Marion County MS

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.

Slave Narrative of Charlie Moses

Charlie Moses, at 84, recounts his painful memories as a slave under the cruel Jim Rankin in Marion County, Mississippi. He describes relentless labor, severe beatings, and inadequate sustenance. Moses emphasizes the fear Rankin instilled not only in slaves but his own family, emphasizing the suffering endured by his community. After the Civil War and his eventual freedom, he traveled across Louisiana for work before becoming a preacher in Brookhaven. Despite his newfound freedom, Moses remains haunted by the horrors of slavery.

Biography of G. B. Glover

G. B. Glover, born on December 20, 1841, in Mississippi, is a prominent pioneer of Malheur County, known for his hard work and visionary approach to agriculture and stock-raising. After serving in the Confederate army during the Civil War, he moved to Oregon in 1875, establishing a successful estate on Cow Creek Lakes, now encompassing over 1,140 acres. Glover is also known for his active involvement in local politics. He married Elizabeth Shea Keenan, and they had six children, highlighting his commitment to family and community.