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Early Mississippi Marriages 1800-1900

The following database represents a collection of 151,208 early Mississippi marriage records. The earliest occurs in 1800, the latest in 1900. The counties represented in the database: Adams, Amite, Carroll, Claiborne, Copiah, Franklin, Harrison, Hinds, Itawamba, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Leake, Lowndes, Madison, Marshall, Monroe, Noubee, Noxubee, Pontotoc, Rankin, Sunflower, Tippah, Tishomingo, Warren, Wilkinson, Winston, Yalobusha, and Yazoo.

Traditions of the Great Flood by the Choctaw

The Choctaw traditions regarding the Oka Falama tell of a time when humanity was deemed wicked, prompting the Great Spirit to send a prophet warning of impending destruction. Ignored, the people faced a catastrophic flood that covered the earth, leaving only the prophet alive on a raft. After weeks adrift, he found land, married a beautiful bird transformed into a woman, and repopulated the world. The stories share striking similarities with Biblical accounts, suggesting deeper historical connections or shared origins of the flood narrative.

The Discovery Of This Continent: It’s Results To The Natives

In 1470, Christopher Columbus married Dona Felipa, daughter of a renowned navigator, and settled in Porto Santo, where they shared dreams of discovering lands to the West. Their ambitions fueled Columbus’s determination, leading to his 1492 voyage that resulted in the European discovery of the Americas. However, this event marked the beginning of devastation for native peoples, introducing warfare, disease, and colonization that would decimate their populations and cultures, ultimately transforming their rich, diverse societies into shadows of their former selves.

Slave Narrative of Henri Necaise

Henri Necaise, a 105-year-old former slave, recounts his life experiences during and after slavery in Harrison County, Mississippi. Born into slavery, he was separated from his mother and raised by his white father. Necaise describes his early life under the care of his master, Ursan Ladnier, and reflects on the hardships of freedom, emphasizing the lack of support from carpetbaggers post-war. He eventually established a life for himself, married a fellow former slave, and now lives with the assistance of the community.

Slave Narrative of Gus Clark

Gus Clark, an 85-year-old former slave from Richmond, Virginia, recounts his life experiences in Howison, Mississippi. He shares the hardships faced during his childhood after the Civil War, including working in harsh conditions as a water boy in Louisiana. Despite the brutality of slavery, he notes that conditions were sometimes better than his current poverty-stricken life, where he and his wife depend on minimal state assistance. Reflecting on his past, Clark discusses severe punishments, lack of education, and the meager provisions provided by his former master.

Slave Narrative of Jane Sutton

Jane Sutton, an 84-year-old ex-slave from Gulfport, Mississippi, reflects on her life in bondage on Marse Jack Berry’s farm in Simpson County. Born in 1840, she recounts the relationships with her family, her experiences with the Berry family, and the lack of severe punishment compared to other slaves. After the Civil War, she struggled for independence and maintained ties with her former owners, who had treated her well. Now, she faces hardship in her old age, relying on her daughter and neighbors for support.

Grace, Gary Dean – Obituary

Gary Dean Grace, 52, of Halfway, passed away on April 26, 2004, following a motorcycle accident in Arizona. Born on April 4, 1952, in Biloxi, Mississippi, he grew up across the country due to his father’s Air Force career. Gary served in the U.S. Air Force from 1970 to 1975, later working as an electronics specialist. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and motorcycle enthusiast. He is survived by his wife, Kate, two sons, and several stepchildren, along with other family members. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at Lions Club Park.