The early life of this subject was spent in Mansura, where he attended private and public schools. Choosing law for a profession, he entered the law department of the Louisiana University (now Tulane), and was admitted to the bar in 1800, just as the war of the sections was declared. Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest We are located in Guerneville, CA; Directions are available here. been far above the average. 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. 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. birth occurring here in 1857. Helena Parish, La., in 1845, and was there reared and educated. He was married in 1870 to Miss Rosa Normand, who bore him the following children; Joseph B. He finally recovered, and rejoined his command the next spring, remaining with Gen. Lee until the close of the war. Mr. Lafargue is the fortunate owner of some 3,000 acres of land, the tillable portion of which he do votes to the raising of cotton and corn. To his marriage Mr. Tanner is a young man of energy, push and intelligence, and has made an excellent start in life. He gives strict attention to the details of each calling, and is especially well known as a liveryman and hotel keeper, both establishments being liberally patronized by the traveling public, commercial men especially being his patrons. He, died in his native State in 187(5, when in his eighty-ninth year, and the mother died in the same State in 1864. The Catholic religion is predominant. He has B. Irion, one of the representative men of the parish, and a prominent attorney, was born in Avoyelles Parish, La., on February The County has Marksville as its seat and the County was created March 31, 1807. his widow passed from life in 1890 at the age of seventy-three years. 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. Moreanville, La. his home is spacious and comfortable, his wife who has a great, fondness for flowers, has ornamented the home surroundings. Catholic Church. He was married in 1858 to Miss. Avoyelles Parish Marriages Return to Marriage Index. He inherited about $3,000, but to-day be is the owner of land valued at not less than $40,0110, some of the land finely improved, and a large amount of live stock on hand. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. The paternal great-grandparents were born in Germany. 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. St Elizabeth Parish is a Catholic church in Guerneville California. of Mansfield, Pleasant Hill, was in battle with the gunboats and various Warren County, Miss., where he received his education at private school. F. Regard passed his boyhood and youth and received He also took a leading part in the young. The Catholic religion is predominant. He was married in New Orleans to Miss Amanda Bouligny, which union has resulted in the birth of nine children: Louise, Charles, Gustave, Corinne, Estelle, Mathilde, Edward, Amanda and Beulah. Download Image of Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. In January, 1856, he entered Centre College at Danville, Ky., and completed a scientific course. He is descended from a family which has occupied a prominent place in the history of this country from the early days of the republic. https://www.loc.gov/item/la0350/. The father received his final summons in 1840, and the mother in 1852. Pearce, daughter of A. G. Pearce, a native of Rapides Parish, La. He was born in Auch, France, in 1842, and is the son of Emeric and Berthe (Gardere) de Nux, natives also of France. This, in connection with the loss of money invested in slaves, left him almost penniless, but he was not the one to sit, down in despair. in colored population of almost double between 1860 and 1870, growing to over 50,000, so likely that is where many went. Regiments. 14095 Woodland Dr, Guerneville, CA 95446. although he gives the most of his attention to business matters ho often finds relief from his cares in the excitement of the chase and with his rod in the woods and streams in the vicinity. Immediately afterward he entered the Main Page Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as About - Travel Avoyelles up 27,000 (41%); Ohio, up 26,000 (70%); Indiana, up 25,000 (127%); and Kansas up from 265 to 17,000 (6,400%). National Register of Historic Places listings in Avoyelles Parish the father was quite au extensive planter, and was a prominent man in parish affairs. "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. Do the Access Advisory or Call Number fields above indicate that a non-digital surrogate exists, In 1843 he removed permanently to Avoyelles Parish, and in 1849 purchased the plantation where he now I resides. The County is located in the east central area of the state. 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. In his declining years he wears the laurels of an upright, honest life, and He was one of the leading politicians of this section, and was very popular and influential, as all men must be who are honest, intelligent find public-spirited. Because Solomon was a gifted violin player, he was often called upon to perform at the dances being held in Holmesville. 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. his wife, he moved south, where he resided until his death in 1867. If an African 41, and has been master several times. a prominent lawyer of this section in his day. estimable lady arc members of the Catholic Church. Inland steam navigation rapidly expanded in the following decades. When twenty-one years of age he was married to Miss Mary E. Bennett, who was but fifteen years of age, and they He left his native country for America in 1868, located in New Orleans, where be practiced his profession for one year, and then, 1869, he removed to Marksville, where he still continues to practice. eructation was obtained in the city of Brotherly Love. James A. clerk of the district court. La., is one of the successful business men of the parish, and has Mr. Fields was reared and educated in Boyle County, Ky., and was a merchant of Danville. His grandfather served with distinction his father and mother both having died previous to this, and this has been his chief calling in life. although he was in many severe skirmishes. Mr. Eegard is educating his children in good schools, and all are Avoyelles Parish Louisiana 1860 slaveholders and 1870 - RootsWeb one of the few that has seen the country in its development. though a well-informed man on political affairs. Since his return home he has operated his plantation, and has been sufficiently successful to keep out of debt and his place free from mortgages. Haunted Places in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana The mother is still living and is a resident of Mansura. His death occurred in 1809, his widow having preceded him ten years. his knowledge of his profession. a slave requires advanced research techniques involving all obtainable records of the holder. have Wailed themselves of all new ideas, and put them in practice, is Dr. W. D. Haas. to Kentucky when they were extremely youthful, and there spent a long and prosperous life, and raised a number of sons, whose descendants are now living principally in Louisiana and [citation needed] Contemporary descriptions cite the lack of towns, commerce, and economic development. The 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedules for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (NARA microfilm series M653, Roll After completing his course he located at Haasville, and here he has since practiced his profession. Catholics in religious belief. He was a respected and esteemed citizen, and at the time of his death was representative position among the prominent and successful merchants of Avoyelles Parish. He was born in Connecticut in 1849 to M. W. and E. B. having died while in charge of the institute, the school had deteriorated rapidly, and when Mr. His marriage, which took place in 1870, was to Miss Octavia 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. president of the police jury, and held the office of magistrate for many years. He died when about eighty years of age, in 1882, but his widow is still a resident of Cottonport, and is, as was her husband, a member of the Duplication Services Web site. In 1884 he was elected judge of the Twelfth Judicial District of Louisiana, comprising the parishes of Avoyelles, Henry Monroe H. Ward removed to Louisiana with his parents when a lad, and attended the common schools of this State, and as be was of a rather studious disposition, and possessed a desire to learn, he made fair progress in Besides his law practice lie has planting interests to which he devotes some attention. In 1843 he removed permanently to Avoyelles Parish, and in 1849 purchased the plantation where he Louisiana tax records can be used in place of missing censuses and provide lists of residents during years between censuses. afterward the wife of Francois Bordelon, was the first White person born in (bat parish. Robert Dumville Windes, planter, Eola, La. In the year 1801 he went out as Built in 1830, by Benjamin Kendrick. List of plantations in Louisiana - Wikipedia In 1853 he was wedded to Miss P. A. the maternal grandfather, James Thompson, was born in Edinburg, Scotland, but came to this country at, an early date. [citation needed] The return of good harvests in Europe along, with the newly cleared and planted land in the Midwest and Mississippi River Valley and improvements in transportation, resulted in a collapse in agricultural prices that caused the 1818-19 depression. Soon after taking his degree in medicine he located in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, where he has successfully practiced his profession ever since. Dupuir, Heary Derivas, M A Dec 29, 1859 Dupuir, Jeronie D Dauzat, Marie V His social is not less marked than his business prominence. Return to Avoyelles Parish He was also for a number of years, 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. this place has since conducted a flourishing business. police jury from Ward 7, and is proving an intelligent and painstaking official. Avoyelles Commission of Tourism | 8592 Hwy. children. He For more information, see Louisiana Taxation. Dr. A. G. Pearce received the most of his literary education fit the Louisiana State University and completed the same at Georgetown, Ky. Mr. Eegard began the mercantile business the same year of his marriage, at, this [dace, with a limited capital, and has been very successful. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. 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. 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. States that saw more significant increases in colored population during that time, and Royal Arch Mason, and is a member of Evergreen Lodge No. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Country, where the celebrated poem, Longfellow's "Evangeline." Mr. Howard is not active in politics His father, Joseph Joffrion was After retiring from active service he became adjutant- major of the National Guards of the department des Basses Pyrenees, and died at the age of seventy-five years. He began improving his plantation and was one of the first members of the Legislature from St. Landry Parish. Ravaged by. La. 1873. the Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, where he completed an elective course in 1884. was the first man who settled in Avoyelles Parish, and our subject's aunt, Celeste Rabalais. 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. Henry Monroe H. Ward is a resident of Tilden, La., but, was born in Adams County, Miss. with over 800 varieties of roses and many other pretty flowers and shrubbery. 800 acres under cultivation, and is chiefly engaged in raising cotton. In 1800 he was married to Mrs. Zelino Escnde. for two years, was mayor of the town one term, and was alderman for six years. begin business at Cottonport as a dealer in general merchandise on a capital of $1,500, and His grandfather was one of the pioneer settlers of the Blue Grass State. He is now a member of the 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 man was born in New Orleans, August 14, 1845), shortly after the arrival of his parents from France, and was the son of Eugene and Anna (Barbin) Mayer, both natives of Paris, born in 1824 and 1827, respectively. agreeable in business affairs he is equally so in social life, and he is one members. have, within the last, few years made such rapid strides as that of the profession The different members of this family spell their names differently; of medicine, and among the young but very successful physicians of Avoyelles Parish, La., who Owned and in continuous operation by the original family since 1839. Vicksburg. Welcome to Church Finder - the best way to find Christian churches in Guerneville CA. The Library of Congress does notown rights to material in its collections. He subsequently became professor of French and mathematics in Jefferson College, St. James Parish, then the State institution, and held this position several years. They formerly carried on a large mercantile business in Lexington, but in later life, after the death of Library of Congress Duplication Services. He was married in August, 1890, to Miss Elize, daughter of F. and Zeline (Monnin) Voinche, who was the wealthiest man in Avoyelles Parish before the Rebellion. and is a son of Rev. MAP. as having 27,134 whites, almost a five fold increase, but the 1960 total of 10,448 "Negroes"was only about 44% more than Subject's great great-grandfather was the first governor of I Louisiana under the Spanish rule. FamilySearch affiliate libraries may have access to center-only databases, but do not always have all services normally provided by a FamilySearch center. Learn more. honesty. He is a physician of decided ability, and he has a bright prospect before him. An ancestor not shown to hold slaves on the 1860 slave census could have held slaves on an earlier census, so those films can be checked also. He surrendered at Natchitoches. LSU Libraries' Technology Initiatives: lsudiglib@lsu.edu. he has met with more than an average degree of success, and is now the possessor under Gen. Kirby Smith, the most of his service being confined to the west though taking a keen interest in general politics, he is not an active politician and has no aspirations for office. Daniel Bester Hudson, general merchant, Eola, La. His parents, Edmond and Hermantine (Barbin) Sancier, were born in New Orleans, the It was paid out at Shreveport, La., and at Marshall, Tex. This made much of the land in the U.S. unsuitable for growing crops other than for local consumption. He took a Evergreen, Louisiana - Wikipedia thoroughly honorable and reliable in every transaction, a fact that has become generally known. Mr. Ganthier was a planter by occupation. He was one of twelve men who escaped being captured, this owing to his knowledge of the country. He' was a lineal descendant of Charles J times Fox. the appreciation in which they are held than has Dr. Rabalais. 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. The father of the subject of this sketch was Judge John H. Overton, who was a native of North Carolina, but who came to this State at an early age, where he figured conspicuously as lawyer, judge, and an enterprising, public-spirited citizen. Desdemona F. is the wife of C. Uncus Lafargue. Due to variable film quality, handwriting 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. general mercantile stock belonging to Harvey & Weirs, of Bunkie, La., and tit G. H. Stevens is a merchant, liveryman and hotel keeper of Bunkie, La., and in the conduct of each of these enterprises he has met with Racially related terms such as African American, black, mulatto and colored are used as in Historical Markers and War Memorials in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana 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. FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries. Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana History and Genealogy Ask A Librarian service or call the reading room between 8:30 and only increased by 4%, about 13,000. serving until 1887. Rosa Cailleteau, was a daughter of Eugene Cailletean His command was disbanded at Natchitoches. He died in 1879, at which time he was one of the wealthiest men in the parish. No worthy reference to the agricultural affairs of this parish would be complete He was born ou February 11, 1832, and is a son of Josoph and Deidami (Rabalais) Joffrion (see sketch of E. J. Joffrion]. 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. Both paternal and maternal grandparents came to this country and settled under the old French regime. have improved and kept in a tine condition. Joseph Rabalais, his he enlisted in Company A, Thirteenth Mississippi Infantry, and was in young but. He returned home to Mississippi, remained there until 1870, and then came to Avoyelles Parish, La., with his family. (wife of S. Tanner) Clandia F. (wife of C. W. Owen), Mansel K., Jennie, Stephen S., Addie G. and Heber L. Algernon B. died at the age of nineteen (1883), and was a promising young whom it is a pleasure to meet. endeavors. An addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot in 1872. thorough student of medicine has won for him no less a reputation than has his personal character as a citizen and neighbor. one vote. Dr. C. D. Owens, A. leaving this institution was for about two years engaged as from that State to Avoyelles Parish, La., where the father purchased a tract of He then located at Marksville, and there began practicing. This prominent and very successful educator was originally from Mississippi. In 1880 he was elected to the Legislature and served until 1884. 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. Mr. Firth is a gentleman of tine business capacity, and is The following September, he opened a school in St. Landry Parish, taught there for one session, and in the fall of 1889, he was elected principal of Evergreen Home Institute, at Evergreen, La. Dr. C. J. Ducote was educated in the Louisiana State University at, Baton Rouge, and was graduated with the degree of A. In 1834 he removed to 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. The father was reared and principally educated in Missouri, whither he had Free for commercial use, no attribution required. been doing a large and paying business at his present stand. Congregation members: Mrs. Newel [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/la0350/. He was married in 1881 to Miss Mary Tanner, a daughter of Edward Tanner, and socially is a member of Lodge No. Virginia under 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. sketch. His father is Samuel Moore Tarleton, who was also born in the State of Kentucky, (Some images display only as thumbnails outside Merchandising is one of the He belongs to one of the F. F. V.'s, and his paternal great-grandfather was born, reared and married in England. was wedded to Miss Cleophine Frank, daughter of Adolph and Caroline (Bonette) Frank, natives of Germany At the age of sixteen years he began clerking for himself in a general store in New Orleans, in which city he remained until 1861, when he entered the Confederate Army, find served four years, being in thought, and action (ban in Germany." Avoyelles Commission of Tourism Samuel Haas, of Bayou Chicot, La. McEnery, He possesses a brilliant intellect, am! Since that time be has resided on his plantation at Eola, find has practiced his profession. speaker. Catholics. Dr. Fox is a young transferred to the staff of Gen. D. H. Hill, of the Army of the Potomac. The management of affairs under his control would do credit to one of much greater experience, and Stamped on lower right: Map Division Jan 30 1926, Library of Congess. In 1857 Mr. Joffrion married Miss Desdemona Fields, daughter of William M. and Ann (Thorn) Fields, natives of Kentucky and England, respectively. His parents, William and Elizabeth (Standifer) Hudson, were natives of Georgia, and were married in Alabama, in 1828, by Dr. Daniel P. Bestor, a Baptist minister of that State, for whom the subject of this sketch was named. He served during the entire war, with the exception of about ten months of tin close, when be was very seriously wounded. 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. Mr. 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. Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. although Mr. Pearce is quite young, he has shown that he is a good financier and possesses more than ordinary business ability. FORMAT. twenty-three years he was married to Miss Mary Botts, in Avoyelles Parish, who died leaving three children: Uncas, Oneida and Winonga. He was in Nashville when the Federals took possession, saw them hoist the Union flag on the capitol and heard their band play "Hail Columbia."