Looking for something different to serve with chili or soup? Why not try our Granny‘s Broccoli Cornbread. Here’s the recipe: “Broccoli Cornbread” by Dee LaPrarie 2 sticks of oleo, melted 2 packages Jiffy cornbread mix 8 oz. cottage cheese 4 …
Here is another poetic treasure I’m sharing by our Granny’s oldest sister, Ruth. Check out her other poems here: “Breaking Day” and “Family Reunion”. “Baby Sue*” by Ruth McMillin Baby Sue at the age of one A life of her own had begun. …
On this date the 30th of January in 1937, our maternal grandparents,John Alvis LaPrarie and Lucy Dee Wright, were married in Jonesville, Louisiana.They had 3 children including our momNelda Grace LaPrarie Adams.
On this date the 30th of January in 2004, our maternal great-aunt Ruth (our Granny Dee’s sister) passed away at the age of 101. Ruth Wright McMillin was buried next to her husband Luther J. McMillin in Oak Grove Cemetery, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, …
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On this date 25th, of January in 1908, Olaf Elisha Wright was born to parents John E. Wright and Gracie C. Pierce. Olaf was my Granny Dee‘s older brother.
Our maternal grandfather, John Alvis Laprarie owned and operated Jonesville’s gathering place back in the day called “Bill’s Cafe”. From 1938 until many years after his death in 1953, Bill’s Cafe was located in downtown Jonesville, Louisiana on Mound Street. …
Tip # 3 can be time consuming but I’ve found it to be the best source for keeping track of current family events. This source is none other than Facebook. Scrolling through a family member’s posts, pictures, or friends list …
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Six years ago I wrote my very first article which was published in WHOA Women’s magazine in January 2010. It was an honor to be part of this magazine’s inaugural issue, and since then I’ve had over a dozen article published …
Thomas Martin Eubanks was married to Edna Wills and had 9 children including our great-great grandmother Martha Fannie Eubanks:** 1. Louisa M. Eubanks. Born on September 9, 1841 in Alabama. Death and marriage information unknown. 2. Sarah J. Eubanks. Born on November 12, 1845 in Alabama. …
On this date the 5th of December in 1838, our maternal great-great-great grandparents Thomas Martin Eubanks married Edna Wills in Muscogee, Georgia. They had 9 children including our great grandmother Martha Fannie Eubanks.