Not sure if applicable in your case, but HORN was also seen as HORNE, and in my family HORAN. Susann Whiddon Wandrey Bill Horn wrote: > Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/675 > > Surname: HORN, STELL, HART, MARES, FOSHEE, HICKEY, BURGESS > ------------------------- > > My email address for the aforementioned surnames needs to be changed from > willis@academicplanet.com to Bhorn@academicplanet.com

Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/676 Surname: Baugh, McPherson, Kelly, Baugh, Miller, Hunt ------------------------- Searching for my family tree I heard it was Ky. But not for how long...Anyone with info. Please respond..Thank You Jacquie

Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/675 Surname: HORN, STELL, HART, MARES, FOSHEE, HICKEY, BURGESS ------------------------- My email address for the aforementioned surnames needs to be changed from willis@academicplanet.com to Bhorn@academicplanet.com

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Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/673 Surname: Matthews ------------------------- Looking for info on Sugar J. Matthews or his daughter Josephine C. Matthews in or around Desoto Parish Kathy klejeune77@excite.com

The next meeting of the DHS is Sunday, 19 November, at St. Joseph's Church. Speaker: Alice Prudhomme Contents of November "Plume" St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Catholic Church Carmel Scenes This and That From GrandMa's Trunk Testimony in the Land Claims of the Descendants of Pierre Boitt Laffitte Rescuing Pierre Boitt Laffitte Hernando deSoto and Priests Tips on Genealogy Research DeSoto Parish Officials 1843-2000 A Trip to Mansfield and Surrounding Communities The Civil War Letters of Thomas H. Phifer Fourth of July: Historic Old Pleasant Hill, La., Celebrates the Day, 1881 http://www.rootsweb.com/~ladesoto/society.htm

Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/672 Surname: DUBOIS, GREENING, WILLIAMS ------------------------- Re. <<I am searching for J. Lud Williams desendants. J. Lud Williams was my GGfather's brother. He was an enumerator in the 1900 census in Mansfield. I'm told that he was Supt. of Parish schools, or another public office. He had brothers named W. Reid Williams, Hundl(e)y Williams, and Lon Willliams. Need to know where he was born, and hopefully, who his parents were. THANKS>> J. Lud Williams was either a grandson or great-grandson of Josiah & Judith (Elmore) Williams of VA, SC & AL. See the url below for more information on their family (J. Lud Williams is discussed among the "mystery" Williams). Hundley was used as given name especially among the descendants of their son Josiah H(undley?) Williams. J. Lud Williams was among the seven prospective tutorship committee members named in the petition submitted Dec. 1877 by attornies for the minor children of Dr. S.P. DuBois. They were related to him through their paternal grandmother, Louisa (Williams) DuBois. The actual minutes of the committee meeting were signed by a Josiah L. Williams (of which there were at the very least two - related - in DeSoto Parish at the time). Lud Williams is enumerated (age 24, born LA) in the 1870 DeSoto Parish census, along with Charlie Williams (age 18, born LA) in the HH of Antoinette Huitt[sic], widow with three Huitt[Hewitt] sons in same HH. He may be the Ludlow Williams (age 15, born LA) enumerated Smith cty., TX 1860 in the HH of Sarah Williams, widow of Louisa Williams DuBois' brother Warner, who lived in DeSoto Par. 1850-56. He was *not* a son of Warner Williams', however. Other Williams enumerated in that HH who were not chn of Warner & Sarah were Charles (age 9, born LA) and Alfred (age 13, born LA). J. Lud Williams' occupation was given as "Debt Tax Coll." in the 1870 census. In 1874 J.L. and and A.R. Williams were named special auditors to investigate the accounts of a former Parish tax collector. J. Lud Williams married Emma Temperance Wimbish 08 Jan 1874 (DeSoto Marr Vol 2, p.588). There is a Lud WILLIAMS born Nov. 26, 1889, died Dec. 1917 buried at Gravel Point Cath. Church Cem. DeSoto Parish. Preliminary research seems to indicate that he was unrelated to J. Lud Williams, but that reflects only unreferenced, secondary sources, so far. According to the WWI Draft Registrations, he was working for J(ames) T(homas) Guy, married and had two children when he registered. I'd appreciate any additional information on him. Link: THE ANCESTORS & DESCENDANTS OF JOSIAH & JUDITH (ELMORE) WILLIAMS URL: <http://pages.prodigy.net/procyon/williams/williams.html>

"The Interstate Progress" is published weekly from Logansport. I've added the names and telephone numbers of the newspapers, the mailing address and tel. number of the Parish Clerk, and the address, tel. number and hours of the DeSoto Parish Library to the LAGenWeb DeSoto Parish main page. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ladesoto/index.htm No visit would be complete without a stop at the old Log Courthouse Museum, now open 8:00-4:30 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., and 8:00-4:00 on Wed. Director Eileen Nabors & staff members Eleah Gamble & Billie Chadwick have an encyclopedic knowledge of DeSoto Parish history. Many items of historic interest may be seen there, and publications of the DeSoto Historical Society are available for purchase. (Tel. number, etc. at the top of the DeSoto Parish main page.) State and local holidays vary and may affect openings, so it's always wise to call in advance. Rgds., Judy

Yes, Mansfield has the Mansfield Enterprise202 Adams St. Mansfield, La,71052. Logansport also has a new one But I don't know the name. But the Enterprise may be able to tell you. There phone # is318-872-4120 Dot

I went to school with a Martha Nell Haines in Bienville Parish. She had a brother and a sister that I know of. Bernice was the oldest I think. She married a Gerald Matthews. Bernice retired as the Lunch Room director from Saline High school, Martha also worked there and she was married to a Cheatwood. I do not remember their Dad's name. You might check the records in Bienville Parish.

Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/667 Surname: Williams, Laffitte, DeSoto ------------------------- Mary (Doll) DeSoto Married Pomp Williams their children were Jerry, Timmy, Sharon, Kevin and Teresa. I am not sure who "Cheat" DeSoto is. If she was the daughter of Simon...she would have to be one of the women listed below. This is a list of all the children of Joseph Simon DeSoto b. ca 1807 d. 1883 and Marie Felonise Tessier b.1812 d. sometime after 1883. 1. MARIE HELOISE DESOTO (ELOISE) b. 12 June 1831 bt. 1839 (MF) married EDWARD LAFITTE (accd. to 1883 succ. of Simon) d. by 1883 m.2. Sam F. Christopher Feb. 1849 DeSoto Parish 2. MARIE FELONISE DESOTO b. 26 May 1833 bt. 1839 MF) Married J.S. Lafitte (accd. to 1883 succ. Simon) ~3. JOSEPH ANTOINE DESOTO b. 1835 bt. 1839 (MF) Married 13 Aug. 1858 DeSoto Parish SALLY RAMBIN d. Sept. 1869. Buried in DeSoto Hill Cemetery 4. SIMON MARCELL DESOTO b. 2 May 1837 bt. 1839 (MF) d. Civil War Married SALINE RAMBIN 15 Dec. 1859 5. MARIE ARSILOI DESOTO b. 5 May 1839 bt. 1839 d.young 6. (AMBROSINE) MARIE BRIGNAC DESOTO b. 1 May 1841 bt. 25 Oct. 1841 (MF) m. ISAAC FREDIEU There is H. DeSoto m. Benjamin Fredieu 16 Jan 1856) 7. MANUEL FERNANDO DESOTO 23 Aug. 1843 bt. 12 Feb. 1844 (MF) (Also in my early Natchitoches records) Probably died young and left no descendants. 8. LANDRUM DESOTO b. 24 May 1846 bt. 20 Nov. 1847 Probably married SALLIE RAMBIN 25 Aug. 1873 DeS. Par. 9. JOHN VALCOUR DESOTO b. 2 June 1848 bt. 1849 (MF) Married 24 July 1871 OCTAVIE RAMBIN DeSoto Parish Jo Simon and Marie Felonise are buried (each in a brick vault) at DeSoto Hill Cemetery. Joseph Anthony is buried to the right of Simon. Mabell Adeline Laffitte (July 1914 -16 Sept. 1914), Mary Jane Elizabeth Prudhomme (6 Apr 1853 -Jun 19, 1918) and Joseph B. Prudhomme (27 Sep 1847-10 Apr 1928) are buried in this cemetery. There are 2 brick vaults with no names. (located on Wemple Road-in the woods-large area of graves without markers. 'DeSoto Plume-Cemeteries in DeSoto Parish, p. 27A) Hope this info helps some Information provided by Gregg Neal, Gregory189@aol.com

In a message dated 10/21/2000 7:41:15 PM Central Daylight Time, sdhrwh@aol.com writes: << Mansfield Louisiana has a newspaper >> you better hope it isn't prior to the fire that you need!!! The library has the old papers on miccrofilm and unless you have the EXACT DATE they willNOT do research for you at no price!! They will not inter library loan the microfilm out either!!!!I am a 9 hour drive away from there and have been trying for 6 months to get an obit with no luck!!! AND the library closes at NOON on Saturdays...I got there 15 minutes late after driving 9 hours...nah, I wasn't mad !!!!!! LOL Dianne Calmoose@aol.com

Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/666 Surname: Haynes, Haines ------------------------- Looking for clues to a C.M. Haynes whose name appears in the 1860 census as living in DeSoto Parish, Mansfield P.O I'm hoping he proves to be Charles Monroe Haynes, my great grandfather's brother. The family split in the Civil War, and I am attempting to find Southern ties. Thank you.

Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/665 Surname: ------------------------- MANSFIELD ENTERPRISE 202 ADAMS ST MANSFIELD, LA 71052-2430 318-872-4120

Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/664 Surname: Mansfield Newspaper, Logansport newspaper ------------------------- Does anyone know if Mansfield Louisiana has a newspaper and if it does do you know the name and address?Also Logansport newspaper? and name and address? Both in Desoto County. Thank you...wayne

Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/663 Surname: Parker ------------------------- Searching for any information on the Parkers of De Sots county. Lived in Logansport. Reddick Parker married to Susan J.(Odom)Parker. Abner Lafayette Parker married to Armadella(unknown maiden name) Reddick and Susan had 5 children that I know of. Abner Lafayette and Armadella had 11 children that I know of with Walter Byrd being my grandfather. I know there has to be some one out there who is also related. Contact me by email if you can help. Thanks...Susan

Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/662 Surname: Parker ------------------------- Does anyone know of a Parker family cemetery in DeSoto county in or around Logansport?I have been searching and cannot find the location of it. Any help in locating this cemetery would be greatly appreciated. Please email me if you can help me. Thanks ...Susan

Do you have a William Harold Fuller in your material? He died in New Orleans in the 1930's. - Mary Jane Fuller Cobb

Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/661 Surname: DUBOIS, GREENING, WILLIAMS ------------------------- Ellen Catherine Clifton Williams 12 Sep 1860 - 15 Jul 1902 Josiah Laffitte "Pomp" Williams 1852 - 1919 Both bur. Carmel Cem. Josiah Laffitte Williams was the son of Thomas Jefferson Williams Sr. (1803-187?) and his 2nd wife (marr 17 Sep 1851 DeSoto Par.) Marie Celemine Laffitte (Oct 1823 - 13 Jan 1881, also bur. Carmel Cem.). Thos. J. Williams Sr. is said to be buried at the old Parson's Cem. Does anyone have any information as to where that is? Josiah marr a second time. Williams family members recall that his second wife went by the nickname "Doll". The following notation is from the old DeSoto Par. History by Slawson. "Simon DeSoto had five children,namely: Joe.. Marcelle.. Neville.. Simon.. Cheat (nick name) De Soto, who was my God-Mother [Mr. Slawson's?] and the mother of Babe, who was the first [sic] wife of the late J.L. (Pomp) Williams." To whom was "Cheat" DeSoto married, i.e. what was the last name (and real given name) of "Babe" Williams? Also is she the same person recalled by family members as "Doll", or does she represent another marriage of Josiah Laffitte Willaims? Any information appreciated. Link: SOME EARLY SETTLERS OF DESOTO PARISH: CATER, DUBOIS, GREENING, GUY, PEGUES, WILLIAMS URL: <http://pages.prodigy.net/procyon/swepson/jdb.htm>

Posted on: DeSoto Parish La Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/La/DeSoto/655 Surname: ------------------------- Loking for decendents of Ben Brown and wife Hannah, in the Desoto/Caddo Parish around 1906. Any information on this family would be appreciated. Thank you Linda