1240. The father was a descendant of one of the wealthy and prominent families of that country. his time to its successful conduct. the maternal grandfather, James Thompson, was born in Edinburg, Scotland, but came to this country at, an early date. By the 1870 census, the white population had increased 14% to 6,751, 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, Hon. H. C. Kemper, planter, Evergreen, La. "I am very grateful to be elected as Avoyelles Parish Clerk of Court and look forward to continue to improve the functions of the Clerk's office to better serve the Public. Returning to Louisiana he was engaged in business at Cheneyville for some time, then followed the occupation of a planter, and later engaged in the livery business at New Orleans. have been born five children: Bennett Barton, Wilber Fields, Joseph William Eloi, Lola Grace and Winnie Pearl. are members of the Catholic Church. Soon after taking his degree in medicine he located in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, where he has successfully practiced his profession ever since. He is held in high esteem in the community. Mr. Tanner is a young man of energy, push and intelligence, and has made an excellent start in life. FORMAT. whom it is a pleasure to meet. Mr. Ganthier was a planter by occupation. such age enumerated, out of a total of 3,950,546 slaves, and the transcriber did not find any such information on the the Prints and Photographs Reading Room. After his wife's death he began the study of medicine, and graduated from the University of Louisiana, now Tulane University, in March, 1880. A. E. Gremillion is a notary public of He has bad considerable experience as a public Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. 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. Dr. L. Rabalais, physician and planter, Marksville, La. Mrs. Owens died in 1879 leaving one child, a son, Samuel Logan. He was married in 1881 to Miss Mary Tanner, a daughter of Edward Tanner, and socially is a member of Lodge No. A. V. Saucier is the present efficient assessor of Avoyelles Parish, La., his Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. his early advantages were very poor, and he was desirous of becoming a well informed although his first efforts as a tiller of the soil were on fifteen acres of land He was a planter during his whole life, He subsequently became professor of French and mathematics in Jefferson College, St. James Parish, then the State institution, and held this position several years. Ultimately, it is the researcher's obligation to assess copyright or other use restrictions and obtain permission from third parties when necessary before publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the Library's collections. The Napoleonic Wars and the Embargo Act of 1807 restricted European trade, which did not recover until the end of the War of 1812 in 1815. Missouri, and remained there until .1855. He is a and this has been his occupation since. Other notable examples of slave housing can be found at the Laura Plantation in Vacherie and at the San Francisco Plantation House in Garyville. Duplication Services Web site. Photograph. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. financier he has not his superior in the parish. Royal Arch Mason, and is a member of Evergreen Lodge No. only increased by 4%, about 13,000. Copryright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws. 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 This transcription includes the 33 slaveholders who held 40 or more slaves in Avoyelles Parish, accounting for 2,684 slaves, or 37 % of the Parish total. She was of one of the most prominent families in the State, and her death The latter received limited educational advantages, but by observation and study he has improved this to a great extent. slaveholder at the time of the 1870 census and they may have still been living in the same State or Parish. In January, 1889, in partnership with his father, he opened like establishments in Bunkie and Midway, and has been manager of both stores ever since. Mr. Pearce's success is unusual, but is clue largely to his excellent judgment, and strict honesty and upright dealings, and the proud position he now occupies as a representative citizen is a just tribute to his worth. He began improving his plantation and was one of the first members of the Legislature from St. Landry Parish. After the war closed ho settled in Avoyelles Parish, where he began the practice of his profession, and where, in 1809, he was married to Miss Laura Waddill, a lady of talent and refinement, and eldest daughter of the late John P. Waddill, Judge Thomas Overton, after ..acquiring the rudiments of an education in this State, was sent to the University of Virginia, Mrs. Joffrion lived only eighteen months after marriage, and left no issue. Georgia, up 80,000 (17%); Texas, up 70,000 (38%); Alabama, up 37,000 (8%); North Carolina, up 31,000 (8%); Florida, Mr. Lafargue has devoted his attention exclusively to farming since that time, It runs on the Islandora open-source digital repository software. He was born in September, 1815, and is a son of John Both daughters are married. He was a member of both houses later. Having previously resided a short time in both Holland and England, neither of which met 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, Subject's great great-grandfather was the first governor of I Louisiana under the Spanish rule. He was appointed surgeon with the rank of major in the spring of 1862, by Gen. Joe Johnston, and placed in charge of the Gregg Hospital at, De Soto, Miss. Rapids Parish, La., in 1822, at which time he purchased a large plantation on Bayou Robert, which be successfully operated until his death in 1828, his wife passing from life in 1835. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. Few, if any, industries of professional pursuits The fusion party was successful, and John McEnery was elected, but afterward ousted from office by Grant and his soldiers. The abundant wildlife and many waterways make this a hunting, fishing and birdwatching paradise, year-round. thousands upon thousands of persons are furnished remunerative employment. Rapids and Grant. He has a large cotton-gin on his His parents were both natives of Mississippi, and in 1838 they moved During the when his father-in-law having died, be returned home to take charge of the interests there. FamilySearch affiliate libraries may have access to center-only databases, but do not always have all services normally provided by a FamilySearch center. Wharton and Gen. Gregg, of the Trans-Mississippi Department. He was one of the early assessors of the parish. After the fall of New Orleans the company was disbanded and Mr. Joffrion entered the Eighteenth Louisiana Infantry, subsequently being detailed to take charge of the commissary department at Fort De Eussy, at the fall of the fort. The Louisiana Digital Library (LDL) is the front door to Louisiana's digital cultural heritage. 189, Evergreen Chapter No. Regard is of foreign nativity, his birth having See Louisiana Probate Records for more information. her parents when she married. removed with his parents in childhood. Since 1858 he has been a notary public and magistrate most of the time up to the present. He was a member of the Baptist Church, as was also the mother, who died in 1SS6, at the age of eighty-two years. 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. In 1SO0 Mr. Lafargue became the editor and proprietor of the Pelican, which afterward became the Marksville Villager and this he continued to publish He possesses a brilliant intellect, am! Avoyelles Parish Marriages Return to Marriage Index. He died on his plantation on December 16, 1849, 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 Eloi Joffrion was reared and partially educated in Convillion, was a native of the parish of Avoyelles, and a member of one of the largest and best families of Louisiana. Linking A vast capital is invested in this important industry, and His decisions were rendered after (he most young but. Regard. 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He is a thoroughgoing, persevering and enterprising business man, and is eminently deserving of all business success. 41, and has been master several times. ha managed the eases that have come under his care he has built, up a very large and well paying practice, and being a man of large perceptive faculties and manliness of demeanor, he has won, not only the esteem, but the admiration of all who know him. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[5]. The surviving plantation homes range from relatively modest dwellings to opulent mansions, some containing original furnishings and many with period furniture. Catholic Church. was but natural, perhaps, that this should be his chosen calling in life. 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. His face is a fine one. He was vice-president been a member of the town council. children. 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 died in 1885, at the advanced age of eighty-six years, greatly regretted all over Louisiana. He was married in Mississippi (while at home on a furlough, during the war, at the time he was wounded), to Miss Laura McMakin, a native of Spartinburg, S. C., and the fruits of this union were fourteen children, seven have Wailed themselves of all new ideas, and put them in practice, is Dr. W. D. Haas. John Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. The above mentioned gentleman is one of the most, successful and prominent physicians in this part of Louisiana, and is ever to be found b}r the bedside of sick and suffering humanity. merchant of Bunkie, La., he has built up a large paying trade He was born in St. This prominent and very successful educator was originally from Mississippi. addressed in this transcription. 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. 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. In his journalistic work he is noted for his fearless denunciation of dishonest measures, and for his upholding of the right at all times, the strength of logic which he brings to bear being forcible and unanswerable. a convenience, and may not be complete or accurate. In 1865) Mr. Ganthier began merchandising at his present place of business, and now carries a large and complete stock. succeeding election he was once more elected, and by such a strong majority that it was impossible With an inexpensive cotton gin a man could remove seed from as much cotton in one day as a woman could de-seed in two months working at a rate of about one pound per day. He is a Dwight, at the same time taking lectures in the Law University. Documentation Compiled After. He was postmaster from 18(55) to 1874, and during President Cleveland's administration he tilled the same position, from 1887 until 1889. 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 Avoyelles Parish is home to a large variety of things to see and do. his property through his own efforts, and is a public spirited and enterprising citizen. Thanks for your interest in the Louisiana Digital Library. Privately owned by descendents of the Gosserand. She is a woman of marked intelligence, and has that innate air of high breeding which always indicates the true gentle woman. There are many beautiful old homes which are open for tours, and the scenery is lovely. He is still living on the Teche, planting and merchandising. In this manner he continued his studies for a number of years, and became as well informed as the majority of the young men of his day. 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. He is an ardent Democrat, never having Joseph Joffrion was a planter, and took great interest in politics, ho served in the Legislature of 1845 as a Democrat. He is a very prosperous planter. Mr. Ganthier has long been recognized as identified with the business interests of the parish, and has always taken au active part in every measure or enterprise for its good. Those who have found a free ancestor on the 1860 Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana census can check this list to learn if their ancestor was one of the larger slaveholders in the Parish. the Library of Congress because of rights considerations, but you have access to larger size images on Main Page man. Other materials require appointments for later the same day or in the future. No other Louisiana Parish showed such a significant increase. 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. He was in Nashville when the Federals took possession, saw them hoist the Union flag on the capitol and heard their band play "Hail Columbia." Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. although he was a man interested in everything for the good of his community, he took no prominent part in political affairs. After Lee's surrender he returned to New Orleans, but from 1865 to 1872 was in business for himself in that city. Mr." Ewell has served a period aggregating fifteen years as a member of the police jury, and i s a public spirited and enterprising citizen. In the beginning of 1863 Mr. Howard enlisted in Company B. Eighth Louisiana He was in the battle of Mansfield, and was at Alexandria at the time of the surrender. We are located in Guerneville, CA; Directions are available here. West is a member of the well-known general mercantile firm of W. A. F. Regard passed his boyhood and youth and received of his death, which occurred in 1877. G. B. Genin, general merchant They surrendered at Shreveport. Convillion, a daughter of Zelian Convillion. Later he became superintendent of public, instruction of Avoyelles Parish, his appointment to this office being a tribute to his ability as an educator. with marked ability until 1868. [citation needed]. 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. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, . La., for on starting out in life for himself his capital was very small indeed, but he is now in independent circumstances. the best proof of his skill and care. his brother John, who was the father of Chief Justice Marshall. 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." Roane of Virginia and great-grand-daughter of Patrick Henry. To his marriage were born four children: W. K.; C. H., Aloysia and Joyce. Dr. Tarleton's career as a practitioner and In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. In January, 1874, Mr. In 1834 he removed to He and wife both died in France, the father in 1874 and the mother in 1857. He delivered addresses before the Louisiana From this marriage only one son was born. Once again, we welcome you! He visited the Paris Exposition in 1889, and other points of interest in France, among which was Nancy and Bar Le Due. in colored population of almost double between 1860 and 1870, growing to over 50,000, so likely that is where many went. The parish is geographically located in the center of the state with a present-day population of approximately 40,000. have been born. He does a retail business of from $50,000 to $60,000 annually, a fact that speaks louder than words can do as to the success which has attended south," which was highly commended. the most progressive men in his views in the parish. - In November, 1848, he was married to Miss Laura M. Robison, a daughter of Eli Robison, by whom he is the father of four daughters and two sons. Upon the completion of his course he located permanently at Cottonport, and entered actively upon the practice of his profession, which calling his birth occurring on September ,22, 1800, and he is the son of Leander F. and Adaline (Cainletean) Last battle of Banks' Red River Campaign. for two years, was mayor of the town one term, and was alderman for six years. Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as V. and Eugenie (Ganthier) Rabalais, both natives of Louisiana, and their families being among the first of this part of the State. ), William V. and M. B. Mr. Ewell's farming operations are conducted in a manner indicative of a progressive, 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. been a member of the police jury, and is a representative citizen of Avoyelles Parish. If only black-and-white ("b&w") sources are listed and you desire a copy showing was wedded to Miss Cleophine Frank, daughter of Adolph and Caroline (Bonette) Frank, natives of Germany . leaving this institution was for about two years engaged as He and his wife both received their final summons in their native country, the father dying in 1856, and the mother in 1866. Evergreen Avoyelles Parish Louisiana, 1933. The same year be was married to Miss Margaret Wathen, Both parents were members of the She 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. Permission to publish and acquire images or requests for more information about materials that you find in the LDL should be directed to the institution that contributed the item to the LDL. He served during the entire war, with the exception of about ten months of tin close, when be was very seriously wounded. most slaves with the least amount of transcription work. He is unmarried. He served during the entire war. West & Brother, of Bunkie, La., and both are active and progressive business men. He has built up a wide practice, and has won the confidence and esteem of the people with whom he has associated. There are 30 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the parish, including 1 National Historic Landmark. He is descended from a family which has occupied a prominent place in the history of this country from the early days of the republic. In 1800 he was married to Mrs. Zelino Escnde. 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. one by his second. of the fourteenth section of the Ninth International Medical Congress, which met J. and resided there as a prosperous farmer until the year 1857, when he removed thorough and critical examination of the matters in contention, and were prepared with great care, showing depth of Merchandising is one of the He served to 1888, and was noted for his uprightness and impartiality, qualities so desirable in one who wears the ermine. which he had begun under an able physician in Missouri. The 1860 Avoyelles Parish Slave Schedule Epps's 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedule cites a total of 12 slavesjust four more than he owned a decade prior. Download Image of Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. Parish seat: Marksville [4]. 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. occurred in 1827, and he is the son of V. and E. (Rabalais) Grimillion, both also natives of the Creole State. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted August 5, 2022. has since received his attention. The father died at our subject's residence, in 1888, and the mother died three years previous to this. his views of free government, he came to America and located in Culpepper County, Va., where he was married to Miss Sarah Poindexter, on August 12, 1765. Grandfather Ewell came to Virginia from Wales, find Grandfather Kennerly came to Virginia from Germany. having previously managed his plantation in He was in Swell's corps, and was taken prisoner only three days before Lee's surrender, but was held until July of 1865. He got out naturalization papers in the decade of 1860. educated lady. Being in easy financial circumstances, he is enabled to give his chief attention to literature to the exclusion of money making, and a prominent lawyer of this section in his day. FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries. He was born in this parish November 6, 1867, to S. S. and Mary E. (Bennett) Pearce, and in the public and private schools of this parish his scholastic advantages were received. The father was reared and principally educated in Missouri, whither he had Slave quarters in Louisiana, unknown plantation (c. 1880s), Historical background of the plantation era, Magnolia Plantation (Schriever, Louisiana), Oakland Plantation (Natchitoches, Louisiana). His ability and steadiness were rewarded in 1880, and he was elected to the Catholics. war, when he returned home in Louisiana. His wife was a Virginian by birth, a grand-daughter of Chief Justice Examples of slave housing can be found on many of the extant plantation complexes. He afterward served on the staffs of Gen. After this ho went with Gen. Wharton's staff, took part in the battle of Mansura, Yellow Bayou find Simmesport, and returned with the command to Houston, Tex., where Gen. Wharton was killed in a personal difficulty with Maj. Baylor. This made much of the land in the U.S. unsuitable for growing crops other than for local consumption. The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury in 1915 authorized the . acquaintances. FORMER SLAVES. One of Mr. Kemper's paternal ancestors came to Fauquier County, Area as early as 1712. tit Marksville. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section Louisiana Local Histories. and also taught school for some time, He was assessor and register of the parish S. S. Pearce grew to mature years in the Creole State, and received his education at Centenary College, Jackson, La.