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  1. United States Federal Census. p298, James Slack; 4 males under 5; 1 male 5 under 10; 1 male 10 under 15; 1 male 20 under 30; 1 male 30 under 40; one emale under 5; 1 female 20 under 30; 1 female 30 under 40; one female 50 under 60.
  2. Ibid., 1850 Bossier Parish, 6th Ward, Twp. 22, p315, 9 Dec 1850, family/dwelling 1246; Slack, James, 53, male, planter, born KY; Martha, 50, female, born LA; Marion, 12, male, born LA; Martha, age 12, female, born LA.
  3. Andrew B. Booth, Records of Louisiana Confederate Soldier, Not found in this book.
  4. Tommie Blunt O'Bier, Various personal letters and other notes provided to this author by Tommie Blunt O'Bier.
  5. County/Parish Marriage Book, p282, Bossier Parish Marriage Book, 1850-1867.
  6. US Federal Census. p314, 6th Ward, Twp. 22, 9 Dec 1850, family/dwelling 1253; Slack, John, age 27, planter, born LA; Martha, 25, born LA; William H. H., 2, born LA; James P., 1/12, born LA; Mary Rimes, 27, born LA; John W. Rimes, 5, born LA; Sarah A. Rimes, 3, born LA.
  7. Ibid., 1880 Webster Parish, Ward 1, Sheet 203A, dwelling/family 3, Slack, John, white male, age 57, married, farmer, born LA, father born KY, mother born MS; Martha, white female, age 53, wife, keeping house, born LA, father born TN, mother born MS; Martha J., white female, age 25, single, at home, born LA, parents born LA; Leroy, white male, age 20, son, works on farm, born LA, parents born LA; Lulu, white female, age 5, dau., born LA, parents born LA; Anderson, Frank, white male, age 22, hired hand, works on farm, born LA, parents born MS.
  8. Federal Census. 1850 Bossier Parish, Ward 6, Township 22, dwelling/family 1286; Moore, Simon, age 28, planter, born TN; Julia A., age 24, born MS; Mary A., age 5, born LA; James, age 4, born LA.
  9. Andrew B. Booth, compiler, Records of Louisiana Confederate Soldiers & Confederate Commands (New Orleans, LA:, 1920), p589, Vol 3S. Slack, Reuben,Pvt. Co. C, 27th La. Inf. En. Rapides, La., April 30, 1862. Roll May and June, 1862, Present. Roll July 1 to Nov. 1, 1862, Died at Miss. Springs, July 3, 1862.
  10. O'Bier writes 1864.
  11. Andrew B. Booth, Records of Louisiana Confederate Soldier. Slack, Reuben, Pvt. Co. C, 27th La. Inf. En. Rapides, La., April 30, 1862. Roll May and June, 1862, Present. Roll July 1 to Nov. 1, 1862, Died at Miss. Springs, July 3, 1862.
  12. County/Parish Marriage Book. Book 2, p42, Bossier Parish Marriage Book, 1850-1867.
  13. US Federal Census. 1860 Claiborne Parish, Ward 3, p132, dwelling/fa,ily 874, Slack, R., age 32, male, farmer, $1500, $500, born MS; F., 28, female, born LA; M.A., age 5, female, born LA; Oas, age 1, male, born LA; El.
  14. , Records of Louisiana Confederate Soldiers & Confederate Commands, p589, Vol. 3S, Slack, Randolph,Pvt. Co. B, 28th (Gray's) La. Inf. Roll dated May 11, 1862 (only Roll on which borne), En. Monroe, La., May 14, 1862.
  15. US Federal Census. 1860 Claiborne Parish, Ward 3, Sheet 132, dwelling/family 874, R. Slack, age 32, male, farmer, $1500, $500, born MS; F., 28, female, born LA; M.A., age 5, female, born LA; L. R., age 4, male, born LA; Jas. age 1 male, born LA; E Caie , age 14, female, born LA.
  16. Headstone.
  17. County/Parish Marriage Book. Book 1, p5, Bossier Parish Marriage Book, 1850-1867.
  18. US Federal Census. 1870 Bossier Parish, Ward 6, Page 86, dwelling/family 51, Slack, Richard, age 40, male, white, farmer, $600, born MS; Harriet, age 33, female, white, keeping house,born AL; Wm, age 17, male, white, born LA; Joe, age 15, male, white, born LA; Georgia, age 13, female, white, born LA; James, age 7, male, white, born LA; Nancy, age 5, female, white, born LA; Henry, age 3, male, white, born LA.
  19. Ibid.
  20. Ibid., 1880 Brown Co., 25th Dist., ED25, Page 12D, dwelling 102, family 103, Slack, J. F., white male, age 25, single, farmer, born LA, father born LA, mother born MS; M. E. , white female, age 40, mother, widow, keeping house, born MS; J. R., white male, age 18, son, single, farming, born LA; Janiy , white female, age 15, dau., single, at home, born LA; Henry Clay, white male, age 12, son, single, at school, born LA; Ophelia A., white female, age 8, dau., single, at school, born LA; Mary Ann, white female, age 7, dau., single, at school; Della, white female, age 5, dau., single, at school, born LA; Mary D., white female, age 3, dau., single, born LA.
  21. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible (Thomas Nelson & Sons, 381-385 Fourth Avenue, New York, NY), "borned May 10 1833".
  22. US Federal Census. 1900 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED106, Sheet 9B, Leonard, Mary A., head, white female, born May 1832, age 68, widow, mother of 7, 6 living, born MS, father born KY, mother born MS. Occupation appears to be Grist owner.
  23. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible. "Polly Slack wife of William Leonard died Dec 30 1920".
  24. Tommie Blunt O'Bier, North Webster Parish - The Early Years (1996, ISBN 0962 6965-1-X), Page 450. Married at "...the home of her arents, James Slack and Martha "Patsy" Coyle Slack. Witnesses to the marriage were E.P. Lewis, John M. Lewis, S. W. Coyle; Clark Coyle was security." Tommie Blunt O'Bier, North Webster Parish - The Early Years, (1996, ISBN 0962 6965-1-X), p450, married at "...the home of her parents, James Slack and Martha "Patsy" Coyle Slack. Witnesses to the marriage were E.P. Lewis, John M. Lewis, S. W. Coyle; Clark Coyle was security.".
  25. County/Parish Marriage Book, p223, Marriage Book 1 (1843-1851).
  26. National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. 1870 Bossier Parish, Ward 6, Page 86, dwelling/family 146, Leonard, Wm., age 44, male, white, farmer, $__, $500, born AL; Mary, age 38, female, white, keeping house, born MS; Melissa, age 19, female, white, born LA; John, age 16, male, white, at school, born LA; Mary, age 10, female, white, at school, born LA; L., age 4, female, white, born LA; Clarence , age 1, male, white, born LA. [Neighbors of Hugh Blunt family at this census].
  27. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "borned August 22 1827".
  28. Tommie Blunt O'Bier, North Webster Parish - The Early Years, p450.
  29. US Federal Census. 1880 Webster Parish, Ward 2, p251A, Leonard, William, head, white male, age 53, farner, born AL, parents born SC; Leonard, Mary, wife, white female, age 45, keeping house, born MS, father born KY, mother born MS; Leonard, Mary S., dau., age 19, single, white female, keeping house, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; Leonard, L.E., dau., age 14, single, white female, keeping house, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; Leonard, C.E., dau., age 12, single, white female, keeping house, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; Leonard, W.D., son, age 8, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS.
  30. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "William Leonard died April 17 1900".
  31. Tommie Blunt O'Bier, North Webster Parish - The Early Years. p450 There is a Confederate marker, without any dates at all, for a William Leonard, in Academy Cemetery. William is listed in Booth's "Confederate Soldiers of Louisiana" as a private in Co., C, Consolidated Crescent Regt, La. Inf. He enlisted Jan 8, 1863 in Bossier Parish, He was on a roll dated Jan and Feb 1864 as absent. Left sick at Brigare Hospital. Registered CSA General Hospital, Shreveport, La. Admitted Mar 3, 1864, transferred to Jefferson, Texas Hospital, Apr 9, 1864. The Cemetery is located in Sec 19, TS23N, R10W, approximately 2.25 miles SE of Springhill, Webster Parish, LA, on north side of parish road 228.
  32. US Federal Census. 1880 Webster Parish, Ward 1, ED49, Page 13, dwelling 112, family 117, Slack, W.H.H., male, white, age 31, married farmer, born LA, father born MS, mother born LA; Alice, white female, age 26, wife, married, keeping house, born LA, parents born MS; John, male, age 5, son, born LA, parents born LA; Wm. Nelson, male, age 4, son, born LA, parents born LA; Milton, male, age 11 mos, grandson, born LA, parents born LA.
  33. Ibid., 1900 Webster Parish, Ward 1, north of Homer and Sikes Ferry Road, ED104, sheet 6B; dwelling 98, family 102, Slack, William H., head, born Jun., 1848, age 52, born LA, father born MS, mother born LA; Katie, wife, born Feb., 1869, age 31, married 2 yrs, mother of 1, 1 living; born AL, father born GA, mother born AL; Milton, son, born Jun 1879, age 21, single, born LA, parents born LA; Cleveland, son, born Jun 1884, age 16, single, born LA, parents born LA; Garnet, son, born July (illegible), age illegible, single, born LA, parents born LA; Joseph, son, born Dec (illegible), age XX ; single, born LA, parents born LA; Annette, dau., born Jul 1893, age 6, born LA, parents born LA; Nancy, dau., born Mar. 1900, age 2/12, born LA, parents born LA.
  34. Ibid., 14 Jan 1920, Ward 1, Shongaloo; farm, dwelling 23, family 30; includes William H.H., age 70, Kate, age 55, and children: Nettie, age 24; Nannie, age 20; Henry G., age 18; Edna, age 16; Truet, age 14; Orin, age 12; Gordon, age 10. Nettie could be step-daughter. Not certain who Henry's mother was. This family lives next door to the John J. Slack family, WHH's son.
  35. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, ED68-1, Sheet 20A, Ward 1, Shongaloo, dwelling/family 457; Slack, W. H. H., head, age 81, first married age 26, born LA, father born MS, mother born LA; Kate, wife, age 62, first married age 29, born AL, father born SC, mother born GA; Nettie, sau., age 38(?), single, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; Edna, dau., age 27, single, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; Orin, son, age 23, single, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; Hulon (?), son, age 21, single, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL.
  36. Ibid., 1880 Webster Parish, Ward 1, ED49, Sheet 203A, family/dwelling 1, Slack, J. M., white male, age 23, married, married during census year, farmer, born LA, father born MS, mother born LA; Nancy, white female, married, wife, keeping house, born LA, father born GA, mother born MS.
  37. The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) is generated from the U.S. Social Security Administration's Death Master File. It contains the records of deceased persons who were assigned Social Security numbers and whose deaths have been reported to the SSA. LUDIE SLACK 31 Aug 1891 23 Mar 1990 (not specified) (none specified) 436-80-3474 Louisiana.
  38. Ibid., ROBERT SLACK 09 Feb 1892 Jul 1982 71071 (Sarepta, Webster, LA) (none specified) 439-54-6626 Louisiana.
  39. Ibid., SALLIE SLACK 25 Aug 1892 Mar 1970 71075 (Springhill, Webster, LA) (none specified) 433-80-6738 Louisiana.
  40. US Federal Census. 1910 Webster Parish, LA, Ward 1, ED113, Sheet 12A; family 221; Slack, James W., head, age 58, married 25, born LA, father born SC , mother born GA; Ginney, wife, age 42, married 20 yrs, mother of 7, 2 living ; born LA, father born AL, mother born GA; Thomas T., son, age 12, born LA, parents born LA; Watkins, son, age 5, born LA, parents born LA; Gibson, L, mother-in-law, age 58, widow, born GA, parents born GA.
  41. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, ED60-1, Sheet 24B, Ward 1, Shongaloo, dwelling/family 549, J. W. Slack, head, owns home, age 78, married first at age 35, born LA, parents born LA; Jennie, wife, age 65, married first age 22, born LA, parents born GA.
  42. Ibid., 1920, Shongaloo, Webster Parish; dwelling 175, family 180; Lee, head, age 59, widower; Chester, son, age 26, single; Randolph, son, age 24, single.
  43. Ibid., 1900 Webster Parish, Ward 1, ED104, Sheet 1A, dwelling/family 2, Slack, Lee, head, born Jul 1861, age 18, married 11 yrs, born LA, father born MS, mother born LA, farmer; Nolah wife, born Dec 1870, age 29, married, mother of 4, 4 living, born AL, father born GA, mother born AL; Linsat, dau., born Feb., 1892, age 8, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; Chisten, son, born Mar., 1893, age 7, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; Randolph, son, born Jan., 1889 (should be 1896), born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; Annie, dau., born Apr., 1899, age 3, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL.
  44. Ibid., 1910 Webster Parish, LA, Ward 1, ED113, Sheet 11B, family 208, Slack, Leroy, head, age 49, married 21 yrs, born LA, parents born LA; , wife, age 38, married 21 yrs, mother of 4, born AL, father born GA, mother born AL; Lu, daughter, age 18, single, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; Chester, son, age 17, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; Randolf, son, age 14, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; Ancy, dau., age 13, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL.
  45. Ibid., 1900 Webster Parish, Ward 1, north of Hameat and Sikes Ferry Road, ED104, sheet 1B, dwelling 19, family 20; Slack, Isaac, Carrie, wife, born Aug., 1867, age 32, married 8 yrs., mother of 7, 7 living; born LA, father born LA, mother born GA; Martin, son, born Sep., 1897, age 12, born LA, parents born LA; ?, son, born 1898, age 11, born LA, parents born LA; Willie D., son, born May 1890, age 10, born LA, parents born LA; Bennie, son, born Dec., 1892, born LA, parents born LA; Larry, son, born 1894, age 5, born LA, parents born LA; Cartey, son, born 1898, age 2, born LA, parents born LA; Grifeth, son, born Sep., 1899, age 2/12; born LA, parents born LA. (Note: This record is extremely difficult to read).
  46. Ibid., 1910 Webster Parish, LA, Ward 1, ED113, Sheet 11B, family 209 Slack, Isaac R., age 40, married 23 yrs, born LA, parents born LA; Carey, wife, age 42, married 23 yrs., mother of 9, born LA, parents born LA; , son, age 18, born LA, parents born LA; , son, age 13, born LA, parents born LA; son, age 11, born LA, parents born LA; , son, age 9, born LA, parents born LA; T, son, age 7, born LA, parents born LA. The entire census record for this ward is difficult to read, and/or the census taker was a very poor speller.
  47. Ibid., 1920, Shongaloo, Webster Parish. SD 4, ED129, sheet 10A, dwelling 173, family 178; Ike R., age 56; Carrie, wife, age 53; Pernel, son, age 17. Pernel is not mentioned in the O'Bier book as a child of Ike.
  48. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, ED60-1, Sheet 22A, Ward 1, Shongaloo, dwelling/family 503; Slack, Ike, head, owns home, age 66, first married age 22, born LA, parents born LA; Carey, wife, age 62, married first at age 18, born LA, parents born LA; Ike, grandchild, age 12, born LA, parents born LA.
  49. Marcia B. Knowles (powercat@earthlink.net), Hugh Coyle Line (March 29, 1998).
  50. US Federal Census. 1880 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED30, Sheet 41, dwelling/family 191, Slack, Marion, white male, age 26, married, farmer, born LA, parents born MS; Mattie, white female, age 23, wife, married, keeping house, born LA, parents born MS; Octava , white female, age 4, daughter, born LA, parents born LA; M. white female, age 3, dau., born LA, parents born LA; M. , white female, age 9 mos, born Dec., dau., born LA, parents born LA. Children ages and initials do not match.
  51. Ibid., 1910 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED115, Sheet 4B, dwelling 67, family 68, Slack, William M., head, age 57, married once, 34 years, born LA, father born TN, mother born GA; Martha A., wife, age 52, married once, 34 years, mother of 11, 10 living, born LA, father born TN, mother born LA; John R., son, age 22, single, born LA, parents born LA; Ira B., son, age 20, single, born LA, parents born LA; Robert B., son, age 18, single, born LA, parents born LA; Willie L., son age 16, single, born LA, parents born LA.
  52. Ibid., 1920, Webster Parish, Ward 2, SD4, ED131, p19A, Feb 26-27, 1920; dwelling 365, family 383; Slack, William M., male, white, age 67, married; Martha A., wife, age 62; Burton R., son, age 28, single; William L., son, age 25, single.
  53. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, ED60-6, Ward 2, Springhill-Sykes Ferry Road, dwelling 73, family 75; Slack, Martha A., head, age 72, married at age 18, born LA, father born TN, mother born LA; Burton R., son, age 38, single, born LA, parents born LA.
  54. Frances Blunt Robards Murphey, Frances Blunt Robards Murphey Family Bible (New York American Bible Society, 1880). "James B. Blount and Georgeann Slack was married the 25 of August 1872".
  55. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible. "...borned March 11 1851" (Note: This entry follows the entry for his death).
  56. From newspapers and/or on-line sources, Obituary. Copy of undated newspaper obituary found among affects of Ora Braley Coffee upon her death. See notes for text.
  57. Frances Blunt Robards Murphey, Frances Blunt Robards Murphey Family Bible, "James B. Blount was bornd March the 11th 1851".
  58. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "Jim Blunt Sen died April 19 1928".
  59. Ibid., "Malissa Braley died June 11th 1926".
  60. Headstone, Engraved with 11 Jun 1929 as date of death.
  61. County/Parish Marriage Book.
  62. US Federal Census. 1880 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED30, p250D, dwelling/family 180, Braley, J. G., white male, age 26, farmer, born LA, father born Wurtemburg, mother born MO; Braley, Malissa, white female, age 28, wife, keeping house, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; Julia, white female, age 2, dau., born LA, parents born LA.
  63. Ibid., 1910 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED115, Sheet 1B, dwelling/family 15, Braley, Jess, head, male, white, age 58, married 1, 35 yrs, born LA, father born Germany, mother born LA; Malissa, wife, female, white, age 59, married once, 35 yrs, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; Julia, dau., female, white, age 32, single, born LA, parents born LA.
  64. Ibid., 1920, Webster Parish, ward 2, dwelling 324, family 340, SD4, ED131, sheet 17A ; Jesse G., male, white, 67, married; Ann M., wife, age 68; Julia, daughter, age 38, single.
  65. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "Jesse Braley died Feb 13th 1927".
  66. US Federal Census. 1880 Webster Parish, Ward 2, p251A, Leonard, J. M., head, white male, age 26, farmer, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; Leonard, F.A., wife, age 27, keeping house, born LA, parents born TN; Leonard, D.B., dau., age 6, born LA, parents born LA; Leonard, D.M., dau., age 3, born LA, parents born LA; Leonard, T.A., dau., age 4/12, born LA, parents born LA.
  67. Ibid., 1910 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED115, Sheet 3B, dwelling 52, family 55, Leonard, Eliza A., head, age 44, widow, mother of 7, 6 living, born AR, father born GA, mother born AL; Gipson, son, age 17, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR; Jim A., son, age 15, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR; Bessie, dau., age 10, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR; Ruby, dau., age 8, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR; Terrell, dau., age 6, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR; Inez, dau., age 5, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR; Tidie, step-dau., age 24, single, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; John F., step-son, age 20, single, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; Mary A., mother-in-law, age 77, widow, mother of 7, 4 living, born MS, father born KY, mother born MS.
  68. Ibid., Sheet 19B, Wart 2, SD No. 4, ED No. 131, 27 Feb. 1920, Cotton Valley - Shongaloo Road, dwelling 369, family 388, Leonard, Eliza, head, age 55, born AR, father born GA, mother born AL; Turrell, dau., age 16, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR; Inez, dau., age 15, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR. Note: This family is next door to Gibson R. Leonard family, and the Jim A. Leonard family.
  69. Rootsweb. Mother Mary S. Wife of E. M. Coyle 2 - 26 - 1860 6 - 28 -1935 A Tender Mother and Faithful Friend. [http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/webster/cemeteries/oldsareptamb.txt].
  70. Ibid. [http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/webster/cemeteries/oldsareptamb.txt].
  71. Federal Census. 1900 Bossier Parish, Ward 4, ED19, Sheet 7B, dwelling/family 122, Coyle, Ely , head, white male, born Apr. 1860, age 40, married, born LA, father born MS, mother born AL, farmer; Mary, wife, white female, born Feb. 1860, age 40, married 19 yrs., mother of 8, 5 living, born LA, parents born LA; Elmer, son, white male, born Sep. 1884, age 12, born LA, parents born LA; David, son, white male, born May 1889, age 11, born LA, parents born LA; Mary, dau., white female, born Dec. 1891, age 8, born LA, parents born LA; Lony, son, white male, born May 1900, age 1 mo., born LA, parents born LA; Lee, son, white male, born May 1900, age 1 mo., born LA, parents born LA; Wilson, Alice, nurse, white female, born Dec. 1851, abe 48, widow, born GA, parents born GA; Bucher, Jasper, boarder, white male, born Apr. 1876, age 24, single, born LA, parents born LA; Bucher, Robert, boarder, white male, born May 1880, age 20, single, born LA, parents born LA. [Is David the same child as J. G.? They have the same birthdate.].
  72. Ibid., 1910 Bossier Parish, Ward 4, ED20, Sheet 2B, dwelling/family 38, Coyle, Ely, head, male, white, age 50, married once for 28 yrs., born LA, father born GA, mother born AL; Mary E., wife, female, white, age 50, married once for 28 yrs., mother of 9, 6 living, born LA, parents born AL; Mary E., dau., female, white, age 17, single, born LA, parents born LA; Robert B., son, male, white, age 10, born LA, parents born LA; Rubin B., son, male, white, age 10, born LA, parents born LA; Estell, dau., female, white, age 6, born LA, parents born LA; Walles , E. M., boarder, male, white, age 20, single, born LA, parents born LA. [The children in this family changed their names more often than their underwear].
  73. US Federal Census. 1920 Bossier Parish, Ward 4, ED25, Sheet 7A, Springhill Road, dwelling 120, family 124, Coyle, E.M., head, owns, male, white, age 59, married, born LA, father born MS, mother born AL, farmer; Mary, wife, female, white, age 59, married, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; Robert, son, age 19, born LA, parents born LA; Reuben, son, age 19, born LA, parents born LA; Lydia, dau., age 16, born LA, parents born LA.
  74. Rootsweb. E. M. Coyle Apr. 2, 1860 Dec. 28, 1928. [http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/webster/cemeteries/oldsareptamb.txt].
  75. Ibid., Coyle Eavy Mae Nov. 23, 1881, Feb. 16, 1899, Daughter of: Eli & Mary. [http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/webster/cemeteries/oldsareptamb.txt].
  76. Ibid., Coyle John Avry, Dec. 7, 1885, Dec. 19, 1899, Son of: Eli & Mary. [http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/webster/cemeteries/oldsareptamb.txt].
  77. Ibid., Coyle, Jessie Lee, Mar. 31, 1895, Feb. 11, 1899, Daughter of: Eli & Mary. [http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/webster/cemeteries/oldsareptamb.txt].
  78. Social Security Death Index. Name: Robert Coyle SSN: 439-01-5588 Last Residence: 71075 Springhill, Webster, Louisiana, United States of America Born: 4 May 1900 Died: Feb 1984 State (Year) SSN issued: Louisiana (Before 1951 ).
  79. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible.
  80. Ibid., "Nelson Blunt & Etta Leonard Married January the Eitht th 1883 age 17 & 20" Following this entry is written "This Dec 24 1917," and following that is written "Nelson born 1863 Etta Born 1866." Below that is the signed name of J M Leonard.
  81. US Federal Census. 1900 Bossier Parish, Ward 4, ED19, Sheet 2A, family/dwelling 25, Blunt, Nelson H., head, born Aug 1863, age 36, married 16 yrs, born LA, father born IL , mother born AR; Etta, wife, born Aug. 1866, age 33, married 16 yrs, mother of 7, 7 living, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; Burl, son, born Aug. 1884, age 15, born LA, parents born LA; Lonny, son, born Bef. 1886, age 14, born LA, parents born LA; Exie, dau., born 1888, age 11, born LA, parents born LA; John, son, born Jul. 1891, age 8, born LA, parents born LA; Tom, son, born Mar 1890, age 7, born LA, parents born LA; Shelby, son, born Jul 1896, age 3, born LA, parents born LA; Jessie, dau., born Jul. 1899 age 11/12, born LA, parents born LA.
  82. Ibid., 1910 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED115, Sheet 17A, dwelling 330, family 334, Blunt, Hugh N., head, male, white, age 46, married once, at age 26, born TX, parents born MS; Labicey E., wife, age 42,married once, 10 years, mother of 7, 7 living, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; James B., age 25, single, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Lonnie, son, age 24, single, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Leucay, dau., age 20, single, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; John N., son, age 18, single, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Thomas O., son, age 17, single, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Shelby B., son, age 13, single, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Jemme M., dau., age 10, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA.
  83. Ibid., 1920 Lafayette Co., AR, Roan Twp, ED120, sheet 6A, farm, Blunt, Nelson H, head, age 52, born TX, father born LA, mother born MS; Etta L., wife, age 52, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; Luexa , dau, age 28, single, born LA, father born LA, mother born TX ; Sandlin, Robert F., son in law, age 25, born LA, parents born LA, Sandlin, Jessie M., dau. (of Nelson), age 18, married, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA.
  84. Ibid., 1930 Lafayette Co., Roane Twp., ED 13, Sheet 2A, dwelling 27, family 29; Blunt, Hugh N., head, age 66, married at 19, born TX, parents born AR; Etta L., wife, age 64, married at 18, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; Sanderlin Jesse M., dau., age 30, widow, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Sanderlin, John R., grandson, age 9, born AR, parents born LA; Sanderlin, Max A., grandson, age 9, born AR, parents born LA; Margene E., g-dau., age 7, born AR, parents born LA.
  85. Death Certificate. Cert. No. 5983 records that Hugh was 76 years, 8 months and 23 days old at the time of his death.
  86. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "Nelson Blunt Died May 24 1939 age 75".
  87. Ibid., "Exa Blunt borned August 6 1888".
  88. Ibid., There are two entries for Exia's death. One reports that her death was on March 13, 1923 while the other reports that he death was on March 14, 1923. The Arkansas Death Record Index shows her date of death as March 10, 1923.
  89. Ibid., "John Blunt borned July 27 1891".
  90. Ibid., "John Blunt died October 12 1917".
  91. Taylor Academy Cemetery. located in Sec 19, TS23N, R10W, approximately 2.25 miles SE of Springhill, Webster Parish, LA, on north side of parish road 228.
  92. Sims-Academy Cemetery. Sims-Academy and Taylor-Academy are the same cemeteries.
  93. US Federal Census. 1910 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED115, Sheet 1A, dwelling/family 3, Leonard, William D., head, male, white, age 35, married 1, 13 yrs, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; Lannie, wife, female, white, age 34, married 1, 13 yrs, mother of 7, 7 living, born LA, father born GA, mother born AR; Mirtie, dau., age 17, single, born LA, parents born LA; William P., son, age 16, born LA, parents born LA; Alma, dau., age 12, born LA, parents born LA; John H., son, age 7, born LA, parents born LA; Eva, dau., age 7, born LA, parents born LA; Ana, dau., age 5, born LA, parents born LA; Lester, son, age 2, born LA, parents born LA.
  94. Ibid., 1920, Webster Parish, Sheet 14B, Ward 2, SD No. 4, ED No. 131, 18 Feb 1920, Lewisville and Minden Road, dwelling no. 273, family 289; Leonard, William D., head, age 48, born LA, parents born US; Lana(?), wife, age 44, born LA, father born MO(?), mother born US; William B., son, age 24, born LA; John H., son, age 19, born LA; Eva L., dau., age 17, born LA; Ina M., dau., age 14, born LA; Lester H., son, age 11, born LA; Agnes M., dau., age 9, born LA; James R., son, age 7, born LA; Harlen, son, age 3, born LA; Mary, mother, age 87, born LA. This family is next door to James R. Slack family in the 1920 census.
  95. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, ED60-7, Sheet 3A, Ward 2, Dwelling/Family 45, Leonard, William, Head, owns home, age 54, married at age 18, born LA, father born AL, mother born MS; Lena M., wife, age 54, married at 16, born LA, father born GA, mother born LA; Ina M., dau., age 25, single, born LA, parents born LA; Agnes M., dau., age 19, single, born LA, parents born LA; James B., son, age 16, born LA, parents born LA; Harlan, son, age 13, born LA, parents born LA.
  96. Ibid., 1920 Webster Parish, age 19 years.
  97. Ibid., 1920, Webster Parish, age 11 yrs.
  98. Ibid., 1920, Webster Parish, Sheet 2B, Ward 1, SD No. 4, ED No. 129, 14 Jan. 1920, dwelling no. 23, family no. 30: Slack, John J., head, age 45, born LA, parents born LA; Lou, wife, age 45, born LA, father born LA, mother born SC; Mamie, dau., age 19, born LA, father born LA, mother born SC [sic]; John W., son, age 14, born LA, father born LA, mother born SC [sic]. Brookey (?), son, age 11, born LA, father born LA, mother born SC [sic]. Note: This family lives next dor to William Henry Harrison Slack family.
  99. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, ED60-1, sheet 20A, Ward 1, Shongaloo, dwelling/family 456; Slack, John J., head, age 56, first married at age 19, born LA, parents born LA; Louisa, wife, age 56, first married at age 19, born LA, father born SC, mother born LA; Mannie, dau., age 29, single, born LA, parents born LA; Brookey, son, age 22, single, born LA, parents born LA.
  100. Tommie Blunt O'Bier, North Webster Parish - The Early Years, p500, Descemdants of James Slack.
  101. Ibid., p500, Descendants of James Slack.
  102. US Federal Census. 1900 Webster Parish, Ward 1, north of Homer-Sikes Ferry Road, sheet 11B, dwelling 177, family 181, Slack, Nelson, head, born Apr., 1876, age 24, married 3 yrs., born LA, parents born LA; Docie, wife, born Dec., 1877, age 23, married 3 yrs., mother of 1 (apparently did not survive); born LA, parents born LA. Next door at dwelling 178, family 181 is Munsford L. Martin family, likely Docie's brother.
  103. Ibid., 1930 Shongaloo, Webster Parish, ED60-1, sheet 20A, dwelling/family 448; Slack, W. N., head, male, age 54, first married at age 20, born LA, parents born LA; Dosia L., wife, age 52, first married at age 18, born LA, parents born LA. The family adjacent to W. N., is son, Corbin Slack with wife Odessa and daughter Margaret.
  104. Ibid., 1920, Webster Parish, Ward 1, Shongaloo Village, dwelling 55, family 63; Milton, age 40; Mary A., wife, age 28; Catherine, age 2; Harris M., age 11 mos.
  105. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, ED60-1, Sheet 25B, Ward 1, Minden and Louisville Road, dwelling/family 586, Slack, Milton, head, rents home, age 50, married first at age 37, born LA, parents born LA; Mary Alice, wife, age 36, first married at age 23, born MS, father born MS, mother born AL; Catherine, dau., age 12, born LA, father born LA, mother born MS; H. M., son, age 10, born LA, father born LA, mother born MS; Mahalia, dau., age 1, born LA, father born LA, mother born MS; Laurie, dau., age 5, born LA, father born LA, mother born MS; Billie, son, age 2, born LA, father born LA, mother born MS.
  106. Ibid., 1910 Webster Parish, LA, Ward 1, ED113, Sheet 9B, family 179; Slack, Walter C., head, age 26, married, no. of years illegible, born LA, parents born LA; Lulu S. , wife, age 24, married 5 yrs, mother of 2, born MS, parents born MS; First name illegible, middle initial H., son, age 4, born LA, father born LA, mother born MS; Chester A., son, age 2, born LA, father born LA, mother born MS.
  107. Ibid., 1920, Webster Parish, Sheet 2B, Ward 1, SD No. 4, ED No. 129, 14 Jan. 1920, dwelling no. 24, family no. 31; Slack, Walter C., head, age 36, born LA; Lula (?), wife, age 34, born MS, parents born MS; Chester (?), son, age 12, born LA; Ethel M., dau., age 9, born LA; Thelma A., dau., age 6, born LA; Selma P., dau., age 3, born LA; Woodrow, son, age 20/12, born LA. Note: This family lives next door to WWH Slack, Walter's father.
  108. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, ED60-1, Sheet 13A and 13B, Ward 1, Shongaloo, dwelling/family 285l Slack, W. C., head, rents home, age 46, first married at age 20, born LA, parents born LA; Eula, wife, age 45, first married at age 19, born MS, parents born MS; Chester, son, age 22, single, born LA, father born LA, mother born MS; Ethel, dau., age 19, single, born LA, father born LA, mother born MS; Thelma, dau., age 16, single, born LA, father born LA, mother born MS; Pauline, dau., age 13, single, born LA, parents born LA ; Obsistene , dau., age 8, born LA, father born LA, mother born MSl Generee , dau., age 6, born LA, father born LA, mother born MS.
  109. Social Security Death Index. CHESTER SLACK 21 Mar 1908 Jul 1987 71075 (Springhill, Webster, LA) (none specified) 436-09-4565 Louisiana.
  110. US Federal Census. 1920, Shongaloo, Webster Parish; Riley, head, age 32; Leurah(?), wife, age 28; Eunice, dau., age 18; Lennard, son, age 16; Theron, son, age 8.
  111. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, ED60-1, Sheet 22A, Ward 1, Shongaloo, dwelling/family 501; Slack, Riley, head, rents home, age 43, first married age 20, born LA, parents born LA; Leurat, wife, age 37, first married at 15, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; Theron, son, age 17, single, born LA, parents born LA.
  112. Social Security Death Index. THERON SLACK 25 May 1912 Aug 1981 71055 (Minden, Webster, LA) (none specified) 439-03-0477 Louisiana.
  113. US Federal Census. 1930, Webster Parish, Ward 4, ED17, Sheet 2B, dwelling/family 36, Homer Road, Slack, Chester L., head, rents, $12, age 37,, married at age 27, born LA, father born LA, mother born AL; Idell, wife, age 28, married at age 18, born LA, parents born LA; Frances, dau., age 8, born LA, parents born LA.
  114. Ibid., 1920, Shongaloo, Webster Parish; age 24, date of birth estimated from census Census, age 24, date of birth estimated from census.
  115. Federal Census. 1930 Webster Parish, Shongaloo, ED1, Sheet 22A, dwelling/family 499, Elkins, Pierce, head, male, white, age 42, married at age 31, born LA, parents born LA, farmer; Avie, whife, female, white, age 32, married at age 21, born LA, parents born LA; Bernice, dau., female, white, age 12, single, born LA, parents born LA.
  116. US Federal Census. 1910 Webster Parish, LA, Ward 1, ED113, Sheet 11B, family 207; Slack, Martin, Head, age 22, married 1 year, born LA, parents born LA; Jewel, wife, age 17, born LA, parents born LA; Anderson, S.
  117. Ibid., 1920, Shongaloo, Webster Parish; enumerated next to father and mother; dwelling 174, family 179. Ben, age 27; Lena, wife, age 23; Theron, son, age 3; Presonn, son, age not readable; Claude (?), son, a ge 5/12ths.
  118. Ibid., 1920, Shongaloo, Webster Parish; can't read age, but child is enumerated between Theron and Claud.
  119. Ibid., 1920, Shongaloo, Webster Parish, age 26. Year of birth estimated from census.
  120. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, ED60-1, Sheet 27A, Ward 1, Shongaloo; Slack, L.M., head, age 31, married at age 22, born LA, parents born LA; Ethel, wife, age 25, married at age 17, born LA, parents born LA; Edward, son, age 9, born LA, parents born LA; Abner, son, age 6, born LA, parents born LA; Roy, son, age 3, born LA, parents born LA.
  121. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish (After WW2). S 1/c William Roy Slack, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Slack, Springhill, attended Springhill High. Entered Navy 1944, trained in San Diego. Served in Philippines.
  122. Social Security Death Index. MARY MALONE 02 Jan 1877 Apr 1967 71071 (Sarepta, Webster, LA) (none specified) 437-78-0418 Louisiana.
  123. US Federal Census. 1910 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED115, Sheet 4B, dwelling 74, family 75, Malone, Clarence M., head, male, white, age 37, married 1, 9 yrs., born GA, parents born GA, farmer; Mary O., wife, age 33, married 1, 9 yrs., born LA, parents born LA; Alton S., son, age 5, born LA, father born GA, mother born LA; Reaves, Beulah, servant, age 19, single, born LA, father born SC, mother born LA.
  124. Ibid., 1920 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED131, Sheet 20B, dwelling 390, family 412, Malone, Clarence M., head, owns, male, white, age 45, married, born GA, parents born GA; Tavia, wife, age 43, born LA, parents born LA; Alton, son, age 15, born LA, parents born LA; Alvin, son, age 8, born LA, parents born LA.
  125. Social Security Death Index. ALTON MALONE 25 Oct 1904 Jun 1982 71071 (Sarepta, Webster, LA) (none specified) 435-05-6272 Louisiana.
  126. Ibid., ALVIN MALONE 01 Mar 1912 18 Jun 1996 71111 (Bossier City, Bossier, LA) (none specified) 436-03-7674 Louisiana.
  127. US Federal Census. 1910 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED115, Sheet 1A, dwelling/family 1, Baucum, Oscar R., head, male, white, age 30, married once, 10 yrs, born LA, parents born LA; Delia, wife, female, white, age 30, married once, 10 yrs, mother of 7, 7 living, born LA, parents born LA; Wily J., son, male, white, age 9, single, born LA, parents born LA; Alta, dau., female, white, age 8, single, born LA, parents born LA; Era, dau., female, white, age 7, single, born LA, parents born LA; Lillian, dau., female, age 6, single, born LA, parents born LA; Weldon R., son, male, white, age 5, single, born LA, parents born LA; Open, dau., female, age 8, single, born LA, parents born LA; Franklin D., son, male, white, age 13, single, born LA, parents born LA.
  128. Social Security Death Index. JOHN BAUCUM 21 Apr 1904 May 1965 (not specified) (none specified) 433-16-9804 Louisiana.
  129. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish. Lt. Billie Baucum, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Baucum, Jacksonville, graduate of Northwestern State College. Entered Army, 1942, trained at Camp Claiborne, La., Fort Bragg, N.C., and Ft. Benning, Ga. Served in England, France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. Awarded 3 Battle Stars, Combat Inf. Badge, Unit Citation, Purple Heart and OLC. Wounded in France, 1944, and Germany, 1945. Discharged in 1946.
  130. Social Security Death Index. WILLIAM BAUCUM 24 Mar 1913 Sep 1985 71075 (Springhill, Webster, LA) (none specified) 439-66-0743 Louisiana.
  131. US Federal Census. 1930 Webster Parish, Cotton Valley, Ward 2, ED4, Sheet 10B, dwelling 216, family 233, Powell, Clinton, head, owns, $3000, male, white, age 52, married at 23, born LA, parents born GA, US Mail Carrier; Annie May, wife, age 49, married at 21, born LA, parents born LA; Grover, son, age 29, divorced, married at 21, born LA, parents born LA, farm helper; Lillie, dau., age 15, born LA, parents born LA.
  132. Social Security Death Index. GROVER POWELL 30 Jan 1902 Sep 1976 71018 (Cotton Valley, Webster, LA) (none specified) 433-24-3698 Louisiana.
  133. Priscilla Bragaw, 2650 Washington St., West Melbourne, FL 32904 (PBragaw@@aol.com), Descendants of Oscar Melvin "Boss" Slack. This source names Springhill, La. as place of birth and death.
  134. US Federal Census. 1910 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED115, Sheet 1B-2A, dwelling 18, family 19, enumerated with father-in-law, Jacob Taylor.
  135. Marcia B. Knowles (powercat@earthlink.net), Hugh Coyle Line. This sources shows that death occured in Cullen, Webster Parish, La.
  136. Social Security Death Index. OSCAR SLACK 30 Jan 1882 Aug 1968 71075 (Springhill, Webster, LA) (none specified) 434-38-4304 Louisiana.
  137. Priscilla Ferguson Bragaw, 2650 Washington St., West Melbourne, FL 32904 (PBragaw@@aol.com), Oscar Melvin Slack (Unknown). Priscilla Ferguson Bragaw is a granddaughter of Oscan and Avaleen Slack,.
  138. Priscilla Bragaw, 2650 Washington St., West Melbourne, FL 32904 (PBragaw@@aol.com), Descendants of Oscar Melvin "Boss" Slack.
  139. Cemetery. This cemetery is located south of Springhill. From LA371, take Williams east to 7th St. SE. Turn north for one block, then east onto Walnut. Cemetery is approximately 1/4 mi. on right side of Walnu t.
  140. US Federal Census. 1920, Webster Parish, Springhill, Sheet 16B, Ward 2, SD No. 4, ED No. 131, 21 & 23 Feb. 1920, Springhill and Shongaloo Road, dwelling no. 317, family no. 333; Slack, Oscar M., Head, age 38, born LA, parents born LA; Gabie, wife, age 28, born LA, parents born LA; Wilton, son, age 9, born LA; Miristine, dau., age 4 6/12. born LA; Pauline, dau., age 1 5/12. born LA.
  141. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish,ED60-6, Ward 2, Sheet 9A, Dwelling 137, Family 148, Springhill-Sykes Ferry Road, Slack, Oscar M., Head, owns home, age 48, married at age 36, born LA, parents born LA; Gabie, wife, age 37 , married age 19, born LA, parents born LA; Wilton, son, age 18, born LA, parents born LA; Melvin, son, age 16, born LA, parents born LA; Mirtistine, dau., age 14, born LA, parents born LA; Pauline, dau., age 9, born LA, parents born LA; Adell, dau., age 7, born LA, parents born LA; Cathelene, dau., age 5, born LA, parents born LA.
  142. Priscilla Bragaw, 2650 Washington St., West Melbourne, FL 32904 (PBragaw@@aol.com), Descendants of Oscar Melvin "Boss" Slack. This source names Springhill, La. as place of birth and burial.
  143. Social Security Death Index. GABIE SLACK 06 Oct 1890 Mar 1972 71075 (Springhill, Webster, LA) (none specified) 438-74-2686 Louisiana.
  144. Marcia B. Knowles (powercat@earthlink.net), Hugh Coyle Line. Source records that Social Security card was issued in Texas before 1951.
  145. Social Security Death Index. MELVIN SLACK 16 Mar 1913 Jul 1979 71075 (Springhill, Webster, LA) (none specified) 462-09-8152 Texas.
  146. Ibid., BANE SLACK 18 Nov 1883 Sep 1962 (Louisiana) (none specified) 439-42-8088 Louisiana.
  147. US Federal Census. 1910 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED115, Sheet 4B, dwelling 72, family 73, Slack, Bane L., head, age 25, married once, 3 years, born LA, parents born LA; Hattie O., wife, age 21, married once, 3 yrs, mother of 1, 1 living, born AR, father born LA, mother born AR; Mattie B., dau., age 1 4/12, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR.
  148. Ibid., 1920, Springhill, Webster Parish, LA, 11 yrs. old.
  149. Marcia B. Knowles (powercat@earthlink.net), Hugh Coyle Line, Webster Parish Marriage Book 7, p114.
  150. US Federal Census. Sheet 14A, Ward 2, SD No. 4, ED No. 131, Lewisville and Minden Road, dwelling 264, family 280, Slack, Bane L, head, age 36, born LA, parents born LA; Lena D., wife, age 35, born LA, father born LA, mother born GA; Mattie Bell, dau., age 11, born LA, parents born LA; Mona E., dau., age 9, born LA, parents born LA; Wilburn H., son, age 6, born LA, parents born LA; Waymon O., son, age 3 10/12, born LA, parents born LA.
  151. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED7, Sheet 4B, dwelling 69, family 77, Slack, Levi B., head, owns, age 46, married at 22, born LA, parents born LA; Lena D., wife, age 46, married at 19, born LA, parents born LA; Nona, dau., age 19, born LA, parents born LA; Wilburn, son, age 16, born LA, parents born LA, Waymon, son, ate 14, born LA, parents born LA; Rollin, son, age 8, born LA, parents born LA.
  152. John Pascal Delafield Family Bible.
  153. US Federal Census, 1920, Springhill, Webster Parish, LA, 6 yrs. old.
  154. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish. Sgt. Wilburn A. Slack, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Slack, Springhill, attended LA. State Normal College. Entered Army, 1942, trained in Miss. and S.C. Served in Tunisia, Sicily, Italy and S. France. Awarded EAME Medal with 8 Bronze Stars, Dist. Unit Badge with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster. discharged in 1945.
  155. Ibid., F. O. William Ronnin Slack, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Slack, Springhill, attended La. State Normal College. Entered Army 1942, trained in Tex. and N.C. Served in European Theater. Awarded Air Medal and ETO Ribbon. Discharged in 1945.
  156. Marcia B. Knowles (powercat@earthlink.net), Hugh Coyle Line. Source cites Social Security records for "possible" death date and location of Nannie Powell.
  157. Texas Department of Health. Texas Death Index, 1964-1998. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000-. Original electronic data from:Texas Department of Health. Texas Death Indexes, 1964-1998. Austin, TX. Texas Department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, 19xx-. Powell Nannie M 07-12-1973 TARRANT F WIDOWED.
  158. Ibid., Entry for wife, Nannie M. Powell indicates that she was a widow at time of death in 1973.
  159. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish. SF/1/C William Milton Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Powell, Sarepta, La., Entered Nacy, 1942, trained at Great Lakes NTS, served in England, Discharged in 1945.
  160. Marcia B. Knowles (powercat@earthlink.net), Hugh Coyle Line. In a Dec. 23, 2000 note, Knowles reported dob as 12 Nov 1887 in Webster Parish; dod 16 Jan 1954, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. The SSDI shows a John Slack, born 28 Oct 1889, died Nov., 1975 in Shreveport. The birth and death dates agree with headstone markings.
  161. Social Security Death Index. JOHN SLACK 28 Oct 1889 Nov 1975 71105 (Shreveport, Caddo, LA) (none specified) 439-54-7290 Louisiana.
  162. US Federal Census. Sheet 14B, Ward 2, ED131, Lewisville and Minden Road, dwelling 274, family 290; Slack, John R., age 32; Ruth L., wife, age 25; Avis W., dau., age 5; Mildred, dau., age 3 4/12; Hazel, dau., age 1 4/12. Note: This family is next door to the William Leonard family. This family is next door to the William Leonard family.
  163. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED7, Springhill-Minden Road, dwelling 210, family 219, Slack, John R., head, rents, age 43, married at 25, born LA, parents born LA; Ruth L., wife, age 27, married at 19, born LA, parents born LA; Avis V., dau., age 15, born LA, parents born LA; Mildred O., dau., age 13, born LA, parents born LA; Hazel R., dau., age 11, born LA, parents born LA; Jerel L., son, age 9, born LA, parents born LA; Hilda C., dau., age 4, born LA, parents born LA; Schauman, Walter, nephew, age 7, born LA, parents born LA.
  164. Marcia B. Knowles (powercat@earthlink.net), Hugh Coyle Line. In a Dec.23, 2000 note, Knowles reports dob as 24 Oct 1894. This agrees with headstone engraving.
  165. US Federal Census. 1930 Webster Parish. Ward 2, ED7, Sheet 9B, Springhill-Timothy, dwelling 166, family 183, Slack, Benton I, head, owns, age 40, married at 27, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Eunice, wife, age 27, married at 24, born LA, father born MS, mother born GA; Paul D., son, age 11, born LA, parents born LA; Robert V., son, age 9, born LA, parents born LA.
  166. Ibid., Sheet 13B, Ward Two, Springhill, SD No. 4, ED No. 131, 16 & 17 Feb. 1920, Louisville and Minden Road, dwelling 254, family 259, Slack, Benton I., Head, age 30, born LA, parents born LA; Eunice N., wife, age 27,born LA, father born LA, mother born MS; Paul D., son, age 18/12, born LA, parents born LA.
  167. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish. T/5 Paul D. Slack, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Slack, Springhill, graduate of Springhill High. Entered Army, 1941, trained in LA., Fla., Wash. and Calif. Served in ETO and Italy. Awarded 3 Battle Stars. Discharged in 1945.
  168. US Federal Census. 1920, Webster Parish, enumerated as Burton R. Slack.
  169. Social Security Death Index. WILLIE SLACK SSN 436-03-3636 Residence: 71071 Sarepta, Webster, LA born 5 Apr 1894 Last Benefit: Died Mar 1981 Issued: LA (Before 1951).
  170. US Federal Census. 1930 Webster Parish, ED5, Springhill Town, Sheet 12A, dwelling 231, family 259; Slack, W. Lee, head, owns home worth $4000; age 37, married at age 30, born LA, parents born LA; Lillie A., wife, age 27, married at age 21, born LA, father born GA, mother born TX; Cortez, daughter, age 3, born LA, parents born LA.
  171. Social Security Death Index. LILLIE SLACK SSN 433-70-3353 Residence: 71071 Sarepta, Webster, LA Born 20 Oct 1902 Last Benefit: Died 11 Apr 1994 Issued: LA (1963).
  172. US Federal Census. 1920 Webster Parish census lists her age as 38, meaning that she was born in 1882. Her headstone gives birth year as 1879.
  173. Ibid., age at census (38), does not concur with date of birth.
  174. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED6, sheet 7A, Springhill and Sykes Ferry Road, Perkerson, John David, head, owns, age 66, married at 26, born AR, father born GA, mother born AR; farmer, Julia, wife, age 52, married at 49, born LA, parents born LA.
  175. Cemetery. located on LA Hwy 228, 1 mile south of Hwy 27, between Springhill and King's Corner is Webster Parish, LA.
  176. US Federal Census. 1900 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED106, Sheet 7A-B, dwelling/family 159, Dean, Joseph M., head, white male, born Nov., 1873, age 26, married 3 yrs, born LA, father born TA, mother born LA, farmer; Dean, Dora, wife, white female, born Dec., 1873, age 26, married 3 yrs, mother of 1, 1 living, born LA, parents born LA; Archie, son, white male, born Mar. 1898, age 2, born LA, parents born LA; Inie, mother, white female, birthdate not given, widow, mother of 17, 9 living, born LA, parents birth unknown; Jack C., brother, white male, born Oct. 1884, ate 15, born TX, father born GA, mother born LA; C. Jeff, brother, white male, born Oct. 1884, born TX, father born GA, mother born LA; Augustus, brother, white male, born Jan. 1886, age 14, born TX, father born GA, mother born LA; Salone, John J., white male, born Apr. 1899, age 1, born LA, father born AR, mother born TX. Jack and Jeff were twins.
  177. Ibid., 1910 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED115, Sheet 4A, dwelling 58, family 59, Dean, Joe M., head, age 36, married once, 13 years, born LA, parents born US; Dora B., wife, age 36, married once, 13 yrs, mother of 7, 6 living, born LA, parents born LA; Archie M., son, age 18, born LA, parents born LA; Griffin G., son, age 10, born LA, parents born LA; Sallie, dau., age 7, born LA, parents born LA; Annie, dau., age 5, born LA, parents born LA; John S., son, age 2, born LA, parents born LA; Clifford, dau., age 6/12, born LA, parents born LA, Dean, Jeff, boarder, age 26, widower, born TX, parents born US.
  178. Ibid., 1920 Webster Parish, ED131, Sheet 22B; Sykes Ferry - Sarepta Road, dwelling 431, family 444, Dean, Joe M., head, age 46; Dora, wife, age 46; Archie, son, age 22; Griff, son, age 19; Innie, daughter, age 15; John S., son, age 12; Clifford, daughter, age 10; Tura, daughter, age 8; Otis, son, age 5; Ruth, daughter 2 9/12.
  179. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED6, Sheet 4b, dwelling 53, family 54, Sykes Ferry-Springhill Road, Dean, Joe M., head, owns, age 55?, married 23 yrs, born LA, parents born AL, farmer; Dora B., wife, age 56, married 23 yrs., born LA, parents born LA; Griffin G., son, age 29, single, born LA, parents born LA, farm laborer, Tura M., dau., age 18, single, born LA, parents born LA; Joe E., son, age 15, born LA, parents born LA; Ruth S., dau., age 12, born LA, parents born LA.
  180. Ibid., ED60-6, Sheet 4B, Ward 2, Sykes Ferry to Springhill Road, dwelling 53, family 55, Dean, Joe M., head, owns home, age 58 , married at age 23, born LA, parents born AL; Dora B., wife, age 56, married at age 23, born LA, parents born LA; Grieein Y., son, age 29, single, born LA, parents born LA. Tura M., dau., age 18, single, born LA, parents born LA; Joe O., son, age 15, born LA, parents born LA; Ruth S., dau., age 13, born LA, parents born LA.
  181. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED6, Sheet 4b, dwelling 53, family 54, Sykes Ferry-Springhill Road, Dean, Joe M., head, owns, age 55?, married 23 yrs, born LA, parents born AL, farmer; Dora B., wife, age 56, married 23 yrs., born LA, parents born LA; Griffin G., son, age 29, single, born LA, parents born LA, farm laborer, Tura M., dau., age 18, single, born LA, parents born LA; Joe E., son, age 15, born LA, parents born LA; Ruth S., dau., age 12, born LA, parents born LA. Where is Clifford Idell at this census?.
  182. Ibid., Sheet 20B, Ward Two, 28 Feb. 1920, Sykes Ferry Road, Cox, Issac M., head, age 33, born LA, parents born US; Bidie (?), wife, age 34, born LA, parents born LA, Wilmar, son, age 7, born LA; Lilie, dau., age 5, born LA; Orelle, dau., abe 3 3/12, born LA; Sandlin, son, age 15/12, born LA. Note: This family is neighbor to Oliver D. Cox family.
  183. Ibid., 1910 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED115. Enumerated with step-mother and family.
  184. Ibid., 1920, Webster Parish, Sheet 22A, Ward Two, SD No. 4, ED No. 131, 2d and 13th Mar., 1920; Sykes Ferry Road, dwelling 419, family 442, Leonard, John F., head, age 40, born LA, parents born LA; Neva, wife, age 26, born LA, parents born LA; Author [sic] P., son, 10/12, born LA.
  185. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, ED60-6, Sheet 3B, Ward 2, Sykes Ferry-Sarepta Road, dwelling/family 32; Leonard, J. F., head, rents home, age 40, married at age 25, born LA, parents born LA; Neva, wife, age 36, married at age 21, born LA, parents born LA; Pleasant, son, age 11, born LA, parents born LA; Dillard, son, age 9, born LA, parents born LA.
  186. Social Security Death Index. JOHN LEONARD 20 Feb 1890 Jun 1969 71071 (Sarepta, Webster, LA) (none specified) 434-01-9854 Louisiana.
  187. US Federal Census. 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED8, Sheet 1A-1B, dwwelling 9, familu 11, Leonard, R.G., head, owns, $1000, male, white, age 37, married at 25, born LA, parents born LA, Ward 2 Constable; Jeanette, wife, female, white, age 32, married at 20, born AR, parents born AR; Valeria, dau., age 11, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR; Annie Jean, dau., age 6 mos., born LA, father born LA, mother born AR.
  188. From newspapers and/or on-line sources, Obituary, See Bertie Womble obituary.
  189. US Federal Census. 1930 Webster Parish, Twp. 22, Ward 2, ED9, Sheet 1A, dwelling/family 1, Leonard, Jim A., head, rents, $10, male, white, age 34, married at 23, born LA, parents born LA, oiler at gas station; Birt L., wife, female, white, age 30, married at 20, born AR, parents born AR; J. A., son, age 11, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR; Willie D., son, age 10, born LA, fathere born LA, mother born AR; William E., son, age 8, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR.
  190. From newspapers and/or on-line sources, Obituary.
  191. Social Security Death Index. BERTIE LEONARD 03 Jul 1897 26 May 1993 71071 (Sarepta, Webster, LA) (none specified) 433-30-2913 Louisiana.
  192. US Federal Census. 1920, Webster Parish, Sheet 22A, Ward Two, 2d and 13th Mar, 1920, SD No. 4, ED No. 131, Sykes Ferry Road, dwelling no.421, family 444, Maynor, Jack, head, age 20, born TX, parents born GA; Bessie, wife, age 21, born LA, parents born LA; Ora B., dau., age 2/12, born LA.
  193. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, ED60-8, Ward 2, Sheet 13B, 14A, dwelling 292, family 309; Maynor, Jack, head, male, age 28, married at 17, born TX, parents born US; Bessie, wife, age 30, married at 18, born LA, parents born LA; Ruby I., dau., age 10, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Lorese, dau., age 9, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Jewel, dau., age 7, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Jack, Jr., son, age 4, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Mary L., dau., age 7/12, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA.
  194. Social Security Death Index. JACK MAYNOR 12 May 1900 Aug 1968 71018 (Cotton Valley, Webster, LA) (none specified) 433-10-4131 Louisiana.
  195. US Federal Census, 1920 Webster Parish, 2/12 mos. old.
  196. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, Cotton Valley, Ward 2, ED5, Sheet 7B, dwelling 156, family 165, Maxwell, Sid P., head, owns, $2000, male, white, age 30, married at 19, born US, parents born US, prop. filling station; Ruby, wife, female, white, age 28, born LA, parents born LA; Oren, son, age 9, born LA, father born US, mother born LA; Herman, son, age 7, born LA, father born US, mother born LA.
  197. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish. Cpl. Herman S. Maxwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Maxwell, Cotton Valley, graduate of Cotton Valley High. Entered Army, 1943, trained at Chanute Field, Ill. Served in India. Awarded APO Ribbon.
  198. Social Security Death Index. Turrell L. Gann 16 Aug 1903 14 May 1993 Bossier City, Bossier, Louisiana Louisiana (1967 ) 435-84-1367.
  199. Ibid.
  200. Compiled by John C. and Wanda V. Head, Cemetery Inscriptions of Webster Parish, Louisiana, Vol 1 (Unknown), p148.
  201. US Federal Census. 1920 Bossier Parish, Ward 4, ED25, Sheet 7A, Springhill Road, dwelling 122, family 123, Coyle, W. E., head, owns, male, white, age 35, married, born LA, parents born LA; Martha M., wife, age 34, married, born LA, father born GA, mother born TN; Gertrude V., dau., age 12, born LA, parents born LA; Jessie B., dau., age 9, born LA, parents born LA; W. E., son, age 7, born LA, parents born LA; Fay B., dau., age 5, born LA, parents born LA; Hale, Prior, boarder, age 18, born GA, parents born GA; Jones, Forest, boarder, age 23, born AR, father born IL, mother born AR.
  202. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, Springhill Township, ED60-5, Sheet 7A, Coyle, William E., head, owns home, worth $3000, age 45, married at age 24, born AR, parents born LA; Mint, wife, age 45, married first at age 24, born LA, parents born LA; W. J., Jr , son, age 16, born LA, father born AR, mother born LA; Fay, daughter, age 14, born LA, father born AR, mother born LA; Edmiston, Gertrude, daughter, age 21, married first at age 19, born LA, father born AR, mother born LA; Edmiston, Mary Evelyn, grand-daughter, age 10/12, born LA, parents born LA; Cook, Beatrice, daughter, age 18, married at age 17, born LA, father born AR, mother born LA; Cook, Warna Nell, grand-daughter, age 8/12. born LA, father born MS, mother born LA. Not to far from this family, is the family of Mary E. Coyle, age 67. In the household is her step-son, Will C. Coyle, age 40, and his children Gordon, age 16, and Mildren, age 12. Who does this family belong to?.
  203. Ibid. [1900 Bossier Parish census lists her birthdate as June, 1883; she was 16 at the time of the census].
  204. Social Security Death Index. JAY COYLE 29 May 1889 Nov 1963 (Louisiana) (none specified) 434-03-0276 Louisiana.
  205. US Federal Census. 1920 Bossier Parish, Ward 4, ED25, Sheet 7A, Springhill Road, dwelling 123, family 126, Coyle, J.G., head, owns, male, white, age 30, married, born LA, parents born LA; Bessie, wife, age 20, born LA, parents born LA; Norma, dau., age 4 2/12, born LA, parents born LA; C.B., dau., age 2 2/12, born LA, parents born LA.
  206. Compiled by John C. and Wanda V. Head, Cemetery Inscriptions of Webster Parish, Louisiana, Vol 1, p108.
  207. US Federal Census. 1920 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED131, Sheet 10B, Magnolia and Plain Dealing Road, dwelling 203, family 215, Boucher, Henry H., head, owns, male, white, age 33, born LA, parents born LA, farmer; Mary, wife, female, white, age 28, married, born LA, father born TN, mother born LA; Jessie C., son, male, white, age 8, born LA, parents born LA; Henry C., son, male, white, age 6, born LA, parents born LA; Estelle L., dau., female, white, age 3 yrs., 3 mos., born LA, parents born LA.
  208. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED7, Sheet 7B, Springhill and Carterville Road, dwelling 123, family 124, Boucher, Henry H., head, owns, male, white, age 48, married at age 29, born LA, father born AL, mother born LA, farmer; Dixie, wife, female, white, age 38, married at 19, born LA, parents born LA; Jessie L., dau., female, white, age 18, single, born LA, parents born LA; Crel H., son, male, white, age 16, single, born LA, parents born LA; Estelle L., dau., female, white, age 13, born LA, parents born LA; Katie B., dau., female, white, age 8, born LA, parents born LA; Augustus E., son, male, white, age 5, born LA, parents born LA.
  209. Social Security Death Index. REUBEN COYLE 04 May 1900 Dec 1981 71075 (Springhill, Webster, LA) 71075 (Springhill, Webster, LA) 439-01-7627 Louisiana.
  210. Compiled by John C. and Wanda V. Head, Cemetery Inscriptions of Webster Parish, Louisiana, Vol 1, p147.
  211. US Federal Census. 1930 Bossier Parish, Ward 4, TS23, ED13, Sheet 10B, dwelling 171, family 179, Coyle, E.M., head, owns, $1500, white male, age 70, widower, married at 21, born LA, parents born LA, farming; Coyle, R.B., son, age 39, widower, married at 19, born LA, parents born LA, oil field worker; Coyle, Rubin B. , son, age 28, married at 23, born LA, parents born LA, farmer; Coyle, Melba, daughter , age 27, married at 21, born LA, parents born LA; Catherine, dau., age 5 3/12, born LA, parents born LA.; Tyler, W. G., boarder, age 70, widower, married at 21, born AR, parents born LA, farmer; Oglee, Larance, boarder, age 35, marital status not given, born LA, parents born LA, farm hand.
  212. Letter from Exie Marie Blunt (6503 Highway 53, Taylor, AR 71861) to Jack K. Coffee, May 2005; held by Jack K. Coffee (110 Lydia Road, St. Joseph, LA 71366). [Much of the birth, death, burial info, and descendant (great-grandchildren, spouses and their children} were provided by Jackie in her letter to me in May 2005].
  213. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "Burl Blunt was bornd August 25 1884".
  214. WW1 Civilian Draft Registration.
  215. US Federal Census. 1920, Lafayette Co., AR, Roan Twp., ED120, sheet 13B, line 67, farm, Blunt, Burl, head, malw, white, age 35, born LA, parents born LA; Cynthia, wife, age 37, born LA, parents born LA; Harry, son, age 2, born Arkansas, parents born LA; Gladys, dau., age 1 4/12. born AR, parents born LA.
  216. Ibid., 1930 Lafayette Co., Roane Twp., ED13, Sheet 12A, dwelling 271, family 281, Blunt, Burn, head, age 38, married at 21, born LA, parents born LA; Cynthia, wife, age 37, married at 30, born LA, parents born LA; Harry, son, age 13, born LA, parents born LA; Gladys, dau., age 11, born AR, parents born LA; John, son, age 8, born AR, parents born LA; Mamie, dau., age 7, born AR, parents born LA; Maud, dau., age 5, born AR, parents born LA; Exie, dau., age 4 1/12, born AR, parents born LA; Ruby, dau., age 2 3/12, born AR, parents born LA.
  217. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "William Burl Blunt was borned July 8 1920".
  218. Letter, Exie Marie Blunt to Jack K. Coffee, May 2005. [Not clear if this is the name of the cemetery, or the name of the town in which Bill is buried].
  219. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "Lonnie Blunt borned February 10 1886".
  220. Social Security Death Index. WILLIAM BLUNT 10 Feb 1886 Dec 1975 71826 (Bradley, Lafayette, AR) (none specified) 431-70-0728 Arkansas.
  221. US Federal Census. 1920, Lafayette Co., AR, Roan Twp., Sheet 14B, farm, Blount, William L., head, age 33, married, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Ida M., wife, age 23, born AR, parents born AR.
  222. Ibid., 1930 Lafayette Co., Roane Twp, ED12, Sheet 21A, Dwelling/Family 563, Blunt, Lonnie, head, owns, male, age 44, married at 32, born LA, parents born LA; Idamay, wife, age 33, married at 21, born AR, parents born AR; Boyer, son, age 8, born AR, parents born AR.
  223. Social Security Death Index. IDA BLUNT 17 Dec 1896 May 1975 71826 (Bradley, Lafayette, AR) (none specified) 431-72-4781 Arkansas.
  224. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible. "Thomas Blunt borned March 20 1893." His headstone indicates that Thomas was born Mar. 30.
  225. WW1 Civilian Draft Registration. Thomas Olen Blunt registered on Jun. 5, 1917 in Webster Parish. He was described as having medium build and height with brown eyes and black hair. He was age 24 yrs., born Mar. 20, 1893 in Sarepta, LA. He was a meat cutter for Pine Wood Store in Springhill, LA, and was married with one child who resided in Springhill.
  226. Social Security Death Index. THOMAS BLUNT 20 Mar 1893 Jun 1978 71075 (Springhill, Webster, LA) (none specified) 465-03-8827 Texas. Note: Headstone indicates that Thomas died 27 Jun 1977.
  227. US Federal Census. 1920, Webster Parish, Sheet 1B, Ward 2, Springhill Town, 24 Jan 1920, Main Street, west side, dwelling 18, family 19; Blunt, Thomas, head, age 26, form LA, parents born LA; Lulama [sic], wife, age 23, born AR, father born MS, mother born AR; Tommie L., son [sic] (daughter), age 4, born LA, father born LA, mother born AR.
  228. National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946. 1930 Bexar Co., San Antonio City, ED129, Sheet 38A, 1210 New Braunesfeld, dwelling 296, family 356, Blunt, Tom O., head, rents, $30, male, white, age 36, married at age 21, born TX, parents born TX, clerk at meat and grocery store; Lillie , wife, female, white, age 33, married once, age 19, born TX, parents born TX, salesman in dry goods store; Tomy , dau., female, white, age 14, single, born TX, parents born TX.
  229. Social Security Death Index. LULA BLUNT 02 Jul 1896 Sep 1983 71072 (Shongaloo, Webster, LA) (none specified) 436-08-7255 Louisiana.
  230. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "Shell Blunt borned July 31 1896".
  231. WW1 Civilian Draft Registration. Shelby Byron Blunt registered for the draft in Shreveport, LA on Jun. 5, 1918. He reported his home address as Bradley Co., AR. Shelby did not give his age, but reported birthdate as July 31, 1897 in Louisiana. He was employed in Oil City, LA by The Texas Co. He named his mother, Etta Blunt of Bradley, AR as his nearest relative. Height and build description not given; he had brown eyes and light brown hair.
  232. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "died July 18, 1936".
  233. US Federal Census. 1930 Lafayette Co., Roane Twp., ED13, Sheet 12A-B, dwelling 273, family 282, Blunt, Shell, head, age 35, married at 28, born LA, father born TX, mother born LA; Blunt, Maggie, wife, age 23, married at 17, born AR, parents born AR; Gerlene dau., age 2 8/12, born AR, parents born AR.
  234. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "Jessie Blunt borned July 13 1899".
  235. US Federal Census. [There are no Sandlin children enumerated in the household in the 1920 census].
  236. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "J. R. Sandlin was borned July 30 1918".
  237. Social Security Death Index. JOHN SANDLIN 30 Jul 1918 Mar 1959 (not specified) (none specified) 432-01-9407 Arkansas.
  238. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "Max Sandlin was borned September 16 1920".
  239. Social Security Death Index. MAX SANDLIN 16 Sep 1920 Mar 1981 (not specified) 75551 (Atlanta, Cass, TX) 430-10-8128 Arkansas.
  240. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible, "Margene Sandlin was borned August 28 1922".
  241. US Federal Census. 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED6, Sheet 3B, Sykes Ferry and Sarepta Road, dwelling/family 36, Foy, C.E., head, rents, male, white, age 39, married at 23, born AR, parents born US, farmer; M. L., wife, female, white, age 37, born LA, parents born LA; Wallace F., son, male, white, age 9, born LA, father born AR, mother born LA.
  242. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, ED7, Sheet 3A, Ward 2, dwelling 50, family 49; Leonard, William, head, rents home, age 34, married at 25, born AR, parents born LA; Sunshine, wife, age 28, married at 18, born OK, parents born TX; Nevoline, dau., age 9, born LA, parents born LA; Glan O. , dau., age 5, born LA, parents born LA; Allen E., son, age 3 , born LA, parents born LA; Edward A., son, age 6/12, born LA, parents born LA.
  243. Ibid., 1920 Webster Parish, age 17.
  244. Ibid., 1930, Webster Parish, ED60-7, Sheet 3A, Ward 2, dwelling 48, family 47; Dean, Allen, head, age 26, married at age 20, born LA, parents born LA; Eva, wife, age 26, married at 20, born LA, parents born LA; Dale L., son, age 1 1/12 , born LA, parents born LA.
  245. Ibid., 1920 Webster Parish, age 14 yrs.
  246. Ibid., 1920 Webster Parish, age 9 yrs.
  247. Ibid., 1920 Webster Parish, age 7 yrs.
  248. Social Security Death Index. JAMES R LEONARD 09 Apr 1913 29 May 1989 (V) 71071 (Sarepta, Webster, LA) (none specified) 439-01-7617 Louisiana.
  249. US Federal Census, 1920 Webster Parish, age 3 and months illegible.
  250. Ibid., 1920 Webster Parish, Ward 1, Shongaloo, ED129, Sheet 20A, dwelling 157, family 158, Bradley, Gurdon H., head, owns, male, white age 31, married, born LA, father born MS, mother born LA; Mary B. , wife, age 23, married, born LA, parents born LA; Julious, son, age 5, born LA, parents born LA; Melvin, son, age 3 7/12, born LA, parents born LA; Eugenia, dau., age 11/12, born LA, parents born LA.
  251. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED7, Sheet 2B, Spring Hill and Minden Road, dwelling/family 25, Bradley, Gerden, head, owns, $1500, white male, age 41, married at 24, born MS, parents born MS, truck driver; Alice, wife, age 34, married at 17, born LA, parents born LA; Melvin, son, age 13, born LA, parents born LA; Eugene, dau., age 11, born LA, parents born LA; Henry, son, age 9, born LA, parents born LA; Marjorie, dau., age 7, born LA, parents born LA; Hazel, dau., age 4, born LA, parents born LA; James G., son, age 2, born LA, parents born LA.
  252. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 1, Shongaloo, ED60-1, sheet 20A, dewlling/family 449, Slack, Carbon, head, rents, age at last birthday 22, married age 20, born LA, parents born LA; Odessa, wife, age at last birthday 18, married at age 16, born LA, parents born LA; Margaret, dau., age at last birthday 5/12, born LA, parents born LA.
  253. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish. Sgt. Edwin R. Slack, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Slack, Springhill, husband of Margie Stenson, attended Springhill High. Entered Army 1942, trained at Scot Field, Ill. Discharged in 1945.
  254. Ibid., GM 3/c Abner L. Slack, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Slack, Springhill, husband of Twiller Montgomery, attended Springhill High. Entered Navy 1942, trained at Gulfport, Miss. Served in Russia, Germany, England, Japan and China. Discharged in 1946.
  255. US Federal Census. 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 2, Cotton Valley, ED4, Sheet 10B, dwelling 214, family 230, Powell, Griffin, head, rents, $15, age 24, married at 24, born LA, parents born LA, piupe liner in oil fields; Annie, wife, age 25, married at 25, born LA, parents born LA.
  256. Ibid., 1920, Springhill, Webster Parish, LA, 3 yrs, 10 mos. old.
  257. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish. Pfc. Wayman O. Slack, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Slack, Springhill, husband of Estelle Boucher, attended Springhill High. Entered Army, 1942, trained in Tex. Served in USA. Discharged in 1946.
  258. Ibid., Cpl. Jerel Lee Slack, son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Slack, Sarepta, husband of Marie Carter, attended Sarepta High. Entered Army, 1941, trained in Paris, Tex. Served in USA. Discharged in 1944.
  259. Ibid., M/Sgt Robert V. Slack, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Slack, Sarepta, husband of Lorene Hood, graduate of Springhill High. Entered Army, 1942, trained in Tex. and Wash. Served in Amer. Theater. Discharged in 1945.
  260. Social Security Death Index. ROBERT SLACK 04 Sep 1920 17 Dec 1995 71071 (Sarepta, Webster, LA) (none specified) 438-18-4971 Louisiana.
  261. Ibid., LORENE SLACK 25 Mar 1924 Jul 1993 71071 (Sarepta, Webster, LA) (none specified) 433-30-2843 Louisiana.
  262. US Federal Census. 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED8, Sheet 2A, dwelling 24, family 29, Dean, A.M., head, owns, $1000, age 32, married at 28, born LA, parents born LA, truck driver for school; Cleo, wife, age 23, married at 19, born LA, father born LA, mother born GA; Nelwyn, dau., age 3, born LA, parents born LA.
  263. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 2, ED7, Sheet 3A, dwelling 51, family 51, Womble, Elisha, head, owns, male, white, age 31, married at 20, born AR, parents born AR, oil field worker; Sallie D., wife, age 27, married at 15, born LA, parents born LA; Marian C., son, age 7, born LA, father born AR, mother born LA; Martha L., dau., age 5, born LA, father born AR, mother born LA; Tommie R., dau., age 2, born LA, father born AR, mother born LA.
  264. Ibid., 1930 Webster Parish, Ward 3, ED10, dwelling/family 31, Dean, J. S., head, owns home, $6000, age 22, married at 21, born LA, parents born LA; Ruth, wife, age 23, married at 22, born LA, parents born LA.
  265. Social Security Death Index. CLIFFORD CASON 24 Oct 1909 15 Dec 1995 71075 (Springhill, Webster, LA) (none specified) 433-72-2835 Louisiana.
  266. Ibid., EUEL CASON 20 Feb 1904 18 Jan 2001 71075 (Springhill, Webster, LA) (none specified) 437-01-9519 Louisiana.
  267. Ibid., ELVIS WILLARD 16 Apr 1919 12 Jul 1999 77568 (La Marque, Galveston, TX) (none specified) 449-28-8957 Texas.
  268. Ibid., WILMAR COX 03 Jul 1912 02 Aug 1989 (not specified) (none specified) 437-01-9907 Louisiana.
  269. Ibid., This source lists LOTTIE LAND, born 22 Oct 1918, died Apr 1967. Last residence: 71101 (Shreveport, Caddo, LA) Last check mailed to: (none specified) SSAN: 435-07-1271 Issued in Louisiana.
  270. Ibid., DENNIS LAND 09 Jul 1921 Sep 1974 71101 (Shreveport, Caddo, LA) (none specified) 433-16-0330 Louisiana.
  271. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish. T/5 Willie D. Leonard, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Leonard of Sarepta, husband of Lavinia Smith, graduate of Sarepta High. Entered Army in 1942, trained at Ft. Bragg, N.C., served in ETO, discharged in 1945.
  272. National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946. Name: Thomas F Dean Birth Year: 1922 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Colorado State: Louisiana County or City: Webster Enlistment Date: 15 Mar 1943 Enlistment State: Louisiana Enlistment City: Shreveport Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Divers Helper Marital Status: Married Height: 53 Weight: 115.
  273. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish. S/Sgt Thomas F. Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dean, Cotton Valley, husband of Jewell Maynor, graduate of Cotton Valley High School. Entered Army Air Corps, 1943, trained in Florida, Miss. Texas, N.Y., Mass. and N.J. Served in USA. Awarded GCM, ATO, Victory Medal and Aviation Gunners Wings. Discharged in 1946.
  274. National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946. Name: Thomas F Dean Birth Year: 1922 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Colorado State: Louisiana County or City: Webster Enlistment Date: 15 Mar 1943 Enlistment State: Louisiana Enlistment City: Shreveport Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Divers Helper Marital Status: Married Height: 53 Weight: 115.
  275. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish. Cpl. Jack Maynor Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Maynor, Cotton Valley, husband of Eva Lou Craig, graduate of Cotton Valley High. Entered Army, 1943, trained at Camp Fannin, Tex. Served in Germany, France and Holland. Awarded Inf. Badge and Purple Heart. Wounded in Germany, 1945. Discharged in 1946.
  276. National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946. Name: Jack Maynor Jr Birth Year: 1925 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Louisiana State: Louisiana County or City: Webster Enlistment Date: 27 Nov 1943 Enlistment State: Louisiana Enlistment City: Shreveport Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Marital Status: Married Height: 00 Weight: 000.
  277. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish. Cpl. Oren L. Maxwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sid Maxwell, Cotton Valley, husband of Zurlean Fish, graduate of Cotton Valley High. Entered Army, 1942, trained at Ft. Bragg, N.C., served in England, France and Germany. Awarded Purple Heart and ETO ribbon. wounded in France, 1945. discharged in 1945.
  278. Social Security Death Index. FAYE MEADOWS 16 Jan 1915 07 Apr 1992 (not specified) (none specified) 435-05-9534 Louisiana.
  279. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible. Under a page heading that reads "Burl & Cintha Blunt children" is "Harry Burton Blunt borned October the 15 1916".
  280. Ibid., Under a page heading that reads "Burl & Cintha Blunt children" is "Gladys Blunt was borned July 22 1918"".
  281. Social Security Death Index. MIREL WARREN 26 Jun 1914 Oct 1979 71075 (Springhill, Webster, LA) (none specified) 439-10-3892 LA.
  282. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible. Under a page heading that reads "Burl & Cintha Blunt children" is "John Blunt borned January 26 1920".
  283. Letter, Exie Marie Blunt to Jack K. Coffee, May 2005. Died in a sawmill accident in Texas in 1949 or 1950. Buried around Conroe, Texas. He served in the 101st Air Borne Division during WWII & was one of the "Battered Bastards of Bastogne Belgium" during the "Battle of the Bulge." Ironic that he survived that & was killed in an accident at home.
  284. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible. Under a page heading that reads "Burl & Cintha Blunt children" is "Ruby Louise Blunt was borned March 26, 1920".
  285. Letter, Exie Marie Blunt to Jack K. Coffee, May 2005. [The compiled list of persons buried in this cemetery does not include Ruby].
  286. The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Men and Women in World War II from Webster Parish. Pfc. James R. Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Martin of Springhill, husband of Ruby Louise Blunt. Attended Springhill High. Entered the Army in 1941. Trained at Camp Young, Cal. Served in Africa, England, Scotland and Italy. Discharged in 1945.
  287. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible. Under a page heading that reads "Burl & Cintha Blunt children" is "Mamie Blunt borned May 15, 1922".
  288. Letter, Exie Marie Blunt to Jack K. Coffee, May 2005.
  289. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible. There is another entry in the Bible that reads "Marie Blunt June 12 1924". No indication if this is a birth, death or other entry. Under a page heading that reads "Burl & Cintha Blunt children" is another entry that reads "Exa Marie, March 28, 1924".
  290. Letter, Exie Marie Blunt to Jack K. Coffee, May 2005. [In her letter to me she corrected the 1924 date to 1926].
  291. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible. Under a page heading that reads "Burl & Cintha Blunt children" is "Maud Blunt borned June 27 1924".
  292. Social Security Death Index. MAUDE WALLACE 27 Jun 1924 02 Oct 1999 77340 (Huntsville, Walker, TX) (none specified) 456-06-4213 Texas.
  293. Ibid., NELTON WALLACE 09 Mar 1915 May 1970 (not specified) (none specified) 436-09-7182 Louisiana.
  294. Letter, Exie Marie Blunt to Jack K. Coffee, May 2005. [This letter indicates that Nelton died in 1969].
  295. Etta Leonard Blunt, Etta Leonard Blunt Family Bible. Under a page heading that reads "Burl & Cintha Blunt children" is "Henry Boyer Blunt borned August 11 1920".
  296. Ibid., "Tom and Loula Mae girl Tommie Blunt January 6".
  297. Social Security Death Index. TOMMIE B OBIER 06 Jan 1916 18 Nov 1997 (V) 71072 (Shongaloo, Webster, LA) (none specified) 458-36-7836 Texas.
  298. US Federal Census. Enumerated with father and other siblings in Webster Parish.
  299. Texas Death Records Index. O'bier Tilon Morris 01-11-1981 NAVARRO M.
  300. Social Security Death Index. TILON OBIER 06 Sep 1912 Jan 1981 71072 (Shongaloo, Webster, LA) (none specified) 438-01-5366 Louisiana.
  301. Colorado Marriage Index. MAYO, PAUL L | DEAN, REBECCA J | 12/29/1980 | Montezuma.
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