Tag: History

  • Simeon Van Winkle Aden

    Simeon Van Winkle Aden

      Simeon Van Winkle Aden was born November 19, 1795 in Pendleton County, South Carolina.  Pendleton County was created in 1789 from former Cherokee land. His parents were Bennett Aden and Martha Dickey.  He would have two wives.  They were New Jersey Williams and Lydia Williams.  Although they shared the same last name, the ladies…

  • Front Street Block B, Lula, MS

    Front Street Block B, Lula, MS

      This was the site of the Keesee Building. It was a white stucco building of Spanish design with red tiles running along the front top porch. There were round windows along the side. Two windows on either side of a screened in door were at the front. The Keesee Building operated as the farm…

  • Founders of Rich, the Richberger Family

    Founders of Rich, the Richberger Family

      Jacob Richberger was born around 1835 in Russian Poland.  He and his wife Fanny along with his son George migrated to the United States in 1864 and settled in New York.  After the Civil War,  Jacob moved to Mississippi for better opportunities.  He left his wife and son to tend to their store.  According…

  • Lula, Mississippi. Coahoma County

    Lula, Mississippi. Coahoma County

    That’s what Lula has been for more than a 100 years. Don’t count it out. Lula is gonna be here for a 100 more.