"Parish" is used to describe the main subdivisions of the State by which the census was enumerated. To the people of Avoyelles, as well as surrounding counties, the name that heads this sketch is by no means an unfamiliar one, for the owner is ever to be found by the bedside of the sick and afflicted. He held the rank of lieutenant in the Twenty-sixth Regiment of the line, and rose to the rank of captain in the Seventeenth Regiment of the line, afterward in the Twelfth, the colonel of which he became at a later period. institute, and the school flourished Numbers represent an alphabetical ordering by significant words. The Kemper family has ever been noted for its longevity, and for physical perfections. Take a boat tour of the Spring Bayou area, or picnic along the Red River at one of the parks. See Louisiana Church Records for online records and various denominations. She was the mother of six children, of whom Dr. Tarleton is the eldest, and be was only sixteen years old when she died, in 1866, at the age of thirty-six years. From this marriage only one son was born. Country, where the celebrated poem, Longfellow's "Evangeline." Nowhere in Avoyelles Parish, La., is there, to be found a young man of more energy, determination or force of character, than Mr. Frith possesses, and no agriculturist in this section is more deserving of success in the conduct and management of his plantation than he. South Carolina, whither the father removed when a young man. Dr. W. D, Hatis was reared in the Creole State, attended private schools in the same, was in Mississippi Military Institute for two years, and graduated from Tulane University, La., in 1883. For information about reproducing, publishing, and citing material from this collection, as well as access to the original items, see: Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscape Survey (HABS/HAER/HALS) Collection - Rights and Restrictions Information, If an image is displaying, you can download it yourself. His parents, John and Mary (Kennerly) Ewell, He was born in Enterprise, in 1866, and is a son of T. D. and Margaret (Campbell) Wier, both natives of Alabama. Mr. Mayer was a member of the police jury for three years, from Marksville, and was a member of the school board four years. Historic American Buildings Survey, Creator. William Hall is one of the public spirited citizens of the parish, and as editor of the Marksville Is the item digitized? Merchandising is one of the Nowhere in Avoyelles Parish, La., is there, to be found a young man of more energy, determination or force of . what the colored population had been 100 years before.) His great-grandfather, Philip Jacob Irion, was born in Leichman, Germany, in 1733, was reared in that country and educated in Strasburg, Prance, after which he returned to Germany. The French influence, however, was noted in most areas. Attractions | Avoyelles Commission of Tourism After this he located in St. Louis, Mo., practiced his profession His wife died about eighteen months after they were married. He was an overseer from the time he was grown until 1841, at which time he purchased the plantation on which he is now residing, and has since devoted In comparing census data for Another two properties were once listed but have been removed. In January, 1874, Mr. have Wailed themselves of all new ideas, and put them in practice, is Dr. W. D. Haas. Service men in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Genealogy served in various regiments. There are few young physicians of the State who are his equal in surgical operations and general practice. During the He was born in Bedford County, Tenn., December 8, 1851, and in that State was retired and educated. Bronillette, of this parish, by whom he has six children: Moore, Merrick, Walton, Lorca, August and Hubert. He served to 1888, and was noted for his uprightness and impartiality, qualities so desirable in one who wears the ermine. The father was educated in the common schools of Louisiana, and devoted his whole life to planting, being a very extensive planter and largo slave owner before the war. Mr. Kemper and family are members of the Baptist Church, and he is a Mason, Evergreen Lodge No. He is still living on the Teche, planting and merchandising. However, the data should be checked for the particular surname to see the extent of the matching. Helena Parish, La., in 1845, and was there reared and educated. St Elizabeth Parish Guerneville CA - churchfinder.com his home is spacious and comfortable, his wife who has a great, fondness for flowers, has ornamented the home surroundings. The paternal grandfather of our subject, was also born in Louisiana, and was a planter. He was soon thereafter elected district judge, and his eminent fitness for the position was so marked that be was kept in that office for a period of twenty-five years. William M. Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. Holmesville, Louisiana - Home Although still a comparatively young man he has bad au active career, and by his advanced ideas and progressive habits has done no little for the mercantile interests of Avoyelles Parish. He and his wife both received their final summons in their native country, the father dying in 1856, and the mother in 1866. Legend claims that William T. Sherman stopped to rest under the existing oak while being pursued by angry cadets from Alexandria. LA AHGP This is a list of plantations and/or plantation houses in the U.S. state of Louisiana that are National Historic Landmarks, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, listed on a heritage register; or are otherwise significant for their history, their association with significant events or people, or their architecture and design.[1][2][3]. has the respect, and esteem of all with whom he has come in contact. Missouri, and remained there until .1855. man of tine intellect, as are the other members of his family. can be difficult because the name of a plantation may have been changed through the years and because the sizeable number He is a native-born resident of Mansura, La. only increased by 4%, about 13,000. She About this time his step-father died, and his services were required at home, and thither he went, Inking charge of his mother's affairs, and clerking in the store of J. Learn more. father is a successful planter. serving until 1887. There are 30 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the parish, including 1 National Historic Landmark. West was born in Avoyelles Parish, La., September 28, 1808, to Isham and E. C. (O'Quinn) West, both of whom were born, reared, educated and married in this State, the former being a planter by occupation. He has resided in this parish all his life, for here be was born on March 24, 1858, to Thomas P. and Sarah A. Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s, State Library of Louisiana Historic Photograph Collection, For information or permission to use/publish, contact: LAColl@state.lib.la.us. He acted as a private and gunner, and was wounded at Petersburg and Gettysburg, losing his hearing in the last-named battle. Vital Records consist of civil records of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. has since received his attention. He has He is the owner of a tine plantation of about 100 acres, and raises large crops of cotton. The maternal great-grandfather of our subject, J. He' was a lineal descendant of Charles J times Fox. Regiments. In 1875 he was admitted to the bar, immediately opened an office, and has since given his attention to the practice of law since the judge's office was done away with ou the adoption of the new constitution. Welcome to Church Finder - the best way to find Christian churches in Guerneville CA. A. E. Gremillion is a notary public of He went out as orderly sergeant, and was promoted to sergeant-major after the battle of Shiloh. it is beyond the scope of this transcription. There were almost no improved roads in the U.S. or in the Louisiana Territory and the first railroads were not built until the 1830s. He was a member of both houses later. skirmishes. 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. Historic American Buildings Survey, Creator. He was one of the early assessors of the parish. 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. His parents, Dr. Robert Dumville Windes, Sr., and Eugenia Peak Ferguson, were natives of Tennessee and Louisiana, respectively. Go. B. Irion of this parish. In 1888 Mr. Grimillion was appointed police juror from Ward 8, and has filled that position in a satisfactory manner up to the present time. Mr. Pearce grew to manhood and received a common school education in Louisiana. side of the Mississippi River. After becoming the mother of one daughter Mrs. Marshall died in 1872, and after remaining a widower for four years Mr. Marshall married Alice, daughter of Avoyelles Parish Marriages P2 - Genealogy Village Abt 1856 Some records were destroyed or damaged from unknown causes. young attorney of undoubted ability, find as a forcible and convincing speaker has especially distinguished himself. Benjamin, Frank, John. She died in 1859. [citation needed] The Carondelet Canal, which was completed in 1794, connected the Trem section of New Orleans with Bayou St. John, giving shipping access to Lake Pontchartrain as an alternative route to the Gulf of Mexico. his wife, he moved south, where he resided until his death in 1867. was but natural, perhaps, that this should be his chosen calling in life. thorough student of medicine, and his reputation is thoroughly established. 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, - Latin, speaks and writes the French language quite proficiently, and reads German. He filled with great credit the ; was afterward stationed tit De Kalb, and subsequently was appointed president of the Conscript Bureau at, Aberdeen, Miss., where he remained until the close of the The father was a descendant of one of the wealthy and prominent families of that country. On January 6, 1831, he was married to Miss Anne B. Audebert, a native of Mississippi and of French extraction. He died when about eighty years of age, in 1882, but his widow is still a resident of Cottonport, and is, as was her husband, a member of the Historically housing for enslaved people on Louisiana plantations (prior to the reconstruction era), featured cabins consisting of two rooms, with one family in each room. up 27,000 (41%); Ohio, up 26,000 (70%); Indiana, up 25,000 (127%); and Kansas up from 265 to 17,000 (6,400%). Dr. L. Rabalais was attending school at St. Joseph's College, Natchitoches Parish, at the breaking out of the war, and filled with au earnest desire to aid the such as microfilm or copy prints? The mother is still living and is a resident of Mansura. It has always been his aim to conduct a straightforward business, and that be has always done so is fully verified when the fact, is known that his annual sales amount to from $18,000 to $20,000. The U.S. gained rights to use the New Orleans port in 1795. McEnery, E. John Ellis and Col. 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. His wife, Louisa Scallan, was born in this parish, and bore her husband seven children, the immediate subject of this sketch being the eldest of the family. Moreanville, La. clerk of the district court, and served with distinction until May, 1888, when be began the practice of the law in partnership with Judge A. It is possible to locate a free person on the Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana census for 1860 and not know whether that person was also listed as a slaveholder on the slave census, because published indexes almost always do not include the slave census. occurred on October 12, 17514. Photo, Print, Drawing Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Drawings from Survey HABS LA-1248 About this Item. (wife of Dr. P. B. Wright, of Evergreen), and Annie (wife of W. U. Perkins, of Texas. Church records vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. Both daughters are married. distinction at the bar by his talents and eloquence, winning a well earned During the remainder of that year he practiced at Grand Island, La., and hits since practiced in Avoyelles Parish. He is a very prosperous planter. John Moore, was a member of Congress from Louisiana, was district judge and a very prominent man in the State. No other Louisiana Parish showed such a significant increase. the first census on which they were listed. Also known as the Old Post Office. He died August 27, 18(55), his death being lamented not only by his immediate and sorrowing family, but by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. her parents when she married. His parents, Stephen and Ann G. (Tanner) Pearce, were natives of Georgia and In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. Plantation names were not shown on the census. He is not only held in high repute as a physician, but he has a host of warm Both are deceased. which he had begun under an able physician in Missouri. born and reared a Democrat, in 1807 he was elected a member of the police jury, and by that body was made president. Grandfather Mayer was born in Nancy, France. he enlisted in Company A, Thirteenth Mississippi Infantry, and was in (A thumbnail (small) image will be visible on the left.). Mr. Prescott and the whole family are members of the father's death occurred in 1827 when fifty-six years of ago, and the mother's in 1802 fit the ago of eighty-three years. Havard became his second wife. now living: Mrs. M. H. Spilker, Virginia, George, Robert, Bessie, Josie and Julia. Information about the Louisiana Digital Consortium can be found here: http://louisianadigitalconsortium.org, Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s, B&W photo, circa 1930s. one by his second. Last battle of Banks' Red River Campaign. Photograph. the Prints and Photographs Reading Room. Please use the following steps to determine whether you need to fill out a call slip in the Prints His parents, Edmond and Hermantine (Barbin) Sancier, were born in New Orleans, the leaving five children, two sons and three daughters, one child dying at the age of ton years, in 1888. 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. He followed the occupation of farming in his native State until his removal to thoroughly honorable and reliable in every transaction, a fact that has become generally known. Privately owned by descendents of the Gosserand. Subject's Grandfather Irion was a major in the War of 1812, and after that time he removed to Williamson County, Tenn., thence to Woodville, Miss., and subsequently to Avoyelles Parish, being in 1751 he was commissioned secretary of commerce, by Charles Frederic, prince of Baden, and after Louisiana, after which he took a two years' course in Centre College, Ky., and after finishing his education engaged in plant ing. young man of exemplary habits, and as a result has many warm personal friends. Avoyelles located on the Bryant Road about one and a half miles north of Highway 107. The Parish seat: Marksville [4]. Louisiana Museums. Built in 1830; French-Creole Architecture. this place has since conducted a flourishing business. The Catholic religion is predominant. After reaching the American shores he settled in Louisiana, and there he married Miss Irene Broutin. B. in the class of 1871. Slave quarters in Louisiana, unknown plantation (c. 1880s), Historical background of the plantation era, Magnolia Plantation (Schriever, Louisiana), Oakland Plantation (Natchitoches, Louisiana). This prominent and very successful educator was originally from Mississippi. born in the parish of Natchitoches, La., May 11, 1845, but was reared in Avoyelles Parish, his education being received in Baton Rouge Collegiate He then returned to Mississippi and practiced four years in Warren County; from there he moved to Dead Man's Bend, in Concordia Parish, La., where he practiced one year, and then moved to New Orleans, where he practiced during the year 1850, and in the fall of that year be was appointed surgeon on board the steamship Pacific plying between New Orleans and Chagres, United States of Columbia, which position he held until June 16, 1852, when he settled at Jesuits Bend, La., on the lower coast, where he has since practiced his profession, with the exception of the time he served during the war. He now carries a stock of goods valued at from $10,000 to $20,000, and does an annual business of about $25,000. He was born in September, 1815, and is a son of John his brother John, who was the father of Chief Justice Marshall. south Carolina and the mother of Louisiana. Mayenx), Noemie (wife of L. P. Roy), J. U. and Athalie. For about four Each institution contributes the digital items and the descriptive text for their collections. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport: Northwestern State University of Louisiana: Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife Park: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park. Wharton and Gen. Gregg, of the Trans-Mississippi Department. Va. Catholic Church. He was born in Bedford County, Tenn., August 14, 1814, grew to mature years in that State, and there received his education. Prof. Charles Campbell Wier, Evergreen, La. In this parish he was married to Miss May H. Campbell, by whom he has three children: William Henry, Mamie B. and William W. Mr. Hall's father was a sugar merchant of Mobile, Ala., and his grandfather, who was of English descent, was born in Winchester, He manifests the instinct and training of a real gentleman in his daily walk and conversation, and it may be truly said of him that, he never violated a friendship nor forgot a kind action done him. Since that time Dr. Rabalais has practiced his profession in In 1859 he was married to Miss Caroline King, of Opelousas, and the daughter of Valentine King, of one of the prominent Louisiana families. The father was reared and received a business education in Louisiana, and was engaged in merchandising at this place for many years. Gen. Lee's army, serving until the surrender. The abundant wildlife and many waterways make this a hunting, fishing and birdwatching paradise, year-round. HABS LA,5-EVGR.V,1- (sheet 1 of 9) - Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Contributor: Historic American Buildings . 9. Louisiana (New Spain) was transferred by Spain to France in 1800, but it remained under Spanish administration until a few months before the Louisiana Purchase. Catholic Church, and died in 1879. [12] The newly mechanized cotton industry in England during the Industrial Revolution absorbed the tremendous supply of cheap cotton that became a major crop in the Southern United States. Hon. south," which was highly commended. occurred in France on May II, 1838, and is a son of Germain find Celeste (Prostdame) Regard, both natives of France. He and family are members of the Baptist Church, in which they are active workers and esteemed He early had instilled into his youthful nature all the duties of farm life, and continued at this until the breaking out of the war caused him to throw aside the implements of peace to take up the weapons of warfare. To his marriage See Louisiana Land and Property for additional information about early Louisiana land ownership. He and his estimable wife are members of the Baptist Church. the father became extensively engaged in planting here, and became widely known and was highly respected by all who knew him. As a leading an able attorney at law of Marksville, La., and is also the editor of the Marksville Bulletin, one of the breezy newspapers of Avoyelles Parish.
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