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McArthur mentions on Russell?s computer
From ?Version 917?
sounds like emotions emanating from those of Anglo-Saxon heritage, and not representative of the French heritage of the Gulf Coast community of eastward of the Pearl. Incidentally, none of the names of the signees is familiar in terms of early Hancock settlers. Another petition, dated Janmuarv 26. 1811, was submitted by the inhabitants of western and central West Florida, and agreed to be part of Louisiana with the assurance that land claims would be honored. Among the signees of the latter petition was one Elias Russ and a Silvest Russ, as well as John McArthur and James McArthur, who share surnames with later settlers of Hancock County.
From ?Book B Analysis?
Largest in Beat 1, including Pearlington Robert Montgomery (Napoleon)
Wm. Brown Edwin Russ Sam. White
[Marceline McArthur, with S35,000, is not shown by location, but it is thought thought that she was in Beat 1. David Wingate is shown with only $3,000.]
From Russell?s blog
A number of family names of the early settlers of the Pearl River area crop up repeatedly. These include among others the following: Poitevant, Seal, Graves, Leonard, Daniells, Wingate, Favre, Mitchell, McArthur, Nixon, Pray and Russ. It is possible to ascertain certain patterns among those about whom we have the most information. Some of these patterns are socio-economic; others have to do with migration, and at times, even some personal habits may become evident.
From ?Letters of two families?
Annette again sent a letter to Christian on June 16th who was still aboard the
Experiment, and said that Charles McArthur was taking a letter to Elers. She also
mentioned that Mikel was to leave and go in the swamp.
One month later Annette says that she had learned there was a company in Bay St.
Louis trying to catch deserters.
$17,000
11,000
8,000
5,000