Past Queries

Although we are no longer using this query system, past queries are provided in case they have any helpful clues.

Thomas Jenkins - 04 Dec 2020
JENKINS / SAM
My Grandfather was Marshall JENKINS. I believe he was born in or near Franklin, LA in 1867. His mother was Marie SAM. His father was Marshall John JENKINS. My great grandfather was born in England. I don't know the month of my grandfather's birth, nore do I have any detailed information about my great grandfather, except that he was white. Family stories say that he may have fought in the Civil War. My great grandmother was a free person of color. I would appreciate any information you might have about any of my ancestors. Thank You.
Thomas Jenkins  tjenkins@sbcsc.k12.in.us
South Bend, IN

Faye Ernest - March 6, 1997
HEBERT / BUCK
Edna Bernadette Hebert---b=July,1893-4 In Patterson, La. d=1975 In New Orleans, La. (Don’t believe Hebert is Edna’s maiden name) Parents of Edna B. Hebert are Andrew Hebert and Mary (last name unknown) Andrew, we have heard was a Carpenter. Siblings of Edna’s are Alice, Agnes, Sidney Joesph, and Baby Mary. (Mary is shown in family list as Baby Mary, but believe the name is only Mary) Edna married a Joseph Hebert. Date unknown, but believe they might have married in Patterson, La. They had one child-- Katherine Mary Hebert--Born June 6,1928 in New Orleans, at Charity Hospital. She was later placed at St. Vincents Childrens Home because her mother was very sick after having her. Katherine M. Hebert married Julius Kenshaw Buck Aug 4,1951. Agnes, sister of Edna is known to have two children, Allen and Beverly. Don’t have any further information yet. Any information on Edna, Agnes and the rest of the children, and their parents, would be greatly appreciated. I’ve just started this, and have very little information to go on, and very few contacts! Thank you, Faye Buck Ernest.

Robin Meynier Smith - March 23, 1997
deTAVANNE / deMORAINVILLE / CHARPENTIER
I have a bit of information regarding two ancestors of my which emigrated to LA by way of the Caribbean to the Bayou Teche region and settled there in 1795 when the government allowed French refugees to claim land in LA. Count Joseph Michel de Tavanne married Countess Alix de Morainville and changed their name to Charpentier. I am descended from their son, Charles. I want to know more about where the Count came from and where his family lands in France are. Also where their lands were along the Bayou Teche. Are there records regarding those land grants?

Michaelene Nini Cancelliere - April 14, 1997
NINI
I am looking for my father's family. His name was Earl Nini. He was born in 1916 in Abbeville, Vermillion Parish, LA. However, his father, Louis Felix Nini, was born in Morgan City in 1890. I'd like to find out if he has any family still there. From my searches on the web, I have found there are still Nini's in Morgan City so I assume they are relatives. Is there a way of contacting them or finding out which ones are related to Louis? Can you help?? Although my father died around 1958, I never knew him and would like to see if there are any living relatives. Thank you so much!!!

Louis Reitzammer - March 13, 1997
LACY / RICHARDS
Seeking any information about George Royster LACY, born Oct. 1861 at St. Mary Parish, LA. He was the son of Jesse E. LACY, Jr., and his wife, Anna, also of that parish. According to the 1870 census of St. Mary Parish, the family lived adjacent to the family of Jesse E. Lacy, Sr., and his wife, Virginia, at Centerville. Jesse Sr. is listed as "Farmer" and had large acreage; Jesse Jr. is listed as "Farm Mgr."
Around 1880, according to my information, George LACY and his brother, Jesse III, and cousin, Charles LACY, moved to Arkansas City, Desha County, Arkansas. They must have had capital (inherited?) because all three invested there in land and various commercial enterprises. They seem to have been astute businessmen and to have succeeded in whatever they undertook.
My interest stems from the fact that, after his first wife's death, George LACY married in 1907 my mother's sister, Ethel RICHARDS. He was elected in 1912 Desha County Sheriff and Collector, and served until his death of a heart attack in 1922.
My intention is to present in the near future a program at a meeting of the Desha County Historical Society based on the life of George LACY. I have lots of data on him after he arrived in Southeast Arkansas, but very little about his roots in Louisiana and in wherever the LACY family came from before coming to Louisiana.
Any help from your available resources will be much appreciated. Or perhaps you can direct me to some other source of LACY family information. Thanks in advance. Louis Reitzammer at Jackson, Tennessee

MAUREEN - May 16, 1997
HULL
I have been researching Henry HULL who died in Pattersonville (now Patterson) LA in Oct 1878. According to his pension papers, he was buried in the "catholic cemetery" in Pattersonville. He died at "Grand Wood" Plantation. Any leads would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you.

Joey Oller - May 16, 1997
LANGENBECKER
I am trying to locate any information on a Dr. Karl LANGENBECKER, doctor of the 13th Louisiana Infantry, Confederate Army. We have very little information on him, except what was recorded from the Battle Perryville, Ky. After the battle Dr. Langenbecker volunteered to remain behind to assist the town's doctor with injured soldiers of both sides. He later became ill and died on December 21st, 1862. The town's doctor buried him in his own family plot, marking the grave with a simple stone. Over the years, the stone disappeared and all trace of the Confederate doctor was lost. Recently an article surfaced that told of this information and his grave was located once more.
Before Karl Langenbecker's death he told a local citizen who came to visit him that he "wanted to return to his family in New Orleans". We do know that he was born in Prussia (Now part of Germany) and that he was married and had at least one child.
The sad part of this story that his grand-daughter search for years, trying to locate his grave and may have just recently died. None of this was known to her.....The Son's Of Confederate Veterans would like to place a gravestone at his grave. If there is any information, could you please pass it on to me?
This is very important and something that we in Kentucky and Louisiana owe this special man and his family. He volunteered to remain behind in enemy hands to care for the soldiers and gave his life only to be buried in a place unknown to his family. Please help us honor the Louisiana Soldier/Doctor/Martyr.
Joey Oller 2119
Middle Creek Road
Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701

Connell Miller - May 30, 1997
BRISTER
George BRISTER and family moved to St. Mary Par. about 1822. Would like to know if he left any records of his being there before he died in TX about 1828. Thanks, Connell Miller

T. J. LEWIS - Apr 21, 1997
HARMON / TEMPLE
--TEMPLE, Leonidas C. "Leonard" born about 1798. Living in Calcasie Parish in 1850. He married Martha Jane HARMON about 1851. Martha Jane HARMON daughter of Jacob and Catherine (WELSH) HARMON, III. Need information on TEMPLE and HARMON family. Will Exchange information. T. J. LEWIS

Loraine Nelson - Nov 22, 1996
SMART / MCENERY / WHITE / BONNER (BONER)
Mary Elizabeth SMART,( daughter of Benjamin James Franklin SMART and Maria MCENERY),m. Harry WHITE 1877, children, Harry b.1878, Clarence b.1881. Mary Elizabeth SMART m. William E. BONNER (BONER)1887 Thibodaux? Children William Henry b.1888, Lillian b. 1891 Any information on these families would be extremely appreciated!

Cheryl Nilsson - Jan 31, 1997
FOX / DEATON
FOX, Richard C. (or possible John Richard). He was born circa 1827 in La. Not sure of the parrish but he moved to Garland Co. Ar around 1870 and then to Clark Co., Ar around 1880. He married Nancy DEATON. Can anyone help me trace him?

Earlene - Mar 7, 1997
PREVOST / FUSILIER / HEILEMAN
Searching for parents of or any info on Emily PREVOST.She was born Jan 1849 in Louisiana. It is believed that she was born into slavery. I believe that she lived near Franklin, LA. On her children's birth records she used 2 different maiden names, PREVOST and FUSILIER. There were plantation owners by both of these names living in the area at the time of Emily's birth. Emily was listed with her husband Abe S. HEILEMAN in the 1900 and 1910 census in Police Ward 7, St. Mary Parish,LA. I would like any information at all on Emily or her family. If she was a freed slave I would like to know who owned her and any info on them.

Liz Gordy - Apr, 3 1997
GORDY / BURTCH (Burch) / COOK
I am seeking information on the family of Charles Chaney GORDY and his wife Charlotte BURTCH (Burch). Charles was born July 4, 1851 in St. Mary's Par. Charlotte listed her birthplace as Canada. Charles was the son of William Smith Gordy and Louisa Amanda Cook. Was Charlotte the daughter of Horrice Burtch? Who was her mother and what part of Canada did they come from? Charles and Charlotte had 9 children, the youngest of whom died in St. Petersburg, Fl in the 1980's. I have the Bible that Charlotte gave Charles as a Christmas gift the year before his death in 1898. I will be happy to send any informantion I have to interested persons. Thank you in advance for your help.

Wayne Cosby - Apr 11, 1997
DUCHAMP
I am seeking information, pictures, biographical notes on Louis C., Charles Louis and Arthur DUCHAMP of St. Martinville, LA. All served in Co. C, 8th Louisiana Infantry during the Civil War. Arthur was killed at Spottsylvania and the two other brothers survived the war. I am seeking any information for a regimental history of the 8th Louisiana during the war.

Shannon Masson Shaw - Apr 14, 1997
SHAW / NEWMAN
SHAW,John C. JR.- born 11/12/1789 near Raleigh, NC died 10/7/1867 in Louisiana marri/ed Margaret Camilla NEWMAN in Franklin,St. Mary's Parish on 1818. Had two sons: Robert Wade and James or John Stokes Shaw.Would like to compare notes with anyone who has these people in there family tree.

lucretia lehmann - Apr 17, 1997
MILLER / GAERMANN / SEIGFRIED
Does anyone have information on Joseph Miller married to Regina Gaermann or their children: Catherine b. 1857; Bernard b. 9/18/1858 and d. 8/28/1907; Joseph b. l/30/1860 and d. 3/25/1898; Helen or Ellen b. 6/18/64 or 5/14/1865 and d. 9/11/1944; Anthony b. 8/14/1865; Theresa b. 5/12/1868; Michele b. 9/14/1870; Mary Caroline b. 5/11/1873 or Herman b. 7/26/1875. Also interested in any information on Joseph Seigfried who resided in St. Mary Parish; also a James Seigfried who was mentioned in a jury list as being in St. Mary Parish in the early 1900's. Thank you very much for your assistance. Any help that you could give would certainly be appreciated.

Phyllis (Mason) Zielinski - May 7, 1997
MASON
Searching for JOHN MASON (b 1841 Eng.) & wife ELEANOR MASON (b 1844 Eng.) Children: JOHN MASON (b 1864 Eng.) , EDMUND MASON (b 1866 Eng.), FRANCIS A. MASON (b 1868 Eng.) , SYDNIE A. MASON (b 1870 Eng.) , HERBERT A. MASON (1876 Ohio) , WESTLEY A. MASON (b 1881 Mich) , MARGERETE N. MASON ( 1886 Mich). Originated from Eng. > Immigrated to U.S. about 1873 to Ohio > to Michigan > Mississippi > to ? We can track them in the 1900 MS Fed Census > nothing from there. You can contact me at : pzlakewood@AOL.com

Liz Gordy - May 8, 1997
GORDY / BURTCH
Charles Cheney GORDY married Charlotte BURTCH June 19, 1875 in Franklin, St. Mary's Parish. They had the following children: Soule' Stewart, b. 1876, died by drowning 1887; Mary Louisa, b.1878 married a TODD; Laura Adelaide, b. 1880; Charles Clarence, b. 1883 d. 1959; Alice Vivian b.and died 1885; Ivy Tuzette b. 1886 married Henry ANDERSON; Arthur Daniel b. 1888 d. 1963; Jessie Smith b. 1895 d. 1964; and Roy Cheney b. 1897. Charles was the son of William Smith GORDY and Louisa Amanda COOK. Who were the parents of Charlotte BURTCH? I am interested in exchanging information on this family. My husband was left the family Bible that Charlotte gave Charles by his Grandfather, Roy Cheney Gordy. Any information will be really appreciated. Thanks, Liz

aldon Tabor - May 12, 1997
TABOR / BOUDREAUX / BENOIT
Albert Tabor,1867-1932. 1st wife Marie Boudreaux, offspring Joseph Clebert, Lillian, Thomas, Adam, Abby Eve. 2nd Marie Benoit, off spring Walter. 3rd Marie Badeaux off spring Unknown.

Ran Marchmont - May 23, 1997
SUMRALL
Looking for info on John Wesley SUMRALL father of: Randolph Alvin SUMRALL b.1906 in Patterson, St. Marys Parish, LA. Other children were Charlie SUMRALL, Edward(Edmond?) SUMRALL, and Author SUMRALL.

Pamela Davidson - May 26, 1997
DAVIDSON
Im looking for infomation on Dewey Davidson moved to Berwick,La after his divorce in 1934. His birth date is21 Jun 1889 Commanche, Stephens Co.,Ok died Sept 1983. He also had a brother in Morgan City, La. William Henry Davidson. I would like to know if Dewey ever remarried. Dewey is my husbands grandfather.

Thelma Thomas - May 30, 1997
FALCON / DUGAS / ROCHON / NEVEU
Looking for decendants and ancestors of Zulmai Falcon of the Chitimacha Indian tribe and her husband Lois Dugas. She had other children, the descendents of whom still live on the reservation. Also looking for ancestors of Lois Dugas. This family came from France in 1765. Also looking for ancestors of Pierre Rochon, Alexandre Neveu.

Audrey Hopper - May 31, 1997
EASTIN / GONDRON
Looking for info on Edward Eastin and wife Louise Pauline Gondron Her obit in May of 1877 ask that those interested in New Iberia be notified of her death. Any info on these individuals would be welcomed. Thanks

Leola E. Williams - Jun 7, 1997
GRIMES/ JOHNSON / BOSIC / CLARK / MURRY / ELLIS / SCOTT / HARRIS
Seeking information on my ggg grandfather Abram Grimes of Patterson, La. Abram was born @ 1823 in Kentucky and married Mary Johnson of Patterson on November 22, 1869. Mary was born in Patterson @ 1830. Some of their children were Sarah Grimes born around 1855, married Edward Bosic, when?. Frank Grimes born @ 1856, marr ied Anna Clark November 1882. Martha Grimes born @ 1859, married Armenet Murry, when?. Washington Grimes born @ 1860, married Julienne Ellis January 1880, Elizabeth Grmes born @ 1861, Easter Grimes born @ 1865m married to --- Scott no first name given. Isabella Grimes @1866, married Anderson Harris November 1892, Marshall Grimes born @ 1867 and Hannah Grimes born @ 1874. Would like to know exact dates of birth, death and where they might be buried and most of all where their decendents may be. All Grimes children as far as I know where born in Patterson or surrounding parishes.

Paul Boudreaux - Jul 4 1997
FESKE / HAUER
Frederick H.Feske b.1845 married to Johanna Hauer b.1855. I am trying to locate names of parents of Ms. Hauer and any other info about her family. Thank you. They lived and died in Franklin, La.

P.Massey - Jul 4 1997
LANDRY
I am looking for any information on LANDRY family history. Early to mid- 1800's probably is the time period. Estonia Landry and Luke Landry are the names.

Art Boudreaux - Jul 15, 1997
BOUDREAUX
I am researching my linage and I know my grandfather and his brother were born in Morgan City around 1874 & 1879 but I have been told that the records were destroyed by fire. Is there any way for me to get information on them and their parents. It sure would be an asset to be able to get some info on them. Thanks, Art Boudreaux.

Marilyn Burnom - Aug 10 1997
TAYLOR(TAILOR) / FRANCIS / SPENCER
Searching for HENRY, SPENCER - New Iberia, Iberia Parish, LA Search for TAYLOR, FRANCIS - St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, LA [Taylor's originally from Tennessee, ? county]

Ann Nunn - Aug 9 1997
McCARDELL
Searching for any information about S.T. McCARDELL of Irish Bend in the late 19th and early 20th century.

Lori London - Aug 8 1997
COMSTOCK / WHITE / LEE
Is anyone searching the COMSTOCK, WHITE, LEE, or TAYLOR lines in St. Martin, Lafayette or Abbeville Parish.

Karen Theriot Reader - Aug 12 1997
THERIOT / BOURGEOIS / CORMIER
I am seeking any documentation on Joseph THERIOT, probably born in Grand Pré, Acadia, married around 1758 to Madeleine BOURGEOIS, daughter of Pierre & Marie Francoise CORMIER. They were probably imprisoned by the British at Halifax, and came to St. James Parish, Louisiana in 1765. Their youngest son Charles moved to the Atakapas region (St. Martin Parish). I especially want to confirm Joseph's parents. Were they Jean THERIOT & Madeleine BOURG?

Ann Stewart Nunn - Aug 16 1997
McCARDELL / UNDERWOOD / PELICHET / TROTH / SIMS / SAINT / STEWART
Collecting any and all information from the late 19th and early 20th century on the McCARDELL family of Franklin. Many members of this family are buried in the Franklin cemetery. Stanislaus Thomas McCardell and Francoise Levenia Pelichet had 10 children: Mary Elise married John S. UNDERWOOD; John Henry married Jessie TROTH; Martha married Chaille Percy SIMS; Cora married Percy SAINT; Frances Olivia married another SAINT; Daisy married Gladstone STEWART; and there were others. The McCardells lived near Irish Bend.

Myra Trahan Aug 25 1997
JONES / VANDERWATER / SMITH / GORDY
I am looking for Louisa JONES. She married Benjamin Hudson GORDY ca. 1855. When and where did they marry. They had a daughter Eleanor Packard GORDY who married William Henry VANDERWATER on 11 apr 1882. Benjamin Hudson was the son of Benjamin GORDY and Phoebe SMITH.In the 1870 Federal Census Louisa says she was born in Arkansas. Any information is more than I have. Also, looking for any info on William VANDERWATER. He was born in St. Mary's Parish but his father was born in NEW YORK.

Shirley McCluer - Aug 27 1997
DOSHER / DOWDEN
Are there Catholic Church records for St Mary Parish for the years 1880- 1890? I have an ancestor who lived in Baldwin during that time period and at least one child was born during that time, I would be happy to look up the records myself if I know where they are. The name is Edward Dosher. His wife, Carrie Dowden Dosher was apparently a very devout Catholic. I have not been able to find specifics about the birth of the child and thought this might be a good source. Any suggestions appreciated.

Helen French - Sep 7 1997
KIMBLE / NORGRESS
I am looking for descendants of KIMBLE and ROUSSEL NORGRESS who were baptized in Jan. 1894 at the Methodist church in Patterson. They were the children of WILLIAM and CAROLINE NORGRESS. (In Hebert's "Southwest LA Records, the name is spelled NORGESS, and may have been spelled that way in the church registry.) JOHN OWEN NORGRESS, son of my great-grandfather, JOSEPH NORGRESS, was baptized in the same church in Dec. of the same year. I am trying to determine if WILLIAM NORGRESS was the brother of JOSEPH NORGRESS. Helen French

Darryl Bouillion - Sep 5 1997
BOUILLON / TIERCUIT / TURQUEY / BOURGEOIS
Jean Baptist BOUILLON b. 6 Aug 1776, Opel. m. 14 Jan. 1800 Felicite TIERCUIT(Fraancisco TURQUEY & Barba BOURGEOIS. d. 23 Mar. 1845 in St. Martinville. Issue: Marie Felicitas b. 8 Dec 1800; Julia b. 1 Feb 1803; Jean Baptiste b. 8 July 1805; Nicolas Bouillon b. 25 Jan. 1808; Pierre b. 29 July 1810; Marguerite Phelonise b. ca. 1825; Celeste Coralie b. 23 June 1834; Emeranthe b. 3 March 1816; Rosalie b. 3 April. Will share information on the above.

Bob Bavis - Sep 5 1997
STANSBURY
Researching the surname STANSBURY! My line is Ruth of William of William of Daniel of Tobias of Detmar. I would be interested in any information any STANSBURY from the Baltimore MD lines. I have around 1200 STANSBURYs in my database. They can be seen at Http://www.tech.kent.edu/schwartz/n.htm Thanks!

R. Paul Adams - Sep 2 1997
CROSLAND / GARRETT / ARMSTRONG
I am searching for info on Daniel Edward CROSLAND's service in Louisiana during the Civil War. He was born in S. Carolina in 1824, came to Louisiana in the 1840s and practiced law in Franklin, St. Mary Parish. He married Martha Garrett, dau. of John Joshua GARRETT and Phoebe ARMSTRONG and relocated to Indianola, Texa in 1850. During the Civil War he was a Captain of the Indianola guards, but for some reason, the family dosen't know, he returned to Louisiana and reinlisted in a La CSA unit. would appreciate any information about my GGGF. r. Paul Adams, Baton Rouge, La.

Caroline Ogle Sep 30 1997
MELANCON
Melancon Families: In the process of forming an Association and planning a reunion. Please contact at email or Caroline at (504)654-9739.

Becky Price - Oct 5 1997
JONES / MAUZEY
Looking for descendants of Bert JONES, husband of Frances MAUZEY. They or their descendants lived in Franklin, St. Mary Parish, LA

Donna Thomassee - Oct 9 1997
DOUET / THERIOT / BABINEAUX / CHAMPAGNE
I am trying to find the Douet Family, where they came from and any information about them. I have some names but I don't know if they are right. Pierre Douet Son of Louis Douet and Celeste Theriot Douet. Louis Douet son of Alexon Douet and Ejanie Babineaux. Celeste Theriot Douet daughter of Pierre Theriot and Min ? Theriot . I think some were from St. Martinville I would like to know more. I think the Douet's came from France Pierre Douet's wife Lily Marie Champagne daughter of Maxim Champagne and ?

Arthur John Breaux,III - Oct 30 1997
BREAUX
Arthur John Breaux born in 1902-1904, and died when he was 35 in 1938 in Morgan City, was a blacksmith(boilermaker), owned a crab factory in Morgan City, and worked at his uncles sawmill in Golden Meadow. Arthur had one brother, Norman Braud who sold coffee; sisters: Gladys, Hazel, Nita, Jane, and Mabel.. Arthur John Breaux had a son, Kenneth, and two daughters, Evanna and Zola. His son had a son named Arthur John Breaux,III (me!). Any information on this family would be appreicated. Thank you.

Sherri S. Young - Dec 6 1997
FRERE / STRONG / FUSELIER
I'm searching for information on the family of Louise Frere listed on the 1850 St.Mary Parish Census. She later married Charles Matthews Strong, but I can find no marriage records for them. I can only guess it was sometime in the early 1870's. I have only minimal information on the Frere family and would like some historical information on them if someone has it. Louise's parents were Adrien Frere and Aspasie Fuselier. Thank you for any help.

Geoffrey Bennett - Dec 7 1997
STARNS / MORGAN / DURBIN / DESOUGE
STARNS, Harris Theodore, born 25 March 1859 in Centerville, St. Mary Parish, LA. Died 15 Sep 1933 in Amite, Tangipahoa Parish, LA. married in 19 Jan 1887 in Livingston Parish to:
MORGAN, Mary Isabell, born 10 Mar 1869 in Centerville, St. Mary Parish, LA.
Died 5 Jan 1947 in Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, LA
Harris Theodore' parents were: STARNS, Edward Bynum, born 1824
DURBIN, Melinda (Lucinda)
Mary Isabell's parents were: MORGAN, James Urene (Uriah), born 14 Jul 1847, died 31 May 1912. DESOUGE, Melissa Ann, born 17 Jun 1849 in LA, died 18 Feb 1926.
I would very much like to know if any further information is available about these people.
Geoffrey Bennett

Mary Claunch Lane - Jan 2 1998
STINSON / WELLS
The 1870 St. Mary Parish, LA census shows John B. stinson age 45 physician born Ind. and wife Frances age 39 born Ohio and son Henry C. age 16 and daughter Kate age 12. John B. and Frances md. in Cincinnati, Ohio where he attended medical school. Dr. Harry C. Stinson md. Kate Wells and had 3 children; Jesse C. died young, Bessie md. a Yandell and Harry C. Stinson, jr. who died in 1953 in the Ark. Dr. H.C. Stinson moved to Chicot County, Ark. Any information on deaths and burial places of these families will be appreciated.

Brenda Jan 16 1998
DONAHUE
I have found the following information about Richard Donahue:He was married to Harriett, and they had five children; Richard Jr.,Willie, James, Mary Jane and Charlotte(Aunt Bunch).He was born in North Carolina around the 1860s. I have not been able to find any information about his parents or siblings. Family members have said that the Donahue family lived on several plantations in Saint Marys Parish(Patterson, La.)
James Perry had three children: Theressa, Gussie and Thomas. He also lived in Saint Marys parish. He is bi-racial, his mother was white and his father was black. I cannot find any information about him or his wife.

winston Boudreaux - Jan 17 1998
BLANKENSHIP / PELA
Tom BLANKENSHIP and his wife Mary lived in Warren County Mississippi probably in the early 1890s. They possibly came there from Sharp county, Strawberry township, Arkansas.They had at least 3 children: George b. 4 Jan 1878, Josephine b. abt 1874 and Lizzie abt 1879 possibly in Ky. Tom worked for his neighbor a blacksmith named Jim PELA (spelling?). It is family tradition that Tom and Mary both died in this area and are buried in the Sunflower mound cemetery. When Tom died PELA took George in to live with his family. The Blankenship children show up in St. Mary parish Louisiana in the late 1890s. I need help finding evidence proving any of the above information. If anyone knows of or has heard of Sunflower Mound cemetery, Jim PELA or anything please help. I have a lot of lists of Blankenship info and will gladly share with anyone. thank you.

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