Brown2--I have a Brown family Bible with Family Records from the 1818 to 1865.  I am trying to identify some of the names listed.  Wiley Brown moved with his family? to Texas around 1870.  The names I need are Henry T. Brown born July 1, 1859, William E. Brown born November 18, 1862, Phrenetta Brown born December 13, 1865.  They were all born in Simpson Co., Mississippi.  I have information about some of his children and wonder if these were children or other relatives. dsdixon@wt.net     ^08-04

Lee, Hubbard, Payne, Mangum--Researching the Lee, Payne family links.  I am researching my great grandfather's family history. His name Milton "Mitt" Washington Lee born Dec 8, 1870, in Simpson County, Mississippi.  He expired Jan 16, 1945.  Mitt's parents were slaves of Milton Chester Beauregard Lee, Esq., and wife Fannie Lou Lee in Simpson County  (Skiffer Community).  Their names Daniel "Dan" Webster Lee and Harriet Lee.  Daniel was born in 1808 in NC; however I'm not certain where Harriet was born.  Daniel's parents were also born in NC, but I don't have any other information.  Stories passed down through the years boasted that Master Beau was a descendant of General Robert E. Lee, but this has not been confirmed.  Mitt's siblings from Daniel's (Dan's) first marriage were Mary Lee and Preston Lee.  Daniel's (Dan) second wife was Mariah Hubbard.  They had three boys Willie Lee, John Lee and William Lee.  Mitt married Mattie Payne born Mar 1877 of Simpson County Mississippi in 1891.  They had 11 children Obed Lee, Chellie Lee, Dan Lee, Hugh Lee, Ransom Lee, Onus Lee, Rachel Lee, Mattie Lee, Magdalene Lee, Ellison Lee and Gird Lee.  Mitt's second wife Gertrude Mangum born May 12, 1888 of Simpson County Mississippi.  They had 2 children Maudie Lee, Rosa Bena Lee.  Gertrude's first husband was Lewis/Louis Mangum from Simpson County, also.  Any links?  Or suggestions on how to pinpoint the NC connections or more detailed info on the Simpson County relatives?  Our family is related to the Payne, Grantham, Durr, Lee, Magee, Weathersby, Mangum, McLaurin families.  etc....  which reside/resided in/around Simpson County.  Thanks so much!  Robin.  bigredbonz@hotmail.com     ^06-04

Smith, Murrell, Mucklerath, Lott, Gardner, Broom, Brown, DePriest, Griffith, Anderson--I am researching my Smith line and need information on the following individuals. William Smith born 1802 in SC.  Married Zilpha Murrell born 1815 in Greene Co., MS.  They had the following children: John Murrell Smith born 1834, Benjamin Franklin Smith born 1835, Hugh N./H. Smith born 1837, William Augusta Lee Smith born 1839, Morris Smith born 1859 married Savannah Mucklerath, James Benton Smith, born 1841, died in the Civil War, Elizabeth Ann Smith or Betsy Smith born 1847 married Daniel Webster Lott, Samuel Scott Smith born 1848 married Laura Gardner, Barbara Jane Smith born 1850 married Billy Broom, Z. T. Smith born 1854, Mary Matilda Smith born 1856 married Sidney G. Smith, and Eliza Easter Smith born 1852 was said to have married a W. H. Jones or W. H. Berry.  John Murrell Smith married an Elizabeth ____.  John Murrell Smith had the following children: Will F. Smith or Willie F. Smith married Mary Brown. John Calvin Smith born in 1866, James Alfred Smith born 1870 married Molly DePriest, Henry Fountain Smith born 1857 married Laura Broom, Emma Smith born 1868 married a John Griffith, Alta Smith or Alty Smith born 1874 married Preacher Anderson.  Any information on the above individuals would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you, Nancy Smith.  My email address is NESMS@YAHOO.COM     ^02-04

Farthing, Powell--Looking for any information on Richard Edward Farthing married to Maude Ellen Powell in Simpson County about 1850.  I am in search for Richard's parents, who would be my GGG Grandparents.  Records show him from Va and his parents from Va too.  To date, I have not been able to link Richard to his parents.  Thanks for your help.....Jo Ann Wall.  jawall47@cox.net     ^01-04

McPhearson--I am looking for information on the McPhearson family in Simpson County. William Wesley McPhearson, born in 1827 in Simpson died in 1909 in Natchitoches Parish LA.  Married to Martha Jane Taylor 2 Jul 1871.  With his having been born in Simpson County in 1827 there had to have been McPhearson's prior to that.  I am trying to find who came to this country first and when they came, but my Aunt who's effort's predated mine has passed away.  We have information that he or his son William Taylor McPhearson was born at Rose Hill, MS.  I realize that is in Jasper County now, but I cannot reconcile the tale of two counties.  If you can be of any assistance, I would truly appreciate it.  Thank you, Sandra C. Frank.  Sacooperfrank@aol.com     ^10-03

Gipson--Dear Genealogist, I am looking for general information on William Noah Gipson (1838-1900), especially his birthplace and parents.  Here is the information I currently have:  He was a private at the age of 23 in Company B, 16 Mississippi Infantry from September 1861 until December 1864.  In 1865 he is on a Roll of Prisoners of War and says his residence is Simpson County Mississippi.  After serving in the CSA forces he returned home to farm then studied medicine in New Orleans.  He then become a physician of Simpson and Smith Co., Mississippi, where he labored until his death.  He was a practicing physician at Daniel, Mississippi in March 1900 at the time of his son's wedding and died six months later.  The Rankin Co. Mississippi Cemetery Records (1824-1980) shows W. N. Gipson is buried along side his wife and one child at the Rock Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery in Smith Co., Mississippi.  If  you could give me some direction on where to look next, I would appreciate it.  Thanks!  Best regards, Jeff Roe.  jeff.roe@roche.com    ^07-03

Sinclair, Colquhoun--Looking for information on Sinclair family. Peter Sinclair  was my 3rd grandfather.  Sinclairs came to Simpson Co. about 1843 with the Colquhoun family. They came from Cumberland Co., North Carolina.  Would like to hear from anyone who may have info on these families.  Mamie Cross.  crosspatch@texoma.net    ^05-03

Dow2, Womack--I'm looking for a marriage license and further information on Joseph Dow and Dicie Ann Womack.  The year is estimated at 1900.  I would appreciate any assistance you can provide.  Thank you.  Teresa Dow.  teresa.dow@mail.state.ar.us    ^04-03

Reed, Grubb/Grubbs, Cockrell--William J. Reed and Sarah Reed.  These two were 25 and 22 years old in 1870.  They never left Simpson Co., Miss.  Can you tell me when they died and where were they buried?  Their youngest child was Annie Reed.  She is my great grandmother.  She in later years married one of the Grubb boys.  Can you tell me which one and what year he died?  Annie later married someone by the name of Cockrell.  Would you have any information on him?  Annie and Grubbs had 2 children: Johnny Grubbs and Hattie Jane Grubbs.  Annie and Cockrell had 3 children;  Houston Cockrell in 1894, Joe Cockrell and Kirk Cockrell.  Would you know when Cockrell died and any other information you have on him?  Please help or give some direction! EFowler50@aol.com    ^01-03

Allbritton--Looking for parents of Joe Lewis Allbritton, born: Simpson County, MS, December 29, 1924.  Would appreciate any help.  Bobby G. Albritton. balbritt@bellsouth.net   ^11-02

Harper, Dow--I am looking for my gg grandmother, who no one knows about. not even me! All searches have been deadends...  She was born Margaret ? Harper in Simpson Co, Ms. (guessing about 1840-50's.)  She married Frank P. Dow (1886-Simpson Co, Ms.),  Later she divorced and married a Doctor in Arkansas.  I don't know the new married name, so I cannot find her death records.  Any direction or info will be greatly appreciated! Karen  speedymagnolia2@aol.com  ^10-02

Crawford--Looking for info on Allan Crawford who may have been associated with the Y.M.C.A. in D'Lo, Simpson Co., MS about 1927.  He wrote letters to my great aunt from Jackson, Natchez, D'Lo and Stanton.  Any help appreciated.  Jo McPhail.  jomcph@bellsouth.net   ^10-02