Robert Abiajah Rembert

Robert Abiajah Rembert

• Father: Abijah Richard Rembert b. 23 May 1811, d. 12 September 1857
• Mother: Emily Alabama Hale b. circa 1823

• Robert Abiajah Rembert was born on 6 October 1846 in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama.
• Abijah Richard Rembert and Emily Alabama Hale appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. Other members of the household included Robert Abiajah Rembert, William Erasmus Rembert, Laura Rebecca Rembert and Mary Woods.
• Emily Alabama Hale appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Mansfield, DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, living one household away from the household of Elizabeth Lewis, who later married William Erasmus.. Other members of the household included Robert Abiajah Rembert, William Erasmus Rembert, Laura Rebecca Rembert and Middleton Hale Rembert.
• He served in Company B, 2nd Louisiana Cavalry Regiment, CSA.
• He married Sarah Helen Chapman on 30 December 1869 in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana.
• Robert Abiajah Rembert died on 30 June 1931 at age 84 in Pleasant Hill, Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
• His wife Sarah Helen Chapman became a widow at his death.
• He was interred at Pleasant Hill North Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Sabine Parish, Louisiana.
• The following appeared on 3 January 1941 in The Sabine Index: Mrs. Sallie Chapman Rembert passed away Monday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Clifton Bridges in Pleasant hill.
       Mrs. Rembert was 93 years of age and had been in failing health for several years but even in advanced age she was bright and interesting and one always felt better from having spend awhile in her company. She was a very remarkable character and was always interested in the affairs of her town and state.
       She moved to Louisiana with her parents when she was a child of 10 years and spent the remainder of her life in and near Pleasant Hill. She was a fine musician and it was always a great pleasure to her friends and family when she would play the old time melodies. She was 17 years of age at the time of the battle of Pleasant Hill, being the last witness; every detail was plain in her mind as she would relate these interesting incidents and hardships they had to endure.
       She is survived by four sons and two daughters, Vernon Rembert of DeQuincy, Arthur Rembert of Mitchell, Frank Rembert who is employed in the Commercial National Bank of Shreveport, Robert Rembert of Waskom, Texas, Mrs. Corinne Smith of Mitchell and Mrs. Clifton Bridges of Pleasant Hill; 15 grandchildren living and 11 great - grandchildren.
       Mrs. Rembert joined the Methodist church when young and was buried from this church, Rev. W. M. Beadle performing the service and she was buried in the cemetery in Pleasant Hill by the side of her husband, R. A. Rembert, who preceded her by 10 years. Many friends who feel that she lived such a useful and consistent Christian life will always be glad they knew such a friend and person as she was. A number of near relatives throughout north and south Louisiana attended the funeral. The Drewitt funeral home had charge of the services at the grave.

• Last Edited: 3 Apr 2014