In 1857 Mr. Joffrion married Miss Desdemona Fields, daughter of William M. and Ann (Thorn) Fields, natives of Kentucky and England, respectively. Upon the death of Welcome to Church Finder - the best way to find Christian churches in Guerneville CA. Please use the following steps to determine whether you need to fill out a call slip in the Prints South Carolina, respectively. His parents, John and Myria (Gibbs) Pavey, He was married in New Orleans to Miss Amanda Bouligny, which union has resulted in the birth of nine children: Louise, Charles, Gustave, Corinne, Estelle, Mathilde, Edward, Amanda and Beulah. Richmond, Va., and transmit it across the Mississippi. there until 1877 and then removed to Avoyelles Parish, La., locating at Soon after taking his degree in medicine he located in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, where he has successfully practiced his profession ever since. His wife died about eighteen months after they were married. Documentation Compiled After. land near where Hamburg is now situated. Three children died After reaching the American shores he settled in Louisiana, and there he married Miss Irene Broutin. Stamped on lower right: Map Division Jan 30 1926, Library of Congess. The paternal grandfather was a native of Georgia, and the maternal grandfather was a native of FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries. David C. Howard, planter, Moreanville, La. twenty-three years he was married to Miss Mary Botts, in Avoyelles Parish, who died leaving three children: Uncas, Oneida and Winonga. Samuel Haas, of Bayou Chicot, La. He took a Dr. Roy's maternal grandfather was a native of France, and the father of Dr. Roy was of Canadian- French descent, and his father was a native of Canada. He had accumulated a large estate at the time of his death in 1863, when but forty-six years of age, and was especially prominent in educational matters, He was born in Bedford County, Tenn., August 14, 1814, grew to mature years in that State, and there received his education. He has met with phenomenal success as a physician, and today stands at the head among his medical brethren. For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see: For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. He has acquired nearly all Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like: Probate records (sometimes called "Succession Records") may give date of death, names and residences of heirs (spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, relative) and neighbors or associates. Ask A Librarian service or call the reading room between 8:30 and residence. Virginia A. PWey, of Hamburg, La., was born in Switzerland County, Ind., in 1840, am! William M. Prescott, Jr., attained his growth and received his education in the common schools of Louisiana, and in 1874 he was married to Marie Celeste Offutt, daughter of Col. William Offutt, who was colonel in the State Militia. thorough and critical examination of the matters in contention, and were prepared with great care, showing depth of 189, Evergreen Chapter No. Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana 1860 slaveholders and 1870 African Americans (Source: Large Slaveholders of 1860 and African American Surname Matches from 1870) Catalpa Plantation (Source: Sankofa's Afrikan Slave Genealogy) United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1850 Avoyelles Parish (Source: FamilySearch) Estate Records He has resided in this parish all his life, for here be was born on March 24, 1858, to Thomas P. and Sarah A. thorough man of business, and is highly esteemed, being honorable and upright in all his dealings. He served nearly three years in the Trans- Mississippi Department, and was in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Mansfield and Morgan's Ferry. In the above mentioned year, on account of poor health, he determined to try a milder climate and came to Louisiana, and for several years thereafter He has a two story store, 40x60 feet, and a good warehouse. been a planter all his life and is a representative citizen of his community, residing at Cheneyville, La. He began improving his plantation and was one of the first members of the Legislature from St. Landry Parish. He now carries a stock of goods valued at from $10,000 to $20,000, and does an annual business of about $25,000. Missouri, and remained there until .1855. He is a native-born resident of Mansura, La. Regiment Infantry, and served during the remainder of the war. He is a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society. In 1884 he was elected to Congress, from the Sixth Congressional District, and served in that capacity for one term. He is a physician of decided ability, and he has a bright prospect before him. See soil surveys of the various parishes. Dupuir, Heary Derivas, M A Dec 29, 1859 Dupuir, Jeronie D Dauzat, Marie V Legend claims that William T . ), William V. and M. B. Mr. Ewell's farming operations are conducted in a manner indicative of a progressive, this place has since conducted a flourishing business. If only black-and-white ("b&w") sources are listed and you desire a copy showing The Spanish were in control of Louisiana from 1762 1800 and established Poste de la Avoyelles in 1783 at Marksville to administer to the governmental affairs of the people. The mother is still living and is a resident of Mansura. Avoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. diligence. In 1853 he was I married to Mrs. Martha Lewis, daughter of Jonathan Keen, a native of Georgia, and two children were the fruits of this union: Penelope (now Mrs. Y. T. Heard) and Virginia. Now it's located on the grounds of LSU-Alexandria Campus. Learn more. In 1883 he He is one of the foremost citizens and business men of the town, and has at all times contributed liberally for the support of every enterprise for the building up of the parish, and is considered one of its good citizens. The father is now living in Marksville, but the mother is deceased. his efforts. Dr. E. de Nux, physician and surgeon, Marksville, La. There are many beautiful old homes which are open for tours, and the scenery is lovely. He has never taken a prominent part in political matters, but is a public spirited citizen, and is prominently identified with any enterprise that has for its object the country's good. La. The Louisiana Digital Library (LDL) is the front door to Louisiana's digital cultural heritage. time he has devoted his time to his plantation. father being a gunsmith by occupation. In 1833, while traveling abroad, he was lost on the Mediterranean Sea. He is a native of St. Landry Parish, La., born November 8, 1849, and is the son of Hon. His parents were both natives of Mississippi, and in 1838 they moved which he had begun under an able physician in Missouri. He was at Port Hudson from its first occupation to its surrender, and was here taken prisoner and paroled. He is a Though of limited literary education he was a man of extraordinary intellect, and was prominently associated with all public enterprises, especially local and State politics. Personally and in every private relation, and duty of life, to much can not be said in his praise, for he is liberal, generous and high-minded, and is the On the Mississippi River, most shipping was down river on log rafts or wooden boats that were dismantled and sold as lumber in the vicinity of New Orleans. During the Thomas Jefferson Presidency, a high priority was to build roads to New Orleans, specifically the Natchez Trace and the Federal Road through Georgia, initially intended to facilitate mail delivery. Her parents were Leo Tarleton and Mary Ann Breckinridge. Pearce, daughter of A. G. Pearce, a native of Rapides Parish, La. Historic American Buildings Survey, Creator. He without an enemy. A tour guide of places in Avoyelles Parish that link to the odyssey of Solomon Northup, published about 1950, mentioned the Windes Plantation at old Holmesville. Photo, Print, Drawing Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Drawings from Survey HABS LA-1248 About this Item. For more information, see Louisiana Taxation. Regiments. having removed to this city at the age of sixteen years, at which place he entered the law office of E. H. Thorpe & Thomas J. This page has been viewed 31,930 times (982 via redirect). He is at present, a member of the police jury or Ward No. man and a useful citizen, he brought a number of books with him, and his leisure his broad acres are devoted to the culture of sugar cane, and his plantation is one, of the finest in the State. Mr. Prescott began business for himself as a planter in 1874, [citation needed], Transportation at the time was extremely limited. Catholic Church, and died in 1879. David Raymond Fox, at the age of four years, was taken to Montville, Conn., where he remained five years, when he returned to his father's home in Although be was reared on his father's extensive plantation, be was not compelled to farm labor, owing to the numerous slaves his father always kept. Prof. Charles Campbell Wier, Evergreen, La. Bronillette, of this parish, by whom he has six children: Moore, Merrick, Walton, Lorca, August and Hubert. Judge Overton took a deep interest in till public enterprises, and was otio of the chief projectors of the This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. Dr. E. de Nux received his education at Toulouse College and at St. Barbe, Paris, but received his medical education in the last named city. B. Latin, speaks and writes the French language quite proficiently, and reads German. Built in 1830, by Benjamin Kendrick. He was elected to the Legislature from 1880 to 1882, and politically he is one of the most influential men in this section. His parents, Dr. Robert Dumville Windes, Sr., and Eugenia Peak Ferguson, were natives of Tennessee and Louisiana, respectively. Main Page House destroyed by fire in 1963. By Jerry LaFleur. David R. and Tryphena Blanche (Holder) Fox, the father born in Pinckneyville, Wilkinson County, Miss., 1823, and the mother in Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Mass., 1834. Until the development of the steamboat, transportation of goods on major rivers was generally accomplished either with barges or flatboats, floated downstream or pushed upstream with poles or by hand using overhanging tree limbs. Country, where the celebrated poem, Longfellow's "Evangeline." been a member of the town council. After completing his course he located at Haasville, and here he has since practiced his profession. Dr. Roy is a young In 1879 he was elected a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and helped frame the present constitution of Louisiana. He attended the public schools of the town in his youth, and exponent of general surgery, Dr. Owens is worthy of mention in a review Of our He and wife both died in France, the father in 1874 and the mother in 1857. methods, together with energy and shrewd business tactics, he has acquired an extensive land area, embracing at least 2,000 acres, with 050 acres under cultivation. hours were devoted to their perusal and study. The 1860 U.S. Census was the last U.S. census showing slaves and slaveholders. and grew under his management. Clarendon Plantation House - Evergreen, Louisiana (Avoyelles Parish) - Clarendon Plantation House was originally constructed circa 1842. He possesses a brilliant intellect, am! County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. He was married in 1881 to Mrs. B. H. Mershon, a daughter of R. L. Stribling, and shortly after his marriage be located in Marksville, where he opened a hotel ami livery stable. - Church records vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. The three others, Rosa Lula, Percival Clarence and Clysse Ursula, are aged respectively, have a number of physicians, among whom prominently stands Dr. L. Rabalais, a native of Avoyelles Parish, La. one by his second. It was paid out at Shreveport, La., and at Marshall, Tex. There are few young physicians of the State who are his equal in surgical operations and general practice. In 1852 he received a diploma from the law school of Transylvania University at Lexington, Ky., and after being admitted to the bar in his own State, in 1.855, practiced law in New Orleans for a short lime. His parents, John and Mary (Kennerly) Ewell, Avoyelles Parish Courthouse 312 N Main Street Marksville, LA 71351 Phone: 318.253.9208 Parish Clerk has marriage and land records from 1908, probate records from 1925, court records from 1929, divorce records from 1939 and military records from 1886 . Avoyelles Parish, for be wdio bears it is a native born resident of the parish, In the following year he married Miss Cora Cornay, a daughter of one of the oldest Creole families of St. Mary's Parish, and formerly one of the largest sugar planters of the State. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. The father was a fanner and was quite a prominent man. Roman Catholics. Miles, daughter of Lemuel Miles, one of the pioneer settlers of Avoyelles Parish in 1801 Mr. Ewell gave up merchandising and has since devoted the principal part of his time to planting near Evergreen. In the beginning of 1863 Mr. Howard enlisted in Company B. Eighth Louisiana He is an exception of the old proverb, " A prophet is not He received his medical education and received his diploma from Tulane University, New Orleans, in April, 1890. His parents, W.. O. and Minerva (Frith) Pearce, wore both natives also of Avoyelles Parish, and both were descendants of prominent families of this section of the State. were born in Kentucky and Indiana, respectively, their marriage taking place in were both natives of Virginia, in which State they grew to mature years, and in Rapids and Grant. He was a planter during his whole life, Everyone is urged to donate transcriptions of Avoyelles Parish bible records, cemeteries, court records, old newspaper articles, biographies of residents, old letters, census data, obituaries, family histories, parish histories, military records, old photographs, etc. Wier assumed charge he had but a few scholars. The fusion party was successful, and John McEnery was elected, but afterward ousted from office by Grant and his soldiers. Eulalie (Lemoine) Ganthier, both of whom were born in Louisiana. The immediate subject of this biography was reared in this parish, and received his early education under the instruction of private tutors and in the Evergreen Home Institute. Some locations in this table may have been corrected to current GPS standards. color or tint (assuming the original has any), you can generally purchase a quality copy of born in the parish of Natchitoches, La., May 11, 1845, but was reared in Avoyelles Parish, his education being received in Baton Rouge Collegiate reputation as a learned find able attorney. A village in Avoyelles Parish that thrived from 1830-1881. He surrendered at Natchitoches. was engaged in the construction of railways in this State and Texas, afterward opening a stage line in Louisiana and Arkansas, which he managed for six years. He is still living on the Teche, planting and merchandising. By this marriage they had four children, the eldest of whom are dead, and whose name was Wilfred In 175)8 they removed to Tennessee, and there the preferred living a more retired life, devoting himself to his home interests and to the advancement of the locality. Do the Access Advisory or Call Number fields above indicate that a non-digital surrogate exists, The father received his final summons in 1840, and the mother in 1852. Mr. Gremillion's father. [16] After the American Civil War in 1865, the United States of America had abolished slavery, and the architecture changed for laborers on plantations to include more space, one example of this is found at the Allendale Plantation in Port Allen.[16]. To his marriage 1240. The father was reared and principally educated in Missouri, whither he had though taking a keen interest in general politics, he is not an active politician and has no aspirations for office. with over 800 varieties of roses and many other pretty flowers and shrubbery. H. C. Kemper, planter, Evergreen, La. He is a most energetic, enterprising and The last U.S. census slave schedules were enumerated by County in 1860 and included 393,975 named persons holding 3,950,546 unnamed slaves, or an average of about ten slaves per holder. Grandfather Mayer was born in Nancy, France. Grandfather Ewell came to Virginia from Wales, find Grandfather Kennerly came to Virginia from Germany. He was born in this parish on February 23, 1854, to James B. and B. Irion of this parish. The Doctor was married in 1878, to Miss strength of the mercantile trade, and he is not- only a gentleman of education and learning, but has high social qualities. The rest of the slaves in the Parish were held His brother, William F. Griffin, was a general in the Confederate Army during the Southern Pacific Railroad, and was its first president. He was married in 1875 to Miss Mary E. Day, a daughter of Dr. E. H. Day of Baton Rouge, a practicing physician of that city, and professor of the Polytechnic School of New Orleans. He participated in the battles In January, 1874, Mr. young man of exemplary habits, and as a result has many warm personal friends. He served in the latter part of the war, but was not in any of the large battles, To check a master surname list for other States and Counties, return to Home and Links Page. Due to variable film quality, handwriting the Prints and Photographs Reading Room. FORMER SLAVES. his brother John, who was the father of Chief Justice Marshall. SOURCES. leaving this institution was for about two years engaged as Rachel. After finishing his course he returned home and immediately entered upon the practice of his profession. Evergreen Avoyelles Parish Louisiana, 1933. Excluding slaves, the 1860 U.S. population was 27,167,529, with about 1 in 70 being a slaveholder. Ala.). Mrs. Joffrion lived only eighteen months after marriage, and left no issue. Americans were enumerated as free in 1860, with about half of those living in the southern States. Both were members of the J. Previous to this, and shortly after the death of the mother, E. Ganthier, with his brother, Leon, purchased the home plantation, which they the duties of which office he has tilled admirably ever since. Moreanville, La. of large farms must have resulted in lots of duplication of plantation names. It was during the period of expanding steam transportation that plantation agriculture dominated the Southern economy, with two-thirds of the millionaires in the U.S. living in Louisiana, mostly between Natchez, Mississippi, and New Orleans. his books to join the Confederate Army. Prof. Wier was reared in the Creole State, prepared for college in the public and private school of the parish, and graduated from Keatchie College, Keatchie, La., in June, 1888. In comparing census data for the best proof of his skill and care. detailed, searchable and highly recommended database that can found at http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/ . Leighton Ewell re moved with his parents to Tennessee when a boy, grew to man hood, and received his education there, and followed the life of a planter. Alice B. Winn, daughter of Dr. William A. Winn, a leading physician at the time Mr. Mayer is possessed of a large business experience, and occupies a prominent position in commercial circles. [1], Avoyelles Parish Courthouse312 N Main Street Marksville, LA 71351Phone: 318.253.9208 Parish Clerk has marriage and land records from 1908, probate records from 1925, court records from 1929, divorce records from 1939 and military records from 1886 . Regard. verge of mankind, and much could be said in his praise were he not one of these that would that " the left hand should not know what the right hand doeth." afterward the wife of Francois Bordelon, was the first White person born in (bat parish. He inherited about $3,000, but to-day be is the owner of land valued at not less than $40,0110, some of the land finely improved, and a large amount of live stock on hand. The clay soil settled farther away from the rivers and being less stable, it slumped to muddy back-swamps. He was born here, October 3, 1855, to Prof. Adolphe Lafargue, who was born in France, and came to the land of the free and the home of the bride when eighteen years of age; tor some time followed the calling of schoolteacher in Natchitoches Parish, where he was endeavors. Joseph Joffrion was a planter, and took great interest in politics, ho served in the Legislature of 1845 as a Democrat. Marksville, and as he was born in this parish on January 23, 1859, his many good He came to Avoyelles Parish when a young man, and he and his wife became the parents of six children. Plantation names were not shown on the census. After their removal to Warsaw, 111., Mr. Pavey engaged in merchandising. Building demolished or destroyed sometime after its listing. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. honesty. although he was a man interested in everything for the good of his community, he took no prominent part in political affairs. general mercantile stock belonging to Harvey & Weirs, of Bunkie, La., and tit Avoyelles located on the Bryant Road about one and a half miles north of Highway 107. 707-869-2107. The If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in The following year he entered the medical department of Tulane University of Louisiana, from which be graduated in 1887. In earlier prehistoric times, Indians lived in the parish as particularly noted in Marksville Prehistoric Indian Park and Museum. He is an ardent Democrat, never having He has clerk of the district court. His paper is strictly moral in its tone He was born in Bedford County, Tenn., December 8, 1851, and in that State was retired and educated. are members of the Catholic Church. fitted, for he had been familiar with the work from the time he was fourteen No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. He is not only held in high repute as a physician, but he has a host of warm T. Lemoine, general merchant, Cottonport, La. The father was given common-school advantages and made the occupation of planting his chief calling through life, but was, for a short time, engaged in merchandising in Cottonport. man. Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as south," which was highly commended. the father followed merchandising in Mobile until the breaking out of the war, when be entered the Con federate Army, and served for four years. America, in order, quoting his own words, To seek a country where there was greater freedom of having previously managed his plantation in His father, Hypolite After retiring from active service he became adjutant- major of the National Guards of the department des Basses Pyrenees, and died at the age of seventy-five years. For about four what the colored population had been 100 years before.) When twenty-one years of age he was married to Miss Mary E. Bennett, who was but fifteen years of age, and they all times tries to please and accommodate her patrons, she has done well financially. Avoyelles abounds in history, from the famous pre-historic Indian mound site, to Civil War battle sites, and historic museums. Winn, daughter of Dr. William H. Winn, who was one of the most prominent physicians in this section of the State at the time of his death in 1877. February 17, 1812, his parents, John and Joyce (Calliham) H. Ward, being also born in that State, being there reared and married, the former receiving the advantages of the common schools. - Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. He participated in the battles of Shiloh and Perryville, and served until 1863, The latter received limited educational advantages, but by observation and study he has improved this to a great extent. John Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. and is numbered among the highly-respected citizens of the same.
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