RedRiver - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: REES/REESE

joanevanshoustontx — 2013-05-04 09:41:32Z

John H. Rees and Mary Eunice Michel had four children:
Mary Theodosia, b. c1869 (she's on the 1870 Orleans Parish census)
Harrison, b. c1871-74 (said to have died as a young man, he is still alive 1900, his mother shows herself mother of 4 children/4 living)
Marguerite Eunice b. 1876, moves to Oklahoma, then to Ft. Worth TX, m. Kingston after 1900 census.
John Henry, b. 1879, m. Mary Elizabeth Fitzgerald, died Hugo, Choctaw County, OK.

John H. and Mary Eunice moved 1885-1887 from Coushatta, Red River Parish to Bay St. Louis, Hancock Co. MS, where he died June 3, 1887. Mary Eunice and the children continued to live in Bay St. Louis for several years. Mary Theodosia married H. P. Belt there in 1894. The family (except for Harrison) was in New Orleans by 1900.

Lizzie Neal Skipper (1871-1948) & "Code" Fennell & F E Franklin

LisaFFranklin — 2013-04-26 06:37:12Z

Neal Skipper (Lizzie Neal Skipper) married Code Fennell 4 Jan 1890 in Bienville Parish, LA.

As Mrs L N Phenel she married F E Franklin 20 Aug 1901 in Red River Parish, LA. Lizzie & 2nd husband are buried at Rocky Mount Cemetery, west of Ringgold, Bienville Parish, LA. 1st husband Code & first child, Oza F, are buried at the "old" Rocky Mount Cemetery which for whatever reason was abandoned in favor of the present location.

Sarah Fennel married Walker Honey 10 Mar 1887 in Bienville Parish. I'm taking the leap that she was likely the sister of Code.

Does anyone know anything about the family of Sarah & Code Fennel?? I've seen a few spelling variations - one as Phenel or Phennel so I guess how it was spelled depended on the person doing the spelling.

All help much appreciated.

Lisa

Picture of Holley Springs School 1905

mgraham561 — 2012-09-18 22:25:16Z

I would like to contact the owner of this picture that is in The Red River Parish Heritage Society book page 662. My grandfather, Jessie Sledge, and his brothers are in the picture. I am interested in getting a copy of the picture, I have very few picrures of him in his younger years. Thanks for any help.
Beverly Sledge Hudson

Re: Vascocu Genealogy Research

lea2737 — 2012-08-16 21:11:08Z

I have marriage banns posted 27 Jan 1841 for Marie Aimee Vascocu with my great uncle Frederic Montier. Her parents in the church register are Jeann Baptiste, Andres Vascocu and Maria Faustino Chirino. In the 1850 Natchitoches census they are listed as Frederic and Emma Montier. Could those be two different names for the same woman?
I would love to exchange information. Lea Montier Hall, Seadrift, TX. petenlea@tisd.net

Re: Pictures in Red River Parish Our Heritage

linnielaurine — 2012-07-27 01:44:15Z

The picture is with Ken Shively who lives in Shreveport. I do not know his address, but I am sure you can get his address from the white telephone pages in Shreveport, LA.
We are so proud of our book and were so pleased that Ken's dad shared all of Mr. Brittains pictures with us.

Laurine Strother Adcock
Coushatta, Louisiana
president of Heritage Society when book was published.

Red River Parish

Jerry1426 — 2012-01-30 20:51:58Z

Since Red River Parish was formed in 1871, can anyone tell me what was the parish it was formed from? Especially the area of Coushatta.

Re: Obituary Lookup for Reincia Adeline GIDDINGS, 1907

HEAVYWAIT29 — 2011-11-08 03:45:14Z

No, I haven't Been able to find it.

Re: Obituary Lookup for Reincia Adeline GIDDINGS, 1907

AllThingsGenealogical — 2011-11-07 17:54:48Z

I know this is an old post..I'm looking for this same obit and was wondering if by chance you had been able to obtain it?

Thank you!!

Re: Sarah Ingram, Red River, Louisiana, Brick Wall

melissadanysh_1 — 2011-09-18 22:43:17Z

I sent you an email...should go a lot easier, lol.

Re: Sarah Ingram, Red River, Louisiana, Brick Wall

sjrobertson1979 — 2011-09-17 22:42:38Z

Wow! I can not find everything I need! LOL Sorry, yes you're right. I've been fumbling thru so many papers! Clarence was my great grandfather. My grandmother is his daughter Nadine. Can you send me any copies of census records and vital statistics? My family swears we have Cherokee in our blood, but they don't know who it was! Any help would be awesome! I don't know if this thing gives you my email address or not, but it is sjrobertson1979@yahoo.com. Thanks!

Re: Sarah Ingram, Red River, Louisiana, Brick Wall

melissadanysh_1 — 2011-09-17 11:40:33Z

There's not a mix up as far as I know. Maggie Ethel was already grown, married and out of house by the 1920 census, at least one of her siblings (Franklin) had also died by that time. Clara, Edna, Franklin, Alexander and Ethel were living in the household in the 1910 census and for whatever reason, Clarence was not listed in the household and Ray was not born until 1911. I've also confirmed this information with James and Sarah's granddaughter, who is still living.

Re: Sarah Ingram, Red River, Louisiana, Brick Wall

sjrobertson1979 — 2011-09-17 03:26:44Z

I think there is a mix up with the James Thomas' and Sarah/Sally/Sallies. Clarence Alton Thomas, son of James Jackson Thomas and Sarah E Ingram is one of 4 children; Clara, Alex G, Ray, and Clarence.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.2/MD8H-LWJ/p_413217193

Peterson/Wong

demorgan1999 — 2011-08-28 16:52:31Z

looking for any info on my great great grandfather Jack Peterson(african American) who supposedly died in 1910-1911 fell off truck broke neck. married to Luvenia Wong.

also looking for Phillip Wong born abt 1838-1840 father of luvenia Wong..when he died and where he was buried.. lived in Natchitoches,la

Surname: Fielder - Red River Parish

DianeTurner93 — 2011-08-18 04:53:53Z

Looking for any information on African America Fielder family members. John Fielders b. 1824 GA d 1910 Red River Parish; was married to Eliza Hamilton b 1837 LA d 1922 Red River Parish
Son -- Ned Fielder b 1855 LA d. 1920 Red River Parish; married Chanie Pior/Pere b 1856 d 1919 Red River Parish
daughter of Ned and Chanie - Lizzie Fielder b. 1873 d 1953 Red River Parhish

Re: great grand father help

11944 — 2011-03-29 02:57:23Z

I don't know if there is a connect. Look at the 1900 and the 1880 census

1900 CENSUS
RED RIVER PJ WARD 3
FRANK LEE AGE 19 MAY 1881 boarder
parents bn Wn ?
PENNY HOUSEHOLD
Laura Penny 46 Nov 1857 LA widowed 7 children 3 living
Frank 21, Fannie 19, Lillie 15, Louese 12

1910 CENSuS
FRANK LEE
AGE 28 ABT 1882 LA, [parents bn LA
spouse Bulah
child: E. D. Lee age 0
pj ward 2 red river, la

1920 census
Frank Lee age 37 abt 1883 LA
spouse Beulah age 30
children
J. D. Lee 9
Edgar 7
Beatrice 5
Jevell 3
pj ward 7 red river, la
===================
interesting
1880 census
Elizabeth Lee age 23 abt 1857 LA, sister-in-law
O M PENNY age 40 (deceased by the 1900 census)
Laura Penny' age 25 abt 1855 LA
Oscar age 1
Ella Lofton age 4
1st ward Red River

Re: great grand father help

11944 — 2011-03-29 02:17:49Z

1890 census is lost, so your not going to find him there,
you can look at the 1900 census to see if there is another LEE family living nearby that might be related.
Do you know if he had any brothers or sisters?
Or he might have named one of his sons after his father?
Good luck in your search

1900 CENSUS
RED RIVER PJ WARD 3
FRANK LEE AGE 19 MAY 1881
parents bn Wn ?
PENNY HOUSEHOLD

1910 CENSuS
FRANK LEE
AGE 28 ABT 1882 LA [parents bn LA
spouse Bulah
child: E. D. Lee age 0
pj ward 2 red river, la

1920 census
Frank Lee age 37 abt 1883 LA
spouse Beulah age 30
children
J. D. Lee 9
Edgar 7
Beatrice 5
Jevell 3
pj ward 7 red river, la

great grand father help

leewilliam68 — 2011-03-28 01:41:08Z

i am about to go crazy i cannot find my great grand father father his name is frank, Marion frank, lee born 1881 la. he was married to Beuhla Bougas had a son James Doyle lee [Jd lee]lived in Louisiana red river parish i have found him there many times but before that nothing help please

Re: Red River Parish Families

Luzelade — 2011-02-20 16:54:19Z

Well that is very interesting. I am researching these families because my 3 daughters descend from them. Do you have any other information on them?

Re: Red River Parish Families

Luzelade — 2011-02-20 16:52:58Z

I am sorry to be so long in answering your query. This is an email name that I don't use much anymore. Yes, Rosalie and your John were sister and brother, but I believe it was their great grandfather who was the immigrant. Rosalie married John Silas Woodel when she was about 16 and they were my ex-husband's grandparents. They have descendents all over north Louisiana.

Re: Lindsay, Longino, Robinson

mklorriet — 2011-01-22 15:47:54Z

Hi, I have a new email - mklorriet@yahoo.com

Thank you!!!

Re: Red River Parish Families

doradwhite — 2011-01-11 18:33:16Z

Hi! I don't know for sure about Ms Rosa Lee Van Veckhoven. My father was John Sylvester Van Veckhoven B1925-2006. Do you know the John Van Veckhovens? All moved to red river louisana, and came from Belguim. Accoding to the census Rosa was my Grandfathers Sister. My Grandfather was 7 and Rosa was 16yrs.

Re: Red River Parish Families

doradwhite — 2011-01-11 18:23:45Z

Hi! I am direct descendant of John Van Veckhoven. I have found back to G.G.Grandfather from Censes. I'm new at this research and have very little to go on,as far as dates. Can you help?

Re: Red River Parish Families

doradwhite — 2011-01-11 17:57:39Z

I am searching the Van Veckhoven and John Francis Van Veckhoven appears on record to be my Gr.Gr.Gr.Grandfather. His son was John Van Veckhoven. Born in Belgium. Not Possitive. But,all lived in Red River,Parrish,Louisana. Last name is spelled VanVeckhoven. I was told as a child,by my aunt,that Van is a title added to Veckhoven. one of my great grandfather's was the Duke of Holland.

Divine family

fayeodom59 — 2011-01-01 03:24:39Z

I am looking for a Mary Caroline Divine, who Married A MR. J.Martin. Second Married Was to Mr.ED ( EDward)Clark.
of Red Rivier Parish. Mary Caroline Divine Clark , she was born Dec, 28 1876, Mary Caroline, died Feb. 24 1960. burial in Hand Cemetery, Coushatta Louisiana.

Re: COUSHATTA

cmycrate — 2010-12-27 16:14:04Z

Thank you very much for the info. I had thought that might be the case but being so curious, I needed clarification.
I am not directly related but my brother, James Ellis YOUNG married Mary Joy Emerson dau of John Wesley & Margarette "Betty" (Veatch) Emerson.
Also, thanks for the link to your site. I think I may have connected with you previously.
Many thanks for your help. c

Re: COUSHATTA

lonlovett — 2010-12-27 07:18:00Z

Hi -
Coushatta was Coushatta Chute; it started as a point on the river for steamboats to refuel, etc. It was part of Natchitoches Parish prior to 1871. Red River Parish was formed from parts of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, DeSoto and Natchitoches Parishes in 1871. Coushatta is the parish seat.

If you're related to the Wrens, Veatches, etc--check out this site:
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/t/r/Diane-L-Str...

Happy hunting.

Re: COUSHATTA

ishkamin — 2010-11-19 03:55:57Z

Hello! If you are related to the Wrens then you are related to me somehow. I found a second cousin right here in Dallas when I was doing genealogy. She is also related to the Wrens from there and she lived in Coushatta for a while. My great grandparents lived in Coushatta. If the family are Wrens and the town is Coushatta then it is definitely Red River Parish. I dont know what you may have found with a listing of Natchidoches but I am thinking there may have been some confusion on a cesus card or something. I do know that several of my own relatives lived in Coushatta but were in Natchidoches for a while due to enlisting in the Civil War.
My email is ishkamin@hotmail.com
Oh also in Coushatta there is a cemetery called the Wren Cemetery. Actually I think it is in Martin which is a little community outside of Coushatta.

Melissa Price

COUSHATTA

cmycrate — 2010-10-20 04:32:32Z

I have family born & lived in Coushatta, Red River Parish but have recently found several entries in the LDS Family Search site that list some persons born or married in Coushatta, , Natchitoches, Louisiana. I had found a reference to Coushatta Chute, as a part of Natchitoches Parish. Would that be the same as the town of Coushatta in Red River Parish?
Some of the family names are James Richard & Leona (Caston) Edmon, John Wesley Emerson's in-laws, Thomas Anderson Veatch & Margaret Atwood (Wren) Veatch.
Could someone please clarify this puzzle for me?
Thanks, c

Zachariah Townsend,Townson ?

moomoostooge — 2010-10-09 02:18:42Z

Does anyone have any pictures of Zachariah Townsend,Townson
Thanks

Wayland and Sudie May Hankins of Coushatta, LA

eadllib — 2010-07-17 15:59:48Z

I am looking for the obit of Wayland Hankins died June 20, 1979 and Sudie May Smith Hankins died May 11, 1974 both in Coushatta, LA. Thank you for help. Eleanor Drake

birth registrations

pogo1957 — 2010-07-15 07:31:07Z

What would be the possibility of a child's birth in 1909 being registered? This would probably have been a tenant farmer's child. Did Louisiana register these early births? This would have been in the area of Evelyn, LA.

I am grateful for any help.
Thanks.
Carolyn Howard

Social Springs cemetery

ruthannebennett — 2010-07-02 23:05:27Z

Does anyone have a list of those buried in Social Springs Cemetery? I am looking for Sophronia Adaline Mounce BAKER, wife of Amos Faust Baker. Her death certificate indicates she is buried at Social Springs. DOD is August 22, 1925.
Any assistance appreciated.
Ruth

Obituary Lookup for John Elmer BAKER & wife Elsie Myrtle, 1974 & 1986

HEAVYWAIT — 2010-06-17 15:16:19Z

If someone will be so kind as to lookup the obituary of John Elmer BAKER & his wife Elsie Myrtle (HUCKABAY) BAKER for me I will appreciate it very much, He died 1 June 1974 &
she died 11 May 1986. They resided in Coushatta.

gwait1@suddenlink.net

Obituary Lookup for Lester Tillman HUCKABAY, 28 March 1983

HEAVYWAIT — 2010-06-13 17:40:26Z

If someone will be so kind as to lookup the obituary of Lester Tillman HUCKABAY for me I will appreciate it very much. He died 28 March 1983. He last resisided in Coushatta.

gwait1@suddenlink.net

Obituary Lookup for Paul HUCKABAY, 1999

HEAVYWAIT — 2010-06-13 13:52:25Z

If someone will be so kind as to lookup the obituary of Paul HUCKABAY for me I will appreciate it very much. According to the Social Security Death Index he died 24 April 1999, and resided last in Coushatta.

gwait1@suddenlink.net

Re: Charles M. MURDOCK

buddydad1 — 2010-04-08 16:04:37Z

My name is warren Henderson I am a gggreat grand son of harles M Murdock. He lived in DeSoto county Louisiana then later moved to Nacadoches Texas.For further information contact me at buddydad@gmailcom.

Re: Smith,Thomas,Pickett,Hayes

adslthomas1 — 2010-03-02 16:23:44Z

I am a descendant of Elizabeth and John Henderson and Delilah Pickett. John Henderson I know is buried in the Thomas-Wren Cemetary in Martin Louisiana. Delilah's father I believe was Hosea Picket. There are 2 Elizabeth Thomas in our family that IO know of... Elizabeth C "california" Thomas and Elizabeth A "alabama" Thomas. one was my Great Grandmother on one side of the family. I have never heard of Joel B. Smith before. E-mail me and I would love to talk family history. adslthomas@gmail.com

Demery-Farley-Syas-Taylor Family Reunion

oneda62 — 2010-02-12 16:57:59Z

The Demery-Farley-Syas-Taylor Family Reunion will be held in LA,CA this year. Information about the family reunion can be found on the following website: www.dfst2010.com

Re: Obituary lookup for Andrew Jackson Franklin HUCKABAY & wife Laura

HEAVYWAIT — 2010-02-10 03:36:30Z

Harriet, I know that it has been a gong time since you answered my post, and I don't and I don't remember if I answered you or not, but if not I am sorry. I am not a descendant of Andrew Jackson Franklin HUCKABAY, but I am a distant cousin, so with you being a descendant of his you are also a distant cousin of mine, so if you will give me a more information like which of his children was your grandparent, and which of their children was your parent then I can tell you exactly what relation we are to each other. I always like to find new kinfolks no mater how distant, and I will be glad to share information with you. I don't put information about living people on the internet, but I will share it with a relative, so you may contact me direct it you like.

Grady
My e-mail address is:
gwait1@suddenlink.net

Re: Thomas

katiewont — 2010-02-01 09:51:24Z

Seidel and my daddy, Elria Thomas, were cousins and great friends. I have a lot of old negatives that I don't have pictures for, and I don't know who the pictures are of. The picture I have of Josie is of her alone. I don't remember Uncle Willard. Daddy took me to visit Uncle Felix when I was little, and we used to go to Seidel's house all the time. After Daddy got down, Seidel visited him all the time. I think that Seidel's sister lived in a little house near him. We visited her, too. I know that Daddy loaned my little woodburning stove to her - he said she needed it and I didn't - I used to collect all kinds of stuff like that, and I'd left it at his house. It was a pretty little thing, and looked just right for a lady. I don't know what happened to it after she died. I've had a stroke and my memory is not all that good. Seidel had a son or grandson who used to play guitar, and some member of their family lived on the main road where we turned in to Seidel's house. It's been a while since I've been back to Coushatta, but I bet I could still make that route of visits we used to do. Uncle Felix had a grist mill, and he used to give Daddy homeground cornmeal. Somebody else had a mule-drawn syrup mill, where he ground cane and made syrup. I loved seeing all of that. Daddy called him Uncle Felix, so we did, too; it's interesting to know how Josie and we were connected, and to understand the actual relationship. Daddy specifically told me Seidel was his cousin, so I know the title Uncle was not just being polite to an older person. He never went into who married who, as far as I remember, and I don't have information on Josie and Felix or early pictures.

Re: Thomas

katiewont — 2010-02-01 09:49:22Z

Melissa Alabama's husband was William Taylor Thomas, son of W Phillip Thomas, who was son of Phillip Thomas - who was son of William M [1757-1845] and Ankey.Melissa California was Melissa A's daughter and my grandmother; my grandfather was Zara Zimmerman Thomas, who also traces back to William M and Ankey through their son John William. ZZ's mother was daughter of Robert Thomas and Eliz Stringer; Robert was also a son of William M and Ankey. I would really like to know if Felix Walker's middle name was Zenneman or Zimmerman - I've seen my grandfather's name written as Zenneman, and I know that's wrong. I wonder if Hosea Pickett was also a grandson of WIlliam M, through one of his daughters?

Re: Wren-Thomas

katiewont1 — 2010-01-25 22:22:55Z

HI, I have a picture of Josie, I think. Josie was married to Uncle Felix [Zenneman] Walker. Josie was the daughter of George Washington Wren and Hattie Leon Thomas, daughter of William Taylor Thomas and Malissa Alabama Pickett. Hattie's sister, Malissa [Melissa] California Thomas first married a Pickett, I think, and then married my grandfather, Zara Zimmerman Thomas. William Taylor Thomas was the son of William Phillip Thomas and Axie Stringer. Malissa Alabama Pickett was the daughter of Hosier Pickett and MaryAnn Mercer. Hosey Wren was named for Hosier Pickett, I understand. The name "Stringer" was misspelled in one of the wills as "Stranger." I saw the "Zenneman" in one of the trees, and I wondered if that was correct. I have also seen my grandfather Zara Zimmerman Thomas' name written that way in other's records: it is incorrect.

Re: Wren-Thomas

rebeccal45 — 2010-01-24 01:45:05Z

hi Papa Felixs name was spelled Zimmerman... Do you know anything about Willard Walker? He was the son of Papa and Jose... Thanks

Re: Wren-Thomas

rebeccal45 — 2010-01-19 13:12:02Z

Grandpa Seidel had a son named Mike that we called Uncle Buster that played a guiter and drove an 18 wheeler truck.. He was my dads youngest half brother... Aunt Blonde (Celeste) and Mama Josie lived in a house off the main road..I have so many wonderful memories of that place.. I can still smell the peaches when they were ripe, the old faucet with a ladle on the front porch for drinks... gathering eggs for breakfast..The little woodburning stove in the living room for heat. Baths in the iron tub...Aunt Katherine lived on the main road down a little from Grandpa Seidel.. I still like to go down there.. Did you ever meet my Granny? Im sorry to ramble on so. Thank you

Re: Wren-Thomas

rebeccal45 — 2010-01-17 17:56:24Z

Hello.. My greatgrandmother was Jose Hannah Wren and she did marry Felix Z Walker.. Their son Seidel Walker was my grandfather.. I only have one picture of GGrandma and GGrandpa in their later years.. Do you have any information and/or pictures of them and of Uncle Willard? Thanks

Re: Thomas decendants

katiewont1 — 2010-01-16 02:40:42Z

Ankey Thomas Legg is Phillip Thomas and his wife Mary's daughter; granddaughter of William M and Ankey Thomas. I have her born May 1814 in SC, died Dec. 1888 in Vernon Parish LA. I have seen information on William M's Ankey's death in Upshur County Texas, with a list of property of "deceased Ankey Thomas," in the house of Wm Thomas. I would love to find her grave; she is supposed to be of Cherokee descent. However, I have also seen her name on another tree as "Anike." How much of the confusion is due to spelling problems, I just don't know. But my grandmother Melissa's name has been spelled at least 5 different ways.

Re: Need Red River Parish 1880 Census Look-up

jcwrhino — 2009-11-12 23:50:05Z

"I need a kind soul to check the 1880 Census
of Red River Parish, La. on the MCGEE/MAGEE/MCGHEE
family for a P.H. McGee. He wed there in 1886
to Samantha Jane Lambert so he was likely adult
age in 1880. Any help would be great!"
Thanks
Pauline
in Florida

I found a marriage record for SJ Lambert to RH or OH McGee in Red River Parish in Aug 1886. I cannot determine who RH or OH McGee was but I suspect he was related to the William D and Wealthy Ellen (Kelly) McGee family.

I also found a marriage in Red River Parish for S J McGee to SL Sweeton in 1901. Could this have been the same person? Some of SJ McGee's children appeared in the 1910 census of Bienville Parish near Jefferson D McGee. HofH was Marion McGee.

Re: Lambert - McGee - Knight

jcwrhino — 2009-11-12 23:24:25Z

Is anyone still looking for information on the Wm D & Wealthy McGee family, especially Samantha A and Eli H Faught?

Re: Descendants of Benjamin Sweat

Jones12Mann — 2009-09-03 14:16:20Z

If you are still online, I would like to give you information about my Pinckard line in Louisiana. thank you very much. Ann

Cotton & Thomas family of Couchetta, LA

dorotheamckenzie — 2009-08-17 18:36:58Z

I am researching John M Cotton & Nancy J. Thomas family. They had a daughter Ada born 2 Feb 1888 and married Jefferson Davis Mitchell 1908. I have a bit of info collected willing to share, looking for the name of John M's grandfather? I know his dad was James L, I am thinking it was William and Martha, but not sure. Also looking for James Cotton wife's name, maybe Haddie? James was born in 1825 Louisiana.