There is a William W. Bartlett(spelled Bartlet) in the 1880 US Census for LA. 2nd ward, Lincoln Co. He was b. in MS in 1823. His wifes names is Crotia, age 34, b. GA. Their children are Mary E. age 13, b. LA Benjamin, age 9, b. LA Noal, age 7, b. LA John, age 5, b. LA Almer, age 5, b. LA John and Almer must be twins. Hope this helps

In doing research for ancestors, I found that one of Ms. Wiese's books of "The Woodville Republican" contained an interesting article concerning a Daniel Bartlet who was found dead on 8 March 1838 near the residence of a Mr. Thos. White on Buffaloe. My surname is BARTLETT and I am trying to locate my ancestors. My ggrandfather, William W. Bartlett was born near Woodville, MS in 1823. Is there anyone in genealogyland who might be descended from this Thos. White, know anything about him, or this Daniel Bartlet(t) mentioned, or his heirs, if any. I checked the probate files in Woodville, but could not find anything on any Bartletts from 1838-1844. There is a Daniel Bartlett mentioned in the 1830 census in Wilkinson Co. and Virginia has a Daniel Bartlett serving on a jury in 1822. Thank you Virginia for your transcriptions. In addition, I checked the cemetery listings for the county and could find no burial site for the aforementioned Daniel Bartlet. I realize that I am providing more information than may be necessary, but only local people might be able to assist me since I live in LA. Thank you in advance for your help. Ray Bartlett

I am looking for information onthe POWELL family in Wilkinson. I see that there is a Powell Family Cem. in Wilkinson Co., Miss. Does anyone know who is buried there. I see that there is a Alexander Powell listed on the 1840 & 1850 census. Can anyone tell me about this family. India J. Wolf [email protected]

Virginia- As always you are a wonderful source of information. I have been renting and using the LDS microfilm and IGI file for over 5 years. And tonight I learned quite a bit about the resources in your e-mail. And once again Thank You for sharing. Gin Hathaway

View the transcription on my web site, and you can see who their neighbors were as well as if anyone else is related as this census is annotated. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~thall/censuses/censindx.htm You can view page by page, or look through the alphabetized listings. Tina Hall -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 5:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MSWILKIN] POWELL family I am looking for information onthe POWELL family in Wilkinson. I see that there is a Powell Family Cem. in Wilkinson Co., Miss. Does anyone know who is buried there. I see that there is a Alexander Powell listed on the 1840 & 1850 census. Can anyone tell me about this family. India J. Wolf [email protected] ==== 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/

I am looking for William Yancey Cor(e)y married Mariah? Davis in either Adams or Wilkinson County between 1880 and 1890. Also looking for Felix Cory.

Sally Corey m. John Rabb Sept 25, 1827, Wilkinson Co., MS Clarissa Corey m. Joseph T. Evans Feb 18, 1827, Adams Co., MS Betsy Ann Corey m. Jentry Runnel June 6, 1847, Marshall Co., MS David Corey m. Sarah Estez Feb 5 1805, Adams Co., MS Harriet Corey m. Elijah Swyze, Dec 2, 1807, Adams Co., MS    Cory, Leah Ann Age:  2      Gender:  F      Race:  M      Birthplace:  MS      State:  Mississippi      County:  WILKINSON      Locale:  WOODVILLE P O      Series:  M593      Roll:  753      Part:  1      Page:  282A      1870 Census Wilkinson Co., MS COREY, Henry age 34, B, Farmer, b. MS " , Ellen age 29, B, b. MS " , Lewis??, age 3 " , Dennis, age 1 " , Mary Ann age 56, keeping house 1870 Census Wilkinson Co., MS RABB, John age 21, B, Forman, b. MS " , Phebe A., age 24 B, keeping house, b. MS It would help to know what names you are looking for if you have them.

Do you know if any of the files have been converted to CD? Or how I can get or pay someone to do a search of the Black marriage files for any Cor(e)y from around 1870 to 1900?

For those who do not know, I am a Mormon and was the director of the FHC for many years. If you are looking for marriage records on the IGI and there is an M before the source number [example M59043] it was a marriage extraction. Extractions are done from microfilmed or Photocopies of the original records. The data cards will be filled out by two people, and then proofed by a third. Then the data is typed into a special computer file, using the data cards. The computer disk is then passed to yet another person who retyped all of the data, using the original records. That person could not see what had been typed into the program previously but if there was a difference, the computer noted it. If there where 3 mistakes in the entire program, it all had to be done over. All of this by voluteers. When the program was aceptable here it was returned to San Antonio where it was checked again before being sent to Salt Lake where it was checked yet again. I headed the extraction program for a short time and I can assure you, we do try to get it right. Marriages submitted by a family member does not have a letter before the source number. Sometimes, when there is no birth record we have to go with 'best guess'. When a member of the LDS church dies, their name, birth date and parents are added to the IGI at the next update. This information is from records the member filled out when joining the church. It includes birth date and place, and the name of both parents. My George Perry, Jr, joined the LDS church shortly before he died. On the IGI his mother's name is Nancy Rogers. That was a great help as early researchers had her as Nancy Roddy. The IGI is used in research to help you locate the place of birth or if the record says [of] it means they where known to reside in that state, county or country. Check census, marriages, deeds, wills, etc, of that area to find more on the family. The Ancestral File and the on-line Pedigree file are summited by members and non members, for the purpose of contacting other researchers and shareing their family research. Sometimes they are a great source of imformation, other times they are totally incorrect. If you are a Day researcher, either Amite or Wilkinson, be aware that both the IGI and Ancestral File have confused the two families. If you are a Wilkinson county Day descendant,or Ashley, Cavin or Perry, contact me and I will send what I have on your direct line and I am always open to corrections and additions. I live in Texas. I do most of my research from microfilm. Wilkinson county marriage, black and white; deeds; wills; inventory and appraisials; probates and many other records are on microfilm and cost $3.25 to rent for oen month, another $3.25 to renew for another two months and another $3.25 will put it on indenifite loan. A total of $9.75 will keep the film there as long as you have need of it. These are the original record books, just as you would find them in the Woodville courthouse, except not as heavy or as dusty. . Virginia

For a small fee, I anticipate you could get a copy of the original marriage bond or license from Wilkinson Co. I was successful in doing so for my ancestors, and the bond or license (I forget which it was) provided me a good deal of information about bondsmen, etc. Or, if you are near an LDS center, you MAY (no guarantees) find the information on film(s) which you can order from Salt Lake City--for a small fee. (In fact, now that I think about it, I believe I got the information from a film rather than from the county clerk.) Take a look at the LDS catalog: <A HREF="www.familysearch.org">www.familysearch.org</A> The link is on the lower right of the screen. Type in Wilkinson and then the state, and then look for vital records to learn whether the marriage record has been filmed for the time you desire. Also, you might try typing in your surname(s) in the catalog and see whether there are any family histories which pertain to that surname. Much of the IGI (International Genealogical Index) and particularly the Ancestral File has flawed information, so don't count on that source too heavily. E.W.Wallace E.W.Wallace

As far as the IGI goes, you have to look at the source. If it was submitted by a patron, then take it with a grain of salt and prove the data from original sources. Otherwise, it may have come from an original document from a clerk's office. Not all of the IGI is faulty. You also have to remember that a clerk can sometimes make a mistake as well. I really enjoy using the microfilms which show you an original. These are fabulous and the staff at any FHC are quite friendly and helpful. Tina Hall -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 11:09 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [MSWILKIN] Re: MSWILKIN-D Digest V03 #14 For a small fee, I anticipate you could get a copy of the original marriage bond or license from Wilkinson Co. I was successful in doing so for my ancestors, and the bond or license (I forget which it was) provided me a good deal of information about bondsmen, etc. Or, if you are near an LDS center, you MAY (no guarantees) find the information on film(s) which you can order from Salt Lake City--for a small fee. (In fact, now that I think about it, I believe I got the information from a film rather than from the county clerk.) Take a look at the LDS catalog: <A HREF="www.familysearch.org">www.familysearch.org</A> The link is on the lower right of the screen. Type in Wilkinson and then the state, and then look for vital records to learn whether the marriage record has been filmed for the time you desire. Also, you might try typing in your surname(s) in the catalog and see whether there are any family histories which pertain to that surname. Much of the IGI (International Genealogical Index) and particularly the Ancestral File has flawed information, so don't count on that source too heavily. E.W.Wallace

Hi all! I was looking for Kossuth Johnson in the 1900 and 1910 censuses. I just located him in 1900. There was mention that he had first married at age 28 and that was in 1892. This didn't match with the wife I had him with in 1920, so I had to go looking for him. 1900 Federal Census Wilkinson co., MS, Woodville h/h #11/12 JOHNSON, Kossuth F. head WM Aug 1864 35 md. 8 yrs MS MS MS merchant - , Annie wife WF April 1868 32 md. 8 yrs 4 children/3 living LA SC SC - , Eurena dau WF May 1894 6 LA MS LA at school - , Albert S. son WM Feb 1896 4 LA MS LA - , William T. son WM Jan 1900 4/12 MS MS LA ADAMS, Sallie W. MIL WF Jan 1839 61 Wd. 8 children/5 living SC SC SC This gives me that he married in 1892 Annie (possibly Adams). Her mother could have remarried. I am curious about this Albert S. This is a familiar name... Tina Hall [email protected] List Admin.: Byrd, Shelton Rootsweb County Coordinator: Henderson co., KY Tina's Family Genealogy Page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~thall/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, make it dance!" ~ George Bernard Shaw +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Tina, I'm glad we've finallly got a connection! I believe we have tried to "claim kin" in the past through your Wilkinson County Ashleys. Even tho my recent ancestors came from Wilkinson County, they originated in Franklin County. Joseph' s father was James Ashley b1792 and this is my "road block" his mother was Mary "Polly" Nevill (I believe) b 1791. There is some mention of her being from Maryland and him from Louisiana. Joseph's only sib(to my knowledge) was George b1827 and he married a sister to Sarah Bowlin--Elizabeth b 1823. Joseph and Sarah's children were Seymore, Cicero, George B( my gggrandfather) , and Steven Van. I think that a lot of Franklin County residents went to Amite County to get married. Good to hear from you. Tim

This is so interesting! I found a gedcom at Ancestry that gives this family and includes my Mary M. as a daughter and she is listed in their h/h in the 1850 census records in Franklin co., MS. We are cousins! Another interesting note is that I have tons of Ashleys in my lines! Check it out at my web site! http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~thall/ I want to hear more about the Bowlins and YOUR ASHLEYS! Where does your Joseph come from? Who were his parents and his siblings. He might be one of mine, too! We could be related twice! Tina Hall -----Original Message----- From: Timothy Dale Ashley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 7:01 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [MSWILKIN] Bowlin Tina, I've got a family of Bowlin's in my tree--about the same dates in Amite County and Franklin County. Joseph Ashley married Sarah Bowlin in 1846. Her parents were William M Bowlin b 1790 and Margaret Edz. I have their children as Wiley Henry,Sarah C., William, Elizabeth and Amanda--no Mary M.--I wonder if there is a connection? Tim Ashley

Tina, I've got a family of Bowlin's in my tree--about the same dates in Amite County and Franklin County. Joseph Ashley married Sarah Bowlin in 1846. Her parents were William M Bowlin b 1790 and Margaret Edz. I have their children as Wiley Henry,Sarah C., William, Elizabeth and Amanda--no Mary M.--I wonder if there is a connection? Tim Ashley

Tina, Go to this website. You will find some info on the Bowlin's. Corrine http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2389101&id=I 12919 Hope this works. -----Original Message----- From: Tina Hall [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 2:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MSWILKIN] need info on family of Mary M. Bowlin wife of T. C. Johnson I just recently discovered the maiden name of my Mary M. who married Thomas Craddock Johnson. She is a Bowlin (or Bollin). I need to hear from someone who knows about this family please. I am eager to continue my search on these lines. They married on Jan 23rd, 1851 in Amite co., MS, and most of their children and themselves later lived in Wilkinson county. Tina Hall [email protected] List Admin.: Byrd, Shelton Rootsweb County Coordinator: Henderson co., KY Tina's Family Genealogy Page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~thall/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, make it dance!" ~ George Bernard Shaw +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ==== MSWILKIN Mailing List ==== How to Unsubscribe from the digest: To: [email protected] Subject: unsubscribe Message: unsubcribe

I just discovered another couple in my lines: John C. Miller and wife Caroline are in the 1900 Wilkinson co., MS census, having been married for 32 years. I need to know when and where they married, if someone could look that up for me. I assume about 1868 and probably in Wilkinson county, Amite county. Down in that area is where I assume they married. thanks in advance, Tina Hall [email protected] List Admin.: Byrd, Shelton Rootsweb County Coordinator: Henderson co., KY Tina's Family Genealogy Page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~thall/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, make it dance!" ~ George Bernard Shaw +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I just recently discovered the maiden name of my Mary M. who married Thomas Craddock Johnson. She is a Bowlin (or Bollin). I need to hear from someone who knows about this family please. I am eager to continue my search on these lines. They married on Jan 23rd, 1851 in Amite co., MS, and most of their children and themselves later lived in Wilkinson county. Tina Hall [email protected] List Admin.: Byrd, Shelton Rootsweb County Coordinator: Henderson co., KY Tina's Family Genealogy Page: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~thall/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, make it dance!" ~ George Bernard Shaw +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I am still looking for the parents of LOUSIA JANE COBB born 1845/46 and died 1916. She married Iverson Wren Hughes in Wilkinson Co. We have copies of her marriage records to Iverson but no parents are shown. We have found that she is buried with him in the Veterans Cemetery at Beauvoir in Biloxi as they were residents at the Jefferson Davis Old Soldiers Home at Beauvoir. Her death certificates gives no personal information other what little information is listed came from the hospital records there. Her head stone only shows that she was 70 years of age. I have found a Joseph Cobb and wife Mary both 35 listed on the Amite county census with the following children. Thomas age 19 Lousia age 15 Margaret age 13 Amanda age 11 Minerva age 9 I have not found them in any other records I have access to. Lousia and Iverson had the following children. William Hughes Charles Hughes Hebert Hughes John Hughes Eugene Carroll Hughes -- married Sarah Minnie Tousinau Georgia Hughes Anna Belle Hughes --married James Gipson Tousinau Robert Hughes Any help would be grealty appreciated.

Searching for Austin JOnes - or any other early Mississippi resident Well, if you have more time than money, you may want to look at the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) website at the following URL and try to track down all the Joneses who may have put in a claim for land in Mississippi, particulary in the early days. <A HREF="http://www.glorecords.blm.gov">http://www.glorecords.blm.gov</A> Of course, this could be an overwhelming task with a name like Jones. The search link is in the green stripe at the top. To search, I inserted the name jones, and then I started out with a (first letter of alphabet). Try it for b and so on--26 letters in all. That may speed your search somewhat. A person's name (A. Jones) came up, but he put in his patent claim in 1850, which would have been too late for a man whom you think MAY have been the father of your Austin Jones born in the 1820s, you say, in Mississippi. This early date implies that his father got to Mississippi soon after the Louisiana Purchase. (Do some research on the Louisiana Purchase and then some research on the formation of Mississippi, which at first was a territory. An encyclopedia--American, not British--probably can help out here.) You want to find a candidate Jones who probably filed for a patent in the 1820s or 1830s. I understand people who grew cotton for a living piled into Mississippi (from all over, not just the South) after the invention of the cotton gin, because they now could grow more cotton and process it easier than in the past. They needed more land than the puny tracts which they owned in their previous residence. (Look up either cotton gin or Eli Whitney, while you are at it.) One would think that only Southerners came to Mississippi, but a reading of the 1850 census--birthplaces alone--is quite revealing. Lots of Pennsylvanians, and some of them big slave-owners. There is a fairly good book called Tracing Your Mississippi Ancestors by Anne S. Lipscomb & Kathleen S. Hutchison, published by University Press of Mississippi in 1994. I imagine it is still in print. Incidentally, the Fam Hist Library in Salt Lake City has a good many films for Wilkinson Co. and Copiah Co., MS. I know, because I have used them. Look at the catalog on <A HREF="www.familysearch.org">www.familysearch.org</A> The link is on the lower right. Also near there is a link to a list of over 3,500 fam hist centers around the world. You can borrow film for a short time for a limited amount of money through a nearby LDS center--and some people tell me some public libraries have agreements with FHL. Ask--genealogists need to ask LOTS of questions. There is so much to know. E.W.Wallace Happy hunting!