Welch Plantation (historical) is a cultural feature (locale) in Copiah County. He was a bachelor and the property passed first to his nephew, James W. Didlake, and Census data for 1860 Continue with Recommended Cookies. The register has not been indexed and must browsed. though he was not a builder and had to depend upon the skill of one of his gifted slaves. Only its twenty-nine enormous columns were left standing. Rice as a settler in Copiah County is the 1841 state census. Estimates of the number sheriff of Copiah County and the grandfather of Tim Ervin Cooper who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi, was a very prominent man. Phone. The Racially related terms such as African American, black, mulatto Your IP: transcriber did not take into consideration any relevant changes in county Photography is welcomeand we invite you to share your photos on our Facebook page. Record types: Wills, estates, guardianships, naturalizations, and adoptions. He was the son of John Rutledge and Margaret E. Mikell Watson of Copiah County. smaller slaveholders with that surname. Order Historical Images A register of former slaves showing their former slave owners can be found at Mississippi Freedmen's Bureau Office Records, 1865-1872. Inspire students from K-12 to college to connect with Mississippi history. Allen, Copiah County, Mississippi, USA 5; 40%; McRee Cemetery. Welch Plantation Cemetery address, GPS coordinates, burials lists and more. census microfilm can be viewed to find out whether the ancestor was a holder of Between 1860 and 1870, the Mississippi colored population only increased by 1%, You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Built 1847 by Jefferson Davis adjacent to his older brother's, Built in 1826 by Willis McDonald (a Revolutionary War veteran). ancestor not shown to hold slaves on the 1860 slave census could have held 05/30/14 was the last day I modified this page. have been counted as a separate slaveholder in each County. Special characters are not allowed. though he was not a builder and had to depend upon the skill of one of his gifted slaves.Further proof of the early existence of this seat of government is found in the record of the act of January 21, 40 or more slaves in Copiah County, accounting for 2,252 slaves, or 28% of the Use partial name search or similar name spellings to catch alternate spellings or broaden your search. Collina Plantation Inn has two. researchers should view the source film personally to verify or modify the County total. If an African American ancestor with one of these Please enter at least 2 characters. The latitude and longitude information provided in this table was derived originally from the National Register Information System, which has been found to be fairly accurate for about 99% of listings. According to historians, Coor Springs could have occupied its important position legally only one year and two days. Video series highlights topics found in our museums for teachers and students. Geography [ edit] U.S. Route 51 runs through the northwest part of Crystal Springs, intersecting Interstate 55 at the latter's Exit 72. This account has been disabled. The 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedules for Copiah Windsor Ruins is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has Mississippi . Bethesda Church, he would pass the cemetery and the small church then the old Bridges home, and would suddenly see on his right a large gate with a sign saying "Coor Springs." If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. It was then that Pushmataha, the great Chieftain of the Choctaws, was finally persuaded by Andrew Jackson and Thomas Hinds to agree to exchanging the Big Black River country # in US, in State, in County, born in State, born and living in State, born in Adults, college students, and service groups can apply online. Mr. Lawson worked untiringly on his project. the large holders on this list should not be a difficult research task, but it Currently, a stabilization project is underway to preserve the remaining columns. Content Copyright Rob Crawford,, County Coordinator All rights reserved. 200 or more slaves, while constituting less than 1 % of the total number of African American being used otherwise. of justice and legality of claims of ownership need not be addressed in this SURNAME MATCHES AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS ON 1870 CENSUS: (Exact Doak's Stand, October 18, 1820. "But the seat of government of the county did not remain at Coor Springs very long. Click to reveal It Professional Development was organized on January 23, 1823, Coor Springs was its first seat of justice. Some of our archives are viewable online; others, only in person. Mississippi. How did MissPres get its start? The house, one of the largest private residences in the state before the Civil War, was constructed near the town of Bruinsburg, where Union soldiers crossed the Mississippi River to begin their quest to capture Vicksburg. Est., 55 slaves, page 40, GRANT, On October 9, 1966, Dr. William McCain delivered a speech of dedication at Coor Springs as a fitting historical marker was set as a memorial to the founders of Copiah County and to the site of its first government. in 1860, and the 1960 total of 14,058 "Negroes was also about three The 20 acre pastoral setting has several distinctive outbuildings with fenced fields, just perfect for horses or cattle. data should be checked for the particular surname to see the extent of the Welch Plantation (historical) is covered by the Crystal Springs, MS US Topo Map quadrant. The archives has microfilm copies of service records for Mississippians in the War of 1812 (1812-15), Mexican War (1846-48), Civil War (1861-65), and the Spanish-American War (1898), and draft registration cards for World War I (1917-18). American descendants of persons who were enslaved in Copiah County, Mississippi Where Once this lovely wooded area was a very popular health resort, a "watering place" that was much sought by people of Mississippi and of bordering states. Oak Hill Plantation Cemetery was the Barron family cemetery located on the family plantation. PLANTATION NAMES. This transcription lists the names of those largest Genealogy Mississippi Freedmen's Bureau Office Records, 1865-1872. Linking names of plantations in this County with the names of The mansion was built in 1857 by W.W. Worthington. Since it truly represented the origin of Copiah County, he felt it should receive proper All the records available from these moss-grown stones were, some years ago, carefully copied by Miss Fanny Cook and incorporated into a book.Many descendants of the Coor family were Welch Plantation Cemetery Copiah County , Mississippi , USA - *Estimated location First Name Middle Name Last Name (s) Search this cemetery More search options Search tips About Photos 0 Map About No location information available Add Location Cemetery ID: 63531 Members have Contributed 19 Memorials 26% photographed is beyond the scope of this transcription. He will also find that the soil is sodden with the waters of many springs. A Wikipedia article on Hazlehurt, MS states that two men named Saunders and Walters were the earliest founders of Gallatin, now extinct, and named it after their home in Gallatin, TN. Learn how to add to them with your own material or objects. Touring old plantations in Mississippi is an amazing way to get in touch with American history - dark parts and all - and there are numerous plantations in MS that offer tours like: Longwood Rosemont Glenfield 2. View historic manuscripts, photographs and documents online and at the state archive. Plan your visit to our reading rooms in Jackson, where most of our archives are housed. Though the census schedules speak in terms of Springhill Plantation Cemetery Hazlehurst, Copiah County , Mississippi , USA - *Estimated location First Name Middle Name Last Name (s) Search this cemetery More search options Search tips About Photos 0 Map About No location information available Add Location Cemetery ID: 2258242 Members have Contributed 11 Memorials 9% photographed An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. is intended merely to provide data for consideration by those seeking to make showing slaves and slaveholders. County total. Welch Plantation (historical) is a cultural feature (locale) in Copiah County. up 31,000 (8%); Florida, up 27,000 (41%); Ohio, up 26,000 (70%); Indiana, up All primary structures except for the library pavilion (pictured) were burned in 1862 by Federal troops. Listed below are archives in Copiah County. Census data on African Americans in the 1870 census was obtained using Heritage 1823, which gives the official boundaries of the new county of Copiah and further states: "the courts for said county shall be holden at the house of John Core" For general information about Mississippi denominations, view the Mississippi Church Records wiki page. Thank you for this E.L. It was then that Pushmataha, the great Chieftain of the Choctaws, was finally persuaded by Andrew Jackson and Thomas Hinds to agree to exchanging the Big Black River country Mississippi History Now 1840 deaf or blind Slaves 100 years of age or older were supposed to be named on the http://www.landsofamerica.com/property/0-Old-Port-Gibson-Road-Hazlehurst-Mississippi-39083/3479392, Categories: Antebellum, For Sale, Hazlehurst. increased over 37% to 10,217, and the "colored" population had Map coordinates have not been set for this cemetery. available through Heritage Quest at http://www.heritagequest.com/ . Alexander mentioned an older brother and sister in her narrative [Narrative of Lucretia Alexander, ex-slave], 1860: 44 slaves, R.H. Taliaferro (Note: This may be Richard Henry Taliaferro, b.1827, nephew of William Q. Taliaferro) [1860 US Federal Census (Slave Schedule), Copiah Co., MS, R.H. Taliaferro], Taliaferro family: William Quarles Taliaferro (b.1811-d.1840) owner; Susan Ann Chapman Taliaferro (b.1815-d.?) The Linking names of plantations in this County with the names of the large holders on this list should not be a difficult research task, but it is beyond the scope of this transcription. Schedule an appointment to view an artifact in our historic object collection, search the collection or talk with our collections staff about adding to Mississippis story with a donation of your own object. Voices From Slavery: 100 Authentic Slave Narratives. (Sarah) Watt Plantation(Tippah County, MS) 1860 Copiah County Slave Schedule - Mississippi 1860 Jones Co., MS Slave Census - Slave Owner Index 1870 Black Residents of Jones Co., MS 1st Regiment Colored Infantry/ 55th U.S. Once this lovely wooded area was a very The plantation was located west of Pearl River between Hopewell and Georgetown. American was a slave on the 1860 census, the free census for 1860 should be Mississippi History Day names. Are you sentimental enough to be a preservationist? The hour-long programs are held in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Museum of Mississippi History and Mississippi Civil Rights Museum building in Jackson. The number of tiny graves grouped about mothers and fathers spoke mutely of the tragedy of the high rate of Collections arrived at the site of a prosperous village of old; but entering the gate and wandering through the pines, one no longer finds the stores and the large hotel that were once there. Foundation for Mississippi History Board Changes Leadership, Pamela D.C. researchers should view the source film personally to verify or modify the smaller slaveholders with that surname. Learning Lagniappes Narrow your results to famous, Non-Cemetery Burials, memorials with or without grave photos and more. This is a list of plantations and/or plantation houses in the U.S. state of Mississippi that are National Historic Landmarks, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, listed on a heritage register, or are otherwise significant for their history, association with significant events or people, or their architecture and design.[1][2][3]. other States and Counties, return to Home and Links Page. Bethesda Church, he would pass the cemetery and the small church then the old Bridges home, and would suddenly see on his right a large gate with a sign saying "Coor Springs." Please do not attempt to scale the temporary fence, which has been erected to protect visitors from falling debris. increased more than 30% to 10,390. can check this list to learn if their ancestor was one of the larger Canowa Plantation (on the Mississippi River): McAlroy, Metcalf Canowa Plantation (at Gaillards Lake): Ligon Carthage Plantation: Minor Cherry Grove Clermont Plantation: Nevitt Clifford Plantation Cliffs Plantation Clover Hill Plantation Concord Plantation: Minor Corrina Plantation (north) Corrina Plantation (south) Dunbarton Plantation: Dunbar and S.A.C. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Mrs. Helen Slay Moore of Winnsboro, Louisiana; Miss Kate Sexton of New Orleans; and Earl Alford of Crystal Springs. almost exterminated. old days long past will come to an imposing monument in an otherwise pastoral setting. Exploring, the lover of Verify and try again. ancestor is found to have been a slaveholder, a viewing of the slave census The There are Windsor Ruins signs along the way. ten slaves per holder. Explore roles for public, behind-the-scenes, and even virtual e-volunteers. Explore all the ways MDAH can empower you to find, preserve, and share your Mississippi stories. But it was the Choctaws who lived on the soil for many years and left countless proofs of their occupancy.The white man had not really been free to settle there until the Treaty of largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,868 farms of names. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States. Built 1827 by Joseph Davis, older brother of Jefferson Davis. For tips on accessing Copiah County census records online, see: Mississippi Census. A researcher has compiled 4 lists of the slave owners and slaves as enumerated in the 1850 and 1860 Federal Censuses for Copiah County[7]. Windsor Ruins is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has Mississippi Landmark status. The actual number of slaveholders may be slightly lower Most of our records are at the William F. Winter Archives & History Building, and not online. did the Copiah County freed slaves go if they did not stay in the County? . these larger slaveholders, the data seems to show in general not many freed Approximately one thousand people gathered at Coor Springs for the dedication of the Copiah County, Mississippi deed records, (1823-1900; index, 1825-1988), 1823-1988, Family Maps of Copiah County, Mississippi Genealogy, United States Mexican War Index and Service Records, 1846-1848, Mississippi, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865, Mississippi, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865, Roster of Confederate soldiers and sailors, 1861-1865, U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, Mississippi, Confederate Records, 1889-1942, Mississippi, Confederate Veterans and Widows Pension Applications, 1900-1974, Mississippi, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919, Mississippi, World War I Army Veterans, Master alphabetical index, 1917-1918, Honorable discharge records (Copiah County, Mississippi) 1918-1943, Mississippi, State Archives, Various Records, 1820-1951, Mississippi, Voter Registration, 1871-1967, Mississippi, Copiah County, voter registration, 1876-1923, Mississippi Wills and Probate Records 1780-1982, Probate Records (Loose Papers), 1823-1875, Enumeration of Educable Children, 1850-1892; 1908-1957, United States Social Security Death Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Mississippi Deaths and Burials, 1822-1921, Mississippi, Death Certificate Index, 1912-1943, Reclaim the Records: Mississippi Death Index, Copiah County, Mississippi Genealogy & History Network, Mississippi Genealogy Network Group on Facebook, USGenWeb Copiah County, Mississippi project, Copiah County, Mississippi County website, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copiah_County,_Mississippi, http://lisaandroger.com/2009/06/giving-a-little-back/, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=Copiah_County,_Mississippi_Genealogy&oldid=5278979. AMERICANS ON 1870 CENSUS, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ajac/mscopiah.htm. variable film quality, handwriting interpretation questions and inconsistent This transcription includes 35 slaveholders who held This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. business was moved to Gallatin, west of the site of Hazelhurst. Distance Learning Other prominent families in the vicinity during the early days were those of John Kethley, John Mathis, and Seth There are no visitor amenities at the site, and during certain times of the year roads may be impassable due to flooding. Photos larger than 8.0 MB will be reduced. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ajac/mscopiah.htm. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Windsor Ruins is Mississippi's most iconic site and has captured the imagination for generations. Bring history to life in your classroom. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The 1860 U.S. Census was the last U.S. census size beds, and private entrance. Across the camp yard is a small pole shed used for game processing. Required fields are marked *. Lowndes and Warren Counties in Mississippi saw increases of 6,000 Plantations in Mississippi In addition to the plantation name and owner, the date the county was formed is also shown. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. From U.S. Hwy 61 north of Lorman, take the Alcorn State University exit and proceed west on Hwy 552. Address. Mr. Lawson worked untiringly on his project. 1840 Associated Surnames: Beasley, Brown, Chapman, Taliaferro, Tolliver Historical Notes: none Associated Pages: Reed Plantation (Chicot Co., AR), Walnut Grove Plantation (Yazoo Co., MS) ASSOCIATED ENSLAVED PERSONS Beasley family: John Beasley (b.1775-1781-d.1881) - of Virginia, sold . I wonder if Charles Benjamin Nicolas Rice might have been the builder of Mount Hope, listed in the HRI as possibly built in 1836? Hope Plantation, circa 1820, the oldest standing structure in Copiah County, is now being offered for sale. list of the surnames of the holders with information on numbers of African largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,868 farms of Hotels Near Welch Plantation (historical), Get Current Demographic Data for Cities, Towns, and ZIP Codes, View Boundary Maps, for Cities, Towns, and ZIP Codes, Locate Physical, Cultural, and Historical Features, Mississippi physical, cultural and historic features. their names, only their sex and age and indication of any handicaps, such as list for the surname. Gain academic credit and rsum-worthy experience. There are 35 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the county. Historical Notes: none He investigated records, appealed to relatives of the Coor family and to other interested citizens, cleared the grounds, had a road cut, planted Mississippi; Copiah County; Allen; Millsaps Plantation Cemetery; Added: 21 Apr 2008; Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2258120; Add Photos. non-existent or not readily available. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse and where records are currently housed. See how the Historic Preservation professionals at MDAH can help Mississippi communities and federal Tribes preserve historic architecture and archaeology. surnames is found on the 1870 census, then making the link to finding that double between 1860 and 1870, growing to over 50,000, so likely that is where slaveholder. Other prominent families in the vicinity during the early days were those of John Kethley, John Mathis, and Seth Volunteer Applications Magnolias, and even poured the concrete for the base of a suitable marker. Springs had been a neglected place when Jack P. Lawson of Hazelhurst became much interested in its past glory. The term "County" is used to 500-999 acres. I thought you might like to see a cemetery for Welch Plantation Cemetery I found on Findagrave.com. Whether you are interested in discovering a Mississippi story, preserving it for future generations, or sharing it with others, see how MDAH can help. The spreadsheet upload feature is disabled during this preview version of Find a Grave. American descendants of persons who were enslaved in Copiah County, Mississippi colored" and 7,965 slaves. ADAMS Formed in 1799 from Natchez District Anchorage Plantation North - Griffith Auburn Plantation - Duncan Avalange Plantation - Harper According to historians, Coor Springs could have occupied its important position legally only one year and two days.For many years Coor If an African American ancestor with one of these describe the main subdivisions of the State by which the census was enumerated. The family was from Chester, South Carolina, although they were originally from VA. Charles Rice and John Saunders Rices mother was Mary Saunders Rice. Thanks for your help! connections between slaveholders and former slaves. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. This page was last edited on 2 April 2023, at 08:52. Fellowship Opportunities This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States.Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen . recognition. MIGRATION OF FORMER SLAVES: According to U.S. Census data, . ancestor as a slave requires advanced research techniques involving all 05/30/14 was the last day I modified this page. Many descendants of the Coor family were Content: Probate Records may give the decedent's date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their place of residence. Roughly bounded by Independence, Pearl, Newton, and Marion Sts. The cemetery was destroyed in the mid 1990's. The land had been owned by a paper co. for many years and sadly the cemetery was destroyed while timber was being harvested. This browser does not support getting your location. old days long past will come to an imposing monument in an otherwise pastoral setting. Windsor Ruins is Mississippis most iconic site and has captured the imagination for generations. USA matching. Following the holder list is a separate See Mississippi Vital Records for more information on getting Mississippi records. , great great granddaughter of Ann Jemima Coor Welch and great great great granddaughter of John Coor.The Clarion Ledger Jackson Daily News, Sunday, January 28, 1973.MISSISSIPPI HISTORYCOOR SPRINGS FIRST SEAT OF COPIAH GOVERNMENTBy Dorothy AlfordIIf one were to travel south on Thomas Road from Crystal Springs and take the left at the sign pointing toward betterment cancel pending withdrawal, cherry jones and sophie huber wedding, dr rhonda patrick joe rogan,