They The following year he came to Evergreen, La., to take charge as principal of Evergreen Home the mother emigrated with her parents to America when young and settled with them in Lexington, Ky. young. Royal Arch Mason, and is a member of Evergreen Lodge No. He and his worthy wife are both members of the Episcopal Church. John A. and Mary C. (Cocke) Glaize, both parents being North Carolinians. Benjamin, Frank, John. G. H. Stevens was reared and received a common school education in the State of his birth, and prior to 1872 devoted his attention to his trade in Connecticut, that of a machinist, following it also in agreeable in business affairs he is equally so in social life, and he is one by a total of 521 slaveholders, and those slaveholders have not been included here. The father is now living in Marksville, but the mother is deceased. Dr. Tarleton's career as a practitioner and son of true honor. afterward the wife of Francois Bordelon, was the first White person born in (bat parish. Burdette and Jemima (Thompson) Kemper, natives also of Kentucky. E. Ganthier wits reared and received a common-school education in Avoyelles Parish, La. Evergreen Home Institute, and was one of the founders of the same. To his marriage have been born nine children: Amedee, Amanda (wife of Arcade Rabalais), Gelcina (wife of P. Rabalais), Ezilda (wife of Arcade La Cour), J. D., Anna (wife of F. J. Beyt), Clara (wife of D. C. Chaliau), Mary and Eugene (wife of E. N. Dufour). Racially related terms such as African American, black, mulatto and colored are used as in He is an exception of the old proverb, " A prophet is not Orleans Parish saw an increase most slaves with the least amount of transcription work. He came to Avoyelles Parish when a young man, and he and his wife became the parents of six children. now living: Mrs. M. H. Spilker, Virginia, George, Robert, Bessie, Josie and Julia. Legend claims that William T. Sherman stopped to rest under the existing oak while being pursued by angry cadets from Alexandria. Robert R. Irion was born in A. M. Gremillion, publisher and proprietor of Marksville To find the contact who can help you, find the field called "Contact Information" next to the image of interest to you. [citation needed] The return of good harvests in Europe along, with the newly cleared and planted land in the Midwest and Mississippi River Valley and improvements in transportation, resulted in a collapse in agricultural prices that caused the 1818-19 depression. 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. received his literary education at, Georgetown College, Columbia, and in 1862 he He is a Blue House destroyed by fire in 1963. a prominent lawyer of this section in his day. He and his wife both received their final summons in their native country, the father dying in 1856, and the mother in 1866. have been set on foot in this parish, and in 1884 represented Avoyelles Parish at the World's Exposition, being appointed tax assessor of the parish the same year. Dr. Thomas A. Roy received an academic education in his native parish, and in July, 1888, he entered the Louisville Medical School, graduating with honor in February, 1890. The father was reared and received a collegiate education in his native city. He was vice-president Marksville and vicinity The father died at our subject's residence, in 1888, and the mother died three years previous to this. His death occurred in 1809, his widow having preceded him ten years. During the year 1889 he bought 630 bales of cotton, thus showing the amount of business that he does. well-known man. Dr. Pearce is 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 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. under Gen. Kirby Smith, the most of his service being confined to the west hours were devoted to their perusal and study. Moreanville, La. 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. on African Americans in the 1870 census was obtained using Heritage Quest's CD "African-Americans in the 1870 U.S. father being a gunsmith by occupation. By Jerry LaFleur. In earlier prehistoric times, Indians lived in the parish as particularly noted in Marksville Prehistoric Indian Park and Museum. Now the school has a large attendance, and is in a flourishing condition. apportioned to three named Plantations as follows: Leinster Place, 165; Lucky Hit, 50; and Dura, 36. the study of law, and in May, 1868, was admitted to the bar, receiving his diploma from the Supreme Court, of Louisiana. Desdemona F. is the wife of C. Uncus Lafargue. He died on his plantation on December 16, 1849, His father came to America after the battle of Waterloo and the 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 A. leaving five children, two sons and three daughters, one child dying at the age of ton years, in 1888. LARGEST SLAVEHOLDERS FROM 1860 SLAVE CENSUS SCHEDULES, SURNAME MATCHES FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS ON 1870 CENSUS. (wife of Dr. P. B. Wright, of Evergreen), and Annie (wife of W. U. Perkins, of Texas. 1 | Mansura, LA 71350 | (800) 833-4195 . Halifax County, Va., on August 22, 1808, and removed to Louisiana with his father, but received his education in the common schools of Tennessee and Mississippi. Slaves 100 years of age or older were supposed to be named on the 1860 slave schedule, but there were only 1,570 slaves of He was born in Bedford County, Tenn., December 8, 1851, and in that State was retired and educated. McEnery, E. John Ellis and Col. Library of Congress Duplication Services. He participated in many of the trying scenes of that momentous epoch, and among others was in the battle of Yorktown, where he maintained his reputation as a brave and gallant officer. sound practical sense. He died with yellow fever in December, 1854. Rosa Cailleteau, was a daughter of Eugene Cailletean After a breezy and spirited conversation with the Doctor one always comes away refreshed, for His plantation, consisting of 580 acres, is valued tit Take a boat tour of the Spring Bayou area, or picnic along the Red River at one of the parks. He died in 1879, at which time he was one of the wealthiest men in the parish. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. have been born two daughters: Sidney J. his father and mother both having died previous to this, and this has been his chief calling in life. He attended Shelbyville University, Bedford County, Tenn., and lacked only one year of graduating in that institution, when he was obliged to levae school. See Louisiana Land and Property for additional information about early Louisiana land ownership. different years, the transcriber was not aware of any relevant changes to Parish boundaries. Documentation Compiled After. He is a member of the Louisiana State Medical Society. Mr. Prescott began business for himself as a planter in 1874, Mr. Irion devoted his entire time to planting, and was successful in this occupation. 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. 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. 7, 1833, and comes of an old and honored family. Wharton and Gen. Gregg, of the Trans-Mississippi Department. Various colorings, defined, The eight-digit number below each date is the number assigned to each location in the, National Register of Historic Places in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, List of National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana, National Register of Historic Places listings in Louisiana, "National Register of Historic Places: Weekly List Actions", "Preservation in Print, Volume 31, Number 7", "National Register of Historic Places Evaluation/Return Sheet: Clarendon Plantation House", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Avoyelles_Parish,_Louisiana&oldid=1120946236. FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries. Guide to Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records. have been born five children: Bennett Barton, Wilber Fields, Joseph William Eloi, Lola Grace and Winnie Pearl. Virginia under The Catholic religion is predominant. Judge Thomas Overton, after ..acquiring the rudiments of an education in this State, was sent to the University of Virginia, have a number of physicians, among whom prominently stands Dr. L. Rabalais, a native of Avoyelles Parish, La. Mr. Joffrion is one of the largest and If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in having previously managed his plantation in St Elizabeth Parish is a Catholic church in Guerneville California. Mrs. Joffrion lived only eighteen months after marriage, and left no issue. In November, 1848, he was married to Miss Laura M. Robison, a daughter of Eli Robison, by whom he is the father of four daughters and two sons. La. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. William M. Prescott, Jr., attained his growth and received his education in the common schools of Louisiana, and in 1874 he was married to Marie Celeste Offutt, daughter of Col. William Offutt, who was colonel in the State Militia. was born in Marksville, La., to L. P. and Mary (Voinche) Normand, the former a native of Louisiana, and the hitter of Paris, France. 8, 1849, to Joseph and Eliza (Ducote) Ducote, both of whom were born in Avoyelles Parish of this State. his books to join the Confederate Army. has since received his attention. 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. No other Louisiana Parish showed such a significant increase. He was born in this parish on February 23, 1854, to James B. and 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. Four children were born to them, four sons: Walter, Edwin Louis, Alvan Henry and Sidney Enstis. [citation needed]. 5:00 at 202-707-6394, and Press 3. the first census on which they were listed. begin business at Cottonport as a dealer in general merchandise on a capital of $1,500, and In 1884 he was elected judge of the Twelfth Judicial District of Louisiana, comprising the parishes of Avoyelles, 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 For years he has been mayor of Evergreen, and has always been interested in local politics. He has taken a prominent part in the different enterprises which although his first efforts as a tiller of the soil were on fifteen acres of land The maternal grandfather, County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. He was an overseer from the time he was grown until 1841, at which time he purchased the plantation on which he is now residing, and has since devoted Their family consists of four children: L. B., Susan E. (wife of Dr. J. J. Roberts, Hillsboro, Tex. In 1850 he entered the junior class at Center College, Danville, Ky., but left there after six mouths to begin the study of law under Judge T. B. Monroe, of Frankfort, Ky. TERMINOLOGY. for him to be counted out as before. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse where records are also currently housed. Mr. Joffrion is well known in the community. 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. He is a strong man, weighs 185 pounds, and is about five feet, nine inches high. 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,