Carey S. Bass – On This Date in 1999
On this date the 4th of July in 1999, our Papa Dick passed away at his home in Vidalia, Louisiana. He was born on July 11, 1910 in Olla, La Salle Parish, Louisiana to parents Carey Thomas Bass and Bertie …
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Daniel H. Burris – On This Date in 1845
On this date the 13th of June, in 1845 our paternal great-great-great-great-great grandfather, Daniel Burris passed away in Knightstown, Henry County, Indiana. He was buried in Greensboro Friends Cemetery, Greensboro, Indiana. He was married to Mary Horton and had 16 children. Interersting Tidbits from Find A Grave: According …
Ester Terry Burris – On This Date in 1740
On this date the 9th of June, in 1740, Ester (aka Esther) Terry was born to parents Fur Trader Terriy and Cheepoake Harris. One source* stated she was born in Bladen County, North Carolina, while another** stated she was born in Cherokee Village, Surry-Stokes, NC, …
William Henry Burris – On This Date in 1931
On this date the 17th of May, in 1931, our paternal great-great-grandfather William “Bill” Burris passed away in Porterville, California.** William Henry Burris was married to Jane Deborah Garner and they had 10 children. Interesting Tidbits:* General information: William Henry was a taxpayer in the County …
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Sarah Ann Burris – On This Date in 1900
On this date the 4th of May, in 1900, our paternal great-great-great grandmother Sarah Ann Burris passed away in Missouri.* She is buried at Munsey Cemetery in Eagle Rock, Missouri. She was born November 8, 1834 to Henry and Susanna Garner. Sarah Ann Garner was married …
Sylvia Kelley – On This Date in 1890
On this date the 19th of April in 1890, our paternal great-great-great grandmother Sylvia Kelley Carlile passed away in Bristow, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, USA.* Sylvia (AKA Silva or Silvia) Kelley was born in Concharty, Indian Territory, Oklahoma in 1865 to possible …
Horton and Mahala Burris – On This Date in 1833
On this date the 13th of April in 1833, our paternal great-great-great-great grandparents, Horton Burris and Mahala Davis were married in Henry County, Indiana.* They had 8 children.** *Source: Mocavo **Source: Ancestry
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I visited the Wright’s home place this week and am still refreshed each time I stroll through its unkept grounds. Going through each abandoned room, I find where critters have sought shelter. A bird’s nest is the kitchen on the …
Joseph and Elizabeth LaPrarie – On This Date in 1870
On this date the 12th of March in 1870, Joseph Laprarie married Elizabeth Wiley in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. They were the parents to our great grandfather John Louis M.Laprarie and 6 other children.
Joseph Laprarie – On This Date in 1938
On this date the 4th of March in 1938, our maternal great-great grandfather, Joseph LaPrarie passed away in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA. He is buried in Fort Derussy Cemetery, Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA. During the Civil War, Joseph served as a scout. …