Carolyn Rains Thu Jan 2 06:19:26 1997
I am not sure of the parish, but am trying to take a shot in the dark. I am looking for information on James CRAWFORD (born late 1700's). Thought to have been killed in the war of 1812. Believed to have been married to Susannah SPINKS, daughter of John and Sarah BAKER Spinks. They had five children. The names of only two or three are know. Those children are Robert H. CRAWFORD, Rebeccah CRAWFORD Dickens, and perhaps a James C. CRAWFORD. I have been looking for this information for about three years now and seem to have hit a roadblock. If you have any information, I would love to have it. Thanks.

Rachel Stillwagon Tue Jan 7 10:10:11 1997
Trying to locate a book about the WEAVER family. I understand there is info re: GOODSON,& STEWART family. Would like to purchace a copy of the book if not too expensive. Would like to share information about the GOODSON & CREELl Families of LA.

Vicki McNamara Wed Jan 15 20:43:06 1997
I am looking for any information on Rev Byron BENTON and his wife Paela GOFF Benton. They had son John H BENTON. Evidently in 1847 they purchased 80 acres in the county. dont know anything else. Any information would help. Thanks in advance,

Martha Ellis Tue Jan 21 12:08:40 1997
Missouri Emmeline SMITH born Mar1872 in Mississippi, died 24 Oct1908 in Oakdale, Allen, Louisiana. D/O Green B./Asenath LEE. Married first Henry Preston ELLIS Jul1892. Married 2nd Willaman B. MCGRAW. There is some debate if she died in Oakdale, but she did die in Allen Parish. Would like to find any info on her are her ELLIS or MCGRAW Children. Children: Grover Henry ELLIS (1892-1950) m. Ruth ASHWORTH and Lucindy, Otis Napolian ELLIS (1895-1948) m. Bulah VINCENT,Arabelle "Belle" ELLIS (1896-?) m. Charles Oliver TURNER and John JOHNSON, Stellar ELLIS (1898-1949) m. Charles A. REPPOND, Wilburn ELLIS (1899-1984) m. Louise ?, Audrey MCGRAW died in Houston,Tx., Jewel MCGRAW, Millie MCGRAW m. ? BROUSSARD. They owned coffey company in Lake Charles, Charlie MCGRAW , and one male child name unknow he was adoped out became a doctor. Well be glad to share what I have. Thanks for any help.

Cheryl Nilsson Fri Jan 31 20:33:45 1997
FOX, Richard C. (or possible John Richard). He was born circa 1827 in La. Not sure of the parrish but he moved to Garland Co. Ar around 1870 and then to Clark Co., Ar around 1880. He married Nancy DEATON. Can anyone help me trace him?

Floyd C.(Sandy) Jordan Mon Feb 3 04:34:10 1997
I am looking for info on Ephriam GIBSON, b.9/26/1863, mar. to Julia Ann STROTHER, b. 9/1868. They had 8 children: Macham D. b.4/18/1886 Martha b.6/1888-mar. J.D.BROWN; Malissia b.3/6/1891---My Grandmother-mar. James Irving JORDAN; Mabel b.8/1894-mar. Lloyd SMITH; Mattie Rose b.11/19/1898; Elmer b.1901-mar. Velma FARREL; Mary b.1905-mar. Joe DORMAN; Etta b.1908-mar. Marshall TOLER.

Albert T Schmitz Mon Feb 3 12:08 1997
I am looking for info on David FONTENOT of Allen Parish, born July 12,1874. He had a son named Alcee FONTENOT, b. March 09, 1897. I believe he had a second wife named Daisy. Thank you , Albert T Schmitz.

Ron Ware Sat Feb 8 16:23:42 1997
I am looking for information about my grandfather, Douglas WARE. Douglas was killed as a result of a timber cutting accident near Oakdale, Louisiana in 1926. Douglas was the husband of Nettie WILLIS and the father Dennis James WARE. Any information you could provide about Douglas and his family or the circustances of his death would be appreciated. Thank you.

Thomas Ponthieux Wed Feb 12 00:12:22 1997
looking for anyone who think they might know how big my family tree any help would be great. PONTHIEUX

Mary Lane Sun Feb 23 20:20:50 1997
I am looking for information on Mary ASHMORE who married John STEADMAN. Her family lived near Oakdale, LA. and she is buried in the Cryer Cemetery there. Her last name is spelled incorrectly on the tombstone. It shows Staudman or Staubman. She was married to Alford Ernest SMITH prior to marrying John Steadman. John had been married prior to marrying Mary Ashmore and is said to have had 4 or 5 children by his first wife. These children were said to have lived in Oakdale also. What was his 1st. wife's name? Who where there Children. They would have been born prior to 1905. John and Mary had 2 daughters, Gladys STEADMAN born 1911 and my mother, Agnes STEADMAN born 1915. Mary died when my mother was about 2 months old, and she was adopted by her aunt, Zona ASHMORE Campbell who married Alex CAMPBELL. Any assistance will be appreciated. There is no one left in the family to help me. thank you.

Robert W. Fontenot Wed Feb 26 21:01:20 1997
Frank Clement FONTENOT born 1898 d. 1969.buried Indian Village Cemetery. Looking for his ancestors. His brothers were Ulyesess, Neg,(nickname) Lucias. Sisters were Anne Thompson, Martha Augistine. Believe his first wife was a BUSHNELL. second wife was Blance LORMAND. Franks nickname was Sutcie. He lived and worked around Kinder most of his life, farming and was an engineer on the old Bifford-Hill Gravel Pitt Railroad. This is my grandfather, would appreciate any info on his ancestors.

Joe Townson Mon Mar 3 21:41:03 1997
Interested in the TOWNSON family, especially before 1920. Frank Townson married Mary CANNON about 1901 in the Turkey Creek area. Any information appreciated.

Colleen Hendry Smith Fri Mar 7 11:25:00 1997
BARDWELL - BUDWELL - Searching for any info on BARDWELL/BUDWELL family in Allen Parish.

Linda Lockhart Sat Mar 15 14:52:36 1997
I am looking for anyone by the name of MILLS who may have been in Kinder, Fenton, or Welsh, LA.

Eric Phillips Thu Mar 27 10:44:05 1997
I am searching for the descendants of Frances Belezair LEBLANC (Le Blanc). Born in Le Blanc, LA , in Allen Parish on May 24,1860-Died Dec 15 1938. His fathers name was Loni or Lonie Le Blanc. I am searching for his birth date, death date, father and mothers names and descendants before them if possible. Thank you Eric

William Davison Sun Mar 30 00:08:53 1997
Researching the THOM family of Oakdale, Allen Parish, LA. Family originated in Culpepper County, VA, with Alexander THOM as the family head and migrated to West Felicana Parish in early 1800s, then to Allen Parish in early 1900s.Family is of Scottish descent. Help....

Eric Phillips Wed Apr 9 09:42:07 1997
I am searching for descendants of my Great Grandfather Loni LEBLANC (Le Blanc). I have information from Land Office Records that he had bought land on Oct 1,1860. I am hoping to Get his parents names. His son was Frances Belezair Le Blanc born May 26,1860.

Gary D. Duplissey Mon Apr 14 18:09:56 1997
Looking for early records of Germain & Dominique DUPLISSEY (my records show on the 1820 cenus was plessy or plessis). Dominique was married to Nancy Roe 1816. Adolphus PLESSY married Matilda Ann FRANKS on 7-19-1837. Anyone familiar with the butler creek cementary, located on hwy 167, just south of the clearwater community. Any information will be appreciated. Please contact.

Gary D. Duplissey Mon Apr 14 18:19:16 1997
Looking for information about my grandparents - James Add LAIRD married to Erthel DOYLE. They lived in Oakdale, La. during from 50's thru 70's. James was born April 20, 1912 and deceased Apr 4, 1976. Erthel was born Sept. 30, 1917 and deceased July 2, 1990. Please contact with any information.

Kelly Johnson Wed Jun 4 14:40:01 1997
I am looking for records and information on Edward MANCILl (MANSELl), born ??? died circa 1880. Edward was listed in the 1870 Census as residing in Beauregard Parish, possibly in the area of Rosepine or Pitkin. I am also interested in Jubal (Jubil or Juble) MANCIL, also listed in the 1870 census as residing in Beauregard Parish. Jubal was Edward's son, one of his many children from various marriages. Jubal was married, I believe in Beauregard Parish, to one Ellen Missouri SWEATE Mancil. Jubal or Edward may have resided in Allen Parish for a time.

Gregg LewisMon Jun 23 16:25:11 1997
Hi, my name is Gregg LEWIS, and I am searching for information on my great-grandmother and her parents. Her name was Lucy Ellen ALLEN and she was born July 27, 1905 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Her parents were Mary Jane BATTIEST or BAPTISTE and Newman ALLEN. She always said she was Choctaw (and her family tried to enroll with the Choctaw Nation), but given here origins and her particular dialectual differences, we believe she may have been Coushatta. She had three brothers, Jim, Henry, and Lonnie, and one sister, Lizzie. Apparently, after her father died, she and her remaining family removed to Oklahoma, and her mother later married a Choctaw by the name of Moses LEFLORE (LeFlore). If anyone has any info. on my great-grandmother or her parents, please let me know. It would be greatly appreciated. Yakoke!! (Thank you!!)

Sandra Bayham Deason Sat Jul 5 14:05:10 1997
Looking for (BAYHAM/BAHAM)James Richard BAYAM Sr. born abt. 1890 married Emily GOLEMAN in Oberlin I believe. Her father was Tom GOLEMAN. James R. Sr. had a brother Monroe BAHAM (one of them changed spelling of name)and a sister "Pearley" married a (Alford). They lived in Oakdale, La. in 1800's and James R. BAYHAM Sr. moved to Leesville around 1915- 1920. Looking for any INFOR. Please email me..TexCajun1@aol.com

Ron Theriot Sun Jul 27 20:00:06 1997
STOREY - SONNIER. Starting search on wife's ancestors/decendents of Martin Edward STOREY m: Celestine Louise SONNIER. They bred and raised their kids on a homesite on Mill Creek in Oberlin LA. Son, Lomar recently died at age 95 so marriage would have been 1901 or earlier and believe they lived on the creek at time of his birth. They had 87 children (Ruth/Shirley/Rachel John/Lomar/Lennox/Letius/Lancelot) who completed school in Oakdale system. I have bits and pieces of info and nobody that can tell me more. Hoping you will check your files and books to assist me. Ron, Fredericksburg VA.

Claudia Doyle Sun Aug 10 16:38:20 1997
I am searching for the decendants of Lonnie and Mary (Clark) DOYLE from Singer, LA. They are their parents: Lonnie's father, James DOYLE and mother first name unknown, maiden name BUXTON. Lonnie's siblings, Pamela Perkins, Merryville, LeRoy Roberts. We don't know if Pamela Perkins maiden name was Doyle or Roberts Mary's father, John C. CLARK and mother, Minnie I. (PERKINS) Clark. All are buried at Good Hope Cemetary in Singer, LA Any info would be of great benefit. Thank you.

Toni Barrilleaux Wed Aug 13 21:35:42 1997
I am looking for information on my great-grandfather, Oza SOILEAU. He was married to Emiline MCGEE (McGee). Together they had eight children, two of which they lost as small children. Louis SOILEAU stills resides in Oakdale. He was one of the youngest of the five remaining siblings. I would like DOB as well as any other info I could get on Oza SOILEAU.Thanks.

Eric Phillips Sun Sep 21 13:24:34 1997
I am searching for the parents of my Great-Great Grandfather Jean (John) LEBLANC (Le Blanc) born in Calcasieu Parish on January 1, 1817 died in Allen Parish on October 20, 1867. He married Denize Le Blanc (not sure of her maiden name) around 1835 or 1836. He Had a son named Loni LEBLANC (Le Blanc). Any information would be appreciated. His parent possible could have been Acadian immigrants. Thank You,

Leslie Mills Mon Sep 22 19:20:42 1997
HAIRE: Am searching for any information regarding the HAIRE family. My grandfather, William Hayes HAIRE, was born on 01/27/1892 in Oakdale, LA, to James Mildred HAIRE and Fannie NEWTON. They both died before he was 12. He had a sister named Marie and a brother named Hick. He ran away from his sister's when he was young, and Hick was killed in a railroad accident. Grandpa grew up mostly in MS (Calhoun, Yalobusha Cos.?), and ended up working for the Rock Island RR in McPherson, KS, and later in Herington, KS in 1917. He died in 1973. HELP!

Caroline Ogle Wed Sep 24 06:58:03 1997
Searching all MELANCON: In the process of planning reunion and Association. Decendents of Pierre LAVERDURE and Priscilla MELANSON. Please contact Caroline Ogle at (504)654-9739 or via email at jogle1@ix.netcom.com Thanks in advance.

Annette Hebert Fri Sep 26 06:29:25 1997
Daniel Boone PARKER m.Susan KINGER; William REEVES m. Mary Louise COLE (midwife); and John Felean ADAMS m.Annie HERD Most of these people were in the logging industery.Trying tofind any information on were they came from to the Topsy-Bel,and Oretta area`s also Sugartown.

Sandra Bayham Fri Sep 26 12:34:08 1997
I am looking for any information on (Ovied BAHAM) he lived in Oakdale, was born in early 1800's. He was married to Zadie STOREY and they had 2 boys (James Richard BAHAM & Monroe BAHAM) born abt. 1890 in Oakdale. Ovied was my great grandfather and he is as far back as I can go in my family tree. Any help would be appreciated.

JOHN HOPKINS Thu Oct 2 11:24:07 1997
Thomas Henry MCGEE b abt 1865 Allen Parish, LA married Alida FONTENOTE b. abt 1876 on Dec 5 1895, Lake Charles. Her father and mother Clement FONTENOTE and Mary Ann ??? His father and mother L. H. MCGEE and Clestine YOUNG

David A. Grierson Wed Oct 8 19:26:02 1997
Anyone interested in researching the GRIERSON, GREERSON, GREARSON, GREIRSON, GRIER, GREER, GREIR, etc., -contact David A. Grierson at 37799 Apache Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Interested in queries, & questions from researchers and genealogists alike. I have compiled extensively on these surnames and their variants for about nine years. Trading information is my aim. Anyone related to the Griersons of Mississippi, collateral lines, female lines are most assuredly welcomed as well in all areas of research. No grandstanding, no fan-fair, only serious persons will be addressed.