Parents John P Smith b. 1840 La with half-brother Allen Phillips

Question

Looking for name of parents of my g-grandfather John P. Smith b. 1840 Louisiana.  From Civil War Pension records ,I know John had a half-brother named Allen Phillips . 1850 Catahoula Parish census list Robert head with Penelope as spouse as well as John P and William Smith children. I believe Penelope is John’s mother based in part on death certificate of Allen listing parents as Robert & Nellie Phillips. Been unable to locate Nellie or Robert for sure after 1850 census.

Answer 1

This is not a "final" answer to your question, but maybe it will give you a place to start.  It is a memorial on findagrave.com for John P. Smith, born 1840.  it lists 2 spouses and dates of marriage.  Maybe the marriage registers will have parental information.

Yours,

Heidi