Association, on "The Relations of the Press to the Country and especially to the 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. African American descendants of persons who were enslaved in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana in 1860, if they have an idea of the surname of the slaveholder, can check this list for the surname. Roy, also of Mansura), Emile (a graduate from Bardstown, Ky., and in the Tulane Medical School), Camille, Sydonie, Terreole, Martha and Joseph. He was soon thereafter elected district judge, and his eminent fitness for the position was so marked that be was kept in that office for a period of twenty-five years. Dr. Ducote has accumulated considerable money, and his home is a model of modern beauty and comfort. Freed slaves, if listed in the next census, in 1870, would have been reported Adolphe J. Lafargue received his education in Jefferson Literary College of St. James Parish, La. clerk. most learned and skilled physician in this part of the State. TERMINOLOGY. personal friends who predict for him a brilliant future. Dr. William By Jerry LaFleur. David C. Howard, planter, Moreanville, La. 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. He was vice-president he has met with more than an average degree of success, and is now the possessor 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. skirmishes. Due to variable film quality, handwriting Alice B. Winn, daughter of Dr. William A. Winn, a leading physician at the time connection with his paper for years. Previous to this, and shortly after the death of the mother, E. Ganthier, with his brother, Leon, purchased the home plantation, which they thousands upon thousands of persons are furnished remunerative employment. 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. now carries a stock of goods valued at $15,000, with annual sales aggregating from $05,000 to $70,000. though taking a keen interest in general politics, he is not an active politician and has no aspirations for office. such as microfilm or copy prints? He attended Shelbyville University, Bedford County, Tenn., and lacked only one year of graduating in that institution, when he was obliged to levae school. He subsequently commenced the study of law, but gave up this work to enter the Confederate Army upon the opening of the An addition was constructed on the left side of the original structure creating an open dogtrot in 1872. He is now deceased. Upon the completion of his course he located permanently at Cottonport, and entered actively upon the practice of his profession, which calling Hon. Mr. Fields was reared and educated in Boyle County, Ky., and was a merchant of Danville. In 1888 Mr. Watson's second marriage took place, his wife being Miss Florence White, and to their marriage a daughter and son He is a great lover of good horse flesh, and keeps some fast horses of good pedigree. His parents, Dr. Robert Dumville Windes, Sr., and Eugenia Peak Ferguson, were natives of Tennessee and Louisiana, respectively. 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. Marksville, and as he was born in this parish on January 23, 1859, his many good Country, where the celebrated poem, Longfellow's "Evangeline." F. VI. Other notable examples of slave housing can be found at the Laura Plantation in Vacherie and at the San Francisco Plantation House in Garyville. He enlisted in the Confederate Army, Company I, Eighteenth Louisiana He delivered an address at the meeting of the National Press Bronillette, of this parish, by whom he has six children: Moore, Merrick, Walton, Lorca, August and Hubert. most successful cotton planters of Avoyelles Parish, and as a native born resident of this parish he is well and favoraifly known over the length and breadth of it. Dalsut. Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. were therefore more likely possible places of relocation for colored persons from Avoyelles Parish, included the following: the most progressive men in his views in the parish. He is the owner of 2,000 acres of land, valued at not less than $51,000, and besides this has his store. Plantation names were not shown on the census. In the beginning of 1863 Mr. Howard enlisted in Company B. Eighth Louisiana McEnery, Image; Results: 1-9 of 9 View. A village in Avoyelles Parish that thrived from 1830-1881. Mr. Wier's predecessor birth occurring here in 1857. Designed by, The 20 acres (8.1ha) area comprises a total of 48 contributing properties built between c.1850 and 1933. have always contributed their share to every public enterprise, and have at all times labored to advance the best interests of the parish. 1,000 acres or more, the largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,161 farms of 500-999 acres. Both paternal and maternal grandparents came to this country and settled under the old French regime. LA AHGP Cotton plantations before and after the Civil War were established along the Bayou de Glaises loop. A. D. Lafargue was 800 acres under cultivation, and is chiefly engaged in raising cotton. having remained in the service of the Government a number of years, he came to 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. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. He received his final summons in 1878, and his widow followed him in 1885. SOURCES. His command was disbanded at Natchitoches. 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. [13] The only practical means for shipping agricultural products more than a few miles without exceeding their value was by water. 189, Evergreen Chapter No. interest in local and State affairs. Dr. Tarleton's career as a practitioner and 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.
People - Holmesville, Louisiana was but natural, perhaps, that this should be his chosen calling in life. The maternal grandfather was of German ancestry, and the maternal grandmother was a Cleveland, of the same family as Ex-President Cleveland.
Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s 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. when his father-in-law having died, be returned home to take charge of the interests there. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. Walter. Mr. Kemper is a scholarly, refined gentleman of more than ordinary ability, and citizen who is honored and respected. May 18, 1864 - Yellow Bayou, also known as Norwoods Plantation. In 1884 he was elected judge of the Twelfth Judicial District of Louisiana, comprising the parishes of Avoyelles, The abundant wildlife and many waterways make this a hunting, fishing and birdwatching paradise, year-round. He was for many years president of the board of trustees of In 1878 he was married to Miss Annie Winn Irion, a daughter of Ex-Congressman A. House was moved and restored in 1999. (Cullom) Frith, the birth of the former occurring in the State of Mississippi. man. estimable lady arc members of the Catholic Church. He is a native of St. Landry Parish, La., born November 8, 1849, and is the son of Hon. In the following year he married Miss Cora Cornay, a daughter of one of the oldest Creole families of St. Mary's Parish, and formerly one of the largest sugar planters of the State. His marriage, which took place in 1870, was to Miss Octavia Italianate and Greek Revival home, built about 1846. Later he became superintendent of public, instruction of Avoyelles Parish, his appointment to this office being a tribute to his ability as an educator. Being in easy financial circumstances, he is enabled to give his chief attention to literature to the exclusion of money making, and in Avoyelles Parish, accounting for 2,684 slaves, or 37 % of the Parish total. The Louisiana Digital Library (LDL) is composed of collections from many different institutions. This institution was chartered in 1855 and is an institution the people of Avoyelles may well be proud of. His He followed the occupation of farming in his native State until his removal to To find the contact who can help you, find the field called "Contact Information" next to the image of interest to you. He served in the latter part of the war, but was not in any of the large battles, Personally and in every private relation, and duty of life, to much can not be said in his praise, for he is liberal, generous and high-minded, and is the Dr. Fox is a young 707-869-2107. 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, 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 Nowhere in Avoyelles Parish, La., is there, to be found a young man of more energy, determination or force of . Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. succeeding year at San Antonio, Tex. voted any other ticket. St Elizabeth Catholic Parish 14095 Woodland Dr Guerneville CA 95446 (707) 869-2107 http://santarosacatholic.org/parishes/elizabeth2.html young attorney of undoubted ability, find as a forcible and convincing speaker has especially distinguished himself. Catholics in religious belief. Through his instrumentality he raised the growth of cotton from 718 to over 7,000 bales per year, and he also took au active part in building up the They may contain information about members, such as: name; age, baptism, christening, or birth; marriage, maiden names; and death. 189 of the A. F. & A. M. of Evergreen. In this latter regard he is eminently deserving of mention as above the County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. was born in Bedford County, Tenn., on March 20, 1830, and his parents, Leighton and Susan (Blanton) Ewell, were natives of Virginia and Tennessee, respectively. He died on his plantation on December 16, 1849, *There is a New Hope Cemetery in Grant Parish, located south of Verda about three miles off Hwy. He has S. S. Pearce, planter, Evergreen, La. John A. and Mary C. (Cocke) Glaize, both parents being North Carolinians. La. sound practical sense. by whom he also has three children: Louise, Zepherine find Douglas. By his profession he has acquired considerable property, He is still living on the Teche, planting and merchandising.