BRISTER, BROWN, FRAZIER, LESTER, SMITH, VALENTINE, YOUNGBLOOD posted by Bob Valentine on Monday, July 21, 1997

Researching the following surnames in Grant Parish, LA ; VALENTINE, YOUNGBLOOD, BROWN, SMITH, LESTER, BRISTER and FRAZIER.

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ANTEE, HORN, PHILLIPS, THOMPSON posted by Gaytha Thompson on Wednesday, September 3, 1997

Researching the following surnames from around the Montgomery area: ANTEE, HORN, PHILLIPS and THOMPSON.

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VINSON, WALSWORTH posted by Virgil Vinson on Thursday, September 4, 1997

Searching for any information on a Mollie Elder VINSON or a Georgia WALSWORTH VINSON. Thanks in advance for any information you might have

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MEYERS, WALKER posted by Bob Valentine on Thursday, February 12, 1998

Searching for the descendants of H.(Hansford) D. WALKER died in Grant Parish 2\18\1884. Married Elizabeth MEYERS in MS she died 10\17\1894. Both died in Grant Parish, LA and are buried at Guymes Cemetery in Grant Parish.

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GIEGER, HOUGH, MARTIN posted by Gerry A. Gieger on Monday, February 16, 1998

Am looking for the burial site and cause of death for my gg-grandfather, James Samuel GIEGER, who was born in Covington County, MS on 27 May 1822. He was a Baptist preacher and the fourth child and third son of Jesse GIEGER and Tobitha MARTIN of Covington County. The Zachariah GIEGER Bible (http://home.stlnet.com/~pawest/geigbib.html) records his date of death as 23March1868. Zachariah was Grandfather Samuel's oldest brother. The site may be either MS or LA because his widow, gg-grandmother Louisa (HOUGH) GIEGER was living in Grant Parish, LA, with their five children when the US Census was taken in 1870.

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CHANDLER posted by Gerry Chandler on Monday, February 16, 1998

I'm looking for any information regarding my father Aaron CHANDLER, who had a twin brother Adrian CHANDLER. Their father was named Oscar CHANDLER. They lived in or near Pollock, Bentley, and possibly Dry Prong, La. They were of Choctaw Native American and French descent. Any information regarding history, living relatives, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

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CHANDLER posted by Gerry Chandler on Monday, February 16, 1998

My name is Gerry Chandler. My father was named Aaron CHANDLER, son of Oscar CHANDLER. They lived in Pollock, Bentley, and possibly Dry Prong. I'm looking for any information available regarding my fathers family, since he and my mother divorced when I was 5 and I never got to know them. Any information regarding living relatives, genealogy, etc would be most greatly appreciated. Thank you for your help.

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CARTER, PHILLIPS, THOMPSON posted by Gaytha Thompson on Friday, February 27, 1998

Seaching for names of parents and siblings of Sarah Busabee PHILLIPS, b Oct 28, 1852 d Dec 7, 1919 and is buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery just North of Montgomery on the Winnfield Highway. She was first married to Benjamin THOMPSON in Natchitoches Parish Dec 05, 1866 and after his death she married William CARTER.

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CARTER, PHILLIPS, THOMPSON posted by Gaytha Thompson on Friday, February 27, 1998

Seaching for names of parents and siblings of Sarah Busabee PHILLIPS, b Oct 28, 1852 d Dec 7, 1919 and is buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery just North of Montgomery on the Winnfield Highway. She was first married to Benjamin THOMPSON in Natchitoches Parish Dec 05, 1866 and after his death she married William CARTER.

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COBB, KING, WILLIAMS posted by William (Bill) R. King, Jr. on Monday, March 23, 1998

COBB - KING - WILLIAMS Searching for info Cenus COBB, son of Silus (Bud) COBB & Lillian KING WILLIAMS. Cenus was born in Selma, Grant Parish 5 June 1912 and died 1 Nov. 1987 in Big Creek area, near Pollock. Cenus is buried in Pollock Cemetery. Had a son, Jim K. COBB. No info on Jim K. His mother, Lillian, had three daughters by first husband, J. H. WILLIAMS (married in Ouachita CO, AR in Oct. 1898). Williams daughters were: Pearly (1900-AR), Minnie (1901-AR), and Gertrude (1906-AR). It is unknown if Lillian & Silus COBB were married in LA or AR. Cenus was raised by my grandfather, Arthur Edward "Red" KING on farm in Selma, LA. Would like to communicate with children of Cenus Cobb. Thanks!

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Posted By Robert L. King SURNAMES: DAVIS, EDMONDSON, TAYLOR DATE:Monday, April 27, 1998 Searching for DAVIS TAYLOR EDMONDSON

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Post ByDavid C. Rains SURNAMES: MILSTEAD, VALENTINE DATE: Friday, May 1, 1998 MILSTEAD / VALENTINE- John and Emily MILSTEAD settled in Grant Parish in 1860. Their children were William J., Virginia, Solomon G., John, Benjamin F., Starks S., Richard Marion, Minerva, Eliza D., and James A. John, Emily, and family appear in the 1860 Census for that portion of Rapides Parish which later became Grant Parish. The 1870 Census lists only Emily and family. John has apparently died. Starks was my great grandfather. He married Louisiana Victoria VALENTINE from Catahoula Parish and had nine children. Starks died young in 1898 or 1899 and is buried in an unmarked grave at the Liberty Chapel Cemetery in Williana. Benjamin F. appears in the 1880 Census in Grant Parish and is shown to be married to Fanny. He has two daughters listed-- Lou, age 4, and Mary, age 1. However, B.F. Milstead is also shown in La. Marriage records as marrying a Sarah Williams in 1886 in Grant Parish. I know the lineage and descendants of Starks Milstead and "Lou" Valentine. Does anyone have any additional information on Benjamin F. MILSTEAD and what happened to Fanny? Did Benjamin have any other children by either wife? I am looking for any information on the other children of John and Emily? Also, does anyone know the relationship, if there is any, of the Frank, Lessie, and Sarah MILSTEAD buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetary outside of Montgomery with the descendants of John and Emily? Thanks in advance for any assistance. David C. Rains

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Posted By Harriett Bratton Masterson SURNAMES: BRATTON, FRAZIER, HODNETT, THIGPEN DATE: Tuesday, May 12, 1998 BRATTON, William - Born in Mississippi in 1864, moved to Louisiana, married Amanda THIGPEN according to 1910 and 1920 Grant Parish census. Son, Monroe BRATTON married Grace Ann HODNETT in 1918 in Colfax, LA. Need marriage records, land records, death and cemetery, any info would be gladly appreciated. *update* - Sun Aug 9 13:07:14 1998 BRATTON, William - Possible Correction. I had reported earlier in a query that he was married to Amanda THIGPEN ?. New info indicates her maiden name might have been FRAZIER. Any new info would be appreciated.

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Shirley Ashley SURNAMES: ANTY, FREDERICK, LAVESPERE DATE: Saturday, May 30, 1998 QRYTEXT:ANTY - FREDERICKS - LAVESPERE I am looking for any information on Francis ANTY and wife Janz. I show 8 children listed by the census but only have three names listed. Children: Lillie, Charles and Maria Zemira. Maria married Francois FREDERICK II 1845-1857 son of Francois FREDERICK b. abt 1790 and Marie Felicite'LAVESPE'RE b. abt. 1790. These were in the area of Grant-Winn - Natchitoches Parishes. Any help in this area would be appreciated

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Posted By Sue A. Benefield SURNAMES: MAYEAU, ST ANDRIE, THOMASSE, THOMISEE DATE: Saturday, May 30, 1998 Looking for a Joseph THOMISEE or THOMASSE born about 1885 married a Ledonia MAYEAU. Two of the children were Joseph Eugene and Estine. Joseph Eugene married Elivra ST_ANDRIE and they lived in Grant Parish until his death in 1948. Their children were Joseph Euguene Jr., Walter Lloyd, and Martha Lee. Estine died sometime in October 1996 from a supposed self inflicted gun shot. any information would be greatly appreciated.

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ATES, BOYTE, CHRISTY posted by Debi Murphy on Tuesday, June 2, 1998

I am searching for info on the CHRISTY family. I know they were living in Grant Parish in the late 1800's. My grandfather, John Henry CHRISTY was born in Grant Parish (pollock) I believe in 1883. His fathers name was William or Thomas or both. He married a Mary Anne BOYTE. After Thomas CHRISTY died around 1900 Mary remarried a Mr. ATES from Winn Parish and had one son named Silas. Any info on the CHRISTY family would be greatly appreciated.

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BULLOCK, THORNTON, WESTBERRY posted by Billy Murry Westberry on Saturday, June 6, 1998

I was born at Georgetown, La. November 5, l926. My father was Iley Don WESTBERRY, born May 16, 1898 at Colfax La. My mother was Julia Frances THORNTON born June 20, l904 at Pollock, La. They were married November 4, l923. My paternal grandparents were William Hampton WESTBERRY born March 4, 1850 at Hickman, Ky.and Lucinda Margaret BULLOCK, born June 18, 1852 at Montgomery, Ala. They were married March 10, 1870 Ouachita Parish, La. I am seeking information concerning the names and birthplace of my great grandparents Any information or clues in this regard would be greatly appreciated. Reply by E-Mail or phone collect after 6:00 P.M 502-442-3915.

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WALLACE posted by Bob Valentine on Saturday, June 13, 1998

I would like to contact anyone who may know any of the descendants or researchers of J. H. WALLACE born August 18, 1827 and died April 1, 1879 . Buried at the Big Creek Cemetery in Grant Parish, LA. Was a Pvt. in Co. I , 19th La. Inf. Enlisted at Camp Moore , LA Dec. 11, 1861. Thanks so much Bob Valentine.

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KELLY, MALONE, SMITH, WILLIAMS posted by James Williams on Saturday, June 13, 1998

We are looking for information on Charles WILLIAMS b. 1847(50) in Winn Parish that later became part of Grant Parish. Married Mary(Bobbie) KELLY SMITH about 1868 who is thought to be a Native American Indian Cherokee. Children were John Henry b. 9-13-1870, Oscar, Newt, Cockett, Fred Bradey, and Lilly. Second wife of Charles was Lucindy (Cindy) MALONE WILLIAMS - children were Rose, Ada, Lonnie, Mollie. Please contact us if you have any information concerning any of the above individuals. Thanks!!!

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CLARK, GIEGER, GREER, WOOLEY posted by Gerry A. Gieger on Monday, June 22, 1998

Seek Information on Joseph CLARK, married Salena Elender (WOOLEY) (CLARK) GREER. He probably died between 1855-1860. She is listed on 1870 US Census for Grant Parish as married to Smith GREER with children, Emily - age 9; and Jesse - age 5. Also CLARK children Benjamin - age 18; Sarah A. - age 16; and Lavenia - age 15; all born in LA. Will correspond with anyone researching CLARK, GREER, OR GIEGER surnames with roots in Grant Parish.

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NEAL posted by R. M. B. on Monday, June 29, 1998

Looking for information on Henry NEAL and Richard NEAL. Richard NEAL b about 1850 and Henry b about 1852. Richard lived above Alexandria and Henry lived around Pitkin, La. Any Information would be appreciated. Reta

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MADDOX, MURRELL posted by Donna on Sunday, July 5, 1998

searching for information on William Elijah MURRELL m. Mary MADDOX. had a son John Rundolph MURRELL b in Colfax. John R. m. Alice Orlene LeMOINE in Alexandria.

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CALDWELL, SPIKES, WILKERSON posted by Jack Spikes on Sunday, July 26, 1998

Seeking information on Carol SPIKES, b. May 30, 1908, Colfax, LA, m. Edna CALDWELL in ~1926, d Oct 1974. His parents were Richard Cleveland SPIKES and Gertrude WILKERSON, who owned a small family bakery in Alexandria for years, into the late 1930s or early 1940s. Any information would be appreciated.

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BROSSETTE, LUTHER posted by Shirley Luther on Sunday, July 26, 1998

BROSSETTE,LUTHER I am trying to find out if Derzilan Rabal BROSSETTE (b.1827) who married Mary LUTHER (b.1837) in 1875 are connected to the Luthers of the Wheeling Area. If so her father would be Thomas J. LUTHER. I would appreciate any clues on this and any information on Thomas J. LUTHER who came from Coosa County AL to Wheeling area in early 1850's.

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HAMMONS, TULLOS, WRIGHT posted by Terra W. Orgeron on Saturday, August 1, 1998

I am searching for any info on Willie Eunice HAMMONS (female) born abt 1907 in Bentley, LA. Her parents were William Henry HAMMONS and Sarah Louise TULLOS. She married Henry Walter WRIGHT. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

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KELLEY, KELLY, SPIKES posted by J. Solomon on Saturday, August 1, 1998

Albert Ellis KELLEY, b. 1841 in Macon County,AL. Came to Union Parish with Methodist minister father & family. Married Narcissa SPIKES there in 1860's. They moved to Grant Parish & lived near Montgomery on the Red River. She died there possibly in 1870's. He died 1927 in Caldwell Parish. Am looking for father or mother's name or info for Albert Ellis KELLEY or anything on Narcissa Spikes. Name later spelled KELLY.

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BROCK, GUYNES, KELLY, NOGLE posted by W. J. Nunnally on Monday, August 10, 1998

GUYNES: Looking for info on Elizabeth A. Guynes. Elizabeth, (also known as Bettie) born May 18, 1872 in Pollock, Grant Parish, La. and the daughter of W. P. Guynes of Grant Parish. Elizabeth first married John T. KELLY, had four children and lived around Pollock. Divorced and married second to John NOGLE, divorced and married third to Robert Lee BROCK. Elizabeth "Bettie" A. Guynes Kelly Nogle Brock died in 1915. Robert Lee BROCK then married Martha Mary "Mae" GUYNES. Mae is the younger sister of Bettie. Mae and Robert Brock raised several children in Richland Parish. Any information on the GUYNES, BROCK OR KELLY families is appreciated. W. J. Nunnally, P. O. Box 355, Jena, LA 71342

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LASHLEY, LASYONE posted by Margaret Janice Ferrier Pearson on Thursday, August 20, 1998

Searching for LASYONE, Serena born 12/14/1865 died 9/26/1939 need names of her parents, she married James M LASHLEY dob 11/14/1855, please contact me at this address mjanice@worldnetla.net

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BARTON, TORRY, WILLIAMSON posted by Virginia Brashears Gunn on Thursday, August 20, 1998

I am searching for information on my grandparents Silas E. BARTON and Phalby A. TORRY. Both of them were from Grant Parish and lived in Prospect Community. Parents of Phalby were Lycurgus E. TORRY and Lucy Anna WILLIAMSON. I need information on David A. TORRY b.1810 in Scotland d. in Grant Parish. And his father Alexander TORRY born in Scotland, but never came to the US. Any information on the BARTONs will be appreciated.

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CHISSUM, WELLS posted by Norma Harder on Monday, August 24, 1998

I am looking for information of Edward T WELLS who married Anna CHISSUM. They are listed living in Colfax on the 1910 La Census. Edward b in Ohio; Anna in Texas...He was a night watchman at the saw mill....any information would be appreciated...Thanks

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