1998 BIENVILLE PARISH QUERIES

1998 BIENVILLE PARISH QUERIES
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JArmstr Sat, 10 Jan 1998 23:34:49 EST
DAWKINS FAMILY: I have paperwork on one minor Dawkins and his descendants, including the sale of his slaves after his death to be split equaly by his children and the assigned guardians ( tutors ) of said children. If interested contact me by e-mail.

Ina Wallace Tue, 13 Jan 1998 12:34:06 -0800
I'm looking for those searching the surname STAMPER. I received the information from a WWW sleeper search and would be interested in corresponding with anyone familiar with this family. Excerpts: In 1881 the New Orleans & Pacific RR survey was made the RR town of Robeline. Robeline, named after one of the early settlers, is a modern railroad town. As related in the history of Natchitoches and Sabine parishes, settlements were made close by as early as 1694-1711, May 1, 1881 Robeline was surveyed for C. Chaplin and additions made by N. STAMPER. N.A. STAMPER's store room was built in Dec. 1881. In 1884 STAMPER's steam mill & gin was constructed. I believe in 1884, the business center area moved from what was called the Boulevard to Texas Street. My gr-grandfather is Nathan "E" or "A" STAMPER and I've tracked him to Bienville Parish , probably ca. the turn of the century or shortly thereafter. I have an article that puts him in Louisiana in a place called Marshfiled(no longer exists as a town but is some sort of boundry markin now) where he supposedly opened a store there. Thanks for any help.

Mike Butler Wed, 21 Jan 1998 19:38:35 -0600
George S. RAY b. Nov. 12, 1831, d. July 21, 1904, m. Dec. 3, 1874 Webster Parish, LA to Hanna S. DAVIS b. July 3, 1838, d. Feb. 8, 1902. Both are buried in Bistineau Cemetery in Bienville Parish. Any leads concerning these two people would be helpful.

Joan Burnett Sat, 24 Jan 1998 01:32:58 -0800
Any info on James Christopher Driskill who lived in Bienville Parish during the Civil War. Also any info on Batson surname, Quarles surname and John W. Black. Also Alexander surname. Send info to Joan Burnett, 1712 W. Robin, Orange, TX 77632.

Partick W. Jacob Wed, 21 Jan 1998 19:38:35 -0600
JACOB. Seeking origin of name for Jacob-Harper Road near Castor, Louisiana. Are any current JACOB residents related to John W. JACOB or descendants? He and wife Tabitha owned land in this area. Thanks!

Lkpmlap Mon, 26 Jan 1998 16:33:11 EST
I am anxious to know any information that you may have re William Page, his wife or his son, James Ranson Page. James was my grandfather and was born and died (1886-1972) in Castor, La.

Don Stevens Tue, 10 Feb 1998 21:00:55 -0600
Need help with HOUSTON, James D., born SC, died 6 Feb 1864, Winnfield, Winn Parrish. Married Lucinda SWILLINGS in Abbyville Sc 2 May 1836. Resided Sparta, Bienville Parrish. c1860-64. Lucinda died in Sparta 6 Feb 1862. Children; James Thomas HOUSTON, Sallie Davis HOUSTON 23 Sept 1838, married John L. WALKER. James D. was member of the 'Bienville Blues' during the war. Any information would be appreciated.

Rhonda D King Tue, 10 Feb 1998 21:00:55 -0600
I am seeking any information on Daniel Jackson GREEN and his wife Malinda KING GREEN. Daniel Jackson GREEN and Malinda KING were married in Pike Co., Ga. on 8/9/1840. Daniel Jackson GREEN was born in Wilkes Co., Ga. 8/7/1817 and died in Bienville Parish, La. on 11/16/1907. Malinda KING GREEN was born in Wilkes Co., Ga. on 12/15/1821or22 and died in Bienville Parish, La. on 10/25/1906. I know they had one daughter named Malinda GREEN born in Pike Co., Ga. 9/22/1847 and died in Bienville Parish, La. on 8/20/1899. She married John Matthew HAYES born on 10/7/1843 in Ala. I would love to hear from anyone with information on this family. Malinda was sister to my husband's ggrandfather. We are trying to find all descendants of William D. and Mary Ann BRYANT KING the parents of Malinda KING GREEN. I will be glad to share any information I have on this line.

Gladys Parker Tue, 10 Feb 1998 21:00:55 -0600
I am researching for relatives of mine. My grandmother, Mary Larkin Goodwin born Feb. 1863 in Lincoln County, Ms. was seen on the 1920 census living in Bienville Parish, Arcadia, La. along with her sister Fannie Larkin [blind] born in Ms. in 1850. Samuel died in 1910 and Mary died in 1926 both in Arcadia, Louisiana, and buried in Arcadia Cemetry. Mary Larkin Goodwin married Samuel Goodwin , born June 1847 in North Carolina, in 1881 in Ms. I hope to put this in a publication for obtaining more information. I am Gladys Parker 1204 Harvard Dr. Jacksonville, Tx. 75766 or e-mail.

Laura Sat, 28 Feb 1998 00:05:39 EST
I'm looking for any information on the parents of Anthony Levi NELSON and Margaret CLARK. (spelled "Margret" on her tombstone at Ebenezer Cemetery at Castor). Anthony b. 7 June 1853 in Mississippi, d. 8 June 1904, buried Ebenezer @ Castor, Margaret b. 8 Oct 1858, d. 25 April 1900, buried Ebenezer @ Castor. They were married 1876 in Bienville Parish. Anthony was in 1870 census in household of John & Lucy WARDLAW (don't know the relationship) with his brother James NELSON, sisters Etta & Lucy NELSON. Margaret was in 1870 census in household of her mother, Elizabeth CLARK, brothers John & James CLARK, and sister Elizabeth CLARK. Children of Anthony & Margaret NELSON: James Russell b. Feb 1877 m. Anne SULLIVAN (lst wife) & Ethel LEE (4th wife), Margaret Zella b. Nov 1879, John Levi b. July 1882, Mary Cannon b. Nov 1883, Marcel b. March 1885, Eli Malachi (my grandfather) b. 14 Nov 1886 m. Elizabeth (Lizzie) LEE in 1910 (Lizzie was born 10 Dec 1886), Dora b. Oct 1890, Arnold Walker b. Dec 1892 (died young), H. Frank b. Aug 1896, William b. Oct 1898. Any information would be appreciated. Also would like to hear from any other descendants.

Ken Tue, 3 Mar 1998 11:02:08 -0600
Seeking information of JOHN ALLEN WOODS, b. 1847 in Alabama, Married OLLIFF ELIZABETH MELTON, b. 1856, daughter of ISAAC W. MELTON and MARIAH LOW MELTON, members of the LIBERTY HILL Baptist Church. They moved to Brown County Texas with her parents in the mid to lat e1870' s. Ken Courtright, 800 NW Loop 410, Suite 414 South, San Antonio, TX 78216, (210) 344-7699, fax (210) 344-7698.

Jean Messick Sun, 8 Mar 1998 16:51:38, -0500
I am searching for info about my parents. On their marriage certificate they are listed as Robert L. Strother of Heflin, La. and Georgia Mathews of Alberta, La. Marriage was recorded in Webster Parish on 09/10/1927. I will be most happy with information related to either one of them. Thanks, Jean Messick

Lester Reeves Mon, 9 Mar 1998 22:15:29 EST
Need Help on ancestors of George Washington KOONCE and Mary HEARN, George born 11-2-1835 and died 1-25-1923 and is buried in Big Woods Cem. in Edgerly La. Mary born 10-20-1841 in Ala. Died 6-5-1930 and also buried in Big Woods Cem. They were married in Bienville Par in 1858, and had 11 children that I have found so far; any information would be greatly appreciated. Lester Reeves 2168 Mt. Plesant Dr. Nashville, AR 71852

Linda Whorton Sat, 21 Mar 1998 12:26:45 -0600
I am searching for ancestors/descendants of David LAND and Martha E. Pittman LAND. David Land born May 8, 1817, probably in Georgia, wife Martha E. Pittman, daughter of J. R. Pittman, born April 11, 1820 also in GA. Both are buried in unknown cemetery in LA, possibly near Arcadia. Inscription on tombstone states David Land died April 26, 1878, Martha June 9, 1877. I would like to correspond with anyone who might have info on this family. Thanks, Linda Whorton.

Judy 21 March, 1998
MOORE, George Washington, dob 8 Jan 1831 in SC, dod 29 Oct 1882 probably in Bienville Parish, LA as he and his wife are buried in Springhill Cem, Bienville Parish; married 31 Dec 1853 in AL to Eliza Jane GIDDENS. Her dob 11 Apr 1836 in NC, dod 28 Dec 1928 probably in Bienville Parish, LA. Known issue: Mitchell Joel Moore, Thomas F Moore, Martha Jane Moore, Robert H. Moore, Lillian Moore, Fannie E Moore, Fleming Moore, Lemuel Moore, and James Mallie Moore (born in Red River Parish). Would like to contact someone else with this line and share information on both MOORE, GIDDEN, and MCMICHAEL lines.

Patrick W. Jacob 22 March, 1998
MCCARTHY/MCCARTY, JACOB: Seeking information about S.D. MCarty, age 57, and her daughter N.E. Jacob, age 39, when listed in the 1900 census. Both were widowed at this time. N.E. is suspected to be the wife of Benjamin Franklin Jacob. Four Jacob children are listed including Nannie, age 14, S.T., age 10, Huber?, age 9, and Sonnie, age 5. A parish record exists for B.F. Jacob and N.E. McCarty (also shown as McCarthy) for Jan. 15, 1885. Would like to confirm this relation and identify descendants. Thanks!

E.W. Hendon 28 March, 1998
WILLIAMS, ROGERS: Seeking info on Daniel Green WILLIAMS and Fannie V. Rogers. They married in Bienville Parish in 1969. Children include James F., John, Elmer, J. Thomas, Drake, Egan, Blanche, Clara, Gussie, and Lizzie. Who were Fannie ROGERS' parents? Any info on these people would be helpful. Thanks.

Nelle Craig Sun, 29 Mar 1998 11:37:56 -0600
I am seeking information on the family of Silva Caroline BRAZEAL, who married John Quarles BURNETT 04 Nov 1838 in Bienville. Who were her parents? Where in Alabama was she born? The two lived in Bienville and Claiborne Parishes until about 1855, when they moved to Arkansas. Between 1840 and 1854 they had thefollowing children: Mary A., Robert M., John Estal, Martha Eliza, Nancy Rebecca Arazeal, Francis Marion, Laura Caroline, and Lavenia Apeneth. Silva Caroline BRAZEALE BURNETT died in Columbia Co. AR in 1856. Thanks for any help with the Brazeale family.

M Breed
Albert Mmartin Bellfound in the 1870 Bieinville parish census, confederate roll, and marriages of this parish. can't seem to find him other than this. need lots of help. married martha elizabeth williams in beinville parish-january 16, 1867. buried in beinville parish. is supposed to be from mississippi born in1839 (from confederate pension file) or 1842 (from 1870 census). father unknown to me. mother said to have been full blood choctaw. it is told to me that they left ms., when albert was a small child on an indian removal march to oklahoma. albert is supposed to have never made it there. but others (unknown who) did. i can't find him before the records i mentioned and can't find him between these dates. i have been told that there is a volume #2 of the history of beinville parish that might help but i have not located it. any help would be appreciated.

Larry Clayton Fri, 03 Apr 1998 06:30:07 -0800
Lawrence Gahagan operated a tavern in Sparta from 1851 to 1861. *1850 Gahagan Lawrence 50 LA Catahoula Parish census b. 1800 in Ireland Planter $2000: Dwelling 187, Family 192 page 60: Elsa 43 Ga. Mary V 16 Ga. Lawrence 14 Ga. Oren M 12 Ga. (namesake of Uncle Oren Henry Clayton) Adaline C 11 Ga. Caroline M 9 Ga. Georgiana 4 Ga. (These last two probably should be Alabama.) He and his wife Elzy (Elsa) Mobley Gahagan, were married in Butts Co. GA where he was JIC. He operated taverns in various other locations in AL and MS before settling in Sparta. They are buried at the Vienna LA cemetery. Happy to share info with anyone interested in this family. (Regretfully I have no data on his slaves.)

Mary McCrury Tue, 14 Apr 1998 20:55:44 +1200
I would like to ask if there is a book, etc. written on the Mt. Lebanon and Ruben Drake who brought SC families in to settle. Two families of my ancestors, the Deloach and Kilgore's were from SC and lived in Bienville Parish at one time or the other. I would be intested in buying, interlibrary loan, or what ever to see if there is a book and if my families are listed.

JOE D PARKER Fri, 17 Apr 1998 21:26:28 EDT
Lewis Bridges Lucky b. abt. 1895 Arcadia, Bienville Par. LA. ma. 1 Aug. 1917 Gertrude Goodwin b. Apr. 1894 TX. d. 1921 bur. Arcadia, Bienville Par., LA. They lived in Arcadia, her parents were Samuel and Mary L. Goodwin. L.B. Lucky later ma. again and adopted 2 sons. He was supt. of Schools and then later Dean at LSU. I would like to have contact if his relatives are living or if anyone has knowledge of them. Thank You Gladys Parker 1204 Harvard Dr. Jacksonville, TX 75766

Ross R. Stuard, Jr. Sat, 18 Apr 1998 09:49:05 -0500
I am looking for any information available on my ggg grandfather, Lawrence SCARBOROUGH. Although born in North Carolina and died in Union Parish, Louisiana, many of his children were born in Bienville Parish. Lawrence married Agnes STRINGER, probably in North Carolina. My grandmother, Cornelia Urcella SCARBOROUGH; my g grandfather, Silas SCARBOROUGH, JR.; and gg grandfather, Silas SCARBOROUGH, Sr. were all born in Bienville Parish. Their dates of birth are December 2, 1860, March 18, 1837, and 1801. Silas Sr., married a Rachel Russell about 1832; Silas Jr. married a Josephine McCollough about 1858. Josephine was born in Bienville Parish in 1840. I have the descendants of Silas, Jr. as well as a complete listing, to date, of those of Cornelia and will be happy to share my information. Ross R, Stuard, Jr. 805 Water View Drive Mansfield, Texas 76063

Deloreis TalleyWed, 22 Apr 1998
Former slaves-Indian Eliza Smith and husband Black Dillard Smith
I am trying to find the tribe for my gggrandmother Eliza and my gggrandfather Dillard. They were bought as slaves in Oklahoma and brought to the Smith Plantation in or near Arcadia, La. Upon the freeing of slaves they bought property on the plantation. I have been told by my mother (ggrandaughter of Eliza and Dillard) that some type of royalty checks for mineral rights were paid to my grandfather, Louis Shepherd (deceased) who lived in Dubberly, La. Could you tell me what parish or county records are available on the web that I might try to find records of their land purchase, Smith slave record purchases or their burial. I do not know if my gggrandfather was a Black Indian but I would love to learn of his family also.

Robin Raburn ClarkWed, 22 Apr 1998
RABUN/RABURN: I am looking for more information on Hodge RABUN or RABURN. He was married to Rebecca GRICE. They married in 1846 in Winston Co., MS. There are records of Hodge having bought land in Bienville/Jackson Parish as early as 1859. I believe they had six children, one being my g-grandfather, Louis Jasper RABURN. If anyone has information on any of these, or has a connection to this family, I would really like to hear from you. I am having a hard time establishing who Hodge RABUN's parents were.

Surnames: MURPHY, KOONCE, RIGDON
Submitter: THOMAS RADCLIFF ([email protected])
Date: 30 Apr 1998

I am looking for THOMAS L. MURPHY Born 1828,died 1879, married MARGARET H. KOONCE, THOMAS MURPHY is my greatgrand father , AMANDER KOONTZ is my g/g/father, if M.MATHIS would contact me I have the OLD KOONCE ,MURPHY, It has the birth, death and marriage records of our family, I got the bible from by grand mother SARAH JANE MURPHY RIGDON.

Robin Fri, 01 May 1998
I am looking for information on JESSE MURPHY b. 12/23/1827 in LA. Jesse's parents were killed when he and his sister were young and they went to live with an uncle by the last name of HOLDER. Jesse's sister married a man by the last name of HAMILTON and JESSE MURPHY married RACHEL LOWE. Jesse served with the 28th Louisiana Infantry (Gray's) Regiment. JESSE MURPHY died 1899 in Bienville Parish,La. and his wife RACHEL died 11/27/1884... I need to find out who Jesse's parents were, who his sister was, when he and Rachel were married, etc....

Surnames: SMITH, SHEPHERD
Submitter: Deloreis Talley ([email protected])
Date: 02 May 1998

I am trying to locate information on my slave gggrandparents-Eliza and Dillard Smith. She, a full blood Indian and he, a Black, were purchased in Oklahoma along with their two sons, Mac and Gus. They were brought to a Smith plantation in or near Arcadia, La. I have recently learned that the owner of them was perhaps a Jesse Or Jasper Smith. Also after being freed they purchased some the land. I hope to locate some type of documents that will tell me where in Oklahoma and perhaps from whom they were purchased. I would appreciate any and all information.
Surnames: ALLUMS, WIMBERLY, RUFF
Submitter: Polly Ann Allums ([email protected])
Date: 06 May 1998

I am looking for any info. on the ALLUMS family from Ringgold,La. or surrounding area. My fathers name is LELAND DOUGLAS ALLUMS and his fathers name is PAUL DOUGLAS ALLUMS. Any help is appreciated.
Surnames: PULLEN/PULLIN,BATES,CASKEY, CANTERBURY, HOLLAND
Submitter: S. Barry Holland ([email protected])
Date: 06 May 1998

Would like to contact anyone working on the Pullin family of the Saline/Friendship area. Also the Bates family of the same area. Also the Caskeys, Canterburys, and/or Hollands from Arcadia. Will gladly share info.
Surnames: DOVE
Submitter: Jean Dove ([email protected])
Date: 06 May 1998

Seeking information on surname DOVE, known to be in that area around 1853. Greatgrand father Thomas F. Dove we believe was born there. Also we have information of land owned by a John Dove at this time, was this Thomas' father? Thomas probable left home at an early age, settled in Freestone County, Texas where he married Amanda B. Boyd. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Surnames: CLAMPPET
Submitter: Hugh Simmons ([email protected])
Date: 07 May 1998
 

I am seeking to identify a "Parson Clamppet of Bienville Parish" who was a chaplain with the Confederate army in 1861 at Columbus, Kentucky. I am a current member of the Winn Parish Genealogical & Historical Association.
Surnames: THOMAS, NELSON
Submitter: Frank M. Thomas ([email protected])
Date: 08 May 1998

I am seeking ancestors and brothers of George Washington THOMAS, found in 1850 census, Bienville Parish, La. He was born in Mississippi, 1815. Married to Rebecca Nelson, born in Alabama, 1825. I have info on his children. His father was a "Bill" or William THOMAS (said to have six sons, only George Washington and Ben THOMAS known). George Washington THOMAS killed by a falling tree, in Bienville Parish, in 1860. Am willing to exchange/share any information I have. Frank M. Thomas
Surnames: MCDOWELL, BAYLISS, HUNT, PEARCE ,PIERCE
Submitter: Sharon Arnold ([email protected])
Date: 09 May 1998

Searching for McDOWELL, BAYLISS, HUNT, PEARCE or PIERCE. Martha Emma McDOWELL b. 3 Jun 1884 Ringgold, Bienville Par. LA d. 21 Apr 1964 Goodrich, Polk CO, TX m. Iro R. HUNT 24 Dec 1905 DeSoto Par. LA. Shortly after marriage, migrated to Seminole & Okfuskee CO, OK. Children: Ila, Edwin (female), Scottie Belle, Paul William, Jack Andrew, Frank Henry & Elizabeth Martha. Family tradition says Martha Emma's parents were Edwin? McDOWELL & Sarah BAYLISS. (May possibly be the John G. McDOWELL & Sarah BAYLISS who were married 16 Jul 1865 in Bienville Par., LA??? Also according to family tradition, there is a PEARCE or PIERCE mixed in somewhere -- possibly married to Martha Emma's brother?? Anyone know anything about these families? Thank you.
Surnames: SMART
Submitter: Bill Withers ([email protected])
Date: 12 May 1998

I am searching for information on BUCKNER SMART, he was my GGGrandfather, born in MO. married SUSON SMART in Claiborne Parish in 1864. He served with 9th Mo.Inf C.S.A. at the battle of PLEASANT,LA. Pension record states in 1906 he lived in GRIGSBY,LA. Bienville Parish. He was also a Preacher.
Surnames: GOFF
Submitter: Yvonne ([email protected])
Date: 16 May 1998

I am seeking information on Marshall C. Goff, and family, especially his mother, Elizabeth Goff who may have died in Bienville Parish. First and last listed in 1860 Bienville Parish Census, moved to Hunt County Tx by 1864. Any info would be appreciated.
Surnames: GARNER, ELLIS
Submitter: Bob Johnston ([email protected])
Date: 18 May 1998

Seeking ancestry of Williiam J. GARNER, b.23 Fb 1841-LA, d.3 Jan 1906-Houston Co.,TX. Married Elizabeth Almira ELLIS[b.5 May 1845]on 30 Nov 1865 in Houston Co.,TX. According to the 1850 Bienviille Parish US Census, there was a William Garner, age 9, in the household of Joseph Garner[ b. abt 1806 in SC] and wife Martha. Would like to know if this William Garner is the same as William J Garner, b.23 Feb 1841.
Surnames: MADDEN, CHANDLER
Submitter: Judy Duncan ([email protected])
Date: 21 May 1998

Looking for decendants of Sebastian and Martha"Chandler" Madden., son Joseph married Lillie and was in Beinville with daughter Eunice in 1910 census. Think I just found where Joseph and Lillie are buried. I am researching the Chandler lineage.
Surnames: HOLLAND, COX, GREEN
Submitter: Mark Q. Holland ([email protected])
Date: 22 May 1998

I am looking for any information on Members of my family tree the lived in Bienville Parish. Some of the names and date are: JOHN HOLLAND born in NC 1800, who was married to HULDA born in Georga 1805, their childern were LOUISA HOLLAND born in Florida 1834 who married BARNEY COX 1853, JULIA ANN HOLLAND born in Ala. 1837 who married EDMOND COX 1854, JASPER HOLLAND born in Ala.1840, ALLEN LAFAYETT HOLLAND born in Ala. 1842, and LEWIS W. HOLLAND born in La. 1846. Also ELIZABETH HOLLAND who married GREEN TAYLOR. If you have any information on these people, their parents or their childern please send it to me. I would be happy to share any information I have with you.
Submitter: David Poole ([email protected])
Date: 23 May 1998

Where can I buy a History of Bienville Parish? Someone suggested Willie Blow or Ms Poland,- How can I order a Book and what is the cost? Thanks, David Poole
Surnames: WEBB
Submitter: Derrell Wash ([email protected])
Date: 24 May 1998

I am presently looking for anyone who may have information on the Robert Pinkney Webb family of Claiborne and Bienville Parishes. The Webb family lived in both Athens and Gibsland during the late 19th century and the early 20th century. Members of this family included Kate, Barry Stenette, Rufus, and William Berry. If you have any knowledge of this historical family, please contact me: Derrell Wash, P.O. Box 2436, Fontana, CA 92334.
Submitter: Doshie Mathis ([email protected])
Date: 27 May 1998

I am looking for information about the McGee family that lived in Bienville Parish LA beginning just after the turn of the century. He was known as Mack McGee married to Molly Jackson. I entered a query last year but my e-mail address has changed so I am entering it again. Any information would be appreciated.
Surnames: WOODS, MELTON, LOW
Submitter: Ken Courtright ([email protected])
Date: 28 May 1998

WOODS, MELTON: JOHN ALLEN WOODS, b. 1847 Alabama, m. OLLIFF MELTON, about 1874, Bienville. She daughter of ISAAC W. and MARIAH LOW MELTON. Seeking info. on all, especially prior to 1870. Both families moved to Brown Co. Texas between 1870 and 1880. Any info. appreciated.
Surnames: GARNER
Submitter: Robert Johnston ([email protected])
Date: 01 Jun 1998

Seeking information on the JOSEPH GARNER and FAMILY who appeared in the 1850 Bienville Parish Census[T6-117] on Page 252, Number 83. Census shows he was b.abt 1806 in SC; wife,Martha, was b. 1807 in LA. Census shows six children: Nelson, Martha, William, Anna,Rachel, and Mary. Have reason to believe that William, b abt 1841-LA,may be the ancestor I am seeking. Will appreciate any help you can give. Please reply to my E-mail address.
Surnames: ADKINS, SMITH
Submitter: Mary Smith ([email protected])
Date: 01 Jun 1998

LOU ANNA ADKINS - JOHN TEDDER SMITH Looking for info on Lou Anna ADKINS b. 1880 who married a John Tedder SMITH b. 1863. Lou Anna's father was a Kahn ADKINS. John Tedder SMITH worked for the railroad and died in San Saba, Tx. in 1911 leaving Lou Anna with 3 children. We believe they lived in Bienville Parish around 1911-1970's. Children were Gladys, Sadie and John Tedder Smith, Jr. Any info would be much appreciated.
Surnames:   BEARD, CRAWFORD, ALLUMS ,ALLISON, MIXON, WALL ,MORRIS, HALL, SLEDGE
Submitter:   Amy Flowers ([email protected])
Date:           06 Jun 1998

CRAWFORD, MIXON, HALL, ALLUMS, ALLISON, BEARD, MORRIS, SLEDGE, PAGE All the above were my husband's grandparents who were born, raised, or died in Bienville Parish between 1850 - 1906. Given names include Beard: Hosea, James Roy. Crawford: John B, Lindsey Leander, Sallie E. Mixon: Benjamin, Obediah Z, Marsaline Samantha. Hall: Dempsey, Henry Johniken, William, Oma. Allums; M Elizabeth. Page:Vienna. Allison: Rutha Ann. Wall: Elizabeth A. Am seeking info on some of their other children and/or their parents. 10559 Pineview Cir, Keithville,LA 71047
Surnames: JULIAN, BLACK, BRANDON
Submitter: Beverly Sweeney ([email protected])
Date: 06 Jun 1998

Seeking information about two families: BLACK AND JULIAN. ARTEMECIA JULIAN,1850 La.,is the daughter of SARAH BLACK AND BENJAMIN JULIAN who married in Bienville Parish 1850. SARAH BLACK was the daughter of RICHARD (OR RICHMOND) BLACK and TERISA,both born about 1806 in NC, but living in Bienville in 1850. I believe Benjamin Julian died young. Sarah and children were listed with her parents in later census; they were in San Antonio, Texas in 1870 where Artemecia married Rufus L. Brandon. Beverly Brandon Sweeney
Surnames: WILKERSON, WILLIAMSON, POWELL
Submitter: P."June" Powell-Dysart ([email protected])
Date: 09 Jun 1998

Bienville Parish: My grandmother Martha "Mattie Sue Wilkerson Powell,b27 Dec 1864, Bienville Parish, parents George & Sara Jane Williamson Wilkerson she was born 1834, one sister known "Cynthia, other Wilkerson in family, J.W. John, b.1856, Mary Elizabeth d. 1886 mar. Henry Powell, & a Elbert L. Wilkerson & Jeff Davis Wilkerson, Mattie Married Hempstead Co AR, to Albert G. Powell 1 Jan 1884, moved to Memphis TX, where can I get copy of birth record in LA. any inf appreciated.
Surnames: COOPER, DENSON, BAGLEY, TELLES, GODFREY, HAMILTON, THOMSON, GAHAGAN
Submitter: Cathy Warren ([email protected])
Date: 13 Jun 1998

Searching for any information on John McCutchie COOPER, born about 1816 in GA, died 18 June 1852 in Sparta, Bienville Par., LA. His obituary states that he accidentally shot himself. He left a widow, Permelia Ann DENSON COOPER, and children Susan Catherine COOPER (abt 1838-????, married Jesse BAGLEY); Malinda Caroline COOPER (abt 1842-1878, married Casamino TELLES); William Joseph COOPER (1842-1923, married Louisa Elizabeth GODFREY); James Green COOPER (1846-1915, married Sophire Alice HAMILTON); John Hillyar COOPER (abt 1848-1866); Thomas Gibson COOPER (abt 1852-1870). After John M. COOPER's death, his widow remarried to Peter THOMSON, and the boys were bound out, James Green COOPER was bound out to the GAHAGAN family in about 1856. In 1860 James ran away and joined CSA at age 14. Interested in any information on all branches of this family, and any records available on old Baptist churches in Sparta area.
Surnames: POTTS
Submitter: Jana McBroom ([email protected])
Date: 19 Jun 1998

I am searching for information on the POTTS family. Specifically, I am searching for the location of the Potts family cemetary that is supposed to be located in the Brush Valley/Liberty Hill area. They were members of the Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Any information on this area/family would be helpful.
Surnames: HAYS, LOE, RENTZ
Submitter: Peggy Tebbetts ([email protected])
Date: 22 Jun 1998

I am interested in the HAYS and LOE families of Bienville Parish and anyone that is kin to them. Many of the Hays family are buried in Liberty Hill. Daniel Loe married Elizabeth Rentz (Rintz) and moved from Arkansas to Bienville Parish.I am interested in their parents, siblings, etc. It is also rumoured that Elizabeth was also married to Daniel's brother, Cary Johnson Loe. John Clayton Hays married Daniel and Elizabeth's daughter, Mary Ann in 1891. All info is greatly appreciated.
Surnames: RADCLIFF MILLER BASSETT CROSSLAND
Submitter: Ruth Bennett (>[email protected] )
Date: 27 Jun 1998

Looking for family of Julia BASSETT and James Radcliff/Ratcliff who married 1858 in Bienville Parish. In 1850 Julia was living in the household of Rhody Miller (59-year-old female born in KY). Living in the Miller home were 5 Miller children and 3 Bassett children--Julia (b. 1837 in LA), Burnett (b. 1838 in LA), and Katherine (b. 1842 in LA). Neighbors of the Millers were Hammontree, Caskey, Taylor, Sutton, Ratcliff. This would put them near the Alabama community. Katherine Bassett m. L. P. Crossland.
Surnames: HARPER MONK
Submitter: TIM PARSONS (>[email protected] )
Date: 28 Jun 1998

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION CHARLEY FLOYD MONK. BORN MARCH 28,1906 IN SALINE. HIS DAD WAS JOHN HENRY MONK AND HIS MOTHER WAS EUGENIA HARPER MONK. I'M TRYING TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE PEOPLE ANY THING WOULD BE APPRICIATED. SOME OF THE RELATIVES ARE BURRIED AT CAROLINA CEMETARY. ALSO BEN MONK AND CLYDE.
Surnames: NEAL THORNTON
Submitter: Shirley Baker (>[email protected] )
Date: 01 Jul 1998

Searching for information on Thomas Franklin NEAL. Thomas born Sept 1854 in Ark. Thomas married Sally THORNTON on Sept 25, 1879 in Ruston, La. Sally believed born Feb 1861 in Bienville Parish. Sally was Native American.
Surnames: LOONEY WILSON INGRAM
Submitter: Sharon Bryant ([email protected])
Date: 02 Jul 1998

Looking for information on Eleanor WILSON and husband, Absalom LOONEY. Married in Tennessee. Eleanor daughter of Samuel Wilson, Jr. and Mary INGRAM. Eleanor Looney said to have died c 1858 in Bienville Parish. Any help appreciated.
Submitter: Rosemary Hogue ([email protected])
Date: 05 Jul 1998

Thomas Manville LOGAN & wife Mary E. lived in Claiborne Parish late 1840's til about 1852 -- he may have been in an area which became Bienville Parish -- They moved to TX in 1853. Any information available on this couple?
Submitter: Marvin Sparks ([email protected])
Date: 07 Jul 1998

HAMILTON, JOHN WESLEY Born Jan. 25, 1853 Bienville Parish, La. Shows up in Anderson County, Texas 1880. Any information on John or other related family members would be appreciated.
Surnames: BODDIE BODIE DAY ELLIOTT STEWART FRANKLIN HAMPTON STAPLETON
Submitter: Beverly Morris ([email protected])
Date: 14 Jul 1998

Searching Lines BODDIE, BODIE, DAY, STEWART, ELLIOTT, FRANKLIN, STAPLETON, HAMPTON. If anyone is working on these lines Please contact me.
Surnames: JOSEPH GARNER
Submitter: Robert M. Johnston ([email protected])
Date: 16 Jul 1998

I would like to know if Bienville Parish has a library containing family histories of parish residents. I am particularly interested in the Joseph Garner family who were shown in the Western Dist.[Page 252, No.83] of Bienville Parish in the 1850 LA Census. Will be traveling through the area in August and would like to pursue the family history. Will appreciate any info you can give. Thanks. Bob Johnston.
Surnames: SWAIN VICK
Submitter: Faye Swain Paolino ([email protected])
Date: 14 Jul 1998

James Richard Swain, born October 1825 in Thomas Co. Georgia. He was my g-grandfather. His wife was Sarah. I believe her maiden name was Vick. I would like to correspond with any of the Swain's from Beinville Parish, decendants of Stephen and Ann Swain. What kin was James Richard Swain to Stephen and Ann? Also interested in John Swain Born 1833. Please E-mail me at [email protected]
Surnames: CHANLER
Submitter: Bill Botzong (>[email protected] )
Date: 23 Jul 1998

I'm looking for ancestor information on a David Chanler, b. May 10, 1818 in Ringgold, Bienville Parish, LA and d. December 26, 1910 in Minden, Webster Parish, LA. He married Nancy Long Sledge b. January 12, 1839 and d. April 4, 1894 in Minden. I know about the following children: Susie Florence Chanler b. September 22, 1868, Joel Milton Chanler, b. February 2, 1870, Isaac Collin Chanler b. August 5, 1872 Henry David Chanler b. June 22, 1873 and John Elton Chanler b. June 26, 1876. His past is a mystery to our family. If you know of him, his children, or information on the family, please contact me at [email protected]
Surnames: MCGEE
Submitter: Doshie McGee Mathis (>[email protected] )
Date: 24 Jul 1998

Searching for any information on the McGee families that lived in Bienville Parish just about the turn of the century. My Grandfather was know as Mack McGee married to Mary Molly Jackson.
Surnames: PENNINGTON JACKSON COFFEY MOORE
Submitter: Sandra Davis Jackson (coffey!iamerica.net)
Date: 27 Jul 1998

Searching for information about the Alfred Pennington family that settled near Grigsby in Bienville Parish. Alfred Pennington's daughter, Melinda, married Maurice Coffey. I would like any information about Rosaline Moore who married Johnathan Jackson. Is Rosaline related to the Simeon Moore family of Bienville parish? Her husband, John Jackson, fought in the civil war. John's address was listed as Natchitoches Parish. Thanks.
Surnames: EVANS CARTER COX NORTON MCVAY
Submitter: Perry L. Evans (>[email protected] )
Date: 28 Jul 1998

In search of descendants of William Thomas Evans b. 1882 d.? buried in Fellowship Cemetery in Dubberly, LA. William is the son of my g g grandfather Thomas Jefferson Evans of Marietta, MS in Prentiss County. William's mother was Lucinda Jane McVay of the same area in Mississippi. William was married the first time to a Mattie Carter of Alabama and they had the following known children: Robert Lee, Minnie Bell, & Willie Mohee. William's second wife was Sallie Ann Cox and they conceived the following offspring: Ollie Pearl, Richard Thomas, William Claudis, Millred Arnell, Audie Rae, Roy, Betty Jean, & Mary Sue. His third wife was a Claud Norton, they produced five known children: Lewell, Dorothy Ann, Billy Joe, Desdia Dale, & Buddy Eugene. I am interested in talking with anyone related to any of these individuals or that has further info. I would also appreciate a lookup of the Evans Surname in the Fellowship Cemetery close to Dubberly, LA. Thanks ahead of time.
Submitter: Tim Parsons (>[email protected] )
Date: 28 Jul 1998

I'M LOOKING FOR JAMES "JIM" MONK. HIS EMAIL ADDRESS IS CRAWLFISH AND THAT IS ALL I KNOW. HE LEFT ME A QUERY ABOUT 1 WEEK AGO ABOUT MONK FAMILY HISTORY AND IT GO LOST AND I LOST HIS EMAIL #. HE REPLIED TO ME OFF THE QUERY I LEFT AND I REALLY NEED TO GET BACK IN TOUCH. HELP!!
Surnames: HARPER
Submitter: Mr. Lyndelle McCullough
Date: 30 Jul 1998
URL:

Looking for any information on the Harper family.
Surnames: SPINKS RICHARDSON
Submitter: Jack W Killian (>[email protected] )
Date: 07 Aug 1998

Looking for info on My SPINKS famliy. My G-grandmother, JULIA ANN SPINKS was born ca 1870. She married George W RICHARSON on Nov 1, 1888 in Bienville Parish, LA..The family settled down in Franlin Parish, LA. Julia Ann died May 5, 1957 at Crowville, LA. Any info would be appreceiated. Thanks, Jack


Surnames: GIPSON HOOTON
Submitter: Hollis White (>[email protected] )
Date: 08 Aug 1998

Would appreciate help from anyone with ancestor information of my great grandfather, FRANKLIN PIERCE GIPSON (1852 - 1942) and his wife, MARY A. HOOTON (1857 - 1932). Both are buried in Alabama Church Cemetery, just north of Arcadia, LA. Believe they lived near Alabama Church, near the present Lincoln Parish Line. Franklin Pierce Gipson was born in McNairy County, TN, and moved to Bienville(?)Parish after the Civil War.Mailing address: 4132 Flintridge Dr., Dallas, TX 75244.


Surnames: BAILEY MALONE WARREN HESS TURNER MCCOY
Submitter: Nolan Bailey (>[email protected] )
Date: 13 Aug 1998

Surnames: BAILEY, WARREN, TURNER, McCOY, MALONE, HESS William Turner BAILEY (April 15, 1877-May 23, 1953) son of William Hopkins BAILEY and Susan Elizabeth TURNER, married Mattie Fouts WARREN (August 25, 1880-October 31, 1966) daughter of Frank Pierce WARREN and Henrietta McCOY, on October 14, 1900 in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. Both buried Camp Ground Cemetery near Bienville, LA. Children included Jessie Davis BAILEY (1901-1906), Gertrude Henrietta Bailey MALONE, and Lonnie Irene Bailey HESS and Ralph Wayne BAILEY (March 16,1915-March 1995).


Surnames: WIMBERLY ARNETT PITTMAN RUSHING BYNUM HILBURN MERCER THOMPSON WHITE
Submitter: WARREN BAKER (>[email protected] )
Date: 13 Aug 1998

JAMES BAKER BORN 1790 ANSON CO.,,NC MARRIED CA.1812 (WHERE?) NANCY WIMBERLY, AND MOVED THRU ALA. TO (NOW) BIEN.PAR.,LA.AND RAISED LARGE FAMILY. I HAVE MOST DESCENDANT INFO. WHERE WAS JAMES BURIED, WHERE WAS NANCY WIMBERLY BAKER BURIED. CAN TRADE A LOT OF INFO.
Surnames: HEDGPETH LOE
Submitter: Sue Yerby (>[email protected] )
Date: 22 Aug 1998

Eva McDuffie applied to the DAR using the family Bible of Stephen P. LOE as her proof for the parents of his wife, Beady (HEDGPETH) Loe. Since I have been unable to find any other documentation I need to locate that family Bible. Please respond if you know anything about the book. Stephen P. Loe moved from NC to Bienville and died there.
Surnames: RUSHING CHAMPION
Submitter: Angela Tademy (>[email protected] )
Date: 25 Aug 1998

I'm looking for information about my grandmother's parents, Mack Rushing and Margaret Rushing(Champion), and the rest of her family. I understand they(Mack and Margaret) were married in 1897. My grandmother's name was Verline "Rex" Rushing. I don't remember all of her sisters names, but I do remember some- Azzie Lee, Willie Mae, Fattie, and Ruth. If anyone has any info, please email me. Thank you
Surnames: GATHRIGHT/GATHRIGHT SLATEN/SLAYTON PRUDOME CLEMONS WILLIAMS GRAVES COSTON
Submitter: Mary White (tiger24rcenturyinter.net)
Date: 26 Aug 1998

I am doing genealogy research on my ggrandfather William Franklin Clifton Gatheright/Gathright who married Mattie Slaten/Slayton. They had five children that I know of; Henry Floyd Gatheright married Pinkie Almeda Williams, James Turner "Jim" Gathright married Louiza Prudome, Thomas Cleveland "Cleve" Gathright married Zulean Clemons, Mary Gathright married Lester "Lestaw" Graves, and Minnie Gathright married Hullen Coston. Any help would be appreciated.

 
Surnames: GATHRIGHT WILLIAMS SLAYTON/SLATEN COSTON GRAVES
Submitter: Mary White (>[email protected] )
Date: 29 Aug 1998

I am trying to get info on Wiliam Franklin Clifton GATHRIGHT. He married Mattie SLAYTON/SLATEN. I know they had three sons and two daughters could have been more. I found out that they married 25 June l880. Their children are: Henry Floyd GATHRIGHT married Pinkie Almeda WILLIAMS; James Turner "Jim" GATHRIGHT married Louiza PRUDOME; Thomas Cleveland "Cleve" GATHRIGHT; Mary GATHRIGHT married Lester "Lestaw" GRAVES; and Minnie GATHRIGHT married Hullen COSTON. Any help on these famlies would be appreciated.


Surnames: MYERS JACOB
Submitter: Patrick W. Jacob (>[email protected] )
Date: 31 Aug 1998

MYERS, Theodore J. - Seeking information about descendants of Theodore J. MYERS and S. Minerva JACOB of Bienville Parish, Louisiana. Minerva was born about 1848 and married Theodore on November 25, 1867.


Submitter: WARREN BAKER (>[email protected] )
Date: 07 Sep 1998

MY BAKER FAMILY IN MT.LEBANON, BIEN.PAR.,LA. ON FIRST SETTLEMENT THERE ABOUT 1844. DESCENDANTS I CAN NAME ALL OVER LA AND ALA. CAME THERE FROM ANSON CO.,NC WITH VERY LARGE FAMILY. ALLIED LINES PITTMAN, LAND, THOMPSON, YEARWOOD, BRICE,TOOKE,BURNETT, KEY,FULLER, HORTENBERRY, WELLS,KING, RATHBUN, HINTON,HIGHTOWER,AND MANY MORE. CAN SUPPLY MUCHD INFO MOST OF THESE FAMILIES IN EXCHANGE FOR FURTHER INFO ON ANY OF ABOVE.


Surnames: LAND PITTMAN
Submitter: warren baker (>[email protected] )
Date: 07 Sep 1998

LINDA WHORTON YOU ARE SHOWN REQUESTING LAND AND PITTMAN INFO AROUND BIEN.PAR.BUT I CANNOT LOCATE YOUR E-MAIL OR REACH YOU. PLEASE FORWARD LAND AND PITMAN DETAILS AND I CAN HELP WITH ANCESTORS ON PITTMAN SIDE. DO YOU HAVE ISSUE OF DAVID LAND AND WIFE? [email protected] (WARREN BAKER)
Surnames: CALDWELL MCNEIL TILLEY EDWARDS THIBODEAUX KEITHLEY THOMPSON
Submitter: Mary E. Dickerson (>[email protected] )
Date: 07 Sep 1998

I am seeking any information on the descendants of Zachariah D. Tilley and his wife, Mary Caldwell Tilley. He was born october 16, 1834 in Alabama, son of Andrew and Elizabeth McNeil Caldwell. He died February 23, 1912 and is buried at Bear Creek Cemetery, near Bryceland, LA. His wife, Mary, died October 24, 1907. I have listed their children as follows: Felix, born ca. 1867; Richard, born ca. 1869; Mildred, born ca. 1871 and Robert, born ca. 1872. A Caldwell reunion is planned for May, 1999 at Liberty Hill in Bienville Parish and planners would really like to contact these descendants. My records show that Felix married Louise Edwards; Richard married Lottie Thibodeaux; Mildred married Boaz Keithley and Robert married Sally C. Thompson.
Surnames: HINTON
Submitter: Ken Smith (>[email protected] )
Date: 11 Sep 1998

I'm looking for information on the parents of Hugh T. HINTON b. 1871 La. , maybe in Ringgold La. He had a sister name Alice. Thank You Ken.
Surnames: MCCRAY STEWART PETERSON
Submitter: Angela Franklin (>[email protected] )
Date: 12 Sep 1998

I am looking for info for the McCray and Stewart families both families lived in Bienville,Webster &Claiborn parishes. My Great Granparents on the McCray side are supposedly burried in Cottonplant Cemt. I have been told it is somewhere between Arcadia and Simmsboro. Their names are Major and Oceola. I would like to know Oceola's madien name. Also,Iam looking for a Jessie A. Stewart.He was married to Nancy Peterson in 1905. She remarried in 1911.I'm not sure what happened to Jessie.


Surnames: BURKETT MYRICK
Submitter: Patrick Lee (>[email protected] )
Date: 12 Sep 1998

Seeking info on Phillip BURKETT and his wife, Epsey MYRICK. Phillip born 2 May 1841, Butler Co., AL, d 7 Mar 1919. Epsey born 19 Dec 1846, AL or NC, d 27 Oct 1927. Both buried Bienville Parish, LA. Known children were W. L., Robert, and Lydia.
Surnames: BAKER COLON KEITH KING LESLIE BRICE SHEHEE YOUNGBLOOD
Submitter: WARREN BAKER (>[email protected] )
Date: 13 Sep 1998

BAKER, KEITH, KING, SHEHEE, BRICE, LESLIE. COLON, YOUNGBLOOD NAMES ALL IN BIENVILLE PARISH 1840-1930. PLEASE CONTACT ME ON THESE NAMES: ADALINE L. BAKER JAMES L. KEITH A. ELIZ BAKER DAVID D. KING SALLIE E. BAKER DANIEL R SHEHEE HATTIE BRICE, ELLA LESLIE ANGELINE BAKER JOHN C. BRICE BAINS F. BAKER ALABAMA YOUNGBLOOD LEWIS WIMBERLY BAKER S.LILLIE COLON CAN ADD TO YOUR RECORDS. CAN ADD INFO TO YOUR RECORDS.
Surnames: DILLARD
Submitter: Deborah Suhar (>[email protected] )
Date: 19 Sep 1998

I am researching the surname "Dillard". Records indicate that Henry Dillard , wife and five children living in Bienville Parish as of 1900. Any info will be of a great help. Henry Dillard served with the CSA Georgia 31st infantry, born in Jasper County,Ga 1836.
Surnames: WILLIAMS ADAMS
Submitter: Jane Williams (>[email protected] )
Date: 22 Sep 1998

Looking for information about Thomas and Mattie Williams, lived in or near Arcadia, Louisiana. Married early 1900's, 5 children. Thomas' father possibly named "Green", mother possibly named "Elizabeth Adams". Please contact as soon as possible. Thank you.


Surnames: MALONE MAHLON
Submitter: Jack Killian (>[email protected] )
Date: 25 Sep 1998

I am looking to correspond with persons reseaching the MALONE family. A possible variation of the name coudl possibly be MAHLON


Surnames: ARLEDGE LOW ANDERSON MCBRIDE
Submitter: Joy Moore (>[email protected] )
Date: 26 Sep 1998
URL:

Looking for any information of Allen W Arledge and Johnathon Arledge - Ther father was John Arledge born 3/6/1800 and Married to Moriah Low of Miss. Moriah married Thomas McBride after the death of John in about 1841 She was married in Bienville as was John Jr and Allen W Please help if possible Need to know John Sr Parents Allen married Elizabeth Anderson John Jr married Mary-----Thanks
Surnames: DEMOSE DEMOSS
Submitter: Judy Claassen (>[email protected] )
Date: 02 Oct 1998

A James DEMOSE or DEMOSS was paroled from the Confederate Army at Nachitoches, LA Jun 21 1865. He gave his residence as Bienville Parish. I would like to know anything about him or his family, or any DeMoss family in the area during this time or prior.
Surnames: HOWARD POTTS POLK COLBERT GRAY PARKS
Submitter: Becky Wallace (>[email protected] )
Date: 03 Oct 1998

Looking for the HOWARD family that moved to Bienville and/or Jackson Parish in the early 1850s. Specifically, looking for Dr. Jesse Howard from Winston Co. MS and decendants.
Surnames: NORRIS WILKERSON BROCKMAN STILL SMITH
Submitter: Teresa NORRIS Evans (>[email protected] )
Date: 04 Oct 1998

Josiah Willis NORRIS born 1800 in Oglethorpe Co, GA, married Sarah "Sallie" SMITH 1821 in Jasper Co, GA. Josiah and Sallie lived Jasper Co, GA; Meriwether Co, GA; and Chambers Co, AL before moving to Bienville Parish in 1856. Josiah and Sallie resided Bienville Parish in 1870. Seeking information on this family and their children. Close association with the WILKERSON family. Known children include: John S. born 1823 in Jasper Co, GA married 1849 in Chambers Co, AL to Sarah Ann WILKERSON. Died 1907 and buried in WILLIAMSON Cemetery, Bienville Parish, LA. Francis Y. "Fannie" born 1825, GA, married Edmund WILKERSON in 1853 in Chambers Co, GA. Henry L. born 1828 in GA. Mary Ann C. born 1830 in Meriwether Co, GA married James L. Brockman in 1848 in Chambers Co, AL. Josiah Willis "Willie", Jr. born 1831 in Meriwether Co, GA married 1853 to Matilda STILL in Chambers Co, AL. Resided Collins Co, TX in 1880. Tilman S. born 1833-36 in Meriwether Co, GA, married Edney WILKERS! ON in 1868 in Bienville Parish, LA. Benjamin B. born 1837 in Chambers Co, AL married 1857 to Mary F. WILKERSON in Bienville Parish, LA. Sarah Catherine "Cattie" born 1838 in Chambers Co, AL married Henry L. WILKERSON in 1854. Walter W. born 1841 in Chambers Co, AL. Most males in this family served Co. Al, 28th "Gray's" LA Infantry. Would like to correspond with others interested in this family.
Surnames: GRESHAM LOWERY INGRAM NASH PACE
Submitter: Katie Walters (>[email protected] )
Date: 07 Oct 1998

Looking for information on Edith LOWERY GRESHAM NASH. Dtr. of William Thomas LOWERY and Sabbie INGRAM. DOB unknown. DOD unknown. Died from burns suffered in heater fire. Married #1 husband, William Harrison GRESHAM 2 Oct. 1898 who was born Bienville Parish 1 Apr. 1862.. #2 husband surname was NASH. Dtr. was Katie Lou GRESHAM PACE.
Surnames: GIEGER
Submitter: Gerry Gieger (>[email protected] )
Date: 08 Oct 1998

Looking for grave-site of James Samuel GIEGER(b1821MS), a Baptist preacher, who died in 1868.
Surnames: WILLIAMS ROGERS DICKSON
Submitter: E.W. Hendon (>[email protected] )
Date: 13 Oct 1998

Seeking info on Daniel WILLIAMS, who married Fannie Vick ROGERS abt. 1869 in Bienville Parish. She was the daughter of Aris ROGERS and Nancy DICKSON, who married in Bienville Parish in 1849. Any info helpful.


Surnames: BAILEY BALEY BAILY
Submitter: Laveda Glover-McWillie (>[email protected] )
Date: 14 Oct 1998

I am looking for an African-American family of Oliver Bailey/Baley and his wife Elsie Wade they had 9 children born around Athens and Arcadia. All of their children were either born in slavery or just after slavery had ended, around 1840-1870. I am looking for decendants of these people their names are: Mary Baley-Jackson married John Jackson, Abe Baley, Attie Baley, Rome Baley, Rob Baley, Emaline Baley-Hill married Jack Hill, Louvenia Baley-Wade(her children are still in the area of Homer), Elisha Baley, Elvira Baley(mulatto). Mary Baley-Jackson died in 1948 in Magnolia, Arkansas they took her body back to Athens for burial, the funeral and burial was the Point Plesant CME Church burial in the Point Plesant Cemetary. I am told that my family members went to Point Plesant CME Church and St.Rest Baptist Church in the Athens area. I was told that they were born Around the Athens and Arcadia area. Oliver was shipped from Alabama to New Orleans and sold to a Bailey/Baley where he ! ended up in Northern Louisiana. Oliver Baley lived on a plantation all of his life. They say that he died a very old man about 90 years old. If you know anyone that that is related to these people mentioned please contact me at my e-mail address. Also Elvira Baley was a mulatto she was passing for white they say that she had no negroid features.
Surnames: BAILEY BAILLY BALEY BALLEY BAILY
Submitter: Laveda Glover-McWillie (>[email protected] )
Date: 15 Oct 1998

I am looking for an African-American Family that lived around Athens and Arcadia between 1845 and 1900's. I am looking for Oliver Bailey-Baley-Baily-Bailly. Oliver was bought at the slave docks in New Orleans and a Bailey, Baley bought him to Northern Louisiana. I am trying to find out if Bailey-Baley had a plantation in Athens or Arcedia area. Oliver was married to Elsey Wade she to was bought at the slave docks in New Orleans and she was taken to Northern Louisiana by the Wade that bought her. Elyse and Oliver had 9 children they were born between 1845 and 1875. Their names were: Mary Bailey-Jackson, Elisha Bailey, Emmaline Bailey-Hill, Rob Bailey, Rone Bailey, Elvira Bailey, Attie Bailey, Abe Bailey, Louvenia Baley-Wade. Abe had to leave Louisiana around 1900's he moved to Magnolia, Arkansas area. It was told that Rob just walked away from home one day they never heard from him again he was a teenager, Elvira had three sons their names were Ben Buckley, Henry Buckley, Bill ! Buckley they were last heard fro m in the 1950's living in the Athens and Haynesville areas as share croppers. Ben and Henry lived at the Avery Gantely place where they were share ceoppers. Ben had a daughter named Fannie Buckley, Rome moved to the Magnolia, Arkansas area he died in the 1900's and is buried at the Kings Hill Cemetary in Magnolia, Arkansas he was a 33*Mason, Abe who is my grandfather also lived in the Emerson, Waldo, Arkansas area he married Bird Ella Eason in Magnolia, Attie also moved to Magnolia and she had a very colorful life she married several times and died in 1968 she is also buried at Kings Hill Cemetary, Emmaline Baley-Hill they say is also buried at Kings Hill or Point Plesant Cemetary in the Athens area, Mary Baley-Jackson married John Jackson she lived in the Athens area and went to live with he children and brother and sisters in the Magnolia area. She died in 1948 at the age of 90 in Magnolia her body was taken back to Athens where she is buried at Point Pleasnt Cemetary, Louve! nia Baley-Wade lived in the Home r area where she had children and their names are Annie Mae Wade, Vessie Wade-Gibsin and son the they called Bullitt Wade. If you have any information or know someone that knows these people please e-mail me I am doing a geneology search of my family.


Surnames: FIELD LOW
Submitter: April Moore (>[email protected] )
Date: 16 Oct 1998

Am looking for the descendants of David Lewis Field b: 1795 S.C. who married Winna Low b: 1795 S.C. Looking for both the Field(s) and Low parents. They are in the 1830 and 1840 Claiborne Parish Census's and land deeds in Bienville Parish. They moved here about 1826 and moved to Upshur co. Texas about 1846. Thanks April


Surnames: WILLIAMS FRAME STILES
Submitter: Lynelle Cowan Stevenson (>[email protected] )
Date: 20 Oct 1998

WILLIAMS-FRAME-STILES families. Robert H. WILLIAMS born TN 1801 married Mary "Polly" FRAME, daughter of David FRAME and Elizabeth STILES. They were very early settlers of Claiborne and Bienville Parishes. Robert and Mary Williams were in the Nat. Par. census by 1850, but are buried in Ebenezer cemetery in Bienville Par. I believe that a sister of Robert Williams was married to Christopher Koonce. I am very interested in the siblings of Mary Frame, as I believe that some of their children were members of the notorious West-Kimbrell gang of Winn Parish. Does anyone have information on these families?
Surnames: MAYS GARNER
Submitter: Howie Mays (>[email protected] )
Date: 23 Oct 1998
URL:

Seeking infomation on grandparents and their famlies. James Mays Born Feb.17,1865 died 1936 Barbara Garner Mays Born Sept.22,1870 died May.21,1921 Any information will greatly appreciated. Thank you!


Surnames: HOWELL DUPREE HOWARD
Submitter: Joyce McKellar (>[email protected] )
Date: 29 Oct 1998

I am searching for any information on my husband's grandfather, Ollie Ecquador Howell. It is my understanding that he was adopted by E.E. Howell, Sr. who was a sheriff in Gibsland. Ollie was possibly a full blood indian. He married Zelma Dupree, they divorced and I believe he married Edith Howard. Any information is appreciated.


Surnames: WOOD GRAVES
Submitter: Jack W. Wood (>[email protected] )
Date: 29 Oct 1998

Searching for information about the Wood family who may have been in Bienville Parish in the mid-1800's. J.S. Wood was born about 1803 and probably was from NY, migrated to OH where he married Ruthetta Graves, who was from CT. There children Harriet, Elizabeth, Mary and Julia were born in OH prior to 1840. They moved to LA prior to 1843 where their children Ann and Ellen were born. They moved to Decatur Co., TN prior to 1847 where there children George J., Lucian L. and John C. were born by about 1850. They later returned to LA prior to 1853 where their children John A. and Charles Edgar were born by 1858. Ruthetta returned to Decatur Co., without J.S., prior to 1870 with children Harriet, Lucian, John A. and Charles. I have a great deal of information about the Wood family in Henderson and Decatur Co., TN. I suspect that this family is somehow related to the family of Charles and Rosa Wood in those counties. I will be glad to share any information that I have and will be glad to receive any responses to this inquiry. Jack W. Wood
Surnames: BARTON
Submitter: John Cantrell (>[email protected] )
Date: 30 Oct 1998

I am looking for information on Woodie Barton born in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, January 16, 1882. He is my grandfather and would like to get information on his family.


Surnames: MAYS GARNER
Submitter: howard l. mays (>[email protected] )
Date: 31 Oct 1998
URL: www.aol.com

i am looking for info on my grandparents. james r. mays. born feb.17,1865-died 1936. in bienville parish. barbra garner mays. born sept.22, 1870 died may 21, 1921 in bienville parish. any information at all will be appreciated.


Surnames: EASTER PEARSON MORRIS
Submitter: Linda (>[email protected] )
Date: 01 Nov 1998

I am searching for my EASTER and PEARSON ancestors or any relatives that may read this. My gtandparents both were born in the Bienville area in the early 1900s. James EASTER and Oney Madge Pearson were married abt.1920. I know who Oney's parents were but not James' also I would like to know who Oney's mother's people were. Let me hear from you cousins!
Surnames: MCCARTY HARRIS
Submitter: Janey E. Joyce (>[email protected] )
Date: 01 Nov 1998

McCARTY, Joseph N. - Looking for anyone researching the family of Joseph N. McCarty, born 1809-1812 in Tennessee and his wife, Rebecca W. (?) born 1820-21 in Virginia. They married about 1840, about 1840, possibly in Choctaw County, Alabama. They apparently were someplace in Texas in 1857 and were in Bienville Parish, La., in 1870. Their children were: Joseph Ernest - He may have married (1) Sallie (@Sarah) A. HARRIS, 1 Jan. 1867, Claiborne Parish, La. (she was born in 1847 in Claiborne Parish, La., the daughter of Allen and Mary Baker (Lawson) Harris);1 They had two children before her death, a daughter whose name is unknown and a son, P.E. "Plenny" McCarty, born 6 Feb. 1872, according to the family Bible. He married (2) Susan Anne GEORGE in Brazos County, TX, and they had several children, including my grandmother, Thula Josephine McCarty. Emmitt H. - Born about 1842 in Alabama; apparently married Alice T. Loflin on 27 Feb. 1867 in Bienville Parish (Bienville MB B:191). Served in the Civil War. Ann B. - Born about 1846-1849 in Alabama. Richard S. Born about 1849 in Alabama William - Born about 1854 in Alabama Cidney - Born about 1857 in Texas Katie - Born about 1862 in Louisiana Robert - Born about 1869 in Louisiana
Surnames: LAMBERT
Submitter: Pauline Brandy (>[email protected] )
Date: 01 Nov 1998

WILLIAM RILEY LAMBERT b:c1842 in Miss. and his parents were born in Alabama. He enlisted in Tyler County, Texas in the Civil War. He had three wives and eleven children. He first lived in Bienville Parish and then moved c1896? east to Morehouse Parish. He died in Louisiana and still has some descendants living about Bastrop and Shwartz. I'm in hunt of both descendants and ancestoral information. Thanks.
Surnames: ANDREWS KIMBELL
Submitter: Curt Cooper (>[email protected] )
Date: 02 Nov 1998

Joseph Columbus Andrews (1841-1933) moved to Arcadia, Bienville Par., LA and married Emma (NMN). They had a son Joseph Smith Andrews in 1882. Emma died and Joseph Columbus Andrews married Fannie Kimbell. Can anyone tell me Emma's maiden name, her parents, dod, etc...? Thanks for your time and effort.


Surnames: HIGGINBOTHAM
Submitter: Shirley Baker (>[email protected] )
Date: 03 Nov 1998

HIGGINBOTHAM, James Jackson "Jack" was born August 09, 1848 in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. He was the son of John Thomas Higginbotham and Louisa. Jack's siblings include: 1. Frances "Fannie" 2. William Lynn 3. Mary N. 4. Martha Eileen 5. John Thomas Jr. Looking for any information on Jack's mother Louisa or his siblings.


Surnames: SMITH WOODALL
Submitter: Sharitta Odom (>[email protected] )
Date: 03 Nov 1998
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SIMEON SMITH married MARGARET M. WOODALL and WILLIAM HAWKINS SMITH married MARY ANN ELIZABETH WOODALL in Nov of 1850 in Bienfille Parish, La. MARGARET WOODALL was a sister to my GGGgrandmother Mary Ann Elizabeth WOODALL. Were SIMEON AND WILLIAM SMITH brother? I am interested in any information on Margaret and Simeon SMITH.
Surnames: REED DAVIS BURTEN
Submitter: Savonia Fronczak (>[email protected] )
Date: 07 Nov 1998

I'm looking for my fraternal great grandparents. My great-grandfather's name was listed as Hall Reed on the 1880 Bienville census but as Hal on my grandfather's death certificate. He was married to the Cassie Burten. Some of their children were Eddie, Frank, Rula and of course my grandfather Henry. Henry met and married Annie Davis in Gibsland Louiana and at some point moved to Pinebluff, Arkansas and together had 10 children, my father being the youngest, his name was Heynaldo Reed.My dad often mentioned we had native american ancestry as well as african american ancestry. Would appreciate any information on my ancestors, I can longer ask any older relatives all are deceased and before they did'nt talk about the past to much. Thanks for any help or suggestions.
Surnames: MARKHAM UPSHAW
Submitter: David W. Morgan (>[email protected] )
Date: 09 Nov 1998
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I would like any info on the death of John B. Markham in Jan or Feb of 1856, ad the hands of Mr. Morris, at Morris' residence at Minden. Why did Morris stab Markham to death? Why was Morris released by the judge? Markham's estate was settled in Bienville Parish. James Upshaw, Markham's brother-in-law, handled the estate. John B. Markham was my great-great grandfather.
Surnames: SMITH BEAN
Submitter: Terry Smith Bowers (>[email protected] )
Date: 10 Nov 1998

I'm looking for ancestors and descendants of Jonathan L. SMITH, b. 1815 in Pendleton District, S.C., moved to Walton County, GA with his parents where he married Sarah Ann BEAN (1815-1885) in 1835. (Sarah is the daughter of John BEAN (1792-1871.) Jonathan and Sarah moved with their 2 children, John and Rutha (Sarah) Jane sometime in late 1839 to Claiborne Parish, LA where their sons James and David were born. They left LA (Bienville Parish) in 1850 for Jasper Co., TX. Their son Ruben was born in 1855. Jonathan "Jot" SMITH died in 1903 in Jasper County, TX. I will exchange information and current research.
Surnames: FORD
Submitter: Nyoka Ford-Stewart (>[email protected] )
Date: 13 Nov 1998

Looking for information about possible descendants of Aaron Calvin Ford who was born Jan. 4, 1874. I was told he was born in Shreveport but was raised in Bienville Parish. He had two sisters, but I have no name for them. He lived in Texas as early as 1900's. or late 1890's. He married Elmyrie Young, Two step-children, Minnie and Jesse, natural children were Moses and Henrietta Ford. His parents were from Georgia, no names were listed on his death certificate, parents unknown. He was a 32nd. Degree Mason in Texas. He lived in Cawthon, Texas at the time of his death. Any information will be extremely helpful. I have hit the proverbial "brick wall". Thank You Very Much
Surnames: HUCKABY GIDDINGS
Submitter: Sharon Hofer (>[email protected] )
Date: 17 Nov 1998

HUCKABY, GIDDINGS: These families lived near Black Lake beginning in the 1850s, back when that was Bienville Parish. I'm looking for information on ERASTUS GIDDINGS/GIDDENS (1828-1881), JAMES J. HUCKABY (ca 1815-1865), AJF "FRANK" HUCKABY (1845-1927), AND GEORGE FRANKLIN "FRANK" (1870-1902).
Surnames: BAILEY DRINKWATER CLEVELAND MAJOR BUCKLER? BUCKNER BARNES GLADNEY
Submitter: Laveda Glover-McWillie (>[email protected] )
Date: 19 Nov 1998

Looking for family members of Robert "Rob" Bailey he married Daisy Major, September 16,1905 in Arcadia. Roan Bailey married Bella Barnes December 20,1898 in Arcadia, Rev.W.L. Gipson married them. Looking for Elisha Bailey, Elvira Drinkwater/Bailey? she had a son named Henry Drinkwater. They would have lived in Arcadia in the late 1880'1890's. Henry Drinkwater/Buckner/Buckler? moved to Claiborne Parish where in 1929 he had a daughter named Fannie and they were sharecroppers for Avery Gladney in Tulip. Looking for a farmer named Grover Cleveland.

 
Surnames: PERMENTER NELSON
Submitter: Albert Permenter (>[email protected] )
Date: 22 Nov 1998

looking for anyone who may know something about Lillie Permenter T.C.Permenter Edwin C. Permenter Wallis Nelson anyone kin or know anything about thank you Albert c. Permenter


Surnames: MELTON PARHAM THURMOND REEDER
Submitter: Linda Bamburg (>[email protected] )
Date: 23 Nov 1998

I'm looking for information on my gggrandfather, John West Melton. He came from Alabama and was a circuit riding preacher. He pastored First Baptist Church in Homer, LA. His son, Willie Ardis Melton married Fanny Blanche Thurmond of Mt. Lebanon and they lived at Lisbon. Their son, my grandfather, was Hervey Mahan Melton who married Virginia Ruth Reeder of Haynesville. Anyone having information about the above families can contact me. Thanks, Linda Parham Bamburg P. O. Box 861 Winnfield, LA 71483 [email protected]


Surnames: BAKER
Submitter: warren baker (>[email protected] )
Date: 27 Nov 1998

searching BAKER SURNAME IN BIENVILLE PAR, AND CLAIBORNE PAR, PARTICULARLY AROUND MT.LEBANON LA. E-MAIL [email protected]
Surnames: BAKER BRICE COLON COTTINGHAM FULLER KING SHEHEE WHITE YEARWOOD
Submitter: WARREN BAKER (>[email protected] )
Date: 27 Nov 1998

SEARCHING BAKER, BRICE, COLON, COTTINGHAM,FULLER, KING,SHEHEE, WHITE, WILLIAMSON AND YEARWOOD IN BIENVILLE PAR., LA.
Surnames: LAND PIT(T)MAN
Submitter: WARREN BAKER (>[email protected] )
Date: 27 Nov 1998

SEARCHING LAND AND PITMAN(pITTMAN) NAMES IN BIENVILLE PARISH, LA.
Surnames: WOOLEY GREEN
Submitter: Elsie (>[email protected] )
Date: 28 Nov 1998
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I want to any information about Reason W. Wooley (b)1810. Reason was in Beiville Par.,La. 1850 census. I am trying to tie him and my Rebecca Wooley Green together as brother and sister. She was married to James Beams Green and was in Claiborn Par.,La 1850 census. [email protected]


Surnames: FLOWVAINE FLOVIN TILLEY
Submitter: Bertha W. Flovin (>[email protected] )
Date: 30 Nov 1998

Looking for FLOWVAINE, John and TILLEY, John families that lived in Bienville Parish. John Flowvaine married Melissa Tilley in June 1852 in this parish. Any info will be greatly appreciated. [email protected]


Submitter: Bob Hightower (>[email protected] )
Date: 15 Dec 1998

wanting information of Ira Ragland Hightower family. He was born in Homer 3-3-1860 and died in Arcadia on 9-15-1951. Thank you.


Surnames: BATES
Submitter: Bill Lewis (>[email protected] )
Date: 15 Dec 1998

My ggf, Joseph William Bates, b. 10/26/1849, in Louisiana. I have no info on parents or parish. According to his obit, he lived his first yrs. in La. and then moved to Tx. with his family. From there he made it to Prarie City, Grant Co., Oregon. I found a Pvt. J.W. Bates, released to Bienville Parish on the Confederate Army Roll. He named one of his sons Clarendon. Anybody think they might have a connection? Thank You. Bill Lewis Everett, Wa.


Surnames: HIGHTOWER
Submitter: Bob Hightower (>[email protected] )
Date: 21 Dec 1998

Researching HIGHTOWER family. Ira Ragland Hightowr,1860,(Claiborne Parish) decendents. Any help appreciated.


Surnames: SPINKS/SPINX
Submitter: Jack W Killian (>[email protected] )
Date: 22 Dec 1998

I am looking to correspond with anyone who has info on the SPINKS/SPINX family of Beinville parish. My gg-grandfather was John D. "Elder" Spinks, born 11-22-1851 in Beinville parish and died 1-12-1924 in Beinville parish. John was either a Methodist or Baptist minister. John married Martha A. WHITE 2 May 1870 in Beinville parish. I believe the father of John was William "Spinx" who is listed on the 1850 US census of Beinville parish. William married Julia Ann SMITH 9 June 1850 in Beinville parish. Isuspect William was from Catahoula parish and was born around 1825. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jack


Surnames: BAKER BURNETT COLON HIGHTOWER KING SHEHEE THOMPSON WILLIAMSON
Submitter: WARREN BAKER (>[email protected] )
Date: 28 Dec 1998

Seeking all BAKER, BURNETT, COLON, HIGHTOWER KING, SHEHEE, THOMPSON, AND WILLIAMSON names in Bienville Parish, La.


Surnames: BAKER
Submitter: WARREN BAKER (>[email protected] )
Date: 28 Dec 1998

NEED CEMETERY LISTING OF MT.LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, MT.LEBANON, BIENVILLE PARISH, LA.

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