of the above (except Gina) PLUS George Shropshire age 15 which would have have been Elivira/Alvira's son by her first marriage to William Shropshire. I also have quiet a bit of legal records from the Woodville Courthouse concerning the death of William and Louis W. and Elvira being named guardians of George, William, Walter and Thomas (her sons by her first husband William) if you would like them. Sorry, this is so long. Please correct me if you see something wrong Brenda McCurley White