The Star-Herald from Kosciusko, Mississippi • 11

FAMILY TREES The Star-Herald, Kosciusko, January 5, 1978 11 'Fifty Families' Ready For Genealogy Buffs By NANCY PARKES Of interest to thousands of descendants throughout Mississippi is the news of "Fifty Families, A compiled by Nancy Chambers Underwood. A major. genealogical study with linage charts of the major families, it is the result of 10 years work by professional genealogists and many family members. The book is completely footnoted with sources and fully indexed. It is hard bound; over 550 pages, including 32 pages of pictures; and contains the histories of 18 Revolutionary War Patriots, including one female.

Some of the families included are Underwood, Settle, Bateman, Watt, Crook, Dickson, McEwen, McKisick, Smith, Grogaard, Matthews, Langhorne, Miller, Macon, Owen, Fortson, Chambers, Henry, Steele, Ross, Postelle, Moore, McWillie, Prichard, Vardaman, Foster, Myers, Stovall, Galtney, Cockerham, Stone, Estes, Dobbs, Jolley, McPhail, McDonald, Bolling, Farrar, Barnes, Williams, and the fascinating RidgeCherokee Indian family. Prepublication price is $25 plus $1 for postage and handling. After publication in December the price will be $27.50. E. Q.

Richards of Macon furnished much of the material on the Cockerham and allied families and researched Noxubee and surrounding county records. You may order from Mrs. George M. Underwood all 12700 Park Central Plaza, Suite 1606, Dallas, Texas Ward 75251. DOES ANYONE KNOW? Peggy H.

Johnson, and General Delivery, Ackerman, Miss. 39735, is searching for family and ancestors of Mary Earl Magdalene Patterson, born Ethel, 1905 in Texas, died 1944 in Meridian, Miss. Around 1910 John Mary came to Mississippi Mr. from Texas and lived with a from Mrs. a with Franks family in the Pontotoc area until she married Watson Donald (Buddy) Tunnell of Troy, Miss.

Mary's death certificate lists her parents as James and Mary Galloway Patterson from Texas, city unknown. Any info will be appreciated. Henry B. Nabers, 1405 Stanley, Sweetwater, Texas 79556, is trying to find parents, brothers, sisters, of Isaac and Robert P. Caradine-Carradine-Carodine who arrived in Sabine County, Texas, in 1827-1829 from Mississippi.

Where were they born, etc. Have much other Caradine info to share. Goss, 7985 SW 17 Miami, Fla. 33155, is interested in the life and origins of Benjamin Goss who lived in Tishomingo County, Mississippi in 1870s and 1880s, (Descendants still live there.) Colbert County, in 1890s and died at Riverlong, Colbert County in 1901. First wife was Nancy Steel; second wife was Florence Williams; and third was Maggie McCrory.

He had a total of nine children. Jewel Johnson, Rt. 6, Box 26A, Tylertown, Miss. 39667, would like to hear from anyone connected with the John Adams family who were in Marion County, in the early 1800s. Daughters were Delana who married John Strong Cordelia who married Reason Burns; Winney who married Louis Jackson; Annie who married Thomas Gibson; Annis who married a Jones; Hester who married Elijah Walker.

A son, Anderson Adams, was married to Minerva Need John Adams' wife and parents' names. Ed Barnes, 1207- 28th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403, wishes to contact descendants of Patrick McNeill who died in a train accident in Jackson, in February, 1889, at 35 years of age. He left a widow and son. "My branch of the McNeill family settled in Clayton County, Iowa.

Postage reimbursed, if desired." Send your query to Family Trees, P. 0. Box 387, Louisville, Miss. 39339, to enjoy this free service of The Star-Herald for its readers. SBA MAY HELP Small businesses that cannot obtain private financing may be eligible for one of the Small Business Administration's many loan assistance programs.

Contact the SBA at 1441 Street, N. Washington, D. C. 20416. "mast Shop Shoes Boots Off Dorsey Rites Planned Today At Chapel James Allen Dorsey, nineyear-old 1 son of Mr.

and Mrs. Allen Dorsey of Kosciusko, died Wednesday morning at his home following an illness of several years. He was a victim of leukemia. He was a fourth grade student at Kosciusko's West Side Elementary School and had attended classes for about six weeks at the beginning of the fall school term. Funeral services were to be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m.

at Nowell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Blackwell as the officiating minister. Burial was to be in Parkway Cemetery. Besides his parents he leaves a sister, Miss Pamela Dorsey of Kosciusko; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

James H. Dorsey of Kosciusko, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hunt of McCool and his great-grandmother, Mrs. Lummie Morgan, also of McCool.

NEGOTIABLE CDS Some banks are now offering negotiable certificates of deposit in relatively small denominations. This means that a depositor holding, for example, a $1,000 certificate can sell it to a third party (if one can be found) without incurring the penalty that the bank would impose for premature withdrawal of funds. A Big Robert Ross of Williamsville straddles the type of hog he said you don't see many of these days. Sambo is a Yorkshire which Ross estimated will weigh about 750 pounds. And he is gentle as lamb as long as he has his nose in the trough.

Berea By MRS. ROY HERRING Let your light SO shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Mitchell gave a Christmas Eve supper for his family.

Those to enjoy the get-together were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Mitchell, Mr. Mrs. Nathan Mitchell Jr.

and family from McCool, Mr. and Mrs. James McCrory and boys from Williamsville. Friday night, Dec. 30, Mr.

and Mrs. Nathan Mitchell gave their son, Nathan a surprise birthday supper. Mr. and Mrs. James McCrory and boys, Miss Penny Bowell from Williamsville, Bill Hendrick from San Diego, who is visiting his mother, Mrs.

James McCrory, Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Mitchell from Shady Grove, Mrs. Virgie Proctor and Nathan family were all there to share the surprise with him. We wish him many more birthdays to share with his family.

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Turner from Greenville, Mr. and Mrs. Bill White, Jeffery and Valerie from Jackson spent New Year's Day with mother and grandmother, Mrs.

Nora Turner. SP-5 Ruth 0'Bryant, Chester 0'Bryant and Tommy Miller from Ft. Campbell, spent the holidays with Ruth and Chester's mother and sister, Mrs. Frances 0'Bryant and Nancy Jo. Mr.

and Mrs. Bobby Phillips from Ruleville visited on Christmas Day. Mrs. Frances O'Bryant, Nancy Jo and Linda visited Her mother, Mrs. Roy Thomas, at Ruleville and the girls' grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. W. J. 0'Bryant, at Sidon during the holidays. 0'Bryant and Tommy Miller attended the Jones-Tisdale wedding at McCool.

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Mack Nunn and family from McCool, Mr. and Mrs. James Nunn and boys from Williamsville were Christmas Day guests of parents and grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. V. O. Nunn. Our pastor, the Rev.

Jerry Slonaker, and Mrs. Slonaker spent from Friday night until Monday with Mrs. Slonaker's mother, Mrs. Vera Robbins, at Bassfield. Their son, Clark, from Laurel came to spend Saturday with them.

On Monday they were dinner guests of another son, Randy Slonaker, and family at McComb. Mrs. Virgie Proctor spent Christmas Day and night with her sister, Mrs. Draper Proctor, at Ethel. Mr.

and Mrs. Wayne Proctor from Parchman, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Mitchell from Pet Ross said that for several years the larger varieties of hogs were common in the area, but they are rare these days. He guessed his hog will produce 80 pound hams, not to mention the chittlins.

News Vicksburg, Mrs. Bill Dees from Pickens visited Mrs. Virgie Proctor during the holidays. Coy Mitchell from Columbus, Mr. and Mrs.

Percy Mitchell from Vicksburg, Mrs. Virgie Proctor spent awhile with Mrs. Hattie Mitchell during the holidays. Mrs. Burvie Tally spent several days with Mrs.

Mitchell last week. Miss Lynn Perry Sallis, Bruce Shuler from Ethel visited Kenny Nowell during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Womble, Billy and Vickie spent a week with their daughter and sister, Mrs.

Phillip Gulmy, and family in Hawthorne, N. J. Miss Vickie Womble has completed her college work at Delta State University and will graduate in May. Our granddaughter, Sharon Lentz, finished high school in Baton Rouge, at midterm and will also graduate in May. Congratulations to these two young girls and best wishes for a long successful life.

Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Carter, Ray, Mr.

and Mrs. Hugh Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Crenshaw from Jackson spent Christmas Day with parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Huley Braswell. Mr. and Mrs. Don Milner and Mrs. Blanche Milner spent Christmas Day with their son and grandson, Donald Earl Milner, Mrs.

Milner and Caroline. Mr. and Mrs. Davis Long, Billy Long from Citronelle, visited their sisters and aunts, Mrs. Mary Seawright and Mrs.

Don Milner, during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nowell, Jimmy, Tommy, Gary and Kevin spent Saturday and New Year's Day with Mrs. Nowell's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. S. B. Hollingsworth, at Reform, Ala. Mr.

and Mrs. Sonny Holton and boys from Jackson are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. O.

Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Allen from New Orleans are spending a few days with their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs.

James Allen, and other relatives. Charles Allen and Wayne visited mother and grandmother on New Year's Day. We are sorry to hear Mrs. Ida Cook and Boyd Wade are in the hospital. Let's all remember them in our prayers.

Ryle Prevost was carrying his mother, Mrs. Attie Prevost, home to Cleveland after she had spent Christmas with them. He was killed in a car accident and his mother was injured and died Friday night. He was buried at Utica and she was buried at Ruleville. She is an aunt of Mrs.

John D. Hopkins. Sympathy is extended to all loved ones. Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Ward and Jimmy from Raleigh spent the week with parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parish. Mr. and Mrs.

Charlie Earl Hopkins and girls from Ethel, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Hopkins, Holly and John Heath from Memphis, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Hopkins from Kosciusko, Mr.

and Mrs. Kenny Hopkins enjoyed a Christmas Eve supper with parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hopkins.

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hopkins visited her dad, Earl Pace, and sister, Mrs. Robert Ford, and Mr.

Ford at Kosciusko on Christmas Day for dinner. Another sister, Mrs. Clarence Blaine, from Jackson joined them for the day. Mr. and Mrs.

Melvin McDaniel spent New Year's Day in Kosciusko with their daughter, Mrs. Peggy Skelton and boys. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Moak and Bill spent the New Year's weekend with friends and relatives in north Louisiana.

Arnold Milner from Lexington visited his aunt, Mrs. Blanche Milner, during the holidays. Her New Year's Day visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walker, Mrs.

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