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Ouachita Parish History Tidbits

Information on Ouachita parish history and genealogy resources.

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Tag: John Peyton Parker

What Plantation?

This is a bit frustrating. I am familiar with the names of plantations, but I don't really know the exact area they stood in. I can tell you exactly where Limerick Plantation stood (on the site of Sherrouse House), but some of the others in that same area, nope. That is frustrating at the moment, … Continue reading What Plantation? →

Lora Diane Peppers Uncategorized Leave a comment December 26, 2025November 24, 2025 2 Minutes

John Peyton Parker

A couple of weeks ago, I noticed this carte de vise photograph come up for sale on eBay. It was signed on the back and front saying it was a portrait of John P. Parker from December, 1877. I couldn't let it go and paid way too much for it. I am a sucker for … Continue reading John Peyton Parker →

Lora Diane Peppers Uncategorized Leave a comment June 6, 2023June 2, 2023 2 Minutes
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