William Franklin Choat was born 1842 in Franklin Parish, LA and died April 15, 1915 in Franklin Parish, LA.  He was the son of Issac W. Choat and Catherine McAlister (both of which died in Franklin Parish, LA).  William married Samanatha Ann Green Thomason June 29, 1964 in Franklin Parish, LA.  The Children of William and Samantha Choat were: Isaac Lewis "Ike" Choat, William Thomas, and Henrietta Ann "Annie" T. Choat.