tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.comments2024-03-09T14:16:50.612-06:00Roots From The BayouD.E.B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09879318392230888755noreply@blogger.comBlogger331125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-26083446459325348782019-11-02T21:24:50.978-05:002019-11-02T21:24:50.978-05:00Do you know if any records of slaves of Dr. Norris...Do you know if any records of slaves of Dr. Norris or his estate being available? My 3x great-grandfather's Civil War Union Pension papers mentioned being owned by him before being owned by Dr. T.J. Peniston. S. Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01773343300659664655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-17453820229912113422019-09-25T02:42:45.455-05:002019-09-25T02:42:45.455-05:00We should get together with a drill, some masonry ...We should get together with a drill, some masonry bits, steel rods, and an adhesive made for stone and see if Norris' grave marker can be reassembled and restored. fosgate3https://www.blogger.com/profile/16458662059497341887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-57683888525222648332019-08-22T11:33:51.652-05:002019-08-22T11:33:51.652-05:00Hello D.E.B.--I am the grandson of Andrea Filpi, w...Hello D.E.B.--I am the grandson of Andrea Filpi, who emigrated from Sicily somewhere around 1890. I have been unable to obtain an immigration records from the government but believe that he entered the US through New Orleans. I had heard that before he moved to Chicago (prior to 1900) he had settled in Catahoula, La. Recently, I came across an Ancestry teaser that indicated that he resided in Sicily Island, La. I imagine that his brother Guiseppe also resided there for a while. Does anyone have any records about Adrea and/or Guisepe Filpi in Sicily Island. --BobAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18358581823788041409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-52903014617742589912019-08-21T23:21:29.934-05:002019-08-21T23:21:29.934-05:00My mother used to make these for my sister's b...My mother used to make these for my sister's birthday in October. We had an apple tree in the yard and she used the apples from that tree. We always had this dessert late in the evening, which made it extra special. We used to pour a little heavy cream over the hot dumplings and sauce. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-37627008719942800742019-07-21T02:46:13.344-05:002019-07-21T02:46:13.344-05:00I am Watson Higgins great granddaughter. My grandf...I am Watson Higgins great granddaughter. My grandfather was his son Charles Ray Higgins Sr. Charles had three children. Charlotte, Charles Jr (Bubba), and William (Todd). He also has 4 grandchildren and as of now 7 great grandchildren. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103304531824009237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-63856462011641621702019-07-08T22:30:38.038-05:002019-07-08T22:30:38.038-05:00My guess is that "Punchard" is really Pr...My guess is that "Punchard" is really Prichard. John Prichard was a contemporary of John Harrison when the city was mapped out and divided up into lots. This link describes some of the sales that happened at that time.<br />http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/catahoula/history/settlers/p46-60.txtSophia SharonAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175795641124912738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-10252860985153608112019-04-24T21:45:12.557-05:002019-04-24T21:45:12.557-05:00Hi my dad purchased the home can not remember the ...Hi my dad purchased the home can not remember the year,but there was a lot going,on in,that home,it is a beautiful home, doctor Fairbanks in Vidalia louisiana could answer a lot of questionsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555863436680419013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-43130003336141815952019-03-21T15:56:57.778-05:002019-03-21T15:56:57.778-05:00I'm on my way to the store can't for dinne...I'm on my way to the store can't for dinners desert to be doneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181818624219700276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-74118137435578390822019-03-07T09:19:05.488-06:002019-03-07T09:19:05.488-06:00Hello, WOuld it be possible to have a better scan ...Hello, WOuld it be possible to have a better scan of Clarence Scott, please?<br />Thanks for your answer, Dan Vernhettes jazzedit@sfr.frAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048636169955204202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-82100427546065586622019-02-21T07:51:35.172-06:002019-02-21T07:51:35.172-06:00I've written a Kindle book, soon to be a paper...I've written a Kindle book, soon to be a paperback, compiling the writings of Dr. Henry J. Peck I've been able to find. I'd love to have a photograph or portrait of Dr. Peck to include in the book as well as any additional writings that may be out there. My book is called "Hunting Bear and Panther in the Old South: The Writings of Dr. Henry J. Peck of Sicily Island, Louisiana. It is available in digital format from Amazon and, as I said, should be in paperback soon -- before the year is out, I hope. Can anyone help me locate a photo of Dr. Henry J. Peck? Thanks, and thanks for a great blog on the Pecks and Sicily Island.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162698618270977206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-2771011376799831002019-02-12T08:44:20.874-06:002019-02-12T08:44:20.874-06:00Thank you for sharing this info. I am Keith Archib...Thank you for sharing this info. I am Keith Archibald and live in Odessa/Tampa, FL originally from Rayville, LA. My great uncle was John Prewitt Archibald. He is buried in Archibald cemetary. Noticed Elizabeth's name and date of birth their joint headstone, but there was no date of death. That makes sense now since you shared that she was buried with her family in Sicily Island. I have a pic of the headstone in Archibald if you would like to see it just email amd will be happy to send. My brother Charles Clark Archibald recently passed and was laid to rest next to John Prewitt Archibald. Best regards. Keith ArchibaldAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858710858753756505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-36698214574489648482019-01-18T00:35:10.018-06:002019-01-18T00:35:10.018-06:00This was my Uncle Fred.This was my Uncle Fred.Dianne McDowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650759889157717838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-67992592521732691202018-12-27T17:46:29.342-06:002018-12-27T17:46:29.342-06:00DEB, What a great amount of information. Thanks f...DEB, What a great amount of information. Thanks for all your hard work. I am a descendent of John Lovelace through his daughter Nancy, who married Michael Hooter. Happy New Year! RAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907152701352610141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-9457826292459717302018-12-16T23:21:17.849-06:002018-12-16T23:21:17.849-06:00Horace Claude was my great grandfather. Horace Claude was my great grandfather. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851393308867840685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-4222827857988037082018-09-15T21:29:04.040-05:002018-09-15T21:29:04.040-05:001 cup of jam, mix it in with the cake Ingredients ...1 cup of jam, mix it in with the cake Ingredients and where it says filling, that is the Caramel frostingShining Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492926651138580642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-26563192388555615412018-08-15T15:25:43.859-05:002018-08-15T15:25:43.859-05:00My great-grandfather was David Poole Ford. My gran...My great-grandfather was David Poole Ford. My grandmother was Mary Helen Ford Meadows. How do I go about learning more about my great grandfather? Any help or information would be appreciated.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10312680671212068049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-12161226280238544352018-07-23T12:41:44.888-05:002018-07-23T12:41:44.888-05:00My mother, Georgia Knotts McMahon, died in 2013. ...My mother, Georgia Knotts McMahon, died in 2013. Ann Robas died in 2013, in Fernandina Beach, Florida and is buried there. Georgia's ashes are still awaiting interment. <br /> Daniel C. McMahon, macdc@hughes.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-20511214798398311412018-07-23T12:36:29.368-05:002018-07-23T12:36:29.368-05:00I sent a letter to Ronnie Cole, and it came back &...I sent a letter to Ronnie Cole, and it came back "Does not live here any more". I also sent a letter to the Sicily Island State Bank asking if the fund was still active. I have received no reply. My mother's family is buried at this cemetery, and I would like to contribute to its maintenance, but I do not know if it is still being maintained. Can anyone give me some information? Dan McMahon, macdc@hughes.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-14626300930579382832018-06-22T22:59:22.814-05:002018-06-22T22:59:22.814-05:00DNA Tests were done, Twenty Three and Me and Ances...DNA Tests were done, Twenty Three and Me and Ancestry... Twenty Three and Me pegged the Native American Ancestry, The Tesearch of 20 Years ago was Spot On.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01508747963248303986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-41670796736415063312018-06-17T09:31:13.866-05:002018-06-17T09:31:13.866-05:00I am Howard Wynn. I married Gloria Higgins over 4...I am Howard Wynn. I married Gloria Higgins over 46 years ago, thank God, who is probably one of the cousins you met. She doesn't study family roots like I do--too much going on in the present. If this message system works, I will speak to her and can catch you up on your Sicily Island family. Please reply to Hwynn555@aol.com.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-78028806702865377942018-06-15T15:26:24.214-05:002018-06-15T15:26:24.214-05:00Just so Y'all know Direct Decendent, still liv...Just so Y'all know Direct Decendent, still live on The Hill, DNA is positive for Native American, 23 and Me. Got No idea how to use this site: williamgbarron@msn.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01508747963248303986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-25604066661461214772018-05-25T12:14:08.821-05:002018-05-25T12:14:08.821-05:00Hi D.E.B. I was getting worried about you. As I ha...Hi D.E.B. I was getting worried about you. As I haven't seen many updates to your blog in a while.<br />I grew up in Catahoula Parish and will be moving back in a few months. <br />I have enjoyed your Blog over the years and have found some of my family members on your site.<br />Have a Happy Memorial Day!<br />JMBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-25922730964586578032018-05-21T23:28:19.356-05:002018-05-21T23:28:19.356-05:00One of the greatest men I've ever known.One of the greatest men I've ever known.Donna Gibson Allbrittonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-33571003016177899752018-05-17T19:38:06.693-05:002018-05-17T19:38:06.693-05:00Hi Skinner. Thank you for commenting. I don'...Hi Skinner. Thank you for commenting. I don't have any additional information about the gravel mining railroad other than what has already been posted. If I come across anything else, I will let you know. D.E.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09879318392230888755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3374755520666246448.post-72374227765107634062018-05-17T19:16:11.546-05:002018-05-17T19:16:11.546-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.skinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692769975179887266noreply@blogger.com