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