Lincoln Parish, Louisiana Queries

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Barbara Coleman08/22/98
Searching for anyone who knows of Charles S. Coleman M: Ruth Calhoun in Lincoln Parish. Special interest in Arthur Coleman who was Ruth's son prior to her marriage to Charles S. Colelman. These people lived near Simsboro and both Ruth and C.S are buried in Antioch Cemetery near Ruston. Thanks

Gayle Kinney08/13/98
I am searching for information on my gggrandfather, Martin B. Goins, b.1853 Alabama and died on 9 November 1920 in Lincoln Parish, LA. He was living with his daughter Alice and her husband W.I. Edwards in 1920. Any information about Martin Goins or the Edwards family will be greatly appreciated.

Sally Embry Viada08/03/98

EMBRY/McELROY/COOK

Looking for any EMBRY that lived in or near Vienna, La. Milan EMBRY left Ga. late 1870's with his wife Fannie COOK, and a sister and brother.(names unknown). Milan and Fannie had four children:Bertha, Fletcher, Samuel and Reuben. Hoping to find a lead to my ggrandparents, Milan EMBRY and Mary McELROY. There was also an EMBRY plantation in Jonesboro, who owned it? Thanks in advance

Joan Carlin07/31/98
I am looking for relatives in the Ruston La area. I am researching the surnames of CHAMBLISS and GIBSON, and Henry Gray MALLORY (ancestors married into RICHARDSON family.)
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Robin Busby07/29/98
I am looking for any information that you have on a Hugh Stevenson. He is my g/great grandfather. I do know that he is burried in Lincoln Parish. I do not know what graveyard. I need to know the dates and any information on him, like his parents.

B. Harris07/22/1998
Looking for decendents of Mack and Joseph Goree.
also,
Looking for decendents of Charles Willis and wife Pinkey (Goree) Willis. Thank you

Sandi Smallwood07/20/1998
I am trying to find any information about Sheldon(sp?) Calvin Whitlock born in Ruston, LA. in 1900. That is all the information I have about my grandfather. Please HELP! Thanks so much.

Jeffrey L Martin07/15/1998
SANDERS/SAUNDERS, NUNNALLY, LINDSEY/LINDSAY
Henry SANDERS (s/o Henry Simeon SAUNDERS) b. 14 Oct 1824 in possibly Morgan Co. GA, d. 1874 in Lincoln Par. LA (Choudrant). He married Mary Ann (Madeline) Nunnally, April 03, 1844 in Walton Co. or Upson Co. GA. Children of Henry Sanders and Mary Nunnally are:

1) Sarah Ann Sanders, born 1845; died 1910. She married William Wilson.
2) Mary Anne Elizabeth Sanders, born 1846. She married William Colvin.
3) Louisa I. Sanders, born 1848.
4) William Marion Sanders, born 1849; died 1905. He married Elizabeth C. Bennett.
5) Martha Luvaney Sanders, Matt, born 1852; died 1919. She married Thomas Pardue.
6) Nancy Ann Arphy Sanders, born 1854. She married George Rogers.
7) Jane Sanders, born 1856. She married Elbert Johnson.
8) David Marion Sanders, born 1857; died 1894. He married Jennie Lula Embry.
9) John Horatio Sanders, born April 26, 1860 in Cherokee Co. AL (Centre?); died April 10, 1951 in Caddo Par. LA. (Shreveport). He married Jalutia Jane Lindsay February 17, 1880. (see below)
10) Henrietta Sanders, born April 26, 1860 in Cherokee Co. AL (Centre?).

I do not know how many of these children remained in the Jackson Parish area but I believe some of them resided near Eros and others near Choudrant which was located just over the northern border into Lincoln Parish.

Henry's 9th child, John Horation Sanders was my great-grandfather. He lived near an old community called Longstraw. My understanding is that this township of Longstraw went into decline as soon as the railroad was built through Choudrant. All that is left of Longstraw is an old church and nearby cemetery. Our family bible states that John was burried in this cemetery but I have been unable to find confirmation of this.

John Horatio Sanders came to Jackson Parish as a young man. He became Deputy Sheriff AND Mayor of Choudrant. I have been unable to find any details of his political life and feel as though those records have gone by the wayside. John was a tall man with a large white mustache. At some point in his later life he became a livestock dealer and eventually retired to the Shreveport area.

John married Jalutia Jane Lindsay/Lindsey. Her parents are thought to have been Thomas Lindsey and Adaline R. Sweeney but I have been unable to find any documentation for these people in Jackson or Lincoln Parish.

All I know about Thomas was that he had a brother and/or father named James.

Louis or Shirley Baker07/14/1998
Could anyone tell me if there was a tribe of Native Americans in Lincoln Parish, La in the 1860's? Sallie Thornton born Feb 1861 was supposedly a Native American.

R. Hugh Simmons07/14/1998
I am seeking family background information on 5 Confederate soldiers from Jackson Parish, Louisiana and 2 from Union Parish who served in the 12th Louisiana Infantry.

Jackson Parish:
John H. HOOKER, Company M2 [this company was originally was Co K, 9th Louisiana]
Lewis T. JACKSON, Company H
Elijah SISCO [or CISCO], Company H
John R. THOMPSON, Company H
Charles VALLER, Company H

Union Parish:
Robert MURRAY, Company I
G. WELSH, Company I

I have "service highlights" for these men and wish to know something about their pre-war and post-war lives.

Francesca Sutton07/06/1998
HODGE, ELLIS, TURPIN All of the above are buried in Smyrna Cemetery, near Downsville. Looking for parents of B. C. ELLIS (Benjamin C.) and his wife Charity (FIELDS) ELLIS. Also for Virginia (HODGE) ELLIS who m. John E. ELLIS, son of B.C., and all the HODGE people buried there - what are their connections? Finally, are the two TURPINs buried there connected to ELLIS & HODGE: Lucy Ann TURPIN and Jin TURPIN?

Debra Dame06/20/1998
Seeking info on the descendants of Charlie W. GRAY and Lovey Anna CAUSEY that married in Lincoln Parish in June 1881.  Parents of Charlie W. GRAY were John GRAY and Elizabeth CAUSEY;  parents of Lovey Anna (aka Loveanna) CAUSEY  were Allen CAUSEY and Sarah Ann PHURROUGH. 

Donna Norred Pardue06/10/1998
I am searching for the parents of Ira Leonard Pardue, born 20 July 1904 in Ruston, La.  Any leads or information would be helpful.  Thanks.

Faye S. Bryan06/08/1998
Seeking information on family of NATHANIEL G. JOHNSON who married my grandfather's sister, Virginia America Simonton in Chambers Co., AL on 21 Dec 1865, and who afterwards removed to Bell County, TX. and settled.  I'm told by relatives that they settled for a time in LINCOLN CO., LA  before migrating into TX with other family members, probably in the 1870's or 80's.

Donna Moncrief Lawrence05/08/1998
Looking for two  MONCRIEF brothers . One named John that immigrated to the Ruston area in 1870s. Other brothers Jack and Isiah were in Talledega County Alabama and later settled in Jefferson County Alabama. The family was in Rome Georgia area at one time.

Fred Lowery05/01/1998
Any information on ALGIE KIDD LOWERY, born sometime between 1875 and 1900, d. 12/39(?), from North central Louisana, possibly key towns and communities of Cheniere Station, Calhoun, Choudrant, Ruston,Downsville, Cadeville, Eros, Chatham, Winnfield and Jonesboro.  He had 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Arthur, Clarence, John Thomas (John Tom), Pearl and Ethel.  Algie was married to Della nmn Copeland whose family was from Winn Parish 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, tuberculosis or possibly a mental hospital, maybe at Pineville, La.

Gloria Futrell Bingham04/23/1998
Am researching Winborn  Futrell  (Lincoln/Union) Davis  same area Also do you know where New Hope Cemetery is located?  Is it in Lincoln or Union. Any info will be appreciated

Sheryl Cooper Bassi04/17/1998
I would like to submit a query concerning the marriage of William Laffayette COOPER and Dolly Vick MCKIBBONS MARTIN, circa 1888.  Dolly's dob was 2-2-1869 and she was a 19-yr old widow with 2 children at the time of her marriage to W. L. Cooper.  They were married in Choudrant and resided in Richland Parish until thier deaths.

John W Rayburn04/15/1998
Could you help me find any of the ancestors of this James Tippit. I am not absolutely certain of the middle initial.                   
1   James A. Tippit b: Abt 1845 in Louisiana ?  d: in Marietta, Oklahoma? - - He moved with his entire family from Homer, LA to Marietta, OK about 1900. All of his children were probably born in Homer, LA He must have returned to Homer, LA for a visit in 1910. There is a photo of him with a group of Confederate veterans taken in front of the courthouse in Homer, LA in 1910.        
    +Susie J. b: Abt 1849 in Louisiana ? m: Abt 1867 d: in Ardmore, OK             
   2   Mary Ela Tippit b: September 05, 1869 in Homer, Louisiana ?  d: January 14, 1954 in Oklahoma City, OK             
        +William B. Peterson b: November 10, 1873 in Arkansas ? m: Abt 1902 in Pauls Valley, OK d: December 16, 1969 in Oklahoma City, OK             
   2   Alva Buddy Tippit b: Abt 1871   - -He owned and operated an abstract company in Marietta, OK One of his daughters continued the business after his death           
        +Edna b: Abt 1879               
   2   Roy Tippit b: Abt 1873 in ?  d: Unknown in ? - -He owned a ranch near Elmore City, OK. He sold the ranch but kept the oil rights which were still a regular source of income at the time of the death of his daughter Faye in 1997. One time in Pauls Valley, He was driving a new car home from the dealer when Rush Creek flooded and he lost the car in the flood. He left the car, walked back into town and bought another new car.       
        +Dona McCorkle b: Abt 1878 in ? m: Unknown in ? d: Unknown in ?             
   2   Jewell Tippit b: Abt 1875 in Homer, Louisiana ?   He was the Fire Chief in Ardmore. In later life, he was a land man for an oil company and lived in an apartment house in downtown Oklahoma City and also lived with his older sister Mary Ela and her husband W. B. Peterson in Oklahoma City on North Villa Ave. between 16th and 17th Street.         
        +Bessie b: Abt 1887 m: Abt 1908 in ?              
   2   Set Tippit b: Abt 1877   She lived in Beaumont, TX. Her husband was a fireman on the railroad.            
        +Frank Becktel  m: Abt 1905  - -Frank, Set and their daughter Sue lived in Beaumont, TX during the period from 1914  to 1924 and possibly longer.          
   2   Thomas Tippit b: Abt 1879 in Homer, Louisiana ?  d: Unknown in ? As an adult, he lived mostly in Montana.  He returned to Oklahoma City and lived with one of his daughters (probably Christine) at the time of his death.          
        +Lula b: Abt 1884 in ? m: Abt 1911 in ? d: Unknown in ?             
   2   Eugena b: Abt 1881 in ?  d: Unknown in ? She was an attorney and a Missionary to the Indians. She lived in Washington DC for many years trying to help the Indians by lobbying congresss to reimburse the Indians for their losses on the trail of tears from S.E. United States to Oklahoma.         
        +Arnold b: Unknown in ? m: Unknown in ? d: Unknown in ? - -He was an attorney and Missionary to the Indians and so was his wife Eugena. They both lived in Washington DC for many years.           
   2   Eunice Tippit b: Abt 1884 in ?  d: Unknown in ? - -She lived in Ardmore, OK. Her husband was a plumber in business with his brother, Joe Robinson  who was married to Minnie.           
        +Will Robinson b: Abt 1881 in ? m: Abt 1903 in ? d: Unknown in ? He was a plumber in Ardmore. He was in business with his brother Joe Robinson.            
   2   Minnie Tippit b: Abt 1891 in ?  d: Unknown in ? Her husband was a plumber in Ardmore, OK            
        +Joe Robinson b: Abt 1889 in ? m: Unknown in ? d: Unknown in ? He was a plumber in Ardmore. He was in business with his brother Will Robinson.            

Sherry Wheatley04/14/1998
I have just discovered my gggrandfather and his family lived in Lincoln, (Vienna).  I would love to have any information on Vienna area you could tell me about in 1860 through 1880 period.  I'm looking for birth dates, marriages etc for Neely and Guin. Thank you very much.  I will certainly share any information I have.

Myra Adams03/13/1998
In a book in the Shreveport Library I found Harriet L Sullivan, wife of Mathew Sullivan. Died 24 May 1877 at age 40 Years.This was a tombstone inscription found in Antioch Cemetery, Lincoln Parish. I forgot to get the mane of the town. Where is this cemetery located. I am also trying to find where Mathew Sullivan is buried He was born about 1812 and died after the 1880 census,This is my husband's gr-grandmother.I would appreciate any help I can get. And would like to hear from anyone else searching this family.

Viola G Swift02/22/1998
Looking for children, grandchildren of Lillie Guthrie, wife of James Cleveland Guthrie. Lillie was born 31 Aug 1900, d. 18 Sep 1988. Last address was Ruston, Lincoln, Parish.

Al Vinson02/16/1998
I am searching for any information on a Marion Vinson and or his wife Mollie Elder Vinson. Marion was born in GA March 21, 1847 and died April 9, 1899. He is buried in the Summerfield Cemerery, in the Community of Summerfield on Highway 471. His Wife, Mollie Elder Vinson was born April 13, 1854 in alabam and died May 11, 1911 in Jonesboro Louisiana. In the 1870 Census Mollie is listed as living with the W. Dicken family on their Farm. The post office was in VIENNA Louisiana I discovered a passage from a book that is in the Jackson Parish Library that stated "MARION Vinson married Mollie Elder from Vienna Louisiana and in 1890 they moved from Union Parish to Jackson Parish. Marion served in the CSA with Louisiana 5th Cavalry, Company C . We have pretty much come to a block in Tree as we have not been able to locate any information on Marions or Mollie's Mother and Father. If anyone has any information on these Folks we would appreciate hearing from them or if you can steer us toward locating the Marriage Records we would appriciate it.

MESNewell02/12/1998
Seeking information  regarding: Marvin WILKERSON b. 1920 Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA - d. 1955 Rayville, LA - [ Marvin believed to be the son of William Wesley WILKERSON b. 12 Jun 1890 d 12 Dec 1942 ] Marvin married - date & place unknown to: Mary E. TARVER b 1927 in LA d. 1979 Rayville, LA.

Don Brownlee02/06/1998
David,  Would you kindly check the parish marriages for the surname BARMORE?  Also, do you happen to know of anyone willing to check for obits from Lincoln Parish deaths?  I have two BARMORE deaths in the Ruston area, one in 1989 and one in 1994. 

Laura D. Dahlberg01/11/1998
I am looking for information concerning my grandfather, Kinmon Lee BRANNON who was born 30 Sept 1888 in Ruston according to his WWI draft registration card.  By 1910 he was in OK.  According to the 1910 census his mother was born in LA and his father in TN.  Laura D. Dahlberg  dahlbal@emirates.net.ae

Leslie Allen Coffer III01/02/1998
My GG GF lived and died in Lincoln Parish.  He moved there in 1873 or 76 lived until 3/16/1887 at his home. I would like any information available about the man, He had six children and was a Judge.  He also was a state representative elected in 1884. He name is, George Luther Gaskin born 11/10/1844. Any type of information about him or the family available would be great.  My GG GM was his daughter Mary GASKIN. Please assist me with this search, I want to learn as much as I can about my Family.  Any fees or costs associated with this search will be forwarded. Additionally, any information about WIMBISH that may be in records would be of great interest too. My G GF is named; Aylmer WIMBISH who married my G GM Mary GASKIN in 1900. Any information about both families, the WIMBISH and GASKIN would be great. Livermore, CA

Donna Lawrnece12/31/97
I am seeking information on two MONCRIEF brothers who settled in the Ruston area. They were brothers to my greatgrandfather JACKSON ROBERT MONCRIEF who lived in Talledega and later Jefferson County Alabama. I would be happy to hear from any MONCRIEFS in the area and share information.

Micheal Sims12/31/97
I would like some informations on Sims family in the Lincoln parish area. My grandfather and grandmother were Benjamine F. and Minnie Sims in Ruston, Louisiana. Their offsprings were Alivin Sims (decessed),Rubin Sims (decessed), and Johnny Sims.

David Bogard12/29/97
I'm looking for references to any Bogard's from the Louisiana area and noticed that La. Tech College has a Bogard building. Any idea who it's named after? I'm stuck looking for a Noah Bogard(Bogart). I know he had family in Louisiana and that he was a bayou guide. His family came through PA->KY->LA.

Ivey Partain12/27/97
  Need infor on Warren L. Brice, Owen land in Lincoln Parish, La. in 1858. My G-Grandfather.

    William Sealy12/18/97
POLLARD - Looking for any information on the POLLARD family in North Louisiana.  Franklin POLLARD is listed in the 1860 census for Jackson Parish with a Vienna, LA P.O. Box.  Various POLLARD marriages are also recorded in Jackson and Lincoln Parishes.  Richard Crosby SEALY married Mary Cornelia POLLARD on Aug. 12, 1873.  He later married her sister, Della G. POLLARD on May 19, 1903.  I have history on the POLLARD's going back to 1762, but I don't have much on this period in North Louisiana.

Louis Baker12/05/97
  My grandfather, Robert Franklin Neal, was born in Ruston, Louisiana on July 23, 1891. His parents were Thomas Franklin Neal born September 1854 in Arkansas and Sally Thornton born February 1861 in Louisiana. Their other children were John Jerome Neal, born January 18, 1885 in Ruston, Louisiana, Idea Neal born October 14, 1889 in Louisiana, Ella Gertrude Neal born January 21, 1890 in Louisiana, Mary Delia Neal born August 1892 in Louisiana, William Jefferson Neal born May 1896 in Louisiana and Charles Wilburn Neal born December 1897 in Texas. I am looking for any additional information on Robert Franklin "Frank" Neal and Sally Thornton Neal.

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