MSGHN State Director: Everette Carr
MSGHN Asst. State Director: Tammy Howard-Westmoreland
MSGHN State Webmaster: Bill White
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Newton County is located in the east-central portion of Mississippi. Newton County was formed on February 25 1836. It was named in honor of Sir Isaac Newton and is the only county in the United States to have been named for him.
The county seat is Decatur, named after Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr., an American Naval Officer remembered for his heroism in the War of 1812. Other Newton County communities include: Newton, Chunky, Hickory, Lake, Union, Conehatta, Duffee, Lawrence, and Little Rock. In it's first census in 1840 there were 2,527 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 21,838.
Newton 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 Newton County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr, Temporary Caretaker for Newton County MSGHN.
