He served in the army west of the Mississippi River. and Photographs Reading Room to view the original item(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. Catholics. He is a Blue Desdemona F. is the wife of C. Uncus Lafargue. B. Irion, with whom he is still associated. Some of these former slaves may have been using the surname of their 1860 although he has many times been solicited to accept the nomination for representative to the Legislature and other positions. Once again, we welcome you! 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. He has acquired nearly all He served during the entire war. young. reputation as a learned find able attorney. He is a very prosperous planter. Privately owned by descendents of the Gosserand. Alternatively, you can purchase copies of various types through Other materials require appointments for later the same day or in the future. He and his wife both received their final summons in their native country, the father dying in 1856, and the mother in 1866. 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. Mr. Lafargue is a His ability and steadiness were rewarded in 1880, and he was elected to the 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. He is now president of the school board of Avoyelles. Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. In 175)8 they removed to Tennessee, and there the The maternal grandfather of Miss Normand was August 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. The mother died in 1877. 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. In 1853 he was I married to Mrs. Martha Lewis, daughter of Jonathan Keen, a native of Georgia, and two children were the fruits of this union: Penelope (now Mrs. Y. T. Heard) and Virginia. the latter was born on August 12, , and was reared and educated in the Old Dominion. He was a fashionable tailor, and followed his trade in Paris for many years. Newel's Union located at Holloway's Prairie - probably same Holloway in northeast Rapides Parish near Esler Field of today. He was married in 1879 to Miss Helena He has always been a faithful practice, and is now enjoying the rewards of his He is one of the leading, if not the leading merchant of Avoyelles Parish, and is also the owner of a plantation consisting of 1,500 acres. Although still a comparatively young man he has bad au active career, and by his advanced ideas and progressive habits has done no little for the mercantile interests of Avoyelles Parish. Avoyelles Parish, in central Louisiana, takes its name from Avoyels Indians, and we commemorate our Native American as well as French Creole heritage. The Doctor was born in the Blue Grass regions of Kentucky, on November 8, 1845). L. H. Convillion, though he died before reaching middle age, stood very high in the parish, and had occupied responsible positions, being clerk of the district court for several years. His father, Joseph Joffrion was The Doctor has a bright future before him. Besides his law practice lie has planting interests to which he devotes some attention. The father was a fanner and was quite a prominent man. He has Excluding slaves, the 1860 U.S. population was 27,167,529, with about 1 in 70 being a slaveholder. Through his instrumentality he raised the growth of cotton from 718 to over 7,000 bales per year, and he also took au active part in building up the Guide to Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records. He died in 1879, at which time he was one of the wealthiest men in the parish. acquaintances. He subsequently became professor of French and mathematics in Jefferson College, St. James Parish, then the State institution, and held this position several years. 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. Marksville and vicinity connection with his paper for years. Also known as Norwood's Plantation, fought on May 18, 1864. His command was disbanded at Natchitoches. The 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedules for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (NARA microfilm series M653, Roll 427) reportedly includes a total of 7,185 slaves. He cleared his land and in connection practiced his After the Civil War, railroads took over most of the hauling of goods. responsible position of district attorney of the Seventh Judicial District, educated lady. The same year be was married to Miss Margaret Wathen, He finally recovered, and rejoined his command the next spring, remaining with Gen. Lee until the close of the war. See Louisiana Probate Records for more information. The Kemper family has ever been noted for its longevity, and for physical perfections. Mr. Pearce's success is unusual, but is clue largely to his excellent judgment, and strict honesty and upright dealings, and the proud position he now occupies as a representative citizen is a just tribute to his worth. Georgia, up 80,000 (17%); Texas, up 70,000 (38%); Alabama, up 37,000 (8%); North Carolina, up 31,000 (8%); Florida, This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted August 5, 2022. He is now deceased. A. M. Gremillion, publisher and proprietor of Marksville time he has devoted his time to his plantation. Mr. Thorpe is one of the leading members of the Louisiana bar, and is generally considered the ablest lawyer at Marksville. The dogtrot and other minor alterations were made in 1967. having three children, of whom Robert R. Irion (subject's father) was second in order of birth. After his marriage Mr. Kemper taught school for one year, and in 1862 he responded to his country's call by enlisting in Company H, Sixteenth Louisiana Infantry, and was in the Army of Tennessee. 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. John Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. Upon completing his course he was employed as a book-keeper in a general mercantile establishment for a period of eight months, after which he was engaged for a short time in traveling in the interests of his father's business. Avoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, . in colored population of almost double between 1860 and 1870, growing to over 50,000, so likely that is where many went. 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 - Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. man of more than ordinary ability, is strictly attentive to his profession, and his success has South Carolina. Nowhere in Avoyelles Parish, La., is there, to be found a young man of more energy, determination or force of character, than Mr. Frith possesses, and no agriculturist in this section is more deserving of success in the conduct and management of his plantation than he. have reared five orphan children to honorable manhood and womanhood. 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. He has built up a wide practice, and has won the confidence and esteem of the people with whom he has associated. 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. Regiments. has the respect, and esteem of all with whom he has come in contact. Hampton, Wade - Parkinson, Paul - Historic American Buildings Survey - Lubetz, Arthur. Review, is a native of Avoyelles Parish, La., born in 1841, and as he grew up in his native parish he received his education in the schools of the same. 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, his father and mother both having died previous to this, and this has been his chief calling in life. by whom he also has three children: Louise, Zepherine find Douglas. Mr. Hudson has been postmaster at Eola for several years, and is a man of judgment and for a mouth. Upland or green seeded cotton was not a commercially important crop until the invention of an improved cotton gin in 1793. Robert Dumville Windes, planter, Eola, La. Thomas P. Frith. The Catholic religion is predominant. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section Louisiana Local Histories. though taking a keen interest in general politics, he is not an active politician and has no aspirations for office. The management of affairs under his control would do credit to one of much greater experience, and Dr. E. de Nux received his education at Toulouse College and at St. Barbe, Paris, but received his medical education in the last named city. Dr. Leo Chester Tarleton, Marksville, La. capture of Napoleon Bonaparte. Avoyelles Parish, for be wdio bears it is a native born resident of the parish, Daniel B. Hudson is one of the prominent names that make up the 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. and is numbered among the highly-respected citizens of the same. . He bought the tract of land upon which Bunkie is now located, cut out the cane, and began planting. The three others, Rosa Lula, Percival Clarence and Clysse Ursula, are aged respectively, Hans In 1800 he was married to Miss A. M. Gray, a native of Mississippi, but a resident of Louisiana, and they moved on their present plantation, which was a part of the Gray estate in 1863. The parish is geographically located in the center of the state with a present-day population of approximately 40,000. successfully continued operations until February, 1890, when he bought the which he had begun under an able physician in Missouri. now I resides. 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 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 The father was reared and received a business education in Louisiana, and was engaged in merchandising at this place for many years. The Library of Congress does notown rights to material in its collections. Photo, Print, Drawing Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Drawings from Survey HABS LA-1248 About this Item. was wedded to Miss Cleophine Frank, daughter of Adolph and Caroline (Bonette) Frank, natives of Germany He was very charitable, hospitable and a public-spirited citizen. F. VI. February 17, 1812, his parents, John and Joyce (Calliham) H. Ward, being also born in that State, being there reared and married, the former receiving the advantages of the common schools. He operated a farm and continued as overseer until 1852, since which time he has devoted his time to his plantation. He participated in the battles of Shiloh and Perryville, and served until 1863, 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 . Abt 1856 Some records were destroyed or damaged from unknown causes. Not without, justice is Mr. Johnson conceded to hold a Railroads appeared before the Civil War, though at first were used to link waterways. apportioned to three named Plantations as follows: Leinster Place, 165; Lucky Hit, 50; and Dura, 36. He set fire to the bridge across Duckbill River at Columbia, Tenn., and kept Buell's army from crossing, giving his regiment time to get away. He is a strong man, weighs 185 pounds, and is about five feet, nine inches high. After reaching the American shores he settled in Louisiana, and there he married Miss Irene Broutin. LSU Libraries' Technology Initiatives: lsudiglib@lsu.edu. For the past three years he has been vice-president of Louisiana Press Association, A plaque reading "Louisiana Ice & Utilities Bunkie Div. He delivered an address at the meeting of the National Press his views on all matters are original and shrewd, and although he is not of a disputatious disposition be expresses his opinions fearlessly on all matters, and his logic is oft times unanswerable. one of its pioneer settlers. For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see: For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. Dr. Tarleton's career as a practitioner and 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. Convillions of this parish are all descendants of three brothers, who came here from Canada about the year 1795. diligence. The mother is still living and is a resident of Mansura. president of the police jury, and held the office of magistrate for many years. 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." He is a B. Rabalais, The elder Prescott removed to Louisiana when seventeen years of age, and followed blacksmithing a short time previous to buying the plantation where William M.. Jr., now resides. He was born in this parish on February 23, 1854, to James B. and 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. South Carolina, whither the father removed when a young man. He was a member of the Documentation Compiled After. To them were born twin girls in November, 1870, but fourteen days later, to the intense grief of the parents, both died. On January 6, 1831, he was married to Miss Anne B. Audebert, a native of Mississippi and of French extraction. the Library of Congress because of rights considerations, but you have access to larger size images on He manifests the instinct and training of a real gentleman in his daily walk and conversation, and it may be truly said of him that, he never violated a friendship nor forgot a kind action done him. hostilities. Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. Roy, M. D., Mansura, La. He is a sound Democrat. 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 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. his extensive practice leads him. existence of the political turmoil which followed in Louisiana, he battled faithfully for his party. He is a thoroughgoing, persevering and enterprising business man, and is eminently deserving of all business success. His The father was a planter. Duplication Services Web site. May 18, 1864 - Yellow Bayou, also known as Norwoods Plantation. thousands upon thousands of persons are furnished remunerative employment. If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in Building no more existing. the Prints and Photographs Reading Room. tit Marksville. Library of Congress Duplication Services. medicine in the Parish. Mr. Mr. Pearce is one of the wealthiest and most successful planters in Avoyelles Parish, and not only has the respect and confidence of all as ti successful business man, but is esteemed and held in the highest estimation socially. are members of the Catholic Church. 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. Belgium under Napoleon Bonaparte. the appreciation in which they are held than has Dr. Rabalais. have Wailed themselves of all new ideas, and put them in practice, is Dr. W. D. Haas. He was born in September, 1815, and is a son of John and Irene Broutin, a native of the department of Ardennes, France, who was the only son of the Lord (Seigmen) of St. Prix, at the time of the overthrow of feudalism in France. 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. Dr. Thomas A. Roy received an academic education in his native parish, and in July, 1888, he entered the Louisville Medical School, graduating with honor in February, 1890. He has been an active member of the Louisiana State Medical Society since its organization, and has served three times as vice-president and once as president. May 16, 1864 - Mansura, also known as Smith's Place or Marksville. They surrendered at Shreveport. can be difficult because the name of a plantation may have been changed through the years and because the sizeable number received his literary education at, Georgetown College, Columbia, and in 1862 he Sam Houston visited while in the area soliciting funds for his Texas army. Vital Records consist of civil records of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents.