I have an old article from "The Rapides Parish Chronicle" about the Duck family. I will find it and e-mail it to you. [email protected] I'm sure you've seen these: BUTTER CEMETERY - Rapides Parish Duck, Ennis Simpson - 26 Mar 1871/1 Aug 1946 Papa Duck, Beulah Virginia Butter, wife of E. S. Duck - 8 Aug 1873/16 Nov 1947 Mamma Duck, Wade Madison - 29 Jun 1912/12 Dec 1960 Daddy Duck, Gladys May - 14 Nov 1918/[no dates] Mother Duck, Bessie C. - 20 Jun 1902/[no dates] Mother Duck, Hobson E. (Hobby) - 23 Jul 1899/28 Jan 1976 Father Duck, Rodney Dale - 6 Dec 1928/14 Sep 1979 Duck, Barbara DeBate - 25 Oct 1930/[no dates] ----- Original Message ----- From: "maryp" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2000 10:32 AM Subject: [LARAPIDE] DUCK family > New to this list. Looking for anyone that may have the DUCK surname in connection to any of their surnames. Working on finding all > the descendants of James Duck-Amite County. One branch of the family came to Rapides in late 1800's to early 1900's. Some are buried > in the Butter cememtery. > > Also any descendants of George W Bass and Martha Jane Carroll-Duck-Bass. > > Any information on a J.F. Tucker and M.J. Duck married 6 DEC 1896-Rapides Parish. > > Thank you. > > Mary Duck Pallon-Amite Reunion Chairman-2001 > >

New to this list. Looking for anyone that may have the DUCK surname in connection to any of their surnames. Working on finding all the descendants of James Duck-Amite County. One branch of the family came to Rapides in late 1800's to early 1900's. Some are buried in the Butter cememtery. Also any descendants of George W Bass and Martha Jane Carroll-Duck-Bass. Any information on a J.F. Tucker and M.J. Duck married 6 DEC 1896-Rapides Parish. Thank you. Mary Duck Pallon-Amite Reunion Chairman-2001

Hi Houston: Don Marler wrote me the following: ================ There was a Don Marler who lived in Alex. He was a cattle man and an excellent cowboy. I remember him and met his grandaughter at Kimble's funeral. There is a T.J. who lives at Valentine now. ============================ Does this help?? thanks!!! kaite...

Houston: This is something that I have; but, I will try and find other things out.... Reference: The Marler Faily History by: Sherry Wilson Manuel, Don C. Marler, Kimble Marler F2b. Thomas (Tom) James Marler B. 14 March 1874, Clover (Otis), Rapides Parish, La D. 29 Oct. 1966, Pleasant Manor Nursing Home, Alex, La, age 92. Bur: Burroughs Cemetery, Otis, La. Services were held in the Dixie Baptist Church in Sieper, with the Rev. Carl Burris and Rev. B. G. Dyess, officiating. Pall Bearers were Glen Miller, Gary Marler, Calvin Marler, Clayton Brister, Hubert Melder and Herman Walters. M. FRANCES ELIZA MILLER, on 5 Sept 1915 at Milford, Rapides Parish, La., by B. J. Perskins, J. P. with W. J. Branch, Clemmie Branch and L. C. Perkins as witnesses. B. 10 Sept 1883, Elmer, Rapides Parish, La ... D. 12 Jan 1936. They lived in Otis, La. =========== F2d. Don Everette Marler. B. 2 July 1877, Rapides Parish, La. D. 12 July 1951, Rapides Parish, La. Bur: Greenwood Cemetery, Pineville, La M: Clara Ann Scallan 4 Sept 1902 in Alexandria Rapides Parish, La at the home of the bride. Rev. C. C. Miller, pastor of 3rd St M. E. Church, South, officiating. The wedding was a very quiet affair, only relatives and a few friends being present. The couple left soon after the ceremony for New Orleans, over the T & P., to spend a few days there before returning to Alexandria, to live. B. 12 April 1877. D. 28 Nov. 1965 Houston: I know this does not really answer your question(s). However, thought this documentation might help while I do some contacting of perhaps Don and/or Sherry... Thanks!!! kaite..

Hey List Members, I just conducted a Title Search on some land Homesteaded by Don MARLER (not Dogwood Press author, writer and publisher) in 1904 and it still remains nearly in it's entirety, except for electrical highline Right of Ways, roads, etc. in ownership of a MARLER. The point I would like to discuss... Don sold his tract of land to Thomas J. MARLER, who was a single man in 1909. When T.J. sold this land in 1963, he was shown as the widower of Francis E. MILLER. But in 1950, he gave a Right of Way and he was shown as T.J. MARLER, single man, never having been married... Was this the same man ? Or another by the same name ? There was no Probate or Affidavit of Death found of record in Rapides for Francis (Frances) Ellen MILLER MARLER. The marriage index shows T.J. MARLER and Fannie E. MILLER received a marriage license in 1915, but with no complete date shown on the index makes me question whether or not the ceremony was performed and the license returned for filing. T.J. & Francis E. are buried side by side in Burrough Cemetery, so my guess would be that they were married. Then why would T.J. sign something stating that he had never been married ? Did Thomas J. MARLER and Frances Ellen MILLER have any children ? T.J. Homesteaded the Tract below Don and kept that tract longer. I eventually see about 5 other MARLER's showing ownership interest in that property by them being the ones sign to give Right of Ways, etc. over that property. Can Anyone Fill Me In ? Thanks, Houston

HI.. I have the book: Zachariah Martin (II) 1790 - 1873 Louisiana and Texas Pioneer written by Millard F. Martin Sr. Would this be the same people/???? Thanks!!!

Hi cousins and ALL Allied Lines....and other interested friends.... It's that time of the year that we START thinking about the reunion... and getting our information together so you all can begin to make your plans... I have already started filling up my 2001 calander and I know you all have to.... Here's the information... April 27, 2001 (Friday Night).........The genealogy Dyess meeting...... Rooms will be at Ramada Inn Limited (the Old Roadway Inn)... the same place where we always stay.... They have just changed the name of the motel.... Phone Number is: 318-448-1611 Address is: 742 MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, La......... Rooms are: $47.73 (and this INCLUDES tax!!!!) Don: your room will be the same one as always.... The meeting room will be decided on later and information sent.................. The reunion will be Saturday April 28, 2001..... Any questions, please let me know!!! Thanks!!! kaite...

Seeking additional information (such as date of deaths, marriages, etc.) on Romelzy Willis' 20 children. Contact: Randy Willis [email protected] Five generations from Rev. Joseph Willis to Romelzy Willis' 20 Children 1) Rev Joseph Willis (b. ca. 1758; d. Sept. 14, 1854) had a son named William Willis ( b. Jan. 6, 1804; d. Nov. 24, 1881) who is buried at Humble Cemetery - Elizabeth, Louisiana; he married Rhoda Strother. 2) William Willis had a son named Joseph "Joe" Willis (b. Apr. 5, 1847; d. Dec. 3, 1912), he married Annie/Anna Ray (b. Sept. 23, 1834; d. Dec. 23, 1880). 3) This Joseph "Joe" Willis had a son named Romelzy Willis (b. Aug. 25, 1874; d. Feb. 24, 1929). He married his first wife, Emma Thompson (b. Jul. 31, 1878; d. Feb. 2, 1914) and later married a second wife, Nettie Dyer. 4) Romelzy is listed in the 1880 Rapides Parish, Louisiana Census as age 5 and as a child of Joseph and Annie Willis (born in P/Rhumatism, La. ?). Romelzy's siblings listed in the same census are: Arcilla (age 13) , Olive (age 11), Tramelia (age 9), and Lucinda (age 3). The spellings on these names are probably wrong. I interviewed Rev. Elmer Perkins, from De Ridder, Louisiana, in 1980. He died the next year at age 77. He said William William had a son named Joe Willis and Joe had a son named Romelzy Willis. Rev. Perkins said Romelzy had two sisters, he could remember: Olive and Drucilla. On May 18, 1981 I received a letter from Dovie Dyer Strother. I quote from that letter: "My name is Dovie Dyer Strother. My parents were Mach Dyer and Lillie Mae Willis, both deceased...My mothers parents were Romelzy Willis and Emmie Thompson Willis....My mothers grandfather was Joe Willis and her grandmothers name was Annie..." Dovie Dyer Strother said that Romelzy had three sisters named Amelia or Bess Willis who married Reben Cloud, Arisley Willis who married John Coker and Olive Willis who married Harvey Odom. According to Dovie Dyer 's letter, Romelzy Willis had two wives; the first wife was Emma/Emmie Thompson and the second wife was Nettie Dyer. 5) Romelzy Willis and Emma/Emmie Thompson Willis' 13 children: Pickney Willis (b. Jan. 14, 1892) Fenwick Willis (b. Sept. 7, 1893) Lillie Mae Willis (b. Jun. 29, 1895; married Mach Dyer) Dovie Willis (b. Jul. 10, 1897) Lonzy Willis (b. Oct. 10, 1898) McKinley Willis (b. Feb. 28, 1901) Dewey Willis (b. May 20, 1903) Nellie Willis (b. Oct. 7, 1905; married a West) Mertie Willis (b. Oct. 16, 1907; married a West) Twins Vertie Willis (b. Oct. 16, 1907' married a Cloud) Twins Bessie Willis (b. Apr. 10, 1910; married a Willis) Stacy Willis (b. Jan. 28, 1912; married a Doyle) Willie Willis (b. Feb. 3, 1914) Romelzy Willis and Nettie Dyer Willis' 7 children: Rhoda Willis (married a Johnson) (b. August 16, 1915; d. 1980) Ivy Willis (b. July 22, 1917; d. 1987) Irene Willis (married a Brockenbush?) (b. Feb. 8, 1919) James Calvin or J.C. Willis (b. Aug. 17, 1921; d. 1961) Rev. Grover C. Willis (b. Oct. 13, 1902; d. May 22, 1979). He married Vicie (b. April 1, 1914) Olive Willis (Frank Weldon) (b. Mar. 3, 1925) Pharoah or Buddy Willis (b. Feb. 2, 1927; d. 1986)

Greetings, I am looking for anyone interested in the genealogy of the William/Elizabeth Martin family of Central Louisiana. William and his wife are buried at Mitchell Cemetary in Anacoco, La. William was a Revolutionary soldier. The data base I have includes a great many of the pioneer families of the Sabine Territory. What I would like is to find are others who are researching this area and to invite them to a forum that is set up for exchanging information on this family group. We presently have 35 members but would like to see a great many more. We have a special need for Martin descendants from Sabine, Vernon, and Natchitoches Parish to join in. If anyone is interested you can contact me at <[email protected]>. Or you can subscribe to the Martin-Family forum at: http://www.egroups.com/group/martin-family I also have a data base entitled 'Martins of Sabine Territory at: http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi- bin/igm.cgi?db=buddybear You can view to data base to see if any of your kin are registered. Family names are numerous. A sampling of the names are: Edwards, Goins, Sharp, DeRouen, Rachal, Adams, Agent, Airhart, Anderson, Antee, Arnold, Ball, Ballard, Barber, Basco, Beebe, Blake, Bolton, Brown, Burns, Bynod, etc. Thats just through the B's. The Lord bless you, Buddy -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Lawrence "Buddy" Martin, host (Martin-Family Forum) <[email protected]> Martin Forum: http://www.egroups.com/group/martin-family/info.html GEDCOM: http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=buddybear Christian Challenge: http://www.christianchallenge.org/

Recent uploads to the Louisiana USGenWeb Archives edited to include only the Rapides Parish data. >From: [email protected] >Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 09:02:50 EST >Subject: [LAGENWEB-L] Daily Uploaded Files - December 07, 2000 >To: [email protected] > >Thursday -- December 07, 2000 > [DAILY-UPLOADS] New files between Wed, 06 Dec 2000, at 2:10 AM and Thu, 07 >Dec 2000, at 2:10 AM >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obD.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obE.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obF.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obG.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obIJ.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obK.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obL.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obN.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obO.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obPQ.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obR.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obT.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obUV.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obBa_n.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obBo_z.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obCa_n.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obCo_z.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obHa_e.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obHf_z.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obMa_c.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obMd_z.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obSa_l.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obSm_z.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obWa_h.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obWi_z.txt >http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obA.txt

Good work - thanks! Randy ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2000 8:24 AM Subject: [LARAPIDE] re: WILLIS-PERKINS > All of the Lucinda and variant WILLIS that I have are as follows: > > Lucinda > b 12 Feb 1888 AR d Jun 1973 LA (source: SSDI) > b about 1847 daughter of Lemuel & Eveline PERKINS WILLIS (1850 census) > b about 1857 daughter of Joseph P. & Elizabeth SWEAT WILLIS (1860 census) > b about 1877 daughter of Joseph & Annie RAY WILLIS (1880 census) > > Lucindy b 27 Mar 1902 LA d Feb 1982 LA (source: SSDI) > > Lucy > b 20 Jan 1892 LA d Feb 1869 LA (source: SSDI) > b 17 Jul 1898 LA d Nov 1975 LA (source: SSDI) > b about 1902 Osborn, LA dau of Alexander & Celestine McGINNIS WILLIS, married > 27 Aug 1920 Rapides Par., LA to Odis GILES. > > >

Contact: Randy Willis [email protected] I need input/help in locating a Lucinda Willis Perkins and any other Willis/Perkins relationships. Dr. Greene Strother told me that it was family tradition, in has family, that Rev. Joseph Willis first came to Louisiana searching for a Willis Perkins. There is a Willis Perkins listed (household 641) in the 1850 Rapides Parish Census (age 60), born in South Carolina. Other early Perkins, found in 1850 Rapides Parish and born in South Carolina are: Nancy (age 60), Elizabeth (age55), Isaac (age 61), Mary (age 53), Lewis (age 57), Margaret (age 48), Louis (age 24), and Mary Ann (age 18). The point of this is that this is an extremely large number of Perkins (for this period of time located in one parish) from the same state, South Carolina. A Willis Perkins is also listed as a member of Occupy Church (1843) at the same time Rev. Joseph's was pastor there. The early Louisiana Willis/Perkins connections have not been fully explored. Perhaps this will lead to Lucinda Willis Perkins. An early Louisiana Baptist Historian (1810) wrote that the Perkins came to Bayou Chicot, in 1805, with Rev. Joseph Willis. Other Willis/Perkins, 1850 Rapides Parish, relationships are Lemuel Willis (1812) (household 657) married Emeline/Eveline Perkins. The Lucinda West (household 649) (age 19 and married to William West) listed in the 1850 census is probably the daughter of Sally Willis. Sally is listed in the same household (age 48). In 1850 (household 301), Eliza Ann Perkins (age 38), list a 14 year old daughter named Lucinda. In 1859 (household 578), Olive Perkins (age 48), list a 15 year old daughter named Lucinda.

All of the Lucinda and variant WILLIS that I have are as follows: Lucinda b 12 Feb 1888 AR d Jun 1973 LA (source: SSDI) b about 1847 daughter of Lemuel & Eveline PERKINS WILLIS (1850 census) b about 1857 daughter of Joseph P. & Elizabeth SWEAT WILLIS (1860 census) b about 1877 daughter of Joseph & Annie RAY WILLIS (1880 census) Lucindy b 27 Mar 1902 LA d Feb 1982 LA (source: SSDI) Lucy b 20 Jan 1892 LA d Feb 1869 LA (source: SSDI) b 17 Jul 1898 LA d Nov 1975 LA (source: SSDI) b about 1902 Osborn, LA dau of Alexander & Celestine McGINNIS WILLIS, married 27 Aug 1920 Rapides Par., LA to Odis GILES.

Linda and Jerry, According to the book Guide to Louisiana Confederate Military Units, 1861 - 1865 by Arthur W. Bergeron, Jr., the Crescent Regiment was the 24th Regiment of the Infantry. Colonels were: Marshall Smith (resigned), George McPheeters (Killed) and Abel Bosworth Lt. Colonels were: George McPheeters (promoted) and George Soule Majors were: Abel Bosworth (promoted) and Myford McDougall There were companies A-L with Company L being the Alexandria Rifles. However, Co. L men were transferred to the 16th LA Regiment in July 1862. The 24th Regiment (Crescent Regiment) is discussed on pages 130-132 of the referrenced book. There is other info. about the reg. on these pages. As I scanned the info., it looks like they may have marched with General Alfred Mouton. Hope this helps. This book has helped me with my research. It was published by the Louisiana State University Press in 1989. Judy -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: December 9, 2000 1:00 AM Subject: LARAPIDE-D Digest V00 #187

Linda, I have the same problem with an ancestor who completed a pension application and he listed that he was in the Crescent Regiment. Do you know of any sites on the web regarding the Crescent Regiment? Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Erwin" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 12:46 AM Subject: [LARAPIDE] Steven Belgard > In reply to the advice to obtain the pension applications... I have both applications and they are almost identical. The reason for being turned down (in 1915) is that Stephen Belgard can't be found on the Crescent Regiment of Louisiana Rolls and there are no rolls on file for the 6th Louisiana Field Battery (also known as West's Battery). He stated on both applications that there were the groups that his was with. I just feel so strongly that he was in the War....Linda >

In reply to the advice to obtain the pension applications... I have both applications and they are almost identical. The reason for being turned down (in 1915) is that Stephen Belgard can't be found on the Crescent Regiment of Louisiana Rolls and there are no rolls on file for the 6th Louisiana Field Battery (also known as West's Battery). He stated on both applications that there were the groups that his was with. I just feel so strongly that he was in the War....Linda

Although Stephen was turned down for his pension, he would still have to have filed the applications. Since he had to file the 2nd time, that would mean he and his affiants told more about himself in the 2nd application. Confederate officers, particularly those in small local regiments were not the best at getting the paperwork completed and to their command stations. Order his pension from the La. State Archives in Baton Rouge. You can call 504-922-1216 and place your order for STEPHEN W. BELGARD. CP1.92.000000 25.000000 12.000000 BELGARD, STEPHEN W. and they will bill you. Costs are $5-$15 depending on the amount of copies. The more copies, usually the more info. Your file contains 12 or 25 pages, so it will be a higher amount. They can tell you the price over the phone, just tell them how many pages, 12 or 25. Good Luck

I am seeking descendants of : THOMAS JEFFERSON CANNON, b. Apr 20, 1847 Shelby Co., TX, d. Jan 5, 1911 Chenneyville, LA, bur in Clearwater/Pratt Cem. in Evangeline Parish, LA, married. May 29, 1880, MARY JOSEPHINE ARMSTRONG COOPER, daughter of WILLIAM ARMMSTRONG & CHRISTINA ?, b. Mar 21, 1849 Heneston, LA, d. Jan 5, 1938 Dry Creek, LA, and is bur. in Cooper Cem. in LA. Thomas Jefferson Cannon, had a brother William H. Cannon, who also lived in LA, and records indicate that a William Cannon, married EMMA BROSSETT, Oct. 20, 1866 Natchitoches Parish, LA. Not sure if this is the right William Cannon. Wish to make contact with descendants of Thomas Jefferson Cannon, William H. Cannon, and descendants and ancestros of Mary Josephine Armstrong, who had been married to a COOPER, and had Cooper children. Thanks, Sallie Cannon

My great grandfather Stephen Belgard applied for a civil war pension twice and was turned down. I need to establish the fact that he was indeed in the war. I don't think he would have applied twice if he hadn't been. He was born Feb. 23, 1839 and died Sept. 6, 1915 both in Rapides Parish. Linda

I need information on William Kendrick Bradford and his wife Elizabeth Scott. William b. 25 sept 1828 d. 5 jun 1897. Elizabeth b.13 Jul 1856 d. May 23 1891. They were my grandmother Sarah Bradford Belgard's parents. I know that they are buried in the Bradford cemetery but have no other information. Linda