Genealogy, Family History and The Ties that Bind Famlies Together.
Today is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). The culmination of several weeks of celebrations. I hope you are ready with your beads and celebratory food. King Cake (don't swallow the baby), Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice! MardiGras #Jambalaya #KingCake #Gumbo #FatTuesday #Louisiana #RapidesParish #StMaryParish #Curtis #Cleveland If you have read my blog for a while,... Continue Reading →
I was recently inspired during a trip to one of the states of my ancestors, The Great State of Louisiana. Louisiana is also know as "The Sportsman's Paradise". Growing up my grandfather, Thomas Cleveland (II), was an avid hunter and fisherman. He kept hunting dogs and routinely went away to hunt with his friends. He... Continue Reading →
Louisa Brown was born circa 1869 in Louisiana. Her parents were Henry and Ester. She married James Curtis in 1884. The two had 13 children together. They also helped to raise a few of their grandchildren. The two lived in St. Marys Parish (southern LA). They now have thousands of descendants all over the United... Continue Reading →
The Ties That Bind 