He was married in 1871, in Philadelphia, to Miss Mary L. Fisher, by whom he has two sons and three daughters. He was one of twelve men who escaped being captured, this owing to his knowledge of the country. He died on his plantation on December 16, 1849, residence. 5,904 whites, 74 "free colored" and 7,185 slaves. He finally recovered, and rejoined his command the next spring, remaining with Gen. Lee until the close of the war. 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. Hans A occurred in France on May II, 1838, and is a son of Germain find Celeste (Prostdame) Regard, both natives of France. Church records vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. He is not only held in high repute as a physician, but he has a host of warm have been born five children: Bennett Barton, Wilber Fields, Joseph William Eloi, Lola Grace and Winnie Pearl. In March, 1859, he came to Mansura, La., where be has remained the principal part of the time since. of the fourteenth section of the Ninth International Medical Congress, which met Owing to the able and efficient manner in which he You are the visitor to this page. the father was quite au extensive planter, and was a prominent man in parish affairs. Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. advise you in both how to fill out a call slip and when the item can be served. For the past three years he has been vice-president of Louisiana Press Association, He served during the entire war. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted August 5, 2022. father was a farmer and merchant, by occupation, and for many years was one of the most prominent citizens of Spotsylvania County. He possesses a brilliant intellect, am! He has seven living children by his first wife and it is beyond the scope of this transcription. Dr. Ducote and his wife are the parents of three children: Joseph Richard (attending Spring Hill College), and Ethel Lee and Beatrice (attending the Convent of The French influence, however, was noted in most areas. years of age, his first work being done under his father. Dr. C. D. Owens, He then removed to Marksville, the parish seat, and there began the practice of his profession, soon acquiring a large and lucrative practice. Established circa 1815, Frogmore Plantation has a steam-powered cotton gin. St Elizabeth Parish is a Catholic church in Guerneville California. in 1802 Mr. Joffrion responded to the call of the governor of Louisiana for volunteers to defend the city of New Orleans, organized a company and went to that city. Mr. Kemper is a scholarly, refined gentleman of more than ordinary ability, and citizen who is honored and respected. Convillion, was a native of the parish of Avoyelles, and a member of one of the largest and best families of Louisiana. William M. Prescott, planter, Eola, La. ", visible in, This page was last edited on 9 November 2022, at 17:46. 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. It was paid out at Shreveport, La., and at Marshall, Tex. House was moved and restored in 1999. (wife of Dr. P. B. Wright, of Evergreen), and Annie (wife of W. U. Perkins, of Texas. South Carolina, respectively. The He visited the Paris Exposition in 1889, and other points of interest in France, among which was Nancy and Bar Le Due. have a number of physicians, among whom prominently stands Dr. L. Rabalais, a native of Avoyelles Parish, La. The maternal grandfather was of German ancestry, and the maternal grandmother was a Cleveland, of the same family as Ex-President Cleveland. 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. 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. the original in color by citing the Call Number listed above and including the catalog After the war he was located for a short time in Enterprise, Miss., where he was a cotton buyer, but in 1867 he removed to Louisiana, where he purchased a plantation near Bunkie, in 1868. which he has successfully operated ever since. Mayenx), Noemie (wife of L. P. Roy), J. U. and Athalie. been accomplished by individual effort, and by constant, earnest industry, her career in this respect being one well worth}' of imitation. addressed in this transcription. Thomas P. Frith. He was married in the mouth of July, 1878, to Miss Eliza Firment, and He first, began business for himself as a 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. Mrs. Owens died in 1879 leaving one child, a son, Samuel Logan. in colored population of almost double between 1860 and 1870, growing to over 50,000, so likely that is where many went. After Lee's surrender he returned to New Orleans, but from 1865 to 1872 was in business for himself in that city. his books to join the Confederate Army. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. begin business at Cottonport as a dealer in general merchandise on a capital of $1,500, and A plaque reading "Louisiana Ice & Utilities Bunkie Div. Image; Results: 1-9 of 9 View. man and a useful citizen, he brought a number of books with him, and his leisure the duties of which office he has tilled admirably ever since. It is estimated by this transcriber that in 1860, slaveholders of 200 or more slaves, while constituting less than 1 % of the total number of U.S. slaveholders, or 1 out of 7,000 free persons, held 20-30% of the total number of slaves in the U.S. position, which speaks in an eloquent manner as to his ability, faithfulness and However, the data should be checked for the particular surname to see the extent of the matching. Mr. Windes is a well-to do cotton planter of Avoyelles Parish, La., this occupation his property through his own efforts, and is a public spirited and enterprising citizen. color or tint (assuming the original has any), you can generally purchase a quality copy of The following September, he opened a school in St. Landry Parish, taught there for one session, and in the fall of 1889, he was elected principal of Evergreen Home Institute, at Evergreen, La. [3] History [ edit | edit source] Parent Parish [ edit | edit source] He and family are members of the Baptist Church, in which they are active workers and esteemed 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 . He now carries $10,000 worth of stock find has a very flourishing trade, and in addition to this prosperous establishment is the owner of 1,1500 acres of land of which about 900 acres are She is a very intelligent find highly States that saw more significant increases in colored population during that time, and researchers should view the source film personally to verify or modify the information in this transcription for their own For more information, see Louisiana Taxation. Numbers represent an alphabetical ordering by significant words. The locations of National Register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in a map.[1]. Privately owned by descendents of the Gosserand. Rebellion, and afterward became a very prominent politician of Louisiana, and served in both houses of the State Legislature, making an able, incorruptible and zealous legislator. James A. Ala.). . father being a gunsmith by occupation. Lodge Mason at Evergreen Lodge. At the age of twenty-one be years he was engaged as manager of a cooperative store in Grangeville. He left his native country for America in 1868, located in New Orleans, where be practiced his profession for one year, and then, 1869, he removed to Marksville, where he still continues to practice. transferred to the staff of Gen. D. H. Hill, of the Army of the Potomac. Documentation Compiled After. Mr. Joffrion is one of the largest and information on numbers of African Americans on the 1870 census who were enumerated with the same surname. children. [citation needed], Transportation at the time was extremely limited. an exceptionally able official. In his declining years he wears the laurels of an upright, honest life, and institute, and the school flourished He is at present, a member of the police jury or Ward No. Shows names of some residents. He is a very successful criminal lawyer. the father became extensively engaged in planting here, and became widely known and was highly respected by all who knew him. He was reared in the town of Marksville, his education being also received there, and in this town followed the calling of a gunsmith for ten or twelve years, or until he was appointed to the position of assessor in June, 1888, serving in this capacity constantly up to the present time. The early life of this subject was spent in Mansura, where he attended private and public schools. Roman He went out as orderly sergeant, and was promoted to sergeant-major after the battle of Shiloh. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse where records are also currently housed. Virginia under [3], 1807--Avoyelles Parish was created 31 March 1807 as an original parish. H. C. Kemper was reared in Garrard County, Ky., prepared for college in that county, and subsequently attended and graduated from Georgetown College in 1856. Avoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 16:01. 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. He delivered addresses before the Louisiana Once again, we welcome you! was but natural, perhaps, that this should be his chosen calling in life. Slaves were On January 6, 1831, he was married to Miss Anne B. Audebert, a native of Mississippi and of French extraction. Open to the public. He afterward joined a cWalry company, and was made first lieutenant of a company that had control of a courier line from Monroe to Alexandria. Rosa Cailleteau, was a daughter of Eugene Cailletean merchant of Bunkie, La., he has built up a large paying trade He was born in St. David C. Howard attained years of discretion in Avoyelles Parish, and prepared for college in this parish. thorough agriculturist, and he is a man of industry and enterprise. Warren County, Miss., where he received his education at private school. general mercantile store. Mr. Gremillion's father. A village in Avoyelles Parish that thrived from 1830-1881. William M. Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. 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. Old Indian trails were the predecessors of many in Avoyelles. An addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot in 1872. The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury in 1915 authorized the . strength of the mercantile trade, and he is not- only a gentleman of education and learning, but has high social qualities. Besides his law practice lie has planting interests to which he devotes some attention. although his time is fully employed in attending to the numerous irons that he has in the fire, he is none the less painstaking in the management of each. and at all times advocates worthy causes and condemns in a fearless and forcible manner all unjust or improper measures. different years, the transcriber was not aware of any relevant changes to Parish boundaries. A certain lot or parcel of land situated and lying in the Parish of Avoyelles on Bayou Boeuf; it is well understood, that the land hereby purchased in the whole front of the original tract, as purchased by the said vendor, and running back so far as to include all the buildings and improvements erected thereon, and thence to the nearest point on Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest His seven children are named as follows: William M. (at Baton Rouge attending school). When twenty-one years of age he was married to Miss Mary E. Bennett, who was but fifteen years of age, and they and Louisiana, respectively. 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. In 1884 Mr. Lafargue was appointed colonel of militia, and in 1887 canvassed the State in the interests of Gov. done much to add to the commercial reputation of the Parish of Avoyelles. The County is located in the east central area of the state. (subject) now resides. Mr. B. Irion of this parish. Judge Thomas Overton, after ..acquiring the rudiments of an education in this State, was sent to the University of Virginia, hostilities. daughter of F. C. Monnin, a native of France. He began improving his plantation and was one of the first members of the Legislature from St. Landry Parish. He got out naturalization papers in the decade of 1860. born and reared a Democrat, in 1807 he was elected a member of the police jury, and by that body was made president. His success has been almost phenomenal, and he is now not only one of the youngest practicing physicians, but one of the leading ones of the parish. Upon being exchanged in the latter part of December, he rejoined his command and served until the close of hostilities, being disbanded at Alexandria. He cleared his land and in connection practiced his distinction at the bar by his talents and eloquence, winning a well earned This page has been viewed 31,930 times (982 via redirect). Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. He has met with phenomenal success as a physician, and today stands at the head among his medical brethren. 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. He took a Avoyelles Parish, in central Louisiana, takes its name from Avoyels Indians, and we commemorate our Native American as well as French Creole heritage. La. 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Three children died [2], National Register of Historic Places listings in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, North side of West Oak Street, between Walnut Street and Northwest Main Street, Old Louisiana Highway 1, shortly west of Noling Crossing, On High School, about 90 yards (82m) west of L'Eglise Street, 379 Fort DeRussy Road, about 3.3 miles (5.3km) north of, Along western bank of Yellow Bayou, intersection of, Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company Depot, Roughly bounded by Monroe Street, Washington Street, Ogden Street, and Bontempt Street, Marksville Prehistoric Indian Park State Monument, End of Oakwood Lane, shortly west of Evergreen off, Front Street, between St. Mary Street and Cottonport Avenue, North corner of West Main Street and East Oak Street. He attended Shelbyville University, Bedford County, Tenn., and lacked only one year of graduating in that institution, when he was obliged to levae school. His father was Arnaud Lafargue, who was born in Orthez, France, October 30, 1775, and at the age of fifty years was married to Miss Marie Heuga, He has a typical home in Marksville, which is adorned with all that taste can suggest or money purchase, in which he and family live in the lordly style of the opulent Avoyelles Parish proudly displays its French-friendly seal from the Council on the Development of French in Louisiana. Avoyelles Area [1] Total 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) Land 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) Elevation 62 ft (19 m) Population (2020) Total 215 Density 210.37/sq mi (81.26/km2) Time zone UTC-6(CST) Summer (DST) UTC-5(CDT) Area code 318 FIPS code 22-24775 Website www.evergreenla.org Free for commercial use, no attribution required. FORMAT. Congregation members: Mrs. Newel speaker. 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. Currently known as the Mansura Senior Citizens Center, Also known as Fort Humbug and Fort Scurry, High fashion house built in 1916 by builder Thomas A. Lemoine. have been born two daughters: Sidney J. He is possessed of that untiring energy, vim and business push, which is characteristic of the New Englander, and The overflow of the Mississippi River damaged him so seriously, financially, that he left Simmesport to seek fresh fields for his endeavors, and in 1884 located in Evergreen, where he has since For about four A. 8, 1849, to Joseph and Eliza (Ducote) Ducote, both of whom were born in Avoyelles Parish of this State. Where did these freed slaves go? If the surname is not on this list, the microfilm can be viewed to see if there were smaller slaveholders with that surname. 189, Evergreen Chapter No. In 1873 he was married to Miss Annette Derivas, a native of Louisiana, and the fruits of this union are four children: Emeric, Gaston, Henry and Sylvain, Dr. de Nux and family are members of the 1,000 acres or more, the largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,161 farms of 500-999 acres. Prior to, and during part of the late war he engaged in teaching schools. Vicksburg. He is deeply interested in his profession, and has remarkable tact at elucidation. 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. Convillion, a member of one of the largest and most influential families in the parish. 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 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. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. Stamped on lower right: Map Division Jan 30 1926, Library of Congess. Roman Catholics. Photograph. Built in 1830; French-Creole Architecture. 40.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA A crying woman and a vengeful slave are both said to haunt this plantation. He served only eight mouths in that capacity, when he resigned to accept a commission from Jefferson Davis in the regular Confederate Army, and was Federal Census", available through Heritage Quest at http://www.heritagequest.com/ . He is held in high esteem in the community. *There is a New Hope Cemetery in Grant Parish, located south of Verda about three miles off Hwy. Dwight, at the same time taking lectures in the Law University. One of Mr. Kemper's paternal ancestors came to Fauquier County, Area as early as 1712. The father was a planter. the study of law, and in May, 1868, was admitted to the bar, receiving his diploma from the Supreme Court, of Louisiana. During the He was admitted to the bar in Louisville, and in that city successfully practiced his profession until his death in 1849. M. K. Pearce. In his store at Haasville, in which he and the Doctor are equal partners, he does an annual business of about $30,000 or $40,000. Cropland and pasture accounts for 52 percent and woodlands, 34 percent. In many cases, the originals can be served in a few minutes. Previous to this, and shortly after the death of the mother, E. Ganthier, with his brother, Leon, purchased the home plantation, which they his home is spacious and comfortable, his wife who has a great, fondness for flowers, has ornamented the home surroundings. The Doctor has a bright future before him. son of true honor. Adolphe J. Lafargue received his education in Jefferson Literary College of St. James Parish, La. xxHe was in the army of Tennessee, and took part in nearly all the bottles from Bowling Green, through East and Middle Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi, either as scout, or advanced picket. his service on account of ill health, but afterward did valuable service at home in defending the country from the depredations of stragglers from both armies. The father was of Irish and the mother of Scotch descent. His wife died about eighteen months after they were married. Walter. He is a Blue In 1856 he founded the Marksville High School, a chartered institution of a high order, which became widely known as one of the leading schools of the kind in the State, and was largely patronized. He is the owner of a tine plantation of about 100 acres, and raises large crops of cotton. After serving in the | legislature one term, he was appointed tax collector of Avoyelles Parish for one term, and was previously a candidate for secretary of the State, but withdrew for the purpose of harmonizing the Democrats with the Liberal party, being with Senator Jonas, Gov. He was made the Democratic candidate for the Legislature against his desire some years ago, and lacked only a few votes of being elected. In 1888 he began his career as a publisher, and in that year the first number of the Weekly Blade was given to the public and met with such a warm reception that he has continued the publication of the same ever since, and since February, 1890, has been its proprietor. From the fall of Vicksburg to the dose of the war he was engaged as the special agent of the treasury department of the Confederate States to receive money at Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Cottonport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. 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