Lincoln Parish, Louisiana Queries

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Carolyn Lemonier11/29/97
I would be very grateful if you could see if you have the marraige record of my grandparents, John William Cheatwood and Zeda Pesnell married December 29, 1898 in Hico, Louisiana. What I am trying to find is their parents' names and to verify the marriage date. Since I now live in Illinois and have no relatives in Lincoln Parish, your help would be most appreciated. Thank you. Carolyn Lemonier

Dorothy P Gray11/12/97
I am looking for the marriage of Louis Hayden Griffin m. Myra Elizabeth Griffin about 1908- 1912 in the Lincoln, Jackson, Ouachita area.  I would appreciate any help you could give me. DPGray@aol.com Dorothy P. Gray

James M OliverNov. 97
My name is James Oliver and I currently reside in Huntsville, Al. I have some information concerning the Olivo(Oliveau) and Albright families but I need additional information either to fill in holes or corraborate the data I have. I would appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you. email: bigoli@traveller.com

Rachel Bullock9/30/97
  I am searching for information on the RODGERS family.  I am stuck on my great great grandfather James Kirkland (or Knox) RODGERS.  I do not know his date of birth or place of birth , or even his parents, but I know he married in Claiborne Parrish, and some of his children were born in Lincoln Parrish.  Would you mind checking the 1860 Census to see if maybe he was listed as a child in a household?  I am thinking that he was born around 1849, since that would make him 18 at the time of his first marriage in 1877. Sincerely, Rachel Bullock Please once again email me at reb123@hotmail.com.    Thanks!!!!

Dee Ourso Wed Oct  8 21:43:47 1997
Looking for someone who owns "LINCOLN PARISH HISTORY" and who would be willing to scan or quality photo- copy a photograph from the book of my 3rd great-grandparents, James A. COOK and Nancy TANNER.  Photo is on the lower part of a right hand page in a center section of photographs. Please e-mail.

Micheal Wiltcher10/4/97
I am hoping to find information on two sets of great-grandparents: Henry Houston Loy Long & Mary Pricillia Bane(s) around 1920-1925 William? Wiltcher & Katy Murray around 1895-1897(maybe a couple of years earlier) Any information that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

F. SCOTT LEACHMAN Mon Sep 29 13:17:35 1997
I am looking for information on Jim and Lizzy Leachman.  They had three sons, John Henry, Robert A. and Amos and four daughters, Fanny, Maggie, Jessie and Nealy Leachman.

F. SCOTT LEACHMAN Mon Sep 29 13:18:23 1997
I am looking for information on Jim and Lizzy Leachman.  They had three sons, John Henry, Robert A. and Amos and four daughters, Fanny, Maggie, Jessie and Nealy Leachman.

Rachel Bullock Tue Sep 30 09:57:17 1997
I am searching for information on the RODGERS family.  What is known is that John Wiley RODGERS was born December 12, 1884 in Lincoln Parrish, LA to James Kirkland (or Knox) RODGERS (dob ??--assuming circa the early 1840's) and Amanda Charlotte (sometimes Catherine) BURGESS (dob 5/18/1866).  I am interested in information on James K. RODGERS.  We do not know when exactly or where he was born, parents, or brother or sisters.  We do know he married first Margaret (Maggie) BURGESS (two children--Maggie and William Augutus).  When she died he married her younger sister Amanda Charlotte BURGESS (five children--Marcus, John Wiley, Gabrella, May, and Nolan).  Both marriages were done in Claiborne Parrish.  James RODGERS later divorced Amanda BURGESS and left Texas (where they moved in 1910) for Arkansas, unknown city or county, and was never heard from again.  Any information on this line would be appreciated.

Janelle Foster 9/29/97    "Searching for any information on Archibald H. SKINNER, b. ca. 1804 In Elbert GA.  His father was Archer SKINNER.  Archibald married 3 times, to Nancy T. BISHOP, Fidella MORGAN, and Rebecca ROBINSON.  He moved around from Henry and Campbell, GA to Rusk, TX and possible back to Lincoln Parrish.  Is this the same Archibald H. SKINNER listed in lincoln Parrish as buying land from 1853-1857?  Any help appreciated. Will gladly exchange info."  Thanks.  Janelle Foster

David Hobbs Wed Sep 10 10:06:40 1997
I am looking for info about the GOODWIN and WIMBISH families that were in Lincoln parish prior to 1870. They were Dr. John Walden WIMBISH of GA, son of William and Elizabeth BERRY WIMBISH who married Mary Haseltine GOODWIN in Lincoln parish 6 May 1869. Mary Haseltine WIMBISH was the daughter of Robert Pakenham and Susannah McLAINE WIMBISH of SC and later AL. The GOODWINS came to Lincoln Parish in 1857 and Mary Haseltine attended Minden College. After she married John Walden WIMBISH they moved to Waxahatchie, TX and later to Ada, OK where both are buried. Mary Haseltine GOODWIN was born 7 Jun 1843 in Macon Co. AL and died 26 Oct 1914 in Ada, OK. I appreciate your help! Thanks!

George Park Fri Sep 12 15:15:17 1997
seeking family descendants of George Washington SIMS (1854-1915) Arcadia, Bienville, LA. Mar. Rebecca Ursula OWENS (1852-1928) CHILDREN: Floyd G. SIMS (1884)mar. Mamie LEVINS; Flora J. SIMS mar. F.N. ROBINSON; Cordelia Sims (1888) mar. John WATSON; Arminte Belle SIMS (1891) mar. Willie ROBINSON; Alfred Houston SIMS (1894) mar. Evie ROGERS.

Lora Spivey Campbell Fri Sep 5 09:11:11 1997
I am seeking information on the surname SPIVEY with possible links to South Georgia, the counties of Pierce, Ware and Bacon. My father was James SPIVEY, born in Pierce Co., Ga. about 1926. His father was Walter. Any information will be appreciated.

Jackie LaranceSept 9, 1997
I was doing some Genealogy research at the Court Clerks office in Ruston over the weekend and I found a reference to The Vienna Sentinel circa 1860. Do you know if the records, papers are available on microfilm or in any other manner? I am looking for issues dated around Aug. 18, 1879, and Jan 8, 1885 for the obits of my Great,Great-Grandfather/Grandmother William and Elizabeth Larance (Laurence,Lawrence, Larence). I have found the graves and headstones in Unionville Cemetery. But I cannot find anything on where they were born, except that William was born in Alabama. Please let me know if you have anything that will give me a starting point. Thank you very much Jackie Larance.

Ann Harper Bonner Sun Aug 31 12:07:01 1997
Wish to exchange data on these surnames: HARPER, KIDD, BEVILL, MORGAN. Families migrated in 1849 from Shelby Co. AL to Claiborne Parish [pre-Lincoln Parish]. Among them was Rebecca MORGAN HARPER [1800-1865] who was the widow of James Washington HARPER [1790 Elbert Co. GA - 1840 Shelby Co. AL]. I have much information on their descendants. His brothers Thomas Martin HARPER and Henry White HARPER also migrated. The latter's descendants became doctors for Lincoln Parish, as well as pastors, carpenters, and Confederate soldiers. William Webb Harper [m Lucy ALLEN] believed to be a brother. James Henry KIDD [1805 Elbert Co. GA - 1877 Lincoln Par. LA] and his wife Betsy E. Bailey [1807-1881] came. I have theirs and many family group sheets. Some KIDDs settled in Jackson Parish instead of Claiborne, Joseph Webb KIDD [1808-1855], brother of the above James Henry KIDD, being one. His wife was Elizabeth Caroline MOORE. Two of their children are the ones mentioned with the Kidd/Davis Home, now the Lincoln Parish Museum. Some of the KIDDs married LEWISes; HARPERs married BEVILLs. Have been to the parish library, and there are practically no records on these families. Need to find death/burial data for Rebecca Morgan HARPER. Other MORGAN researchers: is she the daughter Becky of your family?

Coleman, Barbara Sun Aug 24 15:13:31 1997
COLEMAN, Charles (Charlie) S. B: 21 Feb 1840 M: 11 August 1887 Lincoln Parish to Ruth Matilda Calhoun D: 09 Feb 1906 believed to be buried in an unmarked grave in Antioch Cemetery near Ruston Am looking for church records from Antioch Methodist Church and possibly a newspaper obit for death. Have other Coleman/ Higdon info that I will share. Thanks

Ann Williams Fri Aug 8 16:25:17 1997
Need help locating parents of Martin Morris, b. 19 Nov 1826 in TN, m. Julia Ann Fulmer 14 Jul 1847 Talladega Co, AL, d. 8 Mar 1906 Simsboro, Lincoln Parish, LA. Parents believed to be William & Martha. Six children born in Talladega Co, AL. The 6th child, Sarah Malvena Morris died 23 April 1887 in Simsboro, m. John Monroe Blalock Oct 1875, place not known. Need help on these families.

pat Wed Aug 6 23:46:39 1997
leonard cole was my grandfather. his father was joseph shelton cole. they were from vienna/ruston. i have some info on the cole lines in vienna/ruston area. if you have any additional info.....e-mail me

Melissa Gill Yacovone Sunday, August 03, 1997 1:07 PM
I am trying to find info on my grt-grandfather William M. Gill. The only thing I've found is a LA land record for 120 acres in 1856. I know it's the Lincoln area because my grandfather, Reuben Oscar Gill was born there in 1888 on a farm. He had 10 siblings-of which I have only 2 names - Conrad, the oldest and Raymond, the youngest. My grandfather Reuben was next to the youngest. I believe William's spouse's name was Bachmann (no 1st). Any help on names, dates whatever would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Judy LeBlanc Sun Jul 27 13:56:29 1997
I am looking for info on Jessie Mae Ramsey who was born after 1985 and before 1902. I know nothing of her family except that she may have married Joseph Oscar LeBlanc in Lincoln Parish. Her parents died when she was very young. I believe she was born in Choudrant. Thanks for any information.

Susan DilgilormoSat July 19, 1997 1:13PM
Roderick Sidney Hinton was born in Lincoln Parish in the late 1800's or early 1900's. Married mattie Eva Carson around 1920. Had nine children. Worked in a paper mill & farmed. Any info on his ansectors would be appreciated. Susan Digilormo

Autrey or AwtreyThur July 17, 1997 3:22PM
I am working on my family history. The last name is Autrey or Awtrey, as my realtives used both spellings. Absalom Autrey was in our line. Would like additional info.

Alice Crawford Smith Mon Jun 30 11:02:40 1997
Crawford, James b. 1780, Ireland, md. Susannah Spinks, about 1800-1805 Their son John Crawford, b. GA, LA, MS (?) m. Elizabeth ???about 1827- 1829 If you have any information on the above, pleae e-mail me. Am also looking for an 1860 Census Lookup for WALKER, Elizabeth Crawford. If you have access, would appreciate the information. Thanks for the help.

Alice Crawford Smith Mon Jun 30 11:05:08 1997
Crawford, James b. 1780, Ireland, md. Susannah Spinks, about 1800-1805 Their son John Crawford, b. GA, LA, MS (?) m. Elizabeth ???about 1827- 1829 If you have any information on the above, pleae e-mail me. Am also looking for an 1860 Census Lookup for WALKER, Elizabeth Crawford. If you have access, would appreciate the information. Thanks for the help.

Curtis Woodard Mon Jun 30 12:16:25 1997
Looking for information on Lucious Cooper and Maggie Smith. They were married in Lincoln parish between 1915 and 1925. I would like to know their parents name if possible, or any other information I can get. Thank You

Jo Graf Sun Jun 22 08:34:05 1997
Smith GREER b 12-3-1808 d 2-1893 his son Thomas J GREER b 3-29-1849 d 3- 25-1903 m in Orleans Par. Nancy C GREER b 4-18-1851 LA d 1-3-1924 their children Sarah Thomas GREER-Graf b 9-13-1875 Claborne Par., LA d 2-12- 1947 TX ,Almeda sister b ?, Smith GREER b ?, Isac GREER b 11-16-1888 d 8- 20-1890, & Berry GREER b 11-8-1886 d 1-25-1888 This family has been in Union, Lincoln, and Caddo Par. (near Black Lake).

George Turnipseed Mon Jun 9 05:05:22 1997
I am seeking info, ancestors of Samuel T. JORDAN and wife Elizabeth. He was born c1840 in NC. Worked for railroad, probably Missouri Pacific in Mobile, AL and Farmerville, Union Parish, LA. Died 1878 in Lincoln Parish, LA. Daughters: Arizona, born 3 Apr 1870 in AL, died 29 Dec 1901 in LA, married William Addison RICHARDSON; Effie married John HOWARD; Eldorado married Matthew ALBRITTON; Minnie married Herb HAM 1880 in Lincoln Parish.

Gina Etchieson-Joplin Mon Apr 28 19:42:59 1997
I am looking for anyone researching these names from Vienna, Lincoln Co Parish. GREEN*FULLER*COOK*MOUNT*MITCHEL*WRIGHT* AUTREY*SILMAN*NORRIS*CREWS*ANDERSON*BALOW* BARNET*COLIUM. These names were in a family bible with the heading: Names of Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins Please contact me if you are researching any of these surnames.

Jerry Jones Sun Apr 20 07:17:56 1997
I am looking for information about my grandmother MAGGIE FRYDAY MILLS ROACH MORGAN. She was born in Grant Parish, Georgetown in 1890. She married Mills and moved to East Carroll Parish in the early 1900's. Later, she married Peter Roach in Lincoln Parish. Here is where she married John Morgan also. Thanks for your help.

Denise Damm Sat Mar 29 20:55:16 1997
Looking for PILCHER family. My great grandfather, James Oliver PILCHER was born in Lincoln Parish LA, 2 Jan 1876 to Thomas J. PILCHER and Martha Ann COOK. He married Mattie Ethel LANGFORD and at least one of his children, my grandfather, Henry Harvey PILCHER, was born in Lincoln Parish, LA, 12 July, 1904. Martha died in Lincoln Parish, LA 11 Nov 1901. Thomas died 1909 in Shreveport, Caddo, LA. His brother, John Wesley PILCHER died 13 Mar 1911 in Sabine Parish, LA. I would like to hear from any one who has a PILCHER line.

Ann McGuffey Sun Mar 23 07:54:57 1997
CARLTON Looking for other descendants of John Smith Carlton. He moved to Claiborne Parish around 1850. He eventually settled on land that was originally in Claiborn Parish but by the time of his death, around 1873, was in Lincoln Parish. John Smith Carlton married Saletta Elizabeth Scarborough around 1852. Their children were John Henry Carlton, William S. Carlton Mary R. "Mollie" Carlton, and Cornelia "Melony" Carlton. After John Smith Carlton died, his widow and at least three of the children moved to Bell County, TX.

Jeffrey L. Martin Sun Mar 23 10:27:56 1997
I am looking for relatives of John Horatio SANDERS or SAUNDERS b. January 26, 1860 in possibly Cherokee Co. AL or LA. d. April 10, 1951 in Caddo Pa. LA. (Shreveport). He married Jalutia Jane LINDSEY b. October 1859 in Lincoln Pa. LA. (Choudrant) m. February 17, 1880 d. April 14, 1939 in Caddo Pa. LA. JohnAEs father was possibly Henry SAUNDERS b. 1815-1842 in AL. or GA. JohnAEs mother was Madgline NUNLEY b. 1815-1845 in GA. Children were: Minnie SANDERS m. W. B. TAYLOR; Mattie SANDERS; Margaret Belle SANDERS, Maggie b. June 27, 1887 in Lincoln Pa., LA. (Choudrant) d: March 30, 1975 in Harris Co., TX. (Houston) m. Julius Homer HURT; Horatio Ray SANDERS b. August 29, 1891 in LA d. January 1963 in LA. m. Vesta NOCKHOUSE; Fannie Lee SANDERS b. January 01, 1894 in Jackson Co. La. (Eros) d. April 05, 1962 m. Willis Edgar WOOLERY.

Mindy Hudson Tue Mar 4 06:31:40 1997
Looking for information and descendants of SILAS MARION WILKS and SARAH ANN STEWART married 1851 Barbour Co., AL. Moved to Lincoln Parish, LA about 1871. Their children were: FRANCIS MARION, SUSANNA E. m Wm Townsend, JOHN J., CHARLES E. JAMES W., GEORGE W., WILIE, SILAS, THOMAS W. "DOCK",SELEMA V., MINIE L., and NELSON. I would like to share information. Thanks.

Addie Tubbs Hale Sun Mar 2 10:54:49 1997
I am looking for a marriage record and/or cemetery record for EMALINE REDDEN (b. 1845, d. 1871) who married a TUBBS. Emaline was the daughter of DAVID REDDEN (b. 1805, d. 1883) and JANE GLASS (b. 1811, d. 1851) of Union Parish. I have searched Union Parish and those surrounding it, but have found no record so far. My main interest is in determining who her Mr. TUBBS was in order to continue research on that line.

Mindy Hudson Mon Feb 24 06:42:54 1997
I am searching for information on JOHN ALBERT POWELL whose wife's name was WINNIFRED (last name unknown) They were living in Lincoln Parish by 1850. They had one son FREDRICK STANTON POWELL and several daughters. Thanks.

Turner Fri Feb 21 21:06:16 1997
I am looking for information on the TURNER and GRAHAM families that settled in Lincoln Parish in the mid to late 1800's. If anyone has information on these families please forward that to the above address. Thanks!

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?

Marvin E Owen Thu Jan 30 18:36:45 1997
I have family ties to OWEN, ODOM, AVERY, COLVIN, COPELAN, McKENZIE families who came to Lincoln Parish during the 1800s. If any of these names click for you, see my limited research at http://www.meocpa.com Let me know if you can give me any additional data as well because we never have enough. Some ended up in Jackson Parish, and other areas in N Louisiana.

Norman Lewis Sat Jan 25 00:10:16 1997
Looking for information on Dr. Silas Turner. An 1878 letter in the family suggests he was living about 70 miles NE of Shreveport in Louisiana. I don't have access to LA census and was hoping someone could check an 1870 and 1880 index if it exists.

Roy Austin 1/3/97 08:00 PM
I've been looking for any ancestor, Quincy Austin, for a number of years. In 1850, he was age 3, located in Claiborne Parish in the household of William and Mary Austin. I believe that William Austin died in 1855. Have not been able to locate Quincy, Mary, or his other siblings--Richard, Catherine, Ellen in 1860. Have checked Claiborne, Union, Jackson, Natchitoches, Caddo, and Sabine Parishes. Thanks for your assistance, Roy Austin

Judy Allen Thu Nov 14 12:52:00 1996
Date: 14 November 1996 Subject: Creed, Murry,Watson and Powell William Henry Creed b. 1826 in Ala. 1860 in Jackson Parish. He has 3 children William b. 1852, John L. b. 1854, and Martha J. born 31 Oct 1860.William Henry married Malissa Murry cicra 1863. Martha J. married Perry J. Watson 8 January 1887. Lived in the Downsville area. Henry Creed owned a mercantile business. Martha J. Watson died on 30 January 1887. Perry J. Watson married her cousin Maddie Ida Powell and they moved to Texas in the early 1900's. Any help with this family would be greatly appreciated. Judy Allen

Judy Allen Mon Oct 28 17:04:28 1996
Martha J.Watson b 31 Oct 1860 d 23 jan 1887. Want more info on death if possible. Maybe an obituary.I am interested in any info of William Henry Creed. He was a merchant in Lincoln Parish maybe Downsville in 1880. Thanks

CURTIS WOODARD Mon Oct 21 17:27:52 1996
LINCOLN PARISH QUERY FIND THE MARRIAGE RECORD FOR THOMAS PAUL WOODARD AND WILLEAN COOPER MARRAIED LINCOLN PARISH IN 1930'S OR 1940'S RETURN FATHERS AND MOTHERS NAMES AND NAMES OF ANY GRANDPARENTS

Noma Foltz 10/1/1996
I am doing research on AJ Andrews and have found his name in an index at the LDS Family Research Library. Do you know of anyone in Lincoln Parish who can go to the Court House and can do research? Do you know how much they charge? I also need information on his marriage to Nettie White, sometime between about 1895 and 1901, if it is in your marriage records. Thank you for your assistance.

George Dolan Senn Sat Sep 21 19:42:00 1996
Searching for Information on Senn and Heard families Dan S. Senn grandfather - Annie Heard grandmother Charlie Cull Senn Uncle - lived in ruston most of his life Any data on Senn Family appreciated