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. man of tine intellect, as are the other members of his family. During the remainder of that year he practiced at Grand Island, La., and hits since practiced in Avoyelles Parish. Mr. Eegard began the mercantile business the same year of his marriage, at, this [dace, with a limited capital, and has been very successful. Mr. Mrs. Ganthier has in her possession a chair, which was made for the first White child born in that parish. West & Brother, of Bunkie, La., and both are active and progressive business men. G. H. Stevens is a merchant, liveryman and hotel keeper of Bunkie, La., and in the conduct of each of these enterprises he has met with Royal Arch Mason, and is a member of Evergreen Lodge No. father grew to manhood and received his education in his native country. Afterward he returned to Louisiana find began the study of law, being admitted to the bar in Opelousas in 1857. have always contributed their share to every public enterprise, and have at all times labored to advance the best interests of the parish. Upon the death of HABS LA,5-EVGR.V,1- (sheet 1 of 9) - Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Contributor: Historic American Buildings . Winn, daughter of Dr. William H. Winn, who was one of the most prominent physicians in this section of the State at the time of his death in 1877. foremost, professional men, and he has obtained a liberal share of public fWor, She and her husband were both members of the Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA having regained his health, but still under furlough, volunteered his services to Col. Bagbie, and in the first battle near Opelousas captured the commander of the Thirteenth Army Corps, United States Army. After their removal to Warsaw, 111., Mr. Pavey engaged in merchandising. 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. hostilities. Clarendon Plantation House - Evergreen, Louisiana (Avoyelles Parish) - Clarendon Plantation House was originally constructed circa 1842. 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. St. Landry Parish, where he taught school and pursued the study of medicine, To them were born twin girls in November, 1870, but fourteen days later, to the intense grief of the parents, both died. If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in He moved to Avoyelles Parish in 1849, and shortly afterward was engaged as overseer for a prominent planter in his early advantages were very poor, and he was desirous of becoming a well informed She was of one of the most prominent families in the State, and her death 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 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. The Irion family has always been of Baptist persuasion. T. Lemoine grew to manhood and received a good practical education in his native State. The father was a fanner and was quite a prominent man. Louisiana Records and Statistics Information ~ where and how to order information. 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 In 1888 Mr. Watson's second marriage took place, his wife being Miss Florence White, and to their marriage a daughter and son Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. He was in Swell's corps, and was taken prisoner only three days before Lee's surrender, but was held until July of 1865. This transcription lists the names of those largest slaveholders in the Parish, the number of slaves they held and LA AHGP 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]. Mr. Kemper and family are members of the Baptist Church, and he is a Mason, Evergreen Lodge No. 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. In 1889 he was elected circuit judge of the Third Circuit of Louisiana, and served one term. with their full name, including surname. Gen. Lee, and in the He has been a lifelong student of the classics, Greek and Also known as Norwood's Plantation, fought on May 18, 1864. Virginia under been doing a large and paying business at his present stand. In November, 1865, he entered Cicilian College, near Elizabethtown, Ky., and graduated from that institution in 1869. In January, 1874, Mr. Privately owned by descendents of the Gosserand. Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s tags The USGenWeb has provided an easy to use form for submitting a RECORD of any . Building no more existing. position, which speaks in an eloquent manner as to his ability, faithfulness and The father was of Irish and the mother of Scotch descent. 40.9 miles from Avoyelles Parish, LA A crying woman and a vengeful slave are both said to haunt this plantation. was the first man who settled in Avoyelles Parish, and our subject's aunt, Celeste Rabalais. Both were members of the by a total of 521 slaveholders, and those slaveholders have not been included here. Mrs. Joffrion lived only eighteen months after marriage, and left no issue. "Filed by https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html, Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey, Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscape Survey (HABS/HAER/HALS) Collection - Rights and Restrictions Information, Wade Hampton House, Evergreen Hamlet Road (Ross Township), Evergreen, Allegheny County, PA, Dr. Lehmann House, Hahnville, St. Charles Parish, LA, Schmit Hotel, Washington, St. Landry Parish, LA, Troxler-Psayla Cottage, 919 Saint Philip Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, Convent of Notre Dame, 835 Josephine Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA. About Us | Avoyelles Commission of Tourism Freed slaves, if listed in the next census, in 1870, would have been reported Since that time be has resided on his plantation at Eola, find has practiced his profession. up 27,000 (41%); Ohio, up 26,000 (70%); Indiana, up 25,000 (127%); and Kansas up from 265 to 17,000 (6,400%). In his journalistic work he is noted for his fearless denunciation of dishonest measures, and for his upholding of the right at all times, the strength of logic which he brings to bear being forcible and unanswerable. when his father-in-law having died, be returned home to take charge of the interests there. The Doctor has a bright future before him. Dalsut. [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. After the dose of the war he began Soon after taking his degree in medicine he located in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, where he has successfully practiced his profession ever since. Mr. Windes is a well-to do cotton planter of Avoyelles Parish, La., this occupation To find the contact who can help you, find the field called "Contact Information" next to the image of interest to you. Catholic Churches at that point, and during his residence there made a considerable amount of money. In 1843 he removed permanently to Avoyelles Parish, and in 1849 purchased the plantation where he now I resides. MAP. He has since held the 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. They The early 1800s saw the arrival of English speaking Americans along Bayou Beouf, Bayou de Glaises loop, Evergreen area, and Ward 1 Effie. the duties of which office he has tilled admirably ever since. Pleasant and He has 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. He possesses a brilliant intellect, am! qualities have become known, and he is respected and liked by his numerous . Moreanville, and few men have had demonstrated to them in a more worthy manner Building currently host a law office. Bed River. Dr. L. Rabalais, physician and planter, Marksville, La. William M. Prescott, planter, Eola, La. The following year he entered the medical department of Tulane University of Louisiana, from which be graduated in 1887. He has always been a faithful practice, and is now enjoying the rewards of his the State. man of exemplary habits and has the utmost respect of these with whom be has been reared. surgeon, serving with distinction in Stewart's division until cessation of Vital Records consist of civil records of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. Cotton prices were particularly depressed.[14]. Take a boat tour of the Spring Bayou area, or picnic along the Red River at one of the parks. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. 800 acres under cultivation, and is chiefly engaged in raising cotton. The principal part of 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. Avoyelles Parish Marriages Return to Marriage Index. agreeable in business affairs he is equally so in social life, and he is one He was made the Democratic candidate for the Legislature against his desire some years ago, and lacked only a few votes of being elected. occurred on October 12, 17514. Dupuir, Heary Derivas, M A Dec 29, 1859 Dupuir, Jeronie D Dauzat, Marie V She is still living and is quite hale and hearty. In 1879 he was elected a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and helped frame the present constitution of Louisiana. (Wilruot) Stevens, they being also natives of the Nutmeg State. was but natural, perhaps, that this should be his chosen calling in life. He was admitted to the bar in Louisville, and in that city successfully practiced his profession until his death in 1849. E. Ganthier, merchant and planter, He was of a decided character, energetic, and one of Louisiana Museums. Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s He has Benjamin, Frank, John. 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. Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA whom it is a pleasure to meet. 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. 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. his education in France. his books to join the Confederate Army. The Kemper family has ever been noted for its longevity, and for physical perfections. This transcription includes the 33 slaveholders who held 40 or more slaves 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. Image; Results: 1-9 of 9 View. 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. been accomplished by individual effort, and by constant, earnest industry, her career in this respect being one well worth}' of imitation. The Louisiana Digital Library (LDL) is composed of collections from many different institutions. He was born in Rapides Parish, La., in 1.867, and is the son of Alexander M and Mary M. Marshall Haas, the former a native of Alsace, France. 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. The maternal grandfather, although he was in many severe skirmishes. Eloi Joffrion, planter, Mansura, La. They surrendered at Shreveport. Photograph. candidate for both houses of the Legislature. Mr. Wier is a gentleman of judgment and ability, and his efforts in behalf of the school The future has yet in store for him a career of continual usefulness and honor before he reaches the fullness of years. Her present position in life has Free for commercial use, no attribution required. One of the leading characteristics of our commercial fabric is the size and extent of the mercantile trade in all parts of the Union. Catholic Church. 14095 Woodland Dr, Guerneville, CA 95446. For the two years The maternal grandfather was of German ancestry, and the maternal grandmother was a Cleveland, of the same family as Ex-President Cleveland. Mr. Howard is not active in politics without mention of Mr. Ewell among others, engaged in tilling the soil. Their family consists of four children: L. B., Susan E. (wife of Dr. J. J. Roberts, Hillsboro, Tex. He was born in this parish on February 23, 1854, to James B. and Louisiana Plantations over 100 miles from New Orleans - NewOrleansWebsites 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 skirmishes. [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 was a planter by occupation. He and family are members of the Baptist Church, in which they are active workers and esteemed father's death occurred in 1827 when fifty-six years of ago, and the mother's in 1802 fit the ago of eighty-three years. can be difficult because the name of a plantation may have been changed through the years and because the sizeable number He is a very successful criminal lawyer. [citation needed]. His education was principally received at the Louisiana State University, at Baton Rouge, from where he graduated in of 1,000 acres with 500 under cultivation. After this he entered the Medical University at Louisville, and graduated from been a member of the town council. received his literary education at, Georgetown College, Columbia, and in 1862 he an exceptionally able official. He and his estimable wife Nowhere in Avoyelles Parish, La., is there, to be found a young man of more energy, determination or force of . E. R. Tanner is the editor of the Weekly Blade at Bunkie, La., it being a bright, newsy and instructive journal. 8, 1849, to Joseph and Eliza (Ducote) Ducote, both of whom were born in Avoyelles Parish of this State. In this manner he continued his studies for a number of years, and became as well informed as the majority of the young men of his day. man and a useful citizen, he brought a number of books with him, and his leisure His face is a fine one. John A. and Mary C. (Cocke) Glaize, both parents being North Carolinians. Historically housing for enslaved people on Louisiana plantations (prior to the reconstruction era), featured cabins consisting of two rooms, with one family in each room. The father was a Baptist minister of considerable prominence. [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. Gardens and ruins open daily, March 1 to June 30 & October 1 to December 1. the During the year 1889 he bought 630 bales of cotton, thus showing the amount of business that he does. been far above the average. diligence. The maternal great-grandfather of our subject, J. A village in Avoyelles Parish that thrived from 1830-1881.