Louisiana Jane Walker Duplissey & Great Grandchildren, Rapides Parish LA
Submitted by: Bobby Duplissey 
Date: July 24, 2006


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This is a picture of Louisiana Jane Walker Duplissey (1855-1950) and two great 
grandchildren, Rosemary Derbonne on left and Luerline Seals on right. This 
picture was taken in 1948 or 1949 at Shady Nook, just north of McNary, 
Louisiana. Grandmaw Jane was celebrating her birthday with family and 
friends.She looked forward to her birthday celebrations.Louisiana Jane Walker 
was born 1855 in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. In 1872 she married Jeremiah
(Jerre) Duplissey. They moved to Lloyd's Bridge,Louisiana and lived there a few 
years. Then moved to Lonepine in Evangeline parish and lived there a long 
time.Her husband died in 1917. In 1943 Jane moved with her son to live near 
Glenmora in Rapides parish. She died in 1950 and is buried in the Butter 
Cemetery near Forest Hill, Louisiana. 

Additional Comments:
Shady Nook was a large recreation area on Spring Creek. Had a large swimming 
area, picnic area, skating rink, dance hall, bowling, store,and barber shop. It 
was a real popular place in 1940's and early 1950's.