Acadia - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John D Miller & Miller Family in Iota, LA

tressaking1 — 2013-05-21 21:19:40Z

Did anyone figure out anything about Batile (Bertile?) Parker? I've been trying to figure this out again. I'm assuming that she is Marguerite Miller's daughter. I think she would be the only Miller daughter old enough to have a child that age. However, I can't find anything to prove it.

Re: Harry Robison-Hazel Miller

tressaking1 — 2013-05-21 19:44:22Z

Hi, I am a descendant of John Solomon, Sr. I am the great granddaughter of his daughter Mary Josette Miller Randolph. I would love to share information.

Re: PARENTS OF LAWRENCE MATT

art1936 — 2013-05-20 03:45:06Z

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Re: PARENTS OF LAWRENCE MATT

mmbutcher57 — 2013-05-19 22:36:27Z

I am the great, great gran daughter of Meance and Modeste, I am searching for Modeste's Parents names and so on, any information would be great, thanks

Looking for Info on William W Wyatt, Ophelia Derosier or John H Wyatt

cmdittr — 2013-05-09 00:17:01Z

I am trying to find a date of death for my great grandparents - William W Wyatt (b. 1851 AR) who married Ophelia Derosier (b. 1850 LA) in 1871 in St. Landry Parish.
In 1883 they are in Acadia Parish with a land purchase and sale. He is later mentioned in an article in the Prairie Hayes Newspaper in 1888. Ophelia is listed as a widow in the 1900 Census in St. Martin Parish. I can’t find a will, or burial records. Any leads on finding copies of area newspapers (for obits), or any info for that matter, between 1888 and 1910 or so would be appreciated.

John H Wyatt (b. 1809 GA) was William’s father and after settling in St. Landry Parish around 1870, remarried after my grandmother’s death and relocated to Calcaseau Parish. He is in the 1880 census (spelled as White) and nothing more after that. I’ve found incorrect spellings in almost all the census papers – Whyatt, Wyet, White, Wyat.
(In the Rev. Hebert’s books, the spelling is almost always White.)

Re: Looking for decentants of Nelson and Dilsie Frazier

11944 — 2013-04-12 14:16:54Z

In info I posted in 2008 came from ancestry.com which is a pay source and worth it. Next best source is familysearch.org all you have to do is register it is free.
If you live in Louisiana, there are Hebert's South Louisiana records, Southwest Louisiana Records, Diocese of Baton Rouge & New Orleans Diocese books.
List of books on Louisiana: pelican publishing company
http://www.pelicanpub.com/products.php?cat=161
LOUISIANA STATE ARCHIVES for birth, marriage, death records
3851 Essen Lane
PO Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
(225) 922-2012
http://www.vitalrec.com/la.html
ALL PARISHES LISTED

There are genealogical & history societies in Louisiana that might be a good source for the Parishes your researching in, and information published or posted online are done by volunteers.

www.bienvilleparish.org

Bienville Historical Society
RT. 1, box 9, Bienville, LA 71008

www.sec.state.la.us/archives/archives/archives-library.htm

new orleans archives
www.notarialarchives.org

Re: Looking for decentants of Nelson and Dilsie Frazier

konjotraders — 2013-04-12 03:05:56Z

Thank you so much for your prompt response. I am so new at this, I'm not quite sure what I need to do... I would like to get in touch with the person who posted this query. This appeared to be a UK version.. are you saying that ancestry.com would be more helpful? Any additional leads would be helpful.

Re: Looking for decentants of Nelson and Dilsie Frazier

11944 — 2013-04-11 22:22:30Z

You might find more info on familysearch.org now that it has changed and allows records to be copied and ancestry.com may have more on other family members too. A lot of records have been posted since 2008.
I am not related so I don't have any more info to post.
good luck in your search.

Re: Looking for decentants of Nelson and Dilsie Frazier

konjotraders — 2013-04-11 21:26:52Z

I am a descent of Nelson and Dilsie Frazier. They are my maternal great grandparents. I am originally from Louisiana and family members informed me of this post. It has been several years and I hope that anyone who is aware of this person's search for family to please get in touch with me.
My name is Chris and I can be reached at konjotraders@yahoo.com. I look forward to finding out more information about the family and sharing what I have.

Re: Acadia Parish Query - MONTGOMERY, CHARGOIS, BABINEAUX, BROUSSARD

charmed2007 — 2013-03-03 04:31:13Z

Thank you for the information! I just read something similar last night that not all Parishes kept good records if any at all and if they did few before 1912. Many of the records have not been digitized yet either and Louisiana isn't exactly near by for me. Thanks for the well wishes, btw. I'm going to need it apparently!

Unfortunately I doubt that record is the same Virginia. Their relationship was not consensual if you know what I mean

Re: Acadia Parish Query - MONTGOMERY, CHARGOIS, BABINEAUX, BROUSSARD

11944 — 2013-03-02 22:34:57Z

Good luck in your search as to finding birth certificate before 1900 try church records, marriage usual in parish they lived in at that time, deaths not recorded until after 1914 if at all in some parishes, some before in church records, Hebert's Books or Baton Rouge Diocese catholic records, and also we have the misspellings of names. Also check with genealogy societies they are recording cemeteries, birth & marriage & death records and publishing them in their bulletins. And don't leave out looking at famlyisearch.org
Most of the Louisiana historical or genealogy societies have web pages
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This is a close match to your Virginia, and census ages are sometimes wrong.
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Name: Virginia Broussard
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1911
Birthplace: Louisiana
Race: Negro (Black)
Home in 1930: Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Lloyd Broussard
Father's Birthplace: Louisiana
Mother's Birthplace: Louisiana
Household Members:
Name Age
Lloyd Broussard 25/1905
Virginia Broussard 19/1911
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Crowley, Acadia,Louisiana;
Roll: 782; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 572.0; FHL microfilm: 2340517.

Acadia Parish Query - MONTGOMERY, CHARGOIS, BABINEAUX, BROUSSARD

charmed2007 — 2013-03-01 04:33:47Z

I need help finding records for my great grandparents. I can't even find death records let alone marriage and birth records.

My grandfather: John MONTGOMERY, born 1921. Son of Nathalie CHARGOIS and Oveniac J. MONTGOMERY.
His father: Oveniac J. MONTGOMERY, born 1979. He is supposedly the son of Frank MONTGOMERY and his wife Mary. This is where I lost track. I am unable to find any records before this time (meaning his birth - which was found on 1910 census).

My grandmother: Joyce, born 1930. She often went by the last name LEBLANC. Daughter of Virginia BABINEAUX (have also seen it spelled BOBINEAUX/BABINO) and a gentleman by the last name of BROUSSARD (from Jeff Davis Parish).
Her mother: Virginia BABINEAUX, born 1917. Daughter of Morris BABINEAUX and Josephine CORMIER. Here I again lose track and am unable to find any records. I can actually find very little on Virginia as well.

I have more information such as siblings and residences listed on census records from 1880, 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1940 if needed.

Primarily Acadia and Lafayette Parishes

I would appreciate any helpful information or some guidance in the right direction!

Re: William James Giles

myapp1 — 2013-02-11 22:53:38Z

I am sorry I do not have his month of birth. I have a photo of him and his wife but that is about all that I have other than he is Caucasian. I am doing this research for my daughters line through her father. I got this information from a cousin of hers many times removed. I am trying to piece together everything I can find so any help would be fantastic.

Re: William James Giles

11944 — 2013-02-11 02:14:58Z

Do you have his month of birth?
there is a William Giles, AA, age 14 born Dec 1885 on the 1900 census.
Do you have any other info?

William James Giles

myapp1 — 2013-02-10 23:14:26Z

William James Giles
Birth 1885 in Acadia, Louisiana, USA
Death

Married to Minnie Pearl Tobey Adams.

I am trying to find information on who his parents might be. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Holland Family In Arcadia, Louisiana (Afro-American)

11944 — 2013-01-14 03:07:57Z

1880 census
Name: Littleton Holland
Age: 54
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Florida
Home in 1880: 1st Ward, Bienville, Louisiana
Race: Black
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Charlotte Holland age 48 1832 LA
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
george 33 1847 LA
bell 18 1862
mollie 13 1867
alice 11 1869
pink 9 1871
littleton jr 7 1873
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1910 census
Name: Littleton Holland / [Littletore]
Age in 1910: 83
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Florida / [Georgia]
Home in 1910: Police Jury Ward 6, Claiborne, Louisiana
Race: Black
Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Georgia
Mother's Birthplace: Georgia
BELLE DERRITLE 47 daughter
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Have you checked this cemeteries?

cemeteries listed

http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/bienville/cemetery.htm

http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/claiborne/cemetery.htm

Re: WWII Battle Death Casualty

Yp45 — 2013-01-12 23:16:24Z

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Re: Adelicia Badeaux Breaux

hurkqlees — 2013-01-09 18:42:57Z

The first entry is the Frank and Delia I am looking for. Delis is the person I am most interested in. I have not been able to find any info other than the 1930 census. She is my GG-grandmother and is supposedly Native American.

Re: Adelicia Badeaux Breaux

11944 — 2013-01-05 04:01:14Z

IF THIS IS THE FRANK YOUR LOOKING FOR?

1930 census
Name: Frank Breaux
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1899
Birthplace: Louisiana
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Delia Breaux age 26 1904
Father's Birthplace: Louisiana
Mother's Birthplace: Louisiana
children
raymond 8 abt 1922/
lucille 7 1923/
agnes 5 1925/
nauol 3-2/12 abt 1927/ howard?
dais 1-2/12 1929/ dennis?
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Acadia, Louisiana; Roll: 782; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 144.0; FHL microfilm: 2340517.

DID FRANK BREAUX REMARRIED ?
1940 CENSUS
Name: Raymond Breaux
Age: 17
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1923
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Louisiana
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Lafayette, Louisiana
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 10A
Occupation: Laborer
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 60
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No

FRANK BREAUX AGE 35 1905?
ANNA AGE 33 1907
Children
Raymond 17 1923
Lucille 16 1924
Agnes 15 1925
Howard 14 1926
Dennis 12 1928
Uella 9
Unalla 5
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: , Lafayette,Louisiana; Roll: T627_1409; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 28-8.

Re: Adelicia Badeaux Breaux

11944 — 2013-01-05 03:21:34Z

http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/acadia/vitals/marriages/gro...

Acadia Parish Marriage License Index 1887 - 1999, Inclusive

Groom:
BREAUX, FRANK
License Date
01-Nov-1920
Number #10767
Bride:
BODEAUX, DELICIA

Adelicia Badeaux Breaux

hurkqlees — 2013-01-04 16:20:25Z

I am looking for any information on Adelicia Badeaux born in 1904, I do not know where. She was married to Frank Breaux 1988-1976 from the Rayne/Mire area. I was told that she is Native American Cherokee and she was from the Abbeville area. I know Frank was buried in St. Joseph Cemetary #2 in Rayne that will be my first place to look.
Thanks for any info,
JEREMY

Re: Percy Lambert Landreneaux Descendant

nikki_mcgee3 — 2013-01-02 05:26:48Z

Hi, my name is Nikki Boullion, my grandmother was Izella Landreneaux, one of the sisters to Percy & Kirby Landreneaux. I recently acquired several pictures along with a little information on the family, I am in the process of scanning all photos and information I have. If you are interested, please let me know. You may also have some of the missing puzzle pieces I am looking for. I do have some really great photos of Drozmon (their father) Percy & Kirby. I also have some of Percy, Kirby, Izella, & Agnes with their mother Dolzina Bazar.

Re: Surname Research

rmays526 — 2012-12-07 03:32:10Z

My mother's father was a Kibodeaux/Quibodeaux. His name was Etiane and he was an orphan.

Re: Church Point Native Americans

BBRIVKA1 — 2012-12-03 17:07:47Z

Only native Americans I am aware of are those people with Acadian roots whose history is métis- Acadian and Mi'kmaq blood lines. From your surnames it appears your people may have migrated from East Coast of U.S. to northern Louisiana, then settled in Southwest Louisiana.

Re: I volunteer searches for obit in Acadia Parish

crystaljohnson32 — 2012-11-17 20:00:30Z

Hi, I am not sure if you are still doing research, but I reached a dead end on a Constance Arceneaux(4/1873 - 1912)m Felix Lapointe (LePoint). Last none location Police Jury Ward 1, Acadia, Louisiana.

Re: CESAIRES in Soileau

courtneyrosemond — 2012-09-25 15:57:28Z

am looking for more information about the Victorian's as well. I think this is the same set that I may be related. I was just informed that Joseph Victorian would have been my Great Grandfather. The only children that I was told was Mary Lou Victorian (Ceaser, Paul); Jenita Victorian (Hardy); Joe Boy; and Selieda (who currently resides in Lake Charles). I'm curious to who Victor maybe? I hope you're still on here!

Thanks in advance

Re: Mary Gilchrist Linscomb will followup

LizabethLinscomb — 2012-09-15 13:20:10Z

I received Mary's will and although it did not tell me about her husband Joseph Basil's death or burial site, it gave me the info that daughter Sophia Linscomb was alive in 1844 during the probate. Sophia was referred to by maiden name "Linscomb" although sister Mary Polly was represented by her husband Jean Baptiste Peveto. We know Sophia had a daughter by Osime Peveto by then. Perhaps they were not married? Interesting.

Re: Obituary Lookup Please I have conflicting dates of death

BigC1029 — 2012-09-12 18:18:03Z

Newton Lorenzo Landru

Death Date:05 Oct 1934

Death Place:, Acadia, Louisiana

Gender:Male

Race (original):White

Race (standardized):White

Age:77

Estimated Birth Year:1857

Birth Place:Primrose, Wisconsin

Marital Status:

Spouse's Name:Agnes F Landru

Father's Name:Niels Landru

Mother's Name:Katherine Lewis

Obituary Lookup Please I have conflicting dates of death

jpartington168 — 2012-09-11 17:21:24Z

Newton Lorenzo Landru died in Evangeline Acadia Parish

Ancestry Louisiana state index 1900-1949 tells me Newton died October 5, 1924 however the website family search states Newton died October 6, 1934 Both websites agree Newton passed away in Acadia Parish Louisana I don't know which website is correct. I have found both websites do not always state the correct information.
I would appreciate some help with this. Thank you

Holland Family In Arcadia, Louisiana (Afro-American)

Tamara209 — 2012-09-09 14:02:30Z

Hello,

I am looking for information on Littleton Holland who was born in Florida in or around 1827 but settled in the Arcadia, Louisiana area. He was married to Charlotte Holland who was born in or around 1832 in Alabama or Louisiana (census info varies). I see from the 1870 census from Ward 1 Bienville, Louisiana that there are other Holland men also from Florida born around the same time that Littleton Holland was (Jefferson (Jeff) Holland and Warren (War) Holland and I believe these three to be siblings of some kind.

I want to find out where Littleton and his wife Charlotte Holland are buried and when they died. This is information I am lacking.

If there is anyone that can direct me to resources on how to find this information, it would be greatly appreciated.

Mary Anna McNeil

rsmpittman — 2012-08-03 21:33:25Z

Mary Anna McNeil, wife of Marion Wallace McNeil was 92 when she died in Acadia, LA. I have an amazing obit/article about how beloved she was in the community. She was a member of the Methodist church (died in 1938). Unfortunately her geneaology ends there as far as what we know about her. We would love to find info on the name of her mother, father, siblings, etc.

Church Point Native Americans

tracierindfield — 2012-07-26 21:39:55Z

I've been searching for my native american heritage. My great, great grandparents lived in Church Point in the 1900s. Can you direct me to someone that may be able to help. I live in Michigan and cannot drive to your town. I know I have a native american blood line because my daughter has a mongolian birth mark (prevelant in native americans). My dad spoke of his grandfather Eugene Taylor and grandmother Eula Mae (LeDoux) living on a reservation.

Any help is much appreciated.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MSP2-4BZ

Re: Denize (louis) Lewis Guillory

PAULA_PITRE — 2012-07-20 22:36:50Z

WE ARE KIN,DENIZE AND LUTE ARE MY GREAT-GRAND PARENTS I'M FRED GRAND-DAUGHTER,YOU ARE RIGHT I LIVE IN JENNINGS LA. OLIN AND MY GRAND-FATHER WAS 1ST COUSIN TELL ME IALSO WAS TOLD Bishop Curtis Guillory is kin also how do we connect?

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

ctchar2229 — 2012-07-11 17:34:19Z

Hi,

Dealing with Acadian ancestors can get really confusing. Yes, according to his death record, Louis Cormier's parents were Joseph Cormier and Melasie/Melazie Royer. They married in 1849 and Louis was born ca 1850.

The first Comeaux was Oliva, the wife of Edmond Carothers [or Credeur]. They married 2/10/1892. It is in need of confirmation with Father Hebert's books, but I think that their daughter, Elle, was the Elise/Elice who married Joseph Cormier. With the confirmation of the 1892 marriage, you can be sure that Oliva's parents were Desire Comeaux and Sarah Jane [unknown]. They would have married in the late 1850s.

The second Comeaux is Modeste Comeaux, the mother of Edmond Carothers/Credeur.

Hope this clears things up.

Cheryl

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

vote4stevie — 2012-07-11 15:38:26Z

I'm starting to get lost. So Louis (Lovis) Cormier's parents were Joseph Cormier and Melazie Royer?

Also, from a couple of posts back, where do the Como/Comeaux's fit into the tree?

LOL so much info!!!

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

vote4stevie — 2012-07-11 14:58:49Z

This just keeps getting better!

My sister has managed to find two male lines for the surname Cormier on my mom's mom's side and she's traced them both back to Robert Cormier. I'm eager to see where it branches off to eventually become my dad's dad's side of the family.

Thankfully, it appears (from everything you've shown me) that the branch was at least 200 years back, so there is plenty of mixing with other families between that time and the time my parents were married otherwise I might have been inbred lol :)

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

ctchar2229 — 2012-07-11 14:02:11Z

Hi,

Have you found that marriage record for your grandparents yet? If not, give me their names and I'll see if I can find it.

I'm no longer "worried" about Melazie's age! In 1880 she was apparently older than 40 [having been born in 1840]. I found the marriage record for her and Joseph Cormier. The marriage took place on 7/3/1849 and there is no way [at least I hope not] that she was nine years old when she married. She is listed as Melasie Royer.

I had not found anything on Modeste who married Edmond Carothers. I now know that she was Modeste Comeaux daughter of Michel Comeau, III and Magdeleine LaComb. This couple married on 8/6/1834. I found them on the 1860 and 1870 census records for St. Landry [Opelousas]. They had at least 8 children.

Michel Comeaux is shown as the III. I found a marriage record for his father, Michel,fils [son]. He married Marie-Louise Latiolais on 12/3/1800. The younger Michel was born ca 1808 according to both census records.

All these Acadian lines can be traced back to Nova Scotia and then to France. My friend recently visited Nova Scotia. She and her husband visited all the places where their ancestors had lived. It was a trip of a lifetime.

Cheryl

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

ctchar2229 — 2012-07-11 01:31:04Z

Hi,

Yes, everything I sent is online and is found at various websites. I've used mostly census records, parish archives and the Mormon records.

Since I last wrote, I've found a death record for Louis Cormier, the father of Joseph. I had not been able to go beyond Louis. I had last found him in 1920. I also had a census record for 1900 and 1910. Nothing beyond that. The death record gives the following info:
[1] died 6/27/1920 at Branch, Acadia Parish
[2] age 70 [born ca 1850 at Branch]
[3] was a widower [apparently he never married LaPearle]
[4] his wife was Ozaof Stelly [first name obviously misspelled] She must have been the mother of Moise [bn ca 1884]
[5] his father was Joe Cormier
[6] his mother was Meliza Rona [Rona is probably not a correct spelling.]

I also found a death record for a Joseph Cormier who died at age 75 on 12/11/1930. His parents were given as Joseph Cormier and Mulazie Royer [another spelling]. He had to be a brother of Louis.

I then found a death record for Numa Pierre Cormier who died at age 68 on 7/18/1939. His parents were Joseph Cormier and Melaize Royer. He, too, must have been a brother of Louis.

I found the 1880 St. Landry census for Joseph Cormier.
Joseph Cormier 50
Melazie 40
Aurelien 21
Aurelia 21
Lastie 21
Marie C. 15
August 13
Pierre N. 10 [Numa Pierre]
Delaide 7

I can't find this family in 1870 and 1860. The mother is too young to have had Louis and Joseph. They may be already gone from home in 1880, but that age for Melazie "worrys me". I was hoping to find that in 1860 and 1870, she was older.

I can't find anything on the Stelly woman, but she would not be your ancestor since LaPearle Doucet was Jospeh's mother. I also have not yet found anything on Melazie Royer.

I'll see what else is out there.

Cheryl

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

vote4stevie — 2012-07-10 17:10:04Z

We are entering it now :)

I am just astonished at all this info. Are you finding this stuff online? I couldn't even find a marriage record for my immediate grandparents who got married in the 30's or 40's and I actually knew them before they died. Much less anything from 1830s. We are just so excited to get all this new info!!

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

ctchar2229 — 2012-07-10 16:22:55Z

Hi,

I'm glad you are pleased with the research. As I mentioned, it would be good to find the church/civil records in Father Hebert's books, Southwest Louisiana Records. Then you could be 100% sure that we are on the right track.

There is a correction to the Como/Comeaux census of 1880. Desire is listed as a female and I thought she would be the mother [Desiree]. However, I found the 1870 census record for the family and Desire is the father. The mother is listed as Sarah [bn ca 1840]. The children are: Irwin [11], Everett [9], Lee [6], Willis [5], Granville [2] and Clara [1]. So, by 1880, it is the mother and not the father who is deceased.

In 1860, I found Desire Coman [it actually read Comau] in St. Mary Parish. He was a planter, had $30,000 in real estate and $20,000 in personal estate. His wife was S.J. [Sarah Jane] and their child, Irwin, was one. An O.C. Murry [25] was also in the household. Listed just before this family was Antoine Coman, age 50, had $75,000 in real estate and $80,000 in personal estate. Six-year old Louisa lived with him. This Antoine is no doubt the father of Desire. Just after Desire's listing was a Mrs. C. Hayes [40], Mrs. A. Coman [85], Desire Hayes [17] and Deliane Hayes [14]. The older lady was no doubt the mother of Antoine Comeu. Mrs. Hayes [Clementine Como] was married to David Hayes on 4/18/1843. I also found a marriage record for an Antoine Comaux and Eliza Leblanc on 10/19/1829.

I've found a marriage record for Joseph Doucet and Carmelite Richard. They married 8/19/1828. These last three marriages are on the Internet, but were abstracted from Father Hebert's books.

I really don't know what to make of the Credeur/Carothers name changes. It seems that most of the time some form of the Carothers name is used. Every once in a while, Credeur is used. It just doesn't seem to me that it is the same name. It's a puzzle...

If you have a pedigree chart, it would be good to enter all the info so that you can see what is what. Just a suggestion...

More to come...

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

vote4stevie — 2012-07-10 01:28:28Z

Wow!!! So much to take in. U really found some amazing stuff! Wait until i show this to my sister!

They really managed to butcher "credeur" a few times there didnt they? But with joseph and elise in ur first post, with albert and percy and gravois (aka uncle gertis) u were right on the money!!!

Please let me know what else u find and i will send this info to my sister asap because shes been looking for years, literally, and couldnt find anything!

Thanks again!!!!

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

ctchar2229 — 2012-07-09 16:05:06Z

Hi,

I found a marriage record for Edmond Caruthers and Oliva Comeaux in Acadia Parish. They married 2/10/1892 [certificate #00531].

On the 1880 census for St. Mary Parish, I found what may be Oliva. She is listed as Olla V. Como, age 10. The father appears to be deceased. The census reads:
Desire Como 46 [female]
Lee 17
William 16
Granville 13
Lillian Clare 11
Olla V. 10
Jane R. 8

I tried finding this family in 1870 and was unsuccessful. I was hoping to find the name of the father.

I found Edmond Carethurs on the 1880 census for St. Landry Parish. The father is apparently deceased. The census reads:
Modest Carethurs 35
Marie 13
Edmond 9
Modest 11
Eva 7

I found the 1870 St. Landry Parish census for the family of Edmond Carothers who was not yet born. The census reads:
Edmond Carithur 31
Modes 25
Mary 4
Modes 2
Rosa 4 months

On the 1860 census I found what I believe to be Edmond [the father] off in another parish working.

On the 1850 St. Landry Parish census, I found Edmond [the father] living with his father, Samuel Carothers [55, planter] and his younger brother, Cesaire [16]. Edmond is 18. No mother is listed.

If you live in Louisiana, I suggest that you use Father Hebert's sacramental books [a huge set with many volumes] to get dates for births/baptisms, marriages and deaths for all these ancestors. The books should be at most libraries.

Cheryl

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

ctchar2229 — 2012-07-09 00:35:44Z

Hi,

Correction from my last posting. At the end, I meant to write Joseph Cormier rather than Joseph Doucet. Sorry.

I may have found something on Elise Credeur. It's been tough going! I had mentioned that I found an Edmond Credeur [bn ca 1870] who had a daughter named Liza [age 2 in 1910]. I thought she might be your Elise. However, I now see that she had a sister, Elle or Ella, who was two years older, born ca 1906. On the 1930 census, Elise's year of birth is ca 1907 and in 1940, it is ca 1906. What I found next is amazing. I found the same family in 1920 and Edmond's last name is spelled "Cruthers". Remember that I found a marriage record for a Joseph Cormier and an Elice Coruthers in 1921. Why would he have changed his name?

I found a death record for an Edmond Credeur who died 11/21/1955 in Acadia Parish at age 85. That would make him having been born in 1870.

In 1910, Edmond Credeur's wife is named Oliva and by 1920, he is a widower. There seemed to be as many as 13 children.

More later...

Cheryl

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

ctchar2229 — 2012-07-08 17:49:17Z

Hi,

As I've already pointed out, Caroline LeBleu's parents were Julian LeBleu and Caroline Matte. This info was taken from her death certificate. In 1850, I found Caroline and her older brother, Julian, living with Onesime Matte, Jr. who was likely their uncle. He was living next door to his parents, Onesime Matte, Sr. [bn ca 1800] and his wife, Caroline [bn ca 1805]. So, this couple was likely the grandparents of Caroline LeBleu Doucet. Caroline's father, Julian, was living in the vicinity with apparently a new wife, Laure. In 1860, Laurre [Bellard] LeBleu is apparently a widow. With her are Caroline and 4 other younger LeBleu children. This family is living next door to the Joseph Doucet family. Later, Caroline LeBleu married Charles Doucet. Charles' father was Jospeh according to his death record, but his mother was not listed. On the 1860 census, Joseph's wife is listed as Carmelete Richard [bn ca 1810]. In 1850, her name is given as Emelite, but I think it's the same person. Therefore, Charles Doucet's parents were Joseph Doucet and Carmelite Richard.

This now gives you several generations for Joseph Doucet. Nothing yet on Elise Credeur.

Will keep looking.

Cheryl

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

ctchar2229 — 2012-07-08 01:33:56Z

Hi,

I have additional info on LaPerle Doucet Cormier. She died 11/1/1929 in Acadia Parish [vol 33/page 12472]. She was 57. Her parents were Charles Doucet [son of Joseph Doucet] and Caroline LeBleu [dau. of Julian LeBleu & Caroline Matte]. Charles died 12/22/1931 [cert. # 14293] in Acadia Parish. He was 86 and a widower. Caroline Doucet died 5/11/1920 [cert. # 4801] at Church Point, Acadia Parish. She was 74.

Charles Doucet and his family are on the 1880 St. Landry Parish census and on the 1900 Acadia Parish census.

Joseph Cormier and his family are on the 1940 St. Landry Parish census. There are nine children listed. It is indicated that he lived at the same place in 1935.

I may have found Elise Credeur. However, I am not sure of this. On the 1910 Acadia Parish census, there is a Liza Credeur, age 2, who is the daughter of Edmond and Oliva Credeur. It is a possibility.

I will see what I can find on the LeBleu and Matte families.

Cheryl

Re: Joseph(e) and Elise Credeur Cormier

ctchar2229 — 2012-07-07 19:12:11Z

Hello,

I was able to find some info on Joseph Cormier. First of all, I found his death record which told me the following:
[1] He died 1/6/1942 in Rayne
[2] His age was 39 [bn ca 1902]
[3] He was born in Acadia Parish
[4] He was married
[5] His wife was Ellis Creaeur [obviously misspelled]
[6] His father was Lovis Cormier [figured it sb Louis]
[7] His mother was Lapare Doucette [misspelled]

The State Archives in Baton Rouge has this death certificate and a copy can be had for $5.00. [Vol 500, page 4].

I found Joseph & Elise on the 1930 Calcasieu Parish census.
Joseph Cormier 27
Elise 23
Albert 7
Annie 5
Gervais 3
Percy 1

I then found that "Lovis" was actually Louis and I found him on the 1910 census in Acadia Parish.
Louis Cormier 60 widower
Relia 12
Sidney 10
Joseph 8
Pearl Doucet 30
Ella 1 year 3 months

Then I found the 1900 census for Acadia Parish. Joseph would not have been born yet.
Louis Cormier 48
LaPearle 28 single, 2 kids, listed as a "concubine"
Moise 16
Louis 5
Relia 2

Evidently Moise was a child from a previous marriage and Louis had two children with LaPearle without being married. Joseph would would have been her son, too.

I was not able to find Joseph on the 1920 census when he would have been about 17 or 18. I did find Louis, his father, in Acadia Parish.
Louis Cormier 69
Lapearl 45 [listed as wife, but I did not find a marriage]
Ella 11
Adelle 9

Louis Cormier died 6/27/1920 at age 70. His certificate is at the Archives [vol 13/page 5862]. His parents may or may not be listed on the certificate.

Elise was listed on Joseph's death certificate as Credeur. I don't know where exactly the couple married since they were living in Calcasieu Parish in 1930. However, in Acadia Parish I found a marriage for a Jospeh Cormier and an Elice Coruthers on 6/23/1921 [#11018]. The time period is about right, but her last name is not. Could her last name have been Coruthers rather than Credeur? Or, was this a mistake? Or, is this a different couple? I don't know. Do you know for sure that Credeur was her name?

I hope this helps with your research.

Cheryl

Re: LINSCOMB, BASIL dod or gravesite please

LizabethLinscomb — 2012-07-05 11:22:35Z

Thank you for sharing. I was looking for sources for Basil for his probate and final resting place in La and you've given me a good opening to explore for wife Mary G. Perhaps her probate has more info on burial location also.

Re: LINSCOMB, BASIL dod or gravesite please

rasonnier — 2012-07-05 01:43:26Z

I imagine you are aware that there is a probate for Mary Gilchrist, widow of Joseph Linscomb. Children: Joseph of Gasper county, Texas & Sophie & John. Succ. dated 5 Jan. 1842 (Opelousas Court House: Succession #1013). It might give the date of death.

Re: LINSCOMB, BASIL dod or gravesite please

karenkjohn — 2012-07-04 04:28:47Z

I found a family tree on Ancestry.com that stated his date of death as January 1, 1827 Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, but there was no source listed.

LINSCOMB, BASIL dod or gravesite please

LizabethLinscomb — 2012-07-03 04:43:34Z

Looking for date of death - should be between 1820 & 1830. Basil Linscomb's land claim certificate was issued in 1812 and patented 1833 after his death (under "Lincom alias Linscomb"). This land is north of Rayne bordered by Lavergne, Grand Prairie, Coin, and Church Pointe Hwy and originally was 493 acres. Is there a small cemetery on any of this land? I've check Arceneaux but no listing there. That original land claim was patented to William Gilchrist (Charter, Grand Prairie, and the Bayou)and he is Basil's father in law. Basil's son John stayed in LA and spells surname differently, son Joseph went to Orange, Texas. Not in the Linscomb cemetery in Orange. Thank you.