Mississippi - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Searching for slaveowner of Levias'

krissy6161 — 2009-11-16 15:53:28Z

I am searching for the slave owner of the Levias family in Mississippi. I am stuck at an ancestor of mine by the name of Nelson Levias. He and his wife Missouri Samuel (maiden name) lived most of their lives and died in Newton County, Texas.

The 1870 and 1880 census says that they were born in Mississippi. They were neighbors with a George Farr who was also from Mississippi so I'm thinking that possibly they all came from the same place. Since Newton County Texas is on the Southeastern border of Texas which is closer to Louisiana, I'm guessing that maybe the counties in Mississippi where he came from could have been Wilkinson County, Adams County, or Harrison County.

I'm not quite certain how to go about finding the slaveowner so any help would be greatly appreciated especially since we are planning to have a family reunion! It seems the older people are really interested in knowing this information.

Re: Bean and Hatchett family from Chicksaw

thothmes1 — 2009-11-12 08:35:12Z

Lizzy is my great aunt. Sandy was my grandfather. I think we are related.

John Coleman: Could this be the same person?

coldixchick — 2009-11-11 02:18:58Z

I am doing research for the Coleman and Dixon family from Mississippi.

The person I am concentrating on is my great grandfather, John Coleman. I have located him on the several census records. I found him on the 1880 census and he is listed with his wife Frances and 4 of his children.

Here is the 1880 census info

John Coleman
Home in 1880: Crumps, Yazoo, Mississippi
Age: 29
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Frances
Father's birthplace: Mississippi
Mother's birthplace: Virginia
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: Mulatto
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:

Blind:

Deaf and dumb:

Otherwise disabled:

Idiotic or insane:

View image
Household Members:
Name Age
John Coleman 29
Frances Coleman 20
Willie Coleman 5
Mary F. Coleman 4
Benjamine A. Coleman 2
Jacob Coleman 2M

I looked further back to the 1870 census. I found a young man named John Coleman who is about 18 years old at the time and he looks like he is with his mother and bothers, sisters, and possibly a niece. Here is the 1870 census info:

John Coleman
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852
Age in 1870: 18
Birthplace: Mississippi
Home in 1870: Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi
Race: Mulatto
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Vicksburg
Household Members:
Name Age
Juda Coleman 50
John Coleman 18
Mary Coleman 16
Silas Coleman 14
Jane Coleman 20
S J Coleman 1

Is it possible that the John Coleman who is on the 1870 census can be the same John Coleman on the 1880 census. I want to be sure that this is my great grandfather before I add it to my family tree.

Bledsoe’s Descendants

betttfamily — 2009-11-10 03:15:52Z

Hello:
I am seeking any information on the Bledsoe family.
My great-great-grandparents were John and Emily Bledsoe. They were born about 1849-1855 of Carroll County Mississippi. I am searching for the following Bledsoe’s descendents.

Gertrude Bledsoe-Halley and (Spouse) Tom Halley
Leona Bledsoe-Elam and (Spouse) Henry Elams
Jedison Bledsoe-Whitehead and (Spouse) Matthew Whitehead

The majority of the Bledsoe’s are natives of Carroll County- Carrollton, Mississippi.
If you can support my searches, I would deeply appreciate your kindness.

Thank you,

Betty

Re: Browns of Sallis,Ms.

goathore21 — 2009-10-30 19:28:08Z

My mother Bessie Carson , daughter of Freeman Brown was born in Sallis, MS in 1904. She lived in Sallis MS until she moved to Pickens, MS and marrier my father, Willie W. Carson. She gave birth to four boys and one girl (me).

SCHOOLS in FAYETTE, JEFFERSON COUNTY, MS

tonfri60 — 2009-10-23 17:13:23Z

ROSENWALD FUND - POPLAR HILL SCHOOL

Looking for any information about the conviction, investigation, and any related information about the embezzlement of funds, by Bura Hilbun, State Superintendent of Negro Schools in Mississippi. He went to the penitentiary for 5 years served only 2.5. He stole $51,000 in total. If anyone has pictures of the school from 1920 - 1960 that would be appreciated as well. If anyone has any information about Poplar Hill School and the connection of the Rosenwald Fund please contact me...a1656@aol.com

Re: William and Adiline Bethel of Como MS

SUSANDLOWE — 2009-10-20 06:12:40Z

Dock might be short for Dodson Bethel. Check the 1870 census.

Jefferson County, Mississippi

tonfri60 — 2009-10-13 21:30:50Z

Information about Plantations (some Slave surnames listed) in Jefferson County, MS

http://jeffersoncountyms.webs.com/
http://rileyjackson.webs.com/

Re: DOVE Family Ocean Springs, Mississippi

shaw367 — 2009-10-13 20:26:16Z

www.oceanspringsarchives.com/blackhistory
my email shaw367@bellsouth.net would love to find out more about you and the rest of the family. Another relative and I have been working on our tree. Yes, I remember Lelia having two daughters I believe and your gmother was one love to hear from you. take care

Re: DOVE Family Ocean Springs, Mississippi

ouidabutler11 — 2009-10-13 18:58:05Z

Hi!

My name is Ouida Butler and I am only 22, but I was doing some research for a family reunion that we are having coming up in 2 weeks and I was researching the Hanshaws. Mrs. Lelia Hanshaw Fairley is my gg grandmother. My g grandmother was her daughter Bervinia Fairley and my grandmother is Zella Mae Fairely-Reddix and my mother is Gwendoly Joy Reddix. I just thought that is was pretty neat that we were releated.

African-American Anderson (Amite County, MS) and Blake (Wilkson County,MS)

jonesbe2 — 2009-10-11 19:24:51Z

Seeking to find any information or relatives of James Anderson b.1873 d. 1942 and Margaret Blake b.1877 d. 1942. They were married in January 1899 and lived in Beat 3 of Gloster, MS. The 1900 -1930 census names the following children. Mandy, Cephus, Vaseline, Gladys, Rodis, Maggie, and Richard. James and Margaret are my great grandparents. If you have any information on any of the children or siblings please contact me.

Re: surname

jonesbe2 — 2009-10-11 19:23:48Z

My great grandmother's maiden name is Blake. Margaret Blake (1877-1943) married James and Anderson. The only Blake's that I have found so far are in Wilkinson County. Do you know of any relation?

Tracing my family history maybe in Newton, MS or Smith County.

JaniceCrayton27 — 2009-10-11 14:44:44Z

My grandmother; Sabra Norris -- Father was John Wiley Norris and his wife was Georgia Lyles. I am trying the get their grandparents nationality. Some say that Georgia's mother was a full-blood Indian?? That is all I know. My grandfather; Sherman Logan until he was 18 years old he was raised by his uncle & aunt I think (Albert & Nellie Holloway) then with George & Ada Logan. George was Black, While or Indian I do not know? Sherman's mother was Ruby Gaye?? maybe Holloway?? I don't have a last name. Any help would be appreciated. ASAP

Re: African American Genealogical Society

Latricha — 2009-10-07 18:09:48Z

I'm interested in joining the society as well. I'm in the process of conducting two family searches. I am researching information on the Blue family (Hinds County, Brownsville area) and the other I'm researching on the Ephfrom family (Livingston, Madison County).

Walton: Bolton,MS Hinds Co-Memphis,TN-Chicago,IL

patsblackwell — 2009-10-07 06:12:19Z

Looking at the Walton side of my small family tree and found some info from the 1880 Bolton,Hinds,MS Census.

It includes William Walton(30), wife-Arnette Walton(25),son-Eddie(6), sson-Henry(10), other-Ella(6), Caldwell(5), & Betsy(8mos). Seems Wm. is my ggr grandfather and little 6yr old Eddie will be my gr grandfather.

I also have an obituary for a Gaddis Walton(1894-1962),youngest son of Bill & Ida Walton, wife-Laura Walton.
In a great aunt's obit there is mention of one uncle Wren Walton and one aunt Lydia Fields of Memphis TN, inferring a brother & sister of Rev Edward Walton.

My grandfather's (Edward D Walton Jr) parents are Rev.Edward D Walton Sr and Beatrice Walton. They had ten children. I believe everybody was born in Bolton MS. Then they came to Chicago. I only knew of four-Granddaddy, Uncle Ivory, Auntie Josie And Aunt Ida. It was my understanding that the others were already deceased before 1963. And as of 2002, these last four are now also deceased.

Josephine Walton Rubin had two daughters, Geraldine and Doris Jean, both deceased. Ivory Walton had two sons, Ivory Jr and Arthur, both deceased. Arthur had two sons, Darrell and Lamonte Walton, who may be out there somewhere. And Edward Walton Jr had three daughters, Yohauntas(deceased), Josephine "Jo"(deceased), and my mother, Jeanette, age 76.

If there are any other long-lost cousins out there and you can add to our family tree, please don't hesitate to contact me at psblkwll@yahoo.com.

African American Lomax

aaliy71006 — 2009-10-06 02:13:09Z

I am looking for info on my family, my grandmothers name is Edream Lomax b. 1890 in MS. Her parents names are Lenn Lowmax b. 1864 in MS. Filamensia ? b. 1871 in MS. Other children are Josh b. 1888 in MS. Adelar (dau) b. 1892 in MS. Arel D. (son) b. 1894 in MS. In the 1900's they were living in Monroe, Ark. and in 1910 Edream and siblings were living with a cousin named I believe is Tucker Wilson b. 1867 in MS. married Lillie or Tillie Jones b. 1873 in Ark. childs name is Freddie M (dau) b. 1895 in Ark. She married a Mariam Jones in 1916 in Ark. I am also looking for any decendants of this family.

Thanks
Willette
aaliy71006@yahoo.com

Re: Gov Zebulon Vance

KinikiaW — 2009-10-05 01:14:03Z

There are 2 or 3 ANNIE VANCE'S in my ANCESTRY.. HELEN was a Warner. All the descendants so far have been traced to NORTH Carolina, which is what I am now researching. I do wish I could follow up on your information but the family member who told me about a Zebulon Vance in her ancestry, has stopped communicating. So I am at a stand still right now. Please, thank you for your response.

Re: Gov Zebulon Vance

scottanderson65 — 2009-10-05 01:02:09Z

My mother, Ann Vance is the daughter of Harriet Autrey Vance. They lived in Greenville, SC until moving to Keystone Heights, FL. My grandmothers husband, James, was killed in a steel mill accident when my mother was 3 years old. We are direct decendants of Zebulon Vance. I lived in Charlotte, NC from 1996-2003. My children, son named Vance, would have attend Zebulon B Vance High School had we not moved back to Florida.

Scott Douglas Anderson

Twiggs/Ratliff

wherethehartis — 2009-10-01 13:45:17Z

I am searching for anyone with information on the Twiggs/Ratliff in Mississippi in 1920 and the Ratliffs moved to Arkansas by 1930. I saw that gloriawilkerson21 made a comment on the 1920s census and I would also like to get in contact with her. My grandfather was Frank Twiggs (DOB 1909) who came from Mississippi. He had a brother named Edmund, sister, Pearlie,Lilly,and another name. His mother's name was Ardany. Frank Twiggs was living with his Uncle and Aunt since his mother died prior to 1920. I may be reached at mskamy@hotmail.com....

Thanks!

Kamy Twiggs Taylor

Re: Help locate Gants in Mississippi

tonfri60 — 2009-09-28 21:12:48Z

We have Gant family members in our family tree. Contact me at a1656@aol.com

Re: Help locate Gants in Mississippi

hughesmarcus — 2009-09-28 03:07:14Z

I was looking for info on the Gants in MS and came across your message through a Google search. My grandmother's name is Alice Gant and she died in 1952 in Shaw, MS which is in Bolivar County. I know that the Gants were landowners during '30s, '40's and '50's. I saw that you referenced "Alice," it could be the same Alice which I doubt, but could be her daughter. Email me back if you want to discuss further.

Marcus

Re: Barnes, Bonds and Caston

nbh491 — 2009-09-27 18:19:41Z

It has taken 8 years but I am attaching an obituary that may be helpful Susanna Bonds was a Riley before she married Charley Bonds and her father was my ggg uncle James Riley.

Gladys B. Shropshire

Gladys Bonds “Miss Tiny” Shropshire, 98, of Gloster, died Nov. 3, 2008, at Liberty Community Living Center in Liberty.

Services are 1p.m. Saturday at the Homochitto Association Building in Gloster. The Rev. Robert Veal Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery, under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home in Gloster.

Mrs. Shropshire was born Sept. 19, 1910, in Mississippi. She was the daughter of Charley and Susanna Bonds.

Mrs. Shropshire was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ruthie Harris and Bessie Bonds; seven brothers, Cottrell Bonds Sr. and Eugene, Buddy, Mack, Cleophus, Emmitt and Joseph Lee Bonds; and two sons, Lonnie Shropshire Sr. and John Henry Shropshire.

Survivors include six daughters, Caszine Shropshire, Artimease Williams and Eunice Claiborne, all of Baton Rouge, Bernice Brown of San Diego, Josephine Charles of Lafayette, La., and Bessie Thompson and husband Stafford of Enterprise, Ala.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Betty Shropshire of New Orleans and Clinton Shropshire Sr. and Mary of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Henrietta Anderson, Beatrice Sanders and Sarah Cupil of Gloster; 41 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Norma B. Hall

Re: HORNSBY AND CASTON

nbh491 — 2009-09-27 17:41:20Z

Napolean Caston Married Pearlie Moore they married in Amite county Jan.20,1900. Would like to know more about Napolean's family.
Lurenna Hornsby married Van Riley March 11, 1873 in Amite county. I am trying to track down information regarding Lurenna, I think some of her family are from Adams county,ms. and may have had a brother named Henry Hornsby.
Any lead would be helpful.
They are my ggg-grandparents.

Norma B. Hall

Pegues family history - Oxford, Lafayette County, Ms

rpegues51 — 2009-09-23 15:24:53Z

Hello all Pegues family members.

I am trying to connect my family tree - starting with ggrandfather:Sharper Pegues - gfather:Isiah Pegues - father:
Tom Pegues. My father sisters married Ollie/Jim Ivy,
Eliza/Harvey Visor

We are having a family reunion in Memphis next year and I'm
trying to connect the dots.

Thanks for your help
Ruth Pegues Rudd
rpegues51@yahoo.com

Jefferson County, Mississippi

tonfri60 — 2009-09-17 14:06:19Z

Information available about Jefferson County, MS. Some Slave information, Slave listings showing plantation, value, in some cases last names. Obituaries of individuals born in Jefferson County. http://jeffersoncountyms.webs.com/
Questions regarding website contact: a1656@aol.com

Fannie GORDON Lloyd 1917-2009 b. Aberdeen, Mississippi

Lace_Lynch — 2009-09-17 13:03:18Z

Courtesy Post hoping this may help make a connection for someone. Not related.

http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/article/20090917/OBITUAR... photo

Fannie G. Lloyd, 92, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 13, 2009 following a long illness.

Fannie was born August 15, 1917 in Aberdeen, Mississippi to the late Robert and Irene Gordon, She retired from Mansfield City Schools as a custodian. Fannie was a member of Philippian Church of God in Christ where she was a missionary prayer warrior and mother of the church. She loved to work in her garden. She also loved to go fishing; she loved to cook and spend time with her family. But most of all, she loved to praise the Lord and she loved to sing with her gospel group, The Faith Four.

She is survived by seven sons and two daughters. Sons, Elder Bobby Roger Lee (Martha) Lloyd, Henry (Linda) Lloyd, Donnie Lloyd, Littleton (Ellen) Lloyd, Robert (Juanita) Lloyd, Henry Lloyd, Jr., Perry Lloyd; one step-son, Robert (Mary) Lloyd; daughters, Rosie M. (Freddie B.) Brown, Fannie (Robert) Milner all of Mansfield, Ohio; also one brother-in-law, James T. Allen of Mansfield, Ohio; and a host of grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Littleton Lloyd, Sr.; four sisters; and two brothers; two sons; one daughter.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Community Temple Church of God in Christ, 3387 Harker Street, Mansfield, Ohio; conducted by Elder Henry Bradley.
Friends may call 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church.
Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery. Also, flowers can be sent to Community Temple Church of God in Christ, 338 Harker Street, Mansfield, OH 44903.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to R.A. Prince Funeral Services.

Henry Norman family from Mississippi was born Henry, Virginia about 1828.

MasterEdward — 2009-09-16 22:27:49Z

I'm looking for information on Norman family in Holly Spring or Clinton Hinds MS. My Great-grand Father was Henry Norman (ex-slave) was born Henry, Virginia about 1828. He move to Mississippi about 1850 to 1860 before or after Civic War live in Mississippi, He was marry to Eliza Norman she was born North Carolina .

They had about 9 to 15 children one of them was my grand-father:

1. Avery Norman about 1865 Mississippi Son
2. Ann Norman about 1868 Mississippi Daughter
3. Edward Green about 1864 Mississippi Stepson
4. Elizabeth Green about 1869 Mississippi Stepdaughter
5. John Norman about 1871 Mississippi Son
6. Edward Norman about 1873 Mississippi Son
7. Caralun Norman about 1879 Mississippi Daughter
8. Oscar O Norman 22 Nov 1888 Mississippi Son

On of his son was Oscar Oliver Norman Birth Nov 22, 1888 and Death April 14, 1951. He serves in U.S. Army WWI (49th Negros Labor Battalion), marry to Natie Brown-Norman from Louisiana 1894 they live Holly Spring, Marshall Mississippi and move to Los Angeles, CA.

He his son Oscar Edward Norman born Jan 08 1931 serve in US Army in A Battery 503rd Field Artillery Battalion (155 mm) 2nd Infantry Division from 1948 to 1950 and Death Jul 21, 1990 here in Los Angele, Ca and was marry to Elizabeth Pollard-Norman born May 10 1932, and Death Feb 11, 1995, they both was born in Los Angeles, CA and have 2 son and dau.

Oscar Edward Norman Jr. (USMC) Birth Nov 14 1951, Edward Oscar Norman (US Army Retire) Birth Jan 19, 1953 and Jeanette Jeliza Norman Birth April 4 1954.

I 'm trying to fine any Norman that mine family member of Henry Norman from Mississippi.

Edward O Norman We is African-American 310-775-5306 or Ht280@yahoo.com

Re: LANG-Langsdale Plantation-Shubuta MS

Nishakey29 — 2009-09-13 21:59:32Z

Sorry...I for got to add that she was born in 1826 in Mississippi.

Re: LANG-Langsdale Plantation-Shubuta MS

Nishakey29 — 2009-09-13 21:58:39Z

Hi,

I'm researching my family history and I have a relative, Sara Lang, who is the mother of my great-great grandfather. Unfortunately, I don't have his father's name. In the 1880 census of Texas, she is widowed. She had 3 children, Aaron, Solomon and William. I hope this helps you and I hope we are looking for the same people.

Re: Love's from Missippi

Xroberts34 — 2009-09-08 18:28:13Z

I know of some Love's from the Kemper and Lauderdale County Areas from Mississippi because they raised my great grandfather and their sibiling after their parents died. Sound familiar?

Re: Nat (Nathaniel) Allen

cusiclj — 2009-09-05 17:03:54Z

I have an Ernest Allen in the Cusick tree from Washinton, MS.

Turner Wells

dfgil — 2009-08-28 01:01:24Z

Researching Harry Turner, b. May 1817 d. Feb 1, 1907, Hinds Co, MS m. Martha Wells, b. abg 1822, VA.

Children:

Lucinda m Washington black
Hanah m Madison Walker
Isaac
Alex
Indiana m George Kelly
Milton m Mallie Johnson
Jefferson
Charley m Mary McDaniel
Lively m Marinda Wright
Heney

Dorothy French

Swayzer

janellearon — 2009-08-27 19:13:28Z

My family name is Swayzer. I would like any and all information about my family's past. My great grandfather was born in Yazoo Miss. His name was Allen Swayzer and he was born Dec 1909

Re: African American Genealogical Society

robjw — 2009-08-25 01:03:32Z

Yes Ruth, I am very much intrested in researching more information1

Hintons of Miss

nsorama1 — 2009-08-22 21:19:06Z

If you are your family is familiar or has a connection to the song "Aint it Funny" we may be related: Hintons,Hookers, Blairs, Pullams, Barnes

Gov Zebulon Vance

KinikiaW — 2009-08-20 22:34:45Z

I have received some new information and I'd like to know if there's anyone who has knowledge about the slave holdings of this family. My grgrandmother Lucy Vance had a son by what family says her x-shaveholder. Her son's name was Ed Vance born, according to 1910 Mississippi census March 1880. I believe this is probably a guesstimate. Ed was half white and he stated he was 17 in 1910. This is when he showed up in Lucy Vance's household in Ms, with 3 sister's already there..Genie(who I have heritage questions about), Annie and my grandma Adell Vance. Lucy lived in Shaws Creek/Johnston Sc but between 1870 and 1900 she relocated to Monroe Ms. In 1930 she gave her true birthplace as SC. All other census information after 1870 said birthplace Ms up until 1900 and the name was spelled VANC. In collaborating with some new found cousins the name of Gov. Zebulon Vance and his wife Harriet Hightower Vance had been thought to be the father of Lucy's brother Elbert Vance and maybe other siblings. Because I knew what Ed Vance looked like from a picture, I'm sure there was someone white who had a liason with my grgrandma Lucy whether it was wanted or not. Families always keep secrets, but after thinking about it being related to someone in a political venue may be something that needed hiding..until now. So I am asking for help in untangling this mystery, Are there any papers out there that would tell about his personal holdings. Gov. Vance was a pretty wealthy lawyer/senator and Governor.

COAHOMA or GRENADA County BROWNs

cain808 — 2009-08-12 21:32:41Z

I am searching for any browns in coahoma or grenad county

Re: African American Genealogical Society

angelaw859 — 2009-08-11 19:14:02Z

Can you be a bit more specific?
Are you researching a particular family? If so----what is the surmname of the family?

Where did they live?
Have you already secured some documentation on the family or families?

Re: African American Genealogical Society

DJack415008 — 2009-08-11 17:44:56Z

I am interested in infromation from Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee.

Re: Tippah Co. Ripley,Ms. Afro-Amer. Braddocks family

pijowal2 — 2009-08-08 07:50:50Z

Hello Angela- if you can help me with lookup on the Braddocks of Tippah Co. Ripley, Ms. thanks a million. i'm at a brick wall. Please read my previous posts on other sites on this family. msrose601@comcast.net again thanks

Otts of Toomsuba, Meridian, Hurricaine Creek, Lauderdale Co., MS

CecilLamar — 2009-08-07 00:19:27Z

I am looking for Ancestors and/or records of my Great Grandparents, Thomas Ott b. 1834 in South Carolina and his wife Alice Ott b. Virginia. They may have come to the Toomsuba, Mississippi area with Thomas' brother, William Ott b. 1830 in South Carolina. Little is known about Thomas and Alice, however, they had 9 children, one of which is my grandfather, Floyd Ott who married Lula Kelly in 1910.

Thanks for information that anyone may have!

Re: African American Genealogical Society

angelaw859 — 2009-08-01 19:53:28Z

There are many chapters around the country for the African American Historical & Genealogical Society (AAHGS) You can find them listed on the website AAHGS.org

In addition, on the Black Genealogy Summit website you can find a comprehensive list of Afr. American genealogy and history focused sites. They are listed here:
http://www.blackgenealogysummit.com/blacksocieties.html

Hopefully you will find some groups that will interest you and assist you as well.

Also check out GenealogyWise.com and click on Groups then selecte the African Ancestored Group.

And the major site of them all----AfriGeneas.com

I hope this is helpful.

Angela Walton-Raji
http://africanrootspodcast.com

Re: African American Genealogical Society

jrohnson — 2009-08-01 05:52:29Z

I am interested in your organization for the state of Mississippi.

Re: Love's from Missippi

oshayc — 2009-07-26 19:59:31Z

My Loves were from Attala, Tallahatchie, Quitman, and Yalobusha County. Can you be a little more specific with where in Mississippi they were from or their names ?

Re: Billups Plantation

familygriot1972 — 2009-07-25 23:28:46Z

Hello Maryqcontrary. Mississippi has the Chancery Clerk's office which sometimes has plantation indexes and deed information for these places. (at least the one in Wilkinson Co. does). I would suggest that if you can make your way to Lowndes Co. it would be worth you time to research this with the Chancery Clerk's office. I was able to find an unlisted plantation in Wilkinson Co. where my great-great grandmother was interned. This planatation is never mentioned in an historical context at all. Well, happy hunting Mary! The Chancery Clerk information can be located by googling it or visiting USGENWEB.ORG.

Re: Billups Plantation

tjtgirl — 2009-07-25 17:39:47Z

I have a relative that I'm assuming was a slave to one of the Billup families in the area. From what I found by doing a search on Google for Billups Plantation in this county, I came up with some information from an unusual source. This is what I found:

Billups Gate Plantation founded by Thomas Carleton Billups 1852. He owned the following plantations:
1. The Billups Mims Place
2. The Billups Whitfield Place
3. The Billups Tuttle Place
4. The Billups Hearon Place

I hope this helps. If you find any information regarding the slaves of the Billups family in this area, it would be of most interest to me.

Thank you,

The Braddocks of Ripley, Ms. Tippah County

pijowal2 — 2009-07-25 06:28:49Z

Hi ANGELAW 859- Please read my previous posts onthe Braddock imfor. many thanks if you can help. msrose601@comcast.net

Love's from Missippi

aliciacuthbertson — 2009-07-24 17:47:14Z

I am interested in finding information on any black loves from Missippi.... My maternal grandmother's parents were from Missippi but moved to Las Vegas NV in the 1940's I want to say.

Best Regards

Re: Seeking info on (Black)Gillespie's of MS

afisher1160 — 2009-07-22 14:37:08Z

I just spoken with my mother to see if either of those names rung a bell and she tells me yes. She remembers Johnny & that she remember Louise having a birth mark on her face (one side of face lighter than the other as with the eyes). She also wanted me to give a few names to see if you can make any connection/one remembers from your research: Anise, Carrieda, Mamie Lee, Robert, Teola are a few of the children of Willie (a.k.a. Wilson Jr) & Emma Gillespie.

This is what I have on Ausbins Gillespie:
From the 1900 Chickasaw MS census it shows Wilson Gillespie & Palestine (Wise) Gillespie as the parents with the following children:
Robert Lee (died young)
Urby (Hervie in other census)
Orsby (Ausbins in other census)
Wilson (my grandfather-a.k.a Willie)
From 1900 through the late 1920's the more siblings were born and they lived in several counties of MS before each child moved on: Alex, Walter, Bessie, Johnny, Annie, Amanda, Albert & Addie B. The counties/towns of MS were - Bolivar, Tunica, Egypt & Chickasaw was the home county of this family.

Please keep in touch by email @ afisher.1@hotmail.com

Re: Seeking info on (Black)Gillespie's of MS

ggkkit69 — 2009-07-21 21:42:27Z

My dad was Ausbie GillespieIII from Mt. Bayou Mississippi. He had brothers by the names of Johnny Lee, Jack and Cliff, Joseph and a sister by the name of Louise. I don't know if we are who you're looking for. Ausbie III passed away in Sept. of 1969.