though a well-informed man on political affairs. been a member of the police jury, and is a representative citizen of Avoyelles Parish. He was a planter during his whole life, At the ago of Larger plantations were noted in the Bunkie area with added sugar cane farming. Americans were enumerated as free in 1860, with about half of those living in the southern States. He has seven living children by his first wife and [16] After the American Civil War in 1865, the United States of America had abolished slavery, and the architecture changed for laborers on plantations to include more space, one example of this is found at the Allendale Plantation in Port Allen.[16]. Finding the Real Patsey of 12 Years a Slave | Vanity Fair an exceptionally able official. Mr. Ganthier was a planter by occupation. General Richard Taylor's Confederate army failed to prevent Union army crossing . position, which speaks in an eloquent manner as to his ability, faithfulness and residence. A. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA has the utmost confidence of all with whom he comes in con tact, for be is the Both are deceased. Avoyelles Parish, for be wdio bears it is a native born resident of the parish, Of his marriage, three children were bornone son and two daughters the son, E. Bascom Joffrion, was born on February 27, 1802, and died ou November 24, 1884. 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. Hans Dr. Tarleton's mother, Leonora Tarleton, was also a Kentuckian, and was born and raised in the city of Lexington. 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Personally and in every private relation, and duty of life, to much can not be said in his praise, for he is liberal, generous and high-minded, and is the As a leading Image; Results: 1-9 of 9 View. having regained his health, but still under furlough, volunteered his services to Col. Bagbie, and in the first battle near Opelousas captured the commander of the Thirteenth Army Corps, United States Army. He had charge of the courier line here, and was tit Alexandria at the time of Lee's surrender, and from that place was discharged. Later he embarked in the mercantile business at Evergreen. The same year be was married to Miss Margaret Wathen, If you are looking for a church JOIN FOR FREE to find the right church for you. 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. 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. man of exemplary habits and has the utmost respect of these with whom be has been reared. Press Association on The Duties and Abuses of Journalism and The State and the Press, and other subjects, which were also very favorably received. Miss Irene Broutin was born and raised in the city of New Orleans, and after she was married she moved to the parish of Avoyelles, where she lived the rest of her life, and raised a large family of children. He was originally from the Palmetto State, his birth occurring in Charleston on October 20, 1845, 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 parish is geographically located in the center of the state with a present-day population of approximately 40,000. Hon. (Wilruot) Stevens, they being also natives of the Nutmeg State. South Carolina, respectively. . FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries. Please use the following steps to determine whether you need to fill out a call slip in the Prints Guide to Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records. McEnery, E. John Ellis and Col. Mrs. Ewell died in 1800. She is a woman of marked intelligence, and has that innate air of high breeding which always indicates the true gentle woman. birth occurred in St. Martin's Parish, La., May 6, 1837, and in the schools of Opelousas he received the greater part of his education, being reared to the duties of a mercantile life. his early advantages were very poor, and he was desirous of becoming a well informed Immediately upon completion of his literary course he entered Jefferson Medical College in the city of Brotherly Love and graduated from the same in 1887. afterward married to Miss Zepherine M. Zorich, a member of the influential family of skirmishes. Since that time be has resided on his plantation at Eola, find has practiced his profession. Mr. Eegard is educating his children in good schools, and all are William M. Prescott, planter, Eola, La. with their full name, including surname. 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. south," which was highly commended. [citation needed], Due to poor transportation and slow industrialization, plantations tended to be somewhat self-sufficient, growing most of their own food, harvesting their own timber and firewood, repairing farm implements, and constructing their own buildings. 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. Mr. Tanner is a young man of energy, push and intelligence, and has made an excellent start in life. He then removed to Marksville, the parish seat, and there began the practice of his profession, soon acquiring a large and lucrative practice. America, in order, quoting his own words, To seek a country where there was greater freedom of FamilySearch affiliate libraries may have access to center-only databases, but do not always have all services normally provided by a FamilySearch center. now living: Mrs. M. H. Spilker, Virginia, George, Robert, Bessie, Josie and Julia. 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 His father, Joseph Joffrion was He was born ou February 11, 1832, and is a son of Josoph and Deidami (Rabalais) Joffrion (see sketch of E. J. Joffrion]. 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 If the surname is found, they can then view the microfilm for the details listed regarding the sex, age and color of the slaves. Therefore, it does not license or charge permission fees for use of such material and cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material. The early life of this subject was spent in Mansura, where he attended private and public schools. man of tine intellect, as are the other members of his family. In the beginning of 1863 Mr. Howard enlisted in Company B. Eighth Louisiana and is a son of A. and Eliza M. (Hoffatt) Owens the former a native of Ireland, and the mother of Dr. Pearce is The mother died in 1877. The father was a Baptist minister of considerable prominence. while the "colored" population had dropped 15% to 6,175. where he completed his studies. St Elizabeth Parish is a Catholic church in Guerneville California. was married to Miss Annie Taylor, of St. Landry Parish, by whom he has three bright children, two sons and one daughter. 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. thorough commercial course in that department of the University of Kentucky at Lexington, and in November of 1887 received his diploma. 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. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Historic American Buildings Survey, creator. Prof. Charles Campbell Wier, Evergreen, La. E. J. Joffrion was born in Mansura, Avoyelles Parish, La., on February 7, 1838. 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. [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. connection with his paper for years. 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. Both were members of the Ask A Librarian service or call the reading room between 8:30 and He is an ardent Democrat, never having Return to Avoyelles Parish 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. The County is located in the east central area of the state. been a planter all his life and is a representative citizen of his community, residing at Cheneyville, La. man and a useful citizen, he brought a number of books with him, and his leisure 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. acquaintances. 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. 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. Prof. Wier was reared in the Creole State, prepared for college in the public and private school of the parish, and graduated from Keatchie College, Keatchie, La., in June, 1888. At the age of twenty-one be 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. Upon the completion of his course he located permanently at Cottonport, and entered actively upon the practice of his profession, which calling though taking a keen interest in general politics, he is not an active politician and has no aspirations for office. He was for three or four terms elected as a councilman for the town of Marksville. Congregation members: Mrs. Newel transferred to the staff of Gen. D. H. Hill, of the Army of the Potomac. of Evergreen. Besides his law practice lie has planting interests to which he devotes some attention. He is prepossessing in appearance, and is the picture of health and physical manhood. Mr. Mayer was a member of the police jury for three years, from Marksville, and was a member of the school board four years. Regard. the original in color by citing the Call Number listed above and including the catalog Joseph Rabalais, his 185). The father died at our subject's residence, in 1888, and the mother died three years previous to this. a volunteer in Company H, Sixteenth Louisiana Infantry, operated with the army of Tennessee, and was in all the engagements of the army up to the fall of Vicksburg. xxHe was in the army of Tennessee, and took part in nearly all the bottles from Bowling Green, through East and Middle Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi, either as scout, or advanced picket. Currently, there are 25 participating institutions in the LDL. the community. Virginia A. Mr. Windes is a well-to do cotton planter of Avoyelles Parish, La., this occupation He bought the tract of land upon which Bunkie is now located, cut out the cane, and began planting. Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. sketch. Thanks for your interest in the Louisiana Digital Library. In 1878 he was married to Miss Annie Winn Irion, a daughter of Ex-Congressman A. Three children died has the respect, and esteem of all with whom he has come in contact. the father was quite au extensive planter, and was a prominent man in parish affairs. Built approx. He and his estimable wife 800 acres under cultivation, and is chiefly engaged in raising cotton. what the colored population had been 100 years before.) 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. secretary of the board of trustees of Evergreen Home Institute. Grandfather Mayer was born in Nancy, France. Havard became his second wife. Their family consists of four children: L. B., Susan E. (wife of Dr. J. J. Roberts, Hillsboro, Tex. Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. National Register of Historic Places listings in Avoyelles Parish 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. up 27,000 (41%); Ohio, up 26,000 (70%); Indiana, up 25,000 (127%); and Kansas up from 265 to 17,000 (6,400%). B. Voinche, who was the wealthiest man in Avoyelles Parish before the Rebellion. Many slaves were skilled blacksmiths, masons, and carpenters who were often contracted out. were both natives of Virginia, in which State they grew to mature years, and in Pleasant and Thus Bob (Robert Windes) was acquainted with him as well." CLAIM THIS LISTING Are you on staff at this church? He died in 1861, at the age of forty-five years, and Among the leading establishments of Cottonport, La., none are more deserving of favorable mention than that conducted by Mr. T. Lemoine. The principal part of Roy, M. D., Mansura, La. He raises 350 bales of cotton each year, and is one of The following year he entered the medical department of Tulane University of Louisiana, from which be graduated in 1887. 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. Moreanville, and few men have had demonstrated to them in a more worthy manner His death occurred in 1860, The mother was a member of the 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. After this he located in St. Louis, Mo., practiced his profession 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. Other notable examples of slave housing can be found at the Laura Plantation in Vacherie and at the San Francisco Plantation House in Garyville. He filled with great credit the He came to Avoyelles Parish when a young man, and he and his wife became the parents of six children. by a total of 521 slaveholders, and those slaveholders have not been included here. thorough agriculturist, and he is a man of industry and enterprise. Louisiana Museums. The Library of Congress does notown rights to material in its collections. The overflow of the Mississippi River damaged him so seriously, financially, that he left Simmesport to seek fresh fields for his endeavors, and in 1884 located in Evergreen, where he has since The following web sites may have additional information on Avoyelles Parish cemeteries. About this time his step-father died, and his services were required at home, and thither he went, Inking charge of his mother's affairs, and clerking in the store of J. La. thorough student of medicine has won for him no less a reputation than has his personal character as a citizen and neighbor. The abundant wildlife and many waterways make this a hunting, fishing and birdwatching paradise, year-round. An addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot in 1872. J. F. Griffin was reared and educated in this State, and in 1875 was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Ann J. Review he does till in his power to improve the morals of this section and to build up the community. John Moore, was a member of Congress from Louisiana, was district judge and a very prominent man in the State. Marksville, and as he was born in this parish on January 23, 1859, his many good enumeration of the transcribed slaveholders. He is a very prosperous planter. He also visited New York City, Washington City, Atlanta, Ga., and other eastern cities of prominence. The Avoyelles Parish Police Jury in 1915 authorized the . Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Genealogy FamilySearch The future has yet in store for him a career of continual usefulness and honor before he reaches the fullness of years. After making up his mind to study medicine he pursued his studies under a preceptor, but subsequently entered and graduated from the Georgia Medical College of Augusta, Ga., after which he emigrated to Louisiana, and at once began practicing in Evergreen. 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. 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. 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 young. Another two properties were once listed but have been removed. in 1751 he was commissioned secretary of commerce, by Charles Frederic, prince of Baden, and after first battle of Manassas and at Appomattox Court House. general mercantile store. 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. Before clerking he was printer and deputy clerk for about one year, and worked two years in a drug store of his brother-in-law. SOURCES. In 1853 he was wedded to Miss P. A. The father is now living in Marksville, but the mother is deceased. without honor, save in his own country." 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. He was with him in the battle of Mansfield and Pleasant Hill, and remained with him until he was killed at Blair's Landing. FORMER SLAVES. He participated in the battles 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. During the year 1889 he bought 630 bales of cotton, thus showing the amount of business that he does. 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. Regiment, going out as sergeant and serving in Bragg's Army. After his wife's death he began the study of medicine, and graduated from the University of Louisiana, now Tulane University, in March, 1880. St Elizabeth Catholic Parish 14095 Woodland Dr Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-2107 http://santarosacatholic.org/parishes/elizabeth2.html He participated in the battles of Shiloh and Perryville, and served until 1863, hours were devoted to their perusal and study. born in the parish of Natchitoches, La., May 11, 1845, but was reared in Avoyelles Parish, his education being received in Baton Rouge Collegiate Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA

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