Queries - 2000

PENNY FAMILY OF THE PLAINS, EAST FELICIANA
Penny Midboe
pennymidboe@erols.com
01/03/00
I am looking for information on JAMES PENNY and his descendants. He owned land in the Plains in 1803 and his wife was the sister of Sarah Parish Kennard of Natchez who was married to Abraham Lobdell. According to my records James Penny still owned land in E. Feliciana when he died in 1840, but I believe the family was also associated with East Baton Rouge Parish. From disputed land claims I think that JAMES PENNY'S children were: ELIZABETH STANARD(sp?), ROBERT PENNY, ALBERT PENNY (my ancestor who married SARAH A.WESTON 12/21/1830 in East Feliciana- then CELIA ADAMS in Pointe Coupee, then ELEANORA BROWN in Rapides), JOSEPH PENNY, NANCY SLOAN, DAVID PENNY, and LUCY SKOLFIELD. If you have information on this family, please contact me at pennymidboe@erols.com

MALEIG
Sharon Viellenave
coolfish@brantleytel.net
01/03/00
Searching for any information on Onard MALEIG bn about 1892 unknown place died unknown place. He was married to Mabel MALEIG who was born in 1905 and died in Jackson, East Feliciana Co. LA. Their son Onard Jr. died during WWII in 1944 also unknown place of birth and death. It is presumed they were born in LA. This family name goes back to France. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and help. Sharon Viellenave coolfish@brantleytel.net

REILY / LAWRENCE
Eugene A. Lawrence, Jr.
eal2766@yahoo.com
01/12/00
My grandmother was Frances Fitzallen REILY and was born at Pine Grove plantation near Norwood in 1880. She was kin to William B REILY of the New Orleans coffee company who was also born in East Feliciana. I am looking for information on where Pine Grove plantation was located and who my grandmother's parents were..she married Louis Hartman LAWRENCE of Natchez, MS in 1896. She died in 1937 at Natchez. Any information will be appreciated. Thank You, Eugene A. Lawrence, Jr.

WESTON
Andy Plauche
aplauche@home.com
02/06/00
I am looking for info on the Malachi WESTON family. Also Sarah WESTON. They are listed in the 1820 and 1830 Census for the Felicianas as living in the Redwood Creek Area. Were they causasian or african american (maybe freepersons of color)? I think William Allen LANE and Thomas ANDREWS purchased their home near Redwood Creek and it is still there. Used to be known as the WESTON Place. Thanks. Andy Plauche

GERMAN SETTLEMENT- 1880-1920
CJ and Faye
cteekell@flash.net
2/18/00
GERMAN SETTLEMENT- 1880-1920- Hahn,Podlich,Pudlic.Persick, Schaefer, Feierabend, Radau,Boneke,Warm,Hooge I am looking for all and any information on the german settlement in Clinton or near called Dell Branch and all the germans related to the Zion Lutheran church in Clinton. It seems they were there from 1875 to 1925. Would like to contact any decedants that know the history and possibly have some pictures. Help - These people seemed to have vanished - If you have any connection please email me because all of these people were related by marriage or being related. They established the Zion Evang. Luthren Church, Clinton, La. and many are buried there. Thanks for the help

KEMP
Valerie Berberich
vhbgmg@vermontel.net
2/26/00
I'm searching for information/parents/ancestral lineage of VIRGINIA CAROLINA KEMP (1817-1894) of Clinton, La. She was married to WILLIAM DIXON LEA (1807-1849). Appreciate any info. Valerie Berberich

ROBERTS
Ewprichard
Ewprichard@aol.com
3/04/00
Searching for descendants of Henry Smith Roberts b. 1869 Jackson, La., m. Susie Wilcox, b. ca. 1871, Jackson, children Harry Abishai b. 1893 New Orleans, m. Gertrude Sweeney b. ca. 1895 New Orleans; Orville Gordon b. 1895 Natchez, MS, m. Cecil Cloveric b. 1898, Natchez; Harold Dean b. 1898, Natchez. Also Henry’s brother Thomas Bell Roberts, b. 1871 Natch3ez, m. Julie roam Thurston. Henry and Thomas moved to Orleans Parish after 1878. Known desc. inc. Harold Dean Roberts II, Frank Roberts, Bell Roberts Laville. Working on Roberts-Smith family of Mississippi, Louisiana. Ancestors include Rev. Henry Roberts, Abishai Woodward Roberts, Aurelia Smith Davis Ripley Smith Woodward, Lucy Ann Smith, all of East Feliciana Parish.

RIPLEY/LAWSON/SMITH/DAVIS
Ewprichard

Ewprichard@aol.com
3/15/00
Searching for relatives of, info on Eleazar Wheelock RIPLEY, Gen. War of 1812, U.S. Congress from MA and LA, b. 1782, Hanover, NH, grad. Dartmouth, d. 1939, E. Feliciana Parish, LA. First wife Love ALLEN, Pittsfield, Berkshire CO, MA, 2 children, Henry, died in war for Texas Independence; Mrs. Thornton LAWSON, St. Charles Parish, LA. Second wife Aurelia SMITH, widow of Dr. Benjamin DAVIS, E. Feliciana Parish, LA. Known family inc. Judge WOODWARD, Hanover, cousin; Hon. Judah DUNN, bro-in-law, Fryeburg, ME, Gen. James W. RIPLEY, bro., who raised children after Love Allen’s death, Fryeburg, ME; nephew Nicholas BAYLIES.

HARRISON
Winston McCain
wmccain@mail.txk.net
3/17/00
I am searching for information on Pollard Harrison. Pollard is listed in the 1830 census for East Feliciana Parish. The Harrison family owned a plantation home, but I have not been able to pinpoint the location. Seeking information on both the family and the plantation site. Please email to genealogytree@yahoo.com
Thanks Winston McCain

JOSEPHUS SMITH
Ewprichard
Ewprichard@aol.com
3/23/00
Searching for family of Josephus SMITH, son of Sarah COOKE and Rev. Jedediah SMITH, b. 3/21/1758 Granville, Hampton, MA; moved to Natchez, Adams, MS, 1776; m. Patience Cobb ca. 1779; d. ca. 1800 in Natchez. Son Josephus SMITH, b. 11/1/1790, Natchez, m. Eleanor 10/1/1794 Natchez, d. ca. 1827. Children include: Benjamin Luther, b. 1815, m. Mary Ann DORTCH, 11/10/1836 (their children, all of Natchez, were David Josephus, 1836-1866; Mary Elizabeth, b. 10/1/1840; William Carter, 1841-1864; Ida, 1844-1866); Thomas Bell, b. 1817, m. cousin Aurelia SMITH DAVIS RIPLEY in Jackson, E. Fel., LA, hotel owner in Bayou Sara, W. Fel., LA; murdered 1851 (their children were Lucy Ann (ROBERTS), b. 1841, d. 1933, and Josephine, b. 1843, d. 1860); John B. 1819-1853; Jedediah 1823-1868; and Josephus 1827-1835. Descendant of Thomas Bell and Aurelia tracing family history.

SMITH/DAVIS
Ewprichard
Ewprichard@aol.com
3/23/00
Searching for family of Luther SMITH and Anna Eliza DAVIS, Locust Grove, W. Fel., LA. SMITH, son of Sarah COOKE and Rev. Jedediah SMITH, b. 10/23/1770 Granville, Hampton, MA; moved to Natchez, Adams, MS, 1776; m. Anna 1816; d. 12/24/1833. Anna dtr. Samuel Emory DAVIS and Jane COOK, Wilkerson Co., MS, b. 9/1/1791; d., Locust Grove, 8/13/1870. Children include Anne Davis SMITH, b. 1816; Joseph D., b. 1817; Luther L., b. 1818; Gordon, b.1820; Lucinda Jane (BOYLE), b. 1822; Jedediah, b. 1824; Amanda Anna, b. 1826. Researching ancestor Aurelia SMITH DAVIS SMITH WOODWARD, who made her home with her uncle Luther and then married Anna’s brother, Dr. Benjamin DAVIS, of Jackson, E. Fel. LA. Luther and Anna’s sons are named in court documents involving Aurelia as late as 1853.

ROBERTS
Ewprichard
Ewprichard@aol.com
3/23/00
Searching for information about family of John M. ROBERTS, b. Clinton, E. Fel., LA, between 1820-1836, known to live in E. Fel. in 1866; son of Rev. Henry Dunn F. ROBERTS, Baptist minister, and Eliza Susan Carson; with Abisha Woodward ROBERTS, only surviving children. John was the nephew of William ROBERTS, also of E. Fel. Brother A.W. married Lucy Ann SMITH, born 1841 in Bayou Sara W. Fel., in 1866. Descendant of Lucy and A.W. tracing family history.

SMITH/BOONE
Ewprichard
Ewprichard@aol.com
3/23/00
Searching for the families of Courtland SMITH and John BOONE, who moved from Natchez, Adams Co, MS, to Feliciana Parish, LA, about 1807. SMITH settled at The Oaks plantation west of Jackson, E. Feliciana, and BOONE on neighboring land by Thompson’s Creek. SMITH, b. 1772, Granville, MA, d. ca. 1837 at The Oaks. Child by first wife Catherine COOPER, b. ca. 1776 Granville, d. ca. 1805, Natchez: Aurelia SMITH, b. 1802 Natchez, m. Dr. Benjamin DAVIS, Jackson, ca. 1822; m. Gen. Eleazar Wheelock Ripley, Clinton, 1830; m. cousin Thomas Bell Smith, W. Fel., 1840; m. John Smith WOODWARD, thought to be of E. Fel., ca. 1854; d. 1866 or 1869. Courtland then married John’s dtr. Narcissa BOONE, b. 1793, m. ca. 1807, d. 1823 at The Oaks: surviving children: Benjamin Rivers Smith 1814-1844, Philander, b. 1817, d. 1848 in Natchez; third wife Narcissa’s sister Jane BOONE, b. 1795, m. 1824, surviving children: John W., b. 1825, d. 1892, E. Fel., Narcisse, b. 1829, d. 1875, Yazoo City, MS; Sarah Adeline, b. 1835, d. 1899, Clay City, IL. Courtland and 5 sons buried at The Oaks. Researching SMITH family and also seek information on family land holdings.

WHITEHEAD
Jennie
peewee@telepak.net
3/25/00
WEIGHTY WHITEHEAD--I have searched everywhere I know and really need help. Weighty was my GG grandfather, mar. to MARY JACKSON, d/o CHESLEY JACKSON (s/o THOMAS JACKSON). They all lived in E. Fel. Parish in early 1800's. Mary was H/H in 1850 census of that parish with several children. Also in that census was a JOHN S. WHITEHEAD. Could this be a brother of Weighty? Does anyone know of any of the WHITEHEAD'S from E. Feliciana Parish? I have a good bit of info on descendants of Weighty, but desperately need his place of birth, date of birth and ancestors. His name poss. could have been Walter Weighty Whitehead.

CHAPMANS
Chris and Carla Deville
chrisandcarla@centurytel.net
4/12/00
Looking for parents or any information on a John Chapman who may have been born on or about 1765 in Louisiana or maybe another state. He may have been kin to some of the Chapmans of East Feliciana Parish. He had children with Marie Therese Laviolette/Fauvelle/Cluseau are some of the surnames she used. He also had children with Manette or Emmanuelle Roy. He died about 1824 in Opelousas. Carla Deville

WITHERINGTON / PIPES / NORWOOD
Bill King
BillKing@houston.rr.com
4/12/00
WILLIAM WITHERINGTON, JR & SARAH 'SALLY STANLEY - migrated to Feliciana Parish, LA from Darlington, SC in very early 1800 (about 1808). He served as an ensign in the 17th Regiment, Missisippi Territory. Ensign's certificate signed by Governor of Mississippi Territory, David Holmes, in 1813. It is reported that he fought in the Battle of New Orleans, as did his son, Daniel Witherington, a Private in the Louisiana Militia. The family later migrated to Conecuh County, AL, near Evergreen about 1820. NOTE: William Witherington, Jr. was my 4th great grandfahter....... His Daughter, Martha Witherington born1799 in Darlington, SC, married David PIPES, born 1790 in Adams CO, MS. His parents unknown. Q?: Was David Pipes later elected Secretary of Treasury for Louisiana (before Civil War)? Married 1821 in Feliciana Parish, LA. Buried Pipes Cemetery, Beechwood Plantation in E. Feliciana Parish. His Daughter, Elizabeth Witherington born 1797 in Darlington, SC, married Ezekiel NORWOOD, born 1796 in Darlington, SC (son of Samuel & Martha Norwood). Buried Ellis Place Cemetery in E. Feliciana Parish.
QUESTIONS: Where is Beechwood Plantation Located? Where is Ellis Place Cemetery Located? Any info on David Pipes political career appreciated. Was Norwood, La. named for this Norwood family?
Thanks for any help. Please respond directly to me at the below address in addition to posting to the list.
Please contact Bill King, 14106 Carolcrest Circle, Houston, TX 77079 - Telephone 281-493-6767 - EMail: BillKing@houston.rr.com Respond to E-Mail:BillKing@houston.rr.com

MATTHEWS/ MATHEWS
Darryll Matthews
rumplestiltskinsr@netzero.net
4/14/00
Searching from information on parents, siblings, and descendants of Ed Matthews/Mathews ca. 1800's in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. To my knowledge, he had a wife named Julia Weatherspoon, who preceded him. One of their children was named Betsy. Afterward, he married Louise London. They probably lived in Clinton, LA and may have attended church at Galilee Baptist Church in Wilson, LA. One of Louise's children was named Caddo/Cado. Thanks for your help.

LONDON
Darryll Matthews
rumplestiltskinsr@netzero.net
4/14/00
Searching from information on parents, siblings, and descendants of Louise London ca. 1800's in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. To my knowledge, she was married to Ed Matthews/Mathews and they probably lived in Clinton, LA. Also, they may have attended Galilee Baptist Church in Wilson, LA. Their children's names were Rachel, Idell, Sarah, Caddo/Cado, Charlie, Eddie, Emanuel, Robert, Lafate, and Louise. Thank you for any information that you can provide.

WEATHERSPOON
Darryll Matthews
rumplestiltskinsr@netzero.net
4/14/00
Searching from information on parents, siblings, and descendants of Julia Weatherspoon ca. 1800's in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. To my knowledge, she was married to Ed Matthews/Mathews and they probably lived in Clinton, LA. Also, they may have attended Galilee Baptist Church in Wilson, LA. Their children's names were Ann, Adline, Dinah, Estell, Julia B, Alexander, David, Henry, Richard, Willie, and Betsy. Gracias

WHITEHEAD
Jennie
peewee@telepak.net
04/19/00
WEIGHTY WHITEHEAD--I have searched everywhere I know and really need help. Weighty was my GG grandfather, mar. to MARY JACKSON, d/o CHESLEY JACKSON (s/o THOMAS JACKSON). They all lived in E. Fel. Parish in early 1800's. Mary was H/H in 1850 census of that parish with several children. Also in that census was a JOHN S. WHITEHEAD. Could this be a brother of Weighty? Does anyone know of any of the WHITEHEAD'S from E. Feliciana Parish? I have a good bit of info on descendants of Weighty, but desperately need his place of birth, date of birth and ancestors. His name poss. could have been Walter Weighty Whitehead.

MILLICAN
Hallie Loy McCarter
Hlmccarter@aol.com
5/09/00
A letter commending my grandfather, Dr. W. Y. Millican, was written on stationery from a place called Asylum of the Plains. Does anyone know about this place? Had to have been late 1800's or early 1900's. My grandfather practiced in Zachary. Thank you!
Hallie Loy McCarter
hlmccarter@aol.com

CLEVELAND
Dianne Rutherford
mawmawd1@cox.net
5/29/00
I am trying to find information on Jemina Cleveland born 7-6-1764/65 and died in East Feliciana Parish. She married Daniel Cleveland. I am also trying to find information on a plantation called Blairdstown outside of Clinton. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Dianne

CLEVELAND CEMETERY
Dianne Rutherford
mawmawd1@cox.net
5/29/00
Could someone tell me where the Cleveland Cemetery in Clinton is located. Thanks in advance. Dianne

THOMAS / KIRKLAND
Pauline C Davis
pollywog5@juno.com
6/10/00
Augustus THOMAS md Mary Ann KIRKLAND 26 February 1874 in East Feliciana Parish. Seeking information on Agustus Thomas. Mary Ann K. THomas is listed as being widowed on the 1880 Amite Co.,MS Census. She was in the house with her mother Jane Lilley and four half brothers.

MCELWEE
Edward Mcelwee
ed86@earthlink.net
6/10/00
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON JAMES L. MCELWEE CIRCA 1857, LIVED NEAR CLINTON LA. IN 1890S, MARRIED SUSIE TALBERT MCELWEE , HAD 9 CHILDREN, FIRST NAMES HENRY, BURTON, PEARL, MAUDE, SUSIE, WORTH, WAFORD, FRED, JAMES MOVED TO AMITE CO. MS IN EARLY 2900S

FERGUSON / JACKSON / LEE / HATCHELL / EMMONS
Richard Ferguson
runner@mail.wtez.net
6/29/00
Elijah FERGUSON married Elizabeth JACKSON in Wilkinson Co., MS on Aug. 1, 1806. They lived in E. Feliciana Parish, LA. Children: Joseph W. b. 1807 m. Mary Ann HATCHELL; James Harvey b. 1812 m. Lucinda LEE; Aaron b. 1815; Margaret b. 1823 m. Elbert A. EMMONS at Drew Co., Ark; Thomas F. b. 1828; John J. b. 1828. Thomas JACKSON, father of Elizabeth JACKSON, was born May 1757 in VA. He moved to the high hills of the Santee on Wateree River in Sumter District, SC. He served with Gen. Francis Marion. Elijah FERGUSON was born in Va. and may have lived in SC briefly before moving to LA. Elijah FERGUSON moved to Carroll Co., MS by 1835, then to Drew Co., Ark by 1840.

COOPER
Angel
Pawnlady34@aol.com
7/02/00
I'm looking for Coopers from your area. Most of My family is buried at Masonic Cem. in Clinton La.
Sullivan Cooper 12/16/1885-5/1/1959--Elizebeth?6/7/1888-3/16-1986
Lela Cooper 8/3/1920-1/15/1984
Mildred Cooper 1/13/1916-6/12/1984
Perrin Josh Cooper3/13/1899-8/10/1975
Lora Cooper 1/9/1912-2/14/1974
Mary Lillian Cooper(Boswell)8/17/1912-6/9/1986
If any of this matches with some ones family Please e-mail me at
Pawnlady34@aol.com Thanks Angel

CLINE / DEARING
Ellen Rosenstein
Brian3@worldnet.att.net
7/06/00
I am searching for descendants of Orville H. Cline and Mary Cornelia Dearing Cline of East Feliciana Parish. Their son, Daniel Davis Cline was my grandfather and I am also searching for any family for him. Ellen Cline Rosenstein

PATRICK / DRAUGHAN
Robert Patrick
lpatrick@vvm.com
7/07/00
Seeking any info re: Reuben Woodworth PATRICK & Emeline Draughan PATRICK & their children: Robert Draughan b 12-24-35/d 12-8-66; Mary a: b 1839 or 40 la, seeking marriage info & burial; Frank H:- b oct 1851, married Eliza ??? in al or ar in 1875-77, died ??. Frank H is my gg gdfthr.
Reuben W Patrick:b 07-02-98 ny; d 04-20-1855 brd Hepzibah Cem Emeline Draughan PATRICK: b 11-27-1811 la; d 11-5-69 Hepzibah Cem Robert Draughan PATRICK: bur Hepzibah Cem; pvt Hunters Rifles a 1861-? I believe DRAUGHAN is Emeline's maiden name. thks for your help R.D. Patrick email: lpatrick@vvm.com

LEE
Lettie M. Lee
GENEMOM@aol.com
7/19/00
I am looking for any information on Sherod LEE, who served in War of 1812 and lived in Feliciana Parish. I found a Sherod LEE in 1820 Census with at least 4 sons. Would like to know the names of this Sherod LEE's family. Will gladly share what I have on the Sherod LEE who married Rachel CARNES in 1821 and moved to Hinds County, Mississippa about 1826. We are descended from the youngest son of Sherod & Rachel (Sherod E. LEE). Any help would be most appreciated. Lettie M. Lee Genemom@aol.com
Florida

CRITTENDEN / CRITTENDOMN
Norma Rose
Krose1923@aol.com
8/11/00
From: Krose1923@aol.com I am researching Jeremiah Crittenden/Crittendomn families who resided in E.Feliciana Pr. in 1820 and 1830 Census. Did Jeremiah have a daughter named Frances, born around 1806? Norma Rose, Krose1923@aol.com

CARPENTER / HOPE ESTATE
Earl King
EK9511152PK@aol.com
8/12/00
I am looking for information on Thomas CARPENTER in 1805 when it was Spanish West Florida.Also looking for information on Hope Estate and where it is located.Thank you
Earl King

POK / CROOKS
Linda Crooks
lhc1031@ev1.net
8/13/00
Looking for relatives of Hubert Pok and Ruby Crooks Polk-Clinton Louisiana Thank you Linda Crooks LHC1031@ev1.net

WADDELL / NORWOOD
Shirley Gelineau
shirley2222@webtv.net
8/26/00
Seeking info. on John Waddell/dll of Clinton, father of Lehtia "Lettie" who m Fielding Lewis Gordon, 1830; a son was born 1832, John Alexander Norwood Gordon; a dau. Louisa Pocahontas Gordon in 1834. Shortly thereafter Lettie d of yellow fever and Fielding took the children to Gordon's Ferry, TN to live with his mother Dolly (Cross) Gordon. John Waddell tried to regain children but Fielding had left power of attorney for them to live with the paternal grandmother. Who was John Waddell's wife? Statistics on him and family. How were Norwoods connected? The Gordon, Norwood, and Waddell families all lived close together on the 1830 census.

WALTMAN
B.Waltman
waltman@ametro.net
9/12/00
Looking for information on Elijah WALTMAN b est. 1796-1826 in LA (possibly Feliciana Parish). He married Harriet SKINNER (possibly b. in SC). Their children were Hannah, b.1829-1856, Abner Volmer, b.10/1846 in MS, and Oliver Felix, b.1/24/1848. Trying to locate his burial site, and information on who his parents and siblings were. Anyone with information on this Elijah WALTMAN, please contact me. B.Waltman

SEALS
Bobby Seals
seals@arkansas.net
9/17/00
I am trying to locate information on the Seals family that lived in Clinton, La. This is some of the information I have, Charlie Seals, ss# 437404364, 31 Jan 1883 - Dec 1975, and Ella Seals, ss# 438366643, 15 Jan 1903 - Aug 1986. The others in the family are John Seals, Mary Seals, Abe Scott. If you can provide me with any information at all it will be appreciated. This is an African-American Family.

SCOTT
Scott Plauche
xjab@fastband.com
9/29/00
I'm looking for information on Judge Thomas W. SCOTT who was Parish Judge for East Feliciana Parish around 1825-1834. I know he was from South Carolina and that he is buried in the Scott cemetery but I don't know how he fits in with all the other SCOTTS in East Feliciana. Are they his siblings, cousins? Are all the SCOTTS from South Carolina? Any info would be appreciated Thanks.

McCAUSLIN / McCAUSLAND
Angela
User46810@aol.com
10/13/00
Looking for any information on this surname. A Robert McCauslin in listed in the 1820 Feliciana Census (by 1830 his name was being spelled McCausland. My g-grandfather was William McCauslin who married Mary Fox from Natchitoches/Sabine Parish area. I can find no leads on him so I am trying to get info. on the surname wherever I can in hopes of finding a lead.
Thank you, Angela

The Cabins / SMITH
Margie Luke
MLLUKE@aol.com
10/28/00
Need information on location of "The Cabins" plantation in East Feliciana Parish. Have letters & student's "blue books" with that name as her home. Who owned it in 1872-75 time period? Smith family? Connected to Smiths who owned Asphodel in early 1900's? Margie Luke, Franklin, LA email = mlluke@aol.com

BENNETT
Ruth & Barton Bennett
fstop2@aol.com
11/12/00
Searching for descendants/relatives of Thomas Barton BENNETT and Frances Ann HAYS who lived in Clinton area. They are both buried in Rosehill Cemetery with several of their children. I descend from their son Owen Langworthy who married Daisy YOUNG, dau. of Dr. Henry YOUNG. Thomas Barton BENNETT is the son of Bartholomew W. BBENNETT and Mary Caroline FLYNN. Any assistnce would be appreciated.
Ruth & Barton Bennett
fstop2@aol.com