Mt. Zion UMC  Cemetery

Neshoba Co, MS

Directions:  From the Hwy 15 and Hwy 492 intersection (Spanky’s) in Union: Proceed west on Hwy 492 for 2.4 miles. Turn right at the old two story abandoned store on the right side of Hwy 492 onto Ideal Store Road. Proceed 4.7 miles. The church will be on the right. It sits very far back from the road. There will be a sign near the road. Proceed up the driveway to the church. The cemetery sits off to the right as you are facing the church. The cemetery cannot be seen from the road if you are coming from the direction of Hwy 492.

Directions from I-20 to the Hwy 15 & Hwy 492 (Spanky’s) intersection in Union: Coming from the East (Meridian): Exit at Hickory. Turn right on Hwy 503. Proceed 7.6 miles to Hwy 15. Turn right. Proceed 9.6 miles to the above intersection. Coming from the West (Jackson): Exit at Newton on Hwy 15. Proceed North. The intersection will be in about 16 miles.

 

Mary Jane Crenshaw Tyner

Dec. 26, 1889 - Sept. 21, 1967

Mary Jane Crenshaw was the daughter of Mentice Dominico "Dink" Crenshaw and his wife Lillie Thomas Houston.  Mary Jane Crenshaw married Walter Louis Tyner on December 13, 1911.

Walter Louis Tyner

Dec. 3, 1886 - Jan 3, 1964

Walter Louis Tyner was the son of John Polk Tyner and his wife Effie Ann McDonald.

1920 Leake Co, MS Census, Beat 5, p. 248, Walnut Grove, Supv Dist 5, ED 27, #63
1930 Leake Co, MS Census, Beat 5, Carthage Road, Widowed, p. 263, ED 40-12 Supv Dist 7, Sheet 5a, #94-96

World War I Draft Registration Card: Tyner, Walter Lewis, 30, Union, b 3 Dec 1887 in Beach Springs MS, Farmer, Wife, Child & Father, Medium Height & Build, Blue Eyes, Brown Hair, Precinct Neshoba

John Polk Tyner

Sept. 24, 1841 - Nov. 15, 1923

John Polk Tyner was a son of Dr. Lewis W. Tyner and his wife Sarah.  He married Effie Ann McDonald about 1864.  His tombstone shows his name incorrectly.  His birth year also seems to be incorrect on his tombstone.  All census records, including those when he was living in his father's household show him to be born 1844-1845.  The 1900 census, which shows month and year of birth indicates that he was born in September 1844.

1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census #1199-1199
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, p. 10, Supv District 2, ED 60 #82-82
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Supv District 5, ED 44, #100-100
1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #88-88
1920 Leake Co, MS Census - Enumerated in household of his son Walter L. Tyner

Private, 33rd Mississippi, Co A, CSA

 

 

Effie Ann McDonald Tyner

June 20, 1846 - Jan. 19, 1915

Effie Ann McDonald was the daughter of Murdock James McDonald and his wife Rebecca Henderson.  She married John Polk Tyner.

 

 

 

Dr. Lewis W. Tyner

Born Feb. 12, 1806

Aged About 72 Years

1850 Leake Co, MS Census, Beat 3, p. 42, #548-611, Farmer
1860 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Physician, p. 595, Township 9, Range 11, #426-434
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census #1215-1215

 

 

Sarah Tiner

April 21, 1813 - March 2, 1902

Sarah was the wife of Dr. Lewis W. Tyner.


1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, p. 10, Supv Dist 2, ED 60 #84-84

Perry Tyner

1842 - 1928

Thomas Perry Tyner was a son of Dr. Lewis W. Tyner and his wife Sarah.  He married Maggie E.  Census record consistently indicate that he was born later in the decade.  The 1900 census, which indicates month and year of birth shows him born April 1847.  He and his wife died without issue, possibly explaining the tombstone errors.

1880 - Living in the Neshoba Co, MS household of his mother, Sarah Tiner.
1900 Newton Co, MS Census, Beat 3. p 228, Supv 5, ED 57, Sheet 12A, #203-203, Farmer
1920 Leake Co, MS Census, Walnut Grove, Beat 5, Supv 5, ED 76, Sheet 4b, #64-68, Farmer

Maggie E. Tyner

1852 - 1952

(Maiden name unknown)

Maggie E. married Thomas Perry Tyner.  Census records consistently show her younger than the tombstone date.  The 1900 enumeration which shows month and year of birth indicate that she was born January 1869.  This date is also consistent with her 1930 census record.  She appears to have died without issue, possibly explaining the cause of the tombstone error.

1930 Leake Co, MS Census, Beat 5, Carthage Road, Widowed, p. 263, ED 40-12 Supv Dist 7, Sheet 5a, #93-95 (Living adjacent to the Walter Louis Tyner family.)

 

 

Lewis W. Tiner

Died August 18, 1864

Aged 28 yrs, 6 ms, 21 days

 

Lewis W. Tiner was a son of Dr. Lewis W. Tyner and his wife Sarah.

 

 

William J. Tyner

April 10, 1872 - Dec. 23, 1909

W. J. Tyner was a son of James Polk Tyner and his wife Effie Ann McDonald.  He married Virginia Barrett.

1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Supv District 5, ED 44, #95-95

 

Virginia Tyner

1871 - 1950

(Family information indicates that she was a Barrett, from the Hattiesburg area.  She is reported to have gone back to her family after the death of her husband.)

 

Jesse M. & Green M. Rodgers Tyner

Died July 6, 1861

Jesse M. & Green M. were sons of Dr. Lewis W. Tyner and his wife Sarah.

 

Walter L. Tyner, Jr.

Born Nov. 22, 1919

Died Oct. 3, 1999

Walter L. Tyner, Jr. was the son of Walter Louis Tyner and his wife, Mary Jane Crenshaw.

Hiram Bates Cole

June 6, 1828 - Dec. 13, 1910

Hiram Bates Cole married (1) Mary Francis Hadley October 1, 1850 in Richmond Co, NC.  He married (2) Nancy Elizabeth Galloway.  His two wives are buried on opposite sides of him.

Born in the Rockingham district of Richmond Co, NC, Hiram served in the Civil War. He and his company left Mississippi and crossed into Arkansas at Helena, AR on their way to the Pea Ridge Battlefield in Northwest, Arkansas. This information was relayed to Don Edwards by his Aunt Mary.

1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census #1216-1216
1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, p. 10, Supv Dist 2, ED 60, #85-85
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Supv. District 5, ED 44, #195-195

 

Mary Francis Hadley Cole

Died Aug. 2, 1865

Aged 27 yrs, 8 ms, 21 ds

Mary F. Hadley was the 1st wife of Hiram Bates Cole.  Born in the Wolf Pit District of Richmond Co, NC, she was the daughter of William Hadley and his wife Cuzzy.

 

 

 

 

Nancy Elizabeth Galloway Cole

Dec. 18, 1848 - July 20, 1923

(the 2nd wife of Hiram Bates Cole)

 

 

 

J. W. Henry

March 4, 1856

September 13, 1909

John W. Henry was the son of Confederate veteran Rev. John N. Henry and his wife Sarah E. Thomas.  He married Martha Jane Cole, daughter of Hiram Bates Cole and his 1st wife Mary Francis Hadley.

1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, p. 85, Supv Dist 5, ED 44, Sheet 2A, #21-21

 

 

M. J.

Wife of J. W. Henry

Born July 8, 1857

Died June 15, 1882

 

Martha Jane Cole was a daughter of Hiram Bates Cole and his 1st wife Mary Frances Hadley.  She married John W. Henry.

 

 

Lee Richardson

August 24, 1884 - December 2, 1986

Verna Opal Cole Richardson

August 13, 1885 - August 24, 1972

Verna Opal Cole was a child of Hiram Bates Cole and his 2nd wife Nancy Elizabeth Galloway.  She married Lee Richardson.

 

 

John Charles Richardson

PFC US Marine Corps World War II

May 10, 1923 - November 10, 1984

 

Louis Richmond Cole

Son of H B & M F Cole

Died September 30, 1871

Age 4 y 7?m 1 day

This is a very confusing tombstone.  It specifically indicates that Louis Richmond Cole was a child of Hiram Bates Cole and his 1st wife Mary Francis Hadley.  But the age at death calculates to be almost two years after Mary Francis Hadley Cole died.  Census information seems to validate the dates on Louis Richmond Cole's tombstone, but could actually be an explanation for the confusion.  On the 1870 census Mary Frances Cole, Louis Richmond Cole's older sister, is show to be 4 years old.  She was actually born in 1863 which would have made her 6-7 years old on the date of that enumeration.  Louis Richmond Cole is shown on that same census to be a year younger.  If we apply that age difference to what we know to be the correct birth date of his older sister we find Louis Richmond Cole to be born 1864-1865, which is consistent with his Mother's death date.  We feel certain that what is incorrect on Louis Richmond Cole's tombstone is his age (in years) at death, possibly provided by his stepmother.

Walter Henry Cole

December 28, 1872 - October 24, 1955

Florence Walton Cole

April 15, 1885 - April 15, 1953

Walter Henry Cole was a son of Hiram Bates Cole and his 2nd wife Nancy Elizabeth Galloway.  He married Florence Walton about 1903.

1910 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, p. 200, #68-69

 

 

Maudie Cole

Daughter of W. H. & F. A. Cole

November 21, 1905

May 20, 1906

Maudie Cole was a child of Walter Henry Cole and his wife Frances A. Walton

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India V. Williamson

April 16, 1868

January 18, 1948

India V. Cole was a daughter of Hiram Bates Cole and his 2nd wife Nancy Elizabeth Galloway.  She married James W. Williamson.

Photo Courtesy of  Vince Hatten.

 

 

James W. Williamson

September 12, 1864

October 6, 1912

Photo and Family Information Courtesy of  Vince Hatten

James W. Williamson was the son of Hardy Williamson.  He was the brother of William Henry Williamson..

 

 

 

J. H. Cole

April 7, 1856

October 10, 1916

James Hill Cole was a son of Calvin C. Cole and his wife Mary L. Talbert.  He married Harriet Evaline (maiden name unknown), probably in Kemper Co, MS.  James Hill Cole was a nephew of Hiram Bates Cole.

1880 Kemper Co, MS Census, Moscow, p 82d
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, p. 86, #37-37, Supv Dist 5, ED 44, Sheet 3a, Farming

 

Calvin C. Cole

August 12, 1873

May 26, 1946

Gone But Not Forgotten

Calvin C. Cole was a son of James Hill Cole and his wife Harriet Evaline.  He married Sallie Driskell.

1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #202-202, Farming, Supv Dis 5, ED 44, Sheet 13A

Stephen D. Cole

1889 - 1936

Francis Cole Watkins

1900 - 1976

Stephen Durant Cole, born September 17, 1888 in Darnel, MS, was the son of James Hill Cole and his wife Harriet Evaline.  He married Francis.

 

 

Sallie Cole

February 13, 1878

January 9, 1950

Sallie Driskell, born in Lauderdale Co, MS was a daughter of Lewis Driskell and his wife Mollie Frances Graham.  She married Calvin C. Cole about 1897.

Susan A. Hadley

Wife of John W Hadley

and daughter of

J. K. & Sarah Winfield

Born in Ala.

September 28, 1849

Died November 23, 1874

Susan Adeline Winfield, daughter of James Kennedy Winfield and his wife Sarah Sherard, was born in Brush Creek, Perry Co, AL.   After Susan's death John W. Hadley married her sister Martha Jane Winfield, widow of John Thomas.  John W. Hadley & Martha Jane Winfield Thomas Hadley are buried at Dixon Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Neshoba Co, MS.  Thanks can be given to the unknown person who has recently cleaned the tombstone of Susan Winfield Hadley.  It was previously so blackened that its wonderful inscription couldn't be read.

 

James K. Hadley

Died August 21, 1871

Age 2 ys 7 ms 21 ds

 

James K. Hadley was probably named James Kennedy for his maternal grandfather James Kennedy Winfield.  He was a son of John W. Hadley and his 1st wife Susan Adeline Winfield.

 

 

William Hadley

Born in N. C.

Died April 6, 1869

Aged 71 years 7 mos

 

1835 - 1840 Purchased Neshoba Co, MS Land Using Military Warrants
1850 Neshoba Co, MS Census, p 141b, #363-381
1860 Neshoba Co, MS Census, PO Dixon, Township 9 Range 11, p. 598, Farmer, #445-453

Cuzzy Hadley

Born in N. C.

Died Oct. 19, 1874

Aged 70 Yrs.

Cuzzy Hadley (maiden name unknown) was the wife of William Hadley and the mother-in-law of Susan Winfield Hadley, whose tombstone is listed above.

1850 Richmond Co, NC Census, Wolf Pit District, p. 282, #468-464  (In 1850 William Hadley had already relocated to Neshoba Co, MS.  Cuzzy and the children were still living in North Carolina.)

In 1870 Cuzzy was living in the household of her daughter Martha & husband Green B. Walton, in Neshoba Co, MS. Cuzzy's age was listed as 70.

Rev. Murdock James McDonald

1822 - 1906

Rev. Murdock James McDonald was born December 1822 in Chesterfield District, SC.  He was a son of Murdock McDonald and his wife Effie Douglas.  He married Rebecca Henderson.

1860 Neshoba Co, MS Census #440, T9 R11
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #1035-1035
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Supv District 5, ED 44, living in household of child Daniel.

 

 

Rebecca Henderson McDonald

wife of M. J. McDonald

Daughter of Thos & Mary Henderson

Born Feb. 9, 1826 - Died May 21, 1900

1860 Neshoba Co, MS Census #440, T9 R11
1870 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #1035-1035

 

 

Daniel Joseph McDonald

Born July 27, 1858

Died July 17, 1909

Daniel Joseph McDonald was a son of Rev. Murdock James McDonald and his wife Rebecca Henderson.  He married Ella about 1880.

1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Supv District 5, ED 55

 

 

P. J. McDonald

June 13, 1862

July 17, 1909

 

Peter J. P. McDonald was a son of Rev. Murdock McDonald and his wife Rebecca Henderson.

 

 

 

James W. McDonald

August 25, 1875

December 26, 1901

 

James W. McDonald was a child of Murdock T McDonald and his wife Francis Hoy.

Great Grandma & Grandpa

John Rutledge

1822 - 1891

Mary "Sis" Brewer Rutledge

1836 - 1929

 

 

 

Sarah A, Wife of Richard Rutledge

Born April 2, 1853

Died August 11, 1896

 

Elisha Walton

1869 - 1950

Elisha James Walton was born June 1869, a child of Green Berry Walton and his wife Mary "Polly" Edwards.  He married Mary Emma Germany about 1894.

1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Supv District 5, ED 44, #118-113
1920 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon/Waldo, #293-304
1930 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, Dixon/Waldo, #205-205

BeBetter News, The Neshoba Democrat, April 15, 1949: We regret the continued illness of Mr. Elisha Walton, he has been in ill health for quite a while. He is now at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. B. Hillman, this community.

 

Emma Germany Walton

1874 - 1942

Emma Germany married Elisha James Walton.  The 1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census lists her birth as March 1875.

Dena Walton Germany

Born Apr. 6, 1899

Died Feb. 28, 1996

Dena Walton was a daughter of Elisha James Walton and his wife Emma Germany.  She married Joe H. Germany about 1930.  On the 1930 census he is enumerated as head of household, living alone.  She is listed as 32 years old, unmarried, and living with her parents.

 

Joe H. Germany

1881 - 1962

He married Dena Walton.

1930 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Dixon and Waldo, Page: 21A, Enumeration District: 13, Beat 4, #405-405

 

 

Olive Bertha Gilbert

Wife of Elijah L. Walton Sr.

December 31, 1881

June 20, 1969

 

 

 

 

Elijah L. Walton Jr.

September 4, 1916

December 3, 1955

Elijah L. Walton Jr. was a child of Elijah L. Walton and his 2nd wife Olive Bertha Gilbert.

 

W. Jay Walton

August 10, 1908

March 17, 1998

Willie Jay Walton was a son of Elisha James Walton and his wife Emma Germany. 

 

 

W. W. Hillman

October 27, 1850 - January 28, 1936

Winder W. Hillman was born in Marion Co, GA, a son of Caleb R. Hillman and his wife Sarah L. Bentley.  He married Nancy Jane Livingston about 1870.  

1880 Marion Co, GA Census, 807th District, Supv Dist 5, ED 41, Sheet 25, p. 102, #112-116, Farmer
1900 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, p. 85, Supv Dist 5, ED 44, Sheet 2B, #28-28

 

 

 

Nancy Jane Hillman

April 30, 1855 - March 5, 1939

 

 

Winfield Hillman

July 29, 1890 - July 15, 1975

Grace Hillman

February 25, 1898 - March 8, 1974

Winder Winfield Hillman was a son of Winder W. Hillman and his wife Nancy Jane Livingston.  He married Grace Tidwell.

Mr. Winfield Hillman is a fond remembrance.  He lived on Daddy's mail route.  When Daddy first began carrying the route, Mr. Winfield informed him that anything placed in a certain location was for left there for him.  From that time forward he rewarded his mailman with a never ending supply of fresh fruits and produce from his Neshoba County farm.  He was a friend who will forever be remembered.

George Jefferson Hillman

December 4, 1887 - June 4, 1971

Nora A. Butler Hillman

October 16, 1887 - November 5, 1960

Jeff Hillman was a son of Winder W. Hillman and his wife Nancy Jane Livingston.

Photo courtesy of Vince Hatten.

 

W. H. Houston

Born Oct. 11, 1856

Died Dec. 9, 1935

William H. Houston was a son of Joseph Lawrence Houston and his wife Mary C. Johnson.  He married Mary E.

1930 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #214-214

 

 

James Robert Shackelford

July 18, 1919

February 12, 1997

 

 

Thomas W. Gully

July 14, 1848

August 22, 1901

Thomas W. Gully was a son of Jesse Gully and his wife Hannah Calcoat.  He married Nancy Walton, daughter of John Walton Jr. and his wife Margaret.

1880 Neshoba Co, MS Census, Beat 4, #65-65

Co I 1st Regiment, Co G State Troops Cavalry as Corporal

W. H. Williamson

Born in Taylor County, Georgia

September 4, 1830

Died September 27, 1897

William Henry Williamson, born in Butler, Taylor County, GA, married 30 Jan 1853 to Elizabeth A. Hays.  He was born 4 September 1830 and Died 27 Sept 1897.  Both are buried at Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in in Neshoba Co, Mississippi.  William Henry Williamson was a Lt. in the the War between the States for the 40th Mississippi Infantry nickname Neshoba Tigers.  Most of the Williamson families in Neshoba County today are descendants of this Williamson clan and his three brothers John, Benjaman, and Nixon. Their Father Hardy Williamson also made the trip from from Taylor County, Georgia to Neshoba County, Mississippi.  Vince Hatten

Picture, family and census information courtesy of Vince Hatten, who would like to correspond with anyone researching this family.


1860 NESHOBA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FEDERAL CENSUS
23 35 W452 Williamson Williamson W. H. 29 M farmer 800 369 Ga
23 36 W452 Williamson Elizabeth A. 30 F hk Ga
23 37 W452 Williamson Amanda A. 6 F Ga B
23 38 W452 Williamson Augustus W. 4 M Ms
23 39 W452 Williamson Henry J. 2 M Ms
23 40 W452 Williamson Virginia 8m F Ms

1870 NESHOBA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI FEDERAL CENSUS
48 24 W452 Williamson William H, 39, M, W, Farmer, GA
48 25 W452 Williamson Elizabeth A, 40, F, W, Keeping House, GA
48 26 W452 Williamson Amanda A, 16, F, W, , GA
48 27 W452 Williamson Augustus W, 14, M, W, Farm Laborer, MS
48 28 W452 Williamson Henry J, 12, M, W, Farm Laborer, MS
48 29 W452 Williamson Virginia, 11, F, W, , MS
48 30 W452 Williamson Robert, 9, M, W, , MS
48 31 W452 Williamson William C, 5, M, W, , MS
48 32 W452 Williamson Frances L, 3, F, W, , MS
48 33 W452 Williamson Elija W, 1, M, W, , MS

 

 

Elizabeth A. Williamson

Born in Taylor County, Georgia

January 26, 1830

Died October 25, 1889

Photo and family information courtesy of Vince Hatten, who would like to correspond with anyone researching this family.

Elizabeth Ann Hays, born in Taylor Co, GA was the wife of William Henry Williamson.

 

A. W. Williamson

March 15, 1856

April 23, 1922

Augustus W. Williamson is a son of William Henry Williamson and his wife Elizabeth Ann Hays.  He married Laura Adella Peebles.  

Photo Courtesy of  Vince Hatten.  Please contact Vince if you are researching this family. 

 

Laura Adella,

wife of A. W. Williamson

February 20, 1860

June 28, 1947

Laura Adella Peeples was the wife of Augustus W. Williamson.

Photoi Courtesy of  Vince Hatten

 

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