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Gaytha L Thompson MonFeb 10 1997
Trying to locate any information or relatives of James BLOODSWORTH b: abt 1811 in Ga., m 1st unknown, m 2nd Lydia ? in Vernon Parish LA. Sytha BLOODSWORTH b abt 1850 in LA, m JOHN W DAVIS in LA; Children: Leah Jane Davis and Arn Davis. b in Vernon Parish LA

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Thelma Reid FriFeb 21 1997
I am trying to locate parents of a Belle McNEELY born about 1879-80 in LA. She married Daniel (Jonas) WHITTAKER/WHITAKER. Have not located marriagedate/where. They were in Vernon Parish in 1910, town of Hornbeck. They had a 10 yr. old so assuming they married around 1899-1900. Any help would be appreciated.

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Rita Evans THU MAR 27 1997
I am looking for information on Alonzo(Andrew) POWELL born in Vernon, Parish, LA. I have no birth or death date on him. He was married to Mary (Marie) Clifton 6Feb----. Children were Andrew, Nancy and Lonnie. Thank you for any help! I can't get past my grandfather(Lonnie) and am getting flustered!

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Hazel Bukalski THU MAR 27 1997
Looking for information on SNELL/SIMMONS <> Francis M SNELL b Aug 13, 1829 d Jan 12 1906 Jane SIMMONS b July 14 1836 d Aug 30 1902 Children: Kamallus B SNELL b 1855 Virginia AA SNELL b 1857 Nancy Avis SNELL b Jan 10,1859 in Vernon Parish, La m William H WITHERS(WEATHERS) Nov 23, 1875 in Sabine Co Tx << my G Grandparents>> William M SNELL b 1861 in La Marion W SNELL b 1863 in La Mary Jane SNELL b 1865 in La James M SNELL b 1868 in La Lizzie F SNELL b 1869 in La Curious as to Family info Time,Place of marriage, place of death, parents of Francis & Jane

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Richard Wright Mon Apr 7 10:17:19 1997
Needing information about MARTIN V.CRAGER b. June 5, 1820 in Rapides Parish La.. Or information about any CRAGER in this part of La. it would probably be the same family. MARTIN V. CRAGER also lived in Angleina County Tx. after 1860. Married Mary Ann Weeks b. in Miss. about 1826.

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Linda Germana Tue Apr 22 16:01:00 1997
I need information on Alice Stalsvey THORNTON. She was the daughter of Stalsvey Thornton. She was married to Napoleon Bonaparte JOHNSON (resident of Vernon P.) on Dec 13, 1864 in Alexandria. Anything more about her family would be appreciated. Thank you.

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Cindy Johnson Sat May 3 13:20:29 1997
I'm looking for the parents of Moses GUESS buried at Holly Grove cemetery. I would also like more information about his wife, Nancy HALE who is also buried at Holly Grove. Who do I contact to find information regarding unmarked graves in cemeteries in our parish?

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Anne Chance-Armbruster Fri May 30 1997
Looking for information on Sidney Johnson CHANCE & Madonna JONES from Plainview, LA or related family lines.

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Cindy Johnson Fri May 30 1997
Looking for information on descendants of Roldolphus Augustus BROWN to update BROWN family records.

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Edna Felps Fri May 30 1997
Looking for information on Mae ZIMMERMAN b 15 Apr 1894, d ?? Sept 1941 - what was her maiden name & where was she born?? Also need information on her husband William John ZIMMERMAN b 30 Jan 1872, d 16 Nov 1947 - where was he born?? How many children did he have?? Both are buried in Rosepine Cemetery.

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Kelly Johnson Wed Jun 4 15:06:21 1997
MANCIL, MANSEL -- information on descendants of Juble MANCIL (MANSEL) and his father Edward. There is a land record for Jubal dated 1906 for 128 acres (approximately) in Vernon Parish. Jubal and Edward are listed in the 1870 census as residing in Louisiana, probably Vernon Parish. Jubal was married to a Missouri; Sweat MANCIL in Vernon Parish.

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Robert F Self Sat Jun 7 14:56:51 1997
I was born in Leesville in 1950 to Francis M and Elfeide B SELF. Grandmothers maiden name was HALL. Any family tree info would be helpful.

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Anne Chance-Armbruster WED JUNE 11 1997
Seeking info on my mothers family(Agnes O DOWDEN). She married Willard CHANCE originally from Plainview, LA. They lived in Anacoco from 1945 until time of her death in Feb 1996. My dad still lives there. My mother was born Aug 23, 1917. Her mother and father were Willis Stephen Dowden and Belle Rhodes from Kisatchie, LA. Her grandfather was Stephen Grant Dowden,sheriff of Natchitoches, LA for a good many years.

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Jeffery AustinWED JUNE 11 1997
William Nelson THOMPSON b.6/8/1821, place?, married Susan MILLER (b. 10/19/1822), 1844 in La. They had 12 children born in Vernon Parish, I believe. William A.-12/29/1844, Isham-1/4/1846, Archibald-6/1/1848, Asa B.-9/20/1850, John M.-5/1/1852, Nelson L.-7/26/1854, Dempsey-8/20/1855, Thomas Jefferson-11/19/1856, Nancy-12/6/1857, Susan-12/22/1859, Trudy-1/6/1861, James-8/15/1863. William Nelson THOMPSON died 7/21/1895 in Vernon Parish? Searching for burial place and place of birth. Susan MILLER THOMPSON died 1903 in Vernon Parish. Searching for burial place and place of birth. Believe it to be Vernon Parish also.

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Jo-Ann Stephens Thu Jun 19 01:39:19 1997
Looking for descendants of Timothy BURR and Mary Elizabeth CAIN m. abt. 1880 in Vernon Parish. Children were Henry, Rebecca, Mary, Asa, Robert, Etta, and three other children who died in infancy. Any BURR relatives still around? I am willing to share information with my kcousins! Thank you, Jo-Ann

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Jo-Ann Stephens Thu Jun 19 01:44:27 1997
Gilman Bryant EVANS m. Laura CAIN in Vernon Parish and they had four children: Luther, Wesley, Brown, and Myrtis. I am looking for descendants and information on this family. Thank you, Jo-Ann Stephens

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Terri Stone Sat Jun 21 12:40:17 1997
Billie George GILBERT born in Leesville, LA in 1930 , his mothers name was Frances M , she was born in Mo and then moved to Leesville, LA we do not know her maiden name and we are looking for any information on this family. He also (has/had) a brother named Ronald GILBERT. Please email me with any information or any leads. Thank - you Terri

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Jim Huggins Mon Jun 23 11:40:13 1997
Rhoda (Dennard) DENARD b 30 Sep 1883, d 26 Oct 1917. She married James Robert HUGGINS about 1902 in Vernon Parish and lived in Ward 5. She died after the birth of her seventh child. Seeking any family link. Her father could be Minor DENARD and she might have had a sister Caldonia (Williams?) BROWN? Any help appreciated.

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Beaulah Smith Thu Jun 26 19:14:43 1997
Looking for info on Mary Melvina DILLON who married William Powell. Born 1855 in TX. any info helpful. Father John J. DILLON lived near Simpson, buried at Comrade Cemetery.

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Joseph Sales Sun Jun 29 17:14:25 1997
Looking for information on James Monroe SALES, born Jan. 2, 1848, supposedly raised near Anacoco; date of death unknown. Buried at Pruitt's Chapel cemetery near Hornbeck. No headstone. Shows up in 1900 Federal Popluation Census in Vernon Parrish. Census shows father/mother born in LA. Looking for records of parents of James Monroe SALES.

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Sandra Bayham Deason Sat Jul 5 14:05:10 1997
Looking for (BAYHAM/BAHAM)James Richard BAYHAM Sr. born abt. 1890 married Emily Goleman in Oberlin I believe. Her father was Tom Goleman. James R. Sr. had a brother Monroe BAHAM (one of them changed spelling of name)and a sister "Pearley" married a (Alford). They lived in Oakdale, La. in 1800's and James R. BAYHAM Sr. moved to Leesville around 1915- 1920. Looking for any INFOR. Please email me.

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Sandra Bayham Deason Sat Jul 5 14:16:08 1997
Looking for any Information on (IREY) Charles Thomas IREY born 1927, a brother (EARL IREY)and thier father (EARL FRANKLIN IREY) I have found a marriage license for a (THOMAS IREY) to (SUSAN E. INGALLS)1893 in Vernon Parish. Family last known to have lived in Vernon Parish, they may have come from Va. Please email with any INFOR.

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Karen Wiseheart Wilcox WED JUL 23 1997
My grandmother Drulie EVANS Wiseheart was born in Burr Ferry, LA 5-15-04. Her mother was Martha CAIN EVANS HINSON. She may have married again and be SHEHAN too. I am trying to find something out about her. My grandmothers father died when she was 7 years old and I don't even know his first name. His last name is EVANS. Drulie had 5 sisters and 2 brothers born in Burr Ferry. She is the only living sibling right now. I would appreciate any information

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Faye Paolino WED JUL 23 1997
Would like any information on Richard(Dick) SWAIN homsteaded in Old Fullerton. Would like any information,census,or whatever you might have.

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Bonnie Rives MON AUG 4 1997
HOFFPAUIR, Ellis was b. 28 Sept. 1889 and d. March 1977 in Leesville, Vernon Parish, La. He was married 13 March 1913 to Clara Mae Mallory who was b. 21 July 1891 and d. Dec. 1988 in Leesville. Ellis was the son of Rev. Lastie Newton and Joanna Hoffpauir. I would like to know where all of the above are buried

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Vickie Beaty MON AUG 4 1997
I am looking for Daniel YOUNG or any of his family. I know he died in Vernon Parish in 1900 during the flu epidemic. He is buried outside Leesville, but I am not sure which cemetery. There may be other family members buried with him. Any help would be appreciated.

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Jerry I. Dawson Thu Jul 31 08:16:39 1997
Need info. on HARDEN KIRKENDALL HUGHES b.sept.11,1867 d. feb.26, 1941 m. Dec 10,1891 to Susan Ellen Knight b. sept28,1876 d.ap.11,1950. Hardin's parents were Insley Hughes b. Feb18,1831 d. Mar5,1900 ,m. Mary Ann Taylor b. oct.18,1845 d. Jan.13,1925. Any information on any of these people would be appreciated.

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Dottie Hockenberry Sat Aug 2 18:13:27 1997
Looking for info on Gilbert Lafayette GUNTER born around 1829, died Leoupher LA, also HOWARD and Joe LEIN

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Nena(Denard)Chambers Mon Aug 4 19:30:47 1997
1880 census of Calcasieu Parish lists my grandmother Isabel WARDEN with parents John and Mary Ann. Isabel was married to Marshall Joseph "Joe" DENARD and they lived in Vernon Parish. Anxious for contacts with any member of the WARDEN family.

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Karen KAY Tue Aug 5 19:09:06 1997
KAY, Pinkney Grant, b. 1830, South Carolina. Married America Ann SELF ,b.1839, Alabama. had three children, was widowed, and married Safronia CRAIG, b.1855, Natchitoches, LA, and had 5 more children . Settled in Vernon, Louisiana. Children:(by A. Self): 1)George H, b.1858,2)Missouri Ann, b. 1859, 3)Fead or Fed, b. @1861. (by Safronia CRAIG):4)Pinkney Grant, b. 1871,Married Lottie Lavecie COBB, 5)Julia Evie KAY, b. 11 Apr, 1872, married John Joshua ROGERS 6) Joseph Eli KAY, b.12 Apr, 1876, married Ella COBB, b.5 Aug, 1883 7) Lutitia KAY, b. 14 Mar, 1877, married Cullen PARKER 8)Mary Alice KAY, b. 12 Mar 1880--Possible 3rd spouse, unverified: Letha Ann Moss, b. 1865 ( His mother's name was Lettie MOSS and was born in South Carolina, 1809. His Father was Eli KAY, born South Carolina 1810). County origin in SC unknown. All children listed of Pinkney Kay born in Anacoco, Vernon Parish, Louisiana

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Claudia Doyle Sun Aug 10 16:38:20 1997
I am searching for the decendants of Lonnie and Mary (Clark) Doyle from Singer, LA. They are their parents: Lonnie's father, James Doyle and mother first name unknown, maiden name Buxton. Lonnie's siblings, Pamela Perkins, Merryville, LeRoy Roberts. We don't know if Pamela Perkins maiden name was Doyle or Roberts. Mary's father, John C. Clark and mother, Minnie I. (Perkins) Clark. All are buried at Good Hope Cemetary in Singer, LA Any info would be of great benefit.

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Kathy Kelly Sat Aug 16 00:21:05 1997
I am searching information on William Irving BARRON b. 10 Feb. 1892 in Dido,La. He enlisted in the army in 1918 residence at that time was Fullerton, La.. His Parents were Joseph Barron and Alice Church. He Married Nellie Aliene McGhee in 1923 in Rapides Parish,La.. Any information on William's Parents or sibilings will be appreciated.

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John Johnson Sun Aug 17 14:37:21 1997
Seeking any information about Mitchel NEAL. He claimed land in the neutral territory and fought in the War of 1812 (Battle of New Orleans). He married Nancy Henderson in 1815 and died in Rapides Parish in 1855. Nancy is buried in the Smart Chapel Cemetary near Leesville. I have not been able to find out where Mitchel is buried....HELP!!! Please!!!

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Shelley Newman Thu Aug 21 06:34:41 1997
Am seeking any information on the DERROUGH family that lived in Vernon Parish in the early 1900's. Born in Alabama, James Sullivan Derrough bought property in Walnut Hill in 1896, and appears on the 1900 LA census. His wife was Mary Jane Whitman and they had the following known children: Minnie, Fannie, Allen, Laura, James, Robert, Ruby, and George Leslie, my Great-Grandfather. James S. died in 1915 and is buried in DeRidder, Louisiana. Any information on this family, their ancestors and descendants would be much appreciated. Thank you.

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Pat Ross Glisson TUE SEP 2 1997
I am searching for death information on Sarah Ann (Sallie) BLACK ROSS, who was in the 1880 Vernon Parish census. Also researching other ROSS ancestors. Can you help? Pat ROSS Glisson P31324

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L.H. Black Tue Sep 2 19:40:16 1997
MCGRAW, Starling, owned about 40 acres in what is now Vernon Parish Louisiana about 1840-50. Owned for a time Burr's Ferry. DO not know if he lived in that Parish or in Newton County, Texas as he owned land in both places. Thank you very much. May have had two wives; Quincy (sp) and Lucinda and a number of children some born in Louisiana. Thanks

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Jerry Lee WED Sep 10 1997
I am looking for links to my paternal grandparents, Martha Ball and James F. LEE. My father was John William LEE - oldest son of Martha & Jim Lee. He lived and died in Vernon Parish on Aug 14, 1975. He is buried at Welcome cemetery in Simpson . The other siblings were Philip H. Lee, Fred Lee and Millie Lee. There was a half-sister named Lettie Lee. Any information on the above would be greatly appreciated.

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Gary Morris Thu Sep 18 11:36:01 1997
Albert MORRIS 1876-1940, Harriet E. Morris wife of Fate Morris Oct 16, 1884 - June 22, 1943; Jack S. Morris July 16, 1910 - May 11, 1967; James Morris April 18, 1922 - July 7, 1988; Nellie Taylor March 8, 1874 - Dec. 8, 1924; J. D. Taylor June 3 1862 - feb. 3, 1943; Horace Fox Oct. 7,1902 - July 17, 1956; Mellie (taylor) Fox Nov. 30, 1902 - July 19.1956.

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Houston Tracy, Jr. MON Sep 22 1997
William Harris O'BANION (1820 MS-1899 Vernon, LA) married Helena Mintoria Byrd (1826 MS - 1913 Vernon) 7 Aug 1842 Marion Co., MS. Moved to Vernon Parish, by way of Claiborne Parish, La ca 1871. William was Vernon Parish Coroner in 1874 and is progenitor of most of the Vernon area O'Banion families. Additional information ? Will share with other descendants

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Houston Tracy, Jr. MON Sep 22 1997
George H. STEPHENS (1824 Henry Co., AL - 1892 Vernon, LA) married 10 Mar 1848 in Holmes Co., FL to Martha Kizziah Stafford (1831 Walton Co., FL - 1920 Vernon, LA) Lived on the same site as the house formerly occupied by Vernon Clerk of Court, Donnie Perkins' mother. Will share info with descendants.

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Bobby Dousay TUE Sep 23 1997
My Grandfather's family originally lived in Rapides Parish but he moved to Vernon Parish when he married my grandmother. His name was George C. DOUSAY and hers was Emma C. Owens. Any directions or help you could give me would be appreciated.

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Cindy Johnson Tue Sep 23 14:50:22 1997
Looking for info on Enoch Grubbs JONES b.3/6/1849 d.3/13/1903 who married Catherine Elizabeth DOGGETT b.2/24/1854 d.5/5/1928 Issue: Addie JONES m. REED m. JACKSON; Lillie JONES; Willie Leslie JONES m. Lula Mellie BROWN; Thayne JONES; Luzell JONES; Vivian JONES; Lynn T. JONES; Charles Stuart JONES; Byron E. JONES.

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Randy Decuir Wed Sep 24 06:40:27 1997
PARISH - Edward PARISH purchased land patents from U.S. Govt. in 1860 in what is now Vernon Parish. He was a confederate soldier, having enlisted at Many in 1862. He was born about 1840, son of John G. Parish and Eliza Ann Trevathan (Dixon). If anyone has any knowlege of any descendants of Edward Parish, please advise. Also, looking for information on where land he owned was located approximatley, and if anyone happens to know who these lands were sold to. They were in T3, R11W, Sec 14 & T3, R11W, Sec 14 & 11. Perhaps this will hold a clue to what happened to Edward Parish.

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Jerry I. Dawson Fri Oct 10 20:02:02 1997
Seeking info. on Seth Warner SMITH b. 1863 s/o Jeremiah SMITH and Martha Ann RESTER. m.1894 Arlevia L. HUGHES d/o Insley HUGHES and Mary Ann ? Any information on any of these people and their children would be appreciated.

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Jim Huggins Mon Oct 13 09:17:31 1997
Seeking information on Lizem (Lavine) ASHWORTH married to Alice STROTHER. Alice was born Feb, 1866, died March 27, 1949. They had seven children, one was Henderson Ashworth. Part of the family lived in southwest Vernon Parish.

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Carolyn Taylor WED OCT 22 1997
Are you researching any of these names in Vernon or Sabine Parishes?
Benjamin Franklin JETT, b. 1854 AL - d. 1918 Hornbeck, Vernon, LA son of James and Sarah JETT, m. abt 1890, Dicey Ada OWERS, b. 1869 , Sabine Par., LA - d. 1955 prob. Vernon P., LA dau. of David and Morgania (WEST) OWERS.
their dau. was Elma Margreet JETT, b. 1908 Hornbeck, LA - d. 1992 Leesville, Vernon P., LA, m. 1925 Hornbeck, Vernon P., LA Canaan John SANDERS, b. 1903 Buna, TX d. 1970 Hornbeck, LA son of George Lewis and Nannie E. (WILLIFORD) SANDERS. I would love to correspond with anyone interested in any of these families.

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Jerry I. Dawson Wed Oct 22 1997
Seeking info. on Robert Washington KNIGHT Jr. b. 1833 s/o Robert Washington KNIGHT Sr. and Mary Polly MOSELY m. 1854 Arrina Irene SNELL b. 1837 d/o Ishram SNELL. Any information on these people, parents, or children would be greatly appreciated.

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Russell Craft Wed Oct 22 1997
LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CRAFT AND WILSON FAMILIES. WILLIAM FREDRICK CRAFT BORN 27 SEP 1859; DIED 10 FEB 1925 AND MARY PERNEMIA WILSON BORN 30 MAR 1866; DIED 6 JAN 1932. LOOKING FOR THEIR ANSESTORS AND SIBLINGS.

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Laura McKee Thurs Nov 20 1997
Looking for info on Lester Lawrence (Jack) MCKEE born between 1905 and 1915. s/o James MCKEE. Children of 1st wife: Therman MCKEE b. before 1935, Winfred E. MCKEE b.1-2-1935 place of birth Sixmile?, Louisiana, Children of 2nd wife: Jack Jr MCKEE b. after 1935, and another son unknown name.
Lester Lawrence (Jack) MCKEE 1st wife Artes HAYMON born 4-29-1915. Marriage possibly around 1930 to 1934. 2nd wife Name possibly Loula May? .....? 3rd wife name Gertrude ....

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Marjorie Barney Tues Nov 25 1997
My mother would like to find out more about her family tree. Her father was- Preston Paris LAMBERTH B-1/4/1872-Leesville,La. D-4/5/1939-Leesville.La.; Married 12/22/08 Effie Bell Whitehead B-4/14/1887-Forrest,Miss. D-12/31/1939-Leesville,La. Grandfather-Paris Childress LAMBERTH B10/13/1828 D-? Married 4/5//1859 In Virginia to Elizabeth Eliza Waller B-10/21/1838-Virginia D-2/14///18722; her parents -Harris Waller & Ollie Watson Great Grand Parents-James Lamberth & Harriett Dykes. May's Mother- Effie Bell Whitehead info-GrandFather-James Glover Whitehead B-? D-1/12/1916 married- Molly Patrick in Forrest, Miss, she died in East Texas?? Great Grandparents- William Whitehead & Sephronia Cannaly This seems to be all she remembers of her family. However I can remember a big old-old bible that she may still have.

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Ray Williams Tues Dec 2 1997
My ancestors are buried in a cemetery that shares a plot of land with the Calcasieu Baptist church. If memory serves correctly, this cemetery is between Leesville and Simpson. Is it not in Vernon Parish? I am researching the ancestors/descendants of William Jasper (Henry) Williams b 1-23-1853 d. 12-9-1927.

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Monty Rue Van Eman Fri Dec 12 1997
My grandmother Carrie Elizabeth BURNS MATHIS had one brother. His name was John William BURNS. His second wife was Lucretia (Creasy) LOTT. They had six or seven children. Some of the children's names were Liddy, Ludy/Lutie, John, Richmond, Gilbert, Clifford and William. I am not positive of these names. John William BURNS died 16 April 1902 at age 35. I would like to know where he is buried. He is not buried in our Burns family cemetery (cemetery #1) at North Fort Polk. His widow remarried Adolphus Koonce and the family moved to Texas. I would like to contact or be contacted by any of the descendants of John William BURNS and Creasy LOTT BURNS. I have never been able to establish a kinship to any of the BURNS in the Leesville area and I would like to do so. My great grandfather was John Knox Polk BURNS

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