SURNAME: WILDS
Myrtle Iris Fairbanks (12-20-1910to12-26-1985) married 3-10-1937 Richard S. Wilds (3-30-1898to7-31-1956)of Wildsville, La(concordia parish) They had one child: Richard S."Dickey" WildsII who married Jane Scott(7-10-1950to12-27-1985)and had three children; Jennifer WILDS, Rebecca WILDS, and Richard S. WildsIII. I grew up in Wildsville, La. and I too know nothing of the history so if you find out anything please let me know. Hope this info is helpful to you.

I was looking through the Concordia Parish list of towns and I did not see any history on Wildsville, Louisiana. Do you know any of it's history any information about the Wilds family? Appreciate any information you have. Thank you.

Re: Wildsville in Concordia Parish LA -- The Wilds Family mentioned is my family. Oliver Norris Wilds of Natchez MS founded Wildsville through the farm the family had there, now owned by my cousin, Dickey. You might know when Wildsville actually was founded (I always believed it was founded by Oliver). Oliver's father was named Richard. He was born in Manchester, England and moved to Natchez and ran a foundry business. Oliver served and was wounded at Shiloh. He and his wife, Barbara Koerber, had several children, among them my great-grandfather, Richard Wilds, also known as "Uncle Dick". He served in the LA legislature during the 1930's. He was well-loved. Great Uncle Richard, Dickey's father and Great Aunt Myrtle's husband, remained in Wildsville after the death of my great-grandfather. Our family also includes the Beard family (or Baird) from the same area. I would appreciate any further information you may have regarding my family history or the history of Wildsville.

Mrytle Iris Wilds Fairbanks was my great aunt also.(on my father's side. Her father was William Sullivan (Lovie)Fairbanks. He is known for introducing the middle size breed of the Catahoula Cur/Leopard dog which is the official breed for the state of Louisiana. pattywatts@hotmail.com

Aunt Myrtle and Jane (Dickie's wife) were buried the same day at Pineville, La. in a cemetery which had been operated by her brother, Cliff. Aunt Myrtle had been in the hospital in Natchez for some time; during that time Jane collapsed from a brain tumor while at the doctor's office complaining of a headache. They died within hours of one another. It was a "double" funeral. It was a difficult time for Dickie and children. pattywatts@hotmail.com