Zachariah Halsey a native of Ponchatoula, LA

Photo Courtesy Cedric Dangerfield
Zachariah Halsey and his wife Mary with their
two daughters. Celica sitting in her
father lap and Theresa in her mother lap 

Zachariah Halsey was born in January of 1821 in North Carolina. He married Mary Byrd in 1880 in Tangipahoa Parish. Zack died in June of 1915. His 3rd great grandson Cedric Dangerfield contacted me to inform me that his 3rd great-grandfather was a member  of Tasker Zion AME church in Ponchatoula. He also recalled attending the funeral service of family members there. 

In Cedric's home, this photograph hangs on the wall. Every time Cedric looked at the photograph, it reminded him of the love and joy his 3rd great-parents shared, and it served as a beautiful tribute to their memory.   The photograph not only captured a moment in time but also preserved Cedric's family history. It served as a tangible connection to his roots, allowing him to feel a sense of belonging and understanding of his ancestors' experiences. It was an absolute pleasure for him to share this photograph with me and the readers, as well as the oral history he received from other family members.