East Baton Rouge - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Cemetery

linfin11 — 2009-11-09 17:34:07Z

I was going to document that cemetery a few years ago and then I found it on line. Unfortunately I can't remember where! It may be in this list:

http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/eastbatonrouge/ebtr-cem.htm

Cemetery

jeanellhannula — 2009-11-08 20:28:51Z

I drive by a cemetery regularly and often wonder what cemetery it is. I could never find it listed in the EBR list of cemeteries.
It is on Jefferson Highway where it intersects with Tiger Bend Road and is also bordered by Quinn Drive.
I finally stopped today and copied the names which were capable of being read. On doing a search for some of the names in the website, I did not come up with any results.
They are all above-ground caskets, with most of them having no names other than a Desselle Funeral Home Marker on which the names have worn off. There are many more caskets that have been overrun with shrubbery. As I drove off, I noted there were also some caskets on Quinn Drive, behind the law office and apparently in a fenced off area.
I'm wondering if anyone knows the name or history of the cemetery. Apparently, is a very old black cemetery.
Thanks,
Jeanell

Names which could be read and some others which were partially visible.

Joyce M. Brooks
Born October 1830
Diet 1967

Cushion
Could not read any of the other information

Scofield Grant, Sr
Oct. 17, 1908
March 11, 1999

Rebecca Cain Grant
forgot to go back and get her dates

Nettie Stiles
March 13, 1951
Jan 17, 2006

Warren Scott, Sr.
May 6, 1957
July 16, 1993

Verenas Piohapdson (unsure)
Dec 1902
March 17, 1972

Joint Headstone for Johnson and date 1991
Kenner
May 2, 1968
Donald
Sept 2, 1969

George Eddie Grant
PFC US Army
Jan 29, 1939
Sept. 25, 2006

Louise Cooper
May 10, 1900
Oct 8, 1955

Alsce Jackson
Sgt. USs Army
WW II
Jan 18, 1920
Aug 16, 2000

Carrie Lee Smith
Oct 18, 1937
May 26, 2001

Larry D. Scott, Sr.
Oct 25, 1952
Oct 26, 2004

Earline Scott
March 14, 1916
April 2, 2004

Alma W. Keith
Sept 20, 1906
Dec. 30, 1996

Goodwood Library Obit Lookup FOUND

linfin11 — 2009-10-22 19:15:13Z

Looking for a copy of an obit for Ray Dake, Sr.

Morning Advocate 5/17/1980 or State Times 5/16/1980.

Please email to linfin11@gmail.com

THANKS!

Do you need help in E. Baton Rouge Parish?

shannamarie1 — 2009-10-09 18:41:18Z

Let me know what you need and I will let you know if I can help!

Re: Death Cert Lookup State Archives

dck516 — 2009-10-03 03:10:48Z

Tabitha,

Please contact me off list.

dck516@hotmail.com

Thanks,
David

Re: Death Cert Lookup State Archives

tnbritten73 — 2009-10-02 21:23:36Z

I have it. I can fax it and mail it to you. I need your fax number and/or address to send it to you.

Tabitha

Re: Death Cert Lookup State Archives

dck516 — 2009-10-02 15:58:30Z

Tabitha,

No, it does not have to be certified. Thank you very much.
David

Re: Death Cert Lookup State Archives

tnbritten73 — 2009-10-02 13:37:05Z

Do you need it certified, if not, I can get it for you today.

Tabitha

Re: Death Cert Lookup State Archives

Maurice_Henders — 2009-09-26 00:15:27Z

It appears that you are in possession of all the information necessary to request a copy of Mrs Nelson's death certificate. Here is the application.

http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/page.asp?id=252&det...

I hope this helps!

Re: Catholic Cemetery in BR

africreole — 2009-09-17 23:11:08Z

Jennifer,
Are you in the Baton Rouge area? If so the address for the cemetery is 1500 Main St, B.R., La 70802,
phone 225-766-1967.
Here's the map http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Maps/East%20Baton%20Rouge/EBR79....
Also, LE COMITE' DES ARCHIVES DE LA LOUISIANE has published the burials of the cemeteries back in 2001.
"St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Baton Rouge, Louisiana"
by Judy Riffel and Louis Altazan
145 pages soft cover
It is a listing of tombstone inscriptions from St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery dating back to 1827. Includes extracts from Baton Rouge Civil Death Registers and Death Certificates. The cost is $27.50 (Non-Members), $15.00 (Le Comite' Members). You can purchase the book from LeComite at http://www400.sos.louisiana.gov/ARCHIVES/archives/arch-5.htm or search for a library that has a copy. If you are in Baton Rouge, the State Archives Research Room has a copy and so does EBR Bluebonnet Library, Genealogy Department. I hope this helps

Death Cert Lookup State Archives

dck516 — 2009-09-16 10:58:14Z

Friends-
Looking to obtain a copy of a death cert for Emma Ruth Johnson NELSON, who died May 16, 1957, East Baton Rouge.
Volume 6 Pg. 498.
Can anyone help me out with this request?
Thank you,
David

Catholic Cemetery in BR

JenniferTrahan1 — 2009-09-16 03:21:41Z

Can someone tell me where Catholic Cemetery is located in BR? I have had someone ask me through RAOGK to take some photos of tombstones there, but I can't seem to find a cemetery called that. Is it the same as St. Joseph Cemetery? I've also seen a compilation of tombstones from Catholic Cemetery posted online, but I didn't see the RAOGK requestor's names in there. The compilation does not state where the cemetery is located.

Re: Looking for mother's grave in Louisiana

marycmbm — 2009-09-13 09:26:57Z

I live in Livingston Parish (neighbor to Baton Rouge). If you need any ground help, just let me know.

copy of 1889 marriage certificate

domojo138 — 2009-07-28 15:59:13Z

Would there be someone that could get a copy of my grandparent's, George B. Haynes and Pauline Bird, marriage certificate? They were married in West Baton Rouge June 3,1889. Will pay for copy and your time.
Thanks, Darleen

Re: Gilbert Thomas, Baton Rouge LA

chicagotattoo — 2009-07-27 17:05:46Z

Carol
I have information and would love to talk to you about your grandfather Gilbert 'Tatts' Thomas.
My name is Nick Colella I am a tattooer at the Chicago Tattoo Co., in Chicago this is the last shop that i know of that Tatts worked in, you can contact me at 773-528-6969

I hope to hear from you
Nick

Fwd: Le Comité African American SIG Meeting Scheduled

africreole — 2009-07-12 17:57:57Z

Please mark your calendar and come and join us for our first African American SIG meeting on Saturday July 25th at 9:00 A.M. in Baton Rouge, LA. Please go to http://www.lecomite.org/news/AASIGProgram.pdf for more information. There will also be time allotted to help you break down those brick walls. Please feel free to pass on this information to anyone interested. It is free and open to the public.

Highest regards,
Cherryl

Cherryl Forbes Montgomery
Third Vice President, Le Comité des Archives de la Louisiane
African American Genealogy Special Interest Group

Re: Obit lookup please

linfin11 — 2009-07-07 13:07:06Z

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lwrr/obits...

I don't see her listed.

Obits can be found at the main library on Goodwood in Baton Rouge. The help desk may be able to do a look up. 225-231-3750

Obit lookup please

dck516 — 2009-07-06 16:46:53Z

Searching for an obituary for Emma Ruth Johnson NELSON who died May 16, 1957, East Baton Rouge, LA.
Death date may possibly be May 14, 1957. I have seen both dates.
Thank you,
David
Columbus, OH

Walkers/Smiths

2009-06-12 18:53:11Z

Would like to hear from anyone with information about John William Smith who m. Leonora Lee (both born 1836) They were from Louisiana - EBR. Need siblings, if any, and father's name.

Also, interested in any info about about the father of Levi Walker who m. Sarah Ann Fairchild and Caroline Fairchild Kent.

Thanks for any help!!

Re: Looking for mother's grave in Louisiana

11944 — 2009-06-24 21:44:53Z

Louisiana Death Records
You can search the Louisiana Death Records Database and order certified copies of death certificates for deaths that occurred in Louisiana over 50 years ago.
LOUISIANA DEATHS
http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/640/Default.aspx
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The New Orleans Library and Baton Rouge Archives keeps obituary records.
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try rootsweb social security death index?
what was her date of birth/year?
That would really help in finding her
there were a number of Fortenberry's listed,
but need date of birth...
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Is Mitty real name or Nickname?
is Fortenberry married name? /
Maiden name ? she may be buried under maiden name...
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Good luck in your search,
maybe someone else will have better luck than I did.

Re: 1870/1880 census lookup George Bird

11944 — 2008-12-31 00:34:12Z

1850 census
name: George Bird
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842
Birth Place: Louisiana
Race: Mulatto
zeno bird age 40
adeline bird 38
children
caroline bird 12
gustavus 12
francis 11
george 8
mary l. 5

francis meullion age 65 ?
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: , Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: M432_239; Page: 69; Image: 139

good luck in your search

Re: 1870/1880 census lookup George Bird

11944 — 2008-12-31 00:25:00Z

1870 census
Name: George Bird
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1844
Age in 1870: 26
Birthplace: LouisianaRace: MulattoPost Office: Baton Rouge
charlotte bird age 25
louisa bird 5
mary 2
pauline 5/12
elizabeth church 50 ?
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Baton Rouge Ward 1, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Roll: M593_512; Page: 17; Image: 35

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1880 cenusus

Name: George L. Bird
Home in 1880: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Age: 39
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1841
Birthplace: Louisiana
Father's birthplace: Louisiana
Mother's birthplace: Louisiana
Occupation: Butcher
Race: Mulatto
Spouse's Name: Charlotte
children
louisa 15, mary 13, pauline 10, georgina 8
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Roll: T9_452; Family History Film: 1254452; Page: 325.3000; Enumeration District: 103; Image: 0513

Re: Looking for mother's grave in Louisiana

sixrwe — 2009-06-25 14:09:43Z

I found her death notice but cannot access it at the following website

http://oa.newsbank.com/oa-search/we/Archives

I searched for Fortenberry 2003 and found two listings:
FORTENBERRY, MITTIE SUE
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - September 1, 2003

~ AND ~

FORTENBERRY, MITTIE SUE
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - August 31, 2003

Perhaps you can contact the newspaper and they will be able to send you a copy of her death notice.

Re: Obit Look-Up- G.L. Vay

mezzemare — 2009-02-21 20:09:10Z

Wow, that story absolutely gives me goosebumps. Thanks so much for taking the time to type it out! My software agrees, Mike (my husband) is Cyril's second cousin twice removed.

GEDCOM is for use with genealogy software; I can email you a PDF of the Vay family information, as it would probably be easier. You can email me at sn00t (those are two zeroes) at yahoo.com.

As far as more information, the best source I can think of would be papers left behind by Mike's aunt who passed away in September of 2007. I was told that she left boxes of research on the Regan and Vay families (her mother was a Vay, Gustave's daughter), so I could envision there being further information there. The boxes are currently in the possession of Mike's uncle in New Orleans (and we're in California). I was told I could look through them, so I've been meaning to write and ask to have them sent to me. This gives me good impetus to do so and see if there is any more information on Cyril in the files. Seems like with a story like this there ought to be. I will also ask around the Regan family to see if anyone has heard anything.

Looking forward to your email,
-Jennifer

Re: Obit Look-Up- G.L. Vay

mezzemare — 2009-02-21 17:26:23Z

Hello,

I believe Cyril K. is descended from Alexander Gabriel Rossini Vay, Gustave's brother. He was the son of Lester Vinn Vay and Cecilia Kron. Cyril Eugene Vay (1887-1954) was Gustave's son. I can email a GEDCOM if you want to know more about the family or keep them straight.

I'm afraid that's about all I know directly about Cyril K., although I am quite interested in the story you mention. Have you ordered Service records? (http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/public/g...).

Let me know if I can be of any more help. Do keep in touch with your findings, as I am always anxious to learn more about the Vay family.

1870/1880 census lookup George Bird

domojo138 — 2008-12-30 16:30:57Z

Need help looking for all George Birds on the 1870 and 1880 census for East Baton Rouge.
I know there where 3 or 4 George Birds living in East Baton Rouge at that time. George L. Bird was my ggrandfather. Need info on the the George Birds, date and place of birth, occupation and any info found on the census.
Thanks so much for your help,
Darleen

Re: 1870/1880 census lookup George Bird

domojo138 — 2008-12-31 00:50:58Z

Thanks for the info!!

Hickey Town, East Baton Rouge, Ethnic group?

domojo138 — 2009-05-19 14:58:26Z

Guess I should have said Ethnic/Nationality of people who lived in Hickey Town in the 1860's. Trying to trace greatgrandmother Charlotte Fox nationality, this may give me a hint on where her grandparents came from. She married Greatgrandfather George L. Bird and lived in East Baton Rouge until her death in 1900.

Charlotte Fox Bird

domojo138 — 2009-05-15 15:08:14Z

Looking for information on my Greatgrandmother Charlotte Fox. Married George L. Bird about 1869 in LA. Census has both listed as Mulatto and being born in Louisiana as well as their parents. Her grandparents may have came to LA. from North Carolina. Charlotte D/B about 1844, died 1900 in East Baton Rouge. Some names that may have a connection, Ward, Hilliard, Staton.
Thanks for any help!

Charlotte Fox

domojo138 — 2009-05-06 19:08:37Z

Looking for information on my Greatgrandmother Charlotte Fox. D/B about 1844 in Louisiana, D/D 1900 in East Baton Rouge. She own land in Hicky Town in East Baton Rouge in late 1860's. Married Greatgrandfather George L. Bird about the same time. 1870 census has the family listed as Mulatto. Can not find either ggrandparents before the 1860's. Census has both of their parents being born in Louisiana. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Darleen

Charlotte Fox, George L. Bird 1860's Louisiana

domojo138 — 2009-04-29 18:19:36Z

Looking for information on my Greatgrandmother Charlotte Fox. Before her marriage to Greatgrandfather George L. Bird she owned a lot in what was called Hickey Town in East Baton Rouge,LA. Soon after the marriage they sold the lot. I know very little about her only that she died in 1900 on EBR. She is quite a mystery to us to say the less. Greatgrandfather lived with their daughter Pauline and her husband George B. Haynes. Up to the 1880 census they were listed as Mulatto. Pauline died in 1904 and soon after GGrandfather moved,we believe to Lena, LA.
Thanks for any help you may have.
Darleen

Re: Looking for mother's grave in Louisiana

ducorn — 2009-06-25 16:11:00Z

Mittie Sue Fortenberry was buried in Star Hill Cemetery. I have attached a copy of the obituary.

Re: 1955 Newspaper Article

downdabuy1 — 2009-03-27 00:10:19Z

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~lwrr/g.txt
Also in Baton Rouge are the Morning Advocate microfilms located downtown at the Library/Archives.

burial site

jonanny2 — 2009-05-17 10:51:01Z

I am looking for the burial site of g g grandfather James William Pratt, MD. He was physican in New Roads Louisiana for many years including during the civil war.He died April 13, 1920 in New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish. He was not buried in the same location (Innis Louisiana) as two of his three wives. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
nanny7034@cs.com

1955 Newspaper Article

mimipatti04 — 2009-03-26 18:06:03Z

Can anyone point me in the right direction to find a newspaper article about Robert Wayne Williams who was a victim of a hit and run driver on Airline Highway on 19 Dec. 1955?

Re: 1955 Newspaper Article

mimipatti04 — 2009-03-29 02:05:20Z

Thanks so much for your help!

Need help for my grandson to find the grave of Bill Evans,Jazz Icon, buried in Louisiana.

joyofnine — 2009-06-10 22:54:03Z

I am so in hopes someone can help me find the Cemetery and directions to its location, where Bill Evans,Jazz Icon, is buried. He was born William John Evans 16 August 1929 in Plainfield,NJ, and died in New York 15 Sept. 1980, but my son tells me he was buried in Baton Rouge,LA.
My son has been a fan of Bill Evans since he was in high school. He even named a son after him. This same son and his sweet family are presently traveling to Florida from Texas for a vacation, and plan to return through New Orleans/Baton Rouge area. He wants to find Bill Evans grave so they can take pictures of his son, named Evans, at the gravesite of his namesake. I am hoping someone will see this and know where Bill Evans is buried, or knows how to find out. They will be returning to Texas in about 8 days. So I look forward to any kind response before then. Thanks Sherry in Texas

Looking for mother's grave in Louisiana

mdavi27 — 2009-06-24 17:42:37Z

Hi,

My name is Michael Davis. I'm looking for my biological mother's grave. I'm told she died maybe 5 years ago, in Louisiana and was likely buried somewhere in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her name was Mitty Sue Fortenberry.

I've done a lot of searching online and in newspapers trying to find her obituary but haven't found any success. I think her family was embarrassed by her and did not want to have an obituary listed, which is probably what's making it so hard to find her. Either that or I'm just not very good at this.

At any rate, I'd very much like to visit her grave or at least know exactly when it was that she died. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all.

Re: Looking for mother's grave in Louisiana

mdavi27 — 2009-06-25 17:21:27Z

Thank you so much, everyone. I can't tell you how much this means to me.

Re: Looking for mother's grave in Louisiana

mdavi27 — 2009-06-25 13:57:33Z

OMG! I think you found her. Thank you SO much! Is there any way that I can find out where she's buried? Would a death certificate have this info?

Re: Looking for mother's grave in Louisiana

mdavi27 — 2009-06-24 23:03:08Z

Thanks for the reply.

I'll try to find out her date of birth if I can, hopefully someone in my family remembers.

Mitty was her real name, I'm almost certain. And I know for a fact Fortberry was her maiden name.

She also used to be a Davis and a Hayden. Not sure if she was married again at the time of her death, but I don't think she was.

Re: Looking for mother's grave in Louisiana

ethelcoody24 — 2009-06-25 12:22:51Z

I found this. Does it sound about right?

Mittie F. Hayden ssn:435849082 born 14 October, 1951 and died 29 August, 2003 Saint Amant, Ascension Parish, Louisiana [LA before 1967.]

Hope this is the right one. If not, let me know and I will look further.

Ethel

Obit

LouisianaRoseBud — 2009-05-04 21:22:26Z

Looking for obit for Ester LeJeune Sanandaji. She died May 3, 2006 in Baton Rouge, LA.

Re: Parker - Price - Henderson

Megslye12 — 2009-03-11 21:17:52Z

Hello,
I am related to the Parkers from Jennings, LA. I have an old photo album with a picture of an Ira Henderson in what looks like a civil war uniform. I would be able to scan it and e-mail it to you if you're interested.

Megan

Seeking Joseph Sausnock Jr., Phoenix, Arizona

RDPetheram — 2009-04-23 22:22:57Z

Mr. Sausnock had the following post, but his email is no longer valid. I would love to have my great grandmother's things. Please contact me. Thank you. rpetheram@comcast.net

o I would like to find a home for the following items that
belonged to Eudora S. DAY, married name MUNSON, found in a home
in Laurel, Maryland, that once was occupied by the MUNSONs.
1. A 60 page booklet titled "An Account of our DAY Family of
Calvert County, Maryland compiled by Elisabeth Alice Gibbins
COLE (Mrs. J. C. COLE, Jr., Lettsworth, Louisiana)." This was
dedicated to the Memory of Four Day Brothers, Doctors of
Medicine. The following are pictured on the first page: Richard
Hance DAY, William Benjamin DAY, Benjamin John DAY and
John Thomas DAY.
2. A photo album mainly dedicated to a trip to Pike's Peak
but also contains photos of several family gatherings and
special events.
3. A certificate from the state of Louisiana nominating Mrs.
Eudora S. DAY for Sheriff in and for the parish of East Baton
Rouge, dated 31 March 1924. Attached is her oath notarization.
4. A certificate from the state of Louisiana declaring that
Mrs. E. S. DAY was duly elected as the Sheriff in and for the
parish of East Baton Rouge, dated 28 May 1924.
5. A certificate from the United Daughters of the Confederacy
certifying that Dora S. DAY was the daughter of H. S. SLAUGHTER
who served in Company E, 1st La Cavalry. This is dated 21 April
1922.
I would like to pass these documents on only to a true relative
of Mrs. DAY who is looking for additional family information.
Joseph Sausnock Jr., Phoenix, Arizona FndlyJoe@aol.com

Re: Manoni Austin Morrison 1838

allengulch — 2009-01-31 07:33:18Z

Manoni (Maroni) Austin Morrison born 6/27/1838 in Baton Rouge; died 11/19/1906, buried Laurel Cemetery, josephine County OR. Dates are on his tombstone. Have a picture if you need it. Contact me: jeanboling@charter.net

Re: Obit Look-Up- G.L. Vay

othmarsingen — 2009-02-21 05:22:43Z

I saw your post regarding G.L. Vay. I just finished tracing him in the U.S. Census record. I am trying to find relatives of a WWII soldier, Cyril K. Vay or Cyril K. De Vay. I noticed that G.L. had a son named Cyril E. but could not link him to Cyril K. other than same first and last name. Cyril K. was the son of Cecilia Vay. Cecelia Vay and Cyril E. Vay are listed in different sections of the 1920 census. I was wondering if you know anything about the WWII soldier? I am trying to verify if he was on a POW train with my uncle. Cyril K. Vay was killed during the war and is buried in the American Cemetery in France.
Thanks for your help.

Re: Obit Look-Up- G.L. Vay

othmarsingen — 2009-02-21 19:16:11Z

I forgot to include the French website:
http://pagesperso-orange.fr/memoiredeguerre/convoi44/victime...

Cyrtl E Devray is between Matt D. Campbell and Alexander Kowalski. I noticed that the middle initial is "E". In another instance, the French listed the next of kin from the dog tag rather than the actual victim's name. This raises the question if Cyril E. Vay had guardianship or some other relationship with Cyril K Vay. I noticed in the 1920 census that Lester Vin Vay was not listed as a member of the household; Cecilia was listed as married, head of household.

I have no explanation where the "De" Vay name came from other that it's on all the military records.

http://www.wwiimemorial.com/registry/cemetery/search/pframe....

http://www.wwiimemorial.com/registry/wardept/pframe.asp?Hono...

http://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=466&mtc...

http://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtc...

Re: Obit Look-Up- G.L. Vay

othmarsingen — 2009-02-21 18:55:26Z

Thanks for your response. I have done a lot of research on the soldiers who were on a POW train with my uncle. I'll try to keep the story as brief as possible.

The soldiers were killed during the strafing of the train by Allied planes on Aug 6 & 7 1944. My uncle was on the train and was injuried but survived. I found the names of the victims on a French website that commemorates the victims. Some of the names were difficult to decipher. Cyril De Vay's name was listed by the French as Cyrtl Devray. I found Cyril De Vay by looking through the NARA POW records for anyone named Cyril. I then found Cyril on the American Battle Monuments website as being buried in the American Cemetery at Normandy. His date of death is listed as August 23, 1944,the same date as 3 of the other victims. His POW record says he was shot while escaping.

I believe that Cyril was held in a German POW camp in Rennes, France. Rennes was a collection point for prisoners taken in western France. The three prison camps and POW hospital located in Rennes held thousands of
prisoners - Allied soldiers, members of the French Underground, the French Forces of the Interior, Communists, Jews, and any one else the Germans didn't like. Early in the morning of 3 August 1944, 40 Allied POWs, including my uncle, and 1500 other deportees were loaded into train cars called 40 x 8's, intended to hold 40 people or 8 horses. At least 3 of the cars contained women.

The train pulled out very early the morning of 3 August 1944 for a destination unknown to the passengers. The Germans camouflaged the train with tree limbs and did not mark the train as a POW or Red Cross train. The train was equipped with a couple of antiaircraft guns.

The next day, 4 August, at 10 a.m., General George Patton's Army liberated Rennes.

The train slowly made its way through several towns in western France including Redon, Nantes, and Angers. Throughout the journey, my uncle could hear the nearby Allied artillery. The train was just out of reach of the
advancing Allied forces.

Upon reaching the town of Langeais, France, on 6 August 1944, the train could not proceed any farther; the train tracks had been destroyed by an Allied bombing attack. The townspeople of Langeais brought food and water to the
passengers who had not received anything to eat or drink from the Germans since the train left Rennes three days earlier. My uncle was given a raw egg by a farmer; to this day my uncle remembers how good it tasted.

Later that day, while the train still sat on the tracks, four Allied P-47s strafed the convoy. The townspeople along with the deportees and POWs who could escape fled.

My uncle was hit in the hip by a 50 caliber bullet while still in the train car. His crew mate sitting next to him, T/Sgt. Barney Arnold, was hit in the chest and died immediately. My uncle pried open a loose floor board and crawled out of the car to a small building alongside the tracks. Leaning against the side of the building, he watched German guards fire machine guns indiscriminately at those who fled until he passed out.

My uncle was transported to a triage center set up in a nearby wine cellar. The injured were treated in there; the bodies of the dead were stored in the cellar awaiting identification and burial. The following day, Monday,
August 7th, the fighter planes returned and strafed the convoy again. A total of 23 people were killed including nine American soldiers, three British soldiers, two Senegalese soldiers, four Resistance fighters, one
Langeais townsperson, and four Germans. Seventy were injured by the strafing.

On Tuesday, August 8th, the surviving deportees were either force marched or transported by truck to the next train station where the convoy reassembled and resumed its journey. That same day, the 18 military victims were buried in a mass grave in the Langeais cemetery. The mayor of the town kept a dog tag from each victim. The graves were marked with simple wooden crosses with the names of the victims.

Later in August, Langeais was liberated by Allied Forces. On or about August 23, the bodies of the military victims were disinterred and identified by the U.S. Army with the aid of the mayor and the townspeople of Langeais. The remains were moved to St. Indre-de-Eure Military Cemetery on January 27, 1945, awaiting instructions from family members. The cemetery is located approximately fifteen miles southeast of Evreux and 15 miles northeast of Dreux, France.

Americans Alex Kowalski, Water Solomon, and Matt D. Campbell were later buried in the American Cemetery, Colleville sur Mer, Normandy, France. Sidney Magaziner
was buried in Long Island National Cemetery in New York. The bodies of John Taylor, Barney Arnold, and Gordon Norwood were returned for burial in family or private cemeteries in the United States.

I believe Cyril De Vay to be the Cyrtl Devray as the date of death is the same as 3 other victims and that he was shot while escaping. The testimonies I have read on the French website along with my uncle's recollection of fleeing prisoners being shot corroborates the POW record's status of Cyril De Vay being shot while escaping.

I haven't yet requested serivce records for Cyril since I just figured out last night that he may be one of the strafing victims. I have requested records for the other 7 the victims and have received one record. Many of the records at St. Louis were destroyed in a fire in 1973. I have received letters from St. Louis stating that limited info is available on one victim and a second victim's record is extremely damaged. I've had better luck with another agency in providing information if they can find the victim's file. I have made 3 requests to this agency and received one document. I'll try them for Cyril's record.

I would like to have the GEDCOM. I haven't worked with a GEDCOM, so do I need special software?

I tried to figure out how your husband would be related to Cyril K. Does "second cousin once removed" sound right? It seems like a distant relative -- do you think anyone in your husband's family might have a recollection of Cyril K?

Thanks for your help, I'll keep you posted on what I find out.

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