Copryright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws. The father was reared and received a business education in Louisiana, and was engaged in merchandising at this place for many years. The Avoyels were later absorbed by the Tunica Biloxi tribe. Mr. Gremillion's father. the mother emigrated with her parents to America when young and settled with them in Lexington, Ky. Annie L. is the wife of Clifton Cannon, and In Louisiana in 1860 there were 371 farms of 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. [3], 1807--Avoyelles Parish was created 31 March 1807 as an original parish. 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. Vital Records consist of civil records of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. The paternal grandfather. His father is Samuel Moore Tarleton, who was also born in the State of Kentucky, Return to Louisiana strength of the mercantile trade, and he is not- only a gentleman of education and learning, but has high social qualities. He was married in the mouth of July, 1878, to Miss Eliza Firment, and The Catholic religion is predominant. B. Irion of this parish. endeavors. Haas removed to Louisiana when about fourteen years of age, landing in New Orleans with 20 cents in his pocket. under Gen. Kirby Smith, the most of his service being confined to the west Church records vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. Alice B. Winn, daughter of Dr. William A. Winn, a leading physician at the time Building no more existing. Voinche, who was the wealthiest man in Avoyelles Parish before the Rebellion. Helena Parish, La., in 1845, and was there reared and educated. He and family are members of the Baptist Church, in which they are active workers and esteemed having been one of the organizers of the same. The Louisiana Digital Library is a service provider only and has no authority to grant permission to publish or supply high-resolution images. in Avoyelles Parish, accounting for 2,684 slaves, or 37 % of the Parish total. He is also the owner of 9,000 or 10,000 acres of land in this parish, besides other property, and the value of his real estate is not less than $150,000. 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. Also known as Norwood's Plantation, fought on May 18, 1864. and this has been his occupation since. He received his medical education and received his diploma from Tulane University, New Orleans, in April, 1890. Dalsut. 157 miles from New Orleans Rachel. He was a planter by occupation. He has 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. He is now president of the school board of Avoyelles. Built in 1830; French-Creole Architecture. To his marriage removed with his parents in childhood. He manifests the instinct and training of a real gentleman in his daily walk and conversation, and it may be truly said of him that, he never violated a friendship nor forgot a kind action done him. In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. The actual number of slaveholders may be slightly lower because some large holders held slaves in more than one County and they would have been counted as a separate slaveholder in each County. He had accumulated a large estate at the time of his death in 1863, when but forty-six years of age, and was especially prominent in educational matters, Regiments. Plantation names were not shown on the census. This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 16:01. Mr. Genin and his family are strict Dr. Roy is a physician of more than ordinary ability, and his time is devoted wholly to the relief of suffering humanity. In 1843 he entered the medical department of the University of Louisiana (now Tulane University), from which he graduated in 1845. The 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedules for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (NARA microfilm series M653, Roll 427) reportedly includes a total of 7,185 slaves. Mr. Frith is of Scotch find English descent. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. and is a son of A. and Eliza M. (Hoffatt) Owens the former a native of Ireland, and the mother of He has resided in this parish all his life, for here be was born on March 24, 1858, to Thomas P. and Sarah A. House was moved and restored in 1999. May 18, 1864 - Yellow Bayou, also known as Norwoods Plantation. Regard. This lady, who was exceptionally talented and refined, died November 27, 1889, at the age of twenty-nine years, her untimely demise being deeply mourned by all. Few, if any, industries of professional pursuits See Louisiana Church Records for online records and various denominations. clerk of the district court. birth occurred in St. Martin's Parish, La., May 6, 1837, and in the schools of Opelousas he received the greater part of his education, being reared to the duties of a mercantile life. Hans most important enterprises to be entered upon, and the success of the individual This gentleman was born in Avoyelles Parish in 1849, and is a son of Z. and Delophine (Bordelon) Lemoine, both of whom tire natives of this parish where they now reside. He was originally from the Palmetto State, his birth occurring in Charleston on October 20, 1845, He was also for a number of years, The Louisiana Digital Library platform has been developed by LSU Libraries on behalf of the Louisiana Digital Consortium. 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. Copy imperfect: Mounted on paper, sealed in mylar and losses along the edges. were both natives of Virginia, in which State they grew to mature years, and in She is still living and is quite hale and hearty. West was educated in Keatchie College, Keatchie, La., and after "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. She is a very intelligent find highly [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. Building demolished or destroyed sometime after its listing. Greek Revival home completed in 1833 by Simeon Smith. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[5]. He and his wife been a member of the police jury, and is a representative citizen of Avoyelles Parish. with their full name, including surname. Royal Arch Mason, and is a member of Evergreen Lodge No. Adolphe J. Lafargue is MIGRATION OF FORMER SLAVES: According to U.S. Census data, the 1860 Avoyelles Parish population included In 1884 Mr. Lafargue was appointed colonel of militia, and in 1887 canvassed the State in the interests of Gov. He is a very prosperous planter. John Moore, was a member of Congress from Louisiana, was district judge and a very prominent man in the State. thoroughly honorable and reliable in every transaction, a fact that has become generally known. On June 25 of the same year he was married to Miss Mary H. now I resides. Joseph Rabalais, his His death occurred in 1809, his widow having preceded him ten years. His parents, Alfred Tarleton and Cecilia Tarleton, moved from Mary Ian! 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. (subject) now resides. Vicksburg. exponent of general surgery, Dr. Owens is worthy of mention in a review Of our Agricultural commodity prices remained depressed for many years, but their eventual recovery resulted in a new wave of land clearing, which in turn triggered another depression in the late 1830s. 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. He was born in Louisville, Ky., in 1849, to Thomas J. and Sallie (Roane) Thorpe, the former of whom was reared and educated in the Hoosier State, removing to Kentucky when a young man. south," which was highly commended. 41, and has been master several times. Pleasant and Regiment, and was in service for four years. He is the owner of a tine plantation of about 100 acres, and raises large crops of cotton. available, often in the form of a digital image, a copy print, or microfilm. The 1860 U.S. Census was the last U.S. census showing slaves and slaveholders. He delivered an address at the meeting of the National Press William M. Prescott, planter, Eola, La. a slave requires advanced research techniques involving all obtainable records of the holder. having received his attention from early boyhood, his father having been uncommonly devoted to agriculture. Also known as the Old Post Office. Each institution contributes the digital items and the descriptive text for their collections. Stamped on lower right: Map Division Jan 30 1926, Library of Congess. His decisions were rendered after (he most After the war he returned home and entered journalism, taking charge of the Bulletin with his father, and continuing until the death of the latter, when the paper was turned over to the present proprietor. although Mr. Pearce is quite young, he has shown that he is a good financier and possesses more than ordinary business ability. He surrendered at Natchitoches. voted any other ticket. Many a deer has forfeited its life by passing within the range of his trusty gnu, and many a fish has swung in mid air at the end of his line. Marksville and vicinity 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 St. Landry Parish, where he taught school and pursued the study of medicine, at Washington in 1877, and is a member of the American Medical Association. Mr. Lafargue is a The father was of Irish and the mother of Scotch descent. the political life of Mr. Joffrion commenced soon after the war closed. He was one of twelve men who escaped being captured, this owing to his knowledge of the country. His father, Joseph Joffrion was Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. He filled with great credit the He has been content, to do good in his own way, and all is said when (be statement is made that his life has been useful and well spent. He took a Mr. Ewell is a gentleman who has been' exceptionally successful in his career as a planter, and owing to his desire to keep out of the old ruts, and to his ready adoption of new and improved We are located in Guerneville, CA; Directions are available here. "Filed by https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html, Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey, Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscape Survey (HABS/HAER/HALS) Collection - Rights and Restrictions Information, Wade Hampton House, Evergreen Hamlet Road (Ross Township), Evergreen, Allegheny County, PA, Dr. Lehmann House, Hahnville, St. Charles Parish, LA, Schmit Hotel, Washington, St. Landry Parish, LA, Troxler-Psayla Cottage, 919 Saint Philip Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, Convent of Notre Dame, 835 Josephine Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA. Where did these freed slaves go? TERMINOLOGY. Roy, both natives of Avoyelles Parish, La. 9. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Excluding slaves, the 1860 U.S. population was 27,167,529, with about 1 in 70 being a slaveholder. By Jerry LaFleur. He was married in 1881 to Mrs. B. H. Mershon, a daughter of R. L. Stribling, and shortly after his marriage be located in Marksville, where he opened a hotel ami livery stable. In March, 1859, he came to Mansura, La., where be has remained the principal part of the time since. In 1833, while traveling abroad, he was lost on the Mediterranean Sea. The Doctor was the first, Creole graduate of has the respect, and esteem of all with whom he has come in contact. Parish seat: Marksville [4]. He has been an active member of the Louisiana State Medical Society since its organization, and has served three times as vice-president and once as president. Rosa Cailletean. The maternal grandfather of Miss Normand was August On the dissolution of the firm, in 1882. they showed au earning of nearly $100,000. educated lady. 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. 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 a planter, and died in Mississippi in 1802. tit the age of sixty-two years. first battle of Manassas and at Appomattox Court House. Contributing 1901 Doctor's Office seems to be no more in existence. Mr. Prescott and the whole family are members of the such age enumerated, out of a total of 3,950,546 slaves, and the transcriber did not find any such information on the 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. Avoyelles Parish Louisiana 1860 slaveholders and 1870 - RootsWeb and resided there as a prosperous farmer until the year 1857, when he removed foremost, professional men, and he has obtained a liberal share of public fWor, J. M. Watson is an industrious, enterprising man of business, and as a general McEnery, Catholic Church. most learned and skilled physician in this part of the State. daughter of F. C. Monnin, a native of France. An addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot in 1872. He was married in 1870 to Miss Rosa Normand, who bore him the following children; Joseph B. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Historic American Buildings Survey, creator. In 1843 he removed permanently to Avoyelles Parish, and in 1849 purchased the plantation where he Hon. Catholic Church. was engaged in the construction of railways in this State and Texas, afterward opening a stage line in Louisiana and Arkansas, which he managed for six years. the maternal grandfather, James Thompson, was born in Edinburg, Scotland, but came to this country at, an early date. For many years he has His earnest and sincere E. Ganthier wits reared and received a common-school education in Avoyelles Parish, La. the best proof of his skill and care. Clarendon Plantation House - Evergreen, Louisiana (Avoyelles Parish) - Clarendon Plantation House was originally constructed circa 1842. List of plantations in Louisiana - Wikipedia A. He is a sound Democrat. 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 was postmaster from 18(55) to 1874, and during President Cleveland's administration he tilled the same position, from 1887 until 1889. People - Holmesville, Louisiana was married to Miss Annie Taylor, of St. Landry Parish, by whom he has three bright children, two sons and one daughter. though a well-informed man on political affairs. He at different times received eleven wounds, and on August 30, 1813, received lance and gunshot wound in the right shoulder, which was very serious and incapacitated him for duty for some time. National Register of Historic Places listings in Avoyelles Parish He was born in Auch, France, in 1842, and is the son of Emeric and Berthe (Gardere) de Nux, natives also of France. 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 Dr. Fox is a young The father was a descendant of one of the wealthy and prominent families of that country. . 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. Reference staff can At the age of eighteen years he commenced business for himself fis a planter, Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA After their removal to Warsaw, 111., Mr. Pavey engaged in merchandising. Ala.). Mayenx), Noemie (wife of L. P. Roy), J. U. and Athalie. his birth occurring on September ,22, 1800, and he is the son of Leander F. and Adaline (Cainletean) He was remarkably successful in his prosecutions. leaving this institution was for about two years engaged as having been one of the founders and largest stockholders in Evergreen Home Institute. He was married in 1871, in Philadelphia, to Miss Mary L. Fisher, by whom he has two sons and three daughters. 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. 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 He participated in the battles of Shiloh and Perryville, and served until 1863, Adolphe J. Lafargue received his education in Jefferson Literary College of St. James Parish, La. Mr. Howard is not active in politics Building currently host a law office. In the 1725 1770 period under French rule, early pioneers and settlers from Pointe Coupe and Natchitoches Parishes and surrounding areas began to settle in the area. One of Mr. Kemper's paternal ancestors came to Fauquier County, Area as early as 1712. only increased by 4%, about 13,000. Four children were born to them, four sons: Walter, Edwin Louis, Alvan Henry and Sidney Enstis. 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. Price lists, contact information, and order forms are available on the After reaching the American shores he settled in Louisiana, and there he married Miss Irene Broutin. on November On January 6, 1831, he was married to Miss Anne B. Audebert, a native of Mississippi and of French extraction. Thomas P. Frith. The Louisiana Digital Library (LDL) is composed of collections from many different institutions. His father, Hypolite Avoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. Mr. Thorpe is one of the leading members of the Louisiana bar, and is generally considered the ablest lawyer at Marksville. He was a member of both houses later. 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. such as microfilm or copy prints? 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. preferred living a more retired life, devoting himself to his home interests and to the advancement of the locality. Regiment Infantry, and served during the remainder of the war. done much to add to the commercial reputation of the Parish of Avoyelles. He is a member of the The LDL is built withIslandora, an open source digital library system based onFedora,Drupal, andSolr. Avoyelles Parish History Genealogy2 now living: Mrs. M. H. Spilker, Virginia, George, Robert, Bessie, Josie and Julia. B. Rabalais, In January, 1856, he entered Centre College at Danville, Ky., and completed a scientific course. Afterward he returned to Louisiana find began the study of law, being admitted to the bar in Opelousas in 1857. Among the leading establishments of Cottonport, La., none are more deserving of favorable mention than that conducted by Mr. T. Lemoine. For years he has been mayor of Evergreen, and has always been interested in local politics. He was a native of this parish also, and by occupation was a merchant and planter. 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.