This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/812 Message Board Post: First, I'll apologize because I don't have much information.... I am looking for any information on a Margaret Shankle b. 1885, d. 1955. This is my g-grandmother. Married Maynard Prentice, was in Canada, and Rockford for a while, then I believe returned to the Vernon Parish (Anacoco) area in the early 1900's. Had two daughters, Dorothy Mae Prentice, and Clara Prentice. She is buried in Good Hope Cemetary, Anacoco, LA. If anyone recognizes her, please e-mail me. Thanks!

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chessher/Cheshire/Jordan/Cotton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/811 Message Board Post: Looking for a Chessher/Cheshire.

Joseph Willis and General Francis Marion AKA the "Swamp Fox" by Randy Willis www.randywillis.org "The British soldier trembles When Marion's name is told." -- Bryant. The movie "The Patriot" was filmed in Chester, York, Charleston, and Georgtown counties in South Carolina. The biggest part was filmed on the Guy Darby Farm on the Chester/York county line. Just as the movie portrays, Joseph Willis and General Francis Marion also operated out of the South Carolina swamps. Joseph Willis was a Patriot during the Revolutionary War. Joseph and a friend from Bladen County, Ezekiel O’Quin, left North Carolina for South Carolina to join up with General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox." Marion operated out of the swampy forest of the Pedee region in the lower part of South Carolina. His strategy was to surprise the enemy, cut his supply lines, kill their men and release any American prisoners they might have. He and his men then retreated swiftly back again to the thick recesses of the deep swamps. They were feared, very effective and their fame was widespread. They also took great pride in themselves. Marion’s orderly book states, "Every officer to provide himself with a blue coatee, faced and cuffed with scarlet cloth, and lined with scarlet; white buttons; and a white waistcoat and breeches…also, a cap and a black feather…" Joseph would later proudly tell the family, "We were called Marion men." The lessons learned with Marion would serve him well his entire life. Joseph was proud of his service under Marion, and risk his life to be a Patriot, for at the time in Bladen County, 1777, it was estimated that two-thirds of the people were Tories. An oath of allegiance to the state was required in North Carolina and those refusing to take it were required to leave the state within sixty-days. How did Marion, a scrawny, semi-literate man, become one of the greatest generals of the American Revolution? The American colonists and soldiers loved him and he earned the nickname "Swamp Fox" from the British soldiers. Marion was so popular that children and cities were named after him. Francis Marion was born in 1732 in what was to become South Carolina. As a baby, Marion was tiny, frail and sickly, and it was said he was no bigger than a lobster. It is probably not surprising that he was a sickly child due to the swampy areas around which he grew up. As Marion got older, he enjoyed playing in the swamps. He learned about the local Indians, how they fought and survived in the swamp. He knew the swamps like the back of his hand and it was said that he never got lost. Little did he realize how much this would help him in the future. At the age of 15, Marion wanted to become a sailor. So, against the wishes of his family, he set sail on a ship bound for the West Indies. On his first voyage, the ship sank and Marion, along with several other crewmen, were adrift at sea for a week before their lifeboat finally drifted aground. It was lucky for Marion, who didn't know how to swim. By 1760, the Cherokee War hit South Carolina and Marion became a lieutenant in the militia. He proved himself to be a good horseman and marksman, again qualities that were to be of use in the future. After this brief war, Marion retired to the life of a farmer, becoming quite successful and owning lots of land. But the growing storm that was to become the Revolutionary war brought Marion out of retirement. Like many others, he considered himself a Patriot and loved his freedom. Based on past experience, Marion was made Captain in the Continental Army. Because of his success, he climbed the promotional ladder to Major, Colonel, and, eventually, to General. Marion decided the only way to effectively battle the British was with guerrilla tactics. Many of his officers and men questioned this style of fighting at first. To them, it wasn't honorable to strike, then retreat without giving a full fight to the English army. Eventually, they realized that this was a smart way to fight and was the best suited to their style of warfare. Marion and his soldiers would concentrate their attacks on British supply camps and the supply lines themselves. They would rest during the day and march at night, quite often attacking at midnight. Marion was able to cut the supply lines linking the British occupied cities and chased and harassed various British leaders, most notably Colonel Banastre Tarleton. Marion displayed a natural talent for strategy and tactics and was known for his personal bravery. He is considered by most to be the father of the U.S. Army Special Forces because of his unique innovations. For example, scouts would always ride ahead to prevent ambushes. Some of them would hide in the top of tall trees and signal with shrill whistles. This was done at night when Marion would march and attack. If a bridge had to be crossed near an enemy post, blankets would be laid on the wooden planks to muffle the horses hoofs. A campfire was never used twice and when planning a raid, Marion kept the target to himself until the last moment. This strategy bewildered the British who would chase after Marion into the swamps, only to loose him. The British complained that it was an unfair method of fighting a war and they felt that the Americans didn't play by the rules of "civilized warfare." Eventually, British Colonel Tarleton, who often chased Marion into the swamps, gave Marion the nickname of the "Swamp Fox." "The devil himself could not catch that old fox," said Tarleton. This name stuck and colonists thought it was humorous that their hero was compared to a fox. As the Revolutionary War raged on, Marion's success grew. He fought in battles at Kings Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, Georgetown, and finally Eutaw Springs in August 1781. All of this led up to the British surrender in October of that same year. After the war, Marion retired back to his plantation where he married Mary Videau. Marion also showed his love and loyalty to country by serving terms in the South Carolina Senate until South Carolina became a member of the union. Marion lived the rest of his life on his farm. He was loved by the community and often helped his fellow veterans in time of need. As the memory of war faded, Marion's exploits became more famous. What were once small skirmishes turned into big battles. He became a hero of the Revolution, second only to George Washington. On Feb. 27, 1795, Francis Marion died at the age of 63. He was remembered as an honorable citizen as well as a gallant soldier. Marion epitomized the successful citizen-soldier. For this reason, years after the war, thousands of parents named sons Francis Marion. Not only were children named after him, but scattered over the present United States, there are over 29 cities and towns and 17 counties named after Marion. If you'd like to learn more about Francis Marion, there is a complete history available: http://foclark.tripod.com/revwar/marion.html Notes: Over the years, numerous descendants of Rev. Joseph Willis have asked me if any "absolute" proof exist of Joseph Willis' service in the Revolutionary War. Most have desired this information to join: Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution , National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and/or National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR). Marion's troops were basically a guerrilla force, raised irregularly from the backwoods of South Carolina, no roster was kept. The only published record of the men who fought under him comes from the claims that were later filed for militia pay against the state of South Carolina. Joseph Willis, Richard Curtis and Ezekiel O'Quinn said they fought under Marion in the Revolutionary War; but none of them filed for militia pay. William W. Broddie complied a book, from the stub indents of the militia pay, entitled "Marion's Men, A List of Twenty-five Hundred" (1938). Only those who filed for militia pay are in it. Several early-1800 and mid-1800 authors, including W.E. Paxton, recorded that Joseph was a Marion man; but more important is Joseph Willis' own testimony to his friends, children and grandchildren. In addition, many courthouses with vital records were lost, eight decades later, in the Civil War as a result of General Sherman and other northern forces burning the courthouses.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Haskins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/810 Message Board Post: Seeking information on Asa Haskins shown in the 1880 Census as living in Vernon Parish. Would like to correspond with anyone having information on this family. Thanks, Kitty B. Hoffman <lollygag@bellsouth.net>

My Great-grandmother Mary Stark Oliver Hanks (b. Jan. 18, 1860; d. Jan. 08, 1931) Contact Randy Willis www.randywillis.org randy@randywillis.org She traveled by covered wagon with her parents, John M. Stark and Marie Deroussel, to Branch, Louisiana and later, in 1910, to Lecompte, Louisiana. She often spoke of the panthers screaming in the woods, she said they screamed "just like a women." Mary Stark's first husband was Charles D. Oliver (b. Jan. 14, 1858; d. July 28, 1887 in Prairie Hays, Louisiana). Charles D. Oliver and Mary Stark married January 17, 1878 and had six children before his premature-death, at age 29. Their children were Wayne Oliver (b. Oct. 26, 1878; d. Oct. 25, 1942), John Pat Oliver (June 16, 1880; d. Apr. 25, 1960), Clarinda "Clara" Oliver (Dec. 07, 1881; d. Dec. 07, 1940), Rufus Oliver (b. June 19, 1883; d. Nov. 29, 1963), Alice Oliver (b. June 07, 1886; d. June 18, 1971) and Edna "Charlie" Oliver (b. Sept. 29, 1887; d. Aug 26, 1967). Mary Stark was buried at the Paul Cemetery near Lecompte. Mary Stark's second husband was Arthur Allen Hanks (b.Aug. 27, 1877; d. Aug. 22, 1942). He was the son of William Hanks and Francis Cordelia Soileau Hanks. Mary Stark (b. Jan. 18, 1860; d. Jan. 08, 1931) married Arthur Allen Hanks on Oct. 17, 1895. He was 17-years younger than her. They owned a meat market in Lecompte. Their log home was located right in the middle of where IH 49 is today (approx. 500' south of Highway 112) near Lecompte. The Children of Arthur Allen Hanks and Mary Stark were: my grandmother, Lillie Gertrude Hanks (b. Dec. 29, 1897; d. July 02, 1973), Ivy "Buddy" Lee Hanks (b. Nov. 18, 1898; d. Dec. 10, 1982), William Hanks, b. Nov. 18, 1898; d. Dec. 16, 1898), Callie Hanks (b. June 18, 1901) and Mary Cordelia "Delia" Hanks (b. Apr. 04, 1902; d. Aug. 20, 1946). My grandmother told me that each day, after school, her mother would say "little lady, get a potato and work in the field." My Uncle Howard Willis, told me that his grandmother Mary Stark, reminded him of Grandma Walton on "The Waltons" TV show. Arthur Allen Hanks later married Gertrude Jenkins (1900-1973) and moved near Cushing/Quay, Oklahoma. Gertrude Jenkins first husband was a Laughful Miller; they had four children. Arthur Allen Hanks died in Cushing, Oklahoma and is buried near Yale, Oklahoma in an unmarked-grave. Gertrude died in Tulsa and is buried near Cheneyville, Louisiana. Arthur Allen Hanks and Gertrude also had four children: Wilma Hanks(b. 1928), Mary Hanks (b. 1930), Donna Hanks (b. 1938) and Edwin Hanks (b. 1941).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: VINING, ENGLISH, WALLACE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/809.1 Message Board Post: Edward Lee Vining was born Sept. 1, 1872 in Tn. He married Elvira Dennis. Children were Dorothy, John Gilbert, Edward Lee Jr. and Marguerite Vining Williams. Still looking for there descendants.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: VINING, WALLACE, ENGLISH, SCOTT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/809 Message Board Post: I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON EDWARD VINING. HE WAS BORN 1873 IN LINCOLN CO., TN. WAS IN VERNON, LA. IN 1910 & 1920 CENSUS. HE MARRIED HIS WIFE ELVIRA IN VERNON. THEIR DAUGHTER WAS MANGACELLE b. 1914 IN VERNON.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/EEB.2ACE/73.1 Message Board Post: My greatgrandmother was named Carrie Viola Franks of Indiana. She was born after 1863. She married William Henry Smith and they resided in Chicago. I know the Franks line from Carrie's father, Abram Franks born 1839 , his father was Uriah Franks whose father was Henry Franks whose father was Michael Franks b1745 in Rhineland Germany. Michael emigrated to PA where he died in 1814. If anything sounds familiar, please respond. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/760.1 Message Board Post: Beady Akins was married to John Merchant. Beady was John's 2nd wife. They had a total of 4 children. George Mary Floyd infant died at child birth

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/EEB.2ACE/277.385.396.395.1 Message Board Post: Hi Jonnye, I don't believe we have corresponded before? I am very interested in any information you might have on the Abraham Hinson/Susannah Carlisle Hinson family who moved from NC to Ga, to Dale Co ALA and on to La. I am a decendant of theirs, and decend from their son, Nelson Hinson, who remained in Dale Co ala. Would love to share info with you. Thanks, Patricia Ann Hinson Mordes Grand Ridge, Florida hinson@wfeca.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Higginbotham, Andrews, Welborn Classification: Military Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/807 Message Board Post: Veterans' Memorial A memorial service will be held for three Veterans at Hopewell Cemetery in Beauregard Parish at 1:00 p m on Saturday December 15, 2001. The Veterans being honored are George Washington Higginbotham, Solomon J Andrews, and William Brown Wellborn. Higginbotham served in Co. E, 3rd Alabama Cavalry and was a Baptist Preacher. Andrews was in the 6th Louisiana Cavalry, was a POW, and was a marshal in Oberlin. Welborn was in Co. K, 9th Louisiana Infantry and was wounded in action. These three men have many descendents in the area. Known descendents are encouraged to attend and everyone is invited. The ceremony will include a color guard, honor guard, and an artillery salute. For more information: Call Johanna Pate at 463-7692, Tina Granger at 436-7867, or Delma Briggs at 239-0176.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/806.1 Message Board Post: Hi--I just emailed Mrs. McManus regarding Pioneers West of Appalchia, will let you know if I hear anything.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Newman, Welch, Donohue and allied familes! Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/806 Message Board Post: Hello everyone! Does anyone know where I might find a copy--not necessarily to own (although I'd be very happy to own it as well, I just don't think anyone would want to part with their copy!), just to read or look at--of the Jane Parker McManus book "Pioneers West Of Appalachia"? (Or does anyone own a copy that could do a look-up for me if the info is not too extensive?) I understand that there's some information in there regarding the Rev. Samuel Williams/Nancy Parker family and I'm fairly certain that I tie into this line. I've already checked my local library system here in Milwaukee WI--they don't have it. I also checked Amazon.com--no luck there either. Thanks much! Sharyl Williams

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nolen, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/708.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Samuel S. Nolen, and brother William C. and sisters Jennie and Hobbie, appear on 1880 Census, (posted under Vernon Par. archives) p. 48-18... They are children of Samuel A. Nolen and Josephine Smith, (married Rapides Par., 20 Aug. 1869, #33, witnessed by Mary M. Merritt (my ancestress' Alice Ann Howard Merritt's sister, soon to be Simon's wife) and his brother Simon Nolen. Samuel A. Nolen and Simon Nolen were sons of David Lewis Nolen and Amanda Terrell (appear on 1870 Census and 1880 just above Simon, and witnessed marr. of Simon Nolen to Mary Merritt in Rapides Par., 2 Mar 1871), son of Absolom Nolen and Mary of South Carolina, ( in Rapides Par. La. and 16 Nov 1840 BLM land record Benton Co. Miss., also1840 Census in Spartanburg Co. South Carolina ) Hope this is helpful.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FREEMAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/443.653 Message Board Post: Hi, do you by any chance know of a Mary FREEMAN in your line? She was married to Henry Nugent and they had two children; Julia and Charley, born 1881 and 1882 respectively. If you do, please email me. Thank you, Theresa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/805 Message Board Post: Researching Robert William Carver (1820-1896) and his wife, Sarah Ann Russell (1825-1900). Moved to Vernon Parish about 1893-4. Son Calvin Green and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Westmoreland, moved there 1881, with the George W. Westmoreland family. Robert and Sarah buried at Mt. Pleasant (New Illano), Calvin at Welcome (Simpson). Any help appreciated. Belford Carver, Hammond, LA bcarver@i-55.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carver. Russell, Westmoreland Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/804 Message Board Post: Looking for old road map information (1881 or so) how one might travel from Vernon to Livingston Parishes. Military road from Natchez to Ft. Jessup, Nolan's Trace, etc. Any help appreciated. Belford Carver, Hammond, LA bcarver@i-55.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/783.2 Message Board Post: I have some....My grandmother Lillie McGee Carver was related to the McAlpins. Belford Carver, Hammond, LA bcarver@i-55.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EEB.2ACE/648.651 Message Board Post: My husband is the gr.gr. grandson of Henry Jeter who I'm told was a 1/2 brother to Lee Luther Luke Jeter. Let's compare notes.