Town: KINGSVILLE, Rapides Parish
Submitted by:  Barbara Webb purvisweb@aol.com
Source: Transcription of an original document which identifies the naming of
the community of KINGSVILLE - The original is held by Mildred Rimes, a
resident of Rapides Parish and granddaughter of William Taylor KING (Mildred
is the first cousin of my husband James R. Webb).




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KINGSVILLE

To quote:
We the under signed Citizens friends and good neighbors of Kingsville do here
by pay the amount opposite our names for the purpose of purchasing flowers as
a token of love and loyal Friendship to Mr. W. T. King he was love by his many
friends; The Town of Kingsville was named for him.  His many friends regret
the loss of a good friend like Mr. King.
Thanks
W. L. Clifton 50 c
Mrs. W L. Clifton 50c
Mrs Weaver 50c
Golden Rule Store 5.00
Deruy Eggerton 2.00
Mrs. Dora Barker 2.00
B. W. T?? 2.00
Harry Clement 1.00
Mrs & Mr. Reynolds 4.00
Carlson Cafe $3.00
C. Hood .50
Delu? W.1.00
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Carter .50
J. Sells .50
Mrs. S. A. Cheveallier .50
Bob Bob Boting(sic) .50
Mrs. Campbell 40
Mrs. C. G. Moore 25
Ple? Terrell 100
?? $1.00
L. L. Ray 2.50
P. W. Nugent & family 1.00
Mrs. D. G. Bryant 50
Mrs. S. ?? 25c

Notes:  William Taylor King died on November 27, 1942 and is buried in the
Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville, LA.  This must have been a huge floral
tribute to Mr. King considering the year was 1942.