East Carroll - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: A. Keene Richards - Transylvania Plantation

sauceii — 2009-09-11 15:43:40Z

Greetings,
Do you by chance happen to know where Edward Troye´s journal that he made in the Mid_East while in the company of A. Keen Richards might be located?

Benjamin Hardison

jparham304 — 2009-06-15 02:19:12Z

In 1850 Carroll Parish census, dwelling # 470 Benjamin Hardison(age 37, born NC) is listed with Juliet, age 30.

In 1860 Carroll Parish Ward # 1 census, dwelling # 282 Benjamin Hardeson is listed with wife Mary C. R. Also in household is "Laura H." Alexander, Lassee(?leassee?) & Lady. I think "Laura H" is Loruhamah Currie Alexander, granddaughter of William Cromartie and Ruhamah Doane of Bladen County NC.

In 1880 Red River County TX Pct 8 census Ben has wife Martha and a stepson named George Goodman.

Would like info on second wife Mary.

Re: CABLE, RUCKER MS. LA. TX. OK.

ldyflagger553 — 2009-06-12 11:39:14Z

James Wyatt Hodge Rucker and Alice Helen (Cable) Rucker had a total of six children, but all I'm aware of are two other boys named Leonard and Wilford. I have no information on middle names, birth or deaths for them. Alice H Cable was enumerated in the 1910 Okmulgee, Oklahoma Census with her son, James Wyatt Hodge Rucker and his family. She was 65 yrs old and it states that she had six children with two living. Our family has papers that Alice Cable wrote to an attorney named J. Bass, in Lake Providence, LA. trying to get a pension from her husbands service in the Civil War. According to these papers written by Alice, James Wyatt Hodge Rucker joined Tom Gaddis's (?) Co. of Calvary in Jan 1860 in Lake Providence. He served six months. JWH Rucker was stabbed by a man named Nick Ingram in John Tomkins drug store, but it doesn't say what year this occured. She states that this stabbing prevented his return to the Civil War, but also states that he later joined the 31st LA Regiment with Capt. James Draughn Co. (Col. James Morrison's regiment.)at Floyd, in Carroll Parish in April 1861. He served until the burning of his cotton on their plantation. It also said that
J W H Rucker was granted a furlow by James Dunn, who was Captain of Co. and returned home to save his property.The papers state that while home, he hired a substitute, by name of D. McRea, giving him $5,000 to serve the entire war (I'm not sure what that means.) It states that in 1871, D. McRea sold the home of J W H Rucker to pay the debt of his services.It also states that the Rucker family lost their Plantation and 8,635 acres due to the Civil War.
James Wyatt Hodge Rucker and Alice (Cable) Rucker were the Grandparents of Nadell Ariadne Rucker, (my Grandmother) who was born June 9, 1899 in Winn, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, LA.. Nadell A. Rucker was a daughter of J W H Rucker, the son of Alice and her husband JWH Rucker. A bit confusing with the same (JWH Rucker) names, but hope it's clear for you to understand.
Alice moved to Texas in her later years and is buried in Luling, Texas. Her son passed away in Fort Worth, Texas.

Mull Estes

jparham304 — 2009-06-12 00:02:57Z

In 1920 East Carroll Parish 3rd Ward census, dwelling # 386 there is a Mull Estes with wife Virginia. Mull is a game warden. In dwelling # 388 is Thomas H. Estes. Thomas is a farm manager. Mull might be W. M. Estes who married Virginia C.(?Currie/y?) Beard in Carroll Parish in 1873 at residence of I. B. Beard. And Thomas might be son of Mull and Virginia. Anyone know these folks? In 1880 Chicot County Arkansas census, there is William Estes, plantation manager with wife Virginia and sons James, William and Thomas.

Re: Hector Clayton and Laura Lilburne Weems

berylyn1 — 2009-03-04 13:45:36Z

I remember when this family (mother, father, 2 young daughters) were hit by a train in Monroe, La, killing all four plus Clayton's sibling and sibs spouse. Two children survived, Neil(Neal)Weems, age about 10 and Carol Weems, age 15. These two became wards of their maternal grandmother,Nita Stovall Nicholson, and were raised by her in Metairie, La. It was on the 4th of July and the year was probably between 1948 and 1951. It was written up in the Morning World/ News Star and later Nita and her husband sued the railroad and won. My mother was Roline Stovall Deloach,oldest daughter of Logan J, Stovall,Dodson,La

Carroll Parish Plantations Information

webmaster_atlasfamily — 2009-02-18 18:59:40Z

If you are searching for information on the various plantations that were in the Carroll Parish area before the Emancipation Proclamation, I have posted all the information I have gathered over the years to one website.

http://www.sankofagen.com/Louisiana#CARROLL

Most of the information attempts to capture things such as number of slaves owned with names, owners, years of ownership, present day locations, etc.

I hope this helps someone trackdown their ancestors last slaveowner.

Re: Kronenbitter/Johnson marriage

emcraw — 2009-02-09 04:00:37Z

Alice Benton was a half sister to my 2 gr grandfather Erasmus Benton. I beleve that the Kronenbitter family ended up on OH. I am not at home where I can look through my records but I believe it was Columbus OH. I believe the Johnson family were from Scott Co KY as was the Bentons originally. Would love to exchange info. Ellen

Carroll / East Carroll Parish families

SandyMoore52 — 2008-12-09 22:59:16Z

Since I placed this list of researched material here, I have added much more new material. I am still compiling the local folks news from the microfilm of the old newspapers and putting them down in book form. The issues range from the years 1866 to 1928, of East Carroll Parish area. If you would like for me to try to help you find information, on microfilm or any other research material I might have, on your Carroll Parish family connections, please contact me. My homepage has changed too.
Sandy Moore
My email address is morechev@ipa.net

http://home.ipa.net/~morechev/

Cemetery near Transylvania/Melbourne Plantation

carenmcneill — 2008-11-29 21:02:02Z

Is there a cemetery or burial site for the Melbourne Plantation near Transylvania? I am looking for Percy Langham born 1878 and died some time after 1880 and before 1898 in this area. His mother Mrs. C.L. (Ellen) Langham and brother Charlie Langham are buried somewhere near Goodrich landing in 1878 during the yellow fever outbreak. Any help finding dates or burials on them is appreciated.

Re: Shields, Stamboul Plantation and Roosevelt

carold913 — 2008-09-19 23:51:42Z

the article on your grandfather leading the roosevelt expendition can be found at the National archive in wash. dc
go to the presidents room, it use to be on the 3rd floor.

Re: What Happened to Spencer Young?

LisaFFranklin — 2008-08-22 07:54:59Z

Janell -

Tried unsuccessfully to send you an email.

Could you contact me please re: Spencer Young??

Thanks!

Lisa

Maunde Zelle -- What does this mean?

NanHarvey20 — 2008-06-01 03:43:57Z

Henry E. Pabst died in Carroll Parish, LA abt 1856. In his succession papers at the courthouse in Lake Providence, I found a document written in old German handwriting. It was a promissory note when he borrowed some money from his brother, John Christian Pabst. The Pabst brothers owned property in what is now the Midway area of Richland Parish, just East of Hwy 17.

The translator thought "Maunde Zelle" could refer to a place name. Is there any place in the area that this could be? How would it sound if it were pronounced?
The document starts" Maunde Zelle, January 20..."

Another phrase which she could not translate was "Berush of Karll." I am wondering if Henry attempted to write "Parish of Carroll."

Monticello comes to mind, but it was some distance from where the Pabst family lived.

Thanking in advance for your ideas.

Re: Robert P Jones, Carrol 1860

SandyMoore52 — 2008-05-04 23:33:55Z

Metallic and Wooden caskets. All kinds of Trimmings kept on hand-- by Robert P. Jones.
I might have more.
Sandy
morechev@ipa.net

Re: Shields, Stamboul Plantation and Roosevelt

SandyMoore52 — 2008-05-04 23:26:03Z

I do a little research for Carroll/East Carroll Parish, and I have searched and found a little information on Teddy's hunt. I have a clipping of an old newspaper article (not original)that has a picture of him and a few other men, and also have run across several other pics... Which guide of his was your relative? That is so neat and interesting.
Sandy Moore morechev@ipa.net
If you don't know of the pic, I can send you it via email.
I guess you already know that prior to Teddy's visit the area of Roosevelt was called O'Hara's Switch.

Re: Shields, Stamboul Plantation and Roosevelt

SandyMoore52 — 2008-05-04 23:24:25Z

Re: KENNEDY-ROBERTS

SandyMoore52 — 2008-05-04 21:36:06Z

I might have some old newspaper articles from 1866 that you might be interested in, information connecting to Roberts/Kennedys/Ranaldsons. Would like for you to contact me at morechev@ipa.net - Not knowing if you are still on line anymore, I will wait for contact from you.
Sandy Moore

Creation of Richland Parish in 1868

NanHarvey20 — 2008-04-16 01:38:40Z

I might add this other trivia. Richland Parish was created in 1868; before that time Delhi and Midway had been part of Carroll Parish. In the 1840's my Pabst ancestors settled in what is now North East Richland Parish, but it was Carroll before 1868.

Re: Macedonia and/or Monticello

JanellJonesGoss — 2008-03-19 21:50:26Z

Sorry, you must have looked at someone else's user name. I do not have any connections with a Boyte family. Janell

Robert P Jones, Carrol 1860

NancyBlackburn96 — 2008-02-17 23:22:29Z

Seeking information on family of Robert P Jones, 58, physician in Ward 1,Carrol Parrish in 1860. With him is Julia Jones 14. Believe his son, RB Jones is in Catahoula Parrish on same date...Would appreciate any information on him Julia or RB. Thank you very much..

Re: James Galloway

Catwoman57 — 2007-11-19 22:27:35Z

Thanks, since I posted that in September.Ii had contacted her and received info on James Galloway
kristeen galloway

James Galloway

Catwoman57 — 2007-09-18 20:05:35Z

I would like to know the address of the county clerk for east carroll parish.
Ii found out there is a 5 page document called :The Succession of James galloway" which was filed with the court in 1865.
I have the page numbers but do not know what book they are in. Page number 305-310 i would very much like a copy of this dociment would pay if there is any fee.
thanks
Kristeen Galloway
krisG1249@comcast.net

Re: Hagoods/Haygoods

poohfan61 — 2007-11-22 23:00:12Z

Stephen Hagood married Elizabeth F. Boston on June 26, 1831 in Lauderdale, Alabama (Elizabeth - b 1808 in Smith County, Tennessee). Known children are Benjamin S. Hagood born in Mississippi in 1832 and married Priscilla and Erman(Emmie) born 1842 in Louisiana. They are in Carroll Parish Louisiana in 1850 and 1860

Shields, Stamboul Plantation and Roosevelt

Ewprichard — 2007-10-21 01:19:24Z

Can anyone tell me the relationship between the old railroad stop of Stamboul, now called Roosevelt, and Stamboul Plantation--both between Lake Providence and Tallulah? My uncle and aunt, Harry and Jessie SHIELDS, owned Stamboul Plantation, probably from the 1940s to the 1970s; and their house dated back to before the Civil War. Harry was from Kentucky but was in East Carroll Parish by 1930 as a farm manager. He met and married Jessie WALL of Lake Providence. After their marriage they lived in Kentucky before purchasing Stamboul. This account of President Teddy ROOSEVELT's bear hunt in the area, www.rootsweb.com/~lamadiso/articles/roosevelt_moncrief.htm, refers to Stamboul and reports that ROOSEVELT called on Mr. and Mrs. Leo SHIELDS of Stamboul before continuing his journey. I know of no connection between the two SHIELDS families, but it's quite a coincidence. Where is Stamboul Plantation located in relationship to Roosevelt?

Re: Mitchiner Cousin

11944 — 2008-03-18 17:26:09Z

You probably already have this info, so good luck,
I didn't find John D Mitchiner,
he might have died or moved out of LA.

Name: Mallie B Mitchiner
Age: 55 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Eunice B
Father's Birth Place: Georgia
Mother's Birth Place: Georgia
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Name: Eunice B Mitchiner
Age: 32 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Louisiana
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Mallie B

Name: John D Mitchiner
Age: 14 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Arkansas
Relation to Head of House: Son

Name: Olvin Slaton
[Calvin Staton]
Age: 17 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Arkansas
Relation to Head of House: Cousin
Father's Birth Place: Louisiana
Mother's Birth Place: Louisiana
Source Citation: Year 1920Census Place Police Jury Ward 3, Claiborne, Louisiana
Roll T625_609 Page: 15B Enumeration District 86 Image 601

Name: Mattia A Mitchiner
Age: 65
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to Head of House: Head

Spouse's Name: Eunice
Race: White
Name: Eunice Mitchiner
Age: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1896
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Source Citation: Year: 1930 Census Place Police Jury Ward 3, Claiborne, Louisiana
Roll 789 Page 11B Enumeration District 7 Image 821.0.
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Name: Alvin W Slaton
Age in 1910: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Arkansas
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Davis L
Father's Birth Place: Alabama
Mother's Name: Malissie C
Mother's Birth Place: Louisiana
Home in 1910: Tilly, Greer, Oklahoma
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male

Name: Davis L Slaton
Age in 1910: 39
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Alabama

Name: Malissie C Slaton
Age in 1910: 36
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1874
Birthplace: Louisiana
Father's Birth Place: Georgia
Mother's Birth Place: Alabama

Name: Jesse G Slaton
Age in 1910: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: Louisiana

Name: Velma M Slaton
Age in 1910: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: Louisiana

Name: Alvin W Slaton
Age in 1910: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Arkansas

Name: Helma Slaton
Age in 1910: 6
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Arkansas

Name: Vol Slaton
Age in 1910: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Arkansas

Name: Debos Slaton
Age in 1910: 1
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: Louisiana
Source Citation: Year 1910 Census Place Tilly, Greer, Oklahoma
Roll T624_1253 Page 11A Enumeration District 120 Image 974.
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louisiana death index
Name: Eunice Mitchiner
SSN: 439-66-5701
Last Residence: 71038 Haynesville, Claiborne, Louisiana
Born: 4 Apr 1885
Died: Jan 1968
State (Year) SSN issued: Louisiana-1962-

Name: Mattrauis B Mitchiner
Death Date: 24 Jun 1930
Estimated Birth Year: 1865
Age: 65 Years
Parish: Claiborne
Certificate Number: 7536
Volume: 17

Re: A. Keene Richards - Transylvania Plantation

gomezadams2 — 2008-03-08 21:59:29Z

Hello,
My name is Wayne Taylor and I'm a living historian. This summer we are reenacting an 1869 horse race, auction, and show at Perryville Ky. I have been asked to portray A. Keene Richards. I was wondering if you had a picture of him and could tell me more about his CS service?
thanks,
ew taylor

Macedonia

Jerry1426 — 2007-06-23 12:55:30Z

On the 1870 Carroll Parish, LA census there is a Macedonia Post Office in Ward 5. Would this be in East or West Carroll Parish? Would Court records from 1850-1870 be in East or West Carroll Parish?

Re: Is there a Eudora in either Carroll Parish

webmaster_atlasfamily — 2007-04-11 23:26:55Z

Eudora, AR is only 28 miles from East Carroll Parish LA. I was just there in March and remember seeing the road sign saying such going north on Highway 65.

Re: Lake Providence

webmaster_atlasfamily — 2007-11-22 04:48:58Z

Hi Connie.

I was going back through old messages on the East Carroll Parish Board on Ancestry.Com and I saw an exchange we had a couple years ago.

I'm not sure if you still are using this email address, but I have confirmed that my great grandfather came from Concordia Parish, LA, which means that we may have a connection! Please e-mail me as soon as you can so we can compare notes!

Re: Macedonia

webmaster_atlasfamily — 2008-01-04 19:38:32Z

I am unsure as to whether Macedonia is, but Ward 5 of East and West Carroll Parishes is in the northern most portion of the parish that is closest to Arkansas.

Records for the period 1850-1870 are located at the East Carroll Clerk of Court Office at 400 First Street in Lake Providence, LA. They are in excellent condition and there is a great staff there to help. Records after 1877 are split by parish.

Re: James Galloway

webmaster_atlasfamily — 2007-11-19 19:58:16Z

The address for the Clerk of Court is 400 First Street, Lake Providence, LA 71254. The clerk's name is Edna Bishop Brock. She's a really nice lady and she's been the clerk forever.

Re: Airlie Plantation

webmaster_atlasfamily — 2007-11-19 19:56:22Z

Based on 2007 Tax Records for East Carroll Parish (http://www.latax.state.la.us/), Airlie (or Arlie as it's spelled in topography maps and tax records) Plantation is located (or partially located) in the following area:

Ward 2, Township 19 North, Range 13 East, Section 46

The original owner of Airlie/Arlie was Dr. James Carson. I found a land patent (http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch/) stating that he purchased land on November 5, 1852 in Townshiop 19 North, Range 13 East, Section 16, which made up 168 acres.

If you visit http://1webfn.doa.la.gov/slodocs/SLO/hist_search.asp and plug in 19N for Township, 13E for range and then leave the section open, you will get a list of old topography maps to plot out exactly where the land is now. (To view them it requires a download, but it's worth it.) From there using a map now, you can see where about the land is.

Here is also a link to the Carson documents: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/taro/utcah/00382/cah-00382.html

Re: Shields, Stamboul Plantation and Roosevelt

webmaster_atlasfamily — 2007-11-19 19:31:24Z

Stamboul Plantation is north of where Roosevelt is in East Carroll Parish. They both lie along Highway 65.

If you use http://www.mapquest.com/maps/latlong.adp, you can plug in their latitude and longitude to get an idea of how far they are apart, which is not a lot:

Stamboul Plantation: Lat: 32.6126360, Lon.: -91.1701093
Roosevelt: Lat: 32.6126360, Lon: -91.1823319

As you can see, they both have the same latitude.

Ironically, my great grandfather served as a guide during Roosevelt's trip to East Carroll Parish. I'm still trying to locate an article that featured him.

Hope this helps!

Re: Phillip and Brown Plantations

Louise_Knapper — 2007-09-24 01:39:25Z

My Uncle Elias Felix's lived in Sonheimer and his wife was a Gordon. I met a Gordon in Los Angeles that was related to the Stansberrys'. Perhaps, you can give me info on them also, when you E-mail me.

Re: Phillip and Brown Plantations

Louise_Knapper — 2007-09-24 01:33:53Z

I knew some Standsberry's that lived in Waterproof, LA which probably located there from East Carroll Parish. My family Surname is "FELIX". Please E-mail me at LsLlknappe1@aol.com

Phillip and Brown Plantations

Louise_Knapper — 2007-08-08 02:51:57Z

Anyone with knowledge of The Phillip or Brown Plantations in East Carroll in Transylvania, LA or Millike, LA in the 1930's through the late 1940's. I remember my Grandfather talking about living on Mr. Phillip's Place and his brother lived on Mr. Brown's Place. My Grandfather relocated to Tensas Parish but his brother remained in East carroll, in Sondhimer. My mother was baptized by a Rev. Mason in that area. Any info on Rev. Mason, would also be appreciated.

East Carroll Parish, Ward 2 - Fletcher/Thomas Family

msososwt1 — 2007-08-21 20:50:17Z

I am a descendent looking for any relatives related to Allen Fletcher and Lula Fletcher. They should be in the Louisiana and Mississippi area.

Re: Eudora AR for Carroll Parish resident?

ralsobrook2 — 2007-03-09 02:22:27Z

BTW, it appears your name is Bob. My husband, who I think will tie into this line, is named Bobby. Bobby Edward Alsobrook. Just thought that interesting.

Re: Is there a Eudora in either Carroll Parish

ralsobrook2 — 2007-04-12 00:45:14Z

And there are people with the same last name in Chicot Co Arkansas. I'm thinking there's a link there somewhere.

Re: Macedonia and/or Monticello

marieboyte22 — 2008-03-19 19:52:06Z

It still exist over in East Carroll parish, I do not know anything about it. I notice that your user name is boyte, do you happen to be a Boyte by anychance?

Re: Eudora AR for Carroll Parish resident?

bobt3130 — 2007-03-08 19:10:00Z

seeking ancestry of r.g. 61 GA & nancy 51 SC alsobrook on the 1850 chicot co AR census. their son lemuel 17 TN married sarah easley b 1843. my g/g grandparents.
bobt3130@aol.com

Re: Eudora AR for Carroll Parish resident?

bobt3130 — 2007-03-08 19:09:27Z

seeking ancestry of r.g. 61 GA & nancy 51 SC alsobrook on the 1850 chicot co AR census. their son lemuel 17 TN married sarah easley b 1843. my g/g grandparents.

Re: Lake Providence

crmarks1 — 2007-11-24 18:42:44Z

Hello!!

Yes I am still here. Hoping for a small clue. My regular e-mail address is CRMarks@aol.com. I would love compare notes!!

Connie

Re: Mitchiner Cousin

helenebridges — 2008-03-18 17:51:31Z

Thank you so much for the info. I did not have info on the Mitchiner's I do have some info on Slaton.

Thanks again

Helene Slaton Bridges

Mitchiner Cousin

helenebridges — 2008-03-14 02:42:43Z

Looking for anyone who knows Mallie B & Eunice B Mitchiner from Clairborne Louisisna. They had a cousin, Alvin W Slaton who lived with them in 1920. That was my father, I am looking for anyone who is related, would like to meet.

Helene Slaton

Cousins Mitchiner

helenebridges — 2008-03-14 02:33:04Z

My father Alvin W Slaton is a cousin to Mallie B & Eunice B Mitchiner, Alvin lived with them when he was 17 in 1920 in Louisiana. Alvin was my father I would like to know if anyone is still alive, I would like to meet them.
Helene Slaton

Airlie Plantation

srhodes1133 — 2007-09-21 12:24:01Z

My grandfather, Thomas Rhodes, owned Airlie Plantation near Lake Providence during the Reconstruction Period. I am wondering what remains of this plantation. Is the main house still in existence? What about the general store? Is some of the property still being farmed?

Re: Macedonia

JanellJonesGoss — 2007-06-26 21:36:08Z

I also had ancestors living and buried in Macedonia in the 1855-1880's era and and continue to search for records. Do marriage, newspaper, tax, voter, probate, and similar records exist for that period? Is there still a community there? Any churches that go back to that time frame? Thanks for any info. Janell Jones Goss

Re: Macedonia and/or Monticello

JanellJonesGoss — 2008-03-19 19:35:40Z

I am now thinking that my ancestors were living near a settlement called Monticello in 1860--not Macedonia. Would you happen to know if that community still exists, and if so where it is/was located? I'm interested in searching for graves in that area. Thanks for your help. Janell

Re: Phillip and Brown Plantations

standberry — 2007-09-21 01:53:03Z

i know all about the phillip and brown plantations, my mom and dad live there, its close to millike, what type of info do you need? i dont know of a mason, but i do know the browns that live there now, it was there grandfathers place...there father and mother still leaves there what us your relative name that live there?

Re: Macedonia

treegrower — 2008-03-17 20:19:30Z

Macedonia is in West Carroll Parish, west of the village of Kilbourne. The community is still there with a church cemetery. You would need to look under ward 5 of the west carroll census.