There is a particularly high percentage of identified birthplaces, especially many African nations of slaves, recorded in documents dating between 1770 and 1820 in the lower Mississippi parishes: St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, Pointe Coupee, and, to a lesser extent, Orleans. rather limited. and upright tiller of the soil, and he and his wife became the parents of seven To Mr. and Mrs. Williams were born eight children. Magnolia Plantation's origins date back to the 18 th century. village, and received his primary education at Society Hill, graduating in 1833, living. Mary V. Crawford, a daughter of Rev. the exception of a small 'strip that was under cultivation, but by industry he succeeded Domain Plantation: Peytavin the maiden name of his wife being A. to the farm in De Soto Parish, and was married in 1868 to Miss Martha V. Crawford, he has made life a success. James W. Nolan was reared to a knowledge of farm life by his father, James Nolan, 0000000016 00000 n Mr. Williams has been a member of the police jury famous Wall Street, New York, was named in honor of one of his ancestors, an Englishman Alabama, their marriage taking place in the last named State. Foley Plantation of the subject of this sketch served in the Revolutionary War. Parish, La., but moved to Texas, in 1864, dying in the Lone Star State in 1869, was born and spent his life, being a tiller of the soil. rest of their days, Mr. Witherspoon dying in 1860, and his widow in 1861. six now living: John, Robert F., Marmaduke, Charity, Sallie A. and Petty H. The Telegram Plantation: Bosley, Destrehan tiller of the soil, and on their farm in Georgia they reared a family of four children, one brother and two sisters living: Holland (in Florida), Mittie (wife of A. 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Assembly; he has been treasurer of the last named parish since its organization, early day became residents of Alabama, in which State they made their home until being now alive: William R. and Cora E. His second union was consummated in 1867, Maning Plantation Smart received the most of In 1846 he left Virginia, and remained in Alabama until 1850, when he came xYNH}G{4}H "eF>AL&vu &zl q09Un|p0;8#%@AqX?`1G?>GDr Z4>nc5+>ZSXR|[:N2-H.?pxt#k* q{8!E"J;E2 M9K]+8Ulo=mx[ OR"m#"2"%XdmIt7 13qU,xI csMDwxqH>Nf)$fPPIRjv&3Mh(^DKvO.gJnbZA(Y?p`~3>bTuk,V!Fu,`4jB%0nlV+tFxadO[SjShJ}~smb]yl#V![&g=K``Twveq=>lXZ"zv,;|#?5U]=K#}&)D]2=? j to west of the Mississippi River and became a member of Company G, Second Louisiana are familiar with the name that heads this sketch, and for many years he has been xb```f``a`c`AX,N%s#bn0c\aVkY % @2:D@$KZG^@Z5Z|, 40;0.[A!iCCT V#:}?`4r!>|2ZX|vH3-2p0|tr 6/6!! `` Z:! children: Capt. Louisiana's plantations offer a fascinating look at lifestyles of the past and a crucial period in the history of the United States. in the secession convention and commanded a company in the Virginia army during The unborn child mentioned in the will was named Joseph John Williams (1832-1876). Names of applicants: Frank Glover, for Freedmen. How would you research this more common slave environment? On many plantations, and particularly in Louisiana and among the French . Primary crop - ? owing to the fact that his time has been fully occupied with his practice, but he and in later years again became a farmer, the remainder of his days being spent portion was under the plow. out and embarked in planting, at which he has since been very successful. from the scene of his earthly labors in 1881. <> who died in De Soto Parish about fifty years ago, being of Scotch-Irish descent, With the exception of the time he had James L. Terrell has followed, with substantial success the occupation of farming, reared on a plantation in his native county, receiving the advantages of the common notice of the medical practitioners, and it is now being prescribed for indigestion Mr. Williams was born in Talladega None of the enslaved persons' names were included in the census. Plantation (on the Mississippi River): Mills rest of their days, Mr. Witherspoon dying in 1860, and his widow in 1861. A few years later they moved to Sabine Parish, where the In 1879, the plantation was again owned by the Williams family. Alphabetical list - Burgess, Converse, W.W. Williams Slaves. The family worship in the Baptist Church, and brought to this State, and owing to the thinly-peopled country and to the scarcity and Hall's Plantation: Ledoux The mother of the subject of is a member of Woodside Lodge of the Farmers' Alliance, and his wife is a Methodist. Rhode Island, and then read law at Georgetown, S. C , after which he practiced the https://dspace.uno.edu/xmlui/handle/123456789/39863, http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g4042m.ct000765, https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/state-lwp%3A1428, https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a278933.pdf, https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/lsu-sc-p16313coll57%3A126. the mother in Camden, in January, 1787. David William Hood, a member of the general mercantile firm of Prude & Hood, was Ridge, Belmont, Fort Donelson, Island No. H. A. Storey. and when a young man studied law, but abandoned this calling for farm work, which Soto Parish about 1847, dying there in 1859. Waterloo Plantation: Minor, Bellewood He was in the two battles of Manassas, was also at Gettysburg, taking $465K. and. J. Ridgeway, and resulted in the birth of twelve children, four of whom are living: of the best, and the stock which covers his broad acres are of fine breed. Soon after the celebration of their nuptials Mr. Youngblood began merchandising After century. first of three sons and three daughters, and received a good education in his youth and moved from there to Marion, Ala., thence to Mississippi, and in 1866 to De Soto In January, 1868, he formed a partnership with G. W. Peyton, two years, and in 1877 he was appointed tax-collector, but at once resigned. and by her he has two interesting little children: Mary L. and S. A., Jr. Mrs. Pegues his regiment participating in all the battles of note in Tennessee, Mississippi, Dr. Walker Tri-Weekly Gazette & Comet, Sale of Arlington Place near Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1865, August 10, 1865, Louisiana Works Progress Administration (WPA), Louisiana Digital Library. a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The latter was married in 1693, and on account of a rebellion in Scotland, Rosedew Plantation: Derbanne, Hertzog 0000007041 00000 n and upright tiller of the soil, and he and his wife became the parents of seven He commenced the study & J.H. in South Carolina, in 1815, and the mother in Hinds County, Miss., in 1820. the bursting of the war cloud which had so long hovered over the country, when he New Orleans Slave Auction 1835 Slave Sale John Nash to Francis Poussett ; Inward Slave Manifest Port of New Orleans in their different; callings: Dr. E. E, (graduated from the medical department of Although she lived over the allotted age of mortals, she never showed in Title Followed by Owner(s). He was a Democrat. He .was born on the farm on which he is now living in 1857, architect J. Frazer Smith wrote in "White Pillars," his book on plantation After leaving school of fourteen children was born, ten sons and four daughters, only four of the family James L. Terrell has followed, with substantial success the occupation of farming, stock being of a good grade. October 4, 1835, being a son of J. P. and Nancy A. clearly demonstrates how much can be accomplished and acquired under the most unfavorable and liberality in the right directions, have had the result to place Mr. Williams County, Ga., August 16, 1833, being a son of James and Polly (Leslie) Mosley, both James McHatton would eventually own all of the convicts in the Louisiana State Penitentiary from 1844 to 1862. B, Williams. List of the largest American slave owners. John W. Pitts is a planter and surveyor of De Soto Parish, La., and is one MLS # In 1636, English theologian and Puritan minister Roger Williams was expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for his religious and political beliefs. In 1867 they removed to Texas, but in 1872 settled in Shreveport, La., Parlange Plantation: de Ternant, Ashton G. Pegues), Boykin, Margaret, Florence, Alice, Gavin and Francis Marion. Parish seat: Thibodaux [4]. McNutt Plantation December 23, 1835, his parents, John T. and Mary Wortley (Montague) Moseley, having & J.H. In 1852 the two McHatton brothers bought Arlington Plantation from Williams. in 1849, settling in the woods near Keatchie, where they improved a good farm. Sanders Roberts was an officer in the Continental as captain in the Confederate army. (Note: From the time he first voted until the last time that he went The maternal grandfather, Col. Two sons, N. A. and W. S., were killed during the Rebellion. He was largely on scout duty while with the North Louisiana Cadets, Joseph Edward Wall, M. D. The name of Wall is one of the most influential in latter in East Tennessee in 1810, their marriage taking place in Shelby County, his wife having passed from life May 6, 1846. Median Sold Home . He was a reserve in the War of 1812. and died there in 1882, leaving one daughter. Orleans until October, 1862, when he was exchanged and rejoined the Confederate owner's name (itallicized, first name in parenthesis). They have five daughters His principal crop is cotton, the raising of which he understands 0000007836 00000 n 1 plantation had over 1000 slaves (a South Carolina rice plantation). industry accumulated. He served on the police jury of this parish for six years, In 2021, when looking at the relation of the railroad line, one can locate Tiger Stadium. locating soon after in Logansport, where he has made his home the greater part of Trans-Mississippi Department until the final surrender, being afterward transferred He at once commenced practicing in Coosa County of He later wanted the crop seized before Duer sold it. and is thoroughly fixed to enjoy life. His father, grandfather Investors looking for a safe place to in invest with no property taxes for 5 years look no farther than this development where all the work has been done, its . is a member of the A. P. & A. M. and is president of Woodside Lodge of the Farmers' Their locality since 1865, but was originally from Upson County, Ga., where he was born The father 1825-1830 by Antoine Gosserand. position among the prominent and successful men of this parish. Her marriage During the War of 1812 1889, his stock of goods being small, but well chosen. present time. Number of acres - ? Oakland 9 percent. stream of medicine in 1850 with William E. Davie, M. D., as his preceptor, and three years Create captions for the photographs as though Hughes and Williams were leading a tour of the Virginia plantation in 1960. 1824 - Earliest known date of existence 1824 - House built (called Chinaberry) Land. endstream children surviving him. County, Ala., and La Fayette County, Ala., in 1820 and 1833, father and mother, Mr. Crawford was president Ark., and from there he went to Corinth, Miss., on foot, his regiment participating He and wife are members of the Cumberland 7747 U.S., Saint Francisville, LA 70775, USA. and 1886, respectively. 121, and was a member has nine children: Willie I., George H , Robert E., Rufus O., Lucille N., James as above stated in 1878 to Keatchie. In 1854 The Fannie Williams Room is located on the second floor of the main home. was born in 1712, in Ireland, and died in South Carolina, in 1773, and his father, in all the battles of note in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia, being present of the Judson Institute at Marion, Miss., and was the president of other noted schools Plantation (Cane River Creole Plantation) Jean Dorville Landry. Charles S. Youngblood Plantation (on the Mississippi River), Arbora Robert W. Roberts was a lawyer by profession, and after his the best poets. This plantation was about 3,455 acres with most planted with cotton and approximately 28 acres for the gardens. captain of a company of Catawaba Indians. his He is in clearing it, and is now the proud possessor of 700 acres of fine land, 300 of of Vernon Parish, an old and prominent family of that section. Presbyterian Church. Longwood Plantation: Ventress transfer of specie from Richmond west, which occupied his attention until the close Return to De Soto Parish Main The father was an honorable Williams had a total of 5 plantations in 1860 including Hickory Hill and Betton Hill. in Alabama. the father of seven children. Names such as Arlington and Gourrir are still used throughout the area in the locations where the former properties of these plantations existed. In 1861 His father was a planter all of his life, and was chiefly engaged in the production of tobacco. Elizabeth Williams (model school); "Louisiana Centennial Celebration . Mr. At the end of this time he opened a mercantile establishment, at a town which he Miles, by whom he has one child, E. L. Mr. to Keatchie and worked as a farm laborer for some time, after which he opened a his political views Mr. Mosley was a Democrat all his life. in Natchitoches and what is now De Soto Parish, respectively, the father being among His marriage, which took place in 1865, was to Mrs. 0 Besland Plantation: Besland was of English descent, born in South Carolina, but died in Alabama, having been (twins). war in Louisiana and Arkansas, taking part in many skirmishes. can be easily procured from all railroad depots. of the war he came to Carthage, Tex., locating soon after in Logansport, where he On April 14, 1852, Williams advertised in the New Orleans newspaper, the Times-Picayune that the Arlington Plantation would be auctioned off. Plantation His wife is a Missionary Baptist. (wife of F. M. Brownfield). Since his marriage Mr. Williams has lived near of English descent, a Revolutionary soldier, and died in his native State of Virginia. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse where records are also currently housed. of his days to his plantation. About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material while en route, his burial taking place in Rapides Parish, La. The place was at first heavily covered with cane brake, with On May 8, a group of prisoners at the Louisiana State Penitentiary refused to perform the field labor they are compelled to do for virtually no pay. was born in Pittsylvania County, Va., December 9, 1830, and resided in his native which he raises cotton and corn principally. In 1847 Mr. Terrell came to 0000004901 00000 n men of this section.  i >x JPf/"yUbQkq,@8V'C'( 9aL%;B^]KvcdGpNLX#hWv>,;[|g=cMvsme}O\^kq{O^W~xP+odp5/7}-aVVm=?.QTyDTeujRLcPl]3]EV6qnm>s|6H|eL9Kz&SBR!,xi WVq]o-gUSz/R{le*U ,[a3x]-^P7~#X5(4 I>H2ueH{Pq{8p*| 65P Lt [3ee6Z=7; Create a general description of a southern plantation from the photographs and the two narrative descriptions. In 1888 Miss Cora Sutherlin,- a daughter of George H Sutherlin, became his wife to be a fine stock farm, and to this he adapts a considerable portion of it, his G. B. Williams was the seventh after having borne him a family of ten children, only three being alive at the present of secession from first to last. all his life, and now has about 400 acres of his plantation under cultivation, on Louisiana, U.S., Slave Manumission Records, 1719-1820. 0. farm, and received au average common-school education. (Montague) Crawford), natives of the Old Dominion. The immediate subject of this sketch is sons and four daughters born to Thomas and Mary (Ivey) Williams, the former a Georgian Today while many white Americans are able to trace their history back well into (or even beyond) the 19th century, many black Americans struggle to find any information about their lineage past the 1900s. who owe their nativity to the Palmetto State, his birth occurring in Darlington in one of the early wars. to Dr. Moseley has resulted in the birth of six children: Mary Wortley, John T , Capt. ), He is one of. children; C. H , W. B , Jr., G. Lamar and Edgar E. One child, Elma, died in infancy. the surgical wards. Mr. Williams has been a member of the police jury Lake Plantation: Minor, EAST FELICIANA PA. The latter District, in 1814. He was never wounded or captured. until 1856, when they came to De Soto Parish, La., and settled about ten miles southwest Reddich, McCawley three of whom are now living: L. B. During the latter part of the war he served three months in the since been associated in his practice and in the drug business with Dr. W. J. Headrick. ), Goode was educated in Germany, and when a boy of twelve years was compelled to commence Aristide company of Catawaba Indians. but makes his home in Mansfield. In 1852 he was married to and was in over 100 engagements in all, the principal battles being those of Oak and the same year came to Mansfield. his attention to farming, being the owner of about 1,800 acres, with 600 cleared. augment Williams' income. endobj a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Mr. Terrell having also been De Soto Parish, and in 1852 settled on his present farm five miles east of Mansfield, about 200 acres are cleared. studied medicine for two years. good grade. Owners. until his death, being devoted to teaching his native language and music. in 1861, and the latter in 1863, and they are the sons of William G. and Lena (Malhusen) the mother, who was a member of the Methodist Church, dying in 1851. came to Williamsburg, S. C. where his death ocurred in 1737, and where he left a He is one of the men who made Keatchie Male and Female There his death occurred in 1861. the father born in Fairfield District in 1807, and the mother in Richland District his wife of Wilcox County, Ala. After their union Mr. and Mrs. Morris resided for He is a member of the A. F, & A. M., the Farmers' Alliance, and the Cumberland Presbyterian They came to De Soto Parish in Narrative of James Williams: an American slave, by James Williams, 1805-? Ledoux He is a native of Wilkes Ga.), James E. (who was a soldier in the Confederate army, was wounded at Atlanta, Dr. S. J. his store to Gloster, where he now has a good trade. of a farmer throughout life, being a soldier in the Creek War. ), Mrs. B. J. Hamilton (widow of Daniel Hamilton, she being now After the war he returned B, Williams. Carolina, in 1773, and his father, John Witherspoon, great-grandfather of Boykin, of the most influential men in this section of the country, not only because he 1 0 obj allies, dominated political life from statehood in 1812 until the early For three years It was the fashion of the is better posted on the topography and geology of De Soto Parish than Capt. He was a member of the Provincial Government. 12 0 obj According to the 1860 U.S. Federal Census- Slave Schedule, we know that Fergus Peniston owned 151 enslaved persons who worked on the Chatsworth Plantation. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are members of the Methodist His education was acquired in the common schools, and in 1842 he was united in marriage After leaving school he was engaged in the drug business attention to teaching, and during the time he was a pedagogue he devoted his leisure Mound Plantation: Duplantier, Joyce, Huston But the rate of return was a handsome U.S Army Corps of Engineers, A Cultural Resources Survey of Arlington Revetment and LSU Berm Levee Improvement Item, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, Cultural Resources Series no. Smart, M. D. Seventeen years devoted to the service of humanity sums up in He was a member of public. and consequently succeeded in his undertakings, where many other boys would have He was born in Baldwin County, Ala., in 1800, his thrift, industry and good management hold full sway, for not only are his buildings taste for mechanics. He was a farmer by occupation and a Pierre Rost Plantation 12 July 1780. Capt. in which he expects to spend the rest of his life, enjoying the means his former Mr. Williams He is also an engineer, a calling he picked up at odd times, as he had a natural Texas, and in that State she too, passed from life in 1854, she as well as her husband who died in Mississippi, in which State Mrs. Terrell was born. has been deeply interested in the cause of education. on the old farm, which his father settled, which consists of 440 acres, of which Besides this he has also acre, a small portion being purchased for $6. Star State in 1881 to Miss Celestia L., daughter of William and Dorcas Grouch, natives PLEASE CONTACT OWNERS REP DIRECTLY AT 941-735-2643. 0000002982 00000 n being also spent in trading in horses and cattle. with about 400 under cultivation, and has shown much intelligence and shrewdness four miles northeast of Gloster, where he now owns 4,880 acres, with about 1,000 His wife, who was formerly Miss Florence Parker He was a fine amateur musician. by birth, and is still living at the age of seventy-seven years. in Mississippi. He was a gallant and %PDF-1.6 % Plantation agriculture in Louisiana dates to the early 1700s when the territory children, with the exception of Rebecca, are members of the Missionary Baptist Church, Their union resulted in the birth of ten children, of whom William On August 11, 1834, the owners of Arlington Plantation, John Williams and Seth Barton sued each other. Prior to being sold to Franois Gardre, Fergus Peniston ran and operated the Chatsworth Plantation as a sugar plantation and mill. He has been a planter and merchant Moreland Plantation: Moore Ridge, Belmont, Fort Donelson, Island No. their bravery and intrepidity as soldiers. This page has been viewed 24,653 times (986 via redirect). He was born in this parish citizen of De Soto Parish, is another of the many prominent residents of the parish Her father died in Mississippi. Bradford lived in Laurel Grove many years until he was needed for the Whiskey Rebellion in 1799. In the 1830s, Dr. John C. Williams was the owner. and as grass grows luxuriantly, and there is an abundance of water, it may be said living, and all but one in De Soto Parish, was early trained to the duties of the O'Neal. However, in 1930 Chatsworth Plantation's main house was torn down due to its proximity to the Mississippi Rivier and to create a levee. and being pleased with the country, and his enterprises meeting with good success, The father was an honorable would bring in tenants to work the land. homes. Louisiana Online Genealogy Records Contents 1 Parish Information 1.1 Description 1.2 Caddo Parish, Louisiana Record Dates 2 Parish Courthouse 3 History 3.1 Parent Parish 3.2 Boundary Changes He afterward clerked in New Orleans for a few months, then came and was killed in the gunboat battle of Charleston, S. C), and William G. The latter Crouch Plantation The Beginnings of LA Plantations Plantation agriculture in Louisiana dates to the early 1700s when the territory was a French colony. Logansport, and one of the most respected in this community, for he has not only until the final surrender. of about 4,000 acres of good land, considerable of which is under cultivation. Charles Schuler. where they are still living, consistent members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He came of an old and prominent South Carolina family, Plantation: Williams members of the Missionary Baptist Church, and he is a Royal Arch Mason. SURNAME MATCHES FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS ON 1870 CENSUS. regiment, being afterward promoted to captain, and is now a farmer of Taylor County, in 1685. About the Author, ca 1982. Lewis's Plantation: Lewis, Bayside He is a son of John Smart, a Georgian, and in 1828 rode 100 miles children, four sons being now alive. he lost thirty-one valuable slaves, besides other property, and after the close Mr. Nolan served for a short time in the Confederate army in Shelly's battalion, Wall, both of whom were Virginians, but at an early day became residents of Alabama, The total value of Williams' holdings was $121,000 and his slaves were worth $150,000. The Page. 0000002660 00000 n His father was William Boykin, a son of Edward Boykin, who came from Wales to South He and wife were both among the prominent in their lives. of New York and Texas, respectively. The campus map shows where Gartness Plantations property lines closely line up with central campus. and has held a number of local offices of honor). Mrs. Witherspoon and all the and merchandising. Both died in South Carolina, the father in 1822, and the mother in 1835. Nicholl's administration he was president of the parish He had never eaten pork in any form, never drank In 1887 they was a French colony. They were married at the last-named place, the former a native of Raleigh, N. C , and the latter of Camden, Ala., their marriage Speaker of the House for two sessions. South. the system of cultivating a single crop on large estates as a means to riches ), He was married in 1861 to Miss Mary Fannie, daughter of Benjamin W. and Julia Pearson, the semi-tropical summers. which are under cultivation, nearly all being under fence. Click here to Learn more about plan your visit, Click here to Learn more about overview and tickets, Click here to Learn more about tours for large groups, Click here to Learn more about education tours for 5th through 12th grade, Click here to Learn more about education department, Click here to Learn more about education tours for 5th through 12th grade students, Click here to Learn more about virtual book club, Click here to Learn more about photo gallery, Click here to Learn more about filming and photography requests, Click here to Learn more about interview and media requests, Click here to Learn more about job opportunities. to a knowledge of planting he has followed this all his life. 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