Edward Tillman Branch, Buried in Seneasha Cemetery, Attala County, Mississippi

My post on Mississippi Memories today features an excerpt from Stokes McMillan's new book, "One Night of Madness," that contains some details about the life of Edward Tillman Branch. Born on November 15, 1901, Tillman, as Branch was known, met a tragic death when he died of a gunshot wound on April 14, 1963.

Photograph by Andy McCrory

Asa Jones, Buried in Berea Cemetery

Asa Jones

"Gone too soon"

b. April 14, 1792

d. April 11, 1856

Oscar F. Hosea, Buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Lexington, MS

This Woodmen of the World monument marks the burial place of Oscar F. Hosea in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lexington, Mississippi. Hosea, born on October 20, 1863, died on October 28, 1921.

Oscar F. Hosea was the son of Oscar Fitzallen Hosea, Sr. and Sarah Anne Farr.

In 1860, according to the U. S. Census recorded that same year, Oscar F. Hosea, Sr. and Sarah A. Hosea lived with their young family in Dark Corner, Beat 2, of Holmes County, Mississippi.

In 1870, the family lived in Lexington, where Oscar F. Hosea, Sr. worked as a carpenter.

Photo by Natalie Maynor

Wordless Wednesday - Grave Monument of William Oliphant McMorrough

Grave Monument of William Oliphant McMorrough

b. August 27, 1853, d. June 25, 1905

Buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Lexington (Holmes Co) MS

Photo by Natalie Maynor

Conner Family Cemetery, Attala County, MS

The banner photo that appears on my blog today shows Conner Cemetery located near Hesterville in Attala County, Mississippi. The historical marker pictured to the left tells the story of the establishment of this old cemetery. Yesterday, I published the first in a series of posts about the Conner family, where I will be using personal family information provided by one of my Texas readers who is a descendant of the Conner family. Also, beginning next week, I will be posting photos of Conner family members' grave stones.

Banner photo and photo of marker by Natalie Maynor

Drane Family of French Camp, Mississippi

The original grave monuments that once marked the grave sites of Colonel James Drane and his wife, Matilda, can be seen at French Camp, Mississippi. The monuments and the Drane family residence were moved to French Camp on the Natchez Trace about 1981 from their original locations nearby.

(Photo provided by unidentified Drane family descendant)

Wordless Wednesday - Hooker Plot in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Lexington, Mississippi

Photo by Natalie Maynor