Poag--Is there a book showing the children attending school in DeSoto County during the late 1880's and 1900?  If so, please advise the cost.  My mother, Beulah Mae Poag, whom I thought went to school in Tate County, was living in DeSoto County in 1900.  Thank you, Patsy.  DRArcher972@aol.com     ^06-04

Stevens, Jones, Hutchinson--Needing information on Thomas L. Stevens.  Born May 25, 1841 in Cockrum Crossroads, Mississippi.  Also needing information on his wife Mercy Anne Jones Stevens.  Second wife Anna Minor Hutchinson of Coila, Mississippi.  Coyal Gorman.  Email me at :  racecarfan@gcstation.net     ^06-04

Harris2, McCullers, Littleton, Knight--Hello, I am trying to find someone who has information on the following family.  Walter Stephan Harris born 1893 - died 1950.  Mack E. Harris born 1891 - died 1949. Mary Harris 1900 - 1901, Oak Grove Cemetery.  Mattie E Harris McCullers 1856 - Jan 21, 1883, Sister of Sarah Harris. Henry S Harris 1851 - 1924.  Sallie E Harris 1860.  All of the above people are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Desoto Co., MS.  Walter and Mack served in WW1 and enlisted in Mooretown MS. Hardee ( or Hardy) Harris is also mentioned.  Walter S. Harris is my grandfather -  married to Vera Gertrude Littleton from Love, MS. Charles Henry Harris is my father who married a Maudie Demaris Knight.  Any infomation would be appreciated.  Henrietta. hchildr@yahoo.com     ^06-04

Williams, Scott, Moody--I'm searching for the grave of Charlotte (Scott) Williams born 1770, NC, who died November 14, 1828.  She was married to Robert Williams born 1770, NC, who appears on the 1830, Memphis, TN Census, however, her son, Elias Williams, who married Elizabeth Moody in 1830 in Memphis appears to actually have lived in DeSoto County, MS.  I suspect his mother, Charlotte Williams is buried in DeSoto Co., MS.  Elias had close to 20 children and probably there are still Elias Williams descendants in DeSoto County, today.  clydenefred@juno.com     ^04-04

O'Daniel, Morgan--Seeking information on Angelina O'Daniel who married Daniel W. Morgan, 21 Dec 1847, in DeSoto, MS.  Greenberry O'Daniel and Daniel W. Morgan were living near each other in 1840, McNairy Co., TN.  Your help will be most appreciated.  Patsy Adams Archer, TX.  DRArcher972@aol.com     ^03-04

Daily, Ferguson--My Grandfather's Mother's Mother & Father were apparently married in DeSoto, Mississippi, later they moved to Texas.  Were marriage records kept at the time they were married, November 10, 1859?   They are James G. Daily and Susan Ferguson.... it would be a bonus if I could find out who their parents are...... I know  that Susan was born in Alabama and James was born in Mississippi.  Thanks for your help.  Ben Drum, Texas.  ben2@spiceitup.com     ^03-04

Mitchell--I am unable to find James Boyd Mitchell after the Civil War.  He was in the 1860 census in DeSoto Co. and not in the 1870.  Assume he died or left his family and went some where???????  Any ideas?  Thanks, Elizabeth Mitchell    ejmitch@alltel.net    ^03-04

Sanders2, West--I am trying to find information on John W, Sanders.  He was born Feb. 19, 1858 in Mississippi and died April 15, 1921, with burial in Edmonson Cemetery in Southaven, Mississippi.  John was married to Ellen West on June 17, 1877 in Memphis, Tennessee.  His second wife was Minerva A. (____) Sanders.  Can anyone help me to find any information on John W. Sanders' parents, siblings, etc.  Thanks, contact by email:  averyking@msn.com    ^02-04

Nesbit Cemetery--I am interested in the names of those buried in the Nesbit cemetery that is listed in the DeSoto Co., Miss., cemetery list.  Is the information listed somewhere on the Internet?  Is there someone who could provide this information for a fee?  Thank you.  Julia Goodlett DeHart, TN.  RDehart118@aol.com    ^02-04

Harrel/Harrell--My Ggrandmother, Harriet Harrel [Harrell] shows up on the 1850 Census for DeSoto County with her three sons, Josiah Harrel 18, Elisha Harrel 15, and George Harrel 12.  No husband [Elisha B. Harrell] listed.  Evidently moved from NC to Desoto County.  George enlisted in the CSA in Carrollton, MS in 1862.  No record of move.  Any help would be appreciated.  Looking for any info that they moved there from TN and then to Carroll Co., MS.  Thanks, Joe Harrell.  jlh56@bellsouth.net     ^12-03

King3, Hartly, Johnson, Newsom--Researching family of John King. 1880 Census:  John King age 34 wife Sarah Hartly King age 30.  Children: Mary "Mollie" King age 13, Lanora "Nora" King age 7, Josie Lee King age 6, Martha "Mattie" King age 4, John E. King age 2.  Mary or "Mollie" was John's daughter by a previous marriage to Sarah Hayden Johnson.  The other children are John's by his second marriage to Sarah Hartly.  The family moved to Saline County, AR, in the mid 1880's.  However, Josie Lee King stayed in DeSoto County, MS, and married James Newsom on Valentine's Day in 1898. What happened to Josie Lee?  She did not move with the family to Arkansas.  Any information on the members of this family.  E-mail:  Janstith@msn.com    ^12-03

Sanders, Pratt, Bell, Martin, Goodman, Sleigh, Saunders, Brooks--Hello my name is Mary Hambrick who is the great granddaughter of Richard D. Sanders born in Hernando, DeSoto County, MS on 4/4/1869 and I am trying to find out more about him.  Could you please see if you could help me?  Prior to his death he wrote a book for the family so we would have some type of record of our family tree.  He was also editor of the Black Diamond Printing Co. Publisher in Lula, MS.  He published this book around 1929. I arrived at this date because in the back of the book he stated he would start the 2nd edition in September, 1929 and then his death occured prior to him completing it.  According to my father, Richard Sanders' father had the same name.  At one point I was able to find a census record showing a birth near the above date but due to computer cliché, I lost the census.  This is from the front page of his book:  He received an early education at Hernando under teachers 1st Professor James Pratt, 2nd Mrs. M. A. Bell,  3rd Professor P. M Martin.  In 1882 he was elected leader of the Sweet Liberty Brass Band which he served for 4 years and also taught the Olivers Chapel Pole Bearers Band.  In 1883 he began typesetting under A.  Goodman, a Jew at Hernando and assisted Mr. Sleigh, the Editor of the DeSoto Times, the County newspaper.  He had 5 children: Annie Saunders and Ora Sanders by Katie Brooks, and Hattie Mai Sanders, Octavia Sanders and Alex Sanders by Nellie Sanders.  He was 32degree Mason.  I hope you can help me. msmaryforever@msn.com    ^12-03

Choat/Choate, Anderson, Pullin--I am looking for the parents of Jasper E. Choat(e), his wife was Dora Anderson. He was born about 1865, and was listed on the 1870 federal census, living with grandfather John T. Pullin, and grandmother Elizabeth H. Pullin.  Rex Thomen,  thank you.  bebopishere@centurytel.net    ^11-03

Women's school--Can someone point me in a good direction to the history of the Spring Valley Subdivision or College Rd-Pleasant Hill area.  I have some information that this area, almost on the property I own, that there was some kind of woman's boarding school.  Thanks, Bo Harris.  kharris1@midsouth.rr.com    ^11-03

Rice, McKay, Nicholson, Avirett, Ryan--I am looking for some more information on this family.  Can anyone help?  Thank you.  Note: Joseph Rice's sister was Rebecca Rice who married Angus Nicholson McKay who also lived in Hernado, Desoto, MS.  Eve Royce.  Descendants of Joseph Rice.  Generation No. 1:  1.  Joseph4 Rice  (David3, David2, Rice1)1 was born April 17, 1826 in Barnwell Co, S.C., and died in Memphis, TN.  He married Mary Ann Nicholson May 18, 1854 in St. Paul's Church, Charleston, S.C., daughter of Malcolm Nicholson and Mary Avirett.  Notes for Joseph Rice:  Joseph Rice - Gadsden Co. Florida - Section 6 T2N R2W - W/SE 6 2N 2W (certificate #12584 cash for grant)  June 16, 1856.  1880 US Federal Census, Loves Station (Precinct), DeSoto, MS. Roll: T9_646; Family History Film: 1254646; Page: 553C; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 0737.  DeSoto County, MS.  Largest slaveholders from 1860 Slave Census Schedules:  Rice, Joseph, 54 slaves, page 92.  Notes for Mary Ann Nicholson:  1930 Census -Shelby County, Tennessee, Memphis (Part of Civil District 5, Ward 19, Block 862) Enumeration District 79-71 Sheet number 10A, pg. 272.  Children of Joseph Rice and Mary Nicholson are: 2 i. Malcolm5 Rice, died young; died in Nicholson-Freeman Cemetery, Gadsden County, Florida.  3 ii. Marie Rice.  + 4 iii. David Sheldon Rice, born about 1858 in South Carolina.  5 iv. Nannie B. Rice, born about 1860 in Mississippi.  6 v. Donella Rice, born about 1865 in Mississippi.  7 vi. Fannie Rice, born about 1867 in Mississippi.  8 vii. Hughla Rice, born about 1869.  9 viii. Donald McKay Rice, born about 1873.  Generation No. 2:  4.  David Sheldon5 Rice (Joseph4, David3, David2, Rice1) was born about 1858 in South Carolina.  He married Margaret Ryan.  Notes for David Sheldon Rice:  1920 Census - Shelby Co, Memphis, TN.  Enumeration District 163, Ward 17, Sheet number 4B, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee Roll:    T625_1764  Page:    4B  ED:    163  Image:    0472.  1930 Census - Shelby Co. Memphis, TN.  Enumeration District 79-54 Ward 16 Block number 675 Sheet 26B.  Children of David Rice and Margaret Ryan are:  10 i. Mary6 Rice, born about 1904.  11 ii. Sheldon D. Rice, born about 1906.  12 iii. Donald McKay Rice, born about 1908.  13 iv. Edward Rice, born about 1916.  14 v. Margaret Rice, born about 1918.  15 vi. Hugh Rice, born about 1920.  Everoyce@aol.com    ^10-03

Dumas, Morris--I am looking for information on: John Brashier Dumas (born Dec 02, 1806 in SC, married to Caroline Dumas) lived in DeSoto in 1870.  Sometime before 1875, his son, Lawrence Jefferson Dumas (born 1844 MS) married Catherine A. "Cassie" Morris (born Mar 01, 1853 in MS), probably a local girl.  Any help appreciated.  Linda Benson Cox, lindajcox3@hotmail.com    ^10-03

Dalehite, Dollarhite, Perry, McPeak, McAninch--I am looking for pictures of Dalehite's, Dollarhite's, Perry's, McPeak's. McAninch's of Desoto and Tate Co., MS.   Martha.  Martha1241@aol.com   ^09-03

King2--I am looking for the descendants of Clara King--born 1896 in Mississippi--died April 16, 1974 in Nashville.  AUDRWILLIA6@cs.com   ^09-03

Bowers, Sargents, Center Hill Cemetery--Is this the site where I would post queries regarding my ancesters Bowers and Sargents that lived in DeSoto County?  Most of them are buried at the Center Hill Cemetery.  I have been searching for information regarding them.  Or anyone that I can contact regarding the cemetery records.  I would gladly volunteer my services to enter the Center Hill information into any web site if you would like.  From what I understand someone tried to contact one of my relatives about trying to obtain information for unknown grave markers.  My relative (now deceased) could not remember who tried to contact her.  Thank you, Patricia Watson.  pwatso13@bellsouth.net   ^07-03

Phillips, King--Trace family tree...Taylor Phillips and Diana (King) Phillips. gmjackson@fedex.com   ^07-03

Hunt2, Gustavson--I am looking relatives for a Grace Hunt who married a Carl Gustavson or Gustavson, son of Carl "Charley" Gustavson.  They may have moved to Memphis,TN about 1930 or 1940's.  Peggy.  apainterwb@aol.com   ^05-03

Durden, McNeely--I am looking for info on this family, they show on the census there in 1850.  I can follow them from there but can't find anything about them before this  info.  Rober Durden born N.C.  about 1821 or 1824.  Emaline "Emma" McNeely born about1832  Miss.  She might have been a second wife.  There were 4 children in 1850:  William A. Durden born about 1845, DeSoto, Miss.  John T. Durden born  June 7, 1846,  DeSoto, Miss.  Louisa A. "Emily" Durden born June 1850, DeSoto, Miss.  Fannie G. Durden born about 1853, DeSoto, Miss.  My records show 9 more children born in Colorado, Co. Texas, starting about 1855. My gg grandfather being the last Richard Lee Durden born 8-27-1869 in  Columbus, Colorado Co., Texas.  Any info on this family would be appreciated.  Sue (Durden) Wright.  wrightjsue@hotmail.com   ^05-03

Simms, Sims, Wheeler, Lawrence--I am working on my husband's family of Sims/Simms-Wheeler, His great grandfather's name was Brantley Gordon Simms, born 16-December-1832 in Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama, his father was Merrill G. Simms born September 17, 1813 in Georgia and his mother was Carolina Wheeler born March 10, 1814 in Georgia. I have information that Merrill G. Simms died by May 1857 in DeSoto County, Mississippi and that his parents were Allen J. Sims and Polly Lawrence. I also have that the Residences were in the 1833 &1840 census in Barbour County, Alabama, and in 1850 Census in DeSoto County in Mississippi.  Our Brantley Gordon has last name spelling Simms, and maybe the correct spelling could be Sims. I am interested in any information one may have on this family of Sims-(Simms)-Wheeler.  Thank you.  Bette Forgy.  My e-mail is texasjack@gorge.net   ^04-03

Cockrum2--I was wondering if anyone had any information on W.F. Cockrum who was one of the founders of Cockrum, Mississippi, or his family or anything about the Cockrum family history involved in Cockrum, MS's developement.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  CJohnwayne01@aol.com   ^02-03

Paul, Harris, Sorce, Spain--I need some information that I hope you can give me.  I am looking for a marriage license for Irene Maude Paul to Melvin Cleveland Harris.  This is likely to have been in the mid 1940's.  Also, a marriage license for Nettie Marie Sorce to Charles Ray Spain.  This might have been in the same time frame.  Thank you so much for any help that you can give me.  Jennifer Spain Harper.  j_spain@bellsouth.net   ^01-03

Raiford, Loftin, Canon--I've been researching the Raifords who came to Marshall Co., MS before the 1840 census and this last week, I started on the adjacent counties since there were so many Raifords in Marshall Co. and Tate Co. after the Civil War. I'm trying to find out who begat who, so to speak.  In searching the Desoto records last week at the Tate Co GenSoc Library, I found "P. N. Raiford", "A. E. Raiford" and another Raiford. the two males, "P. N." and the other were said to have been born in TN, the female, "A. E." was said to have been born in NC. I looked P. N. up in the eBook by Chase Raiford and found that Philip N. Raiford, Nancy Raiford, and  Robert B. Raiford left Johnston Co.., NC for Desoto Co., MS after the eath of their father. I've volunteered to host a web page on theMarshall Co. web site and will concentrate on the five Raiford brothers and their baby sister, Elizabeth Raiford, who emigrated there from Edgefield Co., SC. Four, my gggrandfather Robert Andrew Raiford, Sr. and three brothers were there when the 1840 census was taken, William D. Raiford and Elizabeth Raiford were there before the 1850 census.  My gggrandparents, Robert Raiford, Sr. and Margaret Bryan Wyche Raiford built the house in Red Banks on their farm, The Hedges, which John Loftin has restored and placed on the historic register, farm and all.  I would be willing to share any information that I have. I'm also descended from the Canons from Mecklenburg Co., NC. My maternal gggrandfather, Alfred Orville Canon, was an elder in the Presbyterian Church at College Hill where there is a historic note about his  attendance at the organization meeting in April, 1837 in the history of Lafayette Co. The Philiadelphia Presbyterian Church, now renamed the Red Banks Presbyterian Church, was first organized in 1844 then in 1850, was built with hand made bricks upon land that he gave to the church on his farm in Vicotoria. He remained a Ruling Elder until his death in 1879.  raiford@panola.com  ^12-02

Clayton--I am looking for information on "Bud" L. S. Clayton as to his date of birth and any of his descendants.  Tilesetter4hire@aol.com  ^11-02

Cooper3, Stevens/Stephens--I am seeking information on Robert Henry Cooper and Elizabeth Stevens/Stephens.  They were both from DeSoto County:  R. H. Cooper, born November 23, 1839, died October 5, 1918; Elizabeth born December 4, 1844, died March 26, 1930.  They were married 1864--1866 (?) and both died in Byhalia, MS.  They had at least one son, William Edgar Cooper, who was born in Watson, MS in 1869.  I would especially like info on who their parents were.  Any assistance would be appreciated.  Contact:  Paula at youngem@charter.net  ^11-02

Cockrum--My name is Billy Cockrum and I am looking for information on my great, great grandfather Reuben Cockrum, born in 1821, somewhere in Mississippi and died in 1880, in Arkansas.  If you have any information or know where I can aquire information about this man I would be greatly appreciative. Beejac@aol.com  ^09-02

Goudy, McCullar--I am presently trying to research my family history and have ran into what some would call a brick wall. I am trying to find information about my great grandfather, Walter Goudy. My findings are almost nill and only bolstered by the fact  that I know some of his children's names and his wife's name.  Her name is Minnie Cordellia (Middle or Last?) McCullar.   His youngest son is Leon Marion Goudy.  Another son is Norman Ray Goudy.  If anyone has any information on these names, please contact me at this email address.  I would be eternally grateful.  Sincerely, Machelle (Goudy) Peters chelly@midsouth.rr.com  ^04-02

Gustafson, Hurtz, Cooper2, Hunt--I am looking for anything concerning a Carl A Gustafson around 1860-1862 and a Bettie Hurtz from Desoto County Mississippi. .They were married 1882.  They lived in South Haven, between Hernando on 51 highway and Olive Branch at one time in the 1900s.  They had 3 children: Albertine "Emma" Gustafson, 1883 (married a Carl Cooper), Loucille Gustafson or Lucy--never married, Carl Gustafson, Jr., 1885--married a Grace Hunt.  I know where his family came from, Sweeden, where was he born?  The family was in Mississippi in 1910.  They may have lived in Memphis after Carl's death 1929.  Can you help me?  Peggy.  apainterwb@aol.com  ^10-01

Reeves--Does anyone have any information on a Elijah Reeves born. about 1802,  died 1851, wife Elizabeth born 1812, died 1906.  Children: John W. Reeves born 1830, Roy L. Reeves  born ?, Charles Robert Reeves born ?, Elizabeth Jane Reeves born March 12, 1842, Ann Reeves born 1843, James Reeves born about 1847, Anna "Anne" Eliza Reeves born 1848, Robert Jasper Willis Reeves born May 1851.  Elijah was to have died in DeSoto County a few months before their last child Robert Jasper Willis Reeves was born. Elijah is my great great grandfather. Where can I obtain any records on them? There is suppose to be a will and personal effects listing somewhere in the records but I can't find where to send for them. Does anyone know of this Reeves family.  I do know that Elijah and Elizabeth were married in Obion County, Tennessee and lived there for awhile but haven't had any luck finding out much about them.  I would appreciate any help at all.  Thank you. Hazel Holland.  Please email me at dujo6@home.com  ^10-01

White--William Alexander White, born 1825 Va.  was locted in Days, Mississippi by 1853.  I would like to exchange information with anyone researching this line.  Thank You, Debbie, in Alabama. JEFFBEIN@PELL.NET  ^10-01

Hicks--I am looking for the burial site of Hosie Hicks. The last known place or residence of his family was in Olive Branch, MS. I am looking for any kinfolks of Hosie Hicks. Any information I would appreciate.  Marjorie Cummings marjoriecmrc@aol.com  ^10-01

Cooper, Gustofson--I'm looking for a Walter Franklin Cooper marriage to a Emma Gustofson around 1900-1920.  Can you help me. Peggy. apainterwb@aol.com  ^09-01

McCarty, Stewart--I'm looking for confirmation of the death/burial of Georgia Ann Matthews McCarty about 1870-71.  She came from Louisiana, widow, probably with 3 small children who were taken in by the Stewart families after her death.  --  Really would appreciate your help ... Robin Hanson Philghanson@aol.com  ^08-01

Synco, Woods--I am trying to trace Sarah Ella Synco's ancestry.  She is one of my great-grandmothers and was born in Olive Branch on Jan. 21, 1859.  She lived in Marianna with her husband, I think, and then moved back to Olive Branch sometime after he died in 1914 but before she died in 1946, because my past research has found her death to be Aug. 12, 1946 in Olive Branch.  Her husband was Prentiss Lamar Woods and he was born and died in Marianna.  They were married on Jan. 14, 1880.  I am interested in tracing her ancestry and haven't been able to find her parents or anything about her.  If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Hardy Cherry.  My email address is cherryfh@consultant.com  ^08-01

Carney--In the Chicasaw Country Map, DeSoto County, MS, is listed a Vinney Carney.  Does anyone have any data on this Carney?  June Carney Pollard junesam@bellsouth.net

Dadin--Rachel Dadin showed up in the DeSoto County, Mississippi census in 1870.  If you have any information on her, could you please let me know.  The name DADIN is very rare.  There are only 11 now listed in phone books in the United States.  Next year there will only be 10.  My father-in-law passed away this past year June 5, 1999. Lewis Dadin is in the 1840 census in South Carolina and James C. Dadin is in the 1830 Census.  These are the earliest that we have been able to find.  My Husbands Great-Great Grandfather was Lewis H. Dadin.  We do not know if Rachel was related to him.  But since there were only 3 listed, we feel like she had to of been related. Lewis H. Dadin died in 1855 and is buried in Atlanta, GA.  Contact: OLDDAD8527@aol.com