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Revision as of 16:31, 3 July 2022
Sylvan (Jack) Ladner was born on the 4th of July, 1889 in Bayou LaCroix, MS, to Sylvan Ladner and Mary Celina Necaise. He married Ellen Elizabeth Wainwright on May 29, 1912. They had four children: Hester, Lillian, Rose Mary, and Kenneth Lavern.
The 1950 census lists Sylvan as a gardener at a private residence. He and Ellen lived in Bayou La Croix across the street from Ellen's father, George Henry Wainwright.
A notable event in Sylvan and Lillian's life was their 50th wedding anniversary. They celebrated on May 22nd, 1962. The newspaper carried a short article describing the event:
"Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. Sunday, May 22. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan (Jack) Ladner celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, May 27th with open house at home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sones. A large wedding cake centered the table which was trimmed with white and yellow blossoms. Mr. and Mrs. Ladner have two children, Mrs. Sones of Bayou La Croix and Hester Ladner of Bay St. Louis. They have 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A large number of relatives and friends attended the celebration.
Later in life Sylvan was known as Pappy.
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