James Travis and Cornelia (Salter) Travis
Jim Travis was often referred to as Jug... and Nally.....
He was born in November of 1874.... and somewhere in the family records I have the specific date of death as January 7, 1950 in Holmes County, Mississippi My great-grandmother Nellie died earlier - She is recorded
According the the 1900 Census, the couple was had been married for five years and they were the parents of Mollie (b. 11-21-1896) and Byrd Travis (b. 1898) ... They were living in Beat 4 of Holmes County, MS.... the map shows divisions below: whether or not applicable to-date.
He was born in November of 1874.... and somewhere in the family records I have the specific date of death as January 7, 1950 in Holmes County, Mississippi My great-grandmother Nellie died earlier - She is recorded
Marriage Record for Cornelia Salter
Spouse: James
Travis
Date: 08 Jun 1895
B/G: BRIDE
Source: Book:H Page:551
County and State: Holmes Co. MS
Notes: MINISTER: Church, B. C.
Date: 08 Jun 1895
B/G: BRIDE
Source: Book:H Page:551
County and State: Holmes Co. MS
Notes: MINISTER: Church, B. C.
This 1860 map shows the concentration of blacks living in slavery in Mississippi.
As I search the web.... I often see Pictures and
IMAGINE
that maybe this is the look of my proud, beautiful, peaceful look of my great-grandparents....
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