hours were devoted to their perusal and study. Eloi Joffrion, planter, Mansura, La. He is now deceased. SOURCES. See Louisiana Probate Records for more information. They surrendered at Shreveport. FamilySearch affiliate libraries may have access to center-only databases, but do not always have all services normally provided by a FamilySearch center. He was called from earth in 1871, at the age of forty-three years, but his widow, who was educated in Louisiana and Alabama, still survives him, and is, as washer husband, a consistent member of the Episcopal Church. occurred in France on May II, 1838, and is a son of Germain find Celeste (Prostdame) Regard, both natives of France. In the year 1801 he went out as A certain lot or parcel of land situated and lying in the Parish of Avoyelles on Bayou Boeuf; it is well understood, that the land hereby purchased in the whole front of the original tract, as purchased by the said vendor, and running back so far as to include all the buildings and improvements erected thereon, and thence to the nearest point on 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. Mr. Saucier is a young man very popular throughout this section, for he is genial, kindly and charitable in disposition, and is strictly upright and honorable in every worthy particular. This transcription lists the names of those largest slaveholders in the Parish, the number of slaves they held and He is a member of the His marriage, which took place in 1870, was to Miss Octavia Marksville, and as he was born in this parish on January 23, 1859, his many good Masonic fraternity. In 1.86! The Doctor was born in the Blue Grass regions of Kentucky, on November 8, 1845). McEnery, E. John Ellis and Col. [2] Map all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap Previous to this, and shortly after the death of the mother, E. Ganthier, with his brother, Leon, purchased the home plantation, which they 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. Prior to, and during part of the late war he engaged in teaching schools. in 1871 Mr. Mayer MIGRATION OF FORMER SLAVES: According to U.S. Census data, the 1860 Avoyelles Parish population included Roy, both natives of Avoyelles Parish, La. 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 broad acres are devoted to the culture of sugar cane, and his plantation is one, of the finest in the State. 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. his father and mother both having died previous to this, and this has been his chief calling in life. Avoyelles Parish, and purchased the property where his son, E. D. Windes the appreciation in which they are held than has Dr. Rabalais. Dr. E. de Nux, physician and surgeon, Marksville, La. B. and at all times advocates worthy causes and condemns in a fearless and forcible manner all unjust or improper measures. only increased by 4%, about 13,000. Old Indian trails were the predecessors of many in Avoyelles. House destroyed by fire in 1963. Merchandising is one of the His widow survives him and resides at Evergreen. Regard. Her father was L. H. Convillion, and her mother He died with yellow fever in December, 1854. his wife, he moved south, where he resided until his death in 1867. David C. Howard, planter, Moreanville, La. having previously been in the military service of France for twenty-five years, being in the campaigns in Italy in 1796-97, Germany in 1809, Russia in 1812, Prussia and Bohemia in 1813, and in 1814 and 1815 was in France and 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. She Gen. Lee's army, serving until the surrender. He was in the battle of Mansfield, and was at Alexandria at the time of the surrender. Members include public libraries, academic libraries, museums, and archives from arcross the state. He has a two story store, 40x60 feet, and a good warehouse. an African American was a slave on the 1860 census, the free census for 1860 should be checked, as almost 11% of African (As a side note, by 1960, 100 years later, the Parish was listed Orleans Parish saw an increase Louisianans by birth, and the father was a prosperous planter of Eastern Louisiana for many years. The first white settlers lived around Lake Pearl in the present area followed by Hydropolis, the forerunner of Cocoville. For online sources and obtaining records, see Louisiana Vital Records. 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 William M. Prescott, Jr., attained his growth and received his education in the common schools of Louisiana, and in 1874 he was married to Marie Celeste Offutt, daughter of Col. William Offutt, who was colonel in the State Militia. The father was reared and received a business education in Louisiana, and was engaged in merchandising at this place for many years. 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 man of tine intellect, as are the other members of his family. sound practical sense. After serving in the Confederate Army for some time, he was obliged to discontinue The 1860 U.S. Census was the last U.S. census showing slaves and slaveholders. In comparing census data for T. H. Thorpe was the youngest of five brothers, attained manhood on Blue-Grass soil, his education being obtained in the schools of that State and in Philadelphia, Penn., 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 In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. In 1843 he entered the medical department of the University of Louisiana (now Tulane University), from which he graduated in 1845. born and reared a Democrat, in 1807 he was elected a member of the police jury, and by that body was made president. Congregation members: Mrs. Newel [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. his home is spacious and comfortable, his wife who has a great, fondness for flowers, has ornamented the home surroundings. slaveholder at the time of the 1870 census and they may have still been living in the same State or Parish. 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. The immediate subject of this biography was reared in this parish, and received his early education under the instruction of private tutors and in the Evergreen Home Institute. The parish is geographically located in the center of the state with a present-day population of approximately 40,000. acquaintances. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. . The He is a native-born resident of Mansura, La. Both paternal and maternal grandparents came to this country and settled under the old French regime. Service men in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Genealogy served in various regiments. He was born in this parish on February 23, 1854, to James B. and Avoyelles Parish Courthouse 312 N Main Street Marksville, LA 71351 Phone: 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 . His father, Joseph Joffrion was and is numbered among the highly-respected citizens of the same. Claim this Church Profile . He is a was but natural, perhaps, that this should be his chosen calling in life. 1873. No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. Mr. Howard is not active in politics Due to variable film quality, handwriting 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 southerner. 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 At the age of twenty-one be One of the leading characteristics of our commercial fabric is the size and extent of the mercantile trade in all parts of the Union. He is a most energetic, enterprising and B. Irion of this parish. an able attorney at law of Marksville, La., and is also the editor of the Marksville Bulletin, one of the breezy newspapers of Avoyelles Parish. 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. The Louisiana Digital Library (LDL) is the front door to Louisiana's digital cultural heritage. representative position among the prominent and successful merchants of Avoyelles Parish. Some of these former slaves may have been using the surname of their 1860 removed with his parents in childhood. thorough student of medicine has won for him no less a reputation than has his personal character as a citizen and neighbor. 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 The County is located in the east central area of the state. Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. Building currently host a law office. Mr. Lafargue is a man of fine literary qualifications, find being a fine, forcible and eloquent orator, has made many speeches throughout this section for his political friends, doing much to further their interests and the cause of his party. Catholic Church. Convillions of this parish are all descendants of three brothers, who came here from Canada about the year 1795. Having previously resided a short time in both Holland and England, neither of which met land near where Hamburg is now situated. 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. May 18, 1864 - Yellow Bayou, also known as Norwoods Plantation. After the Civil War, railroads took over most of the hauling of goods. He and his wife Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. She is a very intelligent find highly The paternal great-grandparents were born in Germany. His wife died about eighteen months after they were married. This prominent business surgeon, serving with distinction in Stewart's division until cessation of Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents. seven years, five years and six months. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA, Historic American Buildings Survey, creator. Pearce, daughter of A. G. Pearce, a native of Rapides Parish, La. He subsequently became professor of French and mathematics in Jefferson College, St. James Parish, then the State institution, and held this position several years. Avoyelles Parish, in central Louisiana, takes its name from Avoyels Indians, and we commemorate our Native American as well as French Creole heritage. He and his worthy wife are both members of the Episcopal Church. In 1834 he removed to See Louisiana Church Records for online records and various denominations. He also took a leading part in the have been born two daughters: Sidney J. father grew to manhood and received his education in his native country. La. He has acquired nearly all There are 30 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the parish, including 1 National Historic Landmark. In many cases, the originals can be served in a few minutes. done much to add to the commercial reputation of the Parish of Avoyelles. interest in local and State affairs. Mr." Ewell has served a period aggregating fifteen years as a member of the police jury, and i s a public spirited and enterprising citizen. detailed, searchable and highly recommended database that can found at http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/ . Catholic Church. his birth occurring on September ,22, 1800, and he is the son of Leander F. and Adaline (Cainletean) Hans Avoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. 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 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. During the war be served about six months in the State Militia. In 1873 he was married to Miss Annette Derivas, a native of Louisiana, and the fruits of this union are four children: Emeric, Gaston, Henry and Sylvain, Dr. de Nux and family are members of the He superintends every detail in his establishment and is held in high esteem in Upon being exchanged in the latter part of December, he rejoined his command and served until the close of hostilities, being disbanded at Alexandria. Thomas P. Frith. on African Americans in the 1870 census was obtained using Heritage Quest's CD "African-Americans in the 1870 U.S. Clarendon Plantation House - Evergreen, Louisiana (Avoyelles Parish) - Clarendon Plantation House was originally constructed circa 1842. 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. In 1843 he removed permanently to Avoyelles Parish, and in 1849 purchased the plantation where he [13] The only practical means for shipping agricultural products more than a few miles without exceeding their value was by water. 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. Dwight, at the same time taking lectures in the Law University. His success has been almost phenomenal, and he is now not only one of the youngest practicing physicians, but one of the leading ones of the parish. Robert Dumville Windes, planter, Eola, La. He was a member of the Dr. Tarleton moved with his parents to Louisiana in 1857, and has lived ever since within the borders of this State. May 16, 1864 - Mansura, also known as Smith's Place or Marksville. by whom he also has three children: Louise, Zepherine find Douglas. 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. To find the contact who can help you, find the field called "Contact Information" next to the image of interest to you. been doing a large and paying business at his present stand. He has always refused to accept any position of trust, In Louisiana in 1860 there were 371 farms of exponent of general surgery, Dr. Owens is worthy of mention in a review Of our 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. and also taught school for some time, He was assessor and register of the parish The father was a Baptist minister of considerable prominence. Few, if any, industries of professional pursuits Catholic Church. 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 B. Rabalais, connection with his paper for years. Mrs. Ganthier has in her possession a chair, which was made for the first White child born in that parish. the maternal grandfather, James Thompson, was born in Edinburg, Scotland, but came to this country at, an early date. After Lee's surrender he returned to New Orleans, but from 1865 to 1872 was in business for himself in that city. been a member of the police jury, and is a representative citizen of Avoyelles Parish. He visited the Paris Exposition in 1889, and other points of interest in France, among which was Nancy and Bar Le Due. 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. Embracing law as ft profession, he soon rose to a prominent rank among Louisiana's most distinguished jurists. Eliza E. (Phillips) Griffin, both of whom were born in Louisiana, and in this State were reared and educated. He is a physician of decided ability, a son of true honor. though a well-informed man on political affairs. Free for commercial use, no attribution required. There may be gaps of several years. 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 Dr. Ducote has accumulated considerable money, and his home is a model of modern beauty and comfort. most important enterprises to be entered upon, and the success of the individual He has been a lifelong student of the classics, Greek and The maternal great-grandfather of our subject, J. Federal Census", available through Heritage Quest at http://www.heritagequest.com/ . having remained in the service of the Government a number of years, he came to His parents, Alfred Tarleton and Cecilia Tarleton, moved from Mary Ian! He was a planter during his whole life, ; was afterward stationed tit De Kalb, and subsequently was appointed president of the Conscript Bureau at, Aberdeen, Miss., where he remained until the close of the distinction at the bar by his talents and eloquence, winning a well earned 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. C. Grimillion, planter, Moreanville, La. though taking a keen interest in general politics, he is not an active politician and has no aspirations for office. James A. He is possessed of that untiring energy, vim and business push, which is characteristic of the New Englander, and Alice B. Winn, daughter of Dr. William A. Winn, a leading physician at the time The French of Avoyelles is therefore derived from standard 1850 Parisian French and is different from the Acadian (Frenchmen) who are primarily in southwest Louisiana. of his death, which occurred in 1877. in 1802 Mr. Joffrion responded to the call of the governor of Louisiana for volunteers to defend the city of New Orleans, organized a company and went to that city. It runs on the Islandora open-source digital repository software. The paternal grandfather, Adolphe J. Lafargue is Wharton and Gen. Gregg, of the Trans-Mississippi Department. He was sent home from East Tennessee very ill. eructation was obtained in the city of Brotherly Love. 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. Dr. C. D. Owens, The father was of Irish and the mother of Scotch descent. afterward the wife of Francois Bordelon, was the first White person born in (bat parish. Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s, State Library of Louisiana Historic Photograph Collection, For information or permission to use/publish, contact: LAColl@state.lib.la.us. which State they were married. and is a son of A. and Eliza M. (Hoffatt) Owens the former a native of Ireland, and the mother of 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. 1240. Avoyelles Parish proudly displays its French-friendly seal from the Council on the Development of French in Louisiana. William M. Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. PURPOSE. The paternal grandfather was also born in the city of New Orleans, and the family are Richmond, Va., and transmit it across the Mississippi. GASDE?, Wilson John A., 123 slaves, page 111, GUILLEBERT, Constant M., 47 slaves, page 131, KEARY, H. M. & Brothers, 140 slaves, page 121B, LAMBETH, William M., deceased, William L. Pitts Testamentary Executor of the estate, 251 slaves, page 128-129B, MARSHALL, R. B. agent for son, 43 slaves, page 118, MURDOCK, Mrs. Elisa, 135 slaves, page 120B, NORWOOD, Isiah Th., 168 slaves, page 142B, SPURLOCK, Thomas J., First Place, 57 slaves, page 134, [UNNAMED - NO NAME WRITTEN], 105 slaves, page 123B. The paternal grandfather of our subject, was also born in Louisiana, and was a planter. He attended the public schools of the town in his youth, and The maternal grandfather of Miss Normand was August 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. his brother John, who was the father of Chief Justice Marshall. [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. 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. 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 enumerated in 1860 without giving their names, only their sex and age and indication of any handicaps, such as deaf or blind The latitude and longitude information provided in this table was derived originally from the National Register Information System, which has been found to be fairly accurate for about 99% of listings. The Doctor was married in 1878, to Miss The Louisiana Digital Library platform has been developed by LSU Libraries on behalf of the Louisiana Digital Consortium. Dr. Roy is a physician of more than ordinary ability, and his time is devoted wholly to the relief of suffering humanity. first battle of Manassas and at Appomattox Court House. The clay soil settled farther away from the rivers and being less stable, it slumped to muddy back-swamps. His earnest and sincere He and wife both died in France, the father in 1874 and the mother in 1857. educated lady. This, in connection with the loss of money invested in slaves, left him almost penniless, but he was not the one to sit, down in despair. Waggaman. young attorney of undoubted ability, find as a forcible and convincing speaker has especially distinguished himself. At the ago of He was married in 1849 to Miss Azema Lemoine, daughter of Z. Lemoine, who is a planter and a native of this parish. although Mr. Pearce is quite young, he has shown that he is a good financier and possesses more than ordinary business ability. Both daughters are married. He was remarkably successful in his prosecutions. thoroughly honorable and reliable in every transaction, a fact that has become generally known. 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. his widow passed from life in 1890 at the age of seventy-three years. In 1888 he began his career as a publisher, and in that year the first number of the Weekly Blade was given to the public and met with such a warm reception that he has continued the publication of the same ever since, and since February, 1890, has been its proprietor. After returning and spending a short time in Natchitoches, he came to Marksville, where he once more engaged in " teaching the young ideas how to shoot. with over 800 varieties of roses and many other pretty flowers and shrubbery. Slaves were The early 1800s saw the arrival of English speaking Americans along Bayou Beouf, Bayou de Glaises loop, Evergreen area, and Ward 1 Effie. The Library of Congress does notown rights to material in its collections. A plaque reading "Louisiana Ice & Utilities Bunkie Div. MAP. having died while in charge of the institute, the school had deteriorated rapidly, and when Mr. birth occurring here in 1857. Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. Adolphe J. Lafargue received his education in Jefferson Literary College of St. James Parish, La. Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. was born in Lowndes County, Miss., March 2. On January 6, 1831, he was married to Miss Anne B. Audebert, a native of Mississippi and of French extraction. He is a native of St. Landry Parish, La., born in 1830, and prepared himself for college in the private schools of that State. His education was principally received at the Louisiana State University, at Baton Rouge, from where he graduated in Documentation Compiled After. was the first man who settled in Avoyelles Parish, and our subject's aunt, Celeste Rabalais. The Mansura area was formerly identified as Prairie des Avoyelles.. as having 27,134 whites, almost a five fold increase, but the 1960 total of 10,448 "Negroes"was only about 44% more than now living: Mrs. M. H. Spilker, Virginia, George, Robert, Bessie, Josie and Julia. Mr. Pearce grew to manhood and received a common school education in Louisiana. 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. For the past three years he has been vice-president of Louisiana Press Association, Bronillette, of this parish, by whom he has six children: Moore, Merrick, Walton, Lorca, August and Hubert. In his journalistic work he is noted for his fearless denunciation of dishonest measures, and for his upholding of the right at all times, the strength of logic which he brings to bear being forcible and unanswerable. father being a gunsmith by occupation. He gives strict attention to the details of each calling, and is especially well known as a liveryman and hotel keeper, both establishments being liberally patronized by the traveling public, commercial men especially being his patrons. The paternal grandfather was a native of Georgia, and the maternal grandfather was a native of This institution was chartered in 1855 and is an institution the people of Avoyelles may well be proud of. Eulalie (Lemoine) Ganthier, both of whom were born in Louisiana. personal friends who predict for him a brilliant future. If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in