State Park facilities south of Interstate 10 that will remain closed through Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 include Bayou Segnette SP, Fairview-Riverside SP, Fontainebleau SP, Fort Pike State Historic Site, Grand Isle SP and Tickfaw SP.

I have Moulaison and LeBlanc in West Baton Rouge Parish. Specificially, Marie Modeste Moulasion,wife of Ambroise Bourg and daughter of Jacques Moulasion and Cecile Melanson Olivier LeBlanc, husband of Marie LeBert and son of Victor LeBlanc and father of Marie Rose LeBlanc, the wife of Joseph Bourg, son of Ambroise Bourg and Marie Modeste Moulaison. Martha

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Home Town Ponchatoula: A Community of Ponchatoula, LA. 176 pages, illustrated, indexed. $25.00 plus $3.00 postage & shipping Ponchatoula Historical Records: Volume I, Abstracts of Obituaries Appearing in the Ponchatoula Enterprise 1921-1945. $20.00 plus $2.00 postage & shipping Volume II, Abstracts of Obituaries Appearing in the Ponchatoula Enterprise 1946-1962. $20.00 plus $2.00 postage & shipping Volume III, Abstracts of Early Ponchatoula Area Deeds. $20.00 plus $2.00 postage & shipping The three volume set is available for $50 plus $4 postage. J. M. Perrin 14187 Randall Avenue, Hammond, LA 70403. Volume IV, A Biographical Directory of Ponchatouola Area Residents 1790-1900. In progress, expected publication date, 2003. 1910 Census, Tangipahoa Parish, A Surname Index. Copies Will be available for Sale. $2.00 Ponchatoula Historical Records: > Volume I, Abstracts of Obituaries Appearing in the > Ponchatoula Enterprise 1921-1945. > Volume II, Abstracts of Obituaries Appearing in the > Ponchatoula Enterprise 1946-1962. > Volume III, Abstracts of Early Ponchatoula Area Deeds. > Volume IV, A Biographical Directory of Ponchatouola > Area Residents 1790-1900. In progress, expected > publication date, 2003. > 1910 Census, Tangipahoa Parish, A Surname Index. > Copies Will be available for Sale.

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Geneoligist Alert!!! "The Descendants of Uriah Stevens and Nancy Kevil" by Ronald Evans(1995) is available from Doris Johnston, P. O. Box 865, Hammond, La. 70404, Telephone 985-542-6198, E-mail doris@i-55.com. This 375 page document covers the lives of this family, ancestors and to great-great grandchildren, some lines to present day. Cost $25.00 per copy - Includes shipping.

Archaeology Scholars Present Seminar in St. Tammany Parish. Louisiana Archaeology Week, September 28 through October 5, is being celebrated in St. Tammany Parish with several outstanding events produced by local organizations, museums and Southeastern Louisiana University. Starting on Saturday, September 28 during the Wooden Boat Festival in Madisonville, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum will host presentations sponsored by the Lake Maurepas Society, SLU, the Lacombe Heritage Center, and the St. Tammany Historical Society. At noon a tour of the museum and the new exhibits will be conducted by creative designer Dave Carambat, followed at one o'clock with a presentation on First Americans by Rob Mann Ph. D., Regional Archaeologist for the State of Louisiana. At 2 p.m., Tom Aicklen, Coordinator of the Lacombe Heritage Center, presents a preview of "Colonial Exploration and Colonization along the Northshore by French Canadians Iberville and Bienville in 1699." The Archaeological Division of the Lacombe Heritage Center will display pre-Colombian and colonial era artifacts. On Sunday, September 29 at 12 noon Al Dranquet Ph. D. of SLU presents "Logging and Schooner Construction in the Pontchartrain Basin;" at 1 p.m. the publisher of the magazine "Lake Pontchartrain and Beyond," Judy Darby discusses the contemporary recreational potential of the basin. At 2 p.m., Ben Taylor, Director of the Lake Maurepas Society outlines the problems associated with historic preservation of lighthouses in the basin. And at 3 p.m. Tom Aicklen, Coordinator of the Lacombe Heritage Center will present stories of the colonial period of French, Spanish, and British contact with First American nations in the West Florida Parishes. A highlight of Louisiana Archaeology Week will be on Saturday, October 5 when a coalition of the St. Tammany Historical Society, the Lacombe Heritage Center, Southeast Louisiana University, and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum presents a seminar on "Colonial Shipwrecks along the Gulf Coast," at the museum in Madisonville. "This seminar is regarded as one of the most informative, entertaining, and significant programs on historic maritime archaeology ever presented on the north side of Lake Pontchartrain," said Tom Aicklen, coordinator of the Lacombe Heritage Center "This fascinating program explores four colonial shipwrecks from Texas to Florida presented by the archaeologists who were instrumental in their research and recovery." Dr. John Bratten of the Archaeological Institute at the University of West Florida will examine the oldest shipwreck in Florida, a Spanish galleon that was part of the Tristan de Luna expedition sunk off Pensacola in 1559, and the Santa Rosa Island shipwreck. Dr. Paul Hoffman of the History Department at LSU in Baton Rouge will present interesting details on the Spanish treasure ship El Nuevo Constante sunk off the Louisiana coast by a hurricane in 1766. Dr. Jim Bruseth, who serves as Director of the Archaeology Division at the Texas Historical Commission, discusses the La Belle project. He was the project director for the excavation and analysis of La Salle's ill-fated ship, La Belle, wrecked 1686 in Matagorda Bay, Texas. Jim is a native of Slidell and a graduate of the University of New Orleans with an M.A. and Ph. D. in anthropology from Southern Methodist University. Dale Smith of the St. Tammany Historical Society said, "I assure our members, and the general public that the quality of this program will be an enjoyment, well worth their time. Each speaker will show visuals and display exhibits to accompany their presentations." Roy Blackwood of SLU stated, "We are most fortunate to have our university colleagues and archaeological scholars of this caliber appear in St. Tammany Parish. The Maritime Museum is pleased to be host for this important program." Aicklen added, "Although this program is part of Louisiana Archaeology Week, it is not limited to just archaeology buffs. It offers much of interest to anyone interested in the history of the area or the tourist looking for something special." Cost of the seminar, which includes a catered lunch and tour of the museum, is $25 for the general public. Members of the maritime museum, the Lacombe Heritage Center, the St. Tammany Historical Society, the Southeast Louisiana Historical Association, university students with ID, and other historical and archaeological organization members are just $20. $25 at the door. For reservations and information call the museum at (985) 845-9200, or the Lacombe Heritage Center (985) 882-7218. Checks may be sent to St. Tammany Historical Society, 201 Place du Chene, Mandeville, LA 70471.

Roll Call For Students Who Attended the Old Folsom Elementary School in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and Students Who Attended the New School in the 1950s. Students and Their Families are Invited to attend the Reunion on Saturday, November 9, 2002 2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall First Baptist Church of Folsom A Special School Assembly and Program will be held at 5:30 p.m. Bring Plenty of Memories and either sandwiches, dessert, chips and dip, plus cold drinks of your choice. Your old classmates will be looking for you!!! Contact one of the following and let us know so you and your family will be counted. For more information please contact Vaunice Toney Tate at BayouJTate@aol.com

The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana and the Louisiana Library Foundation are genuinely delighted to announce the first-ever Louisiana Book Festival. Booklovers of all ages won't want to miss this inaugural event featuring more than 100 distinguished poets, writers, storytellers and musicians celebrating reading, writing and books. Admission is FREE and open to everyone. It all takes place from 9 - 5 on Saturday, November 2, 2002 in the heart of Baton Rouge at the State Library of Louisiana and the Louisiana State Capitol. Please enjoy browsing the LBF web site and make your plans to join us at the exciting first Louisiana Book Festival. Thomas F. Jaques, State Librarian 701 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, 888-487-2700 http://lbf.state.lib.la.us/

The Baton Rouge Genealogical & Historical Society Monthly meeting Saturday -- September 21, 2002 1:30 PM at the Louisiana State Archives Essen Lane Baton Rouge., La. The speaker will be Dr. Florent Hardy, State Archivist.

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Edward Livingston Historical Association Meetings: Monthly - Third Thursday of the Month. Next Meeting: September 19, 2002 Livingston Parish Library Hwy. 190 - Florida Blvd., Livingston, La. Time: 6:00 PM Guest Speaker: James "Jim" M. Perrin Perrin James M. "Jim" Perrin is a native of Ponchatoula and has lived in that area for more than half a century. He is a retired Ponchatoula school principal with 34 years of service. Jim has had a lifetime love affair with history, and over the past 30 years has specialized in Southern, local, and family history. He has authored and edited several publications on the Ponchatoula area and is continuing to research the records of that community. He is currently president of the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society. Jim is married to the former Mary Louise Bruno of New Orleans, father of two daughters, and grandfather of three strapping grandsons. CURRENT PUBLICATIONS Home Town Ponchatoula: A Community of Ponchatoula, LA. 176 pages, illustrated, indexed. Ponchatoula Historical Records: Volume I, Abstracts of Obituaries Appearing in the Ponchatoula Enterprise 1921-1945. Volume II, Abstracts of Obituaries Appearing in the Ponchatoula Enterprise 1946-1962. Volume III, Abstracts of Early Ponchatoula Area Deeds. Volume IV, A Biographical Directory of Ponchatouola Area Residents 1790-1900. In progress, expected publication date, 2003. 1910 Census, Tangipahoa Parish, A Surname Index. Copies Will be available for Sale. ************************************************************************* Tangipahoa Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting: First Saturday of Each Month -- 11:00 A M Due to elections - Meeting Date changed to Second Saturday. Next Meeting: Saturday -- October 12, 2002 Tangipahoa Parish Library Hammond Branch 314 East Thomas <<<<<<<<<<Parking in the Rear. Hammond, Louisiana 70401 Guest Speaker: Bill Stafford -- La. State Archives Research Library / Vital Records Adminstrator Advertisement: http://www.tangipahoa.lib.la.us/ Tangipahoa Genealogy Library 200 East Mulberry Street Amite, Louisiana 70422 Phone: (985)748-7559 Fax: (985)748-2812 Branch Manager: Lenore Johnson Hours: Monday thru Friday -- 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Varnado Store Museum: www.varnadostoremuseum.org P.O. Box 184, 936 Pearl Street, Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA 70438 Phone: 985-795-0680 Fax: 985-795-0480 varnadostoremuseum@yahoo.com

Attached please find information about the exciting monthly exhibit at the Varnado Store Museum in Franklinton. The last weekend in September will offer one of the most popular exhibits: " CREATIVE TREASURES - QUILTS". Please include this information in your publications, newsletters, and emails. It's going to be a good one! (Chairman: Darlene Jones) Our October exhibit will be especially for the men...... "IT'S A MAN THING"....vintage sporting goods, hunting and fishing items, tools, boating and models, and more. The last weekend in October. (Chairman: Judie Dauser) Our special Christmas event, "Festival of Trees" and Mile Branch Settlement Pioneer Christmas will be held the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Thanksgiving holiday. Crafts, food, music, authentic 19th century cabins and costumed hosts, fully decorated Christmas trees display and auction, and much more. A big event! There are also commercial craft booths available. Please let me know if there are any special holiday publications or lists we can utilize. Our web site: varnadostoremuseum.org Thank you, Vicki Knight, volunteer Varnado Store Museum Franklinton, Washington Parish, LA

STEVENS -- Calmes FAMILY REUNION Once again it is getting close to the time of the Stevens Family Reunion. I am getting excited at the possibility of seeing many friends and relatives at this year's annual gathering. We will meet again this year at the Hammond Lions Club on Morris Road on the second Saturday in September, September 14, 2002. As those of you who were present last year will recall, we decided to invite and include the Calmes Family in our reunion this year since so many of our Stevens Family are also related to the Calmes Family. We hope by combining both families, our attendance will also pick up. As in the past, registration will begin at 10:00 a. m. Come early and stay as long as you wish. We encourage you to bring the children since there is plenty room outside for fun and games. We are again asking each attending person over 12 years of age to pay $3.00 to defray the cost of renting the Lions Den and other incidentals that may come up in preparations for this year's reunion. Bring a food dish and soft drinks of your choice (no alcoholic beverages, please). Bring pictures, mementos, artifacts, etc. that may be of interest to those attending. There will be a short business meeting, during which time recognition will be given to the oldest person present, the youngest person present, the original family with the most descendants present and the person(s) who have traveled the farthest to attend. A short memorial service will honor those of the family who have passed away since our last reunion. If you know of someone who has passed away during the year, please bring that information so they can be recognized. We would also like to announce any new births in the family again this year. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS WHO MAY NOT RECEIVE THIS NOTICE OR WHO HAVE NOT ATTENDED A PREVIOUS REUNION, PLEASE EXTEND AN INVITATION TO THEM TO ATTEND THIS YEAR. Looking forward to seeing you again this year and let's try to make this the largest and most successful reunion we have had. Sincerely, Doris H. Johnston P. O. Box 865 Hammond, Louisiana 70404 Telephone: 504-542-6198 Email address: doris@i-55.com

Edward Livingston Historical Association Meetings: Monthly - Third Thursday of the Month. Next Meeting: September 19, 2002 Livingston Parish Library Hwy. 190 - Florida Blvd., Livingston, La. Time: 6:00 PM Guest Speaker: James "Jim" M. Perrin James M. "Jim" Perrin is a native of Ponchatoula and has lived in that area for more than half a century. He is a retired Ponchatoula school principal with 34 years of service. Jim has had a lifetime love affair with history, and over the past 30 years has specialized in Southern, local, and family history. He has authored and edited several publications on the Ponchatoula area and is continuing to research the records of that community. He is currently president of the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society. Jim is married to the former Mary Louise Bruno of New Orleans, father of two daughters, and grandfather of three strapping grandsons. CURRENT PUBLICATIONS Home Town Ponchatoula: A Community of Ponchatoula, LA. 176 pages, illustrated, indexed. Ponchatoula Historical Records: Volume I, Abstracts of Obituaries Appearing in the Ponchatoula Enterprise 1921-1945. Volume II, Abstracts of Obituaries Appearing in the Ponchatoula Enterprise 1946-1962. Volume III, Abstracts of Early Ponchatoula Area Deeds. Volume IV, A Biographical Directory of Ponchatouola Area Residents 1790-1900. In progress, expected publication date, 2003. 1910 Census, Tangipahoa Parish, A Surname Index.

Forwarded Message to not hit Reply. Subj: Arthur and Ethel Spears Rankins Date: 9/8/02 3:12:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time From: khharris@bellsouth.net <<<<Reply to this person<<<< I am trying to obtain information on my grandparents (Arthur and Ethel Spears Rankin) and great grand parents (John and Jane Rankins). I would like to know who were their children, sisters and brothers. My grandmother was buried in Greensburg, I believe, in 1964 or 65. The family had a family plot, but we cannot find the location. Please let me know what information you have and how I can obtain it for our upcoming family reunion in July, 2003. Karen Harris

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Forwarded Email: Seeking information on the children of : John S. Lee and Celia R. Blackwell :Ivy Lee, Jeff Lee, Ernest Lee, Carrie Lee Pate & Roberta Lee Jones. Arenza Lee and James Robinson: John, Sarah, Eugenie, William & Joseph Harriet Lee and James Miller : William Lee Wilborn Lee and Adelaide Miller : Thomas & Mary Lee Wilborn Lee and Ellen Barnett: Robert, Idella, Ella, Mattie and Isaac James C Lee & Mary Williams: Andrew J Lee, Calvin J. Lee John W. Smith & Lenora Lee: Angus, William, Perkins, Sally, Addie, Jenny and Mary Melissa. They are from St. Helena Parish and moved to E. Feliciana in 1880. Please email klsibley@aol.com if you have any information.

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