Need Coulter FAmily History for the Jones County Family History Book now being compiled

Do you just need individual's information, or are you looking for official genealogy records already compiled? I have a good bit of information on my Coulter family of Covington County if you would like me to forward that to you. I am descended through Andrew Jackson Coulter (A.J.). His daughter Olive Linda Coulter is my great-grandmother. She married into the Davis family (Andrew Lawson Davis). Their daughter Samantha "Sammi" Lynn Davis is my grandmother. She married into the Sherman family (James Robert Sherman). Their daughter Janet Lynn Sherman is my mother. She married into the Crumby family of Alcorn County/Tishomingo County (William Russell Crumby). My grandmother is full of Coulter stories and things her mother told her of the family. They have some pictures (just a few) and reminisces of trips to Covington County as a child and as an adult. Email me of you would like more.

Casey Allison Crumby

I need any families connected to - Jones County Mississippi-
for we are compiling a family history book for that county.
I have heard though that Covington County plans to start compiling a Family History Book so keep them in mind.
Thanks,
Beverly

I was born in Jones County, as were my maternal grandparents and my mother (my father was born in Texas but was raised in Corinth). I know the Coulter branch made a move to Jones County through my great-grandmother Olive Linda Coulter when she married William Ervin Davis. I'm not sure where the Davis' come from, but I suspect they already lived in Jones County. William's father was Andrew Lawson Davis.

I also have a possible McLeod connection to Jones County, though through a Covington County link. During the famous Free State of Jones incident during the Civil War, a McLeod plantation owner is listed as offering his estate for the nursing of the wounded (apparently of both sides). My McLeods are rooted in Covington County, but we know very little of them. I have them traced back to Christiana McLeod who married James Windham (of Mount Olive). Her father was one of three sons of an Isle of Skye immigrant who came to North Carolina in the late 1700s. Two of his sons traveled south, one settling in mid-Mississippi and the other coming to Covington County. I strongly believe this McLeod is the one mentioned as offering his lands to the wounded during the Free State of Jones conflict. Some further research will be in order though. Being in Alabama (and in school!) limits me to traveling to Mississippi to do much of the research I would like to do. As far as official research I've done, I would be glad to email you what I have. However, it seems our historical roots (at least on my mother's side) are planted in Paulding and Covington County.

Casey

You can start with your grandmother who was in Jones County.

Jones County, Mississippi
Families and History

The Jones County Genealogical and Historical Organization is compiling and will publish a Jones County Mississippi Family and History book.
the Organization is seeking your help. We are asking for any person with Jones County Mississippi ties to submit their family history. You and your family are important to Jones County and we want to publish your family's heritage in this history book. It does not matter whether you have lived here your entire life, recently moved here or just have Jones County roots or ;ties, you are eligible to participate. There is no charge to have your story published. Each family history will be allowed up to 1,000 words and one photograph at no cost. There will be a fee of 10 cents for each additional word up to a maximum limit of 1,500 words and $15.00 per picture for each additional picture submitted. You may submit more that one history.

TO SUBMIT YOUR HISTORY

1. TYPING: Stories must be typed in a narrative form or standard 81/2 by 11 inch white paper and be double spaced, if possible. Stories MUST be in a flowing narrative form, ie, write as though you are telling a story. Please submit only data that you desire published. Genealogical charts or tabular material CANNOT be accepted. To insert a date, please use the following format: Jan 1, 2005. Type your name, mailing address, telephone number and date at the top middle of the first page you submit. If you submit a picture, or pictures, your picture must have a caption. On the last page of your story, type the words "Caption for Picture" and include the names of the people or what the picture is about. We MUST have the picture/pictures identified.
Please note that the JCGHO is no liable for any errors, omissions, factual content or unauthorized use of any material submitted for publication.
2. NON TYPING CAPABILITY: If you don't have access to a typewriter or computer, then print or write your story as legible as possible and turn in or mail it to us. We will find someone to type it for you. The typed copy will be sent to you for your final aproval.
3. PHOTOGRAPHS: Please send original photographs or a professional copy. If your photograph is the only existing print, then we suggest you have a duplicate made to submit. Anyu photographs will be returned to you AFTER the book has been printed. Please do not send copy machine copies as they cannot be used. Your name, address and telephone number must be entered on the back of each photograph. A simple way to do this is with a removable label or an archival ink pen.
4. MAILING: Please mail your story to us in a flat 9x12 inch envelope. The mailing address is JCGHO P. O. Box 2644 Laurel, Ms 39442-2644, or you can drop your family history at the Laurel Jones County Library Genealogy Department during the hours of Wed. & Thu. 1:00 -4:45, Fri. 9:00 - 12:00 then 1:00 - 4:45, and every Saturday the Library is open 10:00 - 2:00.
If you need help, please contact one of the following JCGHO Book committee Members: Roy Hammond - 601-649-7888, Ed & Beverly McNease 601-583-6316, Susan Blakeney - 601-649-8170, or E-Mail JCGHO at jcgho1@yahoo.com

If we have more than one family surname connected to Jones County, is this a separate entry, or is this included in the one paragraph with the Coulters (because the Coulters and Shermans are connected, but removed by a generation)? My Sherman family is rooted in Jones County, as is my Windham family. My grandfather (the Sherman and descendant of the Windhams and Kirbys) married a Davis who is descended from the Coulters. Both my grandparents still live in Jones County (born and raised).

Casey

You can write it up together or as seprate surnanes. If they all tie together several surnames will be in one history, or if you want to do a seprate one that's ok. It does not have to be 1000 words, it could be a short history. Whatever you think best.

Beverly

Reminder that the deadline for Jones County Family History Book is July 31, 2005. If you have already submitted you family that is great! If you have not I would hate to lose this family or any other Jones County Families in the book. This is a once in a life time thing for free. Please take time to do so. If I can help please let me know.

thanks,
Beverly McNease
Jones County Genealogy and Historical Organization