Comments on: The Legacy of Amos McLemore’s Civil War Murder: 20th Century Family Stories

By: Roger L Anderson Jr

Roger L Anderson Jr — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:49:15 +0000

Being more specific, I am wondering if Richmond Anderson ever lived in the house. I know that he did mary a daughter of Amos Deason.

By: Roger L Anderson Jr

Roger L Anderson Jr — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:43:55 +0000

I was reading somewhere where it was stated that the home was turned over to the Anderson’s. So, I was wondering what Anderson’s lived in the house, after the Deason’s, Amos Deason.

By: renegadesouth

renegadesouth — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:06:02 +0000

Roger, the 1860 federal manuscript census records the following occupants: Amos Deason, age 54, merchant, Eleanor, age 50, Sylvanus McManus, age 22, and Nancy H. McManus, age 17.

Vikki

By: Roger L Anderson Jr

Roger L Anderson Jr — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:49:07 +0000

Is there a list of resident’s, occupants, who lived in the house?

By: Mandy

Mandy — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:20:48 +0000

Its right beside South Jones High School.

By: renegadesouth

renegadesouth — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:38:58 +0000

Dennis,

I am certain there is a copy of Rudy Leverett’s bio of Amos McLemore (who was Rudy’s great-grandfather) at the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, which holds Rudy’s papers.

There was a copy of the bio at the Lauren Rogers Museum and Archives, Laurel, back in 1994 when I was conducting research, and I’m pretty sure that the Laurel Public Library would have a copy too.

I would think any one of those places would provide you with a copy for a fee if you contact them.

Good luck, and let me know whether you’re able to obtain a copy.

Vikki

By: dennis

dennis — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:28:27 +0000

yes i just downloaded your book from auidble.com am so anticpating listening to it i wanted to ask you how to get a hold of the bio of amos thank you

By: renegadesouth

renegadesouth — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:06:08 +0000

Dennis, Thanks for visiting Renegade South. It never ceases to amaze me how quickly a family's history may be buried, particularly if murder and mayhem are involved. The murder of Amos McLemore is one of many tragic deaths caused by the Civil War. The murder is described in several books that you may want to read: Rudy Leverett's Legend of the Free State of Jones, Ethel Knight's Echo of the Black Horn, and my own Free State of Jones. Best, Vikki

By: dennis

dennis — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:50:13 +0000

my great great great grandfather was amos but i did not know this story

By: renegadesouth

renegadesouth — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:09:06 +0000

Tim,

The Amos Deason home is located on the corner of Deason and Anderson Streets in Ellisville. Deason St. runs parallel with both U. S. HWY 11 and Interstate 59. Anderson Street may be reached from Hwy. 11.

Vikki