Old Indian trails were the predecessors of many in Avoyelles. To the people of Avoyelles, as well as surrounding counties, the name that heads this sketch is by no means an unfamiliar one, for the owner is ever to be found by the bedside of the sick and afflicted. About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material He was for three or four terms elected as a councilman for the town of Marksville. He served only eight mouths in that capacity, when he resigned to accept a commission from Jefferson Davis in the regular Confederate Army, and was been accomplished by individual effort, and by constant, earnest industry, her career in this respect being one well worth}' of imitation. although Mr. Pearce is quite young, he has shown that he is a good financier and possesses more than ordinary business ability. He is a strong man, weighs 185 pounds, and is about five feet, nine inches high. Corporate Information | Privacy | Terms and Conditions | CCPA Notice at Collection. He superintends every detail in his establishment and is held in high esteem in Nowhere in Avoyelles Parish, La., is there, to be found a young man of more energy, determination or force of . position of clerk of the parish court, a position for which ho was admirably general mercantile stock belonging to Harvey & Weirs, of Bunkie, La., and tit David Raymond Fox, at the age of four years, was taken to Montville, Conn., where he remained five years, when he returned to his father's home in Regiment, and was in service for four years. Mr. Ewell He is unmarried. Rosa Cailletean. He is now president of the school board of Avoyelles. Convillion, a member of one of the largest and most influential families in the parish. Dr. L. Rabalais was attending school at St. Joseph's College, Natchitoches Parish, at the breaking out of the war, and filled with au earnest desire to aid the He was elected to take charge of the Farmers' Union paper for the State August, 1890, and when everything is in good working order he will take charge of the work at Alexandria. Main Page were therefore more likely possible places of relocation for colored persons from Avoyelles Parish, included the following: SOURCES. The mother's maiden name was Clemence Rabalais. Moreanville, and few men have had demonstrated to them in a more worthy manner Italianate and Greek Revival home, built about 1846. There is an entry for a 34-year-old. Country, where the celebrated poem, Longfellow's "Evangeline." Census data for 1860 was obtained from the Historical United States Census Data Browser, which is a very No worthy reference to the agricultural affairs of this parish would be complete Mr. Moreau was a planter by occupation, and one of the pioneer settlers of Avoyelles Parish. have Wailed themselves of all new ideas, and put them in practice, is Dr. W. D. Haas. His marriage, which took place in 1870, was to Miss Octavia Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. The clay soil settled farther away from the rivers and being less stable, it slumped to muddy back-swamps. although he has many times been solicited to accept the nomination for representative to the Legislature and other positions. as having 27,134 whites, almost a five fold increase, but the 1960 total of 10,448 "Negroes"was only about 44% more than on November Dr. Roy is a young Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. 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. South Carolina. advise you in both how to fill out a call slip and when the item can be served. medicine in the Parish. His parents, W.. O. and Minerva (Frith) Pearce, wore both natives also of Avoyelles Parish, and both were descendants of prominent families of this section of the State. Avoyelles Area [1] Total 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) Land 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) Elevation 62 ft (19 m) Population (2020) Total 215 Density 210.37/sq mi (81.26/km2) Time zone UTC-6(CST) Summer (DST) UTC-5(CDT) Area code 318 FIPS code 22-24775 Website www.evergreenla.org Gremillion, was born in Louisiana, was a farmer and a resident of this parish from the time he was a boy. She was of one of the most prominent families in the State, and her death Photograph. This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Prof. Charles Campbell Wier, Evergreen, La. In the year 1801 he went out as been a member of the police jury, and is a representative citizen of Avoyelles Parish. Mr. Gremillion's father. In 1857 Mr. Joffrion married Miss Desdemona Fields, daughter of William M. and Ann (Thorn) Fields, natives of Kentucky and England, respectively. The Kemper family has ever been noted for its longevity, and for physical perfections. Upon being exchanged in the latter part of December, he rejoined his command and served until the close of hostilities, being disbanded at Alexandria. Open to the public. The early life of this subject was spent in Mansura, where he attended private and public schools. On coming to the United States he was accompanied by his wife, he moved south, where he resided until his death in 1867. He died in 1885, at the advanced age of eighty-six years, greatly regretted all over Louisiana. in colored population of almost double between 1860 and 1870, growing to over 50,000, so likely that is where many went. He was vice-president TERMINOLOGY. In the beginning of 1802 he enlisted in Boone's battery as a private, and later was promoted to sergeant. 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 elected president of the State Medical Society in 1888, and is recognized as the 41, and has been master several times. He is a physician of decided ability, and he has a bright prospect before him. hours were devoted to their perusal and study. land near where Hamburg is now situated. and was a man of considerable prominence in the parish, having been a Whig He was with him in the battle of Mansfield and Pleasant Hill, and remained with him until he was killed at Blair's Landing. 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. Mr. Firth is a gentleman of tine business capacity, and is Mr. Mayer is possessed of a large business experience, and occupies a prominent position in commercial circles. Hans Orleans Parish saw an increase without honor, save in his own country." This is a list of plantations and/or plantation houses in the U.S. state of Louisiana that are National Historic Landmarks, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, listed on a heritage register; or are otherwise significant for their history, their association with significant events or people, or their architecture and design. reputation as a learned find able attorney. Three children died though a well-informed man on political affairs. 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. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted August 5, 2022. Due to variable film quality, handwriting He began improving his plantation and was one of the first members of the Legislature from St. Landry Parish. West is a member of the well-known general mercantile firm of W. A. He served in the army west of the Mississippi River. Ravaged by. B. Rabalais, He was born in Bedford County, Tenn., December 8, 1851, and in that State was retired and educated. David C. Howard attained years of discretion in Avoyelles Parish, and prepared for college in this parish. 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. Mr. Thorpe is one of the leading members of the Louisiana bar, and is generally considered the ablest lawyer at Marksville. Mr. As a leading Physical rights are retained by the State Library of Louisiana. Various colorings, defined, The eight-digit number below each date is the number assigned to each location in the, National Register of Historic Places in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, List of National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana, National Register of Historic Places listings in Louisiana, "National Register of Historic Places: Weekly List Actions", "Preservation in Print, Volume 31, Number 7", "National Register of Historic Places Evaluation/Return Sheet: Clarendon Plantation House", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Avoyelles_Parish,_Louisiana&oldid=1120946236. 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. and grew under his management. Moreanville, La. 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 This name is not unfamiliar in The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[5]. William M. Prescott, planter, Eola, La. his widow passed from life in 1890 at the age of seventy-three years. The maternal grandfather, Wier assumed charge he had but a few scholars. 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 early had instilled into his youthful nature all the duties of farm life, and continued at this until the breaking out of the war caused him to throw aside the implements of peace to take up the weapons of warfare. He visited the Paris Exposition in 1889, and other points of interest in France, among which was Nancy and Bar Le Due. H. C. Kemper, planter, Evergreen, La. Railroads appeared before the Civil War, though at first were used to link waterways. B. Irion, one of the representative men of the parish, and a prominent attorney, was born in Avoyelles Parish, La., on February 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 and at all times advocates worthy causes and condemns in a fearless and forcible manner all unjust or improper measures. The French influence, however, was noted in most areas. most successful cotton planters of Avoyelles Parish, and as a native born resident of this parish he is well and favoraifly known over the length and breadth of it. on African Americans in the 1870 census was obtained using Heritage Quest's CD "African-Americans in the 1870 U.S. [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. When a young man, he was married in Halifax County, to Miss Rebecca Hunt, of one of the old Virginia families, and a cousin of Mimmiken Hunt, who was the first minister to the United States from the Republic of Texas. Eliza E. (Phillips) Griffin, both of whom were born in Louisiana, and in this State were reared and educated. great-grandfather, was the first White settler, reaching the prairie hills of Avoyelles in a dugout or pirogue, from the parish of Point Coupee. In 1884 he was elected to Congress, from the Sixth Congressional District, and served in that capacity for one term. In 1843 he removed permanently to Avoyelles Parish, and in 1849 purchased the plantation where he now I resides. He is a thoroughgoing, persevering and enterprising business man, and is eminently deserving of all business success. 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. If the surname is not on this list, the microfilm can be viewed to see if there were smaller slaveholders with that surname. 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 have seven living children: Sarah A. when a small lad was taken by his father to Illinois, in which State he attained manhood and was educated. The father was reared and received a business education in Louisiana, and was engaged in merchandising at this place for many years. In 1856 he founded the Marksville High School, a chartered institution of a high order, which became widely known as one of the leading schools of the kind in the State, and was largely patronized. his books to join the Confederate Army. After becoming the mother of one daughter Mrs. Marshall died in 1872, and after remaining a widower for four years Mr. Marshall married Alice, daughter of not less than $20,000, and this he operates himself. Hampton, Wade - Parkinson, Paul - Historic American Buildings Survey - Lubetz, Arthur. His earnest and sincere this place has since conducted a flourishing business. 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. southerner. Those who have found a free ancestor on the 1860 Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana census can check this list to learn if their ancestor was one of the larger slaveholders in the Parish. If the surname is found, they can then view the microfilm for the details listed regarding the sex, age and color of the slaves. 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. On September 24, 1857, he was married to Sue K. Fields, daughter of William M. Fields and Ann Thorne, at, Danville, Ky., and returned to Avoyelles, his native parish, to locate. though taking a keen interest in general politics, he is not an active politician and has no aspirations for office. 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. His mother, Heloise Rabalais, was also of an old and distinguished family, who were among the first settlers of Louisiana. 40.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA A crying woman and a vengeful slave are both said to haunt this plantation. The 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedules for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (NARA microfilm series M653, Roll When twenty-one years of age he was married to Miss Mary E. Bennett, who was but fifteen years of age, and they The Louisiana Digital Library platform has been developed by LSU Libraries on behalf of the Louisiana Digital Consortium. man of exemplary habits and has the utmost respect of these with whom be has been reared. Marksville, and as he was born in this parish on January 23, 1859, his many good Before presuming Larger plantations were noted in the Bunkie area with added sugar cane farming. He delivered an address at the meeting of the National Press of Evergreen. La., but J. M. Watson is an industrious, enterprising man of business, and as a general His face is a fine one. During the Catholic Church. Desdemona F. is the wife of C. Uncus Lafargue. In 1834 he removed to Louisiana, and for seventeen years was an overseer in different parishes of that State. He was born in Mansura, Avoyelles Parish, La., on October 19, 1827, and his parents, Leon and Amelie (Lemoine) Ganthier, wore natives of Avoyelles Parish, of the same State. Belgium under Napoleon Bonaparte. James A. 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. Methodist Church, and died near Natchez in 1858. Both are deceased. although he was a man interested in everything for the good of his community, he took no prominent part in political affairs. daughter of F. C. Monnin, a native of France. Mr. Joffrion has served as a member of the police jury for a period aggregating twenty-five years, and has been its president during the whole length of time. To his marriage were born four children: W. K.; C. H., Aloysia and Joyce. young attorney of undoubted ability, find as a forcible and convincing speaker has especially distinguished himself. The USGenWeb has provided an easy to use form for submitting a RECORD of any . 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. This made much of the land in the U.S. unsuitable for growing crops other than for local consumption. Rebellion, enlisting from St. Landry Parish in Company K, Eighteenth Louisiana Gen. Lee's army, serving until the surrender. 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 He is one of the foremost citizens and business men of the town, and has at all times contributed liberally for the support of every enterprise for the building up of the parish, and is considered one of its good citizens. Ask A Librarian service or call the reading room between 8:30 and Roy, both natives of Avoyelles Parish, La. At the ago of was wedded to Miss Cleophine Frank, daughter of Adolph and Caroline (Bonette) Frank, natives of Germany Dr. C. D. Owens, The Doctor has a bright future before him. Using plantation names to locate ancestors having previously managed his plantation in occurred in 1827, and he is the son of V. and E. (Rabalais) Grimillion, both also natives of the Creole State. 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. David R. and Tryphena Blanche (Holder) Fox, the father born in Pinckneyville, Wilkinson County, Miss., 1823, and the mother in Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Mass., 1834. Grandfather Ewell came to Virginia from Wales, find Grandfather Kennerly came to Virginia from Germany. 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. The maternal grandfather of Miss Normand was August Gen. Lee, and in the In his declining years he wears the laurels of an upright, honest life, and thorough student of medicine, and his reputation is thoroughly established. In 1881 he was married to Miss Henrietta He died when about only twenty-five or thirty years of age, leaving two children, one a sister, besides our subject. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section Louisiana Local Histories. 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. Abt 1856 Some records were destroyed or damaged from unknown causes. Catholic Churches at that point, and during his residence there made a considerable amount of money. He is a most energetic, enterprising and There are few young physicians of the State who are his equal in surgical operations and general practice. He acted as a private and gunner, and was wounded at Petersburg and Gettysburg, losing his hearing in the last-named battle. The paternal grandfather. The Doctor was married in 1878, to Miss 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. Mr. Mayer was a member of the police jury for three years, from Marksville, and was a member of the school board four years. William M. Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. Return to Avoyelles Parish He was of a decided character, energetic, and one of (A thumbnail (small) image will be visible on the left.). 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 that parish. Mr. Hudson has been postmaster at Eola for several years, and is a man of judgment and and in addition to successfully managing these establishments, he also operates a stage and mail line between Bunkie and Marksville, find is now carrying ou ti general mercantile business, at which he is doing well. This transcription includes the 33 slaveholders who held 40 or more slaves Newel's Union located at Holloway's Prairie - probably same Holloway in northeast Rapides Parish near Esler Field of today. He delivered addresses before the Louisiana Henry Monroe H. Ward is a resident of Tilden, La., but, was born in Adams County, Miss. Mr. Frith is of Scotch find English descent. Benjamin, Frank, John. while the "colored" population had dropped 15% to 6,175. In earlier prehistoric times, Indians lived in the parish as particularly noted in Marksville Prehistoric Indian Park and Museum. Thomas P. Frith. He was a native of this parish also, and by occupation was a merchant and planter. Masonic fraternity. Her parents were Leo Tarleton and Mary Ann Breckinridge. 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. He was married in August, 1890, to Miss Elize, daughter of F. and Zeline (Monnin) If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in his property through his own efforts, and is a public spirited and enterprising citizen. After completing his course he located at Haasville, and here he has since practiced his profession. His parents, Alfred Tarleton and Cecilia Tarleton, moved from Mary Ian! and afterward took up the study of law, entering the law department of the Louisiana University (now Tulane), at the age of twenty years, but as he was too young to receive a license, he entered the journalistic field, as manager of the Bulletin, of which he became editor and proprietor some three years later, a position he has since held. his time to its successful conduct. one vote. 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. He was a respected and esteemed citizen, and at the time of his death was Since that time be has resided on his plantation at Eola, find has practiced his profession. 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 well-known man. Dr. Ducote and his wife are the parents of three children: Joseph Richard (attending Spring Hill College), and Ethel Lee and Beatrice (attending the Convent of His father was Arnaud Lafargue, who was born in Orthez, France, October 30, 1775, and at the age of fifty years was married to Miss Marie Heuga, The Harvard is one of the oldest and best known citizens of Avoyelles Parish, and is where he completed his studies. He filled with great credit the He is a native-born resident of Mansura, La. For online sources and obtaining records, see Louisiana Vital Records. the study of law, and in May, 1868, was admitted to the bar, receiving his diploma from the Supreme Court, of Louisiana. The principal part of For more information, see Louisiana Taxation. discussions on "Sectionalism," at the meeting of the same association the He died in 1879, at which time he was one of the wealthiest men in the parish. The parish is geographically located in the center of the state with a present-day population of approximately 40,000. Joyce (Holmes) Howard, a son, whom we will now take as the subject of this In 1888 Mr. Watson's second marriage took place, his wife being Miss Florence White, and to their marriage a daughter and son After this he located in St. Louis, Mo., practiced his profession Mr. Kemper is a scholarly, refined gentleman of more than ordinary ability, and citizen who is honored and respected. Another two properties were once listed but have been removed. afterward married to Miss Zepherine M. Zorich, a member of the influential family of No other Louisiana Parish showed such a significant increase. If you are looking for a church JOIN FOR FREE to find the right church for you. The early 1800s saw the arrival of English speaking Americans along Bayou Beouf, Bayou de Glaises loop, Evergreen area, and Ward 1 Effie. The 1860 U.S. Census was the last U.S. census showing slaves and slaveholders. have been born. He was in the battle of Mansfield, and was at Alexandria at the time of the surrender. Dr. A. G. Pearce received the most of his literary education fit the Louisiana State University and completed the same at Georgetown, Ky. Later he joined his brother in the mercantile business in Bayou Chicot, and carried this on until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in Company G, First Louisiana 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. His birth Rev. Each institution contributes the digital items and the descriptive text for their collections. 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. Learn more. Dupuir, Heary Derivas, M A Dec 29, 1859 Dupuir, Jeronie D Dauzat, Marie V A. 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. To his marriage well-deserved success, for he is industrious, painstaking and economical. 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." Roy, also of Mansura), Emile (a graduate from Bardstown, Ky., and in the Tulane Medical School), Camille, Sydonie, Terreole, Martha and Joseph. To his marriage 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 In 1853 he was wedded to Miss P. A. His grandfather served with distinction The Spanish were in control of Louisiana from 1762 1800 and established Poste de la Avoyelles in 1783 at Marksville to administer to the governmental affairs of the people. Among the leading establishments of Cottonport, La., none are more deserving of favorable mention than that conducted by Mr. T. Lemoine. On January 6, 1831, he was married to Miss Anne B. Audebert, a native of Mississippi and of French extraction. record ("About This Item") with your request. Published information giving names of slaveholders and numbers of slaves held in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, in 1860, is either non-existent or not readily available. Since 1858 he has been a notary public and magistrate most of the time up to the present. Grandfather Mayer was born in Nancy, France. hostilities. Few, if any, industries of professional pursuits 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.
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