Queries - 2001

MALEIG
Sharon Viellenave
coolfish@brantleytel.net
1/8/01
I'm looking for birth and death information for: Onard Maleig born abt 1892 unknown county, his wife Mabel bn 1905 died 1985 in Jackson, East Feliciana. Also they're son Onard Jr. died in 1944. Any information regarding this family would be greatly appreciated.

VINING
Nancy Saucier
nts@mail.datasync.com
2/18/01
Have just recieved information that my ancestor, William H. Vining (1789-1845) owned 400 some acres of land in East Feliciana Parish. Trying to determine if he ever actually lived there. I have him living in St Mary Parish in 1870's and he was a native of Georgia. Hoped this new piece of info might lead me to more on his whereabouts.

WHITEHEAD/JACKSON
Jennie Livingston
peewee@telepak.net
3/2/01
My GG Grandfather was Walter 'Weighty' Whitehead. He married Mary Jackson, dgtr of Chesley and Sarah (Lilley) Jackson. I have been told that Weighty was left on the doorsteps of the Jackson's as an infant. Does anyone know of this and where might I look to find info on this. Supposedly the Jackson's raised him and he married one of the dgtrs., which would be Mary. Any help on this Whitehead Family will be immensely appreciated.
Jennie Livingston
peewee@telepak.net

FARNHAM / EVANS
Loretta Hebert
LorettaHebert@aol.com
3/3/01
Looking for any information on Barachias Webster FARNHAM (b) 1820 (probably in MI) . Married Emily Susannah EVANS. Their daughter Mary R. FARNHAM is believed to have been born in East Feliciana Parish, LA.

PILKINTON /PILKENTON
DPK
silversprings@colla.com
3/6/01
I am searching for any records, burial grounds, etc. of my GGGG grandfather William W. Pilkinton. The spelling may vary to Pilkington, or Pilkenton. He was the son of Jesse Pilkinton, and census records show him in E.Feliciana parish as a farmer from the 1840's to the 1870's. He had at least 3 wives I know of in EF parish, a Maranda Baird, Lavenia Penny, and Sarah N. Courtney. His son was James Knox Pilkinton married to a Roxie Mixon, but they might have relocated to Mississippi. If anyone has any info on any of these family members, please e-mail me. Thanks.

STONE
Linda Tegenkamp
ttegenkamp1@juno.com
3/8/01
Still trying to find any information on the location of my Great-great grandfather's home in the area of Clinton, LA. His name was William Murray Stone, married Missouri Collins Gayden. Their daughter Susan was my great-grandmother. Even after two trips to Clinton and going through courthouse records, have been unable to locate exactly where they lived. . Also have not found his burial place. They were listed in the Cenus of East Feliciana for 1840 and 1850. Some sources say they lived just north of Clinton, some say just south. Any information on the location of their home would be greatly appreciated. The home, if it still stands, might have gone through several family names. If you have any information, please e-mail me at: ttegenkamp1@juno.com
Thank you

HOPKINS
Jim Slade
sladej@swbell.net
3/11/01
Seeking any info I can find about family of Jos R. HOPKINS who was enumerated in 1880 US census East Feliciana, LA on page 147-B
Jos R. HOPKINS M M W 26 bLA fa OH mo OH
Melissa L. HOPKINS, wife F M W 22 bMS fa MS mo MS
Would like to know parents, children or any other record I can find
Jim Slade
Oklahoma City, OK

SILLIMAN
Marsha Carmichael
carmichael.w@worldnet.att.net
3/17/01
Anyone having information or photographs pertaining to Silliman Institute located in Clinton, or family who taught or attended Silliman, please respond. Thank you.
Marsha Carmichael
mlpcar@hotmail.com

MORGAN / SANDERS
June Raimer Poole
JuneRP56@aol.com
3/28/01
I'm searchng for the family of Celia C. MORGAN w/o Wm. SANDERS. A Celia MORGAN is mentioned in an East Feliciana Original conveyance book in 1828 as receiving land from Prissella RICHARDSON to her g/c. Celia MORGAN,Wm. Field MORGAN, & Mary Jane MORGAN c. of John MORGAN and Corbi MORGAN. Celia C. SANDERS w/o Wm. SANDERS is listed in the 1850 census for Washington Parish. I'd be glad to share family info.
June Raimer Poole

Miller / Thomas
P. L. "Chris" Christian Jr.
Mekongriver38744@aol.com
4/3/01
I am looking for information on Griffin B. Miller, born in Wales, Erie Co., N.Y. on Sept. 29, 1829. The son of John G. and Elizabeth (Goodell) Miller. He married Ellan A. Thomas, June 10, 1847, witnessed by Rev. John Copeland Miller (his brother). Griffin died Oct. 15, 1860 from an accident on his Mississippi River Steam Boat. Ellen A. Thomas, was born in Jackson, La. on June 19, 1828, died Sept. 11, 1859.
They had four children, two died in childhood. The other two were: David Thomas md. Louisana Chalfant and Henry Griffin Miller, who md. Emily Tessier. Would like to know what kind of accident did he die of? And did Ellan died of the Yellow fever? Alot did in La. in the 1850's. Would like to hear from their desendants. They are "cousins".
I am Willson Clark Miller's grt-grandson. My grandmother Julia Henrietta Miller, who married John Sloan Brown in Houston Co., Tx.. Where Wilson settled with his family after the CW. I have been working on this line off and on for quite awhile. The name Miller is like Smith, Brown & Jones, just too many of them.
Chris

COBB / VICKERS
SaraHolt
SaraHolt8@aol.com
4/16/01
Am searching for parents of great-great grandmother, Amanda Cobb, married James Vickers 1834 E. Feliciana Parish.

THOMAS / MILER
Linda Perry
lindaperry@earthlink.net
4/22/01
I am interested in sharing information with anyone researching the Capt. David Thomas (1775 VA - 1849 LA) family (nine children) Daughter, Ellen A. Thomas (1827 - 1847 LA) m. Griffin B. Miller (1820 NY - 1860 LA). Buried at Dawson Cem. Cottage Hall Plantation.

DOUGHTY
Rev. Nina Russell
ch_today@quik.com
5/04/01
Am looking for information on William F. Doughty, b. ca 1832, and his wife, Nancy E. Hobgood Doughty, b. ca. 1838. William F. was a confederate veteran. Also want info on their son, James Dudley Doughty, b. ca. 1861/63 who married Inez White b. Nov. 186?.
James Dudley Doughty traded his land in East Feliciana with a lady who owned land in Sunflower County, MS. and moved his family there. Then his parents, William F. and Nancy Doughty followed him. Does anyone know what happened to them? When did they die, where are they buried? I need documentation showing the relationship between William F and James Dudley.
Blessings,
Rev. Nina Russell

Andrews/Chase/Naumann House
John and Ruth Calhoun
jnodc@bayou.com
5/7/01
I am trying to find sketches or photgraphs of the homes and buildings that used to front the courthouse square in Clinton. The Lawyer's Row buildings are on the North side so we are ok there, but what of the South side where the new bank is or the West side where the hardware store is?
I am particularly interested in the West side because I have heard the Andrews/Chase/Naumann House was where the Dollar Store is. Were there similar homes adjacent to that home? Photos and sketches would all be greatly appreciated.

McKINNEY
Kenneth Mitchell
ken@creativemindssacramento.com
6/17/01
I'm trying to track down an ancestress named Margaret Mae McKinney, b. June 7, 1874 in Clinton, LA. Any assistance would be appreciated.

BEAUMONT
cwieland
wielandec@neo.rr.com
6/21/01
I'm searching for information about my gggrandfather, John BEAUMONT, b. abt. 1812 in England, d. Aug. 1860 place unknown. He was a doctor, lived in Salem, Ohio. However, his sister's obituary says he was in Louisiana. His brother,Thomas, lived in East Feliciana for a while (not sure exactly when). I'm wondering if John spent some time in East Feliciana too. He possibly would have had his son George with him.
There are many inconsistencies in his life that we would like to clear up! Any help locating any information about John is most appreciated!! Thanks.

STEPHENS
Julie Threadgill
nooneslove52@hotmail.com
7/02/01
The main name I am researching for that area would be Thomas Stephens as early as 1889 and Louis Elmo Stephens He was married to a Carrie Phares July 31, 1912 in Clinton I think not real sure. Thank you

COBB / BROWN
Dickie Grubbs
dickiegrubbs@hotmail.com
8/13/01
I am looking for information or descendants of eather Nathaniel Cobb or Benjamin G.M.Brown,Jr. of East Feliciana Parish. I know Ben was the son-in law of Natt. Natt was in the parish in 1798 and Ben 1804. Natt came from Elbert County GA. and Ben came from Darlington District,S.C. What important information I need is, who Nathaniel Cobb's parents were. dickiegrubbs@hotmail.com

RIST

Zip2kaye@aol.com
8/15/01
I am looking for information regarding my grandfather, Henry Hartner Rist, who was born Septemer 14, 1876, in Clinton, LA, according to family records. It is thought that his father or grandfather immigrated to Clinton from Germany. He moved to Victoria, Lunenburg County, VA, some time prior to 1902. He was a carpenter by trade. I have found three Rist families in the 1850 census: Family #631 headed by John Rist, Sr. (2) Family #435 headed by Wm. H. Rist, (3) Family #460 headed by Ernest Rist, and a Fred Rist listed as #493. The 1900 census lists only an August Rist, wife & 3 daughters in the East Felicina Parish. Nowhere can I find a Henry Rist. Your assistance in tracing this line will be much appreciated.

DELERY
Louis Lavedan
lavedan@webdsi.com
8/17/01
I am looking for information on J.D. Delery and his wife A.L. and their six children as found in the 1880 census. They are listed as living in or near Jackson. Tradition says that J.D. Delery died before his sixth child was born. The census would indicate that he was alive in 1880 after the sixth child. He may have died shortly after since the family next appears in Texas in the late 1880's and Alice L. is a widow.

East Feliciana Hospital
Marcia
Mlsc79@aol.com
8/18/01
Does anyone know how to get info on patients who were in the Mental Hospital? My gg grandmother died there in 1936 and no one knows where she is buried. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!! Marcia.

MORGAM / SANDERS
June
JuneRP56@aol.com
8/24/2001
I'm searching for information about Celia Morgan born about 1824. She married Wm. Sanders in Washington Parish, La. They are listed in the census in Washington Parish until 1860. By 1870 they disappear from the census. My g. grandfather, Carroll M. Sanders, was born in 1862; he and his siblings are living in the household of Wm. & Minerva Perkins in Calcasieu Parish by 1870. I'm assuming Celia Morgan m. to Wm. Sanders died between 1862-1870. There were Morgans that moved to Amite Co., Ms. by the early 19th century or earlier. Some of their descendants migrated to East Feliciana Parish. I found this in the East Feliciana Parish, La. Original Conveyances V. 3, Bk 1 dated 23 Jan, 1828: Prissella Richardson to her gc Celia Morgan, Wm. Field Morgan, & Mary Jane Morgan c of John Morgan & Corbi Morgan. I believe that Celia Morgan mentioned in the conveyances to be my g,g, grandmother. I'm searching for her parents. Some of the Morgans went to East Feliciana from Ky. and some from Ms. who were from N.C. I'd appreciate any help. June

CHAPMAN / CARR
Lesley Sebastian
texxrose@ev1.net
9/14/01
Searching for the parents of John L. CHAPMAN, b. 19 Oct 1834, LA, and Laura Jane CARR, b. 8 Jan 1834, LA. They were married in East Feliciana Parish on 27 Jul 1854. I believe John L. to be related to the CHAPMAN family that includes Peyton C. CHAPMAN, but have been unable to find proof of this. Any help is greatly appreciated.

CUNNINGHAM
Ann Allen Geoghegan
annieg49@bellsouth.net
9/23/01
I am interested in the Hugh D. Cunningham family of Wilson. Hugh and his wife Elizabeth were the parents of 8 children: Clyde, Harold, Elsie, Annie Ruth, Gertrude, James, Walter and Oren. Hugh was my husband's great-great uncle. He was born in Fayette, MS and moved to Wilson as a young man where he worked on the Y&MV Railroad. I would really like to know where they are buried. Their descendants have many relatives who would like to regain contact with the Wilson branch!

DUNN
Dianne Rutherford
mawmawd1@cox.net
10/10/01
I am trying to find information on Jonathan Dunn. He was in East Feliciana in the 1840 census. I also need information on A.M. Dunn. He was also in East Feliciana in the 1840 census. I am trying to find the parents of my gg grandfather John Beverly Dunn born 4-27-1833 in East Feliciana Parish. Thanks in advance for any help. Dianne

PALMER
Gayle Morgan
gpmorgan72@hotmail.com
10/23/01
Searcing for information on John E. Palmer and sons Adam and Nehemiah. Appear to have been among the first settlers of the Feliciana Parish around 1790. Son Archibald, born 1758 in SC, is well documented. Have been unable to located any information on John, Adam, or Nehemiah. There are many children in the Archibald line named Adam and Nehemiah but no information which corresponds to John E's sons.

POWERS / WATSON
Vet_Thoms@Dell.com

12/05/01
I am looking for the ancestors of Sallie Mae Powers. She married a Watson and moved to Baton Rouge in the early 1900's. She had sisters Zula and Alaska? I think. I know that the Powers or Watson's had land in East Feliciana and or St. Helena parishes. There are Watson's and their decendants that still have land in those parishes. I am Sallie's grandson. Thank You! Vet Thoms

FISHBURN / CARNEY
Margaret Clonmore
clonmore@pathcom.com
12/08/01
I would like to correspond with anyone researching Philip FISHBURN who arrived in Jackson, Feliciana Parish, circa 1820, married Teressa CARNEY and they had five children: Henrietta Maria, Mary M., Thomas J., Alexander C., and Rhoda Elizabeth. Teressa died in 1837 when Rhoda was very young. Did Rhoda go to live with anyone else? I have not found her on census records or in cemetery records. Philip married secondly Jane Andrews widow of Elisha Andrews - no more children. Philip died in 1884 his wife having predeceased him."
Many thanks,
Margaret, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

ARM / ANN / ORN / FLANDREAU / FLATBUSH / BARNES
Peter Gunn
pdg1@cornell.edu
12/12/01
I'm seeking any information on one Alzenith Arm (or Alzenith Ann or Alzenith Orn), listed in the pensions records of States Barton Flandreau as his first wife, to whom he was married in April 1860 in Clinton, Louisiana. He claims that she died in October of 1862.
States was something of a rogue. He came originally from Westchester County, New York. He appears in Perry, Georgia in 1859 and 1860 as Theodore Flanderow and D.P. Flandreau. He joined up with the 8th Louisiana Infantry of Rapides Parish as Stephen B Flandreau. At some point during the next two years he was captured, exchanged, switched sides to the Union, abandoned his unit, returned home to Westchester County, and then enlisted again with a Connecticut regiment. During his time in that regiment he was captured and imprisoned and then exchanged. He was wounded and finished the war in hospital.
Seven other women claim States as their husband, under a variety of names -- his given name, and Steven Alexander Flatbush, Theodore Flatbush, Alexander T. Flatbush, Alexander T. Barnes, and Stephen Flandreau. States only claimed two wives in his pension record, and only once does he mention Alzenith.
If any of these names or any record of the mysterious Alzenith turn up in records of East Feliciana Parish, I would be grateful to hear of it.
Peter Gunn
Portland, Oregon

WEBB
Dianne Rutherford
mawmawd1@cox.net
12/24/01
I am trying to find information on Lathdrope A. or Laphup Allen Webb born 8-24-1837 in St. Helena Parish and died 11-21-1909 and is buried in Redwood Church Cemetery in East Feliciana Parish, La. He married Martha Ware born 1850. His parents were James and Nancy Webb. Thanks in advance for any help. Dianne

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