MSGHN State Director: Everette Carr
MSGHN Asst. State Director: Tammy Howard-Westmoreland
MSGHN State Webmaster: Bill White
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Humphreys County is located in the Delta Region of Mississippi. Humphreys County was formed on March 28, 1918 and was named in honor of Benjamin G. Humphreys, a general for the Confederate States of America during the civil war, and later a governor of the state. Humphreys County was named Farm-Raised Catfish Capital of the World in 1976.
The county seat is Belzoni, named for the 19th century Italian explorer Giovanni Battista Belzoni. Other Humphreys County communities include: Isola, Louise, Silver City, and Midnight. In it's first census in 1920 there were 19,192 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 11,206.
Humphreys 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 Humphreys County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr , Temporary Caretaker for Humphreys County MSGHN.
