This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XCB.2ACI/673 Message Board Post: 1920-La-Bossier-Police Jury Ward #3-ED.23-image 262-roll T625_607-Jan.22,1920-Sht.18B note: North of Plain Dealiong Town line 55-house 334-family 339 Markham,T.J. hd-m-w-24-s La-La-La farming Sarah mother-f-w-55-wd La-La-La Thompson, R.L. sister-f-w-36-wd La-La-La Gladyes niece-f-w-8-s La-Tx-La Winnie niece-f-6-s La-Tx-La Estelle niece-f-4 2/12-s La-Tx-La Kornyman,G.L. boarder-m-w-24-s Mo-Ger.-Mo laborer Markham, Kattie sister-f-w-18-s La-La-La hope this helps Ron

I am looking for any info on my grandparents. Race: white Robert Edward Thompson b. 3/16/1882 in Caddo Parish d. 1/15/1916 in Mira , LA Married Alice Rosey Lee Markham b. 12/21/1881 in Caddo Parish d. 10/9/1922 in Gilliam, LA Had 3 girls Gladys E. Estelle E. Winnie E. (my mother) born in Mira 11/27/1913 Any info would be most appreciated. Thanks, Linda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XCB.2ACI/493.2 Message Board Post: MS Weeks, contact me at wal37lace@aol.com and I will share with you all that I have. Sincerely, Wallace Roderiquez

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XCB.2ACI/493.1 Message Board Post: I am also looking for mixed race Catalon lines in Lafayette and Iberia, LA. Arvillion Catalon b ca 1831 married Felicia Forman b ca 1843 and had Ella Mae Catalon ca 1880 and John Catalon. John became a doctor in Lafayette, LA. Most of the info I have is family history and I really want to find some documentation. Is there a in index to LA wills online somewhere? Any leads would be appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boerner, Hearn Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XCB.2ACI/672 Message Board Post: Is there someone who could lookup and obit for Nellie May Boerner Hearn, death date: December 6, 1997,Shreveport, Caddo, LA. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XCB.2ACI/666.1.1.1 Message Board Post: A police jury is or used to be the governing body for parishes (LA for counties). Wards were the districts from which jurors were elected to serve on the jury. Though called a jury, the body was an executive, not judical, group.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XCB.2ACI/671.1 Message Board Post: Father: Walter Joseph "Joe" Lawton, b. 1864 Williamson Co., TN, died in 1944 in Greenwood, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, NOT 1890. Noel Matthews noelm@noelm.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAWTON, Page, Oden, Matthews Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XCB.2ACI/671 Message Board Post: Looking for the following: Father: Walter Joseph "Joe" LAWTON, b. 1864 Williamson Co., TN, died in 1890 Greenwood, Caddo Parish, Louisiana Mother: Sarah Alice ODEN, born 1872, Franklin, Tennessee, d. 1953 Greenwood, Caddo Parish, Louisiana They were married in Franklin Tennessee 1890 Children: Webb Page LAWTON, Walter LAWTON, Solomon "SO" LAWTON, and Alton LAWTON The family's move to Louisiana from Williamson County, Tennessee, came about after Sarah Alice ODEN married Walter Joseph LAWTON in 1890. Walter's uncle, Walter W. PAGE had given the newlyweds a track of land in Greenwood, Caddo Parish as a wedding present. The entire family went to visit the couple on their farm late in 1891. During their visit, Thomas Hardeman ODEN became ill and died January 25, 1892. The family never returned to Tennessee. Any help on this family would be appreciated. Noel Matthews noelm@noelm.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WHITFIELD/BRYANT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XCB.2ACI/670 Message Board Post: Seeking any information on the family of William Whitfield and Mary Agnes Bryant. Children on 1880 Sabine Parish census were Willie, Joe and Lewis. Later (possibly in Caddo Parish) Mary Agnes Henderson and Henry Clay Whitfield. Henry Clay was married to Mamie Pugh and Mary Agnes was married to Robert Henderson. Henry Clay died in 1966-67 and was residing in Shreveport (Lexington Ave) at that time.

Daniel Hubbard Willis, Jr. and the *16th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry in the Civil War (*Contained men from East Feliciana, Caddo, Livingston, Rapides, Bienville, St. Helena, and Avoyelles parishes) by Randall "Randy" Lee Willis http://www.randywillis.org Daniel Hubbard Willis, Jr. (born 2 APRIL 1839; died 22 MAY 1900) enlisted, September 29, 1861, at Camp Moore, Louisiana, in the Confederate Army as a Pvt. 5th. Company Battalion, Washington Artillery of Louisiana. He was (March 16, 1864) in Raxdale's Company E, 16th Louisiana Regiment, Gibson's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. He was promoted to 2nd Sergeant on March 5, 1865. He was captured and made a prisoner of war. Daniel was paroled at Meridian, Mississippi on May 14, 1865. Daniel H. Willis, Jr.'s obituary in the "Alexandria Town Talk" dated June 23, 1900 states: "He participated in all the hard battles of that army and for bravery, soldierly bearing, discipline and devotion to duty, he was unexcelled in his entire Brigade. He was made Orderly Sergeant of his Company at an early period of the war. It has always been said by his surviving comrades that when any particularly dangerous service was required, such as scouting parties to ascertain the position and movements of the enemy, he was always selected for the place, and never hesitated to go, let the danger be what it may. He was for a long time connected with the famous Washington Artillery, and at the battle of Chickamauga so many horses of the battery to which he was attached were killed that they had to pull the guns off the field by hand to keep them from falling in the hands of the enemy." His obituary also records: "He was paroled at Meridian, Miss., in May, 1865, and brought home with him a copy of General Gibson's farewell address to his soldiers and of him it can be truly said that through the remaining years of his life he followed the advice then given by his beloved commander. His love for the Southern cause, and for the men who wore the gray, was not dimmed by years, but he lived and died firmly convinced of the justice of the cause for which the South poured out so much of her best blood and treasure...Before death he expressed a wish that he might see his children who were at home, especially Randall L., his baby boy, whom he had named in honor of his beloved *Brigadier General, Randall Lee Gibson [I was named after my grandfather Randall Lee Willis]. He also requested that his Confederate badge be pinned on his breast and buried with him." (Also see http://www.civilwar.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.htm Film Number M378 roll 31 The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration and National Park Service). The 16th Infantry Regiment, organized during the fall of 1861 at Camp Moore, Louisiana, contained men from East Feliciana, Caddo, Livingston, Rapides, Bienville, St. Helena, and Avoyelles parishes. After fighting at Shiloh and Perryville, the unit was assigned to General D.W. Adams' and Gibson's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. It was consolidated with the 25th Louisiana Regiment from December, 1862 until the late summer of 1864. The unit participated in the difficult campaigns of the army from Murfreesboro to Atlanta, moved with Hood to Tennessee, and shared in the defense of Mobile. The regiment lost 14 killed, 48 wounded, and 27 missing at Shiloh, then the 16th/25th lost 37 killed, 159 wounded, and 17 missing of the 465 engaged at Murfreesboro and thirty-five percent of the 319 at Chickamauga. In December, 1863, it contained 265 men and 116 arms. During the Atlanta Campaign, May 8-28, 1864, its casualties were 11 killed, 47 wounded, and 5 missing. During November, 1864, the 16th had 115 officers and men fit for duty. It surrendered with the Department of Alabama, Mississippi, and East Louisiana. The field officers were Colonels Daniel Gober and Preston Pond, Jr.; Lieutenant Colonels Robert H. Lindsay, Enoch Mason, and W.E. Walker; and Majors Robert P. Oliver and Frank M. Raxsdale. *General Gibson was later an agent for Paul Tulane in founding Tulane University, of which Gibson was the first president of the board in 1885. He was elected (but not seated) as a Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1872; he was reelected and seated two years later and served continuously until 1882. From 1883 to 1892, he served in the U.S. Senate. I was named after my grandfather, Randall Lee Willis, whom was named after Randall Lee Gibson. See Current, ed., "Encyclopedia of the Confederacy" (also see "Army of Tennessee Louisiana Division The Association and Tumulus" by Jerry Johnson Wier, The Center for Louisiana Studies, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1999). (Also see Randall Lee Gibson's Congressional Biography http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=G000165">GIBSON)

Ronda, Contact Eric Brock EricJBrock@aol.com he is the Shreveport Historian. He should be able to lead you in the right direction. Elaine ----- Original Message ----- From: <rhondac@austin.rr.com> To: <LACADDO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 4:16 PM Subject: [LACADDO] farm team baseball in Shreveport late 1930's > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XCB.2ACI/669 > > Message Board Post: > > My grandfather (who died in 1974) played for a baseball farm team in Shreveport in the late 1930's. The farm team may have been a farm team of a Minneapolis/St. Paul team. Can anyone give me any information on the farm team, or tell me where I could find information? > > I am not within driving distance to Shreveport, so I am unable to go to the library there, where I probably could find the information. > > Thanks, > Rhonda > > > ==== LACADDO Mailing List ==== > Tish Is A FLAME Free ZONE > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Rhonda, The baseball team in S'Port was the Shreveport Sports of the Texas League. My uncle, Homer Peel, was the manager for a few years and later in retirement the grounds keeper at SPAR Stadium. He died several years ago at age 96. If my recollection is correct they were a farm team in the Dodgers system. Just cannot remember for sure. Contact the Library or John Prime at the S'Port Times newspaper. It is quite likely that your grandfather and my uncle played together or at least knew each other. If I can help anymore please let me know. Frank M. Smart, Sonora, CA. ----- Original Message ----- From: <rhondac@austin.rr.com> To: <LACADDO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 2:16 PM Subject: [LACADDO] farm team baseball in Shreveport late 1930's > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XCB.2ACI/669 > > Message Board Post: > > My grandfather (who died in 1974) played for a baseball farm team in Shreveport in the late 1930's. The farm team may have been a farm team of a Minneapolis/St. Paul team. Can anyone give me any information on the farm team, or tell me where I could find information? > > I am not within driving distance to Shreveport, so I am unable to go to the library there, where I probably could find the information. > > Thanks, > Rhonda > > > ==== LACADDO Mailing List ==== > Tish Is A FLAME Free ZONE > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XCB.2ACI/669 Message Board Post: My grandfather (who died in 1974) played for a baseball farm team in Shreveport in the late 1930's. The farm team may have been a farm team of a Minneapolis/St. Paul team. Can anyone give me any information on the farm team, or tell me where I could find information? I am not within driving distance to Shreveport, so I am unable to go to the library there, where I probably could find the information. Thanks, Rhonda

I am looking for John Patrick WALTON and Family in Caddo Parish from late 1800's through the 1930's. He was married to Mary Miranda Elizabeth WHITFIELD, which was he second wife and buried next to him in the Keithville Cemetery. His first wife was Amanda ISBELL and she died before 1891. I appeciate any help you can give. Thanks! Elaine Walton Lewis

I am looking for any information on Calvin "Sam" Austin Wall born in 1879, and his wife , Annie Lenora Wall, nee Keener. They lived in Caddo Parish and are buried at Munnerlyn Chapel in Ida , Louisiana.

Hi! I'm looking for Leon Zebeau in the early years of 1900. He was my grandfather and was married to Madeline (Madelena). They lived in DeRidder, La.

Hi All List Mom is back. If you have someone you are looking for in Louisiana  that last names starting with the letters V, W are X, Y and Z post that information. Please send information to the list not my email address. But if you  need my help go ahead and email me. Thanks Charlotte Sehon ------------------------------------------------------------------------ New East Baton Parish Page East Baton History & Genealogy http://sehongenealogy.freewebspace.com/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XCB.2ACI/668 Message Board Post: I AM LOOKING FOR SUE ANN CUMMINGS WHO WAS ADOPTED OUT BY HER MOTHER LELA HAWKINS CUMMINGS IN MARSHALL TX OR VIVIAN LA. SHE WAS ONLY ABOUT 3 YRS OLD AT THE TIME OF HER ADOPTION. I AM LOOKING FOR HER ADOPTED PARENTS MAYBE IN BOISSER LA OR VIVIAN LA. I AM LOOKING FOR RECORDS ON HER ADOPTION ALSO. CAN ANY ONE HELP ME OUT TO FIND SUE ANN CUMMINGS. SUE ANN CUMMINGS WAS BORNED TO JOHN HENRY & LELA HAWKINS CUMMINGS. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOME RECORD ON THEM IN MARSHALL TX AND VIVIAN LA. I WOULD APPRECAIATE ANY ONE WHO COULD HELP ME OUT. I CAN BE EMAIL AT MRCUMMIN@BELLSOUTH.NET

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XCB.2ACI/667 Message Board Post: I'm happy to announce a new Special Project, the Louisiana Family Group Sheet (FGS) project. It's my privilege to be managing it, and I hope to be very busy adding family group sheets submitted by all of you. The URL for the page is http://www.rootsweb.com/~usfgs/louisiana/ I think you'll find the page easy to read and use, but if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. The USFGS home page, http://www.rootsweb.com/~usfgs/ links to all the states that have a family group project. I hope you'll take advantage of this new project. Those of us who have been working to bring it to Louisiana are very excited about its possibilities. Any family group that lived in Louisiana, even for a short time, can be posted. THE ONLY LOUISIANAN'S WHO CANNOT BE POSTED ARE THOSE WHO ARE LIVING. Each family group sheet provides space for basic information about father, mother, and children; so if you only know about one family unit, you know enough to put the information up. If you know more, you can add more family group sheets: the father's parents and siblings, the mother's parents and siblings, the children's spouses and children, and on and on. If you've traced the family on into Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi, you can post your group sheet in those states as well as Louisiana. But just one family sheet in one state can be enough to make new and exciting connections. We've prepared the pages and forms, added search engines and links, and now it's in your hands. Send in your family group sheets. One a day, ten a day, one a week, whatever works for you. Tell your fellow researchers about the site. Talk about it at your next genealogical society meeting. Mention it in your emails. The more people hear about the site, the more contributions we're likely to get; and the more contributions we receive, the more valuable the project is going to be in helping you make family connections. I'll be waiting for your family to turn up in my mailbox!

I am looking for information on the following: Colonel Frank P. Wharton b. 1844 in LA, Mary Lennie Langley (his wife) b. 1848 in AR. Their children are William L. (Willie) b. 1867 in TX, Frank b. 1870 in LA, Leonard b. 1876 in LA and Otis (my grandfather--I pretty much have info on him). Frank P., Mary and Willie are in DeSoto Parish in 1870c. All of them are in Vermillion Parish in 1880c. I can't find death or burial or marriage info on the brothers nor death or burial on Frank P, and Mary Lennie. There is a tomb in Greenwood Cemetery, Shreveport: Wharton, Leanard, Born May 27, 1875, Died April 12, 1922. This might be my Leonard. Thanks in advance for any information. Carolyn in Luling, La.