Tuesday, April 16, 2002 Subject: RIPLEY RHEAMS ?? 1824-1850?? M. Rhoda Jane Allen, daughter of Elizabeth Allen 2 children: b. 1846 Marghana Rheams (married SS Dixon) b. 1848 Richardson Allen Rheams (married Martha Dixon) Only public record found is the Livingston Parish Mortality Schedule for 1850 saying he died in July, 1850 after being sick with pneumonia for 6 days at age 26 years. Perhaps, according other family records, may have been a junior, but I tend to believe this may not have been given name, but nickname or aka name. Any information anyone can share would be greatly appreciated. Gerald L. Kelly Library Associate Turchin Library Freeman School of Business #7 McAlister Drive Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118-5669 gkelly@tulane.edu Tuesday, April 16, 2002 Subject J. W. (Jim) Kelly or Kelley (remote possibility of Kellian, see below), and Mary Caroline Christmas Listed in census of Livingston Parish in 1860 as J. B. Kellian, but this is thought to be a misspelling of the name by census taker. Married: Mary Caroline Christmas, daughter of Henry C. Christmas of St. Helena Parish. Eight (8) Children: William, Joseph, Issac, Benjamin, Alexander, Hester, Jesse James, Jane

Hi LA-NATIVEAMERICAN. A mailing list anyone with a genealogical or historical interest in Native Americans in Louisiana. To subscribe send "subscribe" to la-nativeamerican-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or la-nativeamerican-d-request@rootsweb.com (digest mode)

St. Helena Historical Association Inez B. Tate: President 6370 Hwy 43 Montpelier, Louisiana 70422-8227 Publications: Price Postpaid: 1820 Census $ 6.00 1830 Census $ 3.00 1840 Census $ 6.00 1850 Census $11.50 1860 Census $00.00 > Sold Out 1870 Census $12.00 1880 Census $12.00 1890 Census $00.00 > Not Available 1900 Census $17.50 1910 Census $30.00 > 3 Volumes 1920 Census $24.00 St. Helena War Veterans………….$ 9.00 Old Montpelier 1804 - New Montpelier 1904…………$17.00 St. Helena Vets - Remember WW II……….$14.00 Echoes From The Past……….$34.00 Cemetery Records………$00.00 > Sold Out The Saint Helena Rifles - By: A. P. Richards $7.50 St. Helena World War I veterans $18.00 The latest publication of the St. Helena Historical Association, Inc. is St. Helena Remembers Her World War I Veterans. This all came about when Inez Tate located a book pertaining to the World War I veterans of St. Helena Parish in the Clerk of Court's office. It was a summary of the discharged, listed three on each page and in alphabetical order. A contact made with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Baton Rouge produced little information. The officer was familiar with the book and stated that until 1987, these books were in all parishes in Louisiana. At that time, they were turned over to the Louisiana State Archives for safekeeping. He did not know the origin of the books, and the Louisiana State Archives had no information regarding the origin of them either. Some veterans took their discharge papers to the Clerk of Court, and copies were made and retained there. A review of the St. Helena Cemetery reveals there were World War I veterans buried in the various cemeteries who were not included in the book of discharges nor was a copy of their discharge filed in the Clerk of Court's office. The book includes interesting information on the veterans' service time. Noted in this publication are the addresses of the little post offices no longer in existence. Also included are interesting stories and data on the veterans. The price of this soft-cover book is $18.00, postpaid. Order directly from St. Helena Historical Association, 6370 La. 43, Montpelier, LA 70422-8227. The cover picture shows the type of uniform worn by the doughboys.

Louisiana Ancestors Book compiles information about St. Helena World War I veterans The latest publication of the St. Helena Historical Association, Inc. is St. Helena Remembers Her World War I Veterans. This all came about when Inez Tate located a book pertaining to the World War I veterans of St. Helena Parish in the Clerk of Court's office. It was a summary of the discharged, listed three on each page and in alphabetical order. A contact made with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Baton Rouge produced little information. The officer was familiar with the book and stated that until 1987, these books were in all parishes in Louisiana. At that time, they were turned over to the Louisiana State Archives for safekeeping. He did not know the origin of the books, and the Louisiana State Archives had no information regarding the origin of them either. Some veterans took their discharge papers to the Clerk of Court, and copies were made and retained there. A review of the St. Helena Cemetery reveals there were World War I veterans buried in the various cemeteries who were not included in the book of discharges nor was a copy of their discharge filed in the Clerk of Court's office. The book includes interesting information on the veterans' service time. Noted in this publication are the addresses of the little post offices no longer in existence. Also included are interesting stories and data on the veterans. The price of this soft-cover book is $18.00, postpaid. Order directly from St. Helena Historical Association, 6370 La. 43, Montpelier, LA 70422-8227. The publication was compiled and edited by Inez Tate, but she had lots of help from members, including Ruby McKee, Polly Bridges, Minnie Pittman, Mina Travis, Frances Allen, Sarah Kemp, Cornelia Bond, Myrtle Smith, Alma Neal, Doris Sanders and Mike Neal. The cover picture shows the type of uniform worn by the doughboys.

Hi List, In hopes that someone missed my post the first time, I am re-submitting it. Still looking for the burial place of SIMEON BOURG, born in Labadieville, LA, lived in Port Allen, LA and ran for sheriff of Port Allen in 1912. He died shortly after but cannot find any records indicating this. Would like to find his grave site to pass along to his 83 year old granddaughter before she passes on. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated, no lead too small. Thanks Adrien

Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society Seminar on Military Records SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2002 9 AM - 4 PM PORT ALLEN HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS I-10 AND HWY 415, PORT ALLEN, LOUISIANA FEATURING CRAIG R. SCOTT, CGRS BASIC MILITARY RESEARCH RESEARCHING YOUR REVOLUTIONARY WAR ANCESTOR RESEARCHING YOUR CIVIL WAR ANCESTOR PENSION RESEARCH: YOU STOPPED TOO SOON! Mr. Scott is a well-known and widely respected specialist in military genealogy and has been a speaker for more than a decade at national conferences of the National Genealogical Society and the Federation of Genealogical Societies, as well as serving as a faculty member at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research at Samford University. He is also the owner of Willow Bend Books, one of the larger and better known genealogical publishers. The meeting and seminar include coffee breaks, lunch, and free parking. Registration is $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members through Friday April 19th - $25.00 and $35.00 respectively at the door. On-site registration is 8-9AM with an "Early Bird" door prize to be awarded at 9AM. And more! For room reservations, please contact directly the Holiday Inn Express at 225-343-4821 before April 12th. Specify Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society for a special rate of $47.00, with up to four people per room (Continental breakfast included). Additional motels are available nearby and also in Baton Rouge. Send registration and fee to: LGHS, PO Box 82060, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2060. Name ___________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________ State ____________________ ZIP __________ Telephone ________________ FAX ________________ E-mail _________________________

> Digging Up Bones > > "Digging Up Bones," the enjoyment of discovering the identity of one's > ancestors, will be the topic for speaker Bob Ann Breland at the Tuesday, > April 9 session of the Washington Parish Genealogy and Historical Society. > The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Bogalusa Branch of the > Washington Parish Library. > > Breland, writer of the weekly "Between Friends" column and retired > associate editor of the Daily News, has been working on her family lines > for many years. Considering herself an amateur genealogist, she plans to > share some of her adventures in ssearching out ancestors, including some > who frequently seem to hide from avid historians who are eagerly digging > for a connection to their roots. > > "I discovered one particular line of mine with portrait painters and > writers included among their family members. That was so enlightening > because those are the things I like to do. Did my love for these pursuits > come from that direction or are there more ancestors who shared those same > talents?" Bob Ann commented. "The more I dig, the more fascinated I > become." > > Breland believes genealogy should not be limited to professional > historians, but also provides an interesting hobby to amateurs, who can > find themselves totally engrossed in the search. > > With so many in the parish with overlapping family lines, the local society > provides the setting for possible informational exchange. Those interested > in the fascinating adventure of genealogy, whether beginners or long-time > historians, are invited to attend the meeting. Visitors are always welcome > to the monthly meetings. > > > > Sylvia Smith +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Tangipahoa Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting: First Saturday of Each Month -- 11:00 A M Next Meeting: Saturday -- April 06, 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

Hi All I just want to wish everyone a Happy Easter . And if you have an Easter tradition that has been carried on in your family for years you may want to mention it. Someone else on the list may have the same tradition in their family and has been carried the tradition on for years. And you might find a new cousin just by the traditions in your family. Are if there is and Easter tradition in the Parish please mentioned in persons living and other state and countries may want to hear about .it Charlotte Sehon

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Subject: Geezers "Geezers"(slang for an old man) are easy to spot: At sporting events, during the playing of the National Anthem, Old Geezers hold their caps over their hearts and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them. Old Geezers remember World War I, the Depression, World War II, Pearl Harbor,Guadalcanal, Normandy and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, The Cold War, the Jet Age and the Moon Landing, not to mention Vietnam. If you bump into an Old Geezer on the sidewalk, he will apologize. If you pass an Old Geezer on the street, he will nod or tip his cap to a lady. Old Geezers trust strangers and are courtly to women. Old Geezers hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make certain the lady is on the inside for protection. Old Geezers get embarrassed if someone curses in front of women and children and they don't like any filth on TV or in movies. Old Geezers have moral courage. They seldom brag unless it's about their grandchildren. It's the Old Geezers who know our great country is protected, not by politicians or police, but by the young men and women in the military serving their country. This country needs Old Geezers with their decent values. We need them now more than ever. Thank God for Old Geezers! Pass this on to all the Old Geezers you know

ATTENTION: CIVIL WAR BUFFS AND THOSE WITH A TASTE FOR CIVIL WAR ACTIVITIES IN THIS AREA Area Civil War Participation to be Topic of March Meeting of the Washington Parish Genealogy and History Society Reggie Simmons, Franklinton attorney and local student of the Civil War, will be the speaker for the next meeting of the Genealogy and History group. A sought-after speaker, Mr. Simmons has presented programs for various organizations on this topic. Every year, he teaches Civil War and other history subjects for the Command and General Staff college. This schooling takes approximately 2 years and is taught in four phases for the military. The education/training is required before an officer can become a full colonel. Participants represent the Army and the Marines, including those in active duty and in the reserves or National Guard. This military training is the equivalent of a Master's program in a college. The four phases of training are taught alternately in various places in Louisiana and in Leavenworth, KS. Mr. Simmons' presentation will include information on the Battle of Port Hudson plus other wartime activities in the area. He will bring with him some authentic Civil War weapons and reproduction uniforms and equipment. The time of his Civil war Presentation is 5:30 at the Franklinton branch of the Washington Parish Library. The date is Tuesday, March 12, 2002. The public is invited to participate in this meeting. It is being sponsored by the Washington Parish Genealogy and History Society.

Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society Seminar on Military Records SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2002 9 AM - 4 PM PORT ALLEN HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS I-10 AND HWY 415, PORT ALLEN, LOUISIANA FEATURING CRAIG R. SCOTT, CGRS BASIC MILITARY RESEARCH RESEARCHING YOUR REVOLUTIONARY WAR ANCESTOR RESEARCHING YOUR CIVIL WAR ANCESTOR PENSION RESEARCH: YOU STOPPED TOO SOON! Mr. Scott is a well-known and widely respected specialist in military genealogy and has been a speaker for more than a decade at national conferences of the National Genealogical Society and the Federation of Genealogical Societies, as well as serving as a faculty member at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research at Samford University. He is also the owner of Willow Bend Books, one of the larger and better known genealogical publishers. The meeting and seminar include coffee breaks, lunch, and free parking. Registration is $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members through Friday April 19th - $25.00 and $35.00 respectively at the door. On-site registration is 8-9AM with an "Early Bird" door prize to be awarded at 9AM. And more! For room reservations, please contact directly the Holiday Inn Express at 225-343-4821 before April 12th. Specify Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society for a special rate of $47.00, with up to four people per room (Continental breakfast included). Additional motels are available nearby and also in Baton Rouge. Send registration and fee to: LGHS, PO Box 82060, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2060. Name ________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________ State ____________________ ZIP _____ Telephone ________________ FAX ________________ E-mail _________________________

Hi All This is something someone sent to one of my list I heard something really neat at my FHC this evening. Someone said that sometimes, a census taker would ask a person to state their age in terms of how old they were as of, for example, March 1. (Assume the census is being taken on July 1, 1860.) The person might say 32 years old, but really when he is answering the question, he is really 33, only his birthdate was after March 1. If you didn't know this, you would see 32 in the census and assume he was born in 1848. But suppose the previous time around in 1850, the census taken just asked for the person's age on the day the census is being taken. Say it is being taken on July 1 again. This time, the person will give his correct age as 23, and now if you calculate when he was born, you'd assume the person was born in 1847. The person at the FHC said this is one reason why the ages of people in the census records sometimes don't match from census to census.

Hi All Some list members have asked if there are any list rules. Here they are............. This list is for the discussing and genealogy research on the familles and history of WEST BATON ROUGE Parish .This list is not to post virus warnings because a lot of the virus warnings are a HOAX, if your computer happens to get a virus, post that if you like or let me know and I will see if it needs to be posted. No Attachments in email and please no personal messages. If there is a family or friend who is sick or needs help you may post that because some of the list members are family. There will be NO FLAMING. It may lead to removal from the list. Any posting of way off topic subjects may lead to removal from the list. If you post a question send it to me first, the list Mom and I will decide if it should be forwarded. Have fun in your research. Charlotte List Mom

Correction the Reception and opening date will be March 13, 2002.

Louisiana Hisrory Exhibit An exhibit about the 1810 West Florida revolt will open with a public reception at 4:00 P. M. Thursday at Sims Memorial Library. Southeastern Louisiana University campus in Hammond. The exhibit will remain up through June and may be viewed weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Tangipahoa Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting: First Saturday of Each Month -- 11:00 A M Next Meeting: Saturday -- March 02, 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

Hi David, Just what do you mean by "GIS LOCATOR DEVICES"? Is this the same as the GPS for Global Positioning Sensor? If so, contact me and I might possibly have some input for you. Adrien adrien@stargazer.net

I want to call your attention to a new free (no advertising) volunteer-based resource for on-line genealogy. The US GeoGen Project combines the use of geographic information systems (hand-held GIS locator devices) and genealogy to assist researchers to find site of interest. The first places to be added to the on-line database are cemeteries. I volunteered to coordinate the process of establishing sites for Louisiana parishes. (I grew up in Acadia Parish and much of my research is done in Southwest Louisiana.) http://www.samlyons.org/usgeogen-LA/browsela.htm I created preliminary tables of the cemeteries in every parish but I know that these are incomplete. I used the US Geological Survey's Geographic Names Database to get the cemetery locations. This list omits many old cemeteries, most new cemeteries and almost all family cemeteries. I would like your help to gather the names and locations of the cemeteries that aren't listed. Even if you can't provide the location, it would be very helpful if you could provide me with the names of cemeteries that are not on my list. I'm involved in this project because of a frustrating experience I had several years ago. I spent several days on two separate trips to Louisiana trying to find an old cemetery. No one I asked had ever heard about it. Although I eventually found it and found a grave marker for my ancestor, I've never forgotten the frustration at knowing the general vicinity but not the exact place to look. With the low cost of GIS devices (Wal-Mart sells very good ones for less than $125) it is possible to directly go anywhere if there is proper information posted about location. Please look at what I've done with Acadia Parish to see what is possible. I have the exact locations of some cemeteries and I'll have the locations of the other Acadia Parish sites listed soon. From each cemetery with a known exact location you may click on the blue icon to get a map showing the exact spot. Also, clicking on the cemetery name brings you to a page by the local genealogy society to get more information or to order books of grave marker transcriptions. There are other possibilities for linking to local groups. Let me know what you think, David -- David Lawrence -- David.Lawrence@SDSU.edu Director, Center for Injury Prevention Policy and Practice Graduate School of Public Health San Diego State University 6505 Alvarado Road, Suite 208 San Diego, CA 92120 Voice: 619-594-3691 Fax: 619-594-1995 http://www.InjuryPreventionWeb.org

Subj: WILLIAMS and Everitt Date: 2/9/02 8:22:42 PM Pacific Standard Time From: <A HREF="mailto:rojo1611@earthlink.net">rojo1611@earthlink.net</A> I believe that Alta Zera Williams was either born and/or married in St. Helena Parish, LA. Alta Zera Williams, born June 19, 1813 in LA; died January 11, 1890 in Bevilport, Jasper County, TX. She was the daughter of William Williams. William Williams had several grown and near-grown children when he came to Bevil's Settlement. The eldest, Stephen, who was called Stephen Jr., married Jane Wilson, daughter of William Wilson, but not until after his brother Richard had married Jane's older sister, Rebecca. Altazera, oldest daughter of William Williams, was the wife of Stephen H. Everitt, and Penelope, the second daughter was James H. Blount's wife. Richard Williams, not to be Confused with his uncle of the same name, lived on his grant on the Sabine River between Bevil's and Hickman's Ferry. He went to Galveston County,before 1850. The Everitts lived southeast of Bevilport on what is now FM 1747. A centennial monument marks the site. She married (1) Stephen Hendrickson Everitt Bef. 1835. He was born November 26, 1806 in Poughkeepsie, Duchess County, NY, and died July 12, 1844 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA. She married (2) Randolph Columbus Doom 1847. He was born January 07, 1811 in Caldwell County, KY, and died December 05, 1881. Ron Smith Duncanville, TX (just south of Dallas)