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Subject: Aster Lee Murray Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 19:34:55 -0600 From: "Jimmy Bastow" <bastow@structurex.net> My name is Jimmy D. Bastow. My grandfather was Aster Lee Murray born in Monroe, La. his birth certificate says 1914 but his daughters say 1913. Well his parents were Florence Smith, mother, and Robert Woodard Murray, father. Any information or leads would be appreciated. I have no idea about other family members, my grandfathers two brothers both passed away shortly after he did. my e-mail is bastow@structurex.net. I have been lead to believe there may be some possible leads around Calhoun, La.
Subject: Riser Family Date: Sun, 26 Dec 1999 19:51:04 -0500 From: Linda Edwards <lindad@CYBERNEX.NET> I am trying to locate information on my grandaddy, Robert Theodore Riser's family. He was born in Ouachita Parish in an area known as the Prairie on 9/2/1901. His fathers name was Joseph, probably born about 1860-65 & his mother was Sarah Long. Grandday had 3 brothers-Joseph Eddie, Henry Sylverster, & Clarence & 4 sisters-Emma, Minnie, Alice & Maude. He had a uncle named Thomas S. Riser born 8/31/1862 & died 6/24/1935. I have been told that Thomas, his wife-Nettie E., & 2 of his daughters, Ethel & Aline are buried in the Logtown Cemetary. Can anyone give me any other information on this line of Riser's? I'd really like to know who Joseph's parents & other siblings were; also who his grandparents were. I'd really appreciate any help anyone can offer.
Subject: Jiggetts family tree Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 13:05:54 -0500 From: "Jiggetts, Janiero (FUSA)" <JanieroJiggetts@FirstUSA.com> I'm looking for any information you can provide about the Jiggetts family. Where are they located, history, etc. Janeiro Jiggetts Issues Management Group (302)467-5586
Subject: BENOIT LUMBER CO, MONROE LA Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 01:24:48 EST From: BethSimi@aol.com Seeking information about H. Benoit, Owner of Benoit Lumber Company from the late 1800s to the mid 1900s. [Incorporated March 21, 1910, as the Benoit - Clanton Lumber Company.] Henry - or Harvey - Benoit had at least four children, one of whom was named Ruby. We believe that this Benoit family is somehow related to my family from Minnesota. Would like to correspond with any one who knows about, or is related to, this particular family.
Subject: Bonnett/Bonnette/Lewis Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 23:56:29 -0600 From: covenant@cp-tel.net (James Guay) Surname: LEWIS, PHILLIPS, BONNETTE, MURPHY Looking for descendants of James Lewis and wife Mary Phillips and Daniel Bonnett/Bonnette and wife Sarah (Salley) Murphy in the Jackson/Ouachita Parishes area. Have lots of information to share on their children William Franklin Lewis and Isabelle Bonnett. Have some information on other children. Thanks, Martha Wilson Guay covenant@cp-tel.net
Subject: ARNOLD Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 17:34:28 -0600 From: Vernon Hord" <A05883A@acehardware.com> I have found a BLM land transaction for John C. Arnold in Ouachita Parish, LA, dated 15 Jan 1858. Does anyone have any information on this individual? I am actually looking for the parents of Harriet Catherine Arnold from Ouachita Parish. She married Alfred Clayton Newman in 1842 in Ouachita Parish and moved with him to Goliad, TX, abt. 1855. I have been unable to locate any information on her ancestry. Any help will be greatly appreciated. crosby@acehardware.com
Subject: Kevin MILLER Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 13:46:46 -0500 From: Tom Williams <73060.3310@compuserve.com> Seeking information about location of Kevin MILLER, who was with the Ouachita Parish Public Library some years ago. I would like very much to get in touch with him again concerning historical research. Any information will be appreciated. Tom Williams 73060.3310@compuserve.com 6400 Middle Ridge Lane Hixson, TN 37343
Subject: Coates Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 15:52:26 EST From: Duroblan@aol.com Looking for information on S.C.Coates married Martha E.Raymond S.C. Coates (Simeon Charles) was born 1856. His father was Charles William Coates. Martin Sanborn Coates was his Brother. These Coates lived in Caldwell Parish and then moved to Ouachita Parish. I would love any information I could get on these Coates and would be glad to share what I have.
Subject: Coates Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 15:52:26 EST From: Duroblan@aol.com Looking for information on S.C.Coates married Martha E.Raymond S.C. Coates (Simeon Charles) was born 1856. His father was Charles William Coates. Martin Sanborn Coates was his Brother. These Coates lived in Caldwell Parish and then moved to Ouachita Parish. I would love any information I could get on these Coates and would be glad to share what I have.
Subject: Severine Eppineete Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 From: terryfaemanning@webtv.net (Papa T) Helen E. Smith,I have info back to first generation that came from France. Tried to email to you .Was returned twice.
Subject: DOWNING, RICE, SPARKS Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 23:53:05 EST From: Horsefrenz@aol.com I am looking for information on Smith McBride DOWNING, b. 1862 in Missouri and died July 10, 1931 in Monroe, LA. He was married to Ollie RICE in 1893. She died in 1955. Both are buried in Riverview Burial Park. They had 3 sons; Ben Rice Downing (married Margaret Elizabeth SPARKS) Ewing Miller Downing and Billie Smith Downing and 1 daughter, Mary Elizabeth who drowned in the Quachita River in 1913. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Martha<horsefrenz@aol.com>
Subject: Charles Wesley Barron Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 00:36:36 EST From: Memarle@aol.com I am searching for information on Charles Wesley Barron. He may have been born in Ouachita Parish, LA. to Charles and Eliza Ann Brown Barron. He was born 1862. His Father Charles was born 1822 in AL and his mother Eliza was also born 1822 in AL. I am trying to find proof that this Charles W. is the same as my Charles W. that moved to Rusk Co., Texas and married Helena Browning in 1884. If any one has information on either of these two Charles W. Barrons please contact me at memarle@aol.com.
Subject: Vinson Query Date: Sat, 13 Nov 1999 12:28:09 -0600 From: "Al Vinson" <r-avinson@worldnet.att.net> MARION VINSON, MOLLIE ELDER, WILLIAM JESSIE VINSON, GEORGIA ANN WALSWORTH,JULIOUS ANNIE VINSON, MAMIE ISOLA VINSON, G.D. SMITH, MACK MARION VINSON, MITTIE JANE VINSON BROOKS A. VINSON, ROBERT LEE VINSON, DAYTON VINSON, IRA SHERWOOD VINSON, CLARA ELLIOTT, J.A. WHEAT, ROSA ARDELLA CARR, EUNICE PARKER, LUTHER STARNES, EULA VINSON, HENRY COLUMBUS CARSON, RUFUS VINSON, MARY HALE,TOMMIE OTILLA (CHEATIEBEAU) WALSWORTH, JESSE GRAY VINSON, ALMER EUGENE VINSON,BROOKS A. VINSON, IRA SHERWOOD VINSON, CLARA ELLIOTT, WEBSTER WALSWORTH VINSON THOMAS EUGENE WALSWORTH, EDWARD VINSON WALSWORTH,ODELL VINSON, We are researching the above names. Any assistance with any of the Individual listed above would be appreciated. All listed lived or were born in Ouachita, Lincoln, Union Parish's between 1860 and 1890.
Subject: Richard White Date: Wed, 3 Nov 1999 12:41:45 EST From: Tbranch35@aol.com In the queries re: Russell White, and email address was given for the gentleman making the inquiry. I have a good bit of information about the White Family, and would like to exchange it with him. Any possibility of locating him? Thank you, Tom Branch (Nephew of Russell) -Was looking for info on the Yount family (grandparents) when I located the White query. Understand that a great aunt (Mary) married a Frank Parker, that lived in the Monroe area. Probably wed from 1900 - 1935. Any advice for me? Tried the nice marriage site from the courthouse, but no luck. Thanks, Tom
Subject: SARA IDA (MILAM) TAYLOR Date: Tue, 2 Nov 1999 18:41:45 EST From: Duroblan@aol.com My grandmother was Ida Taylor. She was born in 1879 and died 1958 lived on Milhaven drive in Monroe, La. She had 3 children Mary Butler, (twins) Pearl Misskelley and Earl Miskelley. I do not know her parents. I need all the help I can get. Thank you, Robbie
Subject: Claude Dean McCurry "Sonny" Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 00:16:24 EDT From: Jetscarbie@aol.com I am looking for a half-sister or anybody that would know anything about her. My mom and dad split up for a time being in the 1970's and he went to a mental hospital for substance abuse. There he met and married another lady and they had a baby together. My mom and dad got back together in 1975 and I was born in 1976. Mom said that the woman had remarried but she did not know her name. Claude Dean McCurry was born on November 21, 1952. His social security number was 436-88-5802. In July 1978 he killed himself. All his family and friends called him Sonny. He has a brother named Daniel and 2 sisters named Jackie and Janice. I don't know for sure what hospital he was in when he met her but I think it was the one in Monroe at the time. He is buried in Luna. He also had a twin sister that died at birth.
Subject: ELLIS, Ouachita Parish Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 14:23:04 -0500 From: mondragon@mail.utexas.edu Looking for any possible family information on J. G. (Joseph Graves) ELLIS, born in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, in 1849, died 29 July 1922 Denison TX. Married Annie Celestia TURPIN, b. 26 May 1862, Mer Rouge, Morehouse Par. LA, d. 13 Jul 1896, Denison TX. Trying to find out when his parents came to LA, to Ouachita Parish, what the father did for a living, when they then moved to Downsville, etc. By the other children's births, they came to LA via MS and AL (and originally NC and TN, based on parents' birth locations).
Subject: Miller's in Fairbanks Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 21:42:33 -0000 From: shahn <nanna4asb@msn.com> I am looking for any information regarding the Miller family from Fairbanks: Benjamin Miller, father, daughters--Lyda Mae and Francis; sons -- Herman and Henry. Lyda Mae married George Brandon Wilson, had 5 children - Bennie Drue, Jack Hardy, Mary Francis, Herman Bernard, & Johnnie Ray. Bennie worked for Mulhearn Funeral Home for years prior to his death in 1983. He was my father. I do know that there is a relation to the Hollis family in Farmerville, but that is as far as I can get. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Subject: Jacob/Sims/Goins Monroe La. Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 11:10:52 -0500 From: ruthie" <ruthie@gateway.net> I am seeking information on Rosco Conklin and Katie Sims Jacob, they are my grate grandparents.Katie was born in Atlanta Ga. and as far as I can tell Rosco was born in Coria La. they moved to Monroe La. My grandmother's name is Mamie Goins and her husband was Percy Goins, Monroe La.Ouchita Parish.I am also seeking information on my grate grandparentsmother's and fathers,my grandmother had a sister named Henritta Sims
Subject: Joe Thomas Williams Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 18:17:47 -0500 From: Aron Asberry <asberry@ticnet.com> On your ouachita query board dated dec 26, 1997. A Joe Thomas Williams posted a query for Price's who ended up in Union Ar. I was wondering if there was a way to contact Joe, for the email address listed is no longer valad. I believe his Price family is my Price family connected by Mary E. Price. asberry@ticnet.com or w004235@airmail.net
Subject: BOON, HICKMAN ,and Robertson and Peck in Ouachita Parish.1812-1850 Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1999 16:51:22 EDT From: CUTHBERT4@aol.com Looking for any lead on my Needham Boon born NC went to Jackson County GA thenjoined the War of 1812 LA Militia as a private in the 19th Regiment. He and his wife Elizabeth T. Robertson settled in Ouachita Parish next to Bayou Bartholomew in the Bastrop Land grant. He and his children remailned in the area farming. Later this area is called Morehouse Parish, but the deeds and census reports on the Boons and their relatives the Hickmans (Jacob Hickman a farmer and Baptist preacher and wife Nancy Robertson) say Ouachita through 1840. A James W. Boon son and Jacob Hickman Boon and John R. Boon and Needham, Jr. Boon and Willis W. Boon and daughters Sarah and Nancy and maybe Elizabeth and neice Edna Peck owned property there and were all born there. Hope to hear. Margretta Clark Aviles My ancestor Needham Boon settled in Ouachita Parish in the Bastrop Land grant about 1812. He served as private in 19th Regiment of soldiers. Does anyone know anything about the 19th Regiment? Margretta Clark Aviles My Boon family moved to the Bayeau Bartholomew area of Ouachita Parish about 1810. Needham Boon then fought in the War of 1812. He and his wife Elizabeth had 8 children there. Son John R. Boon married there in 1850 to Catherine Taylor. He is listed on the 1850 census as a teacher. Does anyone know him or Catherine Taylor or where he was a teacher? Thanks...Margretta Clark Aviles
Subject: Pettits Date: Thu, 7 Oct 1999 15:15:45 -0500 From: Debby Walker and Keziah (or Kissiah) Pettit (sp) were listed in the 1830 Ouachita census. I have very little information about Walker and his wife. He fought with the Kentucky militia in Louisiana in 1814 and 1815. Benjamin Pettit was also listed in this census. If you have any information, please forward as I am very interested and would be happy o pass on any information I acquire regarding other names listed here! Thank you. Debby McDanel mailto:debbykay@hotmail.com
Subject: PRESTON Family Date: Sun, 3 Oct 1999 07:55:08 -0700 From: Robert E. Nichols" <bopanich@gateway.net> Searching for the school(s) which my grandfather, John Edward PRESTON, would have attended in Ouachita Parish during the period 1890-1896, and the Catholic church the family would have attended. The father, Edward PRESTON, was a sawyer from Saginaw, Michigan who came to Logtown in 1890. His family followed in December of that year. The family were Catholic, and John Edward PRESTON certainly would have attended a Catholic school in or near Logtown if one were available. Any help or suggestions would be most appreciated. Bob Nichols bopanich@gateway.net.
Subject: Looking for Thomas Smith Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 20:00:45 -0500 From: S & J Johnson" <drewjohnson@worldnet.att.net> Stationed in Phillipines MCB 3 y. 1954-?. b 1934 or sooner. Twin brother from West Monroe name unknown. Please e-mail me.
Subject: Geneology- Allen / Miller / Cook / Whatley / Garaway / Ranes Date: Sun, 19 Sep 1999 19:02:31 -0600 From: Bruce Allen <bibos@juno.com> I am looking for any information on: A- William James Allen: born: 1848 supposedly in Ouchita Parish. I don't know parents names or if he has any siblings. From what I can gather he may have been an orphan. He never mentioned anything about his parents to his children. I am a Great-great-grandson and am trying push my lines further back. I do know that he is buried near Royse City, Texas in a cemetery known as Old South Church. His grandson Fred Allen from Brownwood, Texas supplied that information just this last February. B- Lydia Jane Miller: born 14 Oct 1874 in Lake Charles, LA. but was reared in Ouchita Parish. Parents names were Thomas E. Miller and Sue Anna Whatley. Her grandmother on her mothers side was Lucreata Garaway and her grand mother on her fathers side was Midian Ranes. C- Hiram Cook: Born abt. 1830 supposedly in Lousiana. Don't know if in your parish but he had his family in Monroe, LA. right after the Civil War where his daughter married William James Allen. Sorry i don't know much more information than supplied here. Any help you can give me will greatly be appreciated. If you have any help you can E-mail me at- bibos@sisna.com or bibos@juno.com
Subject: ERVIN LANG AND MELVINA STEWARD LANG Date: Fri, 17 Sep 1999 19:03:19 -0500 From: QUINCY A. JOHNSON, JR." <qjohn@bayou.com> Looking for information on Ervin and Melvina (Vinnie) Lang. According to Th. 1880 US census they were living in Ward 5 of Union Parish. By the time of the 1900 census they were living in Ward 6 of Ouachita Parish. It is known that they had three girls, Jannette, Della, and Francis, but the exact number of children is now known. Any information on Ervin, Melvina, or their children would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: Marshall's & Billberry's in Monroe, LA Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 17:32:49 -0500 From: Ruth Marshall" <ruthmars@home.com> I am searching for information on AUDREY LEE MARSHALL who was born in Monroe, LA in 1909 before registering births was mandatory. I cannot find any record of his birth but my father-in-law says that his father was born there. We also believe that Audrey's parents - FRANK IVORY MARSHALL & SARAH JANE BILLBERRY - may also have married in Ouachita Parish in a small town called Cecil. Sarah Janes's father was GEORGE BILLBERRY. I sure hope someone recognizes these folks. Thanks!
Subject: Searching for my son, born o/w 10/23/65 Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 18:08:50 EDT From: YOHAN59@aol.com I've searched for my son for the last 29 years after I found out that I had that son. I am Francis Pardus. My son's mother is Terri Lynn Brooks/Zimco /? Previously of Union Mills,In. Terri is a registered nurse,the last place that I know where she worked was Porter Memorial Hospital,Valparaiso,In. our son was born I beleive 10/23/65. I would like to find my son before it is too late, I have to let him know about our family medical problems, so that maybe he can start some preventive medical care before he is taken Ill. yohan59@aol.com
Subject: Civil War Guru Needed for Ouachita/Richland Parishes Date: Wed, 08 Sep 1999 16:55:16 -0500 From: Kathryn Broussard <kjcb.tx@att.net> In 1862 there is suppose to have been a Camp Edwards, CSA, in the area. If you have heard of it, please let me know where it was located. Many thanks for any consideration given to this request. Kathryn Broussard
Subject: Stanley, Moore, Fuller Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 16:48:02 EDT From: Sampsf@aol.com Willie Stanley, daughter of Thomas Stanley and Mary Elizabeth Grant, died in Riverside Nursing Home in the 1980's in Monroe, Louisiana. She was married first to Nathan Thomas Moore - had two children: Harry Moore and Carl Moore. Harry Moore married: Evelyn Hill - children: COURTNEY HILL MOORE, Bobbie Moore, CHRISTI MOORE. Bobbie Moore married Roland Robbin. Christi Moore married DEMASTURSON. Carl Moore was married and had two children unknown. Willie Stanley married the second time to Lawrence Smith and one son: J. T. Smith. J. T. Smith married MILDRED TRICHELLE and had two children: STANLEY (Dr.) SMITH and JOHN TRICHELLE SMITH. Thomas Stanley died in the early 1900's in a hotel on Desiard Street in Monroe, Lousiana. I am looking for information on Willie Stanley and her father Thomas Stanley. Sandra Fuller Fisher
Subject: Ouachita Parish, LA Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 15:26:57 -0500 From: "John and Gen Cole" <JohnGen@worldnet.att.net> Searching for information on info on General Hospital No. 2 in Monroe, LA during Civil War. My great great grandfather William R. CUBAGE served in 33rd Ark. Inf., Co. D. Grinsted's Regiment as a Nurse in that hospital in 1863. After Civil War he went to Medical School and became a doctor. Served under Surgeon Williamson there. Geneva Cole, Bedias, TX, JohnGen@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Cloud Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 20:03:13 EDT From: Pennr@aol.com Could anyone shed any light on the following Cloud ladies? Robert Dickerson married Elizabeth Cloud, May 16, 1810, Amite County MS. John Dickerson (son of Robert) married Mary Ann Cloud (reportedly of Indian heritage and with the given name of Lasafiene) March 13, 1845, Ouachita Parish, LA. William Dickerson (possible son of Robert?) married Deletta Cloud, October 4 1838 Ouachita Parish, LA. Any assistance or even guesses would be appreciated!
Subject: Indian Village Cem. Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 13:25:48 -0700 From: "Sue Hardin" <shhardin@worldnet.att.net> Sue Lynn, I found your listing of the Indian Village Cem. in Ouachita Parish, LA. I have been told that one of my ancestors, Jame W. Clampit, born 11 Dec. 1854 - died 12 Nov. 1927, is buried there. Is your listing complete? If not, can you check and see if he and his mother Lucinda Rainbolt Clampit are buried there? I really would like to find her and establish some dates for her, especially her death date. I live in SC and won't be coming back to LA for some time. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
Subject: Louis Aaron HERRON Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 12:52:43 EDT From: Suedun1@aol.com I have information that my ggrandfather Louis Aaron HERRON was born in Monroe, LA. on 6 May 1849, but can find no records to support this. Does anyone have access to census records or anything else I can get to obtain more information? Thanks in advance! Sue Eubank
Subject: Mitchell Date: Sat, 21 Aug 1999 10:06:18 -0700 From: kicsusa@msn.com JOSEPH ALEXANDER MITCHELL, married Lassaphine Crownrich in 1878. He was my great great grandfather and I can find very little on him. If you can help let me know. If you would like what I have I would be glad to give it to you.
Subject: Radford Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 10:43:00 EDT From: Tkhigg@aol.com Looking for info on a Joseph Radford and Annie Pendarvis Radford, both born in the 1860's/They lived in Ouchita parish in 1900. Jospeh is said to have died of meningitis along with one or two of their children. I would appreciate any info. Thanks, Teri
Subject: Deets, James H Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 13:14:46 EDT From: AngelfetGM@aol.com I am looking for any information on James H. Deets. One census index shows him in Ouachita, La in 1870. I am needing to find out if he is the son of John Thomas Deets. He would have been born in TN, Henry co. abt. 1858. His family, moved from AR to Ouachita Co. AR. I can't find anything on the Deets from TN to AR. Is there anyone descended from Deets? Can anyone do lookups for the Census for 1870 and beyond? Debbie
Subject: Moore Family Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 16:55:02 -0500 From: Johnny Moore <jmreese@bellsouth.net> I am looking Ancestors of Samuel C Moore , he may have been born in S.C. ,Ky. , or Va. . He came to Louisiana around 1830 . He is listed on the 1850 Census of Ouachita Parish #39 , He married Melite "Emily" Olivo , her parenta are J. Pierre Olivo and Julia Etier . I have most of his decendants . I would welcome any help or Questions . THANKS
Subject: Young Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 01:16:20 EDT From: WIGGINSRME@aol.com I am researching for my grangfather. Hope you can help me. William T Young b: 9/14/1866 in West Monroe La. Parents: George W. Young b: 3/03/1835 Georgia Ella Moore Young b: 5/02/1835 SC d:4/23/1902 Atascosa Co. Tx Any information would surely be appreciated. Thanks, Mary Louise SHONE
Subject: PETER JACKSON,SR. AND FAMILY Date: Wed, 04 Aug 1999 23:15:47 -0500 From: "QUINCY A. JOHNSON, JR." <qjohn@bayou.com> I'm seeking information on Peter Jackson, Sr. and his family. According to the 1880 federal census, he and his wife Lucy (Luthey?), lived in Ward 6 of Ouachita Parish, LA. As listed on the census, they had 11 children, John, Griffin, Alfred, Peter,Jr., Narcisus, Myria, Henry, Eron, Horace, Aaron, and Cathy(?). Any information about Peter or any of his children, listed or not, would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: GRIFFIN Surname in Ouachita Co. Date: Wed, 4 Aug 1999 23:36:57 EDT From: BettChess@aol.com Subject: Vera Inez Monads Griffin Am searching for family of Vera GRIFFIN, born 7/01/1892 in Fannin, TX, died 6/22/1970 in Monroe, LA Husband; Harvey L. Griffin------Children, Virgil, Lonnie, Hazel and Mamie. Lived in Marlow, OK until 1940s. Would appreciate anything you might be able to help me with in my search for this family. Betty Griffin Chesser bettchess@aol.com
Subject: SPEARS/DUNN Date: Wed, 4 Aug 1999 14:02:26 EDT From: LYN3ED@aol.com Hi I am searching for the Spears families that currently live in Monroe ans / or surrounding areas. Not much information on them. Willie Spears lived there -- he died in 1998. Even info will be greatly appreciated. The family lived / worked with the Perdews/pardues. They lived in Richland Parish and East Feliciana Parish. Other surnames researching: Runels / Runnels, Spears, Dunns, Green, Taylor thank youcedwards
Subject: Westberry-Bullock Family Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 11:04:32 -0500 From: Bill Westberry <bmwest@sunsix.infi.net> William Hampton Westberry was born March 4, 1850 at Hickman Ky. He married Margaret Lucinda Bullock March 10, 1870 in Ouachita Parish La/ According to family legend the Westberrys and the Bullocks lived on adjoining farms in Ouachita Parish. The father of William Hampton Westberry was William W. Westberry. William W. Westberry had four children, Larkin Westberry , Mary Jane Westberry, William Hampton Westberry and Sara Evelyn Westberry. I am seeking information concerning the birthplace and burial place of William W. Westberry
Subject: Coon family Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 11:48:59 From: Angela Wendell <wendell@ci.seguin.tx.us> My name is Angela Coon Wendell. My grandfateher is Fred Ablert Coon, Jr. I am looking for any information on my family lines. I can only trace them back to my great-grandparents. Any information from when we settled the Ouchita area (around 1840's I think)up to now would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: Death Certifacate Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 01:05:32 EDT From: RMace8@aol.com I am looking for a death certificate for Gertrude Gilligan Ragland. Her last know address was 1001 Montgomery St. West Monroe LA, Ouachita Parish. The last correspondence from her to my grandmother was 2-11-48. Thank You, Ceylon Mace Rmace8@aol.com
Subject: Heath, Marion and Mande (Wilson) Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 04:18:13 EDT From: Antoniozs@aol.com Greetings: We have no connections to any relatives of our GGrandparents Marion or Mande Wilson Heath. Only info provided to us from their sons Marriage certificate William Thomas Heath brn: Monroe, LA 1894. Also states his parents were from Spencer , LA. He joined the U.S. Navy 7/21/1917. He died far away from his home and any relatives he may have left behind. We would like to connect the link for our Granddad William T. Heath. We thank you for your help and the use of your precious time.
Subject: Genealogy Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 11:26:34 EDT From: NURU@aol.com Since I am currently home bound. I hope and pray that you can give me some form of instructions to continue my family reseach.I have found threw oral history and the National census that my family was from : Monroe, Madison, Richland, Rayville Louisiana. Most of my ancestors came from Alabama in 2 trips. It appears that they moved to Louisiana for a better life and opportunity.The first group cameby foot and wagons. The second group was recruited by a Gentle man named: John Guill ( sp ? ) He also provided with train transportation out of Alabama. My main family names are: Frazier, Wright, Boughton, Ferguson, Dunnings. The Ancestors I am researching are: Thomas Frazier- B: ALA-1860 -- D: ARK 1931 John Wright- B: Virginia? -- D: LA Nancy Wright - B- ALA 1869-- D:ARK 1947 John Boughton-- B: LA 1843--D:LA William Monroe Ferguson B: LA 1895-D: MI 1951 Ed Dunnings- B: ALA--1860--D: ARK 1960 Any information concerning my ancestors or their decedents is extremely important to me. I have researched and found some of them on the National census of 1900, 1910 and 1920. My goal is to trace them back as far as possible. I do have an update list of most of their decedents which is 1500 on our family tree. I would also like to discover any information on Mr.Guill ( sp? ) and farmers that where recruited out of Alabama to Louisiana. Thank you in advance for you time. Sincerely, Susan
Subject: M.L. WILLIAMS Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 01:19:43 -0400 (EDT) From: NitaRobinson@webtv.net I am looking for any info, even better relatives of M.L. Williams. Records show when he signed up for WWI in Jefferson County Ms he listed dob 9/20/1891, place of birth Walnut Lane, La. Family lore says he came from Monroe. He had 2 sisters, Lottie (m/n Douglas) who lived in Sherman, Tx and Anna (m/n Clayton) of Albuquerque NM. Family lore says his dad was a Methodist minister. Some of his family referred to him as "Uncle Luther" M.L. stood for Martin Luther later changed to Marvin Lee when he married a Catholic from south of Natchez Ms (Sibley) named Matilde Hamilton. They had one child, a girl, Marvilea Williams and rumor has it a son died in infancy in Jefferson Co. (Harriston). He had worked as a mechanic for Ford in Fayette, Ms before becoming a mortician in Natchez, Ms in the 1830's. I am his grandaughter and would love to hear any info, stories but especially I want to know the names of his parents who apparently came from Walnut Lane, La. You may email me, I promise to answer promptly...I am creating a family tree for hs great grands s this means alot to me...Thanks
Subject: Free Blacks In Early Ouachita Area Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 22:31:32 -0600 From: shirleyroot2@yahoo.com The Ouachita never had a large population of free blacks---however there were a few from colonial times until the 1850's---the numbers dwindled until finally---the few that you can document are gone! What happened to these people, why did they leave, where did they go? Those documented 1800-1850 include, Smart, Francisco, Girod, Black, McKennah, Roi, Piles, Goulet, Stewart, King, Harmon, Watt, and Dunmore families. I am interested in any information available on any of these folks.
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 14:26:05 -0700 From: "Richard Lemmon" <rlemmon@homeguard.com> Can someone point me in the right direction. I'm am searching for an obituary on John Edward Powell, (Louisiana State Trooper around 1966) and his wife Ann Boone Powell, from Monroe. I believe it was possibly a murder/suicide around 1966 (not sure of month) if you can find any information I would be grateful this is for a friend of mine, Thomas Powell, the son of John and Ann. Any information can be emailed to me at darthrich98@yahoo.com or rlemmon@homeguard.com Thank you R.W.Lemmon
Subject: Windham/Waggoner Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 16:33:30 -0500 From: ANN FARNSWORTH <afarn@airmail.net> Seeking info on Henrietta Elizabeth Windham b 1848 Ga.d 1933 Ouachita Parish, La. m. George Calvin Waggoner ca 1875.
Subject: Special family search Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 01:34:56 -0600 From: Rosemary Keelin <locust@sweetwater.net> I have found the name of the children's home my uncles were placed in in Jennings, I even have obtained a copy of a phamplet from the home. The home is closed and has been for many years. I don't know the date of its closure. The phamplet states the home was charted in 1916 and approved by the State Board of Charities and Corrections. It also stated the home was a member of the National Child Welfare Association. I can not find either of these two organizations. Do you know where I might get in touch with one or both of them? Sincerely, Rosemary Keelin
Subject: Skipper family search. Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 18:47:35 EDT From: UCrenshaw@aol.com I have been searching for info on my family for about 6 months. My g.grandfather, John Wesley Skipper, is buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Calhoun. He died in 1899. I have located most of the family in Ouachita Parish in Calhoun, on the 1900 census. They migrated from Alabama. They were on the 1870 census in Alabama, but I have no info from 1870-1900, where were they? I am trying to get the info for a book for my mother, who will be 85 in December. I don't know where to go from here. I do know that John Wesley married my g. grandmother, Martha Madison in MS, Rankin County, in 1879. Please help me. Thanks. Udie
Subject: REESE CARTER FAMILY FOLKS Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 09:45:01 EDT From: CWashin436@aol.com I am interested in connecting with any relations of Reese Carter who was born in Homer, La and later moved to Ouachita Parish Monroe area. Common family names include: Perry, Harvey, Lenard and Albert Carter. I have heard that many family member still live in Springhill, La.
Subject: Barnett Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 21:54:03 -0500 From: Karen R. Barnett <itchba@vsta.com> Looking for marriage records for William C Barnett and Louisa Ann Ret. Married around 1845. Any help is appreciated. Karen Barnett
Subject: McKinney Family Date: Mon, 12 Jul 1999 10:48:09 -0500 From: Henry, Janet <jhenry@csw.com> I am trying to find who the ancestors were of my grandparents, Albert McKinney married to Pearl Brown McKinney. They lived in Monroe during the 1940's and 1950's. Albert McKinney died in Monroe in the 1950's.
Subject: LIDWELL, TEMPLE, WHEATLEY, MOORE Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 22:08:43 -0700 From: Jack Denny <ja-denny@email.msn.com> Searching for information on Robert LIDWELL, wife Ann MOORE Lidwell, Daniel Goodall TEMPLE, Ann Eliza LIDWELL WHEATLEY, all residents of Ouachita Parish 1858-. Robert and Ann died in late 1800's, Temples left Louisiana in the 1870's, there were still Wheatleys there at least in the early 20th century. Any information on these families, especially background of the Lidwells and Moores appreciated. Glad to share what I know. Anne Denny
Subject: Arrant Family Ancestry Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1999 14:06:40 -0500 From: Jerry Arrant <ARRANT@fabtexas.com> I am seeking information about the family of Reddick David Arrant and ran across the family tree that you have established on the internet detailing the Arrant family in Monroe / Rayville, Louisiana. I believe that Reddick David Arrant is my paternal grandfather. My father was Israel "Jack" Arrant born in Rayville about 1909 / 1911. Can you shed any light on my search? Regards, Jerry Arrant
Subject: Poly Cage Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 09:46:19 -0400 From: Blais, Patrick <PBlais@ICFKAISER.com> Do you have information on surviving spouse and children for Polly Cage who died Friday, June 30, 1999 and appeared in your Obituaries on June 30 and July 1st. I am trying to determine if she is the mother of a friend I used to know and information on children did not appear in your paper. Patrick Blais pblais@icfconsulting.com
Subject: Edwin G. Fox and Family Date: Sat, 03 Jul 1999 02:42:07 -0500 From: Donna Corbett <dessilee@bellsouth.net> I'm looking for information about Edwin G. Fox and his family. They were last known to be in Ouachita Parish and then they disappeared. They had 2 sons that were living in Winn Parish and they did not know where their parents and siblings went to. Please help. They are in the 1850 census and that was the last record of the family. Thanks, Donna C.
Subject: Ancestors of Betin Plantation Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 01:32:12 -0700 From: Carol Bentley Jones <cbjones@earthlink.net> I would like information on Charles A. Betin. He married Lise Breard in Quachita Parish in 1820. Some of my ancestors were slaves on his plantation. I will appreciate any help. Carol
Subject: Thompson family Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 16:49:27 -0500 From: lee rhoades <lrhoades@telepath.com> I'm looking for my birth father's family. His name was Frank Thompson. He was born June 3rd,1934 to George Edward Thompson and Hester Ann (Harrison) Thhompson in Sondheimer,La. His siblings were, George,Henry,Helen,Frances,Katherine,& Eddie Wayne. They lived in Monroe, La in the late 40s and the 50s. Frank Thompson was also known to live in Herbert,Caldwell, La. If you have any information please send it to yvrhoades@juno.com Thank You
Subject: ROBERTSON, FULLAM, BOYD Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 21:11:00 -0700 From: "Richard L. Alford" <rlalford@worldnet.att.net> R. Edward Robertson married Mattie T. Fullam 13 July 1895. Their son Richard Hilton Robertson was born 02 July 1896. R. Edward seems to have disappeared from the face of the earth before 1900. No death record, no divorce record, no war records. Any help appreciated. Marilyn
Subject: Green Barry Austin Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 20:07:27 -0400 From: "ann" <ajcorbin@duo-county.com> Green Barry Austin 1800's info says he was in this parrish census. Can anyone confirm?
Subject: Barrett/Simonton Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 13:42:08 EDT From: Hrgseattle@aol.com I am trying to track the Garrett and Simonton families(Jessie Simonton married Thomas A.Garrett in1876 or 77) due to the vast amount of letters that have turned up in a trunk here in Seattle. Right now I am getting them scanned. Would like to know if there is a town named "Vianna"(sp?)...and does it have a local historical society? The project is going to be major since the letters reach back to pre civil-war. This is a labor of love as I would like to make some headway so I could give my husbands children the info. Thank you for any help. Hope Garrett
Subject: James Hopkins Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 16:38:19 EDT From: BOTAUS@aol.com Looking for information on James HOPKINS. His Civil War file states that though he enrolled in Union Parish, Pvt. Co. 1, 5th LA Cav Regt., he was paroled in Monroe, LA and Ouachita given as residence. Is he possibly the missing son of William and Malinda (HAY) Hopkins? This James was born abt 1841 Randolph Co. GA and dead by 1871 as he is not among the heirs in his father's Succession record. T. Morgan
Subject: Anders Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1999 18:31:37 -0500 (CDT) From: VidorSpider@webtv.net (Donald Anders) Trying to find info. on a Willis H. Anders jr, born 1882 Quachita, La. Who he married and if there were any children. I am looking for a Will Anders (he may be Willis H.) Married Addie Yarbrough, abt. 1906-07. Any information would be welcome, and I thank you for your time and attention on this matter. D.L. Anders
Subject: Bayou Cheniere and Dickersons Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1999 08:35:17 EDT From: Pennr@aol.com In the succession papers for Robert Dickerson, d. March 30, 1841 in Ouachita Parish, is a list of property for sale. One listing is "Right of Ferry - no sale." Later succession papers on his son, Alexander T. Dickerson, done Sept., 1863, list property as "land tract on Bayou Cheniere au Tondre appraised @ $500, Lease of the ferry at mouth of Bayou Chenier & flat-boat." Does this ring a bell for anyone? Where could I find more information on this ferry? I would be happy to share what I have on the Dickersons. Thanks, Jean
Subject: Brown Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 07:46:43 -0400 From: Betty Slovinski <bslovins@accn.org> John HARVEY BROWN b. ca 1936 is listed in the obits published from The News-Star in Monroe on Wesnesday, March 15th 1998. It says he was from RUSTON, was a retired custodian and died Friday March 13th 1998. The funeral was held at Southern Funeral Home chapel, Jonesboro and burial would be at Mt. Olive East in Mt. Olive. I am very interested knowing who the family and relatives of John HARVEY BROWN were. Can somenone tell me where to find that information. My grandfather was John HARVEY BROWN b. 1875 in Rogers, AR. but, I can't find a death record.
Subject: sarah greene mallett obit news star Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1999 22:47:06 -0400 From: "RoyAsh" <morgan@ee.net> I've been trying to get a copy of Sarah Green(e) Mallett obit. She died 12Oct1884. She is buried in front of the Shenadoah Estates at the Cosper Cem. If you find one my mom who lives in Bastrop would be happy to pick it up. Thank you, Cynthia Ash
Subject: LOWERY CEMETERY SEARCH Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 23:34:03 -0700 From: "L Nordan" <LNORDAN1@prodigy.net> Looking for information in Ouachita Parish, LA on an old cemetery located off Red Cut Road, West Monroe, LA. This area is called the CutOff. My grandmother, Lessie Lowery Hooter Anding lived there years ago with her husband, Lee Anding at the time. This old cemetery was up on a hill, under some trees. There were Lowerys buried there. One of my ancestors had married an Indian Princess and was disowned by his family at the time. They are buried there along with her father, an Indian Chief. If someone finds this cemetery, I would appreciate any help on names and dates there. I am really stuck on this line of my family. Any help is appreciated. Lynda HASLEY Nordan - Washington State - Originally from Louisiana Searching for HASLEY, SEARS, BRADLEY, HENAGAR/HENEGAR, KING, CHAIN, HALL, DYKES, PICKERING, HOOTER, LOWREY/LOWERY, LUTRICK, BUTLER, NORDAN, BOOK, GASPARD
Subject: Help With A Mystery Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 16:00:07 PDT From: "Aaron Oglesbee" <oglesbee@hotmail.com> I'd like to find some information on my great-great grandfather. I believe his name is LEWIS OGLESBEE (or Oglesby). I can only trace my father's line (for sure) as far back as my great grandfather, WILLIAM W. OGLESBEE. Enter the mystery: I'd always been told that WILLIAM's father was killed in the civil war. However, WILLIAM's tombstone at Bethyl Cemetery in Jackson Parish says he was born in 1869. This raises some interesting possibilities, none of which I'm inclined to broach with my elders I suspect, though, that a man whose marriage is recorded in the same place as WILLIAM's marriage - LEWIS OGLESBEE - was his father. Possibly, after LEWIS and ELLEN MULLIN were married in 1866 (a year after LEWIS's release from POW status in Monroe), and around the time of WILLIAM's birth in 1868 or 1869, LEWIS lit a shuck for other pastures. I can find no record of divorce, death, or otherwise; he just disappears hence the family story of his civil war death. ELLEN MULLIN later married a man named COLE who raised William and his several half-siblings. Here's what I know for sure from documents I have sent for or found on the net: 1. An L.W. OGLESBY, PVT, CSA, a prisoner of war, was paroled at Monroe, La, on 9 June 1865. 2. LEWIS W. OGLESBEE, a legal resident of Caldwell Parish, married ELLEN MULLIN(s) on 25 June, 1866. 3. WILLIAM was born 31 July, 1868 (1869?) at Jackson Parish. 4. WILLIAM married ELIZABETH FULLER on 18 June 1892 in Ouachita Parish. 5. WILLIAM died 17 April, 1945 at Ouachita Parish. Knowing what I think I know at this point about LEWIS, the picture seems to be coming into focus. Still, I have no record - e.g. divorce certificate, death certificate, etc. - to verify this. Too, if LEWIS did leave ELLEN, I'd like to find out where he went (and maybe why). Any light that your research could shed on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Of course, I would be glad to return the favor with my amateurish and humble "finder skills" at this end of the country should you need some legwork done here. Thanks, again. MAJ Aaron Keith Oglesbee oglesbee@hotmail.com
Subject: Broom Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 21:32:14 EDT From: TheHyslops@aol.com I would appreciate any information on the family of my great grandmother. Her name was Elmira Louisa Broom. Her father was William Broom and her mother was Elizabeth Sims. She was supposedly born in Ouachita Parish in November 1873. She had one brother named Reddick. I believe that her mother had been married previously. If anyone knows anything about the Broom family which would have been living in Ouachita Parish in the 1870's I would appreciate your letting me know. Thank you, Kathe Hyslop
Subject: Rawls Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 07:49:38 -0500 From: "John E. Norris" <jenorris@netdoor.com> Would like to contact any of the Rawls for genealogy purposes. Sincerely John E. Norris jenorris@netdoor.com
Subject: Levin Watson Date: Sat, 22 May 1999 21:30:12 -0400 From: "Alice Cheatham" <Cheatham@postoffice.worldnet.att.net> Levin Watson was born in Calhoun, La. 23 Dec. 1896. Does anyone know anything about him or his parents? He married Susie Elizabeth Hogan, dau. of Allen Hogan and Paralea Stanford. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Betty Cheatham Cheatham@worldnet.att.net
Subject: Old Cemetery in Buckhorn Bend ca 1815-1936 Date: Sat, 22 May 1999 18:10:41 EDT From: WendyPryor@aol.com I saw that someone else had asked about the Fenner/Frantom/Coon/McDonald Family burial ground in the bend of the Ouachita River, that was flooded by the Engineers in the mid 1930s. I am interested in all the above names plus want to know if any Nettles were buried there. Was the cemetery transcribed before they flooded it? Gwen Pryor (wendypryor@aol.com)
Subject: Reuben J. Embry, DeSiard St., Monroe, Jan 21, 1945 Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 18:50:49 -0700 From: sally viada <sviada@bellsouth.net> According to the book " Genealogical Gleanings from the South", Volume 2, records gathered by Iola Embry, Reuben states he is the son of Milan & Fannie (Cook) Embry. Reuben is the owner of a small fishmarket & store in Monroe in 1945. Is there anyone left in/near Monroe descended from Reuben, or can give me any additional information about him, or his parents? Reuben also states his father is from Ga., lived in "Old Viana, La. and was in the tanning business. He and his brother Rube made shoes for the Confederacy. Besides Rube, Milan had a brother Warren( first name George), and two sisters Nancy and Laura (who married a Watson). I believe Nancy may have married a Collier. I am hoping Warren (George) is my great-grandfather. Any help or suggestions much appreciated. Sally, New Orleans
Subject: Robert DIXON family Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 15:04:39 -0500 From: Billie Jones <bhjones@flash.net> Robert DIXON, Jr. sometime before 1863 when his son Robert Alexander DIXON married Mary BLACKMAN there. A younger child Emma Josephine is said to have been born in Ouchita Parish in 1864 but I have no proof of that. I am trying to find when Robert DIXON died and more about his children. It is also possible that his mother Allie DIXON came to Ouchita Parish at some time as she was living with him at one time. Other children who married there were: Catherine B. DIXON m William McCRARY in 1866 Eliza M. DIXON m 1865 to William BULLOCK I will be glad to exchange information on the DIXON family. Thanks
Subject: Currie Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 10:48:32 -0700 From: "janee" <janee@ipa.net> I have been searching for any information about Joseph Jackson Currie of West Monore, Louisiana. He is my grandfather, and he married Emma Baugh and they had two sons: Joseph Earl and James both deceased. My grandfather died when my father(joseph) was 4 years old. If you could tell me where I could find anything out about him, I would be thrilled. Janee Currie McClain
Subject: Ouachita Parish - Arledges Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 11:42:46 -0500 (CDT) From: joydm@webtv.net (Joy Moore) Looking for the Joseph Arledge who gave his daughter Patsy in marriage to Geo Bush in 1817 In "Encyclopedia of founding families of the Ouachita Valley of Louisiana 1785-1850" shows that Patsy was married to Geo Bush on Sept 1, 1817 The marriage was performed by Oliver J Morgan with Henry Bry and Thomas Franklin as witness and is listed in Ouachita Parish Conveyance book D page 377 It also states that Joseph is possibly father to Isaph, Isom and Joseph Any help or clues will be apreciated Thanks, JOY
Subject: Yarbrough Query Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 05:00:37 EDT From: IRSmelley2@aol.com I am researching the family of John Swasnon Yarbrough, Sr. He is listed on the 1810 Ouachita Parish, Census. The census index on the Internet shows that there is 1 male 26-45 years of age, 2 females to-10 years of age and 1 female 10-16 years of age. I have no record for these children and do not know their names. The earliest child that I have listed is Joseph Randolf born 31January1817 in Louisiana. If anyone can make a connection with John Swanson Yarbrough and these unidentified children please contact me. I have more children and would like to exchange information. Thanks Renee Smelley IRSmelley2@aol.com
Subject: Hollingsworth Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:43:26 EDT From: Papajoe65@aol.com My neighbor, Sandra Jean Hollingsworth, is looking for information on her family. She is looking for Ima Hollingsworth who was in Monroe in 1942. This is her maiden name; she may have married later. We think she might have been about 20 years old at that time. Can anyone help us?
Subject: Cason Surname Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 15:29:25 -0500 From: Matthew Gilbreath <cwgil@net-2000.net> I would like to hear from anyone who knows anything about BOSDALE CASON who married DORCAS PARKER in Ouachita Parish , LA on 4 July 1833.I believe this to be the same BOSDALE CASON who was in Wilkinson Co. , MS in the 1820's. Also , if anyone has a connection to any other CASONS , I'd appreciate hearing from them. I have an ancestor , ELIZA CASON , who I am trying to find a family for! So far , I've been unsuccessful. She was married to John Hodges , Jr, in Wilkinson Co. , MS in 1820.She was born in SC about 1804. I know absolutely nothing else about her early life. Thanks for your help. Sandra Gilbreath
Subject: McAllister Query Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 01:41:42 EDT From: AgentMc23@aol.com I am doing some family research. I am mainly looking for info on my great uncle Donald Mays McAllister. The McAllister family lived in Monroe at one time. My Great Aunt and Great Uncle still live there--Dub and Elaine Martin..Anyway, email me if you need more proof. Here is the post: I am looking for any and all infomation about my great uncle Donald Mays McAllister. He was from Monroe, Louisiana and he served in the Army during WWII as a Tech Sgt. He served in the !st Division and spent most of his time fighting in North Africa and made it to the beaches of Omaha where he was killed. I would love to have any newspaper obituaries or hear from anyone who might have known him. I don't have a death time, but the invasion at Omaha took place in 1944 so it was around that year or perhaps later that a death obit would have been made. It took my great grandmother awhile to get him back to Monroe and buried. He had originally been buried in France, but he is buried in Monroe, La. Thanks=)Samantha (AgentMc23@AOL.com)
Subject: Anders Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 09:46:23 -0400 From: "eeast" <eeast@pdq.net> I am looking for any information on Arthur Anders who was married to Padie Zeigler who resided in a little town outsideof Monroe called Eros, Louisiana.
Subject: Burrell Family Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 02:50:07 EDT From: CaBurrell@aol.com I am looking for information on the Burrell family. Leon Burrell Sr. and Leon Burrell Jr. I would like information on Leon Sr, and who he parents were. Also would like information on Camille Brooks Gordon my grandmother and Ella Brooks my great-grandmother. My dad he was born in Monroe in 1924. I would like information on Leon Sr., parents name and other relatives such as sisters or brothers. My father had cousins and I can only remember Peter and Columbus. On my mother's side I would like information on my great-grandfather. His name was Frank Adams he was white of Irish descent, however, I don't know if he was born in this country or Ireland. He also had two sisters named Jen and Eva which was my the base of my grandmother's name Jenever. CaBurrell@aol.com
Subject: Eames Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 16:19:58 -0600 From: "A. J. & Sharon Aycock" <ajaycock@bayou.com> Organization: PS Computer Specialties Looking for any information on George Anna Eames that married Bernard Davit in Ouachita Parish March 7, 1877. Would appreciate any information on Eames or Davits. Thanks a million. Sharon Horne Aycock
Subject: Allen, William James/LA.,TX Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 22:52:19 -0800 From: "Fred and Faye Allen" <fftexas@swconnect.net> Searching for parents of---William James Allen b.1847.LA, d.1918 Collin Co TX, m. Louisiana Parasade Cook 1895/96---Children---Willie Lee, Jasper, Charles, Sally, Grace, & Ruth. The story is, two brothers traded their share of a family farm in Ouachita Co. for team & wagon & migrated to TX, leaving third brother (Talmadge), never corresponded . Later, in the early to middle 1900's, a descendant was contacted regarding the discovery of oil on family farm, he declined any claim because of the gentlemans agreement. We don't know who the two brothers were, either William James or his father. Any help with this would be appreciated very much. Thank You,
Subject: Bailey Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 22:47:22 EST From: Haydenah@aol.com I am looking for information on the Bailey family who moved to Ouachita Parish from Tallassee, Al. around 1920. Tom Jackson Bailey and wife Alice Fomby Bailey moved with there daughters Ninnie(Minnie?), Docia(Dosha?), Cora, and Mildred to west Ouachita Parish. Tom Jackson Bailey died June 19, 1930 and is buried in Antioch Cemetary. Mildred Bailey Hayden was my grandmother.
Subject: PIERCE Date: Thu, 04 Mar 1999 18:03:10 -0600 From: Ruth Coward Cunningham <rdell@icsi.net> Ouachita Parish LA: Webb Myatt PIERCE married Florine________. Would like to have her last name, when they married, and her parents name. Webb M. PIERCE died in Nov 1921 and his widow Florine PIERCE married Newton W. WYATT. Would like to know their marriage date. Webb M. and Florine PIERCE had twins Roy and Vivian. Roy PIERCE died when he was nine years old. What happened to Vivian? I am a descendant of Webb M. PIERCE's grandparents, Jesse Hardy and Harriet E. PIERCE. Would like to sort out my PIERCE line. I know that Webb PIERCE, the country western star, was the son of Webb and Florine PIERCE. Would appreciate any help with this family. Thank you, Ruth Coward Cunningham
Subject: Buckley/Lambert Families Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 19:20:08 -0800 From: Shelley L McMickell <slmickey@yahoo.com> Searching for any info on James Marvin Buckley and Mary Alice Elizabeth Lambert (possibly Widabrach or Widowbrock). Were married in Swartz 1930's. Lived in Monroe. Had 3 daughters. Shelby Jean, Barbara Ann and Carrie Carolina. Carrie was born in Monroe 1944. 1 son possibly named James or Jimmy. Carrie Carolina was also possibly name of one of the grandmothers. James Marvin Buckley died of gunshot date unknown.
Subject: Lewis Reppond Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 13:58:16 -0600 From: "htinkle" <htinkle@seark.net> I am looking for the family of Lewis Re'poe. He later changed his name to Reppond. He had a son named Alfred Reppond, who in turn fathered Joseph Reppond. Joseph was married to Harriet Foza. I believe this is the time frame in which my family moved to the Monroe area. I have had almost no luck tracing any branch of this family other than a few hand written notes taken by my grandmother. If anyone can help me with my search, I would greatly appreciate it. wreppond@hotmail.com
Subject: Sarah Ellen Allen query Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 09:03:27 -0600 From: "Randy Ridgway" <ar2thdoc@madisoncounty.net> I am looking for any information about Sarah Ellen Allen and her family. Sarah died around 1960 and is reported to be buried in Memorial Park off highway 80 in West Monroe, LA. Any information about her, her husband, or their children would be greatly welcomed. Thanks, Randy Ridgway, Huntsville, Arkansas
Subject: MIX and WEBB Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 23:37:54 -0800 From: Eugene Mix Looking for info on EDWIN THEODORE MIX living in W. Monroe in 1918. Had a son CHARLES HENRY MIX who died Dec 1975 in the Ridgecrest Nursing. Had a daughter ELSIE believed to have married a WEBB. CHARLES is buried in Hasley Cemetery and would like a photo of his gravesite and headstone. ELSIE was alive when CHARLES died as she was listed as his next of kin on the death certificate. Where is ELSIE? EDWIN was b Nov 1871 in Wayne County Illinois. Where did he die and where is he buried. His last known wife was LIZZIE JACKSON. Where is she? Any info appreciated. Thx Gene in Michigan genem@dhol.com
Subject: SHEPPARD Descendants Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 23:55:52 -0600 From: Greg Aymond <gra@kricket.net> Seeking anyone researching the descendants of Andrew Sheppard, who came to Ouachita Parish from Coosa Co., Alabama by 1849. Thanks...
Subject: Quad Map Lookup (Ouachita Query) Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 23:54:07 -0600 From: Greg Aymond <gra@kricket.net> If anyone has a quad map, I would appreciate knowing where Sec. 26 Twnshp 18-N Range 1-E is located. My ancestor, Andrew Sheppard obtained this property in Ouachita Parish in 1849. Thanks
Subject: Whittakers Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 21:21:45 EST From: JBarker585@aol.com There was a William Whittaker(Whitaker,Whittaker, Whittiker) that married a Nancy Gibson in your county in the early 1800's. They then moved to Texas I have been unable to find any information about them in Louisanna. Would you be able to help? Jammie Barker <JBARKER585@AOL.COM> or PEGGY STARKEY <gstarkey@tyler.net>
Subject: BERNELLE Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 23:24:36 -0500 From: Jo Ann Arnold <arnoldj@mail.houston.public.lib.ga.us> I'm trying to trace my mother-in-law's line. She was born in Monroe in 1921. Her father was LOUIE EMILE BERNELLE. Her mother was from Scotland. She never talked about the family, except to say there were still Bernelles in Monroe. I don't know if he was born in Louisiana. I think his father's name was Lewis and his mother's Sibley. Any help getting started with this line would be appreciated. JoAnn Arnold arnoldj@mail.houston.public.lib.ga.us
Subject: DOWNING, RICE Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 23:02:08 EST From: Horsefrenz@aol.com I am looking for information on my ggrandfather, Smith McBride DOWNING, born in St Louis, Missouri in 1862 or 1863. He married Olive RICE, who was born in 1868 and died according to the cemetery records in 1955. (My mother thought she died around 1964.) They lived on Walnut St in Monroe, LA. They had 3 sons; William, Ewing, and Ben Rice and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Downing who drowned July 28, 1913. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated. Martha<horsefrenz@aol.com>
Subject: ISAACS Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 23:11:11 -0500 From: jcp <jcp0001@erols.com> I'm looking for any information on the ISAACS family. John William ISAACS is listed on page #262 in the 1850 LA Census; Ouachita Parish, (4th Ward). This is all that I have. I would love to know if anyone has access to the 1850 Census to see what age this man is, plus other info; including other members of his family. Any help would be most appreciated. Marilyn Phipps email: jcp0001@erols.com
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1999 11:37:21 -0600 From: "Kathy B. King" <king@seark.net> Thank you for your reply to my enquiry about John C. and Elizabeth Rogers. My grandmother talked with Dr. Coon's wife many years ago. I'm afraid they didn't have any further knowledge at the time. Others buried on their property are S.Elizabeth wife of J.L. Mayes Feb. 11, 1867- Feb. 29, 1896, Leanner, wife of W. M. Cowan, Aug. 20, 1848- Nov. 8, 1876 and W. M. Cowan Sept. 27, 1841- Apr. 3, 1887. One of John and Elizabeth's children was named Leona and married a Cowan. I wonder of there are any Cowan's related to that family that are still living in the area. I'm also interested in learning more about John Dickerson who was somehow connected with the Roger's and Netherlands. I'll sort this out and get back with you. I have several generations that are from Louisiana (Ouachita and Union Pa.) and would be glad to share this information with you. How should I go about this? Kathy King
Subject: NELSON ,WYATT, MCKEEVER,COLE,BASS,REEVES & MOFFETT Date: Sun, 29 Sep 1996 05:04:15 -0700 From: "loulelliott" I am seeking data on my gfather Robert Bob Nelson of Quachita parish b. 2/27/1884 m Etta Wyatt b 1892 Jackson parish.Robert attended and was graduated from Coleman College 1903-1908 Gibsland La. and Leland College Baker La, 1936. He taught in Northeast La over 40 years. Etta taught at Grambling Gramma School until state required certification. Brothers Spivy, Louis and sister Elizabeth Nelson attended and graduated from Coleman also..Their parents Henderson Nelson b 1860 was killed in early 1900s. His wife Safronia Bass b 1865 died 1896? Safronia 's mother was Maria Bass m David Bass later John Reeves. I would appreciate any data on these families and schools. email lelliott@excite.com Fax 718-220-4262.
Subject: Roger's family Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 20:08:23 -0600 From: "Kathy B. King" <king@seark.net> I am looking for information on the parents of John C. Rogers or his wife Elizabeth who lived near Indian Village, La. and are buried in the Roger's Cemetery on Dr. Henson Coon's property outside of Monroe, La. They both were murdered in their home on March 6, 1884. They were born in Ga. Does anyone know where they were married or Elizabeth's maiden name?
Subject: SIMMONS Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1998 23:59:06 -0600 From: "Ursula's Mail" <uhogue@seark.net> Searching for info for J Dave Simmons, b in 1922 and died in either 1996 or 1986. Residence at time of death was W Monroe. Please respond to uhogue@seark.net. Appreciate any help.
Subject: Joseph Adair, Mary Malinda O'Neal: Ouachita Parish 1820 Census Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1998 22:05:11 -0700 From: Julie Clayton <jclaytn@ix.netcom.com> Am looking for others researching Joseph Adair and Mary Malinda O'Neal, showing up on the Ouachita Parish 1820 census. Any information on these or other Adairs in LA would be most appreciated. More information on my line of Adairs is at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~jclaytn/adair.html. Thank you, Julie Clayton
Subject: Epnett, Eppinette, Epinett Query Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1998 22:46:20 -0600 From: "Helen E. Smith" <hscyf@iamerica.net> Seeking info on Epnett family line, Nellie Elizabeth Barnes (Hooper) married Henry Sullivan Epnett 8-12-1900 Nellie Epnett born 1-25-1889, died 1926, Henry Sullivan Epnett, born 2-14-1865, died 3-28-1928. Henry's father Severine Epinet born 2-14-1833, died 5-31-1898. Any info on their parents, wife, etc. Please contact me. Have most info after this. Thanks
Subject: BARKER, EARLY 1800's Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1998 10:17:29 EST From: VBarker327@aol.com Seeking info on Briton Barker, died Jan. 1819 in Ouachita co. was married to Celia Watts died June 20, 1822 I dont know when Briton came to the area or any of the names of his siblings. They had 4 children, William, born 1810, Monroe. Elizabeth born 1813, Sarah born 1814, Louisa born 1817, James born 1819 William was my great great grandfather and moved to Texas near Huntsville in 1830. Any info would be appreciated Vbarker327@aol.com
Subject: Ouachita Parish Query Date: Tue, 15 Dec 1998 20:21:43 -0600 From: "Deanna Cooley" <deanna@netdoor.com> I'm looking for information of the family of Caroline WILLIAMS and husband; possibly a George M. WILLIAMS. She is on the 1870 Ouachita Parish Census with her children George and Thomas. She was listed by her sister Elizabeth WATSON. Both she and her sister died before 1900 in Ouachita Parish. If anyone knows of the burial place for these two sisters whose maiden name was RAWLS, please let me know. Would be glad to exchange information. Deanna Cooley
Subject: Ouachita Parish Query Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 00:25:55 EST From: Wadebdame@aol.com Seeking info on the family of Jesse Augusta "Gus" TAYLOR and Mary "Hattie" GAINES of Ouachita Parish. Gus TAYLOR and Hattie GAINES married in Bienville Parish in 1918, and moved to Ouachita Parish soon after their marriage. Known children include Bennie, Jessie, Mary, and Edward TAYLOR. Hattie GAINES b. 1885, d. 1976 in Monroe, LA. Hattie was my g-grandmother's sister, would love to correspond with any descendants. Debra Dame
Subject: Addams Family of Monroe, LA area Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 21:09:19 -0600 From: "Johnnie and Cindy Adams" <adamseden@eritter.net> I am seeking any and all information on an Addams family, which owned a large slave plantation in the Monroe area, sometime in the 1870s-1890s. This family had a daughter by the name of Augusta (Gussie) (DOB approximately 1883) who married a Harvey Constantine Adams and lived for a time in Arkansas. Harvey and Gussie had the following children: Rose, Alexander, Wesley, Cecil and Ralph, some or all of which were born in Louisiana. Any information about these people if known will be deeply appreciated. Cindy Adams
Subject: Calhoun Family Ancestors Date: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 21:23:00 -0800 From: Al Hatch <arhatch@nctimes.net> I am seeking information on the ancestors of my wife, Ruth Calhoun Hatch. Dougal Calhoun and his brother are believed to have immigrated from Scotland about 1820 to South Carolina to Alabama to North East Louisiana. Dougal's son, Daniel Greene Calhoun Married Ophelia Dixon, probably in Louisiana, and their son, Dougal Calhoun was born about 1856, in Lincoln Parrish. This Dougal married Saralda Mixon and had sons Daniel G. and Howard, plus daughter Lena. Family stories say that the town of Calhoun, LA was named after this family, and that one or more Calhoun's were hortoculturists (nursermen?), somewhere in the area of Calhoun or Sibley. We have some burial records from Sibley Cemetery. Any information that you can direct us to will be appreciated, even something that may confirm or refute some of the sketchy data that we now have. Thank you, A. N. Hatch 28658 Mountain Lilac Road Escondido, CA 92026 ph 760-749-2124
Subject: GOLEMAN / SOUTHERN Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 21:14:49 -0600 From: "Ursula's Mail" <uhogue@seark.net> Donnie/Donna Southern married Henry H Goleman. One of their children was Mary Alice Goleman (Sikes) - our grandmother. Looking for any info on Henry and Donna. Died somewhere around 1936-37.--uhogue@seark.net
Subject: Riser's Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 21:37:07 -0500 From: Linda <lindad@CYBERNEX.NET> I sent a request for a query to be posted on Nov. 21st, but, it has not been posted yet. Following is my request again: I am searching for any information on my grandaddy, Robert T. Riser's famiy. He was born in Ouichita Parish, in an area known as the Prairie, on 9/2/1901. His parents were Joseph Riser & Sarah Long. He had 3 brothers, Henry, Clarence & Eddie & 4 sister, Emma, Minnie, Alice, & Maude. I'd like to find additional information on his parents, his grandparents, & his great grandaddy. It's my understanding that Henry's daughter, Juanita, still lives in the Monroe, LA area. Can anyone out there help me learn new information on the family? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Subject: William H Jones Sr. Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 01:04:01 EST From: Aphiaka@aol.com Hello. I am looking for information on my grandfather William Henry Jones Sr. He was born in Monroe, LA in 1874. He moved to Chicago were he met and married Margaret Poe(from Berlin Germany). They had four children - William Jr, Edward, Norman and a girl(I don't know her name). If anyone can help me I will greatly appreciate it.
Subject: Alexander Hayes LOVETT Date: Sat, 14 Nov 1998 17:59:59 -0600 From: "Leonard Mahon" <lmahon@email.msn.com> Alexander Hayes LOVETT married Lucy Ann BRADY on Jan.2, 1875,in Clarke County, MS. They then had seven children, the some of whom are now to have been born in Calhoun, OUACHITA, LA: Charlotte Adeline (b. June 16, 1892; d.July 27, 1971, Hattiesburg, Forrest, MS),George F. (b. 1878), Nora, Attoway, Sally, Minnie, and Elbert.
Subject: HASLEY, HENEGAR Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 22:33:46 -0800 From: "L Nordan" <LNORDAN1@prodigy.net> Searching for info on John J HASLEY md Eliza Ann HENEGAR 23 Feb 1858 OUACHITA Parish , LA i believe Eliza was his second wife, first wife Annie BUTLER John born in Vanleer TN (Dickson County) Searching for HASLEY, KING, CHAIN, HOOTER, LOWREY/LOWERY, LUTRICK, BUTLER, SEARS, NORDAN, BOOK, STRICKLAND, HAIR, GASPARD, HENAGAR
Subject: Dickerson/Walters Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1998 15:32:13 EST From: Pennr@aol.com Hello, I am looking for information on Dickerson or Walters line from Ouachita Parish, particularly any information that can substantiate the following: John Dickerson married Lasafiene Cloud, a Caddo Indian educated by the Ursalines. Their child, Emily Dickerson married David Nashville Walters. Their children were: Julia Mae Walters, b. April 15, 1877, married Thomas C. Barrett. Hardy Chappel Walters, married Lula Wilson DeMoss, of Ouachita Parish. Iva Abner Walters Nellie Inez Walters Beulah Walters. The children of Julia Mae and Thomas C. Barrett were: Arnold Ferris Barrett John Hamilton Barrett, born September 18, 1896 in Ouachita Parish (town unknown) Jewel Barrett, born January 20, 1901. Any help would be appreciated! On the earlier two generations, I have only my grandmother's handwritten notes to go on and have reached a dead end on trying to trace them. I'd sure appreciate ANY advice! Jean
Subject: NELSON - Geneology Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1998 23:38:12 EST From: Horsefrenz@aol.com I am looking for information on Nasheville A NELSON and Mary Louis NELSON Grooms. Dr. Grooms was Mary's second husband. She owned property called "Donnell". Nasheville and Mary and two children: (1)James Louis NELSON, b. Mar 2, 1840 and died Dec 18, 1908. He married Martha Clark Mar 12, 1868. and (2) Robert James NELSON, b. Sept 13, 1845 and died Sept 1, 1890. He married Jeanette E Newman on Mar 2, 1873. He owned a lot of land in the city of Monroe.
Subject: American Indians in Quachita Parish Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 09:45:11 -0600 From: "Dianne Stout" Hello, My name is Dianne Stout..and I visit Usgenweb and the Louisiana sites often and I was wondering if there are public records of the Indians who lived in Quachita Parish in the 1840's and 1850's? It took me ten years to find my GtGt Grandparents marriage in Monroe...after mailing there three different times...Bless the person who finally got my letter and took an interest...and to my disapointment her parents were not on there... Which led me to believe she was a servent in the Mixon home or an orphan...Do you know if there are any records of this type? Online? Their names were ALLEN PHILEN and BARBARA BARNES.."BARBERY BARNS". The problem I am having tracing them is in the 1840 census only heads of household were listed and by the 1850 she was married...And I do not know her parents names... Only they were Indian.....Help Please.. Thank you :o) Dinn@pnx.com
Subject: "Downing" Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 13:32:42 EST From: Horsefrenz@aol.com I am looking for information on my grandfather and his family. My grandfather's name was Ben Rice Downing, Sr. He was born on April 27, 1898 and died on November 21, 1954 in Monroe, La. He married Margaret Elizabeth Sparks on December 10, 1919. I don't know his father's name but I think that the name "Rice" came from his mothers side. Any information on his parents would be greatly appreciated. (Martha)
Subject: Gaskins, George Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 20:13:51 -0600 From: john gaskins <johnwga@bellsouth.net> John Gaskins married Civility Green George, lived in Ouchita Parish in the 1840-1880 time period. John b Jan or jun 7, 1814, Civility b July 4, 1816. Lived in Trenton, probably buried nearby. John was merchant and farmer. They had 4 children. William Augustus, George Luther, Mary A, Missouri F. Any info would be appreciated.
Subject: William H. Miller Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 16:40:07 -0600 From: Don Mabry <djm1@ra.msstate.edu> Trying to find information on my wife's grandfather, William H. MILLER. He was supposed to have gone to Monroe in 1917 or after and died there. It is possible that he started another family there. Any help will be appreciated. Don Mabry. djm1@ra.msstate.edu
Subject: Old cemetery in Buckhorn Bend, c1815-1936 Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 07:11:26 +0000 From: Naomi Is there any information on the Fenner/Frantom/Coon/McDonald family burial ground in the bend of the Ouachita River, possibly behind the Moore terminal and covered up the the U. S. Corps of Engineers, when the levee was built, mid-nineteen thirties? Any information appreciated.
Subject: LEVERETT Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 11:13:28 -0400 From: McCollum, Kinloch Seeking information about LaRue Harrison LEVERETT (1909-1985) and his wife Wilma Bourn Leverett (1907-1981). According to her obituary, she had been a teacher at Ridgedale Academy. They had one child, a son named James.
Subject: Washburn, Norman Clark Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 10:36:15 -0500 From: "Phyllis Kay Washburn" Norman Clark Washburn was born in Nov. 1866 in Canada and died on March 20, 1906 in Monroe, Louisiana. I am looking for information on the death. Is there a local newspaper from that era that might have carried the obit. Where is he buried? I have a picture of the coffin in the living room on the home and a picture of the home. It would appear from the pictures and the court papers that he owned a saw mill and lived in a beautiful home. I am asking for help in finding any info on g grandfather.
Subject: Ouachita Parish Query for BROCK Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 14:32:42 EDT From: BRWilsons@aol.com I am researching the ancestry of James Watson BROCK and his sister Julia Ann Rebecca BROCK who lived in Ouachita Parish with their father Alexander C. BROCK. That is when Alex married their stepmother Matilda Ann Rogers on December 5, 1849. I need the identity of their real mother who apparently died in Alabama, or maybe she was left behind by her husband and children. Just joking. I would like to exchange info with anyone who knows about this families history. Billy R. Wilson, 11048 Reading Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257-1248, E-Mail: BRWilsons@Aol.com
Subject: FOSTER DECENDENTS Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 08:33:39 -0700 From: "Lionel J. Foster" I was born in Monroe in 1938. My parents were all from Monroe, as was my grandparents. My grand dad's name was Madison James Foster, who as I understand taught school there. Can you help me locate information on the Foster family. Thank you.
Subject: Risher Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998 20:20:09 EDT From: Brink9@aol.com I am looking for information on WW Risher anad Jane Guice. Someone must know something, because there is a road named Risher Road. I do know that they had 11 children, and am fairly sure that all of the Rishers in Ark., La., and Texas, are related through them. If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it.
Subject: Vinson's Date: Mon, 5 Oct 1998 22:12:51 -0500 From: "Al Vinson" <r-avinson@worldnet.att.net> Searching for information on the following men who I believe are related and who served in the CSA, 5th Louisiana Cavalry. Two were paroled in Monroe Louisiana and one's record indicates he was a resident of Ouachita Parish: 1.Vinson, M., Pvt. Co. C, 13th Battn. La. (Partisan Rangers). Roll for Jan. 1 to April 30, 1863 (Only Roll on file). Enlisted April 11, 1863, Lanes Ferry Montgomery Louisiana. Remarks: Present.Vinson, Marion, Pvt. Co. C, 5th Louisiana Cavalry, Roll of Prisoners of War, of Divers companies and regiments, unattached CSA Paroled in Monroe, Louisiana June 7, 1865. Residence Ouachita, Louisiana. 2.Vinson, Robert B., 1st Sargent. Co. K, 5th La. Cavalry, Roll of Prisoners of War of divers Companies and regiments, Unattached CSA, Paroled Monroe, La., June 9, 1865. Resident Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. 3. Vinson, William P., Pvt. Co. C, 13 Battn, La. (Partisan Rangers) Enlisted Aug 1, 1862 Bastrop Louisiana Roll for Nov. and Dec., 1862, present. Roll for Jan. 1 to April 30, 1863, Remarks: Absent without leave. Vinson, William P. , Pvt. Company C, 5th Louisiana Cavalry, Roll Of Prisoners of War, of divers companies and regiments, unattached CSA., Paroled Monroe, Louisiana, June 10, 1865 Resident Morehouse Louisiana. Any information would be appreciated on any of the above..
Subject: HOWARDS Date: Sat, 3 Oct 1998 21:30:47, -0500 From: SNDE92B@prodigy.com (MRS ROBERT E WALLACE) Looking for the HOWARD family that moved to Jackson Parish but may have been in Ouchita Parish. They came from Winston Co. MS in the early 1850s. Specifically the descendants of Dr. Jesse HOWARD. Associated families also from this area: POTTS, POLK, PARKS, COLBERT, AND GRAY
Subject: PARRISH, CLARK, JACKSON,HOGGARD, WORKS, GRIGGS Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 21:37:50 -0500 From: Marsha Hogard <marcie@bayou.com> Looking for anyone kin to Ogden Mogden "Augie" Parrish, CB Clark, LEOn Douglas "LD" Jackson, William E. Hoggard, Thomas Works, or Ashley Griggs (of Indian Village). These families migrated to Ouachita Parish from all over, bringing a wealth of history. I would like to add you as part of it...
From: RRButler@AOL.COM. I am a first time seeker for information on the Butler and Britt families of Ouachita Parish. The family is listed as Thomas G. Butler born Sept. 11, 1852. Evans Sparkman Butler born, Sept. 21 , 1882 Esrastus Randol Butler, born in 1878 Will Butler R. L. Butler--buried in Chapel Hill Cemetary-w. of Monroe. Nora Butler married Albert Rex William Robert Britt, born Jan 21, 1859 died January 1937 Amanda Britt born Nov. 3, 1852 I would appreciate any information or suggestions as to how I could find records of deaths and burial sites Sincerely, Randle Butler, 2867 Burning Rock, San Antonio, Tx. 78247, 210-491-0265
Subject: HAMILTON Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 19:26:03 EDT From: JKil556137@aol.com Looking for anyone reseaching the HAMILTON family of Ouachita parish in the mid and latter 1800's. It is possible that my HAMILTON line is related to the DAVENPORT and PATRICK families.
Subject: PHILEN/BARNES Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 08:24:03 -0500 From: "Dianne Stout" I am searching for information on ALLEN and BARBARA BARNES PHILEN They were married in 1845 in Monroe,La...On the marriage license her name is spelled BARBERY BARNS...She was NATIVE AMERICAN....BUT I HAVE NO IDEA AS TO WHAT TRIBE OR CLAN. CAN YOU HELP ME? ALLEN had a strong family tie to JOEL and FEREBY PHILEN MIXON... on the marriage document their son WESTERN RUSSELL MIXON signed as a witness...I feel as if she was a servant or orphaned and lived in the MIXON home...Since her parents names were not on the document.. Is there anyone out there who can help me obtain information on them and possibly find their parentage? and how Allen was related to the Mixons? I APPRECIATE ANY HELP...
Subject: Marion Vinson Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 21:10:12 -0500 From: "Al Vinson" <r-avinson@worldnet.att.net> FAMILY OF MARION VINSON SEARCHING FOR THE Father and Mother of MARION VINSON. The following is all the information We have on him: (a) HE WAS BORN IN GEORGIA MARCH 21, 1847. (b) HIS FATHER WAS BORN IN SOUTH CAROLINA (c) HIS MOTHER WAS BORN IN GEORGIA. (d) HE ENLISTED IN THE CSA AT LANES FERRY MONTGOMERY LOUISIANA AROUND 1863. (e) He was paroled from the CSA at Monroe Louisiana in 1864 and his military records indicated he was a resident of Ouachita Parish. (f) His Wife’s name was Mollie Elder (g) His First Son, William Jessie Vinson, was born at Hico Louisiana, Union Parish in 1871. (h) He died in Summerfield Louisiana, Grant Parish, April 9, 1899. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND HIS PARENTS NAME OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION ON HIS PARENTS OTHER THAN WHERE THEY WERE BORN WHICH WAS OBTAIN FROM CENSUS REPORTS. ANY INFOMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Subject: Charles Franklin Glover and Francis (Fannie) Fiest Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 10:43:49 -0500 From: "Jerry C. Farris" <jcfarris@worldnet.att.net> I am seeking information on the family of Charles Franklin Glover and Francis Fiest. I have records indicating that Charles and Francis were married in March of 1891 in Ouachita Parish. Government land records show a homestead for Charles near LaPine/West Monroe around 1890. Family stories indicate he died leaving either a will or the state administered the settlement, with his sons in Alabama receiving notification to come claim their inheritance. This would have been after 1896. Charles was born around 1830 in Georgia, so I believe he would have died before 1915. I am very interested in obtaining a copy of this settlement. Any help would be appreciated. Jerry C. Farris
Subject: Ashley Hewitt Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 16:59:04 -0500 From: "Bill Elmore" <welmore@dexter.net> "The Reverend Ashley Hewitt, Preacher of the Gospel" was authorized to celebrate marriages in Ouachita Parish in 1817. What religion was he? PAT SHIVELY ELMORE
Subject: Kyles in Quachita Co. Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 22:49:29 -0500 From: "Margaret Atchley" <scottieat@email.msn.com> From my grandmother, Catherine Kyle Scott's Bible , I found an obit for her brother, Robeert Mason Kyle who lived in Redding,CA. He was b. May 30, 1891 and d. Oct.2, 1969. He had a brother, Henry Clay Kyle who was living in West Monroe,LA. in 1969. The Kyle boys left DeKalb Co. TN as young boys and I would like to make contact with these Kyles and share info which I have on the TN. families.ScottieAt@msn.com
Subject: James Jackson and James A. Butler Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 21:47:08 -0700 From: "GERALDINE E. KEY" <GEKEY@worldnet.att.net> I am researching my greatgrandfather James Jackson, born 1840 in Louisiana I found on the 1850 Census , Quachita Parish, Ward 8-11, 3rd Rep, 3rd Municipality #148\153 James A. Butler age 41, from Tenn, On the Free Inhabit Census page 1192, listed was James Jackson age 15, born Louisiana, and a Susanna Butler age 35 from Miss. Need any info you can give regarding James A. Butler and and James Jackson .
From: Susan Gagnon Wilson August 31, 19981:46 PM Subject: GEIGER/DYSON I am looking for information about a Cornelius Geiger who married a Phebe Dyson in Quachita Par, La on Feb.8, 1828. If any one has information on either of these individuals I would appreciate you contacting me at hrw3@worldnet.att.net. Thanks to all for your time and consideration. Regards, Susan Gagnon Wilson
From: Cindy Davis <davises@airmail.net> August 30, 1998 Sat 2:04 PM Subject: BENJAMIN PARKER I am looking for any information on Benjamin Parker m Nancy Anderson. I don't have any dates on them. Their children were Mary b 1798 m William S. Little & 2nd William A. Hartwick, Nancy b 29 Apr 1801 m Samuel Williams 5 Apr 1817 St Tammanys La d 7 Mar 1881 Vernon Parish La, Benjamin b 1803 Ky m Dempsy Clark 1 Dec 1825 Copiah Co MS d after 1872 Calcasieu La, Lydia b 18 Oct 1805 Ky m John Johnson 2 Jul 1827 & Josiah or William Cutts, Anderson b 23 Mar 1808 in TN m Nancy M Mabry Coon 12 Aug 1834 Hinds Co MS & Isaiah b 1812 m Dicey Calcoat 15 Mar 1831 Hinds Co MS d 1862-64 Il. Benjamin & Anderson were in Ouachita Parish in 1840. Thank you - Cindy Davis
From: "Lisa Gilmore" August 30, 1998 4:23 PM Subject: James and Clarissa McClananhan I am the 4th GGDaugther of James and Clarissa. There was a post by Rena Anderson Pittman, the e-mail link is dead. I would like to contact her or anyone else researching the following lines. MCCLANAHAN - BARR - YOSSETT- BROOKS - dUBELL - GREEN - STEPHENS and related families. lgilmore@I-55.com or lisa791@hotmail.com
From: mary jo douglas <marjo@unicomp.net> Tue 9:30 PM Subject: Cornelious Lammons I am the granddaughter of Williwm Cornelious Lammons. I have a land grant that was ginen to Cornelious Lammons on Nov. 10, 1874. I also have a copy of a will of Cornelious Lammons where he list Nathan Lammons as one of his sons. My g. grandfather was Nathan Cornelious Lammons. b. 6 Oct. 1853. He married Sallie Elizabeth Sherod b. 8 Feb. 1855 on the 26th of Oct. 1872 in Monroe La. I am trying to find out if the Nathan Lammons mentioned in this will was my g. grandfather.
From: m hacohen <mlhacohen@worldnet.att.net> 3:30 PM Subject: BRADLEY I am trying to find any information on Augustus H. BRADLEY who owned land in Ouchita Parish in 1845. His wife is listed as Pharaba Harris. I am trying to connect this Bradley to my grandfather, Dr. Augustus Bradley who was married to Laura Missouri Amerson. I don't know Dr. Bradley's birthdate or place, but he died around 1897 in a fallen tree accident. I have so little information -- please help. Thanks
From: PMcgaha001@aol.com August 20, 1998 Thurs. 9:43 AM Subject: HOLLOWAY I am currently researching my father's family. His name is Marshall Ray Holloway Sr and was born in Monroe. His father's name was CHESTER PURVIS HOLLOWAY married to DELMA LOUISE HOBBS.........born around the turn of the century. My Email address is MRayHoll51@aol.com
From: Deanne Pardue August, 1998 Sun 12:33 PM Subject: NORRED, Ouachita Parish Query I am looking for any information I can find on Isaac NORRED who owned land in Ouachita Parish in the 1840's to the 1860's (12N 9E Sect 1 - 80 acres; 12N 9E Sect 1 - 160 acres and 13 N 7E Sect 1 - 120 acres;) It is my belief that he married a Mrs. Eliza HOOTER in Franklin Parish, La. in May of 1849. I believe he was originally from either Alabama or Mississippi. Thank you, Deandra Norred Pardue
From: "Deb McDanel" August, 1998 Wed 9:07 PM Subject: Walker and Keziah Pettit Walker and Keziah (or Kissiah) Pettit (sp) were listed in the 1830 Ouachita census. I have very little information about Walker and his wife. He fought with the Kentucky militia in Louisiana in 1814 and 1815. Benjamin Pettit was also listed in this census. If you have any information, please forward as I am very interested and would be happy o pass on any information I acquire regarding other names listed here! Thank you. Debby McDanel mailto:debbykay@hotmail.com
From: NGHA August, 1998 Fri 3:12 PM Subject: Zadock Harman Zadock Harman was my ggggrandfather. He was in what is now Ouchita Parish by 1790 along with his wife Elizabeth and daughters Helen and Nancy and son Warner. He later went to Texas and was one of the settlers at Salcedo on the Trinity River. He died in Natchitoches Parish after 1820. His son Warner died in Ouchita Parish after 1810. Russel Williams has a chapter on him in a bicentennial book he did on Free blacks in Ouchita Parish. Does anyone know where there is a copy of that book and can anyone give me any info on Zadock. Would be willing to share info. Thanks, Ray Holt, 123 Chester Lane, Natchitoches, LA Phone # (318) 356-9325.
From: "Geoffrey Mears" August, 1998 Fri 11:28 AM Subject: MEARS family I am looking for information on the family of Robert Eward Mears of the Monroe, Louisiana area. Robert was my grandfather. He was born in 1882 and died in the Shreveport, La vicinity in 1947. Due to the fact that Robert died when my father was only five, none of the immeditae knows anything about him. Here's what I *do* know about Robert: He was born in 1882, and died in a/as a result of a construction accident during the construction of the Standard Gas Building in Shreveport in 1947. He is buried in the cemetery at Swartz, La, just north of Monroe. (Curiously, no other Mears family members have ever been interred there, before or since Robert's death.) He was married twice. I know little about the first marriage, but the second wife was Cora HESSELER. They were married sometime around 1940, and lived near Minden, La. My father was the only child from this marriage, but the first marriage resulted in at least a few half-brothers around the time of World War One. My father never had much contact with this "other family", but he did hear about them regularly as a child. I only recently came across a Social Security death index that featured one of these half-brothers, a Hilton MEARS. Hilton was born in May 1912, and died in Monroe, La in February 1986. I would like to know more about Hilton and this family from my grandfather's first marriage. I know there must a few of these people still living in the Monroe area, but I don't know where to start. Can anyone help me?
From: Typo1216@aol.com 8/7/98 3:35 PM Subject: RAMSEY/LEBLANC I am trying to determine if Jessie Mae RAMSEY married Joseph Oscar LEBLANC in Ouachita Parish. She was born in 1898 and they married before 1920. Thank you very much. J. LEBLANC
From: Ideewise@aol.com August, 1998 Fri 11:22 PM My grandfather Volley Calloway was born in or around Monroe in the 1890's, approximately 1894 or 1895. He was one of fourteen children and was given the surname Calloway. From his account, their actual father was a man by the name of Josh Parker. Josh died around the time my grandfather was in second grade, approx. 1900-1902. The Parker family was wealthy, they owned their own factory of some sort. My greatgrandmother was a licensed midwife by the state of Louisiana, and her name was Icelia Bower. I am not sure is she ever carried the Calloway or Parker name. Her maiden name was either Bower or Bowers. This name may also be inaccurate because she was from some Indian tribe orginating in Florida. We are not sure if the name is an inaccurate translation or not. Her brother was considered one of the first licensed African-American attorney's in the state of Lousiana. However, there seems to be no actual proof that he was African-American. All pictures of my greatgrandmother and her fourteen children by Josh Parker appear phenotypically white. They were however raised as being creole or black. We would appreaciate any info on any members of the the Calloway, Parker, or Bower families. I did find one of my grandfather's sisters named Tenie Calloway who married a Shack Zeigler on Dec. 5, 1891. Therefore, any info on the Zeigler family would also be helpful.
From: McClure August,. 1998 8:51 AM I am looking for information about Michael Arthur LeBrun, born either June 4th or 6th, 1959 in Monroe or West Monroe. Can you help me with any information please on Michael or his family.
From: Detsgtjc@aol.com August 4, 1998 Subject: William Monroe Miller My grandfather was supposedly from Monroe and would have been born around 1890. His first wife was named Effie and they were married in Shreveport (supposedly) on or about 1920, had two children named William and Edith, and Effie died in childbirth in the early 20's. My grandfather then moved to Alabama and married Minnie Rich (my grandmother) and they had one child in 1937 (Faye). My mother died almost 2 years ago not knowing anything about her father. He never gave the family any information about our relatives in LA.. We don't even know for sure if his name was really William Monroe Miller. My mother never knew. Please help me if you know anything that might shed some light on this situation.
From: DannetteTX@aol.com August 4, 1998 2:03 PM Subject: MAX PARROTT and AUDREY SALTER I am looking for information on Max Parrott and Audrey Salter, I am not sure if I am spelling the names right. They would have lived in the Monroe area in the 1920's. Supposedly Max Parrott was the son of a Physician. I don't have any information on Audrey Salter. Max and Audrey are suppose to be the biological parents of my father who was born in 1923 and was adopted from a Catholic unwed mothers home in New Orleans by Anthony and Ethal Wolf. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Dana Olivo
From: june leclair <jleclai1@ix.netcom.com> August 4, 1998 9:38 AM Subject: MOHUNDRO Looking for any relatives of Sid and Nina Mohundro. They lived on Lee Ave and in 1966 celebrated their 50th anniversary. They had two dtrs, Gladys and Pearl; and two granddaughters, Mrs. Glen Johnston and Mrs. Jon Barker. My mother was a sister to Sid Mohundro. Searching that side of the family. June Leclair
From: Brink9@aol.com July 27, 1998 9:19 AM Subject: Re: Re: Risher I have located the following children to WW Risher and Janae P Guice : Charles, Walter, Tommie, Jessie, Eva, C.A.(female) Howard, Caroline, M.E. (female) Harry Lee. I am trying to locate more information on WW and Jane who spent their final years in West Monroe, La. WW and Jane were married in Catahoula Parish May 7, 1855
From: Tim Vought <tvought@gte.net> July 24, 1998 Fri 2:40 PM Subject: Request for information re: VOUGHT family I am trying, and have been for years, to establish contact with Annette Vought, to the best of my knowledge my only living relative. She graduated from OP High School, class of '58. Daughter of Albert Don Vought (my father's brother) and neice of Anna Vought who was under the care of Don. I met Annette only briefly about 1958 when she attended Pelican State at the LSU Baton Rouge campus. I was told that she married a Baptist preacher from the area. If you can supply any information especially name of local cemetary where Don, his wife Edith, and sister Anna might be buried (since 1958). The mailing address or the phone number of the New Star World (so I can contact the "morgue") would be helpful. Also, this is the 40th anniversary of the graduation of that class. Do you know how I might get in touch with an organizer or member of who might be cooordinating a reunion? Hermione Driskell, at the library sent pictures to me several years back, but since then, I've hit a dead end. Please... If you have any information let me know. Thank you. Tim R. Vought, Carrollton, TX (formerly of Paincourtville, LA), tvought@gte.net
From: Dan Franklin <DFranklin1@compuserve.com> July 25, 1998 4:20 PM Subject: 1850 Census--Green Austin I found Green AUSTIN listed in the index for the 1850 census of Ouchita Parish, LA on SHT 246, but could not locate him on that sheet or any sheets close by. Can anyone help me locate Green Austin in this census?
From: RDoug72701@aol.com July 25, 1998 2:48 PM Subject: Isaac Ward Family I have records that Isaac Ward married "Polly" McMahan in Ouachita, and that some of their children were born in the Parish before they moved to Arkansas. I have the names of their children and some decendents, but not their parents or ancestors. Would like even the smallest bit of info. anyone my have. Thanks! Galwifkids@aol.com
From: Bill Moore <bmoore@slinknet.com> July 21, 1998 Tue 5:04 PM Subject: THURMAN I am trying to contact descendants of William D. THURMAN that reside in the Monroe area. These would be grandchildren - possibly KIRK and BOLLS. Any help will be appreciated. Johanne
From: Ed Libeck <elibeck@advis.de> July 21, 1998 Tue 7:14 PM I hope you can help me. I am looking for the birth records and death records, if any, of John Clark Cole and his wife Melba H. COle. John was born in Monroe, LA on Nov.13th, 1909, I beleive. His father was Walter Cole. Can you help me to verify this and to get information about where he died. Any assistence you can render would be very much appreciated. Sincerely, Ed Libeck
From: Nancy L. Kuehl July 19, 1998 2:47 PM Subject: GOSS-ETHRIDGE, HALLEY, KOLB, EILAND I am searching for information on Newton A. Goss and Belle Ethridge who were married Dec 18, 1895 in Union Parish, LA. Also searching for Jesse J. Halley who married 1) Martha A. Kolb (6 May 1872) in Union Parish and 2) Idella M. Eiland (8 July 1880) in Webster Parish. I would appreciate any info on any of these families. Thanks. Nancy L. Kuehl.
From: Wanda Brashear July 18, 1998 8:15 PM Subject: Byrne and Walters I am in hopes someone can help with the family of SAMUEL PHILLIP BYRNE and HATTIE CATHERINE WALTERS. They were in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, La. in 1885 or earlier. They had several children while living there. I think Samuel's parents were also there. They are EDWARD BYRNE and FRANCES BOONE. Any help with this family will be greatly appreciate. Thanks, Wanda Brashear
From: Louis or Shirley Baker July 14, 1998 Tue 6:00 PM Subject: Native Americans in Ouachita Parish Am seeking information on Native Americans in Ouachita Parish in 1860-1870's. Sarah (Sally) Thornton born Feb 1861 was Indian. Her father believed to be Nathan Thornton. Listed in 170 census in Quachita Parish.
From: Jerry Warren Betterton July 14, 1998 3:33 PM Subject: Betterton Searching for any information regarding Leslie Betterton, who was born in about 1858 in Union Parish and who was living in Ouchita Parish in 1910. Any and all information will be appreciated. Jerry Betterton.
From: Wkevint@aol.com July 9, 1998 8:33 AM Subject: Wiles/Eberle I'm currently undergoing a genealogical search for the surnames Wiles and Eberle. They may have lived in or around Monroe, LA. Any info. would be helpful. Thanks for your time. WK Triebsch
From: Nancy Kuehl July 5, 1998 2:13 PM Subject: HALLEY/ETHRIDGE-ETHERIDGE I am searching for the family of John W. Halley who lived in 1 W. Monroe, Ouachita Par. (Page #:015) 1870. I know he had a daughter Martha Melissa Halley (Mattie) born 1874 TX that married my g grandfather ______ Ethridge/Etheridge who, I believe, also lived in W. Monroe. My father, Vance DeVille Ethridge travelled to W. Monroe often when I was a baby and married a woman named Alice Stewart there. I am searching for any information on these two families, but in particular a marriage between Halley/Ethridge-Etheridge (I do not know my g grandfather's first name). Can anybody help? Thanks. Nancy L. Kuehl.
Subject: CABRARA/BOUTIN/PRICE/PARKER/PATES- UNION CO. & OUACHITA PAR Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 19:46:24 -0400 From: Diane Smith <dmsmith@peganet.com> I am researching the above lines in Ouachita & Union Parish. Antoine Cabrara m. Susan Price d/o Francis Boutin Price (mother) on Sept 24, 1809 in Ouachita Parish, LA. Their son, Grammont Cabrara b. 1817 m. Sarah Parker b. 1802 MS d/o John Parker on January 28, 1838 in Ouachita Parish. John Parker was b. VA Their Children: Edmund b. 1835 Ouachita Par Anderson W. b. 1840 m. Sarah C. Abscent. Anderson d. Nov 1, 1862 in the Civil War. Francis Elizabeth b. 1844 Ouachita Par. m. 1. Battiace T. Reppond. Battiace died Nov 29, 1862 of pneumonia in the Civil War. They had one child Sarah. Francish m. 2. Rufus Ware Pate May 6, 1864 in Union Co., AR (my direct line) Grammont m. 2. Jane Phoebe ? and had following children: Louis Gramee b. 1865 Union Par. m. Ellena ? Rebecca Sarah b. 1868 Union Par. Grammont died 1872 in Union Parish, LA. Would love to exchange info with anyone researching these lines.
Subject: HARRIS LEE AND WINNIE CAROLINE HOLLAND Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 17:50:11 EDT From: ALIMMER@aol.com Harris Lee and Winifred (Winnie) Caroline Holland married in Ouchita Parish in 1843. Their first child, Mary Elizabath Whittington Lee was born in 1844 in Morehouse Parish. Need any information on Harris Lee and Winnie Holland. Both say on all their reported census that they were born in GA. Who were their parents? Winnie's father may have been Harfrey Holland.
Subject: Albert Reid Family Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 16:50:59 -0500 From: "Herschel Thomason" <hht@sim-soft.com> Would like to make contact with any members of the Albert Reid family. He was my uncle and left Columbia County, AR about 1928 and moved to Monroe, LA. Our families stayed in touch for many years but now we have lost contact.
Subject: Hello, I hope you can help me. I am looking for data on the Joe Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 09:29:53 -0700 From: Betty Hamilton Boatner family, His wife was named Julia. My grandmother, Lillie, was born in l874. There was a sister named Hattie and a brothers named George and Tenor.They lived in Monroe. Lillie Boatner Antoine died in November of l963. I do not know where to start. Thanks for your time.
Subject: Jackson Family Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 00:27:10 EDT From: Toni Jackson-Williams I am looking for information about my father Lee Arthur Jackson, one of 9 children. His parents were Peter and Sarah Jones Jackson (I don't know where they were born). There are some records in West Monroe, because of some property that has been held there for decendents. My problem, my father's death does not show up on the social security records of 1989 and my mother is 90 years old and her memory of where records are kept is fading. I would appreciate any information. My uncle Emmett Jackson had a business in West Monore on the main highway, a motel and resturant as I recall. A lawyer by the name of Murphy Blackwell Jr. at 2006 Cypress, West Monroe did some of the info on sale of property from my Grandfather. I would appreciate names or location where I can get a lead to the history of my family I would be grateful. I am in California and the telephone charges plus any other associated costs tend to be enormous. Thanks Toni Jackson-Williams
Subject: ATKINSON/KINARD FAMILY Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 08:43:45 -0500 From: Donna Rogers-Vanoverbeke <vano@the-bridge.net> My gggrandfather was Wm. Richard Atkinson (have seen also as Richard Wm.) His family w/ first wife is listed on the 1880 census for Ouachita Parish: Wm., age 28 Margaret, age 34, wife - maiden name Kinard (spelling may be different) Lillie, age 8, daughter Stella, age 6, daughter Alma, age 5, daughter Edgar, age 3, son Willie, age 4 mths, son His wife, Margaret, was half French-half Indian (passed on in family as Cherokee) and that her maiden name was Kinard. Seeking any information I can get on this. Margaret died a few years after this census, and I believe they were living in or near Monroe. Would appreciate any cemetery confirmation on this. If anyone has a cemetery book listing? Wm. later married another woman named Margaret. I am descended from Edgar, who I found in the 1910 census living in DeQuincy Parish with family. Edgar, in later years, moved to Texas (Port Arthur area) and after 7 children left his family and moved back to Louisiana. Nothing is known about where he went or died. I think, also, if I could locate descendents of his siblings, perhaps they have more information for me. I would greatly appreciate any help anyone could give me with this. I reside in Minnesota, so travel there to look things up is quite difficult. Thank you, Donna Rogers-VanOverbeke vano@the-bridge.net
Subject: Winder, Katherine Louise (Kay) Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 15:51:12 PDT From: Sharon Penna <sharon_penna@hotmail.com> I am currently trying to locate any one who might have knowledge of or might have been raised in an orphanage located in Monroe or West Monroe, LA. It was run by a lady named Fannie Sherman, a.k.a. MamMa Sherman. My mother Katherine Louise Winder, a.k.a. Kay was raised there between the early 30's and mid 40's. I am unsure of her birth date,either 8/19/26 or 8/19/29. She supposedly was born in Des Moines, Iowa, or Little Rock Arkansas. I have searched vital records in both states and there is no record found. She supposedly had a brother named Claude Alton Winder, a.k.a Sunny, a sister named Rozella. Her parents names were Sarah Geneva Lloyd Winder Summerford, her fathers name was Claude Alton Winder Sr. On January 2, 1946, my mother married my father, Kenneth Calvin Fisher, at the Clerks office, Fourth District, Parrish of Ouachita, witnessed by James A. Wroten, Otis S. Etier and Margaret Etier. I would appreciate it if anyone who went to school with my mom,was in the same orphanage, knew the people who witnessed my parents marriage, or knows anything about the orphanage to please contact me at: sharon_penna@hotmail.com or Abenuti@aol.com.
Subject: Samuel Earl Duncan Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 21:27:16 -0500 From: VINCENT G VAUGHN <WAROLOGY@prodigy.net> Please Help!! need to locate sam duncan b-abt.-1925 in arkansas--m geneva watkins b-texas in 1925 d-1987 -son michael allen duncan b in michigan 10-7-1956.
Subject: Baron de Bastrop's land grants Date: Sat, 06 Jun 1998 22:40:04 -0500 From: Carletta Dunne Do you know where I could locate copies of the contracts Baron de Bastrop entered into with the settlers who came to Louisiana in exchange for a Land Grant in agreement with the Baron? I am particularly interested in finding the contract between Jean (John) Dehart and Baron de Bastrop. The Baron granted John 800 acres when John moved his family to Louisiana in 1797. In these contracts, (if they still exist), does it say anything about where the settler is coming from when he moves to Louisiana? I have found Jean (John) and his family arriving at Fort Miro on 8 May 1797 on the Natchez by way of New Madrid, but I don't think John really originated in New Madrid. He may have traveled from elsewhere and embarked the Natchez at New Madrid on the last leg of the journey. Any help you can give me in this search will be GREATLY appreciated. thanks. Carletta Dunne - e mail: carletta@ampersand.net
Subject: Christy Family Date: Wed, 3 Jun 1998 00:17:32 EDT From: DMurphy265@aol.com I am searching for information on the Christy family. Most of the second and third generation lived in West Monroe area. My grandfather, John Henry Christy, was born in Grant Parish, La. His father died around 1900 ,Thomas, in Grant Parish, La. The mother Mary Anne Boyte Christy later moved to Winn Parish and married a Mr. Ates. Somehow most of them ended up in Ouachita Parish. We can't confirm anything beyond my Grandfathers birth in 1883. Any info on this family would be appreciated. Thanks!
Subject: John & Sophronia (Rodgers) Davis Family Date: Tue, 2 Jun 1998 16:27:13 EDT From: TBrooks466@aol.com Searching for a family member or any information regarding John and Sophronia (Rodgers) Davis, who lived in Monroe in the late 1800's and early 1900's. I would like to locate their burial site, which may be in Monroe. A niece of Sophronia's told me that her "Aunt Fronie" lived in Monroe for several years. She was from Lamar Co., Texas and Sevier Co., Arkansas previously. She was born to Robert and Amanda (Burke) Rodgers. She may have married John in Paris, TX. As far as I know they had 2 children: Coy (may be McCoy) Davis and Gladys Davis. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Duston Brooks
Subject: Hogard/Hoggard/Parrish Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 20:29:31 -0500 From: Marsha Hogard <marcie@bayou.com> I am looking for the parents of William E. Hoggard. He was married to Mattie Hutson Hoggard. I am also trying to find where she is buried. He is buried at Hasley Cem. in West Monroe, in the Crosley section. Any info. will be appreciated. Marcie Clark Hogard
Subject: Lambert Family of Ouachita Parish Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 19:24:16 -0400 From: Brandy <sigmar@gate.net> Seeking info. on William Riley LAMBERT b: 1842 Miss. d: 25 Jan 1930 La. He resided in Bienville, then Ouachita and Morehouse Parish and had 3 wives and a total of 11 children: 1) William Newton Lambert, 2) Samantha "Matttie" Lambert McGee Knight, 3) Dora B. Lambert Hunter Sheppard Acree, 4) John Robert Lambert, 5) Minnie Marie Lambert Wrubel, 6) Francis "Fronnie" J. Lambert, 7) Steven T. Lambert, 8) Riley C. Lambert, 9) Roxie "Helen" C. Lambert Fairley, 10) Ollie M. Lambert and 11) Lillie May Lambert Day. There are descendants still residing about the area today as well as in other areas of LA, TX, OK & MO.
Subject: Re: BARON Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 19:33:16 -0500 From: D. R. Baron I am looking for information of Earl Burnett ( Boots) Baron born Nov. 2, 1911 in Texas but later lived in Lutcher,St. James Parish, and then Monroe, Ouachita Parish, La. Baron is my husbands family name and I am trying to make contact with all living relatives possible. His wife was named Camille or Camilla (I am not sure which) and I was told he had 2 daughters. If anyone knows this family and can ask them to contact me I would be grateful. I will be happy to share what information and pictures I have collected.
Subject: FOSTER FAMILY Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 17:13:49 -0500 From: Lionel J. Foster I am searching for any information you may have on a Madison or James Foster who lived in Monroe, LA in the early 1900s. I'm told he created the Monroe Colored College, which was the 1st grade school of its kind in the 1800s. He had three sons named Leland, Madison James, and Robert. I'm told there may still be off springs of the Fosters in Monroe. Thank you for your help!!
Subject: Alexander MYATT of Ouachita Parish Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 14:11:48 -0500 From: Dan Lewis <dan.lewis@math.tamu.edu> I am seeking information on the background and descendants of Alexander MYATT who moved to Ouachita Parish about 1856. Several of Alexander's sisters also married and moved to Louisiana from Mississippi: Dorcy married James PARKS, Martha married Jeff RAMSEY, and another sister wed a GANDY. Any help on this family will be greatly appreciated and I'll be glad to exchange. Dan Lewis, danlewis@cy-net.net
Subject: George KING of Monroe Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 22:03:02 -0700 From: Stan Glenn I am searching for information on George KING born around 1900 - 1910 in Monroe. He married Myrtis Bertha Lee HOLBERT. They had a daughter named Jerrie Deloise. I have no other information, but hope that someone may recognize the name or be doing research on it. Any help you could give would be very much appreciated.
Subject: 1870 LA Census - Kelley From: Joel Date: Saturday, May 16, 1998 4:23 PM If anyone has the 1870 LA Census CD I would appreciate a lookup of the following: Mahalie Kelley, b. 1864 LAMalucie Kelley, b. 1866 LAMiles Kelley, b. 1868 LAAll brothers and sisters..... Thanks in advance for any help.
Subject: Bof(f)enschen-Lark Date: Tue, 05 May 1998 16:43:27 -0700 From: Juanita Cooper Johnson Interested in anything I can find out about Charles Louis B Bof(f)enschen for whom I have copy of probate record for in 1876 in Ouchita Parish, LA. On 1870 Ouchita census he is listed as being from Hanover, 38 years old, living with wife Sarah age 32 born SC. The children given on census were Mary Sarah, age 13 (who I have found on 1880 census m.to Milliard Parker) Augusta age 9(who I found m. to J. K. Dickerson in Ouchita Parish) William Charles, age 4, John, age 1. On 1880 Ouchita census I find Sarah ,widow, living with Sarah and Milliard Parker with additional children Louis Charles, born 1871, Ella, born 1877, and Charles R. born 1876. Charles' probate record of 1876 list all of the above children, with the exception of Charles R who was probably born after his death. I have found record of marriage of Charles and Sarah in SC. Hope maybe there are some Parker's or Dickerson's, possibly even a Boffenschen, still out there who will see this and help me out...Juanita Cooper Johnson
Subject: Edwin Mix and Charles Mix Date: Sun, 03 May 1998 10:20:49 -0700 From: Eugene Mix Charles Henry Mix died 12-18-1975 in West Monroe La. He is buried in Hasley cemetery according to his death certificate.His father was Edwin T. Mix who was living in West Monroe around 1918. Edwin had another son by another wife in Illinois in 1894. The other son was Austin Mix who was killed in WWI. Edwin apparently moved to West Monroe from Texas between 1901 and 1918. He had a daughter Elsie who married a Webb and she was alive in West Monroe when Charles died in the Ridgecrest Nursing Home in 1975. Am looking for info on Edwin and Elsie. Subject: Webb,Elsie Elsie Webb was living in West Monroe in 1975 when her brother Charles Henry Mix died in the Ridgecrest Nursing Home. Her father was Edwin T.Mix.Charles was born in Sherman Texas. Do not have any info on Elsie except that she was born 9-29-1910 Am looking for any info in both Elsie and Edwin. Any help appreciated,Gene
Subject: Fisher, Thomas Calvin Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 16:23:15 PDT From: Sharon Penna I am searching for any links to my now deceased grandparents and mother. My grandparents, Thomas Calvin Fisher and Janet Christine McCallum lived at 602 Benton Ave., Monroe Louisiana in the 1950's. They had two sons, Geroge Calvin and Kenneth Calvin Fisher who attended Ouachita High School. My grandfather worked for the Post Office in Monroe. He attended the First Baptist Church. My parents, Kenneth Calvin and Katherine Louise Winder Fisher had two children,my brother Richard Calvin and myself Sharon Dianne Fisher. We grew up at 3304 Gordon Ave., Monroe, LA. We attended Lida Benton Elementary school. My father worked as a mailman for the Post Office in Monroe, my mother was a beautician. My mother was raised by a lady named Ms. Fannie Sherman, a.k.a. Mama Sherman. I believe she ran an orphanage. Her parents were Sarah Geneva Loyd and Claude Alton Winder. Our family physician was Dr. Rizzo. The only thing I remember about Monroe was the Piggly Wiggly market and Fisher's market, even though I was born there. Everyone is now gone and I never had the opportunity to know any of my relatives. It's never too late to find them now! If anyone has any information please contact me at Abenuti@aol.com or sharon_penna@hotmail com.
Subject: VIAN C. JACOBS Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 17:12:45 -0400 From: CecilJacobs VIAN C. JACOBS died in West Monroe in 1933. He was born in Richmond Co. N.C. 1862, one of four sons born to Curtis Ivy JACOBS. Would be most interested in contacting any of his descendants. Cecil Jacobs E-mail twochop@bulloch.com
Subject: Searching for COLLINS, NASH Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 00:47:29 -0600 From: Woody/Suzanne Coats Am looking for information on Samuel W. COLLINS, b.9/1833-d.9/1902 who married Mary Jane NASH. Family says he had plantation "Eros" and fought in Civil War, was taken prisoner and spent most of was in prison camp. These two people had a least two children, Allie Mae b.c1866 and Pearl ?. Pearl COLLINS was alive as recently as mid 1940's as she kept my husband while his mother worked. My husband Woodard H. Coats, III was born in 1941 and Allie Mae Collins COATS was his grandmother and Ms. Pearl COLLINS was his grant aunt. His father was in T.B. hospital at time when his mother had to work and his great aunt "kept" him. Subject: Searching for COATS, HUEY, BELLEW, COLLINS, NASH- I am looking for any information on Woodard Huey COATS ( son of Wm COATS and Jane HUEY) b.22 June 1813 in Ouachita Parish. He was supposed to have been sheriff of Ouachita Parish for over 20 years. He married on 29 June 1847 Artimese BELLEW ( dau. of Gideon BELLEW and Artimese OLIVEAU). Woodard Huey COATS died 29 June 1883 and was buried in Antioch (cemetary?). His wife, Artimese, died 21 June 1914 and was buried in Antioch. I would like to know where this cemetary is and would like to have some confirmation of his years as sheriff.----------- Wood Huey COATS and Artimese BELLEW had children, one of whom was CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON COATS, b. c. 1861. He married Allie Mae COLLINS (daughter of Samuel W. COLLINS b. 28 Sept 1833/ d.25 Sept 1902 and Mary Jane NASH 1844/1929). Will appreciate any info. Thanks, Suzanne Coats
From: John Evans April 23, 1998 - 7:16 PM Subject: EVANSES in Ouachita Parish Thomas V. Evans was listed on his father's Memorial as "Col." living in McGehee, Arkansas in 1931. He worked and retired from a railroad, probably Missouri-Pacific (now Union Pacific). The family says he was "stationmaster" before he retired in West Monroe. He may have died in the 1970's some time. He was born in Mississippi in the 1880's. His wife's name was "Lallie". the family remembers that he had a daughter and a son. Tom's father was Reverend Charles Clinton Evans. He had a brother named Aaron B. Evans living in Texas somewhere. Another brother, James Lambuth "Dick" Evans was also a Methodist minister and may have been living in Arkansas when he died. Tom also had 2 sisters who lived in Mississippi, Effie married a Thorton and Pearle married a Hutcherson. I'm looking for descendants and data on Tom and his brothers.
From: Fred Lowery April 22, 1998 Wed 2:34 PM Subject: LOWERY Any information on ALGIE KIDD LOWRY, born sometime between 1875 and 1900, d. 12/39(?), from North central Louisana, possibly key towns and communities of Cheniere Station, Calhoun, Cadeville, Eros, Chatham, Winnfield and Jonesboro. He had 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Arthur, Clarence, John Thomas (John Tom), Pearl and Ethel. Family rumors has it that John Tom left and moved to New York and that Ethel was killed by a train in Shreveport, La. Algie was married to Della nmn Copeland and had 2 children, Mable Lee Lowery Dowdy, b. 3/17/20 and Albert Kidd Lowery, b. 10/5/21 d. 3/2/95. He abandoned his family sometime around 1923 and may have spent some time in a hospital, maybe tuberculosis or possibly a mental hospital, maybe at Pineville, La.
From: PPalmis263 <PPalmis263@aol.com> April 22, 1998 - 12:48 PM Subject: Beadles/Bannister query Searching for information regarding Ella Mae Bannister who was the first wife of William Harris Beadles. Don't know her birth, marriage, or death dates. They had a son who died quite young and I'm searching for information on him as well: name, birth/death dates, place of burial, etc. They apparently lived in Monroe or environs at time of child's death and their divorce. I don't have any other info regarding this marriage. WHB married my mother in 1932 so assume his marriage to EMB was terminated prior to that time. His birth date was 3 Sep 1900 and I have neither a death date nor confirmation of his death. He was a brother of Charles Caloway Beadles and son of Charles Beadles. Would like obituary information on Ella Mae Bannister or any other information that is available. If there is a web site I can visit to get this information, I would appreciate that, too. E-mail replies are welcomed. Pat Palmisano
From: Tonnia Carr April 18, 1998, 7:51 PM I am looking for information on the family of William T. "Alphabet" Johnson. He was born in Monroe, Louisiana on 3-18-1837. He married Mary E. Bailey. Their first two children were also born in Louisiana: Henry Johnston b. 1864 and Smith Johnston b. 1867. They moved to Texas before 1869. Any information will be appreciated. Thank you, Tonnia Carr - Rye, TX
From: Deborah Johnson April 9, 1998, Thu 1:09 PM Subject: McDonald family Stephen W. McDonald and Eliza E (?) were residents of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Stephen was born in 1804, Eliza in 1808. I would really like to find out some information about this couple. Children? Etc.! Thanks for your help! Debbie
From: David A. Stewart April 1, 1998, Wed 9:42 PM Subject: George Washington Williams I am looking for information on George Washington Williams who died in Monroe in August 1943 at the age of approximately 92. He was supposedly a CSA veteran and had lived in Monroe for 33 years at the time of his death. Born in Alabama approx 1851. Buried in Riverside cemetary. I have copy of death certificate but am interested in how to research his CSA history and find parents identity. Any suggestions on how to proceed would be appreciated. David A. Stewart
From: TIGRAH March 31, 1998, 5:30 PM Subject: Searching for Joseph May I am searching for my GG or GGG grandfather Joseph May, who died around 1848 in Ouachita Parish and buried in the Hickory Springs Cemetary. I believe that his wife's name was Malinda and a daughter or some other relative named Lucinda. Many of the May family members presently reside in and around Monroe, Louisiana. Thanks to anyone out there who may be able to help me. Willie Ray May
From: Fatscher March 30, 1998, Thu 9:46 PM Governor Robert Williams who "ruled" Mississippi from 1803-1808, is buried at Bon Aire plantation (Present -day site of the Baptist Children's home at Bayou DeSaird). The old governor died 6 miles east of Monroe, Louisiana on January 30, 1836. I fear his gravesite has been lost to historical obscurity. Can anyone tell me exactly where he is buried? I've corresponded with Dr. E Russ Williams of Monroe on this subject. There is a mansion out there named, Ingleside. Was this Governor William's last home? Seek contact with anyone who is interested in preserving the memory and records AND most importantly, the heritage of Mississippi's governor during the Aaron Burr conspiracy, the Honorable Robert Williams (1766-1836). Keith Fletcher
From: SueLynn March 30, 1998 Subject: Johnson P. Sandifer Info from A. C. WILSON, III Tue Apr 22 14:46:43 1997 Seeking information on the SANDIFER family that came to Copiah Co. in the early 1800s from Barnwell District, SC. My GGG grandfather Joseph SANDIFER was from c. 1800 had three wives and 21 children. He is born in SC and burried in Hopewell Cemetery, Copiah Co. Miss. No proof of his father or the connection he has with Johnson P. SANDIFER b c1796; Joshua A. SANDIFER b c1797; William Y. SANDIFER b c1792 or William Nightingale SANDIFER b c1760. All is known is that they left Chester Co. SC at approximately the same time for Barnwell District/ now Bamberg Co (Lemons Swamp/Lamons Creek) area and then left there at the same time for Copiah and Pike Cos. in Mississippi. I now live in South Carolina and hope to be able to take this line back further, any descendents with additional information on this line please advise. I may end up with come South Carolina information that will be very helpful. In one day I found 40 gravesites for SANDIFERS and another 30 to 40 RICES' in Bamberg Co., who SANDIFER men seemed to fancy.
From: MDearmon March 29, 1998, Fri 11:38 PM Subject: Dearmon families of Monroe, LA Trying to find info on Henry Dearmon and his wife Josephine Stennett. They were there in the early 1930's.He died and was buired at the Smith cemetery. Any help would be appreciated.
From: Cynthia March 29, 1998, Sun 12:12 AM Subject: SAMUEL, ROUNDTREE, GOLDSMITH I am searching for any information I can find on ancestors with the surnames SAMUEL, ROUNDTREE, GOLDSMITH. I was raised in Monroe. I am now researching my Grandmother, Gr Grandfather, Uncles and Aunts. They all moved to Monroe approx. 1920-1930 from Alto, Louisiana (Richland Parish). I would like to obtain obituaries or anything that would give me clues to further my research.
From: David Harms March 30, 1998, Sun 11:23 PM I'm looking for information about my wife's g-grandfather, E. S. JAMES (Edward Samuel), his parents and siblings. He was born 1-1-1829 in Alabama, and moved to Morehouse parish, Louisiana "at an early age." Virtually all that I know about him is in an obituary clipping I found with family documents --unknown newspaper and date -- but probably either Jasper or Beaumont in 1918. I could find no census entries for him in the 1850 Louisiana census, though I did find two minor children and one 21-year-old with JAMES surnames living with other Morehouse Parrish families -- suggesting that perhaps the children of a JAMES family were orphaned. Their names were Caroline, Sarah, and Julia (ages 15, 21, and 16 in 1850). E. S. JAMES (Edward Samuel) (b 1 Jan 1829 AL d 1918 Jasper,TX) married Mary A W POWELL (b ABT 1848 TX) Children: Edward Elijah JAMES (1876-1959), Polly JAMES (-), Hazel JAMES (-), May JAMES (-), Auta E JAMES (1882-1885), Infant twin JAMES
From: Helen Williams March 20, 1998, Sat 10:54 PM Subject: GEISENBERG 1850 Seeking information on the GEISENBERG / DREYFUS / SHUSTER Families. All lived in Ouachita Parish from approximately 1850 - 1900. Would like to compare notes with other researchers of these families. Helen WilliamMemphis, TN
From: Chris Hanson March 20, 1998, 6:19 PM Subject: OSBON, DOWDY Family I am researching Harrison Newton OSBON of Ouachita and Morehouse Parishes, LA. Time period: about 1860 to present. The OSBONs now living in Ouachita Parish are descendants of Harrison Newton OSBON. My wife is the former Jeanette GRIFFIN of Pioneer, her grandmother was Rachel OSBON. Rachel married a CLARY, then William GRIFFIN of Pioneer. Need help on the OSBON AND DOWDY lines. Thanks, Chris Hansen-Orange, CA
From: Sandy De Tatanto March, 1998, Thu 6:29 AM Subject: 1850 Ouachita Parish Census Could I get you to do a look up for me?! I'm looking for info on an Alexander Balkum/Balcom b. abt 1837, his father's name was John Balkum/Balcom b. abt 1804.I would really appreciate your help. Sandy De Taranto
From: DebAlley <DebAlley@aol.com> Wed 8:07 AM Subject: Fannie Laura Bohannan Rowland She lived in (was alive in 1953) Monroe and was born in GA in about 1876. Does anyone have any information on her? I need to know when she died and where she's buried. thanks Debbie Alley
From: SATX4U March, 9, 1998Mon 12:36 PM Subject: Dalton Surname If any one has any information on to the Dalton family in Monroe , LA ? My grandmother (Rosie Lee Dalton..maiden name ) was born in Monroe either 1903 or 1904.
From: Kathy Casey Wed 11:52 PM Subject: Alex Newman/Nancy Brannon Newman I am searching for some information on Alex Newman and his wife Nancy Brannon Newman. Alex is buried there in Monroe. All I know is that it is a Catholic Cemetery. He is my gg grandfather and so very little is known of him. His & her dates should have been about 1820 or so. They were married 1-5-1847 in Wilkinson County MS. They had seven children together there in Wilkinson, after that I do not know what became of them other than they are buried in Monroe. I do not have death dates, but if you could help me access the information in someway on my computer or through the geneaology room at the EBR Library system I would appreciate it. Kathy Casey - Baker, Louisiana
From: Pat Shively Elmore Mon 9:45 PM Subject: Probate records Where can I find Ouachita Parish, LA succession & conveyance books for 1822? Looking for John English records. Pat Shively Elmore
From: Joyce Feazell Mon 9:23 PM Subject: Turkey Point on the Ouchita ? My great-great-great Grandfather John George Feazel went down the Ohio and down the Miss. River to the Ouachita and up the Ouachita to Turkey Point . This was in the year 1810 or1811. I understand this was in Ouachita Parish, LA. I can't find Turkey Point on any map old or new. Any help with this would be appreciated. John Feazell
From: DFPONSELL Mon 6:00 PM Subject: Ponsell Family I have been researching the surname Ponsell. The family lives in Monroe and West Monroe. Any information would be of great help. Dave Ponsell- Wilmington, Delaware
From: Phillip Mon 5:41 PM Subject: Tyson-Williams I'm looking for information on Daphne TYSON-WILLIAMS. Daphne is from Wilkinson County, Woodville, Miss. She lived her last twenty five years in this county married to Henry Williams. Daphne had eighteen children with the oldest, my great-grandmother Mary Blakes. Some of the other children are Patrick Blakes, John Arnette,Rose Arnette-Hampton, Jo Ella Williams- White, Henry Williams Jr., Ethyl Williams- Mc Carter. Eyhyl lived in St Joseph , La. Jo Ella aka Missie lived in Monroe, La.
From: Coutonstef March 1, 1998, 1:17 PM Subject: Ouachita Co. LA Do you know how can I have information about this marriage: E. Couton married Betty Grange in Ouachita LA at 9 jan 1874 Many thanks for your help Best regards from France Stephane Couton
From: Judy Sowrheaver Feb 27, 1998Thu 1:18 AM Subject: DAVIS/JOHNSON I am looking for information on my Grandfather CORNELIOUS RAY DAVIS. He was born in West Monroe or Monroe 29-Dec-1902. His father (name unknown) died when he was very young (probably between the years 1905-1907). His mother's name is believed to be DORA JOHNSON (Davis). She remarried to Tom Dupree and had a daughter about 1907 (Bernice Dupree). Dora Johnson died soon after this and Tom Dupree took both children to MS to be raised by his sister in Brookhaven.MS. His father may have had a grocery store? One family rumor suggests an uncle on his father's side may have had a hardware store or a funeral home. Does anyone have access to a business directory for Monroe/West Monroe that may list these businesses owned by a "DAVIS"? Please e-mail any information that could be of any help to: judyjoe@laribay.net Judy Sowrheaver
From: jwlivin@ibm.net Feb 27, 1998, 2/28/98 4:56 PM Subject: ALFORD, Hayward I am seeking information on Haywood ALFORD born about 1780. He was in Ouachita Parish around 1845. He was a census taker. He had a son named Stanford Lamb Alford. Stanford was married to Nancy SMITH 16 Jan 1838 in Forksville, Ouachita Parish, LA. They had three children Christopher Columbus, Henrietta, and Elizabeth. After Nancy SMITH died Stanford married Martha TEAGUE. Haywood ALFORD was born in Georgia. and married to an Elizabeth. Any information on this line would be greatly appreciated.
From: T. Michael Keller Feb 25, 1998, 7:12 AM Subject: Smith SMITH: Looking for Smith surname connections in and around Monroe starting abt 1850. Ref:SAMUEL, MILTON,MATTHEW,JAMES, GEORGINIA, VIRGINIA. Michael Keller, Burke,VA
From: PB1PB2@aol.com Feb 19, 1998, Thu 11:33 PM Subject: Mc Carter I am looking for information on the family of Ethyl Mc Carter. Ethyl lived in St Joseph Louisiana but had a daughter by the name of Rosemary Wheeler who was married to Edward Wheeler of Monroe La. Rosemary is no longer here but her husband and children are somewhere in Monroe. Would love to hear from any family member or anyone with information on my lost family Thank You Philip
From: Jack Killian Feb 15, 1998 5:40 PM Subject: Malone I am currently researching my MALONE family line. I am trying to find who J.J. Malone's father. From probate records located in Ouachita Parish Courthouse House, J.J. stands for John Junior. A John Malone and wife Arminda appear on the 1880 census of Ouchaita Parish, Ward 8. I beleive this is J.J.'s father but I am not for sure. I am currently searching the 1870 Census of LA and have found no link :Oua, Union, Morehouse(wasn't too clear, so I couldn't really tell), Jackson, and Claiborne have all been searched and no link has been found. J.J. was born in LA, where, I don't know. John Senior was born in AL as was Arminda.
From: Lee Henry Feb 7, 1998 Fri 1:37 PM Subject: Newman and Norris I am searching for any information related to the Newman family in general and Samuel and Jonathan Samuel specifically. Samuel arrived in Ouachita Parish in 1827 and purchased 130 on Bayou Bartholomew and later built the Bayou Bartholomew Baptist Church on his farm. He died in Ouachita Parish in 1832. His Son Jonathan arrived in Catahoula Parish in 1824 or 1825. Jonathan served as the pastor of the Bartholomew Baptist Church from 1838 to 1851. I am also serching for information related to Edmund and John Norris that were in Ouachita Parish around 1800. Anyone with any further information please contact me. I will be happy to share any information I have with anyone who is interested. Lee Henry, 3525 Rolling Green Dr. Apt. 1411, Abilene, TX 79606 Ph 915-695-0594
From: kayn@webtv.net Feb 3, 1998 11:11 AM I am looking for anyone who may be related to Charles Jackson that bought land in Ouachita Par. La. in 1901. I would like to find out more on who his family was. You may e-mail me or s-mail at Kay Noska 1407 Alvin Avenue El Campo, Texas 77437 Thank You, Kay in Texas
From: GERALDINE E. KEY Feb 1, 1998, 3:48 AM Subject: Researching my great grandparents:Surnames Wright and Davis My name is Gerri Key from Chicago, my grandparents Joseph Wright born 1878 who is French and Indian, and my grandmother Sarah Jane Davis who is black and Indian was married September 17, 1900 in Ouachita Parish. I found my grandfather in St. John Baptist at the age of 2 living with his parents Wright Jos. 48, and Cora age 30, ward 5, all born in Louisiana. I known my grandfather was part french and part Indian because he told me so and they lived with us from 1940 until he died on Dec. 3, 1955 here in Chicago. My grandmother Sarah Jane Davis, born 1878, at the age of 2 lived on Edmonds St. in Orleans, with her parents Davis, Joseph , age 30, Mary age 25, she died June 14, 1954, however both her parents were born in Mexico City. What I have been searching for for the past three years is is my great great grandparent's nationality - which parent was French and what tribes did they belong too,? Which parent was black and what tribe did she or he belong to.I am trying to research the Indian names and I have been sending letters to different tribes trying to find out some information but so far no luck. I though my grandfather told me he was part Cherokee but I am not sure because at that time when I was small I was not interested in tracing my family tree. If you can tell me how to find out the French or Indian who was located in Ouachita Parish in 1880, or 1900 or give me any of your suggestion on how to find this information I would appreciated it very much.Gerri Key. My grandparents are Creoles, and they had three children, my mother, Cary is her birth name, However she changed it to Elouise Wright married surname Jackson, born May 12, 1908, sister Josephine Wright Johnson born May 9, 1903 and brother Joseph George Wright born April 25, 1910 all born in Louisiana, my grandparents acquired property which was located at Rt 1 box 23, Reserve Louisiana. They owned and operated a grocery store there and they lived in the back of the store.
From: Victoria Brehm Jan 31, 1998 Sat 2:52 PM Subject: Inabnett INABNETT, John. Looking for John INABNETT who served as a private in Co. K, 4th La. Cav. Paroled at Monroe, LA June 9, 1865, resident of Ouachita Parish. Looking for information as to his parents and descendants. I have no information, but believe he may be related to my gg grandfather. Maybe a brother or cousin. Please contact me at vickibrehm@aol.com. Thank you.
From: FreidaS1@aol.com Jan 30, 1998 1:39 PM I am trying to research my father's family. I've gone back as far as 1827 with Joseph Sadler Rutledge b. April 6, 1827 and his wife Nancy Catherine Cowan b. March 28, 1835 and d. 1929 and is buried in Cowan Cemetary. I'm not for sure that Cowan Cemetary is in Quachita Parish or not. I'm Freida Rutledge Scroggins. I was born in Monroe, LA. My father, Roy Hill Rutledge, was the son of Ara Armstrong and William Melanchton Rutledge (b. March 2, 1888 and d. August 29, 1950 in Monroe, LA.). William Melanchton Rutledge was the son of Joseph Melanchton Rutledge ( b. June 15, 1855 m. March 24, 1881, and d. November 12, 1929) and Mabel Elizabeth Watson. I would appreciate any help or suggestions you could give me.
From: Harriett Bratton Masterson Jan 29, 1998, 5:25 pm Subject: Bratton Family Am searching for info on my grandfather Montgomery Bratton, who, according to family stories, was a constable? caught in a fued crossfire in Monroe or a small town thereby and died as a result of a gunshot between 1920 and 1925. He was married to Grace Hodnett and was the father of five children. Would newspapers of that era have carried the story? If anyone has any suggestions for information, please let me know.
From: Lori Salley Jan 29, 1998 9:09 AM Subject: RAGSDALE - GRIFFING I am looking for any information on RAGSDALE or GRIFFING that may have been in the Quachita Parish area in late 1700's or early 1800's. John RAGSDALE obtained land in Natchez area - Claiborne Co., MS - by 1801. His daughter Serena Temperance m. John GRIFFING 1806 in MS. Her marriage certificate stated that John RAGSDALE was from Oak Ridge, LA - then Quachita Parish. The GRIFFING family then moved to Prairie Jefferson, LA. Trying to find where these RAGSDALEs are from.
From: Kay Noska 3:28 PM Any info on Dempsey P. Jackson who bought land in Ouachita Par. La. 1843 & 1844, would like to find out more about him. Thank You, Kay Noska 1407 Alvin Avenue El Campo, Texas 77437 Or you may e-mail me kayn@webtv.net
From: Lisacsa Jan 27, 1998, 3:11 PM Subject: MERRELL, BENJAMIN TN>AL>LA Would appreciate any help on this. Am looking for the place and date of death of Benjamin Merrell/Merrill. This family was living in Union Parish, LA on 1850 census with children. Benjamin and 2-3 children likely died while living in Union Parish. The rest of the family moved to Angelina and Jasper Cos. Texas by 1860. Am hoping someone can help me on this one! Thanks, Lisa
From: Brenda King Jan 26, 1998, 3:38 PM Subject: Wimberly Connection I'm looking for an ancestor. Elizabeth Kirsch Wimberly supposedly died in Monroe, LA somewhere between 1850 and 1870. Her husband was Abraham Oscar Wimberly. They had 5 sons which he took with him to Church Point, LA after his wife died. This would be my great great grandparents. They moved to Monroe from Collins, MS. Have you come across that name? Thanks for any "light" you can lend.
From: Richard White Jan 26, 1998, 3:00 PM Subject: William Russell White Any record of Family of William Russell White born 1887 brother Carl K. White lived in West Monroe, LA. and was asst. Bank Manager of West Monroe Branch of 'Central Savings Bank & Trust Co. in 1936. Send information to Richard Earl White grandson of William Russell White. at wdserv@only.com White Drafting Services
From: Johanne Moore Jan 23, 1998 10:28 PM Subject: THURMAN/DELAFIELD An seeking info about William D. Thurman b Dec 17, 1852 d July 5, 1931 in Texas. Married Elvira C. Delafield, dau of J. W. and Martha Delafield, b April 19, 1851 Died Oct. 31, 1916. Believed to have been in the Ouachita or Richland Parish . Any help will be appreciated.
From: Anne Denney 1/16/98 12:22 AM Subject: LIDWELL Searching for info on Robert LIDWELL and his wife Ann MOORE. Robert was born in New York, Ann in North Carolina. They had two daughters, Ann E and Lizzie, and lived in Tennessee, Arkansas, and at least from 1850-1880 near Monroe in Ouachita Parish. Last record I have is Robert, a widower, living with his daughter A E Wheatley, in 1880. Any info appreciated. Anne Denny e-mail random@azstarnet.com 4445 Catalina Pl Tucson AZ 85718
From: Edward Noble January 14, 1998 Tue 3:27 PM Subject: NOBLE, Mark Research My name is Edward Noble and I am searching for information on Mark Noble who is my Great, Great, Great Grandfather. He was married to Ann Jackson in Davidson County Tennessee in 1801. They moved to Monroe LA after marriage and had four sons, Leonard 1804, William, Fleming 1809, and Eli. They lived on the banks of the Ouachita River as near as I could find out. I do know he was in the Revolutionary War and was given land in Davidson County, Tenn. I do not have his death date or Ann's. We found a lot of information on Fleming Noble but not too much on Mark or Leonard (he is my great geat grandfather.). If you could find anything on either I would appreciate it.
From: Andrea Cockrell 1/4/98 3:57 PM Subject: parish census 1850 Are there any Cockrells listed in the 1850 Ouachita Parish Census? I would very much appreciate any information you can share. Thank you,Andrea Cockrell
From: Sherri Rollins January 7, 1998 - Wed 9:11 PM Subject: Looking for Floyd My name is Sherri Rollins, I am looking for some hard to find ancestors. It seems that no one in my family know anything about them. My great great grandfather was Theophelus Floyd, M.D., Ph.D., and he was married to Jane Silvey Floyd. The only info I have on them is their names and that they were possibly from Monroe, Their daughter was born Feb. 14, 1936 Mary Adeline Floyd, who is buried in Baton Rouge, I am assuming they were born around 1900. Can you help me in any way?
From: Mark Neinast 3 Jan 98 Thu 4:52 PM Subject: Benjamin F Barron I a searching for information on Benjamin F Barron b 10-15-1856 and was married to Elizabeth Jane Webb. They had a child born in Quachita Parris. His name was Willie Henry Barron b abt 1885. Do you have any info on Benjamin or Willie Henry Barron that might help me to move forward in my search. I appreciate your time and thank you for helping. Any information would be of great help. Benjamin F is my gggrandfather and Willie H is my ggrandfather. Thank you again, Kay
From: BGoldwire 28 Dec 1997 7:23 PM Subject: West Monroe. LA Obits Are there any obituaries available for West Monroe in 1899? Need obit for BAILEY CONNELLY/CONLEY b. 7 Dec 1864, Marshall County Mississippi, d. 13 June 1899 in West Monroe. LA. Welcome any other information concerning his family. Thought to have married EMMA ROGERS, 27 Nov 1889, TN. Billie Ann McDonald Goldwire
From: Joe Thomas Williams 26 Dec 97 Fri 1:06 PM Subject: Price in Ouachtia Parish I am trying to find the location for some prices that ended up in Union Ar. Claiborne parish La and Webster Parish La. Polk Price, Frances Adaline Price, and Mary E. Price were siblings born in the 1840s either in NC or AL. Frances A.Price married Thomas (A)or(W) Williams in 1857. Thomas Williams was paroled from the CSA near at Monroe, La. I would appreciate it if someone could check the Ouachita Parish 1850 census for the named Prices. Thank you for your time and trouble.
From: mondragon@mail.utexas.edu 19 Dec 97 Fri 11:08 AM Subject: Still seeking ELLIS I discovered that my greatgrandfather, J. G. (Joseph Graves) ELLIS was born in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, in 1849. I would love to find out if there was an Ellis family in Monroe that year (or close to it) and what their names were, what they did for a living, etc. I don't have any CDs so I can't look stuff up, like out of censuses. I haven't been able to find a trace of these people. I have sent for a birth certificate, but haven't received anything back yet; maybe there weren't any. He married Annie E. TURPIN in 1882, but in Morehouse Parish, so I don't know if he just went over there to get married, or had moved there, and/or if they went back to live in Ouachita Parish after marriage. By 1890-91 I think they had moved to Denison TX. Thanks Francesca Sutton
From: Laverne <maxi@tecinfo.com> 18 Dec 97 7:50 PM I am in desperate need of information on John W. Ballard, listed in the Ouachita Parish Census of 1850. In 1840 he was in Natchez, Ms. with wife Elizabeth ? b. 1818 in La. Unknown where. John was born in 1816 in Va. In 1853 they purchased land in Ouachita Parish. They were both listed as purchasers (separately). Their children were: John Thomas Ballard b. 1836 in Adams Co. Ms; Amanda Minerva Ballard b. 1839 in same; Elijah D. Ballard b. 1841Ms.; Philip Ballard b. 1844, Ms.; and Rhodli? Ballard b. 1849. Amanada Ballard m. Alvis King--July 25, 1855 in Ouachita Parish. Alvis was supposed to have been killed in the Civil War. I have no information on Alvis King at all except the marriage date and that he was born in Tenn. Any info on him would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Laverne Rickles
From: Roots FRP <RootsFRP@aol.com> Dec 97 Mon 12:23 PM Subject: TONEYs in Florida Parishes I am currently researching the TONEY family and would like to know whether you are aware of anyone else in the Monroe area who has similar interest in this remarkable tree. Thanks for your input. Frederick R. Parker E-mail: FandGP@aol.com
From: KevinS Sunday, Nov 30, 1997 9:03 PM Subject: Lolley Family of Ouachita Searching for info on ARVEL LOLLEY (b. abt 1840, AL - m. July 25, 1860 in West Monroe Ouachita Parish - d. abt 1879 in Antioch) married Amanda Bryant (b Jan, 1840 in AL), Children were John Franklin, Frances, Texanna and Miller. Possibly Arvel or Amanda was Chotaw.
From: Karl Blount Saturday, Nov 29, 1997 5:16 PM Subject: McGuire Papers I have a copy of MCGUIRE PAPERS by Mrs Herman M McGuire, Genealogical Records Chairman, Cheif Tusquahoma Chapter, DAR 1965-1966. It contains Major Thomas McGuire's Civil War Letters, and patriotic documents and other letters from 1854 to the turn of the 20th century. This book contains many names of our family and friends in the letters, in Trenton, Monroe, La and Miss. Does anyone have any connections with this book or the names of MINERVA BENNETT , MARY E JONES, J SHAW JONES, THOMAS MCGUIRE, THOMAS SMITH SHAW, KATE FLANAGAN MCGUIRE or the planation 'Traveler's Rest" in, West Monroe, La from 1878 until about 1960's??
From: Coster Archibald Wednesday, Nov 26, 1997 1:22 PM I am looking for information on the Calhoun and Archibald families who were, at least at one point, in the Monroe area. The names would be Shirley Elizabeth Calhoun born in 1921, Coster William Archibald born in 1920, and Coster MacIntosh Archibald, birthdate unknown.
From: Diane Hanson Thursday, November 27, 1997 6:20 PM I am looking for information for the family of GEORGE ALFORD WARNER born in 1877 in Webster Parish, but he lived in Ouachita Parish soon after he was born. He married twice the first time to an unknown woman and had a daughter. The second time he married my mother EULA SMITH. He then had 7 children. I am looking for my half sister from his first marriage who may be in her 70's or 80's. Any information is appreciated.
From: Bettye Heinrich Sunday, November 23, 1997 1:03 AM Malone, Thomas George m. Simantha Leonard on 10 July 1850 Ouachita Parish. LA. They were living next door to his mother and step-father on the 1850 census when it was taken in October. Parents were: Alpha W. and Wm T.? McDonald, a physcian. I have changed my e-mail address since I posted a similar query earlier this yr. Does a census for 1860 exist for Ouchita Parish? In the 1850 census index is there a listing for the family of Wm J MALONE with wife named Martha or Mary.
From: Patrick W. Jacob Sun 7:53 PM Seeking information about Benjamin F. BARRON who acquired 160 acre homestead in southeast Ouachita Parish near Okaloosa about 2 miles north of old Tremont & Gulf railroad on November 23, 1892. Walnut Grove Church located on property. Thanks!
From: Heather McLean Sat 12:26 AM I am also looking for the location of Faulk's Chapel in Logtown, LA. According to family, my husband's gg-grandparents are both buried here. They are Larkin Theodore HAIR and Cynthia Butler HASLEY. Logtown is not shown on my LA map. Help! Thanks!
From: Carol 11/14/97 12:52 AM I am seeking information on Virgil CRENSHAW. His wifes name was Viola.Their Children were Ansel and Maxine. They moved to Mangham,La. in 1916.Would love to locate any one knowing this family. Virgil and my husbands grandmother were brother and sister. Grateful for any help. Thanks!
From: Annett Limmer 7:49 PM On ?? Dec 1843 Harris LEE married Winnifored Carolin HOLLAND in Ouachitta Parish. I have a copy of this. Also have a copy sent to me by Cecile Marzella Deputy Clerk, 4th Judicial Dist. Court that says: State of Louisiana Ouchita Parish December the 3. 1843 This is to setry by that I ___ ____ _____ ___ to my daughter ______ ______ H. Holland Part of this is illegiable to me. I need to know who the parents of Winifred Caroline Holland were and I need to know who the parents of Harris Lee were. Their first child Mary Elizabeth Whittington LEE was born in 1844 in Morehouse Parish.
From: Heather McLean Fri 11:52 PM Looking for Bosco Baptist Church where a g-grandmother supposedly is buried. Her maiden name is Mattie Levonia HAIR b. 1 Aug 1882 d. 19 Oct 1958. She was married twice, first to John Larsen RAGLAND m. @ 1898, then to Earnest MILLER. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Would like to take a detour to the cemetery over the Thanksgiving holidays if I can find out where to go. Thanks.
mailto:flr@blast.net Freda Routh Sun Aug 17 97 I am trying to find someone who has information on Hazel Short whom I have heard thru the genealogical grapevines has done lot of research on our guice ancestors-- i also heard that she is either recently deceased or very ill so I do not wish to call or write even though her yahoo address still show her and her husband residing in Monroe,La--does anyone have access to her research?
mailto:cmelton@shreve.net Claire Melton Sun Aug 17 97 I am looking for a Lee Woodbury Jones who is my great grandfather. He was born in Selma Alabama on 16 Aug 1850 and died in Calhoun Louisiana 31 Dec 1925. He was married to Lola Lenora Tate who was born 28Dec 1853 and died in Calhoun,La. 17 July 1924. They are both buried in the Calhoun City cemetery. My Grandmother was Lola Cornelia Tate Jones who married Ross Augustus DeLee in Calhoun La. on 18 Jan 1911. Would certainly appreciate any help I can get and would be glad to share what I have
mailto:karenfortner@geocities.com Karen Boenigk Tue Aug 12 1997 I'm looking for any information about the Surname FORTNER. John FORTNER moved to Catahoula Parish around 1850. Married Delilah Wood 1853. Was listed in 1860 census. Lost track after that. He had several children living in the Catahoula area. Hopefully there will be something about some of them. Karen P.O. Box 1561 Clewiston, Fl. 33440
mailto:dmsmith@peganet.com Diane Smith Tue Aug 12 1997 Researching my line of GRAMMONT CABRARA/CABRAY various spellings b. 1817 LA married January 18, 1838 in Ouachita Par. to SARAH PARKER AMBERSON b. 1802 MS widow of William O. Knox. Grammont died in 1872 in Union Par., LA. Their issues were: Edmund b. 1836 Ouachita Par. Anderson W. b. 1840 Ouachita Par. d. Nov. 1, 1862 in Civil War m. SARA C. ABSCENT d/o CHARLES ABSCENT. Francis Elizabeth b. 1844 Ouachita Par. m. RUFUS WARE PATE May 6, 1864 in Union Co., Ark. Francis was first married to BATTIACE REPPOND in Union Par. Grammont remarried Phoebe/Jane. Their issues were Louis Gramee b. 1865 Union Par. m. Ellena Rebecca Sarah b. 1868 Union Par. Believe parents of Grammont were ANTOINE CABRAY and SUSAN PRICE married 1812 in Ouachita Par. Would like to contact anyone researching this line.
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 23:01:48 +0600 mailto:rlheckel@airmail.net Rebecca Heckel I'm looking for info re: the MORGAN MILLS family. They had a sizeable amount of property that was obtained in Monroe in 1858. Supposedly they owned a plantation. The father was Morgan MILLS and he had a daughter named Mary b. 1855 and a son named Morgan. Any info available would be appreciated tremendously!
mailto:krshore@tva.gov KEVIN SHORE Sun Jul 27 1997 Looking for information on Oscar T. Brown b. 1866, probably in Humphreys Co. TN. His wifes name was Florence and they had two children, Annette and Horten. Family history is that Oscar and family moved to Louisiana and that he was affiliated with Northeast Louisiana College, possibly founder. Any information would be greatly appreciated. mailto:LMAHON@MSN.COM Judy Mahon Mon Aug 4 1997 My father, Isaac Alexander Morgan, was born October 8, 1917 in Calhoun, LA . His parents were Isaac Ransom Morgan and Charlotte Adeline Lovett . I would like more information about their family while they were living in this parrish and would especially like to have the information on daddy's birth certificate.
mailto:bigmoma@gte.net Carol Chaney Tue Aug 5 1997 Am seeking information on Harriet Elizabeth (Caldwell)CRENSHAW. She died May 27,1931 in OUACHITA Parish. Would love to learn who her parents were and information on the rest of her family. Will share what we have obtained in our research. Thanks for your help!
Subject: Andrew latting info (24 Jul 1997, 9:32 PM) mailto:scooter@deltech.net William or Teresa Jordan trying to find info on andrew latting- born 11 apr 1836- ouachita parish, la - died 08 jan 1933 - dowdy,ark. parents killed in buggy wreck when he was very small. a couple took him and raised him. he had a sister but never could find her. don't know if a relative of parents took him . an aunt of mine believes maybe he was the child of abraham and patsy(jackson) latting -married 09 sep 1833 -chicot co.,ark. abraham latting married second wife mary(dempsey)latting 20 nov 1846 - e.carroll parish, la. abraham died in 1849 -e.carroll parish. can't find info on either wife - if one of them died also in 1849 with him or any children listed . i'm fairly new to this game. could you please point me in the right direction? would making a trip to ouachita parish or e. carroll parish be beneficial? any chance of old newspaper accts, records, etc? your help would be greatly appreciated.
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 02:15:00 mailto:ColinYoung1@Compuserve.com My Great Uncle, John Taylor Young (born Scranton PA 1867/8) eventually settled in West Monroe, LA and died c 1958. He married a Frances Fletcher and they had a son, John Fletcher Young (believe married an Ealoner). In turn, they had a son Tommy. Believe the family stayed a while in Macomb Mississippi before coming to West Monroe. Old John Taylor Young apparently helped to set up the first Golf Club in Monroe/West Monroe! If anyone has any information on these Youngs it would be of great help to me. I have extensive information on the Scottish Young family going back to 1642, but need to connect to the LA branch.<br>
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1997 19:59:37 -0500 mailto:mmhall@earthlink.net Milton Hall Seeking info on marriage of Louisa Abernathy Eppinette to Armajor Kent Hall in early 1860's. Louisa's parents were Louis Eppinette III and Lavina Floyd (I think). Family found on 1850 Census in Ouachita Parish but no Eppinette families found on 1860 census in Ouachita Parish. Louisa's grandparents were Louis Eppinette II and Dorothea Bonaventure, also found on 1850 census in Ouachita Parish.
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 1997 21:38:07 -0500 mailto:rena@rapidramp.com Rita McCLANAHAN / HAMPTON / BEAVERS / ANDERSON James McCLANAHAN and his wife Clarissa moved to La. between 1820 and 1830, and are listed in the 1830 Ouchita parish., LA census. James McClanahan's estate was probated in 1836. McClanahans are also in the 1840 Ouchita Parish., LA census The 1850 Census, Ouchita Parish., LA, lists: Clarissa McCLANAHAN age 51, born in Tennessee(c) 1799 (county unknown) Their daughter Sarah born 6 June 1826, married 7 July 1843, winnsboro, Franklin Parish La, William HAMPTON, born 1 Aug. 1808 Tn. (county unknown). Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration. Rena Anderson Pittman, rena@rapidramp.com searching for: McCLANAHAN, ANDERSON, HAMPTON, WOOD, KITCHENS, GARRISON, GLAZNER, BEAVERS, and others ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPEED, Mrs H. R. I have been told that Matthew WOOD's family Bible was in the possesion of Mrs. H. R. SPEED who lived in Monroe in 1933. Matthew WOOD was my GGgrandfather. I am trying to locate the Bible to request family information in the Bible. If you know how to contact Mrs. H. R. SPEED or her family or the person who now owns the Bible please have them contact: Rena Anderson Pittman, 3101 Clinton, Longview, Tx 75604, ph:903-759-2204 or rena@rapidramp.com Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration. Rena Anderson Pittman, rena@rapidramp.com searching for: McCLANAHAN, ANDERSON, HAMPTON, WOOD, KITCHENS, GARRISON, GLAZNER, BEAVERS, and others
Date: Thu Jun 5 11:10:01 1997 mailto:fury63@aol.com Irene McDougal I am looking for information on a John Marion McDougal/McDougald/McDugle, (wife, Harriet Cowan) who lived in Ouchita in 1860, and Orleans, est. 1870-1880. He served in the civil war out of Monroe, La.(I have civil war records). His father was Jonathan McDougal, (married Temperence Robinson in Jasper Co.Ga). Jonathan is said to have returned to La.est. 1860. I believe he died there and I am looking for any land, wills, etc. for this family. The other sons to this family were, George, Willaim, Charles A. Would love to hear from anyone researching this line, I have lots of McDougal names from years of research. Thanks so much to anyone who might help me. I have this line to 1763, I am looking for the grandfather of Jonathan, his father was Thomas, born, 1763, SC.
Date: Wed May 21 15:42:56 1997 mailto:PatReece@aol.com Pat Jones Reece Seeking info on Thomas WATTS and Susan (Fanny) HUTCHINS PACE BERRY who married in Ouachita Parish 18 Sep 1817. This was his 2nd marriage & her third. They moved to Jasper Co area of Texas in Jan 1825. Did his 1st wife die in Ouachita Parish? Her 2nd husband? Children known to have been born there were: Hiram William-22 Sep 1817; Emiline 3 Jan 1820 died soon; Thomas Jr-22 Apr 1822; Rebecca-28 Jun 1824. Any further information on this family will be appreciated.
Date: Sun May 25 14:16:37 1997 mailto:elsy32b@prodigy.com patrick lee BURKETT, Phillip, b ca1841, Starlington, Butler Co., AL. Married Epsey MYRICK. Both buried Ouachita Parish, LA. Looking for dates from headstones. Are Ouachita Parish cemeteries indexed? Patrick Lee elsy32b@prodigy.com
Date: Tue, 11 Feb 97 19:42 CST mailto:laroots@earthlink.net Looking for any information on Rhoda or Rhody PARISH and Thomas ABBITT who were married in Ouachita Parish in 1847. They were living near Union Parish by 1861. Any info on families with these surnames of PARISH and ABBITT from Ouachita is appreciated. Will share ancestry of Rhoda Parish with anyone interested. Contact Randy DeCuir mailto:laroots@earthlink.net
"Matheson, Sherrie" mailto:mathess@wdni.com 2/1/97 I am looking for some information on my grandmother. She died 18 months after my father was born. I have a copy of her birth certificate. I know she was born in Monroe. She died in Shreveport and was buried in Monroe, my dad thinks. She was born in 1917 and died, I think in 1935 or 36. Her name is Jesse Lee Vice, Southern. She married my grandfather in 1934. His name is Clarence James Southern. My father was Jesse's only child. Jesse's mothers name is Fannie Mitchell, Vice and her father's name is Frank Loren Vice. If you can find any information that would help me it would be greatly appreciated.
(Betty Heinrich )mailto:bettye@nccn.net 10/8/96 12:47 PM) I am seeking data on the following persons: Thomas George MALONE m. Simantha LEONARD either 10 of 16 July 1850 Ouachita Paris. Is there a marriage application/bond that might show who signed it? They were on the Oct 1850 federal census there living next door to his mother and his step-father...Alpha W. and William T or F McDonald, a physician. Is there anything to show where they lived prior to Ouachita Parish? He also had a brother William J. Malone that I did not find on the census. Thomas and William Malone and George Washington Bumpas all served in the Civil War from LA. Would their enlistment papers show any genealogy data?
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 96 16:03 CST mailto:kavant@education-po.education.uiowa.edu AVANT - SPILLER/S - THURSTON - WHITTINGTON Looking for any information on Lawrence T. Whittington and wife Lizzie Pickering married 1882 in Ouachita Parish. Had son William Whittington born 1888 near West Monroe. Also need info on William's wife Nancy's family of THURSTON. I have information to share on the AVANT family of Ouachita Parish who came from Alabama, but looking for info on William Thomas Avant's wife Ida Spiller/Spillers.
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 08:51:50 -0400 mailto:BGeoT@aol.com GLEASON, DEMOSS Searching for David GLEASON who came to Ouachita Poste about 1795 with his wife Barbara DEMOSS. They lived and raised a family in the Bayou DiSiard area where David died in 1823. Their known children were: David, James married Charlotte Coffee, Mary Elizabeth Felicity (Betsy), Phineas married Marcelite Ambleton, Stephen, and Isaac Shadrick married Louannie Roena Reaves. George Turnipseed BGeoT@aol.com AMBLETON, CAVIT Searching for Baptiste AMBLETON born c1780 married Madeline CAVIT. Their daughter was Marcellite Ambleton. They lived in Ouachita Parish in the early 1800s. George Turnipseed BGeoT@aol.com RICHARDSON, SIMMONS, JORDAN Searching for Thomas Parker RICHARDSON MD, born 1825 NC, married Frances Alabama SIMMONS 1853, died 1882 Ouachita Parish. His son William Addison (1866-1924) married Arizona JORDAN from Farmerville. Their daughter Elizabeth (Betty) (1894-1957) married Edward Roland GLEASON. George Turnipseed BGeoT@aol.com