Melinda J. Bayles, John/ J.M. Bayles, MS, AL
I am looking for information on Melinda J. Bayles and J.M. Bayles whom I believe are siblings.I am looking for their parents.I have a letter from J.M. Bayles (this is how he spells his name in the letter) to "Esteemed friends and relative" Columbus and Minerva J. Rhodes.Minerva's mother is Melinda J. Bayles.The letter dated 1859 is posted from Mitchell's Road, MS which I believe is near Batesville in Panola Co.A second letter from Columbus to Minerva dated 1863 refers to Uncle John Bayles whom Columbus runs into while in service to the CSA and at a military post near Chattanooga, TN.Melinda Jane married Henry Palmer Pruitt and raised their family in Lauderdale Co., AL.Their children are Lee, John Calvin, Minerva Jane, James Oliver, Melissa Emaly, William Riley, Rober E. and Marshall Pulaski.A third letter indicates that Melinda may also have a sister named Susan and another brother named Jack.It also indicates that John Bayless has a son named George.Any help on this is greatly appreciated.I am willing to share any info I have.Thanks, Benita