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..