This little boy's photo came up for sale on Ebay and I got it. On the back is written, "Little Grammont, age 3 yers.". Written in pencil next to the age was "Tilhiol". Of course that word had to be "Filhiol". Great! We are off to a good start! Next problem: I know of at … Continue reading Which Grammont?
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Journal of the Rev. Timothy Flint part IV
The soil on the surface is generally light, fertile, and of a black colour, except in the oaklands, where it is whitish, and rather stiff and meagre clay. At intervals we see masses of those triturated marine shells mixed with the soil, which constitute such a geological puzzle to the investigation of the dwellers, … Continue reading Journal of the Rev. Timothy Flint part IV
Logtown Legend
The WPA writers project in 1937 interviewed John B. Filhiol, who told the following story. Paul and Agatha were two of the slaves owned by Edward Landry Grammont Filhiol, son of Don Juan. Being of French blood, Paul and Agatha were great lovers of gumbo file. They smoked garfish in their chimneys to preserve … Continue reading Logtown Legend