Joseph McBroom in MS & FL
In the 1880 Mississippi Census my husband's grandfather, Joseph McBroom, was listed as head of household with his (first) wife, daughter, son, and mother (Nancy Bird) and sister (Miranda Bird).Joe's wife and daughter died during an outbreak of yellow fever.He left MS with his 2 sons and went to DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida.His mother and sister were already in FL.If anyone has any information we would sure appreciate some help.Thank you.