> Washington Parish Genealogy and History Society > Meeting Tuesday, July 09, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. > > Franklinton branch of Washington Parish Library > > > >

Do not hit Reply to this message; Use Address below: Reply to: Robert Noles: rbnoles@bellsouth.net Hi Folks, About a year ago, I attempted to solicit interest among the North Shore Genealogical Societies in sponsoring a visit to the area by the BYU Molecular Genealogy Research Group (MGRG). There was not much interest in helping me with organizing a MGRG visit at that time! However, a Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Project by Daniel Van Dam has organized a visit by MGRG for Saturday, June 29 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM) at the Metairie LDS Church (Stake Center at 5025 Cleveland Place). As many of you already know, genetics efforts involving DNA testing is fast becoming a major genealogical tool. We can already use the Y-chromosome and mitochondria DNA to produce remarkable results for identifying our surname line and our unbroken female lines respectively. The MGRP project will go a long way in helping genetics help define our other family lines as well. I wrote an article on this subject in the June 2001 STGS Newsletter. In case you can't locate your copy of the STGS Newsletter, I have copied the text of that article below. My article provides the background concerning the MGRG project and the basis for their visit to the New Orleans area on June 29th. Summary of requirements for participation in the MGRG project on June 29th are: 1) You must be at least 18 years old - all geographic and ethnic backgrounds are invited to participate 2) Have a complete 4-generation biological pedigree chart with names, dates and places of birth. 3) Approximately 10 cc (approximately 2 tablespoons) of blood are required for this study and will be drawn by an experienced phlebotomist (if you grant permission). 4) A signed consent form that you will be provided. The entire process takes less than ten minutes. Participant privacy and confidentiality is ensured throughout all aspects of this study. In fact, you will NOT receive individual results from your participation. When the study has been completed in another few years, you will be able to send in an inquiry to the established database. Representatives from the project will be at the Metairie Stake Center to provide an overview, answer questions, and collect samples on June 29th. If you have reservations about providing your blood sample (due to privacy concerns), you may still want to attend to receive the project briefing. You will be under no obligation to participate if you decide after hearing the briefing that you do not want to participate. However, you will learn more about the project and the future of DNA testing as it relates to genealogy. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about what DNA means for the future of genealogy as well as participate in a ground breaking study (if you so desire). I hope to see you there. Let's have a good turn out from the STGS. Bring a friend or another family member who has some interest in either genetics or genealogy. There is no membership requirement in any organization to participate in this study (or just listen to the overview of this DNA project). You do have to have the four generation pedigree report to participate in the study, but there is no requirement to just learn more about genetics! Although the official press release for this project indicates a COMPLETE four generation pedigree chart is required, unofficially I know they will accept you with a less than complete chart. So, don't let a few missing names and dates keep you from attending the June 29th event. For more detailed information regarding the MGRG project, the research progress, or to ask questions, please go to the official web site for MGRG at: http://molecular-genealogy.byu.edu You may also contact Daniel Van Dam (the organizer for the June 29th event) at 504-822-3801, or clvandam@mindspring.com or his mother, Cindy Van Dam at the Family History Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 504-885-3936. Daniel Van Dam is a Life Scout and is working on his eagle project with MGRG. Regards, Rob Robert B. Noles 1st Vice President, St. Tammany Genealogical Society -------------------------------------------------------------------- Genetics & Genealogy Article by R. B. Noles from STGS Newsletter - June29, 2001 We have heard a great deal about DNA in the news over the past few years. Usually the reference to DNA is concerned with using it to prove someone’s innocence or guilt associated with a crime. Or perhaps the reference is concerned with solving some medical condition through gene manipulation. However, now we are hearing about the possibility of revolutionizing the world of genealogy with the application of genetic principles in the search for our ancestors. That gets my attention! Microbiology scientists are finding that we are literally living, walking and breathing records of our family history because of the inheritance properties of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). You may remember from biology class in high school that we receive twenty-three chromosomes from our father and twenty-three more from our mother. These chromosomes are stored in the nucleus of almost every cell of the human body. In addition to the nuclear DNA, a small molecule of DNA is found in the energy producing organelle known as mitochondria. The recombination and transmission of DNA from one generation to the next is the foundation of human life and the inescapable link to our biological ancestors. With DNA testing techniques available today, we can test two of our ancestral lines using genetics. Y-chromosomes (Ycs) are subject to only small degrees of mutation and are passed down almost unchanged from father to son. A Ycs test would be helpful when the analysis is attempting to verify a direct male line, permitting individuals sharing the same last name to verify possible relationships even in the absence of written records. In much the same way, a mother will pass her mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) to all of her children. However, only her daughters pass it on to the following generation. The mtDNA is therefore passed intact from one generation to the next following the maternal line. This means that blocked genealogies (dead ends) due to the lack of or unreliable written records, adoptions, illegitimacies, etc., may now be extended and proven with the help of genetic testing. By relying only on the Ycs and mtDNA, we limit our search for ancestors to only two of our sixteen great-great-grandparents lines, the two outermost lines of the pedigree chart. A project is now underway to permit the use of DNA to determine genetic proof for the other fourteen lines. Dr. Scott R. Woodward of the Department of Microbiology at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, formed the Molecular Genealogy Research Group (MGRG) for the purpose of creating a tool that will permit people to enhance and extend their genealogical work through the use of genetics. The MGRG project involves building a database that will help trace family lines following the inheritance pattern of nuclear DNA from the remaining twenty-two chromosomes. The MGRG is collecting genetic and genealogical information from 100,000 individuals from around the world. Each participant provides MGRG with a complete four-generation pedigree chart and a small blood sample from which DNA is extracted. The DNA is analyzed at 250 different loci and linked to the dates and places of birth found on the pedigree charts submitted. No names are used to assure privacy. When this effort is completed in about five years, MGRG will have developed a database that can be used to reconstruct and verify personal genealogies, establishing geneotypic links within and between populations and producing unique identifications for people that do not have traditional name-based genealogies. For more information on this subject and the MGRG project, see the complete article written by Dr. Woodward in the March/April 2001 issue of the National Genealogical Society Newsmagazine or the article by Ugo A. M. Perego in the September/October 2000 issue of the Everton’s Genealogical Helper Magazine. Representatives from MGRG are willing to travel anywhere there is a large group of 200+ individuals interested in participating in the construction of the database. A lecture on genetics is also provided during these visits. Perhaps we can entice the MGRG to come to the Florida Parishes. We have a diverse population with a wide variety of ancestors! Stay Tuned!

MCLIN FAMILY REUNION SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2002 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Immanuel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 10870 Lovett Road Baton Rouge, La. 70818 One block from intersection of Joor & Lovett Road Start making your plans to attend this family reunion. We are trying to make it the gathering of all times. None of us are getting any younger, and we should take this opportunity to visit each other and possibly meet relatives that we didn’t even know. Anyone with ties to MC LIN, JONES, ROBBINS and related families from Louisiana, Mississippi and surrounding areas, please consider attending this “ extended family” gathering and bring any family history you have to share with others. We hope to have means to record information to a computer for future use. PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO AS MANY RELATIVES AS POSSIBLE Contact me with questions or send me information to be included in our family history files. Clarence “Lee” McLin , 600 Kings Cove, Brandon, Fl. 33511, Phone 813-681-2466 Email: fouli@msn.com Bring a "covered dish" and something to drink (No alcoholic beverages please). Everything else will be provided. Plates, cups, napkins, ice, etc. This is inside, air conditioned, kitchen facilities, rest rooms and plenty of seating. Any questions please call (225) 213-1360 Hope to see you Saturday

Southeast Louisiana: 1) THE KEMP,TURNER,and ROBERTS FAMILIES on LITTLE SILVER CREEK, WASHINGTON PARISH, LOUISIANA: The Story of Three Pioneer families of early Louisiana, Their Ancestors and Progeny. Profusely illustrated and with numerous family pictures. 884 pages. This work centers mainly on the descendants of Bradford Kemp (1764-1838), Philip Turner (1894-1832) and George Roberts (ca. 1740-1808 or 09). The Kemp and Turner families remained, for the most part, in Louisiana. However, George Roberts of Hawkins County, Tennessee, died on the Bogue Chitto River in Louisiana, and his children scattered into Mississippi (especially Pike, Copiah and Yazoo Counties) and East Texas. Only one son, John Roberts, remained in Washington Parish. The index of about 20,000 entries, covers many family names found in LA, MS and TX. $65.00 + shipping 2) HISTORY OF WASHINGTON PARISH, LOUISIANA 1798-1992: The Story of a Land and People on Three Rivers: The Pearl, the Bogue Chitto and the Tangipahoa in Southeast Louisiana.Volume I - 485 pages. The first volume of this work historically covers the parish, its people from the time of inception through the Nineteenth Century. A few chapters goes into the Twentieth Century, every facet of life, (crime and violence, law, religion, military participation (War of 1812, Mexican and Civil war with rosters for all companies which served from the area), slavery, agriculture, intellectual and social outlets) are covered and often illustrated with appropriate historical pictures of buildings, people and events. This volume is pure history and only covers the genealogy of a family if it is pertinent to the topic under consideration. The last part of the work biographical sketches (with photographs when available) with anecdotes and documentation will be found on the Parish Sheriffs, Judges, State Representatives and Senators, Clerks of Court and Assessors covering the years 1819-1992. $47.50 + shipping. 3)A POTPOURRI OF HISTORICAL DATA CONCERNING THE FOUNDING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OF WASHINGTON PARISH, LOUISIANA, 1798-1860. This work is an alphabetical listing of most persons and families who lived in Washington Parish (northern St. Tammany) in the dates covered. Included are some early Feliciana documents, government petitions, 1812 complete Tax list for St. Tammany Parish and all Federal Census reports through 1860. Additional family data has been included if the author found it in any available source.323 pages. $35.00 + shipping. 4) GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL LEGAL ABSTRACTS OF ST. HELENA PARISH, LOUISIANA, 1804-1970. About 350 pages. Contains abstract of all successions (wills & estates) in the St. Helena Courthouse in Greensburg, abstracts of all extant marriages from 1811 -1870 white and Negro; and the 1823, 1824,and 1826 personal tax assessment rolls. St. Helena is the mother parish of St. Tammany, Washington, Livingston and part of Tangipahoa. $40.00 + shipping North Louisiana: 5) AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INDIVIDUALS AND FOUNDING FAMILIES OF THE OUACHITA VALLEY OF LOUISIANA FROM 1785 TO 1850. Two parts. Contains every genealogical mention of any person or family found in the legal records of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana from its founding ca. 1783 to approximately 1850. Includes census reports, tax list data, law suits, all marriages, naturalization papers, deeds, wills, successions and family date submitted by contributors.The family group records have been augmented with data drawn from similar primary materials from neighboring courthouses in Bienville, Caldwell, Catahoula, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Morehouse, Richland and Union. Data also has been drawn from printed secondary sources. The author-compiler has made every effort to trace the family's origins and denote to what area the person or family migrated. Part One (A-K) of this work contains 504 pages of text, name index, 100 pages of pictures and maps. 60# paper, library quality. Part 1 $50.00 + shipping. Part 2 (L-O) contains 640 pages $60.00 + shipping. Part 3 (P-Z and an addendum should be released soon. 6) SPANISH POSTE D'OUACHITA:THE OUACHITA VALLEY IN COLONIAL LOUISIANA 1783-1804, AND EARLY AMERICAN STATEHOOD 1804-1820; 383 PAGES. This indexed hard cover work is a reprint of the booklet series on the Ouachita Valley issued in 1983. The edition includes an additional chapter not in the earlier publications. In an added appendix will be included the 1790 and 1800 Census reports for the Ouachita, numerous documents (French and English) concerning colonial life and Fort Miro; and a complete printing of the 1814 Tax Assessment Roll for Ouachita Parish. Limited edition of 100 copies. $35.00 + shipping. All of the above books are library quality binding. Mississippi: 7) MARION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI. MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, 1986, soft cover, 368 pages plus index. This work, with the exception of Deed Book C, was issued in the 1960's by the abstractor-compiler. Included in this book on one of the few south Mississippi Counties with records commencing in 1812, will be found Wills and Estates through 1859. All available deeds abstracted in Books A, B, and C (through 1860-but not all for that year), 1816, 1850, and 1860 Census Reports. Road Minute Books and the 1813 Lawrence County tax list which included Marion County. Reprint by Southern Historical Press. This is a paper back publication. $32.50 + shipping Soon to be published, pre-publishing orders now being taken. 9) THE GENEALOGY OF THE MIZELL, RICHARDSON AND THOMAS FAMILY OF LOUISIANA. 10) THE WILLIAM "CHOCTAW BILL" WILLIAMS FAMILY 11) THE GENEALOGY OF THE WILLIAMS, MIZELL AND RICHARDSON FAMILY. Send orders to WILLIAMS GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS 32 Lakeview Drive, Monroe, LA 71203 Phone 318-343-7539 [sorry no email address]

"A Gathering of Garrisons: The Ancestors, Family, and Descendants of Lot Garrison and Margaret Erwin" has just been completed by its author, Sylvia Kelly Smith of Franklinton, LA. Sylvia earned both her BS and MS at LSU in Baton Rouge. This family history book covers primarily the descendants of Lot Garrison and Margaret Erwin. A small portion includes a glimpse at the ancestors of both Lot and Margaret- - the Garrisons, the Erwins, and the Andrews who represent several areas of the US. Four years in the writing, this family story encompasses the works of several family historians, some who spent over 40 years each in research. Meant to be a book enjoyed by any family member, regardless of his understanding and interest in genealogy, this book is a treasure of old handed-down family stories, as well as historically documented events. Lot, an interesting fellow, left his home in Pennsylvania in his early 20's, ending up in Natchez, MS around 1827, or earlier. There he met and married Margaret, the young daughter of a very community-minded and family-oriented Baptist minister. The book follows Lot and Margaret as they made their move to East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, in 1830, along with her parents and some of her siblings. Nine children were born into Lot and Margaret's marriage, five of whom lived to have descendants. These five children were followed down to their present day descendants. The family made a move into Livingston Parish around 1860, in time for some of their sons and sons-in-law to enter the Civil War. Several Civil War incidents are related. Several neighboring parishes enter into their story. The book itself is a hardback book with over 700 pages and 360 photographs. The pages are 8 1/2 x 11" in size, #60 white paper. It will be Smyth section sewn and bound. Each book will be shrink wrapped for its protection. The cover will be stamped with gold foil lettering. The price of each book will be $65.00. Orders must be made and paid to Sylvia Smith no later than July 8, 2002. To contact the author, call 985-839-3946 or write her at 105 Fleetwood, Franklinton, LA 70438

Subj: Arcola Cemetary Date: 6/5/02 9:19:56 AM Pacific Daylight Time From; Susangop@aol.com <<<<<Reply to<<<<<<< Do not hit reply button. Dear Mr. Johnson: My mother attended the Arcola Presbyterian Church as a child. I would like to find out who I can contact about the church, who if anyone is responsible for the care of the church. Do you have any possible leads? Thank you in advance for your assistance. Susan Estes

From: <A HREF="mailto:bktaylor@i-55.com">bktaylor@i-55.com</A> <<<>> Reply to: Barbara Taylor WASHINGTON PARISH GENEALOGY AND HISTORY SOCIETY MEETING Date: Tuesday, JUNE 11, 2002 Time 5:30 pm Location: Bogalusa Branch of the Washington Parish Library Guest Speaker: Dr. E. Russ Williams - Dr. Williams, a retired history professor from Northeastern LA University in Monroe, LA. Dr. Williams has written several books on the history of this area. Topic: History and Families of Washington Parish Sponsored by: Washington Parish Genealogy and History Society The general public is invited to attend.

16th Annual Williams/Richardson Reunion It is reunion time for descendants of William (Choctaw Bill) Williams and Penelope Richardson Williams (ca.1775-1828). Their children were Charles and Susannah Williams Knight; Stephen and Sarah (Sally) Williams Stafford; David and Ginny Williams Mizell; John Williams; William Walter and Kesiah Morris Williams and Robert and Nancy Jenkins Williams (ca. 1798-1891). The 16th annual WILLIAMS Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2002, at the ESM Methodist Family Life Center, 510 Avenue B in Bogalusa. The reunion will begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at 2:00 p.m. Delos R. (Dickey) Williams, Chairman, urges all descendants of this pioneer family to attend and bring your families. Bring a covered dish and beverages. Plates, forks, ice, etc., will be provided. For information, call 985-735-6210 - 985-732-2424 - 985-7

April 26, 2002 PRESS RELEASE: ANTIQUE APPRAISALS, AUCTION AND FARMERS’ MARKET AT MAY MUSE` EVENT AT VARNADO STORE MUSEUM IN FRANKLINTON, LA May 25 marks a big spring celebration at the Varnado Store Museum in Franklinton, LA. The special event, at the request of many museum patrons, will feature an antiques Appraisal Fair, an Auction, and a Farmers’ Market to be held in and around the century-old general store museum and its new annex. APPRAISAL: Bring antiques, unidentifiables, and old items from the attic or garage to have them evaluated during the appraisal time from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be a $5.00 per item fee charged to benefit the museum. AUCTION: Scour the old items left by grandma and bring your antiques or "junk-tique" treasures, anything from furniture to glassware, to be sold at auction from 2:00 p.m. until all items are sold. Twenty per cent of the selling price will go to the museum and remainder to the seller. If you wish to buy or sell, come to the Museum’s annex for an afternoon of fun. FARMERS’ MARKET: All day long visitors can shop the Farmers’ Market to select fresh vegetables, plants, herbs, hanging baskets, homemade jams and jellies, natural foods, honey, eggs, dairy products, flowers and garden items from local gardeners. Spaces will rent for $25.00 and be available on a first come - first served basis the morning of May 25. Visitors can also enjoy our Victory Garden, which is maintained by the local Master Gardeners group, to get ideas for planting a small garden of your own. Plan now for an enjoyable day at the museum, shopping the Farmers’ Market, having your old items appraised, and buying or selling at the auction. At the same time you will be helping the non-profit Varnado Store Museum and its volunteers continue their efforts to preserve the cultural heritage of Washington Parish and bring educational exhibits and opportunites. One day only - May 25 10:00 a.m. till….. Contact information: Location: 936 Pearl Street, Franklinton, LA (P.O. Box 184) Phone: 985-795-0680 FAX: 985-795-0480 email:varnadostoremuseum@yahoo.com web: varnadostoremuseum.org

The Sons & Daughters of the Province and Republic of West Florida 1763 - 1810 http://homepages.xspedius.net/mmoore/lghs/sonsdau.htm Annual Council Meeting Luncheon & Garden Tour Reservation Form Saturday, May 11, 2002 11 a.m to approximately 3 p.m. The festivities will start with the annual Council Meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Oxbow Carriage House Restaurant. This restaurant is located behind the Myrtles Plantation home in St. Francisville, Louisiana. The general membership meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30, after which Roger Busbice will speak about the "History of West Florida." All are invited to tour the Sheri McDaniel gardens located on the Lake Rosemound Road. Your payment of the $19.00 fee will reserve your spot. The lunches come with a sensation salad, carmel custard, and iced tea. Please make your entree selections below by indicating the total number of people choosing a particular dish. ____ Sauteed Breast of Chicken Divan with pan juices & red current demi-glaze. Set on roasted garlic mashed potatoes & vegetable medley. ____ Fried Catfish Filets served with shoestring French fries, cocktail & tartar sauce. ____ Shrimp Etouffee served on steamed rice. Name ________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City ______________________________State __________ Zip + 4 _____________ Phone __________________________ E-mail _______________________________ __________ Number of reservations times $19.00 equals $_____________Total To help with name tags, give the names of all persons attending. Please make sure your reservation is in our hands by April 29, 2002. Send this form and $19.00 each to West Florida Society – Post Office Box 82672 – Baton Rouge, LA 70884. Questions? Call Barbara Strickland (225) 766-3018 or E-mail bcomeaux@aol.com

Tangipahoa Historical & Genealogical Society June & July Meeting canceled: Meeting: First Saturday of Each Month -- 11:00 A M Next Meeting: Saturday -- August 03, 2002 Tangipahoa Parish Main Library 739 West Oak Street Amite, Louisiana 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

Behind the Scenes at Mile Branch Settlement Even if you have visited Mile Branch Settlement on the Washington Parish Fairgrounds many times, you will have a chance to learn some "behind the scenes" information. The speaker will be Betty Rose Pigott Hunt of Bogalusa. Betty Rose has served with the Washington Parish Fair Association for many years. At present, she still serves on the fair board. Through the years, her jobs have been many. In 1987, she served as fair president. One year, she was catalog honoree. She was interested in Mile Branch Settlement on the fairgrounds, from its inception, but when the Pigott cabin was moved into the settlement in 1982, her interest increased tremendously. She felt that this cabin was part of her. It actually had served as home for her grandparents. Her father was born in that house. Betty Rose began to devote a lot of her time to Mile Branch Settlement at that time. At the present, she serves as its overall chairman which oversees a myriad of Mile Branch committees. Her "Behind the Scenes" program has been planned for anyone interested in learning more about our parish’s look into local history. The program is being sponsored by the Washington Parish Genealogy and History Society. Fran Harry, President, welcomes both members and nonmembers to attend. This meeting is planned for 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Meet at the entrance to Mile Branch. Bring a lawn chair to use as you sit and enjoy the meeting and refreshments. Remember, you do not have to be a member to attend.

Tangipahoa Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting: First Saturday of Each Month -- 11:00 A M Next Meeting: Saturday -- May 04, 2002 Tangipahoa Parish Main Library 739 West Oak Street Amite, Louisiana 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

Correction. Daniel was 40 on the 1850 Wilkinson Co Census, Sorry for the error. Delores Tousinau wrote: > We are researching Thomas Courtain and his wife Genevieve Bonvillian > Anne Marie Courtain and Jean Job Tousinau (sometimes found Jurineau, > Toussineau, Touzeneau) married in 1807. > Daniel Tousinau born abt 1810. He is listed in court records as the > brother of the other children born of Jean Job and Anne Marie. It is > also listed that Jean Job is the father of Daniel. We have not been > able to find a record of his birth. In the court paper of 1834 it shows > that he resides in Point Coupee Parish. On land records for Pointe > Coupee in 1838 it states he is a man with wife and child. We found a > marriage in W Feliciana for a Margaret Fauner and a Davis Tousinan (the > writing looks like Daniel Tousinau ). We have not been able to find > anything on her , or what happened to her or the child. Daniel moved to > Wilkinson county MS and is shown as 40 on the 1860 census. > Thank You > Delores and Billy > > ==== LAWESTBA Mailing List ==== > Louisiana French-German list > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Fthnic-European/LA-FRENCH-GERMAN.html > > ============================== > 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

We are researching Thomas Courtain and his wife Genevieve Bonvillian Anne Marie Courtain and Jean Job Tousinau (sometimes found Jurineau, Toussineau, Touzeneau) married in 1807. Daniel Tousinau born abt 1810. He is listed in court records as the brother of the other children born of Jean Job and Anne Marie. It is also listed that Jean Job is the father of Daniel. We have not been able to find a record of his birth. In the court paper of 1834 it shows that he resides in Point Coupee Parish. On land records for Pointe Coupee in 1838 it states he is a man with wife and child. We found a marriage in W Feliciana for a Margaret Fauner and a Davis Tousinan (the writing looks like Daniel Tousinau ). We have not been able to find anything on her , or what happened to her or the child. Daniel moved to Wilkinson county MS and is shown as 40 on the 1860 census. Thank You Delores and Billy

Hi all Roll Call time. Please post some surnames you are searching. Or if you have information on these surnames post that to it may help. Even if all the information you have is the Country, State, County are Parish where they are from . Have a good day Charlotte Sehon LA-NATIVEAMERICAN Mailing List

Hi all Here are some website I got from a magazine. American Women's History :A Research Guide feank.mtsu,edu/~kmiddlet/history.women.html A Guide to Uncovering Women's History in Archival Collections www.libutsa.edy/Archives/links.htm Lost Female Ancestors Queries geneasearch.com/ findfemale/findfemalemhtm

As of today, we (Washington Parish Library) have the 1930 La. Population Census. This census will be housed in Franklinton. We also have the 1930 Ms. Population Census, which will be housed in Bogalusa. I should be finished with them by Monday, so that patrons may come and look at them. This is great news, and I wanted you all to know. Bonnie

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The Westwego Historical Society is proud to announce two extraordinary presentations by Louisiana authors Daniel Alario and Marc Matrana. Both are well sought after speakers. Matrana will present a 30 minute slide presentation on the history of Louisiana's Seven Oaks Plantation, (which was one of the South’s most historic landmarks) and the fiery 1970’s political battle which raged over its preservation. Alario will present a 45 minute slide presentation on the unique history of Westwego, Louisiana, focusing on the area’s historic industries, families, religious institutions, and cultural folkways. These presentations are not to be missed, and are free and open to public. They will be held back-to-back on May 4, 2002 at 7pm at the Westwego Civic Center, 1220 Ave. H, Westwego, Louisiana. Refreshments will be available and dozens of historic photographs will be on display for viewing. For more information e-mail: mmatran@tulane.edu or contact the Westwego Historical Museum at 341-3161. See flyer below for more information. __________________ The Westwego Historical Society Presents Two Phenomenal Slide Presentations by Daniel P. Alario, Sr. Westwego: Gateway to the Past & Marc R. Matrana Seven Oaks Plantation: A Lasting Legacy May 4, 2002 - 7pm Westwego Civic Center 1220 Ave H - Westwego, Louisiana Free and Open to the Public Refreshments will be available Come and view hundreds of historic photographs of Westwego and Seven Oaks and explore their extraordinary history.