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From: "lucygilbert" <>
Subject: Re: [MSCLAIBO-L] Re: First Families
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 09:01:42 -0000
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and you may have my public needling of the group to thank for your support
letters! I prefer to honor my ancestors in a democratic way--which was what
they fought for! BTW, what church votes on members? Interesting concept!
Kate
From: Greth Dunn <>
To: <>
Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2000 9:12 PM
Subject: [MSCLAIBO-L] Re: First Families


> Apparently, I opened, without meaning to, a floodgate with my question.
But, still in need of two members who are willing to write & sign a Letter
of Recommendation. Like everything else, even church, the membership votes
whether to accept an individual...'tis life. And Kate, for some reason that
I am not accepted, I will put a period and move right along with my life.
Most everything at one time or other excluded Negroes, Jews, plus some other
nationality or being born on the 'wrong side of the tracks'. Through time
and education this is all changing.
>
> I do not have a copy of the By-Laws, but found this part of Article II of
FF's By-Laws which state "...to perpetuate the memory of, and to teach
proper regard for, the character, deeds and heroism of the founders of the
State of Mississippi; to publicly commemorate and celebrate events in the
history of Mississippi prior to its admission as a state of the United
States; to collect and preserve records, documents, and relics relating to
the history and genealogy of Mississippi prior to its statehood...."
>
> Again, for those who want it, the address is:
>
> First Families of MS
> 108 S. Commerce St.
> Natchez, MS 39120-3308
>
>
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