Comments on: Oldest Slave Founded Town in Mississippi – Mound Bayou, Mississippi http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html The #1 online Mississippi Tourism Info Guide to Events and Attractions in Mississippi and throughout Central United States. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:33:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Mika J http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-2163 Mika J Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:33:14 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-2163 I was born & raised in Mound Bayou. Graduated from John F Kennedy in 1999. I moved to Michigan in 2000, but I rarely go home because of the poverty I see. It's so difficult & sad to see such a wonderful town look so depressing. I plan to help rebuild this town....better than it was before. I was born & raised in Mound Bayou. Graduated from John F Kennedy in 1999. I moved to Michigan in 2000, but I rarely go home because of the poverty I see. It’s so difficult & sad to see such a wonderful town look so depressing. I plan to help rebuild this town….better than it was before.

]]> By: leroy lay http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-2158 leroy lay Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:30:09 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-2158 my father was born in mt.bayou in 1924 to ella lay whos father was ed doc lay and her mother was leona miller lay of grenada miss.ella died in 1936 at child birth giving birth my uncle majellan stewart. the history i was told of the delta i still remember today. my grand mother was born in 1906 in columbus miss. to alex and marrie lou mitchell petty. the history of miss, is very deep to say the least. the black people who grew up in miss.should be very proud of their history because weak people don't survive. i was born in drew miss but left when i was one year old . i plan on traveling to drew and mt. bayou in the future just to see where reallly come from. my father was born in mt.bayou in 1924 to ella lay whos father was ed doc lay and her mother was leona miller lay of grenada miss.ella died in 1936 at child birth giving birth my uncle majellan stewart. the history i was told of the delta i still remember today. my grand mother was born in 1906 in columbus miss. to alex and marrie lou mitchell petty. the history of miss, is very deep to say the least. the black people who grew up in miss.should be very proud of their history because weak people don’t survive. i was born in drew miss but left when i was one year old . i plan on traveling to drew and mt. bayou in the future just to see where reallly come from.

]]> By: leroy lay http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-2157 leroy lay Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:44:50 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-2157 fmy father was born in mt.bayou in 1924 and his mothers name was leona lay who died in 1936 why'll giving birth to his younger brother majellan stewart my uncle . and the history i was told of the delta i still remember to this day . my grandmothers name was betsy petty who was born in 1906 in colubus miss. to alex and marrie lou petty. the history of miss. is very deep to say the least , and the black people who lived their then and now should be very proud of themselfes because the weak would not have made it. be proud of your self and your real history .by the way i was born in drew miss but left when i was one year old. fmy father was born in mt.bayou in 1924 and his mothers name was leona lay who died in 1936 why’ll giving birth to his younger brother majellan stewart my uncle . and the history i was told of the delta i still remember to this day . my grandmothers name was betsy petty who was born in 1906 in colubus miss. to alex and marrie lou petty. the history of miss. is very deep to say the least , and the black people who lived their then and now should be very proud of themselfes because the weak would not have made it. be proud of your self and your real history .by the way i was born in drew miss but left when i was one year old.

]]> By: Irene Dove http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-2141 Irene Dove Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:24:58 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-2141 My Grandparents were born in Mound Bayou , and I beleve my mygreat-grandparents also, Ridgnal was their last name. I would love to know if any of my family is still there. I have cousins who are Hayes and Nelson My Grandparents were born in Mound Bayou , and I beleve my mygreat-grandparents also, Ridgnal was their last name. I would love to know if any of my family is still there. I have cousins who are Hayes and Nelson

]]> By: Frankie Braboy http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-2106 Frankie Braboy Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:17:41 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-2106 My Father, Frank Braboy was born and died in Mound Bayou, MS. My Father, Frank Braboy was born and died in Mound Bayou, MS.

]]> By: mary woodson http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-1939 mary woodson Wed, 19 May 2010 19:46:40 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-1939 i used to live in mound bayou in 1965 my family move from there after the highway patrolman kill my brother i used to live in mound bayou in 1965 my family move from there after the highway patrolman kill my brother

]]> By: mary woodson http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-1938 mary woodson Wed, 19 May 2010 19:45:26 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-1938 i used to live in mound bayou in 1965 and we move from there when my brother was kill my the highway patrolman i still gose there every now and than but i will never live there again i used to live in mound bayou in 1965 and we move from there when my brother was kill my the highway patrolman i still gose there every now and than but i will never live there again

]]> By: David J. Adams, Ph.D. http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-1909 David J. Adams, Ph.D. Mon, 10 May 2010 13:17:24 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-1909 I, similar to another reader, was born in Mound Bayou. My oldest daughter was born in the Taborian Hospital also. When I was born, this was a time when MOST blacks were born at home by mid-wives. I was from Arcola and competed in spelling bees there as a kid during my mother's membership in the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. I visited Mound Bayou on May 8, 2010 while attending a graduation down in Cleveland. Even though it is not like it used to be, I was impressed with the City Hall Building and the presence of a structured government. Hopefully, Mound Bayou will be around many more years so that some of us natives will continue to enjoy its legacy. Even with my humble start in the Mississippi Delta and challenges along the way, I have enjoyed some prosperity and very proud to call Mound Bayou my starting point in life! I, similar to another reader, was born in Mound Bayou. My oldest daughter was born in the Taborian Hospital also. When I was born, this was a time when MOST blacks were born at home by mid-wives. I was from Arcola and competed in spelling bees there as a kid during my mother’s membership in the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. I visited Mound Bayou on May 8, 2010 while attending a graduation down in Cleveland. Even though it is not like it used to be, I was impressed with the City Hall Building and the presence of a structured government. Hopefully, Mound Bayou will be around many more years so that some of us natives will continue to enjoy its legacy. Even with my humble start in the Mississippi Delta and challenges along the way, I have enjoyed some prosperity and very proud to call Mound Bayou my starting point in life!

]]> By: Mary Bower http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-1889 Mary Bower Wed, 05 May 2010 17:23:55 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-1889 Would you ever consider to display some pictures of Mound Bayou on the website. I read something about Mound Bayou in a book about plantations and I would enjoy viewing a few pictures of the city. Would you ever consider to display some pictures of Mound Bayou on the website. I read something about Mound Bayou in a book about plantations and I would enjoy viewing a few pictures of the city.

]]> By: DAVID L. WALLS http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-1862 DAVID L. WALLS Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:03:58 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-1862 I am from Moorhead Mississippi another historical small city. I just wish our state and federal government cared about historical places like Mound Bayou, Moorhead, Baird and other small cities or towns. They have slowly dying away along with their history especially the Blues history of the area. Our politician doesn't seem to care, local, state, or Federal. No job is the main culprit, lack of capital. As I write this I am in Greece employed by an American company, I will definitely return home to the Mississippi Delta to live once my overseas assignment is complete. Companies, Wealthy people, invest in the Mississippi Delta. I am from Moorhead Mississippi another historical small city. I just wish our state and federal government cared about historical places like Mound Bayou, Moorhead, Baird and other small cities or towns. They have slowly dying away along with their history especially the Blues history of the area. Our politician doesn’t seem to care, local, state, or Federal. No job is the main culprit, lack of capital.
As I write this I am in Greece employed by an American company, I will definitely return home to the Mississippi Delta to live once my overseas assignment is complete.
Companies, Wealthy people, invest in the Mississippi Delta.

]]> By: Joy http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-1814 Joy Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:39:58 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-1814 I am totally intrigued in finding answers to my family history. I think my Grandfather was born in Mount Bayou, but I know a great Aunt and Uncle lived there. My first train ride as a small child was to Mount Bayou with my Grandmother. Is there/was there ever a college in Mount Bayou? I am totally intrigued in finding answers to my family history. I think my Grandfather was born in Mount Bayou, but I know a great Aunt and Uncle lived there. My first train ride as a small child was to Mount Bayou with my Grandmother. Is there/was there ever a college in Mount Bayou?

]]> By: James Inmon http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-1754 James Inmon Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:42:58 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-1754 I WAS THE FIRST OF MY FAMILY TO BORN IN A HOSPITAL THERE. EVERY TIME I PASS THROUGH MOUND BAYOU I SPEAK THE NAME WITH GREAT HONOR. THERE IS NO OTHER CITY I HOLD IN HIGH REGARDS. SERGENT JAMES INMON 278TH CALVARY US ARMY I WAS THE FIRST OF MY FAMILY TO BORN IN A HOSPITAL THERE. EVERY TIME I PASS THROUGH MOUND BAYOU I SPEAK THE NAME WITH GREAT HONOR. THERE IS NO OTHER CITY I HOLD IN HIGH REGARDS. SERGENT JAMES INMON
278TH CALVARY US ARMY

]]> By: patricia hetherington http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-881 patricia hetherington Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:33:34 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-881 I just came from visiting in laws in Mound Bayou,they have been there over 70 yrs.Unfortunetely there is not much there anymore.But from what my mother in law said it use to be a nice place.I am white and from up north so it is some very interesting history to me.My husband and his sister's and brother's grew up picking cotton there,and these kids now and day's wouldn't be able to handle it I just came from visiting in laws in Mound Bayou,they have been there over 70 yrs.Unfortunetely there is not much there anymore.But from what my mother in law said it use to be a nice place.I am white and from up north so it is some very interesting history to me.My husband and his sister’s and brother’s grew up picking cotton there,and these kids now and day’s wouldn’t be able to handle it

]]> By: Editor http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-502 Editor Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:48:58 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-502 I have forwarded your request for informaiton on to the Cleveland Chamber and asked that they contact you. You should be proud of your home, it helps to define who we are and what we accomplish in life. I have forwarded your request for informaiton on to the Cleveland Chamber and asked that they contact you.
You should be proud of your home, it helps to define who we are and what we accomplish in life.

]]> By: SONIA MCDANIEL http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-499 SONIA MCDANIEL Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:18:47 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-499 HELLO MOUNT BAYOU, I WAS BORN THERE OVER 36YRS AGO, I HAVE PLANS TO VISIT AND WOULD LIKE INFORMATION OF ANY KIND. I FEEL VERY PRIVILAGE TO HAVE BEEN BORN IN THIS VERY HISTORICAL TOWIN HELLO MOUNT BAYOU, I WAS BORN THERE OVER 36YRS AGO, I HAVE PLANS TO VISIT AND WOULD LIKE INFORMATION OF ANY KIND. I FEEL VERY PRIVILAGE TO HAVE BEEN BORN IN THIS VERY HISTORICAL TOWIN

]]> By: Constance http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-147 Constance Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:51:13 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-147 This was the best information I've found about Mound Bayou. My great grandfather Jack Vence was born there as well as my grandmother Leola (Nancy Vence) Wilson. I am really fascinated about any information concerning my family tree. I hope to one day visit there and find out more info and maybe even find some relatives. Thank You So Much! Constance This was the best information I’ve found about Mound Bayou. My great grandfather Jack Vence was born there as well as my grandmother Leola (Nancy Vence) Wilson. I am really fascinated about any information concerning my family tree. I hope to one day visit there and find out more info and maybe even find some relatives. Thank You So Much! Constance

]]> By: Editor http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Editor Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:45:23 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-116 So glad we could help. If you need other states, just check them out on the beautiful network :) Pat Watson, Editor So glad we could help. If you need other states, just check them out on the beautiful network :)

Pat Watson, Editor

]]> By: Missy http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Missy Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:21:17 +0000 http://www.mississippibeautiful.com/delta/oldest-slave-founded-town-in-mississippi-mound-bayou-mississippi.html#comment-114 I'm doing a geography assignment and I'm sick of Mississippi. But, thanks you gave help to finish up! I’m doing a geography assignment and I’m sick of Mississippi. But, thanks you gave help to finish up!

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