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Pettifield Family of Southwest Louisiana

12/31/2019

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Annise E. Upchurch

The Pettifield family of southwest Louisiana settled in Iberia Parish in the late 1800’s. The progenitor of the Calcasieu Parish Pettifields was George Emmitt Pettifield, the adopted son of Joseph H. Petifils and Marie Devolin.

Family stories passed down to later generations say his name was George Emmitt Johnson. His mother, having passed away and his father struggling to care for the young son, George Emmitt Johnson became part of Joseph H. Petitfils and his wife Marie Devolin’s family in the late 1800s. The Federal Census of 1900 shows him at age 15 with the Johnson last name and that he is “adopted”. He was born in Jeanerette, LA, south of Iberia, LA.

George E. Pettifield married Annise Eula Upchurch in 1907. Annise was born in Abbeville Parish. Annise’s parents were Charles Burton Upchurch, Jr. and wife Zona Ellen White. Charles B. Upchurch, Jr. was from Alabama while Zona was born in Louisiana. Both died in DeQuincy, LA.

One newspaper reported that George E. Pettifield was killed in a railroad accident near Savoy, LA in 1914. It was later determined that he was badly injured. He was not so fortunate in 1949 when Houston, Texas investigators ruled his death a suicide. Louisiana investigators were of a different opinion and said that he was murdered. The Texas officials would not reopen the case after courts ruled the death a suicide. The body was returned to DeQuincy, LA for burial.

Nine children were born to the marital union of George E. Pettifield and Annise E. Upchurch. It appears that many of the nine children remained in the Calcasieu Parish, married and raised their families there.

In a family book to be published soon, the descendants of George E. Pettifield and Annise E. Upchurch will be listed. Also included are some obituaries and the burial place of many. Moreover, to the extent possible the FindAGrave.com Memorial # where details of their family and references to family members can be found will be part of the family information.

Since George E. Pettifield was adopted, his ancestry cannot be traced back to his Johnson family roots. The ancestry of his wife, Annise E. Upchurch is very different. Her ancestry has been traced back 27 generations to the 1100s.
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If your family roots include a Pettifield or an Upchurch, please notify me to include your family in this book at murphymillerjr@gmail.com. Many photos of this family will be include in the book. 


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16 Comments
Kristi Pettifield Howard
2/10/2020 11:49:14 pm

Please keep me informed on any information regarding the Pettifield family.

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Murphy Miller
2/11/2020 12:25:42 pm

Will do

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MURPHY MILLER
1/4/2023 08:26:33 am

Please advise if you received my msg on the purchase of the Pettifield book. Happy New Year.

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Kristi Pettifield Howard
1/24/2021 01:51:54 am

Mr. Miller, I was checking on the status of the book for the Pettifield family.

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Murphy Miller
1/24/2021 09:00:16 am

For now the book is on hold. Encountered some unforeseen difficulties.

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MURPHY MILLER
12/9/2022 06:01:48 pm

See: https://www.lulu.com/shop/murphy-miller/george-emmitt-pettifield-annise-eula-upchurch-louisiana-family/hardcover/product-4p4654.html?q=Pettifield&page=1&pageSize=4

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Verna pettifield
7/4/2021 10:05:58 pm

She was my grandmother. My dad Donald was her youngest boy.

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MURPHY MILLER
7/5/2021 05:34:21 pm

I hope to complete the book.

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MURPHY MILLER link
1/4/2023 08:27:16 am

https://www.lulu.com/shop/murphy-miller/george-emmitt-pettifield-annise-eula-upchurch-louisiana-family/hardcover/product-4p4654.html?q=Pettifield&page=1&pageSize=4

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Michael W. Pettifield
1/22/2022 07:39:01 am

Hi my father told me along time ago that our roots do go back to the Johnsons and I've been looking for more to learn and try to find my pictures mine got burnt in a house fire please and thanks

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MURPHY MILLER
1/22/2022 08:10:35 am

The info on this site is all I have on your question. Not sure anyone can substantiate without more research, i.e. adoption papers.

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Michael Pettifield
1/4/2023 04:57:02 am

How do I get a copy of the book Mr Miller for my brother and I so we can learn more and find more of our family we have been through so much since our home burnt down and lost our parents and I would just love to see and hold something that is our families I hope one day they do the same for my mother's side of the family so I can learn more about where our families roots are from this address is where I'd like to receive them so I can give my brother one also 5940 Nobie Ln. Lake Charles, LA 70605 please and thanks

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MURPHY MILLER link
1/4/2023 08:25:11 am

Book purchase here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/murphy-miller/george-emmitt-pettifield-annise-eula-upchurch-louisiana-family/hardcover/product-4p4654.html?q=Pettifield&page=1&pageSize=4

What is you mother's maiden name. I will try to help!

Kristi Howard
1/22/2022 02:42:06 pm

Mr Murphy I accidentally unsubscribed can you please subscribe me again

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James Webb
8/3/2022 09:24:32 pm

Looking for any Pettifields still around my mawmaw was Elaine Browns (Pettifield) married to James Webb and then Jake Brown

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MURPHY MILLER
12/9/2022 06:03:06 pm

Book available at: https://www.lulu.com/shop/murphy-miller/george-emmitt-pettifield-annise-eula-upchurch-louisiana-family/hardcover/product-4p4654.html?q=Pettifield&page=1&pageSize=4

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