Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 15:19:05 EST
Subject: Re: Rapides Parish Newspaper Items
Morgan,
Attached to this message is an ASCII Text file of transcripts of newspaper
obituaries or other referenced works concerning deaths of Central Louisiana
residents.
They are in no particular order and each is separated by a dotted line. You
may use them in any fashion you deem necessary for the Rapides Parish webpage.
Sincerely
Houston Tracy, Jr.
S. M. BRIAN was born about 1849 and died 1 Feb 1888 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA and was buried in Winnfield, Winn, LA.
Central Louisiana Genealogical Society Quarterly Periodical Publication, Vol. 10, No. 2, April 1996, p. 65. Obituary of S.M. BRIAN, submitted by Louise Porche OATS (Co-Editor), as found in the Daily Picayune, New Orleans, La. Friday, February 3, 1888. He was a State Legislator representing Winn Parish, a partner in the law firm, BRIAN & ROBERTS in Alexandria in Rapides Parish, member of the Masonic Order. He had shortly before his death purchased a nice residence in the lower part of Alexandria. He was twice married, the 1st to Miss MILLING and 2nd Miss KELLY of Winnfield.
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Leo Francis FLYNN, son of Mike and Veronica (VITS) FLYNN, was born 20 Apr 1882 in Rapides, LA, and married 5 Oct 1909 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA, to Cora MONNIN who was born about 1889. Leo died 17 Jul 1940 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA and was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville, Rapides, LA.
Obituary Alexandria Daily Town Talk, July 18, 1940. Page ___, Column 7 Shown as Leon Francis FLYNN, age 57, died at the family residence in Alexandria on Wednesday, July 17, 1940 at 10:55 p.m. He was a life-long resident of Rapides Parish and had worked for the City of Alexandria the past 23 years. He had been connected with the City Power Plant for 15 years and was operator- engineer at the time of his death. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Leon FLYNN; Four sons: James, Charles Ray, Gene Austin all of Alexandria and Leo F. FLYNN of Baton Rouge, La. Four daughters: Margarette, Carman, Beverly and Patricia Brent FLYNN all of Alexandria. Two brothers: Daniel FLYNN of Alexandria and Tom FLYNN of Shreveport, La. Three sisters: Mrs. M. LAYMAN of Baton Rouge; Mrs. Sallie HOLMES of Pineville; Mrs. Lillie MATHEWS of Alexandria. Services to be held in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral at 9:15 a.m. Friday. Burial to be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Alexandria.
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Michael "Mike" Flynn was born 15 Jan 1839 in Dublin, Ireland, and married 25 Oct 1873 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA, to Veronica Vits who was born 28 Feb 1846 in Cortryck, Dutzel, Belgium. Mike died 14 Jun 1912 in Rapides, LA and was buried in Rapides Cem, Rapides, LA. Veronica died 6 Nov 1912 in Rapides, LA and was buried in Rapides Cem, Rapides, LA.
Obituary - Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Thursday, July 18, 1940. At the family residence, Alexandria, La. Wednesday, July 17, 1940 at 10:55 p.m. Leon Francis FLYNN, age 57. Mr. Flynn was a lifetime resident of Rapides Parish (not according to other information) and had worked for the City of Alexandria for the past 23 years. He had been connected with the city power plant for 15 years and was operator-engineer at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Leon FLYNN; four sons: James, Charles Ray, and Gene Austin FLYNN, all of Alexandria and Leo F. FLYNN of Baton Rouge; four daughters: Margarette, Carman, Beverly and Patricia Brent FLYNN, all of Alexandria; two brothers: Daniel FLYNN of Alexandria and Tom FLYNN of Shreveport; three sisters: Mrs. M. LAYMAN of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Sallie HOLMES of Pineville and Mrs. Lillie MATHEWS of Alexandria. Funeral services will be held at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral at 9:15 a.m. Friday. Interment will be made in Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville.
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Mary Catherine "Mollie" (surname unknown) was born Apr 1841 in AL, and married about 1859 in Winn, LA, to Elisha King McGINTY who was born 29 Mar 1830 in GA. Mollie died Jan 1930 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA and was buried in Jonesboro, Jackson, LA. Elisha K.died 18 Dec 1890 in Winn, LA and was buried in Silome Baptist, Winn, LA.
Obituary The Internet - USGenWeb - LAGenWeb - Winn Parish Web Page, owned, maintained and submitted by Annette CARPENTER WOMACK - Obit of Mary Catherine McGINITY (sic), Winn Parish, Louisiana. Annette of Winnfield, La. found in an article she copied about 1984 at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches from the Melrose Collection of newspaper clippings. From the Alexandria newspaper. The article just above it was dated 16 January. The year 1930 was handwritten in. It read: Mrs. Mary Catherine McGINITY (sic), 89 years old, died at the home of her son, Herschel MeGINITY (sic), here this morning after an illness of 10 days. The body will be taken tomorrow to Jonesboro for burial. One other son, Cyrus McGINITY (sic) of Winnfield, La. survives her.
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Noble Lafayette McGINNIS was born 3 Aug 1829 and married 27 Apr 1858 in TX, to Sarah Keziah PANKEY who was born 31 May 1840. Noble died 14 Jun 1898 in LA. Sarah died 15 Apr 1904 in TX.
Obituary The Weekly Town Talk, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, La.; Saturday, 16 July 1898. P. 8, column 2. - In Memory of Col. N.L. McGINNIS. Shown in what is called a "sketch", as Col. Noble. L. McGINNIS. He departed this life, surrounded by sorrowing family members at his home on Eden Plantation on Bayou Rapides, 14 June 1898. He was in his 69th year and a native of Tennessee, a one-time resident of Texas and for many years an honored trusted and beloved citizen of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. He was born 3 Aug 1829 in Madisonville, TN. His parents moved to Savannah, TN during his early life and to MS in 1846. In 1851, he went to Bastrop, Texas where he engaged in farming until the out-break of the Civil War. He raised a company of soldiers and became, Company H, 2nd Texas Infantry, CSA They took a distinguished part in the Battle of Shiloh and many engagements; Corinth, Iuka, Farmington and the Siege of Vicksburg, MS. He moved to Rapides Parish, LA in 1869, where he was for many years a stock-raiser, mail contractor, livery stable man and merchant. He was a friend to education and served for many years with disinterest and distinguish on the school board. He was for years, Mayor of Alexandria. 10 years before his death, he became a Christian and associated with the Methodist church. Twice married, he leaves a loving wife and a devoted family of sons & daughters
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Ebenezer William BELL, son of Francis "Neg" and Henrietta Dale (?) BELL, was born 5 Feb 1875 in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, and married 1904, Minnie Ola BROWN who was born about 1875. Ebenezer died 22 Jun 1956 in DeVille, Rapides, LA and was buried 23 Jun 1956 in DeVille, Rapides, LA.
Obituary Shows name as Ebaneazer (sic) BELL, birth & death dates, lived in Rapides Parish, La. since childhood, married 1904 to Minnie Ola BROWN, they had 8 children, 4 died before him. Survivors: son, Coy A. BELL of Pineville; daughters, Mrs. Dilthy BIVONA of DeRidder, La; Mrs. Myrtle KIRTLAND of Pollock, La.; Mrs. Lucille LAPEYROLERIE (La-pell'-er-y) of Carville, La.(Hansen's Disease Leper Colony) and one step-son, Oliver L. TYSON of Ferriday, La.; 21 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He united with the Bayou Louis Baptist Church, served as a deacon. After that church was discontinued he moved the community near Martha's Chapel, where he attended church & Sunday School. Clergyman's Record of Decedent Provided to the clergyman conducting the funeral by Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Alexandria. Shows survivors: Mrs. E.A. Lapeyrolerie of Harvey, La.; Mrs. K.A. KIRTLAND; Brothers: Alex BELL of Lafayette, La.; Lum Bell of Winnsboro, La.; Sam BELL of Deville, La.; Sister: Mrs. Ola HATHAWAY of Pineville. 18 grandchildren surviving. Funeral services held at Martha's Chapel and interment in Bradford Cemetery.
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John Wesley STEPHENS, Jr., son of John Wesley and Harriett Corrine "Hattie" (O'BANION) STEPHENS, was born 28 Aug 1889 in Petersburg, Vernon, LA, and married 5 Oct 1921 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA, to Martha Pearl WIGGINS, daughter of William Absalom (Will or Absey) and Elizabeth Armendy "Betty" (LANG) WIGGINS, who was born 29 Mar 1905 in Waukegan, Montgomery, TX. Wesley died 27 Jan 1949 in Veteran's Administration Hospital, Pineville, Rapides, LA and was buried 30 Jan 1949 in Science Hill Cemetery, Rapides, LA. Martha Pearl died 1 Nov 1994 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA and was buried 3 Nov 1994 in Roselawn Cemetery, Rapides, LA. Martha Pearl was also married to John David "Dave" BURGIN.
NOTE: Sometimes there can be bad info in obituaries. According to the newspaper clipping from an unknown newspaper, he died in the Baptist Hospital, not the Veteran's Administration Hospital. Both are considered to be in Alexandria, LA, the latter however, is on the Pineville side of the Red River.
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Harriett Corrine "Hattie" O'BANION, daughter of William Harris and Helena Mintoria (BYRD) O'BANION, was born 24 Feb 1866 in Rapides, LA, and married Oct 1882 in Vernon, Louisiana, to John Wesley STEPHENS, son of George Henry and Martha Kizziah "Kizzie" (STAFFORD) STEPHENS, who was born 1 Jan 1860 in Petersburg, Rapides, LA. Hattie died 27 Sep 1947 in Oakdale, Allen, LA . John Wesley died 21 Jul 1926 in Glenmora, Rapides, LA and both were buried in Science Hill Cemetery, Rapides, LA.
Obituary, unknown newspaper, likely Glenmora Patriot: Passed away Saturday at 3:50 p.m. at her daughter's [Pearl ELLIOTT] home in Oakdale, LA. Had been in ill health for several years and confined to her bed for the past 3 months. Born near Leesville, married in 1882, came to present home about 50 years ago. Became a member of the Church of Christ at an early age and has been a faithful and beloved servant. Affiliated with the Glenmora church for the past 30 years. Mother of 11 children, 3 of whom have already passed on. Survivors: Glenmora: Curtis & Wesley STEPHENS and Mrs. Emily MAYEUX Oakdale: Mrs. Pearl ELLIOTT, Mrs. Minnie CONWAY and Perry STEPHENS, Mrs. Eva SHOCKLEY of Eagle Pass, TX and Mrs. Cecil BUTTER of Long Leaf, LA Services conducted at the family residence at 3 pm. Sunday by J.E. BOYD, Church of Christ minister and assisted by W.J. JOHNSON of Alexandria, Revs. Ray M. DYKES, J.N. WINEGART and BOSWELL. Interment was at the family burial ground at Science Hill cemetery under direction of Hargrove Funeral Home in Oakdale.
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Josiah "Taddy" SMITH, son of Willis and Pinkney (FOSTER) SMITH, was born 20 May 1851 in Winn, LA, and married 15 May 1881 in Grant, LA, to Eva Catherine ROBERTSON, daughter of Norvell Loammi and Eliza Adeline (RODGERS) ROBERTSON, who was born 3 Apr 1859 in Covington, MS. Josiah "Taddy" died 12 Oct 1933 in Pineville, Rapides, LA. Eva died 23 Aug 1919 in Magda, Rapides, LA.
Obituary - Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Thursday, 12 Oct 1933, Column 4. Shows he died at his son, Frank's residence on Donahue Ferry Road at 12:30 am. Survivors: Ed, John & Frank SMITH of Pineville. Tom SMITH of Monroe, La., C.C. SMITH of Lecompte, La., Willis SMITH (Jr.) of Harlingen, Texas. Mrs. Fannie TURNER and Garland SMITH of Alexandria., Mrs. R.L. HAYES of Magda, La. Mrs. B.W. LITTLE of Pollock, La. Miss Olla SMITH of Charleston, SC. His sister: Mrs. Rebecca BEALL of Pineville.
Tenie Andrew GILES, son of Joseph "Joe" and Harriet F. (SIMMONS) GILES, was born 13 Feb 1892 in Glenmora, Rapides, LA, and married 1 Jan 1913 in Rapides, Louisiana, to Frances Ellen WIGGINS, daughter of William Absalom and Elizabeth Armendy "Betty" (LANG) WIGGINS, who was born 14 Apr 1898 in Waukegan, Montgomery, TX. Tenie died 20 May 1919 in Glenmora, Rapides, LA and was buried 22 May 1919 in Campground Cemetery, Rapides, LA. Ellen died 18 Oct 1946 in New Orleans, Orleans, LA and was buried 20 Oct 1946 in Old Glenmora Cemetery, Rapides, LA. Ellen was also married to Simeon Herbert "Simmie" FLOWERS.
Obituary Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Friday, May 30, 1919 - Page 11. In Loving Memory of Tennie Andrew GILES At his home near Glenmora, LA. on Tuesday, May 20, 1919 at 9:29 p.m. Tennie Andrew GILES passed away to his heavenly home. He was born in Glenmora, Rapides Parish, LA., February 13, 1892 and was 27 years, 3 months and 7 days old. He was only sick 8 days and all that medical aid and loving hands could do, was done, but to no avail - God knew best. He was laid to rest May 22, 1919 at Campground Cemetery beside his mother, father, brother and sister. He was married in 1912 to Miss Frances Ellen WIGGINS, to this union were born two sons and one daughter. His brothers are: A.B. GILES, Meeker, LA; Joe GILES and W. W. GILES of Glenmora; and Odis GILES. A sister, Mrs. L.E. HARRIS, Glenmora, LA. A devoted friend ----- B.D.
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Leonard MAGRUDER, son of Dr. Leonard, M.D., and Mary (HYNSON) MAGRUDER, was born about 1890. Leonard died Dec 1934 in New Orleans, Orleans, LA.
Obituary: Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Thursday, December 6, 1934 Page 2, Column 1, listed under the heading of Society News. Mentions he has many relatives here (Alexandria): Names: Parents, Dr. and Mrs. MAGRUDER; Sister, Mrs. L.M. DYER of Houston, Texas; Brother, Robert Hyson MAGRUDER of New Orleans; Aunt, Mrs. Sallie RINGOLD; Cousin, Aaron PRESCOTT; Nephew, Pin M. DYER, Sr.; cousins once-removed: Wesley Jr. & Edwin ARMSTRONG, grandsons of Aaron PRESCOTT
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Henry Frank DEAVERS, son of William P. DEAVERS, was born about 1895 and married about 1910, Elizabeth "Bessie" FRANKLIN who was born about 1900. Henry died 14 Oct 1953 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA and was buried 16 Oct 1953 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Rapides, LA.
Obituary - Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Thursday, October 15, 1953, Front page. Has an accompanying photograph. The obit shows his full name, birthplace and birthdate. He was retired from the city police department, after serving from June 19, 1913 to 1945. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant and briefly served as acting Chief of Police. Survivors: wife, Bessie FRANKLIN DEAVERS of Alexandria; 3 daughters: Mrs. Ruby ATWOOD of Inglewood, CA; Mrs. Ralph LeBLANC of Alex.; Mrs. F.V. JOHNSON, Jr. of Walnut Creek, CA.; 2 sons: Henry Frank DEAVERS of Sherman Oaks, CA and William P. DEAVERS of Decatur, GA; 1 half-sister, Mrs. Eula DEES of Tylertown, MS. 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made through Hixson Brothers Funeral Home and Rev. W.G. FOSTER, Jr. conducted the funeral services in the chapel of Hixson's at 10 a.m. on Friday
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Stella T. CROOKS, daughter of Madison and Sarah Jane (WIGGINS) CROOKS, was born about 1878 in LA, and married 29 Aug 1915 in Natchez, Adams, MS, TO Eugene Morris STANLEY who was born 1878. Stella died 5 Oct 1967 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA and was buried 7 Oct 1967 in Natchez, Adams, MS. Eugene died 19 May 1954 in Ferriday, Concordia Parish, LA and was buried 20 May 1954 in Natchez, Adams, MS.
Obituary - Natchez Democrat, dated May 19, [1954], states that Eugene STANLY (sic), 66, died this morning at the Ferriday hospital following an extended illness, he had been a resident here since 1912 and was a contractor. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella CROOKS STANLEY (sic), one son Murdock STANLEY (sic), Caruthersville, Mo., one sister Miss Lula STANLY (sic) and one grandchild.
Obituary [Concordia Sentinal?] adds to the above that he made his home with Bob CLAYTON, Jr. at Fletcher's Lake and that his sister, Miss Lula STANLY (sic), was of Jackson, La.
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Martha Elizabeth Ann GALPIN, daughter of Daniel and Lucinda (HOBBS) GALPIN, was born 3 Aug 1844 in Natchitoches, LA, and married to Hardy HARGROVE, son of James A. and Martha (CARROLL) HARGROVE, who was born about 1840. Martha Elizabeth Ann died 27 Aug 1903 in LaMothe, Rapides, LA. Hardy died 2 Dec 1863.
Obituary - Photostatic copy appears on page 27 of "My Carroll Family" by Verda JENKINS RUFF. Shows she was born in Natchitoches Parish, La. and had suffered from an illness for 22 days before passing at her residence near Lamothe, La. Date of death is not shown, but it did state she was aged 55 years, 24 days. Used "Date Calculator" in the Personal Ancestral File program's "Facts & Fun" to determine date of death.
She also married Benjamin Franklin CARROLL, son of James Allen and Mary (CLARKE) CARROLL, who was born 21 May 1840. Ben died 29 May 1932 in Rapides, LA and was buried in Campground Cemetery, Rapides, LA.
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Henry Curtis WIGGINS, son of Alfred H. and Charlotte Mary Elizabeth (VALENTINE) WIGGINS, was born 12 Apr 1890 in Grant, LA, and married Charlotte (surname unknown) who was born about 1890. Henry died 3 May 1919 in Grant, LA and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Grant, LA.
Obituary Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Page 5, Friday, May 23, 1919. Submitted by his niece, Alma (?). He died at the Charity Hospital in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA. 3 days after an emergency appendectomy for acute appendicitis
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Florence Maude MILLER, daughter of Joseph Whitley Sasser and Alice Florence (PILANT) MILLER, was born 6 May 1863 in LA, and married 2 Sep 1880 in West Feliciana, LA, to Jeptha Nelson BALL, son of Jesse Warren and Cynthia Ann (ALFORD) BALL, who was born 20 Dec 1850. Florence died 7 Jan 1917 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA and was buried in Methodist Cem, Rapides, LA. Nelson BALL died 21 Jan 1899 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA and was buried in Methodist Cem, Rapides, LA.
Obituary - The Weekly Town Talk, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, La.; Saturday, 13 Jan 1917. P. 3, Column 1 & 2. Shown as Mrs. Florence MILLER BALL, age 53 years, 8 mos. widow of the late J. Nelson BALL.
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Alice Florence PILANT, daughter of Thomas and Letitia (HARVEY) PILANT, was born about Dec 1842 in Jackson, West Feliciana, LA, and married 16 Oct 1860 in East Feliciana, LA, (17456) Joseph Whitley Sasser MILLER, who was born about 1832 in LA. Alice died 29 Oct 1915 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA and was buried 30 Oct 1915 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Rapides, LA. Joseph W. died before Jun 1880 in West Feliciana, LA.
Obituary - The Weekly Town Talk, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, La.; Saturday, 6 Nov 1915. P. 6, Column 6. MILLER "At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Florence BALL, 912 Fifth Street, Alexandria, La. on Friday, October 29th, 1915 at 6:35 o'clock a.m. Mrs. Alice F. MILLER, age 73 years. The funeral services will be held at the residence of Mrs. Florence BALL at 10 o'clock Saturday, October 30th and proceed thence to Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Pineville for interment. The deceased was born in Jackson, La. and was a daughter of Thomas Pilant of that place. She has been a resident of this city for the past 34 years. Mrs. MILLER is survived by three daughters, one sister, twelve grandchildren and other relatives. The daughters are Mrs. Florence BALL and Mrs. I.W. BALL of Alexandria and Mrs. D.M. MAYS of Benoit, Miss. The sister is Mrs. Maggie CAGLE of Coushatta, La.
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Joseph Whitley Sasser MILLER, Jr., son of Joseph Whitley Sasser and Alice Florence (PILANT) MILLER, was born about 1865 in Tensas, LA, and married 9 Oct 1889 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA, (17384) Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" PICKENS, daughter of James A. and Catherine (?) PICKENS, who was born about 1868. Joseph W. died 28 Apr 1912 in Shreveport, Caddo, LA and was buried 4 May 1912 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Rapides, LA. Lizzie died 25 Jun 1904 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA.
Obituary - The Weekly Town Talk, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, La.; Saturday, 4 May 1912. P. 11, Column 1. "MILLER - At the sanitarium at Shreveport, La. on Sunday, April 28 at 11 am. Whitty Sasser Miller, Alexandria, La. aged 45 years and ? months. (inside edge of paper is curled under and some words cannot be seen) The remains were ??_ed to this city last night and ??? to the home of his niece, Mrs. ???? Hemenway in Sixth and Winn ???? from which place the funeral ??? held at 10 o'clock this morning. ???ment (interment) being made in Mt. Olivet Cemetery Pineville. ??? deceased was born in Tensas ??? (parish) La., but resided in this city for ?? years. He leaves a mother, Mrs. ???? MILLER, three sisters and two ??? (daughters). His daughters are Misses ??? (Irene) and Catherine MILLER and the ??? (sisters) are Mrs. Florence BALL, of this ??? (city), Mrs. D.H. MAYS of Benoit, Miss., Mrs. L.W. BALL of Rogers, Ark. ??? (Mrs.) BALL was with her brother in Shreveport, when he died, as was also his ???ger (younger) daughter, Miss Catherine ??? (MILLER). Miss Irene, the eldest daughter ?? ??? (of the) deceased was attending school ?? (at) ??wcomb (Newcomb) College, New Orleans, but ??? (did not) receive the news in time to see ???ather (her father) alive. She arrived here ???ght (day of the week) night at 8:30 o'clock on the Texas ????fic (Pacific) train. The funeral was held in the home of the niece of the deceased on account of the critical illness of his mother, Mrs. Alice MILLER. ??? (She resides) at the home of her daughter, ??? (Mrs.) Florence BALL in Fifth Street. ??? (The) deceased was at the time of his ??? (death) traveling for the drug firm of ??? & Co. He was well known and ??? in this city, and had hosts of ??? (friends) who who are greatly pained at ???g the news of his death. ???ty" ("Whitty") MILLER as he was familiarly ??? (called) by his many friends had a gen- ??? (genuine) and kindly disposition, that made friends wherever he went. He ?? (will) be sadly missed. To the bereaved (the) Town Talk extends sincere (condolence). ??? (The) funeral service was conducted ?? (by) Rev. S.H. WERLEIN, assisted by Dr. H.C. DUNCAN and Rev. B.L. ???. Miss Sarah BLACKMAN accompanied by the piano by Mrs. T.M. ??? who sung "Face to Face" during the ??? (service). ?? (The) pall bearers at the funeral were Mr. T.C. WHEADON, P.H. HYNSON, ?? (likely Dr. J.A.) WHITE, Jonas ROSENTHAL, A. WET-???K (WETTERMARK) and Will O'SHEE."
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Joseph L. SHARRETT was born about 1805 in NY, and married in NY, spouse unknown. Joseph died 10 Oct 1869 in Spring Hill (Ward 4), Rapides, LA and was buried in Rapides Parish, LA.
Obituary - The Louisiana Democrat, Alexandria, La.; 20 October 1869, P. 2., Column 5. "Died - On Sunday, October 10th, at his residence on Bayou Boeuf, Joseph SHARRETT, aged 69 years." NOTE: Was his Plantation known as the Lucky Hit ? And the place of his granddaughter, Rebecca's marriage ?
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Mary Hanna WOOD, daughter of George Stead WOOD, was born 18 Nov 1849 in Newton, le Willows, England, and married toAlbert Allen GOODWIN, son of Alfred and Mary (ALLEN) GOODWIN, who was born 28 Mar 1840. Mary died 24 Jun 1931 in Galveston, Galveston, TX. Albert died 8 Mar 1925 in Bedford, Bedford, VA.
Obituary - Clipping; apparently from the Alexandria Daily Town Talk. Do not know if it is from the morning or afternoon edition. Shown only as Mrs. A.A. GOODWIN. She resided in Alexandria a half century ago. (50 years) (NOTE: Shows her husband, A.A. GOODWIN, died here (Alexandria) many years ago) Although she died in Galveston, Tx. her funeral took place in Shreveport, La. with The Rev. Richard DOUGLAS of the Episcopal Church in Minden, La. officiating. She was a native of Lancashire, England and died at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 6 days (Shows birth & death dates) SURVIVORS: Children: Albert GOODWIN of Natchitoches, La. Mrs. Louise SCHRYASH of Van News (Van Nuys), California. Grandchildren: Allen GOODWIN of Natchitoches, La.; Mrs. (Raymond) Marguerite MORRIS of Texas City, Tx.; (NOTE: She & husband accompanied the body from Texas to La.) Mrs. Marie NORWOOD of Burbank, California; Allen & George SIMPSON of Van News (Van Nuys), California. Great-Grandchildren: Reggie & Marshall DUCK of Texas City, Texas; Sherman & A.L. WILSON Jr. of Oakdale, La.; James NORWOOD Jr. of Burbank, California. Funeral Announcement Clipping from unknown newspaper. (Have copy) Died Wednesday morning, burial on Thursday at Roll Osborn Funeral Home with The Rev. Richard DOUGLAS conducting the service.
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John B. GIBSON was born 12 Aug 1839 in AL, and married about 1862, spouse unknown. John died 20 Oct 1918 in New Orleans, Orleans, LA and was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Rapides, LA.
Obituary Alexandria Weekly Town Talk, Saturday, 26 October 1918. Gives names, places and dates as used here. Died at the age of 79 years, 2 months, 7 days
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Calvin Dotson COLLINS, son of John Palmer and Cynthia (ZACHARY) COLLINS, was born Oct 1828 in Covington, St. Tammany, LA, and married to Martha Jane SMITH, daughter of Eli and Ann (CREWS) Smith, who was born 24 Oct 1834 in Pike, MS. Calvin died 7 Nov 1902 in Hemphill, Rapides, LA and was buried in Collins Family Cemetery, Vernon, LA. Martha died 15 Jul 1870 in Rapides, LA and was buried in Collins Family Cemetery, Vernon, LA.
Alexandria Historical and Genealogical Library & Museum; 503 Washington Street; Alexandria, LA 71301-8026. 5-Generation Ancestor Chart compiled by Annie Garland Parker in 1974. She is now deceased and her research files were donated to the above library and will be placed in a filing cabinet labeled: The Annie G. Parker Collection. Biographical Sketch by Annie G. Parker Calvin Dotson Collins was born at Covington, La. and was a brother to Eveline Lenora Collins Beeson. Calvin married Martha Jane Smith and they came to that part of Rapides Parish (in 1859), which is now Vernon Parish, La. from Pike County, Mississippi. (When did he go there ? She does not include that data) He went back to Ms. to enlist in the Army for the American Civil War and was at Port Hudson with (his) other brothers. Martha died soon after he returned from the War. He remarried twice and moved onto Dyer's and Hemphill Creek, located eight miles from Boyce in Rapides Parish, La., where he died in 1902. Obituary Alexandria Weekly Town Talk (date nor issue is given in the above sketch) At Hemphill in Cotile Ward (7), on Friday Nov. 7, 1902, Mr. C.D. Collins, father of Dr. J. E. Collins, aged about 70 years. The deceased leaves three children, one son and two daughters. His daughters are Mrs. Weeks of Vernon (Parish) and Mrs. Garland of Boyce. He had been in ill health for about two years, Mr. Collins was an old resident (meaning he'd lived here along time) of this parish. His remains were buried with Masonic honors at Walnut Hill, Vernon Parish on last Saturday. He was a member of N.H. Bray Lodge, No. 208, F. & A.M. (Free and Accepted Masons) of Vernon Parish. Mr. Collins moved from Walnut Hill to Rapides Parish many years ago.
Biographical Sketch by Annie G. Parker Martha Jane Smith died soon after Calvin returned home from serving in the American Civil War and is buried in Collins Cemetery at the old home place, located at Walnut Hill in what is now Vernon Parish, La. Obituary Louisiana Democrat (newspaper published at Alexandria, La.) Died at her residence in the Parish on July 15, 1870, Mrs. Martha Collins, age 35. She was born in Pike County, Miss. October 24, 1834 and removed with her husband, C.D. Collins to the parish in 1859. She leaves and husband and three children.
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Lydia Ann KNIGHT was born 4 Nov 1865 in LA, and married to John W. HOWARD who was born 28 Jan 1860 in Rapides, LA. Lydia Ann died 28 Apr 1933 in Rapides, LA. John W. died 11 Oct 1937 in Rapides, LA and both were buried in Amiable Baptist Cemetery, Rapides, LA.
Obituary Reprint of her Obit, appeared in The South Rapides Chronicle, Vol. 8, No. 1, Page 2, Column 3, Friday, January 7, 1977. Published by Arnold Higdon (now deceased). At the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.B. MELDER on Friday, April 28, 1933, Mrs. J.W. HOWARD, aged 67 years. She was only ill nine days with pneumonia and was a native of this section of the country. Mrs. HOWARD is survived by her husband, J.W. HOWARD; eight children all of this section of the parish: D.R., R.W., J.D., Obie and Hardy HOWARD; Mesdames A.B. MELDER and J.W. STRICKLAND of Glenmora and Mrs. Tom McCRERY of Woodworth. Funeral services were held at Amiable Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon with Rev. W.L. STAGG officiating. Interment was made in Amiable cemetery under direction of John ANDRIES, Funeral director.
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John Wesley PRESCOTT was born 12 Jul 1836 in Rapides, LA, and married to Martha HYNSON who was born about 1843 in Rapides, LA. John died 16 Jul 1898 in Big Creek, Grant, LA and was buried in Rapides, LA. Martha died after 1920 in Rapides, LA and was buried in Rapides, LA.
Accident Report and Obituary The Weekly Town Talk, Alexandria, Rapides Parish, La.; Saturday, 23 July 1898. P. 8, column 1. - Sad Death of John W. PRESCOTT Near Fishville. Drowned While Fishing in Big Creek. He had left Alexandria, La. to go fishing at Fishville, La. on Big Creek, with Major Fred SEIP and his 4 sons, E.B. PENDLETON, C.A. SCHNACK and his 2 sons on Saturday morning. They travelled in their vehicles and put up at Mrs. MILLER's hotel. Mr. PRESCOTT would go fishing on the bank of the creek with his troll, while the others caught bait. Mr. John SEIP was the last to see PRESCOTT alive sometime about 11 am., when Prescott was fishing about 200 yards below the bridge. The others, after returning to the hotel, had not seen him in a while, just supposed he was having good luck fishing. Later in the day, they feared he might be sick in the woods and went to search for him. After several hours on the bank where he had last been seen were found his pantaloons with his watch lying on them. His body was recovered from a 10 foot deep hole, where he had apparently drowned, after stepping off the hard sandbar into it. He was still wearing a duck hunting coat (which likely held him under). They knew he was a good swimmer, so speculated he must have suffered a heart attack or hit his head when he fell. The was taken to Mrs. MILLER's hotel and Mr. SCHNACK boarded the Iron Mountain Railroad for Alexandria. He went immediately to the home of Judge J.R. THORNTON and they drove to the family home some 5 miles from Alexandria on Bayou Robert. They delivered the sad news to J.W.'s only son, Aaron PRESCOTT, since Mrs. J.W. PRESCOTT was asleep and she was not told the news, until Sunday morning. PRESCOTT founded, 19 July 1880 and was the only President of the Alexandria Rod & Gun Club. His friends called him, Father John He was born in Rapides Parish, La. 12 July 1836. He married Miss Martha HYNSON He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic church and the Rev. L. MENARD, the priest in charge, officiated at the graveside funeral, where a very large number of friends had gathered in Rapides Cemetery to pay their last respects. His body was transported from Mrs. MILLER's Hotel on Big Creek to the cemetery by Mr. Patrick KELLY, undertaker in a hearse, arriving there at 5 pm.
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Albert PETTINGILL was born 28 Mar 1828 in Livermore Falls, Androscoggin, ME, and married Dec 1879 in New Orleans, Orleans, LA, to Catherine (surname unknown) who was born about 1840. Albert died 4 Aug 1914 in East Livermore, Androscoggin, ME and was buried in Androscoggin, ME. Catherine died Jan 1910 in Alexandria, Rapides, LA. Catherine was also married to James A. PICKENS.
Obituary Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Thursday, 13 August 1914, Page 8, Column 4. Shown as Albert PETTINGILL, age 86, long time citizen of Alexandria. Died while away on family visit to his sister's in his hometown of Livermore Falls, Maine. He left Alexandria on 29 June and had reported having ill health. Obit based upon a letter written to Misses Irene and Katherine MILLER of Alexandria by his relatives in Maine. Shows his birthdate, birthplace, parent's names, surviving brother, Joseph and a sister as Mrs. A. BUMPERS (sic). Did not state when he died, nor where he was laid to rest. He was engaged in work with the railroad industry for many years. He was a track layer on the Maine Central Railway, later becoming a track building contractor for the Chicago, Alton and St. Louis Railway and was responsible for the building of many of the western U.S. rail lines. He lay the first ever "T" crossing for a railroad, which was just 2 miles south of Springfield, Illinois with the Wabash Railway. A man who would later become the 16th U.S. President, Abraham LINCOLN, attended the dedication ceremonies held in 1852. He then came into the South, accepting a contract on the New Orleans & Great Northern Railway. In 1855 he accepted a contract on the New Orleans, Opelousas & Great Western Railway, now (1914) the Morgan's Louisiana & Texas or Southern Pacific from New Orleans to Morgan City (La.), at that time (1855) Morgan City was known as Brasher City. He returned to Maine on 9 June 1861, after the beginning of the American Civil War. He later moved West to the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Slope. He returned East to Indiana in late 1862 and had moved to New Orleans by 1865, when he built the Houma branch road and from there points in Texas. He was married in New Orleans in December of 1979 to Mrs. Katheryn (sic) PICKENS of New Orleans. Her daughter, Mrs. W.S. MILLER, now (1914) deceased was the mother of Misses Irene and Katherine MILLER of this city. He came to Alexandria in 1881 and took charge of track-laying on the Texas Pacific road which was built later that year into that city. After the T & P road was completed, he decided to stay in Alexandria to retire, where he acquired considerable property and money in many of the large enterprises in that area.
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William Olney NUGENT, son of Stephen and Lavinia (CLARK) NUGENT, was born 10 Mar 1880 in LA. William O. died 2 Feb 1901 in Titus County, TX.
Obituary The Daily Town Talk, Alexandria, Louisiana; Tuesday, 12 February 1901. NUGENT - In Titus County, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 2, 1901, William Olney NUGENT The deceased was born in Rapides Parish, La. March 10, 1880 and was therefore aged 20 years, 10 months and 23 days at the time of his demise. He leaves a father, a brother, James NUGENT, who resides in Rapides Parish, a sister, Emma NUGENT, who resides in Titus County, Texas, also several half sisters and a host of relatives and friends mourn his loss. I will say to the loved ones: Do not weep for your darling for he has gone to sleep to wake on the Golden Shore. --- Sister in-law