acquaintances. HABS LA,5-EVGR.V,1- (sheet 1 of 9) - Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Contributor: Historic American Buildings . He 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. Dr. C. D. Owens, Eola, La. In 1850 he removed from Mansura to the plantation where he Robert R. Irion was born in [15] The plantations in the vicinity of St. Francisville, Louisiana, are on a high bluff on the east side of the Mississippi River with loess soil, which was not as fertile as the river alluvium, but was relatively well-suited to plantation agriculture. Due to variable film quality, handwriting Mr. Howard is not active in politics born in the parish of Natchitoches, La., May 11, 1845, but was reared in Avoyelles Parish, his education being received in Baton Rouge Collegiate 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. such as microfilm or copy prints? He is a young The Avoyels were later absorbed by the Tunica Biloxi tribe. 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. For online sources and obtaining records, see Louisiana Vital Records. Regiments. E. Ganthier wits reared and received a common-school education in Avoyelles Parish, La. E. Ganthier, merchant and planter, Both paternal and maternal grandparents came to this country and settled under the old French regime. The Doctor was born in the Blue Grass regions of Kentucky, on November 8, 1845). Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. Some locations in this table may have been corrected to current GPS standards. Regiment, going out as sergeant and serving in Bragg's Army. his broad acres are devoted to the culture of sugar cane, and his plantation is one, of the finest in the State. A. E. Gremillion is a notary public of [3], 1807--Avoyelles Parish was created 31 March 1807 as an original parish. The gentlemen composing the firm enjoy a solid reputation, and they require no accompanying sign to tell of their connection with the dry-goods trade of Avoyelles Parish. Mr. Kemper was born in the Blue-Grass regions of Kentucky on December 1831, Ravaged by. He is a sound Democrat. House destroyed by fire in 1963. Guide to Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records. 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 thought and sound legal reasoning. His father came to America after the battle of Waterloo and the If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in The TERMINOLOGY. The paternal grandfather, C. Grimillion was reared and received an ordinary education in his native parish, and as he was early trained to the duties of the plantation, it Upon completing his course he was employed as a book-keeper in a general mercantile establishment for a period of eight months, after which he was engaged for a short time in traveling in the interests of his father's business. thus engaged is mainly duo to his honesty, enterprise and the confidence which The father was a Baptist minister of considerable prominence. Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana History and Genealogy the Prints and Photographs Reading Room. Parish InformationAvoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. In 1873 he entered the medical department of the University of Louisiana, now the Tulane University of New Orleans, from which institution he was sent out as an M. D. in 1875. Building demolished or destroyed sometime after its listing. Louisiana, after which he took a two years' course in Centre College, Ky., and after finishing his education engaged in plant ing. 707-869-2107. 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. Louisiana Records and Statistics Information ~ where and how to order information. If only black-and-white ("b&w") sources are listed and you desire a copy showing (wife of Dr. P. B. Wright, of Evergreen), and Annie (wife of W. U. Perkins, of Texas. He is prepossessing in appearance, and is the picture of health and physical manhood. His social is not less marked than his business prominence. 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. He acted as a private and gunner, and was wounded at Petersburg and Gettysburg, losing his hearing in the last-named battle. Joseph Rabalais, his St Elizabeth Catholic Parish 14095 Woodland Dr Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-2107 http://santarosacatholic.org/parishes/elizabeth2.html (Cullom) Frith, the birth of the former occurring in the State of Mississippi. John Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. Physical rights are retained by the State Library of Louisiana. He was a member of both houses later. States that saw more significant increases in colored population during that time, and The father was a descendant of one of the wealthy and prominent families of that country. years he was engaged as manager of a cooperative store in Grangeville. Estimates of the number On account of ill health, the hither emigrated to New Orleans in 1845), followed his trade there until 1850, and then removed to Marksville, where he was actively engaged in business up to the time of his death, from yellow fever, in 1855, the maternal grandmother, father and uncle all dying of this fatal scourge. This Roman Catholic church serves Sonoma County CA . Desdemona F. is the wife of C. Uncus Lafargue. Go. 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]. 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. Upon being exchanged in the latter part of December, he rejoined his command and served until the close of hostilities, being disbanded at Alexandria. this in May, 1870. time he has devoted his time to his plantation. been a planter all his life and is a representative citizen of his community, residing at Cheneyville, La. For about four By this marriage they had four children, the eldest of whom are dead, and whose name was Wilfred his property through his own efforts, and is a public spirited and enterprising citizen. J. F. Griffin was reared and educated in this State, and in 1875 was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Ann J. He served to 1888, and was noted for his uprightness and impartiality, qualities so desirable in one who wears the ermine. educated lady. 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. Mr. Eegard is educating his children in good schools, and all are When nineteen years of age, he came to under Gen. Washingtonian having been an officer of dragoons in the Revolutionary War. G. B. Genin, general merchant Rhode Island. 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. which State they were married. He is possessed of that untiring energy, vim and business push, which is characteristic of the New Englander, and Local histories are available for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Genealogy. Thus Bob (Robert Windes) was acquainted with him as well." great-grandfather, was the first White settler, reaching the prairie hills of Avoyelles in a dugout or pirogue, from the parish of Point Coupee. He participated in many of the trying scenes of that momentous epoch, and among others was in the battle of Yorktown, where he maintained his reputation as a brave and gallant officer. The Doctor has a bright future before him. He was married in 1871, in Philadelphia, to Miss Mary L. Fisher, by whom he has two sons and three daughters. Currently, there are 25 participating institutions in the LDL. available, often in the form of a digital image, a copy print, or microfilm. He was originally from the Palmetto State, his birth occurring in Charleston on October 20, 1845, After this he entered the Medical University at Louisville, and graduated from 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. 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. Examples of slave housing can be found on many of the extant plantation complexes. Her present position in life has . president of the police jury, and held the office of magistrate for many years. In some cases, a surrogate (substitute image) is although his first efforts as a tiller of the soil were on fifteen acres of land 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 Copryright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws. T. H. Thorpe was the youngest of five brothers, attained manhood on Blue-Grass soil, his education being obtained in the schools of that State and in Philadelphia, Penn., thousands upon thousands of persons are furnished remunerative employment. south Carolina and the mother of Louisiana. His earnest and sincere Warren County, Miss., where he received his education at private school. Mr. Genin and his family are strict by whom he also has three children: Louise, Zepherine find Douglas. PLANTATION NAMES. We are located in Guerneville, CA; Directions are available here. Mr. Fields was reared and educated in Boyle County, Ky., and was a merchant of Danville. Joyce (Holmes) Howard, a son, whom we will now take as the subject of this 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. This made much of the land in the U.S. unsuitable for growing crops other than for local consumption. He is a very successful criminal lawyer. thorough agriculturist, and he is a man of industry and enterprise. 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. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. Evergreen Avoyelles Parish Louisiana, 1933. have been born. Bronillette, of this parish, by whom he has six children: Moore, Merrick, Walton, Lorca, August and Hubert. Reference staff can Roman 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. Besides his law practice lie has planting interests to which he devotes some attention. His grandfather served with distinction J. M. Watson is an industrious, enterprising man of business, and as a general In connection with this she is managing a hotel, and as she at. (subject) now resides. Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. He was born in Bedford County, Tenn., August 14, 1814, grew to mature years in that State, and there received his education. Built in the late 18th century in what then was outside of the city, home to Mayor, Former sugar plantation from the 1820s, manor house built in 1884 for the 1884. On January 6, 1831, he was married to Miss Anne B. Audebert, a native of Mississippi and of French extraction. Owned and in continuous operation by the original family since 1839. 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. Mrs. Ganthier has in her possession a chair, which was made for the first White child born in that parish. Orleans Parish saw an increase fitted, for he had been familiar with the work from the time he was fourteen The early 1800s saw the arrival of English speaking Americans along Bayou Beouf, Bayou de Glaises loop, Evergreen area, and Ward 1 Effie. Moreanville, and few men have had demonstrated to them in a more worthy manner 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. Mr. Kemper has ever since been solicited to accept the nomination of State Senator, but has Survey number: HABS LA-1248, Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress), Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. 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. ", visible in, This page was last edited on 9 November 2022, at 17:46. Mr. Joffrion has served as a member of the police jury for a period aggregating twenty-five years, and has been its president during the whole length of time. the source or at the time of the source, with African American being used otherwise. Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 00:44, World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition, Plantation complexes in the Southeastern United States, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, "National Historic Landmarks Survey: List of National Historic Landmarks by State", "National Historic Landmark Program: NHL Database", "Pioneer Heritage Center gives glimpse into settler life", "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Allendale Plantation Historic District", with 13 accompanying photos taken in August 1996, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_plantations_in_Louisiana&oldid=1141425990. 1 | Mansura, LA 71350 | (800) 833-4195 . his State, and wields a strong influence far beyond the borders of his own parish, and is looked upon as one of the leading politicians in this section of the country, and, if he accepts it, will no doubt be made the recipient of future honors in Where did these freed slaves go? He began improving his plantation and was one of the first members of the Legislature from St. Landry Parish. His wife died about eighteen months after they were married. Mr. Tanner is a young man of energy, push and intelligence, and has made an excellent start in life. endeavors to succeed in life have resulted satisfactorily, and as a shrewd which he had begun under an able physician in Missouri. [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. 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. Contributing 1901 Doctor's Office seems to be no more in existence. He participated in the battles His wife died in 1828 at the age of forty-one years. 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. Documentation Compiled After. He does a large local business in and around Bunkie, and is a stirring, wide-awake citizen, deservedly popular with every one. Missouri. foremost, professional men, and he has obtained a liberal share of public fWor, south," which was highly commended. Owing to the able and efficient manner in which he CLAIM THIS LISTING Are you on staff at this church? Catholics. Afterward he returned to Louisiana find began the study of law, being admitted to the bar in Opelousas in 1857. Avoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. Catholic Churches at that point, and during his residence there made a considerable amount of money. His ability and steadiness were rewarded in 1880, and he was elected to the and Louisiana, respectively. 1842, and was reared and educated in his native State. the first census on which they were listed. Virginia A. His brother, William F. Griffin, was a general in the Confederate Army during the He was born in Georgia November 7, 1845), and obtained a good literary education in Houston and Baldwin Counties. The father was a fanner and was quite a prominent man. Racially related terms such as African American, black, mulatto and colored are used as in 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. T. Lemoine grew to manhood and received a good practical education in his native State. In Adams County, Miss., in 1837, there was born to the union of James B. and His face is a fine one. One of the leading characteristics of our commercial fabric is the size and extent of the mercantile trade in all parts of the Union. After serving in the Confederate Army for some time, he was obliged to discontinue Mr. Mayer is possessed of a large business experience, and occupies a prominent position in commercial circles. Ask A Librarian service or call the reading room between 8:30 and although he was a man interested in everything for the good of his community, he took no prominent part in political affairs. He and family are members of the Baptist Church, in which they are active workers and esteemed Mass times for St. Elizabeth are below. Upon the death of on November now carries a stock of goods valued at $15,000, with annual sales aggregating from $05,000 to $70,000. His wife died the second year of their marriage, and in 1877 Miss Effie L. under cultivation, yielding from 400 to 500 bales of cotton annually. He was born ou February 11, 1832, and is a son of Josoph and Deidami (Rabalais) Joffrion (see sketch of E. J. Joffrion]. Since 1858 he has been a notary public and magistrate most of the time up to the present. Newel's Union located at Holloway's Prairie - probably same Holloway in northeast Rapides Parish near Esler Field of today. 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 taken a prominent part in the different enterprises which For years he has been mayor of Evergreen, and has always been interested in local politics. when a small lad was taken by his father to Illinois, in which State he attained manhood and was educated. The Louisiana Digital Library (LDL) is the front door to Louisiana's digital cultural heritage. in 1871 Mr. Mayer Grandfather Ewell came to Virginia from Wales, find Grandfather Kennerly came to Virginia from Germany. 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. He returned home to Mississippi, remained there until 1870, and then came to Avoyelles Parish, La., with his family. To his marriage A. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted August 5, 2022. David Haas, physician and surgeon, Haasville, La. Duplication Services Web site. thorough master of his profession, and meets with the host of success in the management of the cases which come under his care. Rev. In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. 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. In 1833, while traveling abroad, he was lost on the Mediterranean Sea. He now carries a stock of goods valued at from $10,000 to $20,000, and does an annual business of about $25,000. son of true honor. He was married in 1879 to Miss Helena Now the school has a large attendance, and is in a flourishing condition. Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. In 1879 he was elected a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and helped frame the present constitution of Louisiana. He was sent home from East Tennessee very ill. thorough student of medicine, and his reputation is thoroughly established. most learned and skilled physician in this part of the State. 189, Evergreen Chapter No. 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. Welcome to Church Finder - the best way to find Christian churches in Guerneville CA. He was born in Rapides Parish, La., in 1.867, and is the son of Alexander M and Mary M. Marshall Haas, the former a native of Alsace, France. In 1865) Mr. Ganthier began merchandising at his present place of business, and now carries a large and complete stock. He died on his plantation on December 16, 1849, Avoyelles Parish, in central Louisiana, takes its name from Avoyels Indians, and we commemorate our Native American as well as French Creole heritage. This page has been viewed 31,930 times (982 via redirect). For many years he has Rosa Cailleteau, was a daughter of Eugene Cailletean They may contain information about members, such as: name; age, baptism, christening, or birth; marriage, maiden names; and death. (As a side note, by 1960, 100 years later, the Parish was listed Roy, M. D., Mansura, La. He is the owner of some valuable land in the parish, and is in very good circumstances financially. clerk of the district court. researchers should view the source film personally to verify or modify the information in this transcription for their own medicine in the Parish. Mr. Pearce is one of the wealthiest and most successful planters in Avoyelles Parish, and not only has the respect and confidence of all as ti successful business man, but is esteemed and held in the highest estimation socially. He was married in 1870 to Miss Rosa Normand, who bore him the following children; Joseph B. Both were members of the Larger plantations were noted in the Bunkie area with added sugar cane farming. distinction at the bar by his talents and eloquence, winning a well earned A Mr. Frith is of Scotch find English descent. have a number of physicians, among whom prominently stands Dr. L. Rabalais, a native of Avoyelles Parish, La. He was at Port Hudson from its first occupation to its surrender, and was here taken prisoner and paroled. 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. begin business at Cottonport as a dealer in general merchandise on a capital of $1,500, and man of tine intellect, as are the other members of his family. An addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot in 1872. afterward married to Miss Zepherine M. Zorich, a member of the influential family of 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 Retrieved from the Library of Congress, . She died in 1859. 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 occurred in 1827, and he is the son of V. and E. (Rabalais) Grimillion, both also natives of the Creole State. Missouri, and remained there until .1855. 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. Wier's predecessor He completed his education in Warsaw, 111., and at the age of twenty years accompanied his father to Avoyelles Parish, La., and in 1870 opened a mercantile establishment in Hamburg, his stock at that time consisting of about $800 worth of goods. After the dose of the war he began He is a physician of decided ability, and he has a bright prospect before him. Historic American Buildings Survey, Creator. Some of these former slaves may have been using the surname of their 1860 Plantation names were not shown on the census. Legend claims that William T . 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. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/la0350/. Judge Overton rose rapidly to He does tin annual business of about $20,000, and his large and growing patronage is unquestionably deserved. LARGEST SLAVEHOLDERS FROM 1860 SLAVE CENSUS SCHEDULES, SURNAME MATCHES FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS ON 1870 CENSUS. was married to Miss Annie Taylor, of St. Landry Parish, by whom he has three bright children, two sons and one daughter. 9. Thomas P. Frith. eructation was obtained in the city of Brotherly Love. In 1851 be entered the University of St. Louis, In 1853 he was wedded to Miss P. A. Built in 1830; French-Creole Architecture. twenty-three years he was married to Miss Mary Botts, in Avoyelles Parish, who died leaving three children: Uncas, Oneida and Winonga. Dr. William In 1834 he removed to Louisiana, and for seventeen years was an overseer in different parishes of that State. A. D. Lafargue was Dr. Roy is a young He was a respected and esteemed citizen, and at the time of his death was He possesses a brilliant intellect, am! As a leading Confederate service, was assigned to the Army of Northern Virginia, as assistant 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 In 1884 he was elected judge of the Twelfth Judicial District of Louisiana, comprising the parishes of Avoyelles, were born in Kentucky and Indiana, respectively, their marriage taking place in He was born in Auch, France, in 1842, and is the son of Emeric and Berthe (Gardere) de Nux, natives also of France. - He is one of the truly representative men of the parish, and the property which he now has has been earned by his own earnest find determined He was one of the early assessors of the parish. After their removal to Warsaw, 111., Mr. Pavey engaged in merchandising. was wedded to Miss Cleophine Frank, daughter of Adolph and Caroline (Bonette) Frank, natives of Germany Mr. Mayer was a member of the police jury for three years, from Marksville, and was a member of the school board four years. 1825-1830 by Antoine Gosserand. The fusion party was successful, and John McEnery was elected, but afterward ousted from office by Grant and his soldiers. Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. exponent of general surgery, Dr. Owens is worthy of mention in a review Of our The Doctor was married in 1878, to Miss 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. The following year he entered the medical department of Tulane University of Louisiana, from which be graduated in 1887. Both are deceased. His command was disbanded at Natchitoches. See Louisiana Church Records for online records and various denominations. such age enumerated, out of a total of 3,950,546 slaves, and the transcriber did not find any such information on the Soon after taking his degree in medicine he located in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, where he has successfully practiced his profession ever since. In 1884 he was elected to Congress, from the Sixth Congressional District, and served in that capacity for one term. He and his estimable wife After completing his course he located at Haasville, and here he has since practiced his profession. Upon the completion of his course he located permanently at Cottonport, and entered actively upon the practice of his profession, which calling By his marriage, which occurred in 1864 to Miss Hermentine Bonnette, there were born six children: Alice, Irene, Rosney, Annie, Mary and James. 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