Cameron - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Placide BERTRAND

naomiwaldrop_1 — 2011-06-29 02:51:44Z

Hello! I don't check message boards often so this is so late! I may not be much help but we have a Alice Bertrand who was daughter to Placide Bertrand and Celestine Miller.
She married Jeff Nunez. They lived in Grand Chenier , La . until old age and they then moved to Lake Charles La. What are you looking for?

Naomi

Re: Elender Cemetery Hackberry

charleswright7 — 2010-11-06 11:49:16Z

Ellender Cemetary is located behind the old Sanner house at the end of Hwy 390.

Re: Family poisoned, Hackberry, 1903, Elender/O'Brien

llnickles — 2010-07-17 16:34:41Z

Thanks so much! I'll do that. Karen

Re: Family poisoned, Hackberry, 1903, Elender/O'Brien

11944 — 2010-07-14 00:50:26Z

Not sure of this is him, you can write to get his death cert.
Good luck in your search....
Louisiana Statewide deaths
Alex O'Brien
death 14 March 1947
estimated birth 1866
age 81 white
Rapides Parish, LA
cert # 747, Vol 3
LA statewide deaths 1945-1949

Family poisoned, Hackberry, 1903, Elender/O'Brien

llnickles — 2010-06-29 23:29:30Z

In June 1903, Hackberry, the family of Elick (Alec) O'Brien and Rebecca Elender were poisoned in an act of revenge. They had two small children. Rebecca and one of the children died from the poison. I'm looking for info on Elick, did he remarry, when did he die, where is he buried? Who are his parents? His daughter that survived is shown living with her grandmother. Where did he go?

Elender Cemetery Hackberry

llnickles — 2010-06-17 03:19:07Z

My GGG grandfather St Germain Alcendor Elender is buried behind someones house in what I understand is a small cemetery. Everytime I see a list of the people buried there it says to ask before going to see if its ok. But they never give directions to the house or a phone number. Anyone know how to get to Elender cemetery in Hackberry or who to contact?

Re: Ida Mitchell and James Monroe Randolph

carolyngiovenco — 2008-05-13 00:29:38Z

Hi, came across your message april of this year. In the 1900 census has James M born Feb. 1871, he was 29 in 1900 census, wife Ida B born May 1871 Age. 10 children Robert Lee born Oct. 1893 Ola born Oct. 1895 and Clara M. born 1898. They were living in St. Landry Parish Ward 6. the 1900 Census has them listed on Pg. B. Sheet 18 Supervisor Dist 3, Enumeration Dist. 63. James M was a farmer.
I hope this will help with your search.
cmm

Re: Millers of Grand Cheniere/Pecan Island

webstew1 — 2008-05-11 17:09:55Z

Hello,

Thank you for your reply and sorry for taking so long to get back.

I'd love to read the newspaper article on Alida Miller Broussard. I have an article as well. Perhaps we could exchange copies.

Ancestry.com has changed a lot over the last several year and I can't figure out how to e-mail messages to posters.

Please send me an e-mail at your convenience. I have couched the e-mail in "x" symbols for security. Just type in the e-mail address without the "X's".

Best Regards,

R. W. Stewart

xxxxwebstew@gmail.comxxxx

Ida Mitchell and James Monroe Randolph

tressaking1 — 2008-04-07 01:41:05Z

Looking for information regarding Ida Mitchell and her husband, James Monroe Randolph. Both were born in 1871 and did several months apart (sometime between 1900-1910) They had four children: Ola, Clara Mavis, Nova Ennis, and Robert Lee.

They were known to live in the following areas in Louisiana: Sabine Parish, St Landry Parish, Bunkie in Avoyelles Parish, and Alexandria in Rapides Parish. It is possible that they also lived in Cameron Parish.

Re: Millers of Grand Cheniere/Pecan Island

mmommyof5 — 2008-03-15 04:46:07Z

This is what I have gathered from other researchers, and it may or may not be 100% correct. But here it is:

I have also seen Alida Louise Miller called Mary Alida Miller. She was born August 14, 1850 in Kaplan, Vermilion Parish, died May 23, 1951 in Grand Chenier, Vermillion Parish, Louisiana. She is buried in the Pecan Island Public Cemetery. I have the older version of the transcribed Cemetery and she is on it.

Her father was Joseph Ozachare/Ozencourt Miller (b. December 15, 1830 in Opelousas, Louisiana d. April 08, 1864 in Mansfield, Louisiana of war wounds from fighting in the Civil War). Her mother was Marie Delphino/Delphine Fruge
(b. September 20, 1835 in Opelousas, Louisiana d. August 23, 1853 in Opelousas Louisiana. However, it has been said that Alida's mother died when she was 9 days old, so this date doesn't check out, but it's what's available.). I do not believe that she had any siblings because her mother and father didn't really live long enough to have any and I haven't found any evidence that they had any more children.

If you want it, I have found an article about Alida Miller Broussard's 100th birthday, it's just a little large to post. It has information about her family and upbringing and how she met her husband. She is my g-g-g-grandmother.

I hope this helps.

Jereld Cameron

floraclark1980 — 2008-02-26 02:20:01Z

We are looking for a Jereld Cameron who lived in Flagstaff, Ariz and served in the Independence, Mo mission in 1942-44.
My mother served in the same mission and has a great picture of him which she wants his family to have. If you know of Jereld would you please contact us. Thanks Flora

Re: Cemetery for Cameron, La

Mary_Chandley — 2007-10-16 21:53:13Z

Hello Cousin,
I am very excited about this connection. My Father was an orphan and it has been like pulling teeth to find out about his family. My Father was Cornelius McGuire English son of John and Lucilla Wolf English. Lucilla Wolf was the daughter of Fred and Olive Stevens Wolf. Lucilla was born in Galveston.
Please send me you email address and I will forward you my family file. Please send me what you know about the Wolfs. I would also like to get a copy of Henry's Naturalization papers. Please let me know the cost to copy and mail it to me.
I will provide you with my address via email.
My email address is MChandley@satx.rr.com.
Thank you very much for responding to my inquiry.
Sincerely,
Mary

Re: Cemetery for Cameron, La

ONNIE51_2 — 2007-10-15 23:57:47Z

Hello Cousin
Here's one additional bit of info on Fred you didn't list:
1880 CENSUS: Census Place Galveston, Galveston, Texas Family History Library Film 1255305 NA Film Number T9-1305 Page Number 84B, Age 45, Occupation Seaman
I also have him also married to a Wilhemina on the 1870 Census, but I don't have a Surname
I also have a copy of Henry Wolfe's Naturalilzation Record with a Fred Wolfe listed as a witness
I have no info on any children born to Fred and Olive, but some info on three children born to Fred and Whilhemina.
Can you inport a GEDCOM file? I'll be happy to send you what I have.
If I didn't post it, my ancestry is
Bill Ferris, Son of Onnie A. Ferris & Mildred Kenzel
Onnie A. Ferris, Son of Willian Benjamin Ferris and Viola Rosalie Wolfe
Viola Rosalie Wolfe, Daughter of Henry Wolf and Sarah Jane Avant.

Re: Cemetery for Cameron, La

Mary_Chandley — 2007-10-15 15:18:02Z

I am interested in Henry Wolfe husband of Sarah. I believe that Henry is a brother of my Great Grandfather, Fred. I have found them in Galveston Co, Texas in 1860. Then they are in Cameron Par in 1870. My Fred then moved back to Galveston where he met and married my Great Grandmother Olive Stevens.
I have also found Fred's oldest son, Henry, living in Cameron Par in 1900 with wife Emma.
Any info you may have on this family, please contact me.
Thank you
Mary Chandley

Re: David POOL & Caroline HOLDEN TX-LA :

fleetwood411 — 2007-03-07 17:12:00Z

Do you kow who Caroline,s parents were? We had a branch that went into GA and the join everyone else in LA later. The Cox and Butlers could have split in PA. Like several of the families did. My email is fleetwood3@netzero.com. my name is Steven Michael Holden. does it have any thing to do with Tylor Holden who married Della Tylor in GA?

Re: David POOL & Caroline HOLDEN TX-LA :

fleetwood411 — 2007-03-07 17:01:13Z

I just found out how we connect. I have to re ask. She told me alot of info, and she will be sending it too me.

Re: David POOL & Caroline HOLDEN TX-LA :

glhsmom — 2007-03-07 04:05:04Z

David & Caroline Holden Poole were my husbands gggggrandparents.

Re: David POOL & Caroline HOLDEN TX-LA :

fleetwood411 — 2007-03-03 17:45:08Z

How are you related to the Holden's? my email is fleetwood3@netzero.com Steven Michael Holden.

Sarah WOLF/WOLFE > Cameron 1900 & 1910 Census

2006-08-04 04:44:21Z

1900 US CENSUS
Cameron, Cameron Parish, Louisiana
DWELLING 85/FAMILY 85
WOLFE, Henry, head, w, m, Apr 1835, 64, married 38 years, Germany, Germany, Germany, immigrated to U.S. in 1846, in U.S, 54 years, Na., farmer
WOLFE, Sarah, wife, w, f, Apr 1842, 58, married 38 years, 13 children, Louisiana, Mississippi, Mississippi
WOLFE, Joseph, son, mw, m, sept 1882, 17, single, Louisiana, Germany, Louisiana, farm laborer

1910 US CENSUS
Ward 5, Cameron, Cameron Parish, Louisiana
May 13, 1910
DWELLING 16/FAMILY 16
POOL?/PRAL?, William, head, m, w, 36, married once for 15 years, Louisiana, Louisiana, Louisiana, Hunter, fur hunter
POOL?/PRAL?, Carline?, wife, f, w, 29, married once for 15 years, 6 children, 1 living, Louisiana, Germany, Louisiana, none
POOL?/PRAL?, Gertie, daughter, f, w, 5, single, Louisiana, Louisiana, Louisiana, none
WOLF, Sarah, Mother-in-law, f, w, 67, married once for 48 years, 13 children, 12 living, Louisiana, Louisiana, Louisiana, none

Re: Cemetery for Cameron, La

2006-08-04 00:41:12Z

Sara Jane Avant is the daughter of William C. AVANT/EVANS and Charlotte HARSON/CHADWELL of Mississippi. Sarah is my GGrandmother

Bennett/Martindale

elaine32358 — 2006-07-15 19:07:45Z

In Cameron County. To Betty Bennett and Mark_____?
I have your Bennett & Martindale Family Tree.
I also have pictures.
If you would like to have it, contact me at
elane32358@comcast.net
Jim Jr, Betty & Chris Bennett

Re: Hurricane Rita

2006-01-20 17:31:07Z

Find the photo at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/la/cameron/camphotos.htm

Holly Beach

2005-12-05 19:17:39Z

Need info on history of Holly Beach. How did it come to be named this?

Davis/Eaves/Roux

mrsjet — 2005-11-10 03:32:18Z

I am looking for info on these families who lives in Cameron Parish, mostly Johnsons Bayou in the late 1800's. James Alonzo Eaves died abt. 1882 and should be buried there. Would anyone have any info on him or his young widow, Sarah Elizabeth Ann? The Davis were Parley who married Elizabeth EAves,b. 1869. and William P. DAvis who married Mary L. Roux, 1887. thanks for any info

Re: Poole, David wife Felecian

KayHouck — 2005-11-06 04:34:58Z

William Poole was the son of David and Elizabeth Labove, married 8/18/1873 in Orange Texas. I believe she was the first wife. I don't know what happened to her. William was born in La on June 26,1875, died June 20, 1967 in Texas. He married Caroline Wolfe, had two children Gertrude and Charles, my mother was adopted by William and Caroline.
Mom can remember visiting with the Pooles in Cameron, when she was younger, she is 81.

Re: Poole, David wife Felecian

2005-11-05 23:10:31Z

Sorry I didn't find your message until today, this is the first time that I have had a chance to work on genealogy since the hurricane.I have the children listed as:
Elvin Paul, Joseph Henry, Nellie Mae, George McKinley, William Roderick, Nora Belle, Daniel Joseph, Ernest Lee, Frank W., Lena, Ethel, Edgar, Natalie Murbelle & Francis.

A few of them are still living.

Can you give me more info on William Lamar and his family? I wasn't sure if he was the child of David's first or second wife.

Thanks,

Hurricane Rita

NancyBell54 — 2005-09-30 22:24:25Z

Does anyone know if the old Doxey home in Grand Chenier is still standing after Hurricane Rita?

Poole, David wife Felecian

KayHouck — 2005-09-26 20:56:01Z

To Kim Poole. you were looking for information on David and Felecian Poole. My grandfather, Wiliam Lamar Poole b 6 26 1875, is a son of the above, and brother to Joe. He married Caroline Wolfe around 1900. They had three children, Gertrude born 7 11 1906, died 2 10 1979 in Long Beach, CA, Charles E, b 4 20 1918, died 12 23 1998 Texas, Verna 7 8 1924. Verna was adoprted. She is my mother and resides in Oregon.
I know Joe Poole had 14 children, do you have a list of all of them? I only have what is listed on the census in 1920.

if your B-Day is 02/15/1966

solitaire_xyz — 2005-06-01 06:13:57Z

I am searching for a younger half sister who was born on 02/15/1966 in New Orleans and given up for adoption. The name Margaret Walton may have been associated with her birth as either the person who handled the adoption or the name given to her at birth or even possibly the woman who adopted her. My mother is now in a care facility and I don't know how much time she has left. If anyone can... please help. Thank you and God bless.

Re: Your Favoite Old Church?

2005-05-21 18:19:57Z

Big Lake Gospel Tabernacle is about the oldest church in our community. There are plans in the making to remodel and add on to this old church.
This church is in Big Lake, Louisiana.

Re: Michel Peveto (1799-1881)

KarenJohn88 — 2005-05-07 14:48:02Z

Do you have any info on Melissa Ellender mentioned in your post? Her parents, siblings, etc?
I am looking for info on (?Mary) Louise Ellender b bout 1821 in Jefferson County TX, m Charles Cronea 1845 Jefferson County TX, d 1879 Galveston County TX.

4. Joseph Belone (J.B.) Peveto: b. 18 Jan 1827, d. 16 Oct 1889; m. first to Ursala Simmons, second to
Melissa Ellender, third Mrs. Anna McKenzie Smith

Your Favoite Old Church?

MarkNormand — 2005-04-30 12:02:42Z

I travel alot throughout Louisiana because of my occupation....I love driving around through old towns and carry with me a camera to take pictures of old or unusual churches and cathedrals.....it would take me more than a lifetime to search every town or city in Louisiana so I was wondering if you could send me the name and location of your favorite old or unusual looking church or cathedral......may God grant you many blessings!

TURLEY & BUNCH family

JackieStruble — 2005-03-13 14:34:13Z

am looking for a woman with the surname Bunch, born in or near Johnson's Bayou. She married a man with the surname Turley and had a son named Sanford Turley around 1850 in Johnsons Bayou.

charles crossman

wtb148 — 2005-01-11 01:25:09Z

contact me later about charles crossman wtb@wtblock.com

Re: Indians in Cameron, Louisiana?

Shawee16051 — 2004-12-31 03:18:35Z

There are in fact Indians that lived in Cameron. There is a small family cemetery in Little Chenier, right at the Mermentau river. There is a man who lives there named Amos Miller who is my distant cousin. The Miller family is buried in that cemetery along with two Indians, but we haven't figured out who they were or what tribe they came from.

Megan

searching for half sister

2004-02-28 19:59:07Z

Hello I am searching for a half sister who was born in New Orleans and placed up for adoption.

The only information I have is this:

Baby Girl Sinclair

Placement agency Children’s Bureau of New Orleans

D.O.B. 02/15/1966

Judgment Rendered Orleans Parish Juvenile Court

My mother has just recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and I don’t know how much longer she has left. If anyone out there knows an adoptee born on this date please forward this message along to them. Also if you own a business or know someone who does please ask them if they could post this message where their patrons can see it.

Thank you

Bonnie

MILLEDGE WILLIAM McCALL and SARAH BRAY MARTIN

2004-02-04 04:23:13Z

MILLEDGE WILLIAM McCALL was born December 24, 1803 in Georgia and died August 26, 1880 in Grand Chenier, Cameron Parish, LA. His parents were JESSE McCALL and MARY BIRD. JESSE McCALL was the son of THOMAS McCALL and RACHEL McCaLL. MARY BIRD was the daughter of ISREAL BIRD and ANN STAFFORD.

MILLEDGE McCALL married SARAH BRAY MARTIN, daughter of JOHN W. MARTIN, who was born February 7, 1809 in North Carolina and died December 16, 1902 in Grand Chenier, LA.

Milledge and Sarah Bray (Martin) McCall had twelve children:

1. Mary Elizabeth McCall, b. June 22, 1827
2. Eliza Ann McCall, b. Oct. 29, 1829
3. Hester Milledge McCall, b. Sept. 24, 1831
4. Margaret William McCall, b. Nov. 27, 1833
5. Martha Diana McCall, b. Dec. 18, 1836
6. William Harrison McCall, b. Feb. 22, 1838
7. Milledge Bird McCall, b. Mar. 14, 1840
8. John M.(Martin) McCall, b. Jan. 28, 1843
9. Albert Henry McCall, b. Dec. 25, 1844
10. Thomas McCall ?
11. James Bray McCall, b. July 1, 1848
12.Jesse D, (Dennis) McCall, b. April 9, 1850

Michel Peveto (1799-1881)

2003-09-27 01:55:46Z

Charles Crossman Lighthouse Keeper

Pfactor — 2003-02-07 13:31:30Z

I'm looking for any information on Charles Crossman. Listed in the 1880 census as living in Cameron Parish and served as the lighthouse keeper. Born in Germany in 1825.

Thank you,
Chris

Re: Venables of Cameron Parish

2003-02-04 14:27:01Z

I don't think so. Was he killed in an offshore accident? If so, I knew his wife Marie.

Re: Venables of Cameron Parish

2003-02-04 14:19:17Z

Thank you Sandi. Did you know a man named Abe Venable, by any chance?

Re: Venables of Cameron Parish

2003-02-03 02:31:12Z

Try sending an email to angdor@houston.rr.com I use to live in Cameron & knew 3 Katherine Duhons & a number of Venables, but I do not remember a Joseph Venable. Maybe this address can help you. Good Luck!!!!

Venables of Cameron Parish

brandirene — 2003-02-01 18:16:52Z

I'm trying to find some info on the children of Joseph Venable and Katherine Duhon -
David, Julius and Emile....if anyone has info....i would appreciate it!

VENABLE

2003-01-20 19:35:08Z

Searching for information on an Abe/Abraham Venable who resided in the Hackberry area in the 1950's! Any info ..please contact brandirene@vcn.com

Thanks

Re: David POOL & Caroline HOLDEN TX-LA :

glhsmom — 2002-11-04 05:16:52Z

Here is the only Matthew Poole that I have in my files:

Matthew Poole-Son of William Poole and Elizabeth Rester. Matthew was the brother of David Poole (my line) who was born in St. Tammany Parish, La in 1812. David is listed on the 1850 Jefferson Co., Tx. census.

My Pool/Poole's also lived in southwest Louisiana in Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes.

Send me more info on your line and I will try to help.

Re: David POOL & Caroline HOLDEN TX-LA :

2002-11-04 05:16:28Z

I am looking for any information on the Poole family. Sarah Elizabeth Poole married John Henry Hollie about 1880. Her parents were Matthew Poole and Ludicy Bass. Although the were married in Newton Co. Tx. and lived there some, they lived in and around Louisiana also. Any help with this family would be great. I have nothing.

Re: David POOL & Caroline HOLDEN TX-LA

eschappe — 2002-11-04 05:13:53Z

Thanks for help on Constance. I have info on Christine HANKS:
Parents- Joseph & Susanne ABSHIRE
Grparents-Charles & Christine Hargrave mar. Feb. 1 1798.
GrGr-Joseph & Nancy Anna Lee from Va.

David POOL & Caroline HOLDEN TX-LA

glhsmom — 2002-11-04 05:12:48Z

I am looking for info on the following families:
David POOL married Caroline HOLDEN 1830 in St. Tammany Parish. They had the following children:
William, Cenith, Mary Ann, David, Laura, Catherine,& Virginia.
Caroline is listed in the 1870 Cameron Parish census (Pecan Island) without David. Apparently he died before 1870.

Their son David married (1) Elizabeth LABOVE in Orange County Texas in 1873 (2) Felecien CONSTANCE in 1878. Felecien's parents were Gideon & Christina HANKS Constance. David is buried in the Grand Lake Community Cemetery.

Their son Joseph married Ortance LOGUE, the daughter of Henry Logue and Odelia BENOIT. Joseph and Ortance are both buried in the Grand Lake Community Cemetery.

This is about all of the info I have on this family. Any info is greatly appreciated.

BECNEL, Lillian M. Seay - 1999

Darschnatz — 2002-09-09 12:36:26Z

BECNEL, Lillian M.
HACKBERRY -- Funeral services for Lillian Marie (Seay) Becnel, 94, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, from St. Peter Catholic Church.
The Rev. Eugene McKenna will officiate. Burial will be in New Hackberry Cemetery under direction of Hixson Funeral Home. Visitation is 2-10 p.m. today with a 7 p.m. rosary, and from 8:30 a.m. in the church hall.
Mrs. Becnel died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in Sulphur. A native of Scott, she lived most of her life in Hackberry. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church.
Survivors include five sons, Arthur Seay, Alex Seay, Oran Seay, Charles Seay and Pat Seay, all of Hackberry; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Stuard of Houma and Mrs. Doug (Isabel) Gray of Hackberry; one stepdaughter, Renee Marie Cantrell of Moss Bluff; one brother, Clyde Guidry of Hackberry; one sister, Mrs. Lorraine Cormier of Kaplan; 27 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren.
(The Lake Charles American Press; 1/17/1999 ed.)

Re: Aurelia VINCENT MARCEAUX NUNEZ

2002-07-08 23:49:09Z

I'm not related, but found this in the 1880 census CDs; thought it might be of some help to you:

Census Place: Spring Hill, Vermillion, Louisiana
Source: FHL Film 1254473 National Archives Film T9-0473 Page 78A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Soatine VINCENT Self M M W 40 LA
Occ: Farmer Fa: LA Mo: LA
Emily VINCENT Wife F M W 35 LA
Occ: Keeping House Fa: LA Mo: LA
Alea VINCENT Son M S W 20 LA
Fa: LA Mo: LA
Philoman VINCENT Dau F S W 15 LA
Fa: LA Mo: LA
Jean B. VINCENT Son M S W 13 LA
Fa: LA Mo: LA
Liodisa VINCENT Son M S W 13 LA
Fa: LA Mo: LA
Amelia VINCENT Dau F S W 9 LA
Fa: LA Mo: LA
Bartin VINCENT Son M S W 7 LA
Fa: LA Mo: LA
Aurilia VINCENT Dau F S W 5 LA
Fa: LA Mo: LA
Albert VINCENT Son M S W 3 LA
Fa: LA Mo: LA
Okellie VINCENT Son M S W 1 LA
Fa: LA Mo: LA