MSGHN State Director: Everette Carr
MSGHN Asst. State Director: Tammy Howard-Westmoreland
MSGHN State Webmaster: Bill White
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Clarke County is located in the East-central portion of Mississippi. Clarke County was formed on December 23, 1833 and was created from the Choctaw Cession of 1830. It was named in honor of the first Mississippi state chancellor and judge Joshua G. Clarke.
The county seat is Quitman, named for Gen. John A. Quitman, second Chancellor of the State, later governor and an officer in the Mexican war. Other Clarke County communities include: Enterprise, Pachuta, Shubuta, Stonewall, and De Soto. In it's first census in 1840 there were 2,986 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 17,955.
Clarke 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 Clarke County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr , Temporary Caretaker for Clarke County MSGHN.
