Big Woods Cemetery Edgerly, Calcasieu Parish, LA Nov. 1996-1997 COWARD, Hardy NOTES: This is Isaac Hardy COWARD Believed to be the oldest grave in this cemetery Hardy was the second Justice of the Peace in Calcasieu Parish It was said that he would not charge to marry folks and consequently was one of the most popular men in the Parish He was the s/o Needham and Phebe _?_ COWARD He m Elizabeth BATES, (see her notes) before 1801 Known children were: Jane m John GILL; Wilson m 1 _?_ COLE, 2 _?_ Pierce, 3 Fannie MOORE; Richard 1801 1876 m Harriet __?__; Allen b 1808 m Margaret PERKINS; Louisa 1813