Subject: STEVENS FAMILY REUNION Once again it is getting close to the time of the Stevens Family Reunion. I am getting excited at the possibility of seeing many friends and relatives at this year's annual gathering. We will meet again this year at the Hammond Lions Club on Morris Road on the second Saturday in September, September 14, 2002. As those of you who were present last year will recall, we decided to invite and include the Calmes Family in our reunion this year since so many of our Stevens Family are also related to the Calmes Family. We hope by combining both families, our attendance will also pick up. As in the past, registration will begin at 10:00 a. m. Come early and stay as long as you wish. We encourage you to bring the children since there is plenty room outside for fun and games. We are again asking each attending person over 12 years of age to pay $3.00 to defray the cost of renting the Lions Den and other incidentals that may come up in preparations for this year's reunion. Bring a food dish and soft drinks of your choice (no alcoholic beverages, please). Bring pictures, mementos, artifacts, etc. that may be of interest to those attending. There will be a short business meeting, during which time recognition will be given to the oldest person present, the youngest person present, the original family with the most descendants present and the person(s) who have traveled the farthest to attend. A short memorial service will honor those of the family who have passed away since our last reunion. If you know of someone who has passed away during the year, please bring that information so they can be recognized. We would also like to announce any new births in the family again this year. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS WHO MAY NOT RECEIVE THIS NOTICE OR WHO HAVE NOT ATTENDED A PREVIOUS REUNION, PLEASE EXTEND AN INVITATION TO THEM TO ATTEND THIS YEAR. Looking forward to seeing you again this year and let's try to make this the largest and most successful reunion we have had. Sincerely, Doris H. Johnston P. O. Box 865 Hammond, Louisiana 70404 Telephone: 504-542-6198 Email address: doris@i-55.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ashmore Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DCB.2ACE/180.1 Message Board Post: I too am an adoptee born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana - May 13, 1954 - my Legal Name at Birth was Allie Ashmore. My Legal Father was an Ashmore. I have no first names for my Birth Mother, Birth Father or Legal Birth Father. I was told that I have 10 Full Siblings somewhere out there. Good Luck with your Search.

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/DCB.2ACE/180 Message Board Post: BIRTH MOTHER, BORN JULY 23, 1937; WAS ABOUT 15 OR 16 WHEN SHE GAVE BIRTH TO ME; 5' '7" TALL, SLIM BUILD, BAPTIST, SHE IS THE OLDEST OF ABOUT 10-12 CHILDREN-ALL LIVING IN THE SAME HOME; I WAS A PREMATURE INFANT AT BIRTH; I WAS BORN ON EITHER JULY 2 OR 17, 1953; AT SOME POINT IN TIME,BIRTH MOTHER WAS FORCED TO GO LIVE WITH HER AUNT AFTER GIVING BIRTH TO ME HOSPITALIZED TWO WEEKS AFTER BIRTH AND NEVER RETURNED. IF ANYONE READING THIS IS FAMILIAR WITH THE SITUATION,PLEASE EMAIL ME AT THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDRESS: lilyofthefield@netzero.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barbre Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DCB.2ACE/164.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Peter! Thanks for writing! I sent your note to one of my cousins who has the Barbre book and she sent me the info on your line. It is always nice to meet "new" family members!! Please write me at dkscyclone1956@webtv.net any time! Will fwd what my--oops our cousin sent me on your part of the family tree! Thanks again for writing! Donna

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/DCB.2ACE/164.1 Message Board Post: hello, I'm peter. I thoyght that i would write and say hello. I was born in baton rouge, la. your message interested me. i'm a resident of slc, utah at this time. I was born in 1978. I'm the son of james lanier barbré sr. who was also born in baton rouge, la. my grandfather is the late willam barbré, his father was stephen barbre, and so on. so were cousins. anyway i'm twenty three years old and i'm here doing the school and work thing, my email is plaidone2000@yahoo.com my parents know quite a bit about our history so if you have questions mabye i can get some answeres, anyway good luck with your endevours. sincerely Peter Nicholas Barbré

Location Change: Tangipahoa Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting: First Saturday of Each Month -- 11:00 A M Next Meeting: Saturday -- September 07, 2002 Tangipahoa Parish Library Hammond Branch 314 East Thomas Hammond, Louisiana 70401 Phone: (985)345-3909 Fax: (985)345-2188 http://www.tangipahoa.lib.la.us/ Tangipahoa Genealogy Library 200 East Mulberry Street Amite, Louisiana 70422 Phone: (985)748-7559 Fax: (985)748-2812 Branch Manager: Lenore Johnson Hours: Monday thru Friday -- 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Mr. James M. Perrin will be there. With his new Book.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Walters/McCartney/White Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DCB.2ACE/179 Message Board Post: Looking for descendents of William A. Walters from England, born July 2, 1810, died Oct. 12, 1890, buried in the Buhler-Plains Cemetary in Zachary. He married Sarah McCartney on June 28, 1866. They had nine children: Amelia, James A., Nancy J., Mary A., Eunice, William Jr., Ada, Ruby and Lena. Ruby married Hugh White who worked for Standard Oil in Baton Rouge.

Our August meeting will be 5:00 PM Tuesday night, the 13th, at the Bogalusa branch of the Washington Parish Library. Our speaker will be Dr. Lynn Alexander of Bogalusa. Lynn has been interested in family history most of her life, even more so in the last ten years. She has been in Bogalusa since 1975 after she finished medical school in New Orleans. She is a member of the DAR where she serves as 1st Vice-Regent of the state - and is the National Chairman of Credentials. She was suggested as a speaker for our group based on her enthusiastic presentations and love of family history. If her talk whould have a title, it could be called "Enjoying Genealogy." The public is invited to attend.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JENKINS, BROWN, IRVIN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DCB.2ACE/178 Message Board Post: I'm the daughter of Zelda Jenkins of Hillaryville and am searching for members of her family. Her father was Albert Jenkins who passed away on 4/17/98. Her mother was Vivian Brown. If anyone can give me more details pls call me at 504/366-9037 or 504-319-2941. I'm try to collect data to plan a family reunion in 2003. Your help is most appreciated. GOD BLESS.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ashmnore Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DCB.2ACE/177 Message Board Post: I am looking on information on Donald Dean Ashmore of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

PRESS RELEASE FOR AUGUST : COCA-COLA MEMORABILIA EXHIBIT AT THE VARNADO STORE MUSEUM, FRANKLINTON, WASHINGTON PARISH, LA Aug. 2, 2002 FOR RELEASE NOW AND AT EXHIBIT TIME WHERE: VARNADO STORE MUSEUM, FRANKLINTON, WASHINGTON PARISH, LA (936 Pearl Street, behind the Courthouse) WHEN: Saturday, August 24, 2002 10 - 4 p.m. Sunday August 25, 2002 1 - 4 p.m. (Friday, August 23, 2002 by appointment only) The Varnado Store Museum board and volunteers invite all who are interested for an exciting display of Coca Cola memorabilia in the century-old general store museum. The museum, which recently hosted a Smithsonian WWII exhibit, is located at 936 Pearl Street, just behind the Court House in Franklinton, LA. Many items, from bottle openers and trays to signs and antique coolers, will be exhibited. Since Dr. John Pemberton of Atlanta GA sold his secret formula for Coca Cola in 1887, the company has produced a wide range of promotional items to advertise its product. In an age lacking the mass media of today, Coca Cola used a multitude of items to publicize their product, including trays, bottles, signs, toys, calendars and more that have become prized collectibles today. Several collectors in Washington Parish will be sharing their Coca-Cola treasures during the exhibit at the Varnado Store Museum. There will also be books available to visitors showing the value of antique Coca-Cola items. On Saturday the Coca Cola wagon will be on hand to serve this most popular drink, as well as several food items. The Museum will be open on Friday, August 23 by appointment only and open to the public on Saturday, August 24 from 10:00 to 4:00 and Sunday, August 25 from 1:00 to 5:00. FAX: 985-795-0480 EMAIL: varnadistormuseum@yahoo.com Phone: 985-795-0680 936 Pearl Street, Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA (P.O. Box 184, Franklinton, La 70438) web: varnadostoremuseum.org

Tangipahoa Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting: First Saturday of Each Month -- 11:00 A M Next Meeting: Saturday -- August 03, 2002 Tangipahoa Parish Main Library 739 West Oak Street Amite, Louisiana http://www.tangipahoa.lib.la.us/ Tangipahoa Genealogy Library 200 East Mulberry Street Amite, Louisiana 70422 Phone: (985)748-7559 Fax: (985)748-2812 Branch Manager: Lenore Johnson Hours: Monday thru Friday -- 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

The Sunday Advocate -- July 28, 2002 LIPSCOMB, BILLIE A retired school teacher in Rapides Parish with 34 years of service, she died Friday, July 26, 2002, at her residence in Baton Rouge. She was a native of Zachary. Visiting at Jefferson United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. Monday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Carol Winn. Graveside service in Beulah Plains Cemetery, Zachary, at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Survived by her three sisters, Louise L. Loudon, Julia L. Pinsonat and Eula Lipscomb; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews and a great-great-great-niece. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Virginia Lipscomb; and a brother, Walter Lipscomb. She was a member of Heriome Gaines Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, Joanna Waddill Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy, West Florida Society, Colonial Dames, Pointe Coupee Historical Society, Baton Rouge Genealogical Society, First Families of Mississippi and Daughters of Colonial Wars.

Hi All I'm am going to the Baton Rouge Bluebonnet library tomorrow if noting comes up will do lookup in the city directory that are there . There is more then Baton Rouge Directory Charlotte

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EBRP African Americans Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DCB.2ACE/176 Message Board Post: My name is Stephanie and I Manage the La. African American Archives, a part of the La. Gen. Project. I am also a native of Baton Rouge. I am always looking for new information to post at the archives from my home Parish. So if you have something that might help African American researchers, please do not hesitate to forward it to me. Thanks Stephanie

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/DCB.2ACE/162.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Its a library. And I seriously doubt anyone there can do that for you. However, the next time I go, I will look for you. My dad was adopted and for the last 3 years I have worked on finding living relatives and have successfully made phone contact with the youngest of his (birth family) neices. What a feeling, just wish I had done this for him before he died. Tell me exactly what you know and I'll do my best. (I dont get over to Baton Rouge often so you will have to be patient, ok?) karen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ashmore Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DCB.2ACE/162.2.1 Message Board Post: I am a Louisiana Adoptee searching for my Birth Family. I was born in Baton Rouge. I live in Pennsylvania right now and I was wondering if there is any way to contact this facility and find out if any Ashmores were listed in the Phone Directory for 1953-1954-1955 in East Baton Rouge Parish? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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/DCB.2ACE/162.2 Message Board Post: The genealogy library on Bluebonnet in BR has old phone books AND old city directories which have a gold-mine of information...IF you live around there. karen

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/DCB.2ACE/175.1 Message Board Post: I ran a check on the 1880 census CDs; could this be your family? Census Place: 1st Ward, East Feliciana, Louisiana Source: FHL Film 1254453 National Archives Film T9-0453 Page 8C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Thos. BEARD Self M M W 48 MS Occ: Field Laborer Fa: MS Mo: MS Mary BEARD Wife F M W 48 MS Occ: Keeps House Fa: MS Mo: MS Franklin BEARD Son M S W 23 MS Occ: Field Laborer Fa: MS Mo: MS Nelson BEARD Son M S W 21 MS Fa: MS Mo: MS Fannie BEARD Dau F S W 9 MS Fa: MS Mo: MS Johnnie BEARD Son M S W 5 MS Fa: MS Mo: MS