Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Queries - 1998
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Doris Wilson Sun Jan 4 1998
I am trying to find information on my great grandfather William
Cooper. I know he lived in Vernon Parish, probably in Pickering.
He died in 1899. I do not know his wife's name, but they had at
least one child, Dora Elizabeth who was my grandmother.
Also my other great grandparents lived in Pickering or in Vernon
Parish. There names were William and Mahala Bailey. Any help you can
give would be appreciated greatly.
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Jim Huggins Mon Jan 19 1998
Huggins, Robert L., b 1840 - 1845 AL. Family lore has it that Robert and
his sister Ellen Lucindia Huggins were brought into the Rapides/Vernon
Parish area by Joseph Calhoun. 1850 census shows both in his houshold.
Sister Ellen Lucindia was in the 1860 household of John L. Johnson and wife
Nancy Huggins. Ellen was 18 and later married John L's son Aaron Johnson.
Seeking parent or additional information on Robert L. and Ellen L. Huggins.
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Jeremy Fountain Fri Jan 30 1998
I am looking for the "Peters Burg" or "Petersberg" cemetery. It should be a
mid-1800's cemetery and it was supposed to be in either Beauregard or
Vernon Parish. I am mostly looking for the location of the cemetery, but I am also
interested in the grave of a William Henry Keller that is supposed to be
buried there. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Glenda O'Banion Fri Jan 30 1998
FLETCHER, James Lee b. Oct 31, 1888 d. Aug 18, 1967 burried at Cryer Cemetery, in Vernon Parish. Last resided in Pickering, LA. Married Lela Sedonia CRYER b. Sept 10, 1890, d. May 25, 1967. Children were: Ernie Calvin, b. May 17, 1913 d. June 2, 1977, Eva b. Sept 22, 1915 d. Apr 5, 1989 Wallace Gentry b. Apr 23, 1924 d. Sept 29, 1982, Hollis L. (Dude) b. Aug 15, 1926 d. Jan 24, 1979, Maggie Viola b. Feb 24, 1930 d. Mar 26, 1932. I am looking for the parents of James Lee and Lela in particular and would like to communicate with any Fletcher or Cryer family members.
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Sharyl Williams Wed Jan 4 1998
Am looking for information on my Grandpa's ancestors. My Grandpa's name was
Jonathon or Kenneth (long story!) Grady WILLIAMS and he was born Sept. 30,
1917 (I'm told he was born in Mobile AL) and died June 29, 1979 in St. Luke's
Hospital in Phoenix AZ. He has/had 3 brothers. The oldest of which was Ray,
who's passed away. The other two brothers (to my knowledge) are still alive.
Their names are Dewey and Billy. My Grandfathers parents names were Judge WILLIAMS
and Ella WELCH. I don't have much info on Judge, but Ella was born Jan. 28, 1902
and died in April 1985 in Mustang OK. At this point, we have ample reason to believe
that both Judge and Ella are originally from Vernon Parish LA. We know that Ella moved
back to the area (Anacoco) in the late 1960's or early 1970's and probably lived
there until the early 1980's. Also have reason to believe that the two raised their children there, at least for a time. Any help and/or leads would be greatly appreciated!!
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Sandy Drake Thur Jan 5 1998
I am looking for information about a little town in Vernon parish the
Drake post office and the Drakes fork cemetary supposed to be south of Fort
Polk and east of De Ridder. I am researching some Drake family history in Vernon parish.
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Carolyn Martell Thur Feb 12 1998
I am looking for my G-great grandmother: married (1) Cherry, (2) E. R. Stevenson, (3) J.R.Crowe She died while married to J.R. Crowe around June 1899 in Pickering LA. I do not know what her maiden or given name is. If I could find her listed in a census we could start from there. E.R.Stevenson resided at Iron Bridge,C.N.I.T.(OK?) April 4, 1892. He must have died between 1892 and 1899. I have bits and pieces of two letters about her death. One from Pickering,LA. and the other one from Coopper,LA. both written 1899.
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Allan Doiron Wed Feb 18 1998
I would like to submit DORRON (DOIRON), Emmil (Emile). This family
resided at Hornbeck, LA in the late 1800s to 1920s. Emile was a carpenter by trade and lay minister preaching in area churches. Spouse Benna (Banner) STEDIVENT is burried in the Oak Grove Cem. near Hornbeck. Emmil Died while visiting relitives at Sulphur, LA and was burried in the Verdine Cem. near Carlyss, LA in an unmarked grave.
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Linda Jones Wed Feb 18 1998
I would appreiciate information concerning Mary Ann STRICKLAND , who died
in Vernon Parish, Louisiana in 1880. I need to know if her brother was
William Zachary Strickland, or any relation to her directly or through marriage.
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Danny Day Wed Feb 18 1998
Looking for information on grandparents: Onnie Laska DAY & Arminta (sp) Levancie Day, also
Daughter - Levader Day. I know they are in the Vernon Parish Cemetary. I do not know their parents names. Please provide all information available.
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Karen Whitt Fri Mar 6 1998
I am working on my family research, my grandfather was Henry E. BARRON
he was born in Leesville,La in 1878 and his father was Samual Madison
BARRON born in 1846, this is as far back as I can go and was wondering
if someone had any further information on them.
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Glenda Self Rayburn Fri Mar 6 1998
I am looking for any info on the SELFs of Vernon Parish. My grand father was
born there around 1925-1927 his parents names were Guy Corbit SELF and Rosetta
MOORE. The spelling maybe different. I don't know at this point if they are
from Vernon Parish. If you have any info, I would really appreciate it.
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Rodney L. Jackson Tue Mar 10 1998
Looking for information on J. J. CORLEY, born 1880 Vernon Parish and
died ??? Vernon Parish. His wife was Belvia Jane MARTIN, 1885 - 1980.
Who were his parents and when did he die? What, if any, relation
was he to Margaret Ann CORLEY, 1853 - 1930...her husband was William
D. DIXON, 1859 - 1951. All of these people are bured in Mitchell
Cemetery in Anacoco.
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Rodney L. Jackson Tue Mar 10 1998
Looking for any information on Lewis MARTIN, 1860 - 1938. He married
Mary Jane SNELL, 1865 - 1937, and both are buried in Mitchell
Cemetery, Anacoco, Vernon Parish. Lewis (sometimes Louis) did not
appear in the 1860, 1870 or 1880 census for that area so he must have
come from elsewhere...but where? I know quite a bit about Mary
Jane's SIMMONS lineage and would be happy to share (her mother was
Jane SIMMONS, F. M. SNELL's wife).
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Rodney L. Jackson Tue Mar 10 1998
I am looking for any information on Thomas PLUMMER (sometimes PLUMER),
born 1834ish and died before 1880, when his wife, Delitha appears in
the Vernon Parish census as a widow. Their marriage license listed
him as J. T. Plummer and her as Teletha KEEL, dated August 22, 1856.
Delitha KEEL was a daughter of Hansel Keel and Elizabeth LEWIS, both
of whom lived in Vernon Parish and probably died there, but I would
like the dates, please. Thank you.
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William Hughes Mon Mar 16 1998
Thos. Jefferson HUGHES died in Vernon Parish in April, 1910. He married
Rachel Foster BAILEY in Sugartown in 1867. They had the following children:
Frances Hughes, m. Jessie Musselwhite; William P. Hughes, m. Mary Ella Sirman;
Thomas E. Hughes, m. Safrona Odum; Arthur Monroe Hughes, a MD who never married;
James Russell Hughes, m. Lacrissie Belvin; Maggie Hughes, m. Mid Farris.
TJH may have had a prior marriage which produced a daughter named "Lucy,"
born in LA in 1862. In the 1880 Census, he was living in Rapides Parish, near Hineston
In 1900 he had moved to Pitkin (aka Slabtown in Ward 5 of Vernon Parish)
He died shortly after the 1910 census and is buried in BlackJack (New Hope
Methodist Church) Cemetery in Allen Parish, between Elizabeth and Sugartown.
TJ's report on his place and date of birth are contradictory. Please
advise if you have any info on TJ, his siblings, first wife or parents.
Info gladly exchanged.
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Dana Beavers Mon Mar 16 1998
I am searching for information regarding Verlon BIRDSONG. I recently
obtained my deceased grandfather's military records and found out that
my mother has a sister whom she has never known about until now.
According to these records, this sister was living in Knight, LA in
1942. I do not know how old she was at that time but am assuming she
was under the age of ten. Her father's name was Robert BIRDSONG. This
is all the information I know about her. If you can help, please write!
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Arthur Patton Thu Mar 19 1998
I am looking for information on Adam JOHNSON family of Leesville, married to Clara LeBleu.
Came to Vernon Parish around 1858. Would like to exchange information.
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Ona Craft Thu Mar 19 1998
I am looking for any information about WILLIAM FRANKLIN COOPER and his
wife GALISSA MAYZELL SALES. She was known as Mary or Mae Sales. m There
children were: William Franklin Cooper Jr. --Died as an infant; T. J. Cooper---Married Rosa Lee Roberts; Albert Riley Cooper--Married Janice Eloise Soloman; Wilmer Elwood Cooper--Married Helen Tarver; Gladys Mabel Cooper--Married Clarence Smith; Leathia Merlia Cooper--Married Robert Lester Simpson; Daythia Alene Cooper---Died as an infant. I know this family lived in and around Evans, La.. They moved to Monroe approx 1920's. After Mr. COOPER died in 1938 Mrs. COOPER came back to
this area. She died in 1972. She was a daughter of Dolf Sales and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Smith. Any one related or knows this family please contact me.
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Faye Swain Paolino Thu Mar 26 1998
James Richard SWAIN married Sarah. in Thomas Co. Georgia 1843. I believe her
last name to be Vick.They were in Rapides Parish by 1850. One daughter was
born in Georgia. Mary Jane Dec. 1844. The 1850 census lists him as James R.
Swan, probably due to the census taker's penmanship. Also listed in the same
area is a James Swan (Swain) who I believe to be James Richard's father altho
I have no proof yet. His wife was Racheal. There were also many Vick's listed
closeby who I believe to be Sarah's family. I would love to be able to find
some of the descendants of this family. Children listed for James (Swan)
Swain, age 60 in 1850, were John, Jeramiah,Florina, Appleton,(may be wrong
spelling)Marlin D.B and Benard. I believe Sarah's father may have been Daniel
Vick, Wife Mary. Please help!!!!!!!
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Cynthia Barbre Mon Apr 20 1998
K F P (Cado) POWELL - wife Nancy Doyle K F P Birth appx 1802 Nancy's
1822 Jesse Powell son of K F P and Nancy Doyle Jesse born appx 1860 died 1920
unknown were buried K F P was found in Hinestone, now Elmer in 1871 with son Jesse in the
notes of Paul's Stand. K F P census record said he was from N C - from
the ages of the children Nancy Doyle was the second mairage According
to the 1850 Census in Vernon Parish K F P owned property listed as
125.00. When found later in Hinestone no property listed. Any help would be appreciated. By the way he was listed as Black but we
believe he was Indian as his grandaughter Emily daughter of Jesse Powell
and Sarah Mary Sweat was listed in the 1920 census and Indian. We just
don't know what kind of Indian.
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Cherrie Northcutt Mon May 4 1998
I would also like information on the family of Joel Pinkney COOLEY born in
Hicks in VERNON Parish in 1886. His parents were West and Edith Calhoun
Cooley. Both Sallie and Joel and buried in the Sugartown Cemetery.
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Martha Stanley Fri May 15 1998
I am searching for information on Lee CRAFT he lived in Evans La, Vernon Parish. around 1920 to 1940. I am told he was part Indian. Lee was my husban's Grandfather. Need his parents names and wifes name any info would be greatfully appreciated. Thank You
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Rodney L. Jackson Fri May 15 1998
Researching lineage of Moses GOINS (1838 - 1924) and his wife
Louisiana HOOSIER (1839 - 1935). His parents were William Goins and
Charlotte Nelson. I'm told William's parents were John Goins and
Nancy Perkins but no proof was given. What evidence is there for it?
Moses and Louisiana, married 1859 Newton County, Texas, lived in
Vernon Parish from before 1880 until they died.
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Rodney L. Jackson Fri May 15 1998
Who were the parents of William DIXON (1859 - 1951)? Bill was a
resident of Vernon Parish from its formation until his death. He is
buried in Mitchell Cemetery, Anacoco, Vernon Parish, LA. His father
was probably Lewis Dixon but who was his mother?
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Tom Cain Fri May 15 1998
I am Tom Cain, more formally, Thomas Luther Cain, son of Maggie Ann
Harralson (1902-1941) & Jesse Luther Cain (1895-1963), the son of Robert
DeMarquis Cain (1852-1931), etc. of Burr Ferry, Vernon, LA. When I retired a year or so ago, I dug out a copy of family tree data "published" about 1969 or 1970 by two of my older
cousins (both dead now) for the Cain, Evans, Chaddick, and Scoggins families
of Vernon Parish. Since then, I have established contact with a few
relatives in an effort to bring the data up-to-date. I have been moderately
successful in my efforts to up-date the data; and, at the same time, have
expanded it somewhat, and corrected a number of errors. I would like to (eventually) extend the listing of data to include all the descendants of my great grandfather, Jonathan Day Cain, who settled (about 1851-1852) in the unincorporated area now known as the community of "Evans"
(where I went to grammar school), in the western part of what is now Vernon
Parish. He died there in 1887.
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William Hughes Fri May 15 1998
When my grandparents, William P. Hughes and Mary Ella Sirman married in
Vernon Parish in 1898, the JP was one L. P. HUGHES. I have been unable to
connect "L.P." to my Hughes family. Does anyone have data on said L. P.
HUGHES?
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Chuck Robbins Sat May 30 1998
I am seeking any info or knowledge of my grandmothers, Elizabeth Jane (Welch) ROBBINS and Candis (Phillips) TONEY. Elizabeth Jane Robbins (?? Indian ??) came into the Leesville area around 1900s with son Will Robbins. Will Robbins marr. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Toney in 1912 Lizzie is the sister of Wm. Buckley "Buck" Toney Candis Toney was the wife of Edward Toney, mother of: James, Jasper L., Buck, Lizzie, Alice. Both ladies beieve to have died in the 1920s in or around Leesville. But I can find no graves or death info. The spelling of Robbins vs. Robins is questionable. The father of Edward is believe to be a William, out of Miss, but is not confirmed. Will & Lizzie had two children, Tessie & Luther 'Luke'. Tessie & Luke were raised by Candis, when parents died while they were young. Buck's wife was Lela (?Robins)..( died 1990 in Leesville) from Texas, her mother was believe to be Anne Hext, who married a Henry Phillips ... this is not confirmed.
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Mickey Gary Sat May 30 1998
Searching for relatives of Joseph BECKWITH-BECKWORTH who was married to Malina Calpurnia Perkins (Malinie).
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Andle McCollough McMillen Sat May 30 1998
Looking for information/history for McCOLLOUGH/McCULLOUGH in Vernon Parish. Specificly James McCollough born 10/16/1849, died 8/16/1937. Settled with his family in Leander, La and was Postmaster there. Named his youngest son "Leander" after the post office.
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Angela Summers Tue June 9 1998
Looking for any information on Ethel SPEARS Family. She lived in
Leesville in 1930. Ethel Spears was the name she had in 1930. She may
have married or remarried since then.
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Joan Bonnett Fri June 19 1998
Searching for information on Sgt. Sam KENNEDY who was stationed at Maxwell Air Force
base in Montgomery, AL, and later with the 5th signal detachment at Camp Blanding in
Starke, FL circa 1939-1942. According to marriage record for him and Catherine Bonnett
in 1941 (Montgomery, AL), he was from Vernon Parish, LA.
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T.J. Lewis Sat June 27 1998
Searching for information on Leonard C. TEMPLE and his descendants. He
married Martha Jane HARMON in Calcasiu Parish about 1850. Leonard died in
Vernon Parish about 1883 and is buried in an unmarked grave near Mims Creek
East of Simpson. Martha Jane HARMON is buried in Pine Island Cemetery on Hwy 465 E. of Simpson.
Their children were: Leonidas "Lonnie" TEMPLE. 2, LeAnna TEMPLE, 3. Sidney TEMPLE, 4. Martha Jane Temple 5. Mary Alice TEMPLE an 6. Letha Ann TEMPLE.
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Houston Tracy, Jr. June 27 1998
George H. STEPHENS 1824 Henry Co., AL - 1892 Vernon Par., md Martha Kizziah
"Kizzie" STAFFORD had 11 known children, the last 8 being born in Vernon
Parish, 1858-1870. Would like to exchange info with descendants.
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Shirley Baker June 27 1998
David MIERS came to Anacoco, Louisiana early 1800's. He was married to
Rachel Lacy MORGAN. Rachel died in 1855 and is buried in Anacoco, Vernon
Parish, La. Their children: Rachel,Mary Ann,Elizabeth,Martha,Margaret,Sarah Ann,
Eveline,David Miers Jr,William,James,John. Any information on David or Rachel?
Also searching for birth date / parents of Missoura Louisa WARDEN. She was
married to David J. Miers. Missoura died in January 1892 in Merryville,
Beauregard Parish, La. She died in childbirth with John Franklin Miers.
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Bill Peavy June 27 1998
I'm looking for descendants of Oscar PEAVY (3 Nov 1874-25 Jun 1956),
late of Vernon Parish. He was born in Marion Co. TX and appears on an
affidavit signed in 1929 in Vernon Parish. He is reported buried in
Gill Cemetery outside of Leesville but I've been unable to locate any
cemetery by that name. I even asked the people of a "local" funeral
director and they didn't recall it. They suggested it might be on the
Fort Polk Reservation. Oscar PEAVY was brother to my late grandfather
and may have had children named Gladys and Oliver. I've found a 1910
Census listing in Angelina Co., TX for an Oscar PEAVY and am persuaded
it's the same man but have no real proof. He is reported buried next to
his wife "Erna O." whose dates are 1882-1940 in the Gill Cemetery. Any
information gratefully received.
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Ernie Stephenson June 27 1998
I am looking for relatives of my Grandmother. Her name was Ester Emma
THOMPSON. She married my Grandfather Dec. 25 1900. In Leesville in Vernon
Parish. She had a brother named Woody or Woodrow Thompson. My Grandmother was
born in Macon GA in 1872. Her mothers name was Hattie Lewis. My Grandfathers
name is Edgar Sanders Stephenson Sr.
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Dena Richardson June 27 1998
I am seeking information on William Lafayette HUNTER and descendants.
Wife: Fannie died 1904 and Wife: Mary Delilah GOINS died: 1962. William
was on 1900 census Vernon Parish and he & his wives and some of his
children are buried in Methodist Beech Grove Cemetery. His children are:
Annie Nora HUNTER, SMITH Charlie Louis HUNTER, Daisy HUNTER, Marion Dudley
HUNTER, Artie Missie HUNTER REEKS SMITH, William Lonnie HUNTER, Betty Mae
PHILLIPS, Pearl Lea LEE, Mary Lafayette TOON and Mary Ellen "Gussie" HUNTER
BEARD. Would like contact with any descendants!
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Bob Weeks July 1 1998
Seeking information on Charles M. Weeks (b. Mississippi 1825 - m.
Elizabeth Garland) who was killed in the Rawhide Fight in Vernon Parish
in August 1851.
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Guy Brister July 5 1998
Looking for information on Cora McGLOTHIN family, f Benjamin Franklin
McGlothin and m Matilda BASS. Cora was married to Lawrence Peavy. Any
information will help... Also, Looking for information on the Brister family...
Have traced gg, James Jacob BRISTER and gm, Mary Ellen (Smith) Brister back to
1920 census with children (except Sam listed)... Also need information on CARVER
family and daughters (Mildred and Seabelle (?)) sister, who married George Almer
and Sam Brister, brothers... I have some information and am willing to share what I find...
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H. Herrington, Jr. July 5 1998
My mother in law grew up in Leesville. She is now 79. I am trying to create
a family tree for her and the grandkids. Her father was William Allen ABNEY,
and her mother was Gladys John William WALLIS. My mother in law's maiden name was Theda Equlah ABNEY, born in Leesville, April 29, 1919. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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Linda Keltner July 6 1998
Specifically, I am looking for the following names: Mary Jane (Janie) Carlock
POLLARD married to Crockett Pollard, son of Caswell Frederick Pollard, Jr., and
Missouri Ann Kay Pollard. Missouri Ann Kay Pollard was daughter of Pinkney Grant
Kay and America Ann Self Kay.
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Ursula Black July 12 1998
My grandfather's name is Edward LEWIS and my grandmother's name was
LuCinda Johnson Lewis. Their children's name were Ed, Will, Rogers,
Iceola, Wanda, Zeapora. They lived on N. Ermine Street in Leesville.
My grandfather's parents were Will Lewis/Nezzie Mae Lewis Heard. My
grandmother's parents were Sedric Johnson/Elnora Johnson (Placquemine
LA.). I'm looking for other family members in the Johnson/Lewis family.
(Note: African-American descent)
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D. Allan Doiron July 12 1998
I am trying to find out whom and when Emmil DORRON (Emile DOIRON) married a
lady named Carry UNKNOWN ca 1900. Emile lived at Hornbeck, Vernon Parish.
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Faye Swain Paolino July 13 1998
Looking for the parents of Martin "Bud" WATSON, that married Ella Chaney.
I believe he was born 1895 but I can't find his parents name.
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Robert Taylor July 13 1998
Researching James A. GRANT, Kurthwood, La. - Believe 5 children: Earl,
Leslie, Una, Velma, and James David, my father. May be kin to the McRaes.
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Ernie Stephenson July 13 1998
Looking for a Woody or Woodrow THOMPSON. He was a Judge in Leesville back in
the 1950s. His sister, Ester Emma Thompson Stephenson, was my Grandmother and
I dont know anything about her side of the family. She was born in Macon Geoiga in 1872.
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Henry Delahunt July 13 1998
Seeking any info on Isom LEWIS, b 1854 - wife I think Frances Sandefer;
sons I. W. Lewis and Lafayette Lewis dau Mary Catherine Lewis, my grandmother.
One son and the dau married into Droddy family of Beauregard and Vernon Parishes.
Isom may have come to Beauregard from MS after his father killed Civil War.
Any help greatly appreciated.
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Paul Sherwood July 30 1998
My Great Grandfather was Lemuel Cullen PARKER. He lived most of his life off of Highway 8
in Leesville, Louisiana, and died in Hornbeck in the late 50's or early 60's. He
had 11 children of which I know most of their names, but what I am trying to
find out is his ancestry. We are trying to find out where his family came found
and how he came to Louisiana. Can someone help?
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Bobby L. Martin Aug 6 1998
Gabriel PICKERING from Franklin Co., MS appears in 1870 census
for Rapides Par. & 1880 in Vernon. His wife was Alice McFARLAND. I need
death dates for both. Help appreciated, information gladly shared.
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Kathy Gaskin Bonsall Aug 6 1998
I am interested in genealogical information on the family of both my mother
and father. My mother is Joyce SELF, daughter of Daniel Francis Self
and Nellie Miller, and my father is William Elonzo GASKIN, Jr. son of
William Elonzo Gaskin and Mary Bean. All are from Anacoco.
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Jan Campbell Aug 6 1998
Looking for information on family of C.R., Floid, Albert or Oscar
HAYMON who may have lived in the area and owned land in Vernon Parish,
on what is now Fort Polk, around 1910. Also, there are remnants of a mill on
Fort Polk that we are investigating archaeologically. It is reportedly
known as Swann's Mill. I would appreciate any information.
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Mary Dee Richard Nicks Aug 9 1998
I'm researching Charles Columbus NICKS. Have an old military registration
from Neame, La, Vernon Parish dated June 17, 1917. It is signed by he
and I think, Tucker Baker, Registrar. I wish someone would claim this old
fellow!! He worked the sawmills of that area for years, moved around a lot
and died in Lake Charles where he is buried. Would like to know more about
where he came from. He married Olla Mae Carroll of Leesville and they had 5
children.
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Candie Sims Witherspoon Aug 21 1998
I am hoping you can help me on my GOINS line. I have an Mary Melissa DAWSON (daughter of Thomas DAWSON) shown on a 1900 Texas Census
as a Widow "Melissa GOINS" with one living child: Florence GOINS. She was pregnant with my Great grandfather Oscar at the time and living with
her Widower father, Thomas DAWSON and her little sister Henrietta DAWSON. After or around the birth of Oscar, Melissa married William Lawrence
GOINS, son of William Thomas GOINS and Delilah NASH. Melissa Dawson GOINS and William Lawrence had children together. He was a widower
also, when they married, and had several young children from his deceased wife, Sue DOWDEN. Some of Sue's children have told that Oscar
was an illegitimate son of a Doctor HOLLIS. But I have not found anything to back this up. I cannot find a record of his birth. He
could not even find record of his birth when he tried ot apply for his social security benefits. I am wondering if you have any info on this
family, and if you know who Melissa's first GOINS husband was. She is buried in Vernon Parish in the BeechGrove Methodist Congregational
Cemetary beside William Lawrence GOINS. (His stone reads "Larance GOINS" and hers reads Melissa Goins HAMILTON. So she apparantly married
again after William Lawrence GOINS death.) William Lawrence GOINS raised my Great grandfather, Oscar GOINES as his own son. Oscar could
have been born as a HOLLIS, DAWSON, or GOINS. He has always carried the GOINES name. But I would like to find more information on Mary
Melissa's first husband before I rule out that he could not have been Oscar's real father.
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Barbara Hunt-Gothie Sept 7 1998
Looking for relatives of John J. HUNT and wife Nancey Elizabeth THOMPSON
Hunt.This caucasian couple had the following children: James Arthur,Kate,
Sue A., Ollie(female), Dave F.,Emma, Thomas S., Mary Lola or Lo. The family
had a sawmill along Whiskey Chitto Creek and appear in the US Census for
Vernon Co. in 1900 in Belah Springs area. In 1880 they lived in Rapides
Parish.
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Francis H. Westmoreland, Jr. Sept 7 1998
My name is Francis Harold WESTMORELAND,Jr. My father is Francis Harold WESTMORELAND,Sr.
His father was Ozie Lewis WESTMORELAND who married Hattie Inez Roberts. He
served in the U.S.NAVY in World War I. He and my granmother are buried at Pinehill
Baptist Church Cemetary. My great grandfather was named John Wesley WESTMORELAND,
who married Cassie Bell Kay. His father was George Westmoreland. I am seeking any
information on these relatives, especially John Wesley and George Westmoreland.
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Myrtle Gibson Williams Sept 7 1998
I would like to know if any one would be interested in some old
pictures. They belong to my grandmother (Narcissia Elizabeth Perkins )
Grannie died in 1965. My mother ( Helen Calhoun Gibson) had this old
album. She gave it to me a long time ago. I always thought it would be
nice to give it to some of the people that are in it. I believe that most of
the pictures are from around Leesville or Hicks.
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Pat Spears Sept 17 1998
I am researching the family of Francis Marion FRANKLIN and Gatsey Ann SUTTON,
wife of Francis. They moved after 1870 with three of their adult children,
JOHN and PIERCE FRANKLIN, and MARTHA ANN who married ANDREW JACKSON HOWARD.
They were born in GA, lived in FL between 1840 and 1870. Gatsey Ann was born
in 1820 and died in 1879. Francis Marion was born in 1812 and died in 1889.
They were buried at Anacoco Cemetery, Leesville, Vernon Parish, LA.
I am seeking help in verifying their burial site and with families of their
children: John, Pierce and Martha Ann. Please help me if you can.
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