East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana Queries

POOLE / EAST / NIX / TYNES / FREEMAN

Mary Alice East b. c 1838 St. Helena Parish, LA daughter of Langsdon East and Ann Nix was the second or third wife of Merry Sedley Poole b. 1826 in LA or MS (the son of Col. Robert (Petty)Poole and Anna Eliza Tynes of SC.) Mary married Merry in 1854 and died in Harrison Co., TX in 1856. Merry died in Jackson, E. Feliciana Parish, LA. What year? Does anyone have a copy of the will? Anna Eliza Pool b. March 1854 in Harrison Co., TX was she the daughter of Merry Sedley Poole? Anna married Alexander Louis Freeman of Harrison Co. Tx in 1871 and they lived and died in Coryell Co., TX. Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any connections or knowledge of these families.

My line of Yarboroughs starts in E.& W. Feliciana Parish with Lewis Lironus Yarborough b. 1798 d. 1854, m. Henrietta Phelps b. 1798 d. 1834 who lived in Clinton La. Their families lived in E and W Feliciana Parishes.

I am on the committee of the Yarborough Quarterly Newsletter and we have a data base we are building on the surname Yarborough and other spelling variations of this surname. I am in charge of the state of Louisiana and already have a lot of information but we want a lot more We are looking for census records, births,marriages, deeds,court records, etc or your line as long as you include a source.. If you have a verifiable source of information you would like to submit, Please email me or send to Ron Yarbrough 15711 Banty Falls ct Houston, Tx 77084 This information is being saved on a database to help anyone who is researching this surname. Thank you . Ron Yarbrough

I am looking for information on DANIEL O. PRITCHARD .He was from Virginia and lived in Covington in 1870. DANIEL was married to CAROLINE SCHOLAUNT. They had five children: JACOB, FRANCES,MARGARET,ELIZABETH and LUCUIDA. When did they get to Covington and when did they die? LUCUIDA was my great- grandmother. What happen to her sisters and brother?

Seeking descendants of Parsons CARTER (1776-1839) and his wife Ann HAYS DORTCH (1786-1854).

I am interested in contacting others working on Browns, Brunsons or Williams that were in E. Felician Parish ca 1811 on. Membrance Williams b 1752 SC- d EFP 1820-28, wife, Nancy Brown Brunson Williams (widow of Matthew Brunson) b 1755 SC - estate probated in EFP 1844. Children: Nancy b 1786 SC, md. James (maybe Samuel James) Brown; Erasmus b 1794 SC, md Lilly Mitchell Wilson; Membrance Jr. md Louise Boatner; Catherine E. b 1802 md Abel Norwood; and Mary md ? Dutart. Thanks, Susie Lee [email protected]

I am looking for any information on David Madison YARBOROUGH b.Aug 27, 1852 in East Feliciana Parish. 1860 census shows him with mother or stepmother Emiline YARBOROUGH (age 33) living in a boy's school or something. They are listed under R.C. STOKES, a teacher. I would like to know anything about his family! Even a guess would be nice. David Madison YARBOROUGH was married to Ella Lee Hall in 1875 in La. They came to Texas after 1890, so they should be listed together somewhere there. There was an older David Madison YARBOROUGH listed in the 1850 census of E. Feliciana parish as head of a household (age 34) and wife Sarah (age 40) (nee: YARBOROUGH). David was said to be orphaned after his mother died and was carried with a CSA unit throughout the war. David died in Hill Co. Texas in 1926.b Thank You..Pat [email protected]

Searching for parents, siblings of Manson BROWN, b ca 1808, LA. He married at least twice, maybe three times. In 1840 he was listed in E. Feliciana Parish Census as head of household, age 20-30 with female age 20-30 and two males under 5. By 1850, he was in Catahoula Parish, LA with Martha, age 40, b LA, and four children. In 1860, Manson was in Catahoula Parish, LA with Elizabeth, age 49, b MS and the same four children. (Were Martha and Elizabeth two women, or the same person?) He m again 18 Apr 1866 in Catahoula Parish, LA to Ellen Amanda THACKER BASS, widow of Levi BASS, Jr. Manson had at least two brothers: Sheppard, b ca 1810, LA and Silvester, b ca 1817, LA. They also moved to Catahoula Parish before 1850. Any info will be appreciated.

Seeking information on the DYKES families of LA. who moved to Texas. LEWIS P. DYKES B.1813, JOSEPH DYKES B.1801, WESTLEY DYKES B.1810 are they brothers. They were in Tx by 1835. Any help with these families would be appreciated. Thanks, Kaye Hancock, 1004 Maple St. Ruston, LA 71270 or email [email protected]

I am trying to find information on Laphup Allen WEBB born 8-24-1845 (don't where) and died 11-2-1909 and is buried in Redwood Church Cemetery in East Feliciana Parish. I need to know who his parents were. He married Martha WARE born 1850? They had a daughter named Sarah Adeline WEBB born 9-17-1868 in St. Helena Parish and died 1-10-1897 (don't know where). She married John David Walton FACUNDUS born 4-4-1866 in Gillsburg, Ms. and died 9-29-1946. I would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.

Looking for descendants of Elizabeth Mc___ and David Flenniken DeARMOND Sr. David F. DeA was b c1775 NC, moved to now East Feliciana in 1803. Surviving children: Esther [b 1804-1810, Feliciana; m H. CURTIS] Frances [b 1804-1810, Feliciana; m Benjamin B. LEE] * Levi H. [b 1815-1820, Feliciana; "lived on Red River"; m Sarah Ann GUICE, MS?] William [b 1815-1820, Feliciana] David Flenniken, Jr [b 1820, Feliciana; m ? Leona Dunlap, AR] Elizabeth [b 1820-1825, East Feliciana] Eliza M. [b 1825, East Feliciana; m J. S. COURTNEY] James [b 1804-1810; d before 1835] *Levi H. DeArmond was my gt-gt grandfather. Believe he moved to MS and m Guice there. Their son, Levi Henry, Jr., was b MS 1853. Have DeArmond genealogy. Will share info. Rebecca DeArmond [email protected] www.seark.net/~rdea/ www.seark.net/~history/

I'm trying to find info on Albert NEVILLE who is mentioned in the 1870 EFP census on page 233. I have viewed the census for that year and can't, for the life of me, find that entry or page number.

Searching for info on Charles Ingram and any Dunn families living in the area 1800-1830.

Robert POOLE(Colonel) b: Abt 1784 in Sumter or Laurens Co.,SC d: January 14, 1854 in Hallsville, Harrison Co., TX married Anna Eliza TYNES b: Bef 1795 in S Cd: 1835 in East Feleciana Parish, LA buried at the old Pool home on Richland Creek. Robert Pooles parents were Seth PETTYPOOL of NC. {Who was his wife?}. Anna Eliza Tynes was the daughter of Fleming TYNES and Melissa WATKINS of Halifax or Henrico, VA. Robert and Anna Eliza's children were (1)Evelyne O. Poole who married a Mr. WARREN in St. Henlena and then Heland Sidney GRAVES, Doctor. (2)Emily A. Poole who married a Doctor Milton COLLINS (3) Eliza Ann POOLE married William COLLINS (4)Orlando Lindolph Poole b: February 26, 1811 in LA or MS d: Aft 1895 in Coryell Co., TX married his cousin Annie T. Poole the daughter of Nazara POOLE, Colonel Robert Poole's brother and a Miss WATKINS his first wife. (5) Milton Lawrence Poole married Anna SPENCE. (6)Robert Addington Poole b: 1812 in MS d: August 7, 1853 in Harrison Co., TX married Dianah or Diana L. PRICE b: 1827 in LA. (8) Eugenia Althea Poole b: January 12, 1818 in LA d: November 20, 1900 in East Feliciana Parish, LA married Samuel James GRAVES (9) Merry Sedley Poole b: Abt 1826 in Jackson, East Feliciana Parish, LA married Nancy Jane Kimberling of Missouri they married in 1847 in Jefferson Co., TX 2nd Wife of Merry Sedley Poole was Martha Alice East b: 1831 in St. Helena Parish, LA d: 1856 in Harrison Co., TX 3rd Wife of Merry Sedley Poole was his neice Camile Collins (10) Theodore Granville Poole b: November 20, 1832 in East Feliciana Parish, LA d: 1850 in Centerville, MS married Nancy HALL b: October 22, 1832 in Sparta, Hancock Co., GA d: July 15, 1916 in Centerville, MS married October 14, 1847 in Woodville, MS. Nancy Poole married Alfred PARTIN. Polly Pool Craig at [email protected] or John Powell at [email protected]

Searching for any information on a Charles INGRAM who was married to a Elizabeth Cleveland WYLY and they had at least 2 daughters....Betsey INGRAM and mary "Polly" INGRAM. Polly was born about 1804 and they lived in Felicianna Parish before moving east to Georgia where Polly married James F. LAW of Gainesville, Georgia and Betsey married a Sevier CLARK. Specifically hoping to find a marriage date for Charles INGRAM and Elizabeth C. WYLY..................I have an old letter written by my GGGrandfather who was a country Doctor who was traveling through Clinton, Louisiana in 1884. Thanks.

My gggrandfather Isaac RILEY born 1835 and his wife Littie SENSLEY was living in Clinton, East Feliciana, LA. from 1870 thru the 1900's. I've just located a social security application form from my great uncle Tom RILEY indecating he was born in a city called Alps, LA in 1902. Can anyone please tell me if they have ever heard of this city or could this be a abbreviation for something else. Thanks.

I am researching ISHAM STRANGE, who was in East Felician Parish, La, between 1820-1830, appreciate any information, on him. He didn' seem to want to leave his mark behind, for h1s ancestors, to find. Thanks Jane McBride [email protected]

Seeking info about London Daniel TAYLOR who was recorded in the E. Feliciana Parish census. Am seeking names and ages of household and place of parents origin. If anyone has access to this info, your assistance is greatly appreciated. [email protected]

Researching my slave ancestors involves researching their owner ISAAC FRANKLIN who owned "BELLEVUE PLANTATION" in LA, believed to have been located in one of the FELICIANA PARISHES, either East or West, which I don't know. Assume that at one time there was only one parish which later divided. Also I'm searching for a book: ISAAC FRANKLIN: SLAVE TRADER AND PLANTER OF THE OLD SOUTH, BY STEPHENSON. Can you point me in the direction of a source? Knowledge of any research data will be appreciated. Thanks very much. M C White

REDDIN, REDDING, D'ARMOND, SEVIER, HANNA. Looking for information on George REDDIN or REDDING (born abt. 1780 in Georgia , died abt. 1864 in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana) who married an Elizabeth D'ARMOND. George was the son of John REDDING and Sidney SEVIER, thought to be a sister of John SEVIER, first governor of Tennessee. Sidney Sevier REDDING died in 1841 in Hickman County, Tennessee. I seem to find the HANNA family everywhere I find the Reddin family. [email protected]

I am reasearching Aquilla Ballard. He served with Co. E-Jackson Mounted Men, 1st. La. Cav. Reg. He rec. 2nd. Lt. rating Sept. 16, 1861. recuited E. Feliciana Parish. La.. I believe he was born in 1822. Married to Kate Mays. I do not have prof of this info.

I am attempting to tie Aquilla Ballard to my Family in Center Tex. Shelby Co.
My info on Aquilla Ballard: Aquilla Ballard b.1822 La. d. 1885 Tx. m. Kate Mays (d. Center Tx. ?) Aquilla Ballard b. 1864 La. d. 1912, Center Tx. Shelby Co.m Willie Ann Bowlin Aquilla Ballard m. Oct. 24, 1845 Clara V. Adkins Wilkinson Co. Ms, Hugh Maxwell Ballard b.1854 Tx. ? d. 1935 Houston Tx. is the son of Aquilla and Kate. He is my gggGrandfather.

I am interested in Aquilla (1822), his parents and on back. Also, who are these other Aquillas? I believe the name Aquilla intered the Ballard line, from Col. James Ballard of Shelby Co. Ky. b 1763 Spotsylvania Va. He servied with Capt Aquilla Whitacker in the Indian Wars. Thus the name Aquilla was handed down????? Can you be of help? I would be glad to share any of my info.

thank you, Loretta Ballard Woods

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SCOTT Looking for information on the family of Cason SCOTT that migrated from Sumter District SC to East Feliciana Parrish between 1815 and 1830. Cason SCOTT senr children were: Cason SCOTT md Tabitha; Zachariah SCOTT md. Marithau; Samuel SCOTT; William Dixon SCOTT md Mary; Thomas SCOTT; Joseph SCOTT; James SCOTT md Martha (went to Copiah County MS.) My question is this, is Cason SCOTT snr the son of Elizabeth RITTER SCOTT of Sumter District SC and Autuaga county AL? or is he the brother in law of Elizabeth? She too had grown sons of Lott and George G SCOTT who were dealing in land about the same time in SC. Her family all moved with her to Al.

I am interested in the POWERS family of East Feliciana Parish. My ancestor, John POWERS, and his wife Amy REAGIN POWERS came to America from the "North of Ireland" in the middle 1700's. They first lived along the banks of the Cape Fear River above Wilmington, NC. They then moved to Marion Dis SC where my ancestor was born, and about 1773 they moved north and settled on the Great Marsh in presentday Robeson Co NC. About the time of the LA Purchase, in 1803, John POWERS sold his Robeson Co NC holdings, and went with his son Mark POWERS, his wife Ann & their family to Louisiana, where they settled in East Feliciana Parish. Would like to correspond with anyone concerning this family. Thanks. Sam West : email: [email protected] ir smail: 556 Pittman Rd./ Lumberton, NC 28358

Eleanor CARTER, widow of William LANGTON, assisted by her husband, Littleberry WEST, Sr. sold on the 10 Nov 1830., to Martin G.Penn and Eleaszar Ripley 640 acres lying on the West side of Bougue Chitto River Thomas ADDISON and Bledsoe WHITE signed as witnesses. What relationship did Eleanor and Littlbebery West and/or William Langton have with Thomas Addison and Bledsoe White? What happened to Eleanor and L. West after 1830? Any information on Eleanor Carter/William Langton Will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Kitty B. Hoffman, P.O. Box 15156, New Orleans, LA 701175-5156 or email to [email protected]

I'm searching for information on my GG grandmother: ELIZA ANN COCKS (COX) she married AARON CALVIN BANKSTON on OCTOBER 12,1848 in EAST FELICIANA,LA. I figured she was born about 1828 in La. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thank You , Nancy in Ms.

Seeking information on any/all NOBLE/NOBLES & related families. Specifically, JOSEPH BROWN (mar. NOBLE) & WILLIAM STEWART/STUART (mar. NOBLE). Sherry Sanford, [email protected]

Trying to find info on my GGGF, Dr. William E. Montgomery, possibly a native of Clinton, LA, or practicing medicine there around 1876-1880. He married Sallie Reeves, daughter of Dr. S.S. Reeves of Amite Co, MS, around 1881 and moved to Adams Co., MS, Greenwood Plantation, about 1883. Later practiced in Kingston, MS, but was a country doctor and planter who travelled into surrounding counties. Origins and info prior to his marriage are unknown, but point to Clinton and E. Feliciana Parish. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Mark Montgomery ([email protected])

I am searching for parents of HENDERSON, Elihue who married first RABY, Elizabeth, b 4 Oct 1822, W. Feliciana Pr., second, m 1825 E. Feliciana Pr. to PENDER, Joanna b 1806 Sourth Carolina, died Ea. Feliciana Pr. , child, HENDERSON, Middleton Gadson, b. in E. Feliciana Pr. 1830 . WOMACK , Permilia Ann m. 24 Nov. 1853, child HENDERSON, William Elihu m ROBERTSON, Ida Drucilla , child HENDERSON, Roy Robertson,

Does anyone have any information about Amanda Cook (born approximately 1800)? She came to the Felicianas after her father, West Cook of Edgefield, S.C., died. She married Andrew B. Simpson in 1814 and had three children: Margaret McMurray Simpson, Elizabeth Caroline Simpson and Thomas P. Simpson. After Andrew died, she married Ellis Gore and had several more daughters.

I am looking for information on the William T. Mays/Mayes family who lived in Jackson, La (East Feliciana Parish) in 1850. William and his wife Emily Marcellis dau. of Catherine Pressler and Ephraim Marcellis of Wilkinson Co, Mississippi. They at least 8 children with only the youngest born in Louisiana: John Joor (1828 - 1833, MS); Catherine 1832, MS; William 1834, MS; E. S. 1836, MS; James 1837, MS; Peter 1839, MS; Laura 1846, MS; Joseph 1848, LA. Emily died in 1851 and her death was reported in the Wilkinson County Woodville Republican and in the Jackson Mirror. In 1855, E. S. Mayes was killed and his murderer's capture was reported in the Jackson Mirror and the Woodville Republican. I am interested in additional information from the Jackson Mirror regarding these two deaths, particularly any information on William and Emily's families in Mississippi. Emily's Woodville Republican follows: Mrs. Emily Mayes died Oct. 9, 1851 at the age of 40 years. She was the wife of William T. Mayes, and the mother of seven living children. She was a member of the the Church of Christ for the last 15 years. (Originally from the "Jackson Mirror" [Jackson, LA]) I have some information on the Marcellis and Pressler families in Mississippi and would love to share it with anyone else researching these families. Thanks! Penne Patterson [email protected]

Searching for any FELPS descendants. JAMES FELPS came to EAST Feliciana Parish ,LA. from NC. Or TN. James was b.abt 1761in NC. died abt 1834 LA. Would like to correspond with any Felps descendant. Edna Felps [email protected]

I posted a query on 9-28-1997 requesting information on John Beverly born 4-27-1833 in East Feliciana Parish and died 2-6-1905 and is buried in Live Oak Cemetery in Watson, La. Since I posted that information I have been told that John Beverly DUNN'S father Beverly DUNN (who married Mary Ann INGRAM) was not born with the surname of DUNN. It appears that he was the son on Elizabeth EVANS and her first husband ? JOHNSON. Then when ? JOHNSON died she married Timothy DUNN. Does anyone have information on this. I would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance. Dianne

Henry Schmidt & Nance Ann Achord. I would like to know of anyone working on the Schmidt genealogy. Henry was born around 1849 and came from Germany and settled in or around Clinton or Slaughter.

I would like to receive information about Thomas Pannel (?Pannell?) who is listed in the 1820 and 1830 census of East Feliciana Parish. Please e-mail or write me at 1045 Walters St. Apartment #702G Lake Charles LA 70607 Thank you. Debby Williamson

I am researching David P. Pool (Pettypool) my gggrandfather who according to the public lands, Claims West of Pearl River, his time of settlement in Feliciana was December 1804. His estate settlement and a petition of a Richard Taylor for tutorship are on file in the courthouse in Clinton. The petition, dated 10/27/1830, states " David P. Pool lately departed this life in said parish having among other children, four minors Baxtor, Huldah, David, and Nancy." "have no relations--except their brothers Coldwell, Burrell, Leonard, Spencer, and Timothy Pool." The above mentioned brothers and Baxtor are listed on 1840 Census Catahoula Parish Census and Spencer and David later moved on to Texas. I am trying to bring these families up to present date and willing to share information that I have.

I am reseaching David P. Pool ( Pettypool) line from South Carolina to Louisiana. According to a book of public lands, Claims West of Pearl River, it lists a David Pettypool's time of settlement as December 1804. In the courthouse at Clinton is a file containing his estate settlement, and a Petition of Richard Taylor for tutorship dated 10/27/1830. It states "David P. Pool lately departed this life in said parish having among other children, four minors Baxtor, Huldah, David, and Nancy." "have no relations --except their brothers Coldwell, Burrell,Leonard, Spencer, and Timothy Pool." I am trying to bring these families up to present date. David was apparently m. in S.C. and later in Amite Co. Miss. to Margaret Anderson 3/16/1819, and then to Frankie Wright 3/14/1822. He is also listed in Hephzibah Baptist Church Records. These families later moved to Catahoula Parish 1840 and Spencer and David went onto Texas. Will be glad to share information I have on these or related lines.

JACOB SINKS appears in the 1820 Feliciana Parish Census as head of household.Included in the listing is 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-45, 4 females under 10, 1 female 10-16 , and 1 female 26-45. I feel that this is almost certainly the birth family of my ancestor , NANCY SINKS , who was married to THOMAS BENNETT of EFP in 1824 , in Amite Co. MS. I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone with any ties to the SINKS surname , or even from anyone with any knowledge of this surname , as I have reached a dead-end with my research. Thank you . Sandra Gilbreath

Researching WALLER and DE LA GARZA (sp. also Dela Garza, Delagarza). Mary Wesley Anna Waller m. John de la Garza Sept 1, 1869, both buried in Old Jackson Cemetery. Sister Talitha Jane WALLER m. James BRISTER Nov 5, 1869. Many other members of the family born/raised in East Feliciana, mostly around Jackson. Am especially looking for mother Mildred PRESCOTT, 1826-1867, 1st marriage in 1839 to Thomas (or Jacob?) WALLER, 2nd marriage in 1860 to George Little MCDONALD. Mildred and George may have moved from Texas; both died in East Feliciana. Have much more info on descendants, willing to share. Kate
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Seeking any information on William WRIGHT m. Francis TAYLOR and family who claimed land in Feliciana 1816. Related family: POOLE

Ed Domangue [email protected] or write 8126 Cheno Cortina, Austin, TX 78749

My grandparents, James Irwin Wade and Susan Mae Mason were married in Wilson on Jan. 1, 1914. I believe her father was George M. Mason and have no information on my James I. Wade's side of the family. James was born 9/12/1874 and died 2/18/58. He was a railroad conductor with Y&V. Susie was born 12/29/1894 and died late Jan. 1977. If anyone has any information at all, it would really be appreciated.

I am looking for information on my grandfather LEWIS (LOUIS...LUIS) SLAUGHTER son of HUDSON SLAUGHTER and LEWIS SLAUGHTER would have been born around 1860-1870's. He was in his 60's when my mother was born and he died when she was 7 years old in abt. 1937....her mother ETHEL ROSALIE HATTEN WOMACK SLAUGHTER was in her 40's....and there were several grown children then....he had been widowed twice before and she once......I was notified that there might be significant amount of SLAUGHTER family in East and West Feliciana Parishes....Bellinda Myrick Barnett

Looking for any biographical information on the KYES / KEYES family from the Clinton and Caddo areas. Time period would be around 1830's to 1920's. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Ronald L. Kyes [email protected]

I am interesting in finding out who the parents of Frances Watkins who married William Joseph Hazlip of Adams County Mississippi at the home of Mrs. S.W. Watkins in East Feliciana. Does anyone have any information on this Watkins family?

Betsy Moreland [email protected] 722 West Main Homer LA 71040-3316

Looking for any information on the Tomb family that lived in Jackson,LA. Samuel Guy Tomb emigrated from Co. Derry Ireland to La in 1853. He married Mary Perkins Tomb, daughter of Andrew S. Tomb and Margaret A Smith, on Nov. 8, 1866. They had 10 children, 3 died in infancy. The other 7 were: Maggie, Andrew Spenser, David M., John Samuel, Mary Edith, Emmette A., and Charles B. Would love to hear any information on this family. Annette Tomb

I am interested in hearing from any ancestors or persons researching the MITCHELL/AVANTS lines. I am looking for info on BYRD MITCHELL who was on the 1880 Choctaw County, Ms, census, born in 1822 in LA. I believe his daughter, Josephine married a Bush and later an Avant (1886?) and moved to the East Feliciana Parish area. They had children Peter Elmo Avants, Mary Alice Avants, Thomas Edgar Avants, and Joe Leonard Avants. Thank you, Virginia Mitchell Edwards, Auburn, AL

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I am searching for information concerning my great grandaunt, one Nancy E. Lee. We do not know her married name. She appears to have married and settled in the Slaughter area sometime after the mid 1870's . . .her father, and my second great-grandfather, Zachariah Z. Lee appears to have lived with her [ and her family?] in the Slaughter area, off and on, from the 1880's to the 1902, when he died in Slaughter at her home. [ this is all based on his CSA pension records on file with La.] . . He may be buried with her and her family . There is also reason to believe that she may have had at least one son [ listed as a nephew in the 1880 census of St.. Helena Parish and living with ZZ and her brother, and my great grandfather,Frances Monroe Lee] . . .we would love to find more inf. on any of these folks . . thanking you in advance . .Clifton M. Lee

Looking for information on the Insane Asylum in Jackson. My great uncle Elisha "Lidge" Bailey was taken there in the late 1870's or the 1880's. He is not with his family in the 1880 census of Claiborne Parish. His brother Abraham "Abe" Bailey said that he was taken away and that he never saw him again. Lidge would have been in his 20's when he was institutionalized. I don't know anything else about Elisha"Lidge" Bailey. I am looking for a patient list of that hospital that would have Lidge Bailey's name on it. His parents were name Oliver & Elsey Bailey they lived in Athens,Louisiana, they were ex-slaves and they were sharecroppers. I have no information if he was married or had any children. Lidge might have been there from 1880's until his death.

Searching for any information on THOMAS, CHESLEY AND MARY JACKSON, AND WEIGHTY WHITEHEAD.Thomas was involved in formation of Hepzibah Church in Clinton, La.  He and his son Chesley were active in the church. Chesley's daughter, Mary was married to Weighty Whitehead--they were my great great grandparents. Their son, Flavis was father to my grandfather, Wm. Leonidas (Lee)  Whitehead, who lived in Amite Co., Ms.

Looking for info on the parents of Calvin SPEARS b.2 0ct 1839 d. 11 Aug. 1930 Wilson, E.Feliciana, LA. m. 29 Mar. 1871 Viney DICKEY in Clinton LA. Had 9 children all born in E. Feliciana Calvin was a private in Co E 80th Reg. USCT. Calvin was a slave on the plantation of J.L. PERKINS, he declared on his affadavit for Union Veterans pension.

Seeking information on James and Elizabeth BIVENS and their chilren. James died in St. Tammany in 1814. Legal records give George STOKES and Jesse PARKER as appraisers of his estate valued at $412.50. Wife, Elizabeth was appointed administerix of her husbands estate. Minor children named: Winney (md. Levi WEST), Wiley, Polly (md. Gadi WEST), Henry (md.Martha/Massey), and James. Witnesses listed: George STOKES, Henry JARRELL, John H. MILES, AND J.R. JONES. James TATE, Judge. Levi and Gadi WEST were brothers; sons of Littleberry WEST, Sr.. Henry moved to Newton Co., Texas. Tx census records indicate Winney was b. in GA; Henry b. in Miss.. A James Bevan was found on the tax roll in Washington CO., AL (Mississippi Territory) in 1805 gone by 1808. Elizabeth was found on the 1812 St.Tammany Tax list. What connection did PARKER, STOKES, JARREL, & MILES have to James or Elizabeth Bivens?

Searching for more information on Charles Goodrich ALLEN (b. 4-28-1851 MS; d. 4-6-1921 Gurley, E. Feliciana Par., LA). He married Laura Jane McCLEAN who also died at Gurley, LA. My connection is with their daughter Sally Irwin (B. 1886 Gurley, LA) who married William Fred KELLER on Aug. 23, 1908.

I am looking for information on John STREET that had a daughter Jane born in 1804 in E. Feliciana Par. and married John DREHER in W. Felciana Par. in 1822. Who did John marry and who were his parents? Thanks, Carol

Searching for information on Patsy and/or Sally Thompson. Sally married Owen QUIETT, children born to this union that I am aware of are: Louis (my father) Rozelle, Able, Pearl, Mary & Albertha. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am interested in the Henderson family of East Feliciana Parish,LA. Will exchange info.Ruth Brown WILLIAMS - Randolph and Martha. Shown on the 1870 and 1880 Cenus. Randolph was born sometimes around 1840, and Martha was born in 1846, she died in 1923.

GREENBRIAR PLANTATION - Any info. that can tell me anything about this plantation would be greatly appreciated.

QUIETT, QUIATTE - Any info. on this surname would be greatly appreciated.

Seeking parents of Harriet DRAUGHAN. b. ca 1802, Miss. Married N.G. NORSWORTHY ca. 1820. Lived Jackson before 1853, N.G. d. ca. 1875. Harriet d. after 1880. Information says "...They were both buried Wilson cemetery, even tho' they were living in Jackson when they died."

Seeking Parents of Elizabeth MUSE, b. Miss. 1840, married W.F.NORSWORTHY of Jackson, in 1858, in Wilkinson Co., Miss. Lived all her life in Jackson, 1803/1806.Any information appreciated. [email protected]

I am looking for any information concerning Samuel Washington Middleton born between 177O and 1780 Place unknown , he resided in East Feliciana, 1820-30 located by census. wife, Mary Ann ? .Daughter,Levicy married William J.Morgan in E. Feliciana 1830. Daughter, Lavinia married Joseph Lyons 1837.This family next located, Brazos and Washington co.Texas 1837 with Land grants any help appreciated.

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I am looking for my ggrandmother's parents: she is listed in Amite CO in the church recs....Addie Jackson, born 18 Aug 1877. She married Stephen Carey McLain, and they later settled in Bogalusa, LA. There are a lot of McLains buried in the Gloster cemetery; however, I don't know which are my ancestors...Research shows that the Causeys owned a plantation in Amite CO. and I believe the Causeys were her grandparents that raised her since she was 5 years old. The plantation stretched into LA (your county). There are a lot of Causeys shown owning property in your county. Can you find any reference to an Addie Jackson? I am trying to find out who her parents were...all I know is that her mother's name was also Addie Jackson. And, I am going on the assumption that her mother's maiden name was Causey; and therefore, Addie was raised by her maternal grandparents on the Causey Plantation. THANKS!

My interest is in the Wm West, b. abt 1780-1790 (1M20-30, 1M40-50, 1F5-10, 2F10-15, 2F15-20) who appears in the 1830 census E. Feliciana living near Burrel Pool and Levi Doughty (father of Richard Doughty) In 1833 Richard Doughty will marry Charlotte West and, along with Burrel Poll and his wife (the aunt of Richard Doughty) will both move to Catahoula Parish, La. Family oral tradition is that Charlotte was one of five West girls. We think one of the girls married an ALEXANDER. Thanks

Looking for marriage records for William C Barnett and Louisa Ann Ret. Married around 1845. Any help is appreciated. Karen Barnett

Frances Taylor, b. ca. 1790 VA, was the granddaughter of Robert Taylor of Edgecombe Co., NC. Her father was one of the following: Richard, Billington, William, or Nimrod Taylor. But which one? All came to T1S-R3E, presently in E. Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, between 1803 and 1810. Frances was married around 1805 to William Wright in Lincoln Co., Georgia, where Nimrod and Richard lived prior to coming to Feliciana. Thanks.

Looking for information about the family of Joseph TERRELL and Timorah (McDANIEL) TERRELL (born Feb 1895, MS; died E. Feliciana PR., LA). Children were Christine, Irene, Eugene,Willie and Brenda. The family was living in E. Felciana PR., LA in the early 1940s and then moved to Washington PR. LA and back to E. Feliciana after 1945. Timorah's mother was Margaret PERKSNS McDANIEL. Margaret died in E. Feliciana Parish about 1942. Any information appreciated.
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Joseph ROARK married Jemima BRIAN, July 18, 1844, East Feliciana Parish. Wondering if these are the parents of my Elizabeth ROARK (no dates), who married Isaac Russell NORRED...they later had children in Pike County, MS: second-born was my grandfather, born in 1872. Interestingly, Joseph and Jemima ROARK are neighbors of my NORREDS on two censuses...ANY info to assist me with this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Deni Norred-Williams

Margaret "Maggie" Perkins McDaniel I have recently acquired a copy of the death certificate of Maggie McDaniel. She died in December, 1942, in Jackson, E. Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. She died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Joseph Terrell (Timorah). I'm looking for anyone connected to the TERRELL, PERKINS or McDANIEL families in E. Feliciana.
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Looking for more information on my 3rd Great Grandparents: W.H. JEWELL was born in the 1830's in PA. Henrietta Augusta LYONS was born in 1841 in PA. Henrietta is living in East Feliciana Parish, LA in the 1850 census, at the age of 9 years. I believe she is living with her mother Eliza B. LYONS, need further proof. W.H. JEWELL and Henrietta Augusta LYONS were married in East Feliciana Parish in 1857. They are living there in the 1860 Census. I believe W.H. JEWELL was killed in the civil war, still looking for further proof of this as well. Henrietta Augusta LYONS JEWELL, married 2nd in 1866 William Albertus STEADMAN. The STEADMAN family remained in LA, until 1884 when they moved to Florida, living in various counties there. William STEADMAN died in 1890, according to his wife's pension application. From census records, I find that Henrietta had 2 children with Grandpa JEWELL, and 2 children with Grandpa STEADMAN. Searching for anyone with more information on these families. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Barbara Tourtillott
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Eliza, Frances and Julia DUFF -- Dtrs. of Henry Parker DUFF . Need to find the mother's maiden name. Frances was living with a FERGUSON family in the 1900 census .. any kinship? Eliza married a James Irwin Thomas in 1894 in East Felician parish. Any information on either of these sisters their family etc. appreciated. H.DeGruy
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My Aunt told me she thought our family was from the Norwood area, can't find them. I'm hunting for Robert C. Stafford's father and mother. Robert C. Stafford was born Dec. 22, 1856. Robert married Celestine Sevario abt. 1882, he died in 1934 and is buried in Ascension Parish. 1890 Ascension Parish Census is the earliest I can find him, it shows his age to be 31 but he is listed as R. C. Stafford. Please help.

Thank you, Susan Stafford Landry

Looking for information on James L. MCELWEE circ 1857, lived near CLINTON LA. in 1890S, married Susie Talbert MCELWEE , had 9 children, first names Henry, Burton, Pearl, Maude, Susie, Worth, Waford, Fred, James moved to Amite CO. MS in early 1900S

JESSE MUNSON, ROBERT MUNSON
Of Bayou Sara and Amite Miss. Circa 1800-1815
Jesse had two sons, Micaijah B. MUNSON (b.1789) who m. Elizabeth Everett (b.1704) and Henry William MUNSON (b1800) who married Ann B.PIERCE. We are anxious to learn of any other family in this area. The children of Robert MUNSON, Thenia, Telfair, and Celia , were parents of the next La. generation which includes John Hunter Johnson, Leah Whitaker, and Samuel Tuell. Gov. Isaac Hunter Johnson was the third generation of this family.
Someone MUST information on them other than the governors speech in the La. historical quarterly? It is all we found on our trip to the Bayou Sara , Woodville area, two years ago. I would be grateful for any help in finding their records. Thank you. Jane Matthews

I am trying to find information on Mary Ann INGRAM BARNETT. She was born 1801 in Ga. and died 1-27-1857 in East Feliciana Parish. She married 1st Beverly DUNN. Mary and Beverly DUNN was my ggg grandparents. After Beverly died she married Louis EDWARD. Then she married 3rd James BARNETT. I am trying to locate where she is buried also. Thanks in advance for any help. Dianne

I found on Rootsweb SS a Mattie P. ELAM with birth 8/14/1894. I have a Mattie P. Shelton Russell ELAM with 3 marriages: lst to a RUSSELL and the last two to a ELAM. She was daughter of Prim Andrew SHELTON and Mary C. ROBINSON Shelton of McNairy Co., Tn. with brothers Arch, Oscar, Marvin, William, James, and Wesley and sisters Lonie and Mary. If any one knows of her and family please contact me. The roots ad says died 1/1980 in E. Feliciana, LA 70748. I am a cousin. Please contact me at [email protected]

Juliette Scott BARCLAY is mentoned in court records in Spanish West Florida. She lived near Bayou Sara. Was she the wife of John BARCLAY and if her maiden name was SCOTT who were her parents? Thanks, Beulah

I am trying to find information on a Beverly Wyly DUNN born in Clinton. Don't know when. I have been told he graduated from the US Military Academy in 1883 and from the army artillery school in 1888. Any help would be greatly appreciate. Thanks in advance. Dianne

Can anyone tell me anything about the Evans Dunn Place which is now known as the Historic Andrews Place. I would like to know the history of it. Thanks in advance. Dianne

I am researching the Jackson, Netterville, Nettles, Perry, Richardson, and Thomas surnames pertaining to East Feliciana.

Kinnion R. Jackson married Emma Richardson on 12/21/1877. Who are her parents? Kinnion's are Stephen Jackson and Mary Whittington.

Also, Joseph Thomas m 9/25/1894 Martha Netterville. Who are his parents,etc? Martha's parent's are John M. Netterville m. 1/19/1869 in east feliciana to Mary. H. Vaughon. They had John William Thomas, Sr.

William M. Perry m. 12/21/1899 to Lillie Nettles. Who are his parents,etc? Lillie's parent's are Francis "Frank" Nettles and Winfred C. Flourney m. 12/30/1877. They had Willlie Mae Perry. Any information would be appreciated. Contact me at [email protected] or visit my website Descending Upon Me http://p__d.tripod.com.

I am looking for information on JAMES PENNY and his descendants. He owned land in the Plains in 1803 and his wife was the sister of Sarah Parish Kennard of Natchez who was married to Abraham Lobdell. According to my records James Penny still owned land in E. Feliciana when he died in 1840, but I believe the family was also associated with East Baton Rouge Parish. From disputed land claims I think that JAMES PENNY'S children were: ELIZABETH STANARD(sp?), ROBERT PENNY, ALBERT PENNY (my ancestor who married SARAH A.WESTON 12/21/1830 in East Feliciana- then CELIA ADAMS in Pointe Coupee, then ELEANORA BROWN in Rapides), JOSEPH PENNY, NANCY SLOAN, DAVID PENNY, and LUCY SKOLFIELD. If you have information on this family, please contact me at [email protected]

Searching for any information on Onard MALEIG bn about 1892 unknown place died unknown place. He was married to Mabel MALEIG who was born in 1905 and died in Jackson, East Feliciana Co. LA. Their son Onard Jr. died during WWII in 1944 also unknown place of birth and death. It is presumed they were born in LA. This family name goes back to France. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and help. Sharon Viellenave [email protected]

My grandmother was Frances Fitzallen REILY and was born at Pine Grove plantation near Norwood in 1880. She was kin to William B REILY of the New Orleans coffee company who was also born in East Feliciana. I am looking for information on where Pine Grove plantation was located and who my grandmother's parents were..she married Louis Hartman LAWRENCE of Natchez, MS in 1896. She died in 1937 at Natchez. Any information will be appreciated. Thank You, Eugene A. Lawrence, Jr.

I am looking for info on the Malachi WESTON family. Also Sarah WESTON. They are listed in the 1820 and 1830 Census for the Felicianas as living in the Redwood Creek Area. Were they causasian or african american (maybe freepersons of color)? I think William Allen LANE and Thomas ANDREWS purchased their home near Redwood Creek and it is still there. Used to be known as the WESTON Place. Thanks. Andy Plauche

GERMAN SETTLEMENT- 1880-1920- Hahn,Podlich,Pudlic.Persick, Schaefer, Feierabend, Radau,Boneke,Warm,Hooge I am looking for all and any information on the german settlement in Clinton or near called Dell Branch and all the germans related to the Zion Lutheran church in Clinton. It seems they were there from 1875 to 1925. Would like to contact any decedants that know the history and possibly have some pictures. Help - These people seemed to have vanished - If you have any connection please email me because all of these people were related by marriage or being related. They established the Zion Evang. Luthren Church, Clinton, La. and many are buried there. Thanks for the help

I'm searching for information/parents/ancestral lineage of VIRGINIA CAROLINA KEMP (1817-1894) of Clinton, La. She was married to WILLIAM DIXON LEA (1807-1849). Appreciate any info. Valerie Berberich

Searching for descendants of Henry Smith Roberts b. 1869 Jackson, La., m. Susie Wilcox, b. ca. 1871, Jackson, children Harry Abishai b. 1893 New Orleans, m. Gertrude Sweeney b. ca. 1895 New Orleans; Orville Gordon b. 1895 Natchez, MS, m. Cecil Cloveric b. 1898, Natchez; Harold Dean b. 1898, Natchez. Also Henry’s brother Thomas Bell Roberts, b. 1871 Natch3ez, m. Julie roam Thurston. Henry and Thomas moved to Orleans Parish after 1878. Known desc. inc. Harold Dean Roberts II, Frank Roberts, Bell Roberts Laville. Working on Roberts-Smith family of Mississippi, Louisiana. Ancestors include Rev. Henry Roberts, Abishai Woodward Roberts, Aurelia Smith Davis Ripley Smith Woodward, Lucy Ann Smith, all of East Feliciana Parish.

Searching for relatives of, info on Eleazar Wheelock RIPLEY, Gen. War of 1812, U.S. Congress from MA and LA, b. 1782, Hanover, NH, grad. Dartmouth, d. 1939, E. Feliciana Parish, LA. First wife Love ALLEN, Pittsfield, Berkshire CO, MA, 2 children, Henry, died in war for Texas Independence; Mrs. Thornton LAWSON, St. Charles Parish, LA. Second wife Aurelia SMITH, widow of Dr. Benjamin DAVIS, E. Feliciana Parish, LA. Known family inc. Judge WOODWARD, Hanover, cousin; Hon. Judah DUNN, bro-in-law, Fryeburg, ME, Gen. James W. RIPLEY, bro., who raised children after Love Allen’s death, Fryeburg, ME; nephew Nicholas BAYLIES.

I am searching for information on Pollard Harrison. Pollard is listed in the 1830 census for East Feliciana Parish. The Harrison family owned a plantation home, but I have not been able to pinpoint the location. Seeking information on both the family and the plantation site. Please email to [email protected]
Thanks Winston McCain

Searching for family of Josephus SMITH, son of Sarah COOKE and Rev. Jedediah SMITH, b. 3/21/1758 Granville, Hampton, MA; moved to Natchez, Adams, MS, 1776; m. Patience Cobb ca. 1779; d. ca. 1800 in Natchez. Son Josephus SMITH, b. 11/1/1790, Natchez, m. Eleanor 10/1/1794 Natchez, d. ca. 1827. Children include: Benjamin Luther, b. 1815, m. Mary Ann DORTCH, 11/10/1836 (their children, all of Natchez, were David Josephus, 1836-1866; Mary Elizabeth, b. 10/1/1840; William Carter, 1841-1864; Ida, 1844-1866); Thomas Bell, b. 1817, m. cousin Aurelia SMITH DAVIS RIPLEY in Jackson, E. Fel., LA, hotel owner in Bayou Sara, W. Fel., LA; murdered 1851 (their children were Lucy Ann (ROBERTS), b. 1841, d. 1933, and Josephine, b. 1843, d. 1860); John B. 1819-1853; Jedediah 1823-1868; and Josephus 1827-1835. Descendant of Thomas Bell and Aurelia tracing family history.

Searching for family of Luther SMITH and Anna Eliza DAVIS, Locust Grove, W. Fel., LA. SMITH, son of Sarah COOKE and Rev. Jedediah SMITH, b. 10/23/1770 Granville, Hampton, MA; moved to Natchez, Adams, MS, 1776; m. Anna 1816; d. 12/24/1833. Anna dtr. Samuel Emory DAVIS and Jane COOK, Wilkerson Co., MS, b. 9/1/1791; d., Locust Grove, 8/13/1870. Children include Anne Davis SMITH, b. 1816; Joseph D., b. 1817; Luther L., b. 1818; Gordon, b.1820; Lucinda Jane (BOYLE), b. 1822; Jedediah, b. 1824; Amanda Anna, b. 1826. Researching ancestor Aurelia SMITH DAVIS SMITH WOODWARD, who made her home with her uncle Luther and then married Anna’s brother, Dr. Benjamin DAVIS, of Jackson, E. Fel. LA. Luther and Anna’s sons are named in court documents involving Aurelia as late as 1853.

Searching for information about family of John M. ROBERTS, b. Clinton, E. Fel., LA, between 1820-1836, known to live in E. Fel. in 1866; son of Rev. Henry Dunn F. ROBERTS, Baptist minister, and Eliza Susan Carson; with Abisha Woodward ROBERTS, only surviving children. John was the nephew of William ROBERTS, also of E. Fel. Brother A.W. married Lucy Ann SMITH, born 1841 in Bayou Sara W. Fel., in 1866. Descendant of Lucy and A.W. tracing family history.

Searching for the families of Courtland SMITH and John BOONE, who moved from Natchez, Adams Co, MS, to Feliciana Parish, LA, about 1807. SMITH settled at The Oaks plantation west of Jackson, E. Feliciana, and BOONE on neighboring land by Thompson’s Creek. SMITH, b. 1772, Granville, MA, d. ca. 1837 at The Oaks. Child by first wife Catherine COOPER, b. ca. 1776 Granville, d. ca. 1805, Natchez: Aurelia SMITH, b. 1802 Natchez, m. Dr. Benjamin DAVIS, Jackson, ca. 1822; m. Gen. Eleazar Wheelock Ripley, Clinton, 1830; m. cousin Thomas Bell Smith, W. Fel., 1840; m. John Smith WOODWARD, thought to be of E. Fel., ca. 1854; d. 1866 or 1869. Courtland then married John’s dtr. Narcissa BOONE, b. 1793, m. ca. 1807, d. 1823 at The Oaks: surviving children: Benjamin Rivers Smith 1814-1844, Philander, b. 1817, d. 1848 in Natchez; third wife Narcissa’s sister Jane BOONE, b. 1795, m. 1824, surviving children: John W., b. 1825, d. 1892, E. Fel., Narcisse, b. 1829, d. 1875, Yazoo City, MS; Sarah Adeline, b. 1835, d. 1899, Clay City, IL. Courtland and 5 sons buried at The Oaks. Researching SMITH family and also seek information on family land holdings.

WEIGHTY WHITEHEAD--I have searched everywhere I know and really need help. Weighty was my GG grandfather, mar. to MARY JACKSON, d/o CHESLEY JACKSON (s/o THOMAS JACKSON). They all lived in E. Fel. Parish in early 1800's. Mary was H/H in 1850 census of that parish with several children. Also in that census was a JOHN S. WHITEHEAD. Could this be a brother of Weighty? Does anyone know of any of the WHITEHEAD'S from E. Feliciana Parish? I have a good bit of info on descendants of Weighty, but desperately need his place of birth, date of birth and ancestors. His name poss. could have been Walter Weighty Whitehead.

Looking for parents or any information on a John Chapman who may have been born on or about 1765 in Louisiana or maybe another state. He may have been kin to some of the Chapmans of East Feliciana Parish. He had children with Marie Therese Laviolette/Fauvelle/Cluseau are some of the surnames she used. He also had children with Manette or Emmanuelle Roy. He died about 1824 in Opelousas. Carla Deville

WILLIAM WITHERINGTON, JR & SARAH 'SALLY STANLEY - migrated to Feliciana Parish, LA from Darlington, SC in very early 1800 (about 1808). He served as an ensign in the 17th Regiment, Missisippi Territory. Ensign's certificate signed by Governor of Mississippi Territory, David Holmes, in 1813. It is reported that he fought in the Battle of New Orleans, as did his son, Daniel Witherington, a Private in the Louisiana Militia. The family later migrated to Conecuh County, AL, near Evergreen about 1820. NOTE: William Witherington, Jr. was my 4th great grandfahter....... His Daughter, Martha Witherington born1799 in Darlington, SC, married David PIPES, born 1790 in Adams CO, MS. His parents unknown. Q?: Was David Pipes later elected Secretary of Treasury for Louisiana (before Civil War)? Married 1821 in Feliciana Parish, LA. Buried Pipes Cemetery, Beechwood Plantation in E. Feliciana Parish. His Daughter, Elizabeth Witherington born 1797 in Darlington, SC, married Ezekiel NORWOOD, born 1796 in Darlington, SC (son of Samuel & Martha Norwood). Buried Ellis Place Cemetery in E. Feliciana Parish.
QUESTIONS: Where is Beechwood Plantation Located? Where is Ellis Place Cemetery Located? Any info on David Pipes political career appreciated. Was Norwood, La. named for this Norwood family?
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Searching from information on parents, siblings, and descendants of Ed Matthews/Mathews ca. 1800's in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. To my knowledge, he had a wife named Julia Weatherspoon, who preceded him. One of their children was named Betsy. Afterward, he married Louise London. They probably lived in Clinton, LA and may have attended church at Galilee Baptist Church in Wilson, LA. One of Louise's children was named Caddo/Cado. Thanks for your help.

Searching from information on parents, siblings, and descendants of Louise London ca. 1800's in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. To my knowledge, she was married to Ed Matthews/Mathews and they probably lived in Clinton, LA. Also, they may have attended Galilee Baptist Church in Wilson, LA. Their children's names were Rachel, Idell, Sarah, Caddo/Cado, Charlie, Eddie, Emanuel, Robert, Lafate, and Louise. Thank you for any information that you can provide.

Searching from information on parents, siblings, and descendants of Julia Weatherspoon ca. 1800's in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. To my knowledge, she was married to Ed Matthews/Mathews and they probably lived in Clinton, LA. Also, they may have attended Galilee Baptist Church in Wilson, LA. Their children's names were Ann, Adline, Dinah, Estell, Julia B, Alexander, David, Henry, Richard, Willie, and Betsy. Gracias

WEIGHTY WHITEHEAD--I have searched everywhere I know and really need help. Weighty was my GG grandfather, mar. to MARY JACKSON, d/o CHESLEY JACKSON (s/o THOMAS JACKSON). They all lived in E. Fel. Parish in early 1800's. Mary was H/H in 1850 census of that parish with several children. Also in that census was a JOHN S. WHITEHEAD. Could this be a brother of Weighty? Does anyone know of any of the WHITEHEAD'S from E. Feliciana Parish? I have a good bit of info on descendants of Weighty, but desperately need his place of birth, date of birth and ancestors. His name poss. could have been Walter Weighty Whitehead.

A letter commending my grandfather, Dr. W. Y. Millican, was written on stationery from a place called Asylum of the Plains. Does anyone know about this place? Had to have been late 1800's or early 1900's. My grandfather practiced in Zachary. Thank you!
Hallie Loy McCarter
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I am trying to find information on Jemina Cleveland born 7-6-1764/65 and died in East Feliciana Parish. She married Daniel Cleveland. I am also trying to find information on a plantation called Blairdstown outside of Clinton. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Dianne

Could someone tell me where the Cleveland Cemetery in Clinton is located. Thanks in advance. Dianne

Augustus THOMAS md Mary Ann KIRKLAND 26 February 1874 in East Feliciana Parish. Seeking information on Agustus Thomas. Mary Ann K. THomas is listed as being widowed on the 1880 Amite Co.,MS Census. She was in the house with her mother Jane Lilley and four half brothers.

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON JAMES L. MCELWEE CIRCA 1857, LIVED NEAR CLINTON LA. IN 1890S, MARRIED SUSIE TALBERT MCELWEE , HAD 9 CHILDREN, FIRST NAMES HENRY, BURTON, PEARL, MAUDE, SUSIE, WORTH, WAFORD, FRED, JAMES MOVED TO AMITE CO. MS IN EARLY 2900S

Elijah FERGUSON married Elizabeth JACKSON in Wilkinson Co., MS on Aug. 1, 1806. They lived in E. Feliciana Parish, LA. Children: Joseph W. b. 1807 m. Mary Ann HATCHELL; James Harvey b. 1812 m. Lucinda LEE; Aaron b. 1815; Margaret b. 1823 m. Elbert A. EMMONS at Drew Co., Ark; Thomas F. b. 1828; John J. b. 1828. Thomas JACKSON, father of Elizabeth JACKSON, was born May 1757 in VA. He moved to the high hills of the Santee on Wateree River in Sumter District, SC. He served with Gen. Francis Marion. Elijah FERGUSON was born in Va. and may have lived in SC briefly before moving to LA. Elijah FERGUSON moved to Carroll Co., MS by 1835, then to Drew Co., Ark by 1840.

I'm looking for Coopers from your area. Most of My family is buried at Masonic Cem. in Clinton La.
Sullivan Cooper 12/16/1885-5/1/1959--Elizebeth?6/7/1888-3/16-1986
Lela Cooper 8/3/1920-1/15/1984
Mildred Cooper 1/13/1916-6/12/1984
Perrin Josh Cooper3/13/1899-8/10/1975
Lora Cooper 1/9/1912-2/14/1974
Mary Lillian Cooper(Boswell)8/17/1912-6/9/1986
If any of this matches with some ones family Please e-mail me at
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I am searching for descendants of Orville H. Cline and Mary Cornelia Dearing Cline of East Feliciana Parish. Their son, Daniel Davis Cline was my grandfather and I am also searching for any family for him. Ellen Cline Rosenstein

Seeking any info re: Reuben Woodworth PATRICK & Emeline Draughan PATRICK & their children: Robert Draughan b 12-24-35/d 12-8-66; Mary a: b 1839 or 40 la, seeking marriage info & burial; Frank H:- b oct 1851, married Eliza ??? in al or ar in 1875-77, died ??. Frank H is my gg gdfthr.
Reuben W Patrick:b 07-02-98 ny; d 04-20-1855 brd Hepzibah Cem Emeline Draughan PATRICK: b 11-27-1811 la; d 11-5-69 Hepzibah Cem Robert Draughan PATRICK: bur Hepzibah Cem; pvt Hunters Rifles a 1861-? I believe DRAUGHAN is Emeline's maiden name. thks for your help R.D. Patrick email: [email protected]

I am looking for any information on Sherod LEE, who served in War of 1812 and lived in Feliciana Parish. I found a Sherod LEE in 1820 Census with at least 4 sons. Would like to know the names of this Sherod LEE's family. Will gladly share what I have on the Sherod LEE who married Rachel CARNES in 1821 and moved to Hinds County, Mississippa about 1826. We are descended from the youngest son of Sherod & Rachel (Sherod E. LEE). Any help would be most appreciated. Lettie M. Lee [email protected]
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From: [email protected] I am researching Jeremiah Crittenden/Crittendomn families who resided in E.Feliciana Pr. in 1820 and 1830 Census. Did Jeremiah have a daughter named Frances, born around 1806? Norma Rose, [email protected]

I am looking for information on Thomas CARPENTER in 1805 when it was Spanish West Florida.Also looking for information on Hope Estate and where it is located.Thank you
Earl King

Looking for relatives of Hubert Pok and Ruby Crooks Polk-Clinton Louisiana Thank you Linda Crooks [email protected]

Seeking info. on John Waddell/dll of Clinton, father of Lehtia "Lettie" who m Fielding Lewis Gordon, 1830; a son was born 1832, John Alexander Norwood Gordon; a dau. Louisa Pocahontas Gordon in 1834. Shortly thereafter Lettie d of yellow fever and Fielding took the children to Gordon's Ferry, TN to live with his mother Dolly (Cross) Gordon. John Waddell tried to regain children but Fielding had left power of attorney for them to live with the paternal grandmother. Who was John Waddell's wife? Statistics on him and family. How were Norwoods connected? The Gordon, Norwood, and Waddell families all lived close together on the 1830 census.

Looking for information on Elijah WALTMAN b est. 1796-1826 in LA (possibly Feliciana Parish). He married Harriet SKINNER (possibly b. in SC). Their children were Hannah, b.1829-1856, Abner Volmer, b.10/1846 in MS, and Oliver Felix, b.1/24/1848. Trying to locate his burial site, and information on who his parents and siblings were. Anyone with information on this Elijah WALTMAN, please contact me. B.Waltman

I am trying to locate information on the Seals family that lived in Clinton, La. This is some of the information I have, Charlie Seals, ss# 437404364, 31 Jan 1883 - Dec 1975, and Ella Seals, ss# 438366643, 15 Jan 1903 - Aug 1986. The others in the family are John Seals, Mary Seals, Abe Scott. If you can provide me with any information at all it will be appreciated. This is an African-American Family.

I'm looking for information on Judge Thomas W. SCOTT who was Parish Judge for East Feliciana Parish around 1825-1834. I know he was from South Carolina and that he is buried in the Scott cemetery but I don't know how he fits in with all the other SCOTTS in East Feliciana. Are they his siblings, cousins? Are all the SCOTTS from South Carolina? Any info would be appreciated Thanks.

Looking for any information on this surname. A Robert McCauslin in listed in the 1820 Feliciana Census (by 1830 his name was being spelled McCausland. My g-grandfather was William McCauslin who married Mary Fox from Natchitoches/Sabine Parish area. I can find no leads on him so I am trying to get info. on the surname wherever I can in hopes of finding a lead.
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Angela

Need information on location of "The Cabins" plantation in East Feliciana Parish. Have letters & student's "blue books" with that name as her home. Who owned it in 1872-75 time period? Smith family? Connected to Smiths who owned Asphodel in early 1900's? Margie Luke, Franklin, LA email = [email protected]

Searching for descendants/relatives of Thomas Barton BENNETT and Frances Ann HAYS who lived in Clinton area. They are both buried in Rosehill Cemetery with several of their children. I descend from their son Owen Langworthy who married Daisy YOUNG, dau. of Dr. Henry YOUNG. Thomas Barton BENNETT is the son of Bartholomew W. BBENNETT and Mary Caroline FLYNN. Any assistnce would be appreciated.
Ruth & Barton Bennett
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I'm looking for birth and death information for: Onard Maleig born abt 1892 unknown county, his wife Mabel bn 1905 died 1985 in Jackson, East Feliciana. Also they're son Onard Jr. died in 1944. Any information regarding this family would be greatly appreciated.

Have just recieved information that my ancestor, William H. Vining (1789-1845) owned 400 some acres of land in East Feliciana Parish. Trying to determine if he ever actually lived there. I have him living in St Mary Parish in 1870's and he was a native of Georgia. Hoped this new piece of info might lead me to more on his whereabouts.

My GG Grandfather was Walter 'Weighty' Whitehead. He married Mary Jackson, dgtr of Chesley and Sarah (Lilley) Jackson. I have been told that Weighty was left on the doorsteps of the Jackson's as an infant. Does anyone know of this and where might I look to find info on this. Supposedly the Jackson's raised him and he married one of the dgtrs., which would be Mary. Any help on this Whitehead Family will be immensely appreciated.
Jennie Livingston
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Looking for any information on Barachias Webster FARNHAM (b) 1820 (probably in MI) . Married Emily Susannah EVANS. Their daughter Mary R. FARNHAM is believed to have been born in East Feliciana Parish, LA.

I am searching for any records, burial grounds, etc. of my GGGG grandfather William W. Pilkinton. The spelling may vary to Pilkington, or Pilkenton. He was the son of Jesse Pilkinton, and census records show him in E.Feliciana parish as a farmer from the 1840's to the 1870's. He had at least 3 wives I know of in EF parish, a Maranda Baird, Lavenia Penny, and Sarah N. Courtney. His son was James Knox Pilkinton married to a Roxie Mixon, but they might have relocated to Mississippi. If anyone has any info on any of these family members, please e-mail me. Thanks.

Still trying to find any information on the location of my Great-great grandfather's home in the area of Clinton, LA. His name was William Murray Stone, married Missouri Collins Gayden. Their daughter Susan was my great-grandmother. Even after two trips to Clinton and going through courthouse records, have been unable to locate exactly where they lived. . Also have not found his burial place. They were listed in the Cenus of East Feliciana for 1840 and 1850. Some sources say they lived just north of Clinton, some say just south. Any information on the location of their home would be greatly appreciated. The home, if it still stands, might have gone through several family names. If you have any information, please e-mail me at: [email protected]
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Seeking any info I can find about family of Jos R. HOPKINS who was enumerated in 1880 US census East Feliciana, LA on page 147-B
Jos R. HOPKINS M M W 26 bLA fa OH mo OH
Melissa L. HOPKINS, wife F M W 22 bMS fa MS mo MS
Would like to know parents, children or any other record I can find
Jim Slade
Oklahoma City, OK

Anyone having information or photographs pertaining to Silliman Institute located in Clinton, or family who taught or attended Silliman, please respond. Thank you.
Marsha Carmichael
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I'm searchng for the family of Celia C. MORGAN w/o Wm. SANDERS. A Celia MORGAN is mentioned in an East Feliciana Original conveyance book in 1828 as receiving land from Prissella RICHARDSON to her g/c. Celia MORGAN,Wm. Field MORGAN, & Mary Jane MORGAN c. of John MORGAN and Corbi MORGAN. Celia C. SANDERS w/o Wm. SANDERS is listed in the 1850 census for Washington Parish. I'd be glad to share family info.
June Raimer Poole

I am looking for information on Griffin B. Miller, born in Wales, Erie Co., N.Y. on Sept. 29, 1829. The son of John G. and Elizabeth (Goodell) Miller. He married Ellan A. Thomas, June 10, 1847, witnessed by Rev. John Copeland Miller (his brother). Griffin died Oct. 15, 1860 from an accident on his Mississippi River Steam Boat. Ellen A. Thomas, was born in Jackson, La. on June 19, 1828, died Sept. 11, 1859.
They had four children, two died in childhood. The other two were: David Thomas md. Louisana Chalfant and Henry Griffin Miller, who md. Emily Tessier. Would like to know what kind of accident did he die of? And did Ellan died of the Yellow fever? Alot did in La. in the 1850's. Would like to hear from their desendants. They are "cousins".
I am Willson Clark Miller's grt-grandson. My grandmother Julia Henrietta Miller, who married John Sloan Brown in Houston Co., Tx.. Where Wilson settled with his family after the CW. I have been working on this line off and on for quite awhile. The name Miller is like Smith, Brown & Jones, just too many of them.
Chris

Am searching for parents of great-great grandmother, Amanda Cobb, married James Vickers 1834 E. Feliciana Parish.

I am interested in sharing information with anyone researching the Capt. David Thomas (1775 VA - 1849 LA) family (nine children) Daughter, Ellen A. Thomas (1827 - 1847 LA) m. Griffin B. Miller (1820 NY - 1860 LA). Buried at Dawson Cem. Cottage Hall Plantation.

Am looking for information on William F. Doughty, b. ca 1832, and his wife, Nancy E. Hobgood Doughty, b. ca. 1838. William F. was a confederate veteran. Also want info on their son, James Dudley Doughty, b. ca. 1861/63 who married Inez White b. Nov. 186?.
James Dudley Doughty traded his land in East Feliciana with a lady who owned land in Sunflower County, MS. and moved his family there. Then his parents, William F. and Nancy Doughty followed him. Does anyone know what happened to them? When did they die, where are they buried? I need documentation showing the relationship between William F and James Dudley.
Blessings,
Rev. Nina Russell

I am trying to find sketches or photgraphs of the homes and buildings that used to front the courthouse square in Clinton. The Lawyer's Row buildings are on the North side so we are ok there, but what of the South side where the new bank is or the West side where the hardware store is?
I am particularly interested in the West side because I have heard the Andrews/Chase/Naumann House was where the Dollar Store is. Were there similar homes adjacent to that home? Photos and sketches would all be greatly appreciated.

I'm trying to track down an ancestress named Margaret Mae McKinney, b. June 7, 1874 in Clinton, LA. Any assistance would be appreciated.

I'm searching for information about my gggrandfather, John BEAUMONT, b. abt. 1812 in England, d. Aug. 1860 place unknown. He was a doctor, lived in Salem, Ohio. However, his sister's obituary says he was in Louisiana. His brother,Thomas, lived in East Feliciana for a while (not sure exactly when). I'm wondering if John spent some time in East Feliciana too. He possibly would have had his son George with him.
There are many inconsistencies in his life that we would like to clear up! Any help locating any information about John is most appreciated!! Thanks.

The main name I am researching for that area would be Thomas Stephens as early as 1889 and Louis Elmo Stephens He was married to a Carrie Phares July 31, 1912 in Clinton I think not real sure. Thank you

I am looking for information or descendants of eather Nathaniel Cobb or Benjamin G.M.Brown,Jr. of East Feliciana Parish. I know Ben was the son-in law of Natt. Natt was in the parish in 1798 and Ben 1804. Natt came from Elbert County GA. and Ben came from Darlington District,S.C. What important information I need is, who Nathaniel Cobb's parents were. [email protected]

I am looking for information regarding my grandfather, Henry Hartner Rist, who was born Septemer 14, 1876, in Clinton, LA, according to family records. It is thought that his father or grandfather immigrated to Clinton from Germany. He moved to Victoria, Lunenburg County, VA, some time prior to 1902. He was a carpenter by trade. I have found three Rist families in the 1850 census: Family #631 headed by John Rist, Sr. (2) Family #435 headed by Wm. H. Rist, (3) Family #460 headed by Ernest Rist, and a Fred Rist listed as #493. The 1900 census lists only an August Rist, wife & 3 daughters in the East Felicina Parish. Nowhere can I find a Henry Rist. Your assistance in tracing this line will be much appreciated.

I am looking for information on J.D. Delery and his wife A.L. and their six children as found in the 1880 census. They are listed as living in or near Jackson. Tradition says that J.D. Delery died before his sixth child was born. The census would indicate that he was alive in 1880 after the sixth child. He may have died shortly after since the family next appears in Texas in the late 1880's and Alice L. is a widow.

Does anyone know how to get info on patients who were in the Mental Hospital? My gg grandmother died there in 1936 and no one knows where she is buried. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!! Marcia.

I'm searching for information about Celia Morgan born about 1824. She married Wm. Sanders in Washington Parish, La. They are listed in the census in Washington Parish until 1860. By 1870 they disappear from the census. My g. grandfather, Carroll M. Sanders, was born in 1862; he and his siblings are living in the household of Wm. & Minerva Perkins in Calcasieu Parish by 1870. I'm assuming Celia Morgan m. to Wm. Sanders died between 1862-1870. There were Morgans that moved to Amite Co., Ms. by the early 19th century or earlier. Some of their descendants migrated to East Feliciana Parish. I found this in the East Feliciana Parish, La. Original Conveyances V. 3, Bk 1 dated 23 Jan, 1828: Prissella Richardson to her gc Celia Morgan, Wm. Field Morgan, & Mary Jane Morgan c of John Morgan & Corbi Morgan. I believe that Celia Morgan mentioned in the conveyances to be my g,g, grandmother. I'm searching for her parents. Some of the Morgans went to East Feliciana from Ky. and some from Ms. who were from N.C. I'd appreciate any help. June

Searching for the parents of John L. CHAPMAN, b. 19 Oct 1834, LA, and Laura Jane CARR, b. 8 Jan 1834, LA. They were married in East Feliciana Parish on 27 Jul 1854. I believe John L. to be related to the CHAPMAN family that includes Peyton C. CHAPMAN, but have been unable to find proof of this. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I am interested in the Hugh D. Cunningham family of Wilson. Hugh and his wife Elizabeth were the parents of 8 children: Clyde, Harold, Elsie, Annie Ruth, Gertrude, James, Walter and Oren. Hugh was my husband's great-great uncle. He was born in Fayette, MS and moved to Wilson as a young man where he worked on the Y&MV Railroad. I would really like to know where they are buried. Their descendants have many relatives who would like to regain contact with the Wilson branch!

I am trying to find information on Jonathan Dunn. He was in East Feliciana in the 1840 census. I also need information on A.M. Dunn. He was also in East Feliciana in the 1840 census. I am trying to find the parents of my gg grandfather John Beverly Dunn born 4-27-1833 in East Feliciana Parish. Thanks in advance for any help. Dianne

Searcing for information on John E. Palmer and sons Adam and Nehemiah. Appear to have been among the first settlers of the Feliciana Parish around 1790. Son Archibald, born 1758 in SC, is well documented. Have been unable to located any information on John, Adam, or Nehemiah. There are many children in the Archibald line named Adam and Nehemiah but no information which corresponds to John E's sons.

I am looking for the ancestors of Sallie Mae Powers. She married a Watson and moved to Baton Rouge in the early 1900's. She had sisters Zula and Alaska? I think. I know that the Powers or Watson's had land in East Feliciana and or St. Helena parishes. There are Watson's and their decendants that still have land in those parishes. I am Sallie's grandson. Thank You! Vet Thoms

I would like to correspond with anyone researching Philip FISHBURN who arrived in Jackson, Feliciana Parish, circa 1820, married Teressa CARNEY and they had five children: Henrietta Maria, Mary M., Thomas J., Alexander C., and Rhoda Elizabeth. Teressa died in 1837 when Rhoda was very young. Did Rhoda go to live with anyone else? I have not found her on census records or in cemetery records. Philip married secondly Jane Andrews widow of Elisha Andrews - no more children. Philip died in 1884 his wife having predeceased him."
Many thanks,
Margaret, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

I'm seeking any information on one Alzenith Arm (or Alzenith Ann or Alzenith Orn), listed in the pensions records of States Barton Flandreau as his first wife, to whom he was married in April 1860 in Clinton, Louisiana. He claims that she died in October of 1862.

States was something of a rogue. He came originally from Westchester County, New York. He appears in Perry, Georgia in 1859 and 1860 as Theodore Flanderow and D.P. Flandreau. He joined up with the 8th Louisiana Infantry of Rapides Parish as Stephen B Flandreau. At some point during the next two years he was captured, exchanged, switched sides to the Union, abandoned his unit, returned home to Westchester County, and then enlisted again with a Connecticut regiment. During his time in that regiment he was captured and imprisoned and then exchanged. He was wounded and finished the war in hospital.

Seven other women claim States as their husband, under a variety of names -- his given name, and Steven Alexander Flatbush, Theodore Flatbush, Alexander T. Flatbush, Alexander T. Barnes, and Stephen Flandreau. States only claimed two wives in his pension record, and only once does he mention Alzenith.

If any of these names or any record of the mysterious Alzenith turn up in records of East Feliciana Parish, I would be grateful to hear of it.
Peter Gunn
Portland, Oregon

I am trying to find information on Lathdrope A. or Laphup Allen Webb born 8-24-1837 in St. Helena Parish and died 11-21-1909 and is buried in Redwood Church Cemetery in East Feliciana Parish, La. He married Martha Ware born 1850. His parents were James and Nancy Webb. Thanks in advance for any help. Dianne

Seeking information on the family of J. M. KENNEDY and Regina ROBERTS, who resided in Lake Providence, E. Carroll Par., from about 1866, where they and most of their children are buried. He was a lawyer and later judge. They married in 1866 in East Feliciana Parish. I am particularly interested in her parentage, for I believe she was the granddaughter of Henry Dunn F. ROBERTS, a Baptist preacher in that parish in the 1830s. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. E. W. Prichard

Thomas L Andrews, a Clinton attorney in the 1830's, was a brother of Elisha Andrews (d 1827 but married til then to Jane G McKinley Andrews Fishburn) who founded the Jackson Female Institute or Seminary in the 1820's, and Stephen Pearl Andrews, (The 3 brothers made there way to the Jackson and Clinton areas of La from Hinsdale, New Hampshire). TLA married Louisa Tyson, a student at the Jackson Female Institute, in the early 1830's. Thomas L Andrews and Louisa Tyson Andrews lived in adjacent the Clinton Courthouse in the home that became known as the Chase Naumann House in the 1830's. They moved in the early 1840's to Looking Glass Prairie, Illinois, where they died young in the mid 1840's. Thomas L Andrews and Louisa Tyson Andrews left 5 children who may have been from ages 15 to 2 when their parents died. They may have been raised back in the NE or possibly Hinsdale, NH. These children are the cousins of the children of William Allen Lane of Clinton who was married to first one Tyson sister, Mary Catherine, and upon her death in 1835, to another Tyson sister, Ann Naomi. The Lane children and the Andrews children stayed in touch until the 1890's when the evidence of contacts dries up. Here are the names and details on the Andrews children that I ask for any information of:
Elizabeth Ann Lane Andrews-never married. Taught school in Mississippi in the 1850's. Moved back to Perth Amboy, New Jersey and was alive as late as 1895
Jane or Jennie Andrews-married the NY writer and co-author with Stephen Pearl Andrews, Oliver Dyer-lived in Brooklyn, NY-Died, I think, in 1867 leave Lowell Dyer, an artist who moved to France, Oliver Jr., Jennie, Alice, and Lizzie, a bookkeeper in Boston
Mary Elisa Andrews-married Gordon Bartlett-daughter Louisa married a Wyatt and had a son, Pearl who married and moved to Florida. Also had a daughter who married a Younger and may have lived in Beverly Farms, Mass
Rhobe Andrews-married a Walker and lived in Calif. Had Lathrop living in Oakland, Cal, and Hattie who married a Farnum and had a child Launcelot who married a Minabelle who had a child Minabelle June and lived in Los Angeles
Elisha Andrews III-ran away to sea and became a captain on vessels on the Atlantic Coast and then in the Pacific. He married the daughter of the Chief of the Friendly Islands, which is now Tonga in the South Pacific.
Any information or leads would be greatly appreciated. We have some pictures and many letters involving these persons, but as noted, our evidence of contacts stops in the 1890's.Thank you.

Any information on Louis Luther Smith born March 1858 at Beachwood plantation I know that he was married 2 times the last was to my grandmother Lizie ema Holt about1897 in MISSIPPI. Would like to know any thing about his earler life and his first wife for he had 2 daughters by his first wife. Thanks. Clara Holt (Smith)

My father Leos Lucien DeAngury (sometimes Lucien L. DeAngury) said he was born on 13 Nov 1897 in Louisiana. I have been searching for over six years for him and cannot locate his place of birth anywhere. SKS named Anna found a Leo DANGERUY/DANGIRUX in the East Feliciana Census born in May 1887. I am wondering if there could be any connection to this family. Any information anyone may have would be gratefully accepted.

Researching: Willis L. BALLARD, Melitta WHITAKER, Catherine Tobitha MAYES. I'd like to share info with others researching these names.

My grandparents, Eliza Jane Crowder Parttridge and William Jack Parttridge moved from Mississippi with their family to East Feliciana Parish around 1906 and left only following the death of my grandfather of pneumonia in 1923. The family returned to Mississippi by covered wagon. He owned and operated a blacksmith shop near the Bluff Creek community, and during that time patented what he called a "seed gatherer" (it operated like a combine) in 1921. The patent shows that the community he lived in was called "Sunbeam." Does anyone know where this community is located? Have been unable to find anything about Sunbeam. Also, does anyone know anyone who might have known my grandparents during that time?? I would really like to correspond with someone who might have known someone who knew them.

Nathan Carroll Yoes (Sr) left Tennessee after the 1820 census and died in East Feliciana on September 19, 1826. His wife, Susan, also died in 1826. Any Information on this family would be appreciated.

Henry Tynes, born about 1888, and brother Humbert Tynes, born about 1879 to Dr. Henry L. Tynes and wife Mattie A. Rogers in Tishomingo County MS, moved as adults to Amite and Clinton, LA. Families should still be nearby. One known son of Henry, R.C. Tynes, last address Clinton. Please help us locate these families, as all the descendants of Henry L. and Mattie will have a reunion April 27, 2002 at Bay Springs, Tishomingo Co., MS, five miles from family burial grounds and old home place. Other descendants coming will be CRABB, WRIGHT, WILEMON, DICKERSON. Henry believed to have married Annie WRIGHT. Thank you.

Can anyone help me with information on the Historic Andrew Place? Also need help with information on a plantation called Blairdstown in Clinton. I am also trying to find the parents of John Beverly Dunn born 4-27-1833 in East Feliciana Parish and died 2-6-1905 and is buried in the Live Oak Methodist Church Cemetery in Watson, La. He married on 12-19-1858 to Sarah Ann Kemp, born 9-1-1839 in La. and died 9-1872 and is buried in the Live Oak Methodist Church Cemetery in Watson, La. Thanks in advance for any help. Dianne

I am trying to find information on Isham Dunn born about in Camden Dist. S.C. He married Elizabeth Bunchley about 1799. He died on 2-16-1815 in East Feliciana Parish, La. I am trying to find out if he is the father of Beverly Dunn born about 1790? Thanks in advance for any help. Dianne

I would like to obtain obituaries for Jane G. Fishburn, who died 16 Sept. 1868, in Jackson, also her husband, Philip Fishburn who died 28 July 1884 in Jackson. Can anyone tell me please if there are any extant newspapers available for the above time periods, location of the papers and how best to have them searched. Any help gratefully received. Margaret, Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

Looking for the ancestors of Joseph Sims or Jose Sims and his wife Sarah who were living in E. Feliciana Par., LA, in the 1820s and 1830s. Jose died there before 29 Mar 1838 when his estate was probated. I descend from his daughter Elizabeth. Below are the children in his family:
John Sims b. ABT 1804
Susannah Sims b. ABT 1805, m. James Doyle
Elizabeth Sims b. 1810 LA, m. Smith A. Kent
Philip Sims b. ABT 1808
Martha Sims b. ABT 1811, m. William J. Young
Rebecca Sims b. ABT 1812
Daniel J. Sims b. ABT 1813, m. Dealvia A. Carr
David Sims b. ABT 1815
Lewis Sims b. ABT 1818
Mary Ann Sims b. ABT 1820 E. Feliciana Par., LA
Lydia Sims b. ABT 1823 E. Feliciana Par., m. Benjamin J. Doughty
Sarah "Sally" Ann Sims b. ABT 25 Jan 1825/26 E. Feliciana Par., m. Thomas Ferguson Dixon Can anyone help?

My GG Grandfater, WALTER 'WEIGHTY' WHITEHEAD was raised by CHESLEY JACKSON in East Feliciana Par. He married MARY JACKSON, dgtr of CHESLEY. 'WEIGHTY' and MARY lived and had a family there. She was on the 1850 census with the children. I would like info on their marriage--where and when, and where they are buried. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Jennie at [email protected]

According to the 1900 census for the town of Wilson in East Feliciana Parish: Ward 4, 11 June 1900
Lewis Phillips, b. Aug 1845, MS SC SC Farmer
Eliza "B ?" Phillips, b. Feb 1852, MS AL TN married 25 years, 2 children b. & living
L. Phillips, b. Aug 1876, TX MS MS Carpenter
Katie G. Phillips, b. Nov 1877, LA MS MS Teacher
Katie G. Phillips, as it was shown, was a teacher in the town of Wilson, East Feliciana Parish. I'm looking for the school she was teaching in and if she ever married. Her middle initial could stand for the surname "Gordon" as she was a Gordon descendant.
Ric Gordon in Texas

Prewitt/Story/Reddin/Henagan
Any information on these families would be greatly appreciated.

My husband's father descended from Seaborn Smith and Pauline Harrell. Seaborn and Pauline had several children. Among them were: Seaborn Scott Smith (who died at about age 4 in 1909. He was their firstborn; Thomas Smith; L.D. Smith, Samuel Harrell Smith, Jr. (my deceased father-in-law); and Evelyn Lorena Smith. My guess is that Pauline and Seaborn were married around 1903 or 04.
Samuel Harrell Smith, Sr., is the object of my concern-- or his parents. Samuel Harrell Smith, Sr., was born July 22, 1879 in Gilead, LA. I just learned that Gilead was in East Feliciana Parish. Possibly the 1860 - 1880 census tables could help answer my questions: Who were the parents of Pauline Harrell? My guess is that her parents married around 1875. Who were the parents of Seaborn Smith?
I do know that at least three of Seaborn and Pauline's children married the children of Thomas Courtney Pennington and Augusta Elizabeth Sample. Can you help me at all? Even telling me where to look would be helpful. I would appreciate "any" help you can provide.

I am looking for information on the Bunch family from Bluff Creek (east of Clinton). I know that there are still quite a few who live in and around Clinton today. I am interested in all as I am doing research on my grandmother's family. My grandmother was Bertha Louisa Bunch DeLaughter. She was born Dec. 13, 1913. She married James Henry DeLaughter, who was ordained as a minister at the old Bluff Creek Baptist Church. They adopted my mother, Eleanor Cecilia DeLaughter, in November 1946 & were living in Denham Springs at the time. I am most interested in information before they moved to DS, as far back as I can go. I know that there were 10 children in the family & only 1 is still living. My great aunt Kate Bunch Bankston is now 95.
Any information relating to this family will greatly be appreciated. Thank you, Linda Beattie May

I am looking for any information on the parents of Charles (or Charlie) Augustus GORE. Charles Augustus GORE was born May 9, 1865 in West Feliciana Parish and died October 1, 1948 in East Feliciana Parish. Charlie GORE married Annie E. MORRIS and they had 9 children: Eddie, Florence Annie, Ollie, Nellie, Andrew, Whitney, Pearlie (Pearl), Rosa Morris, Ulyis, and Nelson. Charlies parents were William (Bill) GORE and LeNora (Nora) LEE. William GORE and LeNora LEE had 3 children: Robert, Kate, and Charlie. Lenora LEE's first marriage was to Bill MC CLEAN and they had 2 children. I am currently working on a family tree tracing as far back as I can on the GORE family. Would like to know information mostly on who William GORE and LeNora LEE's parents were. Any additional information would also be helpful.

Henry Rhodes was listed in the 1830 E. Feliciana Parish census as age 20-30 with a female, presumably his wife, also age 20-30, with 2 other females - one 15-20 and the other 70-80. His and his wife's estate, both deceased, was probated in E. Feliciana 8/15/1840. His wife was named Asenath P. Warner. Their heirs were Louisa Amanda Rhodes and Nathaniel Green Rhodes (both minors represented by tutor John Sims) and Tabitha Asenath Warner, a minor represented by her father William Warner. Asenath was the widow of Henry Rhodes (he died ABT 1836) when she married William Dudley Jones Warner in E. Feliciana Parish on 14 Feb 1837. She appears to have died during the birth of their daughter Tabitha Asenath Warner, my ancestor, b. 27 Dec 1837. Tabitha and her father may be included in the household of Tabitha (Cargill) Warner in the 1840 Washington Parish census. I'm trying to learn who were the parents of Asenath. I recently found that an Asenath P. Lyles, d/o Valentine Lyles and Drucilla Sims, is said to have married a Henry Rhodes. Her father's household is listed in the 1820 Feliciana Parish census headed by Volintine Lile. Her mother's household is listed in the 1830 E. Feliciana Parish census headed by Drucilla Lyle with a 50-60 aged female (likely Drucilla) and including a 15-20 aged male. Does anyone have a Louisiana marriage record for Henry and Asenath Rhodes? Any other info regarding this couple and their parents would be greatly appreciated.
Kent McMahan
Louisville, KY

I am trying to find the location of Blairstown or Blairdstown plantation which was originally called Oak Grove, built in 1854? by Sam Lee. Thanks in advance for any help. Dianne

I'm searching for info about Celia Morgan b. about 1818 in the Florida Parishes, La. She married Wm. Sander, born 1810. I believe her family to be from East Feliciana Parish, La. A Martha Morgan, daughter of Solomon Morgan of S.C., I believe to be a relative. Martha Morgan was born in 1780 in Darlington, S.C. She married Rees Perkins in 1796. Their child was James Perkins b. in S.C. in 1801 married to Catherine Henderson. James' son was Wm. Perkins b. 1827 and died in 1905 in Calcasieu Parish, La. I'd appreciate any info.

I am seeking information on John Herron reported to have been born in East Feliciana, La. about 1817 and his son, Robert Charles Herron born 28 Feb. 1842 in the same parish. John's wife was Mary Ellen Freeny and Robert's wife was Harriet Emma Lewis. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Dessa

Looking for info re: Thomas Norwood Stanley, born East Feliciana Parish 15 July 1886. Was raised in an orphanage. Believe parents were John and Rachel. Any info appreciated.

I am trying to find out who owns the Blairstown Plantation. I know that Samuel Lee Jr. and Sarah Cleveland Lee built the Plantation around 1840. I would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance. Dianne

Searching for information about Elizabeth CARNEY who md Moses MAYFIELD in East Feliciana Parish 1826. Moses was born c1790-96 Union County SC, was in War of 1812, had AR land grant in Lonoke Co 1820. By 1833, in Macon Co NC where he married Martha BRADLEY. He had a daughter named Nancy Burnam MAYFIELD b c1827 who md James M. GRANT. What happened to Elizabeth? Did she die or were they divorced? I have been unable to find Moses on a census until 1840. Where did he and Elizabeth live during the years of their marriage? Any help appreciated. Thank you.
Joyce House-Reeves
Oklahoma City, OK

In the 1880 census, Lawson T. Reams and wife Rachel were living in East Feliciana Parish. I am a Reams researcher and these are cousins. Does anyone know who their children married?: Mamie b.c. 1868, John b.c. 1871, Eva b.c. 1873, Martha b.c. 1876, and Eugenia b.c. 1878. Did Lawson and Rachel Reams have any more children? Lawson T. Reams is the g. grandson of Tobias and Molly Reams of St. Helena Parish, and the grandson of Jacob and Elizabeth Reams, and the son of Tobias Reams and Eveline Patterson.

Delivered-To: cindy@5 Walter 'Weighty' Whitehead, my G G Grandfather, was husband of Mary Jackson, dgtr of Chesley Jackson, who lived in E. Fel. Parish. 'Weighty' supposedly signed for Mary in the settlement of her parents' estate in E. Fel. Parish. Chesley died Mar. 26, 1869 , her mother, Sarah Liley had died in 1821. Does anyone have a copy of this document or can someone get a copy for me? I would very much appreciate it. I cannot find where either Weighty or Mary died and where they are buried. Thanks in advance for any info on these people.
Jennie Livingston
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Seeking info on William A. Carter. He d. 16 AUG 1936 in E. Feliciana Parish. Parents were Henry Carter and Araminta Finch. Also a sister Emma B. Carter Miller and Robert Lee Carter. Other siblings Lula Carter Miller, Harry Warren Carter and John J. Carter. Believe Lula and Harry d. before 1936; no info on John. Searching for descendants.
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My grandfather, Henry Hartner Rist, was born in Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, LA, in 1857. I am seeking any information Rist family in East Feliciana Parish. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Seeking information on the children of James Robinson and Arenza Lee. They lived in St. Helena Parish in 1870 and in E. Feliciana parish in 1880. Childern from census records were:John, Sarah, Eugenie, William and Joseph.
Please email me [email protected]
Thanks, Karen

Mr. Claude Slaton submitted the Samuel Lee Cemetery on the East Feliciana Cemetery page. He also included some census records. He gave names to people who were identified only by initials in the census microfilm. I would like to talk to anyone knowing about those LEE families. Please contact me at [email protected]

I am searching for the parents of Ann Eliza Keller born about 1829 and married 2-20-1845 in St. Landry Parish to Walter Kenedy (Canady). Her father was George Keller who died Oct 21, 1863 per the family Bible. The marriage bond shows George to be from St. Landry Parish but he is not found in the census in that Parish. The name of the mother is unknown and not mentioned in the Bible. Does anyone have any records which might tell me if the George and Elizabeth Keller in this Parish are the parents of Ann Eliza Keller.
Thanks
Tim Canady

I am searching for information in reference to my father Ernest Bordelon, Jr. of East Feliciana Parish.My father passed away on October 10, 1974. I would like information that you might have on my father or my family prior to that. My two daughters have no information on their grandfather except the information that I can share with them. If anyone in Jackson, Louisiana or East Feliciana has any thing that they would like to share. Please e-mail me
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Angela Bordelon Chatelain.
104 Great Plains Drive
Lafayette, LA. 70506

Jack Searching for descendants and ancestors of Thomas Dawson, born Oct 1, 1795 in Rockbridge Co., VA, died unknown, and wife Mary Kirkland, born about 1805 in VA, died unknown. They were married Jun. 14, 1922 in Woodville, Wilkinson Co., MS. This couple had at least 12 children, including Lucus (Lucas) G. Dawson who married Anna Hasseltine Booker May 7, 1867 in Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, LA. Their daughter, Ary Odell Dawson married John Roe on Jan. 30, 1890 in Clinton. John Roe was brother to my G-grandfather, Eugene Green Roe. I have heard that at one time the Dawson family held an annual reunion in or near Jackson, LA. Does anyone know if this event still takes place?

I am searching for John R. Rhea/Ray. Records found show a John Rhea married Emille Rosa Raoul ( wife #2) May 08, 1805. Emille was born December 28, 1789 in LA. They reportedly had 13 children John was from PA. Would appreciate any help or suggestions. Thank you, Jean P.Rogan [email protected]

I am researching my ancestor, William Richardson. He was born in Tennessee around 1800. He came to Louisiana and married Mary Rogillio of East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana about 1825. Can anyone help me find out his parents and lineage?
John Poole

Looking for information on Jeremiah THROWER. We've found out he died in Feliciana Parish (do not know which side) April 3,1815. A John SSTWEART asked to be his administrator. At the time of his death, we believe his wife and son were living in GA. From the information, it looks like he was working for the United States--possibly in the military. The information states he was an overseer for John STEWART's farm and that he died of Quinsey in the service of the United States. Any help on this THROWER family would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking for my ggrandmother's parents: she is listed in Amite CO in the church recs....Addie Jackson, born mar 18, 1875. She married Stephen Carey McLain on November 7, 1895 in Amite County and they later settled in Bogalusa, LA. Addie's mother died when Addie was five years old, then she was raised by her grandparents on their plantation in Amite County, MS, which stretched into LA (your county). Can you find any reference to an Addie Jackson? I am trying to find out who her parents were...all I know is that her mother's name was also Addie Jackson (i dont know her father's name or her mother's maiden name). Addie had an older brother named Bud Jackson....he apparently was raised on the LA portion of the plantation....i cannot find any references for him...he later moved to Rio LA (just outside of Bogalusa, LA) Any info would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!

I am looking for information on some relatives" Mittie Nesom: Born in Feliciana, Louisana probably before 1850. She married a Henry Anthony(?) Vaughan. Any information you can provide on either of these names will be most appreciated. Thanks very much
Ron Vaughan
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I am looking for the marriage record of Pollard Harrison and Elizabeth Pannell. The records I have say it was in E Fel Parish but I couldn't find any records in the DAR library. Approximately late 1810's.

ANY ASSISTANCE YOU MIGHT GIVE ME ON RESEARCH AND THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED:
CLINTON - (Felixville)(Days Chapel A.M.E. Church & Clear Creek A.M.E. Church) 1800-1974 KNIGHTEN or KNIGHTON, Dawson J.W.; Dawson; Hixie; Lizzie Rogers Knighten; Lizzie Spears Knighten; ROGERS, Patience
CLINTON - (St. John Baptist Church) 1800-1956 SPEARS, Jesse; Tempe Wilson Spears (said to be of Native American ancestry coming from the Liberty, Mississippi area),
JACKSON - (F T Baptist Church) 1800-1959 SMITH, Howard; Melvina-Washington (moved to Port Hudson, LA)
JACKSON - (BB Keller Plantation) late 1700-1900 WASHINGTON, George and Henrietta Gay, Gaye or Gueye;
JACKSON - unknown 1700-1900 SMITH, Nancy (mother & father unknown?
Any additional information on Plantations in the Jackson Louisiana area will be appreciated including the location of the Keller Plantation and McKowen Plantation. The origin and history of the Keller and McKowen families. Did they descend from planters in the Carolinas or Georgia and if so, what was the location and name of those Plantations?

My grandfather's name was Homer Cecil Doughty. He married Emma Scott 30 Jan.,1896. Homer Doughty's father was named Alexander SCOTT Doughty. I wonder if there is any genealogical connection between Scott, my grandmother's maiden name and Scott, her father- in-law's middle name. I cannot find anything but maybe somebody can connect the two Scotts who have no obvious genealogical connection. It has bothered me but I realize it is not an earth-shaking conundrum. Sincerely and thanks,
Robert L. Yeager, great grandson of Alexander Scott Doughty, b.July 1870, East Feliciana Parish, LA , d. Feb. 1933, Natchez, MS

Thomas Albert COWLEY died 1919 East Feliciana Parish Louisiana Is there anyone who can tell me whether there is an old existing cemetery located in East Feliciana for burial of mental patients who died while committed to the Jackson State Hospital that was in existence for 150 years. I am trying to find a gravesite for Thomas Albert COWLEY who died 16 November 1919 in East Feliciana Parish Louisiana while committed to the Jackson State Hospital for the mentally ill. I would appreciate any information. My email address is [email protected].

Would like to exchange data with anyone researching the WITHERINGTON, NORWOOD & PIPES families of early Feliciana Parish. The oldest of William Witherington's daughters, Elizabeth Margaret, married Ezekiel NORWOOD, Sr. in 1818 in Feliciana Parish. A second daughter, Martha, married David PIPES, Sr. in St. Francisville in 1821. Two of William's young sons died in Feliciana Parish; Thomas Leander Witherington (age 2 months) in 1812 and Robert Lewis Witherington (age 3) in 1817. Please contact Bill King, 14106 Carolcrest Circle, Houston, TX 77079 - Telephone 281-493-6767 - EMail: [email protected]

Seeking ancestors or information on Evander White, son of John White who came to East Feliciana Parish on a boat down the Tennessee and Mississippi rivers. Established the White ancestral home and there is supposedly a White cemetery. Contact [email protected]

I'm trying to find information on my great grandmother Mary L. Gray's parents. John M. Gray and Louisa(Louise)Munson. I know Mary L. Gray married Mathurine Berthelot November 23, 1857 in Clinton, La.

I am trying to find information on Isham Dunn born 1769 in Camden Co., S.C. and married Elizabeth Bunchley around 1799. He died 2-16-1815 in East Feliciana Parish. Thanks in advance for any help.

Researching the Washingtons of Lindsay and Slaughter, Louisiana. Lee(b.d.1859) and Henrietta Washington(b.d.1861) had several children-George, Polly, Lernna, Idella, Clara, James(my grandfather), Louis, Oscar, & Henryetta. Attended Goodhope Freewill Baptist Church in Lindsay, Louisana. Would like to contact relatives to exchange info.

Hershal Washington
1905 Lithia Springs, Ga. 30122
770-942-5709
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BOOKER

I am hoping to find out where James Booker (born 3-15-1796 in North Carolina and died 11-25-1860 in East Feliciana Parish) and his wife Mary Higginbotham Booker (born 5-8-1807 in Georgia and died 11-23-1875 in East Feliciana Parish) are buried. They lived on Bluff Creek. There is a Booker Cemetery and many of their descendants are buried there but James and Mary are not listed there.
Thanks for any help I might receive.
Anne McGuire

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My g-g-g- grandfather was Reddin Brown (a War of 1812 veteran) who died on 25 August 1844 in East Feliciana Parish. My understanding is that he is buried in the Brown Family Cemetery along with a number of other ancestors of mine. According to a distant cousin, the directions to this cemetery are: go east of Clinton on the Greensburg highway to Hatcher's Store, then make a right turn on a gravel road, drive to a fork in the road, turn right, and then the cemetery is about one mile away on the right. My understanding is that the present landowner is unwilling to allow people to visit the Brown Cemetery. Does anyone know if the cemetery is indeed unable to be visited at this time? And just for my records, are the above directions correct? I live in Oklahoma and would like to visit the cemetery sometime--if possible. Thank you so much for any help!
Jane Johansson

While tromping through the woods near Ethel, I found a tombstone with the engraving of: P V Bracey, born Sumpterville District, SC April 11, 1804 Died April 7, 1872.
I am in the process of checking historical ownership of the property in question to see if that name shows up. If anyone has a connection, please contact me.

I'm researching CHARLES BROWN, who lived in East Feliciana in 1870 at age 31 with his wife AMANDA, (HOWARD), age 22, and sons William, age 3, Charles, age 1, James, age 7, George, age 5. The two older children are Amanda's stepchildren. I want to find out who the stepsons' mother was, where Charles was in 1860 and who his parents were. Family legend says Charles was never enslaved and that the family was from VA. I would like to document this also.

Searching for more information on 3 males named SAMUEL S.CROCKER, ELISHA CROCKER and JOHN CROCKER. SAMUEL AND JOHN appear on the 1820 Feliciana Census roll and both move to Crawford county, Illinois by 1836. ELISHA moved to Crawford county, Illinois by 1818. In 1850, My ancestor Jesse Crocker born 1822 Goldsboro, NC Wayne county also moved to Crawford county, Illinois in 1847. His cousin Washington Wilson and a probable uncle Alfred Bradbury bought the land connecting to JOHN CROCKER'S land. I would like to know where the 3 CROCKERS came from before arriving in LA and perhaps if they maybe kin to my ancestor JESSE CROCKER B1822 son of WILLIAM ALFORD/ALFROD CROCKER B1803 State unknown and Pearcy Wilson Crocker B1805 Goldsboro, NC Wayne co.

I am looking for descendants of Daniel M. McLean born 1807 in GA and Mary Ann Reames of LA . They were married Feb 18, 1841 in East Feliciana Parish, LA. Their children were John Wesley, William James, Daniel Webb, Richard N., Sarah J., Rachel, Laura, and Cora. Two of the McLean brothers married sisters named WILDBLOOD. Catherine Wicker and son William lived with the McLean family in 1860 since she was his sister. Later on Jane McLean, sister to Daniel, lived with the family. They lived close to Thomas Reames and were farmers. Thanks, Lucy in San Antonio

I am looking for descendants or any information on William C. McLean who married LEONORA LEE in East Feliciana Parish on Oct 14, 1856. I think he was born around 1815 in GA and a brother to Daniel M. McLean, also a resident of East Feliciana Parish by 1841

Seeking information on property(s) owned by Creacy Washington Scott and Hamp Scott --- resided in Wilson, Louisiana and their offspring.

Looking for information about George Washington Augustus Simpson and his wife Rebecca Bunch who lived in East Feliciana 1850-1860. G. W. A. Simpson died there about 1861 and Rebecca married Arthur Hart in 1864 in East Feliciana. Rebecca and George Simpson had the following children: Enos Litchfield Simpson b. 1841 in Illinois William H. Simpson b. abt 1849 in Louisiana Kate Simpson b. Sept 1853 in Louisiana Medora Simpson b. abt 1857 in Louisiana Florence b. abt 1860 in Louisiana

Looking for WARD descendents.
Listed below are my relatives from the 1850 EFP census. Any descendents would be appreciated.
.Thanks.
608 Julia Ward 35 F La.
F Charles 16 M La. (Farmer)
George 14 M La.
Ann 12 F La.
Margaret 6 F La.

My grandmother: Rita Fleming was born and raised in Jackson, LA. She married Tommy Reeves and moved to MS.
Her parents where John L. and Edna Fontenot Fleming.
I have traced my Fontenot ancestors all the way to 1500 when they where still in France.
I really do not know a whole lot on the Fleming side. My grandmother's grandmother was Mary Della Fleming, she had a uncle named Monroe and his nickname was Snooks. Mary Della Fleming's mother was Katie Rogillio. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks! Michael B. Reeves

I am seeking any information on Frederica GRELLE who died in East Feliciana Parish on April 14, 1947. Her maiden name was 'MAULICK' and her first husband's last name was 'FORTUNA' or 'FORTUNE'. Frederica spent the first half of her life in New Orleans and most likely the second half in East Feliciana. She was my Great-Great Grandmother'. Any info would be greatly appreciated...
Rory Collins
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Cindy, this query relates to my Doughty line. On 4 Nov. 1826, Benajah Doughty, my great, great, grandfather was appointed Major of the 21st LA Regiment. The only place I know of this being recorded is in the "Oaths of Office Book" in E. Feleciana Parish, LA. Question: Do you know of any military activity he participated in (training or battles or anything)? My name is Robert Yeager and I live in Bolivar County, MS. I also belong to the Mayflower Descendant Society- Edward Doty of the Mayflower is my ancestor. Thank you very much, [email protected] --------------

My grandmother: Rita Fleming was born and raised in Jackson, LA. She married Tommy Reeves and moved to MS. Her parents where John L. and Edna Fontenot Fleming. I have traced my Fontenot ancestors all the way to 1500 when they where still in France.
I really do not know a whole lot on the Fleming side. My grandmother's grandmother was Mary Della Fleming, she had a uncle named Monroe and his nickname was Snooks. Mary Della Fleming's mother was Katie Rogillio.

I am researching the lynching of CHARLES BROWN, born in 1831 in Mississippi. He was hung in September 1879 in Clinton, East Feliciana. Oral history says this was a lynching. I have also confirmed through U.S. Census Mortality records that he was hanged. He left his wife AMANDA BROWN (nee HOWARD, daughter of POLLY HOWARD of Maryland) and her stepchildren WILLIAM, age 10, JAMES, age 15, and GEORGE, age 13; their children TRUMAN, age 8, THOMAS, age 6, ESTELLE, age 5, CHARLES, age 3 and ABRAM, age 10 months. I want to document the circumstances of his death, and also want to find his parents, and the ancestors of his wife Amanda.

I am trying to find out some information about my uncle. His name was John Bruno. He was born about 1905 in Crawley LA. He was a patient at East Louisiana Mental Hospital in Jackson and passed in the 1950’s. I would like to know if the records are still available, when did he die? My Mother’s name was Albertha Ray Bruno. I am trying to obtain any information that may be available i.e. commitment dates, accurate dates of birth and death, where he may be buried. Anything that you can help me with would be appreciated.
Myrtle
Arizona

I have stumbled across an Ira McCoy, b1814, farmer, in the 1880 census for this parish. I am a descendant of Ira's sister Mary C. McCoy, b1809 in South Carolina. She married William Hughes in Amite County, Mississippi, and was the daughter of William Sibley McCoy, also from S.C. Mary C. McCoy was my gggrandmother and any info I could obtain about the McCoy lineage would be most helpful