MSGHN State Director: Everette Carr
MSGHN Asst. State Director: Tammy Howard-Westmoreland
MSGHN State Webmaster: Bill White
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Jones County is located in the southeastern portion of Mississippi. Jones County was formed on January 24, 1826 and was named for the founder of the U.S. Navy, Commodore John Paul Jones.
The county seats are Laurel and Ellisville, the latter named for Powhatan Ellis, a former U.S. Senator for Mississippi and descendant of Chief Powhatan, father of Pocahontas. Other Jones County communities include: Sandersville, Soso, Calhoun, Eastabuchie, Mosell, Ovett, Sharon, and Shady Grove. In its first census in 1830 there were 1,471 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 64,958.
Jones County MSGHN is looking for a volunteer to serve as County Director!
Some knowledge of creating websites is recommended.
A love for genealogy, history, and volunteer work is a must.
If you are interested in joining a group of caring and respectful volunteers,
contact Everette Carr, State Director for more information.If you have Jones County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr, Temporary Caretaker for Jones County MSGHN.
