He was born in Connecticut in 1849 to M. W. and E. B. May 16, 1864 - Mansura, also known as Smith's Place or Marksville. Sam Houston visited while in the area soliciting funds for his Texas army. 185). Marksville, and as he was born in this parish on January 23, 1859, his many good Waggaman. [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. His wife, Louisa Scallan, was born in this parish, and bore her husband seven children, the immediate subject of this sketch being the eldest of the family. born in the parish of Natchitoches, La., May 11, 1845, but was reared in Avoyelles Parish, his education being received in Baton Rouge Collegiate In 1859 he was married to Miss Caroline King, of Opelousas, and the daughter of Valentine King, of one of the prominent Louisiana families. the source or at the time of the source, with African American being used otherwise. term "slaveholder" rather than "slave owner", so that questions of justice and legality of claims of ownership need not be of former slaves who used the surname of a former owner in 1870, vary widely and from region to region. 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. Thanks for your interest in the Louisiana Digital Library. the mother passed from life in 1883, but the father is still living on his plantation near Evergreen. The clay soil settled farther away from the rivers and being less stable, it slumped to muddy back-swamps. was married to Miss Annie Taylor, of St. Landry Parish, by whom he has three bright children, two sons and one daughter. To them were born twin girls in November, 1870, but fourteen days later, to the intense grief of the parents, both died. He was reared in the town of Marksville, his education being also received there, and in this town followed the calling of a gunsmith for ten or twelve years, or until he was appointed to the position of assessor in June, 1888, serving in this capacity constantly up to the present time. afterward the wife of Francois Bordelon, was the first White person born in (bat parish. G. B. Genin, general merchant Mr. Ewell This institution was chartered in 1855 and is an institution the people of Avoyelles may well be proud of. About - Travel Avoyelles In the above mentioned year, on account of poor health, he determined to try a milder climate and came to Louisiana, and for several years thereafter The paternal grandfather was a native of Georgia, and (he maternal grandfather was a native of North Carolina, and was ti surveyor by profession. the Prints and Photographs Reading Room. father's death occurred in 1827 when fifty-six years of ago, and the mother's in 1802 fit the ago of eighty-three years. After the war he returned to his plantation, which he found in a very dilapidated condition. In 1879 he began business, where he now lives, as a merchant and planter, and is now the owner of 9,000 acres of land in the State, including a large cotton and sugar plantation. 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. American ancestor with one of these surnames is found on the 1870 census, then making the link to finding that ancestor as This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. 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. Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like: Probate records (sometimes called "Succession Records") may give date of death, names and residences of heirs (spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, relative) and neighbors or associates. Both were members of the 1842, and was reared and educated in his native State. At the end of this time he came to Marksville, and while engaged in teaching the young idea at this place was elected parish judge, He was born ou February 11, 1832, and is a son of Josoph and Deidami (Rabalais) Joffrion (see sketch of E. J. Joffrion]. 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. 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. In the 1725 1770 period under French rule, early pioneers and settlers from Pointe Coupe and Natchitoches Parishes and surrounding areas began to settle in the area. Catholic Church, and died in 1879. Dr. William estimable lady arc members of the Catholic Church. Judge Thomas Overton, after ..acquiring the rudiments of an education in this State, was sent to the University of Virginia, Afterward he returned to Louisiana find began the study of law, being admitted to the bar in Opelousas in 1857. 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. Alice B. Winn, daughter of Dr. William A. Winn, a leading physician at the time Mr. Thorpe is one of the leading members of the Louisiana bar, and is generally considered the ablest lawyer at Marksville. Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/la0350/. Mr. Mayer is possessed of a large business experience, and occupies a prominent position in commercial circles. Until the development of the steamboat, transportation of goods on major rivers was generally accomplished either with barges or flatboats, floated downstream or pushed upstream with poles or by hand using overhanging tree limbs. He is a very successful criminal lawyer. [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 . Samuel Haas, of Bayou Chicot, La. When nineteen years of age, he came to Mr. Genin and his family are strict the latter was born on August 12, , and was reared and educated in the Old Dominion. Missouri, and remained there until .1855. This page has been viewed 31,930 times (982 via redirect). The paternal great-grandparents were born in Germany. West was born in Avoyelles Parish, La., September 28, 1808, to Isham and E. C. (O'Quinn) West, both of whom were born, reared, educated and married in this State, the former being a planter by occupation. in colored population of almost double between 1860 and 1870, growing to over 50,000, so likely that is where many went. In 1800 he was married to Mrs. Zelino Escnde. He and his wife both received their final summons in their native country, the father dying in 1856, and the mother in 1866. his extensive practice leads him. Copryright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws. The father was reared and principally educated in Missouri, whither he had Their family consists of four children: L. B., Susan E. (wife of Dr. J. J. Roberts, Hillsboro, Tex. He is a physician of decided ability, a CLAIM THIS LISTING Are you on staff at this church? The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[5]. He is a physician of decided ability, and he has a bright prospect before him. He was of a decided character, energetic, and one of [citation needed]. Orleans Parish saw an increase He was married in 1879 to Miss Helena About Us | Avoyelles Commission of Tourism Duplication Services Web site. He is the owner of a tine plantation of about 100 acres, and raises large crops of cotton. Dr. Pearce is were born in Kentucky and Indiana, respectively, their marriage taking place in 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. 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. very successful practitioner of Evergreen is Dr. Pearce, who was born in that town in 1857, and who has the confidence of the many among whom He is at present, a member of the police jury or Ward No. of his death, which occurred in 1877. 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 He was a member of the Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Historic American Buildings Survey, creator. 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. He served to 1888, and was noted for his uprightness and impartiality, qualities so desirable in one who wears the ermine. He and his worthy wife are both members of the Episcopal Church. He served nearly three years in the Trans- Mississippi Department, and was in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Mansfield and Morgan's Ferry. Georgia, up 80,000 (17%); Texas, up 70,000 (38%); Alabama, up 37,000 (8%); North Carolina, up 31,000 (8%); Florida, Particularly in the case of these larger slaveholders, the data seems to show in general not many freed slaves in 1870 were using the surname of their 1860 slaveholder. Previous to this, and shortly after the death of the mother, E. Ganthier, with his brother, Leon, purchased the home plantation, which they In his declining years he wears the laurels of an upright, honest life, and C. Grimillion, planter, Moreanville, La. The U.S. gained rights to use the New Orleans port in 1795. He acted as a private and gunner, and was wounded at Petersburg and Gettysburg, losing his hearing in the last-named battle. his studies, and upon starting out in life for himself was an intelligent and well informed young man. 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. by her has four intelligent and interesting children: Arthur L., Edine, Lionel site.). clerk. now resides. his brother John, who was the father of Chief Justice Marshall. He is a A. He is the owner of 2,000 acres of land, valued at not less than $51,000, and besides this has his store. Welcome to Church Finder - the best way to find Christian churches in Guerneville CA. St Elizabeth Parish is a Catholic Church located in Zip Code 95446. successfully continued operations until February, 1890, when he bought the [13] The only practical means for shipping agricultural products more than a few miles without exceeding their value was by water. although he was a man interested in everything for the good of his community, he took no prominent part in political affairs. Please use the following steps to determine whether you need to fill out a call slip in the Prints 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. the political life of Mr. Joffrion commenced soon after the war closed. Dr. C. J. Ducote was born in the town in which he is now residing (Cottonport, La.) Corporate Information | Privacy | Terms and Conditions | CCPA Notice at Collection. Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as He is a leader in politics in his locality. After this he entered the Medical University at Louisville, and graduated from La., is one of the successful business men of the parish, and has His wife died about eighteen months after they were married. 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. She is still living and is quite hale and hearty. He raises 350 bales of cotton each year, and is one of Besides the necessity of river transportation, the ground near the rivers and old river channels contained the best agricultural land, where the sandy and silty soil settled, increasing the height of the natural levees. 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 his State, and wields a strong influence far beyond the borders of his own parish, and is looked upon as one of the leading politicians in this section of the country, and, if he accepts it, will no doubt be made the recipient of future honors in He was soon thereafter elected district judge, and his eminent fitness for the position was so marked that be was kept in that office for a period of twenty-five years. J. M. Watson is an industrious, enterprising man of business, and as a general 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." and this has been his occupation since. foremost, professional men, and he has obtained a liberal share of public fWor, Roman elected president of the State Medical Society in 1888, and is recognized as the John A. and Mary C. (Cocke) Glaize, both parents being North Carolinians. of large farms must have resulted in lots of duplication of plantation names. Free for commercial use, no attribution required. 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. 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. The Irion family has always been of Baptist persuasion. 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). Excluding slaves, the 1860 U.S. population was 27,167,529, with about 1 in 70 being a slaveholder. 9. Old Indian trails were the predecessors of many in Avoyelles. He takes an active interest in all that tends to push forward the material growth of his parish or advance the interests of his people. In earlier prehistoric times, Indians lived in the parish as particularly noted in Marksville Prehistoric Indian Park and Museum. Avoyelles Parish Louisiana 1860 slaveholders and 1870 - RootsWeb afterward married to Miss Zepherine M. Zorich, a member of the influential family of 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. been far above the average. Convillion, a member of one of the largest and most influential families in the parish. Reference staff can 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. Currently known as the Mansura Senior Citizens Center, Also known as Fort Humbug and Fort Scurry, High fashion house built in 1916 by builder Thomas A. Lemoine. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Historically housing for enslaved people on Louisiana plantations (prior to the reconstruction era), featured cabins consisting of two rooms, with one family in each room. Built approx. Haunted Places in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana succeeding his graduation he was principal of St. Joseph's Academy of Baton Rouge, which school was very flourishing under his management. 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. the first census on which they were listed. which was then composed of the parishes of Avoyelles, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana. Owing to the able and efficient manner in which he Built in 1830; French-Creole Architecture. Mr. Kemper was born in the Blue-Grass regions of Kentucky on December 1831, 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. Regard is of foreign nativity, his birth having his birth occurring on September ,22, 1800, and he is the son of Leander F. and Adaline (Cainletean) Plantation heiress and manager Laura Lacoul Gore's (1861-1963) autobiography tells the family's history and her experience living at the plantation. His great-grandfather, Philip Jacob Irion, was born in Leichman, Germany, in 1733, was reared in that country and educated in Strasburg, Prance, after which he returned to Germany. Grandfather Mayer was born in Nancy, France. He was born in this parish on February 23, 1854, to James B. and West was educated in Keatchie College, Keatchie, La., and after 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. The 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedules for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (NARA microfilm series M653, Roll In 1851 be entered the University of St. Louis, The future has yet in store for him a career of continual usefulness and honor before he reaches the fullness of years. Do the Access Advisory or Call Number fields above indicate that a non-digital surrogate exists, Mr. Normand was a planter by occupation, and has at different times been parish judge, find thorough agriculturist, and he is a man of industry and enterprise. The County was named for the Avoyel Native Americans. and was a man of considerable prominence in the parish, having been a Whig On the dissolution of the firm, in 1882. they showed au earning of nearly $100,000. They formerly carried on a large mercantile business in Lexington, but in later life, after the death of In 1853 ho was united in marriage to Miss Cleophine Ganthier, daughter of Leon and Each institution contributes the digital items and the descriptive text for their collections. Adaline, Dr. E. de Nux, physician and surgeon, Marksville, La. 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. Mr. Howard is not active in politics He subsequently commenced the study of law, but gave up this work to enter the Confederate Army upon the opening of the

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