> Seeking information from anyone who might know any information regarding > the MATTHEWS family who settled in Claiborne parish sometime in > 1820-1830's. I realize that this is not Claiborne Parish but I know > that the parish lines have undergone some changes through the years. I > know that the MATTHEWS family wERE still around the the North East part > of Louisiana after 1850 because Elizabeth MATTHEWS who married Adam > Lackey STEWART their son Napoleon STEWART moved back to live with his > mother's family in LA from Texas. Elizabeth Matthews STEWART died in > Claiborne Parish in 1830. > > The Stewart's then moved on into to East Texas. Know this is all pretty > vague info but I thought I might put this request for info over the net > to see if anyone knows anything. Thanks for reading this. > > By the way my aunt Doris Burroughs Henry Schellette lived for many years > in Powhatan. She was married to Ned Henry. My brother-in-law is a > Jolley whose father was Joseph Jolley & Loretta Harkins all from > Natchitoches. > > Thanks again. > > Ever Searching, Judy ROBSON WEST