Darden--I'm looking for any information on Reddick Darden, of North Carolina, who was granted land in Lauderdale County, MS in the 1860's.  Gail Lowe.  Glowe428@aol.com     ^06-04

Vincent--I am currently researching my family tree and can't seem to find anything.  I am new to the ancestry searches.  My great grandfather was Benjamin Lee Vincent and I believe he was from Collinsville, MS.  He would have been born in the 1890's.  Where can I access birth and marriage certificates for free??  If I have to purchase birth cert.'s for every ancestor I am inquiring then I would spend a fortune..please help.  Thanks, Gamble Miller Martin.  Divazgifts@wmconnect.com     ^06-04

Kennedy, Saunders, Simmons--I am looking for anyone with information on an Aaron Kennedy born in Mississippi on 3-3-1834. He left Miss. for Texas and married Caroline Saunders born 11-10-1840 in Bastrop County, Texas [or Lauderdale, MS; see below--editor], in 1869.  I can find no records on him until he turns up in Texas in 1869.  I am seeking info on Caroline Saunders born on 11-10-1840 in Lauderdale Miss. to Joseph Saunders and Mary Simmons Saunders. I believe the parents came from N.C.  They only stayed in Miss. a short time and moved on to Texas, where she married Aaron Kennedy in 1969.  Any help would be appreciated.  smokeyspy@yahoo.com     ^{01-04  02-04  05-04}

Cliburn, Shivers--Dear Friends: I have recently learned that I had a half brother whom I never met.  His name was William Bennett Cliburn, Jr. and his mother was Erma Bell Shivers Cliburn.  I am told that they lived in the Meridian, Mississippi area after World War II.  Both, I know are deceased.  I would certainly appreciate some help in locating their dates of death and obituaries as leads to discovering other information.  Thank you, E. Cliburn.  ecliburn@alltel.net     ^01-04

Powell, Rushton, Foster--Looking for records in census/tax/military/marriage/death for William Henry Harrison Powell and Matilda Catherine Rushton.  Also a death of the father William [Reason or Rhys] Powell in Meridian area in 1870-1890.  Wife--Louisa Foster Powell.  Not sure if there are 2 William Powell/Louisa Foster Powell or if the names were altered on records/family information.  Thanks in the name of Christ for any information you can share.  E. Underwood.  R.Underwood@insightbb.com     ^01-04

Douglas--I am looking for information on the James B. Douglas family listed in the 1880 Census.  My father has been unable to locate any information regarding his family following the 1880 census.  He has reason to believe that Willie J. Douglas is his grandfather and Clarence L. Douglas is his great uncle.  Any information on the family would be helpful as we have been trying unsuccessfully for years to find information on my grandfather, John Council Douglas (1884-1949).  Sandra M. Douglas. olebluebear@toolkitmail.com     ^11-03

Adair, White--Am searching for information on my Great Great grandfather George W. Adair.  He married Amanda White in 1845 and is listed on the 1850 Lauderdale County census.  He died in 1862 in the civil war.  Would appreciate any information on him or Amanda.  Thank You.  wandazarr@yahoo.com    ^09-03

McLaurin, Odom, Redmond, Whitehead, Rutland--I am trying to find out any information about my father.  My father was born around Ora, MS.  His name was Virgil McLaurin and he had a sister named Virgie (McLaurin) Odom -- who is buried in MILLER - COULTER [There is a Miller Cemetery in both Covington Co. and Lauderdale Co.].  His father was Duncan McLaurin (I think, and he is suppossedly buried in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS.  He was a doctor, and that is all I know.) and his mother was Althea Redmond(sp). They were divorced and she remarried a Whitehead. Linnie (Whitehead) Rutland (Whitehead was her maiden name) was his half-sister.  She is buried at Rutland Cemetery [possibly 2 in Covington Co.] in the Collins area.  Sylvester Whitehead, who is buried at Willow Grove [Covington Co.] was his half-brother.  (Lula M. Whitehead was Sylvester's wife).  Also in the Collins area.  I cannot find his father or mother anywhere?  If anyone you know could help I would greatly appreciate it.  Sincerely, Wayne J. McLaurin.  Email: wmclauri@arches.uga.edu    ^03-03

Speed, Davis--I am trying to learn the family history of Prentiss Clifton Speed.  According to my data, his date of birth was November 28, 1882 and date of death was September 6, 1951.  I believe he is buried in Meridian, Mississippi at Magnolia Cemetery.  His wife, Ola Grace Davis Speed is buried there, too.  I am their granddaughter.  I will be grateful for any help.  egale@gt.rr.com    ^01-03

Brewer, Chambley--Been working on my husband's family tree. His grandparents are supposed to be buried in a Toomsuba, MS, cemetery.  I just can't get there in the near future to look.  I'm in FL.  I am hoping someone might know them or some of the family history.  Their names are Claytee Brewer born 2-20-1909, died Nov. 1972 and his ex-wife, Ruby Chambley Brewer born 3-28-1909 died 5-1989.  Any help will be appreciated.  Mary E. Brewer.  jimmiebre@msn.com    ^01-03

Bizot/Bizeau, Hudson--I'm looking for information on a man named either Bizot or Bizeau who died ca 1921 and is said to be buried in the Gypsy cemetery.  He married Zoe Hudson about 1917.  Also any information on Zoe Hudson's parents or siblings.  Thanks!  pioneerse@tecinfo.com  ^12-02
I would appreciate any information on the Hudson brothers--Russel Hudson (born ca 1894), Dan Hudson (born ca 1901), and Charles Hudson (born ca 1908).  Who were their parents, their siblings? pioneerse@tecinfo.com    ^01-03

Baines--I am reseaching Henry Baines who purchased land in Lauderdale County, MS in 1841.  I found the land patent for the purchase via the U S Bureau Land Management Office records.  I would like to know exactly when Henry Baines and his family lived in Lauderdale County.  He is my gggrandfather.  Thank you, Ludie Bains Rudolph.  lbrudolph@att.net    ^10-01