Although born in Kentucky (Christian County) on June 3, 1808,  Jefferson Davis’  family moved to Louisiana (1811) and then to Mississippi (1812) where he was raised.  Jefferson attended Jefferson College in Mississippi, and Transylvania University in Kentucky before graduating from the United States Military Academy (West Point) in 1828.  Davis fought in the Mexican-American War in 1846. He resigned his military commission to marry Sarah Knox Taylor, daughter of Zachary Taylor, in 1835.  Contacting malaria three months after the wedding, Sarah died.  In 1836 Davis moved back to Mississippi.  Davis married again in 1845 to Varina Howell, granddaughter of former…

Due to low temperatures and uncertain roads conditions, the Jackson Purchase Historical Society regrets having to cancel Saturday morning’s (January 22nd) meeting at Murray State University. Dr. Mulligan’s presentation will be rescheduled sometime during the summer.