Choctaw Indian village, Carney, Kearney, Turnbull--Trying to locate present location of Choctaw Indian Village Oka Pole' or Oka Coopoly as listed on l787 French Map-have recently found village might have been located on Ocobly Creek whichs flows between Kemper Co. and Neshoba Co. - can anyone help me with the present location?  Also searching for present location of Puttahcahcoah Creek, which may be in Kemper County but name probably has changed, on which the widow of half-Choctaw Jeremiah Carney lived on three acres of cultivated land.  Several rivers/creeks mentioned on the list of "Names of Indians Owning Land" where Emmahka, widow of Jeremiah, lived are: Yellow Busha, east side; Teyocktahliah Creek; Yellow Bush River; and I assume a land site on which Capt. Turnbull was living: Yazoo valley flat.  I am researching the line of Irishman Arthur Kearney (Carney), trader with the Choctaws in the Village mentioned and his son, half-Choctaw Jeremiah Carney, signer of Doak's and Dancing Rabbit Cr Treaties.  Any suggestions on where to find the present location of the Village and Puttahcahcoah Creek is appreciated.  June Carney Pollard, Franklin, TN - e.m.: junesam@bellsouth.net - many thanks!  junesam@bellsouth.net    ^06-04

I am researching the line of half-Choctaw Jeremiah
Carney whose widow, Emmahka lived on three cultivated acres on
Puttahcahcocah Creek which may be in Kemper County but name probably has
changed. Other waters listed on this "Names of Indians Owning Land" are
Yellow Bush River, Yellow Busha, east side; and a Capt. Turnbull living at
"Yazoo Valley flat"-assume this is a des. of the land. Also, Teyocktahliah
Creek is in this vicinity...information greatly apprecaited. June Carney
Pollard, Franklin, TN, e.m.:junesam@bellsouth.net - many thanks!
Gibson, Burton, Perkins--I am looking for relatives of Donna Ethel Gibson, born in Kemper Co. Ms. Jan. 1901.  Donna was the daughter of Eli Buck Terry Gibson born 1851 & Katherine Teresa Burton 1861 - 1937.  Donna married Roger Perkins in 1921.  They divorced before 1929.  If anyone has any information about the family we would really be interested.  Thank you, Donna's daughter-in-law. dd43723@msn.com    ^04-04

McAfee, Neeley, Toal--I am so glad to find this site on the computer this morning (Sat., Mar. 13, 2004).  Recently I began searching for information on my paternal grandmother's family, the McAfees.  My grandmother was daughter of McDuffie Wightman McAfee and her name was Rose Elizabeth McAfee (Married James Harvey Neeley).  She lived from 1889 to 1956.  I have learned that her father, McDuffie Wightman McAfee was born in Kemper County, Mississippi.  Jan. 16, 1857 to Hugh McDuffie McAfee and wife, Roseanna Toal McAfee.  I wrote to the County Clerk there hoping to acquire a birth certificate (proof of McDuffee (or McDuffie (sp?) Wightman McAfee's birth) but was disappointed when I received my letter back with a short note typed on it in reply--saying the court house had burned.  I am wondering if there are ANY records there of this family having lived there?  Thank you for any assistance.  Sincerely, Patricia (Pat) Neeley Beach. pnbeach@comcast.net    ^03-04

Hawes, Vann--My ggg grandfather Ezekiel Hawes moved to Kemper, Miss. in 1835.  He was from Sampson County N.C. and married Bethany Vann.  He died in Feb of 1841 in Kemper County.  Ezekiel Hawes, Jr. may have been my gg grandfather.  My great grandfather was Elisha Van Hawes who came to Texas and died in Hico.  It is the gg grandfather that we don't know about.  Any thoughts about how to find out?  Sincerely, Velpeau E. Hawes, Jr.  vhawes@nasher.org    ^02-04

Rush, Lynch--My GG grandfather Terrell Harris Rush lived in Kemper Co. MS, and died there December 1878.  His son Benjamin Franklin Rush married Susan Lynch in 1860 and lived in DeKalb, MS and was supposed to have had 30 acres in the area, he was Captain in the Civil War and was captured at Vicksburg. Would anyone have any more information on these two men ? Thank you, Donna Rush Junker.  Clifdon503@aol.com    ^02-04

Flake, Love--I am in the USAF stationed in southern MS.  I wanted to trace back the roots of my ancestor. who lived in Kemper County, Mississippi, a while back..  James Madison Flake.  James Madison Flake and Agnes Haily (or Hailey) Love and their son William Jordan Flake, Thomas Flake born about 1841, Kemper County.  I was hoping for any knowledge of what property they own.  Are there any grave sites of some of my ancestors still there.  Any point of contact or additional information would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks, Eric M. Flake.  Eric.Flake@keesler.af.mil     ^11-03

Robbins, Ballard--Searching for the cemetery where my great grandfather might be burried.His where abouts after he left my great grandmother, Cingilin (Ballard) Robbins after my Grandfather Elisha Robbins (1872) was born in Wahalak.  Elisha Robbins, Sr. left them some time after Elisha was born.  If anybody has information, Thanks. email robbinsredrobin9@aol.com    ^10-03

Abercrombie/Abercrumby, Clark--I am looking for the parents of my great great grandparents, A.C. Abercrombie  or Abercrumby  (1826-1904) and Elizabeth Clark (1825-1876) who were married in  1849.  I believe A.C. Abercrombie was related to Archibald Abercrombie who lived for many years in Kemper County.  Elizabeth Clark was probably related to Daniel A. Clark who lived in Kemper County.  They are listed on the 1860
Census under the name of Abercromby rather than Abercrombie, and they are living  near D.A. Clark.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Peggie Moseley.  Pehmy224@aol.com    ^08-03

Hill2, Smith2, Sanderson, Murrell--Looking for anyone who can give me any information on James Hill and Mary (Smith) Hill, Amos Sanderson and Luraney (Smith) Sanderson or William Smith and Zilpha (Murrell) Smith.  Mary Hill and Luraney Sanderson were sisters of William Smith.  He lived in Kemper County in the 1850's.  Mary married a James Hill and in the census he is living beside William.  Also Luraney, another sister, and her husband Amos Sanderson were living next to William in Kemper County, MS, in 1840.  Any information on these lines would be appreciated.  Nancy Smith.  nesms@yahoo.com    ^08-03

Renfrow--Looking for information on H. P. Renfrow listed in the 1850 Kemper County, MS, census.  Jonesjunk@cox.net    ^08-03

Fulton, Smith--I am seeking any information I can find on William Fulton born 1834 in South Carolina moved to and lived in Kemper County, Mississippi; white male; married Selsalenn Smith, her birth year, 1846; they had the following children: William M. Fulton; Mary L. Fulton; Daniel Fulton; Charles T. Fulton; Hiram Fulton; and Floyd Fulton.  William served in Gamblin's Company during the war.  He owned land in Kemper County and was on several Census records.  I have reached a stopping point and cannot seem to locate any other information.  If can assist me it would be greatly appreciated.  Rhonda Fulton. rhondafulton@yahoo.com    ^07-03

Peden, Manning--Seeking info on George Earl Peden who married Mary Manning.  They had 3 children Annie Peden, David Peden, Lave Peden, born in MS, maybe Kemper Co., in the 1880 to 1885 time frame.  After these births they migrated to north TX or southern OK.  Any info on a Peden and Manning will be appreciated.  Ronald Stone in Texas. rwstone@srcaccess.net    ^07-03

Jackson--I am trying to find out about my great grandfather, Edd Jackson, or any other Jackson's in Kemper County.  IAPOOLES@aol.com    ^01-03

Bethany Springs--Is Bethany Springs Cemetery located in Scooba, Miss. in the area that was known as "the piney woods"?  Thanks, Shirley.  You may e-mail me at:  NarBr10089@AOL.Com    ^01-03

Spier/Speer/Spear--Looking for info for James Spier/Speer/Spear, who received a land patent about 1850 in Kemper Co., MS.  Thanks, Al Bailey.  albaile133@sedona.net    ^11-02

Hill--I'm researching the family of James Robert Hill.  One of his sons was Ezekiel Hill.  I recently saw a web page that says that a Reverend Ezekiel Hill  was a past pastor of Kemper's historic Bloomfield  Presbyterian Church.  Is  there anyone out there that could tell me more about this Rev. Ezekiel Hill?   I  would  like to be able to confirm or eliminate him as the possible son of James Robert Hill who died in the Civil War.  Thank you for your kindness.  Ken Hughey. Hughey01@msn.com    ^11-02

Dunn--George W. Dunn born about 1825 in GA.  We need help.  We can't find anything on him in AL or GA going back in time.  Edd.  edd2534@juno.com   ^10-02

Lyle, Morton, Cole--Looking for information concerning John Thomas Lyle, Father John Lyle.  JTL was born in Kemper Co. in 7/5/1857. Wives were Sallie and Mary Ella Morton, sisters.  Father was Thomas Horton Morton, mother Martha Wadsworth Cole. Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you!  brdwsperer1@email.msn.com    ^09-01