Bible Records Published by Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society. Be it Known And Remembered: Vol. III, Bible Records 1962: Pages 61-120 Submitted to the USGenWeb Archives by LGHS, Aug. 1998 File prepared by Jan Craven ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Page 61 Lamberth Bible Cont. RECORD Miss Fannie F. Lamberth was married May 18, 1864 Rock Ann Lamberth was married 4 December 1866 P. N Wilson and Hattie Hurst married Sept. 13, 1894 James T. Wilson and Fannie N. Talbert married Feb. 15, 1902 BIRTHS Paris C. Lamberth was borned 13 of October, 1828 (Mrs. Dykes stated "I took my grandmother to see him, her brother at Leesville, La. when he was past the age of 94.") Isaac N. Lamberth was born Feb. 18, 1830 St. Helena L. Lamberth born April 28, 1833 Rachel Lamberth born May 30, 1835 (unmarried) Joseph Lamberth born October 21, 1837 Francis F(lora) Lamberth born July 11, 1842 ("grandmother") Harriet 0. Lamberth born July 1, 1844 Nancy D. Lamberth born August 29, 1846 DEATHS James Lamberth died August 7, 1861 Joseph Lamberth died July 15, 1862 RECORD Alis Frances, daughter of J.F. and F.F. Wilson was born June 3, 1866 ("mother") J(oe) C. Wilson born November 28, 1867 Rufus H. Wilson born October 31, 1869 Paris N(ewton) Wilson born July 20, 1871 James T(urner) Wilson born Feb. 14, 1874 B(rit) E(lbert) ("Coon") Wilson born June 2, 1876, died March 17, 1927 Mrs. Harriet Lamberth died May 24, 1869 Nancy D. Lambert died May 29, 1878 James Lamberth, aged 60 years, died August 7, 1862 James T. Wilson died Nov. 6, 1906 Paris N. Wilson died August 28, 1914 Rachel Lamberth died July 20, 1921 Mrs. Fannie F. Wilson died Oct. 18, 1921 J. T. Wilson died August 7, 1924 B. E. Wilson died March 17, 1927 Harriet Amanda Mahaffey daughter of W.W. and R.A. Mahaffey born 18 Sept 1867 Francis Melinda Mahaffey born August 18, 1890 Jesse C. Wilson died July, 192-? Clipping: Jesse C. Wilson died at 85 at Beauvoir on July 13, 19--? born in Amite County, Miss. came to the home July 1918, he and wife buried at Beauvoir. Served Co. B., 33 Miss. Regt. CSA Page 62 MARTIN LAYTHAYETT MAUL BIBLE This name is in some records spelled Lafayette Naul. Holy Bible, John E. Potter and Co. 6.7 Sansom St., Philadelphia. No date, but before the 1887 marriage. In possession of Mrs. Mary Naul Dykes (Mrs. Elmer Dykes), Kentwood, La. Copied June 16, 1961 by Mrs. J. P. Morris, Jr., Kentwood, La. MARRIAGES Martin Laythayett Naul and Alice Frances Wilson were married at J.F. Mattie Wilson's on 23 July, 1887. Doyle W. A. Tidwell and F.A. Naul married April 7, 1907 0. G. Barlow and M. C. Naul married Nov. 23, 1919 W. N. Naul and Ada Prime married August 22, 1920 E. F. Dykes and Mary Naul married Sept. 16, 1923 Jesse F. Naul and Eva Womack married July 1, 1930 BIRTHS Martin Laythayett Naul born August 4th 1855 Alice Frances Naul born June 3, 1866 Frances Amanda Naul born April 30, 1888 Jesse Fredrick Naul born July 23, 1890 William Martin Maul born Nov. 24, 1892 Maggie Elisebeth Naul born May 20, 1894 Mary Corinne born Sept. 1st 1895 Twins born 4th October, 1897 Mattie Alice Tidwell born Oct. 5, 1918 Oscar Martin Barlow born Sept. 3, 1920 Willie Mae Naul born Nov. 23, 1921 James Lafayette Tidwell born Dec. 20, 1921 Mary Arbelon Barlow born Jan. 24, 1923 Huey Alfred Barlow born Jan. 24, 1929 Anna Elizabeth Tidwell was born March 3, 1926 DEATHS Twins youngest died Nov. 16, 1897; oldest Nov. 19, 1897 Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Tidwell July 18, 1920 Willie Mae Naul died October 3, 1922 Martin L. Naul June 1, 1928 William M. Naul August 31, 1931 Alice Wilson Naul December 26, 1933 W. R. Naul (Uncle Billy) May 15, 1935 Mrs. Frances Naul Tidwell March 11, 1945 Jesse F. Naul July 4, 1951 Elmer Franklin Dykes August 20th 1960 William Albert Tidwell died June 13, 1961 Page 63 RECORD James Lafayette Tidwell born Dec. 30, 1921 married April 19, 1946 Hilda Bendily, born May 19, 1926. Their children: Jimmie Lea Dec. 4, 1946 Tidwell William George July 6, 1953 Robbie Jean June 5, 1956 Mattie Alyce Tidwell born Oct. 5, 1918, Kentwood, married June 9, 1946, Doyle, La. to John Lawrence Sullivan born April 7, 1900. Their children: John William Sullivan July 2, 1950, Baton Rouge Mary Anna Sullivan June 4, 1952, Baton Rouge Ruth Ella Sullivan July 7, 1954, Baton Rouge Oscar Martin Barlow born Sept. 3, 1920 married Aug. 3, 1946 Earline Simmons, born Feb. 18, 1924. Their children: David Martin Barlow March 19, 1948 Sherryl Dianne Barlow June 8, 1950 Herbert Levi Brown and Mary Arbelon Barlow married July 6, 1946. Their children: Douglas Charles Brown, born October 27, 1949 Herbert Gordon Brown born Dec. 7, 1954 JAMES POLK MORRIS BIBLE Holy Bible, 20th Century Edition, Publishing House of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Smith and Lamar Agents, Nashville, Tenn. and Dallas, Texas, copyright by A. J. Holman and Co., 1903. Originally presented at the time of their marriage to the present owners. Copied January, 1962 by Mrs. James Polk Morris, Jr. of Kentwood, daughter-in-law. A gold imprinted leather plate inside the front cover: "God Bless this union. Presented by G.P. White and Family. December 26, 1906." RECORD "This certifies that Mr. J. Polk Morris of Kentwood and Miss Virginia Reames of Kentwood were united by me in the bonds of Holy matrimony at Kentwood on the 26th of December 1906 in the presence of J. W. Naul, B. W. Morris, and A. B. Morris. Signed: George P. White, Minister of the Gospel." Page 64 MARRIAGES James Polk Morris, Sr. son of Offie Morris and Rebecca Collins Mississippi married December 26, 1906 to Virginia Wilson Reames, daughter of Mary Eliza George and Dr. Charles Wesley Reames. Alton Morris married August 24, 1933 Anna Belle Perkins, daughter of Ora Joe Belle Fondren and William Arthur Perkins of Lake Charles. James Polk Morris, Jr. married August 29, 1937 Ethel Irene Reid, daughter of Thetus Nona Fenn and Joseph Wright Reid, Sr. of Baton Rouge. She was born July 14, 1917. Mary Ann Morris, daughter of Alton and Annabell Morris, married June 26, 1955 Edsel Burlon Graham, son of Rezelda Allen and Ernest Graham William Alton Morris, son of Alton and Annabell, married June 17, 1961 Velta Rebecca Gray, daughter of Mrs. Claude Gray of Dallas, Texas Martha Gail Morris, daughter of Alton and Annabell married Oct 15, 1961 Fleet Nelson Miller, Jr., son of Blanche Jones and Fleet Miller, Sr. of Line Creek. BIRTHS Charles Alton Morris born Kentwood November 24, 1907 James Polk Morris, Jr. born Scanlon, La. July 21, 1914 Children of Alton Morris: Mary Ann Morris born Lake Charles, La. Nov. 7, 1934 William Alton Morris born McComb, Miss. August 31, 1939 Martha Gail Morris born September 13, 1941 Children of James Polk Morris, Jr.: Virginia Merle "Ginger" Morris born in Brock's Hospital, McComb, Miss., November 14, 1933. James PoIk Morris, 3d, born McComb, Miss., September 11, 1943 Dan Scanlon Morris born McComb, Miss., October 1, 1949 Daughter of Mary Ann Morris and Edsel Graham: Rebecca Gail Graham born February 7, 1959, Baton Rouge, La. JESSE CROFORD WILSON RECORD This record was on a sheet of paper in the Naul Bible in possession of Mrs. Mary Naul Dykes, Kentwood, La. Copied June 23, 1961 by Mrs. J. P. Morris, Jr., Kentwood, La. Jesse Croford Wilson was the son of Turner S. Wilson (b. ca. 1807) and of Rebecca Caroline Testin (1815-1901). He was 7 in the 1850 Census of Amite County, Miss. He and his wife Lizzie Drummond Wilson are buried at Beauvoir on the Gulf Coast. He, was a brother of John Frederick Wilson an (1839-1924) of Amite County, Miss., and of Joseph T. Wilson of the Ferri- day, La. area, who was born ca. 1841 and died August 7, 1904. Their only Page 65 sister was Mary Caroline Wilson (1844-1926) who married Milton Bond (1840-1926). This information from the local history files of Mrs. J. P. Morris, Jr. RECORD Jesse Croford Wilson born January 6, 1843 married first Jan. 6, 1869 by E.L. Farber to Milita Ann Newman who was born April 22, 1848 and died March 18, 1887 and was the mother of the children listed below. Jesse Croford Wilson married second Dec. 14, 1887 by William Powell to Lizzie Drummond, born July 1, 1848. (no children) Jonathan Turner Wilson born Dec. 20, 1869 married April 17, 1890 by T.C. Schilling to Sallie Williams Elizabeth Caroline Wilson born April 27, 1871, died Aug. 7, 1878 George Croford Wilson born Jan. 14, 1874 married Dec. 20, 1894 by WM. Powell to Antha R. Davis. His oldest child: William Jesse Wilson born Jan. 16, 1897 Jesse Green Wilson born July 22, 1876, died Jan. 11, 1903 (m. Lizzie Lee?) Newman Wilson born July 18, 1879, died Dec. 10, 1902 Ida Wilson born Dec. 17, 1881, married Jim Anglin March 13, 1901 Amanda Wilson born Sept. 28, 1884, married Feb. 9, 1903 David Sanders. MARTIN J. NAUL BIBLE This record, submitted to the Society by Mrs. Robert M. McGill, Jackson, La., was copied for her by Dr. Hilda Brannon Fisher of Wilmette, Illinois when she was working on "Speech of East Feliciana Parish" for work at Louisiana State University. It was then in possession of Mr. Frank Naul, Bluff Creek, La., now deceased. He stated "The Naul's were Scotch people. Grandfather Naul lived on the other side of Sandy Creek south of Pride, La. Father married a Morgan and he got her land here. Other families who lived here were Flannigans, Fenns, Morgans, Vinings." Notes in parentheses are the notes he gave about the relationships of those whose records were in the Bible. Mrs. McGill says "Nancy Morgan Fenn's half sister Windford Morgan was Mr. Naul's father's first wife." MARRIAGE Martin J. Naul and Lucinda H. Naul his wife was married the 19 of August AD 1852. BIRTHS William Martin Naul was bornd March the 9 1846 Judson D. Naul was bornd Sept. the 6 1853 Esmond Caswell Naul was bornd Oct. the 4, 1855 Nicholas Wrenn Naul was born March 10, 1857 Lavina Jeanette Naul was born July the 21 AD 1859 Green Naul was born 29th of January AD 1863 Martin Jackson Naul was born Oct. 5, AD 1819 (father) Page 66 Wineford E. Naul, daughter of Martin J. Naul was born Oct. 10th, 1869 Lucinde H(oward) Naul (nee Vining) was born Feb. 23, 1832 Di Franklin Marion Naul was born June 4th 1866 DEATHS Wineford (Morgan) Naul died on the 30th day of September 1846 (pa's first wife) Lucinda Howard Vining wife of Martin J. Naul died May 25th 1886 (Pa's second wife) (mother) Judson Danial Naul son of Lucind H. Vining and Martin J. Naul July 10, 1887 died May 25th 1886 (brother's child)? Rufus Naul son of Anna Coffman and Judson D. Naul died - July 15th 1887 (brother's child) Lela Naul daughter of Anna Coffman and Judson D. Naul died July 14th 1887 (brother's child) Martin Jackson Naul Sr. died April the 8, 1899 (father) Wineford E. Naul wife of Charlie Felps died April 28, 1937 CASWELL BIBLE Holy Bible published and sold by Daniel D. Smith, New York, 1827. Daniel Smith's Stereotyped Edition, stereotyped by J. Howe..., Phila delphia, The Franklin Juvenile Book and Stationary Store No. 190, Green- wich Street. In possession of Mrs. William C. Wharton, New Orleans, La. Photostated and copied by Mrs. Doris Green, Natchez, Mississippi. MARRIAGES Married on 2nd day of May 1822 Daniel Julius Caswell to Mary Bankhead Wilson. BIRTHS Born 7th of Dec. 1822 a girl, daughter of D.J. & M. Caswell Born 29th of Dec. 1823 Margaret Indiana Caswell, daughter of D.J. M. Caswell Born 24th of Dec. 1825 Susan Saunders Caswell, daughter of D.J. M. Caswell Born 15th of Aug. 1827 Henry Hartshorne Caswell, son of D.J. & M. Caswell Born 24th of Dec. 1828 Elizabeth Wilson Caswell, daughter of D.J. M. Caswell Born 6th of Jan. 1832 Virginia Ann Caswell, daughter of D.J. & M. Caswell Born 25th of Jan. 1835 Mary Hey Caswell, daughter of D.J. & M. Caswell Jo Born 22nd of Aug. 1839 Anna Eliza Hartshorne Caswell, daughter of D.J. & M. Caswell Page 67 DEATHS Died 8th of Dec. 1822 Infant daughter of Daniel & Mary Caswell Died 22nd of Dec. 1832 Henry Hartshorne, son of D. J. & M. B. Caswell Died 29th of Dec. 1832 Virginia Ann, daughter of D. J. & M. B. Caswell Died 1st of Jan. 1833 Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of D. J. & M. B. Caswell Died 20th of Sept. 1839 of Yellow fever--Daniel Julius Caswell JOHN ELLZEY BIBLE Bible published by Alden,. Beardsley & Co., Rochester: Wanzer, Beardsley & Co., 1851. Submitted to the Society by Doris Varnado Green, Natchez, Miss. In possession (1959) of Mrs. Frank Wallace, Mt. Herman, La. BIRTHS John Ellzey was born 10th Nov. 1796 Elizabeth (Coney) Ellzey was born 24th Apr. 1808 Adeline Monk was born 7th Apr. 1829 William S. Ellzey son of Elizabeth & John Ellzey 8th Aug. 1824 Mary N. Ellzey dau of 25th Dec. 1825 Benj. F. Ellzey son to 10th Sep. 1827 John S. Ellzey' son of 13th Mar. 1829 Eliza J. Ellzey dau 5th Sep. 1830 Lewis Ellzey son 12th Feb. 1832 Jackson J. Ellzey son 8th Dec. 1833 James W. Ellzey son 9th Aug. 1835 Thomas J. Ellzey son 19th Apr. 1837 Wesley M. Ellzey son 1st Feb. 1839 Rachel A. Ellzey dau 23rd Dec, 1840 Lemuel N. Ellzey son 1st Nov. 1842 Laura A. Ellzey dau 25th Apr. 1844 Eveline E. Ellzey dau 6th Feb. 1846 Jesse C. Ellzey son 15th Apr. 1848 Sarah W. Ellzey dau 13th Sep. 1851 Daniel Julius Ellzey son of John & Indiana Ellzey 15th Nov. 1860 Infant son of 24th Jan. 1863 Samuel Tyra Shilling son of Esco, & Elizabeth Shilling 10th Apr. 1865 Laura C. E. Shilling dau of E.M. & E.E. Shilling 22nd Apr. 1866 MARRIAGES John Ellzey & Elizabeth Coney his wife 18th July 1823 William S. Ellzey & Winneyfred Sibley 20th Jan. 1842 Burrel Fortenberry & Eliza Jane Ellzey 15th Aug. 1850 John S. Ellzey & Sarintha Smith 1st May 1851 Page 68 Benjamin F. Ellzey & Elizabeth Holmes 2nd Sep. 1852 Lewis N. Ellzey & Mary Ann Holmes let Sep. 1853 James W. Ellzey & Nancy C. Jame 18th Sep. 1856 Married in Osyka on the 5th of Jany. 1860 by Brother Crawford, John Ellzey & Margaretta Indiana Hall. DEATHS Infant son of John & Indiana Ellzey 24th Jan. 1868 Samuel T. Shilling 27th June 1865 (Not listed in Bible: Mary Eve Ellzey dau of John & Indiana Ellzey 1865-1943 she never married.) ISAAC NEWTON VARNADO & MARTHA JANE ERWIN BIBLE Published 1873 by A.J, Holman & Co., #930 Arch St., Philadelphia. Copied by Doris Varnado Green, granddaughter, Natchez, Miss., Jan. 4, 1958. Original Bible in possession of Mrs. Roscoe Magee, Varnado, La. BIRTHS Isaac N. Varnado, born April 9th 1851 Martha J. Erwin, born April 23rd, 1857 Oscar D. Varnado, July 6th 1873 Ella F. Varnado, Feb. 6th 1875 Almer Winona Varnado, June 25th 1876 Bula I. Varnado, Nov. 6th 1877 Archibald L. Varnado, March 7th 1881 Lura Eunice Varnado, June 20th 1883 Frank Brown Varnado, July 29th 1888 Infant Girl, 1892 Alton Ray Varnado, Aug. 21st 1894 Isaac Newton Varnado, June 2nd 1897 N. Dudley Stringer Jr., June 29th 1903 Kate Ella Magee, May 17th 1874 Katie Grace Varnado, March 19th 1902 Ruth Hilda Varnado, March 30th 1911 Grace Katherine Roquemore, March 29th 1923 Leonard Eugene Roquemore, March 6th 1926 Hubert Augustus Morgan Jr., Jan. 3rd 1935 John Garlin Morgan, Nov. 26th 1942 Ruth Ann Morgan, Feb. 26th 1946 Page 69 MARRIAGES Isaac N. Varnado, and Martha J. Erwin, June 18, 1872 Oscar D. Varnado, and Kate E. Magee, Nov. 13, 1895 Ella F. Varnado, and Roscoe Magee Alma W. Varnado and Steve H. Burris Archie L. Varnado and Maud Ellzey, Oct. 8, 1902 Lura E. Varnado and N. Dudley Stringer, Aug. 12, 1902 8 p.m. Katie Grace Varnado and Riley Smyth Roquemore Ruth Hilda Varnado, and Hubert Augustus Morgan, June 14, 1831 DEATHS Bula Irine Varnado, Sept. 24, 1880 Infant of I.N. & M.J. Varnado, Oct. 2, 1892 Oscar DeWitt Varnado, Oct. 28, 1954 Isaac N. Varnado, April 25, 1904 Alton Ray Varnado, in Houston Tex. Nov. 1. 1913 Archie L. Varnado, Dec. 30, 1920, New Orleans La. Frank B. Varnado, March 21, 1956, in New Orleans, La. BIBLE OF REV. WILLIAM L. SIBLEY & ELIZABETH WATSON HIS 1ST WIFE Pages from the Bible in possession (1959) of Mrs. Gertrude Middleton, a desc. of Rev. Wm. L. Sibley. Copied by Doris Varnado Green, 1700 Robinson St., Natchez, Miss. Note by Doris Green: "Rev. Wm. L. Sibley m. (1) Mrs. Elizabeth Watson Quilling dau of Wm. Quilling Esq and his wife Abigail Torrance, whose death is recorded in this Bible. m. (2) Mrs. Elizabeth Syrena Bankston Clover, wid. ca I child Jackson Clover. She d. 25 Apr. 1848, 3 days after birth of Syrena. This Bible was handed down to the youngest son Samuel Thornton Sibley. It was ruined by water and only the three pages were salvaged. When located in 1959 the owner actually thought her record was that of Samuel Thornton Sibley and did not realize it was that of Rev. Wm. L. Sibley. The loose pages were in an old ledger of Samuel Thornton Sibley, the edges of some gone." BIRTHS William L. Sibley was born Jan. 21 1795 Elizabeth his wife Apr. 17: 1800 Children: Mary Ann Sibley Sep. 26, 1818 Louisa Sibley Apr. 19, 1820 William W. Sibley Dec. 20, 1821 Page 70 Abigail Sibley ) twins Oct. 4, 1823 Winiford Sibley ) " Oct. 4, 1823 Ann Sibley Oct. 17,1825 Elizabeth Sibley Mar. 8, 1827 Penelope Sibley June 9, 1829 Jesse Crawford Sibley June 29,1832 Amanda Ellender Apr. 14,1835 Samuel Thornton Sibley July 19,1834 Jackson Clower July 17,1833 Syrena Bankston Jan. Children of Syrena Bankston: Frances Elizabeth Sibley May 31, 1839 Louiza Jane Sibley Sep. 21,1841 Sarah Luticia Sibley Nov. 11,1843 Robert D. Sibley Oct. 31,1845 Syrana Sibley Apr. 22,1848 Amanda Sibley Feb. 4, 18-- DEATHS Louisa Sibley died Oct. 1, 1828 Elizabeth Sibley died Mar.13, 1827 Jesse Crawford Sibley died Sep. 20, 1832 Abigail Watson died June 21, 1845 Elizabeth Sibley died Mar. 2, ____ Her brother ________ Watson died Mar. 7, ____ Syrena Sibley died Apr. 25, ____ BIBLE OF LEONARD VINCENT REEVES III & SALLIE E. DIAS D. Holy Bible, "The Parables of our Lord Jesus Christ," Copyrighted 1883, Illustrated by John Franklin. Bible in possession of Mrs. Wardie Krause, Sicily Island, La. Copied in 1961 by Doris Varnado Green, Natchez, Miss. BIRTHS L. V. Reeves, Jr. May 25, 1857 Sallie E. Reeves July 15, 1860 Jane C. Reeves Oct.16, 1879 Thomas J. Reeves Dec. 1, 1881 Katie S. Reeves Sept. 8, 1886 Josie W. Reeves Mar. 17, 1889 Nancy Reeves Sep. 2, 1891 Sarah Ellen Reeves May 12, 1894 Ban Reeves Garrison ___ 2, 1907 William Randall Redfield Oct. 12, 190- Page 71 Guy Covington Garrison Apr. 25, 1909 Augusta Krause Feb. 13, 1911 Sarah Edwina Redfield June 3, 1919 William Henry Freshwater Sep. 23, 1941 Xanthus F. Hower July 31, 1881 Kathryn Ellen Garrison Jan. 23, 1948 Ben Reeves Garrison Jr. Feb. 22, 1949 James Jean Prescott Jr. Aug. 7, 1952 Elizabeth Jane Garrison Sept 16, 1953 MARRIAGES L. V. Reeves, Jr. & S. E. Dias Oct. 24, 1898 B. M. Garrison & K. L. Reeves May 1905 W. R. Redfield & N. J. Reeves Sept. 15, 1907 G. S. Krause & Wardie Reeves Mar. 6, 1910 W. B. Taliaferro & Augusta Krause Aug. 7, 1936 G. C. Garrison & Olivia Wilson Dec. 22, 1938 H. R. Clements & Nancy Redfield Mar. 10, 1930 W. W. Freshwater & Sarah Edwina Redfield Dec. 8, 1940 W. R. Redfield & Margaret Knott Feb. 9, 1942 J. M. Brannin & Sarah Ellen Reeves Apr. 11, 1907 Ben R. Garrison & Jessye Mae Lewis Sep. 15, 1943 Leo Granques & Sarah Edwina Freshwater Oct. 31, 1943 Sarah Edwina Redfield & James D. Prescott Dec. 22, 1951 DEATHS Jane C. Reeves Nov. 1, 1880 Josiah T. Dias Jan. 5, 1888 L. V. Reeves Sr. July 15, 1888 D. W. Griffing Oct. 13, 1888 Thomas J. Reeves Sep,. 23, 1893 Nancy Griffing Feb. 6, 1899 Jane C. Reeves Jan. 25, 1902 L. V. Reeves Jr. Nov. 29, 1903 B. M. Garrison Apr. 9, 1916 W. R. Redfield Jan. 12, 1919 Francis Mason Dec. 28, 1939 W.W. Freshwater Jr. Jan. 18, 1942 Sarah Ellen Brannin July 17, 1950 Certificate of Marriage: L. V. Reeves Jr. of Tensas Parish and Sallie. E. Dias of Franklin Parish on 24th Oct. 1878 at G.W. Griffing's by J. M. McKee. Wit: E. P. Pollard & J.M. Griffing Page 72 Notations by Doris V. Green: "L. V. Reeves Sr. of this Bible was actually Leonard Vincent Reeves II, he being the son of Leonard Vincent Reeves I and his wife Elizabeth Varnado. Sarah Ellen (Sallie) Dias was the daughter of Josiah T. Dias & Nancy Ward. Nancy Ward m. (1) _____ Roberts & had 1 child Katie who m. ______ Howard. m. (2) Josiah T. Dias (Josiah Thomas) m. (3) J. W. Griffing B. M. Garrison d. 9 Apr. 1916 was husband of Katie Louise Reeves W. Francis Mason was the old colored "Mammy," whom the family called "God Mur" for God Mother. W. W. Freshwater Jr. son of Sarah Edwina Redfield & her 1st husb. W. W. Freshwater. Sarah Edwina Redfield was dau of Nancy J. Reeves & W. R. Redfield Sarah Edwina Redfield m. (1) W. W. Freshwater m. (2) Leo Granques m. (3) James D. Prescott, 1 Prescott child Jim, Baton Rouge, La. Sarah E. Dias Reeves, widow of L.V. Reeves III m, (2) J.M. Brannin Guy Covington Garrison, s. of B.M. Garrison & Katie Louise Reeves Augusta Krause d. of G.S. Krause & Wardie Reeves William H. Freshwater s. of W.W. Freshwater & Sarah Edwina Redfield Xanthus F. Hower Katherine E. Garrison d. of Ben R. Garrison & Jessye Mae Lewis Ben Reeves Garrison a. of Ben R. Garrison & Jessye Mae Lewis James Jean Prescott Jr. s. of James Prescott & Sarah Edwin Redfield Elizabeth Jane Garrison d. of Ben R. Garrison & Jessye Mae Lewis H. R. Clements & Nancy Redfield lived Baton Rouge, La. Nancy J. Reeves m. (1) W. R. Redfield On m. (2) Henry R. Clements." BURNETT BIBLE Holy Bible, published by John B. Perry, 198 Market Street, Philadel phia, 1851, Purchased from Ellingwood & Co., Shelbyville, Ky for $3.00. Family Bible of W.M. & A.M. Burnett of Shelby County, Ky. and their Des- cendants. The above was written on the front page by W.M. Burnett, my Grandfather. Page 73 "This is a true copy of the records as recorded in this Bible, which has been kept up to date by William Morris Burnett, Ann Maria Burnett, Cleo S. Burnett, William Allen Burnett, Retta Lauve Burnett and her death recorded by me, the owner of the Bible. Sarah-Celeste Burnett King. (Mrs. Sidney Scott King, Jr.) Dayton, Ohio August 18, 1961" Record submitted to the Society through Winston De Ville on Sept. 13, 1961. MARRIAGES W. M. Burnett and Ann M. Robertson were married on the 11th day of March 1852 Samuel S. Saxton and Carrie Brown Burnett were married in Rockville, Md. June 13th, 1891. William Allen Burnett and Henrietta Lauve Steele were married in Washington, D.C. Tuesday, December 15, 1903. The ceremony performed by Rev. Randolph H. McKim. Sidney Scott King, Jr. of Dayton, Ohio and Sarah-Celeste Burnett were married Saturday, 12 o'clock noon April 25", 1936 in Christ Church Episcopal, Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. E. P. Dandridge and Rev. J. Francis McCloud officiated. William A. Burnett and Julia Harton were married Saturday, March 16", 1946, 4 p.m. at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tenn. Rev. Ebenathan Tartt officiated. BIRTHS W. M. Burnett, son of James and Rhoda Burnett, was born Sunday, Jan. 10, 1824. Ann M. Robertson, eldest daughter of Allen and Mary Ann Robertson was born Oct. the 28, 1833. Mary Rhoda Burnett, daughter of W.M. & A.M. Burnett was born Saturday, Jan'y 18", 1862 at 1 oclk A.M. Cleopatra Sarah Burnett, daughter of W.M. & A.M. Burnett was born Febly 13", 1864 at 7 oclk A.M. On Monday, March 9", 1868, at 10 oclk P.M. Carrie Brown, third daughter of W.M. & A.M. Burnett. William Allen Burnett, son of W.M. & A.M. Burnett was born Tuesday, June 24", 1873, at 9 oclock A.M. S.S. Saxton was born June 6, 1870 at Canton, Ohio. Henrietta Carter Lauve, daughter of Henrietta Carter Moore, Albemarle Co., Virginia and Alphonse Lauve of New Orleans, La. was born April 9, 1870 Galveston, Texas. (1870) Sarah-Celeste Burnett, daughter of Wm. A. and Retta L. Burnett was born February 16, 1910. William Allen Burnett, Jr., Son of Wm. A. and Retta L. Burnett was born April 20, 1913. Page 74 William Allen Burnett, son of William Allen Burnett and Julia Harton Burnett was born Wednesday, 6 A.M., April 13, 1949, Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, Tenn. DEATHS Mary Rhoda Burnett, daughter of W.M. & A.M. Burnett died June the 22nd, 1863 at 11 oclock P.M., aged 1 year 5 months 3 days 12 1/4 hours. Ric Carrie Burnett Saxton died Wednesday, Feb'y 24, 1892 at 3:40 P.M. aged 23 years 11 months and 15 days. Entered into rest Friday, November 27, 1903 at 7:15 P.M. William Morris Burnett aged 79 years, 10 months, and 17 days. Ann Maria Burnett died April 27, 1906. Cleo S. Burnett died September 23, 1906. William Allen Burnett passed away suddenly at about 8:30 A.M. Monteagle, Tenn. Saturday, August 16, 1941. Retta Lauve Burnett passed away at 7 o'clock P.M. Saturday, January 30", 1960 at Dayton, Ohio. She is buried in the Burnett Family Plot, Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, near Southville, Shelby County, Kentucky. JOSEPH JASPER GARIAND BIBLE Holy Bible, A. J. Holman and Co., 1875. In possession of Leo Garland, West Monroe, La. Submitted to the Society by Annie G. Parker, Boyce, La. RECORD Joseph Jasper Garland of Vernon Parish, La. and Martha Jane Collins of ter, Vernon Parish, La. married May 16th AD, 1878 at the Bride's father's by Rev B. 0. Owens. Witness: P. C. Long and Pinkney Cain. W. C. Taylor and M. J. Garland married April 3, 1909 Reagan Garland and Bette Bee Barlow were married Oct. 18, 1924 Leo Garland and Sarah J. Sawyer were married Jan. 8th 1925 Herbert 0. Collins and Toledo Garland married Sep 25, 1905 Martha Jane Garland and Carroll A. White married 1913 W. R. Majors and Naoma Garland married Dec. 25, 1918 W. C. Parker and Annie Garland married Jan. 6. 1920 BIRTHS Joseph J. Garland was born September 23rd 1847 Martha J. Garland was born May 22nd 1863 Joseph Dotson Garland was born August 24th 1880 Toledo Garland was born January 14th 1883 Edward Garland was born December 18th 1884 Naoma Garland was born February 13th 1887 William Moor Garland was born November 13th 1891 Page 75 Martha Jane Garland was born March 19th 1896 Annie Garland was borned November 8th 1888 Reagan Garland was borned June 26, 1900 Zeno Franklin Killon was born August 7th 1873 Leo Garland was born October 21st 1901 John Jasper Garland was born Jan. 16th 1905 Richard Leo Garland No. 2, 1926 (?) Naoma Clare Collins was borned July 21, 1906 Willie Cleo Collins was born June the 16th, 1909 Dalton Garland White was born July 15, 1914 James Troy White was born March the 6th, 1917 Jackson Garland Parker borned Nov. 19, 1920 DEATHS Edward Garland died August 14, 1885 Joseph Dotson Garland died Oct. 1st 1890 Joseph Jasper Garland died Mar. 15, 1905 John J. Garland died April 12th 1905 M. J. Garland Taylor died April 9, 1929 Naoma Clare Collins died Feb. 5, 1917 Willie Cleo Collins died Feb. 17th, 1917 MIRENA LEONORA BOOKER WILLIAMS BIBLE Hitchcock's, New York, 1886. Copied October 24, 1961 by Mrs. J.P. Norris, Jr., Kentwood, La. Original owner was Mirena Leonora Booker (1839-1922) who married H. C. Williams. It passed into possession of her daughter, Emma Eliza Williams who married R.P. Birch. Their daughter, Annie Lee Birch Byars, gave it to the present owner, Mrs. A. K. Browning, Pride, La., daughter of Claudie Williams and Beverley Walter Reames. The order of the entries is changed here, and some tombstone dates are added from the Stony Point Cemetery. Notation is in the Bible that all of the children of James Booker and Mary Higginbotham and those of H. C. Williams and Mirena. Leonora Booker were born in East Feliciana Parish. RECORD James Banker was born March 15, 1796 in North Carolina. He died Nov. 25, 1860. His wife, Mary Higginbotham was born May 8, 1807, in Georgia. She died Nov. 23, 1875. Their children, all born in East Feliciana Parish: Mary Jane Booker born 23 June 1824 Elizabeth Ann Booker born 29 June 1826 Rebecca Edwards Booker born 1 December 1828 Sarah Malvain Booker born 9 February 1831 Amanda N. Booker born 29 Nov. 1833 James Isaiah Booker born 31 August 1836 Mirena Leonora Booker born 21 Feb. 1839, died June 14, 1922, married January 21, 1857 H(oward) C(obb) Williams (See below) Catholine A. Booker born 1 Sept. 1842 Page 76 John Ruffin Booker born 12 Sept. 1845 Mary Leona Booker born 9 Nov. 1848 Howell Cobb Williams born January 8, 1836 died May 8, 1903, buried Stony Point Cemetery, married January 21, 1857 Mirena Leonora Booker (above) Their children, all born East Feliciana Parish: James Hubert Williams born 29 Sept. 1857 died 18 August 1923 (unmarried) Emma Eliza Williams born 4 Jan. 1859 died 15 June 1924 married Robert P. Birch (see below) Bev Lizie Anabell (Bell) Williams born 20 Sept. 1863 died 1 June 1913, mar- ried --Shaeffer. Her son Henry Shaeffer died Tulsa, Okla., Feb. 23, 1960 Chas. Shaffer and Lavila Wise was married October 6, 1918 Mary Mamie Booker Williams born 23 November 1865 died 10 Feb. 1957 (mar- ried Oscar Allen, Oakdale) Kindred "Kink" Williams born 26 July 1868 died 18 June 1908 (married Amelia Powers Browning, who had first married Walter Browning) Lula "Lulie" Gertrude Williams born 17 Apr. 1870 died 1 October 1921, married April 1, 19-- Alex Offutt (Her tombstone gives her birthdate as April 24) Howell Kirke Williams born 24 November, 1872 died 18 Feb. 1960 (married Clara Perkins) Willi Oscar Holt Williams born 15 April 1875, married India McQueen Williams. She died July 31, 1912 Havel Willie Edwin Williams born 6 October 1877, died 2 April 1878. d.y. Claudie Williams born 7 August 1880 died October 21, 1942 married Beverley Walter Reames, born 1880 (He married 2d. Nannie Redmond, no ch.) (See below) Kate Atkins Williams born 7 December 1883 died 18 April, 1916 (married Tel- lesfore Aucoin who married second, Celie Carpenter, no ch.) Entries in Bible, not known where they fit in: Johnie Buffington Williams died Nov. 5, 1910 May Belle Williams died Jan. 9, 1916 (dau. of Kink & Amelia Powers Browning Williams) Beverley "Bevie" Walter Reames (of Pride, La.) born Oct. 27, 1880, son of John Augusta Reames and Olivia Stockwell born Oct. 23, 1846 died Feb. 14, 1923 (who had first married Velmont Landry Aucoin. By her first husband she had: Wallace, Emma, William and Tellisfore Aucota. By John Augusta Reames she had two children, Beverley Walter Reames born 1880, and Nancy Josephine Reames who married Albert G. Carson. Olivia Stockwell was the daughter-of William Stockwell and Mary Bartel who had first married Pleasant McKeowen). Beverley Walter Reames married Claudie Williams born 7 August, 1880 (above) Their children: Allen Lee Reames born August 25, 1906 (married Bernice Clayton) Nannie Mae Reames born March 20, 1909 (married Alvan Kirby Browning) Page 77 Claude Clinton Reames born May 30, 1912 (married Catherine Porath Schmidt) Hazel Reames born Jan. 12, 1914 (married Oscar McLin, Pine Grove) Walter Alton Reames born May 2, 1915 (married Julia Dean Parath) Elaine Reames born March 12, 1917 (married Jewell Martin Williams). He died January 29, 1957 (no relation to her mother's family) Johnnie Bernice Reames born May 18, 1919 married Nov. 19, 1939 George Favarot Mabyn Alta Reames born July 22, 1922 (married Leonard Bowman Long) Bevis Wilkes Reames born March 12, 1924 (married Ruth Argrave) Emma Eliza Williams born January 4, 1859, died 15 June 1925 (above) married Robert P. Birch born June 1, 1848 died Feb. 6, 1929 Thomas Day Birch born Feb. 21, 1846, died 3 April 1930 married Ada Allen born Jan. 1, 1868, died March 17, 1939, no children. The following Birch children are listed in the Bible. The two Birch's above were brothers. Thomas Gordon Birch born 1897 died 15 Nov. 1917, unmarried, (son of R.P. and Emma Birch) Willie Sitman Burch sept. 7, 1895 died 6 June 1937, urmarried, (son of R.P. and Emma Birch) Howell Howdy Williams Birch died 6 May 1949, his wife Edith Stoner died Oct. 15, 1942 Robert Emmett Birch died 21 May, unm. Mary Booker Birch born 21 March 1899 died Feb. 26, 1960 (Married Jim DeLecerda) Sarah Lenora "Nora" Birch died April 26, 1953 (m. Jim Schilling as his second wife) Lula Gertrude Birch born Jan. 23, 1891 died Feb. 26, 1944 married Harry Redden born May 5, 1880 Annie Lee Birch born April 9, 1901 (m. Johnnie Byars) Rubie Birch died Feb. 18, 1899 Johnnie Birch died August 5, 1885 The 1850 Census of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, in the household of John Birch, aged 38, born in North Carolina, and his wife Sarah, 34, born North Carolina, children listed include Tom Birch, age 4 and Robert P. Birch, age 2. Others are John W., 15, W.D.G. Birch, 12, and N.R.R. Birch, 8. In the household there is also a Mary Moore, 68, born Vermont. Page 78 BRIAN-CHANCE BIBLE Record from a Bible, published in 1820, now in possession of W. S. Chance, Texarkana, Texas, a grandson. "Entries 9 other than these copied here are illegible. The writing is badly faded." Submitted to the Society January 1962 by Tallulah Arbour, Baton Rouge , La., who sends this note: "Most of the people in this record are buried in the Brian Cemetery 5 miles above Jackson, Louisiana, in East Feliciana Parish. I have copied the tombstones. The data in parentheses is from another Bible in my possession." The Bible Editor of the Society would add that the entry in this record "Benajah Chance was born August 24, 1833" and the one of the date of his marriage is of special interest for it is found with much additional early Chance data in a Bible Record of his parents and family which was sub- mitted to the Society and printed in Volume I, page 33 of "Be It Known and Remembered." RECORD S(olomon) M(organ) Brian and Mary Rehelia (Rogillio) was married Jan. 30, 1823 by Wm. C. Harrison, Esq. Sept. 1829 S. M. Brian was baptised by immersion S(olomon) M(organ) Brian and Anna M(anard) C(ase) Sands was married June 15th, 1842 by Rev. I.A. Smith. W. R. Brian and Jane Holmes was married Nov. 20th, 1850 by Rev. E. Comton Milton Brian and Mary E. Brame was married Jan'y 15th, 1056 by Rev. Mos. Adams James W. Haygood and Mary A(deline) Brian was married Oct. 28, 1852 by Rev. A. G. Miller Rachel Thos. Brian and Benajah Chance was married Jan. 15th, 1856 by Rev. Thos. Adams. Hardy Brian, the senior, was born May 20th, 1755 he Deceast July 31th 1812 aged 58 years 2 mo. and 10 days. Jemima Brian was born June 4th 1762. She deceast Oct. 8th 1824 aged 72 yrs. 4 mo. and 4 days. Elizabeth Brian was born Feb. 26th 1791. She was aged 31 she deceast June 12th 1822. Solomon M. Brian was born Dec. 26th, 1792. Died Jan'y, 15th, 1864. Aged 75 years 1 mo. 4 days. William Brian born Jan'y 1st 1795. He deceast Feb. 29th 1836. 41 yrs 2 months. Hardy Brian the junior was born Jan'y 31st, 1797 he deceast.Nov. 17th 1823. Aged 26 yrs 9 mo. 17 da. Mehibibel Brian was born Nov. 12th 1799. She deceast Oct. 5th 1820. 21 yrs. Nathaniel Brian was born Dec. 14th 1802. Francis Brian was born Jan'y 11th 1805. Died 1860 on Feb. 27th. Mary Rohelia was born Nov. 26th 1806. She died Nov. 7th 1841. 34 yrs 11 mo. & 12 days. Wm. R. Brian was born April 7th, 1824, deceased June 11th, 1851. Page 79 Elijah M. Brian was born June 18th 1826. Deceased Aug. 23rd, 1850. Margarete M. Brian was born Apr. 15th 1828. Deceased May 25th 1831. Milton Brian was born May 19th 1829. (In another Bible his death is given as March 27, 1904) Martha Elvira Brian born Dec. 13th 1830. Deceast Dec. 18, 1830. Andrew Fuller Brian was born Jan'y 28th, 1833 died Dec. 17th, 1855. Mary Adaline Brian was born Aug. 24th 1835 died Sept. 22nd, 1852. Rachel Thomas Brian was born July 30th, 1838 (From another record: she died Dec. 27, 1909) Beninah Appoline Brian was born April 29, 1843 (died June 6, 1885) Erastus Francis Brian was born Mar. 28, 1846. (died June 25, 1925) MARRIAGES Benajah Chance and Rachel T. Brian were married January fifteenth, eighteen hundred and fifty-two. Benajah Chance was born Aug. 24th 1833. ARD BIBLE Copy of the Holy Bible. Printed by Thompson and Thomas in Chicago, Ill. Property of Vernie Ard. Originally owned by Mr. and Mrs. Abram Ard, Franklinton, La. Submitted to the Society by Mrs. R. A. Magee, Franklinton, La., July, 1961. RECORD Abram Ard and Cordelia Crain were married June 25, 1889 at Georg Thomas Home. Ordinance of God and the laws of the State Rev. Fortenberry, in the presence of George Thomas Mrs. George Thomas. BIRTHS Meacy Ard born May 1891 Edna Ard born Sept. 12, 1893 Ludie Ard born Dec. 1, 1895 William Cleveland Ard born Dec. 5, 1897 Charlie Arthur Ard born Sept. 3, 1899 Claudie Ard born July 3, 1901 Lugenia Ard born May 3, 1903 Page 80 Alma Ard born March 24, 1905 Vera Ard born May 4, 1907 Lecture Marie Ard born Jan. died young Odie Esco Ard born Aug. 15, 1912 Vernie Ard born July 10, 1915 DIXON BIBLE Copied from Bible of Mrs. Melissa Dixon at her home at Mt. Hermon, La. by Mrs. R. A. Magee, Franklinton, La., October, 1960. RECORD Mrs. Nancy A. James born Mar. 4, 1848, died Sept. 16, 1917. Married first Warren Dixon. She married second J.0. Breland, who died Aug. 3, 1917. A. G. Breland Lattice Miller born Mar. 11, 1915. Mrs. Colombus C. Dixon (Melissa Miller) born Mar. 5, 1080, died May 1961 Colombus C. Dixon (son of Warren Dixon and Nancy James) born Sept. 1870, died May 5, 1942. Rosa Miller Estess born Oct. 15, 1870, died Apr. 28, 1947. STRINGFIELD BIBLE Hitchcock's Analysis of The Holy Bible. Property of Mrs. R. A. Magee, Franklinton, La. BIRTHS David H. Stringfield born Mar. 6, 1834 Samantha Carson Stringfield b. May 1. 1846 Lilian P. Stringfield b. Mar. 3, 1864 Millard R. Stringfield b. May 8, 1866 Quincy A. Stringfield b. No. 17, 1867 David P. Stringfield b. Dec. 13, 1869 William A. Stringfield b. Aug. 26, 1871 Vintonia A. Stringfield b. Oct. 11, 1873 Luther Tilden Stringfield b. Apr. 27, 1877 Ada and Ida (Twins) Stringfield b. May 22, 1879 MARRIAGES David H. Stringfield and Samantha Carson married July 30, 1862 Lilian P. Stringfield and John A. Feadlason married Jan. 12, 1882 Quincy A, Stringfield and Corinne Crow married April 16, 1891 David P. Stringfield and Alice Bankston married Dec. 17, 1891 Page 81 Vintonia A. Stringfield and Leslie Self married June 30, 1892 William A. Stringfield and Dar& Bankston married Jan. 4, 1894. DEATHS Departed this life, Sept. 26, 1876, Millard R. Stringfield. Departed this life, Sept. 7, 1893 David H. Stringfield Departed this life May 17, 1896 John Alonzo Stringfield. PLEASANT BIBLE Copied from Burch Bible printed 1809 by Matthew Carey, No. 122 Market St., Philadelphia, Pan. Property of Murphy Burch., Franklinton, La. Submitted to the Society by Mrs. R. A. Magee, Franklinton, La. in May, 1959. MARRIAGES William Pleasant and Frances his wife was married Nov. 24, 1785 Polly Clower was married June 11, 1803 Thomas Pleasant was married Dec. 27, 1808 Sophana Newberry was married Jan. 19, 1815 Washington Pleasant was married Oct. 9, 1813. Elizabeth was married July 4, 1810 Peyton L. Clower and Rachel his wife was married Aug. 3, 1831 Robert Clower Elbert Clower BIRTHS William Pleasant was born June 30, 1767 Frances Pleasant wife of William Pleasant was born Jan. 19, 1766. Thomas Pleasant was born Aug. 28, 1785 Polly Pleasant was born Oct. 18, 1788 Pair of twin girls was born April 22, 1790 Washington Pleasant was born Mar. 5, 1799 Peyton Pleasant was born June 27, 1794 Gibson Pleasant was born July 7, 1791 Sophana Pleasant was born Oct. 30, 1799 Elizabeth Pleasant was born June 16, 1803 Elbert Clower son of John and Polly Clower was born Sept 3, 1806 Cynthia Clower was born Dec. 1810 Memorable J. J. Pleasant was born Oct. 17, 1809. he is the son (of) Thomas and Mary Pleasant his wife. Frances Ann Pleasant was born Aug. 18, 1812 Nancy Narcissy Pleasant was born Mar. 1813 Page 82 Payton L. Clover was born Jan. 10, 1818 John Clower was born Mar. 16, 1780 Polly Clover was born Oct. 18, 1782 Samantha Clover was born April 22, 1812 William P. Clover was born Jan. 26, 1814 Sally Thomas was born July 12, 1830 Matilda Clover was born May 26, 1816 William Pl Spencer was born Mar. 22, 1822 DEATHS The twin girls one died April 28, 1790; the other died April 29, 1790 Gibson Pleasant died Sept. 17, 1793 Peyton Pleasant died Dec. 19, 1814 Dicey Louisa Burkhalter died Oct. 17, 1854 Samantha Clover died Dec. 1, 1891 Burch Family: John R. Burch was born Jan. 9, 1832 Melissa L. Brumfield was born Oct. 22, 1843 Ina Leato Burch Richardson was born July 23, 1864 William V. Burch was born July 22, 1865 Walter V. Burch was born Aug. 17, 1866 Frances Clotena Burch born Oct. 14, 1868 (Fanny) Mary Rebecca Burch was born-Oct. 22, Arthur Wilmer Burch was born July 17, 1873 Oscar Monroe Burch was born Aug. 17, 1871 Lewis B. Burch was born Dec. 30, 1874 Rosa A. Burch was born July 17, 1876, died July 25, 1950 Weston J. Burch was born June 13, 1878 Thomas E. Burch was born Aug. 27, 1879, died Jan. 1954 Wilton E. Burch was born Oct. 18, 1882 William Lewis born July 11, 1791 Elizabeth Lewis born Nov. 13, 1795, married Aug. 29, 1819 John Jefferson Lewis born June 5, 1820 Elizabeth Dedamia Lewis born Oct. 1, 1821 Dorcas Lewis born May 4, 1823 Henry William L. Lewis, born Oct. 24, 1824 William L. Lewis b. Oct. 28, 1826 Joseph Martin Lewis b. Aug. 27, 1828 George Washington Lewis b. Jan. 21, 1834 Sarah Ann Elizabeth Lewis b. Dec. 17, 1835 Page 83 MARTIN VAN BUREN SIMMONS BIBLE New Oxford Edition of the Bible, printed by Thompson and Thomas. In possession of Mrs. Elba Simmons McCain, Franklinton, La. Submitted to the Society by Zuma F. Magee, Franklinton, La., August 22, 1961. RECORD Martin V. Simmons born April 20, 1877 married Jan. 5, 1896 Ida Magee Ida Magee Simmons born Dec. 14, 1878 Thomas 0. Simmons born Mar. 7, 1899 married Josee Bateman Ozzie Lou Simmons born Aug. 21, 1900 married Louis Rosen Pierce Elba Simmons born April 6, 1902 married Jan. 24, 1922 Robert Nicholas McCain Willie D. Simmons born Mar. 4, 1904 married Erline Jackson Claude Simmons born July 19, 1907 Paul M. Simmons born July 13, 1909 married Christine Mizell Leroy E. Simmons born Aug. 5, 1912 married Lucille Spring Van M. Simmons born Jan. 14, 1916 married Melba Mae Parket Martin Van Buren Simons died August 15, 1915 Claude Simmons died Aug. 28, 1908. HANSFORD SHEFFIELD BIBLE Bible of Hansford Sheffield, in possession of Mrs. Rhueble Spring Smith, Franklinton, La. Submitted to the Society in August 1961 by Mrs. Zuma Fendlason Magee (Mrs. R.A.) Franklinton, La. "Names recorded 1852. " Jesse Bulloch was the first husband of Caroline Foil and father of William P. and David Elisha Bulloch. MARRIAGES Jahn Carson and Caroline Bulloch were married Jan. 11, 1841 Hansford Sheffield and Margaret Ann Carson were married Feb. 2, 1882 BIRTHS William Pinckney Bulloch was born Jan. 18th 1835 David Elisha Bulloch was born Sept. 12th 1836 Sarah Jane Carson was born Nov. 15th 1841 Sophronia Lenoir Carson was born June 5th, 1844 Samantha Carson was born May 1, 1846 Margaret Ann Carson was born Dec. 21, 1848 John D. Carson was born April 17, 1851 Josephine Corinne Carson was born Oct. 20, 1853 Lievgenia C. Sheffield was born March 18, 1883 Hansford Sheffield was born April 1, 1852 Page 84 DEATHS Jesse Bulloch died Jan. 1838 Sophronia Lenoir Carson died Sept. 20, 1844, daughter of John and of Caroline Carson Hansford Sheffield died Sat. June 10, 1916, age 64 years 2 months and 9 days Margaret Ann Carson wife of Hansford Sheffield died Friday June 25, 1920 age 71 years, 6 months and 4 days, Friday morning 7 AM HALL ALLEN BIBLE RECORD Holy Bible, T.K. Collins, Jr., No. 8 North Sixth St., Philadelphia, 1854. In possession of Mrs. Nelson Brumfield, Silver Creek, Miss. Copied in July, 1961 by Mrs. Billy Joe Ann Hammons (Reid, Jr.) Estess, Kentwood. Her husband's mother, Mrs. Retta Owens Estess is the daughter of Mary Alice Owens , born 1872, the daughter of Elizabeth Hall, daughter of Wil- liam Hall, born 1808. Jack E. Ladson, Jr. of Moultrie, Georgia, believed Armistead Hall to be the son of James Hall, Jr. and Martha Botts Hall. James Hall, Jr. died in Edgefield District, S.C. James Hall Sr. born 1701 Amelia County, Virginia, married Ruth Evans of Prince George County, Va. James Sr. was the son of Instance Hall and Mary Wilson. Pike County History by Luke Ward Conerly, page 87, stated that "Armistead Hall and his wife Rachael O'Quin came from South Carolina in 1816 ... Their children were:......" BIRTHS Martha B. Hall was bourn November 22 and in the year of our Lord 1803 Barshaba W. Hall was bourn Aprile 28 and in the year of our Lord 1806 William M. Hall was bourn August 23 and in the year of our Lord AD 1808 Permelia B. Hall was bourn August 28 and in the year of our Lord AD 1813 John J. Hall was bourn March 28 and in the year of our Lord AD 1815 Page torn (Ez)ekiel B. Hall bourn February 15 in the year of our Lord 1817 Graceyann Hall was bourn Aprile 28 and in the year of our Lord AD 1819 Armstead Hall was bourn September 7 and in the year of our Lord AD 1821 James M. and Miles W. Hall was born April 20 and in the year of our Lord 1824 Thomas J. Hall was bourn June 2 and in the year of our Lord AD 1827 Jainetta (Jane) and Harrietta Hall was born February 23 and in the year of our Lord AD 1832 Second page, different ink: Nelson Lafayesot Allen was boarn April the (not given) and in the year of our Lord AD 1871 Mary Alleys O(wens) Allen was boarn June the 11 and in the year of our Lord AD 1872 Bethire Victora Clemmontine (Hall) was boarn February the 28 and in the year of our Lord AD 1874 Page 85 ELISHA THORNHILL BIBLE Holy Bible, H. C. Carey and 1. Lea, Philadelphia, 1825. In possession of Walter Thornhill of Tylertown, Miss, a grandson of Hillary B. Thornhill, born 1824. Copies August 1961 by Mrs. Reid Estess, Jr. of Kentwood, La. whose husband is a descendant of Mary Ann Thornhill and William L. Ovens. Conerly's History of Pike County, Miss., page 83, stated that Elisha Thornhill, born 1799 in South Carolina, was the son of William Thornhill and Lydia Breeland. Inside the brown leather cover, "Elisha Thornhill, his book, Price $6.75cts." MARRIAGES Elisha Thornhill and Mary Carr was married January the 8th day in the year of our Lord 1822 William B. Thornhill and Mary Body was married December the 2nd. AD 1847 Isham C. Thornhill and Lewrancy May was married January the 6th AD 1852 Mary Ann Thornhill and William L(ewis) Owens was married January the 29th AD 1852 Elizabeth Thornhill and Jefferson Body was married November the 21st AD 1854 BIRTHS Elisha Thornhill was born June the 15th in the year of our Lord 1799 Mary (Carr) Thornhill was born August the 9th in the year of our Lord 1801 William B. Thornhill was born October the 29th in the year of our Lord 1822 Hillary B. Thornhill was born August the 4th in the year of our Lord 1824 Elizabeth Thornhill was born December the 23rd in the year of our Lord 1825 Isham C. Thornhill was born November the 22nd in the year of our Lord 1827 John M. Thornhill was born November the 14th in the year of our Lord 1829 Brian Thornhill was born February the 26th AD 1832 Mary Ann Thornhill was born August the 31st AD 1833 James W. Thornhill was born August the 18th AD 1835 Milley Ann Thornhill was born May the 31st AD 1838 Second page of births: Susanna Thornhill was born February the 5th in the year of our Lord 1840 Henry Clay Thornhill was born January the 5th AD 1842 Adaline M. Thornhill was born September the 12th AD 1844 Lenora A. Thornhill was born the 1st. AD. 1856 (in pencil underneath: Daughter of Hillary B. Thornhill) Page 86 DEATHS Brian Thornhill died on the 16th of October in the year of our Lord 1832 Elisha Thornhill died March the 26th AD 1859 Hillary B. Thornhill died March the 7th AD 1859 W. Cicero Foil died Dec. 20, 1905, husband of Adaline Thornhill Adaline Thornhill died March 17, 1934 Lawerence Felder died March 14, 1954 Susanna Thornhill died Jan. 19, 1938 Milley Ann Thornhill died March 17, 1934 Lanora Felder died March 14, 1934 Mary Carr Thornhill died Jan. 23, 1894 William B. Thornhill died no date Mary Boyd Thornhill died no date Mary Ann Thornhill died May 7, 1911 W. Louis Owens died January 23, 1895 Isham C. Thornhill died during the Civil War, buried at Columbus, Miss, where he died Lewraney May Thornhill died - no date Elizabeth Thornhill died March 24, 1904 Jefferson Boyd died - no date James W(esley) Thornhill died during the Civil War in Vicksburg and is buried there Jane Hall Thornhill died - no date Henry Clay Thornhill died during the Civil War in Vicksburg and is buried there. JOE E. CHANEY BIBLE Bible Record of Joe E. Chaney and Eupora Harvell, daughter of William Castle Harvell and Mary Elizabeth Self. Bible in possession of Mrs. Maude P. Renfroe, who submitted it to the Society. Copied from photostats in June, 1961 by Mrs. J. P. Morris, Jr., Kentwood, La. RECORD Joe E. Chaney and Eupora Harvell were united in holy matrimony at Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Harvell's on the 12 day of November 1884 by Robert Stewart. MARRIAGES Joe E. Chaney and Rebecca Eupora Harvell Nov. 12, 1884 Gonzales U.M. and Ada B. Chaney April 20, 1908 Bailey E. Chaney and Eva May Faulk October 19, 1922 Page 87 BIRTHS Joseph Eugene Chaney March 11, 1862 Rebecca Eupora Harvell July 22, 1867 Ada Beatrice Chaney February 13,1886 William Eugene Chaney July 19, 1887 Johnnie Howard Chaney March 11, 1889 Bailey E. Chaney, May 20,18?? Grandchildren of Joseph and Eupora Chaney Henry Bailey Gonzales Feb. 12,1912 Uxcemis Mitchel Gonzales July 30, 1913 Bailey E. Chaney April 16, 1924 DEATHS Willie E. Chaney October 14, 1907 Joseph Eugene Chaney Oct. 23, 1911 Mrs. Rebecca Eupora Chaney April 7th 1937 Ada Beatrice Gonzales Photostat attached of sheet from another Bible John Wesley Finch and Eliza Jane Castle were married April 15, 1847 by Rev. Louis Tinner. LESLIE SELF HARVELL BIBLE Holy Bible, National Bible Press Philadelphia. In possession of Mrs. Clara Strickland Harvell, widow of Leslie Self Harvell, Grangeville, La. FAMILY REGISTER Parent's Name Husband - Leslie Self Harvell b. April 13, 1878 Wife - Clara Mae Strickland, b. May 20, 1883 Married June 15, 1905 by Rev. H. B. Thomason, at Greensburg, La., in Father and Mother's home - Winneferd Lea, and John Preston Strickland Children: Leslie Lea Harvell b. May 18, 1908 Betty Doris Harvell - b. May 18, 1909 Ethel Bankston Harvell - Twins, b. January 24, 1911 Edith Day Harvell Grandchildren Teddy Gene Hartner - b. March 28, 1932 Marelyn Lea Harvell b. September 8, 1936 Doris Joanne Dunn b. August 27, 1938 Leslie Lyle Dunn b. Sept. 15, 1941 Joseph Emerson Dunn Jr. b. Dec. 8, 1950 Frank Garnett Dunn b. July 22, 1952 Page 88 MARRIAGES Edith Day Harvell to Gus R. Hartner on the 17th of April 1927 at St. Francesville, Louisiana. Leslie Lea Harvell to Nettie Mae Dunn on the 15th of April 1933 - by Rev. E. W. Day at Greensburg, Louisiana. Ethel Bankston Harvell to Joseph Emmerson Dunn on the 5th of July 1936, by Rev. A.A. McKnight, Denham Springs, Louisiana. Grandson Teddy Gene Hartner married JoAnn Miller Jan. 18, 1952 Took physical for Army Jan. 22, 1952. Grandson Leslie Lyle Dunn, married Lois Adell Swartz May 15, 1960 La. DEATHS Betty Doris Harvell - February 27, 1918 in the home of her parents at Grandgeville, La. Leslie Self Harvell - Nov. 30, 1957 in Clinton La. Infirmary. First electric lights in home 6th of Nov. 1940. Gus & Edith's home burned Oct. 29th 1944 on Sunday. Mrs. Millet gave her a shower on Friday evening Jan. 3rd. 1944 - she got lots of lovely things. Teddy Gene Hartner left for Lackland Air Base 17th April 1952, San Antonio, Texas. Jo Ann his wife went to see him the following week, he had lost 18 pounds in a week. GORDON ALVIN POWERS BIBLE The Holy Bible., National Bible Press, Philadelphia. In possession Nan of Mrs. Gladys P. Powers, Baton Rouge, La. who submitted the record to the Society. "This is to Certify that Gordon Alvin Powers, and Gladys Athelee Powers were united by me in the bonds of HOLY MATRIMONY at Baywood, La on the 27th day of April in the year 1915 in the Home of her parents Louis Latham Powers and Elizabeth Harvell Powers; Signed: Rev. Black" GRANDPARENTS Father's Family Grandfather - John Edward Powers b. Feb. 3, 1837, d. July 15, 1844, Louis Latham Powers father Grandmother - Sarah Jane Gordon b. Sept. 16, 1843, d. Feb. 17, 1895 Louis Latham Powers" Mother Both buried in East Feliciana Parish, Bluff Creek, La. married Jan. 21, 1864. Page 89 Mother's Family Grandfather - William Castel Harvell b. May 14, 1835, d. Dec. 6, 1912, Father of Elizabeth Harvell Powers Grandmother - Elizabeth Self. b. Feb. 28, 1838, d. Oct. 18, 1902, Elizabeth Harvell Powers' mother Both are buried in Greensburg, La. Married Dec. 2, 1858. PARENTS Louis Latham Powers father of Gladys Powers. b. Dec. 1, 1872, Gilead La. d. February 9, 1954 in Clinton Infirmary, buried in Greensburg, La. Elizabeth Harvell Powers b. March 16,1874, Harvells Mill, St. Helena, La. d. April 14, 1947 at home Baton Rouge, La. M. Grangeville, La. (Grange- ville Baptist Church July 20, 1895). Buried in Greensburg, La. CHILDREN OF GORDON POWERS & GLADYS POWERS Infant Daughter b. Feb. 5, 1916, d.. Feb. 5, 1916 buried in Powers Ceme tery, Gilead, East Feliciana Parish, La. Elizabeth Powers born Thursday Oct. 25, 1917 Baton Rouge, La. Married Paul Francis Geren April 5, 1946 First Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, La. Virginia Powers b. Monday April 5, 1920, Clinton, La. Married John Wilson Lipscomb Sr. (Jack) April 9, 1942 in Woodville, Miss. GRANDCHILDREN OF GORDON AND GLADYS POWERS Natasha Geren daughter of Paul Geren & Elizabeth Powers Geren, b. March 31, 1947 - Berea College, Lexington, Ky. Juliane Geren daughter of Paul Geren & Elizabeth Powers Geren, b. January 23, 1949, Bombay, India. Nancy Magdaline Geren darghter of Paul Geren & Elizabeth Powers Geren, b. April 28, 1952, Damascus, Syria. CHILDREN OF JOHN WILSON LIPSCOMB SR. & VIRGINIA POWERS LIPSCOMB John Wilson Lipscomb Jr. b. March 2, 1943, Baton Rouge, La. James Gordon Lipscomb b. Sept. 7, 1944 Baton Rouge, La. Richard Lauve Lipscamb b. February 14, 1946 Baton Rouge, La. Charles Roy Lipscomb b. February 9, 1950 Baton Rouge, La. Glen Harvell Lipscomb b. April 1, 1954 Baton Rouge, La.. Virginia Kay Lipscomb b. August 28, 1956 Baton Rouge, La. Page 90 L. L. POWERS BIBLE The Holy Bible, Old and New Testaments -- The Authorized and Re vised Version in Paralleled Columns. Peerless Bible Company, Chicago, Illinois. Copyrighted, 1896. In possession of Mrs. Gladys P. Powers, Baton Rouge, La., who submitted it to the Society. "This certified that L. L. Powers and Lizzie Harvell were solemnly united by me in Hold Bonds of Matrimony, at Grangeville, La. on the 20th day of July in the year of Our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety Five. Conformably to the ORDINANCE OF GOD and the laws of the State In the presence of Signed by E. 0. Ware L. L. Powers D. R. Warren, Jr. Lizzie Harvell J. N. Odom S. S. Nettles FAMILY RECORD Name Place of Birth / Date of Birth / Marriage / Death Louis Latham Powers / East Feliciana / Dec 1, 1872 / July 20, / Feb 9,1954 La. 1895 Clinton, La. Lizzie Harvell / St Helena Par- / March 16, / July 20, / April 14, ish, La. 1874 1895 1947, B.R. Frank Peavey Powers / St. Helena Par- / June 11, / Dec. 25, / May 21, ish, La 1896 1919 1947 Gladys Athelee Powers / St. Helena Par- / Jan. 13, / April / -- ish, La 1898 27,1915 Maude Powers / St., Helena Par- / Jan. 11, / May 20, / -- ish, La 1900 1920 Bettie Powers / St. Helena Par- / Jan. 11, / 1940 / -- ish, La. 1902 Clarence Harvell / St. Helena Par- / Feb. 10, / April 12, / -- Powers ish, La. 1907 1931 Sarah Lucille Powers / East Baton Rouge / Nov. 23, / Aug. 23, / -- La 1914 1933 Clara Theresa Powers / St. Helena Par- / Nov. 20, / M. 1st. Ira Ellis ish, La. 1916J ul 31 Zachary 1937 3 children M. 2nd. Rodney Allen Mar. 6, Zachary 1954 (no children) Marriage of Children: Frank Peavey Powers, b. June 11, 1896, d. May 21, 1947. Married Bettie Morgan, at Grangeville, La. Dec. 19, 1919. Gladys Athelee Powers, b. Jan. 13,1898, married in her Parents' Home on April 27, 1915 Gordon Alvin Powers, b. Dec. 4, 1893, d. Jan. 13, 1953. Maude Powers, b. Jan. 11, 1900, married in Greenville, Miss. on May 20, 1920 Morton Cleveland Renfroe, b. Oct. 7, 1892, d. Jan. 13, 1935. Betty Powers b. Jan. 11, 1902, married in Port Allen, La. Feb , 192_ Arnold Nicholas Valega; married second Davise Palcalle Burns in Baton Rouge, La., 1939. Page 91 Clarence Harvell Powers, b. Feb. 10, 1907, married April 12, 1931 Ruby Galliher Hubbs, born March 4, 1908 Sarah Lucille Powers, b. Nov. 23, 1914, married Aug. 26, 1933, Wellington Warner Carter, b. Jan. 23, 1914. Clara Theresa Powers b. Nov. 20, 1916, married lot on July 31, 1937 Ira Ellis Zachary (3 children), b. May 19, 1913, d. Mar. 11, 195? Married 2nd on March 6, 1954 Rodney Allen Zachary, b. Aug. 17, 1909 (no children) Grandchildren of Louis Latham Powers and Elizabeth Harvell Dorothy Powers daughter of Frank Peavey Powers Sr. and Bettie Morgan, b. Sept. 26, 1920, m. Orin E. Thompson, June 27, 1936 Grace Helen Powers daughter of Frank Peavey Powers Sr. and Bettie Morgan, b. Jan. 23, 1923. M. lat. Mack Albert Pope 11 1940 2nd. Gary William Crnko m. May 21, 1958 Bettie Louise Powers daughter of Frank Peavey Powers Sr. and Bettie Morgan, b. March 11, 1925 m. T. C. Warner Frank Peavey Powers Jr., son of Frank Peavey Powers Sr. and Bettie Morgan, b. April 27, 1927 m. Romona Thompson Infant daughter of Gladys Athelee Powers and Gordon Alvin Powers b. Feb. 5, 1916, d. Feb. 5, 1916 Elizabeth Powers, daughter of Gladys Athelee Powers and Gordon Alvin Powers, b. Oct. 25, 1917 m. Paul Francis Geren, April 5, 1946. Virginia Powers, daughter of Gladys Athelee Powers and Gordon Alvin Powers, b. April 5, 1920 m. John Wilson Lipscomb Sr. April 9, 1942 Eloise Olga Renfroe, daughter of Maude Powers and Morton Cleveland Renfroe, b. Dec. 12, 1921, d. July 20, 1941 Margaret Christine Renfroe, daughter of Maude Powers and Morton Cleveland Sr., b. March 13, 1924 m. Albert Meyerer Feb. 14, 1942 Maude Elizabeth Renfroe, daughter of Maude Powers and Morton Cleveland Renfroe Sr., b. Dec. 5, 1929 m. Jephtha Van Day Oct. 22, 1948 Morton Cleveland Renfroe, son of Maude Powers and Morton Cleveland Renfroe Sr., b. July 8, 1932 m. Gloria June Denham March 2, 1953 Sarah Mary Burns, daughter of Bettie Powers and Davise Pascale Burns, b. Feb. 6, 1940 m. Joseph Larry Delatte May _ , 1959 Clarence Harvell Powers Jr. son of Clarance Harvell Sr. and Ruby Galliher Hubbs, b. Feb. 4, 1932 Wellington Warner Carter Jr., son of Sarah Lucille Powers and Wellington Warner Carter Sr., b. Nov. 5, 1934 Clyde Louis Carter, son of Sarah Lucille Powers and Wellington Warner Carter Sr., b. Dec. 5, 1939 Sarah Nell Carter daughter of Sarah Lucille Powers and Wellington Warner Carter Sr. b. Nov. 24, 1945 Peggy Elizabeth Carter, daughter of Sarah Lucille Powers and Wellington Warner Carter Sr., b. Jan. 7, 1950 Margaret Jane Carter, daughter of Sarah Lucille Powers and Wellington Warner Carter Sr., b. July 10, 1951 Kennith Ira Zachary, son of Clara Theresa Powers and Ira Ellis Zachary, b. May 21, 1938, m. Josephine Sagnibene Jan. 23, 1960 Richard Ellis Zachary, son of Clara Theresa Powers and Ira Ellis Zachary, b. April 14, 1944 Darlyne Zachary, daughter of Clara Theresa Powers and Ira Ellis Zachary, b. March 7, 1951. Page 92 ADDITIONAL RENFROE RECORD Holy Bible, N. D. Donald & C0., 1885, in possession of Morton Cleveland Renfroe, Jr., Baker, La. Submitted to the Society by his mother, Mrs. Maude P. Renfroe, who has previously submitted part of the record for Vol. II. Copied from Photostat June, 1961, by Mrs. J. P. Morris, Jr., Kentwood, La. RECORD Esca Nathaniel Renfroe, 3rd son, born Dec. 11th 1878 at Gainesville, Hall Co., Ga. Gleney T. Renfroe, 4th Son born April 21st, 1882 at Garden Valley, Macon Co., Ga. Minnie Lorana Renfroe, eldest daughter born May 17th 1884 at Atlanta, Ga. Mary Lou Renfroe 2nd daughter born Nov. 28th 1886 at Gainesville, Hall Co., Ga. Pearl Renfroe 3rd daughter born March 4th 1889 at Gainesville, Hall Co., Ga. Morton Cleveland Renfroe 5th son born Oct. 7th 1892 at Oglethorpe, Macon Co., Ga. DEATHS Thomas N. Renfroe died July 1st 1903 Gleney T. Renfroe died Oct. 2, 1899 Morton C. Renfroe died Jan. 13, 1935 Mary Elizabeth Morton Renfroe Seid died July 30th at 9:30 AM 1940 was buried at Birmingham Ala. Aug. 5th. Earnest Sylvester Renfroe died October 14, 1945 in Florida and was buried in Birmingham, Ala. PHILLIP LA CAZE FAMILY RECORDS Original Owner - Phillip La Caze Sr., Resident of Slabtown, now Pitkin. Present owner - Pierre La Caze, Pitkin, La. (Grandson). Record copied by Mm. Pauline Y. La Caze, Pitkin, La. BIRTHS Phillip La Caze born December 15, 1831 in St. Landry Parish, La. Volerine Rabalais Born December 15, 1836 Children: Margaret La Caze born December 12, 1862 Charlemane La Caze born , 1867 Euremia (Eran) La Caze born February 3, 1870 Azalia La Caze born July 28, 1871 Phillip (Felo) La Caze born July 15, 1874 Pierre La Caze born August 16, 1876 Joseph Edgar La Caze born February 14, 1879 Page 93 MARRIAGES Phillip La Caze Sr. and Volerine Rabalais married January 18, 1861 at Cloutierville, La. by Justice of Peace Rachall Louise Preston Harper and Euremia La Caze married January 18, 1888 Phillip La Caze Jr. and Avery Weldon married November 30, 1898 DEATHS Phillip La Caze Sr. died September 23, 1901 Volerine Rabalaise La Caze died April 7, 1922 Charlemane (Charles) La Caze died August 19 1937 Margaret La Caze wife of Franklin Richard Nolen died July 8, 1940 Azalie La Caze wife of Dolph Smith died July 1952 Joseph Edgar La Caze died Oct 11, 1944 Pierre La Caze died July 31, 1952 PHILLIP LA CAZE JR. FAMILY BIBLE RECORDS BIRTHS Phillip (Felo) La Caze born July 15, 1874 Martha Avery (Weldon) La Caze born March 14, 1882 John Phillip La Caze born February 4, 1901 Infant La Caze born December 12, 1901 James Monroe La Caze born January 9, 1903 Jacob Volrey La Caze born February 15, 1904 Charles Ivry La Caze born June 2, 1905 Avery Eunecia (Neecy) La Caze born January 25, 1907 Ervin Kirk La Cate born April 13, 1909 Amanda Alma La Caze born December 9, 1913 Simeon Housewell La Caze born April 1, 1915 Annabell La Caze born November 20, 1918 Edgar Leroy La Caze born January 12, 1920 Infant La Caze born December 3, 1921 MARRIAGES Phillip La Caze Jr. and Martha Avery Weldon were married November 30, 1899 in her mother's home by Justice of Peace, Dr. L.P. Harper, Ward 5, Pitkin, La., Vernon Parish. DEATHS Infant La Caze died December 12, 1901 Avery Eunecia La Caze died March 3, 1916 Infant La Caze died December 3, 1921 Avery Weldon La Caze died February 19, 1922 Phillip (Felo) La Caze died February 15, 1942. Page 94 JAMES MONROE LACAZE FAMILY BIBLE RECORDS Original owners Mr. and Mrs. James Monroe La Caze, in whose possession it is at the present time, Pitkin, La. BIRTHS James Monroe La Caze born January 9, 1903 at Fullerton, La. Pauline Esther (Youngblood) La Caze born November 28, 1907 at Florien, La. Stephen Columbus La Caze born December 29, 1926 James Llewellyn La Caze Born April 1, 1929 Ernestine Esther La Caze born September 8, 1930 Mary Catherine La Caze, twin, born December 6, 1940 Frances Carolyn La Caze, twin, born December 6, 1940 Jessie Charlene La Caze, twin, born August 2, 1944 Ruby Darlene La Caze, twin, born August 2, 1944 Robert Monroe La Caze, born September 4, 1950 MARRIAGES James Monroe La Caze and Pauline Esther Youngblood were married June 16, 1925 in De Ridder, La. by Judge O'Neal. Children: Ernestine Esther La Caze and James Everette Yeley, May 6, 1947, at Pitkin, La., by Rev. Allen McCullough Ernestine Esther La Caze and Jared Kelly Barrington, February 14, 1959, at Pitkin, La., by Rev. F. C. Norris Stephen C. La Caze and Ann Ellen Broster, July 14, 1950 in Clarksville, Tennessee, by Rev. William J. Haddon Frances Carolyn La Caze and Hardy Laverne (Ray) Gill, October 2, 1958, at Pitkin, La., by Rev. F. C. Norris James Llewellyn La Caze and Loyce Gunter, March 2, 1959, at Pitkin, La. by Rev. F. C. Norris Mary Catherine La Caze and Reeves Gene Thompson, October 2, 1959, in Baton Rouge, La. Ruby Darlene La Caze and Earl David Scarber, June 10, 1960, at Pitkin, La., by Ezekial Hill, Justice of Peace Jessie Charlene La Caze and James Warren Doxey, October 8, 1960, at Pitkin, La. by Rev. A. J. Magee DEATHS None to date, May 15, 1961. Page 95 JOHN H. JORDAN FAMILY BIBLE RECORDS Original owner, John H. Jordan, a resident of Sabine Parish, La. Present owner, Mrs. Ivry J. Box, granddaughter of original owner, De Ridder, La. BIRTHS John H. Jordan was born July 20, 1823 in Covington, Alabama Mildredge Watts Jordan, (his 1st wife) was born July 20, 1821 Martha Ann (Parker) Jordan (2nd wife) was born April 24, 1832 in Alabama Margaret Ann Forrester Jordan (1st. marriage was born April 6, 1844 in Alabama) Children of second marriage: Euphemia Bloomfield Jordan was born January 15, 1850, in Alabama Obedience Jordan was born September 5, 1851, in Alabama William Lafayette Jordan was born April 11, 1853 in Alabama Ophelia Jordan was born January 31, 1855 in Mississippi Winfred Jordan was born in September 11, 1857 in Louisiana Mandance Jordan was born March 12, 1860 in Louisiana John H. Jordan, Jr. was born July 6, 1862 in Louisiana Martha Am Jordan was born November 17, 1864 in Louisiana Asbury (A.B.) Jordan was born May 8, 1867 in Louisiana Walter Dawson Jordan was born May 8, 1869 in Louisiana James Edmond Jordan was born September 24, 1871 in Louisiana MARRIAGES 1. John H. Jordan and Mildred Watts were married March 8, 1843 2. John H. Jordan and Martha Ann Parker married January 25, 1849 DEATHS Mildred (Watts) Jordan died July 15, 1846 Euphemia Bloomfield Jordan died April 15, 1858 Obedience Jordan died October 16, 1864 John Henry Jordan Jr. died June 14, 1874 Winfred Jordan, wife of (Kirk Phares) died August 13, 1894 Martha Ann Jordan, wife of (Gunny Leach) died June 17, 1898 John H. Jordan Sr. died July 8, 1899 Martha Ann (Parker) Jordan died March 30, 1914 William L. Jordan died February 21, 1919 Margaret Ann Jordan (wife of Bob Stewart) died November 25, 1920 Walter Dawson Jordan died November 17, 1935 Mandance Jordan (wife of John J. Weldon) died February 10, 1938 Ophelia Jordan (wife of J.H. Hill) died February 10, 1942 Asbury (A.B.) Jordan (husband of Eunecia Bell Coburn) died July 1, 1938 James Edmond Jordan (husband of June A. Corburn) died November 21, 1947 Page 96 JOSIAH THOMAS SIRMAN BIBLE RECORDS (FAMILY) Presently owned by Mr. Ottis Sanders of Lake Charles, La., a grand- son. Submitted to the Society by Mrs. Pauline Y. La Caze, Pitkin, La. BIRTHS Josiah Thomas Sirman born March 20, 1868 in old Calcasieu Parish Josephine Liles Sirman born February 8, 1864 won: Children Cora Cornelia Sirman born October 25, 1888 Minnie Eugenia Sirman born January 20, 1891 Annette (Annie) Sirman born May 9, 1892 Terry Sirman born September 5, 1895 Catherine L. Sirman born October 15, 1897 MARRIAGES Cora Cornelia Sirman married James Arthur (Bob) Youngblood on February 8, 1907 by Rev. Johnathon Franklin at Florian, La. Minnie Eugenia Sirman married Lucian Gethron Sanders on February 8, 1907 by Rev. Johnathon Franklin at Florian, La. The above couples had a double wedding ceremony at the widowed mother's home. Annettee (Ann) Sirman married James Frederick Ward on June 16, 1917 in San Antonio, Texas. Catherine L. Sirman. married Theodore DEATHS Josiah Thomas Sirman died March 27, 1898 Josephine Liles Sirman died May 25, 1949 Terry Sirman died August 21, 1911 Cora Cornelia Sirman Youngblood (Holder) died May 18, 1928 Annette Sirman Ward died June 4, 1938 Minnie Eugenia Sirman Sanders died December 10, 1954 FREELINGHUYSAN (F.H.) SIRMAN FAMILY BIBLE RECORDS Original owner Freelinghuysan (F.H.) Sirman, a resident of Florian, La. Present owner Mrs. Pauline Y. La Case, great granddaughter, Pitkin, La., who submitted it to the Society. BIRTHS Freelinghuysan (F.H.) Sirman born July 15, 1846 in Franklin Co. Miss. Rebecca Ann (Smith) Sirman born June 11, 1845 in Franklin Co. Miss Page 97 Jessie Milton Sirman born December 4, 1864 Johnathon Filmore Sirman born July 27, 1866 Josiah Thomas Sirman born March 20, 1868 Malinda Catherine Sirman born November 14, 1870 William Dennis Sirman born August 21, 1872 Henry Newton Sirman born September 18, 1874 Nancy Jane Sirman born April 4, 1877 Rebecca Ann Sirman Jr. born January 20, 1880 Viola Samanthia Sirman born November 1, 1881 Wesley M. Sirman born August 18, 1884 MARRIAGES Freelinghusan Sirman and Rececca Ann Smith were married May 5, 1864 in Franklin Co., Miss. Jessie Milton Sirman and Lucinda Armora Liles married July 26, 1897 DEATHS Johnathon Filmore Sirman died May 21, 1867 William Dennis Sirman died March 21, 1875 Rebecca Ann Sirman Jr. died August 15, 1883 Henry Newton Sirman died September 21, 1888 Josiah Thomas Sirman died March 27, 1898 Freelinghuysan (F.H.) Sirman died October 1, 1926 Rebecca Ann (Smith) Sirman died February 3, 1930 Jessie Milton Sirman died December 15, 1931 Viola Samanthia (Sirman) Evans died May 11, 1961 SHURAD LILES FAMILY RECORD "The Family of Shurad Liles." First owner known of was William Shurad Liles, youngest son of Shurad Liles. William was killed in Battle of Mansfield in Civil War; he was a resident of Sabine Parish, La.. Present owner Mrs. D. R. (Mae Rayburn) Sirman, Keithville, La., granddaughter-in-law of William Shurad Liles. Copy submitted to the Society by Mrs. Pauline Y. La Caze, a descendant (great granddaughter). BIRTHS Serena Liles was born October 1, 1808 Salatha Liles was born October 7, 1810 James Liles was born January 17, 1813 Ephragm, Liles was born April 17, 1815 Rebecca Liles was born July 23, 1817 Mary Liles was born January 27, 1820 Cintha Liles was born April 19, 1822 Anna Liles was born August 29, 1824 Page 98 Susan Liles was born December 22, 1826 John Liles was born April 3, 1829 William Shurad Liles was born May 2, 1831 (Marriages and Deaths not given evidently lost or not recorded.) NEHEMIAH SYLVEST FAMILY BIBLE In possession of Vince E. Sylvest, Baton Rouge, La., who submitted record to the Society. "The Holy Bible Complete and How to Understand It," Hitchcock's New and Complete Analysis of the Holy Bible, J. A. Wilmore & Co., blew York, 43 & 45 Centre St. (Succession to A. J. Johnson & Co., 11 Great Jones St., New York,) as owners and Publishers of this work. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1869. Revised & Edited by Prof. Rouvell D. Hitchcock, D.D., L.L.D., President of Union Theological Seminary, New York City. FAMILY RECORD "This certified that Holy rite of Matrimony was celebrated between M. Nehemiah Sylvest and Miss Lenorah Jane Sylvest on May the 9th A.D. 1872 at the residence of Mr. Emanuel Sylvest by Judge J. J. Slocum. Witnesses: A. W. Bickham, F.M. Sylvest." BIRTHS James William Sylvest was born April 8th A.D. 1873 Nancy Winnie Sylvest was born Jan. 22nd. A.D. 1875 Martha Viola Sylvest was born Dec. 5th A.D. 1876 John Dolphus Sylvest was born Feb'y 18th A.D. 1879 Thomas Christopher Sylvest was born Aug. 12th A.D. 1881 Annie Ontie Sylvest was born Dec. 3rd. A.D. 1883 Lenorah Washtella Sylvest was born Oct. 24th A.D. 1885 Walter Jerome Sylvest was born Feb'y 2nd. A.D. 1888 C. W. McCuna (Romer) Sylvest was born Oct. 11th A.D. 1890 Mertis Agnes Sylvest was born Dec. 7th A.D. 1892 Chester Nehemiah Sylvest was born Jan'y 2nd. A.D. 1895 Stevenson Ard Sylvest was born Jan'y 28th A.D. 1897 Goldie Roberts was born Sept. 26, 1916 Winifred Roberts was born March 13, 1919 MARRIAGES Martha Viola Sylvest to John L. Smith March 8 A.D. 1895 Nancy Winnie Sylvest to G. A. Brumfield Oct. 20 A.D. 1898 Page 99 Jae. William Sylvest to Lenorah Green Nov. 30 A.D. 1898 Annie Ontee Sylvest to William Bush Dec. 24 A.D. 1902 John D. Sylvest to Minny Fendlason June 28, A.D. 1905 Lenorah Washtella Sylvest to George Brumfield June 9, 1907 Joseph 0. Roberts to Myrtis Sylvest Mar. 4, 1914 Joseph Oscar Roberts was born Jan. 31, 1887 CHRISTELLE (LARNADO) & WILLIAM A. COTTUN FAMILY BIBLE Bible published by The World Syndicate Publishing Co., Cleveland and New York. Owned by Mrs. Christelle Cottun, Amite, La., Submitted to the Society by Vince E. Sylvest, Baton Rouge, La. FAMILY REGISTER Parent's names: Husband, William A. Cottun, born March 25, 1889, son of Theodore P. Cottun and Marguerite Cotton Wife, Christelle B. (V.A.) Cottun, born August 9, 1885, daughter of Johnny B. Varnado and Caroline A. Varnado. Children of Alfred M. Stevens and Christelle B. Stevens Cotton: Stewart Richie Stevens, born Oct. 3, 1905 Kermit Alden Stevens, born Feb. 13, 1907 Children of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cottun: Louis Quentin Cottun, born Feb. 18, 1910 Annie Belle Cottun, born Oct. 5, 1911 Cotton Roy Cottun, born Nov. 13, 1913 Theodore Cottus, born Sept. 9, 1915 Johnnie Mae Cottun, born June 25, 1919 William Joseph Cottun, born April 25, 1921 Glen Monroe Cottun, born Feb. 28, 1923 Joyce Lenette Cottun, born Nov, 29, 1925 MARRIAGES A. B. Cottun & C. Y. Voight, Oct. 5, 1927 A. R. Stevens & Agnes 'White (no date) K. A. Stevens & L. C. McKnight., Nov. 25, 1934 L. Q. Cottun & Marcie Lere Cooky DEATHS Theodore P. Cottun Page 100 CAROLINE A. (BAHAM) AND JOHN B. VARNADO FAMILY BIBLE Red Letter Edition of King James Version, Thomas, Nelson & Sons, 381 Fourth Avenue, New York. Bible owned by Mrs. Christelle Cottun, Amite, La. Submitted to the Society by Mr. Vince Sylvest, Baton Rouge, La. FAMILY REGISTER Caroline A. Baham, and John B. Varnado were united is Holy Matrimony on Aug. 28th day 1881 at Mrs. Sarah L. Baham's. BIRTHS John B. Varnado, August 18, 1853 Caroline A. Baham, October 27, 1857 Melvil Rinaldo Varnado, June 7, 1882 Bertha Christelle Varnado, August 9, 1885 Elmo Albair Varnado, June 2, 1887 Maybelle Varnado, March 3, 1889 Laporia Anye Varnado, Feb. 3, 1891 DEATHS John B. Varnado, Aug. 5, 1891 Melvil Rinaldo Varnado, Aug. 18, 1892 Maybelle Ware, Oct. 13, 1919 Caroline A. Varnado, May 9, 1942. THE NEHEMIAH BOLDEN STEVENSON FAMILY BIBLE The original owner of this Bible was Nahemiah Bolden Stevenson of Chatawa, Miss., Amite and Jackson, La. Present owner is his wife of Baton Rouge, La. Bible published by Everton Publishers, 517 Main St., Logan, Utah. Submitted to the Society by Vince E. Sylvest, Baton Rouge, La. MARRIAGES Nehemiah Bolden Stevenson, born June 1, 1884 was married to Miss Florence May Cook, of Chatawa, Miss., on Oct. 28, 1913. Helen A. Stevenson to Carl J. Evans on May 6, 1930, at Beverly Hills, California Later to Helen A. Stevenson to Wesely A. McConnell on Aug. 22, 1947 at Oregon City, Oregon. Dorthy Ruth Stevenson to J. W. Milby on May 27, 1942 at Clinton, La. She had Graduated from McKowen High School the some day. Page 101 BIRTHS Henry Spencer Stevenson on Oct. 20, 1914 at Kentwood, La. Died Aug. 25, 1916. Helen Audrey Stevenson on Dec. 21, 1916, at Independence, La. Robert Louis Stevenson on June 17, 1919 at Chatawa, Miss. Richard Gilmore Stevenson on Sept. 15, 1921 at Reimers, La. Dorthy Ruth Stevenson on July 17, 1925 at Amite, La. DEATHS Henry Spencer Stevenson (Little Harry) at Chatawa, Miss., Aug. 25, 1916. Age 1 yr 10 mo and 5 days. Infant girl March 30, 1924, lived four hours. Richard Gilmore Stevenson on April 19, 1928 at New Orleans. Age 6 yrs, 7 mo & 4 days. The Lord Giveth and the Lord taketh away, Blessed be the Name of the Lord. Nehemiah Bolden Stevenson died at Clinton Infirmary Sept. 10, 1947, age 63 yre 3 mo and 10 days. ANDREW WELCH FAMILY BIBLE This Bible originally belonged to Andrew Welch Family and is in the possession of a daughter, Lela, who is living with her son, Toddy Jackson Quinn, in Bogalusa, La. Submitted to the Society by Vince E. Sylvest, Baton Rouge, La. MARRIAGES Andrew Jefferson Welch and Mary Elizabeth Sylvest, April 12, 1872 Minnie L. Welch & William Jasper (Buck) Burkhalter, Jan. 27, 1892 Delos Andrew Welch & Milba M. Wainwright, Nov. 27, 1904 Lucy Alice Welch & Walter Monroe Roach, Mar. 10, 1907 Lela Osco Welch & Frank William Quinn, July 15, 1908 Alice Burkhalter & Julius A. Penton, Sept. 15, 1912 Ella Melissa Welch & Wilmer W. Varnado, Aug. 30, 1916. BIRTHS Andrew J. Welch, Feb. 7, 1854 Mary E. Welch, Aug. 2, 1849 Minnie L. Welch, Jan. 20, 1874 Ella M Welch, July 28, 1875 Lucy Alice Welch, Nov. 8, 1877 Nancy A. Welch, Jan. 14, 1880 Delos Andrew Welch, May 3, 1882 Lela Osco Welch, Dec. 3, 1884. Wm. J. Sylvest, June 1, 1869 F. M. Sylvest, June 19, 1865 Nancy Warner, Oct. 10, 1826 Page 102 Emanuel Sylvest, May 10, 1821 Sarah Emiline, Jan. 17, 1851 Nancy Dinah, Aug. 30, 1853 Lenorah Jane, Feb. 24, 1855 Calvin Monroe, Dec. 20, 1860 Joseph E. Sylvest, July 15, 1858 Porter Oswold Welch, Dec. 12, 1906 Lela May Roach, Dec. 6, 1907 Jessie Elva Quinn, April 26, 1909 Donovan Delos Quinn, Mar. 28, 1911 Elizabeth Welch Roach, Aug. 2, 1911 Dorace Welch, June 1, 1911 Andrew Frank Quinn, Sept. 15, 1912 Athaleen Penton, July 3, 1913. DEATHS Nancy Aldean Welch Feb. 18, 1896. Minnie Burkhalter nee Welch, Feb. 19, 1896. Andrew J. Welch, Aug. 18, 1913 Athaleen Penton, Sept. 20, 1914 Alice Penton, Dec. 4, 1915 D. A. Welch, Jr. age 5 days Mary E. Welch July 8, 1918 Delos Andrew Welch May 22, 1922, age 40 yrs 19 days. BIRTHS Gladys Bell Quinn, Sept 11, 1914 Madee Alverne Welch, Oct. 15, 1915 James Quinn, April 12, 1917 Melbo Alice Welch, June 1917 Nellie May Quinn, June 14, 1919 Teddy Jackson Quinn, April 26, 1921. FAMILY BIBLE OF WILLIAM FRANK QUINN AND LELA WELCH QUINN Family Bible of William Frank Quinn and Lela Welch Quinn who lives in Bogalusa, La. with a son, Teddy Jackson. Submitted to the Society by Vince E. Sylvest, Baton Rouge, La. BIRTHS William Frank Quinn, Mar. 22, 1886, son of William (Boss) Frank Quinn. Lela Osco Welch, Dec. 3, 1884, daughter of Andrew Welch. Page 103 Children Jessie Elna Quinn, April 26, 1909 Donovan Delos Quinn, Mar. 28, 1911 Andrew Frank Quinn, Sept. 12, 1912 Gladys Bell Quinn, Sept. 11, 1914 William James Quinn, April 13, 1917 Nellie Mary Quinn, June 14, 1919 Teddy Jackson Quinn, April 26, 1921 Maxwell Dexter Quinn, May 28, 1928 Marriages Donald (Donovan) & Ruth Tisdale Andrew Frank & Edna May Nichols Jessie Elna & James Fortner Gladys Bell & Lester McClendon Donald & Bessie Thomas James Wilber & Beatrice Wallace Teddy Jackson & Jaunita Creel Maxwell Dexter & Evelyn Jenkins William Frank Quinn and Lela Osco Welch. BIBLE OF GERTRUDE HERRING VENABLE, WIFE OF G. W. VENABLE Bible itself destroyed by fire, but the "Family Register" pages preserved and given by the original owner to the daughter, Mrs. Ila Venable Brown, of Bogalusa, Louisiana. The original Bible bought in year 1892, December, by G. W. Venable and presented to his wife, then a bride. Records all in their handwriting. Copy made by Texana Carter, Nov. 16, 1954. "The Family Register of G. W. Venable and Gertrude Herrin Venable," Married to G. W. Venable Nov. 10, 1892, Rev. E.D. Shilling officiating. Witnesses: T. H. Kent, Miss J.E. Kent, Y.P. Lee BIRTHS Puma Gertrude Herring was Borned April 20, 1868 George Waterson Venable was borned Sept. 2, 1854 Ila Venable's was borned August 12, 1893 Annie L. Venable's was borned January 25, 1895 G. Loyd Venables was borned January 23, 1897 William H. Venables was borned March 28, 1898 Bessie Venable Nov. 15, 1907 J. D. Venable Aug. 26, 1909 Mildred G. Venable was borne July the 6, 1917 Page 104 MARRIAGES William H. Venable was married to Mary Raford December the 23, 1915 Annie L. Venable was married to Edwin Carpenter June the 2, 1917 Ila S. Venable was married to Clyde S. Brown Oct. 1, 1922 Nina Venable was married to John Davis McKinney Nov. 16, 1922 (Insert in handwriting of Edmond Herrin:) "my wife's name was: 'Miss Cecilia Roddy,' was married by Isax H. Wright the 16 of March 1853. Two living Children: Celia Ann E. Herring Born October the 28, 1856 Puma G. Herring Bornd April the 20, 1868. The wife of Edmond Herring, Mrs. Cecilia Herring died July the 2nd, 1895." DEATHS Mary P. Raiford Venable, the wife of W. H. Venable, departed this life October the 27, 1918 Nina Venable, the wife of J. D. McKinney departed this life April the 19, 1923 William Herring Venable departed this life April 4, 1949 G. W. Venable departed this life October the 30, 1924 The son of W. H. Venable died April the 21, 1925 Annie H. Bazoon Died Sept. 8, 1938. BIBLE OF MRS. CLARA JOANNA SMITH SIMONS Bible printed by Baird & Dillon, 120 Chinebers St., New York, and 141-143 Wabash Ave, Chicago, Ill., 1884. Clara Joanna Smith Simmons (Mrs. James Nelson Simmons) was the daughter of George Smith and was named for her two grandmothers, Clara Dillon and Johanna Smith. In possession of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Mae S. Payne (Frank), Bogalusa, La. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texana Carter, Franklinton, La. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE James Nelson Simmons and Clara J. Smith were married at Dillon, Miss. on the 7th day of December in the year of our Lord 1872. FAMILY RECORD Clarrer May Simmons was born July 30, 1902 Jimmy Nelson Simmons was born July 28, 1851 Clara Joanna Simmons was born April 29, 1855 Page 105 MARRIAGES Sarah Simmons married Sidney Smith (no date) Walter Alford and Sarah Simmons were married January 10, 1895 William A. Erwin and Lela E. Simmons were married December 21st, 1898 Otto 0. Simmons and Clotilde Magee were married November 9th, 1910 Cubic C. Simmons and Mary Olive Stuart were married on July 17th, 1911 Levy J. and Roberta Gayle married October 6th, 1920 Osborn and Eva Magee married November 14th, 1917 Ansil and Annie Moore married July 16th, 1903 Gene and Sweetie Bickham married... Richard Earl Simmons and Marion Estelle Jackson married August 12th, 1922 Clara Mae Simmons and Frank Payne were married February 24th, 1924 Mary Virginia Mason and Loyd Simmons were married November the 6th, 1924 Larcie Simmons and John Edgeley Sturdivant were married on December 16th, 1906 BIRTHS Ansil Monroe Simmons was born June 6, 1873 A.D. Oliver Eugene Simmons born January 6, 1875 Larcie Lamenda Simmons was born April 3, 1877 George Washington and Sara Purnease Simmons were born July 26th, 1878 Lela Eliza Simmons was born December 6, 1879 A.D. James Osborn Simmons was born June 3, 1882 Mirar Modes Simmons was born February 24th, 1885 A.D. Orell Otto Simmons was born June 26th, 1886 at Darbun (Dillon), Miss, Cubic Cilman Simmons was born February 18th, 1889 A.D. Leva Jackson Simmons was born April 12th, 1893 A.D. Richard Earl Simmons was born August 31st, 1894 A.D. Jeptha Loyd Simmons was born January 7th, 1897 A.D. DEATHS George Washington Simmons died December 7, 1896 Modes-died (no date) Otto Orel Simmons died December 6th, 1910 at Franklinton, La. James Nelson Simmons died Thursday at 9:30 A.M. June 6th, 1929 0. E. Simmons died 11:55 P.M. Monday November 11th, 1929 at Bogalusa, La. Mrs. J. N. Simmons died on the 7th day of December 1938 at 1:10 A.M. Ansil Monroe Simmons died on May 17th, 1953 at 11:30 AM, Sunday Clippings & Obituary Notices inserted between Family Record Pages: "Jeremiah Smith died at his residence May 13, 1894 in Pike Co., Miss. He was born April 30, 1821, aged 73 years, 13 days. Bro. Smith joined Silver Creek Church on Sept. 17, 1837, and was dismissed by letter Febr. 22, 1873, assisting in the constitution of Bogue Chitto Church March 29, 1873. He married Pernesa Smith on July 15, 1841. Left three children, 20 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. He had two sons to die in the Civil War. Funeral was conducted by the Rev. Willis J. Fortenberry." Page 106 "Nathaniel M. Varnado, born Oct. 25, 1818, married 3 times. The third time to Azada McDaniel. He united with the church at Beulah on Sept. 15, 1843. He was baptized Oct. 14, 1843, Presbytery Elders, Jesse Crawford and Magee. Death at 74 years, 11 months, on October 11th, 1893. Brought to death by his horse running away with his buggy. He left a wife and a host of kin." "Marganie Sartain was born Dec. 19, 1844, joined the Baptist Church at Union, August 1862. She married Westley Sartain April 10, 1867. He died March 1872, leaving two children. She lost her mind and was sent to the asylum in 1881, dying there June 30, 1894. Leaves children, grandchildren, mother, brothers and sisters." News clippings of grandsons -- Thomas Hal Simmons, son of O.E. Simmons (a tiny boy) of Sergt. W.L. Erwin, son of Leila. "Mrs. Samantha Smith Brock (Mrs. W.V.) died in Kentwood June 26, 1902. She married November 8, 1888, and was born July 13, 1862 at Bogue Chitto, Miss. She left four living, and two deceased children." BIBLE OF JANES WADSWORTH Bible published by American Bible Society, New York, 1846. Present owner, Eddie Weems Mizell, Franklinton, La. Writing very old, fine. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texans Carter, Franklinton, La., who says "He (John Wadsworth) was an early Justice of Peace originally from North Carolina." MARRIAGES John Wadsworth and Mary Elizabeth .... were married July 17, 1845 M. C. Poole and Maggie Wadsworth was married December the 8th, 1889 Martin C. Poole born Dec. 30, 1862 Lucy A. Garrett born May 26, 1839 BIRTHS John Wadsworth was born August 10, 1822 A.D. Mary Elizabeth (name erased here) born on 25th December 1824 Caroline Josephine was born June 3rd, 1846 Ellen Mary Amelia was born July 30th, 1848 William Oscar was born June 11th A.D. 1850 (different writing) To the marriage of Vera Emma Poole and Eddie Denson Mizell was born: Lucy Paulina on Jan. 14, 1913; Emma Christine on Oct. 10, 1914, Washington Parish Eddie Weems on Nov. 16, 1916, Washington Parish. Page 107 Vera Poole Mizell married Harvey James Chester on Aug. 23, 1929. H. J. Chester was born Mar. 17, 1880; died June 30, 1951. To John Stephen Poole and Leaverette Buford was born: John Ray Poole, Oct. 12, 1922; Frances Lorraine, Jan. 22, 1926 To the Marriage of Lora M. Poole and Garland A. Ford was born: Maggie Anita, on May 7, 1924 and Reid Augustus, Sept. 22, 1925 To Abner Clyde Poole and Louise Zeigler: Clyde Zeigler, Jan. 5, 1927; Carol Jeanese Febr. 8, 1935 To Daniel Willie Poole - James Martin July 1929; Daniel Willie, Jr. Feb. and Helen Sells 1931 and Frank Parker on July 1934 To Lucy Poole and - Margaret Nell, Nov. 28, 1932 and Elsie Sue on Malcolm Stumpf Sept. 6, 1937 To Joe 0. Poole and - Mary Jo, b. May 10, 1939; Sarah Jane, b. Nov. 27, Mary Robinson 1943, and Judy Etta born June 1946 married Oct. 21,1938 A Clipping inserted here - Willie Poole Enters Ministry - Sept. 1, 1923. BIRTHS John Wadsworth, August 10th, 1822 (fine writing) Sarah Ann Wadsworth, January 6th, 1824 Hugh Wadsworth, November 17th, 1827 William Wadsworth, April 12, 1830 Daniel McSween Wadsworth, Apr. 1st, 1832 Wesley Melchi Wadsworth, October 9th, 1841 Christine Wadsworth, March 24th, 1844 (In a different writing) Vera Emma Pool, Oct. 22, 1890 John S. Pool b. Nov. 6, 1892; Lora N. Pool b. June 12, 1894 Infant born Nov. 24, 1895 A. Clyde Pool b. June 16, 1897 Marvin Pool b. Dec. 25, 1899, died Aug. 13, 1901; Daniel Willie b. Aug. 4, 1901 Lucy Poole born Oct. 13, 1905 (old writing) Medorrah Adeline Schilling born May 3, 1859 Daniel McSween Wadsworth born July 17, 1863 Margaret Christine Wadsworth b. June 11, 1867 Johnthen Melchi Wadsworth, Nov. 11, 1870 Sarah Lucy Wadsworth b. Mar 21, 1877 John Angus Wadsworth b. Sept 17, 1873 (newer writing) Joe Poole, b. Dec. 16, 1909 was married to Mary Robinson Oct. 21, 1938 Mary Jo Poole, born Monday May 20, 1939; Sarah Jane Nov. 17, 1932, Judy Etta June 14, 1946. Page 108 DEATHS (quite old writing) Christen Wadsworth, Jan. 30, 1858 Melchi Wadsworth, d. May 29, 1869 Daniel McSween Wadsworth died Dec. 13, 1862 Wesley M. Wadsworth d. May 29, 1863 John Wadsworth died Jan. 2nd, 1888 Lucy A. Wadsworth died May 15, 1890 Margaret Garrett Died Dec. 20th, 1898 Wesley G. M. Wadsworth (Woodward ?) died 4th July 1862 James M. Woodward (Wadsworth lined through) died April the 9th, 1801 (newer ink and different writing) Abner Clyde Poole died May 29, 1938 Eddie D. Mizell & Vera E. Pool married Nov. 29, 1911 Maggie Wadsworth Poole died April 19, 1943; Martin Collier Pool d. Dec. 17, 1944 Lora Poole Poole (meant Ford) died Aug. 11, 1949 Eddie Weems Mizell born at Mt. Herman, copy of delayed birth certificate. Clipping: Mar. 26, 1936, Era-Leader: Death of J.F. Carter, father of Mrs. F. A. Williams, etc. Clipping: Jackson, Miss. Paper -- Abner Clyde Poole, 40, dozes at wheel and car jumps into ditch. May 30, 1938. Listed as "Union Paper Editor" Obituary: John D. Wood - Feb. 7, 1864 Feb. 16, 1943 Maggie Wadsworth Poole - Jun 11, 1867 ....April 19, 1943 "J.I. Garrett died Friday May 11, 1923, at age of 74 years. Recently celebrated 54th wedding anniversary. Survived by a wife, 3 daughters and a son." Prentiss B. Carter, M.W.G.M. Grand Lodge F. & A.M., 1923-1924, born Dec. 19, 1856, died Aug. 4, 1934 A. C. Poole born 23rd Feb. 1839; died Jun 26, 1925 Margania Wood Poole, b. 13th March 1839; died Oct. 12, 1898 Martin Collier Poole, Dec. 30, 1862 John H. Poole, b. Oct. 18,1864 Mary C. Poole, born Jan. 3, 1866, d. 1881 Margaret L. Poole, b. Jan. 3, 1868, died 1898 Lezanne C. Poole, May 8, 1870 -- June 10, 1907 William T. Poole, Oct. 3, 1871, died Sept. 17, 1880 Carlton Poole, Dec. 15, 1873 -- Jan. 11, 1886 Rosa Poole Feb. 12, 1878 On flyleaf facing cover -- "Father of H.J. Chester Levis A. Chester N. Y. Mary Ann Carr, Me." Page 109 WILLIAM STRINGFIELD BIBLE Bible published by American Bible Society, New York, 1886. Original owner, William Stringfield, of Franklinton, La. Present owner, Bene B. Stringfield, son of William Stringfield, Franklinton, La. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texana Carter, Franklinton, La. MARRIAGES William Smith Stringfield was married to Laura Amelia Harvey on November 18th, 1885, at Bayou Sarah, Louisiana, by Rev. Thomas Pigott. He was son of John Stringfield and she the daughter of Abram Harvey and Sarah Ann Ford. John Stringfield to(blank) William Stringfield to(blank) David H. Stringfield, II to Elma Jenkins on Feb. 2, 1913. She was the daughter of R. R. Jenkins and Flora S. Simmons Leona S. Stringfield to Wm. Henry Burns on 21st July 1917 Nancy J. Stringfield to Russell R. Singleton on August 11, 1919 Victor Stringfield to )blank) Bene B. Stringfield to Nurcelia Magee on 13th May 1942 Brownie A. Stringfield to Max K. Babington on 9th Sept. 1943 BIRTHS David Harrison Stringfield II, born Aug. 23rd, 1886 John Harvey Stringfield born November 25, 1887; died Aug. 3, 1929 Sarah Leona Stringfield, born Dec. 6, 1889 William Joseph Stringfield, born (torn) Feb. 10, 1892; died Mar. 7, 1904 Nancy Josephine Stringfield, Dec. 22, 1894 Edward Oglethorpe Stringfield, born Feb. 17, 1897 Bene Butler Stringfield, born July 19, 1849 Victor Timothy Stringfield, b. Sept. 10, 1902 Brownie Amelia Stringfield, born Feb. 9, 1906 DEATHS William S. Stringfield died Jan. 9, 19-- (dimmed) Laura Amelia H. Stringfield died May 12, 1947 Grandchildren: Russell R. Singleton, Jr., born 20 Aug. 1923 William Butler Stringfield, born 1st Jan. 1945 Page 110 WILLIE B. BANKSTON BIBLE Bible printed by M. A. Donohue & Co., 407-420 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill., 1892. In possession of the widow of Willie B. Bankston, Sunny Hill, La. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texans. Carter, Franklinton, La. Licence: Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, Certificate of Holy Matrimony. William Boliver Bankston and Miss Euner Purvis were married on the eleventh day of September 1911 A.D. Signed: M. A. Thigpen, Clk. of Court M. C. Corkern, Mister (Note-Manton C., son of John) 2nd License: Rev. I.E. Corkern united in Holy Wedlock Mr. Wm. B. Bankston and Miss Cynthia C. Bond, 20th Dec. 1901. Signed: J. K. Johnson, Clk. of Court. Ceremony performed on Dec. 22, 1901 MARRIAGES Dudley J. Bankston and Beatrice Erwin on Dec. 12, 1940 Chess M. Bankston and Melba Creel on 13th day of Dec. 1941 Purvis W. Bankston and Thelma Crowe on 4th of Dec. 1937 (N.B. - I.E. Corkern, bro. of Rev. Thos. Corkern and of one-armed Wm. Corkern) " - J.L. Bankston, Jr. a bro.-in-law of the groom, husband of his sister Sallie) He was one of witnesses to the wedding. " - Bride's real name is: "Unoka" that of a local Indian maiden, but perverted in pronunciation.) BIRTHS Purvis W. Bankston borned Dec. 3, 1912 Dudley J. Bankston born Mar. 25, 1914 Natalee E. Bankston Jun 10,1917 Ches M. Bankston born Feb. 19, 1920 Eunoka Purvis was born Dec. 3, 1877; Willie B. Bankston on July 5,1876 Dudley's children: James Loyd b. Oct. 13, 1942; Carolyn Ann, b. Nov. 17, 1944 and Sandra Sue born March 13, 1946 Chess' daughter -- Marilyn Jean Bankston borned 5 September 1949 Purvis has no children. DEATHS Elizabeth Fendlason died Jan. 1, 1913 Natalee E. Bankston died Dec. 21, 1923 Willie B. Bankston on Apr. 1956 Flyleaf Statement: By 1st wife -- 2 children: Johnnie Iverson, in service for 17 yrs, serving in both World War I and II. Died of tumor on the brain at Tuscaloosa, Ala. in service. No issue. Page 111 And Eunice, who married J. Esco Fendlason, son of John A. Fendlason and Lillie Stringfield. Two children -- Josie, married Ansel Waskom, Jr. and has two small children of her own (Aug. 23, 1954) and Bruce Fendlason, a schoolboy. (He died tragically in 1959 - Or 60, juvenile disturbance). Brothers: of Willie B.B. - Genie; David; Fred who died young. Only two living sisters are Sallie Bankston and Ruby Stafford, the baby girl. CHARLES M. FELDER BIBLE Bible printed by M. A. Donohue & Co., Chicago, New York, Bible owned by Charles M. Felder, Osyka, Miss. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texans Carter, Franklinton, La. Marriage Certificate: Charles M. Felder and Maggie E. Dykes, 25 Dec. 1889 FAMILY RECORD Name / Place of Birth / Birthdate / Marriage / Death C.M. Felder / Miss. / Dec. 16, 1865 / Dec. 26, 1889 / / Maggie E / La / Aug. 19, 1871 / Dec. 26, 1889 / Mar. 31, 1944 Alvah H. / La / Oct. 17, 1890 / - / Nov. 14,1896 Edward R. / La / Sep. 10,1892 / - / Nov. 24,1896 Lelia B. / La / Dec. 12, 1894 / July 9, 1920 / - / Celeste I. / La / May 1, 1897 / Oct. 29, 19__ / - / Johnnie W. / La / Oct. 8, 1899 / Dec. 1, 19__ / Jun 6,1933 Major / La / Jun. 8, 1902 / - / - / Clayton L. / La / Sep. 9, 1904 / Nov. 22, 1932 / - / Kermit D. / La / Aug. 20, 1909 / - / - / Auburn W / La / July 16, 1912 / - / July 3, 1914 Monte A / La / Nov. 18, 1914 / - / - / Jordan Dykes / La / Mar. 4, 1821 / - / - / Angeline S. Hope Dykes / La / May 9, 1828 / - / - / Isabel / La / Nov. 27,1849 / - / - / E. W. / La / Feb. 9,1852 / - / - / H. F. / La / Jun. 23,1854 / - / - / S. Rosaleen / La / Oct. 29,1856 / - / - / Page 112 Temperance Pledge (Printed Heading) Arglisa E. Dykes was born Apr 29, 1859 R.G. Dykes born Oct. 19, 1862, died July 23, 1933 W.L. Dykes born Jan. 11, 1866; d. Fr. Jan. 15, 1932 G.F. Dykes born Dec. 12, 1868; died Mar. 31, 1935 Woodrow May born Dec. 8, 1917, died Sept. 4, 1918 Melba Carlene Adams born Jan. 17, 1925 E. Maxine Adams born May 11, 1928 C. E. Adams, Jr. born Jan. 11, 1929 Charles A. Adams born Mar. 23, 1930 The following is quite old, from a much older Bible: E. W. Dykes and M.M. Hope was married July the 6th, 1871 (written in red ink) Noah L. McGehee born Mar 12, 1876 Lelia E. McGehee born Oct. 29, 1878 Ivy M. McGehee was born Feb. 13, 1881 Smithy McGehee born June 18, 1883 and died July the 31st, 1883 Kermit D. Felder born Aug. 20, 1909; and Alvah H. Oct. 17, 1890 Edward H. Felder b. Oct. 17, 1890 Edward R. Felder died Nov. 24th, 1896 Celeste Felder was borned May 10, 1897. DONIES ELDRIDGE MAGEE BIBLE Bible printed by American Bible Society. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texans Carter, Franklinton, La. Owned by Donies Eldridge Magee, DDS. Bogalusa, La. MARRIAGES Certificate of Marriage - Donies E. Magee, born Enon, La., Mar. 23, 1882, and Novie Gertrude Pierce, born Spring Creek, La., Nov. 30th, 1093, were joined in bonds of Holy Matrimony at Sunny Hill, La., on the 28th day, of Nov. in the year of our Lord 1912. Rev. C.F. Corkern, M.G. Dudley Augusta Magee, born Sunny Hill, La., Jan. 7, 1915. Married -- Rev. J. Willard Wood, son of Luther Wood, in Bogalusa, July 15, 1936. Issue - Sandra Kay Wood, born May 5, 1946; Beverly Gail Wood, dec. young. Pamela Jean Wood, March 26, 1949 Barry Willard Wood, born Oct. 14, 1950 John Eldridge Wood born October 23, 1953 Page 113 Gwendolyn G. Magee, born Bogalusa, La., Dec. 2, 1917, married in Bogalusa, on Sept. 16, 1946, Merle E. Miller Issue - Michael Eldridge Miller, born July 2, 1947 Melanie Eileen Miller, born September 29, 1949 Melinda Merle, deceased July 6, 1957 Lyman Abbott Magee, born Bogalusa, Apr. 10, 1926 Married Betty Joyce Upton in Baton Rouge, on Apr 21st, 1957 Issue - Wanzie Rae, born Bogalusa, Mar 2, 1924, married Geo Truett Kirkpatrick in Bogalusa on March 9, 1946. Issue Allen Kirkpatrick, born Oct. 24, 1949, and Bruce Norman b. Oct. 24, 1951, and Claire Ellen Kirkpatrick, born September 22, 1953 Len Broughton Magee, born Bogalusa, Aug. 14, 1928, married in Bogalusa, on Apr 1, 1951 Martha Ann Wallace Husband's Family - Father: Eldridge Magee, born Enon, La. May 18, 1929 died Enon, Feb. 27, 1891, married July 14, 1853. Mother: Margaret Ann Roberts, born Carter's Creek, Miss., Jan. 7, 1839, died at Enon,. La. Aug. 28, 1928. Wife's Family - Father: Andrew Jackson Pierce, born Spring Creek, La. on July 7, 1868; died in Bogalusa, La., June 24, 1952, married in Washington Parish, Jan. 23, 1893. Mother: Celia Alice Parker, born Boliver, La., Feb. 10, 1870, died in Bogalusa, La. December 9, 1957 Grandparents Father's father: Jeremiah Magee, son of William and Mary James Magee, born in Georgia, Jan. 18, 1801, died at Enon, July 14, 1866, married by Rev. James Thigpen in Columbia, Miss. on Jan. 10, 1828 to Salena (Linny)Davis, born 1807, died 1900, daughter of Zaborn Davis of Miss., and granddaughter of John Davis, of S. Car., a Revolutionary Soldier. Father's mother: Martin P. Roberts, born May 18, 1813, N Car., died in Sartinsville, Miss., Oct. 29, 1893, married Amanda Sartin, born Jan. 24, 1820, and died in Sartinsville, Miss., Dec. 23, 1908. Page 114 Mother's father: John Tichenor Pierce, and mother, Melinda James Mother's mother: Stephen Parker and Lizina Hughes, the daughter of George Hughes and Mary Joiner, granddaughter of Nathan Joiner. JASPER DORTEN SMITH BIBLE Bible printed by American Bible Society. Originally owned by Jasper Dorten Smith, Bogalusa, La. In possession of Mrs. L. A. Morhninveg, Bogalusa, La. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texana Carter, Franklinton, La. Marriage Certificate: Jasper Dorten Smith and Minnie Louiza Brumfield were married at J.P. Brumfield's residence on the 27th day of May in the year of our Lord 1896, by Morris G. Warner, Minister. FAMILY RECORD J. D. Smith, born in Pike Co., Miss., Dec. 17, 1858, mar. May 27,1896, died Dec. 20, 1928 Minnie Lou Smith born in Pike Co., Miss., July 26, 1877 Bordon born in Washington Par., La. July 9, 1897, married a Stewart Osa May born in Tangipahoa Par, La. Mar 21, 1899, married Wiley A. McNeese Georgia Mildred born in Tangipaboa Par, La Sep 17, 1900, married a Kinchen has a daughter Mildred William Samson born in Pike County, Miss., Dec. 23, 1903 Ceteriah Estelle, born in Marion Co, Miss. Oct. 13, 1908, married a Watkins. FAMILY TREE Jasper Dorten Smith - son of William Dorten Smith and Lucretta Dykes Minnie Lou Smith - daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Brumfield. JOSEPH BENJAMIN ALFORD BIBLE Bible of Joseph Benjamin Alford of Mt. Herman, La. Printed by J.R. Florida & Co., Nashville, Tenn., 1892. Present owner, Mrs. Tate M. Magee (Myrtha Alford), Franklinton, La. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texana Carter, Franklinton, La. Marriage Certificate of B.J. Alford to Rosa Al Burch, Jan. 27, 1898, J.N. Fortenberry, M. G. Page 115 BIRTHS Joseph Benjamin Alford b. Jan 30, 1876, d. Nov. 17, 1954 Rosa A. Burch Alford, b. July 17, 1876, d. Jan. 25, 1950 Infant son, b. June 21, 1902, d. same day Myrtha Ohlen Alford, b. Aug 31, 1903 Selma Esther Alford, b. Sep 30, 1905 Eusten Lorette Alford, b. Feb. 8, 1907, d. Oct. 18, 1955 Carlton Alford, b. May 22, 1908, d. Apr 1, 1909 Audel Ray Alford, b. Nov 3, 1909 Cedric Lee Alford b. Feb. 1, 1911, d. June 6, 1912 Boyce Richard Alford, b. Feb. 4, 1914 MARRIAGES B. J. Alford and Rosa A. Burch Jan. 27, 1898 Selma Esther Alford and Otto B. Alford, Oct. 20, 1923 Myrtha 0. Alford and Tate M. Magee, Apr. 14, 1926 Audel Alford and Revia Henley, July 4, 1931 Eusten Alford and Laura Ruth Boyington, July 7, 1932 Boyce Alford and Lutha Cannon, May 1, 1938 Grandparents: Seborn Lochrsn Alford, 1844-1919, and Laura Malissa Angeline Ellzey, 1845-1909 Married in Pike County, Miss, on April 25, 1861 John Richard Burch 1832-1917, and Malissa. L.S. Brumfield 1846 -1923, Married April 25, 1863. CRESON STANLEY POWELL BIBLE Bible of Creson Stanley Powell, Bogalusa, La., printed by Spencer Press, Chicago. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texana Carter, Franklinton, La. Marriage Certificate - Franklinton, La. Dec. 23, 1927, of Creson Stanley Powell, born June 19, 1910, Liberty., Miss., and Oree Alford, born Aug. 5, 1911, Mt. Herman, La. Children: Bonnie Jean Powell, born Bogalusa, La. March 26, 1929, married in Tylertown, Miss., Dec. 3, 1949, to John Percy Tynes Patricia Ruth Powell, born Dec. 2, 1933, married Aug. 9th, 1953 to Eldon Franklin Wesley Jan Creson Powell., born Feb. 14, 1938 Husband's Family - His brothers Louis, Percy, Burnell Prentiss, Clayton His sisters - Clara Powell Grace, Geneva Powell Page 116 His parents - Hillery Waller Powell and Sludie Angeline Hurst Grandparents - Wm. Abraham Powell and Margaret Missoura. Waller;... Hurst and Lavinia Lee Wife's Family - Her brothers - Buell and Odell and Harlon Alford Her sisters - Marie A. Smith and Pearline A. Fuller and Ruth A. King Parents - Nolan Bannon Alford and Dixie Brock Grandparents - John Grif Alford and Miranda Hobbs Eli Brock and Angie Charlotte Brumfield OSCAR DEWITT RICHARDSON BIBLE Owned by Oscar Dewitt Richardson, Bogalusa, La. Printed by M. A. Donahue Company, Chicago, 1892. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texans. Carter, Franklinton, La. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Oscar Dewitt Richardson and Miss Dollie Mitchell were solemnly united in matrimony at the residence of Leroy Pierce, on the 24th day of October in the year of our Lord 1910, conformably to the Ordinances of God and the Laws of the State, by the Rev. W. F. McGehee. FAMILY RECORD 0. Dewitt Richardson, b. July 1, 1889, Bogalusa, La., married Oct. 24, 1910. Dollie Mitchell, b. Aug. 8, 1890, Sun, La., married Oct. 24, 1910 Lasley Richardson, b. May 10, 1913, Bogalusa, La., married (Catherine Earle) October 2, 1937 Rosa Pearl Richardson, b. Dec. 8, 1919, Bogalusa, La., married (Jake T. Collins) July 4, 1939. EDWIN FUSSELL BIBLE Originally owned by Edwin Fussell, Washington Parish, La. Present owner Miss Naomi Breland, Mt. Herman, La., a great-great-granddaughter. Only record pages plus a few of the scriptures remaining. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texana Carter, Franklinton, La. RECORD William Fussell November 4, 1756 and Mary. Page 117 BIRTHS Edwin Fussell was borned April 20th, 1789 A.D. Margaret Fussell was born November 22, 1792 Mary Caroline Fussell was born June 2nd, 1817 A.D. She married Isaac Corkern Sarah Malinda Fussell was born Jan. 10, 1819 A.D. She married Dave Mizell Elizabeth T. Fussell was born April 9, 1820. She married Abner Corkern, Sr. She had no issue. He married a second time. Nancy Talitha Fussell was born November 12, 1822. She married Jesse Glazer William Pink Fussell was born February 28th, 1824 A.D. He died young Edwin A. Fussell was born January the 3rd A.D. 1826. He died young Edney Ballard Fussell was borned October A.D. 1827. She married Lisha Breland Martha L. Fussell was borned on the 9th day of September A.D. 1829 She married John (Bud) Kennedy Margaret Poline Fussell was born April 17, 1832. She married Charles Magee Rebecca Glazes Fussell was born September 18th, 1835. She married Andrew James and was the mother of Jess. MARRIAGES Edwin Fussell, son of William Fussell and Mary his wife, and Margaret Glazer, daughter of Ruben Glazer and Elizabeth his wife, was married on September the 15th, A.D. 1815. DEATHS Edward A. Fussell departed this life August 27th, 1831 William P. Fussell departed this life on February 17th, 1839 Edwin Fussell Cenier departed this life on April the 5th A.D. 1855 Margaret Fussell departed this life on October the 14th A.D. 1876 Edney B. F. Thigpen died September the 5th, 1872 Etastus B. Thigpen died September 8th A.D. 1872 Margaret - soon after Edwin's death, married Hughie Thigpen, son of Washington John Thigpen, who married again after Margaret's and their children's death. Hughie's second wife died before him too, leaving no children. (the last four lines were a note written in longhand different writing, as was the following;) Edwin's old home was on the old William Fussell Headright on the west side of the river, close to the St. Tammany Parish line, the old Lee's Military Road. He is buried in the old Fussell cemetery in Washington Parish, Louisiana. Page 118 DANIEL JEPHTHA SCHILLING BIBLE Bible printed by M. A. Donohue & Co., 1901. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texans Carter, Franklinton, La. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Daniel Jephtha Schilling and Sarah Elizabeth Knight were married at residence of George C. Knight on November 25th, 1903, by Rev. E. F. Corkern. MARRIAGES Evie A. Schilling married December 22, 1923 Lucille Alice married Dec. 25, 1931 to a Thomas Lavern J. married Jan. 4, 1933 Swayne G. married Feb. 4, 1939 Veona C. married Apr 13, 1940 to Chas. A. Armbruster, b. Oct. 27, 1910 Ouida Pearl married Aug 21, 1940 Leota Bronis married July 26, 1944 BIRTHS Daniel Jephtha Schilling, born on Oct. 15, 1884 Sarah Elizabeth Knight (Sallie) Nov 28, 1886 E. 0. Schilling May 7, 1907 Lavern J. Schilling Sept. 11, 1908 A. L. Schilling Jan 19, 1911 G. S. Schilling May 18, 1913 Veona Callie Schilling Aug. 23, 1915 B. L.Schilling Sept. 4, 1917 Ouida Pearl Schilling Oct. 1, 1921, Franklinton, La. "All of my children were born in Washington Parish" (handwriting of S.E.K. Schilling) DEATHS E. 0. Schilling died September 8, 1907 (Note: Owner of this Bible died early in 1960) FAMILY RECORD James McCarty Schilling, born Washington Parish, Oct. 13, 1829 Josephine Hortense Self Schilling, born Oct. 22, 1839 were grandparents of D. J. Schilling, and J. Hinds Schilling, born in Washington Parish, La. Sept. 8, 1858, was his father. Page 119 GEORGE C. KNIGHT BIBLE Originally owned by George C. Knight of Washington Parish, La. Published by B. F. Johnson & Co., Richmond Va, 1886. Present Owner, A. Esco Knight, Bogalusa, La. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texana Carter, Franklinton, La. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE George C. Knight of Washington Parish and Elizabeth L. Adams were married on 20th day of December 1882, at the residence of the Bride, by Joseph Ard, Justice of Peace. BIRTHS George C. Knight was born 5th day of March A.D. 1861 Elizabeth L. Adams was born 20th day of December A.D. 1859 W. Oscar Knight, son of G.C. and E.A. Knight, was born 11th March 1884 A. Esco Knight, son of G.C. and E.A. Knight was born 3rd July 1889 R. J. Knight, son of G.C. and E.A. Knight was born Nov. 30th, 1891 Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of G.C. and E.L.A. Knight was born May 28, 1886 Clair Pearl, daughter of G.C. and E.L.A. Knight was born Feb. 27, 1895 T. C. Knight, son of G.C. and E.A. Knight was born Sept. 8, 1898 Willis James was born on the 28th day of November, 1900 DEATHS Mrs. E.L.A. Knight died Nov. 24th, 1927, aged 28 yrs, 11 mos, 4 days (68 yrs?) W. Oskar Knight died May 12, 1937, aged 72 years, 2 months, 1 day R. J. Knight died Sept. 19, 1944 aged 52 yrs, 9 mos, 20 days Willis J. Knight died April 2, 1949, aged 48 years, 4 mos, 5 days T. C, Knight died George C. Knight, Baptist Minister, died in Bogalusa, Louisiana, April 19, 1957 Parents - George C. Knight, son of William Knight and Mary E. Nobles, whose oldest child Jim died at 79 years. E. L. Adams' parents were William Henry Adams, Baptist preacher, and Sarah Elizabeth (Sallie) Hunt. Fielding Adams married Lizzie Ball, and is father of Louis Adams (oldest brother) Her grandfather was Fielding Pharo Adams His grandparents were Charles Knight and Susannah Williams, of Enon, La. Page 120 FIELDING J. ADAMS BIBLE Bible published by A. J. Holman & Co., Philadelphia, 1875. Originally owned by Fielding J, Adams of Washington Parish, Louisiana. Present owner, Louis I. Adams, Bogalusa, La. Submitted to the Society by Miss Texana Carter, Franklinton, La. BIRTHS Fielding James Adams was born the 10th day of October 1848 Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) Ball was born the 10th day of March 1852 Sons: Wm. James born Feb. 16, 1869 died young Arthur Jephtha born Dec. 2, 1877 Silas Elijah born Sep 10, 1879 Russell Ebenezer born Sep 27, 1881 Louis Iverson born Oct. 28, 1883 Hy Robertson born Aug. 31, 1887 Sherwood Newton, born May 6, 1893 Tom Collier born Dec. 29, 1878 Daughters: Lucy Elizabeth b. Sept. 27, 1870 Sarah Floyd b. Oct. 5, 1871 Mary Ida M. Adams b. Feb. 5, 1876 Lillian Julia b. July 30, 1885 Martha Louise (Mattie) b. Apr 24, 1889 DEATHS W. J. Adams on July 13, 1870 L.E. Adams on Nov. 1870 Sarah F. Adams on Sept. 20, 1877 Fielding J., Mar 27, 1920 12:05 A.M. Mary E. B. on Oct. 6, 1930 Silas E. on Feb. 16, 1933 S. Newton on July 16, 1942 Russell E. on Oct. 6, 1948 Lilliam J. Adams Magee, wife of Louis L. Magee, in 1938, left 11 children, 2 sisters and 6 brothers. Sisters, Mrs. W.L. Bates of Bogalusa, La. and Mrs. B. K. Knight of Enon, La. Mrs. Ida Adams Knight, 78 yrs, wife of late B.K. Knight of Enon, La., left 1 son, Showalter A. Knight, and 6 daughters, Mrs. H.L. Green, Miss Stella Knight, Mrs. Doyle R. Hamilton, Mrs. W.H. Taylor, Mrs. L.W. Powell, and Mrs. Herbert F. Hess, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, Mrs. R.S. Bahm of Bogalusa and 3 brothers, T.C., A.J., and Louis I. T.C. Adams died June 8, 1956, left 4 sons, 2 daughters, 2 brothers and 1 sister. (Thomas C.) Hy. Robert Adams, 65 years, of Alexandria, La., died Nov. 28, 1952, survived by his wife, 1 daughter, Mrs. R.S. Reich of Baton Rouge, 3 bros., and 2 sisters.