-----Original Message----- From: Shirley Ashley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, November 07, 1998 4:05 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [LANATCHI-L] Fw: We Need Action ---------- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: We Need Action > Date: Friday, November 06, 1998 10:11 AM > > Hi All, please pardon this type of post, but I have just heard on CNN where > the FCC will make a decision in TWO weeks if to allow a CHARGE equal to a long > distant charge to be charged EACH time you logged on the Internet, I know for > one this will be the end of my computer genealogy. Please write your > congressman. > > Gladys >

John J. GRIFFIN was b. ca1796 in Edgefield Dist., SC and d. Sep 1870 in Tallapoosa Co., AL. First marriage - name unknown. Ch: Jethro b. ca1815/1817 John b. ca1819 David R. b. ca1820 Mary A. b. Dec 1823 My line is through Jethro. Jethro and his brother David went to Jasper Co., GA. Jethro's daughter, Elizabeth married Alexander TUCKER and they went to Union Parish, LA. I believe that we are in some way related. This is a busy time of year for me with art exhibits but please contact me and perhaps we can find the connection. Pat

Hello all, I'm new to this list. I''m researching: Descendants of Thomas J. Griffin 1 Thomas Griffin J. b: 1813 in South Carolina d: October 12, 1885 in Union Co., LA or AR (Thomas purchased land in Union Parish in 1844 & 1852 - Purchased land in Union Co., AR in 1857) .. +Elizabeth F. b: 1820 in Alabama ......... 2 Mary Griffin b: 1842 in Union Parish, Louisiana ............. +James K. P. Brazeal m: May 03, 1866 in Union Co., AR ........... 2 William Amos Griffin b: 1845 in Union Parish, Louisiana d: December 1893 in Dekalb, Bowie Co., TX Fact 1: Buried at College Hill Cemetery, Dekalb, TX.. ............. +Mary M. Hyatt b: December 30, 1853 in Texas m: October 09, 1869 d: January 13, 1876 in Lamar Co., TX ......... *2nd Wife of William Amos Griffin: ............. +Hannah Sarah Head b: March 07, 1870 in Leesburg, Camp County, TX. m: August 22, 1883 in Grayson County, TX (vol. G, page 359) d: August 27, 1944 in Sevier Co., AR Fact 1: September 1895 Moved to Sevier Co., AR., widowed, with four of her six children; Fact 2: SEE "Sevier County FAMILY HISTORY BOOK" vol.1-1994. ......... 2 Ellen Griffin b: 1847 in Union Parish, Louisiana ......... 2 George Wilkerson Griffin b: June 11, 1851 in Union Parish, Louisiana d: September 22, 1919 in Bowie Co., TX Fact 1: bu. Old Salem Cemetery DeKalb, Bowie Co., TX ............. +Temperance Ann (Annie or Louise) Ogden b: October 15, 1862 in Union Co., AR m: June 22, 1879 in Union Co., AR d: October 12, 1932 in Hooks, Bowie Co., TX ......... 2 J. T. Griffin b: 1855 in Union Parish, Louisiana ......... 2 S. H. Griffin b: 1856 in Arkansas ......... 2 M. J. Griffin b: 1859 in Union Co., AR Connie in TX

Hi, I am new to the list. I am looking for information on the Lovelady family. Thanks for any help. Gayle

I have started a GUIDRY surname list. It is on the RootsWebpage now. It is for the surname GUIDRY and its variations (e.g., Guidrey, Guedry, Gaidry, Guildry, Gaitry) in any place and time. The GUIDRY Mailing List is intended to be an e-mail list for the discussion and sharing of Genealogy and History regarding GUIDRY and related families. Discussion and sharing of migration patterns, immigration, historical sketches, Guidry settlements, census data, wills, family Bibles, vital records, web sites, etc. as relates to GUIDRY is encouraged as well as discussion of collateral families. To subscribe send the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) as the only text in the body of a message to: [email protected] (mail mode) or [email protected] (digest mode). Mailing address for postings is [email protected] I apologize for any cross posting to these Louisiana lists. Hope all the cousins get to meet soon! Regards, Becky {Clay} Boggess FrenchGal __________________________________ [email protected] ICQ#:1398049 [email protected] Community Assistant - Genealogy Genealogy Community on MSN http://communities.msn.com/genealogy ___________________________________ RootsWeb Listowner: Boggess & Guidry

Candace-- Here I am. The address if [email protected] the first is o as in oscar, the second is a zero, not a capital o. I run into this problem all the time. Roy

Please accept my apologies for getting this list together so late. Have been traveling extensively for business lately and helping out with our daughter's Girl Scout troop. I want to acknowledge the help of Jacque Otts and Liz Hicks for their input on the following suggestions. I met both of these ladies for the first time at the Bibb County, AL genealogy swap meet in August, 1997. Both are great and always willing to help. The following is a compilation of suggestions. Your input will be helpful in developing the final plan to make Union Reunion '99 a real event. DATE: I have not been able to determine the date of the Shiloh Baptist Church 150th anniversary celebration. No responses to my email requests. If someone can find out for us, it may be one possible suggestion. I believe that it is scheduled for the weekend of May 22-23, 1999. This date could keep families with children in school from coming from out of town. I also don't have the date for the Bernice 100 year celebration. Anyone know? If during the school year, could have the same problem as above. This essentially leaves a summer date. TYPE: Do we want the simple large gathering of families, sharing a potluck lunch or a genealogy swap meet? Most of you are familiar with the former. A swap meet involves inviting anyone with interest in genealogy research of a particular area to come. During the meet, individuals have the opportunity to meet other individuals who are researching the same lines, the opportunity to meet "new" cousins, and the opportunity to exchange information. My observations on both. With the large gathering, you will probably have family groups sitting pretty much to themselves with a few individuals mingling among the various groups. With the meet, you will have fewer family members attending, but most of the attendees will be interested in exchanging information. Which type do we go with? The type chosen determines the audience and work that needs to be done. To the best of my knowledge, a parishwide swap meet has not been held in Louisiana. LOCATION: Darbonne State Park is relatively new and my understanding is that it is quite pretty. However, weather is always a factor. For this type of large gathering, indoors is the way to go. Our family uses the Shiloh Baptist Church fellowship hall for our reunions. But it cannot handle the large crowds that would be expected. We would need the fellowship hall/family life center of one of the larger churches that could handle several hundred people or one of the school cafeterias. We will need a volunteer to locate the site. PUBLICITY. We can't start soon enough. Should have started "yesterday". We need to publicize on the web, send notices to all of the libraries in Louisiana and possibly Texas and Arkansas. Notices need to be sent to all of the genealogy publications possible as well as some of the genealogy columns. The newspaper "Louisiana Roots" contains a good list of Louisiana societies and publications. You can probably think of many more. Remember that Texas and Arkansas need to be considered since Union Parish families moved to these states. SPONSORS: If we go the swap meet, it would be appropriate to have sponsors present. Genealogy publishing companies could be invited to bring their books for sale. Local societies should be offered table space for their displays. BENEFICIARY: A swap meet can be used as a fundraiser. Copy machines and supplies are generally donated; charges for copies are made. Proceeds could be donated to a group. Possible suggestions would be the Bernice Historical Society or the Union Parish Library system with funds dedicated for genealogy materials. In the two meets that I a familiar with, over $2,000 was given to the local library or genealogy society. "OFFICERS": Believe not positions to be envied. But someone needs to be "in charge" to be contact points and answer questions, account for funds received/disbursed, etc. REGISTRATION: We need to have some idea of how many are expected. The Bibb Co. group did not charge a registration fee. The Cherokee Co. TX group did. The fee charged was used to cover expenses including postage, printing of notices, etc. Definitely open for discussion on the fee issue. EQUIPMENT: We'll need some audio equipment so that speakers/announcements can be heard without screaming. Copy machines are usually donated by a local business. Toner and paper are also donated. There have been professional photographers present who could make copies of photographs that were brought. Having a computer present so that GEDCOM files can be exchanged is another possibility. SPEAKERS: Having at most two speakers during the day adds a special touch. For example, Cherokee Co, TX had a speaker talk on the Ghost Towns of Cherokee Co. and one to talk on Little Known Genealogy Sources. Something similar could help someone discover a new resource that might be the springboard for their own project. SAMPLE MEET AGENDA: >From the Cherokee Co, TX swap meet: 9-11 Registration and sharing, copying, etc. information 11-11:45 Greeting and introductions--those wanting to come to the microphone could give their name, address and surnames of interest 11:45-12:15 Speaker One 12:15 - 1:45 Lunch Break 1:45 - 2:45 Speaker Two 2:45 - 3:30 Continue exchanging info, copying, etc. 3:30 - 5:00 Questions and answers All Day Sale of books and publications All Day Sharing , Viewing, Copying Information FOOD: Potluck, on-your-own, catered? Perhaps a booster club would want to set up a booth to sell burgers, etc. as part of a fundraiser for themselves. LODGING: Lodging is limited in Union Parish. This means going to Ruston or Monroe. Would need to gather information and possibly negotiate a preferred rate. EXTRACURRICULAR: Each swap meet had a cemtery tour. These tours included some history of the cemetery and tried to point out graves of individuals of interest. Family group sheets are a definite requirement. Are we up to the task? Provide your suggestions and let's move forward. Roy Austin 7342 Hazel Cove Drive Houston, TX 77095 (281) 463-4312

I am in hopes that someone can help me. I am searching for the death/burial place of my third great grandfather Benjamin MERRELL/MERRILL. From information given by his son's wife, he is said to have died in Louisiana in 1855. I know that Bejamin and his family are on the 1850 census of Union Parish and that a Benjamin is in some of the court records there. Any help on this would be appreciated. Lisa Kight

Joyce, A few of your Copeland's are buried at Pisgah Cemetery in Bernice. Jim W. Elliott Feb 9, 1876 Aug 25, 1952 Gertrude Elliott Oct 31, 1879 Aug 16, 1964 There are also a William Henry Elliott Nov 7, 1849 Mar 23, 1952 Matilda EDMONDS Elliott Oct 17, 1855 Jul 17, 1935 Virgie P. Elliott Nov 51908 Oct 8, 1919 Jim B. Elliott Oct 25, 1903 Sep 30, 1969 Evelyn H. Elliott Mar 21, 1920 There are several other Elliott's in the cemetery, but these are together. Hope this helps some. Anna

Hi again! Would also like to exchange info on these families. I do not have any ancestor info yet on my Nolan/Guice and would love some help. I have quite a bit on the Antleys I would love to share. I also would like someone to verify the relationship of the Harrison girls marrying within this family. I believe they were all sisters. Thanks! DebiDescendants of James Augustus Antley 1 [1] James Augustus ANTLEY 1823 - 1901 b: November 1823 in Alabama d: March 13, 1901 in Wilhite, La. . +Mary Ann BUCKALEW 1823 - Abt. 1846 m: April 17, 1843 in Clarke Co. AL b: April 12, 1823 in Millville, Clarke Co., AL d: Abt. 1846 in AL Mother: Ruth LARYMORE Father: William Abram BUCKALEW ........ 2 William Franklin ANTLEY 1844 - 1916 b: February 12, 1844 in Clarke Co. AL d: July 10, 1916 in Rocky Branch, La. Union Par ............ +Missouri (Zude) HARRISON m: October 19, 1869 Mother: Martha WHITE Father: W.Henry HARRISON ........ 2 Mary Ann(Polly) ANTLEY 1846 - 1919 b: 1846 in Millville Clarke Co. Al. d: January 1919 in Point, La. ............ +Zach POWELL Mother: Father: *2nd Wife of [1] James Augustus Antley: . +Susan BUCKALEW Abt. 1828 - m: October 29, 1846 in Clarke Co. AL b: Abt. 1828 in Clarke Co. AL Mother: Ruth LARYMORE Father: William Abram BUCKALEW ........ 2 James J. (Jim) ANTLEY Abt. 1848 - b: Abt. 1848 in Millville, Clarke Co.AL(Birmingham) ............ +Susie M. LAWHORNE Mother: Father: ........ 2 Willis Council ANTLEY 1849 - 1899 b: April 03, 1849 in Clarke Co. AL d: December 02, 1899 in Union Par ............ +JosephineE.(Joe) HARRISON 1848 - 1922 m: January 04, 1874 in Union Parish b: January 21, 1848 d: October 11, 1922 in Union Par Mother: Martha WHITE Father: W.Henry HARRISON ........ 2 Elizabeth Laverne ANTLEY 1856 - 1939 b: 1856 in ? d: August 08, 1939 in Union Parish ............ +James Houston HINTON 1855 - 1893 b: 1855 d: 1893 Mother: Father: ........ 2 Caroline ANTLEY 1858 - 1933 b: September 03, 1858 in ? d: November 26, 1933 in Union Parish ............ +James B ACREE 1855 - 1939 b: October 10, 1855 d: July 16, 1939 Mother: Father: *3rd Wife of [1] James Augustus Antley: . +Ellen Day DAVIS 1842 - 1932 m: December 19, 1862 in Union Parish b: March 12, 1842 d: February 15, 1932 in Point, La. Mother: Eliza SHULTZ Father: Peter DAY ........ 2 Richard ANTLEY 1866 - 1951 b: June 14, 1866 in Union Parish, La. d: August 28, 1951 in West Monroe, La. as result of car accident ............ +Dona BUCKALEW 1872 - 1949 m: December 20, 1888 in Union Parish b: October 14, 1872 in AL d: November 07, 1949 in Point, La. Mother: Elizabeth HARRISON Father: David Abraham BUCKALEW ........ 2 Francis J."Fannie" ANTLEY 1868 - b: July 29, 1868 ............ +Jessie P. RILEY Mother: Father: ........ 2 [2] Susan Missouri ANTLEY 1870 - b: September 29, 1870 in Union Parish, La. d: June 04 ............ +J. Parish TIDWELL Mother: Father: ........ *2nd Husband of [2] Susan Missouri Antley: ............ +Unknown MCDONALD Mother: Father: ........ 2 Sarah Jane(Anna) ANTLEY 1873 - 1957 b: March 14, 1873 in Union Parish d: March 09, 1957 ............ +Leamon JONES m: December 26, 1890 in Union Par. Point Mother: Father: ........ 2 FLOYD 1876 - 1927 b: November 07, 1876 in Texas d: January 16, 1927 in Delhi, La. Richland par ............ +Gordia Hester Zelphie ALBRITTON m: February 16, 1895 Mother: Father: ........ 2 George Ervin(Erve) ANTLEY 1878 - 1955 b: July 29, 1878 d: February 07, 1955 ............ +Julia TIDWELL m: October 26, 1899 Mother: Father: ........ 2 Levi Curtis(Bob) ANTLEY 1883 - 1951 b: November 17, 1883 in Point, La. Union Par d: July 27, 1951 in Warden, La. ............ +Alpha ALBRITTON m: April 28, 1901 in Point, La. Mother: Father:

Hi! Would love to share info on these families. They all appear to have arrived in Union Parish together around 1850 from Clarke Co AL. Debi Descendants of Jacob(see Note) Antley 1 [2] Jacob(see Note) Antley 1794 - Aft. 1850 b: 1794 in SC d: Aft. 1850 . +Mary Gill Abt. 1800 - Abt. 1837 m: August 19, 1817 in Clarke Co., AL b: Abt. 1800 d: Abt. 1837 in Clarke Co., AL ........ 2 Elizabeth Antley 1818 - b: 1818 ............ +William White m: June 02, 1833 in Clarke Co., AL ........ 2 [1] James Augustus Antley 1823 - 1901 b: November 1823 in Alabama d: March 13, 1901 in Wilhite, La. ............ +Mary Ann Buckalew 1823 - Abt. 1846 m: April 17, 1843 in Clarke Co. AL b: April 12, 1823 in Millville, Clarke Co., AL d: Abt. 1846 in AL ........ *2nd Wife of [1] James Augustus Antley: ............ +Susan Buckalew Abt. 1828 - m: October 29, 1846 in Clarke Co. AL b: Abt. 1828 in Clarke Co. AL ........ *3rd Wife of [1] James Augustus Antley: ............ +Ellen Day Davis 1842 - 1932 m: December 19, 1862 in Union Parish b: March 12, 1842 d: February 15, 1932 in Point, La. ........ 2 Martha Antley 1836 - b: 1836 in Clarke Co. AL ........ 2 Melissa Antley 1837 - b: 1837 in Clarke Co. AL *2nd Wife of [2] Jacob(see Note) Antley: . +Mariah White 1820 - Aft. 1886 m: January 16, 1838 in Clarke Co., AL b: 1820 in Alabama d: Aft. 1886 in La. ........ 2 Joseph Antley 1841 - b: 1841 in Clarke Co. AL ........ 2 Jane Antley 1843 - b: 1843 in CLarke Co. AL ........ 2 [3] George Marion Antley 1844 - 1925 b: February 14, 1844 in Clarke Co AL d: January 28, 1925 in LA. ............ +Sophie Hammons Tullos ........ *2nd Wife of [3] George Marion Antley: ............ +Emma Pricilla Crews m: Bef. 1872 ........ 2 John C. Antley 1849 - 1894 b: 1849 in Clarke Co. AL d: 1894 ............ +Mary Culpepper m: June 03, 1871 in Union Parish, La.

I need some information on the following Copelands: Bertha Estelle Copeland m Bob Grafton Gertrude Beatrice Copeland m Jim Elliott Maude Emma Copeland Pearl Geneive Viola Copeland Barnie Robert Copeland Clara Bell Copeland Georgie Blanch "Cleo" Copeland Ralph James Copeland Mack Irvin "Jack" Copeland They were the children of Carie Cleo Landers and Paul Clifton Copeland. Thanks for any help you may have. Joyce Barrett

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Obituaries Lila B. PATTRICK (76) 16 oct 1998 (g102298) Louise McDONALD (93) 17 oct 1998 (g102298) Elmer RAY (83) 12 oct 1998 (g102298) William Glen WOODALL (58) 4 oct 1998 (g102298) Weddings Julie Rebecca OWENS & Warren Randall MORRIS 17 oct 1998 (g102298) Reunions Decendants of Oscar, Alex and Tom GARRIS. Sunday Oct 25, 1998. American Legion Hall, Farmerville, Louisiana.

Here is some info. on some people buried in Pine Grove Cemetery. Daniel Moses Green 28 feb 1868 - 25 apr 1954 Georgia Ann Tanner Green 6 dec 1871- 9 aug 1925 Louis W. Tanner 4 mar 1846 - 4 jan 1920 md. 6 jan 1870 Amanda M. Honey 1854 Thomas Henry Tanner 22 jan 1886 - 5 jun 1950 Fannie Farmer 14 apr 1888 - 1 jun 1973 Verine M. Green Jackson 10 sep 1887 - 20 sep 1981 William Frank Jackson 9 dec 1878 - 13 dec 1957 Henry Barzil Green 31 oct 1896 - 21 feb 1977 William J. Green 1924 B.R. Green Jr. 1920 - 1985 Billy R. Green 1892- 1962 Katie Wooten Green 1894 - 1978 Betty Jo Green 1936 Florence Green Bittelle 20 Oct 1894 - 5 oct 1983 John Bittelle 15 nov 1884 - 17 apr 1964 Gina

I have had little luck in finding info on my Grandfather William Robert Smith. His obituary states that he was born, August 20,1861 in Farmerville, LA. He spent his childhood and early manhood in and around Farmerville, attending public schools there. He moved to Hensley, AR then later married Mary Eugenia Anderson on October 10,1887 in Farmerville. I have found his marriage record in book 7, Union Parish, LA. Mary Eugenia was the oldest daughter of James Matthew Anderson and Sarah "Sallie" Pleasant of Marion, LA. I have quite a bit of information on the Anderson, Pleasant, Moore, and Tubb families which I would be happy to share. The W.R.Smith family moved from Hensley,AR to Rison, AR, to Eagle Mills, AR, and then to Camden, AR. around 1896, where he was in the meat business. He died October 17,1929 and was buried in Camden. Any leads as to W.R.Smith's parents or family would be appreciated.

I have information on a few of the people buried in Old Homer Cemetery. BARROW, Rebecca E. (w/o Josephus) 14 may 1830 - 7 nov 1890 BARROW, Permelia (w/o A.W.) 29 jan 1844 - 23 sep 1895 BARROW, A.W. 17 nov 1834 - 5 jan 1886 BARROW, Josephus Tomlinson 3 apr 1874 - 11 nov 1894 TOMLINSON, Ann 17 apr 1808 - 7 mar 1879 BARROW, Katie (w/o A.W.) 19 jun 1842 - 1 sep 1878 CARR, William A. 1812 -1897 CARR,Virlinda Williams 24 nov 1815 - 23 sep 1882 GLADNEY, J.R. (Dr.) 26 may 1846 - 20 sep 1883 BAILEY, Susan Killgore (w/o O.H.P.) 20 may 1818 - 28 feb 1901 BAILEY, O.H.P. 24 SEP 1818 - 14 SEP 1862 HAMILTON, Ella 1851- 1926 HAMILTON, Maggie (d/o T.P. & E.A.) 23 oct 1854 - 8 aug 1861 HAMILTON, T.P. 9 nov 1826 - 2 jul 1888 HAMILTON, Mary HAMILTON, Abbie (d/o T.P. & E.A. )12 jan 1858 - 7 apr 1889 WITTER, Susan Francis (d/o J.A. & Susan) 3 feb 1857 - 18 sep 1859 WITTER, Susan (w/o J.A.) apr 1824 - 13 jan 1888 Gina

Dear List Members: Greetings from the chilly North in Canada. Please excuse my lack of knowledge of Louisiana geography. If someone recognizes the following references which I have taken from family obituaries, could they please tell me if I am on the right mailing list to discuss these? If I'm not in the right place, could someone please direct me to the correct list? Holy Name of Jesus Church Mater Dolorosa Church Metairie Cemetery Marquette Council Lafayette Cemetery I believe that these refer to places in or near New Orleans, Louisiana. Please let me know if this is the correct list, and I thank you all for your patience. Sincerely, Arlene Stafford, Ottawa, Canada

Hi Everyone! Last week I got into a conversation on the Virginia Roots list about the circuit-riding preacher, Lorenzo Dow. Lots of us have a Lorenzo Dow 'Somebody' in our data. Since I have a lot of information about the 'original' Lorenzo Dow, they asked if I would post a web page about him. (He was born in 1777 in CT and died in 1834 in Georgetown, DC.) Well, I ran home from work and put up the Lorenzo Dow page after supper! I hope you find it interesting. He was something! I can just see him jumping out of a church window onto a horse and riding away shouting that he would be back one year from the day! He did, too! The site is: http://www.acun.com/dentons The link to the article about Lorenzo Dow is about half way down the first page. I hope you enjoy the stories! Blessings! Sue Montgomery-Cook

Candance, In conjunction probably with the Shiloh Baptist Church's 150th anniversary, the people on this list, and various cousins they may invite, are going to have a get together in Union Parish, probably Farmerville, in 1999. Roy has taken the lead in finding out what all we need to do to set it up. Various of us will volunteer for things that need to be done, once Roy posts the list. Isn't this a great idea? Karen