The Daughters of the Republic of Texas have several Munson /Caldwell Descendants who list Ann B. Pearce -as their connection to the early Texas days/ In those papers I am certain there are some documents of her heritage. I also believe I read a letter she wrote in the Munson papers in the Barker Library archives at the U oof T LBJ library. I amy have that letter in my papers which are boxed to the top of our ceiling here and in Luling now as we move to the watermelon capital of the world this week. My address there is P.O. Box 348, Luling Tx.. 78646. I will have to let my email service go as it does not cover Luling. I will post it in the surname of Munson and Everett and Day.And hope the email will not slow down for we have established a wonderful way of finding family records. I believe Sarah Munson in Captain Gordons District was related to Jesse Munson whose son, Henry WIlliam, married Ann Pearce but as yet have not found those military records. She is listed on the the early census with her children. I think it possible the Doughtry family who traveled with the Munsons from Carolina and Va. to Ky. And on to La.were the grandparents. Perhaps the John Grady family was also related. So the saga continues. Jane Matthews ---- Original Message ----- From: "Marianne Gilbert" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2000 8:45 PM Subject: [LARAPIDE] PEARCE,ROBERT,MUNSON,BRAY,BYNUM > Hi Cyndi and Rapides listers, > > Well, Cyndi, I just took your advice and ordered the "Three Pioneer Rapides > Families" book! I've been wanting to do this for years but didn't know > where to get it. Then I kept putting it off. My husband and I went to see > "The Patriot" this last week and it spurred me on to find out more about my > ggg grandfather, William PEARCE, who was a Revolutionary War soldier from > GA. I need to order his service records and his will, and I think he > probably has records with the DAR. I haven't done much research on this > line yet, although I have heard from some cousins (Jane Matthews, if you're > reading this, hello!). > > My records show that my ggg grandfather, William PEARCE's second wife (not > my ggg grandmother, who was Sarah BRAY and who died in GA in 1801) was > Elizabeth CHAFIN (whom I know nothing about). William and Elizabeth had a > daughter named Tuzette Eliza PEARCE (b. 17 Sep. 1811). She married Leonidas > Alonzo ROBERT on 4 Feb. 1827 in Wilkinson Co., MS. I think Tuzette was > their only child. I don't know anything about any of Tuzette & Leonidas' > children (if they had any). Do you or anyone have info on them? I wonder if > Leonidas is related to your ROBERT line? Tuzette's father, William PEARCE > died 6 Nov. 1813 in Rapides Parish. > > What I would like to have is proof that William PEARCE and Sarah BRAY > PEARCE's youngest daughter, Ann Bynum PEARCE (my gg grandmother) was indeed > their child. There exists a letter from her sister (a daughter of William > and Sarah, Delia PEARCE DUNWOODY) calling her "sister", but there was a > book I once saw and ordered from Interlibrary Loan called something like > "The McCALL/TIDWELL Families" which listed the children of William and > Sarah BRAY PEARCE but did not list Ann Bynum. It is possible that they lost > track of Ann because she left Georgia when she was one year old, moving to > Rapides Parish with her father and his other children. She then married in > 1817 and left Rapides Parish for Texas with her husband (my gg grandfather) > Henry William MUNSON. Maybe that's why she wasn't listed in that book? Or > is it possible that Ann Bynum was an orphan and the PEARCE family adopted > her? I wouldn't even be thinking this if I hadn't seen that book that > listed all the children but her. Where did the name BYNUM come from? I know > there are BYNUM families in Georgia. Could she have been named for someone > in that family or was she really "of" that family? Like I said before, I > haven't done enough research on it to answer my questions - I need to do > some early Georgia research. Most of my information was sent to me by Texas > MUNSON cousins. I don't remember why I ordered the "McCall/Tidwell" book - > it was many years ago - but something must have tipped me off that they > were related in some way to the PEARCEs. > > If you or anyone out there knows more than I do about any of this, I'd love > to hear from you. > > Happy Hunting, > Marianne Gilbert > Phoenix, AZ > > On 4 July, 2000, Cyndi wrote: > > >Hi Marianne, > > > ><>... > > > >I haven't read the Pearce section because it's the Robert line I'm related > >to... But there was enough here that I bought the book! It's available > >online thru Claitor's Publishing ([email protected]) or snail mail 3165 S > >Acadian at I-10 POBox 261333, Baton Rouge, LA 70826-1333. Its title code is > >STHREE and it cost $37.50--$46.05 with shipping. I paid for it online and > >had it within a week! > > > >They didn't answer my query about anyone working on an updated version--I'd > >like to send along more info on my line--and a couple of corrections! > > > >Happy hunting, > >Cyndi in Baltimore > > >

Hello Janet and LARAPIDE listers, I'm sorry it took me so long to answer your message. I've fallen behind with my emails and am trying to catch up today. I'm sending this to the list also, in case there are others who are interested in these families. I'm not a direct descendant of the TANNERs. My link to them goes through four TANNER women who married four brothers of my gg grandmother, Ann Bynum PEARCE, but I would love to have more information on them, their children and their PEARCE husbands. I don't know if the TANNER women were sisters (to each other), or cousins, or both. They were: * Frances TANNER, m. William PEARCE m. 5 Mar. 1810 or 1812, Wilkinson Co., MS * Anne GRIMBALL TANNER, m. Stephen Samuel PEARCE (his 2nd wife) (1st wife: Sally GOODWIN BRAY) m. 30 Sep. 1830, Screven Co., GA * Rhoda TANNER, m. James PEARCE m. date & place unknown by me. * Esther TANNER, m. Joshua PEARCE (his 1st wife) (2nd wife: Sarah ROBERT) m. date & place unknown by me. I have the following info written in my family group sheet about some of the above, sent to me by Sharon BROWARD DAVIS: >>>Place of residence for Joshua & Sarah PEARCE: Bayou Boeuf, Cheneyville. >>>Sarah ROBERT PEARCE applied for pension. Sarah d. Jan. 15, 1884, >>>Cheneyville. Joshua PEARCE was a volunteer in the War of 1812 - private >>>in Capt. Martin's Co. - volunteer in Rapides Parish 12/5/1814 - >>>2/10/1815. Joshua also lived in New Orleans. Rhoda TANNER - dau. of Joseph TANNER & Elizabeth LANIER. Joseph was born about 1765 in GA and Elizabeth was born about 1770 in Burke Co., GA. Elizabeth was dau. of Lemuel LANIER & Joseph was possible son of Lodowick TANNER. Joseph's second wife was Betsey PEARCE. Rhoda was born about 1801. Esther TANNER was born 4 Aug. 1806 and died 2 Feb. 1858, Cheneyville, LA.<<< The above PEARCE sons who married the TANNERs were all sons of William PEARCE & Sarah BRAY. They were brothers of my gg grandmother, Ann Bynum PEARCE (see my other email I just sent to the LARAPIDE list today regarding her). The full list of children I have for William PEARCE & Sarah BRAY PEARCE are: 1. William PEARCE (m. Frances TANNER) 2. Stephen Samuel PEARCE (m. 1. Sally Goodwin BRAY, 2. Anne Grimball TANNER) 3. Delia PEARCE (m. John DUNWOODY) 4. Mary (Polly) PEARCE (m. Silas TALBERT) 5. James PEARCE (m. Rhoda TANNER) 6. Joshua PEARCE (m. Esther TANNER) 7. Ann Bynum PEARCE (m. 1. Henry William MUNSON, 2. James Peckham CALDWELL) I don't have any info on the TANNERs you mentioned, but they may be related later on. I have only just this week ordered "Three Pioneer Rapides Families". Maybe some of my questions will be answered in there. I hope this information helps you. Marianne Gilbert <[email protected]> Phoenix, AZ Original Message dated 18 June, 2000: >I saw your message on the Rapides list serve and saw you had the Tanner >family. My grandmother is a descendant of Tanners: > >Rena Mary Foote b. 1899 (my grandmother, m. Clifton Louis Cason) > Mary Annette Hart m. Thomas Clanton Foote > Fridonia Tanner (b. 5/23/1835) m. Robert Hart in Cheneyville, LA > Paul Jabez Tanner m. Esther Providence Betterson 1833 in >Cheneyville > >Are any of these the same Tanner's you have? I would appreciate any info you >can send. > >Janet Cason Langford >[email protected]

To Jane Matthews: As you can see, I'm way behind in answering my messages. I just posted an email to the LARAPIDE list in which I mentioned some questions regarding the PEARCE/MUNSON/BRAY families. I'm sure you will see it, but I just wanted to mention to you that I throroughly enjoyed your wonderful story "Eyes on a Texas Needle" which was published in the March, 2000 issue of STIRPES (Texas State Genealogical Society Quarterly). It was moving and very well written. I too, am an artist (or should I say, artist wannabe, as I only do it for fun) - does it run in the MUNSON family? I didn't realize you lived in Victoria. My husband and I drove through there on our way to San Antonio from the Munson reunion in Angleton a couple of years ago. Let me know if you have any comments on my previous post regarding Ann Bynum PEARCE's family. Keep in touch, Marianne Gilbert <[email protected]> Phoenix, AZ Original message, 19 June, 2000: >Thank you for sending us the inscription of the Rapides families. I am >seeking information of these very people. The Munson brothers who also lived >on Bayou Boeuf were my line. Henry Munson married Ann Binum Pearce , one of >William's daughters. She moved with Henry and his brother Micajah, who was >married to Elizabeth Everett to Atascocita District, now Liberty Co. Tx. I >will try to find the book online as you suggest. >Again . Thank you. Jane Matthews

Hi Cyndi and Rapides listers, Well, Cyndi, I just took your advice and ordered the "Three Pioneer Rapides Families" book! I've been wanting to do this for years but didn't know where to get it. Then I kept putting it off. My husband and I went to see "The Patriot" this last week and it spurred me on to find out more about my ggg grandfather, William PEARCE, who was a Revolutionary War soldier from GA. I need to order his service records and his will, and I think he probably has records with the DAR. I haven't done much research on this line yet, although I have heard from some cousins (Jane Matthews, if you're reading this, hello!). My records show that my ggg grandfather, William PEARCE's second wife (not my ggg grandmother, who was Sarah BRAY and who died in GA in 1801) was Elizabeth CHAFIN (whom I know nothing about). William and Elizabeth had a daughter named Tuzette Eliza PEARCE (b. 17 Sep. 1811). She married Leonidas Alonzo ROBERT on 4 Feb. 1827 in Wilkinson Co., MS. I think Tuzette was their only child. I don't know anything about any of Tuzette & Leonidas' children (if they had any). Do you or anyone have info on them? I wonder if Leonidas is related to your ROBERT line? Tuzette's father, William PEARCE died 6 Nov. 1813 in Rapides Parish. What I would like to have is proof that William PEARCE and Sarah BRAY PEARCE's youngest daughter, Ann Bynum PEARCE (my gg grandmother) was indeed their child. There exists a letter from her sister (a daughter of William and Sarah, Delia PEARCE DUNWOODY) calling her "sister", but there was a book I once saw and ordered from Interlibrary Loan called something like "The McCALL/TIDWELL Families" which listed the children of William and Sarah BRAY PEARCE but did not list Ann Bynum. It is possible that they lost track of Ann because she left Georgia when she was one year old, moving to Rapides Parish with her father and his other children. She then married in 1817 and left Rapides Parish for Texas with her husband (my gg grandfather) Henry William MUNSON. Maybe that's why she wasn't listed in that book? Or is it possible that Ann Bynum was an orphan and the PEARCE family adopted her? I wouldn't even be thinking this if I hadn't seen that book that listed all the children but her. Where did the name BYNUM come from? I know there are BYNUM families in Georgia. Could she have been named for someone in that family or was she really "of" that family? Like I said before, I haven't done enough research on it to answer my questions - I need to do some early Georgia research. Most of my information was sent to me by Texas MUNSON cousins. I don't remember why I ordered the "McCall/Tidwell" book - it was many years ago - but something must have tipped me off that they were related in some way to the PEARCEs. If you or anyone out there knows more than I do about any of this, I'd love to hear from you. Happy Hunting, Marianne Gilbert Phoenix, AZ On 4 July, 2000, Cyndi wrote: >Hi Marianne, > ><>... > >I haven't read the Pearce section because it's the Robert line I'm related >to... But there was enough here that I bought the book! It's available >online thru Claitor's Publishing ([email protected]) or snail mail 3165 S >Acadian at I-10 POBox 261333, Baton Rouge, LA 70826-1333. Its title code is >STHREE and it cost $37.50--$46.05 with shipping. I paid for it online and >had it within a week! > >They didn't answer my query about anyone working on an updated version--I'd >like to send along more info on my line--and a couple of corrections! > >Happy hunting, >Cyndi in Baltimore

I'm seeking information on DAVISON MOORE he was living in Rapides Parish in 1891. His wife name was Mary Ann. They had at least 3 children that I know of Edwin, Matilda and Toliver. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Warren Carlisle [email protected]

Recent uploads to the Louisiana USGenWeb Archives edited to include only the Rapides Parish data. >From: [email protected] >Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2000 07:30:13 EDT >Subject: [LAGENWEB] Daily Uploaded Files - July 06 - 07, 2000: >To: [email protected] > >Thursday -- July 06, 2000 >New files between Wed, 05 Jul 2000, at 2:10 AM and Thu, 06 Jul 2000, at 2:10 >AM > >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/crime.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/districtcourt.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/earlyrap1796.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/_vti_cnf/crime.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/_vti_cnf/districtcourt.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/_vti_cnf/dower.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/_vti_cnf/earlyrap1796.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/_vti_cnf/WS_FTP.LOG >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/dower.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/sheriffsales/_vti_cnf/linton.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/sheriffsales/_vti_cnf/rhodes.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/sheriffsales/_vti_cnf/tanner.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/sheriffsales/linton.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/sheriffsales/rhodes.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/sheriffsales/tanner.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/estate/probate1865.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/estate/baillio.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/estate/heirship.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/estate/meullion.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/estate/harris.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obD.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obE.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obF.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obG.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obH.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obIJ.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obK.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obL.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obM.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obN.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obO.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obPQ.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obR.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obS.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obT.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obUV.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obW.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obXYZ.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obA.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obB.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obC.txt

Hello all members, I am searching for any relatives or anyone who can help me with my search. I am searching for information on Benjamin L. Johns (12 Oct 1878 to 30 March 1918). Ben Johns married Marguerite Barnes Herrington in Conecuh County, Alabama on 26 April 1905. They both moved to Alexandria, Louisiana where they both died in 1918. According to Ben's death certificate he worked with the T & P railroad. If you could help me find out information on the T & P railroad in Rapides Parish your information would be very grateful. My largest roadblock is finding any information on Ben or Marguerite Johns while they lived in Alexandria, LA. I have been told that they had at least on daughter, if not two. The possible names for their daughter(s) would be Annie May or Odell. Ben and Marguerite's bodies were returned back to Alabama to be buried with their other Johns family members. Help me connect the relatives of Ben Johns back to his Alabama relatives. I have more information on Ben's father and mother as well as his brother Ade (A.D.) If you need any more information on my Johns family please email me at [email protected] Thanks, Chris Johns Brewton, Alabama

I would appreciate a look-up in the 1860 Census of Rapides Parish, La. L. Franklin Blackmon born in 1854. Thanks Harold Gosnell

Recent uploads to the Louisiana USGenWeb Archives edited to include only the Rapides Parish data. >From: [email protected] >Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 14:10:53 EDT >Subject: [LAGENWEB] Daily Uploaded Files - June 29, 30, 2000: >To: [email protected] > >Thursday -- June 29, 2000 >New files between Wed, 28 Jun 2000, at 2:10 AM and Thu, 29 Jun 2000, at 2:10 >AM >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/districtcourt.txt

Recent uploads to the Louisiana USGenWeb Archives edited to include only the Rapides Parish data. >From: [email protected] >Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2000 14:06:50 EDT >Subject: [LAGENWEB] Daily Uploaded Files - June 27, 28, >To: [email protected] > >Wednesday -- June 28, 2000 >New files between Tue, 27 Jun 2000, at 2:10 AM and Wed, 28 Jun 2000, at 2:10 >AM >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/court/crime.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/pargvt/_vti_cnf/dem_del1884.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/pargvt/_vti_cnf/poljurmin.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/pargvt/_vti_cnf/WS_FTP.LOG >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/pargvt/poljurmin.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/pargvt/dem_del1884.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/pargvt/WS_FTP.LOG

Hi Judith, The 3 inter-related familles in this book are ROBERT, TANNER and PEARCE. My connection is with the ROBERT line and I ended up buying the book! Will continue to do look-ups for anyone who thinks their ancestors may be related (but I suggest, if they are, you consider getting the book thru inter-library loan as I did, or buying it!) Cyndi in Baltimore

Hi Marianne, <>... I haven't read the Pearce section because it's the Robert line I'm related to... But there was enough here that I bought the book! It's available online thru Claitor's Publishing ([email protected]) or snail mail 3165 S Acadian at I-10 POBox 261333, Baton Rouge, LA 70826-1333. Its title code is STHREE and it cost $37.50--$46.05 with shipping. I paid for it online and had it within a week! They didn't answer my query about anyone working on an updated version--I'd like to send along more info on my line--and a couple of corrections! Happy hunting, Cyndi in Baltimore

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And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 56 signatures on the Declaration appear in the positions indicated: [Column 1] Georgia: Button Gwinnett Lyman Hall George Walton [Column 2] North Carolina: William Hooper Joseph Hewes John Penn South Carolina: Edward Rutledge Thomas Heyward, Jr. Thomas Lynch, Jr. Arthur Middleton [Column 3] Massachusetts: John Hancock Maryland: Samuel Chase William Paca Thomas Stone Charles Carroll of Carrollton Virginia: George Wythe Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Harrison Thomas Nelson, Jr. Francis Lightfoot Lee Carter Braxton [Column 4] Pennsylvania: Robert Morris Benjamin Rush Benjamin Franklin John Morton George Clymer James Smith George Taylor James Wilson George Ross Delaware: Caesar Rodney George Read Thomas McKean [Column 5] New York: William Floyd Philip Livingston Francis Lewis Lewis Morris New Jersey: Richard Stockton John Witherspoon Francis Hopkinson John Hart Abraham Clark [Column 6] New Hampshire: Josiah Bartlett William Whipple Massachusetts: Samuel Adams John Adams Robert Treat Paine Elbridge Gerry Rhode Island: Stephen Hopkins William Ellery Connecticut: Roger Sherman Samuel Huntington William Williams Oliver Wolcott New Hampshire: Matthew Thornton The Cost of Freedom Independence Day Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the Br! itish that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton. At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson Jr, noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exh! austion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates. Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild-eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: "For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." They gave you and me a free and independent America. The history books never told you a lot about what happened in the Revolutionary War. We didn't fight just the British. We were British subjects at that time and we fought our own government! Some of us take these liberties so much for granted, but we shouldn't. So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid. Re! member: freedom is never free! I hope you will show your support by please sending this to as many people as you can. It's time we get the word out that patriotism is NOT a sin, and the Fourth of July has more to it than beer, picnics, and baseball games. Visit: www.randywillis.org [ Declaration Page| Exhibit Hall] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ National Archives and Records AdministrationURL: http://www.nara.gov/exhall/charters/declaration/[email protected] updated: September 26, 1997

Greetings to List Members... I am Houston Tracy, Jr. and I am Treasurer for the Central Louisiana Genealogical Society. Our organization will be hosting an all-day Genealogical Workshop on Saturday, August 19th in the Fellowship/Recreational Hall of Horseshoe Drive Methodist Church in Alexandria, Louisiana. Our Featured Guest Speakers and their topics will be... Robert de Berardic of Texas, speaking on French Research and Resourses in the U.S., Canada and France. Dr. Jackie Vidrine of South Central Louisiana, will speak about Anglo-American Research in the Colonial Gulf South. Winston DeVille of Lafayette, Louisiana, will speak on the Spanish Archives of Seville, Spain and how they relate to History in the United States Gulf South Region. Pre-Registration Fee due by August 11th, will be $15.00 by check or money order made payable to CLGS and mail to P.O. Box 12206; Alexandria, LA 71315-2206 Registration Fee after August 11th and at the door will be $17.00 Seating is limited to 100 persons, so register early. A light lunch will be served on-site. Ditty Bags for everyone and Door Prizes will be awarded by drawings, during breaks. The Alexandria Historical & Genealogical Library will have a table setup to sell duplicate books from their collection and from a recently donated private collection. We also hope to have at least two Louisiana-based Book Vendors present. For more information, just e-mail me and I'll answer or direct your inquiry to the proper person(s). Thanks All ! Houston

Sorry John, No Nalley or O'Nalley in this book... Cyndi in Baltimore

Yes, thanks! ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 30, 2000 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [LARAPIDE] Re: Rougeou > HI.. > > On the Rougeou / Dewill line.... Elizabeth Walker Johnson (Dr. Tommy > Johnson's wife in Natchitoches) comes from this line... > > I come from the Rougeou / Bonnette line.... > > Both us come from Severine Rougeou..... > > My computer has been down for a week; and, I'm just now back online.... > getting caught up with reading my email. > > Would like the information on Alexander Rougeou.... > > thanks! > > kaite... > >

HI.. On the Rougeou / Dewill line.... Elizabeth Walker Johnson (Dr. Tommy Johnson's wife in Natchitoches) comes from this line... I come from the Rougeou / Bonnette line.... Both us come from Severine Rougeou..... My computer has been down for a week; and, I'm just now back online.... getting caught up with reading my email. Would like the information on Alexander Rougeou.... thanks! kaite...

Recent uploads to the Louisiana USGenWeb Archives edited to include only the Rapides Parish data. >X-POP3-Rcpt: [email protected] >Resent-Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 03:43:03 -0700 >X-Original-Sender: [email protected] Sat Jun 24 03:43:03 2000 >From: [email protected] >Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 06:42:27 EDT >Old-To: [email protected], [email protected] >X-Mailer: AOL 5.0 for Windows sub 108 >Subject: [LAGENWEB] Daily Uploaded Files - June 23, 2000: >To: [email protected] >Resent-From: [email protected] >Reply-To: [email protected] >X-Mailing-List: <[email protected]> archive/latest/964 >X-Loop: [email protected] >Resent-Sender: [email protected] > >Friday -- June 23, 2000 >New files between Thu, 22 Jun 2000, at 2:10 AM and Fri, 23 Jun 2000, at 2:10 >AM > >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/group/gpindex.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/group/groupa.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/group/groupw.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obD.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obE.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obF.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obG.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obH.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obIJ.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obK.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obL.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obM.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obN.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obO.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obPQ.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obR.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obS.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obT.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obUV.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obW.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obXYZ.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obA.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obB.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/rapides/obit/obC.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/richland/biographies/archieab.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/richland/biographies/chambers.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/richland/biographies/ebainbr.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/richland/biographies/gbfrank.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/richland/biographies/gwsmith.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/richland/biographies/jhguill.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/richland/biographies/keebler.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/stlandry/marriage/deroorta.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/stlandry/marriage/lafldero.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/vernon/obits/vatt00.txt >ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/washingt/obituaries/obitsfeb.txt > >274532 K's

Would like a look up on the Belgard family. Any informtion on this surname would be appreciated. Tonja

For Cyndi - am looking for my Tanner's. Can you check and see if they are listed? Paul Jabez Tanner m. Esther P. Betterson 1833 Cheneyville, LA Fridonia Tanner b. 1835 m. Robert Hart 1858 Mary Annette (Nettie) Hart m. Thomas Clanton Foote Rena Mary Foote b. 1899 m. Clifton Louis Cason (my grandparents) 1927 in Opelousas Thanks - Janet in Savannah