Forrest Forrest family "address" in Hernando

[lupaglupa]

My gr-gr-grandfather lived in Hernando, Mississippi during part of his childhood. His family in the 1850 US Census is listed as dwelling and family number 40 (no addresses given other than the whole group lives in the Northern Division of DeSoto County). Bedford Forrest is dwelling and family number 19. Does anyone know of a resource showing where Forrest and others lived, shown as a physical map?

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Here's a thread that mat help you:

Forrest's Hernando Home Restored | Nathan B. Forrest

When Bedford [as his family called him] was thirteen, his family left Tennessee for newly opened lands in north Mississippi. Less than three years later, in 1837, William Forrest died. Bedford, as the oldest son, was left responsible for the family. By 1840, Bedford's capable management of the...

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[lupaglupa]

Here's a thread that mat help you:

Forrest's Hernando Home Restored | Nathan B. Forrest

When Bedford [as his family called him] was thirteen, his family left Tennessee for newly opened lands in north Mississippi. Less than three years later, in 1837, William Forrest died. Bedford, as the oldest son, was left responsible for the family. By 1840, Bedford's capable management of the...

civilwartalk.com

I had seen that - neat restoration. I'm going to have to dig deeper for an actual map. I know I've seen many old town maps where the owners names are attached to the structures.

 

[Nathanb1]

I had seen that - neat restoration. I'm going to have to dig deeper for an actual map. I know I've seen many old town maps where the owners names are attached to the structures.

The easiest thing is to go to the DeSoto County tax assessor's office and look at maps for the period you want. Then, since you know the census address, you can find where the homes were. They are very detailed--I use them a lot in genealogy. When you find it, send us a photo! I'd love to "stand on the ground"!

 

[lupaglupa]

@Nathanb1 that would be easy - if I didn't live in New York! I do plan to be in Mississippi this fall but I doubt I'll be that far west. Other mysteries to solve first.

 

[DixieRifles]

@Nathanb1 that would be easy - if I didn't live in New York!

I live a little closer. Maybe I can check around and see what is available.

 

[Nathanb1]

@Nathanb1 that would be easy - if I didn't live in New York! I do plan to be in Mississippi this fall but I doubt I'll be that far west. Other mysteries to solve first.

Well, . We'll have to rely on friends like @DixieRifles !

 

[Nathanb1]

@lupaglupa How about trying this? GenWeb is my go-to when I need to find something local.

DeSoto County MS Lookups

 

[lupaglupa]

@lupaglupa How about trying this? GenWeb is my go-to when I need to find something local.

DeSoto County MS Lookups

Great idea! I found a reference to a map from the era at Ole Miss but the archives there doesn't photocopy maps. I've sent a few inquiries out to see if anyone had it but didn't get replies yet. This looks like another good avenue to try. Thanks.

 

[Nathanb1]

Great idea! I found a reference to a map from the era at Ole Miss but the archives there doesn't photocopy maps. I've sent a few inquiries out to see if anyone had it but didn't get replies yet. This looks like another good avenue to try. Thanks.

These are not always updated, but if you can't find out anything through her, the GenWeb for DeSoto County also has links to their genealogical society, etc. Let us know!