28. Alexander Antonio Lamey & 29. Marguerite Constance Ladner [AL, MS]
5/22/1804, Alexander born on Dauphin Island, AL; s/o 56. Jean Baptiste Lamie & 57. Isabel Baudin.
8/14/1812, Constance born in AL, d/o 20. Juan Baptista Ladner & 21. Maria Josefa Morin. (S) Creole Mobile, P41.
3/19/1813 Constance Baptized. (S) SCL, BB7, P66b, A408.
5/12/1824 Constance was a sponsor to her neice Eugenia, d/o her sister Marie Clementine.
1827 in AL, in a civil ceremony, Alexander married Marguerite.
(S) 1830 Census, AL, MobCo. They live next to John B Ladnier20, and near his brother Piere, and multiple Bosarge families.
5/4/1836 Alexander formally married Marguerite in Bayou La Batre, performed by Father Mas Loras. (S) CIC, MB: 1830-1854, P25.
(S) 1840 Census, AL, MobCo. n: “Lemes”. See CD Census Record 28-1840.
Aft 1840 “Marie Marguerite” separated from Alexander.
~1845 Alexander married Darathula Latimer, born ~1828, in OH. Died in 1876.
9/14/1850, (S) 1850 Census, MS, HarrCo. Alexander is a ship carpenter.
7/19/1860, (S) 1860 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi, PD1. Alexander with his wife in MS.
8/23/1860, (S) 1860 Census, AL, MobCo., SD. Marie with son John. Marie has land valued at $200 and a personal estate of $650. See CD Census Record 28-1860 & 29-1860.
7/25/1870, (S) 1870 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. Alexander is a laborer. His real estate is valued at $200. He cannot read or write.
1876, Daruthla died.
6/17/1880, (S) 1880 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. N-Bt1. See CD Census Record 28-1880.
1890, Alexander died in Biloxi, MS. Buried in Pops Ferry Rd Cem. next to wife D Latimer.
(S) Margarita Ladner: The Societies Publication, V8, 11/1972, P19, “Some Moran Records” by John D. Moran.
Family notes:
• Clara Eugenia, d/o Albert, passed down stories about how she and her father would journey by skif to Dauphin Island for family visits.
• The information on the Lamey Cemetery was provided to the Lamey family by Annie Hosli Lamey before her death in October 1949. In addition to a listing of burials, Mrs. Lamey provided a location plat of graves in the cemetery. From the intersection of Le Moyne Boulevard and Lamey’s Bridge Road in D’Iberville, go north on Lamey’s Bridge Road for 2.65 miles to Lamey’s Bridge. Cross the Tchoutacaboufa River and go north for 200 feet, there will be a dirt road on the east side of Lamey’s Bridge Road. Turn right and follow this road to a locked gate. The Lamey Cemetery is situated about 200 feet east and south of the gate.
Children of Alexander and Constance:
i. John Albert Lami, born 5/30/1828 in Bayou La Batre, AL.
9/17/1828 Albert baptized. (S) CIC, BB 1828-46, P5.
No. 28:(S) 1830 Census. m<5.
No. 28:(S) 1840 Census. m:5-10.
~1847, enrolled for the Mexican War, Capt. Huffty’s 6th Regt. of LA Volunteers.
No. 28:(S) 1850 Census.
10/1856 in Augusta, MS, John married Mary Ursaline Lorendine, born 11/17/1840 in Bayou la Batre, AL.
CSA: 3/4/1860, 1st Lt., AL Coast Guard Volunteers.
(S) 1860 Census, AL, MobCo., S. Div. Albert is a carpenter. He lives near Anna Green and her 3 Cox sons. His real estate is valued at $100 and his personal estate at $75.
CSA: 10/11/1861, Brvt. 2nd Lt., Capt. Jacob Rabby’s Inf. Co., 25th AL Regt. of Volunteers.
6/17/1862 Mary died.
10/23/1871 in AL John married widow Barbara Schneider [Ankerson], born ~1843 in France. (S) MobCo. MB25, P386. [Barbara had 3 children by her 1st marriage.]
6/21/1880, (S) 1880 Census, AL, MobCo., Baird Mills. Albert is a boatman.
11/30/1893, Albert died. Buried in St. Rose of Lima Church Cem., Mon Louie Island. His last child would be born 9 months later.
(S) 1900 Census, AL, MobCo., Bairds Mill. 4 children live with her, Barbara lives next door.
(S) 1910 Census, AL, MobCo., Mobile. Sons Elbert & William live with her.
Children of Mary:
Clara Eugenia Lamey/Lami, born 4/13/1858 in Bayou La Batre, AL. (S) 1860 Census.
9/21/1883 she married William M Miller, born 1860 in AL. (S) MobCo. MB29, P551.
(S) 1900 Census, AL, MobCo., Spring Hill. 10 children, all living.
Annie M Lamey, born 5/31/1862 in AL.
8/10/1899 she married widow James E Rayfield, 1869–1940. (S) MobCo. MB35, P521.
(S) 1900 Census, AL, MobCo., Coden. 1 stepchild.
6/18/1946 she died, buried with James in Odd Fellows Cem., Bayou La Batre, AL.
Children of Barbara:
Lawrence Ankerson, born 4/1860 in AL. (S) 1880 Census. [Adopted.]
1887 Lawrence married Nacy Eliza Lamey, d/o William(28iii).
(S) 1900 Census, AL, MobCo., Mobile, WD6.
Cecelia Ankerson, born 1864 in AL. (S) 1880 Census. [Adopted.]
Antonio Ankerson, born 1869 in AL. (S) 1880 Census.Eudora Annie Lamey, born 1/1874 in AL. (S) 1880, 1900 Census. [Adopted.]
Alfra Lamey, born 2/1876 in AL. (S) 1880, 1900 Census.
Albert A Lami, born 5/9/1876 in AL. (S) 1880 Census.
(S) 1900 Census, MS, JaxCo., Lowery Island. Single.
7/18/1900 he married his 2nd cousin Hattie Lavenia Bosage, d/o Celestine Grelott(24ii). (S) JaxCo., MB.
(S) 1910 Census, AL, MobCo., Bayou La Batre. 3 children, 2 living.
9/11/1918, (S) WWI Draft Reg., married, a fisherman living in Bayou La Batre.
1934 Albert died; both buried in Odd Fellows Cem., Bayou La Batre, AL.
Albertha (Barbara) Lamey, m, born 12/1878 in AL. (S) 1880, 1900 Census.
Elbert Lee Lami, born 3/1882 in AL. (S) 1900, 1910 Census.
4/10/1915 he married Florence Mary Lockler, born 1887 in FL. (S) MobCo. MB46, P546.
(S) 1920 Census, AL, MobCo., Mobile. 1 son.
William Leonard Lami, born 8/1884 in AL. (S) 1900, 1910 Census.
4/29/1916 he married Mary Edna Murrill, born 1897 in AL. (S) MobCo. MB47, P331.
(S) 1920 Census, AL, MobCo., Mobile. 2 children.
ii. William Julius Lamey, born 1829 in AL.
No. 28:(S) 1850.
5/6/1871 he formally married Mary Louise Miller, d/o Delphine Bosarge60ii. (S) NBVM, B3, P49, A282.
(S) 1860 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi, PD1. n: “Lanie”. No Children.
7/23/1870, (S) 1870 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi, Bt1. William is a laborer with real estate valued at $200. His age is off by 12 years.
6/14/1880, (S) 1880 Census, MS, HarrCo., Bt2. William is a laborer, Mary keeps house.
He married 2nd Victoria Miller, sister to his 1st wife.
Children:
Nancy Eliza Lamey, born 6/1863 in MS. (S) 1870 Census.
1887 she married Lawrence Ankerson, steps/o her uncle Albert.
(S) 1900 Census, AL, MobCo., Mobile, WD6. 5 children, sister Adele lives with her.
Ellen Amelia Lamey, born 1865 in MS. (S) 1870, 1880 Census.
Harry William Lamey, born 6/1867 in MS. (S) 1870 Census.
11/28/1892 Wm. married Bettie Hopkins, born 7/1972 in W TX. (S) HarrCo., MB10, P12.
(S) 1900 Census, MS, JaxCo., Bt3. 1 son.
Mary Cecile Lamey, born 1872 in MS. (S) 1880 Census.
6/28/1893 she married Antony Ankerson. (S) HarrCo., MB10, P94.
(S) 1910 Census, MS, JaxCo., Pascagoula. 7 children, 5 living.
Eleanor Lamey, born 1874 in MS. (S) 1880 Census.
Laura Lamey, born 1875 in MS. (S) 1880 Census.
6/7/1898 she married Charles Borries. (S) HarrCo., MB11, P372.
(S) 1910 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. 5 children, all living.
James Lamey, born 4/18/1877 in MS. (S) 1880 Census.
4/17/1899 he married Mary Bills, born 3/1882. (S) HarrCo., MB12, P72.
(S) 1910 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. 5 children, 3 living.
3/30/1935 he died; buried in Old Biloxi Cem.
Adele Lamey, born 9/1881.
(S) 1900 living with sister Eliza.
iii. Lucille Lamey, born ~1832 in AL. Aka “Sammi”.
Her brother John also used this variation of the name.
No. 28:(S) 1850.
4/7/1857 in HarrCo., MS, “Lucy Sammi” married Francis Edward Bosarge60iv. (S) HarrCo., MB3, P114.
No. 60:(S) 1860 Census, MS, JaxCo., Ocean Springs.
1863–1866 Lucille died.
Children: see Francis.
iv. Arsene Marie Lamey, born 1/8/1834.
2/26/1835 Marie baptized by Father Loras. (S) CIC, BB 1828-46, P63.
Bef. 1840 she probably died – not in 1840 census.
v. Phillip Lamey, born 4/1837 in AL.
No. 28:(S) 1840. m:5<10.
No. 28:(S) 1850.
No. 28:(S) 1860.
10/17/1866 Phillip married Catherine “Katie” Hudson, born ~1851 in MS. (S) HarrCo. Marriage Records.
See No. 28:(S) 1870 Census. No children.
See No. 28:(S) 1880 Census.
Bef. 1900 Katie died; buried with Phillip.
6/9/1900, (S) 1900 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi, Back Bay. Philip “Lemey”, a wd. His 5 known children live with him. All the males of the family are day laborers.
Phillip operated the “Lamey ferry” across Back Bay.
Bef. 1907 Phillip died; buried in the Lamey cemetery, 2nd row S-to-N.
Children:
Anthony “Tony” Lamey, born 2/1868 in MS. (S) 1880, 1900 Census.
He married Aline Krohn.
7/27/1938 he died in MS.
Phillip “Dink” Lamey Jr, born 3/1872 in MS. (S) 1880, 1900 Census.
11/8/1894 he married Annie B Hossley, born 1869 in MS, d/o Henry. [parents born in Switzerland]. (S) HarrCo., MB10, P274. Henry was the brother of Fritz, husband of Annie’s aunt Eliza28x.
8/1899, Annie inherited the 400 acres purchased by her grandfather Joseph Hosli in 1870. The Lamey cemetery is located on this land.
(S) 1900 census. Indicates single, living with his father.
(S) 1910 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. 6 children, 5 living.
10/1911, Annie Hosli Lamey & Phillip Lamey sold land to Harrison County to build a bridge across the Tchoutacabouffa River at the old Lamey ferry crossing.
10/1949, Annie died.
6/18/1953 he died in MS.
Theolide/Zoelide Lamey, born 8/5/1873 in MS. (S) 1880, 1900 Census.
5/14/1903 she married William C Parks, born 1875 in GA. (S) HarrCo. MB14, P320. They were married in her parents home.
(S) 1910 Census, MS, HarrCo. 3 children; Andrew Lamey, 10, lives with them.
1931 she died.
William Lamey, born 1880 in MS.
He married Rosa Newman, 1880–1908.
1945 he died.
John Lamey, born 1/1881 in MS. (S) 1880, 1900 Census.
He married Elsie Irma Krohn, 1892–1928; buried with John. Irma and their 8 year old daughter, who also died, were severely burned when scalded by an overturned cooking kettle. (S) The Daily Herald, 8/25/1928, P1.
(S) 1930 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. Wd., 4 children at home.
5/22/1946 he died; buried in the Lamey cemetery, 1st row S-to-N.
Josephine Lamey, born 3/1884 in MS. (S) 1900 Census.
Never married.
2/12/1907 she died at a sanatorium [probably had tuberculosis]; buried in the Lamey cemetery, 2nd row S-to-N. (S) The Biloxi Daily Herald, 2/12/1907, P1.
vi. John Baptiste Lamey (No. 14), born 12/28/1838 in AL.
Children of Alexander and Darthula:
vii. Edward Lamey, born 1845 in MS.
No. 28:(S) 1850.
No. 28:(S) 1860.
Did not marry.
viii. Peter Abarjah Lamey, born 1847 in MS.
No. 28:(S) 1850.
No. 28:(S) 1860. n: “Elezar”.
No. 28:(S) 1870. n: “Barge”.
No. 28:(S) 1880 Census.
2/1883, Abarjah married Sarah H. Hamilton, born 1858.
1932, Abarjah died.
1933, Sarah died.
ix. Anthony Lamey, born 3/1850 in MS.
No. 28:(S) 1850. n: “Antoine”
No. 28:(S) 1860.
No. 28:(S) 1860.
8/21/1878 Antoine married Laura (Louisa) Wells, born in 12/1849 in MS. (S) HarrCo., MB7, P24.
6/17/1880, (S) 1880 Census, MS, HarrCo Anthony is “Keeper of the ferry”. He has two step children by Louisa’s previous marriage. Her father was born in KY and her mother in MO.
6/20/1900, (S) 1900 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi, WD1. n: “Tony”. She has had 10 children, of which 7 are still alive, at least 2 by her 1st marriage. Stepdaughter Clara lives with them.
(S) 1910 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. They have had 7 children all of which are still living. They live on Reynor St.
1910, Louisa died.
(S) 1920 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. WD4. n: “Antoine”. Widow.
1/11/1929 Anthony died in Biloxi., MS. (S) Birth and death dates found along with parents names in Bradford Okeefe Funeral Home records.
Children:
Ella Lamey, born 1879 in MS. (S) 1880 Census.
5/17/1899 she married Joseph Seymour. (S) HarrCo., MB12, P93.
(S) 1920 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. 4 children.
Loren Lamey, born 9/22/1881 in MS. (S) 1900 Census.
10/19/1903 he married May J Stonage [Stagivich], born 1885 in MS. (S) HarrCo., MB15, P64.
9/12/1918, (S) WWI Draft Reg., a teamster living at 334 Bradford, Biloxi.
(S) 1920 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. 7 children.
Richard Lamey, born 4/10/1884 in MS. (S) 1900, 1910 Census.
5/5/1916 he married Katherine Kanzak, born 1898, died 1946. (S) HarrCo., MB29, P28.
9/12/1918, (S) WWI Draft Reg., a retail merchant living at 949 Fayard St., Biloxi.
(S) 1920 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. They live on Charters St. 1 daughter.
1936 he died; buried together in Old Biloxi Cem., MS.
Annie Lamey, born 4/1885 in MS. (S) 1900 Census.
10/7/1908 she married Conrad Nesosses, born 1878 in Germany. (S) HarrCo., MB21, P62.
(S) 1910 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. Live on West Jackson St.; 1 daughter.
Florian Lamey, born 9/1887 in Seymour, MS. (S) 1900, 1910, 1920 Census.
6/5/1917, (S) WWI Draft Reg., a fisherman, living at 882 Reynoir, Biloxi. Birth year given on form is incorrect.
4/4/1923 he married Rachael Eldoria Ladnier, dau. of William10i. (S) HarrCo., MB35, P49.
(S) 1930 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. Live on Fayard St.; 3 children.
1948 he died.
x. Eliza Lamey, born 4/1852 in MS.
No. 28:(S) 1860.
1/19/1872, Eliza married Fritz Husley, born 1843, a native of Ennenda, Canton Glarius, Switzerland. (S) HarrCo., MB6, P30.
6/16/1880, (S) 1880 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. They live next to her mother and father. Fritz is a coal burner.
10/1882, Fritz died.
9/21/1883 Eliza “Hoesley” married William Jeff Rushing, born 3/1861 in MS. (S) HarrCo., MB7, P443.
6/14/1900, (S) 1900 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi, Back Bay. Jeff is a farmer. Eliza has had 13 children, 9 still living. She [incorrectly] indicates her mother was born in IN instead of OH.
4/26/1910, (S) 1910 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. William is a log binder at a sawmill. Neither he nor Eliza can read or write. She has had 13 children, 9 surviving; her 2nd marriage. Charles works in the sawmill, William Jr does odd jobs. They own their farm. Eliza correctly state her mother born in OH. They have an adopted daughter, Martha Hintote, born 1889 in AL.
4/5/1920, (S) 1920 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi, Bt1. They own their farm. Son Zacknie lives with them as does “Misclany”.
1929, Eliza died. [Undocumented.]
4/23/1930, (S) 1930 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. Living on Cedar Lake Rd. William is “married”, but Eliza is not at home. [She may have not yet died.] Their divorced son Ruffes is living with him. William does not work. Ruffes is an automobile salesman. Stepson Joseph Husley lives next door; stepson William lives neaby.
1938, William died.
Children by Fritz:
Fritz Husley Jr, born 11/1873 in MS. (S) 1880, 1900 Census.
~1904 he married Goldie Riggs, born 8/1881 in KS, sister of Alma.
(S) 1920 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. 5 children.
1956, he died.
John Husley, born 10/1875 in MS. (S) 1880, 1900 Census.
1900 he married Alma B Riggs, born 9/1877 in IA, sister of Goldie. In the 1900 census John is a boarder in their home.
(S) 1910 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. Living next to Fritz; 3 of 4 children living.
Joseph Husley, born 4/1879 in MS. (S) 1880, 1900 Census.
12/11/1902 he married Laura Odeal Scarbrough, d/o William, born 10/1880 in MS. (S) HarrCo., MB14, P151.
(S) 1930 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. Lives next to his stepfather; 5 children.
William J Husley, born 5/1881 in MS. (S) 1900, 1910 Census.
~1910 he married Maggie Z ?, born 1886 in MS. (S) 1930 Census.
(S) 1930 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. Living near Joseph; 4 children.
Sarah Husley, born 5/1883 in MS. (S) 1900 Census.
Children by Jeff:
William Ruffes Rushing, born 2/1885 in MS. (S) 1900, 1910 Census.
1/1/1913 he married Martha Brighting. (S) HarrCo., MB25, P274.
(S) 1930 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. Divorced, lives with his father.
Charles J Rushing, born 12/1886 in MS. (S) 1900, 1910 Census.
6/19/1919 he married Eva A Basehore, born 1902 in PA. (S) HarrCo., MB31, P122.
(S) 1930 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. Lives on Thomas St; 5 children.
Zacknie “Jack” A Rushing, born 1/1890 in MS. (S) 1900, 1910, 1920 Census.
(S) 1930 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi. Single, living with a neice.
Robert J Rushing, born 11/1894 in MS. (S) 1900, 1910 Census.
11/3/1912 he married Catherine Morris. (S) HarrCo., MB25, P141.
(S) 1930, Robert appears to be in the “Home for the Incurable” in N.O., LA.
xi. Annie Lamey, born ~1854 in MS.
No. 28:(S) 1860.
No. 28:(S) 1870.
2/26/1874 she married Peter [Cannonet] Canett, born 1/1854 in MS. (S) HarrCo., MB6, P268. Peter is s/o Ramon Cannette & Marie Eulalie Ryan, d/o Marie Josepha Ladnier122i.
6/18/1880, (S) 1880 Census, MS, HarrCo., Biloxi, N. Bt1. Peter is a sailor.
1886–1900 Annie died; buried in the Lamey cemetery, 3rd row S-to-N.
6/15/1900, (S) 1900 Census, MS, JaxCo., Ocean Springs. Peter is a widow.
4/15/1910, (S) 1910 Census, MS, JaxCo., Ocean Springs. Peter lives alone.
1930, Peter died; buried with Annie.
Children:
Sarah Lilia Canett, born 11/6/1878 in MS. (S) 1880 Census.
12/28/1878 she was baptized.
1/20/1900 St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean Springs, she married Armand Fayard, 1870–1953, s/o Julian & Julienne Fountain. He is buried in the Fountain Cem.
6/19/1936 she died; buried in the Lamey cemetery, 3rd row S-to-N.
Angeline Canett, born 8/1884 in MS. (S) 1900 Census.
Olivia Canett, born 4/1886 in MS. (S) 1900 Census.
xii. Doley “Dora” Lamey, born ~1858 in MS.
No. 28:(S) 1860.
No. 28:(S) 1870. n: “Elise”.
Dora married ??? Strayham.
Dora died, buried in the Lamey cemetery, 3rd row S-to-N.
xiii. Mary Lamey, born 1860.
No. 28:(S) 1860.
Mary died as a child.
