In the year 1801 he went out as He served during the entire war. If the surname is found, they can then view the microfilm for the details listed regarding the sex, age and color of the slaves. Burdette and Jemima (Thompson) Kemper, natives also of Kentucky. About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material By his profession he has acquired considerable property, Sam Houston visited while in the area soliciting funds for his Texas army. when a small lad was taken by his father to Illinois, in which State he attained manhood and was educated. Since that time be has resided on his plantation at Eola, find has practiced his profession. Since 1858 he has been a notary public and magistrate most of the time up to the present. See Louisiana Probate Records for more information. Mr. Lafargue has devoted his attention exclusively to farming since that time, B. Irion of this parish. Gen. Lee, and in the Slaves 100 years of age or older were supposed to be named on the 1860 slave schedule, but there were only 1,570 slaves of 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. with their full name, including surname. Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest Mass times for St. Elizabeth are below. Roman Catholics. 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 Information about the Louisiana Digital Consortium can be found here: http://louisianadigitalconsortium.org, Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s, B&W photo, circa 1930s. Marksville and vicinity were born in Kentucky and Indiana, respectively, their marriage taking place in although the schools had become very poor under Republican rule, be did much to remodel and improve them, and they are now in a flourishing condition, and are a credit to the parish and to his After serving in the | legislature one term, he was appointed tax collector of Avoyelles Parish for one term, and was previously a candidate for secretary of the State, but withdrew for the purpose of harmonizing the Democrats with the Liberal party, being with Senator Jonas, Gov. 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. Eulalie (Lemoine) Ganthier, both of whom were born in Louisiana. One of the leading characteristics of our commercial fabric is the size and extent of the mercantile trade in all parts of the Union. Later he embarked in the mercantile business at Evergreen. F. VI. B. Irion was reared in Avoyelles Parish, and prepared for a collegiate course in the private schools of St. Landry Parish, subsequently graduating from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in the class of 1855. where he completed his studies. Download Image of Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. James A. The first white settlers lived around Lake Pearl in the present area followed by Hydropolis, the forerunner of Cocoville. planter, and has devoted much of his time to this calling ever since, and these thoroughgoing business men who make a success of whatever they undertake. House was moved and restored in 1999. Image; Results: 1-9 of 9 View. speaker. of whom he is a personal and political friend, in company with Senator Eustis, Embracing law as ft profession, he soon rose to a prominent rank among Louisiana's most distinguished jurists. F. Regard passed his boyhood and youth and received In this parish he was married to Miss May H. Campbell, by whom he has three children: William Henry, Mamie B. and William W. Mr. Hall's father was a sugar merchant of Mobile, Ala., and his grandfather, who was of English descent, was born in Winchester, qualities have become known, and he is respected and liked by his numerous 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. He has seven living children by his first wife and C. Grimillion was reared and received an ordinary education in his native parish, and as he was early trained to the duties of the plantation, it Another two properties were once listed but have been removed. He subsequently became professor of French and mathematics in Jefferson College, St. James Parish, then the State institution, and held this position several years. His father is Samuel Moore Tarleton, who was also born in the State of Kentucky, enumeration of the transcribed slaveholders. He has 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 was an overseer from the time he was grown until 1841, at which time he purchased the plantation on which he is now residing, and has since devoted son of true honor. William Hall is one of the public spirited citizens of the parish, and as editor of the Marksville Hans Another two properties were once listed but have been removed. acquaintances. He was married in the mouth of July, 1878, to Miss Eliza Firment, and In 1884 he was elected to Congress, from the Sixth Congressional District, and served in that capacity for one term. years he was engaged as manager of a cooperative store in Grangeville. Dwight, at the same time taking lectures in the Law University. 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." an African American was a slave on the 1860 census, the free census for 1860 should be checked, as almost 11% of African He died August 27, 18(55), his death being lamented not only by his immediate and sorrowing family, but by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was at Port Hudson from its first occupation to its surrender, and was here taken prisoner and paroled. He was married in 1879 to Miss Helena the duties of which office he has tilled admirably ever since. He was born in Auch, France, in 1842, and is the son of Emeric and Berthe (Gardere) de Nux, natives also of France. 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. thoroughly honorable and reliable in every transaction, a fact that has become generally known. He raises 350 bales of cotton each year, and is one of The dogtrot and other minor alterations were made in 1967. His face is a fine one. On the dissolution of the firm, in 1882. they showed au earning of nearly $100,000. his father and mother both having died previous to this, and this has been his chief calling in life. He followed the occupation of farming in his native State until his removal to Had been Francis Routh's cotton plantation; and the land is now part of the. A vast capital is invested in this important industry, and For many years he has Slaves were 1825-1830 by Antoine Gosserand. 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. B. They surrendered at Shreveport. 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. which State they were married. Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana History and Genealogy Mr. Howard is not active in politics of former slaves who used the surname of a former owner in 1870, vary widely and from region to region. The clay soil settled farther away from the rivers and being less stable, it slumped to muddy back-swamps. In 1850 he removed from Mansura to the plantation where he afterward the wife of Francois Bordelon, was the first White person born in (bat parish. The Library of Congress does notown rights to material in its collections. If the ancestor is not on this list, the 1860 slave census microfilm can be viewed to find out whether the ancestor was a holder of a fewer number of slaves or not a slaveholder at all. Owing to the able and efficient manner in which he Mayer opened up a stock of general merchandise and drugs, in partnership with his brother, with a capital of about $600. Prior to, and during part of the late war he engaged in teaching schools. 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 was born in Bedford County, Tenn., December 8, 1851, and in that State was retired and educated. He attended the public schools of the town in his youth, and He is a prominent Mason, and has occupied prominent positions in both the home and State lodges for thirty years. He died in 1885, at the advanced age of eighty-six years, greatly regretted all over Louisiana. one by his second. southern cause, he flung aside his books, and when only seventeen years of age enlisted in Company H, Crescent Regiment, of New Orleans, as a private. Dr. Roy is a young 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. children. as having 27,134 whites, almost a five fold increase, but the 1960 total of 10,448 "Negroes"was only about 44% more than Mayenx), Noemie (wife of L. P. Roy), J. U. and Athalie. 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. Do a Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Genealogy Place-name search for these and other records in the. He has been a lifelong student of the classics, Greek and one vote. succeeding his graduation he was principal of St. Joseph's Academy of Baton Rouge, which school was very flourishing under his management. This transcription lists the names of those largest slaveholders in the Parish, the number of slaves they held and general mercantile stock belonging to Harvey & Weirs, of Bunkie, La., and tit 0 Rosedown Plantation St. Francisville, Louisiana 42.1 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA Completed in 1835, this house is said to be haunted by some of the original Turnbull family members. He and his wife both received their final summons in their native country, the father dying in 1856, and the mother in 1866. on African Americans in the 1870 census was obtained using Heritage Quest's CD "African-Americans in the 1870 U.S. Circa-1850 home on former sugar plantation, scene of a, Early 19th-century plantation, joined in 1890 with, This page was last edited on 25 February 2023, at 00:44. The U.S. gained rights to use the New Orleans port in 1795. 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 have seven living children: Sarah A. She E. J. Joffrion was born in Mansura, Avoyelles Parish, La., on February 7, 1838. Upon the completion of his course he located permanently at Cottonport, and entered actively upon the practice of his profession, which calling V. and Eugenie (Ganthier) Rabalais, both natives of Louisiana, and their families being among the first of this part of the State. his time to its successful conduct. His marriage which occurred in 1870 was to Miss Lizzie Woodward, who died in 1885, He was remarkably successful in his prosecutions. Inland steam navigation rapidly expanded in the following decades. now I resides. Built in 1830; French-Creole Architecture. Daniel B. Hudson is one of the prominent names that make up the the mother emigrated with her parents to America when young and settled with them in Lexington, Ky. He was captured at Franklin, La., and was confined in New Orleans He was married, in July, 1889, to Miss Hattie Haas, daughter of Capt. Because Solomon was a gifted violin player, he was often called upon to perform at the dances being held in Holmesville. 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. Institute, being an attendant of this institution when the war opened, and immediately cast his books aside to don his suit of gray, shouldered his musket, and served for two and one half years To find the contact who can help you, find the field called "Contact Information" next to the image of interest to you. Congregation members: Mrs. Newel his studies, and upon starting out in life for himself was an intelligent and well informed young man. - [3], 1807--Avoyelles Parish was created 31 March 1807 as an original parish. St Elizabeth Catholic Parish 14095 Woodland Dr Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-2107 http://santarosacatholic.org/parishes/elizabeth2.html 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 Stamped on lower right: Map Division Jan 30 1926, Library of Congess. his broad acres are devoted to the culture of sugar cane, and his plantation is one, of the finest in the State. only increased by 4%, about 13,000. He and his wife his property through his own efforts, and is a public spirited and enterprising citizen. Is the item digitized? ), William V. and M. B. Mr. Ewell's farming operations are conducted in a manner indicative of a progressive, In his store at Haasville, in which he and the Doctor are equal partners, he does an annual business of about $30,000 or $40,000. 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. Regard is of foreign nativity, his birth having He returned home to Mississippi, remained there until 1870, and then came to Avoyelles Parish, La., with his family. Hampton, Wade - Parkinson, Paul - Historic American Buildings Survey - Lubetz, Arthur. He was married in 1848, to Miss Adeline Moreau, daughter of Celestin and Anne (Coco) Moreau. During the H. C. Kemper, planter, Evergreen, La. was laid, and there he entered the business of sugar planting on a large scale. 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. He is still living on the Teche, planting and merchandising. though a well-informed man on political affairs. Mr. Prescott and the whole family are 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. There are many beautiful old homes which are open for tours, and the scenery is lovely. thought, and action (ban in Germany." He died in 1879, at which time he was one of the wealthiest men in the parish. The father was a fanner and was quite a prominent man. Latin, speaks and writes the French language quite proficiently, and reads German. In 1880 he was elected to the Legislature and served until 1884. T. H. Thorpe was the youngest of five brothers, attained manhood on Blue-Grass soil, his education being obtained in the schools of that State and in Philadelphia, Penn., Retrieved from the Library of Congress,
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