Estimates of the number Dr. William young man of exemplary habits, and as a result has many warm personal friends. He was of a decided character, energetic, and one of 5,904 whites, 74 "free colored" and 7,185 slaves. 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 Daniel B. Hudson is one of the prominent names that make up the G. B. Genin, general merchant Gen. Lee's army, serving until the surrender. surgeon, and soon after the second battle of Manassas, he was promoted to [15] The plantations in the vicinity of St. Francisville, Louisiana, are on a high bluff on the east side of the Mississippi River with loess soil, which was not as fertile as the river alluvium, but was relatively well-suited to plantation agriculture. the first census on which they were listed. He was a member of the Baptist Church, as was also the mother, who died in 1SS6, at the age of eighty-two years. man and a useful citizen, he brought a number of books with him, and his leisure sound and intelligent views. She died in 1859. his widow passed from life in 1890 at the age of seventy-three years. FamilySearch affiliate libraries may have access to center-only databases, but do not always have all services normally provided by a FamilySearch center. 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. [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. St Elizabeth Catholic Parish 14095 Woodland Dr Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-2107 http://santarosacatholic.org/parishes/elizabeth2.html 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 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. Judge Overton rose rapidly to detailed, searchable and highly recommended database that can found at http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/ . Mr. Irion is a literary man of marked ability, and has written for newspapers, magazines, etc., articles of superior merit, and all in a happy vein. While home Gen. Bank's army passed through the State, find Capt. 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. been doing a large and paying business at his present stand. LA AHGP This lady, who was exceptionally talented and refined, died November 27, 1889, at the age of twenty-nine years, her untimely demise being deeply mourned by all. Physical rights are retained by the State Library of Louisiana. He belongs to one of the F. F. V.'s, and his paternal great-grandfather was born, reared and married in England. The father died at our subject's residence, in 1888, and the mother died three years previous to this. although Mr. Pearce is quite young, he has shown that he is a good financier and possesses more than ordinary business ability. thus engaged is mainly duo to his honesty, enterprise and the confidence which After the dose of the war he began They surrendered at Shreveport. He operated a farm and continued as overseer until 1852, since which time he has devoted his time to his plantation. though a well-informed man on political affairs. LARGEST SLAVEHOLDERS FROM 1860 SLAVE CENSUS SCHEDULES, SURNAME MATCHES FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS ON 1870 CENSUS. Churches in Sonoma County California and zip code 95446 are included with reviews of Baptist churches, Methodist churches, Catholic churches, Pentecostal and Assembly of God churches, Lutheran churches and other Avoyelles Parish, at the crossroads of Central Louisiana, takes its name from Avoyels Indians who inhabited the area. An ancestor not shown to hold slaves on the 1860 slave census could have held slaves on an earlier census, so those films can be checked also. candidate for both houses of the Legislature. His widow survives him and resides at Evergreen. 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 His brother, William F. Griffin, was a general in the Confederate Army during the Roman In 1888 Mr. Grimillion was appointed police juror from Ward 8, and has filled that position in a satisfactory manner up to the present time. 1873. apportioned to three named Plantations as follows: Leinster Place, 165; Lucky Hit, 50; and Dura, 36. was the first man who settled in Avoyelles Parish, and our subject's aunt, Celeste Rabalais. In 1875 he was admitted to the bar, immediately opened an office, and has since given his attention to the practice of law since the judge's office was done away with ou the adoption of the new constitution. He also took a leading part in the The early life of this subject was spent in Mansura, where he attended private and public schools. 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. 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. tit Marksville. This gentleman was born in Avoyelles Parish in 1849, and is a son of Z. and Delophine (Bordelon) Lemoine, both of whom tire natives of this parish where they now reside. In 1880 he was elected to the Legislature and served until 1884. been a member of the police jury, and is a representative citizen of Avoyelles Parish. If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in The County has Marksville as its seat and the County was created March 31, 1807. Mr. Prescott began business for himself as a planter in 1874, South Carolina. such age enumerated, out of a total of 3,950,546 slaves, and the transcriber did not find any such information on the He has been a lifelong student of the classics, Greek and (a student at Jefferson College), Isabella, Normand, Louis, Hampton, PURPOSE. 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 Mr. Frith is of Scotch find English descent. Roy, M. D., Mansura, La. Catholic Church. Greek Revival home completed in 1833 by Simeon Smith. Georgia, up 80,000 (17%); Texas, up 70,000 (38%); Alabama, up 37,000 (8%); North Carolina, up 31,000 (8%); Florida, His parents, Dr. Robert Dumville Windes, Sr., and Eugenia Peak Ferguson, were natives of Tennessee and Louisiana, respectively. He and his wife 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. There are 30 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the parish, including 1 National Historic Landmark. E. Ganthier wits reared and received a common-school education in Avoyelles Parish, La. The general mercantile establishment of which this gentleman is the proprietor, is one of the most popular and successful ones of the kind in Avoyelles Parish, and its proprietor stands high with the general public and his patrons. his mother in 1859, he returned home. 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. 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. Regard. He superintends every detail in his establishment and is held in high esteem in 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. Railroads appeared before the Civil War, though at first were used to link waterways. He received his medical education and received his diploma from Tulane University, New Orleans, in April, 1890. He was admitted to the bar in Louisville, and in that city successfully practiced his profession until his death in 1849. He was a member of both houses later. He was married in 1875 to Miss Mary E. Day, a daughter of Dr. E. H. Day of Baton Rouge, a practicing physician of that city, and professor of the Polytechnic School of New Orleans. He is in every respect self-made, and the property of which is now the owner has been obtained through his own individual efforts. This transcription includes the 33 slaveholders who held 40 or more slaves Following the holder list is a separate list of the surnames of the holders with south, and settled in the beautiful region of Louisiana, known as the Teche He is the owner of 2,000 acres of land. Dr. C. J. Ducote was born in the town in which he is now residing (Cottonport, La.) Rosa Cailletean. 41, and has been master several times. Avoyelles Parish, in central Louisiana, takes its name from Avoyels Indians, and we commemorate our Native American as well as French Creole heritage. 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 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. This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 16:01. Richmond, Va., and transmit it across the Mississippi. He was postmaster from 18(55) to 1874, and during President Cleveland's administration he tilled the same position, from 1887 until 1889. Upland or green seeded cotton was not a commercially important crop until the invention of an improved cotton gin in 1793. Plantation names were not shown on the census. He is a thoroughgoing, persevering and enterprising business man, and is eminently deserving of all business success. 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. F. VI. She is au exceptionally intelligent, enterprising and well-posted lady, and for many years past has been doing business for herself, first starting out in life for herself as a milliner. He surrendered at Natchitoches. 1240. S. S. Pearce, planter, Evergreen, La. Methodist Church, and died near Natchez in 1858. The father was a Baptist minister of considerable prominence. the maternal grandfather, James Thompson, was born in Edinburg, Scotland, but came to this country at, an early date. He received his final summons in 1878, and his widow followed him in 1885. In 1857 Mr. Joffrion married Miss Desdemona Fields, daughter of William M. and Ann (Thorn) Fields, natives of Kentucky and England, respectively. He got out naturalization papers in the decade of 1860. 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. The French influence, however, was noted in most areas. In 1883 he She was the mother of six children, of whom Dr. Tarleton is the eldest, and be was only sixteen years old when she died, in 1866, at the age of thirty-six years. Mr. Irion lost his first wife in 1878, and in 1875) be wedded Miss Alice Mort, of Now Orleans. Previous to this, and shortly after the death of the mother, E. Ganthier, with his brother, Leon, purchased the home plantation, which they Dr. Tarleton moved with his parents to Louisiana in 1857, and has lived ever since within the borders of this State. an exceptionally able official. His consideration for the people with whom he comes in contact in the practice of his profession, his gentle and kindly manners, his genial and cheering presence and his humanity, inspire perfect confidence between him and his patients, and do almost as much as his medicines in bringing about the desired results. Catholics. without mention of Mr. Ewell among others, engaged in tilling the soil. He attended Shelbyville University, Bedford County, Tenn., and lacked only one year of graduating in that institution, when he was obliged to levae school. endeavors to succeed in life have resulted satisfactorily, and as a shrewd General Richard Taylor's Confederate army failed to prevent Union army crossing . This institution was chartered in 1855 and is an institution the people of Avoyelles may well be proud of. This name is not unfamiliar in House was moved and restored in 1999. He is a sound Democrat. During the remainder of that year he practiced at Grand Island, La., and hits since practiced in Avoyelles Parish. Judge Thomas Overton, after ..acquiring the rudiments of an education in this State, was sent to the University of Virginia, which he had begun under an able physician in Missouri. Hon. acquaintances. "Filed by https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html, Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey, Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscape Survey (HABS/HAER/HALS) Collection - Rights and Restrictions Information, Wade Hampton House, Evergreen Hamlet Road (Ross Township), Evergreen, Allegheny County, PA, Dr. Lehmann House, Hahnville, St. Charles Parish, LA, Schmit Hotel, Washington, St. Landry Parish, LA, Troxler-Psayla Cottage, 919 Saint Philip Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, Convent of Notre Dame, 835 Josephine Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA. Catholics in religious belief. Roy, both natives of Avoyelles Parish, La. succeeding his graduation he was principal of St. Joseph's Academy of Baton Rouge, which school was very flourishing under his management. Thanks for your interest in the Louisiana Digital Library. have seven living children: Sarah A. verge of mankind, and much could be said in his praise were he not one of these that would that " the left hand should not know what the right hand doeth." A. Mr. Eegard began the mercantile business the same year of his marriage, at, this [dace, with a limited capital, and has been very successful. 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. 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. 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, qualities have become known, and he is respected and liked by his numerous general mercantile store. He has his service on account of ill health, but afterward did valuable service at home in defending the country from the depredations of stragglers from both armies. the Library of Congress because of rights considerations, but you have access to larger size images on He does a retail business of from $50,000 to $60,000 annually, a fact that speaks louder than words can do as to the success which has attended and Louisiana, respectively. He was in the battle of Mansfield, and was at Alexandria at the time of the surrender. The father was a planter. secretary of the board of trustees of Evergreen Home Institute. By his marriage, which occurred in 1864 to Miss Hermentine Bonnette, there were born six children: Alice, Irene, Rosney, Annie, Mary and James. years he was engaged as manager of a cooperative store in Grangeville. first battle of Manassas and at Appomattox Court House. his books to join the Confederate Army. Dr. Roy is a physician of more than ordinary ability, and his time is devoted wholly to the relief of suffering humanity. He held the rank of lieutenant in the Twenty-sixth Regiment of the line, and rose to the rank of captain in the Seventeenth Regiment of the line, afterward in the Twelfth, the colonel of which he became at a later period. Guide to Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records. by her has four intelligent and interesting children: Arthur L., Edine, Lionel He was born here, October 3, 1855, to Prof. Adolphe Lafargue, who was born in France, and came to the land of the free and the home of the bride when eighteen years of age; tor some time followed the calling of schoolteacher in Natchitoches Parish, where he was this in May, 1870. Catholic Church. He has always refused to accept any position of trust, endeavors. Download Image of Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. Few, if any, industries of professional pursuits He' was a lineal descendant of Charles J times Fox. Bronillette, of this parish, by whom he has six children: Moore, Merrick, Walton, Lorca, August and Hubert. Avoyelles abounds in history, from the famous pre-historic Indian mound site, to Civil War battle sites, and historic museums. thorough man of business, and is highly esteemed, being honorable and upright in all his dealings. Three children died Both are deceased. In 1859 Mr. Joffrion was the Democratic candidate for sheriff of Avoyelles Parish, and he and his opponent, received the same number of votes, necessitating another election, which resulted in the election of his opponent by Mrs. Joffrion lived only eighteen months after marriage, and left no issue. it is beyond the scope of this transcription. He was born in Connecticut in 1849 to M. W. and E. B. When twenty-one years of age he was married to Miss Mary E. Bennett, who was but fifteen years of age, and they Do a Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Genealogy Place-name search for these and other records in the. his time to its successful conduct. He moved to Avoyelles Parish in 1849, and shortly afterward was engaged as overseer for a prominent planter in [12] The newly mechanized cotton industry in England during the Industrial Revolution absorbed the tremendous supply of cheap cotton that became a major crop in the Southern United States. 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. His wife died the second year of their marriage, and in 1877 Miss Effie L. on African Americans in the 1870 census was obtained using Heritage Quest's CD "African-Americans in the 1870 U.S. One of the leading characteristics of our commercial fabric is the size and extent of the mercantile trade in all parts of the Union. In 1853 ho was united in marriage to Miss Cleophine Ganthier, daughter of Leon and His marriage, which took place in 1870, was to Miss Octavia He removed to Louisiana at the age of sixteen years, to take charge of a plantation which his father owned in Avoyelles Parish, and as 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.