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Re: Maurice Wood

11944 — 2013-03-13 02:45:23Z

burial record us veteran gravesite
Name: Maurice Wood
Service Info.: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1912
Death Date: 26 Sep 2000
Cemetery: Our Lady Of Assumption
Cemetery Address: Carencro, LA 70520
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ss death index
Name: Maurice Wood
SSN: 436-20-4156
Last Residence: 70520 Carencro, Lafayette, Louisiana
Born: 6 Oct 1912
Last Benefit: 70520 Carencro, Lafayette, Louisiana
Died: 26 Sep 2000
State (Year) SSN issued: Louisiana (Before 1951)
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Name: Maurice Wood
Birth Date: 6 Oct 1912
Age at Death: 87
Death Date: 26 Sep 2000
Burial Place: Carencro, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA
Burial: Our Lady of the Assumption Cemetery
Carencro, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA
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US army enlistment record
Name: Maurice Wood
Birth Year: 1912
Race: Negro, citizen (Black)
Nativity State or Country: Louisiana
State of Residence: Louisiana
County or City: Lafayette
Enlistment Date: 4 Dec 1942
Enlistment State: Louisiana
Enlistment City: Lafayette
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Fruit and vegetable graders and packers
Marital Status: Married
Height: 67
Weight: 132
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1920 census
Name: Morise Wood / [Maurice Wood]
Age: 7
Birth Year: abt 1913
Birthplace: Louisiana
Home in 1920: Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Nephew
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Louisiana
Mother's Birthplace: Louisiana
Able to read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Jean Barspe Wood 29
Charlotte Wood 22
Ophe Wood 2
*Alexander Thorbodeany 62 (Thibodeaux)
Morise Wood Maurice 7
Demostene Wood 16
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1930 census
Name: Maurice Wood
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: Louisiana
Race: Negro (Black)
Home in 1930: Police Jury Ward 2, Jefferson Davis, Louisiana
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Father's Birthplace: Louisiana
Mother's Birthplace: Louisiana
Occupation:
Education:
Military service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace:
Household Members:
Name Age
Adolph Daniels 65
Josephine Daniels 49
Caffrey Daniels 24
Elnora Daniels 22
Emma Daniels 20
Frank Daniels 19
Lovenia Daniels 17
Edmonia Daniels 15
Joseph Daniels 12
Alexandria Wood 70
Maurice Wood 15
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1940 census
Name: Maurine Wood / [Maurice Wood]
Respondent: Yes
Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1912
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Louisiana
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Lafayette, Louisiana
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Lafayette, Louisiana
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 9A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 144
Occupation: Hired Hand
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 4
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: None
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 72
Class of Worker: Unpaid family worker
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Maurine Wood 28
Ozeta Wood 27
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obituary
Name of Deceased: Mary Louise Thibodeaux
Age at Death: 78
Death Date: 2 Jan 2007
Obituary Date: 5 Jan 2007
Newspaper Title: Advertiser, The
Newspaper Location: Lafayette, LA, US
Birth Date: abt 1929
Locations Mentioned in Obituary: Lafayette
Carencro, Lafayette Parish,
Other Persons Mentioned in Obituary: Johnny Thibodeaux
Gene Broussard Batiste
Paul
Delores Senegal
Bishop Harmon Jarvis
*Maurice Wood
Morris Alfred
Brian Charles
Juanita Thibodeaux
Elvina Jolivette
Lionel Francis
Joseph Thibodeaux M.
David Thibodeaux
*Alexander Thibodeaux
Eranna Thibodeaux
Mary Broussard Louise
Melissa
Ruby Thibodeaux
Edward Charles
Jean-Batiste
Gene Celestine
Calvin Thibodeaux
Source Citation: Newspaper: Advertiser, The; Publication Date: 5 Jan 2007; Publication Place: Lafayette, LA, US.
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Louisiana 1857/Geo W Cook

sjg43 — 2012-12-18 14:18:47Z

I have an ancestor,George Washington Cook,that was supposedly "killed in 'the war' near Baton Rouge 30 Mar 1857".
I have Googled everything I can think of to find a military action anywhere near that time frame. Everything jumps from the War of 1812 to the Civil War.

Does anyone know what war,battle he might have been in ?

Sharon

Re: Louisiana 1857/Geo W Cook

11944 — 2012-12-18 01:37:44Z

Not sure if this will be of much help, only the slave uprising comes to mind, and bank failures.
Also depends on your actual proof that he did die....
Good luck in your search

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_of_1857

http://mshistorynow.mdah.state.ms.us/articles/58/slave-resis...

http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafiles.htm"

Baton Rouge National Cemetery
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

http://files.usgwarchives.org/la/eastbatonrouge/cemeteries/b...

COOK, GEORGE W." 24 JUN 1863 PVT

Maurice Wood

GraceBolongia — 2012-08-17 12:46:01Z

If anyone could tell me what branch of the military this person was in I would greatly appreciate it. And if you know where I could find military records for him. His name is Maurice Wood, and he was born about 1912-1915. He lived in Louisiana all his life I believe, and Jefferson Davis Parish at one point in his life when he was about 15. In his later years he lived in Carencro, Louisiana. He spoke French and was a translator for the U.S. Military, possibly during World War II as this picture looks like it was taken when he was in his 20s, possibly early 30s. I’m also looking for any information on his family. I believe is mother may have been of French/Indian descent, but not sure about his father. He passed away in 2000. Thank you!

Re: Information on My Great Uncle (WWII)

Con8078 — 2012-06-20 08:40:42Z

H Donald Mays McAllister was the grandfather of a friend of mine in work.

Re: 5th Regiment, European Brigade, Spanish Regiment, LA Militia

buchanan55 — 2012-06-17 17:46:36Z

Did you find out anything about this Spanish Regiment? I have an ancestor who joined this Regiment back in 1862 and want to know more.

Tillman war of 1812

ernietillman — 2012-01-16 18:43:53Z

Can anyone help with 10 and 20 consolidated regiment, Louisiana Milita. Pvt. Elisha Tillman. any information on the regiment and Elisha in particular apprieciated.

Re: Crochet WWII Infantry

darleencrochet — 2011-07-13 23:54:41Z

Walter Crochet was my grandfather. My father is Marvin Crochet (his son). I don't have much information on his military life, but could possibly get some from my grandmother.

Re: CC Camps

spbork2 — 2011-03-04 20:54:43Z

Civilian Conservation Corps. Google it. You'll find lots of info. A government works program established in 1933 to put men to work during the depression. My father joined. I still have his trunk.

Capt Glenn's Co, 14th Regiment, United States Infantry abt 1847

NanHarvey20 — 2011-02-03 13:08:17Z

Need some information concerning this military unit. I found a Military Warrant awarding land to "Christian Papste" formerly a private in Captain Glenn's Company, fourteenth Regiment United States Infantry. The warrant states that Congress approved 11 Feb 1847 an act "to raise for a limited time an additional military force, and for other purposes."

Does anyone know what was the purpose of this unit? Who was the enemy in 1847? How would I go about finding the soldiers in this unit?

Christian Pabst, a Prussian immigrant, was 23 in the 1850 Carroll Parish census.

The land (now in Richland Parish) is described as the NW 1/4 of Section 36, Twp 18 N, Range 9E, roughly 160A. Christian and his wife Mary E. sold this land and an adjoining parcel to James J. Slade in 1860.(Carroll Parish Deed Book K:421) I had not known how he acquired this property until finding the military warrant on the Bureau of Land Management General Land Office records.
http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/

CC Camps

moomoostooge — 2011-01-16 16:41:11Z

(CC CAMPS)
I am looking for info. on what I have heard stories of A place called the CC Camps, That is all I heard them called. they were part of the Military. around 1935-1938 are the years I'm looking for. Or if anyone knows the true name of them that may help. If anyone knows where to find info. That Would Be GREAT. THANKS Todd T.

Re: New Orleans Smallpox Hospital

Champlain9 — 2009-12-29 19:16:09Z

This may help you?

http://nutrias.org/guides/genguide/hospitalinsanity.htm

Regards

Re: Edward Pajares in WWII

Sglimcher — 2009-08-02 00:29:23Z

Tara, I have no idea if you will receive this email, but I am looking at pix of my dad in WWII and he served with Eddie Pajaries in WWII. If you do get this, email my father at sumner.glimcher@nyu.edu. His name is Sumner. He's 85, but would love to hear from you. Susan

Re: Clothilde Beaud, WWI Nurse

jmsmith150 — 2009-01-28 18:21:22Z

Hi! This was my greataunt. My ggranmother was Marie Olympia Bourgeois. I don't know a whole lot about her, only that she worked at Charity Hosp and lived around Canal & Chrondelet St. Please e-mail me: jmsmith@netdot.com Thanks, Jeannette

Re: ROY DOUGLAS DURBIN KY

julieconway85 — 2008-10-07 05:47:22Z

you posted this back in the 90's and im about 10 or so years off but Emory Durbin is my grandfather he passed away in 95.

Re: Charles de Choiseul, Civil War Lt. Col. 7th Bat.

DecMay — 2008-08-19 04:00:13Z

Are you still looking for information?

Re: WW1

lindadavissavoy — 2008-01-30 01:01:02Z

I read your e-mail about the surname of CASHIO/CASH.CASHIO is also spelled CASCIO from ITALY.Their manying spellling of CASHIO. Let me know if I can help you. Linda

Charles de Choiseul, Civil War Lt. Col. 7th Bat.

kimswanguzman — 2008-01-26 03:10:45Z

I am searching for information on Charles de Choiseul who served with the Louisiana 7th Battalian as a lieutenant colonel during the Civil War. He was mortally wounded at Port Republic, Virginia and is buried in Flat Rock, N. Carolina. I need his place and date of birth and mother's name. Any additional information would also be appreciated. My email is swannie472@sbcglobal.net. Thanks much.
Kim Guzman

Re: Boer War horses

jbcbbinc — 2007-10-06 23:41:12Z

My new email address in jbc.bbinc@wildblue.net

5th Regt. European Brig. (Spanish Regt.) La. Militia.

benzo278 — 2006-09-12 23:48:48Z

I'm trying to find more about a so-called "Castrillon, C." Doesn't say first name or anything.

Castrillon, C.,Corpl. 2nd Co. 5th Regt. European Brig. (Spanish Regt.) La. Militia. On Roll dated New Orleans, La., March 2nd, 1862.

Re: Charles Rabe

dsegelquist — 2005-12-13 16:06:32Z

This is the only Rabe on the La. rosters. I hope it helps.

Rabe, Charles, Pvt. Co. D, 4th Regt, European Brig. La. Mil. On Roll dated New Orleans, La.,

April 2, 1862, for active service within the limits of the City of New Orleans, La.

New Orleans Smallpox Hospital

3seeker — 2005-12-09 21:12:00Z

I would like to know the location and staff, if possible for "The Smallpox Hospital operated by Union surgeons between 1864-1866 in New Orleans. Or where I could locate this information. The staff would have also tended the sick in the stockade on Ship Island, east of New Orleans and just south of Mississippi.

I believe the duty was of the New York 72nd, 2nd division, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Army Corps surgeon, but it seems that several of those regiments were regrouped, the 72nd, 73rd 74th, etc. So it is difficult to be specific.

Thank you

Re: European Brigade of Louisiana MIitia - French Guard

2005-11-16 12:38:25Z

Yes, my great-great grandfather, Antoine Urban Zorn, was born in Strasbourg, France. What information can you share?? Thanks

Re: European Brigade of Louisiana MIitia - French Guard

2005-11-16 02:26:03Z

Hello,
A GGG Uncle of mine was in the 4th regiment french brigade, he was born in the bearn region of France . Jackson barracks in New Orleans will have some information on your ancestor ( I think you can find them on the internet) I also bought microfilm from heritagequest.com ( 4th brigade service records) Well happy hunting. Duane

Re: European Brigade of Louisiana MIitia - French Guard

Usaduane — 2005-11-15 02:19:59Z

Hello,
Was your G/G grandfather born in France ? Duane

Re: Charles Rabe

2005-11-06 16:30:51Z

That's him for sure Dennis. Many thanks.

Help Interpreting Compiled Civil War Military Records - Confederate

2005-08-31 16:29:17Z

European Brigade of Louisiana MIitia - French Guard

2005-08-04 20:21:40Z

My G/G Grandfather was a member of the European Brigade of the Louisiana MIitia - 3rd Regiment - French Guard. I am looking for more information about this Brigade. Can anyone help? Thanks

Looking for first name of unknown LaBelle, Laubel, Lobelle

2005-05-26 22:13:38Z

Ruth Schmidt lived in New Orleans sometime between Jan and Nov 1946, maybe in Navy military housing. Her husband Walter Schmidt was in the U.S.Naval Airforce. Ruth was 21 years old from Kansas City, Missouri and had a girl child about one year old. Ruth had a brief affair with a man named LaBelle, Laubel, Lobelle maybe John or James. Family history has him living in New Orleans but he could have been stationed there in the military. He visted Ruth in California in the 50's or 60's for a brief time. Ruth returned to Missouri before Dec 1946. She had a son in Dec 1946. She named him John James Schmidt. Ruth's husband divorced her in 1947. My line comes from John James and I would like to find John's biological father's history. I'm working on my family genealogy and it's incomplete without John James biological father. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks for your time and consideration. Jen

COL Marshall J Smith, New Orleans

pamelaharrellwhiteside — 2005-03-31 13:30:43Z

I have posted a lengthy obituary of COL Smith on the Smith family message board which details his military career and service as a colonel in the CSA during the War between the States.
He was an organizer of the 24th Louisiana Volunteers, known as the Crescent Regiment and participated in the battle of Shiloh. He later served in the artillery and was in the battle of Port Hudson, where he was taken prisoner. After being exchanged a year later, he served in Richmond until the end of the war.

5th Regiment, European Brigade, Spanish Regiment, LA Militia

2004-09-07 11:02:15Z

Can anyone tell me where I can find information on the "5th Co. 5th Regt. European Brig. (Spanish Regt.) La. Militia. I have found an ancestor who lived in New Orleans on this roll. Family lore: "Sometime before the year 1848, a Spanish Ship bound for Spain's holdings in Latin America came to dock in New Orleans. Disembarking with his wife, was Justo Rufino deYbarra. The story is that he came as a member of the Spanish military and stayed. Any info. appreciated.

Re: 17th Louisiana Infantry

2004-08-25 17:16:35Z

Michael McAlpin, I have sent you an excel file of the 17th. via email. Unclear if you have received. Is your email address still
mc539@aol.com?

Charles Rabe

dsmothe11 — 2004-06-23 23:21:22Z

The Index to Louisiana Civil War Soldiers shows:

Charles Rabe
military Unit D
vt 8th LA Cav
Rolls Prisoners of War C.S.A.

Looking to learn more. He was my gg grandfather.

looking for marilyn kelly's birth parents

sassyredneck82 — 2004-05-29 18:11:16Z

hello my name is kelly. my mother's name was marilyn kelly after the adoption it was marilyn kelly averitt. she was adopted by opal & clyde averitt, i'm not sure when she was adopted but i think she was very young, she had to get her birth cert. and on it all i saw was ace kelly as the father . the adoption records are closed in texas and me and my two sister would like to find them or some kind of family of there's for medical reason my mom said she thought she may have siblings my mom has passed away and so have my grandparents .thank you kelly

Re: WWI Enlistment Records for LA.

2004-04-06 10:35:28Z

Have you tried military records.com on the google search engine?

Re: 17th Louisiana Infantry

2004-01-25 01:04:14Z

I would love to exchange information on the 17th. I have several old letters, pictures and a lot more. Please contact me at Mc539@aol.com

Re: 17th Louisiana Infantry

2004-01-22 02:09:35Z

Am working on a webpage for the regiment. Still have a long way to go but have a pretty good roster of names that I will be finishing off in the next week or so. Also have a picture of my gggrandfather, John H. Harris in his uniform taken during the war. He was a Pvt. in Co. F.

Will share information and picture if you still have an interest.

Confederate Prisoner

jim8894 — 2004-01-08 15:49:53Z

I have been trying to collect information on my GGrandfather John Phillips who was captured at the Battle of Helena AR July 4, 1863 and was transferred from New Orleans and exchanged at Red River Landing LA March 4 1865. I have been told that he was held at Rock Island prison for some time. How can I confirm this.

Re: MEYERS

2004-01-07 14:47:38Z

For information on a WW1 serviceman, check the state Veterans Administration. They should have him on file and a record of the battles he was in; muster in date,out, etc.This worked for myself in Iowa. My wife's Grandfather was also in the 42nd Rainbow Division. The Headqurters Troop was a Louisiana outfit but his name is not listed in the original complement. He was probably added in mid-1918 when the 42nd started taking the casualties,almost 14,000 killed and wounded. Chard from Iowa

Re: 2ND. LA. CALVARY CO. C.

LASYONE — 2003-11-02 12:51:21Z

Re: 2ND. LA. CALVARY CO. C.

LASYONE — 2003-11-02 12:43:30Z

It is my understanding that the 2nd Louisiana Clavary was comprised of partisan units. Because it was not a regular military unit in the normal sense, the references I've found usually don't acknowledge the unit. My great grandfather was in Company D and during my research I discovered that his unit fought from Natchitoches Louisiana south toward Lafayette and along the Texas border. The Louisiana State Archives might be of some help to you in that they maintain pension and other records regarding Louisiana's confederate veterans.

Re: Confederate Prisoner

LASYONE — 2003-11-02 12:26:51Z

I had some luck researching my great grandfather's CSA service by using the confederate pension records on file at the Louisiana State Archives. Your state should have an archives that might be equally of help to you.

2ND. LA. CALVARY CO. C.

HOTRODHAYES1 — 2003-10-03 20:46:41Z

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY DOCUMENTATION OR PICTURES OF THE 2ND. LA. CALVARY CO. C, PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN.

TAMMY HAYES

WWI

lscarbrock — 2003-08-05 20:18:01Z

Looking for information on Bert Scarbrock who served in Army during WWI.

17th Louisiana Infantry

air1mtm — 2003-07-26 18:49:11Z

i am seeking information on the 17th Louisiana Infantry (Confederate) Letters home, pictures of members etc.

I am also looking for the flag of the Regiment, or at least a description or picture.

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards,
Michael T McAlpin

Civil War Military Records

P_Schandelmeier — 2003-07-24 00:05:06Z

Could anyone tell me if they have sent for Military Records? I have a great great grandfather who served in Benjamins Co. La. Cav. I would like to know what info you get . Need date of death and where he was born and when. Thanks, Pam

Re: Civil War Military Records

P_Schandelmeier — 2003-07-24 00:05:06Z

Thanks for your help. Where do I write for records from the Louisiana Archives? And also does it cost anything? Thank you, Pam

Re: Civil War Military Records

P_Schandelmeier — 2003-07-24 00:05:06Z

I tried the email address and it didnt work.

Re: WW2-New Orleans

2003-07-08 19:34:46Z

Hello how are you doing
i am doing some reserch on a person too Named Clinny Hill he was my uncle that served in WW2 that was stationed in louisiana he said in the stated during the war while his oldest brother was a paratrooper in europe he was in the army..... do you know anywhere that i can go to get names or pictures of people int he military please e-mail me if you get this my name is kelly adkins and i live in north carolina

Re: MEYERS

2003-07-03 15:46:54Z

Mary,
I am sorry to say that after searching several sites I couldnot find anything for you. I know I got my dads records from WWII when I wrote to my senators office. Include all the information you have on your grandfather and also indicate your name, relationship and where to send the information to you.

Good luck researching.

Sandy