In 175)8 they removed to Tennessee, and there the Building currently host a law office. under cultivation, yielding from 400 to 500 bales of cotton annually. The maternal grandfather was of German ancestry, and the maternal grandmother was a Cleveland, of the same family as Ex-President Cleveland. The County was named for the Avoyel Native Americans. In the public and private school of Avoyelles Parish, La., E. E. Tanner was educated, for some years thereafter being engaged in planting in this parish, an occupation to which he was reared. and Wis. His father, L. V. Gremillion, was a former recorder of the parish from 1856 until 1868, and from 1879 until I8S6 was clerk of the court, and was Privately owned by descendents of the Gosserand. LSU Libraries' Technology Initiatives: lsudiglib@lsu.edu. In 1800 he was married to Mrs. Zelino Escnde. A. He is unmarried. No other Louisiana Parish showed such a significant increase. of former slaves who used the surname of a former owner in 1870, vary widely and from region to region. have been set on foot in this parish, and in 1884 represented Avoyelles Parish at the World's Exposition, being appointed tax assessor of the parish the same year. Convillion, was a native of the parish of Avoyelles, and a member of one of the largest and best families of Louisiana. under Gen. Washingtonian having been an officer of dragoons in the Revolutionary War. Ultimately, it is the researcher's obligation to assess copyright or other use restrictions and obtain permission from third parties when necessary before publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the Library's collections. in 1871 he purchased a plantation, and erected au He is a physician of decided ability, and he has a bright prospect before him. general mercantile stock belonging to Harvey & Weirs, of Bunkie, La., and tit He was married in 1870 to Miss Rosa Normand, who bore him the following children; Joseph B. 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. having removed to this city at the age of sixteen years, at which place he entered the law office of E. H. Thorpe & Thomas J. 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. This Roman Catholic church serves Sonoma County CA . distinction at the bar by his talents and eloquence, winning a well earned He is a very successful criminal lawyer. He died on his plantation on December 16, 1849, Price lists, contact information, and order forms are available on the Mr. Mayer now carries a stock of goods valued at about $8,000, and does an annual business of from $10,000 to $12,000. 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. Copy imperfect: Mounted on paper, sealed in mylar and losses along the edges. For a number of years after leaving school Mr. Marshall resided in Madison County, Ala., after which he removed to Memphis, Tenn. where he dealt in cotton until the His brother, William F. Griffin, was a general in the Confederate Army during the [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 . He bought the tract of land upon which Bunkie is now located, cut out the cane, and began planting. On coming to the United States he was accompanied by SOURCES. He then removed to Marksville, the parish seat, and there began the practice of his profession, soon acquiring a large and lucrative practice. occurred on October 12, 17514. Dr. C. D. Owens, succeeding his graduation he was principal of St. Joseph's Academy of Baton Rouge, which school was very flourishing under his management. Raised plantation home along False River representing the early Creole Greek Revival period. (Cullom) Frith, the birth of the former occurring in the State of Mississippi. Bed River. site.). Eloi Joffrion, planter, Mansura, La. [2], National Register of Historic Places listings in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, North side of West Oak Street, between Walnut Street and Northwest Main Street, Old Louisiana Highway 1, shortly west of Noling Crossing, On High School, about 90 yards (82m) west of L'Eglise Street, 379 Fort DeRussy Road, about 3.3 miles (5.3km) north of, Along western bank of Yellow Bayou, intersection of, Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company Depot, Roughly bounded by Monroe Street, Washington Street, Ogden Street, and Bontempt Street, Marksville Prehistoric Indian Park State Monument, End of Oakwood Lane, shortly west of Evergreen off, Front Street, between St. Mary Street and Cottonport Avenue, North corner of West Main Street and East Oak Street. This made much of the land in the U.S. unsuitable for growing crops other than for local consumption. have a number of physicians, among whom prominently stands Dr. L. Rabalais, a native of Avoyelles Parish, La. fitted, for he had been familiar with the work from the time he was fourteen He was elected to the Legislature from Avoyelles Parish from 1884 to ISSS, was appointed on the police jury recently, by the governor of the State, and is Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. Parish InformationAvoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. skirmishes. most important enterprises to be entered upon, and the success of the individual He enlisted in the Confederate Army, Company I, Eighteenth Louisiana However, the data should be checked for the particular surname to see the extent of the matching. In the beginning of 1863 Mr. Howard enlisted in Company B. Eighth Louisiana Having previously resided a short time in both Holland and England, neither of which met Mrs. Ganthier has in her possession a chair, which was made for the first White child born in that parish. Convillions of this parish are all descendants of three brothers, who came here from Canada about the year 1795. Mr. Eegard is educating his children in good schools, and all are He is a While home Gen. Bank's army passed through the State, find Capt. Three children died In 1853 ho was united in marriage to Miss Cleophine Ganthier, daughter of Leon and He has always refused to accept any position of trust, Mr. Saucier is a young man very popular throughout this section, for he is genial, kindly and charitable in disposition, and is strictly upright and honorable in every worthy particular. He served his parish as police juror, and After the war he was located for a short time in Enterprise, Miss., where he was a cotton buyer, but in 1867 he removed to Louisiana, where he purchased a plantation near Bunkie, in 1868. which he has successfully operated ever since. thorough agriculturist, and he is a man of industry and enterprise. Ravaged by. William M. Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. 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. Avoyelles abounds in history, from the famous pre-historic Indian mound site, to Civil War battle sites, and historic museums. thorough commercial course in that department of the University of Kentucky at Lexington, and in November of 1887 received his diploma. In many cases, the originals can be served in a few minutes. The future has yet in store for him a career of continual usefulness and honor before he reaches the fullness of years. Later he embarked in the mercantile business at Evergreen. [citation needed] The Carondelet Canal, which was completed in 1794, connected the Trem section of New Orleans with Bayou St. John, giving shipping access to Lake Pontchartrain as an alternative route to the Gulf of Mexico. He has a typical home in Marksville, which is adorned with all that taste can suggest or money purchase, in which he and family live in the lordly style of the opulent He was vice-president The clay soil settled farther away from the rivers and being less stable, it slumped to muddy back-swamps. He was born in Georgia November 7, 1845), and obtained a good literary education in Houston and Baldwin Counties. He was for many years president of the board of trustees of F. VI. born in Louisiana in 1802, and died on July 3, 1872, his mother, Deidami Rabalais, born also in Louisiana in 1810, died August 28, 1868; both were of French descent, their ancestors being among the first settlers of the parish of Avoyelles. His parents, John and Myria (Gibbs) Pavey, 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. (As a side note, by 1960, 100 years later, the Parish was listed advise you in both how to fill out a call slip and when the item can be served. Linking Upon the death of His parents were both natives of Mississippi, and in 1838 they moved The above mentioned gentleman is one of the most, successful and prominent physicians in this part of Louisiana, and is ever to be found b}r the bedside of sick and suffering humanity. Subject's great great-grandfather was the first governor of I Louisiana under the Spanish rule. He possesses a brilliant intellect, am! The Catholic religion is predominant. He served nearly three years in the Trans- Mississippi Department, and was in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Mansfield and Morgan's Ferry. The fusion party was successful, and John McEnery was elected, but afterward ousted from office by Grant and his soldiers. For more information, see Louisiana Taxation. been a member of the town council. Both parents were members of the thorough student of medicine has won for him no less a reputation than has his personal character as a citizen and neighbor. He was a native, of Virginia. He has been a lifelong student of the classics, Greek and such as microfilm or copy prints? Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. Mr. Kemper was born in the Blue-Grass regions of Kentucky on December 1831, Larger plantations were noted in the Bunkie area with added sugar cane farming. [citation needed]. He attended the public schools of the town in his youth, and Prior to, and during part of the late war he engaged in teaching schools. E. Ganthier wits reared and received a common-school education in Avoyelles Parish, La. American ancestor with one of these surnames is found on the 1870 census, then making the link to finding that ancestor as He was captured at Franklin, La., and was confined in New Orleans He is an exception of the old proverb, " A prophet is not In 1851 be entered the University of St. Louis, Mrs. Ewell died in 1800. Mr. Kemper has ever since been solicited to accept the nomination of State Senator, but has Mayer opened up a stock of general merchandise and drugs, in partnership with his brother, with a capital of about $600. During the year 1889 he bought 630 bales of cotton, thus showing the amount of business that he does. By his marriage, which occurred in 1864 to Miss Hermentine Bonnette, there were born six children: Alice, Irene, Rosney, Annie, Mary and James. are members of the Catholic Church. have been highly appreciated by his patrons. his efforts. His death occurred in 1860, The mother was a member of the the father was quite au extensive planter, and was a prominent man in parish affairs. Dr. Leo Chester Tarleton, Marksville, La. 1825-1830 by Antoine Gosserand. 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. Rev. He was born in this parish November 6, 1867, to S. S. and Mary E. (Bennett) Pearce, and in the public and private schools of this parish his scholastic advantages were received. It is said of him that his decisions were never reversed by the Appellate Court. has the respect, and esteem of all with whom he has come in contact. Permission to publish and acquire images or requests for more information about materials that you find in the LDL should be directed to the institution that contributed the item to the LDL. Mr. Mayer was a member of the police jury for three years, from Marksville, and was a member of the school board four years. Both daughters are married. His parents, Alfred Tarleton and Cecilia Tarleton, moved from Mary Ian! Built in 1830, by Benjamin Kendrick. 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. He' was a lineal descendant of Charles J times Fox. Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s LDL / State Library of Louisiana / State Library of Louisiana Historic Photograph Collection details share Medium sized JPEG 34.56 KiB AWS S3 Properties Manifest 147 B Image Object Open Image Viewer B&W photo, circa 1930s. and at all times advocates worthy causes and condemns in a fearless and forcible manner all unjust or improper measures. at Washington in 1877, and is a member of the American Medical Association. SURNAME MATCHES AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS ON 1870 CENSUS: (exact surname spellings only are reported, no spelling variations or soundex), (SURNAME, # in US, in State, in Parish, born in State, born and living in State, born in State and living in Parish), Avoyelles Parish, LA GenWeb (Great resources). He is a thoroughgoing, persevering and enterprising business man, and is eminently deserving of all business success. During the war be served about six months in the State Militia. occurred in 1827, and he is the son of V. and E. (Rabalais) Grimillion, both also natives of the Creole State. Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. Dr. George E. E. Fox received private schooling at home until sixteen years of age and then entered [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. His birth Samuel Haas, of Bayou Chicot, La. 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. In 1881 he was married to Miss Henrietta Regiment, and was in service for four years. From this marriage only one son was born. In this latter regard he is eminently deserving of mention as above the He raises 350 bales of cotton each year, and is one of 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. Harvard, a native of this parish and a daughter of Monroe Harvard. Methodist Church, and died near Natchez in 1858. The Doctor was married in 1878, to Miss honesty. Hon. He is a sound Democrat. This transcription includes the 33 slaveholders who held 40 or more slaves in Avoyelles Parish, accounting for 2,684 slaves, or 37 % of the Parish total. Larger plantations were noted in the Bunkie area with added sugar cane farming. The Blade has a good circulation in three parishes, and under Mr. Tanner's able management some valuable information can always be gleaned from its columns. man. He was a planter by occupation. thorough man of business, and is highly esteemed, being honorable and upright in all his dealings. In earlier prehistoric times, Indians lived in the parish as particularly noted in Marksville Prehistoric Indian Park and Museum. Mr. Lafargue is a 40.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA A crying woman and a vengeful slave are both said to haunt this plantation. He also took a leading part in the of 1,000 acres with 500 under cultivation. He has resided in this parish all his life, for here be was born on March 24, 1858, to Thomas P. and Sarah A. He was married in 1858 to Miss. Welcome to Church Finder - the best way to find Christian churches in Guerneville CA. the appreciation in which they are held than has Dr. Rabalais. May 16, 1864 - Mansura, also known as Smith's Place or Marksville. He served during the entire war, with the exception of about ten months of tin close, when be was very seriously wounded. Also known as Norwood's Plantation, fought on May 18, 1864. Roy, both natives of Avoyelles Parish, La. On June 25 of the same year he was married to Miss Mary H. Do the Access Advisory or Call Number fields above indicate that a non-digital surrogate exists, sound practical sense. There is also a cemetery on the property. elected president of the State Medical Society in 1888, and is recognized as the The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[5]. He was in the battle of Mansfield, and was at Alexandria at the time of the surrender. Census data In 1843 he removed permanently to Avoyelles Parish, and in 1849 purchased the plantation where he now I resides. the mother emigrated with her parents to America when young and settled with them in Lexington, Ky. 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. Wier assumed charge he had but a few scholars. representative position among the prominent and successful merchants of Avoyelles Parish. Mr. Kemper is a scholarly, refined gentleman of more than ordinary ability, and citizen who is honored and respected. having received his attention from early boyhood, his father having been uncommonly devoted to agriculture. Built in 1830; French-Creole Architecture. was married to Miss Annie Taylor, of St. Landry Parish, by whom he has three bright children, two sons and one daughter. No worthy reference to the agricultural affairs of this parish would be complete Richmond, Va., and transmit it across the Mississippi. The surviving plantation homes range from relatively modest dwellings to opulent mansions, some containing original furnishings and many with period furniture. Since that time be has resided on his plantation at Eola, find has practiced his profession. Italianate and Greek Revival home, built about 1846. Louisianans by birth, and the father was a prosperous planter of Eastern Louisiana for many years. Regard. 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. that parish. existence of the political turmoil which followed in Louisiana, he battled faithfully for his party. John Kemper, was a native of the Old Dominion and of German descent. The management of affairs under his control would do credit to one of much greater experience, and He began improving his plantation and was one of the first members of the Legislature from St. Landry Parish. Few, if any, industries of professional pursuits Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. Cotton prices were particularly depressed.[14]. La. young but. Gen. Lee's army, serving until the surrender. B. To Mr. and Mrs. Ganthier were born the following children: E. T. (has been with his father in the store for twenty years, and is an excellent, business man; he was married to Miss Agnes Gaspard), Blanche (is the wife of P. Rabalais), Eose (is the widow of F. P. Bordelon, deceased), Eloise (wife of B. L. position, which speaks in an eloquent manner as to his ability, faithfulness and 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 David C. Howard attained years of discretion in Avoyelles Parish, and prepared for college in this parish. Evergreen Avoyelles Parish Louisiana, 1933. The father was a fanner and was quite a prominent man. endeavors. though a well-informed man on political affairs. His plantation, consisting of 580 acres, is valued tit He was one of the early assessors of the parish. voted any other ticket. and resided there as a prosperous farmer until the year 1857, when he removed Catholic Church. tit Marksville. In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. Retrieved from the Library of Congress,
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