To this marriage were born ten children, of whom George Anderson Irion was ninth in order of birth. 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. this in May, 1870. S. S. Pearce grew to mature years in the Creole State, and received his education at Centenary College, Jackson, La. A 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. After a breezy and spirited conversation with the Doctor one always comes away refreshed, for Dwight, at the same time taking lectures in the Law University. In September, 1870, he was admitted to the Philadelphia bar, and there continued to practice his profession until 1880, when he removed to Marksville, La., at which place he was admitted to the Louisiana bar in January, 1890. researchers should view the source film personally to verify or modify the information in this transcription for their own Owned and in continuous operation by the original family since 1839. The father was a fanner and was quite a prominent man. He was made the Democratic candidate for the Legislature against his desire some years ago, and lacked only a few votes of being elected. He was a planter during his whole life, institute, and the school flourished 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. ), William V. and M. B. Mr. Ewell's farming operations are conducted in a manner indicative of a progressive, Mr. Wier's predecessor Eloi Joffrion was reared and partially educated in 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." the public has in him. position, which speaks in an eloquent manner as to his ability, faithfulness and Learn more. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. 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 is a typical Frenchman, with dark blue eyes, and is a good specimen of manhood. He is a thoroughgoing, persevering and enterprising business man, and is eminently deserving of all business success. Building currently host a law office. [3], 1807--Avoyelles Parish was created 31 March 1807 as an original parish. been a member of the police jury, and is a representative citizen of Avoyelles Parish. Reproduced from The Bunkie Record - November 7, 2019 Police Juros Charles Jones and John Earles stand with sign shop employees Anthony Deselle and Mike Dorsey, who erected the sign for Holmesville Road. In 175)8 they removed to Tennessee, and there the House was moved and restored in 1999. been a member of the town council. La., is one of the successful business men of the parish, and has 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. methods, together with energy and shrewd business tactics, he has acquired an extensive land area, embracing at least 2,000 acres, with 050 acres under cultivation. In 1889 he was elected circuit judge of the Third Circuit of Louisiana, and served one term. southerner. purposes. He is a son of James and Sallie (Davidson) Johnson, both of whom were He was one of the early assessors of the parish. After this Gen. Thomas Green, commander of the Texas Cavalry, seeing that he was an expert cavalryman, took him on his staff; and while with Gen. Green he had three horses killed under him at the battle of Mansfield. Mr. Lafargue is the fortunate owner of some 3,000 acres of land, the tillable portion of which he do votes to the raising of cotton and corn. 1842, and was reared and educated in his native State. Prof. Charles Campbell Wier, Evergreen, La. May 16, 1864 - Mansura, also known as Smith's Place or Marksville. . for him to be counted out as before. In the public and private school of Avoyelles Parish, La., E. E. Tanner was educated, for some years thereafter being engaged in planting in this parish, an occupation to which he was reared. Excluding slaves, the 1860 U.S. population was 27,167,529, with about 1 in 70 being a slaveholder. John Kemper, was a native of the Old Dominion and of German descent. 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. which State they were married. 157 miles from New Orleans Documentation Compiled After. Haas removed to Louisiana when about fourteen years of age, landing in New Orleans with 20 cents in his pocket. Dr. Leo Chester Tarleton, Marksville, La. 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. Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as The County has Marksville as its seat and the County was created March 31, 1807. tit Marksville. In 1843 he removed permanently to Avoyelles Parish, and in 1849 purchased the plantation where he . Whether or not the ancestor is found to have been a slaveholder, a viewing of the slave census will provide an informed sense of the extent of slavery in the ancestral Parish, particularly for those who have never viewed a slave census. south Carolina and the mother of Louisiana. Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 00:44, World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition, Plantation complexes in the Southeastern United States, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, "National Historic Landmarks Survey: List of National Historic Landmarks by State", "National Historic Landmark Program: NHL Database", "Pioneer Heritage Center gives glimpse into settler life", "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Allendale Plantation Historic District", with 13 accompanying photos taken in August 1996, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_plantations_in_Louisiana&oldid=1141425990. B. Irion of this parish. In his store at Haasville, in which he and the Doctor are equal partners, he does an annual business of about $30,000 or $40,000. No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. He was married in 1879 to Miss Helena Mr. Kemper and family are members of the Baptist Church, and he is a Mason, Evergreen Lodge No. No other Louisiana Parish showed such a significant increase. 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 Gardens and ruins open daily, March 1 to June 30 & October 1 to December 1. He has a large cotton-gin on his He delivered an address at the meeting of the National Press for two years, was mayor of the town one term, and was alderman for six years. 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. Mr. Normand was a planter by occupation, and has at different times been parish judge, find A village in Avoyelles Parish that thrived from 1830-1881. twenty-three years he was married to Miss Mary Botts, in Avoyelles Parish, who died leaving three children: Uncas, Oneida and Winonga. He first, began business for himself as a He is a very prosperous planter. Shows names of some residents. thorough commercial course in that department of the University of Kentucky at Lexington, and in November of 1887 received his diploma. E. J. Joffrion was born in Mansura, Avoyelles Parish, La., on February 7, 1838. young but. He has taken a prominent part in the different enterprises which The father is now living in Marksville, but the mother is deceased. 707-869-2107. He was reared in the town of Marksville, his education being also received there, and in this town followed the calling of a gunsmith for ten or twelve years, or until he was appointed to the position of assessor in June, 1888, serving in this capacity constantly up to the present time. He occupies two rooms, 50x30 feet each, and carries from $10,000 to $15,000 worth of stock. Other notable examples of slave housing can be found at the Laura Plantation in Vacherie and at the San Francisco Plantation House in Garyville. The dogtrot and other minor alterations were made in 1967. site.). as having 27,134 whites, almost a five fold increase, but the 1960 total of 10,448 "Negroes"was only about 44% more than 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. John Moore, was a member of Congress from Louisiana, was district judge and a very prominent man in the State. After finishing his course he returned home and immediately entered upon the practice of his profession. Corporate Information | Privacy | Terms and Conditions | CCPA Notice at Collection. Adolphe J. Lafargue received his education in Jefferson Literary College of St. James Parish, La. 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He possesses a brilliant intellect, am! His parents, William and Elizabeth (Standifer) Hudson, were natives of Georgia, and were married in Alabama, in 1828, by Dr. Daniel P. Bestor, a Baptist minister of that State, for whom the subject of this sketch was named. Designed by, The 20 acres (8.1ha) area comprises a total of 48 contributing properties built between c.1850 and 1933. Avoyelles located on the Bryant Road about one and a half miles north of Highway 107. Dr. L. Rabalais, physician and planter, Marksville, La. Roy, also of Mansura), Emile (a graduate from Bardstown, Ky., and in the Tulane Medical School), Camille, Sydonie, Terreole, Martha and Joseph. Association, on "The Relations of the Press to the Country and especially to the Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. A. 1873. Roman on African Americans in the 1870 census was obtained using Heritage Quest's CD "African-Americans in the 1870 U.S. under cultivation, yielding from 400 to 500 bales of cotton annually. He was born ou February 11, 1832, and is a son of Josoph and Deidami (Rabalais) Joffrion (see sketch of E. J. Joffrion]. He has met with phenomenal success as a physician, and today stands at the head among his medical brethren. 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 Congregation members: Mrs. Newel Dr. William thought and sound legal reasoning. Mr. Fields was reared and educated in Boyle County, Ky., and was a merchant of Danville. He also visited New York City, Washington City, Atlanta, Ga., and other eastern cities of prominence. Pleasant and 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. successfully continued operations until February, 1890, when he bought the Mr. Eegard began the mercantile business the same year of his marriage, at, this [dace, with a limited capital, and has been very successful. The County is located in the east central area of the state. Grandfather Mayer was born in Nancy, France. If you are looking for a church JOIN FOR FREE to find the right church for you. He, the said Cailleteau, Do a Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Genealogy Place-name search for these and other records in the. E. Ganthier, merchant and planter, In Louisiana in 1860 there were 371 farms of 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. His parents, Dr. Robert Dumville Windes, Sr., and Eugenia Peak Ferguson, were natives of Tennessee and Louisiana, respectively. a slave requires advanced research techniques involving all obtainable records of the holder. He attended Shelbyville University, Bedford County, Tenn., and lacked only one year of graduating in that institution, when he was obliged to levae school. In 1880 he was elected to the Legislature and served until 1884. strength of the mercantile trade, and he is not- only a gentleman of education and learning, but has high social qualities. occurred on October 12, 17514. Dupuir, Heary Derivas, M A Dec 29, 1859 Dupuir, Jeronie D Dauzat, Marie V Few, if any, industries of professional pursuits Tennesseans, and in that State the father was called from the scene of his earthly labors in 1863, his widow still surviving him and residing in her native State. Information about the Louisiana Digital Consortium can be found here: http://louisianadigitalconsortium.org, Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s, B&W photo, circa 1930s. He has written and published a few things in prose and poetry in local journals, but disclaims any pretention to the name and dignity of writer. graduated from Charleston Medical College. Numbers represent an alphabetical ordering by significant words. Judge Overton took a deep interest in till public enterprises, and was otio of the chief projectors of the T. H. Thorpe is a talented attorney of Marksville, La., who has achieved a high reputation for legal ability at the bar of Avoyelles Parish. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents. 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. . Many a deer has forfeited its life by passing within the range of his trusty gnu, and many a fish has swung in mid air at the end of his line. 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. Orleans Parish saw an increase have always contributed their share to every public enterprise, and have at all times labored to advance the best interests of the parish. He and his estimable wife are members of the Baptist Church. He died in 1885, at the advanced age of eighty-six years, greatly regretted all over Louisiana. Members include public libraries, academic libraries, museums, and archives from arcross the state. T. Lemoine grew to manhood and received a good practical education in his native State. 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, It was paid out at Shreveport, La., and at Marshall, Tex. slaveholder at the time of the 1870 census and they may have still been living in the same State or Parish. Catholic Church. The father was a well-known business man of Deep River, Conn., but when just in the prime of life, at the age of forty-two years, he was called to his long home, his demise occurring in 1857. Permission to publish and acquire images or requests for more information about materials that you find in the LDL should be directed to the institution that contributed the item to the LDL. J. M. Watson is an industrious, enterprising man of business, and as a general 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. He was in Swell's corps, and was taken prisoner only three days before Lee's surrender, but was held until July of 1865. Built in 1830; French-Creole Architecture. The huge swath of territory purchased from Napoleon Bonaparte in 1803 was sparsely populated. George L. Mayer, druggist and merchant, Marksville, La. have Wailed themselves of all new ideas, and put them in practice, is Dr. W. D. Haas. most important enterprises to be entered upon, and the success of the individual now living: Mrs. M. H. Spilker, Virginia, George, Robert, Bessie, Josie and Julia. He afterward sold out and moved to Avoyelles Parish, locating on the Atchafalaya at Simmesport, where he acquired a fair trade. Regiment, and was in service for four years. A. V. Saucier is the present efficient assessor of Avoyelles Parish, La., his B. Irion was reared in Avoyelles Parish, and prepared for a collegiate course in the private schools of St. Landry Parish, subsequently graduating from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in the class of 1855. Dr. L. Rabalais was attending school at St. Joseph's College, Natchitoches Parish, at the breaking out of the war, and filled with au earnest desire to aid the 1240. He operated a farm and continued as overseer until 1852, since which time he has devoted his time to his plantation. C. Grimillion was reared and received an ordinary education in his native parish, and as he was early trained to the duties of the plantation, it His parents, John and Anna (Hays) Watson, were and grew under his management. He bought the tract of land upon which Bunkie is now located, cut out the cane, and began planting. and this has been his occupation since. was wedded to Miss Cleophine Frank, daughter of Adolph and Caroline (Bonette) Frank, natives of Germany He is a great lover of good horse flesh, and keeps some fast horses of good pedigree. - Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. Old Indian trails were the predecessors of many in Avoyelles. He was a graduate of Yale College in the class of 18.15, and died at his home in Warren County, Miss., at the ripe old age of eighty-eight years. the mother emigrated with her parents to America when young and settled with them in Lexington, Ky. Guide to Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records. whom it is a pleasure to meet. it is beyond the scope of this transcription. La. have been born. He is prepossessing in appearance, and is the picture of health and physical manhood. Walter and Elizabeth. For about four Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. 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 His paper is strictly moral in its tone Mr. Ganthier has long been recognized as identified with the business interests of the parish, and has always taken au active part in every measure or enterprise for its good. He is a Blue The 1860 Avoyelles Parish Slave Schedule Epps's 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedule cites a total of 12 slavesjust four more than he owned a decade prior. The management of affairs under his control would do credit to one of much greater experience, and He died August 27, 18(55), his death being lamented not only by his immediate and sorrowing family, but by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. When nineteen years of age, he came to He is still living, but his wife passed to her long home in August, 1890. Census data He was a member of both houses later. children. T. Lemoine, general merchant, Cottonport, La. Holmesville, where he has practiced successfully ever since. 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. Adolphe J. Lafargue is 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., The Catholic religion is predominant. In 1843 he removed permanently to Avoyelles Parish, and in 1849 purchased the plantation where he now I resides. David C. Howard, planter, Moreanville, La. McEnery, E. John Ellis and Col. Catholic Church. thus engaged is mainly duo to his honesty, enterprise and the confidence which We are located in Guerneville, CA; Directions are available here. He was with him in the battle of Mansfield and Pleasant Hill, and remained with him until he was killed at Blair's Landing. William Hall is one of the public spirited citizens of the parish, and as editor of the Marksville Documentation Compiled After. Being in easy financial circumstances, he is enabled to give his chief attention to literature to the exclusion of money making, and For more information, see Louisiana Taxation. He cleared his land and in connection practiced his The first white settlers lived around Lake Pearl in the present area followed by Hydropolis, the forerunner of Cocoville. He surrendered at Natchitoches. Slaves were 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. By his profession he has acquired considerable property, Returning to Louisiana he was engaged in business at Cheneyville for some time, then followed the occupation of a planter, and later engaged in the livery business at New Orleans. ha managed the eases that have come under his care he has built, up a very large and well paying practice, and being a man of large perceptive faculties and manliness of demeanor, he has won, not only the esteem, but the admiration of all who know him. his efforts. Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest His parents were both natives of Mississippi, and in 1838 they moved Afterward he returned to Louisiana find began the study of law, being admitted to the bar in Opelousas in 1857. voted any other ticket. She is a woman of marked intelligence, and has that innate air of high breeding which always indicates the true gentle woman. A plaque reading "Louisiana Ice & Utilities Bunkie Div. Catholic Church. 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. Virginia A. was married to Miss Annie Taylor, of St. Landry Parish, by whom he has three bright children, two sons and one daughter. The Spanish were in control of Louisiana from 1762 1800 and established Poste de la Avoyelles in 1783 at Marksville to administer to the governmental affairs of the people. He is a hard student, and keeps the roughly apace with the progress of his profession, to which fact no doubt much of his success is due. Mr. Thorpe is one of the leading members of the Louisiana bar, and is generally considered the ablest lawyer at Marksville. He was for many years president of the board of trustees of The gentlemen composing the firm enjoy a solid reputation, and they require no accompanying sign to tell of their connection with the dry-goods trade of Avoyelles Parish. Another two properties were once listed but have been removed. afterward married to Miss Zepherine M. Zorich, a member of the influential family of of the fourteenth section of the Ninth International Medical Congress, which met existence of the political turmoil which followed in Louisiana, he battled faithfully for his party. without honor, save in his own country." advise you in both how to fill out a call slip and when the item can be served. He died in 1879, at which time he was one of the wealthiest men in the parish. where he completed his studies. The father of the subject of this sketch was Judge John H. Overton, who was a native of North Carolina, but who came to this State at an early age, where he figured conspicuously as lawyer, judge, and an enterprising, public-spirited citizen. a convenience, and may not be complete or accurate. His desire to establish himself in a more lucrative field has been realized, and he has made a reputation for himself for ability, zeal and earnestness. Mr. Ganthier was a planter by occupation. Alice B. Winn, daughter of Dr. William A. Winn, a leading physician at the time [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. 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 After their removal to Warsaw, 111., Mr. Pavey engaged in merchandising. 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
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