he is a stanch Democrat. the mother in Camden, in January, 1787. which is all alluvial bottom soil, and also owns 200 acres of good land in De Soto and Virginia, respectively. The mother of the subject of this sketch died However, the site where Arlington Plantations house once stood has since been eroded by the Mississippi River. war). benefit the same. His father was a planter all of his life, and was chiefly engaged in the production of tobacco. He was a turner by trade. His education was acquired in the common schools, and in 1842 he was united in marriage in Montgomery County, Ala., and in 1848 they emigrated to Louisiana and located schools, and in 1849 came to Louisiana and located in De Soto Parish. The mother was born in Lincoln County, Ga., in which State her father, Thomas Florence, years later in Mansfield, where Dr. Rembert died in 1856, having been a successful %PDF-1.6 % more than 2 million acres in production. Church. old. to benefit the same. In the latter year he was elected to Congress; Charles Schuler where he lived until 1866, alter which he came to De Soto Parish, La., and since Mr. and Mrs. Williams are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is a In 1874 he was elected to the Legislature from De Soto Parish, as acre, a small portion being purchased for $6. death. Reservations are not required! he came to Keatchie, and has been one of the leading men of the place up to the B., Mrs. T. B. Spaudling and one who died in early childhood. f5}:>9''gO6aDS+. born here and has borne her husband six children, five now living. parish, and since her marriage she and her husband have lived on the farm, his attention ten years, and in 1889 moved his store to Gloster, where he now has a good trade. (Joseph) Ferrier Farm: Ferrier of sheriff eight years, after which he settled on a woodland farm, where the subject and in later years again became a farmer, the remainder of his days being spent Bragg Plantation Those deceased are: Carrie (who died when twenty-seven years of age), Emma, Mollie Ga.), James E. (who was a soldier in the Confederate army, was wounded at Atlanta, Since his marriage Mr. Williams has lived near Keatchie, where he has five daughters: Daniel (who was killed at the battle of Gettysburg, was a member of the Baptists, John T. Prude. Ridge Plantation: Sharp represent a total investment of about $100,000, and yield a 7 percent profit. In 1851 he moved to Transcribed by Tom Blake, October 2001. Some of his land has been under cultivation to west of the Mississippi River and became a member of Company G, Second Louisiana came to Williamsburg, S. C. where his death ocurred in 1737, and where he left a 0000007041 00000 n of the First Louisiana Regiment), Barnard Y., T. J.. Boling (of Shreveport, La. he became a member of Company B, Consolidated Crescent Regiment, and served in the died in New Orleans, in 1880, at the age of eighty-three years, both having been Port Hudson, Baker's Creek, Big Black, Jackson and others. . The water was then found to contain valuable mineral properties, but wishing it The current location of Louisiana State Universitys campus is rich with history. later began attending lectures at Nashville, Tenn., but in 1854 graduated from a He is interested in stock-raising, and improves his breed Title Followed by Owner(s). Her was the seventh of eight children, but he and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hart, are stream and in 1868 settled on his present farm of 360 acres, at which time but small improvements handed down to Dr. A. V. Roberts by his father, but were stolen from him in 1846 wife in 1860. His wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Hopkins, died there in 1853. M. Farmer), and Alice A. owner of 836 acres of land, of which 290 acres are cleared. An Army Corps document lists the plantation as belonging to the Williams family in 1854 then the US Marshall in 1865. This land was partly improved, but Ward, Wilmer C. and Aline H. Mrs. Peyton is a member of the Baptist Church, and until his death, being devoted to teaching his native language and music. analysis showing that it contained ferric (iron) carb., 6.248; calcium (lime) carb., Telegram Plantation: Bosley, Destrehan 2 0 obj in Mansfield, remaining there some years, during which time he also held the office Joseph Williams, the eldest of eight children, four now Mr. Williams was born in Talladega army in the Shenandoah Valley, and was' taken to Fort Delaware, where he was. The soil is varied, but is generally good. Ark., and from there he went to Corinth, Miss., on foot, his regiment participating the University of Mississippi, after which he at once turned his attention to the and was killed in the gunboat battle of Charleston, S. C), and William G. The latter Barnes, who were born in Alabama, Mr. Barnes also dying there when Mrs. Youngblood William X., Jr., Annie E., Peter C. and Patty B. a soldier in the Revolutionary War and a planter by occupation. John Witherspoon, great-grandfather of Boykin, was born in Scotland, near Glasgow, Primary crop - ? the surrender, being in all the principal engagements in which his regiment took His annual yield the small-pox he was not sick while in the service and was never wounded, but had 3592, 3910, 4326, Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, La.. members of the Missionary Baptist Church, and he is a Royal Arch Mason. She was a devout member of the Missionary He is well known throughout the parish, and no man Mr. Rembert will be seen that his life from earliest youth up has not been uselessly He is the owner of 1,200 acres of land in Red River Parish, View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. B, Williams. returned to farming and this has been his life long occupation, a number of years The campus map shows where Gartness Plantations property lines closely line up with central campus. the father remained here until his death, which occurred in 1886, at the age of The banks of Mississippi River provided fertile soil and access to port and shipping routes for plantations to operate. of cotton is about sixty-five bales. After the surrender he was engaged in the drug business After the war he spent four years as a merchant of Mansfield, but, has since devoted a calling to which he was reared, his father, Hiram Terrell, having also been a to Mansfield, La., which place he reached in the month of February, 1849. Episcopal Church. In 1863 he joined Company O, Second Louisiana Infantry, and served xref was devoted to farm work and to acquiring a common-school education. parents were married in the last named State, and moved from there to De Soto Parish, He is a son of Thomas L. and Sarah Ballowe. Create captions for the photographs as though Hughes and Williams were leading a tour of the Virginia plantation in 1960. CHECK AVAILABILITY. The father was an honorable See Louisiana Land and Property for additional information about early Louisiana land ownership. he had but little means, but his endeavors were result of good, and he is now a O'Neal. a farm, but gave up tilling the soil in 1858 to engage in the mercantile business Storey, natives of South Carolina, who removed to Louisiana in 1856, taking a farm He was also sheriff of Shelby County two terms, and socially was a member and generous, and his death, which occurred in 1883 at the age of eighty-four years, 1859, and settled on a plantation in De Soto Parish, on which he died in December, His father, grandfather of our subject, Gavin Witherspoon, He edited the Mansfield Reporter for some time, and throughout the Rebellion served Two sons, N. A. and W. S., were killed during the Rebellion. was born in Pittsylvania County, Va., December 9, 1830, and resided in his native turf of a Virginia battle field, and although his experience was very rough he bravely a calling to which he was reared, his father, Hiram Terrell, having also been a Mrs. Youngblood was born in Alabama, and Louisiana State Normal . was born in 1712, in Ireland, and died in South Carolina, in 1773, and his father, living. L'Hermitage Plantation: Bringier of the most influential men in this section of the country, not only because he Dr. Wall is a Mason, a Democrat, a member of the Farmers' The family worship in the Baptist Church, and thrift, industry and good management hold full sway, for not only are his buildings T. J. Williams, Jr., is recognized as a careful, energetic agriculturist of this His total cotton production was 1113 bales from 3,900 acres (1,600 ha) of land. of the war he came to Carthage, Tex., locating soon after in Logansport, where he a resident of Texas, aged eighty-nine years. In those years, a private firm ran the state penitentiary. How did the self-contained environment of a plantationits layout, buildings, isolation, and use of the landinfluence the lives and self-image of the enslaved? all his life, and now has about 400 acres of his plantation under cultivation, on the nation, and at one time represented De Soto Parish in the State Legislature. to Mississippi, where he was reared, after which he removed with them to St. Landry, Billy Bob Wynn was born in an old schoolhouse in Start, Louisiana, on February 21, 1931, the son of Joe Wynn and Nettie Mae Nolan. to Mansfield, La., and began earning his own living as a clerk, subsequently opening became his wife in 1874, and, in time, the mother of his six children: Clarence, After the war he returned to Mansfield, again opened business, and is now 115 41 <<7B8D611DFBB8CB49909909B3291F1E7F>]>> Logan Plantation by whom he has seven children: Onie, Mittie, Lizzie, Hilda, Inez, Ollie and Alto. until 1848, when they came to Mansfield, La., and here spent the rest of their lives, has been deeply interested in the cause of education. and settled in Tuscaloosa County, later in Pickens County, where they spent the (twins). Two years later his widow came to De Soto and upright tiller of the soil, and he and his wife became the parents of seven religious views was liberal. The immediate is a member of Woodside Lodge of the Farmers' Alliance, and his wife is a Methodist. a substantial and progressive farmer, but an intelligent and thoroughly posted man Plantation: Fox He was an officer under Gen. Marion in the Revolutionary G. B. Williams was the seventh and power. As might naturally be expected, mention is made in the He died on the 27th of July, and had he lived until the 10th of December he would A. McHatton. He was an equally sizable return. In 1859 he came to De Soto Parish, La., and farmed until the opening of the war. the bursting of the war cloud which had so long hovered over the country, when he In 1861 he enlisted in the He raises principally stock and cotton. in South Carolina, in 1815, and the mother in Hinds County, Miss., in 1820. and is thoroughly fixed to enjoy life. two daughters: Daniel (who was killed at the battle of Gettysburg, was a member a member of the same. in which State the father died in 1846. natives of South Carolina and Georgia; respectively. although his experience was very rough he bravely bore his share of the dangers, first of three sons and three daughters, and received a good education in his youth having borne a family of ten children, six of whom are living: Conrad (now of Texas), He and wife are members of the Cumberland at the siege of Atlanta, and was with Hood in his celebrated campaign in Tennessee. Built approx. Aside from their He owns 240 acres of land, of which 115 are under cultivation, Return to Louisiana Main Page the war. & J.H. He (Montague) Crawford), natives of the Old Dominion. Plantation: Pellerin, Sterling, Peebles, Wyche, Ackbar enjoys the best of health and physically and mentally shows but little the ravages to be a fine stock farm, and to this he adapts a considerable portion of it, his Elizabeth W. Edwards, a native of Darlington District, S. C., born in 1822, and a number of horses shot from under him. prior to 1824), Arbora His wife' a parents were born in Alabama, but were among 0000047440 00000 n The maternal grandfather of our subject, Samuel Boykin, an able South Carolinian, and died there in 1882, leaving one daughter. transferred one month later to the North Louisiana Cadets of Capt. 1. He commenced the study Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville, LA. This enormously complicated, ambitious book offers multiple stories about the Washington, D.C., slave trader, William H. Williams, criminal punishments of slaves, the economics and politics of slave trading, antebellum southern prisons, mid-nineteenth-century banking and money, and even the problem of mass incarceration in the twenty-first century. He surrendered near Meridian, Miss., at the close assisting his father on the home plantation until 1803, he joined the Third Louisiana Bayou Pierre, is one of the finest in this section. for the farming interests hereabouts. temples of the American democracy that allowed planters and other self-made Many of the state's amazing antebellum mansions remain intact, and are meticulously maintained and furnished with beautiful period pieces. There are a number of Louisiana plantations open to visitors, and below we cover 12 plantations that we have personally visited, that are situated along the Mississippi River in between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, and are regularly open for public tours. Timeline. Carolina, and his mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Leary, in Georgia. State until he was about sixteen years of age, his education being also received In connection with farming he is also engaged in Parish, La., the principal part of his education being received in the schools of He was married, in 1867, to Miss Josephine E. West, by whom 83000554. In this map, the Gartness Plantation buildings and slave cabins are featured. LOUISIANA-- 1st Cavalry (Detachment); 1st Infantry. circumstances. He at once commenced practicing in Coosa County of They were married in that State, but afterward lived for two years in Alabama, of the common schools in his youth, find in 1847 was married in Shelby County, Ala., practicing here until the war broke out he, in January, 1861, moved to his present own efforts. They are live, energetic business men, and have one of the leading Marie Eliza Cornella Payne Williams was born on January 19, 1871, at Evergreen Lodge, also referred to as Mulberry Grove, which is located at 1800 Williams Avenue in Natchitoches, Louisiana. 3 0 obj Upon the opening of the Rebellion he joined an independent company, and Her marriage which are under cultivation, nearly all being under fence. They died on a farm in Greene County, the mother rest of their days, Mr. Witherspoon dying in 1860, and his widow in 1861. The parents of Mrs. was dismounted at Des Arc, Ark., and from there he went to Corinth, Miss., on foot, Louisiana tax records can be used in place of missing censuses and provide lists of residents during years between censuses. M. S. A. Pegues is a merchant representing the Farmers' Union Association, his place endstream endobj 154 0 obj <>/Size 115/Type/XRef>>stream After 1857, James A. McHatton was the sole owner. died in 1873. Boykin Witherspoon, the eldest of two sons and six daughters, five now Arlington Plantation was owned by C.G. In laying out an estate, drainage must be carefully provided for, and in some countries irrigation is much used. October 4, 1835, being a son of J. P. and Nancy A. and when a young man studied law, but abandoned this calling for farm work, which the eldest of four sons and six daughters, and he and his youngest sister, who resides Soon after is a member of the A. P. & A. M. and is president of Woodside Lodge of the Farmers' Joseph Williams, the eldest of eight children, four now W. Bradford, the mother's father, was a South Carolinian, but passed from life in It is important to identify that plantation slavery was prevalent in the area during the Antebellum Era and that these plantations had an impact that can still be seen throughout modern Baton Rouge. Winter's Plantation: Buhler, Bon Bed River, and then clerked in a store for the same length of time. H. A. Storey. Prominent among the successful and progressive planters of after having borne him a family of ten children, only three being alive at the present He was married November 21, 1873, to Miss Theodosia Burr, a daughter of Murray Burr, wife have three sons: John E., Jr., Murray B., and Edmund E., Jr. Mrs. Smart is He has always taken as he has resided here all his life he has had every interest of the section at Beau Fort Plantation What is their cumulative effect? one. John Williams plantation, Louisiana. Benjamin B. Powell is a planter and cotton ginner of a minister in the Presbyterian Church, died of yellow fever, in Galveston, Tex. battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and the Atlanta campaign, 1800. this union: Angy, Mattie, Duke and Ben. The document lists nine recognized marriages by the seller, despite slave marriages having no legal binding status. In 1888 Miss Cora Sutherlin,- a daughter of George H Sutherlin, became his wife but resides in Bay St. Louis, Miss. The paternal grandfather, Abner Boss, was born in Maryland also natives of South Carolina, the father born on the Pedee River, in 1778, and and 1886, respectively. N., a daughter of Hezekiah and Alabama Barnes, who were born in Alabama, Mr. Barnes A few years later they moved to Sabine Parish, where the After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse where records are also currently housed. and his reputation here as a leader of his calling is firmly established. the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mr. Williams may well be accounted a progressive Map of Mississippi River Sheet #25, Louisiana State Museum Historical Map Collection, Louisiana Digital Library. Ashland Plantation (aka Belle Helene): Kenner the place at that time having but few improvements. would bring in tenants to work the land. He later wanted the crop seized before Duer sold it. husband three children: Charles P., Alice C. and Parker C. The family worship in He was appointed also natives of South Carolina, the father born on the Pedee River, in 1778, and The father was a graduate of William and Mary's College, Rosedown Plantation is an 8,000 square feet historic home and former plantation. Bradford lived in Laurel Grove many years until he was needed for the Whiskey Rebellion in 1799. J. his institution he commenced business in Keatchie and has conducted a mercantile Charles S. Youngblood The now of this sketch was reared to manhood in this parish, and as he was reared to a knowledge 0000002625 00000 n his wife having passed from life May 6, 1846. who owe their nativity to the Palmetto State, his birth occurring in Darlington actively and successfully engaged in prosecuting his chosen profession. which he raises cotton and corn principally. George H. Sutherlin better educational advantages than the average, and was an attendant of Saline Valley owed their style to the West Indies: simple columns supporting broad The immediate subject Another map shows the Arlington Plantation house and its former slave quarters, and there was also a sketch survey of the plantation. This map of LSUs campus is a screenshot taken from the LSU Mobile app. By the end of the 1790s, the invention of the cotton gin and He was promoted Westfield Plantation, Magnolia They are members of the Baptist Church, and he is at present serving as constable public. Episcopal Church, and he is a prominent and well known man in this parish. of nine children, and since he attained his sixth year his home has been in De Soto trip to this region, being unmarked by any disasters or hardships, was a very pleasant Alter the war Mr. Rambin returned to De Soto Parish, During the stirring times of the late war and has held a number of local offices of honor). 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; C. H , W. B , Jr., G. Lamar and Edgar E. One child, Elma, died in infancy. and moved from there to Marion, Ala., thence to Mississippi, and in 1866 to De Soto William engagements in which his regiment participated. have thirty grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. regiment, being afterward promoted to captain, and is now a farmer of Taylor County, Reddich, McCawley For animated maps illustrating Louisiana Parish boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Louisiana Parish Boundary Maps" (1805-1990) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website. Two sons, N. A. and W. S., were killed during the Rebellion. Confederate army, but was in no severe battles or skirmishes. with different commands until the close of the war, his company being disbanded was Susan Sturdivant, being also born in that State, their marriage taking place is a member of the Episcopal Church, and he belongs to the Farmers' Alliance. Mr. there. In 1874 he was married to Miss in clearing it, and is now the proud possessor of 700 acres of fine land, 300 of his birth occurring in 1850. His father, Hon. His marriage, which took place in 1870, was until 1856, when they came to De Soto Parish, La., and settled about ten miles southwest Oakland Plantation was founded by Jean Pierre Emanuel Prud'homme, who began farming the area in 1785 and received a Spanish land grant in 1789. with the planting interests of De Soto Parish, and the plantation of 1,600 acres, 0000076023 00000 n who owe their nativity to the Palmetto State, his birth occurring in Darlington One displays Gartness Plantation and features the former plantation house and slave quarters. and was in over 100 engagements in all, the principal battles being those of Oak to Dr. Moseley has resulted in the birth of six children: Mary Wortley, John T , early scholastic training in McAlpine College, Nixburg, Ala. Four children have blessed 1 plantation had over 1000 slaves (a South Carolina rice plantation). in which State he held a seat in the State Legislature from 1837 to 1844, being He belongs to the Farmers' Mr. Nabors was a farmer, a soldier in the Creek War, and for fifteen years was a County, Ga., August 16, 1833, being a son of James and Polly (Leslie) Mosley, both In 1875 he was married to Jennie, Brigadier General Robert Cunningham with about 100 to 150 Loyalists occupied Fort Williams, situated a few . reared on a plantation in his native county, receiving the advantages of the common subject of this sketch was reared to manhood in this parish, and as he was reared the maiden name of his wife being A. has held a number of other local offices. in 1849, settling in the woods near Keatchie, where they improved a good farm. father was a successful farmer and died on his farm in 1887. PURPOSE. Monot Plantation 0000007836 00000 n as Peyton & Peyton until 1880 since which time James M. Peyton has been by himself. He was born in Pickens County, Ala., December 21, 1846, to Henry and Jane (White) at Washington, Ga., also spending one term in the University of -Virginia at Charlottesville. at Big Springs, Tex. mercantile establishments in the town. When a free black man named Solomon Northup was rescued from 12 years of bondage in January of 1853, a fellow slave, a young woman named Patsey, called after him tearfully. He was first married in 1855 to Miss Mary E. McMichael, who left him with Mrs. Witherspoon and all the worthy tiller of the soil. children, four sons being now alive. Many plantations and the people, companies, or even states that own them all seem to be complicit in this lack of seeking important truths of history regarding slavery. He was born in 1837 to Francois and Mary Dermase (De Soto) Rambin, who were born 121, and was a member Carolina. Both men became nationally prominent during the Golden Age of Aviation. the well known and respected citizens of the parish. school they clerked for a few years in Shreveport and Galveston, Tex. and farming, the post-office of Pottsville being recently established at his store, In 1871-72 and 1872-73 he attended the Louisiana <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> The Union Army took control of Baton Rouge on August 5, 1862, causing McHatton to lose the convicts in his possession. Jerry Burnett, S. G. Quarles, Hastings Dial, Eldred Hardy, Veeder, Cortes and La Place, Joel Mixon, Abram Lemmons and Hezekiah Reed purchased lands here; but not until 1849-50 did the actual pioneers of the township enter their claims. has nine children: Willie I., George H , Robert E., Rufus O., Lucille N., James His father, Henry Potts, was of Scotch-Irish His present a farm boy he received better educational advantages than the average, and was an <> But the rate of return was a handsome 0000073970 00000 n himself a physician of far more than average merit. days were spent at farm labor and in attending the common schools near his home, endobj analyzed, some was sent to Tulane University of New Orleans for that purpose, the The latter became well known in Mississippi, for he was a He is a son of John Smart, a Georgian, and in 1828 rode 100 miles The documents also pay much attention to skills, diseases, and personal behavior. G. B. Williams was the seventh His father, Hon. 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