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Re: The Harris And Webb Families Of Athens, Louisiana

ReginaBB — 2013-06-19 19:29:54Z

Who is it that your match with DNA on this list of contributors in this message string?

Re: The Harris And Webb Families Of Athens, Louisiana

Mileslev1 — 2013-06-06 20:01:22Z

Hi

My great great grandfather was Mitchell Harris of Athens, LA. He was born to a single woman name Mima Holt born to F. Holt and Mariah Holt.

Through DNA testing, I am possibly directly descended from Wiley Holland Gandy of Athens. My DNA match is predicted as a fourth cousin, which means that we share the same third great grandparent(s). With Wiley being my possible great great great grandfather, it shows that me and my DNA match are indeed fourth cousins. Also John Achilles Harris is also a Gandy through his mother Piety Bunn Gandy, but I'm not sure if I'm possibly descended from John Harris.

Hope to hear back from you!!

Re: African American Sims children that are missing (Louisiana)

HL2604 — 2013-05-05 23:26:53Z

I'm not related but performed a courtesy lookup! James Lee Sims registered for WWI Draft in Caddo Parish. He died in the same place, 7 Mar 1927. Parents identified as Walter Sims and Sallie Hicks.

African American Sims children that are missing (Louisiana)

cojc84 — 2013-05-05 07:15:21Z

Walter G. Sims from Caddo Parish,LA. He had 3 children before he married my gg granny Charlotte Ware Sims. They are Addie, James (jimmy) L. Sims and Ambrose L. Sims. I know that uncle James had married a Francis but I didn't see any children. I will post a census, if this sounds like a possible match let's talk! cojc84@yahoo.com

Here is a census from 1900

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MSPR-YBP

Re: Calliham's of Louisiana

bpmayex — 2013-04-19 00:23:07Z

Where was Calico Plantation located in Simmesport...got pics? I have a map circa 1879 with Calihan property all over the place around Simmesport. Thanks,

bp Mayeux

Re: Calliham's of Louisiana

bpmayex — 2013-04-19 00:19:13Z

Yes there are Callihans still living in Simmesport...AF Americans that I know of. Where was Callico Plantation? Doing historical research pertaining to Simmesport, thanks.

BP Mayeux

Re: Dorsey-Hill-Cato in Louisiana/MS

Estelle244 — 2013-04-07 15:10:40Z

My grandmother, i believe was related too Hosea by marriage
again i believe her mother Edie Henderson was married to a Hill,probably that Hill was related to Hosea Hill who's wife was a school teacher in Thibodaux, La. Lafourche parish @ the
Greenwood school, in the yrs of 1940's and 50's, and yes he did own a club and barber shop, please review your data maybe their is info on marriages, and other relations regarding this
Research,on Hills, Hendersons, Hadleys,

Thank you

Re: Dorsey-Hill-Cato in Louisiana/MS

JMAGIX1976 — 2013-04-06 12:17:34Z

IF ITS THE SAME HOSEA THAT OWNED A LOUNGE IN THIBODAUX, HE WAS MY GREAT GRANDFATHER

Ware/White/Miles Shreveport,LA (DeSoto/Caddo Parish)

cojc84 — 2013-03-27 13:29:55Z

Hello my name is Chelsi and I'm looking for descendants from the Ware, White and Miles family.

Ware Family:
my great great granny is Charlotte Ware Sims (Walter G. Sims) born in Shreveport,LA to Ben and Beria Ware. She had 7 siblings: Lizzie, Benjamin, Roy, Hartwell, Linda and Pearl.

White family:
my great grandmother's name is Mary Louise White Clark (Sam Clark). She had one son (that I know of) name Rev. C.A.W. Clark Sr.

Miles Family:
my great grandfather's name was Casper Miles Sr. (Sallie Jefferson Miles). He died in his 30's so I was told. Him and granny Sallie had 3 children: Bertha, Casper Jr. and Willie Mae.

If any of these sound like a match please contact me! Thanks cojc84@yahoo.com

Re: Lewis (AfAm) family

cojc84 — 2013-03-27 13:01:52Z

Hello! my name is Chelsi and I'm looking for descendants from my great uncles and aunts. One of the childrens name happen to be Charles and he was born 1862 in North Carolina. Maybe my great uncle Charles migrated from Northa Carolina to Louisiana! I hope this is a match, let's talk! Here's a link from the 1880 census https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MC6P-8TZ

cojc84@yahoo.com

Hazeur Family

Hazeurfam — 2013-03-17 17:44:16Z

I'm looking for a list of free people of color in New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 1700's to the mid 1800's. Does anyone know where I can find this list for Hazeur relatives: Antoine Hycinthe Hazeur, Jeanette Favre Hazeur, and Pierre Favre Hazeur etc.

Re: ELLEN(LUCETTE) AND REASON BRIGGS

estherbradley50 — 2013-03-10 22:35:17Z

here is a picture of Rosa Lucate(former slave who went by the name of Zaya from Vermillion county, louisiana this is my great-great grandmother. also she was owned by i belive Duprey Lucate.

Re: ELLEN(LUCETTE) AND REASON BRIGGS

estherbradley50 — 2013-03-10 21:46:55Z

any decendant of Ellen Lucate(briggs)

African American Johnson Family in Avoyelles Parish

dirtyeraser200959 — 2013-03-10 00:55:08Z

Hello, I am looking for information on the two ancestors Hester Johnson (Maiden name Roberson) and her husband, possibly Joseph Johnson born in 1834, of Avoyelles, Louisiana.

Olevia Walker Murray 1924-2013

Contribution — 2013-03-08 02:51:34Z

Murray Olevia Walker Murray, a native of Plaquemine, Louisiana and a resident of Columbus, Ohio was born on August 28, 1924 to the late Levy, Sr. and Mary McCoy Walker in Plaquemine, Louisiana she was reared by her grandparents, Frank and Olevia Lewis McCoy.
At an early age, was baptized by Reverend Abraham Lincoln Davis Sr. in the Mississippi River at the Point Pleasant Baptist Church.
She attended school in Iberville Parish and had a zeal for knowledge.

Olevia departed this life on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor.
She was 88 years old. Olevia met and married George Murray and moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, then later in life she moved to Columbus, Ohio.
Olevia was blessed to mother five children, Saundra, Tammie, Michael, Donald and Larry.
Olevia's passion in life was for her children, grandchildren, her nieces and nephews, and her neighbors. Few could equal her kindness when called upon to care for someone. Olevia was employed by RG Barry for 22 years. In Columbus,
Olevia united in fellowship with the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. H. Beecher Hicks Sr. He was from her hometown and former Principal of the High School for African American Students during the segregation era.
She continued to serve faithfully under the current pastor, The Reverend Dr. Charles E. Booth until her demise.
Olevia leaves to follow her FOOTPRINTS IN THE SANDS OF TIME: her children, Saundra (Mervin) Hines, Tammie, Michael (Darlene), Larry (Kathy), Donald; daughter-in-law, Pamela Allen; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a devoted niece, Olevia Tatney Tucker, all of Columbus, OH; two sisters, Elvie (Thomas) Rooks, Plaquemine, LA, Mary Ann Johnson, Baton Rouge, LA; three sisters-in-law, Elaine Brumfield, Plaquemine, LA, Elaine Walker, Columbus, OH, Alberta Walker, Donaldsonville, LA; one brother-in-law, John Hall, Plaquemine, LA; one aunt, Mary McCoy, Harvey, LA; one godchild, Eola (Charles) Williams, Bayou Goula, LA; and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral service Monday 11 a.m., Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 428 E. Main St.
Visitation 10-11 a.m. Dr. Charles Booth officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements entrusted to CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICE, 3700 Refugee Rd. Columbus, Ohio

Courtesy Post

Re: Rapides Parish Slaves-Hatch

raige69 — 2013-03-02 17:23:10Z

I wanted to know if we were relatives? Im trying to put together my family tree my grandmother was married to a Hatch and her name is Catherine Irene Brock-Hatch

Re: The Harris And Webb Families Of Athens, Louisiana

ReginaBB — 2013-02-05 01:56:50Z

I saw a separate post of yours about black Harris' in Athens. Are you still looking at that line? I have some information for you if so.

Re: A list of Free men & Women-Land 1834

ROOTS201 — 2013-01-21 03:15:50Z

Thanks!

Re: A list of Free men & Women-Land 1834

dsegelquist — 2013-01-21 00:05:49Z

See the Att. and read No. 178, she has had possession for 40, years.
Sennis.

Re: A list of Free men & Women-Land 1834

ROOTS201 — 2013-01-20 10:46:11Z

I would like information on Victoire Deslondes. Thank you.

Re: A list of Free men & Women-Land 1834

ROOTS201 — 2013-01-20 10:44:28Z

I would like information on Victoire Deslondes. Thank you.

Re: Stovalls in Haynesville,LA

RonaldStovall856 — 2013-01-17 02:58:29Z

Please reply to my message okay,I am a son of Collier Stovall and this was my daddy and I want to know all of my relative and kin people before I leave this earth myself and die in which I love my kin people and relatives and I will like to have a family renunion of all of the Stovall that is born and raised in Haynesville,La. and beyound that territory as well in which my name is [Ronald Stovall] 1004 Goelz Dr. East St.Louis,Ill. 62203 Jan.16,2013 Wed. 6:58pm Goodbye Loveone!

Re: Blundon Orphanage

tmelleo — 2012-12-29 07:59:16Z

Hi Karen,

I know this is many years after your post but my mother, Mamie Williams, lived there during the late 40's and considered Ms. Mary Wells (I believe was director at the time) her second mother. I have a photo of Ms. Wells if you would like it.

Re: Wortham Family in Webster & Claiborne Parish

Roz57baby10 — 2012-12-27 19:24:52Z

Thanks, this is my family. Since I've posted this inquiry, I've visited the Assesors' office in both parishes. I've also obtained Census Records from 1870 to present. John Wesley Wortham was my grandmothers' grandfather. Susan was his wife but, Eliza was another woman who the slaveowners paired with him. All of the children listed are from both women.

Are you related?

Re: Feronberg, St. Landry Parish, 1880

carmenruth380 — 2012-12-26 04:37:20Z

Earl was my great uncle. He is my grandmother Rosie's brother.

Re: A list of Free men & Women-Land 1834

dsegelquist — 2012-12-13 21:56:29Z

Your mail didn't work.

I looked at the names you give but was unable to find any info on them--sorry.
Dennis.

Re: A list of Free men & Women-Land 1834

danielleromero13 — 2012-12-13 19:41:08Z

Lodisca Lamatte (married to Alphonse Perot) is my great great grandmother. I have been trying to find out information on her parents with no luck! Please email me at danielleromero13@gmail.com to exchange more information.
Best,
Danielle

Re: DANIEL

shanalw1 — 2012-11-29 04:11:51Z

Hello! Lindsey and Eliza Daniels of Tensas Parish were my great-grandfather's (Lindsey, Jr) parents. My grandfather is Jessie Daniels. Lindsey, Jr. was married to Mattie Bell Montgomery and lived in Catahoula Parish. I don't know if this is the same Lindsey and Eliza (known in my family as Liza) that you mentioned but maybe...

Researching Catahoula/Tensas/Ouachita Parishes

shanalw1 — 2012-11-28 22:52:59Z

Hello,

I am researching family members (Browns,Douglas,Watson,Saulsberry,Montgomery,Toliver, Ford,and Henderson)from this area. If you have any leads/information please share with me. Thanks

Shana L. Watson
bayoupearl13@gmail.com

Carrie Weeks

mskidd20 — 2012-11-16 03:23:06Z

Hello,

I am hoping that I can find some info or relatives in or near Richland Parish. Family names: Carrie Weeks-Henry Weeks. Her sisters would be Maggie, Elsie

Surname Grimes from Weyanoke Louisiana

jamietshomba — 2012-09-15 05:40:47Z

I am looking for any information. My grandmother is Deolia Grimes-Smothers. She was born in Weyanoke, Louisiana and had she had 5 brothers and 7 sisters. Thank you

Grigsby/Grisby Descendants - Mississippi/Arkansas

phyllismurray_1 — 2012-09-06 03:34:41Z

Hi

I'm researching my Grigsby family located in 1900 under Benjamin R. Grigsby m. to Charlotte Robinson Mitchell. They had one son Ben Joshua Grigsby in 1901. It also appears that Benjamin had another son earlier with the same name = Ben Joshua Grisby married to Fannie. If anyone has any informaton on Benjamin R. Grigsby or this branch of Grisby's, any help would be appreciated.

BTW, Ben Joshua Grigsby was married at least 3 times to:
Blanch Jones, Luevata Kilgore and Lois Armstrong. however I have been unable to trace his whereabouts in 1920 and 1930.

Re: DOUGLAS

mebateman1 — 2012-09-05 17:55:29Z

1930 LA Vermillion Co/Parish Police Jury wd3 Dist10
these families listed as negro
Douglas William head 50 mar laborer LA LA LA
Douglas Mary wife 48 mar laundress LA LA LA ( not sure of surname of Hicks)
(living next door is probably your Jordan family but written as Jerden)
Jerden Eddy head 34 mar LA LA LA
Jerden Ruth wife 31 mar LA LA LA
Jerden Luell son 14 s LA LA LA
Jerden ruth dau 13 s LA LA LA
Jerden Margie M dau 10 LA LA LA
Jerden Willia M dau 5 LA LA LA
Jerden Leo son 4 LA LA LA

1920 LA Vermillion Co Pol Jur wd3 dist107
Dogglas William head 45 mar Mu LA LA LA farmer
" Marylue wife 40 mar B LA LA LA
(No one else in household)
(no Jordan family near by)

1910 LA Vermillion Co PolJurwd3 Dist137
Douglas William head Mu 36 married 14yrs no children born LA LA LA wood chopper on farm
Douglas Mary L wife B 31 married 14yrs no children LA LA LA
Douglas Ada sister Mu 18 s LA LA LA

1900 LA Vermillion Co
Douglas William head B Apr 1874 26 married 4yrs LA LA LA day laborer
Douglas Mary Lou wife B Oct 1878 21 married 4yrs no children LA LA LA

1880 LA Vermillion Co
this family listed as MU=mulatto
Douglas Elias Mu 32 laborer farm LA LA LA
Douglas Anna 26 wife LA LA LA
Douglas Andrew 14 son LA LA LA
Douglas Cornelius 4 son LA LA LA
Douglas Richard? 2 dau LA LA LA
Douglas Joseph 4/12 b. Feb son LA LA LA
Douglas William 7 son

1870 LA Vermillion Co
Douglas Elias 22 B farm hand LA LA LA
Douglas Nancy 20 Mu LA
Blowden Lucy 19 B domestic servt LA
Holmes Alfred 40 B farm hand VA

Re: DOUGLAS

grownfolkbiz2 — 2012-09-05 16:42:41Z

You are in the right area. If possible, see what you can find a little bit back further.I am sure some how that this William Douglas is part of this Elias Douglas klan. As it shows that Ada is a sister of William Douglas. I am trying to see if Elias Douglas is the Father of this William Douglas who claimed that his father was named William. And claimed that his mother's maiden name was Mary Hicks. Thanks for all your help...

Scottlandville Plantation

debrawhitehayes — 2012-09-04 01:00:34Z

Looking for information on Mr. Cross who owned the Scottlandville Planation near Baton Rouge, LA.

Re: Taylor Surname, LA to TX

bookertib — 2012-08-17 11:36:20Z

Don't know if this fits but here is an excerpt from my ancestor's journal about an encounter with a John R. Taylor in Shreveport, 1848.

Friday 21st April 1848

This morning at 8 o'clock the boat Satona sailed, & I went to camp with a view of starting, but met with a gentleman who told me that his name was Owen of Titus County Texas. That he was a merchant & on his way to New Orleans- & was waiting for the Steam Boat Victoress. Which had been expected down for several days, that on that boat there were two gentlemen who owed $2000- & that if I would wait until the arrival of that boat & if when they came he could get his money- He would give me the $2000 for my three boys.

I told him that he had too many "ifs" & conditions in his proposition & that I could not consent to wait- - Just at this time Tillmon came for me & told me there was a gentleman in town who wanted to buy Jim. I hunted him up found his name to be John R Taylor of Upshur County Texas. Offered him Jim at $600. & he told me that he had but $500. which he would give & no more.

I could no better, & I took his offer & sold him Jim, which is the first & only negro I ever sold. But I have the consolation to known that I sold him to a good man & one who will treat Jim well-My hook which I set out last night, caught a cat that weighed 42 pounds.

Re: Taylor Surname, LA to TX

dt55805 — 2012-08-12 05:15:38Z

This thread...

Re: Taylor Surname, LA to TX

dlbanks7 — 2012-08-11 20:25:27Z

dt55805 - Which thread were you referring to? I am certainly interested in going to view it.

Re: Taylor Surname, LA to TX

dlbanks7 — 2012-08-11 20:23:48Z

Thanks again! I just hate that I did not develop this interest until my late 20's. Most of my family elders have passed on, and those that are left were kept in the dark as a child. My family was very secretive about a lot of things. The little bit of digging has helped me to understand why.

Re: Taylor Surname, LA to TX

dt55805 — 2012-08-08 03:48:10Z

As one Taylor to another and all the other Taylors out there looking for our ancestors - take a look at this thread to understand the how specific the questions the posters were asking and answering with. Those are key details and descriptions about names, dates, etc., and also reflected on what was going on during those times in terms of documentation you might use to research your question about Taylor ancestors. This particular thread is probably not related to my Taylor family, but I learned a lot of information about the how to detail your research question, in order to receive richer, actionable answers.

Re: Taylor Surname, LA to TX

HL2604 — 2012-08-07 14:33:55Z

I reviewed 1870 census of your family. Based on birth of Percilla (1866 Louisiana) and Nathan (1867 Texas) it appears they migrated to Texas "after" the Civil War? As a result, they were probably not connected to those Taylor(s) who arrived earlier as slaves?

Re: Taylor Surname, LA to TX

HL2604 — 2012-08-07 07:19:26Z

Lewis B. Taylor was born Aug 1814 in Pulaski, GA. He died 8 May 1882 in Davilla, Milam County. In 1870, he's found Bell County, TX so guessing he returned to Milam near the end? He may have purchased your ancestors enroute to Texas?

Re: Taylor Surname, LA to TX

dlbanks7 — 2012-08-07 06:22:29Z

Thank you!

Re: Taylor Surname, LA to TX

HL2604 — 2012-08-07 04:33:30Z

Slavery ended 1865. If they arrived in Texas prior to that time, most assuredly, they accompanied slave owners. The 1860 Slave Schedule lists Lewis Taylor as the owner of seven people in Milam County. Research Lewis Taylor to include probate records. Too, most Texas towns, cities, and some counties compiled histories for the sesquicentennial (150 year) celebration (1836-1986). Families detailed their travels to and early struggles in Texas. Inquire about a history of Rockdale. 1870 census was the first to list newly freed former slaves. The 1867 Voter Registration Roll also listed former slaves.

Taylor Surname, LA to TX

dlbanks7 — 2012-08-06 22:14:49Z

Hello,

I am trying to determine where in Louisiana my ggg grandparents came from. Is this possible? George Taylor (b. 1809) and his wife Lucinda "Lucy" Jackson-Taylor (b. 1825) migrated to Rockdale (Milam County), Texas in the 1850's or 1860's. Their children were named Randolph, Cyrus, Nicholas (Nick), Hannah, Nathan, Percilla, Charlie, Marinda/Mirenda (my gg grandmother), Queen, & Victoria.

I started this search in 1999 and have been unsuccessful with uncovering this information. My grandmother does not know much about her family, so all of what I have discovered has been on here and through an 80 year old uncle.

Thanks for any possible information.

Lenea Banks

Re: Noble and Stovall

alexr6470 — 2012-06-23 17:38:08Z

My name is reathia noble alexander, my father was Elmer Noble and he was the son of Sarah and Nathan Noble. I was barn and raised in Haynesville, la. I would love to know more about you and and lineage in the Noble family.

Re: Alford Surname, Morehouse Parish

Isabelle45 — 2012-06-03 16:03:06Z

These are the same cemeteries. "Dunmore Cemetery" is its original name still used by its descendants. "Alford Cemetery" is currently used in funeral notices for burials therein. Burials listed may not overlap possibly to avoid duplicating burials already listed. Or submitters list buials not obtained from actual headstone inscriptions but from other sources like funeral programs. This practice preserves for future researchers the data for decedents without a gravesite marker. I speak from the experience of having read this cemetery in 2007.

Re: Dorsey-Hill-Cato in Louisiana/MS

pimg03 — 2012-05-24 22:59:25Z

No, I'm on the west coast.

Re: Alford Surname, Morehouse Parish

pamrthompson — 2012-05-23 18:30:43Z

Two cemeteries in Morehouse Parish are listed as Alford at Find A Grave.

One is listed as Dunmore Cemetery, aka Alford Cemetery. The map shows it on Handy Hill Road: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=6...;

The other one is named Alford Family Cemetery, has no map or address but does have a cemetery photo: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=2...;

There are Alfords buried at each one and there don't seem to be duplicates.

Can anyone shed light on whether these are really two different cemeteries?

Thanks,
Pam Thompson

Mildred Dales Hunter, New Orleans

brittneynberry — 2012-05-16 13:19:22Z

Does anyone have any info on a Mildred Dales, born 1927 in Louisiana? Her mother was possibly a Clementine Watson, but I have no info on her either. Mildred's husband was Rev. Junior Hunter ( Junior was his actual name). She and Junior lived in New Orleans as adults, and they both died there, but I am unsure which part of Louisiana she was born in.
Any info on her or the Dales family would be so helpful. Thanks!