Louisiana - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

ROY DOUGLAS DURBIN KY

Coral Babb — 29 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for descendants of Roy Douglas Durbin born 30 May 1927 Lee Co Ky. He died May 1977 in La Fitte , Jefferson Co LA. Roy was the son of Walker Durbin and Martha Durbin Durbin. He had brother James Preston Durbin and Emory Durbin as well as a brother John who died very young at Clark Co Ky. Roy Durbin's father died 1956 in the Veteran Hospital in Nashville TN. Roy gave information to the funeral home etc. Roy said he lived in LA. Thanks, Coral Babb

Charles de Choiseul, Civil War Lt. Col. 7th Bat.

kimswanguzman — 26 Jan 2008 3:10:45 GMT

I am searching for information on Charles de Choiseul who served with the Louisiana 7th Battalian as a lieutenant colonel during the Civil War. He was mortally wounded at Port Republic, Virginia and is buried in Flat Rock, N. Carolina. I need his place and date of birth and mother's name. Any additional information would also be appreciated. My email is swannie472@sbcglobal.net. Thanks much.
Kim Guzman

WW1

Melissa Gascon — 13 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for anyone that knew my Grandfather. He served in the army in ww1 and was wounded very bad. He got a purple heart for his efforts. His name was Sam and he sighned his name Cash buy his name is really spelled Cashio or Cashio. He lived in Baton Rouge for most of his life and his parents were from Fordoche.

Boer War horses

Barbara Curtis — 23 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I recently discovered that horses from the US were supplied for the Boar War. Most of them were shipped from New Orleans. My great grandfather supplied some of these horses. I believe they were sent on the ship Milwaukee on August 23, 1901. They were put on a train at Spokane Falls, Territory of Washington and the destination was Ranchester, Wyoming Territory. They must have been shipped from Ranchester to New Orleans. Does anyone know if there would be records in New Orleans about where the horses were held before they were shipped out?

5th Regt. European Brig. (Spanish Regt.) La. Militia.

benzo278 — 12 Sep 2006 11:48:48 GMT

I'm trying to find more about a so-called "Castrillon, C." Doesn't say first name or anything.

Castrillon, C.,Corpl. 2nd Co. 5th Regt. European Brig. (Spanish Regt.) La. Militia. On Roll dated New Orleans, La., March 2nd, 1862.

New Orleans Smallpox Hospital

3seeker — 9 Dec 2005 9:12:00 GMT

I would like to know the location and staff, if possible for "The Smallpox Hospital operated by Union surgeons between 1864-1866 in New Orleans. Or where I could locate this information. The staff would have also tended the sick in the stockade on Ship Island, east of New Orleans and just south of Mississippi.

I believe the duty was of the New York 72nd, 2nd division, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Army Corps surgeon, but it seems that several of those regiments were regrouped, the 72nd, 73rd 74th, etc. So it is difficult to be specific.

Thank you

European Brigade of Louisiana MIitia - French Guard

Ray Lockwood — 4 Aug 2005 8:21:40 GMT

My G/G Grandfather was a member of the European Brigade of the Louisiana MIitia - 3rd Regiment - French Guard. I am looking for more information about this Brigade. Can anyone help? Thanks

Charles Rabe

dsmothe11 — 23 Jun 2004 11:21:22 GMT

The Index to Louisiana Civil War Soldiers shows:

Charles Rabe
military Unit D
vt 8th LA Cav
Rolls Prisoners of War C.S.A.

Looking to learn more. He was my gg grandfather.

Help Interpreting Compiled Civil War Military Records - Confederate

Judy — 31 Aug 2005 4:29:17 GMT

Looking for first name of unknown LaBelle, Laubel, Lobelle

Jenevia Lowery — 26 May 2005 10:13:38 GMT

Ruth Schmidt lived in New Orleans sometime between Jan and Nov 1946, maybe in Navy military housing. Her husband Walter Schmidt was in the U.S.Naval Airforce. Ruth was 21 years old from Kansas City, Missouri and had a girl child about one year old. Ruth had a brief affair with a man named LaBelle, Laubel, Lobelle maybe John or James. Family history has him living in New Orleans but he could have been stationed there in the military. He visted Ruth in California in the 50's or 60's for a brief time. Ruth returned to Missouri before Dec 1946. She had a son in Dec 1946. She named him John James Schmidt. Ruth's husband divorced her in 1947. My line comes from John James and I would like to find John's biological father's history. I'm working on my family genealogy and it's incomplete without John James biological father. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks for your time and consideration. Jen

COL Marshall J Smith, New Orleans

pamelaharrellwhiteside — 31 Mar 2005 1:30:43 GMT

I have posted a lengthy obituary of COL Smith on the Smith family message board which details his military career and service as a colonel in the CSA during the War between the States.
He was an organizer of the 24th Louisiana Volunteers, known as the Crescent Regiment and participated in the battle of Shiloh. He later served in the artillery and was in the battle of Port Hudson, where he was taken prisoner. After being exchanged a year later, he served in Richmond until the end of the war.

5th Regiment, European Brigade, Spanish Regiment, LA Militia

Doris Bennett — 7 Sep 2004 11:02:15 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I can find information on the "5th Co. 5th Regt. European Brig. (Spanish Regt.) La. Militia. I have found an ancestor who lived in New Orleans on this roll. Family lore: "Sometime before the year 1848, a Spanish Ship bound for Spain's holdings in Latin America came to dock in New Orleans. Disembarking with his wife, was Justo Rufino deYbarra. The story is that he came as a member of the Spanish military and stayed. Any info. appreciated.

17th Louisiana Infantry

air1mtm — 26 Jul 2003 6:49:11 GMT

i am seeking information on the 17th Louisiana Infantry (Confederate) Letters home, pictures of members etc.

I am also looking for the flag of the Regiment, or at least a description or picture.

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards,
Michael T McAlpin

looking for marilyn kelly's birth parents

sassyredneck82 — 29 May 2004 6:11:16 GMT

hello my name is kelly. my mother's name was marilyn kelly after the adoption it was marilyn kelly averitt. she was adopted by opal & clyde averitt, i'm not sure when she was adopted but i think she was very young, she had to get her birth cert. and on it all i saw was ace kelly as the father . the adoption records are closed in texas and me and my two sister would like to find them or some kind of family of there's for medical reason my mom said she thought she may have siblings my mom has passed away and so have my grandparents .thank you kelly

WWI Enlistment Records for LA.

gdheart2 — 24 Sep 2001 9:10:46 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I would look for a WW I enlistment record for Ray Clarence LACK, from Ruston LA. I have no idea what branch of service he was in. My Grandmother, Viola Mae KIRBY LACK , listed him as her husband & father of her first born son, born in June 1917 in New Orleans. Their place of residence said Ruston, LA. & said that Ray Clarence LACK had been born in Ruston & was 23 at the time of their son's birth. She said that he went off to war & never returned.
If anyone knows how I can find information that might tell me what happened to Ray , please let me know. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

MEYERS

MaryA2007B — 27 Dec 2001 11:03:05 GMT

Desperately searching facts on the life and relations of my grandfather, basically a life-long resident of Orleans Parish. We knew him as Harry Anthony MEYERS - the official certified record of birth from New Orleans shows a Henry MEYERS (same parents) born the same date, with a 1 year discrepancy (1893/1894). No one has ever heard the name Henry. However, our Harry Anthony served in the Rainbow Division of WWI in France. He died in 1945 in a VA hospital in New Orleans, as a result of what would be called post traumatic stress complications, long delayed. No death certificate found. Website on Rainbow Division has been non-responsive to my inquiries. Don't know his military ID #, no SSN found either. Any suggestions on how to better search thru military channels, or find that death certificate, would be a great help. Personal knowledge of his family would be a godsend!

2ND. LA. CALVARY CO. C.

HOTRODHAYES1 — 3 Oct 2003 8:46:41 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY DOCUMENTATION OR PICTURES OF THE 2ND. LA. CALVARY CO. C, PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN.

TAMMY HAYES

Confederate Prisoner

jim8894 — 8 Jan 2004 3:49:53 GMT

I have been trying to collect information on my GGrandfather John Phillips who was captured at the Battle of Helena AR July 4, 1863 and was transferred from New Orleans and exchanged at Red River Landing LA March 4 1865. I have been told that he was held at Rock Island prison for some time. How can I confirm this.

WW2-New Orleans

Carole — 7 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on Louisiana Manuvers or soldiers staitoned in Louisiania during 1941-1942--we are doing a family search looking for siblings--please take a look at our page to see if any thing or person looks familiar community.webtv.net/kcforever/FamilyHouse-----email me at kcforever@webtv.net I am also looking for any one who may have known Alice Alma Strickland Thompson

military maneuvers in Louisiana WWII

Alma — 29 Apr 2003 7:18:20 GMT

These military "games" took place in various areas of Louisiana including Eunice, LA in SW St. Landry Parish. In fact Gen. Eisenhower used the old Eunice High School as a barracks. Period newspapers would give good information and there is a museum at Fort Polk in Vernon Parish, LA, which some of my students used for research into this topic.

Civil War Military Records

P_Schandelmeier — 24 Jul 2003 12:05:06 GMT

Could anyone tell me if they have sent for Military Records? I have a great great grandfather who served in Benjamins Co. La. Cav. I would like to know what info you get . Need date of death and where he was born and when. Thanks, Pam

Gagnet buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Burlington, VT

suzannalbrown — 30 Dec 2002 7:18:44 GMT

HILTON GAGNET
Louisiana
PVT 15 CAV
March 27, 1882
July 18, 1945

C.S.S. Kentucky Sunk on Red River in 1865

Lisa Perry — 25 Mar 2002 1:44:35 GMT

Hello!

I am trying to locate information on the former C.S.S. Kentucky, a troop transport being used to transport Confederate POWs (who had surrendered at Shreveport, LA) and which sunk on the Red River near Alexandria, LA in June 1865.

Any information or leads would be greatly appreciated!

Best regards, Lisa in Maryland

looking for Antoine Arabie

Shirley Porath — 5 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

What is a Jay Hawker?!?

WWII New Orleans

msds0819 — 10 Apr 2002 8:49:24 GMT

I am looking for any info on my grandfather Billy West. He served in the army during wwII in the photography dept. He married my grandmother Shirley Schumert and they had my mother Pamela Sue in Nov 25, 1945. If anyone knew Billy or maybe his brother david dudley West, I would love to hear from you.
Thank you,
Kathie

Robert Kenneth "Bobby" Willis at Pearl Harbor

Randy Willis — 7 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

www.randywillis.org

Robert Kenneth "Bobby" Willis

Robert Kenneth "Bobby" Willis, Jr. joined the Navy in August of 1939 after graduating from Natchitoches High School. He served for 16 months on the USS Arizona which arrived at Pearl Harbor on Saturday, December 6, 1941 and was sunk the next day by the Japanese. He enlisted in the Navy in Rapides Parish, Louisiana and was the first casualty of that Parish in World War II. The American Legion Post in Pineville, Louisiana is named the Robert K. Willis Jr. Post in honor of his service and duty to his country. He is entombed in the USS Arizona at the bottom of Pearl Harbor.

DONALD GRICE OR OTHER GRICE FAMILY MENBERS

LINDA BULLOCH DENBY — 22 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for Donald James (Ray) Grice who was born in 1927.
Was in the merchant marines. Anyone with any information concerning any Grice or know of a Donald Grice who was in the Marines.
Please email me.
ldenby@go.com
thanks so very much.

Families military history

Ben Wyles — 3 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My grandfather, Benjamin David Wyles, Sr, was in the US Army during World War II. I also had 2 uncles, Elton Lee Ryan, and Archie Ryan, who served in the army during the Korean War era. Would appreciate any info on these, plus any other references to the family names above.

Military service

HHUBBLE — 29 Jun 2001 1:56:30 GMT

Seeking information on any Hubbell/Hubble from St. James parish, or anywhere in Louisiana; who served in World War I, II, Korea, etc.

Ray Fleming

Lynn Wheat — 25 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for a Ray Fleming, served as a captain in WWII, Camp Gordon, Augusta, Georgia. Last known address was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Would be about 78-79 years old if still alive. Fought in Germany in 1943. His father was a general in WWI and WWII. If you have any information, please reply. Thank you.

Sarah R. Turner

Carol Bell — 15 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for birth father. He was stationed in the United States, he was a native of Louisiana. In 1944 he was involved with a Sarah R. Turner, they had a son, David Michael Turner born December 11, 1944. The birth father was a college graduate and a Captain in the Army and was stationed in England at the time of David's birth. The birth father's parents were also residence of Louisiana, the father was a contractor in the state. The birth father has two brothers, both in the service during WWII, he also has a married sister. The birth father was six feet one inch tall, brown eyes, black hair, and an olive complexion. Anyone knowning of a connection between Sarah R. Turner and this man, please contact me.

Carol Bell
mawbell373@worldnet.att.net
ccb439@aol.com

USS Louisiana

Sherri Lackey — 15 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for anyone related to Elmond Branham.We believe he served on the USS Louisiana during WW II. He was killed at sea. He lived at one time in New Orleans and his widow once visited Weeksbury, KY after his death.

Edward Pajares in WWII

Tara Carroll — 7 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for anyone who may have served in WWII with my grandfather, Edward Anthony Pajares, Sr who was from New Orleans, LA. I believe he was in the army and was at Normandy but I am not completely sure about that. Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks

INFO ON WILLIAM BLACKSTONE

NIEICE WILTZ — 24 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I AM INTERESTED IN LOOKING INFO ON MY GRANDFATHER WILLIAM BLACKSTONE(AFRICAN AMERICAN) WHO SERVED IN WORLD WAR I OR II.

WWII Louisiana Maneuvers

Mary J. Barnett — 8 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I would appreciate citations to articles or books that discuss the Louisiana Maneuvers that took place, I believe, in Beauregard and Calcasieu Parishes just at the beginning of WWII as training exercises for troops. Patton was one of the participants.

Thank you!

Crochet WWII Infantry

Gordon LeMaire — 25 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for military information on my uncle Walter Crochet. He was a PFC infantryman during WWII. He died in 1982 and is buried in Gueydan Cemetary, Vermilion Parish.

Ray Clarence LACK

gdheart2 — 24 Sep 2001 9:10:46 GMT

Looking for any info on Ray Clarence LACK, b about 1864 in Ruston, La. Was said to have gone to WW1 & never returned. Left wife, Viola Mae KIRBY LACK, & infant son in New Orleans waiting his return. Do not know even what branch of service he was in.
Any info greatly appreciated.
Robbie Taylor Read

Information on My Great Uncle (WWII)

Samantha — 16 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any and all information concerning my great uncle Donald Mays McAllister. He served in the army in the 1st Division in WWII. He was a Sgt. by the time of his death. He spent most of his time in North Africa and then went to Omaha Beach where he was killed by a German sniper. If anyone was in the 1st Division or knew my uncle, please contact me. Also, any vets who served in North Africa who might be interested in telling their stories, please contact me. I am interested in writing a fictional type story about my uncle and others serving in that area. Please contact me with any information on how to derive information about military too. Thank you so much!!!=)
Samantha

Jesse Ray Rawls

JamesMaxwell54 — 22 Sep 2002 4:34:52 GMT

Looking for info. on Jesse R. Rawls. We were stationed together at Langley AFB, Va. in the late fifties. We were in the 48th FIS. I lost contact with Jess after I was discharged in 1958 and returned to Georgia.I think he was from the Monroe area . I live in Columbia, SC now. Any info would be greatly appreciated as Jess was a very good friend.

WWI

lscarbrock — 5 Aug 2003 8:18:01 GMT

Looking for information on Bert Scarbrock who served in Army during WWI.

WWI Camp Jackson, NO

Jack W Killian — 5 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

How can I get a hold of records of soldiers who fought in the Army branch of WWI. My great-uncle. Marion Emmit Richardson, either of Beinville or Franklin parish. He was killed in the war. WE MUST NEVER FORGET THOSE WHO GAVE "ALL" FOR OUR SACRED AND PRECIOUS FREEDOMS.

Jack

James R. Dubois

Rhonda Dubois — 26 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for information about James Dubois in ww2

Wigley

K.W.Puccio — 16 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Ira Wigley was my great uncle he served in the 59th Inf.
In WW1.He is buried in Chatham in Jackson Parish.He had a twin sister named Iva Vaughn (my grandmother) I am looking for info on his parents and the parents of Claude Vaughn (my grandfather) Who was from Missippi.

Joseph Aloyious Rice

carolrice216 — 19 Sep 2002 1:23:01 GMT

I am searching for any information on Joseph Aloyious Rice of New Orleans. He served in WWI as a Pvt. in Co. D 308 Louisiana Infantry and is buried at the Biloxi National Cemetery. He was married (Divorced) to Lamenia Hood. I would like to know how I can obtain his military records and any other information on this family. All help appreciated.

My grandfather

MarilynZimmer33 — 24 Jun 2001 6:10:45 GMT

My grandfather was Oscar Lawrence Dahlberg and in the early 1900's he and his brother John went to Louisiana and operated a saw mill on the North Bank of Lake Ponchatrain. I have found marriage records in Mississippi where he married a Lulu Benz Pass Christian, Mississippi. He at one time lived in New Orleans and by trade was a carpenter. He served in the Illinois unit in the Spanish American War and is buried in the military section of the cemetary in Bay St.Louis, Mississippi. If anybody knows any descendants of John Dahlberg or relatives of Lulu Benz Dahlberg I would be very interested in hearing from you.

Fisher Manasco

Kim Manasco — 23 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Trying to find information on my husbands Uncle. He was born 6/28/1917. He lived in Sabine Parish and was killed in WW II. That is all we know.

WWI Enlistment Record

Bob Rigdon — 3 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hi. I will appreciate help from someone with knowlege of
the WWI enlistment/draft list for Caddo Parrish (Shreveport)..I recently read somewhere on the net that records of enlistments were kept at the place where the men actually signed up.. My grandfather enlisted at Shreve
port in 1918.. He was with the (803rd Pioneer Regiment).
Any information will be helpful.. Thanks.. Bob, Dallas, Tex.

W.W.1

Linda W. — 21 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON MY G-UNCLE JEROME EASTER. HE FOUGHT IN THE 1ST WORLD WAR. HE LIVED IN MONROE,LA. IN THE 1970S-1980S. ANY INFO WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED
THANKS!!

MADISON PARISH

debgriff — 23 Jun 2001 10:51:21 GMT

I am searching for a great-uncle, Hinkle WINDHAM, who completed civil draft registration for WWI in Madison parish, Louisiana. Hinkle lived in Laurel, Jones county, Mississippi, and was probably born there. Need to confirm that his father was James Samuel WINDHAM. Birth: 2 Oct 1878. Where did he live? Did he die in Louisiana??? Would appreciate any info on him, as this is the extent of the information that I have.

Clothilde Beaud, WWI Nurse

Beryl_Bourgeois — 9 Jul 2001 5:08:17 GMT

Clothilde Marie Beaud, d/o Emile Louis Beaud and Mary Olympia Bourgeois served in France during WWI. I have three wonderful pictures of her and would like to know more about her and her tour of duty. I would appreciate any info available. Many thanks in advance.

WWI Vets

Jack W Killian — 30 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My grandmother's brother, Marion Emmet RICHARDSON, was kllled in WWI. I do not know what branch of the military he was in. His parents were GW & Julia Ann Richardson of either Beinville or Franklin parish, LA. I would like more info on him. We must never forget those who gave the ULTIMATE sacrifice for our freedom. Thanks, Jack

FREEMAN

gwindes — 16 Mar 2002 2:37:20 GMT

A tall double-columned grave marker stands sadly broken in
Ajax Cemetery, in rural Natchitoches Parish. It is for one
Amous Talmag Freeman (1890-1918) who died in WWI.
I believe he was my grandfather's nephew, the son of Crittenden
and Callie Freeman.
I would appreciate any data on his military service record, etc.