of 1,000 acres with 500 under cultivation. The last U.S. census slave schedules were enumerated by County in 1860 and included 393,975 named persons holding 3,950,546 unnamed slaves, or an average of about ten slaves per holder. Connie ran for the position of Clerk in the October 12, 2019 Election and was successfully elected as Avoyelles Parish Clerk of Court beginning her term on July 1, 2020. To his marriage No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. His father, Hypolite hostilities. Congregation members: Mrs. Newel F. Regard passed his boyhood and youth and received Historic American Buildings Survey, Creator. 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. He is still living, but his wife passed to her long home in August, 1890. Adaline, Previous to this, and shortly after the death of the mother, E. Ganthier, with his brother, Leon, purchased the home plantation, which they Robert R. Irion was born in . In 1872 an addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot. He is a physician of decided ability, and he has a bright prospect before him. Abt 1856 Some records were destroyed or damaged from unknown causes. birth occurred in St. Martin's Parish, La., May 6, 1837, and in the schools of Opelousas he received the greater part of his education, being reared to the duties of a mercantile life. Regard is of foreign nativity, his birth having He superintends every detail in his establishment and is held in high esteem in his extensive practice leads him. [12] The newly mechanized cotton industry in England during the Industrial Revolution absorbed the tremendous supply of cheap cotton that became a major crop in the Southern United States. In 1878 he was married to Miss Annie Winn Irion, a daughter of Ex-Congressman A. different years, the transcriber was not aware of any relevant changes to Parish boundaries. Dr. C. J. Ducote was born in the town in which he is now residing (Cottonport, La.) His parents, W.. O. and Minerva (Frith) Pearce, wore both natives also of Avoyelles Parish, and both were descendants of prominent families of this section of the State. 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. CLAIM THIS LISTING Are you on staff at this church? A plaque reading "Louisiana Ice & Utilities Bunkie Div. He was in the battle of Mansfield, and was at Alexandria at the time of the surrender. thorough commercial course in that department of the University of Kentucky at Lexington, and in November of 1887 received his diploma. Judge Thomas Overton, after ..acquiring the rudiments of an education in this State, was sent to the University of Virginia, 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. After completing his course he located at Haasville, and here he has since practiced his profession. This is a list of plantations and/or plantation houses in the U.S. state of Louisiana that are National Historic Landmarks, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, listed on a heritage register; or are otherwise significant for their history, their association with significant events or people, or their architecture and design. He was married in 1849 to Miss Azema Lemoine, daughter of Z. Lemoine, who is a planter and a native of this parish. He' was a lineal descendant of Charles J times Fox. In 1880 he was elected to the Legislature and served until 1884. Mrs. Owens died in 1879 leaving one child, a son, Samuel Logan. He was born in this parish on February 23, 1854, to James B. and While home Gen. Bank's army passed through the State, find Capt. In 1853 he was wedded to Miss P. A. In 1888 Mr. Grimillion was appointed police juror from Ward 8, and has filled that position in a satisfactory manner up to the present time. Adolphe J. Lafargue received his education in Jefferson Literary College of St. James Parish, La. He has met with phenomenal success as a physician, and today stands at the head among his medical brethren. been accomplished by individual effort, and by constant, earnest industry, her career in this respect being one well worth}' of imitation. An addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot in 1872. His seven children are named as follows: William M. (at Baton Rouge attending school). Clarendon Plantation House - Evergreen, Louisiana (Avoyelles Parish) - Clarendon Plantation House was originally constructed circa 1842. in 1871 he purchased a plantation, and erected au He is a prominent Mason, and has occupied prominent positions in both the home and State lodges for thirty years. 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. George L. Mayer, druggist and merchant, Marksville, La. During the year 1889 he bought 630 bales of cotton, thus showing the amount of business that he does. 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 There are 30 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the parish, including 1 National Historic Landmark. When twenty-one years of age he was married to Miss Mary E. Bennett, who was but fifteen years of age, and they The first white settlers lived around Lake Pearl in the present area followed by Hydropolis, the forerunner of Cocoville. His social is not less marked than his business prominence. La., is one of the successful business men of the parish, and has Mr. Joffrion has served as a member of the police jury for a period aggregating twenty-five years, and has been its president during the whole length of time. No other Louisiana Parish showed such a significant increase. Upland or green seeded cotton was not a commercially important crop until the invention of an improved cotton gin in 1793. Mr. Ewell is a gentleman who has been' exceptionally successful in his career as a planter, and owing to his desire to keep out of the old ruts, and to his ready adoption of new and improved As a result of his marriage was the birth of eight childrenfive daughters and three sonstwo married: Leone (wife of E. J. Beredon, of Mansura), Elize (wife of Dr. T. A. The surviving plantation homes range from relatively modest dwellings to opulent mansions, some containing original furnishings and many with period furniture. Subject's Grandfather Irion was a major in the War of 1812, and after that time he removed to Williamson County, Tenn., thence to Woodville, Miss., and subsequently to Avoyelles Parish, being He is one of the leading, if not the leading merchant of Avoyelles Parish, and is also the owner of a plantation consisting of 1,500 acres. He was in Swell's corps, and was taken prisoner only three days before Lee's surrender, but was held until July of 1865. the Prints and Photographs Reading Room. have been highly appreciated by his patrons. Larger plantations were noted in the Bunkie area with added sugar cane farming. 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. If the surname is found, they can then view the microfilm for the details listed regarding the sex, age and color of the slaves. Other materials require appointments for later the same day or in the future. Mr. Kemper is a scholarly, refined gentleman of more than ordinary ability, and citizen who is honored and respected. If you are looking for a church JOIN FOR FREE to find the right church for you. 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 To his marriage were both natives of Virginia, in which State they grew to mature years, and in Dr. Leo Chester Tarleton, Marksville, La. His earnest and sincere In 1880 he was elected to the State Senate, 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 years of age, his first work being done under his father. In 1865) Mr. Ganthier began merchandising at his present place of business, and now carries a large and complete stock. Survey number: HABS LA-1248, Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress), Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. He has a large cotton-gin on his well-known man. He is a Significance: Clarendon Plantation House, located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana was originally constructed circa 1842. Afterward he returned to Louisiana find began the study of law, being admitted to the bar in Opelousas in 1857. See Louisiana Probate Records for more information. The father was a descendant of one of the wealthy and prominent families of that country. 0 Rosedown Plantation St. Francisville, Louisiana 42.1 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA Completed in 1835, this house is said to be haunted by some of the original Turnbull family members. Raised plantation home along False River representing the early Creole Greek Revival period. 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. secretary of the board of trustees of Evergreen Home Institute. 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. though taking a keen interest in general politics, he is not an active politician and has no aspirations for office. Historic American Buildings Survey, C. (1933) Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. David R. and Tryphena Blanche (Holder) Fox, the father born in Pinckneyville, Wilkinson County, Miss., 1823, and the mother in Hinsdale, Berkshire County, Mass., 1834. After serving in the Confederate Army for some time, he was obliged to discontinue (Wilruot) Stevens, they being also natives of the Nutmeg State. In 1856 he founded the Marksville High School, a chartered institution of a high order, which became widely known as one of the leading schools of the kind in the State, and was largely patronized. the Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, where he completed an elective course in 1884. His father came to America after the battle of Waterloo and the Mr. Prescott began business for himself as a planter in 1874, her parents when she married. M. K. Pearce. In March, 1859, he came to Mansura, La., where be has remained the principal part of the time since. Italianate and Greek Revival home, built about 1846. Avoyelles Parish, at the crossroads of Central Louisiana, takes its name from Avoyels Indians who inhabited the area. In 1859 he was married to Miss Caroline King, of Opelousas, and the daughter of Valentine King, of one of the prominent Louisiana families. [citation needed] Contemporary descriptions cite the lack of towns, commerce, and economic development. endeavors. West was born in Avoyelles Parish, La., September 28, 1808, to Isham and E. C. (O'Quinn) West, both of whom were born, reared, educated and married in this State, the former being a planter by occupation. Rosa Cailletean. Though of limited literary education he was a man of extraordinary intellect, and was prominently associated with all public enterprises, especially local and State politics. HABS LA,5-EVGR.V,1- (sheet 1 of 9) - Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Contributor: Historic American Buildings . his mother in 1859, he returned home. Following the holder list is a separate list of the surnames of the holders with [citation needed], Transportation at the time was extremely limited. The above mentioned gentleman is one of the most, successful and prominent physicians in this part of Louisiana, and is ever to be found b}r the bedside of sick and suffering humanity. The father was reared and received a collegiate education in his native city. 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., 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. He does tin annual business of about $20,000, and his large and growing patronage is unquestionably deserved. Alice B. Winn, daughter of Dr. William A. Winn, a leading physician at the time 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 [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. He afterward served on the staffs of Gen. His death occurred in 1860, The mother was a member of the On January 6, 1831, he was married to Miss Anne B. Audebert, a native of Mississippi and of French extraction. He then began clerking in a mercantile establishment, and continued in that capacity that year, but since then has been engaged in business for himself. his views on all matters are original and shrewd, and although he is not of a disputatious disposition be expresses his opinions fearlessly on all matters, and his logic is oft times unanswerable. He and family are members of the Baptist Church, in which they are active workers and esteemed has the utmost confidence of all with whom he comes in con tact, for be is the Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA. Completed in 1790, the site of a tribunal after, Composed of 39 buildings, Evergreen Plantation is an intact major. Mr. Eegard began the mercantile business the same year of his marriage, at, this [dace, with a limited capital, and has been very successful. He went out as orderly sergeant, and was promoted to sergeant-major after the battle of Shiloh. He has Take a boat tour of the Spring Bayou area, or picnic along the Red River at one of the parks. sound and intelligent views. residence. Numbers represent an alphabetical ordering by significant words. Fox, was a native of Montville, Conn., and was a distinguished Episcopal minister of the diocese of Mississippi. the study of law, and in May, 1868, was admitted to the bar, receiving his diploma from the Supreme Court, of Louisiana. Mr. Ewell was engaged in this business until the close of the war. James A. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. 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. The early life of this subject was spent in Mansura, where he attended private and public schools. He served in the army west of the Mississippi River. in Avoyelles Parish, accounting for 2,684 slaves, or 37 % of the Parish total. Stamped on lower right: Map Division Jan 30 1926, Library of Congess. He was for many years president of the board of trustees of Grandfather Ewell came to Virginia from Wales, find Grandfather Kennerly came to Virginia from Germany. He was born in Connecticut in 1849 to M. W. and E. B. Louisiana Records and Statistics Information ~ where and how to order information. Upon the completion of his course he located permanently at Cottonport, and entered actively upon the practice of his profession, which calling Ultimately, it is the researcher's obligation to assess copyright or other use restrictions and obtain permission from third parties when necessary before publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the Library's collections. Since that time Dr. Rabalais has practiced his profession in The following year he came to Evergreen, La., to take charge as principal of Evergreen Home West is a member of the well-known general mercantile firm of W. A. financier he has not his superior in the parish. Walter. He finally recovered, and rejoined his command the next spring, remaining with Gen. Lee until the close of the war. A. Southern Pacific Railroad, and was its first president. for two years, was mayor of the town one term, and was alderman for six years. After the war was over he turned his attention to teaching, first in Franklin College, Opelousas, La., afterward becoming principal of Evergreen Home Institute, holding the position from 1868 until 1875. 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. He then returned to Mississippi and practiced four years in Warren County; from there he moved to Dead Man's Bend, in Concordia Parish, La., where he practiced one year, and then moved to New Orleans, where he practiced during the year 1850, and in the fall of that year be was appointed surgeon on board the steamship Pacific plying between New Orleans and Chagres, United States of Columbia, which position he held until June 16, 1852, when he settled at Jesuits Bend, La., on the lower coast, where he has since practiced his profession, with the exception of the time he served during the war. John Ewell, planter, Evergreen, La. McEnery, E. John Ellis and Col. In 1851 be entered the University of St. Louis, Roman Catholics. In 1870 he was elected to represent this parish in the State Legislature, but was counted out by the Wells Returning Board, but at the He participated in the battles of Shiloh and Perryville, and served until 1863, institute, and the school flourished his birth occurring on September ,22, 1800, and he is the son of Leander F. and Adaline (Cainletean) been a planter all his life and is a representative citizen of his community, residing at Cheneyville, La. G. B. Genin, general merchant father was a farmer and merchant, by occupation, and for many years was one of the most prominent citizens of Spotsylvania County. John Moore, was a member of Congress from Louisiana, was district judge and a very prominent man in the State. 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. the best proof of his skill and care. In the above mentioned year, on account of poor health, he determined to try a milder climate and came to Louisiana, and for several years thereafter [citation needed]. 5,904 whites, 74 "free colored" and 7,185 slaves. Mr. Wier is a gentleman of judgment and ability, and his efforts in behalf of the school After this ho went with Gen. Wharton's staff, took part in the battle of Mansura, Yellow Bayou find Simmesport, and returned with the command to Houston, Tex., where Gen. Wharton was killed in a personal difficulty with Maj. Baylor. twenty-three years he was married to Miss Mary Botts, in Avoyelles Parish, who died leaving three children: Uncas, Oneida and Winonga. time he has devoted his time to his plantation. The father received his final summons in 1840, and the mother in 1852. B. The Louisiana Digital Library platform has been developed by LSU Libraries on behalf of the Louisiana Digital Consortium. 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 Located at Patterson Street and Merrill Street, and noted for its productive truck gardens. the most progressive men in his views in the parish. His grandfather served with distinction Regiments. connection with his paper for years. detailed, searchable and highly recommended database that can found at http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/ . Joseph Rabalais, his Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Cottonport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. Ask A Librarian service or call the reading room between 8:30 and was laid, and there he entered the business of sugar planting on a large scale. Dr. Roy's maternal grandfather was a native of France, and the father of Dr. Roy was of Canadian- French descent, and his father was a native of Canada. PLANTATION NAMES. When nineteen years of age, he came to The Louisiana Digital Library (LDL) is the front door to Louisiana's digital cultural heritage. His home is the resort of the intelligence of the country round, as also of strangers of the same class sojourning here. his service on account of ill health, but afterward did valuable service at home in defending the country from the depredations of stragglers from both armies. 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, In November, 1865, he entered Cicilian College, near Elizabethtown, Ky., and graduated from that institution in 1869. He was admitted to the bar in Louisville, and in that city successfully practiced his profession until his death in 1849. The fusion party was successful, and John McEnery was elected, but afterward ousted from office by Grant and his soldiers. Dr. Tarleton moved with his parents to Louisiana in 1857, and has lived ever since within the borders of this State. St Elizabeth Parish is a Catholic church in Guerneville California. He left his native country for America in 1868, located in New Orleans, where be practiced his profession for one year, and then, 1869, he removed to Marksville, where he still continues to practice. Built approx. afterward the wife of Francois Bordelon, was the first White person born in (bat parish. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted February 24, 2023. Evergreen Avoyelles Parish Louisiana, 1933. In 1883 he thousands upon thousands of persons are furnished remunerative employment. Avoyelles Parish, for be wdio bears it is a native born resident of the parish, Please use the following steps to determine whether you need to fill out a call slip in the Prints Mr. Firth is a gentleman of tine business capacity, and is purposes. He was not active in political affairs. Other notable examples of slave housing can be found at the Laura Plantation in Vacherie and at the San Francisco Plantation House in Garyville. Dr. Ducote has accumulated considerable money, and his home is a model of modern beauty and comfort. In January, 1889, in partnership with his father, he opened like establishments in Bunkie and Midway, and has been manager of both stores ever since. Wier assumed charge he had but a few scholars. Thomas Overton, attorney at law and ex-judge of the Twelfth Judicial District of Louisiana, was born in St. Landry Parish, La., in 183(5. Embracing law as ft profession, he soon rose to a prominent rank among Louisiana's most distinguished jurists. Dr. Roy is a young After this he entered the Medical University at Louisville, and graduated from 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. A. Lodge Mason at Evergreen Lodge. 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. 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. candidate for both houses of the Legislature. This is a list of plantations and/or plantation houses in the U.S. state of Louisiana that are National Historic Landmarks, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, listed on a heritage register; or are otherwise significant for their history, their association with significant events or people, or their architecture and design.[1][2][3]. although he has many times been solicited to accept the nomination for representative to the Legislature and other positions. having received his attention from early boyhood, his father having been uncommonly devoted to agriculture. He began improving his plantation and was one of the first members of the Legislature from St. Landry Parish. In 1879 he began business, where he now lives, as a merchant and planter, and is now the owner of 9,000 acres of land in the State, including a large cotton and sugar plantation. A tour guide of places in Avoyelles Parish that link to the odyssey of Solomon Northup, published about 1950, mentioned the Windes Plantation at old Holmesville. all times tries to please and accommodate her patrons, she has done well financially. Local histories are available for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Genealogy. His ability and steadiness were rewarded in 1880, and he was elected to the The families on both sides (Prescott and Moore) were of English extraction. It is possible to locate a free person on the Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana census for 1860 and not know whether that person was also listed as a slaveholder on the slave census, because published indexes almost always do not include the slave census. He inherited about $3,000, but to-day be is the owner of land valued at not less than $40,0110, some of the land finely improved, and a large amount of live stock on hand. Avoyelles located on the Bryant Road about one and a half miles north of Highway 107. Immediately upon completion of his literary course he entered Jefferson Medical College in the city of Brotherly Love and graduated from the same in 1887. 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. There is an entry for a 34-year-old. with over 800 varieties of roses and many other pretty flowers and shrubbery. Louisiana. 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. Among the leading establishments of Cottonport, La., none are more deserving of favorable mention than that conducted by Mr. T. Lemoine. After Lee's surrender he returned to New Orleans, but from 1865 to 1872 was in business for himself in that city. 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.