his studies, and upon starting out in life for himself was an intelligent and well informed young man. Catholic Church. thorough student of medicine has won for him no less a reputation than has his personal character as a citizen and neighbor. B. in the class of 1871. 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 served nearly three years in the Trans- Mississippi Department, and was in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Mansfield and Morgan's Ferry. Helena Parish, La., in 1845, and was there reared and educated. He possesses a brilliant intellect, am! (Cullom) Frith, the birth of the former occurring in the State of Mississippi. La., for on starting out in life for himself his capital was very small indeed, but he is now in independent circumstances. slaveholder at the time of the 1870 census and they may have still been living in the same State or Parish. To his marriage Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. 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. From this marriage only one son was born. such age enumerated, out of a total of 3,950,546 slaves, and the transcriber did not find any such information on the After the war he returned to his plantation, which he found in a very dilapidated condition. They may contain information about members, such as: name; age, baptism, christening, or birth; marriage, maiden names; and death. been doing a large and paying business at his present stand. site.). In connection with this she is managing a hotel, and as she at. In 1880 he was elected to the Legislature and served until 1884. Local histories are available for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Genealogy. 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. (Some images display only as thumbnails outside In 1878 he was married to Miss Annie Winn Irion, a daughter of Ex-Congressman A. Mr. Eegard began the mercantile business the same year of his marriage, at, this [dace, with a limited capital, and has been very successful. 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. his time to its successful conduct. successfully continued operations until February, 1890, when he bought the 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. The fusion party was successful, and John McEnery was elected, but afterward ousted from office by Grant and his soldiers. eructation was obtained in the city of Brotherly Love. for him to be counted out as before. Main Page 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. This gentleman was born in Avoyelles Parish in 1849, and is a son of Z. and Delophine (Bordelon) Lemoine, both of whom tire natives of this parish where they now reside. Nowhere in Avoyelles Parish, La., is there, to be found a young man of more energy, determination or force of character, than Mr. Frith possesses, and no agriculturist in this section is more deserving of success in the conduct and management of his plantation than he. of the fourteenth section of the Ninth International Medical Congress, which met He was married in 1849 to Miss Azema Lemoine, daughter of Z. Lemoine, who is a planter and a native of this parish. Some locations in this table may have been corrected to current GPS standards. Now it's located on the grounds of LSU-Alexandria Campus. She died in 1859. thorough agriculturist, and he is a man of industry and enterprise. He visited the Paris Exposition in 1889, and other points of interest in France, among which was Nancy and Bar Le Due. Contributing 1901 Doctor's Office seems to be no more in existence. Regiment, going out as sergeant and serving in Bragg's Army. Roy, both natives of Avoyelles Parish, La. Bronillette, of this parish, by whom he has six children: Moore, Merrick, Walton, Lorca, August and Hubert. 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. 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. There are 30 properties and districts listed on the National Register in the parish, including 1 National Historic Landmark. B. He and his wife have always contributed their share to every public enterprise, and have at all times labored to advance the best interests of the parish. Virginia under term "slaveholder" rather than "slave owner", so that questions of justice and legality of claims of ownership need not be Institute, being an attendant of this institution when the war opened, and immediately cast his books aside to don his suit of gray, shouldered his musket, and served for two and one half years Return to Louisiana the first census on which they were listed. At the age of twenty-one be The County is located in the east central area of the state. Sam Houston visited while in the area soliciting funds for his Texas army. St Elizabeth Parish is a Catholic church in Guerneville California. Image; Results: 1-9 of 9 View. 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. Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. If you are looking for a church JOIN FOR FREE to find the right church for you. having been one of the founders and largest stockholders in Evergreen Home Institute. He has never taken a prominent part in political matters, but is a public spirited citizen, and is prominently identified with any enterprise that has for its object the country's good. and afterward took up the study of law, entering the law department of the Louisiana University (now Tulane), at the age of twenty years, but as he was too young to receive a license, he entered the journalistic field, as manager of the Bulletin, of which he became editor and proprietor some three years later, a position he has since held. Corrine, Lola, Ida and Omitha. Owned and in continuous operation by the original family since 1839. 5:00 at 202-707-6394, and Press 3. Adaline, Built in 1830; French-Creole Architecture. See Louisiana Land and Property for additional information about early Louisiana land ownership. 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. Avoyelles Parish residents have traditionally lived quiet lives on small farms. He afterward joined a cWalry company, and was made first lieutenant of a company that had control of a courier line from Monroe to Alexandria. The French influence, however, was noted in most areas. Lodge Mason at Evergreen Lodge. a prominent lawyer of this section in his day. 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. Historic American Buildings Survey, Creator. The father was reared and principally educated in Missouri, whither he had Gardens and ruins open daily, March 1 to June 30 & October 1 to December 1. William Hall is one of the public spirited citizens of the parish, and as editor of the Marksville He was born in Mansura, Avoyelles Parish, La., on October 19, 1827, and his parents, Leon and Amelie (Lemoine) Ganthier, wore natives of Avoyelles Parish, of the same State. In 1884 he was elected judge of the Twelfth Judicial District of Louisiana, comprising the parishes of Avoyelles, 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. Robert Dumville Windes, planter, Eola, La. He takes an active interest in all that tends to push forward the material growth of his parish or advance the interests of his people. After a breezy and spirited conversation with the Doctor one always comes away refreshed, for After their removal to Warsaw, 111., Mr. Pavey engaged in merchandising. southerner. The principal part of This name is not unfamiliar in Using plantation names to locate ancestors He was born in Auch, France, in 1842, and is the son of Emeric and Berthe (Gardere) de Nux, natives also of France. In 1879 he was elected a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and helped frame the present constitution of Louisiana. Her parents were Leo Tarleton and Mary Ann Breckinridge. by whom he also has three children: Louise, Zepherine find Douglas. B. Rabalais, In 1800 he was married to Mrs. Zelino Escnde. McEnery, E. John Ellis and Col. He was married in New Orleans to Miss Amanda Bouligny, which union has resulted in the birth of nine children: Louise, Charles, Gustave, Corinne, Estelle, Mathilde, Edward, Amanda and Beulah. Where did these freed slaves go? Ravaged by. record ("About This Item") with your request. Mr. Eegard is educating his children in good schools, and all are [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 families on both sides (Prescott and Moore) were of English extraction. He was married in the mouth of July, 1878, to Miss Eliza Firment, and Mr. Pearce is one of the wealthiest and most successful planters in Avoyelles Parish, and not only has the respect and confidence of all as ti successful business man, but is esteemed and held in the highest estimation socially. clerk of the district court, and served with distinction until May, 1888, when be began the practice of the law in partnership with Judge A. and this has been his occupation since. He was married in 1848, to Miss Adeline Moreau, daughter of Celestin and Anne (Coco) Moreau. at Washington in 1877, and is a member of the American Medical Association. In 1884 he was elected to Congress, from the Sixth Congressional District, and served in that capacity for one term. Rachel. HABS LA,5-EVGR.V,1- (sheet 1 of 9) - Clarendon Plantation, Evergreen, Avoyelles Parish, LA Contributor: Historic American Buildings . 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. He has foremost, professional men, and he has obtained a liberal share of public fWor, The three others, Rosa Lula, Percival Clarence and Clysse Ursula, are aged respectively, Mr. Fields was reared and educated in Boyle County, Ky., and was a merchant of Danville. his brother John, who was the father of Chief Justice Marshall. Gen. Lee, and in the Rapids Parish, La., in 1822, at which time he purchased a large plantation on Bayou Robert, which be successfully operated until his death in 1828, his wife passing from life in 1835. Regiment, and was in service for four years. have improved and kept in a tine condition. February 17, 1812, his parents, John and Joyce (Calliham) H. Ward, being also born in that State, being there reared and married, the former receiving the advantages of the common schools. Since that time be has resided on his plantation at Eola, find has practiced his profession. His father was Arnaud Lafargue, who was born in Orthez, France, October 30, 1775, and at the age of fifty years was married to Miss Marie Heuga, apportioned to three named Plantations as follows: Leinster Place, 165; Lucky Hit, 50; and Dura, 36. for two years, was mayor of the town one term, and was alderman for six years. by her has four intelligent and interesting children: Arthur L., Edine, Lionel After the fall of that, place he was paroled, but when exchanged once more enlisted in the same regiment, serving actively until the dose of the war, after which he emigrated to Louisiana, and was here married in 1807 to Miss Ellen Tanner, a daughter of Bladwick Tanner, a native of Louisiana and one of the early settlers of Avoyelles Parish. thorough commercial course in that department of the University of Kentucky at Lexington, and in November of 1887 received his diploma. though a well-informed man on political affairs. G. B. Genin, general merchant Dr. E. de Nux received his education at Toulouse College and at St. Barbe, Paris, but received his medical education in the last named city.