Looking for Historian/Genealogist for Rhyne Family in Itawamba County
I'm visiting Tupelo next month and am hoping to find a historian/local personal who can tell me a bit about the region in the mid 1800s.
The background: My 4th Great Grandfather, Jacob Rhyne, moved his (second) family from Georgia to Mississippi around 1839. They lived around Priceville. My 3rd Great Grandfather Henry Rhyne was made pastor of Enon Baptist Church around 1858. He moved to California in 1870.
I've emailed the Itawamba Historical Society last week but haven't heard back. I've also left messages with the church, but I didn't want to wait too long to cast this wider net in case people have suggestions or ideas.
Additionally, I think Henry Rhyne may have served in Ham's Regiment in the Mississippi Cavalry during the Civil War. If anyone can help me learn more about that, I'll be thrilled.