We are still searching for information on Jacob Flowers and Elizabeth McCullough. Their son James Jasper Flowers married Frances Rhoyan Scarborough in 1871. The Death certificate for James Jasper Flowers shows that his parents were from GA. I have found a marriage record for a Jacob Flowers and Elizabeth McCullough in Chambers Co AL for 1844/45. Chamber Co AL is on the Georgia line. We would love to find information on the parents of Joseph Livingston and Euphama Puler. They were married in Union Parish in 1850. Their daughter Samantha Jane Livingston married Robert Dempsey Pace. We are looking for a marriage record for Robert and Samantha. There is no record of their marriage in Union Parish. On Samantha's death certificate is does not give any inforamation on her parents. Any help would be apprecitaed. Billy and Delores Tousinau Slidell LA

I noticed Tim Hudson had posted a biography of Eudocia Holcombe Rockett on the Union Parish, LA USGenWeb Archives web site. I was not able to access Tim's e-mail address, so I am posting the following information hoping it may find it's way to him. I have in my files the Bible Records of Hosea Holcombe , Tim may or may not have. Two of Hosea Holcombe's sons married McAdams women. I have always heard we were related to the Rockett family, but did not know how. Hosea Teague McAdams of Union Parish was my grandfather. One time, I asked Grandma how we were related and she could not tell me. Now, I see we are not related, but the families intermarried several times. Thank you, Tim, for clearing this up for me. Sons of Hosea Holcombe: Harmon C. Holcombe, b. 6/15/1814 m. Susan McAdams 1/4/1838 in AL. Susan was the daughter of Thomas S. and Mary Teague McAdams (my GGGGGrandparents). Susan was born abt. 1813 Newberry District, SC John B. Holcombe, b. 4/15/1820 m. Dorothy "Dolly" McAdams 3/1/1840 in Jefferson Co., AL. Dolly was the daughter of Thomas S. and Sarah Teague McAdams (and half sister to Susan McAdams who married Harmon Holcombe). Dolly was born 1819 in Newberry District, SC. The following is from Hosea Holcombe's bible records: Hosea H. "Lot" Holcombe Family Bible Submitted by John Tillman Burrow. Bible published by White, Dwier, Co., Hartfird, 1830. In possession of Horace Hamilton Family, Rt. 6, Emmet, Arkansas. Hosea H. Holcombe b. July 20, 1780, d. July 31, 1841, on Saturday, A. M. , five minutes before two o'clock at Jefferson Co. Alabama. He was taken sick on Tuesday, July 20, 120 miles from home, age sixty one years and eleven days. Married June 7, 1801, Union District, South Carolina. Cassandra (Casey) Jackson b. March 31, 1780, d. February 10, 1848. Was taken sick on Wednesday, February 2, and died on Thursday, Feb. 10, thirty minutes after three o'clock in the evening, Lafayette Co. Mississippi., at the age of sixty seven years, ten months, and eleven days. Hosea H. Holcombe was baptized on September 5, 1800. Hosea H. Holcombe was licensed to preach on April 16, 1803 as a Baptist minister. He was ordained on August 17, 1805, Union District, South Carolina. Children: Darius J. Holcombe b. April 11, 1802. Alva J. Holcombe b. March 26, 1804. Tartan P. Holcombe b. March 6, 1805. Thomas M. Holcombe b. April 21, 1806. Teresa Holcombe b. April 1, 1808. Eudocia Holcombe b. October 30, 1809. A daughter born and died May 7, 1811. William Holcombe b. May 11, 1812 in Mechlenburg S. C. Harmon C. Holcombe b. June 15, 1814. Martha R. Holcombe b. February 4, 1816. A son born and died November 7, 1817. John B. Holcombe b. April 15, 1820. A daughter born September 3, 1822. Frances H. S. M. Holcombe b. March 22, 1824. Marriages: Hosea H. Holcombe and Casey Jackson, June 7, 1801, Union Dist. S. C. Darius J. Holcombe and Rebeca Barger, July 31, 1825. Tartan P. Holcombe and Rhoda D. Mundine, December 20, 1827. Thomas M. Holcombe and Rebbeca Jones, November 2, 1827. Thomas M. Holcombe and Nancy L. Moreland, November 25, 1847. Teresa Holcombe and William Hunt, June 5, 1825. Eudocia Holcombe and James Rockett, February 24, 1831. W. H. Holcombe and Emeline D. Yeager, November 27, 1834. W. H holcombe and Martha Finley, September 26, 1836. Harmon C. Holcombe and Susan McAdams January 4, 1838. Martha R. Holcombe and W. Bunch, December 21, 1837. John B. Holcombe and Dolly McAdams, March 1, 1840. Dr. A. S. Holcombe and Mary T. Rockett, April 12, 1838. Deaths: Rebbeca Jones Holcombe died September 14, 1842. One son died 1842. Thomas M. Holcombe died December 15, 1848 at fourty two years, seven months, twenty eight days. Harriet N. Holcombe died September 13, 1842 at ten A. M. Also recorded in this Bible is the birth of the first child of Thomas Jefferson Purtle and wife Francis Cassandra Holcombe, John T. Purtle, b. December 13, 1871, in Nevada Co. Arkansas. Children of Thomas M. Holcombe and Rebbeca Jones: Nany E. Holcombe b. August 8, 1828. Harriet N. Holcombe b. September 26, 1831, died September 13, 1842. One daughter born and died September 22, 1833. Martha Ann Hassaltine b. April 28, 1835. William Henry Holcombe b. August 13, 1837. Mary Ann Francis Holcombe b. Nov. 24, 1839. Nancy E. Holcombe and Jesse McCouller married February 1845. Thomas M. Holcombe married Nancy L. Moreland and there was only one child born to this union, Francis Cassandra Holcombe born August 29, 1848. (This is the great grandmother of John Tillman Burrow) Francis married Thomas Jefferson Purtle. I hope this helps someone else in their search. Shawn Martin

Tonight we put up two Odom family pictures from Bruce Odom, the six sons of Jesse Odom and Benjamin W. Odom and his wife Anna Purdy Davis. Also the following obits from Joann Ward McBride: Oscar Ward, 1969 Melvin Ward, 1972 Darrell L. Ward, 1977 (Joann has 3 more coming that I will get up soon.) And from Debbie Richards: Mary A. Tabor, 1896 J. W. Nolan, 1897 M. Livingston, 1897 Elizabeth Buckalew, 1897 Joe Shaw, 1897 (this was an accidental shooting and I also put it in "Newspapers" W. J. Picket, 1898 Marcus Meeks, 1898 Mrs. Fowler, 1898 Mrs. J. P. (S.J.) Everetts, 1898 Lizzie Henderson, 1898 Mrs. James S. Slawson, 1898 She also sent the 1898 article about the marriage of Mr. S. R. Smith to Miss Amelia Kennedy, and I put that in both "Marriages and Newspapers." Also, I need to appeal to Sherry Gritzbaugh. Sherry, I have the photos you sent of Middlefork Bayou and a lady named Bagwell, but in changing e-mails, I lost the descriptive information. Could you please resend? Thanks. Now, I will be cleaning up little bits of stuff here and there, but I must tell you that I am resigning as Archives Coordinator for Union Parish. I have loved every minute of the last four years, and I can't thank each and every one of you enough for your contributions. However, my health has deteriorated, and I have to stop and try to regain my health. I have recently been diagnosed with four problems, two of which cause and make worse the fourth - which is Insulin Resistance, the last step before type 2 diabetes. Right now I am beginning to control it with diet and medication, but it is affecting both how quickly I heal and my vision. In the last year I have gone from "just the beginnings of cataracts" to "needing cataract within the year." My job, I'm a data manager, depends on my eyesight, and I've got to do everything I can to save it. I'll be around - on the list, but I'm giving that up too. Karen PS - I know they haven't gotten all our censuses up, and I'll keep goading them on that - or pass the "goad" on to whoever takes my place.

Hi All, a very nice person by the name of Harold D., has helped me solve a research problem with Ancestry.Com, this was a 'major step' in my research. Now, I'm wondering if Union Parish, LA. has a death record index? And, if so, would it be in book form or on line? I'm looking for the death date of William Calbert, he would have died between 1850 and 1857. Thanks for taking time in reading, and for any guidance you can give. Dena Jordan Pittsburg, Ca. San Francisco Bay Area

Greetings, Does anyone have access to the 1850 slave census? I'm looking for a: W. Calbert, Pg. 669. I would like to know the list of the sex and ages of his slaves. Respectfully Yours, Dena Jordan junieirene@aol.com Surnames: Calbert/Green/Davis/Childs/Harmon/Jordan/Burell

Hello! I visited Union Parish Courthouse a few days ago and came across an unrecorded record on George M. Savage. I was searching through the original records that are stored in boxes there. This paper would prove without a doubt who this man's father was. "Do not record", was written on the front of this document. It was from 1843. If there are any descendants of this man out there, please contact me. I also went through the some of the microfilmed Farmerville Gazettes while I was there in Farmerville. I am submitting some obituaries and death notices to Karen to put on the archives. They will be for these people: Mrs. Isabella Munger Trimble (I found two of the obituaries for her, both of them were great), Mr. Malon H. Thornton and his wife Allie B. Thornton, Josephine A. Dean, wife of Elijah M. Dean, Mr. J. W. Nolan (short death notice), Mr. W. J. Pickel, Mrs Mary A. Tabor, wife of Dr. T. J. Tabor (another great obit), Marcus Meeks (short notice), Mrs. S. J. Everett, wife of Eld. J. P. Everett, Mr. McElhancy (short notice), Mrs. Lizzie Henderson (short notice), Mrs. James S. Slawson (short notice), Mrs. Elizabeth Buckalew (short notice), and a very interesting article about the accident that took the life of Joe Shaw. All of these were found in 1896 to 1898 newspapers. Thanks! Debbie Richard

I am searching for a picture of my 2nd G Grand Mother Permelia Lavincy Lee wife of Elijah Hubbard Ward. I have pictures of Elijah but have NO picture of Permelia. JoAnn

Hi gang, Sorry I've been out of touch so long, but we took the grandson home, installed a new computer and lost some e-mails, and I've not been well - but I think I'm finally back in touch. If you think you might have sent me something prior to the end of May or 1st week of June, and you haven't seen it on the archives, please re-send. Thanks, Karen

I sent him a letter today too. I'll post to the roots web if I get a reply. Thanks, Fred ----- Original Message ----- From: "fay kitchens" <swkitchens@hotmail.com> To: <LAUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2002 3:46 PM Subject: Correct address for Dr. Russ Williams After seeing a number of references to Dr. Williams on the Union Parish site, I have checked the phone book for his address. It is listed as follows: 32 Lakeview Drive Monroe, La 71203 I tried to call him prior to sending this message, but got no response. Fay Kitchens Monroe, LA _________________________________________________________________ Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ==== LAUNION Mailing List ==== Karen Mabry Rice, List Manager & Archives Coordinator Visit the Union Parish Archives at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/la/union.htm

After seeing a number of references to Dr. Williams on the Union Parish site, I have checked the phone book for his address. It is listed as follows: 32 Lakeview Drive Monroe, La 71203 I tried to call him prior to sending this message, but got no response. Fay Kitchens Monroe, LA _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com

Thanks for the up-date on the addresds of Russ Williams. I will admit the address I had is an old one. I will definately write him of my interest in vol. 3. Thanks, Fred ----- Original Message ----- From: "fay kitchens" <swkitchens@hotmail.com> To: <LAUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2002 3:46 PM Subject: Correct address for Dr. Russ Williams After seeing a number of references to Dr. Williams on the Union Parish site, I have checked the phone book for his address. It is listed as follows: 32 Lakeview Drive Monroe, La 71203 I tried to call him prior to sending this message, but got no response. Fay Kitchens Monroe, LA _________________________________________________________________ Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ==== LAUNION Mailing List ==== Karen Mabry Rice, List Manager & Archives Coordinator Visit the Union Parish Archives at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/la/union.htm

I was recently in Union Parish and didnt come across but one volume of Union Parish History. It was at the library and they kept it behind the counter ! After several attempts to ask questions on Union Parish history the clerk took it out and said it couldn't be checked out only read there at the library. It must be a very treasured book ! I would love also to my hands on volume I & II. There is very little family histories at the library. My hopes are to place the Redden and Glass families there if I ever get through! Nelda Breazeale

Dr. Williams used to live on Cole Avenue, but he now lives on Lakeview Drive. He is not at this time planning to publish volume 3 due to insufficient interest (this is what he told me when I talked to him last back in Oct 2001). I believe his volumes contain a wealth of data on Union Parish families, and I was particular interested in the third volume, which I believe would include a chapter on Union Parish. If many on this list are interested, please write and let Dr. Williams know of your interest. Tim Hudson -----Original Message----- From: Fred or Freida Hamilton To: LAUNION-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 6/5/02 10:23 PM Subject: Re: Ernest Russ Williams, Jr. Good luck, Roy. Russ Williams address is : Williams Genealogical & Historical Publications, 514 Cole Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203; phone 318-343-7539 Russ Williams is extremely hard to get ahold of. I have 2 vols. of ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INDIVIDUALS AND FOUNDING FAMILIES OF THE OUACHITA VALLEY OF LOUISIANA. I have tried since 1997 to find out when vol. 3 is to come out, but have had no luck. I don't know if it will ever be published. Lincoln Parish has tried for years to get vol. 2 and had no luck hearing from him. If you are able to contact him, ask about vol. 3 for me. Thanks, Fred ----- Original Message ----- From: <RoyL0126@aol.com> To: <LAUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 9:59 PM Subject: Ernest Russ Williams, Jr. > Does anyone know how to contact Ernest Russ Williams, Jr. He has written at > least 2 books on Ouachita Parish families and an abstract book on St. Helena > Parish. I'm trying to locate him to see if he still have the books > available. > > Roy Austin > > > ==== LAUNION Mailing List ==== > Karen Mabry Rice, List Manager & Archives Coordinator > Visit the Union Parish Archives at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/la/union.htm > ==== LAUNION Mailing List ==== Karen Mabry Rice, List Manager & Archives Coordinator Visit the Union Parish Archives at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/la/union.htm

Roy, You can write Russ Williams at 32 Lakeview, Monroe, LA 71203 or phone him at 318-343-7539. LAUNION-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > Part 1.1Type: Microsoft MHTML Document 5.0 (message/rfc822) > > Part 1.2Type: Microsoft MHTML Document 5.0 (message/rfc822)

Good luck, Roy. Russ Williams address is : Williams Genealogical & Historical Publications, 514 Cole Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203; phone 318-343-7539 Russ Williams is extremely hard to get ahold of. I have 2 vols. of ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INDIVIDUALS AND FOUNDING FAMILIES OF THE OUACHITA VALLEY OF LOUISIANA. I have tried since 1997 to find out when vol. 3 is to come out, but have had no luck. I don't know if it will ever be published. Lincoln Parish has tried for years to get vol. 2 and had no luck hearing from him. If you are able to contact him, ask about vol. 3 for me. Thanks, Fred ----- Original Message ----- From: <RoyL0126@aol.com> To: <LAUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 9:59 PM Subject: Ernest Russ Williams, Jr. > Does anyone know how to contact Ernest Russ Williams, Jr. He has written at > least 2 books on Ouachita Parish families and an abstract book on St. Helena > Parish. I'm trying to locate him to see if he still have the books > available. > > Roy Austin > > > ==== LAUNION Mailing List ==== > Karen Mabry Rice, List Manager & Archives Coordinator > Visit the Union Parish Archives at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/la/union.htm >

Does anyone know how to contact Ernest Russ Williams, Jr. He has written at least 2 books on Ouachita Parish families and an abstract book on St. Helena Parish. I'm trying to locate him to see if he still have the books available. Roy Austin

Hi fellow researchers. I'm searching for information on the family of Thomas Pinkney WHITE (b. 1801) and his wife, Margaret "Peggy" HILL WHITE (1804-1870) who lived at Marion, Union Parish, LA from about 1841 to 1862. Pinkney died in Alabama and, in abt. 1841, Peggy moved to Marion, along with her brother, John HILL, who was guardian of her minor children. The children were: George Washington WHITE, b. 1824, Ann Drewsila WHITE, b. 1827, and John Allen WHITE, b. 1829. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Best regards, Susan Hill Husij

Hi Jerry, I would like to hear about your WARD family and their connection to the ROCKETT, BYAS, BOND, REGAN and SESSION families. Charlotte Schick Las Vegas, Nevada ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Ward" <jerryrayward@earthlink.net> To: <LAUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 1:00 PM Subject: WARD and other surnames I am researching Hello everyone, Just a quick note: I am researching the surnames of direct descendants in the Union Parish area... WARD SESSIONS BROWN POWELL Surnames related through marriage are... HOLLY JINKS McADAMS REGAN PICKENS ABBETT MANNING ODOM WHITLOCK BOND ROCKETT BYAS Sincerely, Jerry Ward Chicago, Illinois

Tell me about your Powells. Gaylon L Powell Austin TX ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Ward" <jerryrayward@earthlink.net> To: <LAUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 1:00 PM Subject: WARD and other surnames I am researching > > Hello everyone, > > Just a quick note: I am researching the surnames of direct descendants in > the Union Parish area... > > WARD > SESSIONS > BROWN > POWELL > > Surnames related through marriage are... > > HOLLY > JINKS > McADAMS > REGAN > PICKENS > ABBETT > MANNING > ODOM > WHITLOCK > BOND > ROCKETT > BYAS > > Sincerely, > > Jerry Ward > Chicago, Illinois > jerryrayward@earthlink.net > >

Hello everyone, Just a quick note: I am researching the surnames of direct descendants in the Union Parish area... WARD SESSIONS BROWN POWELL Surnames related through marriage are... HOLLY JINKS McADAMS REGAN PICKENS ABBETT MANNING ODOM WHITLOCK BOND ROCKETT BYAS Sincerely, Jerry Ward Chicago, Illinois jerryrayward@earthlink.net