Moore2, Wasson2--My grandfather, Wade Octavius Moore, was born in Kosciusko on February 18, 1871.  I cannot find anything pertaining to him until his marriage to my grandmother, Elizabeth Wilma Wasson, in 1907.  I cannot find anything about his parents, brothers or sisters.  I would appreciate anyone's help in this matter.  Thank You, Wayne Moore.  PHRWM@aol.com   ^03-05

Herring, Hanner--Looking for information on Hiram H. Herring born 1838, married to Julia Hanner around 1860 in Attala county.  roco5@cox.net   ^02-05

Pickle--I am searching for information on the Jacob Lewis Pickle family and John Pickle family that migrated to Attala County between the years 1860 and 1870 from Monroe County, Mississippi.  Some of the family may have settled near the town of Dossville in Leake County.  Surnames include: Pickle, Doss, Carlisle, Culpepper2, Simmons, Black, Fowler, Sanders, Hollingsworth, Henry, Conn, Wheat, Jones2, Day, Woods, Jolly, Evans2, Miller, Moore, Moss and Turner2.  Sam Pickle.  smaster@northarkansas.net   ^02-05

Williams3--I am a descendant of Rev. John Edwin Williams--he was from Kosciusko, Missisippi and married Katie Brock, daughter of Collin Brock (Utica, MS)--& had at least three brothers, one of whom was named Kenneth Williams--I also believe that at least two of the brothers were doctors..  I believe that he was born circa 1878.  Any help w/this family would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.  vert@nuvox.net   ^01-05

Williams2--I am looking for information on my g-g grandparents who were in Attala County, MS, according to the 1850 census.  I have no idea when they died or where they were buried.  James T. Williams born in Georgia about 1816 and Sarah J. Williams born in South Carolina about 1820.  They had the following children, Sarah F. Williams born about 1836, Sylvester Williams born 1838, Martha E. Williams born 1843,  Virgil M. Williams (my g-grandfather) born in 1845, Zack T. Williams born about 1847 and Bethany Williams born about 1848.  Virgil M & Zack and a sister emigrated to Texas after the Civil War.  jeanne@texaspneumatictools.com   ^12-04

Hines--I would like to request information on the Hines family who lived in Attala and Madison Counties, MS (specifically James Lloyd Hines, Silas A. J. Hines, James C. Hines).  James C. Hines was supposedly born about 1806 in South Carolina.  Any information would be helpful.  Please send info to:  cats3@ev1.net   ^11-04

Hardin, Reynolds--I am looking for an obituary for Henry Hardin born 28 Dec 1823, AL, died 1 Apr 1865, Attala, MS.   He married Emily Ann Reynolds 14 Dec 1842 in AL or MS.  Emily was born 15 Mar 1828, AL; died 5 Nov 1870, Attala, MS.  I am trying to determine who Henry's parents are.  Also, could anyone tell me if these death records would be available in Attala Co., MS.  I am planning a trip to Attala in early Oct of 2005.  Any help is appreciated.  Debra Hardin.  momhardin2@aol.com   ^08-04

Leonard, Johnson, Fultz, Berry, Scott2, Blain, Henderson, Flint, Brunt--Looking for family of Coleman Leonard and Eliza E. Johnson Leonard.  Had the following children:  Louisa G. Leonard, Eilliam Leonard married Martha Fultz, Mary Leonard, John Green Leonard married Emily Berry, James L. Leonard, Seaborn Leonard (my gggrandfather) married Mary Emma Scott and they moved to Polk Co., Ark., Henry C. Leonard, Anne E. Leonard married Enoch J. Blain, Asberry B. P. Leonard, Margaret Leonard.  This family settled around Attala County, Mississippi.  Coleman remarried after Eliza died to Harriet Dees Henderson. They had Frances Leonard who married Will Flint, Jefferson Leonard married Fannie Brunt, Martha Lela Leonard married James Horatio Flint.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.  linda_flanagan@earthlink.net   ^08-04

Jennings--I am researching a copy of an obituary for Lewis Jackson Jennings, died June 25, 1913 in Attala County.  Can you direct me to proper source?  kayjay13@msn.com   ^06-04

Research file--I'd like to let everyone know that I have a 2000 person file that includes the following surnames:  Dickerson, Cain, Burrell/Burel, Ashley, Donald, Morrisett, Rogers, Lepard/Leopard, Billings, Jones, Odom/Odum/Oldham, Aldy, Abels/Ables, Allen, Amacker, Bishop, Jenkins, Breland/Breeland, Etheridge/Etheridge, Burden, Caldwell, Carr, Cooksey, Cotton, Craddock, Craig, James (last name), Culpepper, Darby, Davis, Dew, Fisher, Frazier/Frasier, Foster, Glover, Hutchinson, Jolly/Jolley, Lipham, Luster, Melton, Mitchell, Roebuck, Scott, Smith, Stroud, Suttle, Thomas, Tidwell/Tydswall, Turner, Wasson, Willey, Williams, Willis, Young.  There are more, but I am giving you the main list that has more than just a couple names added.  Hope this will be helpful, so email me if you would like a copy of my .ged file to look over.  I believe it is also up at www.mytrees.com and can be found if you search for my name Carla Goodloe.  Not sure how that works.  Thanks!  Carla Goodloe, California. carlagoodloe@hotmail.com   ^06-04

Kilpatrick, Best--I'm looking for info on Peter Thomas Kilpatrick and his first wife Nancy Lenora Best in Attala Mississippi between 1865 and 1877.  Does anyone know where to find a map of how counties were broken up for the different census years, Attala MS 1870 in particular?  Thank you for any information, twonineteens@islc.net    ^05-04

Jackson2--J.A. Jackson is listed in the 1860 Attala County Census. He was a merchant worth an estimated $30,000. While his family is around in 1870, J.A. has disappeared. I believe he died in the meantime and lost just about everything in the war. I wonder if, by any chance, there is an obituary recorded for him. He is said to have been born in South Carolina about 1817. Thank you for any information you have.  bcpenn@okeechobee.com    ^04-04

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Fish--Looking for information on Joseph Fish and Elizabeth Fish and family who lived in Attala Co., MS, from approx. 1850 - 1860.  Joseph Fish, Sr. was 92 in 1850 and I assume died in Attala Co., MS.  Anyone know of this family or where Joseph might be buried?  Thank you, Jan James. ljjames@inreach.com    ^01-04

Barrett--Would the person who posted the message about Grover Cleveland Barrett please contact me.  I sent a message to the e-mail address contained in the message and it was returned.  Thanks.  parino@flash.net    ^01-04

McDaniel, Cummins, Guess--I am seeking any information in reference to Nettie McDaniel's parents, elders, brothers and/or sisters.  She was born in MS in 1872 and died 1910 in Attala County, and was buried at Doty Spring's Baptist Church Cemetery near Ethel.  She married Isaac Sanford Cummins, the son of Isaac Marion Cummins & Nancy Matilda Guess-Cummins in 1891, also of Attala County.  Their marriage produced 8 children, they are:  Walter M. Cummins, Fred E. Cummins, Irving Cummins, Myrtle L. Cummins, Ruby L. Cummins, Netter M. Cummins, Dick E. Cummins, and Theodore J. Cummins.  All were born in Attala County.  Thank you, Doug. Cummins.  Contact me at  cumyns@bellsouth.net   ^2-03

Barrett--I'm searching for information on Grover Cleveland Barrett, born Feb 14, 1890 in Kosciusko, MS and died Aug 13, 1955, in Trinity County, TX.  He travelled to Texas in 1917 or 18.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  This was my grandpa, and we have no info on his parents or
 other relatives.  Thank you....  jbarrett@shreve.net   ^12-02

Bellamy--I am looking for any information regarding John F. Bellamy who moved to Attala County from Choctaw County, Ms between 1840 and 1850.  Some time after 1850 he moved to Louisiana.  He was born in Handcock County, Georgia in 1804.  His wife's name is Rasina (____) Bellamy and their children are:  a. William Bellamy born 1828 in Monroe County, Georgia.  b. John F. Bellamy Jr. born 1830 in Monroe County, Georgia married and moved to Trinity, TX.  c. Martha E. Bellamy  born 1833 in Monroe County, Georgia.  d. Sarah A. Bellamy born 1835 in ______ Alabama.  e. Mary L. Bellamy  born 1837 in______ Alabama.  f. Berlino L. Bellamy  born 1839 in Choctaw County, Mississippi.  g. George H. Bellamy born 1845 in Choctaw or Attala County, Mississippi.  h. Frances A. Bellamy  born 1848 in Choctaw or Attala County.  Does anyone know of these persons. Please reply to rwbellamy@mindspring.com  ^09-02

Burns--Francis "Frank" Burns was born in Ireland in 1827 and immigrated to Mississippi in the late 1840's.  He was my great-grandfather.  I know little about him, except for his service in the Confederate army.  He was mustered into  Company C of the 13th Mississippi Infantry Regiment (which was a component of General Barksdale's Old Mississippi  Brigade) at Kosciusco, MS in early 1861. He had lived in that town for several years  as well as in Paden, MS.  Does anyone know if he is listed in the 1850 and 1860 censuses from Attala County?  He returned to Mississippi after loyally serving 4 years in the Confederate Army, then he moved to Kentucky after the war.  I would like to hear from anyone named "BURNS" who has ancestors who came from Ireland at about that time, because I believe that my great-grandfather came to the U.S. with other family members from Ireland.  Please let me hear from you.  John Miller, Houston, TX.  john.miller@frostbank.com  ^09-02

Ray--Would appreciate any information one might have concerning my grandfather and grandmother Thomas D. Ray and wife Sarah Taylor Ray. The family lived at various times in Zama and Hesterville. All are now deceased.  Winnie Ray was my father. My mother was Mary Jim Carlisle Ray. Children were Winnie Lee Ray, Onie Ray Bailey, William S. Ray, James Kermit Ray, Revie Ray Griffin, Ora Ray Casey. Winnie, Onie, Kermit, and Revie were living in Kosciusko at time of their death. Any information concerning Thomas and Sarah, including where they are buried, would be greatly appreciated.  James Ray.  jimdotray@juno.com  ^08-02

Divine--I am looking for any information on my Grand Father's side of the family.  His name was Lacy Divine Sr.  Any information on the Divine name would greatly be appreicated. Please contacted me with any information that you may have.  Rbrt648@aol.com  ^08-02

Lowery, Barry--I am looking for any information about my great grandmother, Ophelia Lowery.  I know that she was born on: January 13, 1860.  She married William Henry Christopher Lowery on January 9, 1879.  I have been told that her mother died during her birth and that her father was killed walking home from the civil war.  I know that they lived in the Ethel, Missisppi area during the years of 1879 through approximately 1879.  I have not had any luck finding information about her.  My name is Jim Lowry and I can be reached via email at:  jimlowry@us.ibm.com  ^11-02

Hutson/Hudson--I am looking for correct spelling for Frances A. Hutson/Hudson.  On the 1850 Attala County, MS census he has the spelling of Frances HUTSON.  On his wife's tombstone in Bethel Cemetery she has the spelling of HUDSON.  Can anyone verify this spelling?  Also, can anyone tell me the maiden name of Ann Hudson/Hutson???  Will be happy to share information.   Please contact me at PLangH99@aol.com

Jackson, Evans--I am researching my mother's (Francis Lurline Jackson) family history on her mother's side (Janette Evans, my grandmother) who was married to Alex or Alec Jackson and lived in the Kosciusko area.  My Mother had brothers Fred Jackson, Roy Jackson, Frank Jackson, J.W. Jackson, and sisters, Anna Mae Jackson, Bettie Jackson, Lettie Jackson.  I would like any information on the Evans (maiden name of Lurline) side of the family and any information on the Jackson side of the family.  Please contact me at patsyclarke@email.msn.com

Brown, Carter--Like to find a marriage record in Attala County for a Major M. Brown to Frances Carter circa 1880-85, if it exists.  Thanks for any help or leads.  btsharpe@panola.com

Mallette/Mallett, McAdory--I would like any information on my grandmother.  Her name before marriage - Ella Mallette and she married a Amos McAdory.  She died in 1933 and her husband died in 1938.  I have not been able to find their names on anything.  I found my father and two of his brothers.  My fathers name is Odell.  I would like some information on her parents, Frances and January Mallett or Mallet or Mallette.  He MIGON [ed. might be on?)  the 1805 to 1890 census.   Thank you  MAE. Shvana@aol.com

Foster, Fisher, Fraizer--Looking for information on the Foster and Fisher and Fraizer families of Attala County, MS.  Does anyone out there have  Willis T. Foster, who would have been in Claiborne County, MS,  in 1848.  If so we may be kin.  Have found Land Deed that list James Franklin Foster who I believe is my ggg grandfather, and Willis T. Foster.  I am hoping that Willis is his father or brother.  If you have that name,  please  contact me.   Contact sthang11@aol.com