Re: Silas Simmons Nettles(1829-1897)LA
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Re: Silas Simmons Nettles(1829-1897)LA
GERALD FREYDER 6/22/04
Dr. Silas Simmons Nettles first wife was Elizabeth Jane Chaney, daughter of Bailey Franklin Chaney and Sarah Ann Hooper.Eliz. Jane was born Jul 8, 1836 in St. Helena Parish, LA, and died Aug. 13, 1867.She is buried at Bluff Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in East Feliciana Parish, LA.I have a photo of her headstone.
His second wife was Sarah Reeves "Sallie" Chaney.She was the daughter of David Madison Chaney, and Mrs. Winnifred Watson "Winnie" Vincent.Sarah was born Jan. 27, 1840 and died Dec. 9, 1910.I'm not sure where she was born (probably Louisiana), but she died in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, and is buried at Bluff Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in East Feliciana Parish, LA.I have a photo of her headstone.
Dr. Nettles is also buried at Bluff Creek, and I have a photo of his headstone as well.
Elizabeth Jane and Sarah Reeves Chaney were first cousins, descendants of Bailey Eliphalet Chaney and Elizabeth Ratliff.
I am not related to these families.My interest is in Levy Ratliff Chaney, brother of Elizabeth Jane.Levi married Mary Melissa "Molly" Smith, a sister to my my maternal great-grandfather Angus Smith.
Glad to share headstone photos or other info that I have on these families.
Jack