Naurine Vaiton-White Alfred BROWN (Edward BROWN and Mary TOUSSAINT) m. Rosetta LINTON (Constance and James LINTON) in Ascension Parish c.1870. Need any and all info about the LINTON's of Ascension.

Brian J. Deaver, Sr. I am looking for information on my great-great-grandparents, John Richard and Lula (Miller) Evans. What I know is: 1. John Richard Evans was born February 19, 1854, and died May 10, 1922 in Hope Villa, Ascension Parrish, Lousianna. He married Lula Agnes Miller February 06, 1879 in Hope Villa, Ascension Parrish, Lousianna. Children of John Evans and Lula Miller are: 2 i. Tolbert Hervey Evans, born September 16, 1880; died October 20, 1989. 3 ii. Daniel Richard Evans, born January 11, 1883; died January 22, 1935. + 4 iii. John Lester Evans, Sr., born January 28, 1886 in Missouri; died June 16, 1969 in Metairie, Louisiana. 5 iv. Mary Elizabeth Evans, born July 29, 1890. 6 v. Selser Eugene Evans, born November 10, 1892; died June 28, 1946. 7 vi. William Alfred Evans, born October 15, 1894; died January 28, 1977. 8 vii. Vera Leold Evans, born December 14, 1904. 4. John Lester Evans, Sr.(son of John Richard) was born January 28, 1886 in Missouri, and died June 16, 1969 in Metairie, Louisiana. He married Anna Peters June 15, 1918 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, daughter of Micheal Peters and Susan Mueck. Children of John Evans and Anna Peters are: 9 i. John Lester Evans, Jr., born October 10, 1920 in Metairie, Louisiana; died January 01, 1981 in Dundalk, Maryland. He married Paulette Rose Delpech September 15, 1945 in Dinklesbuhl, Germany. 10 ii. Herbert Douglas Evans, born June 06, 1924 in Metairie, Louisiana; died February 14, 1927 in Metairie, Louisiana. 11 iii. Norman Richard Evans, born January 10, 1926 in Metairie, Louisiana; died June 10, 1996 in Metairie, Louisiana. He married Eloise. 12 iv. Robert Donald Evans, born October 24, 1927 in Metairie, Louisiana; died May 01, 1996 in Mississippi. He married Marie. /td>

Wayne Cosby Fri Apr 11 08:43:32 1997 I am seeking biographical information on members of the 8th LOUISIANA INFANTRY during the Civil War. The 10 companies were raised from Orleans, East Baton Rouge, St. Martin, St. Landry, Franklin, Rapides, Claiborne (including present day Webster), Ascension and Assumption Parishes. This is for a regimental history of this fine fighting unit for the South. /td>

Pennie Ross Thu Apr 17 19:22:44 1997 Looking for Webres who may have lived in or around Palo Alto Plantation around 1894, specifically Ursin Webre (married to Carmelite Haydel) and his brother, Gabriel Webre. /td>

Jim Putnam Sun Apr 20 13:43:17 1997 Searching for any information about the following families. GUDERY ROCH BREAUD (BRAUD?) MAYO Henry Joseph GUEDRY married Eugenie E. ROCH on December 6, 1894 in New Orleans. His parents were Adam GUEDRY and Vellada BREAUD. Her parents were Augustin ROCH and Frances MAYO. /td>

M.L.Coyne Wed Apr 23 13:43:58 1997 Need names & locations of Catholic cemetaries in Donaldsville - burial took place in early 1800s /td>

Jennifer DUHON 11/2/97 7:10:09 PM - Researching Name: MARCHAND,JACQUES,BERTEAU looking for info on Janvier MARCHAND from Darrow,Ascension parrish. looking for info on his mother. church records have it written as Pelayco (sic) my family believes she may have been indian and from L'Abadieville (?) plz ctc if you have heard of such an indian name or this place /td>

Judy LeBlanc 11/2/97 10:29:55 PM - Researching Name: LEBLANC/BERTAUT? Joseph Vincent LeBlanc married Mary Aline Gelpi in October, 1892, in New Orleans. On the marriage license it stated he was a native of Ascension, La. His parents were John E. LeBlanc and Amelia Bertaut? LeBlanc. I am looking for any info on this family. They lived in St. Landry Parish in 1880. Thank you. /td>

DAVID BALDWIN 11/22/97 10:56:59 PM - Researching Name: MAXIMILLAN J. ACOSTA AND BERNADETTE BERNARD I WAS RECENTLY THRILLED TO FIND THAT I HAVE ANCESTORS FROM DONALDSONVILLE. I AM TOLD MY GREAT GRANDFATHER, MAXIMILLIAN J. ACOSTA MARRIED A FULL BLOODED INDIAN LADY BY THE NAME OF BERNADETTE BERNARD. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN AROUND THE YEAR 1870 PLUS OR MINUS. I AM INTERESTED IN THE NATIVE AMERICANS THAT MAY HAVE LIVED IN THE DONALDSONVILLE AREA, WHICH NATION, TRIBE ETC OR ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE. /td>

Cindy Aucoin 11/29/97 4:32:23 PM - Researching Name: Aucoin, LeBlanc Seeking descendants of Auguste Aucoin. Also ancestors/descendants of Claire LeBlanc Aucoin /td>

Rosalie Hohensee Stewart 11/29/97 8:03:06 PM - Researching Name: Hohensee I would like information on the Hohensee family. I have records showing Johann Gottlieb Hohensee buried in Protestant Cem, Donaldsonville. Some of the Hohensees resided in Port Barrow. Will appreciate any information. Thanks, Rosalie /td>

Caroline Ogle 12/6/97 8:27:23 PM - Researching Name: MELANCON Researching all Melancon's in parish. Please contact for the 1999 reunion. Caroline Ogle, P.O. Box 177, Slaughter, La 70777 or (504)654-9739. Email jogle1@ix.netcom.com /td>

Brian Deaver 12/11/97 13:51:10 PM - Researching Name: Miller Evans I am looking for information on my great-great-grandparents, John Richard and Lula (Miller) Evans. What I know is: 1. John Richard Evans was born February 19, 1854, and died May 10, 1922 in Hope Villa, Ascension Parrish, Lousianna. He married Lula Agnes Miller February 06, 1879 in Hope Villa, Ascension Parrish, Lousianna. Children of John Evans and Lula Miller are: 2 i. Tolbert Hervey Evans, born September 16, 1880; died October 20, 1989. 3 ii. Daniel Richard Evans, born January 11, 1883; died January 22, 1935. + 4 iii. John Lester Evans, Sr., born January 28, 1886 in Missouri; died June 16, 1969 in Metairie, Louisiana. 5 iv. Mary Elizabeth Evans, born July 29, 1890. 6 v. Selser Eugene Evans, born November 10, 1892; died June 28, 1946. 7 vi. William Alfred Evans, born October 15, 1894; died January 28, 1977. 8 vii. Vera Leold Evans, born December 14, 1904. 4. John Lester Evans, Sr.(son of John Richard) was born January 28, 1886 in Missouri, and died June 16, 1969 in Metairie, Louisiana. He married Anna Peters June 15, 1918 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, daughter of Micheal Peters and Susan Mueck. Children of John Evans and Anna Peters are: 9 i. John Lester Evans, Jr., born October 10, 1920 in Metairie, Louisiana; died January 01, 1981 in Dundalk, Maryland. He married Paulette Rose Delpech September 15, 1945 in Dinklesbuhl, Germany. 10 ii. Herbert Douglas Evans, born June 06, 1924 in Metairie, Louisiana; died February 14, 1927 in Metairie, Louisiana. 11 iii. Norman Richard Evans, born January 10, 1926 in Metairie, Louisiana; died June 10, 1996 in Metairie, Louisiana. He married Eloise. 12 iv. Robert Donald Evans, born October 24, 1927 in Metairie, Louisiana; died May 01, 1996 in Mississippi. He married Marie. /td>

Kailey Wong 1/7/98 2:25:44 AM - Researching Name: Smith Stevens, Josephine Melancon Smith Stevens and Josephine Melacon were married on May 17, 1888 in Asencion Parish. Smith Stevens had a farm in Gonzalez, La. I am interested in learning how Smith Stevens earned his living. Were Smith Stevens and Josephine Melacon born and raised in Asencion Parish? Where are they buried? What relegion were they? Who were their parents? /td>

Rita Pfister 1/7/98 11:38:52 AM - Researching Name: Raoul J. Bourge & Lillian Cone I am trying to find a copy of their marriage certificate or date of marriage. They were married in Labadieville, Louisiana. I think the year was 1945 or 1946. I would appreciate any help. Thanks! /td>

Audrey Ledet Casso 1/11/98 7:46:07 AM - Researching Name: GONZALES, CASSO, LEDET, Would like to make contact with FAMILIES OF ABOVE SURNAMES. Have reached deadends with GONZALES FAMILY: PERIQUE GONAZALES (ABT.1860) MAR.MARIE LUCIA SAUX (SOT,SAUT,LASSORTE) MAR. 2/9/1880. CHILDREN: ELIZABETH NOEMIE GONZALES ( 15 DEC.1880)MARCELINE GONZALES (22 OCT 1882 MAR. JOHN DOMINGO EMMA GONZALES (10 JAN 1885) MAR PAUL HERNANDEZ AND LAURA GONZALES (10 MAR 1895-3 SEP.1981) MAR. MORRIS J.CASSO. Would like to share info on other families.... Thanks. audrey /td>

Pam Martin 1/18/98 1:52:59 AM - Researching Name: GREGOIRE/LANOUX I am seeking any information concerning the GREGOIRE and LANOUX families of St.James and Ascension Parishes. My Great-Grandfather was Jacques Gregoire and his wife was Evelyna Lanoux. The Gregoire family has been traced to the St.James area along the Mississippi River as far back as the 1780's. Land records show he purchased land in Ascension , Livingston and St.John Parishes in 1895. Any information you may come across on any of the Gregoire or Lanoux families would be greatly appreciated. /td>

Elizabeth Boykin 1/18/98 11:59:59 AM - Researching Name: HARRY CAHN/LOUVINIA VON LOTEN Seeking information about my grandparents, who were born in Ascension Parish about 1870. They were the parents of ten children: Joseph,Marie,Minnie Ernestine,Stella,Agnes,Harry, Maude,Wilhelmina,Walter,Pearl. Believed to live on a plant- ation. Thanks for any information. E.Boykin,5623 Harper,Chicago, IL 60637-1831 /td>

Alicia Colwarte Davis 1/19/98 8:54:11 PM - Researching Name: colwart, colwarte, charles, lee, leblance , adams I am decendant easley charles, gf/paternal, pearl leblance/gm/maternal, alberta adams/gm/maternal, shamie colwarte/gf/paternal, walter lee/gf maternal. If anyone has information on this geneology, please contact me at my email address. I am very interested in finding my roots. all of the people named above are deceased, but I'd still like to know. Most of them lived in Donaldsonville, Louisiana around the 1920's to the 1960's. I am a 46 yr old black female and i am interested in hearing from anyone from donaldosnville, or who knows any of it's history. I left in 1968. Thanks, Alicia......Lenyap /td>

Ronnie Pertuit 1/20/98 9:35:42 PM - Researching Name: Vedros or Petros My great grandfather Antoine-gaeton Captano VEDROS or PETROS is shown to have been born in Donaldsonville on Jan 17, 1847 and Christened in Ascension Church. I am looking to confirm the spelling of the last name and any other information available. /td>

jo rhea pevey 2/6/98 6:55:51 PM - i am loking for "old settlers in family groups" they are sanchez, oncale (juncal), alvarez, alleman, guilfou, placencia,hernandez, guedry, rameris (ez), hidalgo, lusana, lufan, morales, mendes. these are all in my family documented in the EBR catholic church records. i would like to find additional information about them and their ancestors. please let me know if you will be able to help me. thank you, jo rhea /td>

Gwen 2/8/98 11:47:21 PM - Researching Name: Esneault Do you have any infomation on a boarding house located in Donaldsonville that was owned by the Esneault's /td>

Jeffrey Dowden 2/26/98 8:39:06 AM - Researching Name: Dowden I am just getting started in trying to find the lineage of the Dowden family. I do know that the majority of them are originally from Louisiana, but I'm not sure where. My father and myself were born in Calcasieu parish, this is all that I know. If you know of the Dowden surname, I'd appreciate any information you could give, if not, then I thank you in advance for your time. Jeffrey Dowden /td>

Helene Benson 3/3/98 8:12:59 PM - Researching Name: Ourso Help!Desperately looking for information on ALEXANDRINE OURSO married to ANTOINE MAXIME FALCON. They were married in Ascension Catholic Church on May 27,1861.Atoine Maxime Falcon's parents were Antoine Falcon and Carmelite Falcon. He was born on November 18, 1841. I do not have parents or a birthdate for Alexandrine Ourso. Children of Alexandrine and Antoine are Antoine-b. 1869, Frank-b. 1871, Marie-b. 1872, Joseph-b. 1873, Lazare-b. 1875, Mary Leocadie-b. 1876, Jules Desire-b. 1878, Carmelite-b.1880, Rosalie-b. 1882, Florence Cecile-b.1883, Lawrence-b.1889,and Josephine-b.1890. The 1890 Ascension Parish Census shows Antoine(age 40)and Alexandrine (age 38) living in Second Ward. The 1900 Census shows Alexandrine as a widow and still living in Second Ward. Any information would be most appreciated. /td>

DeMesme 3/14/98 1:51:34 AM - Researching Name: DeMesme Mrs. Aucoin's granddaughter currently lives in a suburb of los angeles county and has done substantial research into her family history. my mother spoke often of the colwart (pronounced col-war). she now has alzheimer's disease an can no longer communicate. /td>

Ada D. Birdwell 3/30/98 5:45:17 PM - Researching Name: Delaune Need info on: Jean Nicolas Delaune & wife Maria (Mary) Ferre' Also their son, Edmond Delaune (1823 -1918). Are they buried in Delaune cemetery in Ascension Parish?