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. …
On this date the 18th of November in 1852, our great-great-great grandparents, Valentine Deville and MaryAnne Bellegard were married. They had 10 children including our maternal great-great grandmother, Azaline Deville.* *Source: OT Belgard Genealogy **Source: Unknown
On this date the 22nd of June in 1907 our maternal great-great-great grandmother, Mary H. Deville, passed away. Tine Deville was married to MaryAnn Bellegard and they had 10 children including our great great grandmother Azaline Deville. Interesting fact: Death by dysentery in 1907 wasn’t …
On this day the 20th of June 20th, John Louis Laprairie was born to parents Lucy Dee Wright and “Bill” John Alvis LaPrarie in Ferriday, Louisiana. Our mom, Nelda, had great admiration for her oldest brother John. “Brother John” as most people refer …
This special memory was shared by our maternal Uncle John on May 29, 2014: “We appreciate so much your research and posting of this page on Bill’s Cafe, and all that has been contributed and posted, and for your …
On this date, April 15th, in 1938 our maternal grandfather, Papaw Bill opened his cafe in the downtown location where Brooks Drugs is today in Jonesville, Louisiana. BILL LaPRARIE BUYS NEW LOCATION FOR RESTAURANT April 15, 1938 New Place Now …
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On this date the 11th of April in 1908, our maternal great-great-great grandfather, Valentine “Tine” Deville passed away in Vick, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Cause of death was listed as ill in bed for sometime before death.* He is buried in Oakgrove Cemetery, …
On this date the 7th of April in 1832 Valentine “Tine” Deville was born in Post du Rapide or Holloway Prairie, Louisiana to parents Jean T. Deville and Felicity Jannot. He was baptized on November 30, 1832.* Tine was married to MaryAnn Bellegard and they had …
On this date the 22nd of February in 1928, our maternal great-great grandmother, Elizabeth LaPrarie, passed away. She is buried at Fort Derussy Cemetery, in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA.* Elizabeth Wiley was married to Joseph LaPrarie and they had 7 children. *Source: Elizabeth LaPrarie …
