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Cornelius Jonas Jones MP (1858 - 1931)

"Cornelius J. Jones", "Cornelias J Jones"

Cornelius J. Jones, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library Cornelius J. Jones (August 13, 1858 – March 13, 1931) was a lawyer and state legislator who represented I...

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Cornelius Jonas Jones MP (1858 - 1931)

"Cornelius J. Jones", "Cornelias J Jones"

Cornelius J. Jones, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library Cornelius J. Jones (August 13, 1858 – March 13, 1931) was a lawyer and state legislator who represented I...

2/25/2024

Hullum Duke Redwine (1809 - 1864)

Hullum Duke Redwine, farmer, Mississippi and Texas state legislator, and county official, was born in Madison County, Georgia, on May 18, 1809. He was the son of William C. and Malinda Lou (Cox) Redwin...

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Hullum Duke Redwine (1809 - 1864)

Hullum Duke Redwine, farmer, Mississippi and Texas state legislator, and county official, was born in Madison County, Georgia, on May 18, 1809. He was the son of William C. and Malinda Lou (Cox) Redwin...

2/26/2023

G. W. Jowers, Texas state senator and representative, was born in 1812 in Wadesborough, North Carolina, to James J. and Mary (Clark) Jowers. He was brought up in Tennessee and Mississippi, graduated in...

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G. W. Jowers, Texas state senator and representative, was born in 1812 in Wadesborough, North Carolina, to James J. and Mary (Clark) Jowers. He was brought up in Tennessee and Mississippi, graduated in...

2/2/2023

Farris Alfonso Green (1856 - 1921)

Farris Alfonso Green. Born 24th February 1856. Itawamba Co, Mississippi. To Joseph Gilbert And Annie Tranquilla Conwell Green. Who Married. 11th October 1849. Itawamba Co, Mississippi. Farris Was ...

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Farris Alfonso Green (1856 - 1921)

Farris Alfonso Green. Born 24th February 1856. Itawamba Co, Mississippi. To Joseph Gilbert And Annie Tranquilla Conwell Green. Who Married. 11th October 1849. Itawamba Co, Mississippi. Farris Was ...

1/20/2023

Judge of the Supreme Court of Louisiana. Attended law school at the University of Virginia • Member of the Mississippi State Legislature, 1839 • Elected State District Judge for Shreveport, Louisiana ...

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Judge of the Supreme Court of Louisiana. Attended law school at the University of Virginia • Member of the Mississippi State Legislature, 1839 • Elected State District Judge for Shreveport, Louisiana ...

12/11/2022

Hon. Benjamin Fort Smith (1796 - 1841)

SMITH, BENJAMIN FORT (1796–1841). Benjamin Fort Smith, Texas revolutionary soldier and Texas congressman, son of David and Obedience (Fort) Smith, was born on January 2, 1796, in Logan County, Kentucky...

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Hon. Benjamin Fort Smith (1796 - 1841)

SMITH, BENJAMIN FORT (1796–1841). Benjamin Fort Smith, Texas revolutionary soldier and Texas congressman, son of David and Obedience (Fort) Smith, was born on January 2, 1796, in Logan County, Kentucky...

11/24/2022

WIKIPEDIA Henry Stuart Foote (February 28, 1804 – May 20, 1880) was a United States Senator from Mississippi from 1847 to 1852 and Governor of Mississippi from 1852 to 1854. His emotional leadership on...

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WIKIPEDIA Henry Stuart Foote (February 28, 1804 – May 20, 1880) was a United States Senator from Mississippi from 1847 to 1852 and Governor of Mississippi from 1852 to 1854. His emotional leadership on...

11/21/2022

Wilson Shedric Hill (1863 - 1921)

U.S. Congressman. He attended the University of Mississippi, graduated from the law department of Cumberland University, in 1884, was admitted to the bar and commenced to practice law in Winona, Miss...

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Wilson Shedric Hill (1863 - 1921)

U.S. Congressman. He attended the University of Mississippi, graduated from the law department of Cumberland University, in 1884, was admitted to the bar and commenced to practice law in Winona, Miss...

2/26/2022

Patrick Henry (1861 - 1933)

US Congressman. Elected to represent Mississippi's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1901 to 1903. Also served as a Member of the Mississippi State Senate from ...

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Patrick Henry (1861 - 1933)

US Congressman. Elected to represent Mississippi's 3rd District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1901 to 1903. Also served as a Member of the Mississippi State Senate from ...

2/26/2022

Claiborn John Kyle (1800 - 1867)

Claiborne Kyle, early Texas politician and pioneer of Hays County; son of Major John William and Rebecca Young Kyle, was born August 8, 1800 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He married Lucy Bugg in 182...

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Claiborn John Kyle (1800 - 1867)

Claiborne Kyle, early Texas politician and pioneer of Hays County; son of Major John William and Rebecca Young Kyle, was born August 8, 1800 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He married Lucy Bugg in 182...

2/4/2022

Frederick George Barry (1845 - 1909)

Frederick George Barry (January 12, 1845 – May 7, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Born in Woodbury, Tennessee, Barry received a limited education. He served as a private in Comp...

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Frederick George Barry (1845 - 1909)

Frederick George Barry (January 12, 1845 – May 7, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Born in Woodbury, Tennessee, Barry received a limited education. He served as a private in Comp...

12/28/2021

William Pinckney Rose (1787 - 1850)

William Pinckney Rose, participant in the Regulator-Moderator War, son of Frederick and Mary (Washington) Rose, was born on April 24, 1787, in Granville County, North Carolina. In 1790 the family moved...

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William Pinckney Rose (1787 - 1850)

William Pinckney Rose, participant in the Regulator-Moderator War, son of Frederick and Mary (Washington) Rose, was born on April 24, 1787, in Granville County, North Carolina. In 1790 the family moved...

12/21/2021

Wirt Adams (March 22, 1819 – May 1, 1888) was a United States district court judge for the state of Mississippi, a soldier for the Republic of Texas, and a Confederate officer and general in the Americ...

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Wirt Adams (March 22, 1819 – May 1, 1888) was a United States district court judge for the state of Mississippi, a soldier for the Republic of Texas, and a Confederate officer and general in the Americ...

12/8/2021

William Aylmer Winter (1872 - 1952)

William Aylmer Winter (March 22, 1872 - March 12, 1952) was a farmer and a Democratic Mississippi state legislator from Grenada County in the early-to-mid 20th century. He was also the father of t...

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William Aylmer Winter (1872 - 1952)

William Aylmer Winter (March 22, 1872 - March 12, 1952) was a farmer and a Democratic Mississippi state legislator from Grenada County in the early-to-mid 20th century. He was also the father of t...

12/4/2021

William F. Winter, Governor MP (1923 - 2020)

William Forrest Winter (February 21, 1923 – December 18, 2020) was an American attorney and politician. He served as the 58th governor of Mississippi from 1980 to 1984. A Democrat, he was known fo...

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William F. Winter, Governor MP (1923 - 2020)

William Forrest Winter (February 21, 1923 – December 18, 2020) was an American attorney and politician. He served as the 58th governor of Mississippi from 1980 to 1984. A Democrat, he was known fo...

12/4/2021

Jamie Whitten (1910 - 1995)

Jamie Lloyd Whitten (April 18, 1910 – September 9, 1995) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who represented the Deep South state of Mississippi in the United States House o...

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Jamie Whitten (1910 - 1995)

Jamie Lloyd Whitten (April 18, 1910 – September 9, 1995) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who represented the Deep South state of Mississippi in the United States House o...

12/2/2021

Gov. James Whitfield MP (1791 - 1875)

James Whitfield (December 15, 1791 – June 25, 1875) was Governor of Mississippi from November 24, 1851 to January 10, 1852. He was born in Elbert County, Georgia. He served until United States Sena...

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Gov. James Whitfield MP (1791 - 1875)

James Whitfield (December 15, 1791 – June 25, 1875) was Governor of Mississippi from November 24, 1851 to January 10, 1852. He was born in Elbert County, Georgia. He served until United States Sena...

12/2/2021

Benjamin Wailes was the state's leading natural scientist. He wrote several works on the region's history and natural phenomena, including the landmark study Report on the Agriculture and Geology of Mi...

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Benjamin Wailes was the state's leading natural scientist. He wrote several works on the region's history and natural phenomena, including the landmark study Report on the Agriculture and Geology of Mi...

12/2/2021

James Kimble Vardaman (July 26, 1861 – June 25, 1930) was an American politician from the state of Mississippi, serving as Governor of Mississippi from 1904 to 1908 and in the U.S. Senate from 1913 t...

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James Kimble Vardaman (July 26, 1861 – June 25, 1930) was an American politician from the state of Mississippi, serving as Governor of Mississippi from 1904 to 1908 and in the U.S. Senate from 1913 t...

12/1/2021

Gov. Tilghman Tucker MP (1802 - 1859)

Mayfield Tucker (February 5, 1802–April 3, 1859) was Governor of Mississippi from 1842 to 1844. He was a Democrat.Tucker was born in North Carolina near Lime Stone Springs, and lived in Alabama for a t...

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Gov. Tilghman Tucker MP (1802 - 1859)

Mayfield Tucker (February 5, 1802–April 3, 1859) was Governor of Mississippi from 1842 to 1844. He was a Democrat.Tucker was born in North Carolina near Lime Stone Springs, and lived in Alabama for a t...

12/1/2021