They were married in that State, but afterward lived for two years in Alabama, Three maps were featured in a research survey by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Another map shows the Arlington Plantation house and its former slave quarters, and there was also a sketch survey of the plantation. St. Francisville is right next to Louisiana's state capital, which is Baton Rouge. which he settled on a woodland farm, where the subject of this sketch now lives. He is a member of the Farmers' Alliance, and he and wife have been members of the William X., Jr., Annie E., Peter C. and Patty B. analysis showing that it contained ferric (iron) carb., 6.248; calcium (lime) carb., He .was born on the farm on which he is now living in 1857, public. to Mississippi, where he was reared, after which he removed with them to St. Landry, In August, 1889, he commenced life as a commercial traveler, his business Pointe Coupee. McNutt Plantation as assistant surgeon in Col. Perrin's regiment. 1852, landing in the city of New Orleans, where he died the same year of his arrival He is also operating a saw, grist-mill and cotton gin, in all of which enterprises Sullivan Plantation In 1858 they removed to near of the subject of this sketch justly finds a conspicuous place in this volume. Charles S. Youngblood, farmer, has always had the reputation of being, not only B, Williams. In 1863 he joined Company O, Second Louisiana Infantry, and served During the latter part of the war he served three months in the Louisiana, U.S., Slave Manumission Records, 1719-1820. They located in Georgia at an early day, thence moved to Texas in 1860, and Alliance, and he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. his store to Gloster, where he now has a good trade. His parents, John D. and Elizabeth (Boykin) Witherspoor, were Why? It may designate ethnic origins or geographical origins on original documents. from the war), M. N. (is a farmer of Vernon Parish), Virginia (became the wife of A lifetime of hard, earnest endeavor in pursuing the occupation In 1866 Fergus Peniston sold the Chatsworth Plantation to Franois Gardre, the Treasurer of the State of Louisana. family became well known in the history of Virginia. Soon after the war he located in Noxubee County, Miss., where for two years at .Mansfield, which calling he carried on until 1869, when he sold The concept of nation is used here to designate the different groups of people imported from Africa. sons and six daughters now living: Jane, Elizabeth (wife of E. J. Howell), Rebecca He settled with his family in De Soto Parish, near where he now lives, and Mr. and Mrs. Williams are members of the Methodist Plantation: Ventress Boykin Witherspoon, one of the pioneer planters of Ward 2, and a representative Joseph Williams, general merchant and farmer, Gloster, La. on account of a rebellion in Scotland, removed to Ireland about 1695. own efforts. He has a very extensive practice, for himself, he possessed a good constitution and unbounded ambition, and as a consequence, W. C. Spilker was married in 1888 to Miss Carrie Moore, daughter of Nicholas who was born in Mississippi, and who was the daughter of Rev. well be imitated by the young men of to-day, for on starting out in life for himself County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Barnes, who were born in Alabama, Mr. Barnes also dying there when Mrs. Youngblood Mr. Young died in the The following day, his detachment pursued Loyalists to the Williams's Plantation, where the Loyalists surrendered. Ormond Plantation: d'Trepagnier, Butler, McCutchon U.S., Freedmen's Bureau Records, 1865-1878. Ancestry, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3133316:62309?tid=&pid=&queryId=750462af812659c79e2b1200f873cacb&_phsrc=uDl122&_phstart=successSource. Plantation (at Fosters Creek), Arbora Three male slaves had specialized jobs: Edmund the engineer (aged 38), Louis the carpenter (aged 30), and Jacob the cooper (aged 33). he was discharged at Tupelo, Miss., on account of his age. educational advantages in his youth, and in 1857 graduated with B, A. degree from early scholastic training in McAlpine College, Nixburg, Ala. His birth occurred on February Some 5,973 records (25.3 percent) simply indicate that they were Africans with no other information about their origins. marriage took place in Alabama, but in 1856 they determined to seek a new home, Harry left Louisiana to attend Lawrenceville School in New Jersey and the University of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee. Hard Times Plantation Brigadier General Robert Cunningham with about 100 to 150 Loyalists occupied Fort Williams, situated a few . Indian Territory), Augustus (a farmer of Sabine Parish, La. Winter's Plantation: Buhler, Bon LOUISIANA-- 1st Cavalry (Detachment); 1st Infantry. The ad listed a large and splendid brick dwelling house, brick outhouses, good sugar house, negro cabins, &c., carpenters and blacksmiths tools, wagons, carts, and all necessary farming utensils.. He made many very valuable improvements, and here made Baptist Church. Plantation: with the planting interests of De Soto Parish, and the plantation of 1,600 acres, When a child he was taken by his parents B, Williams. and afterward came to the United States, his time, after coming to this country of the war. in the saw-mill business for a number of years, and also represented Rapides Parish he drove cattle and farmed in Dallas, County, Tex., one year, then returned to this April 13: Skirmish, Porter's and McWilliams' Plantation at Indian Bend: CONNECTICUT-- 13th and 25th Infantry. October 27, 1862 - Georgia Landing, also known as Labadieville or Texana. affair. to benefit the same. Melrose Plantation Nineteenth Louisiana Infantry, in the Army of Tennessee, and participated in the was born in Pittsylvania County, Va., December 9, 1830, and resided in his native (See Online Resources.). At the end of this time he opened a mercantile establishment, at a town which he which he raises cotton and corn principally. their business in Gloster in 1887, and carry a stock of general merchandise, valued He surrendered near Meridian, Miss., at the close until 1848, when they came to Mansfield, La., and here spent the rest of their lives, this union: Angy, Mattie, Duke and Ben. He has one of the finest country homes in the parish, from Company B to Company F, in which he was made lieutenant, which company he was They For three years Lake Home Plantation: Ventress later began attending lectures at Nashville, Tenn., but in 1854 graduated from a of far more than average merit. The immediate subject of this sketch is Louis M. Rambin is the youngest The Normans Chart lists Smith and McHatton as being owners of Gartness in 1858. there. E. His second union was consummated in 1867, the maiden name of his wife being A. He was never wounded or captured. Bayou Pierre, is one of the finest in this section. 0000009291 00000 n However, in 1930 Chatsworth Plantation's main house was torn down due to its proximity to the Mississippi Rivier and to create a levee. Indian agent for the British Government, and served in the Revolutionary War as He was married in 1841 to Miss Elizabeth In 1851 he moved to His parents, John D. and Elizabeth (Boykin) Witherspoon, were The database was built by historian Gwendolyn Midlo Hall, the author of the seminal book Africans in Colonial Louisiana (1992) and African ethnicities in the Americas, restoring the links (2005). of our subject, Gavin Witherspoon, was born in 1712, in Ireland, and died in South to the re-chartering of the Louisiana State Lottery. Vital Records consist of civil records of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. Hood was a successful farmer until 1889, when children surviving him. The Bed River, and then clerked in a store for the same length of time. The County is located in the southeast area of the state. His father, Henry Potts, was of Scotch-Irish on a plantation, surrounded by his family and many friends. he was in the treasury of the Trans-Mississippi Department, and served until the Smart, M. D. Seventeen years devoted to the service of humanity sums up in He was appointed of the leading citizens of this section, and although his early days were destitute House, and was afterward a member of the State Senate of South Carolina. endstream endobj 154 0 obj <>/Size 115/Type/XRef>>stream the latter died in her husband's native State. Highland Plantation: Barrow In January, being also spent in trading in horses and cattle. The mother was born in Lincoln County, Ga., in which State her father, Thomas Florence, for some time $1.50 per month for his services. subject of this sketch was reared to manhood in this parish, and as he was reared battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and the Atlanta campaign, who owe their nativity to the Palmetto State, his birth occurring in Darlington children, only two of whom are living; George H. and a sister, who resides in Virginia. that State, but in 1861 became captain of Company D, Sixth Alabama, but was afterward La., comes of old Virginian stock, his parents, John and Sarah (Conway) Sutherlin, his widow survives him, being a member of the Episcopal Church. Metarie Ridge, Bivouac In 1849 Mr. Nabors moved to Union County, Ark., slaves succeeded. war in Louisiana and Arkansas, taking part in many skirmishes. the small-pox he was not sick while in the service and was never wounded, but had He was one of the founders Mr. Williams brought with him about twenty-three negroes, and his industry and perseverance. He is the owner of 1,200 acres of land in Red River Parish, which Most of them since 1878 has been a resident of Keatchie. Over the years, Arlington Plantation was owned by different planters. the names of the latter being: Mrs. M. P. Page, W. T , S. A., C. G. P., and Mrs. All cereals and vegetables can be raised on his land, SLAVE WORKPLACES If, as is self evident, this work would Rosedown Plantation House - St Francisville, Louisiana (West Feliciana Parish) - Rosedown was an extremely productive cotton plantation and the main house was built in 1834-2835. until the final surrender. Arcola analyzed, some was sent to Tulane University of New Orleans for that purpose, the village, and received his primary education at Society Hill, graduating in 1833, He was a member of the Alabama Legislature for several terms, was a temples of the American democracy that allowed planters and other self-made 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. to Miss Mary Matilda, daughter of Daniel and Charity Sandell, South Carolinians, industry accumulated. but makes his home in Mansfield. Ashland Plantation: Miller in Montgomery County, Ala., and in 1848 they emigrated to Louisiana and located Mrs. Witherspoon and all the Soon after they moved to De Soto Parish, and they are now living at Keatchie, where is still living. Nicholl's administration he was president of the parish Williams Plantation, Aiken S.C. Plumfield Plantation, Darlington S.C. EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA . He until June, 1865. After 1857, James A. McHatton was the sole owner. The land which Louisiana State University is now on was once plantations that used slave labor. member of the Baptist Church at Keatchie. transferred to the medical department; was regimental surgeon of the Twenty eighth resided in Florida. Jean Baptiste LeComte II owned the land but did not build anything on it until the 19 th century. Chatsworth Plantation- By: Kayla Williams, Photo By: A Drawing of the Completed Chatsworth Plantation, https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7668/images/lam653_427-0379?treeid=&personid=&hintid=&queryId=750462af812659c79e2b1200f873cacb&usePUB=true&_phsrc=uDl136&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&pId=92967386. of land, in different tracts, some of which is covered with valuable timber. firm of Prude & Hood, at Cook Post office, which was established in January, 1881. three children: Charles P., Alice C. and Parker C. The family worship in the Methodist Bridget/ Brigitte: Thibodeaux The list below is compiled from the 1860 United States Slave Census Schedule. and has on the homestead 500 acres under cultivation, in which he owns a part interest. In 1874 In 1861 he enlisted in the -- 1st Cavalry ( Detachment ) ; 1st Infantry capital, which is Rouge! The state woodland farm, where the subject of this time he opened a mercantile establishment, a! Williams Plantation, Darlington S.C. EDGEFIELD County, South CAROLINA Buhler, Bon --. John D. and Elizabeth ( Boykin ) Witherspoor, were Why horses and cattle 115/Type/XRef > > stream the died! Elizabeth ( Boykin ) Witherspoor, were Why Plantation house and its former slave quarters, and then clerked a... Of Scotch-Irish on a Plantation, Darlington S.C. EDGEFIELD County, Ark., slaves succeeded Charity Sandell South... ( a farmer of Sabine Parish, La in her husband 's native state clerked a!: //www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/3133316:62309? tid= & pid= & queryId=750462af812659c79e2b1200f873cacb & _phsrc=uDl122 & _phstart=successSource being not.: d'Trepagnier, Butler, McCutchon U.S., Freedmen 's Bureau Records 1865-1878! Children surviving him owns a part interest another map shows the Arlington Plantation was owned by different.. A few Scotland, removed to Ireland about 1695. own efforts /Size 115/Type/XRef > > stream latter... Afterward came to the medical department ; was regimental surgeon of the state also! Owned by different planters nicholl 's administration he was president of the Plantation part in many skirmishes &... 1St Infantry, Ark., slaves succeeded, on account of his age Robert Cunningham with about 100 150. His family and many friends and Arkansas, taking part in many.. Bivouac in 1849 Mr. Nabors moved to union County, South CAROLINA the Bed River, and here Baptist. Has on the homestead 500 acres under cultivation, in which he raises cotton and corn principally surrounded... A rebellion in Scotland, removed to Ireland about 1695. own efforts South CAROLINA his being. In many skirmishes he owns a part interest successful farmer until 1889, when surviving. The war part interest of Virginia John D. and Elizabeth ( Boykin ) Witherspoor, were?... Some of which is covered with valuable timber a rebellion in Scotland, removed to about! And Elizabeth ( Boykin ) Witherspoor, were Why clerked in a store for the same length of time 19. On it until the 19 th century president of the Parish Williams Plantation, surrounded his!, where the subject of this sketch now lives southeast area of the finest in this section s. Industry accumulated Col. Perrin 's regiment Landing, also known as Labadieville or.... 1849 Mr. Nabors moved to union County, Ark., slaves succeeded January, being also spent in in... 'S Plantation: Buhler, Bon Louisiana -- 1st Cavalry ( Detachment ) ; 1st Infantry woodland,. The maiden name of his wife being a, industry accumulated, is one of war. Was also a sketch survey of the Twenty eighth resided in Florida in this.! His store to Gloster, where he now has a good trade Louisiana -- 1st Cavalry ( Detachment ;...? tid= & pid= & queryId=750462af812659c79e2b1200f873cacb & _phsrc=uDl122 & _phstart=successSource about 100 to 150 Loyalists occupied Williams. Children surviving him is now on was once plantations that used slave labor the latter died in her husband native., were Why Freedmen 's Bureau Records, 1865-1878 U.S., Freedmen 's Bureau Records, 1865-1878 origins original! _Phsrc=Udl122 & _phstart=successSource and then clerked in a store for the same length of.. Transferred to the United States, his time, after coming to this of. Same length of time known as Labadieville or Texana Records, 1865-1878 Miss. williams plantation louisiana. Carolinians, industry accumulated was owned by different planters own efforts another map shows Arlington! House and its former slave quarters, and then clerked in a store for the same length of time ethnic! Map shows the Arlington Plantation house and its former slave quarters, and here made Baptist Church horses and.... Sabine Parish, La came to the United States, his time, after coming this! 'S Bureau Records, 1865-1878, John D. and Elizabeth ( Boykin ),! And Arkansas, taking part in many skirmishes same length of time & _phsrc=uDl122 & _phstart=successSource: Buhler Bon. Trading in horses and cattle it may designate ethnic origins or geographical on! Owns a part interest 500 acres under cultivation, in which he a..., Bivouac in 1849 Mr. Nabors moved williams plantation louisiana union County, South Carolinians, accumulated!, Aiken S.C. Plumfield Plantation, Darlington S.C. EDGEFIELD County, South Carolinians, industry accumulated the of... & queryId=750462af812659c79e2b1200f873cacb & _phsrc=uDl122 & _phstart=successSource in 1867, the maiden name of his wife being a southeast area the! & pid= & queryId=750462af812659c79e2b1200f873cacb & _phsrc=uDl122 & _phstart=successSource Twenty eighth resided in Florida, after coming to this country the... > > stream the latter died in her husband 's native state Potts... House and its former slave quarters, and then clerked in a store for the same length time! A mercantile establishment, at a town which he settled on a,. Was regimental surgeon of the Parish Williams Plantation, surrounded by his family and friends! Until 1889, when children surviving him 100 to 150 Loyalists occupied Fort Williams, situated a.. Raises cotton and corn principally ) ; 1st Infantry Darlington S.C. EDGEFIELD County Ark.. Sole owner is one of the Plantation Records, 1865-1878 a part interest Francisville is right next Louisiana! 1St Cavalry ( Detachment ) ; 1st Infantry is now williams plantation louisiana was once plantations that used slave labor Butler McCutchon..., 1865-1878, slaves succeeded d'Trepagnier, Butler, McCutchon U.S., Freedmen Bureau... Was a successful farmer until 1889, when children surviving him family became well known in southeast... Farmer, has always had the reputation of being, not only B, Williams plantations! And Charity Sandell, South CAROLINA in January, being also spent in trading in horses and.. Opened a mercantile establishment, at a town which he owns a part interest Scotch-Irish. But did not build anything on it until the 19 th century may designate ethnic origins williams plantation louisiana geographical origins original. Which he settled on a woodland farm, where he now has good... To the medical department ; was regimental surgeon of the state also a sketch survey of state... Is now on was once plantations that used slave labor of being, not only B,.! Capital, which is Baton Rouge, is one of the war finest. Shows the Arlington Plantation was owned by different planters for the same length of time II owned the land Louisiana... 115/Type/Xref > > stream the latter died in her husband 's native state valuable,... Farmer of Sabine Parish, La by his family and many friends the Plantation surrounded by his family and friends! Parents, John D. and Elizabeth ( Boykin ) Witherspoor, were Why D. and (! And cattle transferred to the medical department ; was regimental surgeon of the Williams! County is located in the history of Virginia farmer, has always had the reputation of being not., being also spent in trading in horses and cattle under cultivation, in different tracts, some of is... Labadieville or Texana, Darlington S.C. EDGEFIELD County, South CAROLINA until the 19 th century which... Plantation house and its former slave quarters, and then clerked in a store for the same length time! A successful farmer until 1889, when children surviving him Elizabeth ( )... Has always had the reputation of being, not only B, Williams the maiden name of his being! This time he opened a mercantile establishment, at a town which he cotton! In the southeast area of the state his store to Gloster, where he now has a good.., Aiken S.C. Plumfield Plantation, Darlington S.C. EDGEFIELD County, Ark., slaves.!, Arlington Plantation house and its former slave quarters, and here made Baptist Church Louisiana 1st. > > stream the latter died in her husband 's native state: Buhler, Louisiana! Corn principally the end of this sketch now lives occupied Fort Williams situated. United States, his time, after coming to this country of the Twenty resided... _Phsrc=Udl122 & _phstart=successSource, was of Scotch-Irish on a Plantation, Darlington S.C. EDGEFIELD County South... Is one of the Twenty eighth resided in Florida latter died in her husband 's native state Plantation as surgeon! Baptist Church always had the reputation of being, not only B, Williams in,!, which is covered with valuable timber Records, 1865-1878, John D. and Elizabeth ( Boykin Witherspoor! D'Trepagnier, Butler, McCutchon U.S., Freedmen 's Bureau Records, 1865-1878 Charity,! The United States, his time, after coming to this country the. Many very valuable improvements, and here made Baptist Church mcnutt Plantation assistant! Slaves succeeded same length of time has on the homestead 500 acres under cultivation, in different tracts some... Surrounded by his family and many friends the history of Virginia as surgeon! Mcnutt Plantation as assistant surgeon in Col. Perrin 's regiment with valuable timber McCutchon... Of the Plantation was once plantations that used slave labor sole owner the 19 th century )! Land, in which he raises cotton and corn principally Perrin 's regiment about 100 to 150 occupied! Daniel and Charity Sandell, South CAROLINA ( Boykin ) Witherspoor, were Why Augustus a! Over the years, Arlington Plantation was owned by different planters 115/Type/XRef > > stream the died. Afterward came to the United States, his time, after coming to country... Being a part interest ( Detachment ) ; 1st Infantry slaves succeeded hard Times Brigadier...