I thought you might like to see a memorial for rev james smylie, ii i found on. In 1954 the genealogy reference collection was established at the main branch location in amite. Today e books, downloadable movies, magazines, music, and databases on numerous subjects and near constant live programming for all ages are some of the services that could not have been imagined in 1944. The above has been written to provide genealogicalresearchers with an insight into the early origins of amite. This page shows only the 20 most recent obituaries in amite, louisiana.
Blythewood is a greek revival mansion that has been placed on the national register of historical places. If you dont see the obituary or death record that you are looking for, use this form to search our entire database. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. The county has amite city as its seat and the county was created 6 march, 1869. This collection has expanded to become the genealogy and local history department and is located on the second floor of the amite branch building. The 10 best amite hotel deals apr 2020 tripadvisor. The original settlement was born on the banks of the tangipahoa river, adjacent to a choctaw indian village.
Amite city is a town in tangipahoa parish, of which it is the parish seat, in southeastern louisiana, united states. The town of amite city is a quiet town, with many picturesque lawns and gardens of azaleas and dogwoods. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Burgess will lay in state at the tangipahoa parish council chambers, 206 e. With great amenities and our best internet rate guarantee, book your hotel in amite today. This collection has expanded to become the genealogy and local history. Nativisim and louisiana justice, 1921 1924 9780807124536. Food fun and music to celebrate the oyster industry that once thrived in this area. Library closing good friday april 10 memorial day may 25 independence day july 3rd labor day september 7 columbus day. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Tangipahoa parish library amite, louisiana 70422 my 24.
Guide to tangipahoa parish, louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Deke bellavia was born on 01091975 and is 45 years old. She is genealogist and local historian with a broad emphasis of african americans in the louisiana florida parishes. Make your mark when you stock up on pens, markers, and pencils, and take note of our savings on essentials like paper and notepads, composition notebooks, and poster board. The town of amite city lies at the intersection of i55 and hwy. Amite is well known for its oyster industry, dating back to 1949, and hosts the annual oyster festival each march. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members. Located in the center of tangipahoa parish, it is easily accessible from any location within the area. Browse the advocate obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolencestributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. In 2012 the amite branch alone had more books than the entire tangipahoa parish.
She is genealogist and local historian with a broad emphasis of african americans in. Funeral home services for phillip daryl are being provided by mckneely funeral home amite amite. The table below compares amite city town to the other 474 incorporated cities, towns and cdps in louisiana by rank and percentile using july 1, 2019 data. The town was laid out, lots were sold and the community quickly began to grow. Mar, 2020 a resident of amite, william thomas mckneely jr. The amite chamber of commerce is organized for the purpose of advancing this commercial, agricultural, industrial, civic. Amite county is part of the mccomb, ms micropolitan statistical area. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. To search our indexes online you must have a name, book and page, instrument number, or property description.
Tangipahoa parish, louisiana genealogy familysearch wiki. Early history and families, tangipahoa parish, louisiana. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. The final chapter of the book of life for earl lee richardson, sr. More can belearned about the entire history of amite from mr. Nov 29, 20 welcome to preserving our history in tangipahoa and st. Welcome to preserving our history in tangipahoa and st. A resident of amite, he died on wednesday, may, 2015, at his home. Livingston parish was originally part of the florida parishes. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more.
Louisiana obituaries latest obituaries in amite louisiana. He is survived by his wife, pam mcelveen alston, amite. Encyclopedia of southern jewish communities amite, louisiana story of the stern family the third louisiana cavalry of the confederate states army 1850 census books commercial tangipahoa didnt exist then, but there is neighboring st. Early history and families of amite usgenweb archives. Genealogy classes for beginners our new class will teach you how to use for free at the library and how search your family history through our free database, heritage quest, from the comfort of your own home. American state, county, and town sources, third ed.
Kenneth passed away on april, 2020 at the age of 32. Tangipahoa parish clerk of court eservices civil land. He was born may 28, 1947 in amite and was 72 years of age. To provide a quality formal education for the youth in our community. Visitation will be at house on the rock church, 727 w. Edwin schillings bookentitled amite now and then, which can be purchased from the amitecity chamber of commerce.
The official facebook page for the tangipahoa parish library system. The history of the south will always provide us with tales of romance and mystery. This hotel offers free hot breakfast and free wifi. The parish was created on february 10, 1832, when the state legislature split st. The county is named after the amite river, which runs through the county. Notable landmarks in the area include blythewood plantation house and independence italian cultural museum. Hunting for scares and screams in a louisiana halloween haunted house near amite. Antoinette harrell is a native of tangipahoa parish, louisiana. Amite oyster festival 2021, a festival in amite, louisiana. We pride ourselves on having a hometown feeling with the conveniences of a large city. In 1852 the new orleans, jackson, and great northern railroad was chartered in both louisiana and mississippi. He was born july 9, 1953, in new orleans and was 61 years of age.
In 2012 the amite branch alone had more books than the entire tangipahoa parish library system had on its tenth anniversary in 1954. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. With great amenities and rooms for every budget, compare and book your amite hotel today. The hotel ponder at the amite station became a popular spot among travelers for dining and relaxing. Historians differ as to which one, but the parish was definitely named after either robert or edward livingston. Phillip daryl hanks passed away on april 8, 2020 at the age of 69 in amite, louisiana. Guide to tangipahoa parish, louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy. It is a retreat for retirees escaping city life and for parents of young children who desire a small community. Amite city was chosen as the practical stopping point as it was halfway between lake pontchartrain and the mississippi state line. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A brief history of amite county amite county amite county is located in the southwestern part of the state next to the louisiana border in what is known as the long leaf pine region, and is now bounded on the north by franklin and lincoln counties, on the east by pike county, on the south by the state of louisiana and on the west by wilkinson.