Thomas J. HOOPER
Sex: M
Birth: 7 MAR 1788 in Georgia
Death: 8 MAY 1851 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Marriage: Mary Henrietta WELLS b: 30 AUG 1778 in near Manchac, Louisiana
Married: in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
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Thomas was also a wilderness man who loved to hunt and fish. He was also a colonel in the military, most likely in the War of 1812.
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FISHVILLE -- Shelton Forest Jr., a member of Masonic Anchor Lodge No. 261 in Pollock, believes the city of Alexandria, the community of Fishville and the town of Pollock share a common history.
Forest stood with fellow Masons Earl Durand and Chris Paul on T. Ball Road in Fishville recently, looking at the gravestone of Alexandria's Oliver Lodge No. 84 Masonic member Thomas Hooper.
Library records show that Hooper married Mary Henrietta Wells-Fulton, the widow of Alexandria's founder, Alexander Fulton, said Durand.
Hooper's gravesite, which is broken, sits about a quarter-mile southeast of Big Creek. All three men agree that Hooper needs a new gravestone, and they'd like to see more done with the property.
"We knew Hooper was a Mason because the Mason's emblem is on the gravestone and records show he was a member of Oliver Lodge No. 84 in Alexandria. Hooper Road in Pollock is named after Thomas Hooper," Forest said. "We are working with the Oliver Lodge No. 84 in Alexandria to have the gravestone replaced, have a Masonic rededication of the grave site, and we are applying for a historical landmark."
Hooper's gravestone was discovered by children at the beginning of 2009, said Forest.
"Some children noticed the Masonic symbol on the ring of our member, Ken Taffi, and told him that they saw that symbol on the gravestone," Forest said. "We've been trying to put this process together on how to have a proper burial site for Thomas Hooper."
Paul and Durand looked at land records that showed Hooper purchased the land in Fishville in June 1837.
Though broken, Hooper's birthday - March 7, 1788 - and date of death - May 8, 1851 - still can be seen on the gravestone.
"Hooper was friends with James Pollock, the man the town of Pollock is named after," Durand said. "Hooper was also a wilderness man who loved to hunt and fish. He was also a colonel in the military, most likely in the War of 1812."
Records also show that Hooper requested to be buried in Fishville.
Joe McClendon, a Fishville resident, owns the property where Hooper is buried. McClendon said his family purchased the land from the Hooper family more than a hundred years ago.
"My family knew he wanted to be buried there. I don't think there are any other graves on that site," McClendon said. "About five years ago, two women from Alexandria, with the last name Hooper, wanted to go take a look at the grave site. "It would be great to put a historical landmark at the grave site. There's a lot of history between Alexandria, Fishville and Pollock."
Paul said he is in the process of making contacts with Baton Rouge to have the site declared a historical landmark.
"If it is declared a historical site, it will be made open to the public, upon approval of the landowner. We want to put a concrete casing around the gravestone so the weather won't affect it," Paul said. "We also want to put a plaque on the gravestone. We are trying to pull all resources we can to re-do this site. Hooper's family is welcome to help us."
Those interested in helping with the project may call Forest at (318) 542-0341.
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Sex: M
Birth: 7 MAR 1788 in Georgia
Death: 8 MAY 1851 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Marriage: Mary Henrietta WELLS b: 30 AUG 1778 in near Manchac, Louisiana
Married: in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
====
Thomas was also a wilderness man who loved to hunt and fish. He was also a colonel in the military, most likely in the War of 1812.
====
FISHVILLE -- Shelton Forest Jr., a member of Masonic Anchor Lodge No. 261 in Pollock, believes the city of Alexandria, the community of Fishville and the town of Pollock share a common history.
Forest stood with fellow Masons Earl Durand and Chris Paul on T. Ball Road in Fishville recently, looking at the gravestone of Alexandria's Oliver Lodge No. 84 Masonic member Thomas Hooper.
Library records show that Hooper married Mary Henrietta Wells-Fulton, the widow of Alexandria's founder, Alexander Fulton, said Durand.
Hooper's gravesite, which is broken, sits about a quarter-mile southeast of Big Creek. All three men agree that Hooper needs a new gravestone, and they'd like to see more done with the property.
"We knew Hooper was a Mason because the Mason's emblem is on the gravestone and records show he was a member of Oliver Lodge No. 84 in Alexandria. Hooper Road in Pollock is named after Thomas Hooper," Forest said. "We are working with the Oliver Lodge No. 84 in Alexandria to have the gravestone replaced, have a Masonic rededication of the grave site, and we are applying for a historical landmark."
Hooper's gravestone was discovered by children at the beginning of 2009, said Forest.
"Some children noticed the Masonic symbol on the ring of our member, Ken Taffi, and told him that they saw that symbol on the gravestone," Forest said. "We've been trying to put this process together on how to have a proper burial site for Thomas Hooper."
Paul and Durand looked at land records that showed Hooper purchased the land in Fishville in June 1837.
Though broken, Hooper's birthday - March 7, 1788 - and date of death - May 8, 1851 - still can be seen on the gravestone.
"Hooper was friends with James Pollock, the man the town of Pollock is named after," Durand said. "Hooper was also a wilderness man who loved to hunt and fish. He was also a colonel in the military, most likely in the War of 1812."
Records also show that Hooper requested to be buried in Fishville.
Joe McClendon, a Fishville resident, owns the property where Hooper is buried. McClendon said his family purchased the land from the Hooper family more than a hundred years ago.
"My family knew he wanted to be buried there. I don't think there are any other graves on that site," McClendon said. "About five years ago, two women from Alexandria, with the last name Hooper, wanted to go take a look at the grave site. "It would be great to put a historical landmark at the grave site. There's a lot of history between Alexandria, Fishville and Pollock."
Paul said he is in the process of making contacts with Baton Rouge to have the site declared a historical landmark.
"If it is declared a historical site, it will be made open to the public, upon approval of the landowner. We want to put a concrete casing around the gravestone so the weather won't affect it," Paul said. "We also want to put a plaque on the gravestone. We are trying to pull all resources we can to re-do this site. Hooper's family is welcome to help us."
Those interested in helping with the project may call Forest at (318) 542-0341.
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Thomas J. HOOPER
Sex: M
Birth: 7 MAR 1788 in Georgia
Death: 8 MAY 1851 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Marriage: Mary Henrietta WELLS b: 30 AUG 1778 in near Manchac, Louisiana
Married: in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
====
Thomas was also a wilderness man who loved to hunt and fish. He was also a colonel in the military, most likely in the War of 1812.
====
FISHVILLE -- Shelton Forest Jr., a member of Masonic Anchor Lodge No. 261 in Pollock, believes the city of Alexandria, the community of Fishville and the town of Pollock share a common history.
Forest stood with fellow Masons Earl Durand and Chris Paul on T. Ball Road in Fishville recently, looking at the gravestone of Alexandria's Oliver Lodge No. 84 Masonic member Thomas Hooper.
Library records show that Hooper married Mary Henrietta Wells-Fulton, the widow of Alexandria's founder, Alexander Fulton, said Durand.
Hooper's gravesite, which is broken, sits about a quarter-mile southeast of Big Creek. All three men agree that Hooper needs a new gravestone, and they'd like to see more done with the property.
"We knew Hooper was a Mason because the Mason's emblem is on the gravestone and records show he was a member of Oliver Lodge No. 84 in Alexandria. Hooper Road in Pollock is named after Thomas Hooper," Forest said. "We are working with the Oliver Lodge No. 84 in Alexandria to have the gravestone replaced, have a Masonic rededication of the grave site, and we are applying for a historical landmark."
Hooper's gravestone was discovered by children at the beginning of 2009, said Forest.
"Some children noticed the Masonic symbol on the ring of our member, Ken Taffi, and told him that they saw that symbol on the gravestone," Forest said. "We've been trying to put this process together on how to have a proper burial site for Thomas Hooper."
Paul and Durand looked at land records that showed Hooper purchased the land in Fishville in June 1837.
Though broken, Hooper's birthday - March 7, 1788 - and date of death - May 8, 1851 - still can be seen on the gravestone.
"Hooper was friends with James Pollock, the man the town of Pollock is named after," Durand said. "Hooper was also a wilderness man who loved to hunt and fish. He was also a colonel in the military, most likely in the War of 1812."
Records also show that Hooper requested to be buried in Fishville.
Joe McClendon, a Fishville resident, owns the property where Hooper is buried. McClendon said his family purchased the land from the Hooper family more than a hundred years ago.
"My family knew he wanted to be buried there. I don't think there are any other graves on that site," McClendon said. "About five years ago, two women from Alexandria, with the last name Hooper, wanted to go take a look at the grave site. "It would be great to put a historical landmark at the grave site. There's a lot of history between Alexandria, Fishville and Pollock."
Paul said he is in the process of making contacts with Baton Rouge to have the site declared a historical landmark.
"If it is declared a historical site, it will be made open to the public, upon approval of the landowner. We want to put a concrete casing around the gravestone so the weather won't affect it," Paul said. "We also want to put a plaque on the gravestone. We are trying to pull all resources we can to re-do this site. Hooper's family is welcome to help us."
Those interested in helping with the project may call Forest at (318) 542-0341.
Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction or distribution is prohibited without permission.
Sex: M
Birth: 7 MAR 1788 in Georgia
Death: 8 MAY 1851 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Marriage: Mary Henrietta WELLS b: 30 AUG 1778 in near Manchac, Louisiana
Married: in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
====
Thomas was also a wilderness man who loved to hunt and fish. He was also a colonel in the military, most likely in the War of 1812.
====
FISHVILLE -- Shelton Forest Jr., a member of Masonic Anchor Lodge No. 261 in Pollock, believes the city of Alexandria, the community of Fishville and the town of Pollock share a common history.
Forest stood with fellow Masons Earl Durand and Chris Paul on T. Ball Road in Fishville recently, looking at the gravestone of Alexandria's Oliver Lodge No. 84 Masonic member Thomas Hooper.
Library records show that Hooper married Mary Henrietta Wells-Fulton, the widow of Alexandria's founder, Alexander Fulton, said Durand.
Hooper's gravesite, which is broken, sits about a quarter-mile southeast of Big Creek. All three men agree that Hooper needs a new gravestone, and they'd like to see more done with the property.
"We knew Hooper was a Mason because the Mason's emblem is on the gravestone and records show he was a member of Oliver Lodge No. 84 in Alexandria. Hooper Road in Pollock is named after Thomas Hooper," Forest said. "We are working with the Oliver Lodge No. 84 in Alexandria to have the gravestone replaced, have a Masonic rededication of the grave site, and we are applying for a historical landmark."
Hooper's gravestone was discovered by children at the beginning of 2009, said Forest.
"Some children noticed the Masonic symbol on the ring of our member, Ken Taffi, and told him that they saw that symbol on the gravestone," Forest said. "We've been trying to put this process together on how to have a proper burial site for Thomas Hooper."
Paul and Durand looked at land records that showed Hooper purchased the land in Fishville in June 1837.
Though broken, Hooper's birthday - March 7, 1788 - and date of death - May 8, 1851 - still can be seen on the gravestone.
"Hooper was friends with James Pollock, the man the town of Pollock is named after," Durand said. "Hooper was also a wilderness man who loved to hunt and fish. He was also a colonel in the military, most likely in the War of 1812."
Records also show that Hooper requested to be buried in Fishville.
Joe McClendon, a Fishville resident, owns the property where Hooper is buried. McClendon said his family purchased the land from the Hooper family more than a hundred years ago.
"My family knew he wanted to be buried there. I don't think there are any other graves on that site," McClendon said. "About five years ago, two women from Alexandria, with the last name Hooper, wanted to go take a look at the grave site. "It would be great to put a historical landmark at the grave site. There's a lot of history between Alexandria, Fishville and Pollock."
Paul said he is in the process of making contacts with Baton Rouge to have the site declared a historical landmark.
"If it is declared a historical site, it will be made open to the public, upon approval of the landowner. We want to put a concrete casing around the gravestone so the weather won't affect it," Paul said. "We also want to put a plaque on the gravestone. We are trying to pull all resources we can to re-do this site. Hooper's family is welcome to help us."
Those interested in helping with the project may call Forest at (318) 542-0341.
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