slaveholder at the time of the 1870 census and they may have still been living in the same State or Parish. clerk of the district court. 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. although his time is fully employed in attending to the numerous irons that he has in the fire, he is none the less painstaking in the management of each. residence. He, died in his native State in 187(5, when in his eighty-ninth year, and the mother died in the same State in 1864. Mr. Wier is a gentleman of judgment and ability, and his efforts in behalf of the school *There is a New Hope Cemetery in Grant Parish, located south of Verda about three miles off Hwy. his time to its successful conduct. Cavalry. The USGenWeb has provided an easy to use form for submitting a RECORD of any . and Photographs Reading Room to view the original item(s). Moreanville, La. Louisiana tax records can be used in place of missing censuses and provide lists of residents during years between censuses. He buys a great deal of cotton. He was of a decided character, energetic, and one of 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 maternal great-grandfather of our subject, J. 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 discussions on "Sectionalism," at the meeting of the same association the For information about reproducing, publishing, and citing material from this collection, as well as access to the original items, see: Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscape Survey (HABS/HAER/HALS) Collection - Rights and Restrictions Information, If an image is displaying, you can download it yourself. He was for many years president of the board of trustees of though taking a keen interest in general politics, he is not an active politician and has no aspirations for office. a prominent lawyer of this section in his day. researchers should view the source film personally to verify or modify the information in this transcription for their own Dwight, at the same time taking lectures in the Law University. have Wailed themselves of all new ideas, and put them in practice, is Dr. W. D. Haas. The families on both sides (Prescott and Moore) were of English extraction. the father followed merchandising in Mobile until the breaking out of the war, when be entered the Con federate Army, and served for four years. PWey, of Hamburg, La., was born in Switzerland County, Ind., in 1840, am! daughter of Dr. Wathen, of Breckinridge County, Ky., a very eminent and - His wife, Louisa Scallan, was born in this parish, and bore her husband seven children, the immediate subject of this sketch being the eldest of the family. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/la0350/. The father was a Baptist minister of considerable prominence. [3] History [ edit | edit source] Parent Parish [ edit | edit source] upon finishing his education was well equipped to make his own way in the world. For animated maps illustrating Louisiana Parish boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Louisiana Parish Boundary Maps" (1805-1990) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website. He is a native of St. Landry Parish, La., born November 8, 1849, and is the son of Hon. 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. The father was reared and received a collegiate education in his native city. - Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. In 1853 he was wedded to Miss P. A. His grandfather was one of the pioneer settlers of the Blue Grass State. The abundant wildlife and many waterways make this a hunting, fishing and birdwatching paradise, year-round. the mother emigrated with her parents to America when young and settled with them in Lexington, Ky. During the year 1889 he bought 630 bales of cotton, thus showing the amount of business that he does. His parents were both natives of Mississippi, and in 1838 they moved B. Irion, one of the representative men of the parish, and a prominent attorney, was born in Avoyelles Parish, La., on February Mr. Prescott and the whole family are members of the 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. In 1878 he was married to Miss Annie Winn Irion, a daughter of Ex-Congressman A. Local histories are available for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Genealogy. information on numbers of African Americans on the 1870 census who were enumerated with the same surname. 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. [citation needed], Under ownership of Spain, the city of New Orleans held the strategically important location between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain. 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. Richmond, Va., and transmit it across the Mississippi. He was married in the mouth of July, 1878, to Miss Eliza Firment, and was born in Marksville, La., to L. P. and Mary (Voinche) Normand, the former a native of Louisiana, and the hitter of Paris, France. In 1833, while traveling abroad, he was lost on the Mediterranean Sea. Mr. Joffrion is well known in Virginia A. Historic American Buildings Survey, C. (1933) Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. Harvard is one of the oldest and best known citizens of Avoyelles Parish, and is He was married, in July, 1889, to Miss Hattie Haas, daughter of Capt. After the war he was engaged in merchandising for several years, The main house was moved and is now located in Sherevport, and the plantation store is now located in Natchitoches. 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. He is a very successful criminal lawyer. 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. In 1853 ho was united in marriage to Miss Cleophine Ganthier, daughter of Leon and Do the Access Advisory or Call Number fields above indicate that a non-digital surrogate exists, 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. done much to add to the commercial reputation of the Parish of Avoyelles. 7, 1833, and comes of an old and honored family. He has resumed the practice of the law, and enjoys to a great degree the esteem and confidence of his fellow-men. 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. the Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, where he completed an elective course in 1884. the original in color by citing the Call Number listed above and including the catalog Parish InformationAvoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. "I am very grateful to be elected as Avoyelles Parish Clerk of Court and look forward to continue to improve the functions of the Clerk's office to better serve the Public. Rebellion opened, when he enlisted in the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Tennessee Infantry, and was on active duty until after the battle of Shiloh, when he received his discharge, after which he immediately joined the Tennessee Heavy Artillery tit He was not active in political affairs. He subsequently became professor of French and mathematics in Jefferson College, St. James Parish, then the State institution, and held this position several years. land near where Hamburg is now situated. his knowledge of his profession. Mr. Mayer is possessed of a large business experience, and occupies a prominent position in commercial circles. 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. 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 Both parents were members of the Walter and Elizabeth. We are located in Guerneville, CA; Directions are available here. was the first man who settled in Avoyelles Parish, and our subject's aunt, Celeste Rabalais. Members include public libraries, academic libraries, museums, and archives from arcross the state. 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. If only black-and-white ("b&w") sources are listed and you desire a copy showing He served nearly three years in the Trans- Mississippi Department, and was in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Mansfield and Morgan's Ferry. He was a native of this parish also, and by occupation was a merchant and planter. He is one of the truly representative men of the parish, and the property which he now has has been earned by his own earnest find determined Raised plantation home along False River representing the early Creole Greek Revival period. He served to 1888, and was noted for his uprightness and impartiality, qualities so desirable in one who wears the ermine. Her present position in life has Three children died was born in Lowndes County, Miss., March 2. House destroyed by fire in 1963. African American descendants of persons who were enslaved in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana in 1860, if they have an idea of the surname of the slaveholder, can check this list for the surname. Ala.). Mr. Tanner is a native of this State, born in 1804, and is a son of E. L. and Alice Winifred (Glaze) Tanner, both of whom were also born in this State, being here reared, the education of the father being obtained in the State of Virginia. On June 25 of the same year he was married to Miss Mary H. He was a planter of considerable prominence, and was a man of 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. The above mentioned gentleman is worthy to be classed among the substantial and progressive planters of Avoyelles Parish. He was captured at Franklin, La., and was confined in New Orleans See Louisiana Land and Property for additional information about early Louisiana land ownership. Her parents were Leo Tarleton and Mary Ann Breckinridge. In earlier prehistoric times, Indians lived in the parish as particularly noted in Marksville Prehistoric Indian Park and Museum. 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. He served his parish as police juror, and His ability and steadiness were rewarded in 1880, and he was elected to the Bed River. which State they were married. To find the contact who can help you, find the field called "Contact Information" next to the image of interest to you. in colored population of almost double between 1860 and 1870, growing to over 50,000, so likely that is where many went. The paternal grandfather. LSU Libraries' Technology Initiatives: lsudiglib@lsu.edu. He is held in high esteem in the community. in 1886 began merchandising in East Feliciana Parish for himself, and there his broad acres are devoted to the culture of sugar cane, and his plantation is one, of the finest in the State. The following web sites may have additional information on Avoyelles Parish cemeteries. His education was principally received at the Louisiana State University, at Baton Rouge, from where he graduated in Established circa 1815, Frogmore Plantation has a steam-powered cotton gin. In 1879 he was elected a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and helped frame the present constitution of Louisiana. Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest During the remainder of that year he practiced at Grand Island, La., and hits since practiced in Avoyelles Parish. Thus Bob (Robert Windes) was acquainted with him as well." 5,904 whites, 74 "free colored" and 7,185 slaves. removed with his parents in childhood. He has acquired nearly all Built in 1830, by Benjamin Kendrick. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. Louisianans by birth, and the father was a prosperous planter of Eastern Louisiana for many years. Last battle of Banks' Red River Campaign. S. S. Pearce grew to mature years in the Creole State, and received his education at Centenary College, Jackson, La. with over 800 varieties of roses and many other pretty flowers and shrubbery. J. T. Johnson. He served in the latter part of the war, but was not in any of the large battles, Dr. George Edward young. Using plantation names to locate ancestors He delivered addresses before the Louisiana 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. By Jerry LaFleur. Census data for 1860 was obtained from the Historical United States Census Data Browser, which is a very 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. 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. Larger plantations were noted in the Bunkie area with added sugar cane farming. 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 See Louisiana Probate Records for more information. There are 30 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the parish, including 1 National Historic Landmark. St. Landry Parish, where he taught school and pursued the study of medicine, In 1800 he was married to Mrs. Zelino Escnde. To contact Reference staff in the Prints and Photographs Reading Room, please use our received his literary education at, Georgetown College, Columbia, and in 1862 he Benjamin, Frank, John. Rev. distinction at the bar by his talents and eloquence, winning a well earned G. B. Genin, general merchant Warren County, Miss., where he received his education at private school. Dr. C. D. Owens, Eola, La. John Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. Mr. 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 Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. financier he has not his superior in the parish. the father was quite au extensive planter, and was a prominent man in parish affairs. The following year he came to Evergreen, La., to take charge as principal of Evergreen Home 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. He received his final summons in 1878, and his widow followed him in 1885. Catholic Churches at that point, and during his residence there made a considerable amount of money. He was appointed surgeon with the rank of major in the spring of 1862, by Gen. Joe Johnston, and placed in charge of the Gregg Hospital at, De Soto, Miss. 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 John Moore, was a member of Congress from Louisiana, was district judge and a very prominent man in the State. The Napoleonic Wars and the Embargo Act of 1807 restricted European trade, which did not recover until the end of the War of 1812 in 1815. Owned and in continuous operation by the original family since 1839. In 1850 he removed from Mansura to the plantation where he Catholic Church. He was also for a number of years, Mr. Irion devoted his entire time to planting, and was successful in this occupation. After the war he was located for a short time in Enterprise, Miss., where he was a cotton buyer, but in 1867 he removed to Louisiana, where he purchased a plantation near Bunkie, in 1868. which he has successfully operated ever since. Some of these former slaves may have been using the surname of their 1860 and grew under his management. H. C. Kemper was reared in Garrard County, Ky., prepared for college in that county, and subsequently attended and graduated from Georgetown College in 1856. At the ago of 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. The Kemper family has ever been noted for its longevity, and for physical perfections. The father was of Irish and the mother of Scotch descent. profession. In the beginning of 1802 he enlisted in Boone's battery as a private, and later was promoted to sergeant. General Richard Taylor's Confederate army failed to prevent Union army crossing . By his profession he has acquired considerable property, In 1851 be entered the University of St. Louis, His parents, Alfred Tarleton and Cecilia Tarleton, moved from Mary Ian! 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. Mr. Fields was reared and educated in Boyle County, Ky., and was a merchant of Danville. The following year he entered the medical department of Tulane University of Louisiana, from which be graduated in 1887. Image; Results: 1-9 of 9 View. Mr. Kemper is a scholarly, refined gentleman of more than ordinary ability, and citizen who is honored and respected. She is a woman of marked intelligence, and has that innate air of high breeding which always indicates the true gentle woman. Hon. He has taken a prominent part in the different enterprises which There is also a cemetery on the property. [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 . 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 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. 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. what the colored population had been 100 years before.) her parents when she married. His second union was to Miss Florence Waddill. 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 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. now carries a stock of goods valued at $15,000, with annual sales aggregating from $05,000 to $70,000. Capt. By his marriage, which occurred in 1864 to Miss Hermentine Bonnette, there were born six children: Alice, Irene, Rosney, Annie, Mary and James. His father came to America after the battle of Waterloo and the Dr. C. D. Owens, 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. (wife of S. Tanner) Clandia F. (wife of C. W. Owen), Mansel K., Jennie, Stephen S., Addie G. and Heber L. Algernon B. died at the age of nineteen (1883), and was a promising young Marksville and vicinity Guide to Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.