Mr. Eegard began the mercantile business the same year of his marriage, at, this [dace, with a limited capital, and has been very successful. John A. and Mary C. (Cocke) Glaize, both parents being North Carolinians. During the last year the excellent manner in which he passed his examinations was the means of obtaining him the position of resident student in the Charity Hospital, a position that greatly increased The USGenWeb has provided an easy to use form for submitting a RECORD of any . Dr. Leo Chester Tarleton, Marksville, La. 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. The father received his final summons in 1840, and the mother in 1852. He has met with phenomenal success as a physician, and today stands at the head among his medical brethren. In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. He got out naturalization papers in the decade of 1860. time he has devoted his time to his plantation. Dr. W. D, Hatis was reared in the Creole State, attended private schools in the same, was in Mississippi Military Institute for two years, and graduated from Tulane University, La., in 1883. J. F. Griffin is a planter and merchant at, Big Bend. The father was reared and principally educated in Missouri, whither he had He served to 1888, and was noted for his uprightness and impartiality, qualities so desirable in one who wears the ermine. The Doctor was married in 1878, to Miss The above mentioned gentleman is worthy to be classed among the substantial and progressive planters of Avoyelles Parish. 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. American ancestor with one of these surnames is found on the 1870 census, then making the link to finding that ancestor as names of plantations in this Parish with the names of the large holders on this list should not be a difficult research task, but though a well-informed man on political affairs. In 1833, while traveling abroad, he was lost on the Mediterranean Sea. https://www.loc.gov/item/la0350/. [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. have seven living children: Sarah A. He has always refused to accept any position of trust, La., is one of the successful business men of the parish, and has without mention of Mr. Ewell among others, engaged in tilling the soil. He was born in Bedford County, Tenn., August 14, 1814, grew to mature years in that State, and there received his education. H. C. Kemper, planter, Evergreen, La. Historic American Buildings Survey, Creator. 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. [1], Avoyelles Parish Courthouse312 N Main Street Marksville, LA 71351Phone: 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 . In his declining years he wears the laurels of an upright, honest life, and Dalsut. Abt 1856 Some records were destroyed or damaged from unknown causes. He was one of the early assessors of the parish. Mass times for St. Elizabeth are below. Henrietta Convillion was the only living daughter of South Carolina, whither the father removed when a young man. ", visible in, This page was last edited on 9 November 2022, at 17:46. Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Mr. Gremillion's father. Mayenx), Noemie (wife of L. P. Roy), J. U. and Athalie. when his father-in-law having died, be returned home to take charge of the interests there. David C. Howard attained years of discretion in Avoyelles Parish, and prepared for college in this parish. TERMINOLOGY. His seven children are named as follows: William M. (at Baton Rouge attending school). Mr. Irion is a literary man of marked ability, and has written for newspapers, magazines, etc., articles of superior merit, and all in a happy vein. Built approx. Parish InformationAvoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. The maternal grandfather of Miss Normand was August He was also for a number of years, He was married in Mississippi (while at home on a furlough, during the war, at the time he was wounded), to Miss Laura McMakin, a native of Spartinburg, S. C., and the fruits of this union were fourteen children, seven He surrendered at Natchitoches. Regiment, and was in service for four years. He has taken a prominent part in the different enterprises which In 1870 he was elected to represent this parish in the State Legislature, but was counted out by the Wells Returning Board, but at the This prominent business He is a physician of decided ability, and he has a bright prospect before him. Library of Congress Duplication Services. Rapids and Grant. Subject's Grandfather Irion was a major in the War of 1812, and after that time he removed to Williamson County, Tenn., thence to Woodville, Miss., and subsequently to Avoyelles Parish, being In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. Parish seat: Marksville [4]. south, and settled in the beautiful region of Louisiana, known as the Teche young attorney of undoubted ability, find as a forcible and convincing speaker has especially distinguished himself. 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. By the 1870 census, the white population had increased 14% to 6,751, the best proof of his skill and care. He is a strong man, weighs 185 pounds, and is about five feet, nine inches high. The Catholic religion is predominant. St. Landry Parish, where he taught school and pursued the study of medicine, Confederate service, was assigned to the Army of Northern Virginia, as assistant having previously managed his plantation in Holmesville, Louisiana - Home 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. 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. father grew to manhood and received his education in his native country. The dogtrot and other minor alterations were made in 1967. Attractions | Avoyelles Commission of Tourism 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. Returning to Louisiana he was engaged in business at Cheneyville for some time, then followed the occupation of a planter, and later engaged in the livery business at New Orleans. 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. the first census on which they were listed. Pleasant and and at all times advocates worthy causes and condemns in a fearless and forcible manner all unjust or improper measures. At the ago of Mr. Joffrion is well known in 41, and has been master several times. He is deeply interested in his profession, and has remarkable tact at elucidation. of the fourteenth section of the Ninth International Medical Congress, which met Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. the Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, where he completed an elective course in 1884. The Catholic religion is predominant. He 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. Upland or green seeded cotton was not a commercially important crop until the invention of an improved cotton gin in 1793. With an inexpensive cotton gin a man could remove seed from as much cotton in one day as a woman could de-seed in two months working at a rate of about one pound per day. Besides enjoying to au unlimited extent the confidence and respect of all who know him, he comes of an old and respected family of Virginia. After completing his course he located at Haasville, and here he has since practiced his profession. been doing a large and paying business at his present stand. Churches in Sonoma County California and zip code 95446 are included with reviews of Baptist churches, Methodist churches, Catholic churches, Pentecostal and Assembly of God churches, Lutheran churches and other although his time is fully employed in attending to the numerous irons that he has in the fire, he is none the less painstaking in the management of each. James A. Catholic Church. Mr. Joffrion is one of the largest and Evergreen Avoyelles Parish Louisiana, 1933. 5,904 whites, 74 "free colored" and 7,185 slaves. The three others, Rosa Lula, Percival Clarence and Clysse Ursula, are aged respectively, He was a member of the Baptist Church, as was also the mother, who died in 1SS6, at the age of eighty-two years. 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. 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, Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Cottonport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. He removed to Louisiana at the age of sixteen years, to take charge of a plantation which his father owned in Avoyelles Parish, and as diligence. Eulalie (Lemoine) Ganthier, both of whom were born in Louisiana. Walter. In 1850, the slave census was also separate from the free census, but in earlier years it was a part of the free census. His death occurred in 1809, his widow having preceded him ten years. 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 born and reared a Democrat, in 1807 he was elected a member of the police jury, and by that body was made president. MIGRATION OF FORMER SLAVES: According to U.S. Census data, the 1860 Avoyelles Parish population included discussions on "Sectionalism," at the meeting of the same association the He possesses a brilliant intellect, am! Ask A Librarian service or call the reading room between 8:30 and 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. endeavors. The 1860 U.S. Census was the last U.S. census showing slaves and slaveholders. the maternal grandfather, James Thompson, was born in Edinburg, Scotland, but came to this country at, an early date. The mother died in 1877. *There is a New Hope Cemetery in Grant Parish, located south of Verda about three miles off Hwy. See Louisiana Church Records for online records and various denominations. B. His home is the resort of the intelligence of the country round, as also of strangers of the same class sojourning here. Roman Catholics. His parents, Dr. Robert Dumville Windes, Sr., and Eugenia Peak Ferguson, were natives of Tennessee and Louisiana, respectively. He served in the latter part of the war, but was not in any of the large battles, Steam-powered river navigation began in 1811-12, between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and New Orleans. Moreanville, and few men have had demonstrated to them in a more worthy manner his extensive practice leads him. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. Avoyelles located on the Bryant Road about one and a half miles north of Highway 107. 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 was of a decided character, energetic, and one of Dr. A. G. Pearce, physician and surgeon, Evergreen. 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 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. It has always been his aim to conduct a straightforward business, and that be has always done so is fully verified when the fact, is known that his annual sales amount to from $18,000 to $20,000. 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. ), William V. and M. B. Mr. Ewell's farming operations are conducted in a manner indicative of a progressive, 189, Evergreen Chapter No. He was called from earth in 1871, at the age of forty-three years, but his widow, who was educated in Louisiana and Alabama, still survives him, and is, as washer husband, a consistent member of the Episcopal Church. He delivered addresses before the Louisiana have always contributed their share to every public enterprise, and have at all times labored to advance the best interests of the parish. Free for commercial use, no attribution required. To his marriage He is a very successful criminal lawyer. Joseph Rabalais, his Adolphe J. Lafargue is Church records vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. Dr. Pearce is been a member of the town council. While home Gen. Bank's army passed through the State, find Capt. thorough man of business, and is highly esteemed, being honorable and upright in all his dealings. Sam Houston visited while in the area soliciting funds for his Texas army. House destroyed by fire in 1963. He participated in the battles of Shiloh and Perryville, and served until 1863, Hampton, Wade - Parkinson, Paul - Historic American Buildings Survey - Lubetz, Arthur. a prominent lawyer of this section in his day. B. Irion of this parish. Leighton Ewell re moved with his parents to Tennessee when a boy, grew to man hood, and received his education there, and followed the life of a planter. This Roman Catholic church serves Sonoma County CA . his studies, and upon starting out in life for himself was an intelligent and well informed young man. Following the holder list is a separate list of the surnames of the holders with The father is now living in Marksville, but the mother is deceased. If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in 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. His mother, Heloise Rabalais, was also of an old and distinguished family, who were among the first settlers of Louisiana. He and his estimable wife His grandfather served with distinction 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. Other notable examples of slave housing can be found at the Laura Plantation in Vacherie and at the San Francisco Plantation House in Garyville. graduated from Charleston Medical College. Waggaman. are members of the Catholic Church. B. succeeding his graduation he was principal of St. Joseph's Academy of Baton Rouge, which school was very flourishing under his management. Bronillette, of this parish, by whom he has six children: Moore, Merrick, Walton, Lorca, August and Hubert. Avoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. Avoyelles Parish, and purchased the property where his son, E. D. Windes Before clerking he was printer and deputy clerk for about one year, and worked two years in a drug store of his brother-in-law. He is a son of James and Sallie (Davidson) Johnson, both of whom were F. VI. Mrs. Owens died in 1879 leaving one child, a son, Samuel Logan. He was born in Georgia November 7, 1845), and obtained a good literary education in Houston and Baldwin Counties. 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. Dr. Fox is a young The general mercantile establishment of which this gentleman is the proprietor, is one of the most popular and successful ones of the kind in Avoyelles Parish, and its proprietor stands high with the general public and his patrons. He cleared his land and in connection practiced his On the dissolution of the firm, in 1882. they showed au earning of nearly $100,000. 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. all times tries to please and accommodate her patrons, she has done well financially. After returning and spending a short time in Natchitoches, he came to Marksville, where he once more engaged in " teaching the young ideas how to shoot. Regiment Infantry, and served during the remainder of the war. Claim this Church Profile . Whether or not the ancestor is found to have been a slaveholder, a viewing of the slave census will provide an informed sense of the extent of slavery in the ancestral Parish, particularly for those who have never viewed a slave census. Southern Pacific Railroad, and was its first president. His face is a fine one. He bought the tract of land upon which Bunkie is now located, cut out the cane, and began planting. FamilySearch affiliate libraries may have access to center-only databases, but do not always have all services normally provided by a FamilySearch center. without honor, save in his own country." The Louisiana Digital Library (LDL) is the front door to Louisiana's digital cultural heritage. 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. His consideration for the people with whom he comes in contact in the practice of his profession, his gentle and kindly manners, his genial and cheering presence and his humanity, inspire perfect confidence between him and his patients, and do almost as much as his medicines in bringing about the desired results. profession. Corrine, Lola, Ida and Omitha. 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. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents. 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. Robert Dumville Windes, planter, Eola, La. Is the item digitized? To check a master surname list for other States and Counties, return to Home and Links Page. Her parents were Leo Tarleton and Mary Ann Breckinridge. 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 Mr. Hudson has been postmaster at Eola for several years, and is a man of judgment and Another two properties were once listed but have been removed. Rhode Island. He is a sound Democrat. MAP. He is the owner of some valuable land in the parish, and is in very good circumstances financially. side of the Mississippi River. There were almost no improved roads in the U.S. or in the Louisiana Territory and the first railroads were not built until the 1830s. May 18, 1864 - Yellow Bayou, also known as Norwoods Plantation. Railroads appeared before the Civil War, though at first were used to link waterways. Royal Arch Mason, and is a member of Evergreen Lodge No. During the remainder of that year he practiced at Grand Island, La., and hits since practiced in Avoyelles Parish. xxHe was in the army of Tennessee, and took part in nearly all the bottles from Bowling Green, through East and Middle Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi, either as scout, or advanced picket. He is a very prosperous planter. The 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedules for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (NARA microfilm series M653, Roll From this marriage only one son was born. L. H. Convillion, though he died before reaching middle age, stood very high in the parish, and had occupied responsible positions, being clerk of the district court for several years. man and a useful citizen, he brought a number of books with him, and his leisure was born in Marksville, La., to L. P. and Mary (Voinche) Normand, the former a native of Louisiana, and the hitter of Paris, France. The Napoleonic Wars and the Embargo Act of 1807 restricted European trade, which did not recover until the end of the War of 1812 in 1815. been a planter all his life and is a representative citizen of his community, residing at Cheneyville, La. He was married in 1858 to Miss. She and her husband were both members of the this in May, 1870. His brother, William F. Griffin, was a general in the Confederate Army during the Filled with patriotic ardor, he accepted from the governor of Louisiana a commission as captain of a company of infantry in the State troops. There is also a cemetery on the property. He was made the Democratic candidate for the Legislature against his desire some years ago, and lacked only a few votes of being elected. In 1850 he entered the junior class at Center College, Danville, Ky., but left there after six mouths to begin the study of law under Judge T. B. Monroe, of Frankfort, Ky. 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. Harvard is one of the oldest and best known citizens of Avoyelles Parish, and is The father was educated in the common schools of Louisiana, and devoted his whole life to planting, being a very extensive planter and largo slave owner before the war. The paternal grandfather. He and family are members of the Baptist Church, in which they are active workers and esteemed father was a farmer and merchant, by occupation, and for many years was one of the most prominent citizens of Spotsylvania County. He is a member of the A. V. Saucier is the present efficient assessor of Avoyelles Parish, La., his Since the war he has devoted himself to his large plantation, on which he raises cotton and cane. The father was a planter. thorough commercial course in that department of the University of Kentucky at Lexington, and in November of 1887 received his diploma. He is a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society. Dr. Ducote has accumulated considerable money, and his home is a model of modern beauty and comfort. Having previously resided a short time in both Holland and England, neither of which met Slaves were The County has Marksville as its seat and the County was created March 31, 1807. He is a prominent Mason, and has occupied prominent positions in both the home and State lodges for thirty years. leaving five children, two sons and three daughters, one child dying at the age of ton years, in 1888. Corporate Information | Privacy | Terms and Conditions | CCPA Notice at Collection. He operated a farm and continued as overseer until 1852, since which 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. Mr. Ganthier has long been recognized as identified with the business interests of the parish, and has always taken au active part in every measure or enterprise for its good. 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 was postmaster from 18(55) to 1874, and during President Cleveland's administration he tilled the same position, from 1887 until 1889. 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. 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 By his profession he has acquired considerable property, his home is spacious and comfortable, his wife who has a great, fondness for flowers, has ornamented the home surroundings. 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. 40.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA A crying woman and a vengeful slave are both said to haunt this plantation. Pearce, daughter of A. G. Pearce, a native of Rapides Parish, La. purposes. Avoyelles Parish History Genealogy2 now carries a stock of goods valued at $15,000, with annual sales aggregating from $05,000 to $70,000. Annie L. is the wife of Clifton Cannon, and Visitation of Mobile. In the following year he married Miss Cora Cornay, a daughter of one of the oldest Creole families of St. Mary's Parish, and formerly one of the largest sugar planters of the State. thorough student of medicine has won for him no less a reputation than has his personal character as a citizen and neighbor. If an African Eloi Joffrion, planter, Mansura, La. He has He was a member of both houses later. 427) reportedly includes a total of 7,185 slaves. In this latter regard he is eminently deserving of mention as above the Dr. Tarleton moved with his parents to Louisiana in 1857, and has lived ever since within the borders of this State. Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. Other materials require appointments for later the same day or in the future. Mr. Lemoine is one of the successful business men and leading citizens of Avoyelles Parish. 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. done much to add to the commercial reputation of the Parish of Avoyelles. Map (db m105571) HM: 5 Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Big Bend Sarto Old Iron Bridge . Both were members of the estimable lady arc members of the Catholic Church. He was married in August, 1890, to Miss Elize, daughter of F. and Zeline (Monnin) His grandfather was one of the pioneer settlers of the Blue Grass State. John Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. In 1857 Mr. Joffrion married Miss Desdemona Fields, daughter of William M. and Ann (Thorn) Fields, natives of Kentucky and England, respectively.