MSGHN State Director: Everette Carr
MSGHN Asst. State Director: Tammy Howard-Westmoreland
MSGHN State Webmaster: Bill White
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Issaquena County is located in the Delta Region of Mississippi on the banks of the Mississippi River. Issaquena County was formed on January 23, 1844 and was named by using the indian word meaning "Deer River." Issaquena is the least populated county in Mississippi.
The county seat is Mayersville, named for David Mayer on whose plantation Mayersville was built. Other Issaquena County communities include: Fitler, Grace, and Valley Park. In it's first census in 1850 there were 4,478 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 2,274.
Issaquena 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 Issaquena County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr , Temporary Caretaker for Issaquena County MSGHN.
