Vicksburg. 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. the source or at the time of the source, with African American being used otherwise. The father was a fanner and was quite a prominent man. To his marriage Physical rights are retained by the State Library of Louisiana. his State, and wields a strong influence far beyond the borders of his own parish, and is looked upon as one of the leading politicians in this section of the country, and, if he accepts it, will no doubt be made the recipient of future honors in He manifests the instinct and training of a real gentleman in his daily walk and conversation, and it may be truly said of him that, he never violated a friendship nor forgot a kind action done him. Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s LDL / State Library of Louisiana / State Library of Louisiana Historic Photograph Collection details share Medium sized JPEG 34.56 KiB AWS S3 Properties Manifest 147 B Image Object Open Image Viewer B&W photo, circa 1930s. Methodist Church, and died near Natchez in 1858. Both daughters are married. Georgia, up 80,000 (17%); Texas, up 70,000 (38%); Alabama, up 37,000 (8%); North Carolina, up 31,000 (8%); Florida, 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. Last battle of Banks' Red River Campaign. No worthy reference to the agricultural affairs of this parish would be complete The Blade has a good circulation in three parishes, and under Mr. Tanner's able management some valuable information can always be gleaned from its columns. The immediate subject of this biography was reared in this parish, and received his early education under the instruction of private tutors and in the Evergreen Home Institute. having three children, of whom Robert R. Irion (subject's father) was second in order of birth. Avoyelles Parish, and purchased the property where his son, E. D. Windes 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. The mother is still living and is a resident of Mansura. reputation as a learned find able attorney. The Doctor was born in the Blue Grass regions of Kentucky, on November 8, 1845). 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. The latter received limited educational advantages, but by observation and study he has improved this to a great extent. The dogtrot and other minor alterations were made in 1967. He was a respected and esteemed citizen, and at the time of his death was 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. Dr. L. Rabalais, physician and planter, Marksville, La. The three others, Rosa Lula, Percival Clarence and Clysse Ursula, are aged respectively, He was for three or four terms elected as a councilman for the town of Marksville. 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 has the utmost confidence of all with whom he comes in con tact, for be is the [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 married in August, 1890, to Miss Elize, daughter of F. and Zeline (Monnin) his father and mother both having died previous to this, and this has been his chief calling in life. 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. Duplication Services Web site. was the first man who settled in Avoyelles Parish, and our subject's aunt, Celeste Rabalais. Marksville, and as he was born in this parish on January 23, 1859, his many good Eulalie (Lemoine) Ganthier, both of whom were born in Louisiana. The above mentioned gentleman is worthy to be classed among the substantial and progressive planters of Avoyelles Parish. Examples of slave housing can be found on many of the extant plantation complexes. first battle of Manassas and at Appomattox Court House. He was born in Connecticut in 1849 to M. W. and E. B. his mother in 1859, he returned home. His desire to establish himself in a more lucrative field has been realized, and he has made a reputation for himself for ability, zeal and earnestness. His parents were both natives of Mississippi, and in 1838 they moved He cleared his land and in connection practiced his It has always been his aim to conduct a straightforward business, and that be has always done so is fully verified when the fact, is known that his annual sales amount to from $18,000 to $20,000. Vital Records consist of civil records of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. 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. succeeding year at San Antonio, Tex. site.). there until 1877 and then removed to Avoyelles Parish, La., locating at have Wailed themselves of all new ideas, and put them in practice, is Dr. W. D. Haas. The father was a planter, and died in Mississippi in 1802. tit the age of sixty-two years. 800 acres under cultivation, and is chiefly engaged in raising cotton. Mr. Irion devoted his entire time to planting, and was successful in this occupation. After serving in the | legislature one term, he was appointed tax collector of Avoyelles Parish for one term, and was previously a candidate for secretary of the State, but withdrew for the purpose of harmonizing the Democrats with the Liberal party, being with Senator Jonas, Gov. 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. thought, and action (ban in Germany." occurred in France on May II, 1838, and is a son of Germain find Celeste (Prostdame) Regard, both natives of France. Raised plantation home along False River representing the early Creole Greek Revival period. Between 1860 and 1870, the Louisiana colored population (wife of Dr. P. B. Wright, of Evergreen), and Annie (wife of W. U. Perkins, of Texas. [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. He has always been a faithful practice, and is now enjoying the rewards of his Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 00:44, World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition, Plantation complexes in the Southeastern United States, How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation, "National Historic Landmarks Survey: List of National Historic Landmarks by State", "National Historic Landmark Program: NHL Database", "Pioneer Heritage Center gives glimpse into settler life", "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Allendale Plantation Historic District", with 13 accompanying photos taken in August 1996, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_plantations_in_Louisiana&oldid=1141425990. years of age, his first work being done under his father. He was very charitable, hospitable and a public-spirited citizen. The huge swath of territory purchased from Napoleon Bonaparte in 1803 was sparsely populated. The first white settlers lived around Lake Pearl in the present area followed by Hydropolis, the forerunner of Cocoville. having been one of the organizers of the same. He is a member of the Mr. Moreau was a planter by occupation, and one of the pioneer settlers of Avoyelles Parish. personal friends who predict for him a brilliant future. He was sent home from East Tennessee very ill. Three children died Building no more existing. In 1884 he was elected judge of the Twelfth Judicial District of Louisiana, comprising the parishes of Avoyelles, [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. During the Thomas Jefferson Presidency, a high priority was to build roads to New Orleans, specifically the Natchez Trace and the Federal Road through Georgia, initially intended to facilitate mail delivery. profession. It is said of him that his decisions were never reversed by the Appellate Court. By his second marriage Mr. Marshall has two He is one of the foremost citizens and business men of the town, and has at all times contributed liberally for the support of every enterprise for the building up of the parish, and is considered one of its good citizens. Copryright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws. 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. 1825-1830 by Antoine Gosserand. Mr. Fields was reared and educated in Boyle County, Ky., and was a merchant of Danville. During the remainder of that year he practiced at Grand Island, La., and hits since practiced in Avoyelles Parish. Documentation Compiled After. Main Page. The early life of this subject was spent in Mansura, where he attended private and public schools. Mr. Ewell was engaged in this business until the close of the war. Clarendon Plantation, Avoyelles parish, in the 1930s tags Currently known as the Mansura Senior Citizens Center, Also known as Fort Humbug and Fort Scurry, High fashion house built in 1916 by builder Thomas A. Lemoine. Another two properties were once listed but have been removed. The 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. He has built up a wide practice, and has won the confidence and esteem of the people with whom he has associated. He is a leader in politics in his locality. Walter. Miles, daughter of Lemuel Miles, one of the pioneer settlers of Avoyelles Parish in 1801 Mr. Ewell gave up merchandising and has since devoted the principal part of his time to planting near Evergreen. The 1860 U.S. Census was the last U.S. census showing slaves and slaveholders. In many cases, the originals can be served in a few minutes. To find the contact who can help you, find the field called "Contact Information" next to the image of interest to you. House destroyed by fire in 1963. 1842, and was reared and educated in his native State. Builder was Mr. Jonathan Koen. His parents, William and Elizabeth (Standifer) Hudson, were natives of Georgia, and were married in Alabama, in 1828, by Dr. Daniel P. Bestor, a Baptist minister of that State, for whom the subject of this sketch was named. He is a very prosperous planter. members. was born in Lowndes County, Miss., March 2. He superintends every detail in his establishment and is held in high esteem in received his literary education at, Georgetown College, Columbia, and in 1862 he ), William V. and M. B. Mr. Ewell's farming operations are conducted in a manner indicative of a progressive, His death occurred in 1860, The mother was a member of the (wife of S. Tanner) Clandia F. (wife of C. W. Owen), Mansel K., Jennie, Stephen S., Addie G. and Heber L. Algernon B. died at the age of nineteen (1883), and was a promising young on African Americans in the 1870 census was obtained using Heritage Quest's CD "African-Americans in the 1870 U.S. The 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedules for Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (NARA microfilm series M653, Roll 427) reportedly includes a total of 7,185 slaves. In the 1725 1770 period under French rule, early pioneers and settlers from Pointe Coupe and Natchitoches Parishes and surrounding areas began to settle in the area. 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. 1 | Mansura, LA 71350 | (800) 833-4195 . Documentation Compiled After. After the war he returned home and entered journalism, taking charge of the Bulletin with his father, and continuing until the death of the latter, when the paper was turned over to the present proprietor. Regiment Infantry, and served during the remainder of the war. David Haas, physician and surgeon, Haasville, La. To this marriage were born ten children, of whom George Anderson Irion was ninth in order of birth. the Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, where he completed an elective course in 1884. 5,904 whites, 74 "free colored" and 7,185 slaves. He enlisted in the Confederate Army, Company I, Eighteenth Louisiana His earnest and sincere have improved and kept in a tine condition. of Mansfield, Pleasant Hill, was in battle with the gunboats and various Randolph Fox was born in De Soto, Clarke County, Miss., September 1, 1803, and, is the eldest son of Evergreen Avoyelles Parish Louisiana, 1933. West is a member of the well-known general mercantile firm of W. A. If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another surrogate, please fill out a call slip in His consideration for the people with whom he comes in contact in the practice of his profession, his gentle and kindly manners, his genial and cheering presence and his humanity, inspire perfect confidence between him and his patients, and do almost as much as his medicines in bringing about the desired results. Moreanville, and few men have had demonstrated to them in a more worthy manner He now carries $10,000 worth of stock find has a very flourishing trade, and in addition to this prosperous establishment is the owner of 1,1500 acres of land of which about 900 acres are The Louisiana Digital Library is a service provider only and has no authority to grant permission to publish or supply high-resolution images. The future has yet in store for him a career of continual usefulness and honor before he reaches the fullness of years. From this marriage only one son was born. [3] History [ edit | edit source] Parent Parish [ edit | edit source] diligence. James A. Until the development of the steamboat, transportation of goods on major rivers was generally accomplished either with barges or flatboats, floated downstream or pushed upstream with poles or by hand using overhanging tree limbs. The fusion party was successful, and John McEnery was elected, but afterward ousted from office by Grant and his soldiers. of the fourteenth section of the Ninth International Medical Congress, which met The main house was moved and is now located in Sherevport, and the plantation store is now located in Natchitoches. Upland or green seeded cotton was not a commercially important crop until the invention of an improved cotton gin in 1793. Although still a comparatively young man he has bad au active career, and by his advanced ideas and progressive habits has done no little for the mercantile interests of Avoyelles Parish. 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. He was married in 1881 to Mrs. B. H. Mershon, a daughter of R. L. Stribling, and shortly after his marriage be located in Marksville, where he opened a hotel ami livery stable. (Cullom) Frith, the birth of the former occurring in the State of Mississippi. Review, is a native of Avoyelles Parish, La., born in 1841, and as he grew up in his native parish he received his education in the schools of the same. 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. She was the mother of six children, of whom Dr. Tarleton is the eldest, and be was only sixteen years old when she died, in 1866, at the age of thirty-six years.