Queries - 2001

From: "Paul & Fredreica Speyer" <speyer@bellsouth.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001
Subject: Dortch of Ouichita Parich. LA
Robert Dortch settled in Ouachita Parish in West Monroe, La. near Bayou De Siard. Robert Dortch was a member of the Western Star Masonic Lodge 24 in the 1860's. He died near Oxford, Mississippi, on December 4, 1869, at age 40. He was born about 1829. He married Mary Bethune Martin, the daughter of John Bethune Martin of Moore County, NC and Nancy Hill Harris of Montgomery County, NC. Robert Dortch and Mary Bethune Martin were married before 1861 in Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi as per LDS Patron Sheets.

While in Raleigh at the State Archives, I found a book by Daniel Allan McDonald that said that John Bethune Martin was living with his daughter, Mary Bethune Martin, in Monroe, LA, when he died. The book also stated her husband was "a wealthy planter named Robert Dortch" whose family was from NC.

My true quest is to find the location of Robert Dortch's burial and, hopefully, the date of death, will and tombstone of his father-in-law, John Bethune Martin. Any names, dates and places anyone could share on the Dortch Family in Ouchita Parish, LA would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks! Fredreica speyer@bellsouth.net

From: "Colleen Gough" <cgough1947@home.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2001 08:58:56 -0500
Recently found that I am the Granddaughter of Joseph P. Lincecum of this area... any info would be appreciated. Also the Granddaughter of Ann Autrey whose parents were Elijah Autrey and Wadie Yates Autrey. thank you

From: "Amos, Terry" <Terry.Amos@bestbuy.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 15:05:36 -0500
Subject: Lester Amos
Hello, My name is Terry Amos I am the Son of Lester Amos. I am looking for information on my father (Military, Parents, Land, etc.) . (b) 24 Apr 1914 - (d) Oct 1974. He was married once before to Louise Amos, in this marriage they had a daughter named Carylon. Any information would be helpful.

From: "Francesca M. Sutton" <fmrs@mail.utexas.edu>
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 11:56:43 -0500
Subject: Ouachita Parish Query
[I'm entering this again, as my old query in 1999 has an old e-mail address on it]
Looking for any possible family information on Benjamin C. ELLIS (b. NC 1910) and Charity FIELDS (b. TN 1912). I have found many "Benjamin Ellis"es, but none married to a Charity. Would like to find out when they came to LA, to Ouachita Parish, what the Benjamin did for a living, when and why they then moved to Downsville (where they are buried).
Also seeking info on their son George H. ELLIS, b. 1845 Mississippi, Sergeant with Co. I, 5th LA Cavalry on Confederate side. Paroled on 12 Jun 1865 at Monroe LA, 12 Jun 1865. All else I know about him is that he married a "Nettie".

From: "Carolyn" <mssmb@netdoor.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2001 12:54:37 -0500
Subject: McKee Family of Sterlington, La.
I am seeking the names of my McKee gggrandparents who lived in Sterlington. His b. is June 1837 and d. is Dec. 3, 1892. Her d. is 1839 and d. is May 29, 1892. Their children are Mary McKee b. March 31, 1874, Lilly McKee b. August 13, 1876, and Hence McKee b February 29, 1892. Mary is my line and she married Zachariah Kober of Wayside, MS on December 25, 1892 - presumably in Sterlington. Mary died in 1926 at Wayside. Thank for any information. Carolyn Sturdivant

From: "olivia hood" <marva84@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 19:23:47 +0000
Subject: DUNN FAMILY
I am Desiree Dickerson. I am a direct descendent of Delridge and Tutah Dunn of Monroe, La. I am the great- granddaughter of their daughter Grace Dunn. I am looking for any information on my family and the location of any living relatives. Grace married Rochester Beckwith and moved to gary, in.

From: SVsys@aol.com
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 22:25:57 EDT
Subject: Vickory
Seeking information on Marmaduke and/or Joshua Vickory. They show in probate records of 1838 and 1853. Also show in land records.
Spelling can also be Vickrey, Vickery or Vicary. Trying to tie back to Vickreys of Mo, Tn and N,C.

From: Jerry Harris <jharris@sktc.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2001 14:51:50 -0500
Subject: Ouachita Co. query
I am looking for the cemetery that Abe Taylor is buried in, he was born Sept. 19, 1885 and died Oct. 10, 1968 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA. Any help appreciated.

From: kcforever@webtv.net (Carole and Keith)
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2001 10:30:21 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: STRICKLAND/THOMPSON
Looking for any information on Alma Strickland who was in Louisiana in 1941-1942-may have been with soldier, whose last name was Thompson looking for sibling's. http://community.webtv.net/kcforever/FamilyHouse

From: "Toy Humphreys" <thumphr5@bellsouth.net>
Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2001 19:03:00 -0700
Subject: U. E. "Jack" Blackwell
I am looking for information on the above-named who may have been married to my great-grandmother Parthena (Parthenia) Elizabeth ? prior to 1904. Parthena married Floyd Blakeney in 1904 in Ouachita Parish. These people lived in the Luna community.

From: "Diane M. Gunter" <dmgunter@wnonline.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 21:34:28 -0500
Subject: Sanders
My g-g-grandfather was Joseph Andrew Jackson Sanders, born 1824 in Georgia; his wife's name was Mary Ann. Before he, his wife, and two sons, John and Alexander, moved to Natchitoches Parish in 1872, he had lived in Ouachita Parish. I am interested in any information on this Sanders family living in Ouachita Parish particularly Mary Ann's maiden name. Thanks. Diane Gunter, Natchitoches, La.

From: "The Websters" <bee-gard@lcc.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 05:44:57 -0500
Subject: Parker - Holman Family
I am tracking Wesley Holman married Elizabeth Parker 20 Feb. 1866 in Ouachita Parish, LA. Believe her father was Westley Aaron Parker and Mahala George. Wesley and Elizabeth Parker children are: Harvey Hilton, Joseph Clarence, Elmina, Mattie, William Henry. Is anyone familiar with this family? Some in this family lived in Hughes Co., OK and Cooke Co., TX. Please contact if you have any information.
Thanks, Mary Webster, Huntsville, TX.

From: <txsoccer@swbell.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 16:43:12 -0500
Subject: Renwick Statue
Oral family history says there is a statue of a Renwick.The location of the statue is unknown. My Renwicks are Dr. Nathan Renwick born in SC moved to La Grange, Ga 1830 and later to Quachita Parish, La. Dr. Renwicks obit is in the Quachita Telegraph in 1867. Wiley Polk Renwick ,Dr. Renwicks son, fought in the 3RD Louisiana Infantry in the Civil War.He also lived in LA. Dr. Renwick is my ggg grandfather. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Robert D. Pollard, Duncanville, Tx
From: "Beverly Collins" <beverlyjoyce@earthlink.net>
Reply-To: beverlyjoyce@earthlink.net
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 20:57:11 -0700
Subject: Mathew and Annie Johnson family of Bosco La.
I'm researching the genealogy of my gr gr maternal grandparents, Mathew and Annie Johnson who were married after the Civil war and lived in Bosco La. According to family rumor, Mathew was Irish and Annie was Indian (tribe unknown) Prior to marriage she lived in a local Indian village. They had several children, one of which was my grandfather Nathaniel Johnson. Among his siblings was John, Bud, (maybe a nickname) Ophelia, Bert and maybe others. Nathaniel Johnson married Luvonia Racy Johnson. Their children were Willie, Orell (my mother) Ethel Lee, Nathan, Evora, Leamon (who played baseball in the Negro League) and Annie. Nathaniel moved his family to Crossett Arkansas. All information regarding the Johnson family heritage and the burial site of Mathew, Annie, Nathaniel and Luvonia Johnson will be greatly appreciated.


From: "Shirley Baker" <younghistory@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 03:31:49 +0000
Subject: Nathan and Rebecca Thornton
Nathan Thornton was born ca. 1833 in Louisiana. His wife, Rebecca, was born ca. 1836 in Mississippi. I believe they had at least 8 children:
John born 1859 in La; Sarah born 1862 in La; Mariah born 1864 in La; Polly born 1866 in La; Rose born 1868 in La; Lizzie born 1870 in La; William born 1872 in La and Alice born 1877 in La.
Nathan and Rebecca are listed in Lincoln Parish on the 1880 census and in Ouachita Parish on the 1870 census. Is anyone else researching this family? Does anyone have any more information on this family? I have heard that Nathan was Indian but the census record lists him as white.

From: "Beverly Collins" <beverlyjoyce@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 20:57:7 -0700
Subject: Location of Bosco Baptist Church
To: The person who wants to know the location of the Bosco Baptist Church in Quachita Parish La. The church is located near the Bosco Fire Station off Hwy. 165, south of Monroe La. and north of Columbia La.

From: "charlie newman" <charlienewman@home.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 11:03:59 -0700
Subject: Truman Newman
I am looking for information on Truman L. Newman. He was born in Ouachia Parish, Louisiana about 1827. Truman moved to Texas, approximately 1846. We think his parents names were Freeman and Virginia Newman. He was kin to Lemuel Newman, (1779-1851, Lemuel was buried in the Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA.), as he was included in his will. If you can confirm this and supply any additional information it will be appreciated.

From: Joy <kjoydm@mcc4u.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 13:04:16 -0500
Subject: Bush
I am looking for information on the family of Martha "Patsy" Arledge and George Bush. They are listed in the 1840 Census for Ouachita as living on Totque ? Bayou and George Bush died in 1842. Martha bought land there from a Richardson. They are not on the 1850 census under the bush name. I have no names for the children. Any information on them will be greatly appreciated

From: HeartoftheWind@aol.com
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:37:20 EDT
Subject: Henry Gunter and Sarah George
My Gr-grandparents, Henry Gunter and Sarah George were married 'APRIL 24th, 1847 in 'Quachita Parish, La. Children born in Quachita Parish, are: MaryAnn Gunter...(b) abt. 1848; Martha Isabella Gunter...(b) abt 1849; James Malcolm Gunter (b) Oct. 28th, 1852, Quachita Parish, Monroe, La.; Lessee Gunter; John H. Gunter. Some of this information came from the 'LDS' and other info came from some relatives. Wanting to know if anyone out there knows anything about 'HENRY GUNTER.

From: GayeHall@cs.com
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 21:40:59 EDT
Subject: John Hugh Mayes,Sr.
Trying to find data on John Hugh mayes,Sr. and his wife,Ollie . They lived at 106 Ozone St. in West Monroe,La. and attended Ridge Avenue Baptist Church. Their son William (Bill) and his wife Maude Humphries were members there,also. If anyone can find any photos ,etc. about them, PLEASE share with me. They were my grandparents and uncle and aunt. E-mail any info to gayehall@cs.com Thank you

From: Lapsearch@aol.com
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 23:33:51 EDT
Subject: McGrew family in Ouachita Parish, LA
I am researching the McGrew family in Ouachita Parish. My Ouachita Parish line begins with John Westley Mcgrew (B:1819 & D:1880 in Ouachita Parish). His wife was Mary "Polly Ann" Cockrell. Their son was James Calvin Mcgrew (B: 03/18/1841 & D:04/11/1925 both in Ouachita Parish). His wife was Martha Amanda Bryan. Their son was Joseph Lonzo McGrew (B: 09/24/1874 in Ouachita Parish & D:05/30/1963 in Rapides Parish). His wife was Anna Vashaba Simmons. Joseph and Anna are my great-grandparents. Do any of these names ring a bell? I would appreciate any information re: any McGrew's in your tree because there are many children and siblings which I'm also researching.

From: Diane Scheller <dianejp@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 11:35:08 -0700
Subject: Dowdy, Saddler
Jessie (Mary) b.1897 in Boeuf and Clara Bell (Aussie) Dowdy b.1895 in Boeuf, were orphaned in Swartz in 1905 and sent to Buckner's Orphanage in Dallas, TX. Their father James M. Dowdy b. 3/20/1844 AL/GA worked for the railroad d. 9/10/1903 and mother Mary Elizabeth Saddler Dowdy b. 5/1855 Al/GA. d. 10/3/1905. They arrived 11/30/1905 at the orphanage and were signed in by E. T. McKenna, R. M. Brimberry and Rev. J. W. Weatherly of Colby, LA. I have not been able to find any death, or church records of these events. Can anyone help??

From: Ray Holt <mrholtsr@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 06:13:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: David Woodard Hall
My ggrandfather, David Woodard Hall died at Luna, Ouachita Parish, LA 7 Jul 1905. He had three children from his first marriage to Mary Jane Davis: William David Hall, Leyttie Hall (my grandmother who was married to John Jefferson Holt), and Laura Hall. No children to his second wife, Mary Smith. One son to his third wife, Susan Davis: Mason Hall. I don't know if Mary Jane and Susan were related. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Ray Holt

From: redneck@teche.net (Willett, Bonnie)
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2001 23:43:56 -0500
Subject: Elizabeth Henrie Barlow Duke Alexander died Ouachita Parish
Elizabeth Henrie Barlow Duke Alexander of Avoyelles Parish died August 27, 1869, while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Robertson in Cuba, Ouachita Parish, La. I am searching for information on Mrs. Robertson and the burial sight of Mrs. Alexander. I have been told that at that time, burials were across the Ouachita River in the hills. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Elizabeth Henrie (Henarie) was the daughter of Samuel Henarie and Mary Welch. Bonnie Willett

From: "cphansen" <cphansen@socal.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:19:47 -0700
Subject: McElrath Family of Ouachita Parish
The 1880 US Census list Mary McElrath and her daughter, Eugenia. I havereason to believe that Mary was the Mother of Charlie McElrath (1869-1945) of West Carroll Parish. Charlie married Francis Sammons and had four daughters: Lela McElrath Williamson, Mary Alma McElrath Smith, Ellen McElrath Tyson, and Ossie McElrath Fleming, all of Northeast Louisiana. I appreciate any and all help!

From: lee rhoades <lrhoades@telepath.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 23:42:22 -0500
Subject: Frank Thompson
I'm searching for the family of George and Hester Thompson. They lived in Monroe in the early and mid 50s. Frank was their oldest son. There was also Eddie, Frances, Helen. Yvonne Rhoades yvrhoades@yahoo.com

From: "Renee' Brown" <rbrown30@shreve.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 21:12:09 -0500
Subject: Brown Family in Ouachita Parish
Looking for information on family of Squire P. Brown listed in 1830 Cencus of Ouachita Parish. Squire P. Brown is my GGG Grandfather. I have information from 1830 forward. Need information on Squire's father and mother. I know he was born in 1799 in South Carolina. Any information would be appreciated.

From: LRob116791@aol.com
Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 13:22:41 EDT
Subject: Roberts family
I have a record of David C. Roberts md. Nancy Haring on 16 Sept. 1824 in Ouachita Parrish, La. I am trying to find out if this David C. Roberts is from Misssissippi and did the couple just get married in La. and then go back to Ms. or did they live for a time in La.? I have a James N. Roberts who is our family line who was born in La in 1825 haven't found where yet. I am trying to see if this is a good parent child connection as James named his first born David. I would appreciate any help I can get on this family. Thank you in advance. Lois Harpole Roberts

From: <asuccess@rmi.net>
Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2001 15:51:47 -0600
Subject: Haywood Alford email 7/7/01
Please send any information on Haywood Alford who lived in Ouachita Parish LA in the early 1820's until the early 1840's. He was a Baptist minister, handled probate cases, and farmed. There are several pages in "Encyclopedia of Individuals and Founding Families of the Ouachita Valley of LA from 1785 to 1850". I'd gladly pay for copying and mailing costs. Also would love any other information re Haywood and family in LA. Thanks.

From: "Walter and Betty Denney" <walterd.denney@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2001 22:42:15 -0500
Subject: Ouachita,La serviceman Arthur Dekalb Langston Jr
I am researching the wartime (WWII) service of Arthur Dekalb Langston, Jr. who died in Lineville, Clay County, Alabama on 19 Feb. 1998. He was a retired Baptist Minister. He was inducted on 17 Mar 1941, was registered with Local Board 1 of Ouachita, La. He had a friend named Clinton Davis with whom he served in the US Army in North Africa as an antiaircraft gunner. Later Brother A D transferred from this to become a chaplains assistant. Found a Clinton Davis on the social security death index showing Born 7 Jul 1926 Last Benefit: 71201 Monroe, Ouachita, LA Died Jan 1980 . If anyone on this query list remembers these two men, I would appreciate hearing from them. I am researching Brother A D's wartime service. On his separation certificate it shows he served in the following areas during WWII: Battles and Campaigns: Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe

From: "Al Vinson" <r-avinson@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 09:08:01 -0500
Subject: William Lafayette Vinson and James Pickens Vinson
Searching for any information on William Lafayette and James Pickens Vinson. They are the sons of William Jessee and Elizabeth Barrow Vinson. Both were born in Georgia (Fayette County), William Lafayette in 1837 and James Pickens in 1842. Both were numerated in the 1850 Hinds County Mississippi Census. Both were mention in Succession and Tutorship Of Minors Court Files in Monroe Louisiana after the death of Jessee Vinson in Ouachita Parish Louisiana In July of 1854 .

From: pdaye@webtv.net (Penny Daye)
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2001 08:02:59 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Erwin/Chisholm
Looking for the family of James Leonidas Erwin b abt 1850-60 and married Suzan Chisholm 1859 in Haynesville. (Her father was Roderick C. Chisholm b 1812 NC and her mother was Martha Taylor b 1825 Ga.) They had 3 sons before James died. Alonzo James Erwin b 1884 in Monroe, my grandfather. Oldest child was John b 1880, Monroe and Montross Day b 1888 in Haynesville, after the death of his father. ( Must have been 1887 or 88.) Any info would be appreciated. Penny

From: Tscox2@aol.com
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:44:43 EDT
Subject: EPPINETTE/MOORE/SIMS/COLLINS/WILDER
Help! I am looking for my ancestors and come to a brick wall in Louisiana. MOORE- My great grandfather WILLIAM FERRIS MOORE b.1880 in Richland Parish married CATHERINE SIMS b.2-18-1881(Boeuf River) d.12-4-1963. They had 3 children ALLINE,MAGGIE , and ERNEST all born in West Monroe I believe. William Ferris parents were WILLIAM HARRISON MOORE and ROSALEE/ROSALIE(?) EPPINETTE. I do not have any other info. on them. SIMS- Parents of Catherine Sims were CHARLIE SIMS and AMANDA MAHALIA WILDER. I do not have any other info. on them.
William Ferris and Catherine are said to have run a diner in West Monroe in 1930's or 1940's. Catherine may have Indian ancestry. Their daughter Maggie married MARSEN COLLINS. They lived in West Monroe. They had two children. WILLIAM ALVIS and MARCELEE (my mother). Thanks.

From: UCrenshaw@aol.com
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 00:57:00 EDT
Subject: Stokes family
I am looking for information on a gravesite in Ouachita City, La, near Sterlington where my g-grandmother, Emma Stokes is buried. Is there actually a cemetery there? Thanks so much. Udie Crenshaw

From: JHamibone@aol.com
Date: Sat, 26 May 2001 19:18:44 EDT
Subject: Who is Essie Mae Kirkland
My GG Uncle E. M. Kirkland, b. 6 Sep 1854, d. 15 Jan 1933 is buried at Riverview Cemetery in Monroe. His stone is inscribed "FATHER." With him is daughter Maggie Kirkland Anders and Her Husband Joseph Calhoun Anders. Also in Riverview is Essie Mae Kirkland, b. 5 Aug 1926, d. 5 Jan 1945. Her stone is inscribed "SISTER." I have researched the Kirkland Family in Ouchita and Caldwell Parish for a number of years and cannot find any record of Essie Mae. Is there someone who can shed some light on this mystery? Please contact me. Jim Hamilton in Houston

From: BDowney993@aol.com
Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 22:10:56 EDT
Subject: Sterns family
William Wesley Sterns, b. 1890 in Caldwell Parish, died in Monroe 1945. He was married to Minnie Tingle also of Caldwell Parish. He was my Dad's uncle. Uncle Wesley had 3 or 4 daughters. Sorry, I do not have their names. These Sterns girls grew up and married in Monroe. I met one girl in the 1950's. Do not recall her married name. Does anyone in Monroe/W. Monroe remember any Sterns sisters or how to contact their children? Appreciate any help, Billie Sterns Downey bdowney993@aol.com

From: Ed Edwards <eedwards@tca.net>
Date: Fri, 04 May 2001 22:57:39 -0500
Subject: CAMPBELL
OK. I'm clutching at straws here. Have some campbell's that came from Louisiana and before that they were in Tennessee (I think). Names are William Rennie Alexander Campbell, WRA Jr. and WRA III. WRA III married Mary Jane (or Sarah Jane) Brummett. Have found a William (no initials naturally) Campbell on the 1810 Ouachita Parish Census and was wondering if anyone had informtion on Campbells from this area.

From: "Sharon Marlin"
Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 20:28:27 -0500
Subject: SCARBROUGH FAMILY
I'm looking for any information about the Scarbrough family.Charley married Bessie L Harrison in Morehouse Parish on May 7,1908.The family lived in the Monroe-Columbia area.My father(Elbert Frazier Scarbrough) and one of his brothers (Felix Terry Scarbrough) still live in the Monroe area.Can you give me some more information about this family?Please feel free to contact me at SMARLIN@PEOPLEPC.COM.Thank you for your time and effort.

From: mike brown <msmbrown@iocc.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 14:27:19 -0700
Subject: Glass-Whatley
I am trying to find out if my grandparents were from the Monroe, La. area. I know my grandfather Samuel J. Glass enlisted in the army at Monroe. He was in Gray's 28th. At some time he married Alvada Whatley. I know nothing about the parents of either. They eventually ended up in Nevada County, Arkansas. Thier oldest son was born in La. and we don't know where. If you can help me in any way thanks. Shirla mands1988@yahoo.com

Subject: Gunter-George, Ouachita Parish, Monroe La
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 20:40:24 EDT
From: HeartoftheWind@aol.com
I am searching for the GUNTER-GEORGE Family who apparently lived in La for a while. Henry Gunter and Sarah George are my ggrandparents and their children: Mary Ann Gunter, Martha Isabella Gunter, James Malcolm Gunter, Lesee Gunter and John H Gunter are all showing as being born in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. I am wondering if there is a way to get their birth records, who do I write? and also, IF my grandparents may have been born there. Does anyone know anything about them. There are two more siblings that were born in Texas. MY family ended up in New Mexico and I am having a hard time trying to research them. These are some of the connecting Surnames to my Gunter-George. DOWNING-RAMSEY-WILLIAMS-and quite a few others. These are the ones that I am researching right now. Thanks in advance and anything would be helpful at this point. Roberta Downing, ggrand-daughter of Henry Gunter and Sarah George.

From: Carmelite Monastery <tanyaocd@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 19:41:45 -0400
Subject: John Thompson
I am looking for a John THOMPSON (possibly John Robert THOMPSON) who may have been living in or around Monroe, LA in 1958. He was born in Ferriday, LA about 1932. Does anyone know of him?

From: BetJGree112558@aol.com
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 12:20:49 EDT
Subject: Carrie Hicks Bearden
Would like to have any information on Carrie Hicks Bearden. I know she was born in Union Parish and married William Arthur Bearden Jr. in 1897. Her Parents were George W. and Elizabeth Lee Hicks.

From: "Jim Sheppard" <Shepsfolly@Prodigy.Net>
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 22:00:06 -0600
Subject: John Riley Blalock Family of Ouachita Parish, LA
My name is James L. Sheppard. My mother was Jewel Blalock; married Alvin Sheppard of Jackson Parish; sister of John Riley Blalock. John Riley lived in West Monroe and I believe he had three children; Royce; Margaret, and Doris. I know that Royce and Margaret are deceased but I do not know about Doris. I would appreciate any information about Doris or any descendants of Royce or Margaret. My Great Grandmother was Felicity Shovan Kelly and I believe she was living with John Riley at her death in the 1930's. If anyone knows where Granny Kelly is buried please let me know.

From: AFBTGM@webtv.net (AFBTGM)
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 00:31:16 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth, Eliha W. married Eveline F. Hopkins Nov. 1, 1854 in Ouachita Parish. Searching for daughter, Agnes Hollingsworth. Also searching following: Hollingsworth, J. H. married Florida G. A. Bullett July 14, 1857 Hollingsworth, W. C. married Annie H. Essick Mar. 1, 1886 . W. C. Hollingsworth is believed to be Agnes Hollingsworth brother.

From: Alsobrook <ralsobrook@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 14:14:45 -0800
Subject: Ouachita Query: Willis Alsobrook there in 1830s
I am trying to find further evidence of Willis Alsobrook of Ouachita Parish, so far all I have this land deed... Does anyone know if he's buried there? Or if he married there? Or if he ever sold this land?
Transfer Book B page 338 Recorded May ,1837 I John May of the foresaid State and Parish have this day bargain, sold, transferred and delivered to Willis Alsobrooks of the said State and parish all my right, title, claim and domain in and to the plantation. I at this day reside on together with crop and all farming utensils on the same and also all my household and kitchen furniture and I deliver said John May do also sell and deliver to the said Alsbrook one grey mare and colt and forty head of cattle, 60 head hogs for and in consideration of the sum of fifteen hundred dollars to me in hand.
Signed, John May Attest, G.P. Rawlings
Rosalyn Alsobrook ralsobrook@earthlink.net http://home.earthlink.net/~ralsobrook/

From: HOMEOFGABI@webtv.net (GABI)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 12:04:53 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Wagoner/Worley
John Thomas Wagoner married Rachel Delaney Worley in Oua. Parish in 1800's. Wagoner came from Blount Alabama . Searching all ancestors and decendants from this line.

From: Coleen and Dick Hardin <coleendh@io.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 15:17:02 -0600
Subject: Reuben Henry Grant Death
I am looking for a public record or obituary of the death of Reuben Henry Grant. He was born 1861 in Georgia and died 15 July 1943, most likely in Ouachita Parish. He and his wife Emma Florence Smith Grant are buried in Antioch Cemetery. The Louisiana State Archives does not him listed in their records from the Louisiana State Department of Health Birth-Death Index. Any suggestions or direction would be appreciated.

From: Danny McDaniel <Danny.McDaniel@labastrop.fsc.usda.gov>
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 10:10:15 -0600
Subject: Ellis McDaniel
I am looking for any info on Ellis McDaniel,b. 10 July 1892; d. Feb. 1963. His father's name was George McDaniel, born in Illinois. Ellis had a sister named Elly May (McDaniel) Hathaway; aand at least two brothers, John Arthur McDaniel & Buddy McDaniel. Ellis was born in West Monroe. Any help would be appreciated. Danny McDaniel danmacdan@hotmail.com

From: "Kevin Shore" <krshore@prodigy.net>
Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2001 23:17:01 -0600
Subject: Timothy Oscar Brown Family
Looking for information on the family of Timothy Oscar Brown. He was born July 02, 1865 to Enoch Alexander and Elizabeth Brown in Humphreys Co. TN. He married Florence Cason in Pleasent View, TN. They had two children Annette and Wharton. Annette's married name may have been Drew. Timothy moved his family to Monroe, LA and became the Superintendent of Quachita Parish Schools.He was instrumental in completing the plans for Quachita Parish Junior College ( University of Louisiana at Monroe ) in 1931. Brown Hall is named in his honor. There is also a potrait of him on campus. Looking for any information on this family.

From: Bcoletx99@aol.com
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 18:21:35 EST
Subject: Bernstein/Roberts/Nelson
I am researching the Roberts/Nelson families. Cherry Roberts married Henry Bernstein. Part of her youth and much of her married life was in Winnfield. In 1939 Cherry was living in Monroe. Perhaps also her sister, Ruby Stewart. Henry's parents are buried in Monroe in the Jewish Cemetery. Cherry's parents were Mary Louise Nelson, died & buried in MS, 1888. Her father, John Cherry Roberts died in Winn Parish, 1891. John C. Roberts and Henry Bernstein were both lawyers. Would like to know when/where Cherry and Henry Bernstein died and are buried, their children. Also, where her father is buried. But in particular, I am researching her family in LA, MS, AL, GA and SC. Barbara

From: "elaine" <diddyw@bayou.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2001 22:11:58 -0600
Subject: Unmarked Cemetery in Ouachita/Jackson Parish
Does anyone have any idea about an old cemetery that is located on the corner of Hwy 34 and Indian Village Road? My great-great grandparents, Thomas and Susan Cockrell, and buried there and there is a house built over this cemetery site now. Apparently there was no law against desecrating graves before cemeteries had to be registered. There are probably other burials there, and it could be Thomas's siblings. I wonder if the people who own the property now knows of the burials?

From: Kathleen Bryant <BRYANTPK@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2001 17:09:20 -0600
Subject: Bertha REED
I'm seeking relatives of Bertha REED, daughter of Lena REED. Bertha was born in Dec. 1925 and grew up in Monroe, LA. She had brothers Clifford, Allen and Elmer and 3 sisters as well. She married Ralph HINES and had 3 daughters, Mildred b. 17 Feb. 1942, Geraldine and Joyce Ann.

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