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geodood · 07-24-2007, 12:46 PM

I recently learned that I am a great great great....nephew of Col. C. H. Ardis who reportedly was one of the most successful merchants in the State of Louisiana back in the 1800's.

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb...os/ardisch.txt

There was once a water tower on Levee St. with the name "Ardis & Co." on it for many years. If anyone comes across a picture of this water tower, or any other reference to CH Ardis, please let me know! Thanks!

07-24-2007, 12:46 PM	#1
geodood Advanced Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 166 Rep Power: 223	Col. C. H. Ardis I recently learned that I am a great great great....nephew of Col. C. H. Ardis who reportedly was one of the most successful merchants in the State of Louisiana back in the 1800's. http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb...os/ardisch.txt There was once a water tower on Levee St. with the name "Ardis & Co." on it for many years. If anyone comes across a picture of this water tower, or any other reference to CH Ardis, please let me know! Thanks!