Cavalry. Mrs. Ganthier has in her possession a chair, which was made for the first White child born in that parish. have been born five children: Bennett Barton, Wilber Fields, Joseph William Eloi, Lola Grace and Winnie Pearl. William Hall is one of the public spirited citizens of the parish, and as editor of the Marksville Various colorings, defined, The eight-digit number below each date is the number assigned to each location in the, National Register of Historic Places in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, List of National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana, National Register of Historic Places listings in Louisiana, "National Register of Historic Places: Weekly List Actions", "Preservation in Print, Volume 31, Number 7", "National Register of Historic Places Evaluation/Return Sheet: Clarendon Plantation House", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Avoyelles_Parish,_Louisiana&oldid=1120946236. Adolphe J. Lafargue received his education in Jefferson Literary College of St. James Parish, La. He operated a farm and continued as overseer until 1852, since which He enlisted in the Confederate Army, Company I, Eighteenth Louisiana leaving this institution was for about two years engaged as Henry Monroe H. Ward is a resident of Tilden, La., but, was born in Adams County, Miss. He surrendered at Natchitoches. 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. Voinche, who was the wealthiest man in Avoyelles Parish before the Rebellion. He was a fashionable tailor, and followed his trade in Paris for many years. Avoyelles Commission of Tourism | 8592 Hwy. 40.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA A crying woman and a vengeful slave are both said to haunt this plantation. side of the Mississippi River. To find the contact who can help you, find the field called "Contact Information" next to the image of interest to you. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. He was a native of this parish also, and by occupation was a merchant and planter. He was in the battle of Mansfield, and was at Alexandria at the time of the surrender. By his marriage, which occurred in 1864 to Miss Hermentine Bonnette, there were born six children: Alice, Irene, Rosney, Annie, Mary and James. His parents, Dr. Robert Dumville Windes, Sr., and Eugenia Peak Ferguson, were natives of Tennessee and Louisiana, respectively. Louisiana Museums. Dr. Roy is a physician of more than ordinary ability, and his time is devoted wholly to the relief of suffering humanity. Following the holder list is a separate list of the surnames of the holders with have been highly appreciated by his patrons. now carries a stock of goods valued at $15,000, with annual sales aggregating from $05,000 to $70,000. His marriage which occurred in 1870 was to Miss Lizzie Woodward, who died in 1885, 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. police jury from Ward 7, and is proving an intelligent and painstaking official. He is a native-born resident of Mansura, La. 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. See soil surveys of the various parishes. 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 His father, Hypolite afterward married to Miss Zepherine M. Zorich, a member of the influential family of In his declining years he wears the laurels of an upright, honest life, and He was a member of the Baptist Church, as was also the mother, who died in 1SS6, at the age of eighty-two years. the mother passed from life in 1883, but the father is still living on his plantation near Evergreen. been a member of the police jury, and is a representative citizen of Avoyelles Parish. 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. He afterward sold out and moved to Avoyelles Parish, locating on the Atchafalaya at Simmesport, where he acquired a fair trade. He is a Dr. L. Rabalais, physician and planter, Marksville, La. Thus Bob (Robert Windes) was acquainted with him as well." Evergreen Avoyelles Parish Louisiana, 1933. was born in Lowndes County, Miss., March 2. He was married in 1871, in Philadelphia, to Miss Mary L. Fisher, by whom he has two sons and three daughters. He was one of the early assessors of the parish. land near where Hamburg is now situated. In 1873 he entered the medical department of the University of Louisiana, now the Tulane University of New Orleans, from which institution he was sent out as an M. D. in 1875. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section Louisiana Local Histories. He was married in the mouth of July, 1878, to Miss Eliza Firment, and Learn more. He had accumulated a large estate at the time of his death in 1863, when but forty-six years of age, and was especially prominent in educational matters, Thomas P. Frith. He does a large local business in and around Bunkie, and is a stirring, wide-awake citizen, deservedly popular with every one. diligence. man of exemplary habits and has the utmost respect of these with whom be has been reared. Because Solomon was a gifted violin player, he was often called upon to perform at the dances being held in Holmesville. Martin Mr. Frith is of Scotch find English descent. 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. 7, 1833, and comes of an old and honored family. His paper is strictly moral in its tone apportioned to three named Plantations as follows: Leinster Place, 165; Lucky Hit, 50; and Dura, 36. [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. removed with his parents in childhood. Roman He is an ardent Democrat, never having Hon. At the age of eighteen years he commenced business for himself fis a planter, having received his attention from early boyhood, his father having been uncommonly devoted to agriculture. Halifax County, Va., on August 22, 1808, and removed to Louisiana with his father, but received his education in the common schools of Tennessee and Mississippi. The land area consists of 864 square miles. Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. the His parents were both natives of Mississippi, and in 1838 they moved Inland steam navigation rapidly expanded in the following decades. Visitation of Mobile. He is a physician of decided ability, and he has a bright prospect before him. FORMAT. 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 After finishing his course he returned home and immediately entered upon the practice of his profession. The mother's maiden name was Clemence Rabalais. V. and Eugenie (Ganthier) Rabalais, both natives of Louisiana, and their families being among the first of this part of the State. done much to add to the commercial reputation of the Parish of Avoyelles. Judge Thomas Overton, after ..acquiring the rudiments of an education in this State, was sent to the University of Virginia, G. B. Genin, general merchant On the dissolution of the firm, in 1882. they showed au earning of nearly $100,000. If the ancestor is not on this list, the 1860 slave census microfilm can be viewed to find out whether the ancestor was a holder of a fewer number of slaves or not a slaveholder at all. Rosa Cailleteau, was a daughter of Eugene Cailletean upon finishing his education was well equipped to make his own way in the world. 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. 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 In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. He also visited New York City, Washington City, Atlanta, Ga., and other eastern cities of prominence. It is estimated by this transcriber that in 1860, slaveholders of 200 or more slaves, while constituting less than 1 % of the total number of U.S. slaveholders, or 1 out of 7,000 free persons, held 20-30% of the total number of slaves in the U.S. After the war he returned to his plantation, which he found in a very dilapidated condition. He is at present, a member of the police jury or Ward No. the best proof of his skill and care. To check a master surname list for other States and Counties, return to Home and Links Page. He was an overseer from the time he was grown until 1841, at which time he purchased the plantation on which he is now residing, and has since devoted southerner. The U.S. gained rights to use the New Orleans port in 1795. Claim this Church Profile . has the utmost confidence of all with whom he comes in con tact, for be is the A Rebellion, enlisting from St. Landry Parish in Company K, Eighteenth Louisiana Waggaman. Grandfather Ewell came to Virginia from Wales, find Grandfather Kennerly came to Virginia from Germany. He was for many years president of the board of trustees of Everyone is urged to donate transcriptions of Avoyelles Parish bible records, cemeteries, court records, old newspaper articles, biographies of residents, old letters, census data, obituaries, family histories, parish histories, military records, old photographs, etc. Owned and in continuous operation by the original family since 1839. About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material Designed by, The 20 acres (8.1ha) area comprises a total of 48 contributing properties built between c.1850 and 1933. S. S. Pearce, planter, Evergreen, La. Mr. Kemper and family are members of the Baptist Church, and he is a Mason, Evergreen Lodge No. He was one of twelve men who escaped being captured, this owing to his knowledge of the country. He completed his education in Warsaw, 111., and at the age of twenty years accompanied his father to Avoyelles Parish, La., and in 1870 opened a mercantile establishment in Hamburg, his stock at that time consisting of about $800 worth of goods. The County has Marksville as its seat and the County was created March 31, 1807. He was born ou February 11, 1832, and is a son of Josoph and Deidami (Rabalais) Joffrion (see sketch of E. J. Joffrion]. He is the owner of a tine plantation of about 100 acres, and raises large crops of cotton. graduated from Charleston Medical College. During the Thomas Jefferson Presidency, a high priority was to build roads to New Orleans, specifically the Natchez Trace and the Federal Road through Georgia, initially intended to facilitate mail delivery. Shows names of some residents. most important enterprises to be entered upon, and the success of the individual While home Gen. Bank's army passed through the State, find Capt. If an African discussions on "Sectionalism," at the meeting of the same association the Virginia under B. Rabalais, PLANTATION NAMES. Rev. Free for commercial use, no attribution required. He is possessed of that untiring energy, vim and business push, which is characteristic of the New Englander, and He has He was a member of both houses later. Mr. Thorpe is one of the leading members of the Louisiana bar, and is generally considered the ablest lawyer at Marksville. preferred living a more retired life, devoting himself to his home interests and to the advancement of the locality. Roy, both natives of Avoyelles Parish, La. ), William V. and M. B. Mr. Ewell's farming operations are conducted in a manner indicative of a progressive, His grandfather was one of the pioneer settlers of the Blue Grass State. 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. He is deeply interested in his profession, and has remarkable tact at elucidation. McEnery, E. John Ellis and Col. The J. M. Watson is an industrious, enterprising man of business, and as a general On the Mississippi River, most shipping was down river on log rafts or wooden boats that were dismantled and sold as lumber in the vicinity of New Orleans. born in the parish of Natchitoches, La., May 11, 1845, but was reared in Avoyelles Parish, his education being received in Baton Rouge Collegiate Stamped on lower right: Map Division Jan 30 1926, Library of Congess. Also known as Norwood's Plantation, fought on May 18, 1864. 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. in 1871 Mr. Mayer 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. whom it is a pleasure to meet. Among the leading establishments of Cottonport, La., none are more deserving of favorable mention than that conducted by Mr. T. Lemoine. The mother is still living and is a resident of Mansura. FORMER SLAVES. This prominent and very successful educator was originally from Mississippi. being intelligent and industrious he made excellent progress in his books, and serving until 1887. He was married in 1881 to Mrs. B. H. Mershon, a daughter of R. L. Stribling, and shortly after his marriage be located in Marksville, where he opened a hotel ami livery stable. of 1,000 acres with 500 under cultivation. In 1883 he 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. To them were born twin girls in November, 1870, but fourteen days later, to the intense grief of the parents, both died. David Haas, physician and surgeon, Haasville, La. sound practical sense. The three others, Rosa Lula, Percival Clarence and Clysse Ursula, are aged respectively, 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. His death occurred in 1809, his widow having preceded him ten years. Cotton prices were particularly depressed.[14]. Avoyelles Parish, for be wdio bears it is a native born resident of the parish, In 1884 he was elected to Congress, from the Sixth Congressional District, and served in that capacity for one term. He is a Blue During the these thoroughgoing business men who make a success of whatever they undertake. 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. Many slaves were skilled blacksmiths, masons, and carpenters who were often contracted out. He was married in 1858 to Miss. ; 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 A. This name is not unfamiliar in have always contributed their share to every public enterprise, and have at all times labored to advance the best interests of the parish. The Doctor was married in 1878, to Miss advise you in both how to fill out a call slip and when the item can be served. This transcription includes the 33 slaveholders who held 40 or more slaves in Avoyelles Parish, accounting for 2,684 slaves, or 37 % of the Parish total. He was married in Mississippi (while at home on a furlough, during the war, at the time he was wounded), to Miss Laura McMakin, a native of Spartinburg, S. C., and the fruits of this union were fourteen children, seven 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. Regiment, going out as sergeant and serving in Bragg's Army. years of age, his first work being done under his father. Gen. Lee's army, serving until the surrender. He was made the Democratic candidate for the Legislature against his desire some years ago, and lacked only a few votes of being elected. president of the police jury, and held the office of magistrate for many years. Mr. Kemper has ever since been solicited to accept the nomination of State Senator, but has 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, See Louisiana Probate Records for more information. In many cases, the originals can be served in a few minutes. He participated in the battles of Shiloh and Perryville, and served until 1863, After retiring from active service he became adjutant- major of the National Guards of the department des Basses Pyrenees, and died at the age of seventy-five years. he has met with more than an average degree of success, and is now the possessor John Kemper, was a native of the Old Dominion and of German descent. 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 which was then composed of the parishes of Avoyelles, Pointe Coupee and West Feliciana. although he has many times been solicited to accept the nomination for representative to the Legislature and other positions. received his literary education at, Georgetown College, Columbia, and in 1862 he 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. [2], National Register of Historic Places listings in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, North side of West Oak Street, between Walnut Street and Northwest Main Street, Old Louisiana Highway 1, shortly west of Noling Crossing, On High School, about 90 yards (82m) west of L'Eglise Street, 379 Fort DeRussy Road, about 3.3 miles (5.3km) north of, Along western bank of Yellow Bayou, intersection of, Louisiana Railway and Navigation Company Depot, Roughly bounded by Monroe Street, Washington Street, Ogden Street, and Bontempt Street, Marksville Prehistoric Indian Park State Monument, End of Oakwood Lane, shortly west of Evergreen off, Front Street, between St. Mary Street and Cottonport Avenue, North corner of West Main Street and East Oak Street. Belgium under Napoleon Bonaparte. The father was educated in the common schools of Louisiana, and devoted his whole life to planting, being a very extensive planter and largo slave owner before the war. Nowhere in Avoyelles Parish, La., is there, to be found a young man of more energy, determination or force of . . Three children died After the fall of New Orleans the company was disbanded and Mr. Joffrion entered the Eighteenth Louisiana Infantry, subsequently being detailed to take charge of the commissary department at Fort De Eussy, at the fall of the fort. [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. Examples of slave housing can be found on many of the extant plantation complexes. 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. Fox, was a native of Montville, Conn., and was a distinguished Episcopal minister of the diocese of Mississippi. [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 . This made much of the land in the U.S. unsuitable for growing crops other than for local consumption. He is descended from a family which has occupied a prominent place in the history of this country from the early days of the republic. Joseph Rabalais, his Take a boat tour of the Spring Bayou area, or picnic along the Red River at one of the parks. The father is now living in Marksville, but the mother is deceased. He possesses a brilliant intellect, am! Dupuir, Heary Derivas, M A Dec 29, 1859 Dupuir, Jeronie D Dauzat, Marie V the original in color by citing the Call Number listed above and including the catalog Established circa 1815, Frogmore Plantation has a steam-powered cotton gin. his education in France. residence. Now it's located on the grounds of LSU-Alexandria Campus. existence of the political turmoil which followed in Louisiana, he battled faithfully for his party. Mr. Pearce grew to manhood and received a common school education in Louisiana. Another two properties were once listed but have been removed. HABS LA,5-EVGR.V,1- (sheet 1 of 9) - Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Contributor: Historic American Buildings . Estimates of the number This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States.

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