January 1997 to December 1997

Beverley Dowdy Tue Jan 28 09:07:53 1997
Looking for ROBERTS and SHELL families in Carroll Par. These families came to Louisiana from Georgia aound 1850s

Ley O'Connor Sat Feb 15 02:49:53 1997
Looking for any information on Samuel RUSSELL listed 1830 Claibourn Parish census. Also Robert C.RUSSEL and James A. GOODWIN listed 1850 Clairbourn Parish Census. Also info on Donie GOODWIN, Medford GOODWIN,Mattie GOODWIN. Almost all were born in Haynesville, Claibourn Parish, La.in the late 1800's and early 1900. They aree the children of James Henry GOODWIN b. July 9, 1869 d.Nov.20,1940. m. Sept.28, 1888 Mary Josephine (Molly) MURRAY b.mar.23,1872 d. Aug 23, 1955. Both are buried in Shady Grove in Haynesville, La. Also in info re Mary Josephine MURRAY is very welcome !!!!!

Colleen Hendry Smith Fri Mar 7 11:32:09 1997
BARDWELL - BUDWELL - Searching for any info on BARDWELL/BUDWELL family in Carroll

Kay McMahan Noska, Mon Mar 3 08:21:08 1997
Is there anyone there in East Carroll who would check the 1870 census for the James C. Manly family and tell me who all is in the household? I am trying to figure out if my ggg-grandmother, Hannah Jackson Campbell is still alive, she would be about 68 years old in 1870, and was living in household of her dau. Elizabeth Jane Jackson & son-in-law James Manley. Thank you in advance. Kay McMahan.

Carolyn FEROBEN Thu Feb 6 06:04:19 1997
WRIGHT, W.D. Married to Partine FEROBEN RICHBOURG in West Carroll Parish, September 28, 1912. Beleive they had daughter Ethyl
STINSON, William D. (b Mar 23,1872 d Feb4, 1944) married Bettie E. FEROBEN (b. Oct 28, 1884 d 1963) in West Carroll Parish December 21, 1904. Signing the license is WP PERRY, W? PICKETT, and J W WILKERSON, Joe RICHBOURG signed the bond. Bettie and W D are buried at Midway. Buried with them are Sam STINSON b Aug 9, 1923 d Dec 21, 1944 and Willie Alma STINSON b July 2, 1914 d June 2, 1952. Looking for members of this STINSON family.
WRIGHT, WD married Partine FEROBEN RICHBOURG (b 1881 d 1972). She is buried at Midway. W D WRIGHT and Partine were married Sept. 29, 1912 in West Carroll Parish. Partine's first husband was J M RICHBOURG. They were married in Richland Parish Dec. 18, 1894. I need families of these men and any children from these marriages. Thanks for any information.

Urban Wilson Wed Apr 2 21:12:47 1997
I am trying to find information on my GGGrandfather Elisha Phillips. The only record I have on him is a marriage record from Chicot Co. AR. It was dated in 1865 and stated that Rev. Elisha Phillips age 35 from Carroll Parish, LA, married Mary Francis Scarborough afe 24 of Chicot Co, AR. I have also found an Elisha Phillips, blacksmith listed in the 1870 census for Ashley Co. AR. I don't know if this is the same. NEED HELP! Thanks

Jodie Gee Tue Apr 15 14:23:35 1997
I am looking for information about the family of Nora ROACH (Lake Province,LA.)who married Archibald Taylor GEE about 1879 .They had Charles James GEE,John Buxton GEE,Ella GEE,Sadie Estelle GEE,Neville Archibald GEE and Tempie Louisa GEE.They moved to North Carolina .Nora died 2 Nov 1941 in Henderson N.C.

Chris Hansen Tue Apr 15 19:26:54 1997
Researching Griffin, Osbon, Williamson, McElrath families of West Carroll Parish. Amos Williamson was shown in 1820 US Census and had descendants in West Carroll to date. William Griffin was shown in the 1850 US Census and has descendants in West Carroll Parish today.

Tegwin HIGHTOWER Wed Apr 16 08:33:25 1997
I'm looking for more information on my paternal grandfather, AB HIGHTOWER. Some info. I've found on him lists him as A. HIGHTOWER. We always called him DAD and my father DADDY, so I have no other information as to his full name if there was one. He was born in Morehouse Parish, Bastrop, LA on August 18, 1889. His other brotheres and a sister were born in Arkansas. However, there were 2 additional brothers who left home early;one returning to LA and one going to TX. Their names are unknown. My grandfather died Jan.1965 and is buried in Cowpen Pond CEmetary, Grand Ridge, FL which is an old pioneer and Civil War cemetary according to my dad. My father is very ill with heart problems and I hope to find out some of this info. before he passes on. AB's father's name is suppose to be John and his mother's name is unknown. There is French and Indian blood in their family line and it's possible there is no recording of the family's being in Bastrop. If anyone could help me with this, I'd be more than greatful.

Sue Harris Sat Apr 26 12:06:34 1997
Temperance (JACKSON) BEASLEY, d/o Randle & Eliz. JACKSON, & widow of William BEASLEY, lived 1880 West Carroll Par., with apparent caretaker. She was deaf & dumb. In 1881, living at Caledonia Plantation, applied for War of 1812 bounty land on Wm Beasley's service; rejected 1889. When & where did she die? Known ch: James; Randle Jackson (m Cornelia Trimble, E.Carroll Par. 1853); Eliz. (m Thos. P. WILSON 1838 Sumter Co., AL), Sarah Ann, Susannah (d 1833 Barbour Co., AL) BEASLEY. Others? Need info on all. Many thanks; glad to share.

JoAnn Reece Wed Apr 30 06:16:06 1997
I am looking for the Crane's and associated families of West Carroll. The family moved from Rankin and Simpson County, Mississippi in the early 1900's and settled in West Carrol Parish, then apparently spread to some adjoining parishes. Associated names are: Benton, Finley, Brown (Wilson Crane, Martin Crane, William Henry Crane, Duncan Crane, Dosca Crane married James A. Benton, Georgie Crane married Robert Finley, Pearly Crane married John Brown) - any information would be appreciated.

Carl Phillips Mon May 5 18:30:08 1997
LATTING-HOPKINS Susan Latting or Lattin married W.T. Hopkins in Carroll Parish in 1875. May have lived in Caroll, Morehouse or Jackson Parish.

LATTIN/LATTING/HOPKINS Andrew LATTIN or LATTING was in Carroll Parish in the 1870s. He married at least once there to a woman named Sarah SOLOVIN. Andrew's daughter, Susan LATTIN married W. T. HOPKINS in Carroll Parish in 1875. Need info on any of these folks or their descendants.

Evelyn Ross Mon May 26 18:50:26 1997
Am looking for George GUIER born 1842, son of George Guier born abt. 1804. He applied for Civil War Pension in LA abt 4-11-1899 and can find no record after this date.Samuel TEMPLETON, born ca 1808, KY, lived in Warren Co., MS; married 10-3-1843, in Madison Co., MS to Martha E. Wyly (Wiley); they moved to Monticello, Carroll Parish, LA ca 1843-1847; he was known to be alive in Oct 1868 and dead July 1875. Am trying to find date & place of death. Or any info after 1868.Lewis M. FULWOOD married Susan/Susannah ?. What was Susannah's last name? They would have married about 1800, possibly in Mississippi. Were these the parents of Jane & Anna Amanda Fulwood/Fullwood, both wives of George GUIER of Carroll Parish, LA?

Glyn Pope Tue Jun 17 11:49:16 1997
Who was Crawford Arnold MAYO's first wife? In the Carroll Parish census of 1870 Dock (Crawford Arnold) MAYO was living with his mother Becca and a female of 18 named Juel. Was Juel his wife? What was Juel's maiden name? Crawford Armold MAYO is my wife's ggrandfather. We have lots of info to share on this family.

Hank Johns Wed Aug 20 15:46:24 1997
JOHNS, Matthew David ..... searching any information on him or any of his descendants. He moved from Arkansas in 1866 to Oak Grove where he died. His wife was M.Louvestes r BAKER. They married in Clarendon, AR.

Karen Fri Oct 10 19:26:45 1997
WILSON - ROBINSON - DAVIS I am looking for infomation on Wesley WILSON. He married Georgia Robinson in West Carroll Parish on 27 August 1889. He then married her sister Mary J. Robinson 31 December 1903. Their father was James Robinson. 1900 Census - Wesley A. WILSON age 35 . Death record said he was born 14 Dec 1862 in AL. DAVIS- I am also looking for info on Robert Jackson DAVIS he married Frances Ann Carter. Robert's parents may have come to this parish after leaving AL. They were William B Davis & Lucinda Reaves. Lucinda died in a town called Anderson, LA around 1920. If any one has info on these line please let me know.. Thanks Karen

Bea Drake, Wed. Oct. 29, 1997 7:30 PM
Seeking information on the following: DRAKE, Willis F. - b1812 in GA, in West Carroll in 1850 on census. Children listed DRAKE, James B. - b1845 in LA - married HERRIN, Electa. DRAKE, George - b1848 in LA; DRAKE, Suzannah - b1850 in LA. Would appreciate any information on any of the above.

Seeking information on the following: DRAKE, Andrew b1851, married Sarah ?? Andrew is on the 1880 census in West Carroll Parish. Who are his parents? Would appreciate any information available.

Seeking information on the following: MCGAHA, David B., married DRAKE, Jerusha E. 9-21-1895. Who are Jerusha's parents? Would like to contact any decendants. IN 1900 in the MCGAHA household, DRAKE, James B. and son Benjamin are listed as servants. What is their connection to DRAKE, Jerusha? Any information would be appreciated.

Jackie Wyatt Wiltcher, Wed. Oct 29, 1997, 7:30 PM
I am researching the surnames KEALAND,SCHROCK,COOK.My g-greatgrandmother ABBIE MAY SCHROCK COOK ---died about 1953 in Kilbourne,Louisiana. She was married to (JOHN MARION ?) COOK.Their children were: J.D., CHARLES ,AMANDA , JOHNNIE(married Oscar Tullos, HELEN(married Columbus Tullos)it is possible that I am not listing some names but these are the ones that I know. I would like to know more about the parents and siblings of ABBIE MAY SCHROCK COOK. I would appreciate any information.

Ruby Allen, Nov. 19, 1997 Wed. 7:30 PM
I was in Sardis, Miss. a few weeks back doing family research and came across this article in an old newspaper about a horrible murder. It states a gentleman in this city just from Lake Providence, La. informs us that a horrible murder was committed by some slaves upon the body of their master, W.H. Harvey of that neighborhood on Saturday the 21.st. It goes on to say that the slave took care of W.H. Harvey when he was a child. I believe this man to be my gggfather as I have heard this story from my mother since I was a small child. I do not know the date of the newspaper but it has to be some where between 1850 and 1880.   My sister and I are researching the Wooten family name and I think W.H. Harvey was my gggmother Wootens dad. My sister can be reached at tbking@cwsnet. com. We would be most greatful for more information.

James L. Thomas  Nov. 19, 1997 Wed. 7:30 PM
Am searching for information about my greatgrandmother and greatgrandfather. My greatgrandmother's maiden name was AMANDA ELIZABETH FINLEY, b.7/29/1868 in MS, Maybe Simpson Co., d.1/1/1956 in Oak Grove. She married JOHN FRANKLIN PRINE, birthdate and birthplace unknown, d.1/15/1915

Mary Mabry, Nov. 19, 1997 Wed. 9:00 PM
MILLIGAN MABRY went to WEST CARROLL PARISish from Pickens county ALABAMA sometime after 1850 and died ther about 1853 , two of his daughters married men named HAGOOD in the parrish EDNA MABRY married MORDICHI FRANKLIN HAGOOD and PRISILLA married BENJAMIN S. HAGOOD. I am trying to find the year MILLIGAN MABRY died and descendants of the MABRY daughters.

Bill Vance, Dec. 12, 1997 Fri. 10:00
My Grandparents Sarah Belle Windham Musselwhite Vance and William Dalton Vance moved to West Carroll Parish sometime after 1910 US Census. My Father James Dalton Vance born July 1912 (in MS.) graduated from Kilbourne High School. My father had one brother Henry Vance and four half brothers Otto Musselwhite, Doc (??) Musselwhite, John Musselwhite, and Steward Musselwhite.

My grandparents (Sarah Belle Windham Musselwhite Vance and William Dalton Vance and Doc Musselwhite (Not sure of his full name) are buried in Kilbourne Cemetery. Doc was killed in a accident with a logging truck. My grandparents lived out from Chickasaw ?? and I believe their neighbor was Nickel Roberts who was either sheriff or a deputy sheriff. My Grandparents sold their farm in the early 1950 and moved to Baton Rouge next door to their son Henry. My Grandmother(Sarah Belle Windham Musselwhite Vance) died in Baton Rouge around 1956 and buried at Kilbourne. My Grandfather (William Dalton Vance died in Monroe La around 1959 and was buried at Kilbourne. As I recall the Funerals were held in the Kilbourne Baptist Church the arrangements were handled by a Funeral Home in Oak Grove. One of the families in the area that I recall visiting inaddition to the Roberts was named Flowers. I believe that he taught at Kilbourne High School.

I have been unable to locate Sarah and William Dalton in the 1920 MS ARK or LA US Census. In 1920 William Dalton Father (GEORGE WASHINGTON VANCE) was living in Drew County Ark.

In 1910 US CENSUS Sarah and William VANCE were living in Grenada MS. Sarah first husband had died (MUSSELWHITE). My Father James Dalton Vance was born in Carroll County MS but in looking at the Record I appears that he was borne in Montgomery County. He always said Duck Hill or Elliott.

My Mother Irma Mora Riser Vance met my Farther James Dalton Vance when she taught at Kilbourne High School in the 1930's when he returned home to visit his parents. He was living and working in Trona California.

John Musselwhite met his wife Maude Moore who was a teacher at the Kilbourne High School and had taught my Father. John was an engineer for Missouri Pacific RR and moved to Monroe/West Monroe. Maude Retired as a teacher from West Monroe High School. Steward taught in Oak Dale, LA. Otto was an engineer also with Missouri Pacific RR. Henry worked for Esso in Baton Rouge.

My Vance line came to MS from AL and SC. In MS Carroll Co was the principal area

My Grandmother was Sarah Belle Windham who father and mother were Miquel (Mike) Windham and Laura Ann Patterson.

My Windham/Patterson Line: Elizabeth Vance 1822 SC, James Andrew Windham b SC. John b 1842 m Mary R Patterson sister of Laura Ann Patterson. William b 1843, Mary b 1845 George b 1847, Miquel (Mike) b 1849 m Laura Ann Patterson sister of Mary R Patterson. Children: Edna Mary Elizabeth d age 7
William Andrew d young, Charles M Windham m Kate Musselwhite (sister of Marion), Laura Ann Eunice Winham m Alonzo Graves, Sarah Belle Windham m Marion Musselwhite m 2 William Dalton Vance. John Alexander Windham m Mary Vance (sister to William Dalton Vance), Samuel Adrian Windham m Lillian Harper, Kittie Idonia Windham m John Emmons

My Vance Line: James Alexander Vance Sr. bef 1760 SC. John P Vance, 1795 SC m Isabella McNulty        1795 SC. George W Vance1826 AL, m Nancy Britnal 1834 AL, William Dalton Vance MS m Sarah Belle Windam MS. James Dalton Vance 1912 born Carroll Co MS Henry