The certificate was issued by the Itawamba Historical Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and appreciation of Itawamba County, Mississippi history and genealogy. The society works in the fields of education and historic preservation and carries on programs designed to help the public appreciate the rich history and heritage of Itawamba Co., Mississippi.

Itawamba Settlers is published quarterly by the

Itawamba Historical Society
P. O. Box 7
Mantachie, MS 38855

"The study of genealogy and historical studies are each a branch of the same science. And one compliments the other. That's why Itawamba Settlers not only contains genealogical abstracts, but articles relating to Itawamba County history as well. Mere dates, names and figures can become bland and uninteresting. It may be a fact that a researcher's ancestor came to Itawamba County in 1839. But a good researcher needs to ask such questions as: Why did their ancestor come here? How did they come here? Where did they settle? What were their ancestors' lifestyle? How did they live? A genealogical researcher can learn why their ancestors' did what they did , by researching their environment, and this is why the society adds historical articles to the genealogical content of the magazine."

-- from the Editors' Page of Itawamba Settlers, Vol. VII, No. 4, December 1987

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