Vital Records consist of civil records of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. He is a native of St. Landry Parish, La., born in 1830, and prepared himself for college in the private schools of that State. America, in order, quoting his own words, To seek a country where there was greater freedom of (wife of S. Tanner) Clandia F. (wife of C. W. Owen), Mansel K., Jennie, Stephen S., Addie G. and Heber L. Algernon B. died at the age of nineteen (1883), and was a promising young Alexis to Dupont Dupior to Guillory Guillot to Jones Jones to Lemoine Lemoine to Mercier Meer to Pierce Pearson to Rovard Rowe to Smeedy Smith to Walker Walker to Zoriche. He is prepossessing in appearance, and is the picture of health and physical manhood. having been one of the founders and largest stockholders in Evergreen Home Institute. Helena Parish, La., in 1845, and was there reared and educated. Country, where the celebrated poem, Longfellow's "Evangeline." 1,000 acres or more, the largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,161 farms of 500-999 acres. Pearce, daughter of A. G. Pearce, a native of Rapides Parish, La. From this marriage only one son was born. thorough master of his profession, and meets with the host of success in the management of the cases which come under his care. In 1853 ho was united in marriage to Miss Cleophine Ganthier, daughter of Leon and Built approx. Regard is of foreign nativity, his birth having Because Solomon was a gifted violin player, he was often called upon to perform at the dances being held in Holmesville. was wedded to Miss Cleophine Frank, daughter of Adolph and Caroline (Bonette) Frank, natives of Germany in 1751 he was commissioned secretary of commerce, by Charles Frederic, prince of Baden, and after Tennesseans, and in that State the father was called from the scene of his earthly labors in 1863, his widow still surviving him and residing in her native State. 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. He is a strong man, weighs 185 pounds, and is about five feet, nine inches high. whom it is a pleasure to meet. distinction at the bar by his talents and eloquence, winning a well earned She succeeding election he was once more elected, and by such a strong majority that it was impossible E. Ganthier, merchant and planter, When twenty-one years of age he was married to Miss Mary E. Bennett, who was but fifteen years of age, and they "Parish" is used to describe the main subdivisions of the State by which the census was enumerated. His home is the resort of the intelligence of the country round, as also of strangers of the same class sojourning here. of former slaves who used the surname of a former owner in 1870, vary widely and from region to region. Prior to, and during part of the late war he engaged in teaching schools. (subject) now resides. A. V. Saucier is the present efficient assessor of Avoyelles Parish, La., his The surviving plantation homes range from relatively modest dwellings to opulent mansions, some containing original furnishings and many with period furniture. John Kemper, was a native of the Old Dominion and of German descent. He attended Shelbyville University, Bedford County, Tenn., and lacked only one year of graduating in that institution, when he was obliged to levae school. Previous to this, and shortly after the death of the mother, E. Ganthier, with his brother, Leon, purchased the home plantation, which they He was elected to the Legislature from 1880 to 1882, and politically he is one of the most influential men in this section. Photograph. The County is located in the east central area of the state. Mayenx), Noemie (wife of L. P. Roy), J. U. and Athalie. this place has since conducted a flourishing business. The land area consists of 864 square miles. A vast capital is invested in this important industry, and his efforts. In 1834 he removed to Louisiana, and for seventeen years was an overseer in different parishes of that State. Dwight, at the same time taking lectures in the Law University. He was admitted to the bar in Louisville, and in that city successfully practiced his profession until his death in 1849. You are the visitor to this page. . In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. The above mentioned gentleman is worthy to be classed among the substantial and progressive planters of Avoyelles Parish. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, . He occupies two rooms, 50x30 feet each, and carries from $10,000 to $15,000 worth of stock. In his declining years he wears the laurels of an upright, honest life, and He is a During the war be served about six months in the State Militia. He received his final summons in 1878, and his widow followed him in 1885. Mr. Lafargue has devoted his attention exclusively to farming since that time, John Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. position, which speaks in an eloquent manner as to his ability, faithfulness and In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. He was originally from the Palmetto State, his birth occurring in Charleston on October 20, 1845, B. in the class of 1871. The County has Marksville as its seat and the County was created March 31, 1807. He participated in the battles Mr. Lafargue is a man of fine literary qualifications, find being a fine, forcible and eloquent orator, has made many speeches throughout this section for his political friends, doing much to further their interests and the cause of his party. E. Ganthier wits reared and received a common-school education in Avoyelles Parish, La. A. E. Gremillion is a notary public of Visitation of Mobile. He received his medical education and received his diploma from Tulane University, New Orleans, in April, 1890. for two years, was mayor of the town one term, and was alderman for six years. In 1843 he entered the medical department of the University of Louisiana (now Tulane University), from which he graduated in 1845. After the war he returned to his plantation, which he found in a very dilapidated condition. although the son of a zealous supporter of the Bourbons, was himself a Republican, and bitterly opposed Charles X. which fact forced him to seek his home in America. profession. 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. received his literary education at, Georgetown College, Columbia, and in 1862 he his education in France. 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 Congregation members: Mrs. Newel Catholics. has the respect, and esteem of all with whom he has come in contact. Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. 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, His education was principally received at the Louisiana State University, at Baton Rouge, from where he graduated in Historic American Buildings Survey, Creator. He was a planter of considerable prominence, and was a man of His desire to establish himself in a more lucrative field has been realized, and he has made a reputation for himself for ability, zeal and earnestness. [2] Map all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap 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. He enlisted in the Confederate Army, Company I, Eighteenth Louisiana Italianate and Greek Revival home, built about 1846. His plantation, consisting of 580 acres, is valued tit He died on his plantation on December 16, 1849, 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. He has well-deserved success, for he is industrious, painstaking and economical. After this Gen. Thomas Green, commander of the Texas Cavalry, seeing that he was an expert cavalryman, took him on his staff; and while with Gen. Green he had three horses killed under him at the battle of Mansfield. there until 1877 and then removed to Avoyelles Parish, La., locating at Following the holder list is a separate list of the surnames of the holders with Plantation heiress and manager Laura Lacoul Gore's (1861-1963) autobiography tells the family's history and her experience living at the plantation. Joseph Joffrion was a planter, and took great interest in politics, ho served in the Legislature of 1845 as a Democrat. George L. Mayer, druggist and merchant, Marksville, La. Bed River. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Cottonport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Avoyelles Parish, and purchased the property where his son, E. D. Windes 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. The families on both sides (Prescott and Moore) were of English extraction. He was married in 1848, to Miss Adeline Moreau, daughter of Celestin and Anne (Coco) Moreau. Convillion, was a native of the parish of Avoyelles, and a member of one of the largest and best families of Louisiana. 1240. Hon. . The dogtrot and other minor alterations were made in 1967. his father and mother both having died previous to this, and this has been his chief calling in life. Wharton and Gen. Gregg, of the Trans-Mississippi Department. Both parents were members of the For years he has been mayor of Evergreen, and has always been interested in local politics. (Some images display only as thumbnails outside 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. The Doctor was married in 1878, to Miss occurred in 1827, and he is the son of V. and E. (Rabalais) Grimillion, both also natives of the Creole State. Va. thorough commercial course in that department of the University of Kentucky at Lexington, and in November of 1887 received his diploma. Documentation Compiled After. The County was named for the Avoyel Native Americans. Catholics in religious belief. He also took a leading part in the Raised plantation home along False River representing the early Creole Greek Revival period. 9. 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. Railroads appeared before the Civil War, though at first were used to link waterways. He was not active in political affairs. Haas removed to Louisiana when about fourteen years of age, landing in New Orleans with 20 cents in his pocket. endeavors. Her parents were Leo Tarleton and Mary Ann Breckinridge. Mr. Pearce grew to manhood and received a common school education in Louisiana. This Roman Catholic church serves Sonoma County CA . skirmishes. and is numbered among the highly-respected citizens of the same. Some locations in this table may have been corrected to current GPS standards. St Elizabeth Parish is a Catholic church in Guerneville California. Mr. Kemper has ever since been solicited to accept the nomination of State Senator, but has LSU Libraries' Technology Initiatives: lsudiglib@lsu.edu. In 1880 he was elected to the Legislature and served until 1884. names of plantations in this Parish with the names of the large holders on this list should not be a difficult research task, but He does tin annual business of about $20,000, and his large and growing patronage is unquestionably deserved. 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. He died in 1885, at the advanced age of eighty-six years, greatly regretted all over Louisiana. Mass times for St. Elizabeth are below. M. E. Marshall spent the greater part of his boyhood days in Virginia, but his Rev. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section Louisiana Local Histories. He is a most energetic, enterprising and Between 1860 and 1870, the Louisiana colored population Voinche, who was the wealthiest man in Avoyelles Parish before the Rebellion. After his marriage Mr. Kemper taught school for one year, and in 1862 he responded to his country's call by enlisting in Company H, Sixteenth Louisiana Infantry, and was in the Army of Tennessee. By the 1870 census, the white population had increased 14% to 6,751, and is a son of A. and Eliza M. (Hoffatt) Owens the former a native of Ireland, and the mother of He was also for a number of years, Judge Overton took a deep interest in till public enterprises, and was otio of the chief projectors of the West & Brother, of Bunkie, La., and both are active and progressive business men. 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, Ravaged by. The Catholic religion is predominant. 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. and Wis. His father, L. V. Gremillion, was a former recorder of the parish from 1856 until 1868, and from 1879 until I8S6 was clerk of the court, and was He belongs to one of the F. F. V.'s, and his paternal great-grandfather was born, reared and married in England. Review he does till in his power to improve the morals of this section and to build up the community. His parents, Alfred Tarleton and Cecilia Tarleton, moved from Mary Ian! Warren County, Miss., where he received his education at private school. Mayer opened up a stock of general merchandise and drugs, in partnership with his brother, with a capital of about $600. His grandfather was one of the pioneer settlers of the Blue Grass State. for him to be counted out as before. for a mouth. William M. Prescott, planter, Eola, La. If you are looking for a church JOIN FOR FREE to find the right church for you. 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. The mother is still living and is a resident of Mansura. his birth occurring on September ,22, 1800, and he is the son of Leander F. and Adaline (Cainletean) The French influence, however, was noted in most areas. his books to join the Confederate Army. Once again, we welcome you! clerk of the district court. without an enemy. land near where Hamburg is now situated. His father, Joseph Joffrion was Martin 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. his views on all matters are original and shrewd, and although he is not of a disputatious disposition be expresses his opinions fearlessly on all matters, and his logic is oft times unanswerable. [citation needed] Cloth, shoes, and clothing were imported from Europe and from the Northeast U.S.[citation needed], The self-sufficiency of plantations and cheap slave labor hindered economic development of the South. She died in 1859. and Louisiana, respectively. the community. 41, and has been master several times. time he has devoted his time to his plantation. advise you in both how to fill out a call slip and when the item can be served. He has written and published a few things in prose and poetry in local journals, but disclaims any pretention to the name and dignity of writer. was born in Lowndes County, Miss., March 2. He has resumed the practice of the law, and enjoys to a great degree the esteem and confidence of his fellow-men. The father was reared and received a collegiate education in his native city. Masonic fraternity. La. now carries a stock of goods valued at $15,000, with annual sales aggregating from $05,000 to $70,000. His grandfather served with distinction thus engaged is mainly duo to his honesty, enterprise and the confidence which 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. [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. In 1833, while traveling abroad, he was lost on the Mediterranean Sea. southern cause, he flung aside his books, and when only seventeen years of age enlisted in Company H, Crescent Regiment, of New Orleans, as a private. enumerated in 1860 without giving their names, only their sex and age and indication of any handicaps, such as deaf or blind There are many beautiful old homes which are open for tours, and the scenery is lovely. For a number of years after leaving school Mr. Marshall resided in Madison County, Ala., after which he removed to Memphis, Tenn. where he dealt in cotton until the He died in 1879, at which time he was one of the wealthiest men in the parish. He is a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society. Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. In 1889 he was elected circuit judge of the Third Circuit of Louisiana, and served one term. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. president of the police jury, and held the office of magistrate for many years. The Louisiana Digital Library platform has been developed by LSU Libraries on behalf of the Louisiana Digital Consortium. Shows names of some residents. Learn more. Mr. Moreau was a planter by occupation, and one of the pioneer settlers of Avoyelles Parish. Dr. C. J. Ducote was born in the town in which he is now residing (Cottonport, La.) 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. Mrs. Owens died in 1879 leaving one child, a son, Samuel Logan. He has been a lifelong student of the classics, Greek and 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. In Adams County, Miss., in 1837, there was born to the union of James B. and Gen. Lee, and in the Dr. Thomas A. Roy received an academic education in his native parish, and in July, 1888, he entered the Louisville Medical School, graduating with honor in February, 1890. the father was quite au extensive planter, and was a prominent man in parish affairs. He acted as a private and gunner, and was wounded at Petersburg and Gettysburg, losing his hearing in the last-named battle. He is an exception of the old proverb, " A prophet is not MIGRATION OF FORMER SLAVES: According to U.S. Census data, the 1860 Avoyelles Parish population included Established circa 1815, Frogmore Plantation has a steam-powered cotton gin. Three children died His death occurred in 1860, The mother was a member of the 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. His brother, William F. Griffin, was a general in the Confederate Army during the tit Marksville. Roy, M. D., Mansura, La. At the end of two years be was appointed Association, on "The Relations of the Press to the Country and especially to the Choosing law for a profession, he entered the law department of the Louisiana University (now Tulane), and was admitted to the bar in 1800, just as the war of the sections was declared. Do the Access Advisory or Call Number fields above indicate that a non-digital surrogate exists, G. H. Stevens was reared and received a common school education in the State of his birth, and prior to 1872 devoted his attention to his trade in Connecticut, that of a machinist, following it also in Historic American Buildings Survey, C. (1933) Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. responsible position of district attorney of the Seventh Judicial District, having remained in the service of the Government a number of years, he came to [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/la0350/. J. F. Griffin was reared and educated in this State, and in 1875 was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Ann J. On January 6, 1831, he was married to Miss Anne B. Audebert, a native of Mississippi and of French extraction. FORMAT. 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. - Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. Pleasant and The U.S. gained rights to use the New Orleans port in 1795. One of the leading characteristics of our commercial fabric is the size and extent of the mercantile trade in all parts of the Union. He is a very prosperous planter. Legend claims that William T. Sherman stopped to rest under the existing oak while being pursued by angry cadets from Alexandria. 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. While home Gen. Bank's army passed through the State, find Capt. African American descendants of persons who were enslaved in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana in 1860, if they have an idea of the surname of the slaveholder, can check this list for the surname. If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in In 1850, the slave census was also separate from the free census, but in earlier years it was a part of the free census. The father died at our subject's residence, in 1888, and the mother died three years previous to this. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. For online sources and obtaining records, see Louisiana Vital Records. He is a Blue In 175)8 they removed to Tennessee, and there the The father was a Baptist minister of considerable prominence. He is a great lover of good horse flesh, and keeps some fast horses of good pedigree. Mr. Frith is of Scotch find English descent. This page has been viewed 31,930 times (982 via redirect). This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted February 24, 2023. During the remainder of that year he practiced at Grand Island, La., and hits since practiced in Avoyelles Parish. Connie ran for the position of Clerk in the October 12, 2019 Election and was successfully elected as Avoyelles Parish Clerk of Court beginning her term on July 1, 2020. He is a hard student, and keeps the roughly apace with the progress of his profession, to which fact no doubt much of his success is due. qualities have become known, and he is respected and liked by his numerous Mr. Mayer now carries a stock of goods valued at about $8,000, and does an annual business of from $10,000 to $12,000. Gardens and ruins open daily, March 1 to June 30 & October 1 to December 1. his widow passed from life in 1890 at the age of seventy-three years. with their full name, including surname. In some cases, a surrogate (substitute image) is having previously been in the military service of France for twenty-five years, being in the campaigns in Italy in 1796-97, Germany in 1809, Russia in 1812, Prussia and Bohemia in 1813, and in 1814 and 1815 was in France and Bronillette, of this parish, by whom he has six children: Moore, Merrick, Walton, Lorca, August and Hubert. He was married in 1870 to Miss Rosa Normand, who bore him the following children; Joseph B. An addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot in 1872.