Prudent B. Cambre, a native of Reserve, LA in St. John Parish, has been researching the Cambre family for many years. Michel Cambre and Mathias Cambre, natives of Germany, settled in St John Parish in the mid-1750s. Cambre family members can be found today in many parishes throughout Louisiana and in several other states. Prudent is planning on publishing a book on the Cambre family early next year and realizes that there is much information he doesn't have because of the fact that the family has spread far and wide. He is inviting anyone who has family information to provide it so that he can include it in the book. If you have information that you would like to submit, you can e-mail it to me at Jperilloux@home.com or snail mail it to: P.B. Cambre 2509 Broadmoor Drive Bryan, TX 77802 Since Prudent is 90 years old and he plans on starting publication early next year, time is of the essence. John Perilloux http://members.home.net/jperilloux/menu.htm

Maybe these will help !! JOY

Does someone have the URL for CD Lookups in Re: to surnames , marriages, and land records ? I did have this site bookmarked but my computer crashed and all of you know the rest of the story..........!!!! :( Thanks, Jackie

Thank you, Millicent, for letting us know about the funeral arrangements.... Peggy

Just talked with Bille Jean. Funeral services for Henry Ray will be at 2 pm tomorrow (Tuesday) at Roseneath Funeral Home Chapel in Arcadia, La. Millicent

Hello all, Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Henry Ray Poland, who passed away yesterday. He was the husband of Billie Gene Poland, (author of the History of Bienville Parish volumes), and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Peggy

I am sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Henry Ray Poland. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and to our Bienville Parish historian, his wife, Billy Gene. Jolie Blanchard researching Blanchard, Conville, Hudson, Sumner in Bienville Parish and Kelley, Franks, Shovan (Chauvin) and Vail in Jackson Parish ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Hello List Members, Does anyone on this list have knowledge of the proof that Orrian / Oren COLLINSWORTH was actually born in Bladen County, NC in 1816? I checked the 1790, 1820 and 1840 Bladen County census at the FHC yesterday and found no Collinsworth listed at all.I have ordered in the 1800,1810 and 1830 records to take a look at them. Does anyone know if this family was in VA prior to coming to NC? Or when the COLLINSWORTH actually entered NC? Are we incorrect on it being Bladen County? Need HELP if you have it. Doris

I am seeking information for the surname LONG and BAINES or BANES in Bienville Parish in the area of Arcadia. My husbands grandmother was Mary Pricilla "Molly" BAINES or BANES who died about 1929-30. Molly BAINES married Houston LONG about 1920-1925 and they had 2 children R.V. and Myrtle............my mother-in-law. "Molly" died when Myrtle was 2-3 years of age and Myrtle knows nothing about her mother's family but is intrested in learning about BAINES surname . If someone has information about the surnames LONG or BAINES I would be delighted. Thanks, Jackie Wyatt Wiltcher Bridgeport, Tx.

Thought some of you might be interested in this site. It was forwarded to me by a fellow researcher. <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/la/bible.htm">USGenWeb Archives: Bible Records : Table of Contents</A> Doris Lindblad

Hi Donna: I saw your posting about the Hudson connection on both the Talladega Co. list and this one, but only now finding a chance to respond. Let me just take just a moment to introduce myself and give you a few things I remember off the top of my head. I'll get back to you further once I have had a chance to look at my records. My name is Jolie Blanchard. I am a descendant of William Harrison Hudson, Jr., too. Elizabeth Hudson married William Newton Blanchard in Talladega Co., AL, where they raised their children and are buried. However, their son John Harrison Blanchard came to Bienville Parish in 1890 with his fledgling family not long after their relatives, the Hudsons, had come there. I, too, have the Hudson information you have and from the same source. I am not convinced, however, about the Petty marriage because separate research I have done and a letter I have that was written by John Harrison Blanchard mentions the name Turner, from Shelby Co., AL. According to the letter written in 1924, Nancy Turner(who our records show as Nancy Petty) had a brother Elijah Turner of Shelby Co. But I haven't got absolute proof of any of this yet. I just wanted you to know that I have a small doubt in my mind about Petty. History of Bienville Parish, Vol. III, is underway (author Mrs. Billie Gene Poland of Bienville Parish). I sent her the Hudson information and she plans to include it in the book. If you have any photos or memorabilia she could include in the book she would LOVE to have copies. Let me know if you would like to have her address. Pity, but she does not use a computer. Nice to meet you! Best of luck on your HINES research. I'll look to see if I have any other information that will be useful to you. Best regards, Jolie Blanchard Researcing Blanchard, Hudson, Arrington, Sumner in Talladega Co., AL and Bienville Par., LA ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Willis C. had a daughter by his first marriage who settled in Bienville Parish, La. I am searching for descendants of WILLIS C. SHIPP who was a lawyer in Dudleyville in 1850-1862. He was born in Pitt County, NC in 1812. He married CELETA E. GEORGE on Nov. 17, 1834 in Jasper County, Georgia. By the 1840 census was in Walton County, Georgia and by 1850 was in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. His children were; Sarah married GEORGE J. THOMPSON; Caroline died July 18,1851 buried in Old Dudleyville Cemetery, Burton W. married AMERICUS VICKERS; Mary Ann Melissa married AMOS IVEY; Lettie married JOHN THOMAS BOONE; Martha Jane married ELBERT Lovelace SHROPSHIRE; Selina married W. T. RIGGINS. Willis C. first wife died in 1858 and he married ROZILLA A. CLANAHAN, widow of WILLIAM CLANAHAN of Dadeville. They had two children Virginia and Walter. WILLIS C. SHIPP died in 1862. Willis C. Shipp had a son named Walter by his second wife Rozilla Clanahan. Walter was born after the 1860 census since he was not listed. I believe that this is the Walter Camel Shipp who settled in the Alabama community of Redland in North Bossier Parish.(Plain Dealing) Celeta George Shipp died on Jan.9, 1858 in childbirth . The still born infant is buried in the Old Dudleyville Cemetery along with Celeta and there dates of death match this information. He married Rosalla Clanahan on November 10, 1858. They had a daughter born in 1859. The 1860 census shows her to 10 months.

Hello, Just joined so I'll get my feet wet. I'm seeking information about the family of Thomas Samuel Hine born March 15, 1837 Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA. and Sarah Ann Hudson born March 24, 1844 in Talledega Co., AL who were married on July 25, 1861 in Arcadia, Bienville Parish, LA. Thomas S Hine was a Corporal in Co. A, 28th LA Infantry during the Civil War. The parents of Sarah Ann Hudson were William Harris Hudson Jr. b VA and Nancy Petty b SC who married in Jefferson Co., AL, then it looks like they migrated to Shelby Co., AL, then Talledega Co., AL then to Bienville Parish, LA where Wm & Nancy died. ( Could be that some of the county lines moved instead of the family. I don't know.) Just now starting to search for information. Any information about these folks would be appreciated. donna

I am researching the SHARPLESS surname. Robert Henry Sharpless was born in Pike County, Alabama in 1827. He died in Bienville Parish, Arcadia, La. 9/17/1882. His Wife was Frances E. Dees. They had one son, Robert b. 1869 in Pike County, Alabama and died in La. 1937. He is buried at Longstraw Cemetery. If anyone has information on this family please contact me. Thank you, John E. Sharpless jonsharp@frontiernet.net

Hello Curt, Most libraries that have a genealogical department, have lots on census records in file. If you have a Family History Center Library, they also have lots of material. If your 1900 and 1910 Census records are not readily available, they can be ordered in for your viewing. Cost is about 3.25-3.75 per roll and are rented for approxiamtely 30 days. Good luck in your search.

Robert Ridley Hightower married Miss Eliza G. Tigner. They were in the Claiborne Par, LA 1880 census with 5 kids. Robert Ridley Hightower passed away. Also, Dr. Joseph Atkinson married Miss Fannie L. Hunter. Fannie L. Atkinson passed away in 1892. Then, in Sept 1893 Dr. Joseph Atkinson married Mrs E.G. (Tigner)Hightower of Arcadia. I believe they lived in Bienville Parish. I'm looking for a 1900 & 1910 Bienville/Claiborne Par, LA Census and I would also like to know the dates & location of their deaths. Thank you for your help, time, & effort! Siincerely, Curt Cooper

Lord Have Mercy... I'm sorry Lois and Harry... I must have been out in la-la-land somewhere... I missed all of these messages.. Thank you Peggy for taking care of me! <LOL> Markie At 07:16 PM 10/21/1999 -0500, you wrote: >Hi Harry, > >Go to http://www.rootsweb.com/~labienvi > >Happy viewing! > >Peggy > >-----Original Message----- >From: Harry Steele [mailto:H-L-Steele@webtv.net] >Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 4:55 PM >To: LABIENVI-L-request@rootsweb.com >Subject: Bienville Parish Web Page > > >On wed.Oct.13,1999 Lois Thompson asked Markie......"How do I view the >Bienville Parish >Web Page?" If there was a response to her request I must have missed >it.If any one knows what the response was would they please let me know. > >Best Wishes! > >Harry Lee Steele >602-938-4767 >3859 W. Dalphin >Phoenix, Arizona 85051 >

Hi Harry, Go to http://www.rootsweb.com/~labienvi Happy viewing! Peggy -----Original Message----- From: Harry Steele [mailto:H-L-Steele@webtv.net] Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 4:55 PM To: LABIENVI-L-request@rootsweb.com Subject: Bienville Parish Web Page On wed.Oct.13,1999 Lois Thompson asked Markie......"How do I view the Bienville Parish Web Page?" If there was a response to her request I must have missed it.If any one knows what the response was would they please let me know. Best Wishes! Harry Lee Steele 602-938-4767 3859 W. Dalphin Phoenix, Arizona 85051

Markie, How do I view the Bienville Parish Web page? Lois Thompson

Hi all, The above are the surnames I am researching in the Bienville area of La. My g-g-grandmother Rosiana CUPP married James Andrew Jackson SMITH, in 1851. Their daughter Melvina SMITH married (?) a John EASTER. Their son, James William EASTER b. 1909, was my grandfather and married Oney Madge PEARSON. Any cousins out there?? Linda in N. Cal.