I was born in Franklin County, MS and grew up in Amite County, MS. I joined the US Army in January 1956 and retired from the US Army in January 1976. I have lived in the Fort Polk/Leesville, LA area since 1969. I am also a retired Roofing Contractor , School Bus Driver and Southern Baptist Pastor. I have worked in genealogy since 1969.

I was born in Franklin County, MS and grew up in Amite County, MS. I joined the US Army in January 1956 and retired from the US Army in January 1976. I have lived in the Fort Polk/Leesville, LA area since 1969. I am also a retired Roofing Contractor , School Bus Driver and Southern Baptist Pastor. I have worked in genealogy since 1969.