Submitted by: Danelli Weaver Faccone The Natchitoches Times March 20, 1903 SHERIFF'S SALE Thomas J. Flanner vs. S. M. Murphy, No _____, 11th District Court, --Conuer- Kahn-Giles Co., Limited, vs, S.M. Murphy, No__, 11th District Courth --F. M. Murphy vs S. M. Murphy, No. --, 11th district Court by virture of three several writs of flera facias issued out of the honorable 11th District Court of Louisiana of date March 23, 1903, commanding and ordering a sale of the property real, and personal belonging to the defendant, and to me directed; I, James W. Freeman, Sheriff of the Parish of Natchitoches under, and by virtue of said several writs of Fi.Fa. have seized as the property of defendant Murphy, and will offer for sale at public auction at the store house at the foot of the iron bridge just opposite the city of Natchitoches lately occupied by S. M. Murphy on Saturday, the 11th day of April, 1903, at the hour of 12. M., the following described property to wit: All of the stock of goods situated in said store, consisting of dry goods, groceries, notions, hardware, & c., as fully described in the inventory on file in the District Court. Terms of sale, sash subject ot appraisement. Signed J. W. Freeman, Sheriff

Submitted by Danelli Weaver Faccone The Natchitoches Times 3/20/1903 SUCCESSION SALE No. 2483, P.D., 14th. D.C. � Succesion of Josephine Silvie. By virture of an order of the honorable judge of the 11th judicial district court of Louisiana, stiing in and for the parish of Natchitoches, of date March 12, 1903, ordering to be sold to pay the debts of the successio, the property and effects beloning to the succession and which order is to me directed; I, Remey Silvie, administrator of the succession of Josephine Silvie (deceased), will sell at public auction for the purpose of paying debts on Saturday, the 21st day of March, 1903, during the legal hours for making such sales, at the front door of the court house, in the city and parish of Natchitoches, the following described property, to wit: A tract of land in the parish of Natchitoches, and described as the north east quarter of the north east quarter of section 39, in township 11, range 7, and containing forty acres with all improvements on same. Terms of sale cash, subject to appraisement as per valuation on file. (Signed) Remey Silvie Administrator

Submitted by Danelli Weaver Faccone The Natchitoches Times Mar 20, 1903 WALTER R. WHATLEY NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office at Natchitoches, Louisiana, March 17, 1903 Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Register and receiver at Natchitoches, La., on April 24, 1903, viz: Homestead Entry No. 6985, Walter R. Whatley, of Lotus, La., for the E � NW 1/2, and lots 1 and 2, Sec. 18, T. 5 N., R. 6 W., Louisiana Meridian. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz: J.J. Cobb, M. W. Sanders, of Montrose, La., John Paddy, of McGlothlin, La., L. H. Ford, of Mora, La. J. Ernest Breda Register Mar20-6t

Hi, I'm looking for the COTTON, FOSTER, and BRUTON families in the Natchitoches and Red River Parish areas. One of my problems is Coushatta Chute was part of Natchitoches Parish until 1871 then became part of Red River Parish, so I'm not sure where I should be looking. Arthur COTTON appears on the 1870 census in Coushatta Chute in Natchitoches Parish. Along with Amanda COTTON his wife and children Tolliver, Preston and Philip. (according to family info Amanda died in about 1871). I have ordered two films from the local FHC on cemetery records in the area. Didn't find anything on the first one, second not in yet. Also listed on the same census page are Sarah (Arthur and Amanda's oldest daughter) and her husband Elisha FOSTER. I have ordered a marriage record film but it's also not in yet. Arthur COTTON'S second wife was Rhoda Bruton. They were married in July of 1872 in Red River Parish. I'm sorry this is so long. Do you have any suggestions on how I might research this family in Natchitoches Parish? Thank you. Sincerely, Holly Vonderohe

I got my answer about the location of Choushatta Chute. Thanks for the help. Sincerely, Holly Vonderohe

Hi All: I am looking for any marriages records for the surnames of SELBY, ASWELL, and SIBLEY, in the Louisiana area. If anyone has marriage records for these surnames, please send them to me, as I am trying to find my great grandmothers siblings. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch Carol Crowell Hurley Wayland, MA.

In a message dated 98-04-18 10:34:17 EDT, you write: << Gaytha The old courthouse has a complete list of the Catholic cemetery in Natchitoches (I am unsure about other cemeteries although it might be worth a look)...It might save you some videotape if you want to add this cemetery (if I remember correctly copies are 10 cents). Hope this helps. Frank >> Frank We are reading these cemeteries ourselves due to copyright laws. The cemeteries that the Natchitoches Gen. Society have copied through the years are theirs. The only way that they can be used on the LaGenWeb is if they would donate them for our use as The Louisiana Genealogical Society has done. Thanks for your information though. Gaytha

Hello, Is an area called Coushatta Chute still in Natchitoches Parish? It was in 1870. Thank you, Holly Vonderohe

Hi Everyone!!!! I just took a look at Glenda's Natchitoches Parish Page and she had done a great job on it!!!!!! The pension records that she added a link to were donated by the Louisiana Genealogical & Historical Society. They also donated the Bible Records "Be It Known and Remembered" and the Soldiers of 1812. We are very much in debt to them for also donating all the cemeteries and census records that have been published in the first 40 volumes of their publication. These will be typed and posted in each of the respective parish archives. I am planning on being back in Natchitoches the month of June to gather more information from old Newspapers and to video tape several of the older, larger cemteries. It will take me time to get all of this transcribed, but I in hopes that it will help all of you in finding those long lost dead relatives!!!!! My great thanks to Danelli Faccone for all the hard work she is doing in Natchitoches to help Kay and I out. She does the leg work............the hardest part..........and Kay and I just type!!!!!! She called last nite to let me know that she has put in the mail to me a whole stack of copies from the older Natchitoches Times of births, community news notes etc. She is also said that there is a cemetery working at the Rachal Cemetery today and she will video tape it and get it to me to transcribe...... That means Kay and I get to keep typing and getting more information out for ya'll to use. Gaytha Gaytha

I've stayed up late tonight working on some new things for the Natchitoches website. First: There's a new automated, searchable query system which I hope will help us in the future. The surnames you enter for your query will be searchable and also allows for a direct response to any query so we can see if you've had any answers. The response feature also allows you to change your e-mail address for your query. Right now the system is quite new so the search feature may take awhile to get more queries entered into the system. I have entered all the 1998 queries. If you posted a query prior to 1998, you will be able to veiw them but they won't be searchable.... so you may want to re-enter them into this new system. Second: There is also an automated, searchable system where you can go to enter obituaries and biographies and view others that have been entered. Please enter something if you can so we can see how they work. Third: The main page has a link to an old 1895 map of Natchitoches Parish. (look at it when you have plenty of time because it takes awhile to load) Fourth: There's a new link (also on the main page) for the Louisiana Confederate Pension Application Records at the Archives. It even has a form, price list, and address so that you can send for an application if you are fortunate enough to find an ancestor (or his widow) listed. These records are great and tell you more personal things that you might not know about them and are well worth the money. ($5.00 for 9 pages) Hope you enjoy the changes, Glenda Myers

Hello all, We have a new cemetery listing submitted by Nelda Liles. It is the Old Bethel Cemetery. Check it out at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~lanatchi/cemetery.htm While you're there, look at the newly updated "Polly Mack Cemetery" submitted by Elaine Barber. More to come, Glenda Myers

The Old Kisatchie Cemetery was read by Elaine Barber in February 1998, has been updated, and is now complete. If you want to look it over, go to the cemetery page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~lanatchi/cemetery.htm I was very glad to hear from our mail listowners, Gaytha and Kay, that they are all O. K. (as of 8:30 PM) after the terrible tornados, hailstorms, and thunderstorms that have gone through Nashville. Glenda Myers

Nov 18, 1910 Mr. and Mrs. William Maricelli Jr entertained at a sumptuous dining on Tuesday having as their distinguished guest Rev. Father Dom. G Doral, and a select number of friends Mr. and Mrs. Maricelli are famous for their generous hospitality and on this occasion they made one long to be remembered by those present. Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Teer were host and hostess at an informal social Friday night from 8 to 10. A delightful time was spent and the amiability of Mr. and Mrs. Teer was charming. Those who attended the DeBlieux-Hyams marriage at Natchitoches were, Mr. and Mrs. Gainnie Hyams, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Prudhomme, Mrs. J. Hyams, Mrs. Amanda Readhimmer, Mr. Eph Readhimmer, Mr. Don Hyams and Miss May Hyams. The marriage of this popular couple was received here with much pleasure as both are favorably known and enjoy the highest esteem of a host of friends who wish them God speed on Life's Journey. Mrs. T.C. Hightower returned from New Orleans Monday. Mr. Rene Love spent Monday in Coushatta Mr. and Mrs. E Cloutier, Mr. William Maricelli and Mr. Frank Maricelli attended the Fair at Shreveport Friday.

Campti Notes Source: Natchitoches Times Submitted By: Kay Thompson Brown Oct 14, 1910 Mrs. G.E. Prothro entertained the Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church on Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Felix Gandin Supreme President of the Catholic Knights of America gave an illustrated lecture on "The Founder of the Catholic Church and His Followers" Saturday night. It was a most interesting lecture and enjoyed by a large audience. At the Convent Hail after high mass Sunday he addressed the local Knights. Dr. Gandin spent Saturday and Sunday here. He was the guest at the home of Mrs. Gabriel Prudhomme. Reverend Father Dorral spent the first of the week at Alexandria, as the guest of Reverend Father Menard. Sister Blondina of St. Mary's Convent of Natchitoches spent Thursday evening at St. Cecilia's Convent. Mr. Joe Henry of Natchitoches spent Saturday here. Mrs. William McKnight and pretty little twins are visiting relatives at Natchitoches. Mrs. Sellers returned from Great Bend, Kansas on Sunday to join her husband here. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs.. C Winstead. Messr. F.R. Lattier of Clear Lake, W.M. Dowden of Lotus, R.M. Parish of Marthaville and J.M. Meadows of Provencal were here on Tuesday looking after Farmers' Union warehouse business. Deputy Sheriff Jas. J. Johnson is recovering from a severe attack of malaria. Members of the congregation have received word that Reverend A Finon of Slidell, La will reach here Saturday and occupy the Baptist pulpit for two or three days.

I received this at the Natchitoches Parish website and thought some of you on the mail list might find it interesting. Glenda

Four more cemetery listings have been added to the Natchitoches LaGenWeb Project website. Nelda Liles submitted the Provencal Cemetery, the Jones-Pullen-Thompson Cemetery, and the Shady Grove Cemetery. Jaqueline Jacoby-Liles has submitted the St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery on Old River Road. http://www.rootsweb.com/~lanatchi/cemetery.htm If any of you see a cemetery on the list that you'd like to read and add to the website, just let me know and I'll reserve it for you by putting your name on the list. Hoping you'll find something to help you in your research, Glenda Myers

Glenda, Add to that cemetery listing!!! I am uploading the Wise Cemetery tonite. So that is one more for the list!!! Hope everyone had a great Easter and found lots of eggs. I know that I ate to much candy and am still on a sugar high!!!! Gaytha

Natchitoches Times August 5, 1914 Submitted by Danille Weaver Faccone Chastine News Mrs. R. L. Lattier and daughter have returned from a delightful trip to Taylor Arkansas. She was accompanied by her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Lattier who will be her guest for awhile Mrs. Marcilite Gibson, Natchitoches, is the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Lamoine this week. Mrs. Henry Lattier and Sidney Macelle left this week with their new motor to visit relatives at Shreveport, Oil City, Frierson, and other points. Rev. F. R. Lattier is conducting a meeting at Wattsville. The very sad news of the death of Mr. Henry Weaver, who was ill for sometime, reached us Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. M. e. Lamoine and family visited relatives at Clear Lake last week. Mrs. F. R. Lattier and daughters Coltilda, Ida, Pearl, Levina and Mrs Lawrence Grange of Strange left this week for a fishing trip to Clear Lake.

Submitted by Gaytha Thompson MRS EMMA B. GLOVER Natchitoches Time March 08, 1907 Death of Mrs. Glover Mrs. Emma b. Glover died a the home of Dr. J. B. Hargrove of this city at 9:00 o'clock Friday night aged 33 years. Mrs. Glover was a sister of Dr. A. R. Browne and a sister in law of Dr. J. B. Hargrove, both of this city. She leaves two children both girls and many other relatives and a host of friends to morn her. The funeral took place at Viva to which place loving hands took the remains to rest in the family burial grounds. The Times joins the community in sympathy to the orphan children and other relatives over the loss of this good lady. FRANCIS ARTHUR TAUZIN Natchitoches Times Aug 23, 1907 Died at 5:45 O'clock a.m., Wednesday, August 21, 1907, Francis Arthur Tauzin, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Tauzin, aged 9 months and 16 days. The grim reaper has appeared again and robbed another home of its happiness. Little Arthur was the pride of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Tauzin and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M Tauzin and Mr. J. F. DuBarbus. The earthly remains of the little fellow were laid to rest a the Catholic Cemetery yesterday. The Times joins the community in heartfelt sympathy. E. F. TAUZIN Natchitoches Time Feb 03, 1908 Well Known Planter Dead E. F. Tauzin, the well known planter who resides at Grand Ecore, four miles from here, died Monday, December 30th at his home. Deceased was universally known in this parish were he has resided all his life. Services were held in the Catholic Church in the city at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery to which place they were escorted by a large circle of mourning friends and relatives. The immediate cause of the death of Mr. Tauzin is a relapse of the measles. His recovery was deemed certain but when the symptoms reappeared it was seen that he was doomed and death came to his relief at the time stated. Deceased leaves a widow and five children to mourn his untimely loss. It is useless to offer those sorrowing ones consolation in this hour of sorrow. But the sympathy of the people of the parish is manifest. The family looses (sic) a kind husband and father and Natchitoches Parish a worthy citizen and a true friend.

Submitted by Danille Weaver Faccone W. C. PERCY Natchitoches Times August 21, 1914 Mrs. W. C. Percy and her many friends were shocked to learn of Mr. Percy's death. News of which reached here by cablegram on Tuesday from Central America, where Mr. Percy had been traveling for years. None of the details of his death were learned and the news was a great surprise as he enjoyed usually good health and was alright when last heard from. The State has the following to say: Announcement of the death in Guatemala City of W. C. Percy former State Senator from West Feliciana, a one time District Attorney. was received here Tuesday night. Mr. Percy was traveling in the Latin American country. He was in excellent health when last seen at home and relatives are unable to account at the time for his sudden death. Mr. Percy is survived by a brother, Edward Percy who lives in West Feliciana and by a widow and one daughter in Natchitoches. News of the death was communicated to them Tuesday W. C. Percy served one term in the Senate succeeding R. E. Erwin of Clinton. Prior to that he was district attorney of West Feliciana and prominent in the practice of law. After his legislative service, Mr. Percy moved to Webster Parish establishing himself in Minden where he practiced law for some time. He was several years ago elected President of the Louisiana Homestead League and served with distinction. During recent years Mr. Percy took to the road and has specialized on South American trade. He was 47 years old. The daughter by a former marriage in not here. MRS. ALLISON "ALMA" PARKER DAVIS Natchitoches Time Sept 11, 1914 Died on Monday August 31, 1914 The death Angel knocked at the door of Mr. Charlie Davis, Bowlen Louisiana, carrying away his lovely wife formerly Miss Allison Parker. Mrs. Alma was taken sick at Hanna Louisiana and taken to her father's home but never recovered. She became a Christian early in life and has been a member of the Baptist Church for several years. She heard the sweet message "Come Home" and has gone. She was 15 years old and had only been married 5 months. She leaves a husband, mother, father, three brothers and one sister beside a large circle of other relatives and friends to morn the loss. She was ready and wanted to die and told us all goodbye and to meet her in heaven. A Friend MRS J. C. MONROE Natchitoches Times Oct 2, 1914 Dead Died at the Schumperts Sanatarium, Shreveport at 12:30 o'clock, Sept 28, 1914, Mrs. J. C. Monroe. The remains were brought here and laid to rest in the American Cemetery on Tuesday morning. A large concourse of sorrowing friends attending. The deceased is survived by her husband, three children and many other relatives to whom the times extend great sympathy.