Rankin 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.

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.

Moore, Daniel C. – Obituary

Daniel C. Moore, 22, of Unity, was one of four U.S. Navy servicemen tragically killed in a car accident in Tokyo, Japan. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, he moved with his family to Baker and later Unity, where he attended school and worked in the lumber industry. In August 1965, he enlisted in the Navy and served as a jet mechanic in Atsugi, Japan. He is survived by his father, mother, two brothers, and three half-sisters. Funeral arrangements are pending.