Lafayette 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.

North America Indian Names of Places in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana

The post examines the significance and origins of North American Indian place names in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana, particularly those derived from the Choctaw and Chickasaw languages. It highlights how these names reflect the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the Native American tribes, while noting that many translations have become corrupted over time. The text provides numerous examples of place names alongside their original meanings, illustrating the deep historical connections embedded in the geography of the region.

Biography of Charles R. Freeman

Charles R. Freeman, born on November 8, 1875, in Clay County, Mississippi, has been a prominent attorney in Checotah since 1902. He graduated from the Iuka Normal Institute and the University of Mississippi, earning his LL.B. in 1901. After practicing briefly in Starkville, he established a successful law practice in Checotah. Beyond law, Freeman is involved in banking and agriculture, owning extensive farmland. Married to Eunie V. McCafferty, he is active in community services and supports the Democratic Party, exemplifying strong citizenship in his locale.