Remembering Bennie Charles Robinson, Sr., (1928-2019) Staying busy was always Ben’s way of life. While living in Alexandria, he developed an interest in restoring a 1929 Ford Model A car with a… Read More
The following map shows the northwest portion of present day Richland Parish, as it was in 1850.
This list is a compilation of several lists. It is without question an incomplete list. If you know of additional confederate burials in Richland Parish, please email info@richlandroots.com Updated May 14, 2019… Read More
Poem Honors Sailor Charles H. Ruggs, S 1/C Sat, Mar 11, 1944 – 1 · The Richland Beacon-News (Rayville, Louisiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com
On September 8, 2018, the community of Start, Louisiana will celebrate its centennial birthday. This date marks 100 years since Start was officially recognized as “our name.”
RICHLAND PARISH’S SCHOOLS & TEACHERS IN 1925. Schools in Nearby Parish Open Monday for Full Sessions. Special to the News-Star. RAYVILLE, Sept. 9, 1925 – The Schools of Richland parish will begin the 1925-1926 term… Read More
For E. Elliott Letlow’s full obituary, click here. E. Elliott “Jiggs” Letlow was very special to all that knew him. As a young boy, he spent most of his days in Start,… Read More
I recently came across an old printed copy of this story, and decided to transcribe it for interested readers. Written in 1982. The Wynn Island Plantation, The First 150 Years, 1832-1982 by Billy… Read More
