Many microfilms available for this county.
in reference to: Title film notes ('Court records, 1838-1869, 1886-1 ') (view on Google Sidewiki)
The spirit of exploring and celebrating where we came from is the work of genealogists. My Dad, "Bennie" Hill, was the quintessential family historian. He caught the bug later in life but spent the next 33 years making up for lost time. Thanks to you, Dad, I'm hooked!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Marriage Records Jasper County, Mississippi
Film # 904470, Item 2
to begin with: Not sure if I will find any Tucker info in any of these records, but it's worth a try.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Caleb's Family & Dog
I'm still not sure where I obtained the pictures of Caleb Hill, but it is clear that he loves his dog!
A Man and His Dog
Write what you know about this individual; I'm a little confused about how to place him. Thanks.
My E-Mail is margmariehatcoxdotnet.
My E-Mail is margmariehatcoxdotnet.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Researching James P. Hill, son of WTJ Bass and Nancy Louisa Hill
Questions:
Is James P. HILL born 14 July 1870 or 1871, the husband of both Clevie Annie LASSETER (2nd spouse) and Lillian COOK, (1st spouse)?
Is James P. HILL the same person as “Pink” Hill, James Pinckley Hill, James Pinkerton Hill?
Is James P. Hill a medical doctor?
I have a family group sheet that indicates that James P. Hill married Clevie Annie Lasseter/LASSITER, on 3 Dec. 1902 in Pearl River County, Mississippi. James was age 31 at this time, so I think it possible that he had a previous marriage, (Lillian Cook). Clevie Annie Lassiter was age 17; her parents were noted on the marriage certificate, Mr. And Mrs. Robert F. Lassiter. There is also a research note from my dad, Ben W. Hill, Jr., that the tombstone in Old Poplarville Cemetery indicates both birth and death date. The death date is 31 Oct 1908.
The marriage record is Book 2, page 383, Pearl River, Mississippi, for Clevie and James.
Marriage to Lillian happened in Marion County, Mississippi. James was age 21 and Lillian Cook was age 18. Book 5, Page 187, Marion County, Mississippi.
“My” James P. Hill (on my database) was the son of William Thomas Jefferson Bass and Nancy Louisa Hill.
See other notes from my dad, Ben W. Hill, Jr. (aka Wiley Benjamin Hill, Jr.) from an interview with Susie Bass Campbell.
I have many other notes on this individual, James P. HILL. Some of those will have to be read and analyzed another night!
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Monday, May 04, 2009
Carbon Copy of Letter to Rudolph
Written by Wiley Benjamin Hill, Jr., to his brother Earl Rudolph, "Rudy", Hill, February 4, 1960.
Dear Rudy,
Heading surprise you? Well, I swallowed my pride somewhat and took a job with another agency, if only temporary, selling tract homes from two models thaat I have showed to at least six thousand people in the past three weeks. Had a grand, big opening on Saturday, with several nice looking school teachers showing prospects thru the houses. Then, they were esc orted into a tent where experienced "qualifiers" took over. After picking out: name, occupation, whether renting or home owner, and whether or not the houses impressed them or not, they could pretty well identify a "buyer". [Dad mentions that he sold four of these houses before opening day and fold four more since then.] "I still have that golden touch, huh?"
[Evidently, the agency that Dad took this job with, was the Wayne Patton Agency; this was after we had moved out of FWB and were living in Wright, at "Cloverdale". Dad had been "crushed" by his defeat in the election of 1955 or '56 for Tax Assessor for Okaloosa County and had kind of withdrawn from the active real estate business of the "Hill Agency". To take this job he had to have his license reactivated.
Dear Rudy,
Heading surprise you? Well, I swallowed my pride somewhat and took a job with another agency, if only temporary, selling tract homes from two models thaat I have showed to at least six thousand people in the past three weeks. Had a grand, big opening on Saturday, with several nice looking school teachers showing prospects thru the houses. Then, they were esc orted into a tent where experienced "qualifiers" took over. After picking out: name, occupation, whether renting or home owner, and whether or not the houses impressed them or not, they could pretty well identify a "buyer". [Dad mentions that he sold four of these houses before opening day and fold four more since then.] "I still have that golden touch, huh?"
[Evidently, the agency that Dad took this job with, was the Wayne Patton Agency; this was after we had moved out of FWB and were living in Wright, at "Cloverdale". Dad had been "crushed" by his defeat in the election of 1955 or '56 for Tax Assessor for Okaloosa County and had kind of withdrawn from the active real estate business of the "Hill Agency". To take this job he had to have his license reactivated.
Letters to Rudolph
Written by Wiley Benjamin Hill, Jr. to his brother, Earl Rudolph Hill, 19 Dec 1977:
[Partial extract of information; not verbatim...These are carbon copies, not the actual originals]
Address at this time is Middleton, Colorado
Dear Rachel, Rudy, and [Living], [Rachel is Rudolph's, aka "Rudy"] wife.
WBH, Jr. writes that he wants them to know that he cares about them and is having a difficult period where procrastination has been the rule of his days. He mentions that he has just filed his income tax returns for the last several years. He states that "the fire added to my delay and my many excuses".
Not sure if this letter was ever sent but thought it useful for the one or two historically interesting bits of info it gave.
[Partial extract of information; not verbatim...These are carbon copies, not the actual originals]
Address at this time is Middleton, Colorado
Dear Rachel, Rudy, and [Living], [Rachel is Rudolph's, aka "Rudy"] wife.
WBH, Jr. writes that he wants them to know that he cares about them and is having a difficult period where procrastination has been the rule of his days. He mentions that he has just filed his income tax returns for the last several years. He states that "the fire added to my delay and my many excuses".
Not sure if this letter was ever sent but thought it useful for the one or two historically interesting bits of info it gave.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
This group of men were members of the Board of Realtors in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, in about 1950. My dad, Wiley Benjamin Hill, Jr., is standing in the back row, third from the right. He has a tie on in this picture and a light colored double breasted suit, I believe. My dad would have been about 37 years old, here, if my date of 1950 is correct. I will have to find out when this photo was taken, or when the Board of Realtors was organized. 
My dad was actually the first president of this group. I am unable at this time to identify the other gentlemen, but the one at the center front, with the bow tie, is probably Wayne Patton. My dad was generally known by most of his cronies as "Bennie Hill".
My dad was actually the first president of this group. I am unable at this time to identify the other gentlemen, but the one at the center front, with the bow tie, is probably Wayne Patton. My dad was generally known by most of his cronies as "Bennie Hill".Saturday, March 21, 2009
I found an earlier letter from Emma Mae
Laurel, Miss.
19 March 1966
Dear Cousin Ben.
We were so happy you were able to attend the centenial celebration. We had quite a house full, Didn't we? There would have been more had there not been so much sickness. On that day my niece was very, very sick in a hospital in Natchez and she passed away the following Saturday nite at 9:30 oclock.
My sister, Inez come up to wtay with father and my husband and I went up to Natchez on Monday to the funeral. She was inturned up there. She was a wonderful sweet Christian. She was my brother Wiley's oldest living child. Her mother and brother, Tom King was here in the afternoon.
Thanks so much for the gift of money. I will buy him some powder and body lotions with it. It take a lot of those things to care for old people. With your gift, Dad received over $50.00 in money.
Ben it is impossible to get the folder into the package so I am putting the notes in as are along with a write up of the celebration. Will try to get you a prent of the picture soon. Be sure and save those family picture of Great Grandpa Wiley [King] and others for I don't have any for my book. I would appreciate your help on the book when we get all data togather.
Best wishes to you & yours
Your Cousin, Emma Mae.
19 March 1966
Dear Cousin Ben.
We were so happy you were able to attend the centenial celebration. We had quite a house full, Didn't we? There would have been more had there not been so much sickness. On that day my niece was very, very sick in a hospital in Natchez and she passed away the following Saturday nite at 9:30 oclock.
My sister, Inez come up to wtay with father and my husband and I went up to Natchez on Monday to the funeral. She was inturned up there. She was a wonderful sweet Christian. She was my brother Wiley's oldest living child. Her mother and brother, Tom King was here in the afternoon.
Thanks so much for the gift of money. I will buy him some powder and body lotions with it. It take a lot of those things to care for old people. With your gift, Dad received over $50.00 in money.
Ben it is impossible to get the folder into the package so I am putting the notes in as are along with a write up of the celebration. Will try to get you a prent of the picture soon. Be sure and save those family picture of Great Grandpa Wiley [King] and others for I don't have any for my book. I would appreciate your help on the book when we get all data togather.
Best wishes to you & yours
Your Cousin, Emma Mae.
Letter from Everett & Emma Mae Barnes
Letter addressed to and received by Wiley Benjamin Hill, Jr., my father:
Laurel Miss
Feb 13, 1967
Dear Ben;
I have been thinking about you, and get myself togather to write you. I suppose you have heard by now that my father went to be with the Lord for Christmas. He passed away on 22nd of Dec. and we laid his body to rest in the Sumrall Cemetary at Sumrall, Miss. on Christmas Eve.
He went into a coma sitting in his chair on Dec 7th. We took him to the hospital on the 8th and he lived two weeks but never revived.
This is the time of year when I always began to make plans for his birthday, and it is a lonely time for us. I can't begin to tell how lonely it is here in this house, but I know God was so very good to Him and us and he lived a long and full life. He didn't leave any worldly riches, but an abundance of worthwhile memorys, of examples of love and kindness, compassion for the poor and needy was his to bestow.
How are you doing with your book? When I rest and get myself togather I plan to write a small memorial for my father.
I had some letter and pictures from a first cousin of Father's in Calif Mrs Robinson who was a Bennett. She was also a cousin of your Grandfather. Since Aunt Lydia married a Bennett also. However, yours was her second husband wasn't it?
Come to see us when you can and write soon.
Your Cousins, Everett and Emma Mae Barnes.
[This letter was dated 13 Feb 1967, my father's 54th birthday. However, he probably didn't read it till some time later and didn't answer it until later, due to the injury and death of his own mother, Eunice Tucker Hill Hall.].
Laurel Miss
Feb 13, 1967
Dear Ben;
I have been thinking about you, and get myself togather to write you. I suppose you have heard by now that my father went to be with the Lord for Christmas. He passed away on 22nd of Dec. and we laid his body to rest in the Sumrall Cemetary at Sumrall, Miss. on Christmas Eve.
He went into a coma sitting in his chair on Dec 7th. We took him to the hospital on the 8th and he lived two weeks but never revived.
This is the time of year when I always began to make plans for his birthday, and it is a lonely time for us. I can't begin to tell how lonely it is here in this house, but I know God was so very good to Him and us and he lived a long and full life. He didn't leave any worldly riches, but an abundance of worthwhile memorys, of examples of love and kindness, compassion for the poor and needy was his to bestow.
How are you doing with your book? When I rest and get myself togather I plan to write a small memorial for my father.
I had some letter and pictures from a first cousin of Father's in Calif Mrs Robinson who was a Bennett. She was also a cousin of your Grandfather. Since Aunt Lydia married a Bennett also. However, yours was her second husband wasn't it?
Come to see us when you can and write soon.
Your Cousins, Everett and Emma Mae Barnes.
[This letter was dated 13 Feb 1967, my father's 54th birthday. However, he probably didn't read it till some time later and didn't answer it until later, due to the injury and death of his own mother, Eunice Tucker Hill Hall.].
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