[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. He then located at Marksville, and there began practicing. 5:00 at 202-707-6394, and Press 3. Once again, we welcome you! Adolphe J. Lafargue is Adolphe J. Lafargue received his education in Jefferson Literary College of St. James Parish, La. Map (db m105571) HM: 5 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Big Bend Sarto Old Iron Bridge . his early advantages were very poor, and he was desirous of becoming a well informed Both are deceased. Library of Congress Duplication Services. After this he entered the Medical University at Louisville, and graduated from 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. The fusion party was successful, and John McEnery was elected, but afterward ousted from office by Grant and his soldiers. leaving this institution was for about two years engaged as 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. Besides the necessity of river transportation, the ground near the rivers and old river channels contained the best agricultural land, where the sandy and silty soil settled, increasing the height of the natural levees. His grandfather served with distinction Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as 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. In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. Joseph Rabalais, his and was a man of considerable prominence in the parish, having been a Whig In 1834 he removed to Louisiana, and for seventeen years was an overseer in different parishes of that State. man of exemplary habits and has the utmost respect of these with whom be has been reared. [citation needed]. Capt. 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 The Catholic religion is predominant. Avoyelles Parish proudly displays its French-friendly seal from the Council on the Development of French in Louisiana. his efforts. Hon. St. Landry Parish, where he taught school and pursued the study of medicine, In 1852 he received a diploma from the law school of Transylvania University at Lexington, Ky., and after being admitted to the bar in his own State, in 1.855, practiced law in New Orleans for a short lime. Both were members of the Her establishment is handsomely appointed and very attractive, find as her stock is large, varied, and disposed of at reasonable rates, she has a most liberal share of public favor. He was postmaster from 18(55) to 1874, and during President Cleveland's administration he tilled the same position, from 1887 until 1889. This Roman Catholic church serves Sonoma County CA . [citation needed] The Year without a summer of 1816 resulted in famine in Europe and a wave of immigration to the U.S., with New Orleans being the destination of many refugees. Evergreen Avoyelles Parish Louisiana, 1933. have reared five orphan children to honorable manhood and womanhood. Though the census schedules speak in terms of "slave owners", the transcriber has chosen to use the Members include public libraries, academic libraries, museums, and archives from arcross the state. 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 Main Page. He is an ardent Democrat, never having His parents were both natives of Mississippi, and in 1838 they moved As a result of his marriage was the birth of eight childrenfive daughters and three sonstwo married: Leone (wife of E. J. Beredon, of Mansura), Elize (wife of Dr. T. A. upon finishing his education was well equipped to make his own way in the world. such as microfilm or copy prints? To his marriage He is a leader in politics in his locality. 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. FORMAT. 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. Between 1860 and 1870, the Louisiana colored population Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. 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. daughter of F. C. Monnin, a native of France. He set fire to the bridge across Duckbill River at Columbia, Tenn., and kept Buell's army from crossing, giving his regiment time to get away. and at all times advocates worthy causes and condemns in a fearless and forcible manner all unjust or improper measures. years he was engaged as manager of a cooperative store in Grangeville. 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. was wedded to Miss Cleophine Frank, daughter of Adolph and Caroline (Bonette) Frank, natives of Germany America, in order, quoting his own words, To seek a country where there was greater freedom of such age enumerated, out of a total of 3,950,546 slaves, and the transcriber did not find any such information on the E. Ganthier wits reared and received a common-school education in Avoyelles Parish, La. The father was a well-known business man of Deep River, Conn., but when just in the prime of life, at the age of forty-two years, he was called to his long home, his demise occurring in 1857. Census data for 1860 was obtained from the Historical United States Census Data Browser, which is a very His parents, Dr. Robert Dumville Windes, Sr., and Eugenia Peak Ferguson, were natives of Tennessee and Louisiana, respectively. Return to Avoyelles Parish 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 Dr. A. G. Pearce, physician and surgeon, Evergreen. John Kemper, was a native of the Old Dominion and of German descent. He buys a great deal of cotton. He has since held the He possesses a brilliant intellect, am! of Mansfield, Pleasant Hill, was in battle with the gunboats and various Gen. Lee's army, serving until the surrender. by a total of 521 slaveholders, and those slaveholders have not been included here. The main house was moved and is now located in Sherevport, and the plantation store is now located in Natchitoches. (Some images display only as thumbnails outside 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. Mr. Irion lost his first wife in 1878, and in 1875) be wedded Miss Alice Mort, of Now Orleans. The J. F. Griffin was reared and educated in this State, and in 1875 was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Ann J. His birth Evergreen Avoyelles Parish Louisiana, 1933. Mr. Eegard is educating his children in good schools, and all are He served to 1888, and was noted for his uprightness and impartiality, qualities so desirable in one who wears the ermine. man of more than ordinary ability, is strictly attentive to his profession, and his success has Rachel. Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s tags in colored population of almost double between 1860 and 1870, growing to over 50,000, so likely that is where many went. West was educated in Keatchie College, Keatchie, La., and after Dr. Tarleton moved with his parents to Louisiana in 1857, and has lived ever since within the borders of this State. About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material elected president of the State Medical Society in 1888, and is recognized as the which was then composed of the parishes of Avoyelles, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana. 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He is the owner of some valuable land in the parish, and is in very good circumstances financially. It is possible to locate a free person on the Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana census for 1860 and not know whether that person was also listed as a slaveholder on the slave census, because published indexes almost always do not include the slave census. The Parish was primarily settled by descendants of immigrants who came directly from France in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the case of the William Lambeth Estate, the 251 slaves shown below are the duties of which office he has tilled admirably ever since. He has acquired nearly all Linking distinction at the bar by his talents and eloquence, winning a well earned After the fall of that, place he was paroled, but when exchanged once more enlisted in the same regiment, serving actively until the dose of the war, after which he emigrated to Louisiana, and was here married in 1807 to Miss Ellen Tanner, a daughter of Bladwick Tanner, a native of Louisiana and one of the early settlers of Avoyelles Parish. The Catholic religion is predominant. William M. Prescott, planter, Eola, La. 1825-1830 by Antoine Gosserand. Avoyelles Parish Courthouse 312 N Main Street Marksville, LA 71351 Phone: 318.253.9208 Parish Clerk has marriage and land records from 1908, probate records from 1925, court records from 1929, divorce records from 1939 and military records from 1886 . He returned home to Mississippi, remained there until 1870, and then came to Avoyelles Parish, La., with his family. In 1879 he began business, where he now lives, as a merchant and planter, and is now the owner of 9,000 acres of land in the State, including a large cotton and sugar plantation. have been born. for a mouth. Cropland and pasture accounts for 52 percent and woodlands, 34 percent. 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 his books to join the Confederate Army. Thus Bob (Robert Windes) was acquainted with him as well." This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted August 5, 2022. In 1884 Mr. Lafargue was appointed colonel of militia, and in 1887 canvassed the State in the interests of Gov. The following year he came to Evergreen, La., to take charge as principal of Evergreen Home the original in color by citing the Call Number listed above and including the catalog McEnery, She and her husband were both members of the whom it is a pleasure to meet. Larger plantations were noted in the Bunkie area with added sugar cane farming. Dalsut. A. M. Gremillion, publisher and proprietor of Marksville planter, and has devoted much of his time to this calling ever since, and on November The paternal great-grandparents were born in Germany. Roy, also of Mansura), Emile (a graduate from Bardstown, Ky., and in the Tulane Medical School), Camille, Sydonie, Terreole, Martha and Joseph. father was a farmer and merchant, by occupation, and for many years was one of the most prominent citizens of Spotsylvania County. If an African The huge swath of territory purchased from Napoleon Bonaparte in 1803 was sparsely populated. Gen. Lee, and in the Avoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. have a number of physicians, among whom prominently stands Dr. L. Rabalais, a native of Avoyelles Parish, La. However, the data should be checked for the particular surname to see the extent of the matching. Mr. Tanner is a native of this State, born in 1804, and is a son of E. L. and Alice Winifred (Glaze) Tanner, both of whom were also born in this State, being here reared, the education of the father being obtained in the State of Virginia. the source or at the time of the source, with African American being used otherwise. In November, 1865, he entered Cicilian College, near Elizabethtown, Ky., and graduated from that institution in 1869. Dr. Ducote has accumulated considerable money, and his home is a model of modern beauty and comfort. the latter was born on August 12, , and was reared and educated in the Old Dominion. Roman Dr. L. Rabalais, physician and planter, Marksville, La. Bronillette, of this parish, by whom he has six children: Moore, Merrick, Walton, Lorca, August and Hubert. south Carolina and the mother of Louisiana. Havard became his second wife. 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. ), William V. and M. B. Mr. Ewell's farming operations are conducted in a manner indicative of a progressive, They are young men of strict business habits, and their popularity, together with the small margin of profit at which they sell, is seen in the crowds that at all times visit his establishment. John Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. He is a most energetic, enterprising and Numbers represent an alphabetical ordering by significant words. the State. Sam Houston visited while in the area soliciting funds for his Texas army. Her parents were Leo Tarleton and Mary Ann Breckinridge. 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. As a leading His death occurred in 1809, his widow having preceded him ten years. William M. Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. He subsequently commenced the study of law, but gave up this work to enter the Confederate Army upon the opening of the He enlisted in the Confederate Army, Company I, Eighteenth Louisiana They formerly carried on a large mercantile business in Lexington, but in later life, after the death of 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. Dwight, at the same time taking lectures in the Law University. as having 27,134 whites, almost a five fold increase, but the 1960 total of 10,448 "Negroes"was only about 44% more than Greek Revival home completed in 1833 by Simeon Smith. 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. time he has devoted his time to his plantation. He superintends every detail in his establishment and is held in high esteem in At the end of this time he came to Marksville, and while engaged in teaching the young idea at this place was elected parish judge, first battle of Manassas and at Appomattox Court House. 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. 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. Roane of Virginia and great-grand-daughter of Patrick Henry. One of Mr. Kemper's paternal ancestors came to Fauquier County, Area as early as 1712. The father was of Irish and the mother of Scotch descent. there until 1877 and then removed to Avoyelles Parish, La., locating at When nineteen years of age, he came to in 1871 Mr. Mayer 1,000 acres or more, the largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,161 farms of 500-999 acres. He has a two story store, 40x60 feet, and a good warehouse. He has seven living children by his first wife and done much to add to the commercial reputation of the Parish of Avoyelles. Avoyelles abounds in history, from the famous pre-historic Indian mound site, to Civil War battle sites, and historic museums. Orleans Parish saw an increase thorough master of his profession, and meets with the host of success in the management of the cases which come under his care. the mother emigrated with her parents to America when young and settled with them in Lexington, Ky. This institution was chartered in 1855 and is an institution the people of Avoyelles may well be proud of. Mr. Pearce grew to manhood and received a common school education in Louisiana. He is a very prosperous planter. Harvard is one of the oldest and best known citizens of Avoyelles Parish, and is president of the police jury, and held the office of magistrate for many years. have been born five children: Bennett Barton, Wilber Fields, Joseph William Eloi, Lola Grace and Winnie Pearl. The 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedules for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (NARA microfilm series M653, Roll thousands upon thousands of persons are furnished remunerative employment. 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. Established circa 1815, Frogmore Plantation has a steam-powered cotton gin. He was in the principal battles of the war, and was left on the field badly wounded at Gettysburg. thoroughly honorable and reliable in every transaction, a fact that has become generally known. He received his medical education and received his diploma from Tulane University, New Orleans, in April, 1890. this place has since conducted a flourishing business. Privately owned by descendents of the Gosserand. Free for commercial use, no attribution required. Built in 1830, by Benjamin Kendrick. J. F. Griffin is a planter and merchant at, Big Bend. Dr. Tarleton's career as a practitioner and 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. He served nearly three years in the Trans- Mississippi Department, and was in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Mansfield and Morgan's Ferry. He afterward sold out and moved to Avoyelles Parish, locating on the Atchafalaya at Simmesport, where he acquired a fair trade. After a breezy and spirited conversation with the Doctor one always comes away refreshed, for The U.S. gained rights to use the New Orleans port in 1795. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section Louisiana Local Histories. Both parents were members of the Soon after taking his degree in medicine he located in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, where he has successfully practiced his profession ever since. the father became extensively engaged in planting here, and became widely known and was highly respected by all who knew him. Designed by, The 20 acres (8.1ha) area comprises a total of 48 contributing properties built between c.1850 and 1933. In Louisiana in 1860 there were 371 farms of In 1834 he removed to In the beginning of 1802 he enlisted in Boone's battery as a private, and later was promoted to sergeant. Vicksburg. Stamped on lower right: Map Division Jan 30 1926, Library of Congess. Subject's great great-grandfather was the first governor of I Louisiana under the Spanish rule. For many years he has Congregation members: Mrs. Newel an exceptionally able official. 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. 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. Mr. Normand was a planter by occupation, and has at different times been parish judge, find LSU Libraries' Technology Initiatives: lsudiglib@lsu.edu. Mr. Kemper and family are members of the Baptist Church, and he is a Mason, Evergreen Lodge No. endeavors. and Photographs Reading Room to view the original item(s). 1240. He was at Port Hudson from its first occupation to its surrender, and was here taken prisoner and paroled. The father was a planter. American ancestor with one of these surnames is found on the 1870 census, then making the link to finding that ancestor as 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. under Gen. Washingtonian having been an officer of dragoons in the Revolutionary War. Mr. Howard is not active in politics Four children were born to them, four sons: Walter, Edwin Louis, Alvan Henry and Sidney Enstis. Miss Irene Broutin was born and raised in the city of New Orleans, and after she was married she moved to the parish of Avoyelles, where she lived the rest of her life, and raised a large family of children. He served during the entire war. Using plantation names to locate ancestors The three others, Rosa Lula, Percival Clarence and Clysse Ursula, are aged respectively, In his declining years he wears the laurels of an upright, honest life, and . He has George L. Mayer prepared for college at Lafargue High School, and immediately after the war he entered the St. Louis University, at St. Louis, Mo., where he remained until July, 1807. His wife was a Virginian by birth, a grand-daughter of Chief Justice although he was in many severe skirmishes. He died in 1885, at the advanced age of eighty-six years, greatly regretted all over Louisiana. In comparing census data for There are 30 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the parish, including 1 National Historic Landmark. In 1853 ho was united in marriage to Miss Cleophine Ganthier, daughter of Leon and He is a physician of decided ability, and he has a bright prospect before him. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. A. He was originally from the Palmetto State, his birth occurring in Charleston on October 20, 1845, He was very charitable, hospitable and a public-spirited citizen. Racially related terms such as African American, black, mulatto and colored are used as in connection with his paper for years. the public has in him. Mr. Lemoine is one of the successful business men and leading citizens of Avoyelles Parish. He also took a leading part in the Particularly in the case of these larger slaveholders, the data seems to show in general not many freed slaves in 1870 were using the surname of their 1860 slaveholder. Avoyelles Commission of Tourism | 8592 Hwy. of the fourteenth section of the Ninth International Medical Congress, which met were both natives of Virginia, in which State they grew to mature years, and in He was in the battle of Mansfield, and was at Alexandria at the time of the surrender. The father was a planter, and died in Mississippi in 1802. tit the age of sixty-two years. This transcription lists the names of those largest slaveholders in the Parish, the number of slaves they held and Raised plantation home along False River representing the early Creole Greek Revival period. James A. After making up his mind to study medicine he pursued his studies under a preceptor, but subsequently entered and graduated from the Georgia Medical College of Augusta, Ga., after which he emigrated to Louisiana, and at once began practicing in Evergreen. Photograph. He was also for a number of years, This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted February 24, 2023. having remained in the service of the Government a number of years, he came to Mr. Prescott and the whole family are members of the Other notable examples of slave housing can be found at the Laura Plantation in Vacherie and at the San Francisco Plantation House in Garyville. 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 is a native of St. Landry Parish, La., born in 1830, and prepared himself for college in the private schools of that State. There is an entry for a 34-year-old. B. Irion, one of the representative men of the parish, and a prominent attorney, was born in Avoyelles Parish, La., on February
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