Hey Group! Just received this from Maggie tonight. Congrats on a job well done! Karen Dear Karen Rice, Thank you for your contribution to the USGenWeb Census Project. Your dedication and efforts are greatly appreciated, and will support the research of many, many visitors for generations to come. Karen, could you please let your group know? The files you contributed for the 1810, 1820, 1830 Ouachita & 1840 Union Parishs, Louisiana census may now be viewed at the following URLs: Special Page for the Union Parish Submitters: <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/la/union/union.htm">http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/la/union/union.htm</A> 1810 Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Territory (Reformatted & Index Added) <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/la/ouachita/1810/">http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/la/ouachita/1810/</A> 1820 Ouachita Parish, Louisiana <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/la/ouachita/1820/">http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/la/ouachita/1820/</A> 1830 Ouachita Parish, Louisiana <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/la/ouachita/1830/">http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/la/ouachita/1830/</A> 1840 Federal Census Union Parish, Louisiana (Corrections & Index Added) <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/la/union/1840/">http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/la/union/1840/</A> A copy of your transcription has been sent to Rhonda Smith <<A HREF="mailto:erfsmith@earthlink.net"> erfsmith@earthlink.net</A>>, Louisiana USGenWeb Archives File Manager for upload. Sincerely, Maggie Stewart The USGenWeb Census Project

Thanks to all who responded to my question about genealogy programs. I told my friend your comments and recommendations. I appreciate you all taking the time to reply. Thanks again. Fred

Originally, I used an old DOS-BASED computer program until I upgraded to Windows. Then I purchased FAMILY TREE MAKER, as it was the first Windows' base genealogy program, and in my opinion it still is the best. However, the key to any program is to read the manual. By doing so, you can customize your reports and you can eliminate any extra or blank pages in your reports. Again, it's what you've grown accustom to. Shop around. There's a lot to choose from. Clarence Atkins Olathe, Kansas U. S. A. clarence@atkins.net This email message has been swept by Norton Anti-virus for the presence of computer viruses. ___________________________

I prefer FAMILY ORIGINS. It was originally marketed by Parsons Technology, but like FAMILY TREEMAKER has gone through several owners--now they are both marketed by genealogy.com. I have both programs, and use Family Treemaker to access material such as Gedcom files that others send me. One thing I do not like about FTM is that when you print out Family Group Sheets you get all those extra pages in order to have the notes or sources. Of course you can copy and paste to isolate them onto another page. Family Origins on the other hand is easier to use for entering notes, other spouses, and printing those Family Group Sheets, where the notes follow the FGS without being on so many separate pages. When printing out Family Group Sheets you have more options...for using black lines or whether to include those notes/sources. And on other reports, there are options for using boxes of various kinds or no outline boxes at all. Also it is much easier for me to export/import gedcoms with FO. With FAMILY ORIGINS when you look at a family, all the children show--you don't have to scroll down to catch more than just 4 children to click on. With FO you can do, as far as I know, all that FTM does. I'm sure I do not know ALL that either of them will do. Ann Harper Bonner

I use the FTM and like it fine--the only thing I can add to these comments are be sure and back up your files often. If your entering a large amount of data, back up data when entering (such as every twenty entries)--learned this the hard way. As always, I really enjoy learning tips from all of you. Gloria Coplen Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your way acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes

I use Fam. TrMkr too. Only one I have used too. I've compared it with others that friends have and I like it just fine, but I'm one of those folks that is comfortable with what I KNOW. Just be SURE that what ever program they/you use will handle sources. THAT is the single MOST important thing to good research. If you can't prove it, it don't count. Jan Craven Lake Charles, LA At 05:47 PM 09/05/2002 -0700, you wrote: >I've used Family Tree Maker for years now. I like it fine, but I've not >tried any others to compare it to. I think it's a personal decision as to >what to use. > Fred or Freida Hamilton wrote:What is the concensus of this group about > genealogy programs? We use the PAF (Personal Ancestry File) program put > out by the Mormons and are pleased with it, but we use an older version > that allows us to keep our data on a floppy disk and just have the > program itself on the computer hard drive. I had a friend ask me to > recommend a computer program and really didn't know what to tell them, so > I thought I'd ask you--the experts. > >What genealogy program to you use? > >Thanks, > >Fred Hamilton > > >==== LAUNION Mailing List ==== >Visit the Union Parish Archives at: >http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/la/union.htm > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > >--------------------------------- >Do You Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes > > >==== LAUNION Mailing List ==== >List manager >launion-admin@rootsweb.com > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I use Brothers Keeper but the new version of all the major programs do the same thing it is the one you are use to that is the best. David P. Manning

What is the concensus of this group about genealogy programs? We use the PAF (Personal Ancestry File) program put out by the Mormons and are pleased with it, but we use an older version that allows us to keep our data on a floppy disk and just have the program itself on the computer hard drive. I had a friend ask me to recommend a computer program and really didn't know what to tell them, so I thought I'd ask you--the experts. What genealogy program to you use? Thanks, Fred Hamilton

I've used Family Tree Maker for years now. I like it fine, but I've not tried any others to compare it to. I think it's a personal decision as to what to use. Fred or Freida Hamilton wrote:What is the concensus of this group about genealogy programs? We use the PAF (Personal Ancestry File) program put out by the Mormons and are pleased with it, but we use an older version that allows us to keep our data on a floppy disk and just have the program itself on the computer hard drive. I had a friend ask me to recommend a computer program and really didn't know what to tell them, so I thought I'd ask you--the experts. What genealogy program to you use? Thanks, Fred Hamilton ==== LAUNION Mailing List ==== Visit the Union Parish Archives at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/la/union.htm ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes

I was kidding with my nephew over the Labor Day weekend at how we were somehow kin to everyone in the Shiloh/Evergreen communities. Not far from the truth. My families of interest are: Edmonds Austin Feazel Rea/Ray Shaw Clark--Dr. John R. Clark family Clark--Christopher C. Clark family (Truxno/Oakland area) Moore--George Washington Moore and second wife, Martha Clark Moore--James Moore (Truxno/Oakland area) McIntosh Wiltcher Martin Hay--looking for David Willis Hay--was in Claiborne Parish and Ouachita Parishes--he was son of David Hay and Winefred Pope of Perry Co. AL Elliott--William Elliott m. Matilda Edmonds Fitzgerald--Wm. Fitzgerald m. Catherine Edmonds Tabor--descendants of George Tabor and Mary Edmonds Heard--descendants of William C. Heard and Sarah Hay Ramsey--descendants of John Ramsey m. Mary Austin Milner--descendants of Susan Edmonds and Jonathan Milner Buckley--descendants of Andrew Buckley and Penniah Edmonds Knott--descendants of Martha Edmonds and John Knott I'm sure I'll think of more, but this is off the top of my head. I've lots of Union Parish information; let me know if I can help. Roy Austin

Barb What is the Holloway you are researching? I'm also researching Holloway in Union Parish. Pam Holloway

Pam, What Browns are you researching. I have a George Brown married to Frances Bledsoe in my Union Parish line. Melissa Parks --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.286 / Virus Database: 152 - Release Date: 10/9/01

I'm researching the familes of David Redden & Jane Glass of Union Parish abt 1840's. Also seeking info on other wives of David Redden, Rachael Lindsey, Mary Henderson & Florida Coker. Other family member are Bagwells and Cato. Nelda Breazeale

I'm researching the J. B. Lynch family. Listed in 1880 census living in Union Parish. Family consisted of: J. Barney Lynch Josephine Lynch, wife Henry Lynch, son Allie Lynch, dau R. or K. C. Lynch, son Spencer Allen, step-son B. F. Cats (possibly Katz?), other? J. B. Lynch and wife Josephine are buried in Bernice City Cemetery in Bernice. Their succession was also filed in Union Parish, Book 10, pg 43, 44. Does the courthouse do requests by mail? 'For a fee, of course? Or is there someone local that could possible make copies and mail them to me? Also buried near his father and mother-in-law is Hiram Lafayette Touchstone, husband of Allie Lynch. Son Henry Lynch is also buried there. thank you, Susan bholley@bayou.com

My names in Union Parish are BENNETT AND THOMPSON 1850 Census Household #688 John BENNETT, Age 65, M, Farmer b. NC Margaret BENNETT, Age 63, F b. NC Household # 689 William BENNETT, Age 33 Farmer, b. TN John BENNETT, Age 15, b. KY Mary BENNETT, Age 10, b. MS 1860 Census Dwelling #10 Nancy C. SMITH, Age 42, b. TN (Was Nancy BENNETT THOMPSON. m. John Smith in Union Parish Dec. 1850) A. THOMPSON, F. Age 16, b. KY J. THOMPSON, M Age 24, b. KY M. BENNETT, F, Age 70, b. NC (I believe this to be Margaret WYNNS BENNETT, widow of John BENNETT) There seem to be other Bennetts and Thompsons in Union Parish. So far, I haven't connected the ones above listed to the others. If anyone sees a connection, please contact me. Thanks. Sharon J.

researching Adcock, Abbett, Tabor Ray Adcock

Just got back from being out of town and am getting my names in for roll call. Holloway, Goyne, Brown, Hobbs Pam Holloway

Does anyone have access to the obits from the 1940 time frame in Union Parish, LA? Susanna FARRAR was first married to William Gouldsby. Their son was John Sanford Gouldsby. Born 05 Dec 1859 died 04 Feb 1940 buried in Laran Cemetery (I am interested in a copy of his obit) wife was Hannah Eugenia Denton Gouldsby born 25 Jan 1861 died 16 June 1942 dau Zulah Goldsby John Sanford Gouldsby had one sister, Mary Ann Gouldsby Mary Ann married a Henry W. HOWELL 17 Feb 1881 in Union Parish. I can't find them after that. Debi Burgess

Hi gang! I am procrastinating, so I finally I am adding my names to the roll call list. Winston FARRAR son of Henry Lansford FARRAR, Sr. Married first to Keziah BASS in Perry County, Alabama Keziah died before Winston moved to Union Parish. Anyone have any info on her family???? I am stumped. 2nd marriage to Emily Amanda MORRIS Daughter of Winston and Keziah Susanna FARRAR married to William David HENDERSON dau of Susanna FARRAR and William David HENDERSON Della HENDERSON married to John Wes ELLIOTT John ELLIOTT son of William Henry ELLIOTT and Matilda Alice EDMONDS William Henry ELLIOTT son of Charles Willis ELLIOTT and Rebecca PORTER Rebecca PORTER dau of Jedithian PORTER and Sarah ? Matilda EDMONDS dau of James EDMONDS and Grizzell Ann HAY Grizzell Ann Hay dau of David HAY and Winneford POPE James EDMONDS son of William EDMONDS and ?? I traveled to Virginia this year and saw Farrar Island. It was very interesting. They are doing a great job of trying to rebuild it and make it a living village. For anyone new, I have the 4 copies of the cemetery books and the marriage book for anyone needing lookups. Debi Burgess

Mr. Masling, I hope you get this. I tried to send it once and it came back. Maybe I can reach you through the Union List, if you don't get it by a personal reply. I have a Booth line also from Union Parish. Zachariah Booth, Jr. married Sedonia Brantley in Marion Co. Ga. They moved to Union Parish. His brother, Daniel, married Martha C. Brantley. Martha and Sedonia were cousins. Daniel was my gg grandfather. He lived in Union Co. I don't know much about him after 1890. I would like to share info if you are related through these lines. Candace Binder 1612 S. Shirley Ave. Gonzales, La 70737 Kathy, Mr. Masling has a Booth line also.