JEFFERSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, QUALIFIED GUESSES, LEADS, ETC!!!

In all of our genealogical research we continue to have questions that mystify us. Sometimes we just need to get them out in the open and let others brainstorm the possible answers with us. Often these answers may be qualified guesses or maybe leads, but occasionally we hit upon the "REAL" answer. If you have one of these questions, or would like to respond to one of the questions below, please e-mail Carolyn Adams Switzer .

QUESTION: Has anyone seen a book that would list the early settlers of Jefferson County?

ANSWER: Cindy has seen a book at the Mississippi State University Library called Early Settlers of Mississippi as taken from Land Claims in the Mississippi Territory>

QUESTION: Where can I find any information on the old town of Rodney? My great-great grandfather managed the riverdock/pier in this old "ghost town" so I am told. (-- Robert H. Abney)

ANSWER: Try these two books: (1) Mississippi-Louisiana Border Country: A History of Rodney, Mississippi, St. Joseph, Louisiana and Environs by Marie T. Logan, 1980 published by Claitor's Publishing Division; 3165 S. Acadian at I-10; P. O. Box 3333; Baton Rouge, LA 70821; (2) News From Rodney, 1834-1840 by Gordon A. Cotton; printed by Keith Publishing Co., Inc.; Raymond, MS; 1987. (--Robert Shumway)

QUESTION: What families are mentioned in the book A Complete History of Methodism?

ANSWER: Bren Cloud lists the following names as some of the Methodist families: Scott, Griffing, Cloud, Bowles, Floyd, Gibson, Owens, Baldridge, Robertson, Marble, Forman, Dow, Harriman, Amos, Blackman, Barnes, Vick, Lasley, Bowman, Johnson, Hinds, Sterlin, McLaughlin, Barlow, Morehouse, McClure, Burge, Hellums, Houston, McMinn, Edge, Harper, Sellers, Quinn, Henninger, Shaw, Kennon and more.

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