There is evidence that my great great great grandfather lived in a cave
in Louisiana. Below is info my uncle sent me. Anyone know of any caves in
this area?
I checked and have the following information in my database with
reference to your father's great great grandfather's family and the family
"cave". I don't think I have any more at home, but will check.
Abraham David Buckalew is believed to have accompanied his
brother-in-law, James Antley to Louisiana in the fall of 1852 and probably paid
for his land in 1852 at the same time as their land patents were issued on the
same date in 1858.
One of his grandson's, Arthur E. Antley, recalled that at one time the
family lived in a cave near Downsville (near Farmersville), Louisiana. The
land sold by his wife and children in 1892 was located about 1 1/2 miles east
of Downsville.
Downsville is north of I-20 between Ruston and Monroe. On State road
145 It is apparently on the Lincoln and Union Parish line.
