Rice, Hodges--I am seeking information on Sanford M. Rice, born 1832, TN, who served in the Panola Patriots during the Civil War.  He married Sarah Elizabeth Hodges of Tennessee.  Emmett M. Rice.  Erc45417rice@aol.com    ^08-04

Davis2, Haywood--Looking for information on a Davis  family listed on the 1850 Panola Co. Dist 13 Census Index  says John but the text says age 38 female.  The original image could be Jane Davis or John Davis.  Children listed are Henry Davis, Samuel Davis, Margaret Davis, George Davis, Robert Davis,and William Davis.  Does anyone know who these Davis's were?  Also on the same Census Dist. 13 I find  a M.B. Davis,  age 21. I find these ages and names in my Grandfathers household in 1860, Gonzales Co., Texas. I know they were all born there, except him.  He was born in AL.  Trying to find who their family was and hope someone there has a clue.  My Grandfather seven generations back was Marcellus Blanton Davis.  He usually went by M. B. Davis.  I know he was in Texas by 1854.  George Haywood  is listed in the 1860 Gonzales Co., Texas, Census in Marcellus Blanton Davis  household from MS.  Trying to find out if he is a relative and how related.  Darlene Allen.  roytittle@earthlink.net    ^07-04

Edwards, Davis--Looking for info on Sarah Edwards, daughter of a Thomas Edwards.  Married Marcellus Blanton Davis and shows up in Texas 1854.  My grand parents seven generations back.  Hope someone knows of this Edwards family.  Darlene Allen.  arminta48@yahoo.com    ^07-04

Wells, Wright3--I am looking for info on Leroy  Wells and Walker Thomas Brockman Wells. Leroy & Walker T B Wells were in Panola Co. MS about 1845-1850.  I am looking for info on James Butler Wright & Michael W Wright.  They were in Panola Co. MS, about 1845-1859.  Thanks, Viki Welch.  vtmwelch@sbcglobal.net   ^12-07

Lamb, Alexander, White--Seeking information on Benjamin H. Lamb who married (1) Ann Alexander and then (2)  Eleanor L. White.  He migrated from SC to AL to MS and died in Panola Co. in 1876.  email me at  mizliz97224@yahoo.com    ^06-04

Herron--I am trying to locate some of my Grandfather's family.  My Grandfather has passed away & he was the key to this location.  As a child I remember that they were buried in someone's front yard in the country in or around Sardis, MS.  Their names are Issag A. Herron died Nov. 30, 1882 & Levanah Herron born Feb. 25, 1822, died Nov. 22 1883.  Can you help me?  I would really appreciate it. Thank you, Becky. johnsonroughcut@sbcglobal.net    ^06-04

Pou--Are there any ancestors of Henry Patrick Pou still living in Mississippi?  Patricia. bdadbmom@comcast.net    ^04-04

Meyer, Dillard--I am looking for information on a "Lillie Meyer" who lived in Sardis in 1910, according to a postcard I have which was sent by her sister Anna Meyer from Milwaukee.  She would have been with her mother Minnie Meyer, and possibly a sister Nellie Dillard.  There might have been children Minnie Meyer and John E. Dillard, too.  It must have been a small town, as the postcard was addressed to "Lillie Meyer, Sardis, Mississippi".  I am looking for birth information for a Minnie Dillard, born in 1915 in the Sardis area, and a John E. Dillard, born in 1912 there.  Their parents were Nellie Victoria Meyer Dillard and James William Dillard.  Laurel Stahl  elstahl@athenet.net    ^04-04

Mitchell, Hurt--Mitchell family genealogy.  My ggrandfather Mitchell was born in Panola Co., Miss in 1855.  I do not know whom his parents were.  All I know is his birthdate of 09-14-1855 and he died in Bokchito, Oklahoma in 1903.  He married an Elizabeth Hurt from Clarksville, TX.  Any help would be appreciated, Nina Mitchell Huda.  nlhuda@msn.com    ^04-04

Loyd/Lloyd--Seeking information on my ggrandfather John Loyd/Lloyd ard. 1873-1920.  He was said to be born in GA. and moved with serveral of his children to Panola as a widower.  BMckin1790@aol.com     ^03-04

Needham2--Searching for information on John B. Needham, born 1858 est. half brother of Thomas Lumpkin Needham.  Lived with Thomas Needham and Sallie Needham in 1880.  Thanks for any info.  Jean@ljhoward23@msn.com     ^01-04

Rock Hill Cemetery--I am looking for information on the cemetery at Rock Hill Baptist Church.  I would appreciate any information you can provide.  Thank you, Lucy Kuykendall.  lucymkc@charter.net     ^12-03

Sledge, Henry--I am trying to contact my paternal grandmother's family.  Her name was Vera Sledge.  She was born 07/07/07 to Teshia Sledge and Russ Sledge.  She attended Macedonia Missionary Baptist church under the Reverand George Henry.  Thank you, Valerie McDougle.  Please contact me at   mcdouglev001@hawaii.rr.com     ^12-03

Chapel Hill Cemetery--Hi, Do you know who has the cemetery records for Chapel Hill Cemetery-Pope/Courtland, Panola, MS?  Thanks for your help.  Connie Edwards, TN. edwards1215@worldnet.att.net      ^10-03

Dodson--I would like to exchange information about the Dodson families of Panola Co., MS. from the 1800's.  Are there any of us left there?  Please email me.  Earl Dodson, earldodson@webtv.net      ^10-03

Wright2, Bradley, Taylor, Cartman--I am kin to the Wrights, Bradleys, Taylors, and Cartmans from Panola Co., MS.  My relatives are as stated below:  (a)  David Wright born Mar 1870 NC married Annie ?  born Nov 1871 MS.  Their Children: David Wright born 1890 MS; Mattie L. Wright born 1891 MS; Estella Wright born 1894 MS; Johnnie B. Wright born 1897 MS; David E. Wright born about 1899 MS; William J. Wright born about 1908 MS; Charles Wright born Feb 1910 MS.  (b1) Montie Taylor born ? MS  marriage 1 ? Cartman born ? MS.  Their children:  Fannie Cartman born 1892 MS; Edward Cartman born Feb 1887 MS.  (b2)  Montie Taylor born ? MS  marriage 2 Thomas Bradley born ? MS.  Their children: Richard Bradley born 1896 MS; Clarence Bradley born 1899 MS; Luvvie Mae Bradley born 1900 MS; Wilma Bradley born 1902 MS; Horan(Unsure spelled correctly) Bradley born 1904 MS. (c) Edward Cartman married Estella Wright born Jul 1894 MS.  Their children:  ? (son) Cartman born ? MS died about 1920 MS; Olar Lee Cartman born 12 Aug 1913 MS died 1 Mar 1997; Annie May Cartman born about 1914-15 MS; Erma Odell Cartman born 28 Jul 1917 MS died 2 Aug 1992 AR.  I am Erma's granddaughter.  I am looking for info on any of these lines.   Thank you for your help.  Karla Hazlewood. kohstormy@yahoo.com      ^09-03

Bolivar/Boliver, Shaffer/Schaffer--Help!  I am looking for any informationabout a Bolivar/Boliver family that lived in Sardis, Mississippi in the late 1800s.  My great-great-grandfather, Louis Bolivar, was said to have been from France and was born around 1872.  He married a woman named Bessie _____ around 1897 and they lived in Sardis.  They had three children:  Jasper Bolivar, Effie Bolivar, and Rubbie Bolivar.  Jasper and Effie died about 1918, Jasper said to have drowned in Mississippi River.  Louis died when Rubbie was 7, and Bessie Bolivar remarried a civil war veteran with the last name of Shaffer/Schaffer.  Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks!  Rachel Stogner. rstogner2003@yahoo.com      ^08-03

Sims--I am looking for information on Solimon Sims and Geneva Sims that lived in Pope, MS, in the 1870's.  They had a son named Bobby Sims, he was an Indian and this would be my ggrandfather.  vkturn@netzero.net      ^07-03

Pittman, Tribble, Blalack, Bailess--I am trying to find any info on the Pittman, Tribble, Blalack and Bailess families.  These are my grandparents families.  I understand there were lots of pittmans there in the 1800's.  Any info would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks sincerely, Vincent Pittman.  vpittman50@hotmail.com      ^07-03

Price, Huggins, Barrett, Busby--I am looking for information on the James Colbert Price family of Panola and Corinth Counties  Mississippi.  He married Mary Ella Huggins.  They had the following children: Mauphin Price,  Alice (Price) Barrett,  James Colbert Price, Jr. and Imogene (Price) Busby ( Mrs. Frank Busby ).    Have information on James Price, Sr. family will share.  Thanks, Bette Jackson.  JKBBJack@aol.com      ^06-03

Oldham--I am new at this research.  Am trying to trace information on my late husband, William Carl Oldham, whose dad also had this name.  His dad's name is found on the WWI draft registration as being born in 1890.  Also have been told he is buried in the area.  His brothers were Melvin Oldham, Waddell Oldham, and Jim Earl Oldham.  If  anyone has any information, would appreciate your help.  Sylvia Oldham, e-mail address  ssjoldham2@aol,com      ^06-03

Needham, Armistead, Wilson--Thomas Lumpkin Needham was born 6-2-1835 in GA, died ll-24-l915, Sarah "Sallie" M (Armistead) Needham was born 10-13-1847,died 6-11-1934.  Both are buried in the Sardis-Rosehill Cemetery. Thomas Wilson Armistead may have been a cousin of Sallie's.  He died 5-8-1958.  Would like to have any information anyone might have on either of these three.  Would anybody know where I could get an obituary for Thomas or Sallie?  I know they lived in Sardis for some time.  Thomas would be my great grandmother Elizabeth (Needham) Wilson's brother.  My great grandmother Elizabeth was married to Will Wilson and they also lived in MS at one time.  I have very little information on her and was hoping to trace her thru Thomas.  Thanks, Jean, ljhoward23@msn.com    ^{04-03     07-03}

Harris, Williams--I am searching for information on Robert Harris, born 1805-10 in North Carolina and lived in Panola County before 1835.  He had children born there:  John W Harris born 1843, Robert E Harris born 1845, William A Harris born 1848.  There may have been others. Also information on his son, Robert E Harris born 1845, served in Confederate Civil War in the regiment of Baskin Battalion Calvary, Dennies's Brigade. Before 1870 he married Josephine Williams, parents yet unknown.  They moved late 1879 to Arkansas.  Any help at all will be most appreciated.  ccarroll56@earthlink.net      ^03-03

Cox2, Moffett, McCune(?)--Cox ancestors.  Seeking any information about the Cox family in Panola County MS from about 1830-1880.  My ancestor Henry Bagby Cox and wife Margaret Moffett Cox were there from about 1830-1857 when they left for Independence County, AR.  Their daughter Susan Emily Cox was born at Springport, MS, in 1848.  Their son James Cox was listed as a Civil War casualty in the Panola Star in 1862. Daughter Nancy McCune (not sure of this spelling) remained in Panola Cty and is listed in Margaret Cox's estate papers in 1878. Help???  kcourtney0307@msn.com      ^01-03

Eagar, Prince, Wright--I am searching for information on two generations of my family who lived in Panola county.  1. Robert Eagar and Hannah A. Prince Eagar. They would have moved to Panola County sometime after 1825 or during the 1830's.  He died in Cherry Springs, Tennessee in 1844 and she died in Summit, MS, in 1880.  2. Charles Prince Eagar and Laura Emily Wright Eagar.  They were married in 1846 and lived on a property they named "Belmont" in Panola County.  They lived there until 1850.  He died in Columbus, MS, in 1950 and she lived there the remainder of her life. The Wright family has done some research and published a book on the Wrights, so I know about her life in Columbus before and after their time In Panola. In a letter she said she and Charles named Belmont after the estate of some relatives in Columbus.  Any information at all about these people or their homes or information on how I could research this information would be greatly appreciated.  I am a real beginner at this type of research. Thanks in advance for any help.  Bill Eagar. wdeagar@attbi.com      ^11-02

Walker--I'm trying to find when and where my Ggrandfather, William H. Walker, died and where he was buried. We know he and family lived around Sardis and Batesville area. He was married to Susan Darby Walker and they had nine children. Sarah Walker, Henry George Walker, John Wesley Walker (my grandfather), Richard Walker, Oliver Walker, William B. Walker, Fannie Walker and Mollie Walker.  He died between 1870 &1880.  Any help will be appreciated.  Berdena Walker Borum. deener@Valuelinx.net  ^11-02

Martin--My great grandfather and mother were named Isaiah Martin and Mag "Maggie" Martin.  They were born in the late 1800s.  Could you tell me the parents of either or both of these two persons?  Thank you.  Sandy D. Martin. martin.s@charter.net  ^10-02

Bethany--My grandfather was named Dave Bethany. He had a child  with  a woman named Carrie Starks. Dan Bethany was the child they had together. Can anyone tell me anything about either Dave or Carrie.  Dan was born  about 1888. Bethanyswann@aol.com  ^10-01

Cox--My Grandfather, C. C. Cox, Sr. was born in Como, Mississippi, around the turn of the 20th Century [1900].  I have tried without success to find information on my grandfather.  I would appreciate it if anyone could help me in my search for my grandfather, as my own father, Rev. C. C. Cox, Jr., never knew him.  May God Bless and Keep You.  Sincerely, Rev. Kenneth E. Cox  Revcox4life@aol.com  ^09-01