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/YCB.2ACI/540.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Bryant. Billy's sister was Joan and not Barbara as I had posted. I found her. Thank goodness for all the information on the internet.

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/YCB.2ACI/540.1.1 Message Board Post: I went to school in Westlake with a Billy Atwood. He may have been her brother. He would have been about 59 now. We had a class reunion recently and I found out that Billy had died. I don't know any additional details.

Mrs Jones I went to school in Westlake with a Billy Atwood. He may have been her brother. He would have been about 59 now. We had a class reunion recently and I found out that Billy had died. I don't know any additional details. Bryant

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/YCB.2ACI/540.1 Message Board Post: I"m sorry---just found out that she was Joan Atwood

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/YCB.2ACI/540 Message Board Post: Barbara Atwood grew up in West Lake and went to school there.. She had a brother, first name unknown but only a few years older than Barbara Her mother was Bea and her father Swinton. I do not know Barbara's married name. She would be about 55 years old. We have heard that her brother died but not for sure. We have had a death in the family and we need to get intouch with her. Mrs. John Paul Jones

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/YCB.2ACI/48.1 Message Board Post: It was named Imperial Calcasieu

I am interested in these surnames do you have any Shirley

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/YCB.2ACI/369.2 Message Board Post: I doubt that there would be any photos you are seeking. I think they lived before the invention of the photograph

General Randall Lee Gibson & Daniel Hubbard Willis, Jr. in the Civil War Contact: Randall "Randy" Lee Willis www.randywillis.org randy@randywillis.org Randall Lee Gibson was born (b. 10 SEPT 1832; d. 15 DEC 1892) in Versailles, Kentucky to Tobias and Louisiana (Hart) Gibson. His father was a prominent sugar planter in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Young Gibson graduated first in the class of 1853 from Yale College, studied law at the University of Louisiana in 1855, and traveled Europe before becoming a planter in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana in 1858. He had three sons by his marriage to Mary Montgomery on January 25, 1868. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Gibson, a Democrat, became aide-de-camp to Governor Thomas O. Moore of Louisiana. (Also see Randall Lee Gibson's Congressional Biography http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=G000165">GIBSON) In August 1861 he became colonel of the 13th Louisiana Regiment and soon became known for his discipline. He performed well while commanding the 4th Louisiana brigade at the battle of Shiloh and suffered enormous casualties at Hornet's Nest. He distinguished himself at Perryville in 1862. In 1863, Gibson also participated in the Tennessee battles of Murfreesboro and Missionary Ridge and commanded a brigade at Chickamauga. On January 11, 1864, he was promoted to brigadier general. He subsequently fought with distinction in the Atlanta campaign (1864) at the Battle of Bald Hill. At the Battle of Ezra Church (outside Atlanta) Gibson's brigade was decimated. He fought at the Battle of Jonesboro and again had severe losses. In the Nashville campaign (1864) he protected the rear of Hood's army on its retreat. In the spring of 1865, he held the Spanish Fort at Mobile. He surrendered and was later paroled in May 1865 along with my great-grandfather Daniel H. Willis, Jr. After the war, Gibson returned to planting and practiced law in New Orleans. 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. In 1886, my great-grandfather Daniel H. Willis, Jr. named his youngest son, Randall Lee Willis, after his former commander in the Civil War, General Randall Lee Gibson. I was named after my grandfather Randall Lee Willis. Gibson was an agent for Paul Tulane in founding Tulane University, of which Gibson was the first president of the board in 1885. He died December 15, 1892, on a vacation in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Yale in the Civil War; Fortier, A History of Louisiana, I. Biographical Dictionary of the Confederacy, Walkelyn. My great-grandfather, Daniel Hubbard Willis, Jr., (b. 2 APR 1839; d. 22 MAY 1900) enlisted, September 29, 1861, at Camp Moore, La., in the Confederate Army as a Pvt. 5th. Company Battalion, Washington Artillery of Louisiana. He was (Mar. 16, 1864) in Raxdale's Company E, 16th. La. Regiment, Gibson's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. He was promoted to 2nd Sergt. on Mar. 5, 1865. He was captured and made a prisoner of war. Daniel was paroled at Meridian, Mississippi on May 14, 1865. (Also see Andrew B. Booth, "Records of Louisiana Soldiers and Louisiana Confederate Commands," (New Orleans, La. 1920) Vol. I: 1115) . 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 "LOUISIANA HISTORY," the journal of the Louisiana Historical Association, vol. 28, pp. 245-262 and vol. 36, pp. 389-411. Daniel Hubbard Willis, Jr. fought in many of the great battles of the Civil War, including Shiloh, Bull Run, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Missionary Ridge and Chickamauga. He was for a long time connected with the famous Washington Artillery, and at the battle of Chicamauga 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. Excerpts from Daniel H. Willis, Jr.'s obituary: Alexandria Town Talk, 23 June 1900: "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. He also requested that his Confederate badge be pinned on his breast and buried with him."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burke, Duncan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YCB.2ACI/539 Message Board Post: APEX – Florence Lenore “Billie” [Burke] Duncan, 79, died Saturday evening [30 March 1996] at home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in 1917, to Warland and Katherine Burke. She was married to the late John T. Duncan Sr.. She was very active in the Apex United Methodist Church, and also in numerous civic and governmental affairs. A memorial service will be held at 2 p. m. on Wednesday in the Apex United Methodist Church. Rev. Henry N. Lovelace will officiate. Family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. Graveside service will be private. Mrs. Duncan is survived by a daughter, Katherine D. Neal and husband, Brent of Rockingham; son, John T. Duncan, Jr. of Raleigh; brother, Thomas M. Burke of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Brent Neal, Duncan Neal, and Jessica Duncan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Apex Historical Society, “Maynard-Pearson Restoration” at P. O. Box 506, Apex, N. C. 27502; or to Hospice of Wake County at 4513 Creedmoor Rd., 4th Floor, Raleigh, N. C. 27612. Arrangements are with Apex Funeral Home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: cooper Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YCB.2ACI/538 Message Board Post: i am looking for info on almock/almouth cooper and family he was in st clair co alabama in 1860 census and in 1880 he was in logan co ark after that loose track of him till the 1930's when he was in lake chalres anything on him would be appericated thanks mary cooper

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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/YCB.2ACI/537.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Here is what I found. I don't have any dates on Bell or Charles but I have them listed in my book. Bell Zora Gimnick is the daughter of William Frederick Gimnick (b. 10-10-1858 d. 5-20-1889) and Adeline Frusha (b. 1858) They had 6 children: Mary Jane (b. 2-3-1876), Frances Louise (10-2-1880), Rosalie Lola (1881), Bell Zora , Johnny, and Thomas. William Frederick was the son of Mathias Gimnick and Anna Alston. If you think this sound like your line - the dates seem to match - e-mail me and I'll send you the Gedcom I have. Sherri s.musgrove@att.net

Joseph Willis and General Francis Marion AKA the "Swamp Fox" by Randy Willis www.randywillis.org "The British soldier trembles When Marion's name is told." -- Bryant. The movie "The Patriot" was filmed in Chester, York, Charleston, and Georgtown counties in South Carolina. The biggest part was filmed on the Guy Darby Farm on the Chester/York county line. Just as the movie portrays, Joseph Willis and General Francis Marion also operated out of the South Carolina swamps. Joseph Willis was a Patriot during the Revolutionary War. Joseph and a friend from Bladen County, Ezekiel O’Quin, left North Carolina for South Carolina to join up with General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox." Marion operated out of the swampy forest of the Pedee region in the lower part of South Carolina. His strategy was to surprise the enemy, cut his supply lines, kill their men and release any American prisoners they might have. He and his men then retreated swiftly back again to the thick recesses of the deep swamps. They were feared, very effective and their fame was widespread. They also took great pride in themselves. Marion’s orderly book states, "Every officer to provide himself with a blue coatee, faced and cuffed with scarlet cloth, and lined with scarlet; white buttons; and a white waistcoat and breeches…also, a cap and a black feather…" Joseph would later proudly tell the family, "We were called Marion men." The lessons learned with Marion would serve him well his entire life. Joseph was proud of his service under Marion, and risk his life to be a Patriot, for at the time in Bladen County, 1777, it was estimated that two-thirds of the people were Tories. An oath of allegiance to the state was required in North Carolina and those refusing to take it were required to leave the state within sixty-days. How did Marion, a scrawny, semi-literate man, become one of the greatest generals of the American Revolution? The American colonists and soldiers loved him and he earned the nickname "Swamp Fox" from the British soldiers. Marion was so popular that children and cities were named after him. Francis Marion was born in 1732 in what was to become South Carolina. As a baby, Marion was tiny, frail and sickly, and it was said he was no bigger than a lobster. It is probably not surprising that he was a sickly child due to the swampy areas around which he grew up. As Marion got older, he enjoyed playing in the swamps. He learned about the local Indians, how they fought and survived in the swamp. He knew the swamps like the back of his hand and it was said that he never got lost. Little did he realize how much this would help him in the future. At the age of 15, Marion wanted to become a sailor. So, against the wishes of his family, he set sail on a ship bound for the West Indies. On his first voyage, the ship sank and Marion, along with several other crewmen, were adrift at sea for a week before their lifeboat finally drifted aground. It was lucky for Marion, who didn't know how to swim. By 1760, the Cherokee War hit South Carolina and Marion became a lieutenant in the militia. He proved himself to be a good horseman and marksman, again qualities that were to be of use in the future. After this brief war, Marion retired to the life of a farmer, becoming quite successful and owning lots of land. But the growing storm that was to become the Revolutionary war brought Marion out of retirement. Like many others, he considered himself a Patriot and loved his freedom. Based on past experience, Marion was made Captain in the Continental Army. Because of his success, he climbed the promotional ladder to Major, Colonel, and, eventually, to General. Marion decided the only way to effectively battle the British was with guerrilla tactics. Many of his officers and men questioned this style of fighting at first. To them, it wasn't honorable to strike, then retreat without giving a full fight to the English army. Eventually, they realized that this was a smart way to fight and was the best suited to their style of warfare. Marion and his soldiers would concentrate their attacks on British supply camps and the supply lines themselves. They would rest during the day and march at night, quite often attacking at midnight. Marion was able to cut the supply lines linking the British occupied cities and chased and harassed various British leaders, most notably Colonel Banastre Tarleton. Marion displayed a natural talent for strategy and tactics and was known for his personal bravery. He is considered by most to be the father of the U.S. Army Special Forces because of his unique innovations. For example, scouts would always ride ahead to prevent ambushes. Some of them would hide in the top of tall trees and signal with shrill whistles. This was done at night when Marion would march and attack. If a bridge had to be crossed near an enemy post, blankets would be laid on the wooden planks to muffle the horses hoofs. A campfire was never used twice and when planning a raid, Marion kept the target to himself until the last moment. This strategy bewildered the British who would chase after Marion into the swamps, only to loose him. The British complained that it was an unfair method of fighting a war and they felt that the Americans didn't play by the rules of "civilized warfare." Eventually, British Colonel Tarleton, who often chased Marion into the swamps, gave Marion the nickname of the "Swamp Fox." "The devil himself could not catch that old fox," said Tarleton. This name stuck and colonists thought it was humorous that their hero was compared to a fox. As the Revolutionary War raged on, Marion's success grew. He fought in battles at Kings Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, Georgetown, and finally Eutaw Springs in August 1781. All of this led up to the British surrender in October of that same year. After the war, Marion retired back to his plantation where he married Mary Videau. Marion also showed his love and loyalty to country by serving terms in the South Carolina Senate until South Carolina became a member of the union. Marion lived the rest of his life on his farm. He was loved by the community and often helped his fellow veterans in time of need. As the memory of war faded, Marion's exploits became more famous. What were once small skirmishes turned into big battles. He became a hero of the Revolution, second only to George Washington. On Feb. 27, 1795, Francis Marion died at the age of 63. He was remembered as an honorable citizen as well as a gallant soldier. Marion epitomized the successful citizen-soldier. For this reason, years after the war, thousands of parents named sons Francis Marion. Not only were children named after him, but scattered over the present United States, there are over 29 cities and towns and 17 counties named after Marion. If you'd like to learn more about Francis Marion, there is a complete history available: http://foclark.tripod.com/revwar/marion.html Notes: Over the years, numerous descendants of Rev. Joseph Willis have asked me if any "absolute" proof exist of Joseph Willis' service in the Revolutionary War. Most have desired this information to join: Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution , National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and/or National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR). Marion's troops were basically a guerrilla force, raised irregularly from the backwoods of South Carolina, no roster was kept. The only published record of the men who fought under him comes from the claims that were later filed for militia pay against the state of South Carolina. Joseph Willis, Richard Curtis and Ezekiel O'Quinn said they fought under Marion in the Revolutionary War; but none of them filed for militia pay. William W. Broddie complied a book, from the stub indents of the militia pay, entitled "Marion's Men, A List of Twenty-five Hundred" (1938). Only those who filed for militia pay are in it. Several early-1800 and mid-1800 authors, including W.E. Paxton, recorded that Joseph was a Marion man; but more important is Joseph Willis' own testimony to his friends, children and grandchildren. In addition, many courthouses with vital records were lost, eight decades later, in the Civil War as a result of General Sherman and other northern forces burning the courthouses.

This is a rerun from me to you. I hope it gets there this time. To whom it may concern, I just received the latest issue of the LACAL Digest. There were 3 letters about someone having an aunt named Nora, or Norie. They were saying "I don't know if we are related or not." I do not know if it was 3 different people, or the same person with the message being sent 3 times. I did not note the name, or e-mail address. If they were kind enough to be answering my query, I am sorry I deleted before investigating. Norie, or Nora, may have been the "little girl down the street." She would probably have been 9 or 10 in 1925, and has probably passed away by now. I just wanted to find out something about her. If the person, or persons, would kindly come back and give me their info again, or if you could rerun the message, or messages to me , I would appreciate it. I have been wondering about this little girl for a long time. She must have been a very sweet person. Thank you. Frances Terry ==================================================

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/YCB.2ACI/523.1 Message Board Post: Mark, if at any time your travels take you to St. Martinville, would you please take a picture of The Acadian House. This was the first home of my gggGrandfather, Jean Francois Domengeaux. They lived there back in the early 1800's. Thank you so much for your time. My email address is wlwsaw@hotmail.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/YCB.2ACI/51.97.2.3.243.247 Message Board Post: i have martha ellen royer..born on sept 1894...her farther....eli royer...her mother ... elizabeth corkins... eli royer parents are... lezime royer and christine ryan..mary

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/YCB.2ACI/51.97.2.3.102.104.1 Message Board Post: I Have Mary Elizabeth Shoemake born on feb 24, 1875...died on sept 23,1914...mother of carrol marcantel.... her parents are: john shoemake,jr ...born feb 19, 1850 died dec 7, 1935...married mary jane sander married on sept 26, 1872 john shoemake jr. parents are: john shoemake,sr born on south carolina in 1818 died in texas in 1900...married martha etheridge in 1842.... Let me know what you have please...thanks.. blueyes57@sbcglobal.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shoemake,Gimnick,Granger,Black,Mitchell... Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YCB.2ACI/51.97.2.3.102.105 Message Board Post: Hi..... My grandfather is Roy Louis Bunch, his father (my great gandfather is) James Allen Bunch and his father is John James Bunch... Please talk to me.... Blueyes57@sbcglobal.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/YCB.2ACI/92.138 Message Board Post: I have Murl Edward Stampley Married to Etta Collier and had 4 children. Edward - 6 children, Henry - 0 children, Mae m. Dick Whittaker and died in childbirth, and Jackie - 0 children. Does this fit your Murl E. Stampley?