Hinds County MS

Early Mississippi Marriages 1800-1900

Marriage Intention

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.

1st Mississippi Light Artillery

The 1st Mississippi Light Artillery, also known as Withers’ Light Artillery, comprised several companies raised across Mississippi, participating in key battles during the Civil War. Initially assembled in May 1862, the regiment played a crucial role in the defense of Vicksburg against Union forces, with notable contributions at Chickasaw Bayou and the Vicksburg campaign. Throughout its service, the artillery faced significant casualties and challenges, ultimately surrendering at Vicksburg in July 1863. Afterward, surviving members regrouped as infantry before continuing their service in various capacities.

Slave Narrative of John Cameron

John Cameron, born in 1842 in Jackson, Mississippi, recalls his experiences as a slave under Howell Magee. He describes a relatively comfortable life, with adequate food, care, and leisure time. Cameron appreciated his master and mistresses, noting they treated their slaves well. He worked as a gardener and was content with his life until the Civil War disrupted everything. After the war, he and other former slaves returned to Mississippi, but he faced difficulties reconnecting with his now-adult children. Cameron reflects on the changes in society since the war, expressing nostalgia for the past.

Slave Narrative of Mollie Williams

Mollie Williams, an 83-year-old former enslaved person from Mississippi, recounts her life born on the Newsome plantation. Her parents, both laborers, were acquired through a complex arrangement involving Marse George and his uncle. Mollie lived in the Big House due to her mother’s absence and enjoyed the company of white children, engaging in mischief and playing games. She observed harsh treatment of enslaved individuals but herself escaped punishment. The narrative also touches on family dynamics, traditions, and the impact of the Civil War on their lives.

Biographical Sketch of George Albert Pierson

George Albert Pierson, born on May 3, 1883, in Raymond, Mississippi, established the George Pierson Studio in Muskogee in 1912 after gaining experience at his father’s studio and studying at the Chicago Art Institute. A dedicated artist, he garnered a loyal clientele over the years. Married to Alice Amber Flamm in 1913, they have a daughter, Mary Alice. Active in the Methodist Episcopal Church, Masonic organizations, and the Rotary Club, Pierson contributes significantly to civic and trade efforts within his community.