East Carroll Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

May 15, 1868, Ohio Democrat article

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"Another Negro Outrage" [Printed as it was written]
The Vicksburgh Times, of the 22d ult., gives the particulars of a recent murder of a family at Omega Landing, on the Mississippi river. Four negroes, it appears, determined to kill a man named Keenan, for the purpose of obtaining some money they supposed he had just received for a lot of wood. On the 11th inst., as Keenan left the Landing, he was shot by one of the negroes. They then proceeded to search the victim, but found nothing in his pockets, and consequently determined to visit his house.
Arrived there they killed Keenan's wife and son with an axem and then tied a daughter, a little girl, to a bed and set it on fire. The murderers were pursued, and after a long pursuit, two of them were captured. While the officers were conveying the wretches to prison, a mob of negroes seized them, and at once made a fire and roasted the criminals to death.

Brothers Nathaniel and Joseph Kerr, from L.P., died at the Alamo

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Amelia Williams compiled about 400 names of persons to have fought at the Alamo, but contemporary authority has practically agreed that the number of Alamo victims that had fallen at the fortress on March 6, 1836 was less than 200. So Amelia set out on a task to verify every name on this inclusive work list and ended up with what was finally determined was "A critical study of the seige of the Alamo of the personnel of its Defenders", by Amelia Williams.

On this list was two brothers, Joseph Kerr and Nathaniel Kerr. "Joseph Kerr, age, 22, private, from Lake Providence, Louisiana. Sources: Nacogdoches, 417; Affidavits of S. L. Chambliss and Mary E. Martin, on January 9, 1875 among the Adjutant General's Misc. Papers, Texas State Library. (18)"

Nathaniel was in the same company.

Below is taken out of "Southwestern Historical Quarterly", XXXVI, page 278, foot-note No. 61, (18).

"On January 9, 1875, before Robert W. Walton, Notary Public of Navarro County, Texas, S. L. Chambliss swore that on or near the first of February, 1836, he as captain of the Louisiana Volunteers for Texas Independence, honorably discharged Nathaniel and Joseph Kerr from his company because of the disability of their horses. He sent them to join the Texas troops at San Antonio, Texas. He further swore that their names appear as citizens of Bexar County on abstracts of land cetificates, bugt says that is a mistake, for they were volunteer soldiers from Louisiana fighting for Texas independence, and that they fell at the Alamo. On the same day and before the same Notary, Mary E. Martin swore that in February, 1836, she saw and read a letter, written to General Kerr of Lake Providence, Louisiana, by his son, Nathaniel Kerr, who was then stationed at the Alamo in San Antonio. In this letter Nathaniel Kerr stated that he and his brother, Joseph, were honorably discharged from their original company in the Texas service, on account the disablilty of their horses and that they were then stationed at the Alamo. It was later believed by all their friends that both brothers had died at the Alamo. Both these men were unmarried, and their heirs were a niece, Harriet Kerr Davisson, and a nephew, James D. Kerr. In their Power of Attorney, made February 24, 1855, the claimants state that Nathaniel Kerr had died from a sudden disease at the Alamo on February 19, 1836." These warrants were granted by Barnard E. Bee.

Joseph Kerr's signature

Carroll/East Carroll Newspaper Excerpt Books

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BOOKS!BOOKS!BOOKS!BOOKS!BOOKS!BOOKS!BOOKS!BOOKS!!!

I have compiled several books that are typed out excerpts from the columns of several Northeastern Louisiana's newspapers. These series of books, which I titled "Murder, Mayhem, & Misc. of Carroll Parish" and "Murder, Mayhem, & Misc. of East Carroll Parish, La." These excerpts are from local newspapers in and around Lake Providence, La., and cover the years of 1845 and also years from 1866 to 1928. As you will see, there where many hardships our ancestors went through, along with many joyous occasions they had, that I've placed within these page. There are what I've always refered to as "the gossip columns" here, but also there is so much more; there were town meetings, church goings, hunting trips, yellow fever epidemics, floods, fires, slave trades, plantation BarBQues, births, deaths, marriages, entertainments, etc., etc., etc. I could go on and on the different subjects which is contained in these books. It shows the way of life in those years.

Below is a list of the books and the years that are contained in each one, and number of pages contained in each book:

One book "Carroll Watchman" is only 39 pages long. It covers the year 1845.

Book I. "Murder, Mayhem, & Misc. of Carroll Parish, Louisiana", is from the years 1866 thru 1876, right after the Civil War. The parish seat was in Floyd until the division of the parish into the 'East' and 'West' parishes, with the division line being the Macon Bayou in 1877. This book is 308 pages.

Book II. "Murder, Mayhem, & Misc. of East Carroll Parish, La. II". It's excerpts are from the years 1877 - 1888, over 275 pages.

Book III. "Murder, Mayhem, & Misc. of East Carroll Parish, La. III", excerpts from 1889 - 1891, over 250 pages.

Book IV. It covers 1892 - 1895, and contains 1892 map sections of the town of Lake Providence. The book is 365 pages plus.

Book V. This book will cover years 1896 thru 1899.

Book VI. "Murder, Mayhem, & Misc. of E. Carroll Parish,La. VI" contains 200 pages. It covers 1904 - 1906 and 1918 - 1928, issues during this time period where somewhat scarce.

Please contact me if you are interested in any of these books.
Sandy Guthrie Moore
morechev@ipa.net

Bryan and Sewall Club

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Sept. 5, 1896

The Bryan and Sewall Club.—The Democrats of East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, organized on this the 31^st day of August, 1896, into a Bryan and Sewall Democratic Club by electing Judge J. M. Kennedy as President, C. S. Wyly, secretary and C. R. Egelly as treasurer.

Thereupon the President appointed the following committee on rules. J. M. Kennedy, Chairman; J. E. Ransdell, J. W. Pittman, W. H. Schneider, C. E. Davis, and C. R. Egelly. On motion, the club adjourned until Friday, Sept. 4, 1896, at 12 o’clock. J. M. Kennedy, President, C. S. Wyly, Secretary.

September 26, 1896

Members of the Bryan and Sewall Club.—James Beard, F. R. Bernard, W. A. Blount, J. S. Guenard, B. P. Shelby, J. G. Wyly, R. H. Davis, C.H. Webb, W. F. Burney, H. L. Deeson, W. H. Schneider, R. N. Rae, J. D. Tompkins, George Guter, S. B. Kennedy, J. A. Brooks, C. F. Davis, P. D. Quays, L. K. Barber, W. C. McRae, F. F. Montgomery, J. M. Kennedy, John R. Brown, T. S. Delony, T. H. Davis, C. R. Egelly, J. L. Landsworth, Abe Bass, T. G. Johnson, J. R. Keller, J. A. Mayer, H. Jameson, C. E. Barwick, R. J. E. Barwick, T. T. Taylor, G. D. Whitney, Sig Woolf, Ed. B. Woolf, J. E. Hauff, Chris Duff, A. B. Taylor, Robert Nicholson, S. Witkowski, J. Q. Ikerd, W. B. Frost, Nat Murfee, J. D. Wilhelm, W. H. Fisher, Harry Hill, J. T. Garner, T. J. Fatherree, E. E. Williamson, J. B. Lache, Walter Smith, John Sheerin, W. H. McCulloch, C. E. Beard, John Kelly, M. M. Goodwin, A. M. Nelson, L. L. Witkowski, J. M. McNeill, T. F. Montgomery, P. N. Long, E. J. Hamley, G. F. Blackburn, P.; Sax., Louis Leach, E. J. Delony, George S. Owen, J. W. Pittman, R. J. Burney, C. S. Wyly, J. W. Dunn, J. N. Turner, J. C. Pittman, , T. J. Gillikam, W. D. Bell, Phil McGuire, A. A. Blount, Jr., V. Gargaro, T. D. McCandless, W. T. Williams, F. H. Schneider, C. T. Harrison, T. Byrne, J. H. Fowler, W. A. Reid, Jr., C. B. Richardson, H. Selig, T. S. Sitton, O. W. Campbell, J. T. White, T. J. Powell, O. P. Hamilton, E. B. Moore, O. J. Hurley, W. H. Montgomery, Max Levy, J. P. Webb, A. D. Minsky, J. W. Donovan, G. M. Franklin, D. O”Sullivan, J. Schonfarber, N. Fousse, S. M. Purdy, R. F. Brown, D. W. Gilmour, J. Marcus, Pat McGuire, A. Richard, I. B. Beard, I. C. B. Lewis, Aaron Joseph, Linmore Brown, N. J. Bryan, James Beard, Jr., C. E. Seghers, L. L. Davis, and R. L. Holland.

Aunt Eliza Keene - Keene decendant??

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August 15, 1896

Banner-Democrat newspaper

On the 25^th of July there died in Greenville one whose life contained much of the dramatic incident which clustered around the old time institutions of slavery—one who possessed many friends, and whose good deeds may well outweigh the faults that were her’s through the peculiar social conditions in which she lived. Aunt Eliza Keene was born a slave of the well-known Keene family of Louisiana about 70 years ago. The remarkable beauty of the young quadroon attracted the overseer, and her master gave him permission to buy her, on condition that, as far as law and custom would allow, he would make her his wife. He was faithful to his bargain, and after during all his life he lavished upon her every advantage in his power. When Greenville was a tiny village she made it her home, and her death removes one of the best known figures of the life of the city in the early days. No unfortunate, whether from fault or fortune, ever appealed for help to “Aunt Eliza” in vain. No complaint ever came from her because of the imposition on her charity. Her life may not have been a blameless one, but when the ledger is written up, there will be a safe balance to the credit of Aunt Eliza Keene.—Greenville Times.

Capt. W. B. Keene was a resident of our parish, having died many years ago, but his daughter, Mrs. Col. E. W. Constant and his grand-children are still living on part of the large estate. Mr. Keene was no doubt one of the largest land and slave owners in the South, and at the breaking out of the war owned thirteen plantations and it is said nearly fifteen thousand slaves. We have required late the above, and from what we could learn the part that refers to the overseer purchasing the woman is hardly a fact. She was like a great many other who were slaves, taking their master’s name.

New Project on East Carroll Parish

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I really don't want to spill the beans right now, but would like to have YOUR input on some information for a project I am trying to get together.... but I have to have information from my followers and readers.
My question to ya'll is 'What are some of the most interesting/significant things about Lake Providence/Carroll Parish that you know about?' I will mention some of the things I think about so that you might think of some things that you know of about there.
1) Beautiful Arlington Plantation.
2) Cotton, cotton, and more cotton.
3) The Dairy Queen in town and the Skating Rink over the lake.
4) The split of Carroll Parish into East and West Carroll parishes.
5) The beautiful lake, with it's moss covered cypress trees.
6) Grant's Canal and Soldiers' Rest.
7) Joseph Ransdell, Charles Carroll, Maude VanFossen.
8) Yellow Fever Epidimics and Floods.
9) Teddy Roosevelt's bear hunt.
10) The 4th Louisiana Infantry.
11) The Miss Louisiana Beauty Pageant.
12) Sportsman's Paradise and the muddy Mississippi.
These are a few of the things I can remember, but would love to read what you know of my old hometown. Please let me hear from you with your comments below or email to me.
P.S. If I get enough of a response I will tell you about this plan I am working on.
If you have pics I would love to see them... please send in Subject: "L.P. Project", by email:
morechev@ipa.net
Thanks,
Sandy

Prisoner escapes on his Lawyer’s horse.

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Here are a couple of posts, stories out of the East Carroll Delta Newspaper in the mid 1960's. It was a regular column that brought out some of the history of Lake Providence and also some of the days in the life of Nookie, the writer of the columns.

“Reminiscing.....”

Prisoner escapes on Lawyer’s horse.

November 25th, 1965

by Unk Nook

Hello Folks,

The story has its beginning on the Saturday night following the Thanksgiving Holiday of 1904.

This whole episode was the result of a little misunderstanding. A misunderstanding between two very good friends- leaving one of those involved in deep trouble. For the sake of anominity [sic] we shall call these two “A” and “B”. It seems that “A” was eating a piece of cheese, “B” had asked for some cheese but had been told by “A” that there wasn’t enough to share. The reader must also bear in mind that both “A” and “B” had been squeezing the jug quite heavily all night. When “A” refused to share his cheese “B” uncorked a haymaker that put “A” on the dirt sidewalk for what should have been the count of one thousand. “B” made the mistake of getting down close to “A” to finish him off. ”A” put his arms around “B’s” neck and bit his nose, leaving “B” with a smooth face from forehead to his chin. “A” made his escape from the law but this Thanksgiving firewater made him break into a saloon on Lake Street. Just as he wal leaving the Drink Emporium he walked into the arms of the Night Marshall, loot and all. He was placed in the callaboose [sic] until Monday, then taken around to the jail to await December term of court.

“A” had a sister living in another city and she employed her home town lawyer to defend her brother, “A” was charged with fighting and disturbing the peace- breaking and entering, and assault by biting off the snozzle [sic] of his fellow man.

Sunday afternoon the lawyer rode into Lake Providence on a beautiful sorrel horse and a brand new saddle and bridle. On Monday morning he hitched his steed to the hitch rack back of the jail and made himself ready for the defense of his client.

“A” case was called a few minutes after nine a.nm. after hearing the testimony of several witnesses and debating with the D. A., this out of town lawyer requested a short recess to talk privately with his client. The judge granted the request.

In an ante room during the secret confab the client asked permission to be excursed (the bathroom was in the jail house yard).

In the meantime I was in the kitchen begging Uncle Alf (he was cook and part-time jailer) to let me rent his goat and wagon for two bits - Uncle Alf was holding out for 4 bits. We were ion the middle of this discussion when “A” walked through the kitchen - Uncle Alf told “A” to take the lawyer’s horse. “A” needed no further invitation. Paul Revere’s ride could not compare with “A’s” ride.

The out of town lawyer wound up with no horse, no case, and no client.

“B Cing U”

Unk Nook

How 'Soldiers' Rest' really got it's name ???..

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Nov. 18, 1965 East Carroll Democrat Newspaper by Unk Nook Hello Folks, I am going to share a secret with you but you must not tell a soul. I am going to tell you how Soldier’s Rest got its name and how much the name cost. Before the day it received its name it was just called the sage field. The sage field began at what is now Milligan Street and went one block west of what is now known as Artaud Street. The soldiers were just beginning to draw their pensions from the government and a man named John Stockner bought a lot on the corner of Milligan and Second for $5 to build a house on---then the lots in the sage field began to sell like hot cakes on a winter day--each lot sold for the sum of $5.00. The lots sold faster than the surveyors had a hard time keeping them measured. All kinds of houses were erected on these lots in the sage field, some of brick, some of wood, some of tin - anything that a house could be built from. Some of them fell down before the occupants could move in good. Now, back to the naming of Soldier’s Rest -- it all took place in my pop’s butcher shop one Wednesday before Thanksgiving in 1904 - the Real Estate dealer was in the shop having a beef cut up (the agent that was selling all the lots in the sage field). One of my little pals and I were rehearsing our Thanksgiving speeches by reciting to one another as were both on the Thanksgiving program at the school house that evening. The real estate dealer overheard us rehearsing and asked my pal, named Norman to recite his speech to him. Norman expanded his chest and began-- “Soldiers Rest, Thy warfare is over, Dream of battlefields no more”... etc, etc, etc.. The real estate dealer like the sound of it so much that he promptly named the sage field “Soldier’s Rest”, and paid Norman by sharing his peanuts and raisins with him. In those days a five cent bag of peanuts and raisins filled a 1 pound paper bag so Norman and I went to school the next morning well fortified with the “pay” for naming Soldier’s Rest. B C ing you, Unk Nook PS I think this was a joke that he was telling, but not for sure... what do you think?

Louisiana Swamp Doctor/Henry Clay Lewis, mid 1800's

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Henry Clay Lewis was a doctor who lived on the Tensas River, Madison Parish, not to far from Lake Providence, in northeast Louisiana. He encountered many Lake Providence folks. He died at the early age of 26. He was helping with the Cholera epidemic at the time of the swollen bayous and flooding Mississippi River on an August day in 1850. Plunging his horse into the murkey waters his feet and his horses' feet was snarled on the dense willows pulling him and his horse down. The doctor was found the next day drown. The next few posts will be about some of the local folk that was mentioned in his book, "Louisiana Swamp Doctor".

"La. Swamp Doctor and the Panther"

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..."Telling the people that I would not return unless they sent for me, and the sun being low, I mounted my horse and dashed off for home. Coming to a fork in the path, I took the one I thought I had come in the morning and gave myself no further concern about the road.
I mentioned that I had filled my pockets with valerian on leaving home, and on this simple thing depended two lives, as the sequill [sic] will show. It is a root and when fresh of a powerful and penetrating odor peculiar to its species."...."The root possesses great attractions for the cat tribe which smells it at a great distance and resorts to it eagerly, devouring its fragrant fibers with great apparent relish."... "I had proceeded some distance when it began to appear to me that the path I was travelling was not the one by which I had come in the morning, but as it was some miles back...."   ...."I determined to proceed."   "It was near sunset, and, in despite of my endeavors to the contrary, I was becoming somewhat anxious as a gloom was upon the bayou or slough whose illusory appearance I have noted. Not remarking that the part instead of crossing turned up the bank, I gave my horse the rein and he sprang into the stream..." ...."I was mistaken in the slough and that in the instance the proximity of the knees to the surface was no illusion. He had fortunately become wedged between two of the largest which sustained his weight and saved him from being impaled upon those beneath. I had nothing in the shape of a cutting instrument except a small penknife which under the circumstance could afford me no aid. Dismounting in the water, by main strength I released my horse, and as the sun withdrew its lingering ray from the top most bough of the trees-jaded, wet, and exhausted--we stood in the midst of the swamp on the banks of an unknown slough without food, fire, or weapon--lost! lost! lost! I could form no idea where I was, and go as I would it would be haphazard if I went right. The probabilities were that I would have to spend the night in the drearisome place."
..."An unusual stillness rested over the swamp, unbroken save by the tramp of my horse; not even a frog or chichado [cicada] was to be heard, and the wind had assumed that low, plaintive wail amidst the leaves..."   " such a glorious sun go down shrouded with darkness whilst it yet was day, when the ominous silence was broken by a sound which, God grant, I may never hear agin. Like a woman's shriek in the damning anguish of desertion and despair--lost and ruined--was the long, piercing scream of the panther, whose awful yell palsied my heart and curdled the blood within my smallest veins. Again and again it rose, filling the solemn aisles of the darksome swamp till echo took up the fearful sound and every tree, bush, and brake gave back the hellish, agonizing shriek."
"It was evidently approaching us; my poor horse trembled like an aspen beneath me and seemed incapable of moving.".... "I struck my horse, and twining my hands in his mane, lay down on his neck, letting him go as he wished..." "With a snort of terror he spring off through the darkness and trees with a speed that seemed miraculous." ...."I began to despair as I had no weapon save the penknife, and the animal, I knew, was one of the fiercest nature--else why did he follow for my blood? ( I never thought of the valerian.)"
..."Again and again the awful scream of the infuriated animal arose and fell like the weight of a mountain on my trembling frame. Nobly my gallant horse strove to save me...." ... "with fearfullness of my situation made me half delirous, and my thought began to wander...."   " I imagined that I was in the midst of a well-contested battle..." ".... "Making an effort to draw my sword, my hand came in contact with the vial of prussic acid in my vest pocket with considerable force. This aroused me, and taking it out I determined to commit suicide should the panther overtake me--preferring to die thus to being devoured alive."...   "... I heard the scream of the panther not two hundred yards behind and could almost hear his feet as they struck the ground after his leaps. He seemed to be rejoicing over his approaching feast--his screams arouse fiercer-shriller--more horrid than before. The heavens gave back the sound...."
..."I tore the neck of my poor horse with my teeth to incite him to greater speed. My time had come. Again I heard the panther's scream so near that it perced my brain with its acuteness. I heard his spring, as he threw himself over the lowermost boughs of the trees, and shrank withing my self, momentarily expecting him to alight with his sharp teeth in my heart.   The thought occured to me.." ..."if I kill my horse, may not the panther be satified with his blood and allow me to esape?" ..."With my penknife I felt carefully for the carotid artery and when it was found, I plunged the blade in, inflicting a small but deadly gash. Give a terrible spring, the hot blood gushing all over, he ran as none but a noble horse in the agonies of death can run and then with a low, reproachful moan fell dead. I, disengaging myself, at a full run strove to make my escape.
I heard the yell of the panther as he reched the horse, and as he stopped I thought myself safe--but not so long. Again his fierce scream came ringing o'er the air, and I was too well aware...." "... when the quarry is being devoured his voice is still. Suicide by poison or a more awful death was all that was now left me. I heard the rapid leap of the panther, yelling at every spring. I uncorked the vial and was raising it to my lips when, as if by inspiration, came the blessed thought that when the panther seized me to pour the instantaneous poison down his throat. I uttered a low, deep prayer to God, and for one who, if she had known my peril, would have sought to die with me, and then bracing myself firmly against a tree with the vial clenched in my right hand awaited the deadly foe. I heard his shriek, saw a huge form flying through the darkness, felt a keen pang in my shoulder, and then pouring the acid in the mouth of the panther, fainted.
When I recoved consiousness the moon was shining in my upturned face, and the huge form of the dead panther was lying by my side with the pocket holding the valerian firmly clenched in his teeth."

"La. Swamp Doctor and the Rattlesnake"

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story coming soon......

Felix Bosworth of Carroll Parish

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"According to the Richmond Compiler, the Louisiana Race Course was opened in Richmond early iun 1842. H. E. Downes, proprietor , announced a spring meeting in May and a fall meeting in November. A match race was advertised for June 25 between Downes' Georgia Maid and Lawson Dunn's "celebrated John Stacker". A second race the same day was scheduled between the two main events. The Alonzo Snyder Papers, Dept. of Archives , L.S.U., Baton Rouge, contained a letter from Felix Bosworth, parish judge of Carroll Parish, dated Jan. 2, 1846, in which Bosworth advised Judge Snyder to give Dr. Shadburne $100.00 and a horse which Bosworth owed the doctor "on a bet". So far as is known, the Richmond Course was still in operation whenb Lew came to Madison Parish, and it is entirely likely that he first met Shadburne there.

Presidents of the Rotary Club, Lake Providence

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Presidents of the Lake Providence Rotary Club
East Carroll Delta News
Nov. 4, 1965

From the original 27 members who on January 8, 1936 initiated the Lake Providence Rotary Club, only two remain active in the Club today (Nov. 4, 1965). Original officers who served with President Evans were J. Stuart Pittman, Vice President; Golden Leigh Levy, Secretary-Treasurer, and William H. Hamley, Sergeant-at-Arms. Original Directors included the first 3 officers together with Frederick H. Schneider, J. Hortaire Guenard, Frank Voelker, Sr., and A. P. Surles.

Thanks to C. Rupert Evans for this list of Past-Presidents

C. Rupert Evans
J. Stuart Pittman
Golden Leigh Levy
Edward D. Schneider
Crawford A. Rose
Dr. Frank A. Williams
Dr. Thomas G. Biggs
Mertie L. Levy
J. Walter Pittman
Dr. Don F. Davis
George Rundell
William Y. Bell
J. Hortaire Guenard
Mark H. Brown
Frank Byerley
James S. Green
Rev. H. Newton Griffith
Leo A. Lensing
William B. Ragland, Jr.
Frank Voelker, Jr.
Dr. Carl A. Kelly
Charles S. Perry
Paul Geisler
Captan Jack Wyly
C. T. (Bill) Hall
William M. Knobles
John O. Nelson
Buren A. Bayles
L. Percy Ragland
Baxter O. Deal
F. Alton Babb
J. D. (Red) White
(Henry G. Norris was elected but did not serve as he went to the army)

The Funeral of Col. Thomas Jefferson Randolph

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East Carroll Delta News - October 21, 1965
As soon as the funeral services at the new-made grave of Col. Thomas Jefferson Randolph was concluded, and before the grave was filled up, a veteran negro stepped forward and asked if there was any objection to a service by his people. He was told that such a tribute would be acceptable to the family, and then a scene that should go down in history was enacted. Quietly Mr. Randolph’s former slaves assembled around him, and then swelled up from a hundred negro voices that most pathetic of hymns:
Am I a soldier of the cross - A follower of the Lamb?
A gentleman who was present says that in his whole life, extending over seventy years, he never witnessed anything so touching. When the last note died away amid the oaks of Monticello, there was not a dry eye in the vast assembly. --Richmond Enquirer - 1876.

East Carroll History

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Interesting East Carroll History:
East Carroll Delta News, Aug. 5, 1965
“According to some evidence, when DeSoto discovered and crossed the Miss. River in 1541 he was somewhere near what is now East Carroll Parish. LaSalle in 1682, when he successfully explored the Miss. River to its mouth, very likely spent the night on the banks of what is now Lake Providence. East Carroll remained a part of New France until 1763, when most of the western Mississippi Valley passed to Spain. The Spanish government sought to bring settles to northeast Louisiana. Settlements, however, clung to the hill areas. The Delta low-lands flooded every year and swampy, were regarded as too unhealthy and otherwise unsuitable for colonization.
East Carroll Parish returned briefly to French rule on March 26, 1803, when public announcement was made of the recession of Louisiana to France from Spain. This was soon followed on April 30, 1803, by the United States’ acquisition of the vast area from France for $15 million by virtue of the Louisiana Purchase.
After the war of 1812, development of the Delta region continued in earnest. Providence, as a name of a community, first appears in press accounts about 1835. War, reconstruction and yellow fever slowed progress but by the return of the century expansion resumed.
During reconstruction and lasting until about 1928 lands in the present sixth and seventh wards, about one-fourth of the parish land area, reverted to a forest primeval similar to a hundred years earlier. By 1930 reclamation of this productive area resumed when over 150 families moved in and established their homes. Now one can not tell the difference in this reclaimed area and the land along the Mississippi River cultivated since 1830."

Historical Land Item

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East Carroll Delta News, July 22, 1965
"Looking at the large aerial photograph-map of Lake Hall Plantation owned by George T. Hider, a distinct triangular section of land appears annexed from adjoing Oakland (Plantation).
Mr. Hider supplies an interesting bit of relevant information as was told to him by the late Judge F. X. Ransdall.
During the days of the "floating palaces" on the mighty Mississippi, the owners of Lake Hall and Oakland were engaged in a card game aboard one of the famed river boats, going downstream to New Orleans.
Upon losing his cash and stocks in the game of chance, the owner of Oakland gambled a portion of his plantation, the plat of which he drew on a piece of papper.... and lost.
Thus the triangular section of Oakland was ceded to Lake Hall. It contains approximately 13 chains."

Bunch's Bend and the Pirates

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[spelling and grammar is same as in the Aug. 1, 1896 newspaper]
"Late at night, in the month of May, 1766, the moon is hidden by clouds, the Mississippi river is dark and turbulent. The black hulk of the schooner Spy, tosses like a toy ship on the waves, a single yellow torchlight flares from the mast. Aboard the deck are some dozen men, rough, drunken, boisterous. On either side of the mighty, swollen stream they see only "the dark, awful impenetrable forests." Their coarse voices shock the stillness of the North Louisiana landscape. They half shout, half sing the words:
We are rounding Bunch's Bend,
Come drink, brave river men.
We have ravaged glade and glen
Of the gold that none would lend,
Hoorah! Hoorah!
We hail the old sand bar,
Stretching round the near and far,
And our meeting none shall mar,
Hoorah! Hoorah!
We are rounding Bunch's Bend!
The boat gives a lurch as it strikes the mud, the pirates cease singing; they carry a load from the deck. It is a long box of black iron, and four men stagger beneath its weight. Landing it safely on shore, they tie the boat and proceed to a spot some twenty feet from the water's edge. Four small trees are so covered by the wild grape vine they form the posts of a summer house. Reaching their rendezvous, the pirates fall back. Only Bunch and his wife enter the enclosure of vines. The dark cruel eyes of the man look defiantly around the forest, the eyes of Conscience Cloyee glance timidly first into the face of her husband, then into the tangled brushwood. The moon comes from behind the drifting piles of smoke-pearl clouds, and sheds a weird radiance over the scene. Captain Bunch proceeds noiselessly to bury the treasury. An arrow whizzes thro’ the undergrowth. Conscience Cloyee falls, and the blood streams from her heart. Raising his head Bunch sees the malicious, cunning eyes of an Indian peering at him through the dim half light of the firest. He reaches for his pistol, but before he can use it, he is felled by a tomahawk. The red man gives a war whoop and darts like a panther through the woods. The pirates rush for their boat. They row furiously against the stream. The moon is hidden by a cloud. The wilderness is vast and silent."

The Ghost of Bunch's Bend

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Banner-Democrat, Aug. 1, 1896
This story is listed under the title, "Bunch's Bend".

"It is a gloomy evening. The air is heavy with electricity, the gray clouds deepen into a stormy slate, the rank weeds and the dark, green vines entwining the tree trunks droop till they touch the tangled grasses on the ground. They are weighted down by their wealth of leaves and berries. The volume of the Mississippi grows strong and turbulent; its yellow surface is lashed into white-capped waves, and great black masses of drift wood are borne on its current.
Old Harry Balfour watches, uncasily, the clouds, the earth, the water. "Sho is his time Miss", whispers the old man very slowly and with a tremor in his voice, "Sho is his time. Wait jest one min'--Thar! thar he goes!" cries the negro. Right thar through them underbrushes; thar whar the little white church stands; over yonder by them broken down grave stones."
We look toward the spot indicated, but see nothing save the elder bushes; the cypress trees, the yellowish red trumpet vines and the indistinct outlines of the little white chyurch. "What does he look like?" I asked. "is he white as a sheet and his body thin as a vapor?" "Lor! Lor, Miss!" and the old man laughs heartily. "He ain't no mo' like a regular hant than you is. He's jes like any other man, cepten his face; that's sorter, pale and skeerish; and his eyes, they's big and deep set, and looks like dark light in 'um. He wears a long gray blanket shawl that kivers him from his neck to hs feet, but once I seed him throw it off. Tha's the furst night he ever come to me. Then I seed the blue shirt what he had on. It wuz too big for 'im and open at the neck and around his belt wuz hung his knives and a little pistol and some strings and a yellowish bag, and he sez to me, "Harry", sez he, "My name is Bunch, and this very place whar you lives uster belong to me, and that's why its called Bunch's Bend. Do you hear? Its called ---". But by dis time I begin feeling sorter creepish and so sez I: "Yes, yes sir. Does you want somepen to eat?" and I starts out out of de bed. But no, Miss, dat man did'nt want nothin'. He did'nt want no corn bread, and he did'nt wan't no pork, and he didn'nt want nary bit of cake, and he did'nt want no watermillion; no, Miss. 'pon my word, he did'nt want no watermillion. All he wants wuz jes to tell me thar wuz a chest as big as he wuz, buried out thar in the grave yard and that it wuz full, Miss, mind you, plum full of gold.
Him and his chums, they hid it way 'fore de war, and it didn'nt belong to none of um, and now he says his speerit it can't get no rest til dat gold has done been found and given back to de ancestors of dem folks what he took it from.

A full good hundred years have passed since old Charon rowed the soul of Captain Bunch across the Styx (which narrow stream the river pirate doubtless found blacker than is the Mississippi on even the sotrmiest, blackest nights) and yet in the gloomy twilights old Balfour sees the long dead man wandering, wandering, wandering through the forest, looking always for the hidden, stolen treasure, tormented always by the memory of it, and longing oh, so intensely, for rest, blessed rest."

Pirate Bunch's wife, Conscience Choyee, was King George I's servant

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Part II, of Pirate Bunch history.
Pirate Bunch’s wife was Consience Cloyee--
"In January 1765, when the Colonial settlements were being tormented by the English government, King George I, with his usual short sightedness, sent to the puritanic village of Salem a ban of some two hundred odd soldiers for the purpose of spying on the inhabitants of that village. These soldiers made no small stir in the sober sided little village. [skipped their uniform and physical descriptions]
The little Quaker maidens had been so warned against them that they veritably believed the brilliant cavaliers were soldiers of the Evil One; nor would they any more dare to look at them and flirt with them than they would dare, on the solemn Sabbath day to laugh out loud, or go to an apple paring, or take one measure of the stately minuet.
One morning the house of Goodman Choyee was alarmed by the piteous moaning of its little Quaker mistress. She came into the dining room, her face whiter than the spotless kerchief around her neck, and handed her husband a note saying; “She’s been bewitched! She’s been bewitched! I saw old Beldame Martin looking at her with evil eye. Poor little Conscience! Poor little Conscience!” The placid Quaker mother wring her hands and wept bitterly. Meanwhile Goodman Cloyee read the note. It was from his daughter Conscience, (She whom her school mates called Tender Conscience because of her sensitively sweet and considerate character.) The few words told that she was married to one of the soldiers of the King: that the marriage was registered at the Custom House, and that when her parents read these words, she would be far away from them, traveling with her husband, where, she could not say. The note was so cold, so matter of fact, so unnatural, the parents concluded that beyond a doubt their child had been bewitched and was acting under some baleful spell. Goodman Cloyee arose wearily from the table and took his high steeple hat, and with a tottering gait, walked out on what then seemed to him the strangely changed, desolate streets of Salem. Faithe went into her daughter’s trim little room, folded each piece of finely woven linen and laid it onto a cedar chest, putting with it faint, sweet scented springs of old time lavender. Then kneeling down beside it, she prayed, prayed with a broken heart for the child she would rather far have had and lying before her calm and dead. The neighbors said that every morning, thro’ all the remaining years of their quiet, monotonous lives Goodman Cloyee and his wife Faithe, went first to the Custom House to see the registered marriage of his daughter, and to find it there was a letter from her; then repaired to her little room and prayed for her return.

East Carroll Guards go to Lake Charles, La.

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July 11, 1896
The Banner-Democrat

The following is the roster of the East Carroll Guards that will attend the encampment at Lake Charles. They will leave tomorrow night on the Annie Laurie, and every person in our parish wishes the boys a pleasant trip and a safe return home:
R. N. Rea, Captain T. B. Davis, 1st Lieutenant
C. F. Davis, 1st Lieutenant W. R. Powell, 1st Sergeant
M. M. Goodwin, 2nd Sergeant C. K. Seghers, 1st Corporal
W. J. Blansfield, 4th Corporal M. B. Deeson, Color Sergeant
Captain J. S. Guenard, Ordinance Officer
PRIVATES: J. W. Barber, E. W. Belden, Ed Frost, J. L. Kennedy, W. H. McCulloch, T. E. Pinkston, C. A. Webb, T. S. Delony, C. E. Barwick, J. B. Brown,l Paul Gardham, S. B. Kennedy,. J. P. McCutchen, F. H. Schneider, R. L. McKee, James Beard, Jr., and Urias Conn, Armorer.
Mrs. Joseph E. Ransdell, Chaperon Miss Kittie McCulloch, Sponsor
Miss Nannie Rhodes, 1st Maid of Honor
Miss Dollie Kennedy, 2nd Maid of Honor
Miss Nellie Montgomery, 3rd Maid of Honor
The following persons will accompany the soldiers on the encampment: Rev. C. D. Mack and wife, Hon. J. E. Ransdell, E. J. Delony, and others.

The Murder of Sheriff Bernard McGuire

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Contributor is Lora Peppers:
Sandy, thought you would like to add the account of Bernard's death I just found in a Bastrop, LA newspaper. It seems he was Marshall of the town of Lake Providence when he was killed. As far as I know, he is the only town of Lake Providence Law Enforcement official to die in the line of duty. Also, when the DAR indexed the cemetery in the 1950's, they read his age as 27 years old.

Morehouse Clarion, January 16, 1880, Page 2, Column 3
The Lake Providence Murder.
The course pursued by the citizens of Providence toward the crew of a coal boat which anchored at that place is frowned upon by all good citizens everywhere. It seems that the crew of the coal boat and a potato boat went out into the town and, after drinking to drunkenness, some of the crew became noisy, and threatened "to take the place." Their boisterous demonstrations brought to the front City Marshal McGuire, who demanded the surrender of the drunken roust-a-bouts. Jim Brown, who was the noisiest and most demonstrative, and the Marshal clinched and the two pistol shots were heard. The Marshal was killed. The frightened crew then ran to their boats. In a few minutes a crowd of armed men went to the river, arrested the whole crew, captain and pilot. They were taken to the Mayor's office, placed in line on benches, and as their names were called, the brother of the Marshal began firing, fatally wounding three of the helpless prisoners. This was done after the drunken crew had surrendered to the city and civil authorities.
We are sorry that such an impolitic step was taken by the people of Providence. Defiance of law impugns its authority, and correspondingly engenders a disrespect for those whose duty it is to administer it.
The criminal code of Louisiana is sufficiently broad and severe to cover all such crimes as that committed upon the Marshal of Lake Providence. For a set of exasperated men to set aside the legal authorities and inflict summary vengeance upon a supposed criminal, is the work of heathens rather than the act of a civilized people. Such deplorable outrages reflect not only upon the people of one community, but they injure the people of the whole State. No stranger will be favorably impressed with Louisiana when he hears of the Lake Providence murder. Who knows but that very affair may turn scores of emigrants from the shores of our State? Alas! such occurrences are too often repeated.

"Sheriffs of Carroll-East Carroll Parish"

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(Maude VanFossen, Parish Historian) Banner-Democrat, Oct 20, 1961) From sheriff's records and bond books the following facts are obtained:
Duke G. Clary was the 1st sheriff of Carroll / East Carroll parish. His deputy was J. N. Donohue.
In 1835, Felix Bosworth, parish judge and president of the Police Jury, with Bardee Segrest, James D. Kerr, Silas R. Gilmore, and Horace Prentice, gave bond for Clary's faithful and accurate collection of taxes imposed by the Police Jury. During Nov. 1836, Clary as principal and Zachariah H. Dorsey and Silas R. Gilmore again made bond to the Police Jury for collection of taxes.
As no newspapers were published in the parish prior to 1845, property was "exposed for sale by sticking up advertisements for the term of 30 days, at the courthouse door and at three other public places in the parish". The purchasers had to secure the true and faithful payment of the property.
Clary and his deputy, Donohue, served in their respective offices until February 1838, when Thomas R. Patten became the sheriff. Donohue continued on as his deputy. Early in June of 1839 John D. Harding began to sign all land sales with William A. Cloman as deputy. Harding gave bond to A. B. Roman, Governor of Louisiana, for the sum of $4,071.65 for himself or his deputies, for faithfully, according to law, collecting the state taxes within the parish of Carroll.
On Nov. 20, 1840 Charles H. Webb, coroner, conducted a sheriff's sale, "there being no acting sheriff". Harding's succession was brought up for settlement in early 1843, so it is possible that he died while in office. His estate, totaling $44,070.92 included his residence and 344.85 acres, in Bunch's Bend, which went to his sister, Mrs. Margaret Barker, with William G. Holmes, testamentary executor of his last will and testament.
Term of George W. Gant began on April 20, 1841 with James G. Fitzerald, the deputy. Gant's bond was made on Oct. 4, 1841, with Govy Hood and William Benjamin his securities for $4,211.91. Gant had been in office for only a few months when he obtained a license to marry Miss Theodosia C. Phillips. The parish judge, Felix Bosworth, officiated at the ceremony.
Gant served as sheriff until March 4,l 1843 when the office was taken over by James C. Drew, with James G. Fitzgerald continuing on as his deputy. It was James C. Drew and wife, Amy Laura Larche, who had sold Holly Place (now Hollywood, fronting on Lake Providence at Tensas Bayou, consisting of 700 acres), for $22,400 to Felix Bosworth, parish judge. Drew's term of office records two forward moving events-printing of the Carroll Watchman and Dr. Lemuel lGustine filing medical board certificates. Term of office for Drew and Fitzgerald was until June of 1846 when Edmund R. Travis became sheriff. Samuel Pennington was elected coroner in 1846. In 1844 the Police Jury, Jeremiah Yellott Dashiell, president, ahd elected Travis as collector of taxes and his bond was set at $5,000.00. James L. Mayfield served Travis as deputy for most of his years, but Francis M. Hays is listed as deputy in 1849.
William Lucky Knox became sheriff during January 1850 with John T. Sibley his deputy. John D. Easton and Eli Harris also served as deputies. M. Kaufman, coroner for 1851, conducted the sale in suit of Lydia Dowell vs. William L. Knox, the sheriff.
It was Sheriff Knox, who in 1857 sold the large two-story dwelling house and two acres of land situated in Fauxburg-Chambliss, succession of Napoleon E. Larche to Anderson M. Waddill. In the suit of R. H. May vs. John T. Sibley, the house and land seized in Fauxburg-Chamblis, lyinbg on the south side of Washinton Street, was bounded east by Freemont Hall and west by General Sparrow's law office. Knox continued to serve as sheriff until the end of 1857.
Back in 1846 when William M. Deeson and wife, Eliza V. Ledbetter, sold land to James and Tarlton Railey "it was understood and agreed between the parties that in the event of a war between the U. S. and England, payment of the principal of the notes may be postponed until peace is declared between the two governments, but the interest accruing shall be punctually paid even in the event of war". (E 153) Now it is 1862 and all legal transactions are brought to a standstill by the Civil War. After the sale of Jan. 4, 1862 by Sheriff S. D. Oliver there is not another recording in the sheriff's ledger until A. G. Lane sheriff, and deputy, J. S. Richards, sell lot 15 in square five on Second street in the town of Floyd. Manyh descendants of those early settlers want information on the "the old Presbyterian chuurch in Monticello", byut only one record has been found fy this historian and it reads "having a front of 48 yards immediately behind the Monticello church and extending back to Monticello Bayou". Prominent names of these years are Edward J. Delony, W. G. Wyly, Creed T. Motley, J. S. Herring, and J. W. Dunn, all in the town of Floyd.
The short term of Lane and Ricards was succeeded by W. T. C. Anderson, sheriff, on April 7, 1866. One must remember that these are reconstruction years and Anderson, too, had a short term, serving only to July 7, 1866 when W. W. Collins took the office with J. W. Draughonb, the deputy.
The axe begins to fall--wife buys in husband's property at sheriff's sale; brother buys in for brother, husband buys in for wife, viz; Emily A. Bass bids in land of husband Oliver H. P. Keller, for sum of $3,737.50, for which "she paid cash in hand on the spot". Willie Ann Bradley, wife of George M. Langford bought in lot one of square No. 7, on Mulberry Street in Floyd; Henry L. Deeson bought in Holly Grove, property of W. M. Deeson, purchased from Mrs. E. Fitzgerald; the William T. Oliver property was bought in by William Day Oliver. In this year of 1866 George M. Langford, coroner conducted the sale in the suit of William Caraway vs. George W. Bryant. Sheriff Collins conducted the sale of the Pacific Hotel fronting on lands known as the Railroad Reserve or Avenue, in the town of Delhi, then in Carroll parish. Another interesting sale was that of Villa Vista and Candy plantations, containing in all 3,400 acres, with W. G. Wyly the purchaser, for the price and sum of $650 (1857 ledger, p. 282). It was too, in 1866, the town of Lake Providence was laid out by engineer C. W. Babbitt.
Collins' term continued until September of 1868, when George A. Sheridan took office, with J. W. Draughon and C. A. Hedrick his deputies. By April 3, 1869 Draughon was signing all papers as sheriff. One of his first was sale of property owned by William J. Corley "on which the town of Oak Grove is now situated". Another sale of interest was of Panola Plantaion, fronting on old river in Bunch's Bend, consisting of 2,400 acres of the original 3,535.69 acres. It was first the succession property of Wiley Davis and was sold to William G. Conner and then to R. W. Williams.
After Draughon, who served until early 1871, came A. J. Parlin, with W. B. Dickey, the deputy. It is of interest to note here that the parish court house was back in Providence by Nov. 4, 1871, on Levee Street, and the official journal was the "Carroll Republican" Some carpetbaggers had come back to locate, evidently. Deputies for Parlin included to the former sheriff Sanders D. Oliver, and B. H. Lanier. In 1872 Parlin seized and sold th propoerty of Charles H. Webb, Sr., located at the corner of Hood and Lake Streets, lying 105 feet lying along Hood with all buildings and improvements thereon. (1869 Sheriff's Record, p. 67) Parlin was married to Miss Stella P. Picton and they on Levee St.
Parlin's term was up by Jan. 6, 1873, when Nicholas Burton took office with W. W. Benham and Silas Fulgum his deputies. Carrollton Planation, succession of Masshac Ross, with 1,274.06 acres, came under Burton's hammer and was sold to Alexander H. Embry and Charles M. Pilcher, who executed several "paraphed" notes. Burton served until the spring of 1875. It was in that year that lots in Arlington addition or Fauxburg-Arlington began to be sold; it was listed as an addition to the new town of Providence as surveyed by J. R. Barbour, surveyor. Other sales of great interest during 1875 were Airlie Plantation, formerly owned by Dr. James G. Carson; the Stowers' Erin Plantation, to G. W. Sentell & Company; Point-Look Out, of 3,020 acres for $3000., and the old courthouse and two and a half acres, on which it stands, in the town of Floyd in 1876.
With Charles Hicks as sheriff, following Nicholas Burton, he conducted the sheriff's sales until Feb. 8, 1877, when John W. Scott is found in that office. Scott continues to serve, and is in the sheriff's office when the minutes are headed State of Louisiana, Parish of East Carroll, May 19, 1877, with sale of the Chambliss of Hagaman lots in the old town of Provcidence, to Victor M. Purdy, for $376.37.
Sanders D. Oliver had served as sheriff from early 1858 to early 1862, but we are back to give him another term with first sale date Feb. 2, 1878, and in returning we wish to again bring up more on Fauxburg-Arlington with sale of Robert G. Campbell lot No. 5, in block No. 8, fronting on Patten Street. Another Street in that division was named Warren. The succession of J. W. Dunn had a front on Church Street. Oliver's term of office was up by April 19, 1879, and John Asberry (a Negro) began to serve, with Oliver, his deputy. He sold one acre of land with buildings and improvements thereon, situated on the north siode of Lafayette Street, being the southern boundary of Fauxburg-Arlington in and adjoining the old town of Lake Providence, being the property purchased by D. L. Morgan from Horace Holmes, also the printing press, Peerless job press, type and outfit used in printing the Carroll Conservative, whereupon David L. Morgan defendant became the purchaser for $117.45. Asberry's term was overy by July 17, 1880, when Marcus Shelby Powell's fierst sale was a portion of Edgewood Plantation on Lake Providence belonging to Peter C. Burke to Timothy Byrne became the purchaser. This plantation was first purchased by Morgan and Byrne from Henry Freill.
Sanders D. Oliver has several land sales listed in early January 1858. His deputy was Richard H. Dollerhide. It was in 1861 that Oliver sold an undivided half interest in a lot of ground and the improvements in the town of Caledonia, olf the succession of Amos Lawton to Levi P. Lawton. Oliver also conducted the sale of "The Sparrow House" to S. W. Davis, for $1,372.53 son in 1874. The deputy sheriffs were a. g. Belden, George W. Foster, and T. J. Powell.
John Cortez Bass, Sr. is holding office on Oct. 8, 1885. We are now coming within the memory of present day residents, as Bass was the father of our fellow townsman, Mrs. Fannie Bass Kilpatrick and of Mrs. A. P. Tugwell (wife of the state treasurer, Pat Tugwell) His oath as sheriff was given July 2, 1885 by William Rous, clerk of the 8th District Court. The deputies were Yancey Bell, Sanders D. Oliver, John W. Scott, Isaac R. Keller, Nathan Reinstine, and T. D. McCandless. The elections then were evidengtly held annually as Bass again, takes oath as sheriff on June 29, 1886, with deputies S. T. LeMay, Jeff Dunn, S. B. Kennedy, W. A. Blount, R. J. Walker, George S. Owens, C. Hamilton, E. E. Bass, James McGuire, and W. H. Hunter. Bass served until June 8, 1892.
J. W. (Jim) Dunn's first act as sheriff was the handling of the succession of Mrs. Minerva Sparrow for the interest of her daughters, Mjrs. Fannie Ashbridge, Mrs. Kate Foster, and twin daughters of the late Mrs. Decker. In listing the succession there was interest in mention of vacan ground lying between the blacksmith shop of Z. Goldenburg and the Episcopal Church, on Church Street; the Ashbridge house and lots in Arlington addition, and plantations Arlington, Hopewell, a portion of Eyrie, the Island or Midland and lower Island Plantation with sale to William H. Chaffee & Co., New Orleans, for $12,745.61. Numbering among the deputies were Yancey Bell, William K. Slpurlock, James Beard, T. J. Powell, John R. Brown, T. J. Powell, John R. Brown, J. S. Guenard (special deputy), J. E. Tillery, T. S. Delony, F. M. Taylor, and W. S. Maguire.
It was in 1893 first mention was made of the The Banner-Democrat, the newspaper now in circulation.
In 1895 the Lake Providence Ice Mfg. Co., excepting terefrom the electric light plant, was sold to Providence Lodge No. 28, Knights of Pythias became the purchaser.
J. W. Dunn was returned to the office of sheriff on July 8, 1896, June 8, 1900, with deputies of those years, T. B. Davis, W. H. McCulloch, J. M. Kennedy, Jr., J. S. Lansworth, Columbus Hamilton, Hugh Montgomery, S. M. Brock, J. G. Purvis, Clark N. Hall, J. P. McClutchen, John Q. Hamilton, D. F. Peck, O. J. Hurley, W. R. Powell, John L. Kennedy, and David W. Gilmore.
The term of 1900 ran to Dec. 11, 1903, giving him 11 years in office, and other deputies were Frank Byerley, Sr., Chris McGinnis, and John B. Palmer.
William E. Dunn, brother of J. W. Dunn, took oath as sheriff on Dec. 11, 1903, and deputies to serve him were Tobias S. Delony, Isaac Bass, Vail M. Pittman, Ben F. Brown, John C. Bass, Jr., W. K. Alston, Charles H. Webb, L. L. Davis, E. H. Mooney, S. M. Angell, E. H. Hauff, F. E. Carson, H. L. Ethel, W. H. Hunter, J. W. Conn, James McCulloch, W. A. Blount, Jr., C. E. Davis, J. J. Erwin, Otto D. Hall, Adrian A. Nelson, H. L. Easterlin, C. H. Hill, H. B. Howser,l George R. Newman, Turner L. Bass, Alex Enolds, Earnest Newman, P. C. Ludlow, C. C. Hall, D. J. O'Sullivan, D. F. Peck, G. G. Dobbins, W. A. Chipman, W. R. Powell, W. L. Huggins, Baker A. Bass, M. P. Walker, Richard Bell, Clarence LaCost, Claud Houston, William Hollingsworth, W. W. Wilson,k George H. Whittington, H. S. Franklin, Frank Lear, T. T. Sullivan, Hugh Oliver, Jr., and J. W. Conn.
Bill Dunn served from December 1903 until W. C. McRae took over for a short term in 1919 to June 2, 1920, when John C. Bass, Jr., took the office. With 11 years for Jim Dunn and approximately 16 years for Bill Dunn, it gave the two brothers some 27 years in the sheriff's office. it was in 1920 that Mrs. Burta Riley Pinkston was appointed as court stenographer by Judge F. X. Ransdell. Mrs. Pinkston also served as office deputy sheriff, along with Jesse Mitchell, McFarland Long, H. S. Franklin, and C. H. Whittington. He serverd more than 16 years when he died in office and Dr. W. H. Hamley, coroner, served until McFarland Long came to office in the spring of 1937. McLong served until the election of 1932 and had as deputies William Y. Bell, Leon Harbin, Charles V. Muirhead, W. B. Ragland, Sr., James W. Gilbert, Carl T. Brown, H. Lynn, Rankin Earle, F. E. Bell, W. M. Mobley, C. L. Jones, and Nell H. Patrick was appointed to serve as office deputy, formerly held by Bell, after his electionas assessor, and took oath of office on Jan. 1, 1945.
Long was succeeded by incumbent John W. Gilbert on May 31, 1952, and his deputies have been Clair Warner, Mrs. Nell Patrick, J. A. Sansone, Jr., Kiley Thames, Jack Higgins, George C. Hammack, Jr., C. B. Barnett, W. B. Ragland, Sr., Carey Mercer, L. E. Posey, Morris J. Coleman, Quinton Fortenberry, Roy W. Sullivan, J. O. Thornton, Jr., and Mrs. Joann Hamilton.
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A & B Surnames

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***NOTE: Please read a note at the bottom of this page...

Abernathy, Annie H. - Byrne, T.

Abernathy, Annie H.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. Over the years one of the Worthy Matrons was Annie H. Abernathy. “A Place to Remember”

Abernathy, Sue (Maben)
1929 ECHO ~ Sue Maben was the Treasurer on the 'Annual Staff'. She was in the Senior class in 1929: "Voted very sarcastic, but not when you know her. Terribly serious especially in her affairs with blue eyed boys--did you say boys? No--we all know it's Roy only. Very neat and attractive. Always a jolly good sport when there's money to be raised---and that's all the time." She is one of the Quartet, Choral Club, Booster Club, & Secretary of the Annual.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. Over the years one of the Worthy Matrons was Sue Maben Abernathy. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
Sue Maben was listed as one of the Worthy matrons of Providence Chapter Number 42, of the Order of the Eastern Star. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Abbott, W. M. (some spell it Abbett)
RECREATION, SPORTS:
Baseball was long a popular sport in the parish. The Eureka Club team, champions one year, had a deputy clerk, W. M. Abbott, as treasurer, and other officers were called Captain of the Field and Lieutenant.
NEWSPAPERS; The Lake Republican: August D. Wright was the editor and Cain Sartain, a Negro man, was one of the proprietors. A 1873 issue: “David Jackson and W. M. Abbot, Clerks of District Court.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPER: June 7, 1873: The Eureka B. B. C. Mr. W. M. Abbott, the light and airy Deputy Clerk of Carroll, was chosen to look after the money as Treasurer, and Mr. Charles Sweet, Captain of the Field; with Hugh Leddy, Lieutenant. The following are the playing nine, who are to immortalize themselves this season; Charles Sweet, Catcher; Hugh Leddy, pitcher; Frank Armstrong, first base; Frank Leddy, second base; Thomas Leddy, third base; Eugene Leddy, short stop; James Dunn, left field; Abbe Richard, centre field; J. J. Stanfill, right field.

Abernathy, Annie H.
Annie was listed as one of the Worthy matrons of Providence Chapter Number 42, of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Adair, David
“We find the names of John Mason and Sir Georges, and others forming a corporation to settle some of the territory but it seems they failed. It is more than a hundred years before we find the land in another grant. This one made to Baron de Bastrop by the King of Spain in the 1790’s. We have seen the Baron’s efforts to settle the portion of his grant west of Boeuf River, but we find no such effort to do the same east of the river. We do find that he sold this part of his grant to General John Adair, who in turn sold to others, but before much was done the United State government purchased the Orleans Territory and the question of honoring the Baron de Bastrop claim came up. If Adair ever attempted to entice real settlers to the area, we found no record of it. It seem he sold the land to speculators, but we do find David Adair involved in a land transaction as late 1840. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Adair, General John
“We find the names of John Mason and Sir Georges, and others forming a corporation to settle some of the territory but it seems they failed. It is more than a hundred years before we find the land in another grant. This one made to Baron de Bastrop by the King of Spain in the 1790’s. We have seen the Baron’s efforts to settle the portion of his grant west of Boeuf River, but we find no such effort to do the same east of the river. We do find that he sold this part of his grant to General John Adair, who in turn sold to others, but before much was done the United State government purchased the Orleans Territory and the question of honoring the Baron de Bastrop claim came up. If Adair ever attempted to entice real settlers to the area, we found no record of it. It seem he sold the land to speculators, but we do find David Adair involved in a land transaction as late 1840. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
EARLY SETTLERS: “In 1836 David B. Scarborough owned 1,060 acres, called Oasis Plantation, Local Conveyance Records dated 1837 show that ‘Chambliss, Robert J., and Louis Selby purchased a tract of 34,000 acres fronting on the west side of Bayou Macon in the Bastrop Grant.’ Previously this holding had been conveyed by General John Adair to Leonard Claiborne, for $3,630.80. ‘in what was then Carroll Parish‘.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Adams in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Adams, Ida Blanton July 29, 1888 - Aug. 5, 1957
Adams, James Rosser Nov. 01, 1880 - Jan. 06, 1942
Adams, James Rosser, Jr. July 12, 1914 - Dec. 30, 1936
Adams, Katherine (see Pogue, Katherine Adams)
Adams, Mary Lena Aug. 01, 1901 - Aug. 06, 1985 DM W/W. L. Adams
Adams, W. L. Feb. 10, 1897 - Feb. 11, 1931 DM W/Mary Lena Adams
Adams, Vivian (see Rodge, Vivian Adams)

Adams, Clifton “Cliff” C.
Cliff Adams, of Tallulah, became District Judge for the three parishes of East Carroll, Madison, and Tensas in 1963. He is listed as a District Judge, 1963, 9th District.
"According to the Banner Democrat, 'Sixth Judicial District Judge Cliff C. Adams, Thursday, issued restraining orders to prevent federal examiners from registering voters in E. C. Parish and the parish registrar from placing them on the rolls. The petition alleged that this act of putting voters on the list in this method was an 'intrusion and usurpation' of Manning's office. Constitutionality of the federal voting rights law also was challenged in the legal filings." (1960)

Adams, Jessie
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Adams, Jessie, Pvt., Died (Non-Battle)

Adams, Rosser
James was born on July 12, 1914 to James Rosser Sr. and Ida (Blanton) Adams. His father, born Nov. 1, 1880 in Alabama. His father was a State Civil Engineer. He died Jan. 6, 1942. His mother was Ida Blanton, born July 29, 1888 in Mississippi. She passed away Aug. 5, 1957. He had two sisters Vivian, who was a couple years older than him, and another sister Katherine, who was about 8 years younger than he was. He had a younger brother, William B., about 13 years younger. Rosser Jr. died on Dec. 30, 1936.

Adams, Vivian [see also Adams, Rosser, brother]
Vivian Adams attended East Carroll Parish High School. In 1929 she was a senior and a Football Sponsor.

Aden, Eloise (see Howard, Mrs. Rufus Keener, Jr.)

Aicklen, Jim
RECREATION, SPORTS:
Baseball was long a popular sport in the parish. Another team from providence won the championship of north Louisiana in 1872. Jim Aicklen was included in the list of players.
NEWSPAPER: June 7, 1873: Another team from Providence won the championship of north Louisiana in 1872. The players included W. A. Blount, Jim Leddy, Will Short, Thad Smith, Jim Aiklen, and Vail Montgomery.

Aiken, William
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. William Aiken was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Alamon, Jessye
Jessye Alamon married Anderson Andrew Griffin, a Doctor at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth, AR. They had one daughter. Mrs. Griffin and daughter were registered nurses. [See Griffin, G. W.]

Albritton, Mattie
Mattie married William Wesley Bayles. Buron Arnold Bayles born to them on Oct. 14, 1911 at Point, LA. [See also Bayles, Ruron Arnold]

Alexander, Percy
WWII, E. C. CASUALTIES: Alexander, Percy, Pvt. DNB

Alexander, Peter
“We find land transactions recorded in the Clerk of Courts Office in Oak Grove which show that settlers were coming to this part of the country early in the 1800s. In old Book A., page 119, we find this recording, ‘Abram Eddins sold to Peter Alexander a portion of Section 18 T 20, NR10E, being the same land Lafayette Moore and his wife sold to Eddins on June 11, 1812 and recorded in Book, folio 113.’ Descendants of the Moores are with us today, also the Cawthorns.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Alexander, William
METHODIST CHURCH: "In 1870 appointment of regular ministers resumed, one being William F. Alexander in the Providence Circuit in 1872."

Allen in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Allen, Alonzia H. Oct. 9, 1883 - July 30, 1889 Son of W. G. R. & M.
Allen, Marie Inebnit Tschabold 11/06/1885-01/04/1981. Born in Grendenwald, Switzerland
Allen, Thomas Watt May 05, 1868 - Sept 31, 1905

Allen, A. L.
“A NEW PARISH IS BORN: “In 1878, PARISH OFFICIALS FOR West Carroll were first elected. These were Senator; C. Newton, State Rep.; Dr. J. S. Herring, Sheriff; P. M. Gaddis, Clerk Of Court; A. L. Allen, Assessor; Andrew Dannon, Tax Collector; T. M. Gaddis, and Judge; E. D. Hannigan.” From “Between the Rivers” by Florence Stewart McKoin

Allen, Cicero M. (Esq)
In May of 1869 C. M. Allen was serving as chairman of the committee on subscriptions for the Grace Episcopal Church, secured $1,500 for building purposes.
[NEWSPAPER]: Jan. 12, 1867. Dissolution of co-partnership of the late firm of Allen & Aicklen. The successors to said firm are Messrs. C. M. Allen & Bro., composed of Cicero M. Allen and Columbus H. Allen, of New Orleans, both of whom are well known by this community as active business men. C. M. Allen & Bro.'s Dry Goods & Groceries. Cicero M. was a energetic and popular manager of the establishment and was one of the most enterprising merchants to be found anywhere.
[NEWSPAPER]: May 7, 1867 MARRIED At the residence of the bride's father, on Tuesday evening, the 30th ult., by Rev Dr. Sansome, of Vicksburg, Miss Sallie McCarroll and Mr. Cicero M. Allen, of this parish. Columbus, his twin brother was married the same day in New Orleans. On Aug 8, 1868 a Democratic Club was organized with Cicero M. Allen nominated as Treasurer.
Cicero enlisted at Murfreesboro, Tennessee, February 21, 1862; transferred to Co. C, 2nd Arkansas Cavalry, May 15, 1862; appointed first sergeant, June 1, 1862; wounded at Denmark, Tennessee, September 1, 1862; appointed third lieutenant, March 27, 1863; captured at Coldwater, Tennessee, November 3, 1863; sent to U.S. Military Prison, Camp Chase, Ohio; transferred to U.S. Military Prison, Johnson’s Island, Ohio; exchanged; captured at Charleston, Virginia, February 23, 1864; sent to U.S. Military Prison, Fort Delaware; exchanged; promoted second lieutenant, July 20, 1864; paroled at Jackson, Mississippi, May 13, 1865 (gave his address as New Orleans, Louisiana); born c1842 in Holmes county, Mississippi; eyes blue, hair light, complexion light, height 5’ 8”; occupation clerk.
Allen was called "The One-Armed Scout". While he was at Briton's Lane, TX. he was wounded in the arm and made prisoner; his horse was killed in the charge. While at the Federal hospital where his wounds were dressed he walked out of the building, he leaped upon the saddle of the surgeons horse and went into the shelter of the darkness and was soon outside of the enemy's lines. He carried the battle flage of his regiment at Shiloh, until ordered by General Hindman to replace his twin brother. Allen was made Lieutenant at Ponchatoula. His 1st affair was with the small tin-clad vessel, the "Lafitte", around the Amite River. In her efforts to get away the vessel ran upon a snag and was blown up. Allen's men got possession of a schooner, and one of the men dived into the water and secured the gun by a rope and slip knot. Allen's detail of men (2 in number) came upon a yawl of nine Federals, jumped ashore from the schooner prepared an ambush. Allen commanded all to fire, killing the commander of their squad. The remainder jumped in the water and swam to the woods. Allen and his two men kept up the attack. Allen, not disclosing his real number of soldiers, ordered "Cease firing!", then calling upon several imaginary companions to "Halt!" he boldly marched forward and received the surrender of the whole party, two officers being among the number. By himself he rounded up the prisoners, taking their arms and ammunition, and boarded them on the schooner. "Camp Fire Stories of the Mississippi Valley Campaign", by Marie Louise Benton.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. In May 1869 Cicero M. Allen, Esq. served as chairman of the committee on subscriptions, secured $1,500 for building purposes. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Allen, Columbus H.
Columbus enlisted at Corinth, Mississippi, April 1, 1862; transferred to Co. C, 2nd Arkansas Cavalry, May 15, 1862; transferred to Co. G, 14th Confederate Cavalry, and appointed third lieutenant.
NEWSPAPER: May 7, 1867 MARRIED in the city of New Orleans, Miss Emma Postlewaithe and Mr. Columbus H. Allen. His brother Cicero was married the same day in Vicksburg, at the bride's father's residence.
"The Briarfield [Rebels] did some fine service during the Siege of Port Hudson where the Briarfields were active in capturing a Federal wagon train. The advance guard in the venture was commanded by Columbus Allen, the twin brother of Cicero. Although a private, he had been mistaken for his brother by Colonel Powers. The brother availed himself of this opportunity for a good practical joke. Lieutenant Allen came into the left flank of the Federals and did some excellent fighting, capturing 100 wagons, 4 mules and about 40 prisoners, while 20 Federals were killed and wounded. To prevent any further mix-ups between the twins, Columbus Allen was transferred to another division.” “Camp-fire Stories of the Mississippi Campaign”, by Mary Louise Benton.

Allen, Constance [see Schneider, Frederick Hall, III]

Allen, Delpha Bell
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR: Meeting in Pecan Grove Lodge Hall on Sept. 26, 1907, for the purpose of organizing an Easter Star chapter lists Mrs. Delha Bell Allen. She was one of the first officers. The chapter was constituted as Providence Chapter Number 42. Delha Bell Allen was one of the Worthy Matrons of this order. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Allen, Henry Watkins
During Reconstruction time, the Confederate legislature, headed by Governor Henry Watkins Allen, continued to govern that portion of the state still under the control of the Confederacy. With the fall of the Confederacy, this government was disbanded.

Allen, Malcom D. (writer)
INTERNET: From Lake Providence. Written several books: “Against All Odds”, “Tired of Being Broke”, and “Wounded Women”.

Allen, Marsha [see Nelson, Brown Frederick]

Allen, R.B.
CHURCHES: STAR BETHEL MISSIONARY CHURCH; Rev. R. B. Allen is the pastor of this church that was organized in 1956. [Info. 1977]
BLACK CHURCHES; MT. WADE BAPTIST CHURCH: Located in Monticello and been in existence since about 1941. It has only had two pastors: Rev. Smith and R. B. Allen. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
BLACK CHURCHES; STAR BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST was organized in 1956 by Rev. W. L. Harris. It is on Scarborough St. on land purchased from the Schneider family. Rev. R. B. Allen is the pastor. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Allen, Richard
BLACK CHURCHES; ST. JAMES AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL was established by an emancipated slave, Richard Allen, 1861. By 1968 a log cabin was built on land deeded by Mrs. Minerva Sparrow. Because it was so close to the Mississippi River they moved it to the corner of Brown and Second in 1891. Rev. B. Alex Gibson is the present pastor. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Alley in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Alley, Marshall W. Jan. 26, 1890 - Aug. 12, 1934

Alling in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Alling, William Ailing, William [Died on Oct. 16, 1892, 84 yrs old, owner of Black Bayou Plantation; NEWSPAPER]

Alling, William
He was born September 24th, 1807, in Newark, New Jersey. He connect himself with the firm of Alling & Bro., of Newark, Madison, Indiana and New Orleans, La. Early in the thirties. They were one of the largest clothing houses in the United States at that time. Mr. William Alling attended to the New Orleans end of the business. He was one of the directors and otherwise connected with several banking institutions of the country between 1840 & 1857. He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony in 1834 to Miss Julia Teasdale of South Carolina. They had seven children, five boys and two girls. Three of the boys and one girl only survive in 1857, and going to Europe and later to Algeria, Africa. When the war commenced the oldest Albert A. returned and joined the Confederates side. He met his fate at the Battle of Malvern Hill. The others getting worse meanwhile the last one dying in 1876.
Mr. Alling often went backwards and forwards during his family’s stay abroad, and in 1865 he went into partnership with Mr. Henry Frellson, they buying cotton property together. He returned with his family from ???ng childhood. They were unusually bright, being especially so in art, several of their works receiving honorable mention in the Academy of Art of Paris, France. They were predisposed to pulmonary troubles, which was the cause of Mr. Allings retiring from active business Africa in 1876, since which time he has lived quietly and unobtrusively on his Black Bayou Plantation. He had the sad misfortune to lose his wife and companion of fifty-four years in 1888.
Mr. Alling was much above the ordinary man. He was noted for his truthfulness and general integrity, for sincerity and candor. A good citizen a kind friend and liked by all who knew him. During his last illness he was faithfully and affectionately attended by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edward Alling, who has the sympathy of the community. Mr. William Alling departed this life October 15, 1892, aged 75 years and 21 days.

Allamond in Lake Providence Cemetery
Allamond, Albert Oct. 20, 1892 - Feb. 02, 1931 La PVT-Co D 148 MG-BN-WW I
Allamond, Ella F. April 10, 1982 CFH Records
Allamond, Robert NO MARKER

Allamond / Alamond, Jessye [see Griffin, Anderson Andrew]

Almand, Marion
1929 ECHO: Marion was a junior at East Carroll Parish High School in 1929. 1920 CENSUS OF E.C., LA.: Marion was born in 1915. His father was Claude F. Almand, a Baptist minister, was born @1874. His mother was named Clara Pearl Alamand. She was born @1879. His brothers names in the 1920 Census were Charles F.; @1903, Raymond; 1906, and Haddon; @1910. There were no sisters. In the 1930 Census of E. C., La. shows Haddon (20), a salesclerk in a grocery store. Charles F. Almand and Raymond Almand are no longer living at home.

Almond, C. A.
CHURCHES: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AT L.P.; In 1918 C. A. Almond was listed as one of the pastors for the 1st Baptist Church at Lake Providence. [Info. 1977]

Alsbrooks, William C.
"William C. Alsbrooks deeds to, by donation, School Directors-William Cook, Peter W. L. Longmire, William Carnahan, lot of land situated in N portion of the NE 1/4 of sec. 27, T23, NR10E; containing one acre on which the schoolhouse now stands." Date, February 27, 1862. "Between the Rivers", McKoin. [See also West Carroll Parish, LA. info]
On February 27, 1862 William C. Alsbrooks donated land in NE1/4 of Section 27, Township NR10E, [In the 4th Ward of West Carroll] containing one acre on which the school house now stands. [old Notarial Book C., page 85 and 86]

Alsbrooks, William M.
Please add William M Alsobrook to the list of Civil War Casualties.
He died in Vicksburg on Christmas Day (Dec. 25), 1862. From Robert Sage:
Vet. Name: William M. Alsobrook, Widow's name: Ann Alsobrook
Co. A, Regiment 31, Division LA. He died of illness in 1862. Widow's application 7/13/1892 Also, from "Records of Louisiana Confederate Soldiers & Confederate Commands". New Orleans, LA:, 1920, Vol. 1, p. 53. --- Alsobrook, William M., Private, Company A. 31st La. Infantry En. Monroe, La., April 12th, 1862.
From Robert Sage, descendant of Ann's sister, Susan (Snow) Sage, "I found a book Arkansas Confederate Veterans and Widows Pension Applications by Francis T. Ingmire [an index]. For Sevier County: Veteran's name, William M. Alsobrook; widow's name, Ann Alsobrook. William was in A company, Regiment 31, LA, Division, 1862-1862 . He died of Illness 12/25/1862. Ann submitted her pension 7/13/1892."
In 1891 Arkansas began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans, Ann applied in 1892 as stated and, according to the papers sent by the Arkansas History commission, she was allowed a $50 pension on March 11, 1901 by the Pension Board for Sevier County. On the application paperwork filled out by the Pensions Board, it states she is incapacitated for manual labor by reason of Nervous Prostration. [Extreme exhaustion from inability to control physical and mental activities] and it is dated June 20, 1892.
On the Proof of Service form, signed by the Sevier County, Arkansas Justice of the Peace, J.M. Baker, it has that Ann Alsobrook, widow of William M. Alsobrook, is incapacitated for manual labor by reason of "old age".
In an unsigned letter from Oak Grove, La dated simply 4-28 (I assume of 1892). "Mrs. Ann Alsobrook, I received your letter. Some time since tryed (sic) to obtain all the information that you needed in your case. I saw several of our company . I saw John Riding McKee and Jack Lester, all that they could recollect was that your husband did belong to our company & that he died. Could not tell the day of his death nor the day that we were mustered in to service. I think that that (sic) we were mustered in to Service in May or June 1862 and that your husband died in Dec 1862 at Vicksburg Miss. Sorry that I am not able to give you all the information that you need. Our Company was Company A 31 LA Regiment Rps (or Bps?) Andrew Jackson."
You'll find him listed as William S. Alsobrook in the 1860 Census. The S is apparently wrong because all other references to a middle initial have been "M".
ABSTRACTS: Dec. 01, 1866 - Married. Sage~Sanders. On Thursday, the 1st of Nov., by the Rev. Wm. Keller, Rev. Thomas J. Sage to Mrs. Susan Sanders, all of Carroll Parish, La.. Sanders was her first husband's name. Her maiden name was Snow. If you had anything on John C. Snow, her brother, that'd be great. But I think he was in a neighboring Parish.
Fact is, there's a whole nest of family there at one time. Snows tied into the Alsobrooks by marriage before coming there as a group. Ann Snow married William M. Alsobrook. They moved to Carroll Parish by 1860 and at least two of Ann's siblings had moved there, too. They all came from Dyer County, Tennessee. (1850 Census)
[See Also GALLOWAYS]
TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 10, 1866
The Police Jury met pursuant to adjournment; present as on last evening. Be it ordained by the Police Jury, that hereafter the School Districts and the lines and bounds thereof in and for the parish of Carroll, be and are hereby established to be the same as the Police Jury Wards in and for said parish; District Number 1 to be bound the same as Ward 1, and the other districts to be bound the same as the other Wards; and that the following gentlemen be and they are hereby appointed School Directors in and for said parish, to wit; District No. 1, Henry Goodrich, William Craig, and Mark Valentine, Sr.; District 2, S. P. Bernard, G. W. McCarrell, and Ed. F. Newman; District No. 3, William Coleman, Aaron Garza, and Will S. Owen; District No. 4, F. D. Galloway, Samuel Templeton, and S. L. Chambliss; District No. 5, J. W. Bell, P. W. Longmire, and J. A. Mercer; District No. 6, William Keller, J. W. Dunn, and E. D. Hannegan; District No. 7, D. M. Pugh, H. W. McLemore, and Warren M. Scott.
That James Irwin be and he is hereby appointed overseer of the road from G. R. Newman's upper line, to Mrs. M. Galloway's lower line, and to control for road purposes the hands on the Bell place and the Rolla place.
That C. M. McCleod be and he is hereby appointed overseer of the road from Mrs. Galloway's lower line to Goodrich's Store; and to control for road purposes the hands on Mrs. Savage's place and the hands on the Galloway place.
April 25, 1868 ~ DIED ~ On the 3rd inst., at the "Edgewood Plantation", Mrs. Martha Galloway, aged 68 years. From: Carroll Record newspaper {AD}

Alston in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Alston, Annie Deloney 1861 - 1941
Alston, William Kennedy Died Sept. 19, 1905

Alston, Annie (Delony) Mrs. Annie Deloney was the Historian of the Edward Sparrow Chapter of U. D. C., of Lake Providence, LA.

Amacker in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Amacker, Alice Dutton 9-12-1996 C
Amacker, Amos Kent 1866 - 1918
Amacker, Amos Kent, Jr. Nov. 23, 1900 - April 21, 1960
Amacker, David Muir Feb. 26, 1897 - Nov. 02, 1985 "Professor"
Amacker, Donald Chalmer 1905 - 1906
Amacker, Elizabeth Muir June 01, 1871 - Oct. 27, 1949
Amacker, Jane of O'Hare's Switch--now Roosevelt.) The Amos Kent Amakers and Mrs. Muir lived here until 1906, when they and Colonel Nicholson moved to Lake Providence. Major Amacker continued to raise cotton on Way-a-Way Plantation near town and he also grew rice with Mr. Nicholson at Cottonwood Plantation.(see also Nicholsons and Muirs)

Amacker, Amos Kent
BIOS: In 1869, Mr. & Mrs. David Muir and her brother , Mr. Robert Nicholson, and sister, Miss Elizabeth Nicholson, acquired and developed the plantations of Fairview and Carondelet on the river. They used the tenant system (of farming on "fourths" or "Halves"), as was customary after the Civil War. Frequent Mississippi River overflows nearly ruined their farming interest eroded their land holdings. In 1902, the family bought the Stone's place five miles west and built a home there. (More exactly, this location was three miles south of Stamboul where Mr. Leo Shields lived and one-half mile west of O'Hare's Switch--now Roosevelt.) The Amos Kent Amakers and Mrs. Muir lived here until 1906, when they and Colonel Nicholson moved to Lake Providence. Major Amacker continued to raise cotton on Way-a-Way Plantation near town and he also grew rice with Mr. Nicholson at Cottonwood Plantation.

Amacker, Amos K (Mrs.)
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF L. P.: The Women‘s Society of Christian Service, formed in 1940, of former Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid members. Mrs. C. R. Brown was the first President. Mrs. A. K. Amacker was one of the Charter Members. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Amacker, Alice (see Amacker, Mrs. Robert)
Alice, Roberts Amacker’s wife, was Director of the Dept. of Public Welfare.
CLUBS; PERFORMING ARTS: The Providence Players is a group of theatrically inclined citizens met in February, 1974, to gratify the needs for the performing arts. The Providence Players in 1976 had 40 members and 50 patron or season ticket subscribers. Charter members making up the Board were Peggy Madden, Dr. Bernard Waxman, William Gore, Kelly Salemi, Margaret Barham, Alice Amacker, Pat Taylor and Gracie Salemi. This group has presented four plays at the L. P. H. S. in the past two years.” [1977] From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Amacker, David
At the Versailles Peace Conference of 1919 held in Paris, David Amacker served as an interpreter for Messrs. Venizelos of Greece and Kramar of Czechoslovakia, translating from English into French for them.
Stephen Bonsal in his book Unfinished Business (1944) accurately records those meeting. Bonsal commends David Amacker and his work: "Again (after the first appointee proved flustered and incapable) I dived deep down into the language pool of the American delegation and fished out a young Lieutenant from Louisiana, who spoke clear French and also the pleasing English of the Deep South. He was drafted to the job in which he acquitted himself well. He was not at all awe-stricken by his close association of the representatives of the shattered monarchies of Europe, or with the outstanding new men of the budding democracies."
David Amacker attended Mississippi College and Princeton University. He was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, and graduated in 1922. He majored primarily in French and German. Later he taught at Culver Military Academy, Dartmouth University, Louisiana Tech, again at Dartmouth University, and finally at Southwestern University in Memphis, where he was a Professor of Political Science. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Amacker, Margaret [see Robert Amacker]

Amacker, Mary Muir [see Amos Kent Amacker]

Amacker, Robert N.
Robert Amacker, second son of the Amos Kent Amacker, was named Louisiana's Ginner of the Year by the Louisiana-Mississippi Cotton Ginners Association in 1965. A native of Lake Providence, he received his schooling at Lake Providence and at the University of AR. The Amackers bought the Hollybrook Grain Elevator in 1963 and Robert served as the President. This elevator has a capacity of 20,000 bushels of seed. Associated with Robert in the Hollybrook Gin Company, from time to time, were his uncle Robert Nicholson, A. P. Surles, Tate Lawrence and W. G. Wyly. The gin would turn out 400 bales of cotton in 22 hours.
Mr. Amacker and his wife, the former Alice Dutton, have three daughters, Margaret, Alice Ellen and Mary Muir, and two sons, Robert Jr., and Amos Kent (Major). A nephew, Kent Amacker, made his home with them after his parents died in 1957. Alice, Roberts’s wife, was Director of the Dept. of Public Welfare. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
BLACK CHURCHES; MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH: It was first located at Holly brook , organized it the 1800’s. Twice destroyed by storms it was finally rebuilt on land owned by Mr. R. N. Amacker just south of Hollybrook. C.R. Redman is the present minister.[1977] A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Ameringer, Oscar
During the Great Depression of 1929-1930 a communal farming colony was formed at Transylvania by Mr. Oscar Ameringer known as Garden Home, located on a 4 acres site donated by the Garden Home School. He was a noted lecturer and journalist who presided over the Garden Home community. A fall in the price of cotton in 1937 after the Supreme Court invalidated the Agricultural Adjustment Act, cause the collapse of the Ameringer experiment. Individual farm ownership again took over in that area. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY: “If You Don’t Weaken”, by Oscar Ameringer.

Amerson, Mr.
Mr. Amerson was listed as one of the lawyers serving in the parish. It shows that he first appeared in court records in the year 1838. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Amos, Eva Blanche (see also Brock, Joseph Lawrence)

Anderson in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Anderson, A. J. "Andy"; Aug. 14, 1880 - June 28, 1930
DM W/ Ida V. Creech Anderson, married June 23, 1901
Anderson, Ida V. Creech "Vick"; Jan. 19, 1882 - Jan. 11, 1961
DM W/A. J. Anderson, married June 23, 1901
Anderson, Nathan Clifford May 10, 1845 - Oct. 11, 1846 Son of Robert & Amy Anderson
Anderson, Robert K. [Died @ Oct. 20, 1891 "Captain"; newspaper]
Anderson, Robert March 23, 1797 - Aug. 09, 1855 Born in Livingston Co., VT.
died in Hinds Co., MS.

Anderson, Ace“Leon LeFevre says his parents were living near Floyd at the time, and he heard his mother say that the Yankees, five or six white men, plus about 200 Negroes, crossed the Macon at Poverty Point and started toward Floyd. A runner on horseback cut through the woods and notified the town. Most of the men had gone fishing that day so Ace Anderson decided the best thing to do would be to try to turn them back. He knew that colored people took orders automatically from a white person, and he counted on influencing them. To the horror of his wife, he rode out alone to meet the invaders and met them just south of Floyd, the Negroes in front and the white officers to the rear. He, Mr. Anderson, raised his hands signaling a halt, which was obeyed. He told them the town knew of their coming and had barricaded themselves in stores and houses around the court house with the intention of mowing them down as they came in. He was warning them as he hated to see needless bloodshed. He said the “Home Guard,” including the guerrillas were on duty. This did it, the Negroes turned back and the white men followed. This perhaps was one attempt to raid Floyd, but not the last.” From “Between the Rivers”, McKoin
Mr. LeFevre worked in Ace Anderson's saloon making $12 per month. From “Between the Rivers”, McKoin
“William Pitt Kellogg, a colored man under the domination of northern Yankees, was elected governor of the state in 1872. He had vast appointive powers, in fact, he appointed at will, men for offices. He appointed Jim Ridley, a native of Carroll Parish , living near Floyd, as representative for Carroll Parish at one time. He appointed Harrison Henson as magistrate for Ward 2, and Sheriff for Carroll Parish. Leon LeFevre said these colored appointees west of the Macon never served. Magistrate Henson came to Floyd to hold court one day. After Ace Anderson held a conference with him, he departed without holding court and never returned in the capacity of magistrate again. “ Florence Stewart McKoin’s book “Between the Rivers”

Anderson, Bruce D.
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community, one of the pastors that served this church was Bruce D. Anderson. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Anderson, Emma [See Hider, Arthur]

Anderson, Johnnie
"In Floyd there were seven saloons on Main Street, according to Mr. Lefevre. There was much drinking and no man left his home without his gun. Johnnie Anderson was shot down on the streets on night after he had escorted Miss Estelle Hedrick to church. It seems everyone knew who did the killing, but no one came to trial even thought the Anderson family was among the best families in the town." "Between the Rivers", McKoin.

Anderson, M.
PLANTATIONS; WADDILL: Luther M. Langford sold this plantation to M. Anderson. Land grants to soldiers of 160 acres of this place were made by an Act to “raise an additional military force”, at a sheriff’s sale in 1854. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Anderson, Marie (see Clement, T. I.)

Anderson, Pamela Jane (Jackson)[see Anderson, Walter T. C.]

Anderson, Robert K. "Capt."
CLERK OF COURT; 1873: Robert K. Anderson “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
ASSESSORS; 1878: David L. Morgan. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPER: We give below as short sketch of the life of this gentleman, who died last Tuesday week at the residence of Mr. P. D. Quays, [his half bro.-in-law] at Brunette, LA..
He was born at Meadville, Franklin County, Mississippi, March 1, 1842 Hi father was a native of Vermont, his mother a native of South Carolina.
He came with his parents Judge Robert Anderson and Mrs. Amy Anderson, to Carroll Parish about 1846. He was educated at home. His father died at Coopers Well, Miss., in 1855, and his mother died at Marshall, Tex. in 1863.
He enlisted at the age of 19 in the "Carroll Rebels" Capt. Ed Coleman commanding. He was elected Second Junior Lieutenant of the company, was attached to the Fourth Louisiana Battalion under Col. John McEnery, Of Monroe--army of Virginia. He resigned, came home and went out as an independent in Col. H. R. Lott's Cavalry--army of Tennessee. He was taken sick with camp fever, started home, was taken a prisoner and carried to Memphis, Tenn. He was paroled and went to Tyler, Texas via Mexico, where he joined Bown's Regiment of Texas troops. He returned to Carroll Parish in 1866, where he merchandised and planted with varying success for a few years, when he sold out his mercantile interest.
He was a Republican in politics, and filled many responsible positions.
His father was a native of Vermont, his mother a native of South Carolina. He was in poor health for over two years previous to his death, and up to the time of his demise was virtually confined to his room since last December. NOT SURE OF DATE

Anderson, Sheldon (Optometrist)
PHYSICIANS IN EAST CARROLL; Mentioned in old newspapers: Listed as a recent physician (Optometrist) [Info 1977] is Dr. Sheldon Anderson, succeeding Dr. Carl A. Kelly. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Anderson, Walter T. C.
MASONIC LODGES: Monticello Lodge Number 92 Records, dated Sept. 1, 1866 show the following "Walter T. C. Anderson and wife, Pamela Jane Jackson, in consideration of his great desire to promote the cause of Masonry and morality throughout the land and for the general good of the community, has given and grated forever unto Hewett J. Drew, master, and Walter T. C. Anderson, Secretary, and Littlebray J. Land, junior Warden of the Masonic Lodge known as Monticello Lodge No. 92, and to their successors in office... a parcel of land situated in the town of Floyd...." “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Anderson, Ward
EDUCATION; SUPERINTENDENTS: In 1912, G. A. Dutton became both superintendent and High School principal and was followed in 1914 by Ward Anderson in both positions. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“

Andrews in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Andrews, Irene Millikin June 06, 1887 - Jan. 21, 1965
Andrews, Mattie Harlan Dec. 3, 1888 - Oct. 31, 1951 MOTHER

Andrews, James
On May 17, 1870 Governor H. C. Warmoth appointed a commission that selected the courthouse site consisting of Edward Sparrow, Thomas Rhodes, and James Andrews.

Anglin, W. D.
EDUCATION: In 1946 W. D. Anglin was on the School Board. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Arbuthnot, Ola Gordon [see Cain, Frank Arbuthnot]

Archibald, Josephine
She was married to John C. Bass in 1877, and together they had 7 children: Mabrey, Eddie M., John, Issac, Joseph, Rebecca, and Turner. He was appointed sheriff of East Carroll Parish in 1885 and again in 1888, filling that position with great credit to himself and everyone. John C. & Josephine Bass were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. [See also John C. Bass]

Armstrong in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Armstrong, Alex Mar. 4, 1907, age 35 DM W/Elbert Armstrong
Armstrong, Alex April 30, 1883 (^1903) age 70
Armstrong, Elbert Sept. 24, 1919, age 39 DM W/Alex Armstrong
Armstrong, Eric Feb. 25, 1977 NPM age 77 yrs., 4 months, 0 days, Negro
Armstrong, Ida C. Nov. 26, 1938
Armstrong, Leticia 1848 - 1929

Armstrong, Alex L.
HEALTH UNIT: A local Board of Health was created in 1876. A. Armstrong served on the Board that year.
MMMBOOK: Issue of July 30, 1887: THE COLORED REPUBLICAN IN COUNCIL. At the request of the President of the Executive Committee, the leading colored men of the parish met this day, July 27, 1887, at North Star Baptist Church, and considered at length what should be done by the Colored Republicans of the parish, that their political status might be better established and maintained. The chairmen appointed on said committee: Rev. Alex Armstrong

Armstrong, Frank
NEWSPAPER: June 7, 1873: The Eureka B. B. C. Mr. W. M. Abbott, the light and airy Deputy Clerk of Carroll, was chosen to look after the money as Treasurer, and Mr. Charles Sweet, Captain of the Field; with Hugh Leddy, Lieutenant. The following are the playing nine, who are to immortalize themselves this season; Charles Sweet, Catcher; Hugh Leddy, pitcher; Frank Armstrong, first base; Frank Leddy, second base; Thomas Leddy, third base; Eugene Leddy, short stop; James Dunn, left field; Abbe Richard, centre field; J. J. Stanfill, right field.

Armstrong, Jerry
BLACK CHURCHES; CENTRAL BAPTIST NO. 2: Organized in 1935 and located at the corner of Artaud and First Streets, under the leadership of L. L. Virgil. One of the trustees at the time of organization was Jerry Armstrong. The 1st pastor was Alex Strong, a Civil War veteran. A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Arnold in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Arnold, Willie 06/06/1994 - 06/09/1994 C

Arnold, Edna
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR: Meeting in Pecan Grove Lodge Hall on Sept. 26, 1907, for the purpose of organizing an Easter Star. The chapter was constituted as Providence Chapter Number 42. Edna was one of the Worthy Matrons of this order.

Artano in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Artano, Alma E. July 10, 1869 - July 7, 1907 "wife of Frank E. Artrand"

Artaud, Dr.Frank
NEWSPAPER; AUGUST 1899: The E. C. Medical Association met on the 7th inst., at the office of Bernard & Artaud. Dr. Artaud was elected as a regular, and Dr. Wyly as an honorary member.
He had gentlemanly qualities and dignified bearings. Dr. Artaud was a graduate of the Charity Hospital, of New Orleans. He served four years as Assistant Surgeon in the U. S. Soldiers Home in Washington City. He came to East Carroll Parish in July 1889 and went into partnership with Dr. F. R. Bernard. They did as much practice as they could possibly have attended to. He always had a warm heart for the poor and the afflicted.
NEWSPAPER; EAST CARROLL TOURNAMENT: Nov. 2, 1889. The Tournament: Tuesday morning dawned a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day, as buoyant and radiant as were the hopes and aspirations of the Knights who were to win fresh laurels in the days’ tourney. About 10 o’clock the crowd began to congregate upon the grounds, but it was a least 1 o’clock before titling began. The knights, headed by Dr. Artaud, grand marshal of the day, marched up to the grand stand.” … At noon precisely the sixteen Knights, escorted by Grand Marshal Dr. Frank E. Artaud, left town for Arlington accompanied by a large concourse of our citizens. “Carroll Democrat Newspaper”
PHYSICIANS LISTED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1880 - 1889; Dr. Frank Artaud was house surgeon to Barnes Hospital, Washington, D. C.
HEALTH; HEALTH UNIT: A diphtheria epidemic broke out in 1902, the town was divided into 5 sections, with Dr. Artaud in charge of one of the sections. Cholera was also a problem the same year. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
LeRACONTEUR: Apr. 18, 1891 - Cards are announcing the coming nuptials of Dr. F. E. Artaud and Miss Alma Eastland Egelly. The ceremony will take place on Wed., Apr. 22, at 8 o'clock p.m. The Rev. Mr. Hart will officiate. Then Dr. and Mrs. Artaud located to Greenville, Miss.
He had gentlemanly qualities and dignified bearings. As we stated almost two years ago, Dr. Artaud is a graduate of the Charity Hospital, of New Orleans. He served four years as Assistant Surgeon in the U. S. Soldiers Home in Washington City. He came here in July 1889 and went into partnership with Dr. F. R. Bernard. Since that time they have been doing as much practice as they could possibly attend to. He has always had a warm heart for the poor and the afflicted.

Asberry, John
John was born April 1, 1880 and died April 3, 1964. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
BIOGRAPHIES: “John Asberry, a Negro, served as a Justice of the Peace and in 1877 he became the Sheriff of East Carroll Parish. He was elected sheriff of E. Carroll in 1880 also. His area as Justice of the Peace was Ward 4.” [another place in the book says 1879 was when he became sheriff] He served in this office until 1884.
RECONSTRUCTION; POLITICS, 1868 - 1877: Some of the Black office holders included David Jackson, Clerk of Court; Charles Hicks, Sheriff; John Asberry, Coroner; Ed Jackson, Record; and J. Ed Burton, Registrar of Voters. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “In 1895 on the Republican Executive Committee were M. E. Massee from Ward 3 and John Asberry from Ward 4, a brother of Isham Asberry. W. M. Jennifer, Principal, published The Carroll Banner in 1890 with Reverend S. Martin as associated editor in 1892.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS; The Lake Republican: A 1873 issue: “John Asberry, Coroner and R. K. Henderson, State tax Collector.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS: THE TRUE REPUBLICAN; Abstracts from the Sept. 9, 1876 issue. Parish Executive Committee lists John Ashberry as a member.
April 6, 1875 Police Jury Meeting pays John Asberry, coroner, for holding inquest, $30.00.
NEWSPAPER: LAKE VIEW LODGE, NO. 18. Colored K. of P.
On Friday night last the 25th inst, the above named Lodge of Colored Pythians assembled for the purpose of publicly installing their officers elected for the ensuing term. John Asberry was one of several officials elected; Asberry, Prelate.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1879: John Asberry. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
EFFECTS OF RECONSTRUCTION: Republicans remained a sizable force in state politics until the turn of the century, they were voted out of office almost immediately in Carroll. In 1882, Congressional candidate W. L. McMillan, a moderate Republican, only received 4 votes. The black-white coalition survived a little longer, for John Asberry, a black man, was elected sheriff in 1880.” From “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPER: Sept. 1886; The campaign committee appointed by the chairman of the Railroad Association of the parish of East Carroll consists of the following:
4th Ward-- E. R. Beeman, John Asberry, and P. D. Quays.
MMMBOOK: Issue of July 30, 1887: THE COLORED REPUBLICAN IN COUNCIL. At the request of the President of the Executive Committee, the leading colored men of the parish met this day, July 27, 1887, at North Star Baptist Church, and considered at length what should be done by the Colored Republicans of the parish, that their political status might be better established and maintained. The chairmen appointed on said committee: John Asberry

Asberry, Isham
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “In 1895 on the Republican Executive Committee were M. E. Massee from Ward 3 and John Asberry from Ward 4, a brother of Isham Asberry. W. M. Jennifer, Principal, published The Carroll Banner in 1890 with Reverend S. Martin as associated editor in 1892.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Aschaffenburg family
The Aschaffenburgs, along with other migrant German families originally settled in the area 12 miles south of Lake Providence (on Hwy 65) known as Alsatia, LA.
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, ALSATIA:
Originally settled by the Dryfusses, the Aschaffenburgs, and other migrant German families. The raising of race horses by Lensing, Inc. is the chief activity, other than farming. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Ashbridges in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Ashbridge, Alex M. Captain - Co. K 15 Louisiana Infantry - CSA
Ashbridge, Arrol Feb. 21, 1880 - Dec. 06, 1965
Ashbridge, Edith Nov. 07, 1869 - June 28, 1952
Ashbridge, Kate (see Voelker, Kate Ashbridge)

Ashbridge, Alexander Mitchell
Captain Ashbridge was by profession a druggist, and thoroughly educated in his calling. Prior to the war he had lived in the city of New Orleans, where his proficiency was recognized, and his services were always in demand.
At the very beginning of the war, he volunteered as a confederate soldier. Commencing as a private, he arose by his efficiency to the rank of Captain.
His company was attached to the 15th Louisiana Regiment, and was in the command of the immortal Stonewall Jackson till the death of that heronscientious in his transactions, and faithful to his duty, whosoever it might be. He was a brave soldier, loved by his comrades and fearless of any peril which the life might bring. No better man, no better citizen, no better husband and father than Capt. Ashbridge lives in our community.
NEWSPAPER SEPT. 1890 Died.--Last Mon. Captain A. M. Ashbridge departed this life at his home on the Arlington estate in this parish. Following so soon upon the untimely taking off of his last son, the lamented Eddie, his death is peculiarly distressing. A good man has gone; the community mourns the loss of a most worthy citizen; and his family, a devoted and affectionate husband and father.
Captain Ashbridge was by profession a druggist. Prior to the war he had lived in the city of New Orleans. He volunteered as a confederate soldier. Commencing as a private, he arose by his efficiency to the rank of Captain.
His company was attached to the 15th Louisiana Regiment, and was in the command of the immortal Stonewall Jackson. He was in the Pennsylvania campaign, and took part in the Battle of Gettysburg. After that he obtained a sick leave of absence, and went to Georgia to recuperate. There he met Miss Fannie Sparrow, the accomplished daughter of General Edward Sparrow, the Confederate States Senator from Louisiana, and chairman of the military committee. He sought and won her heart; and in 1864, they married and lived in the Ashbridge House on the grounds at Arlington Plantation. He subsequently removed with his family to this parish, in the year 1873, where he has since lived. Captain Ashbridge was an honest and upright man. He was conscientious in his transactions, and faithful to his duty, whosoever it might be. (The Ashbridges were Voelker ancestors) “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Ashbridge, Edward S.
The lamented Edward Sparrow Ashbridge was the eldest son of Fannie and Alexander Ashbridge. Ed was a quiet inoffensive young man, esteemed and respected by all.
NEWSPAPER: In Aug. 1889 Edward Ashbridge was murdered on the Wilson Point Plantation.

Ashbridge Fannie (Sparrow) [See also, Mother, Sparrow, Fannie]
NOTES: There are 2 Fannie Ashbridges, mother and daughter.
NEWSPAPER: Daughter of Alexander Mitchell Asbridge and Fannie (Sparrow) Ashbridge:
Sad Tidings.--Last Tuesday morning, a telegram brought the sad news that Mr. T. B. Snodgrass, of Scottsboro, Ala., had died of typhoid fever. Several years ago, Mr. Snodgrass married Miss Fannie Ashbridge, oldest daughter of our esteemed fellow citizen, Captain A. M. Ashbridge. They went to Alabama where he had been engaged in business ever since. All here who knew him speak very highly of him, and we all say that “truly a good man has gone to rest”. We deeply sympathize with Mrs. Snodgrass.

Ashbridge, Katie
BIOS: Daughter of Alexander Mitchell and Fannie (Sparrow) Ashbridge. Katie was born Sept. 7, 1867. She married Clarence A. Voelker. They had a child they named Stephen Voelker. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
NEWSPAPER: June 7, 1890 Married.--We congratulate Mr. C. A. Voelker and Miss Katie Ashbridge on their marriage, which took place last Wed. morning at the residence of the bride’s father, Captain A. M. Ashbridge. Mr. Voelker is a high toned, steady young man, and Miss Katie will make him a loving and useful partner through life. Good luck, peace and prosperity are our wishes for them as long as they live. Katie died in 1944. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Atherton in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Atherton, Caroline (see Keene, Caroline Atherton Bynum)

Atlas, Clora
A midwife by trade, did not lose any babies that she delivered during the course of her practice. Was said to have been en route to her home after delivering a baby when struck by two cars. First pedestrian casualty of an automobile accident in East Carroll Parish. “Find A Grave” website.

Atlas, Andrew
MMM BOOK: Issue of April 9, 1875; The Police Jury met pursuant to adjournment. All present as on yesterday. Minutes were read and approved. The following claims were then allowed by the Committee on Claims: Andrew Atlas, special Constable, $7.50

Atlas, John
MMMBOOK: Issue of July 30, 1887: THE COLORED REPUBLICAN IN COUNCIL. At the request of the President of the Executive Committee, the leading colored men of the parish met this day, July 27, 1887, at North Star Baptist Church, and considered at length what should be done by the Colored Republicans of the parish, that their political status might be better established and maintained. Thereupon the following person came forward and signed said resolutions: John Atlas

Atlas, King Jr.
MMM BOOK: Issue on September 19, 1868; At the Democratic Barbecue it listed King Atlas, Jr. as one of the secretaries for the Democratic Party.

Atlas, King Sr.
MMM BOOK: October 22, 1892; There is another of our colored friends named King Atlas, and industrious, clever, responsible citizen, who tells us he has an excellent crop this year, he is not only King by name but he is a King among cotton growers. Atlas is one of quite a large working family of negroes born and raised in old Carroll, who enjoy the full confidence of the white people who know them, and it affords us much pleasure to make mention of such thrifty well behaved citizens; and what is better we can safely say, that we have lots of the same kind in this our parish of East Carroll.

Atlas, William
MMM BOOK: Issue of April 9, 1875; The Police Jury met pursuant to adjournment. All present as on yesterday. Minutes were read and approved. The following claims were then allowed by the Committee on Claims: William Atlas, special Constable, $7.50

Aulds, Ira
CHURCHES; ELMWOOD BAPTIST: “Located on Hwy. 882 between L.P. & Monticello [Ward 6] was incorporated on Jan. 20, 1945. Pastors from 1935 to 1976 include: R. O. Bazer, T. H. Mercer, Bryan Bazer, O. O. Bryant, J. R. Culter, Ira Aulds, Walter Watson, F. M. Frissel, C. M. Welch, Pat Morris, Clyde Coulter, R. V. Kinney, John Burkes, Elmer Davis, and Paul Sullivan.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Aultman in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Aultman, Bertha Lena March 10, 1910 - Oct. 03, 1979
Aultman, Charles Edward Fe. 14, 1886 - Nov, 09, 1969
Aultman, Ruby April 04, 1911 - Oct. 08, 1938

Austin, Sterling T.
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of L. P., La. from 1835 to 1976 was Sterling T. Austin in 1878. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PARISH JUDGE: 1879: Sterling Austin. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Avery, Henry
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: The La. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South sent Henry Avery Providence in January 1847 as a minister. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Aycock, L. R. (Father)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: In 1945 Father L. R. Aycock came to St. Patricks' Church. At this time a new brick school was built. He remained until 1947. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Babb, Fletcher Alton
HIS STORY - FLETCHER ALTON BABB:
Fletcher was born in Marianna, AR. In 1905. His parents were Lee Herring and Thomas Jefferson Babb, both were born in Byhalia, MS. His mother was a teacher and his father was first a teacher and then a carpenter and contractor. He had one year of high school. He worked on the farm to help support the family. HE enlisted in the army in 1926. His mother died soon after his military service. He went to work for his brother-in-law on his farm. He started picking cotton, earning $2 a day, or $1 per hundred pounds, plus $1 a bale for weighing. Mr. Ben Erwin was in charge at that time. After not being able to save any money he teamed up with another migrant cotton-picker to trap coons and minks which they sold to Pop Razer. He left for Memphis in Jan. 1931 and had various jobs; accounting through the tax season, worked in a coal mine, in the wheat fields, as a dishwasher, and a clerk in several hotels. He gathered up a work crew to come and pick cotton here by request of Mr. Ben Erwin. He worked for Mr. Tib Mitchiner and Ed Voelker and was in charge of the pickers and payrolls. Afterwards kept books and managed the store on Olivedell Plantation. Babb succeeded C. J. Wyly‘s position, as clerk of the Police Jury, upon his death in 1932. He later entered real estate and insurance business. The Alluvial Lands Co. was an outgrowth of these interests. He is a member of the Board of the Methodist Church, . He is treasure of the Louisiana Christian Ashram. Both he and his wife Sadie (ne Hammack) are active members. They have 5 daughters and a son. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for the 1964-65 term was F. Alton Babb. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Babb, Sadie
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): Sadie Babb is the mother of six. She was a bookkeeper and treasurer of the Methodist Church. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF L. P.: The Women‘s Society of Christian Service, formed in 1940, of former Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid members. Mrs. C. R. Brown was the first President. Mrs. F. A. Babb was one of the Charter Members. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Babbitt, Julia M.
PLANTATIONS; HAGAMAN: Louise Hagaman owned Hagaman from 1856 until 1873 when she sold it to Julia M. Babbitt in exchange for certain hotel property in Grand Junction, Iowa. The Babbitts were unable to meet the financial arrangement and “Hagaman Place” was recovered by Louise Hagaman. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bagbey in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bagbey, Aline S. March 09, 1890 - June 07, 1956
Bagbey, Dorothy Hamley April 08, 1920 - Nov. 15, 1967
Bagbey, Elmer Brooks Nov. 05, 1891 - Jan. 22, 1967

Bagbey, Thomas
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. Mrs. Anna B. Sutton was employed as the Hospital Administrator in 1972, succeeded shortly after by Thomas Bagbey who still remains today. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CLUBS; KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #5721: The present council received its charter in June, 1965. Richard Hamilton served as Chairman, working with Father Murphy, the local priest. There were 45 charter members. One of the 1st officers was Thomas Bagbey; Outside Guard. This fraternal organization of Catholic men actively works with the church, school, community, youth, and patriotic projects. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bagley, Doctor
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1847: Dr. Bagley. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Baker in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Baker, INFANT Dec. 19, 1955
Baker, Michael David Dec. 02, 1957 - Aug. 13, 1965

Bain, Bess
4-H CLUB PROGRAM: “In Sept. 1954 Bess Bain was hired to work with the Youth Home Economics program.“ “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bailey, James E. Jr.
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community, one of the pastors that served this church was James E. Bailey, Jr. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bailey, Pearce
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church was donated by and built just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. An even newer building built on Lake Street in 1926. Serving as a present vestryman is Pearce Baily Sidney Guenard George Fox James A. Federick Thayer McCoy H. Graham Schneider James L. Baur A. I. Guenard Dr. William A. Harris Harry Schneider, Jr. The present rector is Charles M. Seymour, Jr. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Baird, Judge
LOCAL STORIES: The Carroll Democrat, Sat., Nov. 2, 1889, give this account, entitled “East Carroll Tournament“. An Immense Gathering, Fine Sport, A Delightful Day, and a Grand Ball. At Night. “ Tuesday morning dawned a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day, as buoyant and radiant as were the hopes and aspirations of the knight who were to win fresh laurels in the days’ tourney. About 10 o’clock the crowd began to congregate upon the Arlington grounds. One of the judges selected to determine the result of the tilting contest was Judge Baird of Morehouse Parish. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Baker, John
"October 10, 1835, John Baker sold to Alex Trappington a track of land and all improvements situated in Cypress Bayou, near Bayou Macon, with all improvements and quit claim deed, all rights, and duplicate receipts from the receivers of public monies at the land office in Monroe, price $1,000." "Between the Rivers" McKoin.

Baker, L. Wayne
MODERN BANKS; THE BANK OF DIXIE / THE LAKE PROVIDENCE BANK: The present Board of Directors of the Bank of Dixie consists of Dr. F. M. Terral, L. Wayne Baker, T. E. Hankins, Michael Lensing, H. H. Howington, Jr..“ [Info 1977] Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Baker, W. K.
EARLIEST BUSINESSES: Back in 1879-1880 , some of the business in the town of Lake Providence were the Undertaker, R. P. Jones, a Butcher, A. Durrell, a Druggist, Dr. J. L. Davis, and a Dentist, Dr. W. K. Baker. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Balfour, William L.
PLANTATIONS; LONGWOOD: Longwood was some 4 miles above town, bounded on the front by the MS. River, upper side by Vista Plantation, on the lower side by Hopewell Plantation, (J. W. Montgomery’s place) and in the rear by Eyrie (William Balfour’s place) and Roberdale Plantations. It’s 1st owner was George M. Long, next owner was Samuel Bond. “1,534 acres and 107 slaves, corn fodder, 40 mules, cattle, valued at $48,000“ to Joseph R. Parks. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; TYRONE: Located 4 miles west of town. Willson bought an additional tract of 300 acres from Z. H. Dorsey and Thomas Jefferson Collins which fronted on River Bayou and adjoined the plantation of William L. Balfour on one side and Govy Hood on the other. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Ball, W. H.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church was built just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. One of the clergymen in this new church was W. H. Ball. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Ballard, Mack
After the Civil War, Mack Ballard purchased what today is known as the Griffin farm in the Unity Community from Lud Cawthorn. He built a house from good oak lumber and cypress. He hauled the lumber to the Matt Sanders sawmill northwest of the present site of Oak Grove, known then as Pin Hook. He had to haul logs for lumber about 25 or 30 miles by mule or ox team to the mill, and then haul the lumber back for the house by the same method. A part of the lumber, especially that used for flooring was planed by hand. This house is still standing today [1977], the oldest house found in Ward Two [West Carroll]. Jeff Griffin purchased the farm from his father-in-law, Mack Ballard. [see also Griffin, Jeff) "Between the Rivers", McKoin

Banks, Andrew [see Banks, Leandrew]

Banks, Gerturde Fields (Howard) [see Banks, Leandrew]

Banks, Fred
BLACK CHURCHES; MOUND CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: It is located some 2 miles west of Transylvania and was established in 1924 by the Rev. John Campbell and was pastor until his death in 1945. Fred Banks is present pastor. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Banks, Leandrew (see also Fields, Joseph)
Local descendants can trace their ancestry back to: Gertrude Fields Howard who married Leandrew Banks. Her parents were Joseph and Iscoy Walker Fields. His parents were Andrew and Mary Banks. Iscovy's parents were Nicholas and Killy Walker. There are numerous descendants, including great grandchildren Rosie Mary Banks Richardson and Willie Dorsey. Willie lives (in 1977) in Newellton, Louisiana. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Banks, Mary (see Banks, Leandrew)

Banks, Tillman
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “Other negroes of note were: Henry Hilliard, Tillman Banks, J. A. Gla, M. E. Massee, and Adolph Reese serving on the colored Levee Convention in Greenville, Mississippi; Rev. Smith, Elias Bunley and Amanda Brown who, in 1866 were licensed by the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Mississippi; and W. H. Hunter, a deputy sheriff and constable and collecting agent in 1883.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Bankston in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bankston, Joan (see Maben, Joan Bankston)

Barber family
COMMUNITIES OF THE PARISH, BUNCH‘S BEND:
“In the 1800’s Bunch’s Bend was the wealthiest and most extensively cultivated part of Carroll Parish. Some names of prominence was the Benton family, the Barbers of Erin Plantation, the Keys and Montgomerys of Afton Plantation, the McCullochs of Cottonwood Plantation, the Van Fossens of Elder Grove Plantation and the Williams. This area was greatly altered by the shifting channel of the Mississippi River which swept away much of the rich alluvial land.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Barber, Colonel
TELEGRAPH: It was a means of contact with the “outside” world and especially with Wall Street. Colonel Barber of Bunch’s Bend, in the pre-Civil War period, thought it of such importance as a means of keeping him informed on the cotton market, that he kept a horse saddled at all times, during the selling season, to ride “post haste” into L. P. to get the daily market report. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Barber, Leonard Kellogg
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1892: Leonard K. Barber. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS: ERWIN: Susan Rebecca Sentell, was the wife of Leonard Kellogg Barber. The Barbers lived on Erin Plantation until 1903, with their three children Mildred, Lucy and Sentell, and Mr. Barber became a practicing attorney in L. P.. The Barbers always had an open house. Bounteous meals, lively parties, hilarious entertainment were provided by the fun-loving Barbers. He called the dogs, male and female, Mr. & Mrs., wrote Lee’s birthday on the plastered wall of the study so the children would remember it; and kept a relay of horses to have a messenger ride into L. P. to the telegraph office at a moments notice to learn stock quotes. In his duties of looking after the plantation, and keeping a watchful eye on Leonard Watt, a relative who ran the commissary and looked after thing in general, he had a law office in L. P. and practiced in the 7th District court along with such prominent attorneys as Joseph E. Ransdell, Francis X. Ransdell, Chrles J. Wyly, and Clifton F. Davis. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Barber, Lucy
PLANTATIONS: ERWIN: Lucy was the daughter of Susan Rebecca Sentell and Leonard Kellogg Barber. Lucy Barber married Frank T. Constant, of Neponsett Plantation. Frank was wealthy and it is rumored that “he lighted his cigars with $5. bills”. His mother was Mary E. Keene Constant. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Barber, Mildred
PLANTATIONS: ERWIN: Mildred was the daughter of Susan Rebecca Sentell and Leonard Kellogg Barber. Miss Mildred Barber married and went to Bunkie, Louisiana to live. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Barber, Sentell
PLANTATIONS: ERWIN: Sentell Barber was the son of Susan Rebecca Sentell and Leonard Kellogg Barber. Sentell married Mildred Buck of Evergreen Plantation. While on their honeymoon, a member of a swimming party called for help, the young bridegroom rushed to the rescue and was drowned. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Barber, Susan Rebecca (Sentell)
PLANTATIONS: ERWIN: Susan Rebecca Sentell, daughter of George Washington Sentell and Mildred A. Dickson Sentell, was the wife of Leonard Kellogg Barber. Susan Barber purchased the Erin and Hope plantations and 1/5 interest in the Glen Mary Plantation for $13,125.00, from her mother after her father, George Sentell, died in 1896. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Barbour in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Barbour, Robert Fillmore Jan. 04, 1890 - April 03, 1893

Barbour, J. R.
“J. R. Barbour surveyed the Fauxbourg-Arlington addition in 1874.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Bard, Samuel (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1857: Dr. Samuel Bard. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Barham, Margaret
CLUBS; PERFORMING ARTS: The Providence Players is a group of theatrically inclined citizens met in February, 1974, to gratify the needs for the performing arts. The Providence Players in 1976 had 40 members and 50 patron or season ticket subscribers. Charter members making up the Board were Peggy Madden, Dr. Bernard Waxman, William Gore, Kelly Salemi, Margaret Barham, Alice Amacker, Pat Taylor and Gracie Salemi. This group has presented four plays at the L. P. H. S. in the past two years.” [1977] From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Barker in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Barker, Margaret (see Schneider, Margaret Barker)

Barker, Julius
1929 ECHO ~ "Happy fellow, everybody's friend; play football? And how?---Basketball too, the strong powerful brute." Football: '25, '26, '27, & '28. Basketball: '26, '27, '28, & '29.
1930 CENSUS: William C. and Lula D. Barker, parents. Older sister named Boletha Barker. Boletha and Julius was born in Tennessee. Father was born in Louisiana and Mother in Texas. Julius is working at a filling station, listed as a salesperson.

Barker, Harry O. (Father)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: Between 1953 to 1969, Reverends were Bermel Dube, P. J. Murphy, and M. J. Tyrell. In 1969, Father Harry O. Barker, the present rector, came to St. Patrick’s Church. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Barker, Margaret
PLANTATIONS; LEWISTON: In the Bunch’s Bend area, Lewis Stowers purchased 978.4 acres in 1842 from George Irish (called it the Irish Place), and an additional purchase from Margaret Barker and Henry Carpenter brought the acreage to 1,866 acres, calling it Lewiston. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Barker, William
EARLY SETTLEMENTS: “John Millikin, registrar of the land office, knew of a Mrs. Bruit who resided on the river a mile below the mouth of Stock/Stack Island Lake. Other early names are Hugh White, Samuel White and Herbert/Harbird Hood, who were granted land here in 1812.
William Barker and two or three persons named Dempsey were reported to be living on the lake in 1813 and raised corn and other produce. One of them, Joe Dempsey, hunted along the banks of what is now called Joe‘s Bayou, which was named for this early hunter.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Barnes in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Barnes, Carrie S., May (Mar.?)02, 1897 - Jan. 20, 1975 DM W/ Nicolas E. Barnes, Negro
Barnes, James C. Oct. 25, 1912 - Jan. 28, 1970, LA PFC CP E 565 Inf., WW II - Negro
Barnes, Maxine Ruby Dec. 20, 1923 - Feb. 04, 1941
Barnes, Nicholas 04/25/1895 - 12/31/1989 DM W/Carrie S. Barnes - Negro
Barnes, Sarah Jane (see Bratton, Sarah Jane Barnes)

Barnes, Jack
CHURCHES; NEW HOPE BAPTIST: Located near Monticello on Hwy 877 it traces its beginning to 1940. Rev. O. O. Bryant served as the full-time pastor. Jack Barnes also served as a pastor there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Barnett in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Barnett, Jesse L. April 15, 1893 - July 01, 1957
Barnett, Maybelle June 14, 1898 - March 04, 1979

Barrett in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Barrett, Carrie B. 1888 - 1954
Barrett, Emily Corrinne 1/19/1878 - 10/23/1907 wife of Rev. J. L. Barrett
Barrett, Mart Major Dec. 30, 1879 - Feb. 14, 1931

Barrett, Benny Tully
The American Legion Post #37, Powell-Martin-Barrett, was named for three WWI service men killed. The third was Benny Tully Barrett, Corporal, Infantry 359, who enlisted on Sept. 21, 1917, and was killed in action at St. Mihiel on Sept. 15, 1918. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Barrett, Harry
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, HENDERSON PROJECT:
One of the Federal Farm Security projects was established for black farmers. It was originally a part of the Henderson and Carondelet plantations. The Henderson project was established when aroused citizens resented the displacement of long-time resident Negroes when the Transylvania project formed for the whites. Most of these blacks had lived in the Transylvania area prior to the Civil War. The displaced was given first choice of the 78 units . About ½ of them have remained since 1940-41 when it began. Much of this land has been bought by Harry Barrett, C. L. Vining, Lee Johnson, Howard Wise and others. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Barrow, Miss Evelyn (see Cammack, Abner Sam Jr.)

Bartlett, Frank A. (Colonel - Confederate)
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1844: Mr. Bartlett. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: In desperation the governor [Moore] authorize the formation of the few remaining militia companies into battalians of partisan rangers for state service. These companies were combined to form the 13th Battalian, Partisan Rangers, under the command of Colonel Frank Bartlett. Colonel Frank A. Bartlett was headquartered in Delhi where he was in command of his 13th Battalian. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: On June 19th, 1863, Bartlett’s 13th LA. Regiment was reinforced with the 13th Texas Infantry (now about 900 men), set out for Providence to destroy the Negro camp of instruction, and to break up the plantation held by Federal agents and lessees as far down as Milliken’s Bend. He marched on Bunch’s Bend capturing the small Federal outpost there. Driving on around the lake he marched on Lake Providence. He encountered the 1st Kansas Mounted Infantry near Baxter Bayou, capturing 9 army wagons loaded with supplies and 36 mules. Then Bartlett headed on to Tensas Bayou, where found the bridge burned by the retreating Union enemy. He tried to rebuild the bridge but Union troops, headed by General Reid, were sent back, the heavy fire drove Colonel Bartlett back to Floyd.
[*NOTE: 300 Negro soldiers of the 8th Louisiana Volunteers, many of them the former slaves of Carroll, contributed to the Union victory at Tensas Bayou.] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: On June 22, 1863, General Walker left Delhi to go to Goodrich’s Landing on the MS. River. As he rode through the plantation region east of Bayou Macon he broke up the plantations that were held by Northern lessees and disloyal Southerners. On the 29th, Walker reached Mounds Plantation (10 miles south of L.P.), where a fort had been constructed on the largest Indian mound. It was garrisoned by Negro troops protecting the leased plantations. The Confederates surrounded the fort, and the 3 white union officers surrendered the garrison without a fight. Two companies of the 1st Arkansas Volunteers (of African descent), about 113 men, were taken prisoners.”
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: On July 5th General Walker crossed the Macon and marched on Ashton Plantation with orders to blockade the river, not knowing that the city of Vicksburg had fallen the day before. Walker reports “I am now engaged in burning all the cotton I can reach from L. P. to the lower end of Concordia Parish…”[see story elsewhere]. With General Walker’s departure, the only Confederate force left in the area was Colonel Frank Bartlett’s Partisan Rangers. “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: After the fall of Vicksburg, 1863, Grant ordered General Reid to Vicksburg, leaving behind two companies of Negro troops to garrison Carroll. On was posted at Providence and the other at Goodrich’s Landing. The Confederate force was being strengthened in northeast Louisiana, a band of Confederate guerillas from Missouri, under the command of Captain Joseph Lee, was ordered to the Macon Ridge to aid Colonel Bartlett in harassing the Union forces. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CARROLL SKIRMISHES IN 1864: In June 1864, Lee and Bartlett raided the area below Providence, seizing mules, horses, some of the Negroes on Union leased plantations. Some of the Yankee lessees were made prisoners, by the Southerners and carried as far away as Texas, while some Yankees swindled Negroes, and re-recruiters for the Union army took away many of the able bodied men for military duty.

Barton, David O. (Doctor)
FIRST TOWN FORMED: “In the local courthouse in Conveyance Book A., page 135, and datelined L. P., Louisiana, Nov. 23, 1833, is an article of agreement between John L. Martin and William B. Keene on the division of the front lots of the town, beginning at “Samuel Peck‘s store and running up the river Mississippi and down the bayou“ (Providence), divided into 15 lots of 50 foot frontage, and 210 feet back from the “levy“. These lots were listed numerically by purchasers. Some of the early owners were Samuel Rusk, Horace Prentice, Dr. Barton, Mrs. Bliss, Mrs. Overstreet, Dr. Prescott, Judge Felix Bosworth (his for a law office and also used temporarily as the first courthouse).“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
PLANTATIONS; POINT LOOK OUT: Martha Bass Watson then married Dr. David O. Barton and to them a daughter, Georgi Anna Barton, was born. Dr. Barton was wealthy in his own right, for at the time of his death he had in his possession ten or twelve $1,000 bills. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Barton, Georgi Anna [see Barton, David O. (Doctor)]

Barton, Martha (see Bass, Martha)
One of the Job Bass daughters. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Barwick in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Barwick, Ethel Oct. 18, 1872 - Mar. 01, 1890 Wife of R. J. E. Barwick

Bass in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bass, Abraham 1857 - 1945 DM W/Corrie A. Bass
Bass, Annie born Oct. 07, 1886 age 1 yr. 1 mth. 19 dys.
Bass, Baker Archibald, April 28, 1893 - Mar. 12, 1937, U.S. Army, Co H., 156 Inf.,WWI
Bass, Corrie A. 1877 - 1938 DM W/Abraham Bass
Bass, Edward Malissa (see Messick, Edward Malissa Bass)
Bass, Isaac Aug. 14, 1884 - Feb. 16, 1916
Bass, Frances (see Kilpatrick, Frances Bass)
Bass, John Cortex Sr. Aug. 27, 1843 - Feb. 28, 1917
Bass, John C. May 08, 1882 - Jan. 02, 1937
Bass, Josephine Nov. 27, 1855 - Feb. 02, 1924 "Mrs."
Bass, Mabry (see Hill, Mabry Bass)
Bass, Marguerite (see Williams, Marguerite Bass)
Bass, Marguerite Montgomery Jan 31, 1885 - March 29, 1978
Bass, McEnery Oct. 05, 1895 - Aug. 14, 1900 Son of J. C. & Josephine Bass
Bass, Minnie E. 08/12/1906 - 12/11/1988 CFH Records, wife of Tom Bass
Bass, Thomas E. Dec. 01, 1906 - Nov. 26, 1977 Sgt. US Army - WWII
Bass, Turner L. Oct. 19, 1890 - Dec. 31, 1922

Bass, Abraham
WAR’S END: “It was to a ravaged and bitter land that the weary veterans returned from the eastern battle fields. Maimed and scarred they came -- Thomas Scarborough, Charles Purdy, Ed Kleinpeter, and John Draughon; Charles DeFrance, C. R. Egelly, E. J. Delony, and J. S. Richards, Cyrus Hedrick, W. R. C. Lyons, J. D. Lott, and Mark Valentine, Jr., among others. The refugees returned from Texas; their desire - to build their lives and fortunes in peace. From the north came the paroled prisoners of war, including W. F. Pennington, John O’Brien, Abraham Bass, and V. M. Purdy. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Bass, E. L.
CHURCHES; NEW HOPE BAPTIST: Located near Monticello on Hwy 877 it traces its beginning to 1940. Rev. O. O. Bryant served as the full-time pastor. E. L. Bass also served as a pastor there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bass, Eddie (Miss)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In 1901 Miss Eddie Bass, Miss Carrie Byerly and Miss Elodie Brown were new teachers. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bass, James
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: In 1861 the Lake Providence Cadets military company was formed, the largest in the state with 120 members. Among those serving in the ranks were Matt Kingsley, James Bass, and J. Jamison. Elected officers in the company were Franc V. Whicher, Captain; W. F. Pennington, 1st Lieut; and D. C. Jenkins, Jr and C. R. Purdy, 2nd Lieuts. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.

Bass, Job
SETTLERS OF THE EARLY 1800’S:
“In the 1810 census was listed as the owner of Lookout Plantation, John L. Buck in 1826 owned Pecan Grove Plantation which he purchased from the U. S. government. Samuel Galloway, for whom Galloway Bayou is named, sold land in 1833 to William Henderson. John A. Love, a Methodist minister, in 1834 bought 726.66 acres at Patterson Point.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
PLANTATIONS; POINT LOOKOUT: “Located south of Providence was Point Look Out Plantation. The owners were Job Bass and his wife, Maria Richardson of the prominent Richardson family. One of the Job Bass daughters, Martha, became the second wife of Warren M. Benton [see Woodstock Plantation] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Bass, John C. Sr.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1885: John C. Bass, Sr.. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Born in Hinds Co. MS. on Aug. 27, 1843, the oldest of eight children, born to John and Melitia (Mabrey). The father moved to Mississippi about 1836, where he lived till 1847 and then moved to Louisiana, locating 1st to Madison and then in Ouachita Parish, where he made his home till his death in 1853. He was a modest planter, but owned considerable property in East Carroll Parish, La. Mr. Bass' father was Isaac Bass, a native of N. C., who was a member of one of the old families of that state. John C. was reared in Louisiana, and educated in Clinton College, MS.. During his attending college the war broke out, leaving in 1861 he volunteered in the Confederacy. He was enlisted in the 4th Battalion, Co. A., serving until Sept. 21, 1863. He participated in the Battle of Secessionville, in South Carolina and also at Chickamauga, where he received a severe wound, disabling him for further service. He returned home in 1865, where he was a teacher for awhile. He started merchandising and then planting, accumulating valuable real estate. He was married to Miss Josephine Archibald in 1877, and together they had 7 children: Mabrey, Eddie M., John, Issac, Joseph, Rebecca, and Turner. He was appointed sheriff of East Carroll Parish in 1885 and again in 1888, filling that position with great credit to himself and everyone. John C. & Josephine Bass were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was modest, unpretentious, and attained his prominence as a citizen of E. C. Parish. He was a staunch member of the Democratic Party and a Mason. He has always endeavored to be done as he wanted to have been done by. He passed away in 1920 at the age of seventy-six and Josephine in 1924, aged sixty-nine.
Information from "Bio. & Historical Memoirs of Louisiana", Goodspeed.

Bass, John C., Jr.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1920 and 1924: John C. Bass, Jr.. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
He was deputy sheriff of the parish from 1903 to 1912. From 1912 to 1920 he held the office of clerk of courts and in 1920 and again in 1924 was elected sheriff. Sheriff Bass was born on the Tyrone Plantation located four miles from the Town of Lake Providence on the north side of the lake, on May 8, 1882. His parents were John C. and Josephine (Archibald) Bass, now deceased, his father passing away in 1920 at the age of seventy-six and his mother in 1924, aged sixty-nine. John C. Bass was born in Hinds County, Mississippi, came to Louisiana when a young man and served eight years as sheriff of East Carroll Parish at first by appointment and then by election. He was also a member of the police jury and the Parish School Board and in education and character was well fitted for leadership in the affairs of the community. He had taught school when a young man, and as a Southern soldier fought for the cause of the South until finally as the result of repeated wounds was discharged on account of disability and for the rest of his life suffered the infirmities of a cripple. He was with a regiment of Louisiana troops in the battle of Chickamauga. He served as commander of the local post of the United Confederate Veterans and attended all reunions of his old comrades. For a number of years he was master of the local lodge of Masons, attended the Grand Lodge of that order and he and his wife were members of the Methodist Church. Though handicapped physically, he was very competent and expert in the management of business affairs. Two years before his death his eyesight failed completely. Of a family of five sons and five daughters, the only survivors are John C. and Baker A. The latter is a planter in East Carroll Parish. John C. Bass was educated in local schools and the University of the South at Kewanee, Tennessee, and after his college career took up the work of planting and pursued that occupation steadily until his first appointment as deputy sheriff. He owns the Roberta Plantation in Wards Three and Six. Mr. Bass enjoys such active recreation as hunting and he has a camp in the swamps of East Carroll. He married Miss Margaret / Marguerite Montgomery, daughter of Vail Montgomery. They have a daughter, Margaret. Mrs. Bass is a member of the Episcopal Church while he is a Methodist. He has served four consecutive years as master of the local Masonic fraternity and belongs to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at Monroe and the Knights of Pythias Lodge at Lake Providence. A History of Louisiana, (vol. 2), pp. 238-239, by Henry E. Chambers. Published by The American Historical Society, Inc., Chicago and New York, 1925.
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. J. C. Bass, Jr. was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
LAW; REGISTRAR OF VOTERS: Records of this office date back to 1917 when John C. Bass, Jr. served as Registrar. George F. Blackburn later held this office, followed by James Beard, who was succeeded by his wife, Myrtle Beard. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.”
CLERK OF COURT; 1912: John C. Bass, Jr. 9th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
LAW; THREE COURTHOUSES: On July 1, 1901, the old courthouse was replaced by a new building which was dedicated by Pecan Grove Lodge. The cornerstone bore the names of the involved Masons: Robert H. Cage, Grand Master of Louisiana; John C. Bass, Worshipful Master of the local lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Bass, John C. (Mrs.)
LAKE PROVIDENCE CEMETERY: Recent Secretary-Treasurer of the Cemetery Association, Mrs. John C. Bass, served for many years. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.”
NEWSPAPERS; The Carroll Watchman: In an 1875 issue: “Col. Francis M. Hays’ splendid new brick residence on Lake Street is in a fair way of completion, and will be the finest residence in Providence.“ [This is the present home of Mrs. John C. Bass.) [1977]“A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Bass, Josephine (Archibald) [See also Bass, John C., Sr.]
A native of Louisiana. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. One of the officers was Mrs. Josephine Bass. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Bass, Lou Ella
Lou Ella was born in the 2nd Ward of East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, in Oct. 1883. Her mother was Emily Campbell. Emily was born in April 1867, to Henry and Emma Campbell, at Point Lookout, Louisiana. Lou Ella is shown to be mulatto on the 1910 E. C. Census. On the 1900 Census the Campbell family lived in the same area of Abe Bass, Jr., and I believe him to be Lou Ella's father. Other children of Emily's was Tim; born July 1888, Julius; born July 1894, and Ida; born Jan 1897. Lou had two sons listed on the 1910 Cenus; Willie, 8 yrs. old and Leon, 5 years old. A brother, Ned Wells, was shown to be living in the household of Lou Ella on the 1910 Census. He was 17 years old.

Bass, Marguerite (Montgomery) [see also or Mrs. John C. Bass]
EDUCATION: In 1900, Vail Montgomery deeded to Thomas J. Powell, President of the School Board, 25’ frontage on Lake Street for $200.. Mrs. John C. Bass (formerly Marguerite Montgomery), living next door to this site in 1977, recalls attending school “next door”, where Mrs. Evelyn Deal lived in 1977. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“

Bass, Martha [see also Bass, Job and also Benton, Warren M.]
PLANTATIONS; POINT LOOK OUT: One of the Job Bass daughters, Martha, became the second wife of Warren M. Benton. Martha Bass had twice been widowed before her marriage to Warren Benton. Her first marriage to E. B. Watson produced no heirs. Martha Bass Watson then married Dr. David O. Barton and to them a daughter, Georgi Anna Barton, was born. Dr. Barton was wealthy in his own right, for at the time of his death he had in his possession ten or twelve $1,000 bills. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Bass, Mary (Miss)
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: Listed as one of the 1921 teachers is Miss Mary Bass. “A Place to Remember”

Bass, Minnie B. (Erwin)
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. Over the years one of the Worthy Matrons was Minnie Erwin Bass. She received a Silver Certificate on January 8, 1951 for her 25 year membership. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bassley, A. [Doctor]
Born @ 1823 in Virginia. His wife was Mariah J. from Kentucky. She was born @1828. One child living with them on the 1850 Census of Carroll Parish.

Bastrop, Baron De
The king of Spain awarded to Baron de Bastrop in the 1790’s a land grant of nearly 2 million acres, lying north and northeast of Fort Miro, Now Monore, for service to the crown. He became the first individual land owner, but never lived here. He began to parcel out his large land grant to individuals for settlements as permanent homes. We do find that he sold this part of his grant to General John Adair, who in turn sold to others, but before much was done the United State government purchased the Orleans Territory and the question of honoring the Baron de Bastrop claim came up. It seem he sold the land to speculators, but we do find David Adair involved in a land transaction as late 1840.
Baron de Bastrop did make a direct contribution to Northeast Louisiana by interesting others with means and influence in the area. It is said that he knew and secured the interest of Edward Lumpton, who influence Thomas Jefferson to make the Louisiana purchase. General John Adair, Judge Charles Lynch, Aaron Burr, and Stephen Girard, The Philadelphia philanthropist, became interested in the “Washita” country through the Baron, who was an adventurer and a speculator. He dreamed of a great wheat state and trade with the Indians, but, of course, he and the others were more interested in the land near the large waterways, the only means of transportation for large quantities of supplies. Thus, the land between the rivers was left to land speculators and eventually the small farmers and planters. From “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Batton, Sam T. (Mrs.)
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. Its construction was made possible by the donation of 10 acres on North Hood Street by Mrs. Elsie Sitton. J. P. Brown, C. Rupert Evans, Elmus Coleman, W. T. Mithiner, George Lensing, Frank Byerly, G. L. Levy, and Mrs. Sam T. Batton were on the first Hospital Board members. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Baty in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Baty, John Nov. 27, 1898 - Oct. 07, 1963 AR PFC 26 Infantry 1 Div. - WWI

Bauer, Betty (see Lensing, Leo & Betty)

Baur, Grace
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “Grace Baur is a secretary, designer, and craftsman.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Bayles, Buron Arnold
Buron Arnold Bayles was born Oct. 14, 1911, at Point, LA. His parents were William Wesley and Mattie Albritton Bayles. They lived in Kilbourne, LA., but he graduated from Oak Grove High School, and from LA. Tech (B.S.), and L. S. U. (M. Ed.) He and Sybil Moore [see Bayles, Sybil (Moore)] also of West Carroll Parish. Their sons are Jerry Lee Bayles and William T. Bayles [see their bios.] “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
TEACHERS: B. A. Bayles was hired as the agriculture teacher at Monticello in 1942. Mr. Bayles became principal of Monticello on Aug. 4, 1943. In 1945 was named principal of the Transylvania School. In 1946 Mrs. B. A. Bayles was chosen clerk in the parish school board office. In 1966 Mr. Buron A. Bayles replaced M. M. Walsworth when he retired. B. A. Bayles retired in Aug. 1970. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
BRIARFIELD ACADEMY: Briarfield Academy opened 1969. In 1971 B. A. Bayles was named principal, followed by John Hopkins in 1976. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for the 1961-62 term was Buron A. Bayles. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Bayles, Jerry Lee
Son of B. A. and Sybil (Moore) Bayles. Jerry Lee graduated from Northeast LA. University and served 13 months with the Army in Korea. He married the former Sheila Walker and they have 3 children. Jerry is in business in Monroe, LA. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bayles, Sybil (Moore)
Sybil Moore was born in Ocean View, VA. In 1921 she graduated from Oak Grove High School as valedictorian and later attended business school. She married Buron Arnold Bayles. [see Bayles, B. A.], also of West Carroll Parish, were married in 1941. She worked at the ASC office in Oak Grove, then in East Carroll Extension Office, served as the Clerk of the School Board and then as Clerk of the Town of L. P. In 1956 she was with the Bank of Dixie as assistant cashier, and is presently a cashier and Vice-President. She is a member of the First Baptist Church and teaches an adult Sunday School class.
BUSINESSES AND RECREATION; Banks: “The Bank of Dixie, formerly the L. P. Bank, celebrated its 75th in 1973. The 1st Board of Directors included. S. W. Smith, Jr., Jasper N. Hill, J. W. Tooke, Jr., E. J. Hamley, Phil McGuire, J. C. Pittman, & J. E. Reynolds. 1st President of this bank was S. W. Smith, Jr. Later other officers included are: Vice-President George T. Hider, Leo Lensing, T. E. Hanks, P. G. Marron, Michael Lensing, and Sybil Bayles.“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Bayles, William T.
Son of B. A. and Sybil (Moore) Bayles. William T. is a graduate of Northeast LA. University and holds a Master’s from LA. Tech. He is a teacher and coach at Briarfield Academy. He and his wife, the former Marsha Mark have 2 children. Son of B. A. and Sybil (Moore) Bayles. Jerry Lee graduated from Northeast LA. University and served 13 months with the Army in Korea.

Bazer, Bryan
CHURCHES; ELMWOOD BAPTIST: “Located on Hwy. 882 between L.P. & Monticello [Ward 6] was incorporated on Jan. 20, 1945. Pastors from 1935 to 1976 include: R. O. Bazer, T. H. Mercer, Bryan Bazer, O. O. Bryant, J. R. Culter, Ira Aulds, Walter Watson, F. M. Frissel, C. M. Welch, Pat Morris, Clyde Coulter, R. V. Kinney, John Burkes, Elmer Davis, and Paul Sullivan.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bazer, R.O.
CHURCHES; ELMWOOD BAPTIST: “Located on Hwy. 882 between L.P. & Monticello [Ward 6] was incorporated on Jan. 20, 1945. Pastors from 1935 to 1976 include: R. O. Bazer, T. H. Mercer, Bryan Bazer, O. O. Bryant, J. R. Culter, Ira Aulds, Walter Watson, F. M. Frissel, C. M. Welch, Pat Morris, Clyde Coulter, R. V. Kinney, John Burkes, Elmer Davis, and Paul Sullivan.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. One of the former pastors of the church was R. O. Bazar. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Beal, Mother Honey
BLACK CHURCHES; CHINA GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH: Organize in 1935 by Robert Paine and family. Mother Honey Beal, Deaconess Elmira Scott, J. W. Walker and others. Meeting were first held in the Winterfield School. In 1950 land upon which to build a church was bought from Martha Claiborne. Rev. Butler is the present pastor. [1977]“A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Beacham, Pauline
1929 ECHO ~ Pauline was a senior in 1929. "Small and neat with the sweet charm of soft slow music. A lot of mischief that seems hidden but no one has been able to discover it in Polly." She was in the Choral Club, and Secretary of her senior class.

Bean, Eula (Miss)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: The faculty of the L.P. school in 1907 - 1908 was 1st Assistant; Miss Lucie Nunn, 7th & 8th Grades; Miss Irma Williams, 5th & 6th grades; Miss Belle Briant, 3rd & 4th grades; Miss Eula Bean, Literature, Expression, & Physical Culture; Miss Nettie Brown, Music; Miss Minnie Collum. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Beard in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Beard, James 1873 - 1944 FATHER - DM W/Myrtle Cole Beard
Beard, Myrtle Cole 1894 - 1988 DM W/James Beard
Beard, Virginia (see Estes, Virginia Beard)

Beard, Delma
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: In July of 1920 one of the teachers employed for Lake Providence was Miss Delma Beard. “A Place to Remember”

Beard, Isham B. & Elizabeth (Curry)
EARLY SETTLERS: “On Nov. 10, 1841, Isham B. Beard and wife Elizabeth Curry and James T. Beard received a land patent signed by Martin Van Buren, President of the U. S.. In the same year, a record in Conveyance Book C. pages 392-393 states that ‘it is well understood that Black Bayou is the dividing line between the land of Jesse H. Chaney on the SE of the bayou and the land herein conveyed to Charles H. Webb’.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
He was born Sept. 18th 1810, if Jefferson Co., Miss. His father, James Beard moved to Carroll Parish about the year 1825. In 1832, he went to Warren Co., Miss., and married Miss Elizabeth Currie. He stayed there one year, and moved back to Carroll Parish. On the 1st on Nov. 1859, his wife died, after bearing him twelve children, six of whom are still living. In 1835, he joined the M. E. Church South, of which he was a faithful member, until he died. He was again married; this time to Miss Cordelia M. E. Newhall, who still survives him. From this union sprang six children, five of whom still live. He had been the owner of his first and present home fifty years.
After a long and useful life of 80 years, after fulfilling his mission, Mr. I. B. Beard quietly passed away at his home last Saturday, surrounded by children and grandchildren. His life was that of an upright, Christian man, an honor to his community and a blessing to his notoriety. (Not sure where this info came from)
NEWSPAPER; August 30, 1884: Mr. I. B. Beard of this parish has invented and caused to be patented a "Double Hiller & Cultivator", which he proposes to exhibit at the World's Centennial Exposition at New Orleans, next fall.

Beard, James T.
EARLY SETTLERS: “On Nov. 10, 1841, Isham B. Beard and wife Elizabeth Curry and James T. Beard received a land patent signed by Martin Van Buren, President of the U. S.. In the same year, a record in Conveyance Book C. pages 392-393 states that ‘it is well understood that Black Bayou is the dividing line between the land of Jesse H. Chaney on the SE of the bayou and the land herein conveyed to Charles H. Webb’.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Beard, James
ASSESSORS; 1882 & 1885: James Beard. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
LAW; REGISTRAR OF VOTERS: Records of this office date back to 1917 when John C. Bass, Jr. served as Registrar. George F. Blackburn later held this office, followed by James Beard, who was succeeded by his wife, Myrtle Beard. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.”

Beard, James (Mrs.)
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF L. P.: The Women‘s Society of Christian Service, formed in 1940, of former Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid members. Mrs. C. R. Brown was the first President. Mrs. James Beard was one of the Charter Members. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Beard, Joe
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. Joe Beard was an early officer of Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Beard, Mary
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In 1897, Miss Maud Taylor was 1st assistant at Providence school; Miss Mary Beard was 2nd Assistant, and Miss Katie McCulloch, 3rd Asst. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“

Beard, Myrtle (Cole) [see Beard, James and Beard, Mrs. James)

Beard, Rose Mary
Rose Mary Beard was born on July 18, 1942 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co Arkansas. The daughter of James Beard and Myrtle Cole, she was born June 24, 1919 in Lake Providence Louisiana. She married Harold Eugene Barlow, born May 27, 1918 in Barlow, Copiah Co Mississippi, and died June 28, 1944 in World War II, burial in Hazelhurst City Cemetery, Copiah Co Mississippi. She died December 13, 2001 in Kosciusko Mississippi.

Bearden in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bearden, Elmer Nov. 05, 1904 - Nov. 18, 1985
Bearden, Zelma K. 1918 - 1960

Beasley, Cecil L.
SHADY LAKE NURSING HOME: The Shady Lake Nursing Home was officially opened in Oct. 1972. The present local administrator is Cecil L. Beasley. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Beatty, D. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1886: Drs. D. Beatty and Dr. Henry Robinson, dentists. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Becks in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Beck, Albert L. Nov. 09, 1906 - Oct. 19, 1944
Beck, James Albert Jan. 29, 1934 - July 31, 1953

Beck, C. O.
CHURCHES; SONDHEIMER BAPTIST: This church was organized April 15, 1940. Rev. T H. Mercer was the first pastor. On Nov. 18, 1962, celebrating its 22nd year the Deacons of the church that year was H. N. Pippen, P. S. Lee, Harry Murray, Raymond Bradley, and C. O. Beck. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Beck, Helen C. [see Van Fossen, Thomas L.]

Beck, Helen Key (see BIOGRAPHIES: VanFossen, Samuel)

Beebe, ?
“Many early settlers just staked out their claims without buy from anyone. Later, we find a few of them clearing their titles with the federal government after the U. S. Survey of 1841. Their claims wee honored if they were living on the firms. We will recall the surveyors were instructed to mark such farms and not mo Rosina B. Holland died.
I know she was still living during the siege of Vicksburg, and know, too, that there was a son, John Bittleman Holland, who fought in the War and was paroled both after Vicksburg's capture and the War's end. He married a Mattie McBeth and moved to New Orleans, I think. LAURETTE

Beiller, Elizabeth [see Blackburn, Henry B. and also Bosworth, Felix (Judge)]

Belden, Charles M.
EMAIL: Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 16:57:56 EDT From: LucyRea@aol.com
“Thanks for the Banner Democrat clippings. The puzzle gets deeper and deeper.
I'm particularly interested in the family story regarding the suicide, due to AGB's loosing Sheriff's election to carpetbagger. Too, I've never heard of Charles M. Belden, but would certainly think there must be a connection.”
“Many of my family lived and died in the Parish, including my mother, Lucy Rea, daughter of Capt. Richard N. Rea of Alabama Plantation and Lake Providence, who was born and raised there. Other families in your area were the Newton Hollands, and Albert Goodrich Belden and his family.“ LUCY

Beldons in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Beldon, Albert Goodrich Mar. 09, 1843 - Mar. 15, 1886
Beldon, Lucy H. 1838 - 1933

Bells in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bell, Bessie (see Willis, Bessie Bell)
Bell, Delha 1873 - 1953 DM W/Richard Bell
Bell, Ella Noland 1902 - 1977 DM W/William Yancey Bell
Bell, Francis Rebecca 1839 - 1916
Bell, Hattie Nelly 02/20/1867 - 06/28/1882 Daughter of _ D. & Fanny R. Bell
Bell, Lela P. Aug. 31, 1856 - Jan. 27, 1944
Bell, Margaret J. (see Keen, Margaret J. Bell)
Bell, Mae (see White, Mae Bell)
Bell, Richard 1881 - 1948 DM W/Delha Bell
Bell, William Daniel Feb. 26, 1829 - April 09, 1911
Bell, William Yancey 1895 - 1964 DM W/Ella Noland Bell

Bell, Boyd
Boyd Bell is listed in the 1810 Census, which at that time was part of Ouachita parish. “Settlers began to come in after the United State’s purchase of the territory out of which Carroll Parish was later carved. Among the first settler are the names of James & Moses Floyd, Abram Morehouse, William Hood, George Hook, John Milligan (Millikin), Boyd Bell, and Shapley Owens. These surnames appear early in the records of West Carroll Parish also“. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Bell, Edmond
CLUBS; AMERICAN LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion was organized in 1920. On of the Charter members was Edmond Bell. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Bell, Ella (Noland)
Mrs. Ella Noland Bell and her family, residents of Lake Providence, were descendants of Emile Morancy. [see Mornacy, Emile]
ASSESSORS; 1964: Ella N. Bell. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Bell, Elsie (see Terral, Mrs. Forrest M.)

Bell, Lela (Mrs.)
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. One of the officers was Mrs. Lela Bell Mrs. Susie Peck “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Bell, W. D. (Doctor)
EDUCATION: During Reconstruction time, 1873, the L.P. Male and Female High School, at L. P., LA. secures a teacher, well recommended, and the school is open for receiving scholars. Tuition, $5 a month. (Signed) Dr. W. D. Bell, Present: W. C. Lyons, Secretary.
HEALTH; HEALTH UNIT: In 1898 Dr. F. R. Bernard, W. D. Bell, and Messrs. E. J. Hamley, J. N. Hill, and T. J. Powell made up the Town Board of Health. A diphtheria epidemic broke out in 1902, the town was divided into 5 sections, with Dr. Bell in charge of one of the sections “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
HEALTH UNIT: In 1904 Dr. W. D. Bell was serving on the Parish Health Unit and was employed as Health Unit Physician. He served until his death in Dec. 1912. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1874: Dr. W. D. Bell. 1880: Dr. Bell, with office in Bernard’s Drug Store. 1882: Dr. Bell. 1885: Dr. Bell placed announcements in paper that he “would refuse calls where the accounts were not settled”. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Bell, W. T.
MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: W. T. Bell served as Mayor from 1913. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bell, William Yancey
ASSESSORS; 1944: William Y. Bell. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. Yancey Bell was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
LAW; THREE COURTHOUSES: On July 1, 1901, the old courthouse was replaced by a new building, dedicated by Pecan Grove Lodge. The cornerstone bore the names of the first Police Jury: Robert Nicholson, President; W. C. Hope, Phil McGuire, A. M. Nelson, T. W. Jay, Members; Yancey Bell, Jury Clerk; F. X. Ransdell, Judge; J. W. Dunn, Sheriff; George F. Blackburn, Town Clerk. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902 with F. X. Ransdell as one of the Directors. One of the Directors was Yancey Bell[1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
ASSESSORS; 1908: Yancey Bell. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for 1941-42 was William Yancey Bell. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Belle, Eola
BIOS: Died Aug. 29, 1885. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Belser, Ethel
EDUCATORS: Mrs. Belser was born in L. P. She attended a preparatory school in San Antonio and then received the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Chicago. She enjoyed a long career as a teacher in L. P. in the upper elementary grades and in high school. In 1955 the school year book, The Deltan, was dedicated to her with “honor and respect”. Ethel wrote a unit on economic education which was included in a school textbook. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Belser, Ozell (see also Trieschmann, William F.)

Bemis, Judson M.
PLANTATIONS; OAKLAND: When Elizabeth Cash Sellers died in Jan. 1867, Matthew B. Sellers sold his beloved Oakland. The land, the elegant residence, and the furniture - everything, except the silverware and family pictures, were sold to Judson M. Bemis for the sum of $55,000. The down payment was $30,000, “cash in hand“ with two noted endorsed by J. O. and J. W. Pierce of St. Louis, MO. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Benbrook, Daniel G.
PLANTATIONS; CROW’S ROOST: “Involved in the ownerships of Crow’s Roost are the names Gonzales, De Santo, Bowie, Robert J. Walker, and James C. Wilkins of Natchez, Daniel G. Benbrook, Peter Little, John Gedge, William Laughlin, and others.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Benevell, E. (Doctor)
PLANTATIONS; HIGHLAND: Highland Plantation was first owned by Dr. E. Benevell of Lexington, VA. It was created from a combination of Lone Wolf and Highland and was on Old River in Bunch’s Bend. After Benevell the next owner was James G. Spencer. It had a mill house, a corn mill and an engine boiler. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Benham, George Chittenden
RECONSTRUCTION: “Some northerners did move into the parish, including George C. Benham and the former Union general, William L. McMillan. Disparagingly called carpetbaggers by their neighbors, McMillan and Benham were successful as planters. Few other northern speculators survived for more than a season.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
“A NEW PARISH IS BORN: “At the end of the Civil War, the Federal Government gave all colored people the right to vote and disenfranchised all men who fought in the war. To insure this they supervised elections, George Benham, carpetbagger and Republican, was the political boss of Carroll Parish. Jim Gardener was representative for awhile.” Florence Stewart McKoin’s book “Between the Rivers”
PARISH JUDGE: 1868: George C. Benham. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS; The Eagle: George C. Benham, who purchased Elton Plantation, began publication of the Elton Eagle in 1868. Benham was a Northern soldier who had been stationed at L. P. with the Union Army. His brother was W. N. Benham, the town treasurer.
RECONSTRUCTION; POLITICS, 1868 - 1877: Headed by George C. Benham, a handful of whites, seized control of the political machinery of the parish. George was elected in 1868 as Parish Judge, and he was also elected to the Police Jury and served as president of that body. Representatives from Carroll included George Benham and the freedman, Cain Sartain. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
RADICAL CORRUPTION: “In a campaign speech against Radical George Benham, a moderate Republican named Dennis exclaimed “It is time to unload and throw off the rascals who have been living off the labors of the colored man.”” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. Elected as vestry on July 27, 1873 was David L. Morgan and John Seay, Wardens. One of the first Vestry was George C. Benham. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS; The Lake Republican: August D. Wright was the editor and Cain Sartain, a Negro man, was one of the proprietors. A 1873 issue: “Hon. George C. Benham and Hon. Cain Sartain, Parish Representatives. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of Lake Providence, La. from 1835 to 1976 was George C. Benham in 1866 and 1868. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; OAKLAND: A suit in 1870 listed John O. Pierce and wife, Cornelia, as sole owners of Oakland. The Pierces sold to George C. and W. W. Benham. The Benhams sold Oakland to J. Edward Leonard of Westhester, PA.. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Benham, W. N.
W. N. Benham was town treasurer, and brother to George Chittenden Benham. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS; The Lake Republican: August D. Wright was the editor and Cain Sartain, a Negro man, was one of the proprietors. A 1873 issue: “Hon. W. N. Benham, Assistant Sheriff.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Benham, W. W.
PLANTATIONS; OAKLAND: A suit in 1870 listed John O. Pierce and wife, Cornelia, as sole owners of Oakland. The Pierces sold to George C. and W. W. Benham. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
RECONSTRUCTION; BLACKS IN POLITICS, 1868 - 1877: The Police Jury remained all white, but it was controlled by the Republicans, with C. H. Nash serving as president and W. W. Benham serving as treasurer. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Benjamins in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Benjamin, INFANTS 1- Died Jan. 07, 1844 2- Died July 07, 1848, Infants of William & Rachel Benjamin
Benjamin, Elizabeth McCullock Aug. 05, 1878 - Sept. 27, 1963
Benjamin, Mary April 17, 1833 - April 06, 1834
Benjamin, Mary E. Dec. 09, 1844 - Sept. 15, 1849
Benjamin, Ralph June 4, 1854 - Sept. 08, 1905 (see original paper)
Benjamin, Thomas J. Feb. 02, 1837 - Oct. 27, 1963
Benjamin, William April 29, 1855 Aged about 55 years
Benjamin, William Briethaupt Jan. 24, 1874 - Oct. 15, 1963
Benjamin, WM H. Sept. 30, 1841 - Oct. 05, 1905
Benjamin, WM. W. Nov. 17, 1835 - March 29, 1836

Benjamin, Alex
Pvt. Co. D. 3rd La. Cavalry (Harrison's). Federal Rolls of Prisoners of War Captured Natchez, Miss., July 15th, 1863. Forward to Camp Morton, Ind. Desires to take the Oath and Give Bond Sept. 7th, 1863. Bondsman, Alexander D. H., Lake Providence. Confederate Research Sources Volume 1 B. page 165

Benjamin, Margaret
Tennessee the Volunteer State 1769-1923: Volume 4. LUTHER E. WHEAT, M. D.
“On the 29th of September, 1919, Mr. Pennebaker was married in Jackson, Mississippi, to Miss Margaret Benjamin, a native of Lake Providence, Louisiana, and a relative of some of the most prominent families of Mississippi. She was educated in a college at Columbus, Mississippi, and is an accomplished artist. One of her paintings, a landscape, won a prize at the Tri-State Fair at Memphis in 1922. Socially Mr. and Mrs. Pennebaker occupy an enviable position and the hospitality of their home is greatly enjoyed by their many friends. Mr. Pennebaker is a member of the Memphis University Club. He does not hesitate to announce himself as the supporter of law and order, of progress, reform and improvement, nor to show to his fellowmen that he is actuated by the highest ideals in the matter of public duty as well as of private service.”
A few planters signed an allegiance to the U. S. that brought a rift among neighbors. There were those willing to lose everything for the cause of the South and felt bitter toward any neighbor signing such an oath. These unfortunates were often sought out by the guerrillas and murdered, one such was Graham Benjamin whose father built Homestead Plantation located south of Lake Providence. Reference: Florence Stewart McKoin’s book “Between the Rivers”

Benjamin, Richard Graham
PLANTATIONS; CONCORD: “This plantation was occupied by Richard Graham Benjamin.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Benjamin, Virginia (see Hider, Mrs. George Turner)

Benjamin, William (Sr.) (see also Hood, Harbird)
BIOS: Cotton ginning brought William Benjamin of New York to Louisiana. He was a friend of the inventor Eli Whitney and came to this state sell and install cotton gins. He married Rachel Graham of Carroll Parish and they made their home at Homestead Plantation which she inherited. They had 5 children. When William Benjamin and Rachel (Graham) Benjamin had died, three young sons went to New York to live with relatives. Two of them died young, one son dying in the Civil War. Of their five children, William Briethaupt Benjamin continued to make his home here. “A Place to Remember“, by Georgia Pinkston.
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902 with W. H. Benjamin as one of the Directors. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Benjamin, William Brietaupt, Jr.
BIOS: William Brietaupt Benjamin is the son of William Benjamin. When his mother and father (Rachel (Graham) and William Sr.) both had died, he went to New York to live with relatives. William Jr., after his marriage to Caroline Breithaupt of New York, returned and lived on Homestead Plantation. [*NOTE: They were living on Homestead in 1910] William Breithaupt Benjamin continued to make his home here, and married Elizabeth McCulloch. They were the parents of three daughters, and one, Mrs. George T. Hider, Virginia, still lives here. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; HOMESTEAD: Owned by W. B. Benjamin in 1841. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Benjamin, William B. (Mrs.)
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of it’s charter members was Mrs. W. B. Benjamin“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Benjamin, W. H.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. Elected as vestry on July 27, 1873 was David L. Morgan and John Seay, Wardens. One of the first Vestry was William H. Benjamin. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902 with F. X. Ransdell as one of the Directors. One of the Directors was W. H. Benjamin. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1882: Dr. Dr. W. H. Benjamin (Diphtheria). “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Bentley, Miss
TEACHERS: On Dec. 8, 1943 teacher Miss Bently was granted a “military leave” on Dec. 8, 1943. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Benton, Marie Louise
PLANTATIONS; WOODSTOCK: Marie Louise was a daughter of Warren M. Benton and his third wife, Miss Royall, of Texas. From this union two daughters were born. Along with her younger sister, Sarah N. Benton , she enjoyed the leisure and prosperity of Woodstock from the time of her birth until marriage. Marie Louise was four years old when Sarah, or “Miss Sally“ as she was called, was born at Woodstock in 1853. Marie L. married Frank S. Garner on July 24, 1871. Mrs. Frank Garner served as town librarian and was cast in all the plays presented during this period. She was employed as the editor of The East Carroll Democrat, published by J. N. Turner, on Dec. 1, 1883: “Mrs. M. L. Garner, who take charge today of the editorial column of the Democrat is well known in our parish as a lady of high literary attainment and most excellent writer. She soon became the editor of her own newspaper, The Carroll Banner, which she published until 1886. “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston.
NOTE: Mary Louise was a writer. She wrote a sketch of the sisters early lives in which she tells of their education at Hagaman Academy and at Nazareth Literary and Benevolent Institution in Kentucky during the Civil War years. There is also a book titled “Campfire Stories of the Mississippi Valley Campaign”. Book displays the writer to be Marie Louise Benkston, but I believe it is suppose to be Marie Louise Benton]

Benton, Mary
PLANTATIONS; GAILLIARD: Galliard Plantation was sold at a sheriff‘s sale to Thomas B. Gailliard early in 1860. Gailliard owned the plantation for 8 years, and then again went under the sheriff’s hammer in 1868, when Mary Benton and Daniel Hubbard bought it. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Benton, C. D.
LAW; THE THREE COURTHOUSES; The 1st meeting of the Police Jury of the newly formed East Carroll Parish was held on Wednesday, May 30, 1877, at the Courthouse. Appointed to the Jury by Governor Francis T. Nichols was C. D. Benton. He was duly elected and qualified for the parish of Carroll, and held over by virtue of the law dividing the parish. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Benton, Sarah N.
PLANTATIONS; WOODSTOCK: Sarah N. was a daughter of Warren M. Benton and his third wife, Miss Royall, of Texas. Along with her older sister, Marie Louise Benton , she enjoyed the leisure and prosperity of Woodstock from the time of her birth until marriage. Sarah, or “Miss Sally“ as she was called, was born at Woodstock in 1853, Louise was 4 years old. Sarah Benton and Thomas J. Powell were married on Dec. 21, 1875. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Benton, Warren M.
PLANTATIONS; GAILLIARD: Galliard Plantation was sold at a sheriff‘s sale to Thomas B. Gailliard early in 1860. Gailliard owned the plantation for 8 years, and then again went under the sheriff’s hammer in 1868, when Mary Benton and Daniel Hubbard bought it. Hubbard latter sold his undivided one-half interest in the plantation to John and Charles Chaffe of New Orleans, and they later sold it to Warren M. Benton. Gailliard Plantation later became the property of F. F. Montgomery and Edward James Delony. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston. [Note various spellings: Gailliard, Gillard, Gilliard, Gillyard used in parish records]
PLANTATIONS; POINT LOOK OUT: One of the Job Bass daughters, Martha, who was a widow of E. B. Watson and also a widow of Dr. David O. Barton, became the second wife of Warren M. Benton. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; WOODSTOCK: Woodstock was formed from the original Point Look Out Plantation. It was owned by Warren M. Benton and his 3rd wife, Miss Royall, of Texas. From this union two daughters were born. Marie Louise, along with her younger sister, Sarah N. Benton, enjoyed the leisure and prosperity of Woodstock from the time of their birth until marriage.
Benton came from Georgia in 1837, was married four times. Within the Benton family, 3 women bore the name of Maria Loiuisa Benton and 3 bore the name Sarah or Sally Benton. Warren’s 1st wife was Lucy Hunt. They had a daughter named Sarah Elizabeth Benton. After Lucy died in Georgia, Warren took a second wife, Martha Bass, in Carroll Parish, Louisiana, and they had a daughter named Alice Benton. Martha’s brother was James A. Bass. Martha (Bass) Benton died in Dec. 1843, and James, her brother, and Warren, her husband, were executors of the will and were to manage the estate which had been left to her two minor daughters. Warren Benton’s 4th marriage was to Mary Hughes, sometime prior to June 1860. He died on Feb. 1, 1873. 1st administrator of his estate was his son-in-law, Frank S. Garner. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 07:39:25 -0700 From: Ellen Crawford
“As to some of Warren's marriages. I don't know where he married some of his wives, but he and Martha Bass were married in Warren Co across the river. I think he traveled quite a bit back and forth to KY. His mother was still living in the 1860 census. She was born around 1768. She was a daughter of Billingsley Roberts and Betty Manen and was born in Maryland.” ELLEN
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 08:15:44 -0700
From: Ellen Crawford
“We were out of town for a couple of days, so I have just now read your messages. Thanks so much for sending all the info. I did look at your web page on E Carroll Parish. You have put a lot of work into that and it is great.
I have spent quite a bit of time studying records of E Carroll. For several years I had a brick wall on my Benton family. My gr-grandfather Sully Reeves Benton was a grandson of Warren M Benton. Or at least I believed he was. I knew that Sully's mother was Mary M Benton, but it took forever to find his father's name. I felt that Warren was his grandfather but had no proof. Finally I went through land and court records line by line. I knew that Augustus Job Bass was a grandson of Warren. I finally across an entry for the tutorship of Augustus Job Bass. And there it was. Erasmus Benton, uncle of Augustus and Warren his grandfather. Then I went through the probate records
line by line and finally found where Mary M Benton had filed to be executrix for her husband's estate and tutor of their children, Sully Reeves and George Warren Benton. Her husband's name was Erasmus and he died in 1858. I thought it odd that his name did not appear in any index I could find in any of the records.
Erasmus Benton's widow, Mary M, married James M Climer. He was in the Civil War. About 1867 they moved to Hill Co TX.
Warren's first marriage was in KY for Erasmus was born in KY. I don't know if she died in KY or in GA. I do know he next married Lucy Jones. I have never found either of the marriages, but in court records of E Carroll I found where he filed an action to try to gain control of the estate that his daughter Sarah had received from her grandmother Lucy Thompson Jones Hunt in GA.
I found that his 3rd wife Martha Bass had been married twice prior and had a daughter by a previous husband.
His 4th wife was Mary Royall. His 5th wife was Mary, last name unknown. I found in court records that she took him to the cleaners and I think there was some court action still going on when he died.” ELLEN

Bernards in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bernard, Ella M. Age 2 years, 5 months
Bernard, Estelle Turner, Nov. 17, 1936, wife of Frederick Robert Bernard
Bernard, Frederick Robert, 1851 - 1922
Bernard, Katie, 1863
Bernard, Samuel P., June 17, 1875, Founder of Bernard Drug Store
Bernard, Sarah G., July 15, 1892, Relic of S. P. Bernard
Bernard, S. Pinnock, Aged 3 years, 3 month

Bernard, Dr. F. R.
EXPANSION OF ORIGINAL TOWN: Some firms and land purchasers in the town in the period from 1833 to 1866: Bernard’s Drug Store was located o Fourth Street. From Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember
EARLY BUSINESS OF LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA.: Lake Providence has always been the seat of government for the parish, except from 1855 to 1870, when, as a part of the parish of Carroll, the seat was moved to Floyd (now West Carroll). Some of the business houses and churches of the early town are mentioned in old newspapers during the years 1848 through 1881, two of them were the Bernard Drug Store and Donahue & Bernard. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902 with F. X. Ransdell as one of the Directors. One of the Directors was Dr. F. R. Bernard. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
HEALTH; HEALTH UNIT: In 1898 Dr. F. R. Bernard, W. D. Bell, and Messrs. E. J. Hamley, J. N. Hill, and T. J. Powell made up the Town Board of Health. A diphtheria epidemic broke out in 1902, the town was divided into 5 sections, with Dr. Bernard in charge of one of the sections “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
HEALTH UNIT: In 1916 F. R. Bernard was named the town physician. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1878: (Quarantine)-- Dr. Richard P. D. Hays, Dr. A. G. Brock Drs Hought and Bernard. 1882: Drs. Bernard (Diphtheria). 1884: Dr. Y. J. Eaton of Indianapolis. He was here for a while and was an Eye and Ear specialist. 1885: Drs. Bernard and Bell placed announcements in paper that they “would refuse calls where the accounts were not settled”. 1886: Dr. F. R. Bernard, a delegate to AMA Convention. 1890 - 1920: Dr. F. R. Bernard, Providence. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPER: Sept. 1, 1883: The most delightful evening recorded in the society calendar of the season, was the social reunion and soiree dansante at the residence of Dr. Bernard on Wednesday night. He had the able assistance of Mr. Guenard, whose delicate intuition in all matter of etiquette and form made him a valuable coadjutor. One of the most entertaining features of the evening was vocal music, in which the highly cultivated voices of the Misses McCulloch and Powell blended most harmoniously. [more of story]

Bernard, Mr.
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of Lake Providence, La. from 1835 to 1976 was ? Bernard in 1867. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Berry in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Berry, Lillie (see Cooper, Lillie Berry)

Berry, Mr.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1847: Mr. Berry. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Berry, E. J.
TELEPHONES: In 1906 there was to be a phone in the Mayor’s office, the light plant, and in the residence of E. J. Berry, Manager of the Light Plant. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Berry, James M.
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of Lake Providence, La. from 1835 to 1976 was James M. Berry in 1853. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bertholomy, F. B.
RECONSTRUCTION; POLITICS, 1868 - 1877: Blacks succeeded in winning several parish offices in 1871. Five members of the seven man School Board were black - J. A. Gla, Nicholas Burton, David King, F. B. Bertholomy, and Henry Hilliard. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Best, Mary (Mrs.)
CHURCHES; SONDHEIMER BAPTIST: This church was organized April 15, 1940. One of the 10 Charter Members was Mrs. Mary Best. Rev. T H. Mercer was the first pastor. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Bieller, Elizabeth Lester (see Bosworth, Mrs. Felix Bosworth)

Bienville, Jean Baptiste le Moyne de
Jean Baptiste le Moyne de Bienville was the first governor of Louisiana. He has the unique distinction of the main street of Oak Grove being charted on the map. Biennville and his company of twenty Canadians and a Ouachita guide blazed a trail used for almost a century before the white men. This route in now the state highway from L. P. to Bastrop. On May 10, 1730, Bienville and his men crossed Bayou Macon, now known as Lane's Ferry. [A historical marker placed there on May 10, 1955 was erected by the D.A.R. commemorating the 225th anniversary]

Biggs in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Biggs, Mable Greer July 19, 1897 - Nov. 17, 1973
Biggs, Mary Rozina Aug. 27, 1917 - June 13, 1968
Biggs, Thomas Grey, Sr. March 20, 1894 - Sept. 18, 1956 "Doctor"

Biggs, Thomas G. (D. D. S.)
MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: T. G. Biggs, D. D. served as Mayor from 1923 to 1945. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
"In 1930 Mayor Biggs earned $1,000 a year.” A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
BIOS: “Dr. Thomas G. Biggs came to Lake Providence in 1919, following his discharge from the U. S. Army. He was born in Hickory, Miss., on Mar. 20, 1894. His parents were Thomas J. Biggs and Mary C. McGee. He grew up in Caldwell Parish, LA. He received his dental degree from Tulane University. In 1919 he became Mayor of L. P., and served for 24 years. He was chairman of the parish Democratic Executive Committee, President of the Board of Election Supervisors, and an active member of the Mason order, as well as a member of the Rotary Club, president from 1947-48. Dr. Biggs and Tommy Mable Greer of Clarks, La., were married on January 1, 1918. Their only child, Thomas G. Biggs, Jr. became a physician and has his own clinic in Oak Grove, La. Since Dr. Biggs served as Worshipful Master of Pecan Grove Masonic Lodge No. 222 for 15 years, he was given full Masonic honors at his funeral in 1956. Mayor William B. Cone issued a proclamation honoring Dr. Biggs and businesses were closed in respect.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: T. G. Biggs, D. D. served as Mayor from 1923 to 1945. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CLUBS; AMERICAN LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion was organized in 1920, with one of the Charter members being Thomas G. Biggs. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. Its construction was on North Hood Street on land donated by Mrs. Elsie Sitton. One of the doctors on the first medical staff was T. G. Biggs “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
OTHER PHYSICIANS: Another physician who was reared in this parish but practices elsewhere was Dr. T. G. Biggs, Jr. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. T. G. Biggs was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for 1947-48 was Thomas G. Biggs. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Biggs, Thomas J.
BIOS: Thomas J. Biggs was a planter in Caldwell Parish. Thomas J. and Mary C. (McGee) Biggs had nine children. One of there children was D.D.S. Thomas G. Biggs. "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Biggs, Tommie Mabel (Greer)
Tommy Mabel Greer married Dr. Thomas Biggs on Jan. 1, 1918. She was from Clarks, Louisiana. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. Over the years one of the Worthy Matrons was Mabel Biggs. “A Place to Remember”
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at Lake Providence was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of Lake Providence, La. from 1835 to 1976 was Tommy Mabel (Greer) Biggs in 1937. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Birdsongs in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Birdsong, Julia Morgan Pearl Aug. 18, 1888 - Sept. 16, 1967
Birdsong, William Herbert March 17, 1883 - Feb. 23, 1941

Bishops in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bishop, Sarah Pratt 1839 - 1922
Bishop, Mary (see Erwing, Mary Bishop)
Bishop, Walter J. 07/28/1995 - 08/03/1995

Bishop, George Poole
Born in 1884, Mr. Bishop came to East Carroll in 1925, and took up farming. He was married to Eva Blanche Amos. They had a daughter they named Edna Bishop. He is remembered for his service to the parish as a member of the Police Jury from 1940 to 1956, serving as President from 1952 to 1956. Mr. Bishop died on Feb. 16, 1960. Mrs. Bishop resides in the Monticello community. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
HIS STORY - FLETCHER ALTON BABB: Alton Babb had succeeded C. J. Wyly‘s position, as clerk of the Police Jury, upon his death in 1932. He said some of the prominent men in parish affairs was Mr. Tom Estes, parish Prison Farm Manager. The farm proved successful. Members of the Prison Farm Committee included: Tib Mitchiner, R. K. Howard, A. T. Phillips, Sidney Guenard, Sr., Fred Holt, F. O. Blair, Mr. Sykes, George Bishop, and W. B. Ragland, Sr. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
E. C. LIBRARY BOARD: The present library [1977] opened in June 29, 1954. The Police Jury appointed George P. Bishop, Police Jury President and Ex-Officio member, on the 1st Library Board of Control. . “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Bishop, John
COMMUNITIES OF THE PARISH, MONTICELLO:
“John Bishop and William Carroway were large land owners of Monticello in the early days.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Bishop, Myra
E. C. LIBRARY: The present library [1977] opened in June 29, 1954. Miss Elizabeth Cammack was appointed as its’ first librarian. Miss Myra Bishop, assistant librarian; Mrs. Naomi Rosenzweig, Miss Edna Faye Smith, and Miss Mary Belle McCain as assistants, and Mr. George Wise was the 1st bookmobile driver. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Bissell, ? (Union)
FEDERAL OCCUPATION OF CARROLL PARISH: General James B. McPherson and the remainder of the 17th Army Corps’s arrived at Lake Providence on Feb. 24, ‘63, with General John L. Logan’s 3rd Division, General John McArthur’s 6th Division, and Bissell’s Engineering Brigade, the total of about 30,000 Federal troops were in Lake Providence. McPherson established his headquarters on Oakland Plantation. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Bissinger, Ruby (Gulley)
Jan. 25, 1923 - Jan. 11, 1977

Blacks in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Black, A. F. 1868 - 1939
Black, George W. Nov. 4, 1865 - July 26, 1950
Black, Sarah Ann Oct. 01, 1890 (1946 ^) - Sept. 15, 1948

Blackburns in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Blackburn, Catherine A. Shelby, March 3, 1819 - July 5, 1880
DM W/,& wife of David F. Blackburn
Blackburn, Catherine Shelby, Jan. 10, 1890 - June 5, 1893
Blackburn, David F., July 20, 1811 - Dec. 01, 1860
DM W/,Catherine A. Shelby Blackburn
Blackburn, Elizabeth (see Coleman, Elizabeth Blackburn)
Blackburn, Elizabeth (see Powell, Elizabeth Blackburn)
Blackburn, Elizabeth L. Died 05/06/1852 Age 34 yrs. Wife of H. B. Blackburn
Blackburn, Julia (see Davis, Julia Blackburn)
Blackburn, George Flourney 1854 - 1934
Blackburn, Narcisse (see Maguire, Narcisse; also see original paper)
Blackburn, Rebecca Branch Williams 1858 - 1927 W/Geo. Flourney Blackburn

Blackburn, Bessie [see Powell, Mrs. Thomas J. ]
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: Some of the well-remembered teachers in 1913 were Miss Isabel Ransdell, Mrs. Eugene Guenard, Miss Narcisse Blackburn, Miss Bessie Blackburn, Miss Myrtle Rice, and Miss Carmen Breazeale. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. Early activities included social and musical programs, teas, receptions, a wedding reception for two members, Bessie Blackburn and Thomas J. Powell, and a reception in honor of the Grand Worthy Matron of Louisiana. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Blackburn, Catherine A. (Shelby)
Catherine Shelby Blackburn came to Carroll Parish in 1850 with her husband, David Flournoy Blackburn. When David Blackburn died in 1860 his will reads “It is my wish and earnest desire that there shall be no executors to my estate. That there shall be no appraisement of my property. That there shall be no action taken by any court in regard to it. It is my wish that my wife Catherine A. Blackburn, have the whole estate and manage it as she pleases for her benefit and that of our children.” “…. the whole to be at the discretion and judgment of my wife, Catherine.” Mrs. Catherine A. Blackburn died in 1880 at her beloved Shelburn. The succession proved that Mrs. Blackburn was the capable manager her husband thought. The heirs desired to accept the succession pure and simple, without benefit of inventory, and their wish was granted. George F. Blackburn was made executor of her estate. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Blackburn, David Flournoy“There was for Blackburn men that came from Kentucky and settled in Carroll Parish. William E. Blackburn, an attorney, David Flournoy Blackburn and Henry B. Blackburn, both show land purchases in 1850, and both were physicians. George Blackburn later settled in this region. Dr. David Flournoy Blackburn and wife Catherine A. Shelby came down the Mississippi River on a flatboat. They named their plantation Shelburn which was a combination of the family names of Shelby and Blackburn.
David Blackburn died on December 1, 1860, in the arms of General Edward Sparrow who had come to visit the patient. (4 generations later General Sparrow's great-great grandson married David Flournoy's great-great granddaughter; Frank Voelker and Isabel Ransdell.)
[*Cass Knight Shelby Notes: Letters from Mrs. Schneider, a descendant written to CKS in 1945, says Caterine was suppose to have been born on a flatboat on the Miss. River when her parents were moving from TN to MS.] [*NOTE: 1880 Census of L. P. shows a brother, B. P. Shelby, age 26, living with her at that time]
Catherine A. Blackburn died in 1880 at her beloved Shelburn. The succession proved that Mrs. Blackburn was the capable manager her husband thought.
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1861: Dr. D. F. Blackburn. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; SHELBURN: David Flournoy Blackburn bought the land from the parish sheriff for $23,460., or $23 an acre. ½ was paid in cash and the remaining would be paid in two notes. Between 1847 & 1850 four Blackburn men settled in the parish; William E., David Flournoy, Henry B., and………. Blackburn. In 1850, David F. and Catherine A. Shelby Blackburns located there. They came down the MS. River on a flat boat from Kentucky. They combined the Blackburn name with Shelby to form the name of ‘Shelburn’. Six children were born to David and Catherine Blackburn: (1) Jane S. Blackburn, (2) Lulia Blackburn, (3) Kate Blackburn, (4) Lizzie F. Blackburn, (5) George F. Blackburn, and (6) Thomas Blackburn. Situated near the head of the lake the property is closely associated with the Davis, Ransdell, and Schneider families. David Flournoy Blackburn and Henry B. Blackburn recorded land purchases in 1850. Both were practicing physicians. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Blackburn, George F.
PLANTATIONS; SHELBURN: George F. Blackburn, born @ 1854 is a son of Dr. David Flournoy and Catherine A. Shelby Blackburn. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
LOCAL STORIES: The Carroll Democrat, Sat., Nov. 2, 1889, give this account, entitled “East Carroll Tournament. An Immense Gathering, Fine Sport, A Delightful Day, and a Grand Ball. At Night. “ Tuesday morning dawned a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day, as buoyant and radiant as were the hopes and aspirations of the knight who were to win fresh laurels in the days’ tourney. About 10 o’clock the crowd began to congregate upon the Arlington grounds, but it was a least 1 o’clock before titling began. George F. Blackburn was one of the 16 knights that marched up to the grand stand.”…. When everything had been duly prepared the Knights formed a line before the Judges’ stand. George F. Blackburn‘s total, as rendered by the Judges, was “1” ring. His nickname was listed as “Knight of Shelburn”. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
CLERK OF COURT; 1900: George F. Blackburn, 9th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CLERK OF COURT; 1920: George F. Blackburn, 6th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
LAW; THREE COURTHOUSES: On July 1, 1901, the old courthouse was replaced by a new building which was dedicated by Pecan Grove Lodge. The cornerstone bore the names of the first Police Jury: Robert Nicholson, President; W. C. Hope, Phil McGuire, T. W. Jay, Members; Yancy Bell, Jury Clerk; F. X. Ransdell, Judge; J. W. Dunn, Sheriff; George F. Blackburn, Town Clerk.
LAW; REGISTRAR OF VOTERS: Records of this office date back to 1917 when John C. Bass, Jr. served as Registrar. George F. Blackburn later held this office, followed by James Beard, who was succeeded by his wife, Myrtle Beard. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.”

Blackburn, Henry B.
Between 1847 & 1850 four Blackburn men settled in the parish; William E., David Flournoy, Henry B., and………. Blackburn. David Flournoy Blackburn and Henry B. Blackburn recorded land purchases in 1850. Both were practicing physicians. Dr. Henry B. was the second husband of Elizabeth Beiller Bosworth, widow of Judge Felix Bosworth. They lived at Holly Place, now known as Hollywood Plantation on Tensas Bayou. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Blackburn, Jane S.
PLANTATIONS; SHELBURN: Jane S. Blackburn, daughter of Dr. David Flournoy and Catherine A. (Shelby) Blackburn, married Dr. William Morehead. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
PLANTATIONS; SHELBURN: When David Blackburn, Jane’s father, died in 1860 his will read “….I have given Jane S. Morehead, in property and money, $12,000 and advise and desire that each child have the same amount as soon as practicable, from the proceeds of the plantation, after they marry, or the boys come of age; that is Julia B. Davis is to have hers first, as soon as it can be raised. Then each girl is to have her share when she marries, and the boys theirs when they are age 21. The whole to be at the discretion and judgment of my wife, Catherine.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Blackburn, Julia (see BIOGRAPHIES: Schneider, William Henry & Fredericka)
PLANTATIONS; SHELBURN: Julia Blackburn, born daughter of Dr. David Flournoy and Catherine A. (Shelby) Blackburn, married Edward H. Davis of Belle Meade Plantation. They had 6 children. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
PLANTATIONS; SHELBURN: When David Blackburn, Jane’s father, died in 1860 his will read “….I have given Jane S. Morehead, in property and money, $12,000 and advise and desire that each child have the same amount as soon as practicable, from the proceeds of the plantation, after they marry, or the boys come of age; that is Julia B. Davis is to have hers first, as soon as it can be raised. Then each girl is to have her share when she marries, and the boys theirs when they are age 21. The whole to be at the discretion and judgment of my wife, Catherine.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Blackburn, Kate
PLANTATIONS; SHELBURN: Kate Blackburn, daughter of Dr. David Flournoy and Catherine A. (Shelby) Blackburn, married William L Gay. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Blackburn, Lizzie F.
PLANTATIONS; SHELBURN: Lizzie F. Blackburn, daughter of Dr. David Flournoy and Catherine A. (Shelby) Blackburn, married Frank H. Coleman. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Blackburn, Mary Shelby
[This must be a daughter of Catherine and David F. Blackburns, need to check it out?????]
According to a later newspaper account General John B. McPherson, the Federal officer in charge at Lake Providence succumbed to the charms of Mary Shelby Blackburn. "General McPherson had hardly located his camp when the attractions at the home at the head of the lake drew him thither--never did a noble Knight of ye olden time kneel with more earnest devotion at the feet of his lady love, than did the Commander of the 17th Corps bow at the shrine of Miss Shelby Blackburn." “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Blackburn, Narcisse
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: Some of the well-remembered teachers in 1913 were Miss Isabel Ransdell, Mrs. Eugene Guenard, Miss Narcisse Blackburn, Miss Bessie Blackburn, Miss Myrtle Rice, and Miss Carmen Breazeale. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Blackburn, Rebecca B. (Williams)
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. At the first meeting was Special Deputy, Mary S. Herring and member of the "Louise Chapter of Monroe". 1st WORTHY MATRON: Mrs. Rebecca Blackburn, and 1st WORTHY PATRON: Charles Hill. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Blackburn, Thomas
PLANTATIONS; SHELBURN: Thomas Blackburn is a son of Dr. David Flournoy and Catherine A. Shelby Blackburn. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Blackburn, William E.
PLANTATIONS:: William E. Blackburn, an attorney, bought a town lot on the north side of the public square. He located his law office and stable. In 1849, while on a visit to Kentucky, he suddenly died. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1845: William E. Blackburn. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Blackman, Horace G.
PLANTATIONS: All Right Plantation was owned by Horace G. Blackman. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.

Blair in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Blair, Frances Dec. 01, 1896 - Dec. 20, 1897 Daughter of Thomas & Kate Blair

Blair, Dorothy (see Perry, Shelby)

Blair, F. O.
HIS STORY - FLETCHER ALTON BABB:
Alton Babb had succeeded C. J. Wyly‘s position, as clerk of the Police Jury, upon his death in 1932. He said some of the prominent men in parish affairs was Mr. Tom Estes, parish Prison Farm Manager. The farm proved successful. Members of the Prison Farm Committee included: Tib Mitchiner, R. K. Howard, A. T. Phillips, Sidney Guenard, Sr., Fred Holt, F. O. Blair, Mr. Sykes, George Bishop, and W. B. Ragland, Sr. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Blairs in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Blair, Frances Dec. 01, 1896 - Dec. 20, 1897 Daughter of Thomas & Kate Blair

Blake in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Blake, Tressie 1875 - 1925

Blanchard, Katherine (Miss)
TEACHERS: Miss Katherine Blanchard was hired as band director for the Lake Providence High School on Oct. 2, 1941. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Blanchfield in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Blanchfield, infant (died on Oct. 17, 1892, 4 yr old dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Blanchfield; NEWSPAPERS)

Blantons in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Blanton, Florence A. Feb. 29, 1869 - April 09, 1928
Blanton, Georgia (see Long, Georgia Blanton)
Blanton, John A. Dec. 29, 1902 - Feb. 05, 1965
Blanton, Margaret (see Neill, Margaret Blanton)
Blanton, Vivian (see Goode, Vivian Blanton)
Blanton, William W. June 20, 1856 - Nov. 09, 1906

Bliss, Mrs.
FIRST TOWN FORMED: “In the local courthouse in Conveyance Book A., page 135, and datelined L. P., Louisiana, Nov. 23, 1833, is an article of agreement between John L. Martin and William B. Keene on the division of the front lots of the town, beginning at “Samuel Peck‘s store and running up the river Mississippi and down the bayou“ (Providence), divided into 15 lots of 50 foot frontage, and 210 feet back from the “levy“. These lots were listed numerically by purchasers. Some of the early owners were Samuel Rusk, Horace Prentice, Dr. Barton, Mrs. Bliss, Mrs. Overstreet, Dr. Prescott, Judge Felix Bosworth (his for a law office and also used temporarily as the first courthouse).“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Blockwood family [see Jones, Sam]
“Long time residents, and a large family, are the children and grand-children of the Sam Jones of Blount Street. The mother traces her ancestry back to the Blockwoods, who were slaves.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Blockwood, Janie [see Hawkins, Janie (Blockwood)]

Blockwood, Rev. & Mrs. Louis [see Hawkins, Janie]

Blounts in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Blount, Harry Wm., Jr. 12/26/1922 - 06/26/1977 - BKR 2 US Navy - WWII
Blount, William A. March 11, 1839 - June 11, 1905

Blount, Harry (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: In Oct. 1966 the American Legion’s Unit #37 honored chartered members and past presidents. One of them honored was Mrs. Harry Blount. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Blount, W. A.
NEWSPAPERS; The Carroll Republican in 1871 appeared. Town meeting on April 1, 1873 lists the town officials: A. W. Roberts, Mayor; Mr. Blount, Marshall, and Fred Holbrook, Secretary.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPER: June 7, 1873: Another team from Providence won the championship of north Louisiana in 1872. The players included W. A. Blount, Jim Leddy, Will Short, Thad Smith, Jim Aiklen, and Vail Montgomery.
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF LAKE PROVIDENCE:
L. P. incorporated on July 3, 1876 with the Marshall & Tax Collector being W. A. Blount. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Boberg, Francis D. H.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church was built just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. One of the clergymen in this new church was D. H. Boberg. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Boices in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Boice, Carrie W. April 03, 1875 - May 05, 1949
Boice, Wesley April 03, 1874 - Oct. 10, 1931 Husband of Carrie E. Boice

Boling, Vestine (see Fortenberry, Quinton & Vestine)

Boling in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Boling, Mary J. Jan. 30, 1863 - Mar. 27, 1942

Bolingers in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bolinger, Esther Cherry Sept. 20, 1907 - Jan. 11, 1981
Bolinger, Herman Marlon March 08, 1929 - Sept. 18, 1947

Bomar, Joseph H. D.
PLANTATIONS; PECAN GROVE: “ William M. Deeson sold this land in 1874 to William Jr. & Ann Adelia Waller, Jr.. A half interest was sold to Joseph H. D. Bowmar.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Bond, Samuel
PLANTATIONS; LONGWOOD: PLANTATIONS; LONGWOOD: Longwood was some 4 miles above town, bounded on the front by the MS. River, upper side by Vista Plantation, on the lower side by Hopewell Plantation, and in the rear by Eyrie and Roberdale Plantations. It’s 1st owner was George M. Long, next owner was Samuel Bond. “1,534 acres and 107 slaves, corn fodder, 40 mules, cattle, valued at $48,000“ to Joseph R. Parks. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bonners in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bonner, Cassie Smiley Mary 09, 1896 - April 29, 1985 Age 88
Bonner, Nell Catherine Feb. 22, 1920 - Jan 02, 1978
Bonner, William Frank June 07, 1888 - May 06, 1965
Bonner, William Frank, Jr. Dec. 13, 1919 - Oct. 09, 1962

Bonner, H. R.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1848 & 1853: H. R. Bonner. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Bonner, Neil Catherine
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): Both are a capable team of accountants” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Bonner, W. F.
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF L. P.: The Women‘s Society of Christian Service, formed in 1940, of former Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid members. Mrs. W. F. Bonner was one of the Charter Members of the church. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Booker, W. F.
EARLY LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion, local Post Number 37, Powell-Martin-Barrett, was named for three heroes who gave their lives for their country in WWI, was organized in 1920. No records are available concerning the Past Commanders of this Post, but records do refer to W. F. Booker as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bosen, B. F.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1844: B. F. Bosen. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Bosworth in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bosworth, Felix June 09, 1847 Major - USA - Died at Vera Cruz - age 38 yrs.

Bosworth, B. F. [see Bosworth, Felix]

Bosworth, Elizabeth (Beiller)
Elizabeth Beiller Bosworth, widow of Judge Felix Bosworth. [see Blackburn, Elizabeth (Beiller) Bosworth].

Bosworth, Felix“The population of Ouachita Parish has increased to 5,120 by 1830 and in 1832 Carroll Parish was carved out of Ouachita Parish by the State Legislature. Felix Bosworth was the first judge and he held court in the home of Harbird Hood in Lake Providence, which had been designated as the parish seat of government.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
EARLY SETTLERS: “Other early names include James J. Chewning and Stephen B. Linnard listed as merchants at Providence in 1833. Felix Bosworth and Bartlett Milton Browder were listed as partners of law in Providence that year.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CITIZENS WHO LEFT THEIR MARK: “Carroll Parish’s first Judge was Felix Bosworth, a young lawyer in his twenties. He was appointed to this position by the governor in 1832. Bosworth was married to Elizabeth Lester Bieller, and they had three children. Their home was Holly Place(now the site of the home of the Max Stockners). A toll bridge was located there to cross Tensas Bayou.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1840 & 1844: B. F. Bosworth. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
THE JUDGE IS REMEMBERED: “In a letter written by Jacob Owen concerning a visit in 1840 and published in The Carroll Democrat, Jan. 24, 1892, Owen wrote of Judge Bosworth: “During my visit to the parish, there was a wedding at ‘Arlington’ which worthy of mention.” (see also STORIES BY THE LOCAL FOLK: Felix Bosworth & the Wedding at Arlington) Major Felix Bosworth: Death: Jun. 9, 1847, Veracruz-Llave, Mexico
Died at age 38 while serving in the Mexican War. [Felix was a paymaster in the army by March 3, 1847 and had died June 9, 1847. EMAIL: JEANNE]
THE LAW; JUDGES: Felix Bosworth served as a parish judge, (office abolished after 1845) from 1832 - 1845, called the Judge of Record. He became a judge when he was only 23 years old. Later he fought in the Mexican War and lost his life. His son-in-law, Frank Voelker, Sr., succeeding him. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
“After Felix died, his widow married Henry B. Blackburn, a physician there in Carroll.” EMAIL: JEANNE
EMAIL: Subject: Re: Felix Bosworth Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 17:50:13 -0500
From: "J. Johnson" To: "sandy"
“Let me tell you a little about what you found....you found David Bosworth who I had no idea was in LA. He is Sarah's brother from KY. You found out that Ana Bosworth was born in GA....and that is quite a surprise and new fact. I suppose I need to head to GA before too long. You found Joseph Cox, a "relative" living in Sarah and her husband's household....indeed he IS a relative....Sarah's father had two wives and they were both Cox (I suspect sisters). I am not sure who Hugh Richardson is, but it helps to have the information because he may be one of the unknown males in Charles Richardson's household in the previous census. And the Bosworth marriage info. in Memphis, Tenn. has me really wondering....this week I found a Bosworth Civil War soldier who had enlisted at Memphis TN. The Blackburn death notice of the young daughter just about broke my heart and it is precious to have it in my family files.” JEANNE
Who is the W. Bosworth in 1847? Felix was a paymaster in the army by March 3, 1847 and had died June 9, 1847. The book states that Felix's sister was Sara E. Bosworth. I do have a Sara E. and she is the daughter of David Holcombe Bosworth of KY, who was the uncle of my A.J. However, I do not have a brother of hers named Felix, so is this new information which has not been found before by other Bosworth researchers. I also see the name RICHARDSON. One of my Nashville Bosworths (this would be either a sister of A. J. or a cousin, depending on who his father is) married a RICHARDSON from LA. One of the David Holcombe's daughters married Charles B. Richardson, according to my records, so this matches with the book. Makes sense that Felix may be David's son. Then I see the name GOODRICH. The Goodrich family were
Neighbors and friends of the Bosworths in Nashville. A Nashville Goodrich married
a Nashville Bosworth. Then the name of MOSS. A. J.'s stepdaughter married a Charles
MOSS in Nashville." JEANNE Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 06:56:07 -0400 CC: "Mom**"
“We know that a Sara Bosworth married a Richardson (Felix Bosworth was the host for the marriage and possibly the person officiating) but know little else about Sara. After Felix died, his widow married Henry B. Blackburn, a physician there in Carroll.”
However, what became of the children, Ana and Felis (Felix?) after 1850? I do not believe Henry is in the 1860 census and I believe I may have found another marriage for him in Kentucky: Dr. H. B. Blackburn, of Lake Providence, La., to Miss Mary C., daughter of Joseph Bryan, of Fayette County, Ky. M. Oct. 17, 1854.” JEANNE

Bosworth, Sarah E.
“We know that a Sara Bosworth was a sister to B. Felix Bosworth, and married a Richardson (Felix Bosworth was the host for the marriage and possibly the person officiating) but know little else about Sara.” EMAIL: JEANNE

Bosworth, W.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1847: W. Bosworth. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Botkin in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Botkin, Donal Bella "Don", Oct. 23, 1900 - Dec. 24, 1980, married Sara Regenold Schneider on Oct. 24, 1959

Boughton, Benjamin
EARLY SETTLERS: “Patrick Gilfoil in 1843 left Omega Plantation to his heirs--this being then a part of Carroll Parish. William Henderson owned 2.702 acres in the Henderson community, and Benjamin Boughton, a Methodist minister, owned 540 acres in the Nine Mile Reach--all dated 1843. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”.

Bowers in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bowers, Matthew Ellis Jan. 24, 1971 - Jan. 24, 1971

Bowers, Gerald Wayne
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. Gerald Wayne Bowers was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bowers, Gordon S. (Doctor)
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: Organized in 1914, the church located on Davis Streets. Gordon S. Bowers has served as one of the Sunday School Directors. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bowers, Lillie G.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. Over the years one of the Worthy Matrons was Lilly G. Bowers. “A Place to Remember”

Bowet, W. H. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1846: Dr. W. H. Bowet. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Bowie, James
Legendary Jim Bowie with his famed ‘bowie’ knife.
PLANTATIONS; CROW’S ROOST: “During the Spanish Regime, large land grants were made to favorites of Governor Miro, one, of two grants, was to Juan Gonzales in 1787. These two grants later bore the name Crow’s Roost, located below the town of Monticello. James Bowie purchased these tracts on July 10, 1827, according to Washita Parish records.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Bowie, John Jones
PLANTATIONS; BOWIE PLANTATION: “Bowie transactions from 1831 to 1851 and a succession in 1870. Records indicate that John J. Bowie and to this parish first. During Aug. 1843 John Jones Bowie made two land purchased in Carroll, which today bears he name of Bowie Plantation. The 1st purchase of 80 acres was from Jesse H. Chaney, which included Swan Lake Bayou. The 2nd purchase in Aug. 1843 was 639.22 acres from Mrs. Elizabeth M. Fretwell, wife of Cullen A. Fretwell. For the homestead, Bowie purchased the Robert McKee place in 1845. This land was “on the Dry Prong of Joe‘s Bayou, with 1 old carriage, wagon wheels, a feather bed, lots of books, farming utensils, shot gun, saddle tree, for the sum and price of $50.” for which he gave his note with Reason Bowie his security.
Marriage Book ’A’ contains the following information: “John J. Bowie is duly commissioned and sworn and hereby authorized to celebrate marriages within the parish of Carroll, whenever a special license shall be issued to him from the parish judge.
John J. Bowie, it appears, was married twice. His first wife was American Ann Watkins, mention in an early donation to their daughter, Harriet (Mrs. Joseph C. Hollingsworth) and his second wife was Mary C. Oliphant.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bowie, Mary C. (Oliphant)
Mary C. Oliphant was John Jones Bowie’s second wife, who made a bequest in 1851 while she and John J. were living at Ashton Plantation.” “A Place to Remember”, .

Bowie, Nancy (Lattimore)
PLANTATIONS; BOWIE PLANTATION: “Bowie transactions from 1831 to 1851 and a succession in 1870. Nancy Lattimore Bowie stayed the longest.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Bowie’s marriage to Nancy Lattimore is confirmed by a suit dated 1844, vs. Reason Bowie: her husband: After her marriage to Nancy Lattimore, in ___ Co., Arkansas, petitioner inherited from her father certain property to wit: 5 slaves, which were brought into the marriage, and the sum of $2,000., petitioner is in danger of losing her paraphernalia and total property.” The plaintiff, Nancy Lattimore, recovered the $2,000 with 5% interest, and her 5 slaves. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
“The last parish record for Nancy Lattimore Bowie concerned the sale of her property to Hiram R. Lott in the 1870’s. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Bowie, Reson / Reason Plesant
PLANTATIONS; BOWIE PLANTATION: “Bowie transactions from 1831 to 1851 and a succession in 1870. Reson Plesant Bowie was the most active.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Reason Bowie’s marriage to Nancy Lattimore is confirmed by a suit dated 1844. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston
“Reason Bowie, his wife Nancy Lattimore Bowie and their descendants have left their family names and records for some 125 years [1977]. John Bowie sold the Fretwell property to his brother and sister-in-law, and they later bought the 80 acres John had bought from Jesse Chaney. This is the Bowie plantation of today, located on Louisiana Hwy 134. . “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
“Suits book of 1850 show that the commissioners appointed by the Police Jury to “contract for the building of a courthouse in the town of L. P. were: Thomas Robedeaux Patten, Joseph C. Hollingsworth, Loluis Selby, and Reason P. Bowie.” They contracted with James Fitzpatrick to build, and purchased 212,000 brick from R. M. Campbell to be used in the building. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Bowles in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bowles, Ethel Kemp April 28, 1911 - Jan. 12, 1983 US Army - WWII
Bowles, Eugenia 1885 - 1964
Bowles, Frank F. (^James F.) 1885 - 1953
Bowles, Henry Ray Oct. 05, 1926 - Nov. 23, 1942

Bowman, Doctor
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1850: Dr. Philip M. Ryan, Dr. Hedrick, Drs. Graves and Bowman, Dr. Francis Janus, Dr. Samuel Gustine, Dr. R. L. Graves. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Boyd, Franklin V.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the Charter Members was Franklin V. Boyd . From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Boyd, H. G.
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. One of the former pastors of the church was H. G. Boyd. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Boyd, Ruby (Mrs.)
CHURCHES; SONDHEIMER BAPTIST: This church was organized April 15, 1940. One of the 10 Charter Members was Mrs. Ruby Boyd. Rev. T H. Mercer was the first pastor. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Boyd, Tommie
CHURCHES; SONDHEIMER BAPTIST: This church was organized April 15, 1940. One of the 10 Charter Members was Tommie Boyd. Rev. T H. Mercer was the first pastor. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Boyett, Reverend
CHURCHES; LAKE SIDE BAPTIST: First called 7th Street Baptist, because of location, it was organized in 1957. One of the pastors was Reverend Boyett. The present minister [1977] is Rev. Roderick Herrington in the new church located on Schneider Lane, near the lake. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Boyett, Robert J.
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Boyett, Robert J., Pvt., Died of Wounds.

Boyette family
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, LANE’S FERRY:
A ferry connecting the two Carroll on the Bayou Macon was called Lane’s Ferry. It was a farming community with families such as the Ratcliffs, Jones, and Boyettes that settled there early and still remain through several generations. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Boyte, Frank
CHURCHES; LANE’S FERRY BAPTIST: Official records mention this church on December 24, 1934 when C. H. Neely of Oak Grove sold the land on the Oak Grove / L. P. highway at the Macon Bridge. Frank Boyte was one of the Deacons of the church. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Brackin, Charles Ray
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1969: C harles R. Brackin. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
LAW: W. B. Ragland, Jr., Charles Brackin and James Crigler work at Frank Voelker‘s law firm. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
LAW: Charles Ray Brackin, 3rd member of the firm of Voelker, Ragland, and Brackin, Attorneys, is a Texan and a former Mechanical Engineer. Charles was born in Beaumont and graduated from the University of Southwestern LA in Engineering, and later took a law degree from Loyola University. He was in the U. S. Air Force in 1951 - 1952. He first practiced law in Gramercy, LA., and came to E. Carroll in 1969. He and his wife, the former Lilla Dukes, an East Carroll girl, and daughter of Luther and Lois Dukes of Transylvania, have one daughter, Lida, a student at Northeast University. Lilla, an L. S. U. graduate, is the parish supervisor of lunchroom programs for the public school system and is active in the Junior Auxiliary.
First serving as assistant District Attorney here, Mr. Brackin became D.A. in 1976. His activities include membership and office in professional organizations, in the American Legion, the Rotary Club, President elect for 1977, the Farm Bureau and the Baptist Church and its choir. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Brackin, Lilla (Dukes)
Lilla Dukes, an East Carroll girl, and daughter of Luther and Lois Dukes of Transylvania, married Charles Ray Brackin. Lilla, an L. S. U. graduate, is the parish supervisor of lunchroom programs for the public school system and is active in the Junior Auxiliary. Charles and Lilla have a daughter, Lida, a student at Northeast University. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Bradford, Robert
CLUBS; KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #5721: The present council received its charter in June, 1965. Richard Hamilton served as Chairman, working with Father Murphy, the local priest. There were 45 charter members. One of the 1st Trustees; Robert Bradford, Joseph LeBeau, and Michael Brown, and Chaplain; Rev. Patrick J. Murphy. This fraternal organization of Catholic men actively works with the church, school, community, youth, and patriotic projects. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Bradley, Raymond
CHURCHES; SONDHEIMER BAPTIST: This church was organized April 15, 1940. Rev. T H. Mercer was the first pastor. On Nov. 18, 1962, celebrating its 22nd year the Deacons of the church that year was H. N. Pippen, P. S. Lee, Harry Murray, Raymond Bradley, and C. O. Beck. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Bradley, Walter“In 1874 a small, frame building was built near the site of Mr. Walter Bradley’s present home. This building was occupied by Mrs. Louisa Frances Pulley, who taught school in her home. Her only pupils so far as we could learn were the Layman children.” “Between the Rivers”, McKoin.

Bradley, William
LAWLESSNESS AND VIOLENCE: During the reconstruction years the a number of indictments increased, though most of the suspects fled the country, such as William Bradley, alias “Pin Hook Bill”. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Bradshaw, Hugh (Rev.)
CHURCHES; PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF L. P.: On land first donated by Govy Hood in 1852, Rev. Hugh Bradsahw had the dedication of the new brick church on Nov. 24, 1963, with Earl Wiggins and David Shepperson participating. A Memorial Prayer Chapel in 1975 was dedicated in the memory of the late Harry Shields of Stamboul Plantation. Paul Snellgrove is the present pastor. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Bramlett, Ernest (Mr. & Mrs.)
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. Two of the thirty-nine charter members was Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Bramlett. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Branches in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Branch, Charles Ernie Nov. 11, 1947 - Nov. 11, 1947
Branch, Rebecca (see Blackburn, Rebecca)

Brandenburgs in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Brandenburg, Ellen C. Aug. 22, 1895 - Mar. 19, 1980

Brannums in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Brannum, An 1871 - 1926
Brannum, Elizabeth Hearns, Nov. 28, 1900 - Oct. 18, 1954
Brannum, Martha, born 1845, died Oct. 4, 1900
Brannum, Minnie P., 04/18/1871 - 07/16/1921
Brannum, William Anthony Oct. 17, 1895 - July 17, 1943

Brannum, Albertine B. (Doctor) [see Hayes, Albertine]

Brannum, Elizabeth (see Trass, Elizabeth “Liz”)
*NOTE: There were two Elizabeth Brannums, mother and daughter.

Brannum, Elizabeth (Hearns) [see Brannum, William Anthony]

Brannum, Martha [see Christon, Martha]

Brannum, William Anthony
William Anthony Brannum lived in Lake Providence from 1896 - 1943. He was an insurance salesman and later founded his own business, Brannum Funeral Home. He attended Tuskegee Institute and a school of embalming. He was active in civic, church and professional groups.
W. A. Brannum and Elizabeth Hearns were married in Lake Providence, and their three daughters are (1) Albertine Brannum, (2) Martha Brannum, and (3) Elizabeth Brannum. A street east of Gould Blvd. bears the name Brannum in recognition of the family.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Brasher, Hurby
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Brasher, Hurby, S SG., KIA

Brasher in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Brasher, William C. May 06, 1902 - Oct. 13, 1955

Braswells in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Braswell, Andrew Melvin Jan. 17, 1891 - July 22, 1961 DM W/ ~
Effie Jones Braswell - DADDY - Married Oct. 18, 1918
Braswell, Effie Jones Dec. 03, 1899 - Jan. 28, 1987 DM W/ ~
Andrew Melvin Braswell - MOTHER - Married Oct. 18, 1918
Braswell, George Wayne Oct. 10, 1941 - Jan. 04, 1957 "Sonny Boy"

Braswell, Mr.
Braswell, grandfather of Mrs. Dee Briggs Williams of Oak Grove. Mrs. Williams says her maternal grandparents were Darrell and Mary Ann Landfair Wright, the latter being from Baton Rouge. They came to the east banks of the Macon River before the Civil War. Mrs. Williams’ mother was Sara Elizabeth Wright, born and reared on a plantation across the Macon River near Poverty Point. Their home was destroyed by the Yankees during the Civil War. The family fled to Texas as so man others did during this time. They never returned, and Mrs. Williams said she never knew what became of their land.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
“Soldiers, who had left the area to fight, began to come home, some maimed, others ill, and all damaged by the horrors of war, lack of food, & clothing. Many did not come home. Two who did not return were Asbury Cawthorn and John McIntyre. One who did return was Henry De Los Briggs. He had been a merchant and school teacher before going to war; however, soon after returning, he decided to change his occupation. He married in Floyd in 1871 and moved to land he had acquired northeast of the present site of Forest. Here he build a home, owned a farm, built a school house, cotton gin and general mercantile store, and helped restore the South as others did.” Florence Stewart McKoin’s book “Between the Rivers”

Breazeale, Carmen (Miss)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: Some of the well-remembered teachers in 1913 were Miss Isabel Ransdell, Mrs. Eugene Guenard, Miss Narcisse Blackburn, Miss Bessie Blackburn, Miss Myrtle Rice, and Miss Carmen Breazeale. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Breckinridge, Mary
Mary Breckinridge, born in 1881 to an influential Kentucky family, enjoyed a privileged childhood and education in the U.S. and Europe. Her father was the U.S. ambassador to Czar Nicholas II of Russia from 1894 to 1897. In 1906, Breckinridge was widowed at age 26. Following the death of both her children at an early age, Breckinridge dedicated her life to improving the health of women and children. She became a registered nurse in 1910, at St. Luke's Hospital in New York. While working in France during World War I. Breckinridge ran the Frontier Nursing Service until her death in 1965. There is a stamp with her likeness that I will include here as I get to doing the photos.
Writer of “Wide Neighborhood”, which recounts her childhood memories of her uncle Joseph Carson’s Oasis Plantation in Mississippi. Another relative, Dr. J. H. D. Bowman owned Carroll Parish’s Pecan Grove Plantation, adjacent to the Oasis Plantation, before the war. [I will add excerpts of people from this book also, when I get it.]

Breithaupt, Caroline [see Benjamin, William]

Briant, Belle (Miss) [some might spell it Bryant]
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: The faculty of the L.P. school in 1907 - 1908 was 1st Assistant; Miss Lucie Nunn, 7th & 8th Grades; Miss Irma Williams, 5th & 6th grades; Miss Belle Briant, 3rd & 4th grades; Miss Eula Bean, Literature, Expression, & Physical Culture; Miss Nettie Brown, Music; Miss Minnie Collum. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Briggs, Henry
Soldiers, who had left the area to fight, began to come home, some maimed, others ill, and all damaged by the horrors of war, lack of food, & clothing. Many did not come home. One who did return was Henry De Los Briggs. He had been a merchant and school teacher before going to war; however, soon after returning, he decided to change his occupation. He married in Floyd in 1871 and moved to land he had acquired northeast of the present site of Forest. Here he build a home, owned a farm, built a school house, cotton gin and general mercantile store, and helped restore the South as others did. From Florence Stewart McKoin’s book “Between the Rivers”
Mrs. Dee Williams of Oak Grove tell that her grandfather came to Floyd before the Civil War and during his first years there taught school.

Brocks in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Brock, Elizabeth E. Died Feb. 03, 1902
Brock, John L. [July 27, 1890, aged 24 years; from newspaper]
Brock, Norris Williamson 1921 - 1948 MOTHER

Brock, A. G. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1878: (Quarantine)-- Dr. Richard P. D. Hays, Dr. A. G. Brock, Drs. Hought and Bernard. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Brock, Edna Aurelia (Bishop)
BIOS: Edna Brock was the daughter of George Poole Bishop and the former Eva Blanche Amos. Oct. 14, 1953 Edna Bishop married Joseph L. Brock Sr. Edna Brock first began work in the Clerk of Court‘s office in Dec. 1944, and she was elected Clerk on May 29, 1952, a post she has held continuously till about 2009. In 1973, she was named Clerk of the Quarter by the Louisiana Clerk of Court’s Association. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CLERK OF COURT; 1952: Edna Bishop, 6th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CLERK OF COURT; 1956: Edna (Bishop) Brock, 6th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Brock, Joseph Lawrence
BIOGRAPHIES: In 1942, Joseph L. Brock, Sr., came to East Carroll from Franklin Parish. He was born on May 29, 1920. Mr. Joseph L. Brock married Norris Williamson on January 1, 1943, and two children were born of this marriage, Joseph Lawrence “Larry“, Jr., “Larry“ and Sally Elizabeth. In 1948, Norris (Williamson) Brock died on Oct. 14, 1953. Joseph L. Brock then married Edna Aurelia Bishop. Mr. Brock is a former teacher in the East Carroll Parish School system and a Senior Field Officer with the Production Marketing Association. He and his son are engaged in the production of cotton and soybeans in E. C. and Franklin Parishes. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Brock, Henry Joseph
BIOS: Henry Joseph Brock and Lillie Vera (Young) Brock are the parents of Joseph L. Brock, Sr. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.

Brock, Joseph "Larry" Lawrence, Jr.
BIOS: Joseph Lawrence “Larry” Brock, Jr. is the son of Joseph Lawrence Brock, Sr. and Norris (Williamson) Brock. He was born on Dec. 15, 1943.
CLUBS; KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #5721: The present council received its charter in June, 1965. Richard Hamilton served as Chairman, working with Father Murphy, the local priest. There were 45 charter members. One of the 1st officers was Joseph Brock, Warden. This fraternal organization of Catholic men actively works with the church, school, community, youth, and patriotic projects. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Brock, Lillie Vera (Young) [see Brock, Henry Joseph]

Brock, Norris (Williamson) [see Brock, Joseph Lawrence]

Brock, Sallie/Sally Elizabeth [see Brock, Joseph]
BIOS: Mr. Joseph L. Brock married Norris Williamson on January 1, 1943, and two children were born of this marriage, Joseph Lawrence “Larry“, Jr., “Larry“ and Sally Elizabeth Brock. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Brooks in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Brooks, Elizabeth S. Nov. 22, 1850 - Oct. 30, 1911
Brooks, Gordon 1885 - 1934
Brooks, James Arthur June 23, 1923 - July 12, 1924
Brooks, Ruby 01/14/ 1887 - 07/13/1895 Eldest dau. of J. A. & B. S. Brooks

Brooks, George
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWI: George Brooks, Pvt. 1st Class, died of Pneumonia, May 11, 1919.

Browder, Bartlett Milton
EARLY SETTLERS: “Other early names include James J. Chewning and Stephen B. Linnard listed as merchants at Providence in 1833. Felix Bosworth and Bartlett Milton Browder were listed as partners of law in Providence that year.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1838: B. M. Browder. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Browder, Florence Adell
When Matilda McGraw Childers Patten died on Feb. 7, 1852, she left her estate to her two nieces, Florence Adell Browder and Ann Morehouse Pilcher, both daughters of her sister, Ann. Ann’s daughter, Florence Adell Browder, by her first husband, Dr. William Browder, was given “all my land and money in the state of Tennessee”. Ann’s second marriage was to Mason Pilcher, and their daughter, Ann Morehouse Pilcher, received all land and money in Louisiana. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Browder, Nannie A. [see Campbell, Robert L.]

Browns in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Brown, "Mr."* Died on July 24, 1889 (Gen. Mngr for S. B. Mobberly; newspaper)
Brown, Alice Lavonne Dec. 06, 1951 - Sept. 30, 1954
Brown, Amelia W. Sept. 06, 1901 - Jan. 09, 1983
Brown, Annette (see Evans, Annette Brown)
Brown, Bea Nov. 27, 1941 - April 20, 1987, CFH Records
Brown, Carl T. July 27, 1894 - April 06, 1952
Brown, Carrie Lee July 30, 1900 - July 20, 1984
Brown, Edna May Keller Born July 17, 1910 DM W/Joseph Patten Brown
Brown, Ellen (see Stockner, Ellen Brown)
Brown, J. E. "DOC", Aug. 26, 1905 - April 21, 1978 DM W/Susan Hart Brown
Brown, J. Howard, 1926 - June 26, 1985
Brown, John Ernest Aug. 26, 1905 - April 21, 1978 CFH Records,
No MKR, husband of Susan
Brown, John Ernest Dec. 23, 1878 - May 06, 1932 "Doctor"
Brown, Joseph Patten Dec. 10, 1902 - Nov. 16, 1980 DM W/Edna May Keller Brown
Brown, Lillian B. May 21, 1884 - Dec. 11, 1963 DM W/ Mark Hanna Brown
Brown, Mark Hanna Jan. 16, 1872 - Nov. 28, 1951 DM W/Lillian B. Brown
Brown, Narcissa Williams 01/16/1872 - 11/28/1951 Born at Sherwood Plt., E. C. Parish, died at Gossyppia Plt, Lake Providence, La.
Brown, Nina 11/24/1881 - 03/21/1889 2nd Dau. of W. S. & Nina G. Brown
Brown, Nina Goodrich Oct. 05, 1854 - May 15, 1931
Brown, Pearl Fisher Sept. 06, 1886 - Sept. 20, 1957
Brown, Rebecca (see Thomas, Rebecca Brown)
Brown, Susan Hart Sept 10, 1907 - Jan. 27, 1990 DM W/J. E. "Doc" Brown
Brown, William Dennis, Sr. Dec. 24, 1874 - Mar. 01, 1951 Born Houma, Terrebonne Par., La., died at Gossyppia Plantation
Brown, William S. 1851 - 1904
Brown, Willie F. May 29, 1886 - Jan. 26, 1888 Son of W. S. & Nina G. Brown

Brown family
BLACK CHURCHES; ROSE HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST was first on LA. Hwy 65, afterwards building & relocating when it was destroyed by a storm onto the Panola Plantation - land donated by the Brown family. Two pastors that have served the church are T. H. Turner and Fred Jones. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Brown, Doctor
L.P.H.S. FOOTBALL: Frank Byerley returned to L. P. around 1920. He became head football coach at L.P.H.S. His championship team in 1922 included “Doc“ Brown, playing back. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: Early 1900’s: Dr. Brown. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, Alma
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. Over the years one of the Worthy Matrons was Alma Brown. “A Place to Remember”

Brown, Amanda
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “Other negroes of note were: Henry Hilliard, Tillman Banks, J. A. Gla, M. E. Massee, and Adolph Reese serving on the colored Levee Convention in Greenville, Mississippi; Rev. Smith, Elias Bunley and Amanda Brown who, in 1866 were licensed by the Afrocan Methodist Episcopal Church in Mississippi; and W. H. Hunter, a deputy sheriff and constable and collecting agent in 1883.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, C. R. (Mrs.)
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF L. P.: The Women‘s Society of Christian Service, formed in 1940, of former Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid members. Mrs. C. R. Brown was the first President. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, Dennis [see Brown, William Denis Sr.]
L.P.H.S. FOOTBALL: Head coach Frank Byerley’s 1922 championship team included Dennis Brown. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, E. Wayles
“A firm of attorneys that ranks among the ablest in Louisiana is that of E. W. and P. N. Browne of Shreveport. The senior partner has been in practice twenty years, is a native of Louisiana and a former member of the State Senate. Mr. Browne also has offices in New Orleans, where he is associated with Mr. W. A. Porteous. Jr. E. Wayles Browne was horn at Lake Providence in East Carroll Parish in 1879, son of Benjamin F. and Ella (Eppes) Browne. His father was born in Alabama, and from that state moved to East Carroll Parish after the Civil war. The maternal grand father of E. Wayles Browne was John Wayles Eppes, a prominent early citizen of what was then Carroll Parish where he located in the early '40s and became a slave owner and extensive planter. E. Wayles Browne was liberally educated, taking his academic course in the Louisiana State University, and his law course in Tulane University. He was graduated with the LL. B. degree in 1904, and after his admission to the bar, practiced at Lake Providence, his native town, but since May, 1906, has had his home in Shreveport. His brother and partner is Percy N. Browne, and their law offices are at the Slattery Building. Mr. Browne was elected a member of the House of Representatives of the State Legislature in 1917 to till the unexpired term of J. McW. Ford, and he was a member of the session of 1918. He was elected to the State Senate without opposition, serving in the sessions of 1920 and 1922. In both branches of the Legislature his influence and work were notable, and his name is associated with many of the beneficial laws enacted during those years. He was the father and secured the passage of the Abatement Act, popularly known as the Injunction Act, a war measure, and he also sponsored and secured the passage of the Carbon Black Act and the Building Lien Law. Mr. Browne is affiliated with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, and is a member of the Civitan Club. He married Miss Grace Hall Long. Her father, the late B. W. Long, of Marshall, Texas, was for a number of years clerk of the courts of Harrison County in that state. They have two children: E. Wayles Browne, Jr., now fifteen years of age, who will graduate in 1925 from the Shreveport high school, and Grace, aged twelve years. Mr. Browne is a member of the American Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Associations and has held offices in both of these organizations. NOTE: The referenced source contains a black and white photograph of the subject with his/her autograph. A History of Louisiana, (vol. 2), p. 68, by Henry E. Chambers. Published by The American Historical Society, Inc., Chicago and New York, 1925.”
E. Carroll, then Caddo Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller 8/01
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Brown, Elodie
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In 1901 Miss Eddie Bass, Miss Carrie Byerly and Miss Elodie Brown were new teachers. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Brown, Ernest Joseph
INTERNET: Born in 1906 Lake Providence, La. Began his practice of law in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1931, of tax and corporate matters. He also teaches at the University of Buffalo Law School. He got his AB at Princeton, his LL.B. in 1931 at Harvard. From 1942 - 1945 he was Captain in the Office of Strategic Services.

Brown, Frank
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of it’s charter members was Mrs. Frank Brown.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Brown, Grady Wyly (Mrs.)
CLUBS; L. P. JUNIOR AUXILIARY: “The L. P. Junior Auxiliary was organized in Sept. 1962. Serving as a president was Mrs. Grady W. Brown. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, H. N.
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF L. P.: The Women‘s Society of Christian Service, formed in 1940, of former Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid members. Mr. H. N. Brown, the Pastor’s wife was one of the Charter Members. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, J. P.
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. Its construction was made possible by the donation of 10 acres on North Hood Street by Mrs. Elsie Sitton. J. P. Brown was one of the first Hospital Board members. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, James Howard
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. James Howard Brown was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Brown, Joane (see Rushing, W. P., Jr.)

Brown, John Ernest (Dr.)
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902 with E. J. Hamley as one of the Directors. The 2nd President was R. J. Walker, and J. Sidney Guenard was the 3rd President, serving in 1908, with Herman Stein as vice-president. One of the presidents of the bank was Dr. J. E. Brown from 1920 -1932. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
THE BROWN FAMILY - PLANTERS - BANKERS - PHYSICIAN: William Denis Brown was of French decent. He was a son of Annette Burgire and Abraham Brown. He was one of 11 children. When William Denis, Sr. purchased the Providence Drug Store in 1904 he became a partner with his brother in this firm. (see also Brown, William Denis)

Brown, Mark H.
BLACK CHURCHES; OAKLAND RIDGE MISSIONARY BAPTIST first held services in the homes of several families living at Desha Deadening. When Mark Brown tore down an old hotel, he gave the lumber to build a church - the women pulling the nails and the men built the church. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the Charter Members was Mark H. Brown. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Brown, Martha (Wyly)
EDUCATION: In 1946 Martha Wyly Brown was on the School Board. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, Michael (Mrs.)
CLUBS; L. P. JUNIOR AUXILIARY: “The L. P. Junior Auxiliary was organized in Sept. 1962. Serving as a president was Mrs. Michael Brown. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, Narcisse
1929 ECHO: Narcisse was a Senior in 1929 at East Carroll Parish High School. "As sweet and white and delicate as the flower for which se is named--but when she starts laughing, there is no stopping her till she runs down." She is in the Choral Club, Booster Club, and the Secretary of the Annual.
1910 E. C. CENSUS: William and Narcisse have a daughter named Annete M., 8 yrs old, along with the same children mentioned below in the 1930 Census. Of course, Narcisse, Ellin, and Roebecker haven't been born yet.
1930 E. C. CENSUS: She has her mother's name, Narcisse. In 1930 she had the following siblings living in the same house: Owen S.; 20, Joseph P.; 27, who was a farm manager, William H.; 23, who farmed, Ellin M.; 16, Roebecker E. (which I believe is suppose to be Rebecca); 15.

Brown, Narcisse (Williams) [see also Brown, William Denis Sr.]
THE BROWN FAMILY - PLANTERS - BANKERS - PHYSICIAN: Narcisse Williams was a descendant of the John B. & Narcisse Patten Williams family of Sherwood Plantation. She married William Denis Brown, Sr. As the children came along, Narcisse, the mother, and the ones of school age stayed in L. P. for them to attend school. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, Nettie
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: The faculty of the L.P. school in 1907 - 1908 was 1st Assistant; Miss Lucie Nunn, 7th & 8th Grades; Miss Irma Williams, 5th & 6th grades; Miss Belle Briant, 3rd & 4th grades; Miss Eula Bean, Literature, Expression, & Physical Culture; Miss Nettie Brown, Music; Miss Minnie Collum. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Brown, Owen Stewart
NEWSPAPERS; The Banner-Democrat was owned by Owen S. Brown. He was also the publisher and editor. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
TRANSPORTATION; ROADS: Before the Civil War the main route westward from Providence was Hood’s Lane which is near the present home of Owen S. Brown. It intersects the lake road, Hwy 65, and goes to Caney Creek. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, Philip
CLUBS; KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #5721: The present council received its charter in June, 1965. Richard Hamilton served as Chairman, working with Father Murphy, the local priest. There were 45 charter members. One of the 1st officers was Deputy Grand Knight; Philip Brown. All Catholic men 18 years or older may join. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
THE FISCHER-PITTMAN-BROWN HOUSE OR PHILLIP‘S FOLLY; A UNIQUE HOUSE: Stuart Pittman, Jr. sold the home in September 1968 to Philip Brown. “Philip named his house, during the painful years of remodeling, refinishing furniture and all the accompanying agonies, “Philip’s Folly”, but to Philip, Gayle, and the seven Brown children, it has become a real home, a new, yet old, structure harboring countless memories.” “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston. [have picture of home]

Brown, Reverend
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community, one of the pastors that served this church was Brown. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Brown, Sylvester
BLACK CHURCHES; EVENING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH NO.2: Established in 1935 on No Mistake Plantation, LA, Hwy 134. The people living on the plantation built the church with the permission of the owner M. Sam Mitchiner. The first pastor was Frank Davis, succeeded by S. Jackson, G. C. Gable, Ted Taylor, & Sylvester Brown. The present pastor is Frank W. Wilson.[1977]“A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Brown, Wayles S.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1888: Wayles S. Brown. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, William Denis, III
William Denis Brown, III, is the son on William Denis Brown, Jr. and Martha (Wyly), who was the daughter of James Grady Wyly. He is an attorney and former State Senator. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Brown, William Denis, Jr./II [see also Wyly, Martha]
William Denis Brown, Jr., met and married Martha Wyly. She was the daughter of James Grady Wyly and Matye Belser who was married in 1909. Martha and William Denis Brown, Jr. had four children: (a) William Denis Brown, III, (b) Grady Wyly Brown, (c) Philip B. Brown, and (d) Martha K. Brown.

Brown, William Dennis, Sr.
THE WILLIAM DENIS BROWN FAMILY - PLANTERS - BANKERS - PHYSICIAN: William Denis Brown was of French decent. He was a son of Annette Burgire and Abraham Brown. He was a native of Houma, Louisiana, and was one of 11 children. He came to work as a surveyor in L. P. in 1898 with his uncle W. S. Brown. He married Narcisse Williams in 1900 and they had 8 children: Annette Brown (Mrs. C. Rupert Evans); Joseph Patten Brown; William Denis Brown, Jr. and John Ernest Brown, twins; Owen Stewart Brown, Narcisse Brown (Mrs. Tripp Martin); Ellen Brown (Mrs. Max Stocker); and Rebecca Brown (Mrs. L. P. Thomas). There are 17 grand children and 44 great grandchildren. He purchased the Providence Drug Store in 1904, and became a partner with his brother, Dr. John Ernest in this firm. [see also Brown, John Ernest]
PLANTATIONS; GOSSYPPIA / GOSSYPIA: After Dr. Nathan G. and Mariann Goffe, fleed for safety during the Civil War, and the next recorded owner of Gossypia is a family from Kentucky named Newcomb. They were followed by Jacob Owen, also of Kentucky. Then in 1896, Mr. Dennis Brown of south Louisiana bought this place. Early after the turn of the century he lived there with his bride, the former Narcisse Williams. A grandson, Michael Brown, was making his home there when the house burned in 1960. It has now been replaced with a modern home structure, in 2009 Michael and his wife were still living there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902 with E. J. Hamley as one of the Directors. The 2nd President was R. J. Walker, and J. Sidney Guenard was the 3rd President, serving in 1908, with Herman Stein as vice-president. One of the presidents of the bank was William Dennis Brown from 1933 - 1946. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
NORTH LOUISIANA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION: It had it’s start in 1933 during the depression. One of the First Board of Directors included William D. Brown. W. D. Brown was also elected the first Vice-President. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Brown, W. S.
E. C. LIBRARY: A local newspaper mentioned donations from W. S. Brown to the public library, early as Feb. 21, 1884. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Browne, Percy Newby of E. Carroll Parish, LA. Submitted by Mike Miller 8/01 Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/la/lafiles.htm
“Percy Newby Browne, lawyer, with offices in the Slattery Building at Shreveport, has enjoyed many congenial and useful relations with his community in his profession and through various civic and social organizations. Mr. Browne was born at Lake Providence, Louisiana, son of Benjamin F. and Laura Ella (Eppes) Browne. His great-grandfather on both sides participated in the Revolutionary war. His paternal grandfather was a soldier in the War of 1812, being an officer under General Scott on the campaign against the Creek Indians in 1837. Benjamin Browne, now eighty-three years of age is a veteran of the Civil war, having entered the Confederate army at the age of eighteen. He fought under Lee in Virginia as an artilleryman until wounded at second battle of Fredericksburg, after which he was commissioned and assigned special duty in Alabama in the enlistment department. Laura Ella Eppes, mother of P. N. Browne, was born at Eppes, Louisiana, near Delhi, daughter of Dr. John Wayles Eppes, and granddaughter of James B. Eppes of the distinguished Eppes family of Virginia. A daughter of John and Martha Wayles, Martha Wayles, married John Skelton, and after his death she became the wife of Thomas Jefferson, the great Virginia statesman. Percy N. Browne was educated in grammar and high schools, took special work in Columbia University at New York, and after his admission to the bar engaged in practice, being now a member of the law firm, E. W. and P. N. Browne. This firm handles a large general law business and acts as attorney for the American National Bank of Shreveport and for various insurance companies. Mr. Browne, though past draft age at the outbreak of the World war, volunteered as a private, and had been ordered to the Field Artillery Training Camp at Camp Taylor at Louisville, Kentucky,. at the time of the armistice. He is a democrat, a member of the Masonic Order, belongs to the Shreveport City Chub, is a charter member of McFarland Post No. 14 of the American Legion at Shreveport, and Shreveport Voiture of Las Societe National Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux; he belongs to the Isaac Walton League of America, the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, the Louisiana Bar Association and is a member of the Board of Stewards of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Shreveport, and was one of the organizers of the Four Square Bible Class which has a membership of over one thousand. Mr. Browne married at Shreveport, June 15, 1920, Miss Honora Palmer, who was born in Shreveport, July 16, 1899, daughter of the late Sterling and Leola (Scott) Palmer, and grand-daughter of Doctor J. J. Scott, a prominent pioneer of Shreveport, who settled in that city shortly after the Civil war and was influentially identified with many phases of the early history of northwestern Louisiana. Mrs. Browne has two brothers, who were soldiers in the World war, Eugene Palmer and Sterling Palmer. Eugene Palmer was overseas a year, being at the front at the time of the armistice. Mrs. Browne is a member of the Shreveport Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the present recording secretary of the chapter. She is a member of the Woman's Department Club of Shreveport, and the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Browne have one daughter, Eugenia Scott Browne, born September 6, 1921, at Shreveport.”
A History of Louisiana, (vol. 2), pp. 318-319, by Henry E. Chambers. Published by The American Historical Society, Inc., Chicago and New York, 1925.

Brownes in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Browne, Esther Whittington 1885 - 1953

Bruce, Daniel H.
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWI: Daniel H. Bruce, Pvt., KIA on Nov. 10, 1918.

Bruit family
EARLY SETTLEMENTS: “John Millikin, registrar of the land office, knew of a Mrs. Bruit who resided on the river a mile below the mouth of Stock/Stack Island Lake. Other early names are Hugh White, Samuel White and Herbert/Harbird Hood, who were granted land here in 1812.
William Barker and two or three persons named Dempsey were reported to be living on the lake in 1813 and raised corn and other produce. One of them, Joe Dempsey, hunted along the banks of what is now called Joe‘s Bayou, which was named for this early hunter.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Brundage, Alfred (Union Doctor)
FEDERAL OCCUPATION OF CARROLL PARISH: On Feb. 24, 1863, Dr. Alfred Brundage of the 32nd Ohio Regiment, wrote his wife “We are encamped on the bank of L. P., three miles from the river…” [lengthy letter] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Bruners in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bruner, Lillie Mae Sept. 22, 1891 - July 03, 1981

Bryan, W.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1843 & 1847: W. Bryan. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Bryants in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Bryant, Vickey Diana Aug. 14, 1958 - 1961
Bryant, Bettie (see Grice, Bettie Bryant)

Bryant, Oscar O. (Rev)
CHURCHES; ELMWOOD BAPTIST: “Located on Hwy. 882 between L.P. & Monticello [Ward 6] was incorporated on Jan. 20, 1945. Pastors from 1935 to 1976 include: R. O. Bazer, T. H. Mercer, Bryan Bazer, O. O. Bryant, J. R. Culter, Ira Aulds, Walter Watson, F. M. Frissel, C. M. Welch, Pat Morris, Clyde Coulter, R. V. Kinney, John Burkes, Elmer Davis, and Paul Sullivan.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; NEW HOPE BAPTIST: Located near Monticello on Hwy 877 it traces its beginning to 1940. Rev. O. O. Bryant served as the full-time pastor. M. J. Crow also served as a pastor there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; CORBIN’S FERRY BAPTIST: Organized in 1939 with Rev. V. W. Fairchild its first pastor. Other pastors for this period were Oscar Bryant and A. B. Odom. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston [after 1947 was known as FREE WILL BAPTIST]

Buchanan, Catherine (Miss)
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: In July of 1920 one of the teachers employed for Lake Providence was Miss Catherine Buchanan. “A Place to Remember”

Buchanan, Joe
HOTELS/MOTELS: Howard White is owner and manager of White’s Motel and Restaurant which formerly was Dick Kent’s restaurant. It was built by Joe Buchanan in 1949. Howard White making the purchase in 1957. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Buchanan, Webster
THE LAW; LAW AND ORDER, 1883: “Sheriff Powell arrested on Saturday night one Webster Buchanan, who was indicted at our last term of court upon the charge of borrowing a mule, while the owner was absent, which he kept in his possession for several months, and owing to his carelessness and short memory, neglected to return. The prisoner is now in jail where he will be given an opportunity of refreshing his memory and explain the cause of his carelessness at our July court.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Buchanan, W. C.
“There was not much “taking” between the rivers, but occasionally there was a freight wagon or individual robbed and these incidents were unpunished. One night a freight wagon coming from Delhi to Floyd had stopped and choice bits of freight lifted by robbers, one being a case of whiskey belonging to W. C. Buchanan, a merchant in Floyd. Now, Mr. “Buck“ was a close friend of the James and Younger brothers. The wagon arrived in Floyd that night and the driver found Mr. Buck waiting for his freight. He told him what happened, but there was nothing for Mr. Buck could do but go to bed and wonder who did it. The next morning when he opened his store, there on the porch was his case of whiskey. Then he knew who the bandits were. When they found the case of whiskey belonged to their friend, they found a way to deliver it to him.” “Between the Rivers” McKoin
A NEW PARISH IS BORN: On Jan. 1, 1883 sold 1,020 acres of land located just north of the present site of Darnell, price $2,000. $1,000 cash in hand and $1,000 due Jan. 1884, at 8% interest. It was sold to M. C. Redmond, Sr. and W. C. Buchanan. This place was known as the Gaddis place. "Between the Rivers", McKoin

Bucks in Lake Providence Cemetery:
NEWSPAPER: March 2, 1876; Buck, Mr.

Buck, John L.
SETTLERS OF THE EARLY 1800’S:
“In the 1810 census was listed as the owner of Lookout Plantation, John L. Buck in 1826 owned Pecan Grove Plantation which he purchased from the U. S. government. Samuel Galloway, for whom Galloway Bayou is named, sold land in 1833 to William Henderson. John A. Love, a Methodist minister, in 1834 bought 726.66 acres at Patterson Point.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
PLANTATIONS; WILTON: This property, registered April 30, 1832, and shows 999 acres in Township 19, on the Mississippi River, adjoining the property of John L. Buck. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Buck, Mildred
PLANTATIONS: ERWIN: Mildred Buck of Evergreen Plantation, married Sentell Barber, who was the son of Susan Rebecca Sentell and Leonard Kellogg Barber. While on their honeymoon, Sentell rushed to the rescue when a swimming party yelled for help, the young bridegroom was drowned. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Buckner, James H.
LAW; THE THREE COURTHOUSES; The 1st meeting of the Police Jury of the newly formed East Carroll Parish was held on Wednesday, May 30, 1877, at the Courthouse. Appointed to the Jury by Governor Francis T. Nichols was James H. Buckner. He was duly elected and qualified for the parish of Carroll, and held over by virtue of the law dividing the parish. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Buckner, Troy (Gardener)
BOOKS: Her father and mother are Isaac and Everlina Gardener. Brothers and sisters are Jessie, Isaiah (Man), Margaret, Bertha, Betty and Melda. Founder of “My Broken Wings Women Org” and writer. Her novel’s title: “A Bird in Flight”.

Bulls in L. P. Cememtery:
Bull, Francis Dane July 02, 1867 - July 29, 1939
Bull, Ruth R. Jan. 03, 1880 - June 15, 1954

Bunch, Hiram
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: “… After you left Berry and Balus Prince’s plantation (1,251 acres), the next man lived at Tensas and kept a ferry there, by the name of Hiram Bunch…” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Bunley, Elias
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “Other negroes of note were: Henry Hilliard, Tillman Banks, J. A. Gla, M. E. Massee, and Adolph Reese serving on the colored Levee Convention in Greenville, Mississippi; Rev. Smith, Elias Bunley and Amanda Brown who, in 1866 were licensed by the Afrocan Methodist Episcopal Church in Mississippi; and W. H. Hunter, a deputy sheriff and constable and collecting agent in 1883.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Burbank, Gary
THE GARY BURBANK STORY, by Greg Hoard. When he first came to the town of Lake Providence it was late, he asked for directions for a place to stay at a service station on the outskirt of the town. The man directed him to the Palamino Hotel.
When he arrived at KLPL, he met the boss, manager Gene Underwood. The control room was small, the studio smaller still. The disc jockey on the air was Lanny James, who Mr. Gene explained was a pillar of the community with kids, born and raised in L. P. and decided to stay, unlike most, Lanny, he added, pretty much kept things together at KLPL. “You can learn a lot from him”, Mr. Gene said.
“Five days a week for 27 years Gary Burbank turned it up & on for Cincinnati 50,000 watt WLW radio station, the last stop on a career that began in L. P., LA & took him for Jackson, MS., to Memphis, Detroit, Louisville, N.O. LA., and Tampa, FL.” “A Place to Remember by Georgia Pinkston.

Burger in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Burger, Mose 1856 - Oct. 18, 1911 Born at Knowxville, TN - Died at L. P., La.

Burgess, Clayton
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community. Other Charter Members include: Clayton Burgess, J. B. McPherson, Sr. Mrs. Jeff Burgess, Mrs. Roy Burgess, Sam H. King, Mr. & Mrs. R. W. Watts. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Burgess, Inez
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community. In May 1973, at the 50th Anniversary of the church - charter member Inez Burgess was there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Burgess, J. P.
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community, one of the pastors that served this church was J. P. Burgess. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Burgess, Jeff (Mrs.)
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community. Other Charter Members include: Clayton Burgess, J. B. McPherson, Sr. Mrs. Jeff Burgess, Mrs. Roy Burgess, Sam H. King, Mr. & Mrs. R. W. Watts. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Burgess, One Pearl
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community. In May 1973, at the 50th Anniversary of the church - charter member One Pearl Burgess was there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Burgess, Roy (Mrs.)
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community. Other Charter Members include: Clayton Burgess, J. B. McPherson, Sr. Mrs. Jeff Burgess, Mrs. Roy Burgess, Sam H. King, Mr. & Mrs. R. W. Watts. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Burgoyne, B. R. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS; RECENT [1977] A recent physician is Dr. B. R. Burgoyne. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Burkes, John
CHURCHES; ELMWOOD BAPTIST: “Located on Hwy. 882 between L.P. & Monticello [Ward 6] was incorporated on Jan. 20, 1945. Pastors from 1935 to 1976 include: R. O. Bazer, T. H. Mercer, Bryan Bazer, O. O. Bryant, J. R. Culter, Ira Aulds, Walter Watson, F. M. Frissel, C. M. Welch, Pat Morris, Clyde Coulter, R. V. Kinney, John Burkes, Elmer Davis, and Paul Sullivan.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Burnett in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Burnett, Dellia Nolan March 19, 1911 - Dec. 14, 1964

Burneys in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Burney, Kigian C. April 26, 1833 - March 23, 1884
Burney, Russel J. June 19, 1858 - April 23, 1918
Burney, William P. Died Feb. 10, 1898 Age 57

Burns, R. W.
BLACK CHURCHES; FRIENDSHIP AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in 1937. The building, located off LA. Highway 134, burned in 1960 but was immediately rebuilt. The 1st pastor was R. W. Burns, the present one is J. L. Tilmon. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Burris, Clara
HOME DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM: The 1st Home Demonstration Agent, Clara Burris, came to the parish in 1917. She made home visits, teaching the women individually. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Burrus, George
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: On April 12, 1862, the Confederate Defenders was inducted into the army as Co. K., 31st Louisiana Infantry. This group include E. J. Delony, George Burrus, John Hays, and A. N. McWilliams. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.
WAR’S END: “Sons of Carroll lay buried from Virginia to Baton Rouge. Franc Whicher, Nathan Trotter, George Sanderson, George Burrus, D. D. Kilcrease, B. A. Sanford, W. H. Farrar, and young Wesley McGuirt-these were but a few of the casualties.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Burton in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Burton, Wade April 05, 1906 - Dec. 08, 1970

Burton, James Ed
RECONSTRUCTION; POLITICS, 1868 - 1877: Some of the Black office holders included David Jackson, Clerk of Court; Charles Hicks, Sheriff; John Asberry, Coroner; Ed Jackson, Record; and J. Ed Burton, Registrar of Voters. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “James E. Burton was Supervisor of Registration about 1875.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Burton, Nicholas
NEWSPAPERS; The Lake Republican: August D. Wright was the editor and Cain Sartain, a Negro man, was one of the proprietors. A 1873 issue: “Hon. Nicholas Burton, Sheriff.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
RECONSTRUCTION; POLITICS, 1868 - 1877: Blacks succeeded in winning several parish offices in 1871. Five members of the seven man School Board were black - J. A. Gla, Nicholas Burton, David King, F. B. Bertholomy, and Henry Hilliard. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “Cain Sartain of Goodrich Landing was the first representative, and then Senator about 1875. Jim Gardner was also representative but he probably was from West Carroll. Jacques A. Gla, President of the Board of School Directors, lived on the lake front, J. R. Grimes was a pastor and a member of the Knights of Pythias, Nicholas Burton served as Sheriff and the Secretary Treasurer of the School Board.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1873: Nicholas Burton. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Burton, Wade [see Nelson, Selma Sadie]

Burton, William Wade
BIOS: William W. Burton is the son of Wade and Selma Sadie Nelson Burton. He is presently (1977) field engineer with the Standard Oil Company in Louisville, Kentucky. Bill is married to the former Gale Susan Carter of Mer Rouge, Louisiana, and they are the parents of two daughters, Wendy Gale Burton and Christina Belle Burton. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.

Burwell, Dr. & Mrs.
FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF BUNCH’S BEND IN 1840:
Jacob Owen speaks of arriving by boat and landing on Feb. 5, 1840 at Pilcher’s Point and cordially received by the late Mason Pilcher. The road from Bunch’s Bend to L. P. ran through what is now Dr. Burwell’s plantation and cross Black Bayou, about 200 yards from where our little church now stands, we took a bridle path through heavy cane and down near the one and only large cottonwood tree to see the old rendezvouz place of the river pirates. I remember my mother, being deeply sympathized with by Joseph M. Patten, at having to make her home in such a terrible place. From “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston [see also story of Dr. Prescott, and also Owen, Jacob]
PLANTATIONS; OAKLAND: A masque or character portrayal party held at Oakland in the pre-Civil War days illustrated their gracious living. Mrs. Sellers, Hostess of the home, graciously invited her guests to “freely partake of the bountiful supper...” Mrs. Dr. Burwell was mistress of the parlor and dance room: Mrs. Frank Coleman was hostess of the supper room. Guests came dressed as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Busbey in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Busbey, William R. May 25, 1864 - Aug. 04, 1938

Butlers in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Butler, Helen Olivia Dec. 30, 1941 - May 22, 1948
Butler, Joseph 02/05/1996 - 02/08/1996 C
Butler, Yvonne Riley Died Dec. 27, 1983 Age 57 - CFH Records - No Marker

Butler, C. F. [see also Butler, Reverend]
BLACK CHURCHES; MT. LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH: It is located on Ransdell Street, Rev. C. F. Butler, Pastor. This church was begun around 1856 on the Caldwell Plantation, but moved onto Ransdell, land formerly owned by Mrs. Lillybell Harden. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Butler, Joseph Clarence [see Nelson, Ollie Hyland]

Butler, Reverend
BLACK CHURCHES; CHINA GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH: Organize in 1935 by Robert Paine and family. Mather Honey Beal, Deaconess Elmira Scott, J. W. Walker and others. Meeting were first held in the Winterfield School. In 1950 land upon which to build a church was bought from Martha Claiborne. Rev. Butler is the present pastor. [1977]“A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Byerley/Byerly in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Byerley, Frank July 11, 1895 - Dec. 27, 1896 Born at Portsmouth, England

Byerley, C. J.
TOWN UTILITIES: “The electric light and water plant, erected in 1905, was located on Lake St. “between the blacksmith shop of C. J. Byerly and the Firemen’s Hall”. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Byerley, Carrie
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In 1901 Miss Eddie Bass, Miss Carrie Byerly and Miss Elodie Brown wee new teachers. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Byerley, Frank
BIOGRAPHIES: “Frank Byerley has had one of the most colorful and varied careers of any resident. He was a World War I veteran, a pilot for a newspaper, a farmer, and for 20 yrs was Secretary-Treasurer of the E. C. Parish Police Jury. Frank came from Mississippi with his parents. He was tutored privately by Mrs. J. C. Purdy, Sr., and graduated from the University of the South at Sewanee, TN, where he majored in science. He was President of his graduating class. He learned to fly at Scott Field, Belleviume, Belleville, Illinois, while he was in service. After graduation he came a pilot for the Detroit News, a flying witer and photographer all over the country and Alaska to cover the news. Byerley later flew an auto-gyro and demonstrated it at air shows. His associates during these years included: Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Doolittle and Wylie Post. When on assignment with the Detroit News, President Hoover and former President Coollidge were dedicating a monument for the late President Taft, when Frank in the autogyro was shooting aerial pictures, not knowing that the ceremony had started early, the President inquired who the pilot was and personally ordered him “grounded“. Frank returned to L. P. around 1920 to care for his mother and her farming interests. He also became head football coach at L.P.H.S. His championship team was in 1922.
CLUBS; AMERICAN LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion, local Post Number 37, Powell-Martin-Barrett, was named for three heroes who gave their lives for their country in WWI. Organized in 1920, two of the charter members still living are William McFarland Long and Frank Byerly. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for 1946-47 was 1952-53 Frank A. Byerly. From "A Place to Remember", Georgia Pinkston
TRANSPORTAION; AIRPORTS: Byerly Airport, named in honor of Frank Byerly, who pioneered in aviation during WWI and after, has a current aircraft movement annually of 8,200 planes (60% agricultural and local, 40% business trips). About 1, 220 passengers annually go through the airport. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Byerley, Frank (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: “This associate of the Legion, Powell-Martin-Barrett Unit Number 37, was organized in Aug. 1926. One of the 1st officers was Mrs. Frank Byerly, Chaplain. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Byrnes in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Byrne, Cecelia Marie March 22, 1890 - March 22, 1892 Age 2 yrs., daughter of T. J. & L. A. Byrne
Byrne, Maggie McAuley 1844 - 1915 Age 71 yrs. DM W/Timothy Byrne
Byrne, Marie Celestial 1892 - 1895 Age 2 yrs. 6 months.
Byrne, Marguerite March 22, 1890 - Aug. 20, 1890 Age 4 months 29 days, daughter of T. J. & L. A. Byrne
Byrne, Timothy 1827 - 1902 Age 75 yrs - DM W/Maggie McAuley Byrne

Byrnes, Mrs.
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: Father Gentille founded the Altar Society on Dec. 17, 1871. Mrs. Byrnes was elected Secretary of the Altar Society. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Byrne, T.
LAW; THE THREE COURTHOUSES: In 1888, R. W. Williams, President of the Police Jury, was authorized to accept the bid of T. Byrne for brick to erect a “fire proof record-keeping building on the courthouse square”. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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C & D Surnames

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Cable, Eli (Rev.) - Dutton, G. A.

Cable, Eli (Rev.)
BLACK CHURCHES; NEW ZION BAPTIST BAPTIST CHURCH: Located in Sondheimer, founded by Rev. Eli Cable and other citizens from the Henderson Project, on land donated by Mr. Jerry Ostadal, owner manager of the Sondheimer Lumber Company. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Cage, Robert H.
LAW; THREE COURTHOUSES: On July 1, 1901, the old courthouse was replaced by a new building which was dedicated by Pecan Grove Lodge. The cornerstone bore the names of the involved Masons: Robert H. Cage, Grand Master of Louisiana; John C. Bass, Worshipful Master of the local lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Cains in L. P. Cemetery:
Cain, Dr. Frank Arbuthnot Born: Dec. 15, 1914 Died: Jan. 28, 2007

Cain, Frank Arbuthnot (Doctor)
DOCTORS: Dr. Cain was born in Slaughter, La., son of Ola Gordon Arbuthnot and Gordon Durr Cain. He was an honor student at Ouachita Junior College in Monroe and in the first graduating class. He received a degree in mathematics, chemistry, and engineering from L. S. U. At L. S. U. he was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and a varsity boxer. He graduated from the L. S. U. Medical School in 1941, second in his class. After interning at the New Orleans Charity Hospital, he entered the U. S. Navy as Senior Medical Officer of the 8th Beach Battalion. He served in North Africa, Italy, and southern France.
He came to L. P. in June of 1946 and started a Family Practice. He and the former Katherine Voelker of Lake Providence were married in 1942. They have three children: Captain Frank A. Cain, Jr. of the U. S. Air Force, Katherine “Kathy” Smith of Houston, and Gordon Ransdell Cain, a practicing attorney in New Orleans. Dr. Cain is noted for his gardening, his wood-working and macramé.
“Find A Grave” website: He was born on Dec. 15, 1914 and died on Jan. 28, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents: Gordon Dunn Cain , Ola Arbuthnot Cain, and step-mother, Ruth Finklea Cain. Dr. Cain is survived by his wife: Katherine Cain of Lake Providence, Louisiana; son: Frank Arbuthnot Cain Jr. & wife Ann of Brandon, Mississippi; daughter: Kathy Brandt & husband Chris of Magnolia, Texas; son: Gordon R. Cain & wife Kathy of Mandeville, Louisiana; 8 Grandchildren & 4 Great-Grandchildren
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. Its construction was on North Hood Street on land donated by Mrs. Elsie Sitton. One of the doctors on the first medical staff was Dr. F. A. Cain . “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS; RECENT [Info in book is from 1977]: A recent physician is Dr. F. A. Cain. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Cain, Katherine (see Voelker, Frank Arbuthnot)

Caldwell, Aquila Bolton
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1845, 1847, 1852: A. B. Caldwell. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Calhoun in L. P. Cemetery:
Calhoun, Edna M. Born April 15, 1895
Calhoun, William H. Feb. 06, 1893 - Feb. 23, 1975

Cammack in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Cammack, Abner Sam 1872 - 1950 DM W/Emmie Walton Cammack
Cammack, Elizabeth Born April 18, 1901
Cammack, Emmie Walton 1879 - 1950 DM W/ Abner Sam Cammack
Cammack, Mary 06/07/1994 - 06/09/1994 C
Cammack, Valera Jan. 31, 1903 - Dec. 24, 1988 CFH Records

Cammack, Abner Sam III
Abner the 3rd is the son of Abner S. Cammack, Jr. and the former Evelyn Barrow. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Cammack, Abner Sam, Jr.
Abner Sam Cammark, Jr. was born in 1905 to Dr. Abner Sam Cammack and Emmie Walton Cammack. Abner Sam Cammack, Jr., and his wife, the former Evelyn Barrow, came to East Carroll in 1932. They bought land on the Holand Delta Road in Oct. 1936, and lived there a number of years. Three children were born to them: Nancy, George, and Abner Sam, III. They later sold their land and moved to Columbus, Miss., where they had purchased a cattle farm, Mr. & Mrs. Cammack returned to E. C. in 1967. Evelyn was employed as Parish Librarian from 1967 to 1973.
Nancy Cammack returned to the parish for a period with her husband, L. F. Swoope, Jr., who was employed as Associate County Agent from Oct. 1958 to Oct. 1965.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Cammack, Abner Sam (Sr.) (Doctor)
BIOGRAPHIES: “Dr. Abner Sam Cammack (1872-1950)BIOGRAPHIES: “Dr. Abner Sam Commack (1872-1950) was a third generation citizen of Coahoma Co., Mississippi. Dr. Cammack received a degree from the University of Tennessee Medical School in 1899. In 1900, he married Emmie Walton (1879-1950). Both branches of her family had also moved to Coahoma County early 1800 to homestead and purchase land.
3 children born to this union: (1) Elizabeth, 1901; (2)Valera, 1903, and (3)Abner Sam, Jr., 1905.
After suffering reverses during the early part of the depression Dr. & Mrs. Cammack moved to East Carroll Parish in 1932. He managed Lake View Plantation at the head of the lake until it was sold to the Farm Security Administration as a government project. In March 1938, Elizabeth and Valera Cammack purchased the former Crump place on Holand Delta Road and the family has lived there since.
Abner Sam Cammack, Jr., and his wife, the former Evelyn Barrow, came to East Carroll in 1932. They bought land on the Holand Delta Road in Oct. 1936, and lived there a number of years. Three children were born to them: Nancy, George, and Abner Sam, III. They later sold their land and moved to Columbus, Miss., where they had purchased a cattle farm, Mr. & Mrs. Cammack returned to E. C. in 1967. Evelyn was employed as Parish Librarian from 1967 to 1973.
Nancy Cammack returned to the parish for a period with her husband, L. F. Swoope, Jr., who was employed as Associate County Agent from Oct. 1958 to Oct. 1965.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Cammack, Elizabeth
E. C. LIBRARY: The present library [1977] opened in June 29, 1954. Mrs. A. B. Cammack served as librarian for 6 years, retiring in 1972, with Mary O. Hodgkins succeeding her. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPER; DELTA NEWS: Personality of the Week; Feb. 18, 1965
Elizabeth was born in Coahoma County, Mississippi to Dr. & Mrs. A. S. Cammack. Dr. Cammack was also a farmer. She has one brother, Abe Cammack, now living in Columbus, MS., and one sister, Miss Valera Cammack, head of the local Welfare Office. She attended high school at Blue Mountain College and did part of her college work there, finishing at Mississippi State College for women, and then, after teaching a short time in Clarksdale, attended the University of Illinois where she earned her master’s degree in Library Science. She has put on more library demonstrations than anyone else in the state. She made her home in L. P., living with her sister on their farm above town on the Holland Delta Road where they raise cattle. She is a member of the 1st Baptist Church here in L.P., and although not an active member of any club as such, she take great civic pride in her town, serving on many committees. She works at the local library and to her goes much of the credit for the fact that L.P. has one of the nicest libraries in Northeast Louisiana.
E. C. LIBRARY: The present library [1977] opened in June 29, 1954. Miss Elizabeth Cammack was appointed as its’ first librarian. She served for twelve years. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Elizabeth graduated from Mississippi State College for Women in 1925 and taught in the schools of Mississippi. Later she graduated from the Library School of the University of Illinois. After working one year in Memphis Cossett Library, she was employed by the Louisiana State Library as a library demonstrator. Elizabeth directed six parish demonstration libraries (included E. C.). She came to East Carroll in 1954 to head the new demonstration library here. After the Police jury voted the tax to continue the library, she was named head librarian and served until her retirement in 1966.

Cammack, Emmie (Walton)
Emmie Walton (1879-1950). Married to Dr. Abner Sam Commack (Sr.). Both branches of her family had also moved to Coahoma County early 1800 to homestead and purchase land. “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston

Cammack, Evelyn (Barrow) [see also Cammack, Abner S., Jr.]

Cammack, George
George is the son of Abner Sam Cammack, Jr., and his wife, the former Evelyn Barrow. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Cammack, Nancy
Nancy Cammack is the daughter of Abner Sam Cammack, Jr., and Evelyn Barrow Cammack. Nancy returned to the parish for a period with her husband L. F. Swoope, Jr. who was employed as Associate County Agent from Oct. 1958 to Oct. 1965. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Cammack, Valera
In March 1938, to Dr. Abner Sam Cammack and Emmie Walton Cammack. Valera Cammack and her sister, Elizabeth, purchased the former Crump place on Holland Delta Road and the family has lived there since. Valera Cammack received a B. S. Degree from Mississippi State College for Women in 1926. She taught school for 1 year and worked in Chicago, Illinois for 4 years. In 1933, she became a field Worker with the Emergency Relief Administration in E. C. and continued in the field of social work for the remainder of her career. From 1939-1945, she worked with the Red Cross in Lake Charles, La., and in Atlanta, GA, with the Dept of Public Welfare in Avoyelles Parish as supervisor, and in Grant Parish as Director. In 1945 she returned to E. C. to be Director of the Dept of Public Welfare and remained in this capacity until she retired in 1967.

Campbell in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Campbell, Charles Died Oct. 06, 1935 LA PVT 507 Labor BN OMC
Campbell, Cleo B. Dec. 31, 1912 - Jan. 13, 1990
Campbell, R. H. Sept. 25, 1909 - July 15, 1942

Campbell, John (Rev.)
BLACK CHURCHES; MOUND CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: It is located some 2 miles west of Transylvania and was established in 1924 by the Rev. John Campbell and was pastor until his death in 1945. Fred Banks is present pastor. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Campbell, R. G.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1880: R. G. Campbell. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Campbell, Robert L.
PLANTATIONS; WISHWELL: Wishwell Plantation was owned by Nannie A. Browder and inherited by Robert L. Campbell, her husband. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Campbell, Robert N.
MAYORS: There are not town records before 1876, but other local records mention Robert N. Campbell as one of the early mayors, 1855 - 1857. “A Place to Remember”
HOTELS: The Providence Hotel was owned by Robert N. Campbell and L. L. Littrell. Old newspapers show that one John G. Chisum was a boarder there for 6 months. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Cannon, Anthony
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: There was no preacher in 1864, but the La. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church sent a minister named Anthony Cannon in 1865. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Cannon, J. F.
RECREATION AND SPORTS: The True Louisianians, organized in 1873, included W. G. McRae, James Lyons, J. F. Cannon, W. T. Smith, J. W. Dunn, James Turner, George Powell, Paul Jones, and W. K. Spurlock. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Cannon, O. G.
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. One of the former pastoe Rev. Carr is the present pastor. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
BLACK CHURCHES; PILGRIMS REST BAPTIST had its beginning at a prayer meeting on Chaney Plantation in 1896. The church has had four ministers: J. Kent, Carr, Owens, & Green. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Carrett in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Carett, Ethel 1899 - May 03, 1941 Age 40

Carlisle in L. P. Cemetery:
Carlisle, Lucille (see Treffery, Lucille Carlisle)

Carlton, A. C.
NEWSPAPERS; The Delta News, published by A. C. Carlton, owner and editor, had its beginning in 1964. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Carmouche, Mae [see Salemi, Johnnie]

Carnley in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Carnley, Emma Huitt Jan. 02, 1879 - June 18, 1966 DM W/ ~ Robert William Carnley
Carnley, Oscar Miles May 05, 1901 - July 21, 1965
Carnley, Robert William Oct. 02, 1876 - Jan. 17, 1942 DM W/ Emma Huitt Carnley

Carnely, Lois
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. Over the years one of the Worthy Matrons was Lois Carnely. “A Place to Remember”

Carroll, Charles
Is whom the parish of East Carroll was named. Honore Pierre Morancy, the oldest son, was taken in charge by the Abbe Mercier, and educated at St.Mary's College. Madam LePeltier. Victoria and Emile later went to the family of Mrs. Harper, a daughter of Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, and was educated with her son, Charles Harper, at Emmettsburg, under the patronage of Charles Carroll, who furnished the means for his graduation in the profession of medicine. Charles Carroll was the only
Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Honore Pierre's name was changed to Honore Perigny, in gratitude to Madam LePeltier, whose family name was Perigny. After the death of the Abbe Mercier, Honore Perigny
finished his education, and was Professor of French, Greek, and Latin in the college
at Natchez, Mississippi, until 1818, when on the 16th of July of that year he was
married (to Eliza Jane Lowry). He afterwards moved to Louisiana, where he entered
large tracts of land, and at the breaking out of the Civil War was one of the
wealthiest and most prominent planters in that State. He held many public offices,
and died at the advanced age of eighty-six in 1881. When in the Legislature he named
the Parish of Carroll in honor of his benefactor, Charles Carroll.

Carroway, William
COMMUNITIES OF THE PARISH, MONTICELLO:
“John Bishop and William Carroway were large land owners of Monticello in the early days.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Carson, James G. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1860: Dr. James G. Carson, Dr. Thomas O. Means, Dr. Edward Delony, Dr. Andrew Owens. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS: Arlie Plantation was owned by Dr. James Carson. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Carter in L. P. Cemetery:
Carter, Alma M. Dec. 06, 1897 - Sept. 05, 1979
Carter, Benjamin April 29, 1891 - June 14, 1961
Carter, David Wayne Feb. 16, 1955 - June 14, 1955 DM W/INFANT Carter
Carter, Edna Dec. 26. 1919 - Sept. 25, 1937
Carter, Frank Jan. 18, 1894 - July 24, 1947 LA. PVT 347 Inf. 87 Div - WWI
Carter, INFANT Oct. 23, 1953 DM W/David Wayne Carter
Carter, Louise Dec. 19, 1917 - June 01, 1953
Carter, Mamie Ferguson Dec. 02, 1913 - Jan. 17, 1990
Carter, Martha I. Sept. 09, 1893 - Feb. 15, 1967 WIFE (Next to Van W. Carter)
Carter, Richard E. April 03, 1909 - Aug. 08, 1957 LA. MONN 3 USNR - WWII
Carter, Tina May April 09, 1910 - Sept. 16, 1935
Carter, Van W. 02/23/1889 - 06/16/1957 HUSBAND (Next to Martha I. Carter)

Carter, C. W. (Rev.) [Is this the Reverend Carter listed below?]
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH BUILDINGS AT L.P.:
The ‘Little Church Around the Corner’ used in 1873; A new building started in 1875 with services held on Sept. 16 and 17, 1876, the Rev. C. W. Carter officiating; and, on Oct. 6, 1887 the church building on Lake Street, Lot 18, Block 2, which was sold. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Carter, E .L.
BLACK CHURCHES; CENTRAL BAPTIST NO. 2: Organized in 1935 and located at the corner of Artaud and First Streets, under the leadership of L. L. Virgil. The 1st pastor was Alex Strong, a Civil War veteran. E. L. Carter is the present pastor. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Carter, Eula
1929 ECHO: She is listed as a senior during the 1929 year. "Turn on the hose. She'll burn that typewriter up, she runs it so fast. Apparently serious, but when you slip off with her to study, she won't let you do it for laughing. Slightly studious." She is in the Booster Club. [picture on left]

Carter, James H.
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Carter, James H., Pvt., Died of Wounds.

Carter, Reverend
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community, one of the pastors that served this church was Carter. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Cartwright in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Cartwright, Hudson Freeman April 4, 1868 - Aug. 7, 1942
Cartwright, Vera Ethel Dec. 21, 1894 - Oct. 03, 1971

Cash, Elizabeth M. [see Sellers, Elizabeth M. (Cash)]

Castilow, Billy
CHURCHES; NEW HOPE BAPTIST: Located near Monticello on Hwy 877 it traces its beginning to 1940. Rev. O. O. Bryant served as the full-time pastor. Billy Castilow served as a Deacon in the church. Present (1976) pastor is Reverend Clyde Coulter. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Castleman, George H.
In 1870 across the road from the Oak Grove Cemetery, was a log building which was used as a school and a Methodist Church. Many of the children who attended school lived 9 or 10 miles away and had to leave home before daylight and did not return until after dark. One of the pupils who attended this school was George H. Castleman. “Between the Rivers”, by McKoin

Castleman, Tom
In 1870 across the road from the Oak Grove Cemetery, was a log building which was used as a school and a Methodist Church. Many of the children who attended school lived 9 or 10 miles away and had to leave home before daylight and did not return until after dark. Some came in surreys; other rode mules or horses.
One of the things for which the pupils asked permission most was to get a drink of water from the bucket in the front of the room. This water was brought by the older boys from Mr. Tom Castleman’s place or from an old tiller well which was nearby under an old oak tree. The children drank from a tin cup or half a coconut shell to which a handle had been attached. This was a very good dipper and would last a session.

Castleman, W. H.
In 1870 across the road from the Oak Grove Cemetery, was a log building which was used as a school and a Methodist Church. Many of the children who attended school lived 9 or 10 miles away and had to leave home before daylight and did not return until after dark. One of the pupils who attended this school were W. H. Castleman. “Between the Rivers”, by McKoin

Catchings in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Catchings, Virginia (see Harris, Virginia Catchings also Harris, Mrs. Wm. A)

Cathey, John
PLANTATIONS; TYRONE: Located 4 miles west of town. Horace Prentice was the first local resident to own the place. He bought Tyrone from John Cathey and wife, Rebecca Liles in 1836. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Cathey, Rebecca (Liles) [see Cathey, John]

Cauthen, Frances
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the parish wide teachers in 1927 was Miss Francess Cauthen, public school music was added. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Cawthorns family
“We find land transactions recorded in the Clerk of Courts Office in Oak Grove which show that settlers were coming to this part of the country early in the 1800s. In old Book A., page 119, we find this recording, ‘Abram Eddins sold to Peter Alexander a portion of Section 18 T 20, NR10E, being the same land Lafayette Moore and his wife sold to Eddins on June 11, 1812 and recorded in Book, folio 113.’ Descendants of the Moores are with us today, also the Cawthorns.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
“RIFT AMONG NEIGHBORS: Mrs. Flake‘s parents lived south of Floyd, the Dickersons, Roberts, and Cawthorns to the west, and none of them ever heard their parents or grandparents say that Floyd was damaged very much. It is inconceivable to me that the children of parents living in Floyd during the Civil War never heard of much destruction there. Janie Gibson‘s mother and mother-in-law were near Floyd, one on Colonel Lott‘s place to the east of Floyd, and the other on the Moore and Wilson farms, just north of Floyd on the Macon front. Janie never heard either say that Floyd was burned and she knows the Wilson and Moore homes wee not destroyed as her husband Ben Gibson tore the old Moore house down after they bought the place in the 1920‘s from John LeFevre.” From the book “Between the Rivers”, by Florence McKoin.

Cawthorn, Asbury
“Soldiers, who had left the area to fight, began to come home, some maimed, others ill, and all damaged by the horrors of war, lack of food, & clothing. Many did not come home. Two who did not return were Asbury Cawthorn and John McIntyre. One who did return was Henry De Los Briggs. He had been a merchant and school teacher before going to war; however, soon after returning, he decided to change his occupation. He married in Floyd in 1871 and moved to land he had acquired northeast of the present site of Forest. Here he build a home, owned a farm, built a school house, cotton gin and general mercantile store, and helped restore the South as others did.” Florence Stewart McKoin’s book “Between the Rivers”

Cawthorn, Jim & Chersley (brothers)

Cawthorn, Lud

Cesare, Charles [see Salemi, Theresa]

Chaffe in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Chaffe, Olive (see Guenard, Olive Ransdell Chaffe)

Chaffe, John & Charles
PLANTATIONS; GAILLIARD: Galliard Plantation was sold at a sheriff‘s sale to Thomas B. Gailliard early in 1860. Gailliard owned the plantation for 8 years, and then again went under the sheriff’s hammer in 1868, when Mary Benton and Daniel Hubbard bought it. Hubbard latter sold his undivided one-half interest in the plantation to John and Charles Chaffe of New Orleans, and they later sold it to Warren M. Benton. Gailliard Plantation later became the property of F. F. Montgomery and Edward James Delony. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston. [Note various spellings: Gailliard, Gillard, Gilliard, Gillyard used in parish records]

Chaffee, Charles [same Charles Chaffee as above, with brother John]
PLANTATIONS; HAGAMAN: Hagaman Plantation fronting the Mississippi, and located about ½ mile south of L. P., is one of the old places in the parish. It was Lot #1 of the judicial partition of the original Conn Plantation. . Acting for Louise Hagaman on Feb. 24, 1880, C. M. Pilcher sold the plantation to Charles Chaffe of N. O., LA., and the Charles Chaffe conveyed to Ann F. Delony, wife of Edward J. Delony, “Hagaman Plantation”. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Chalmers in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Chalmers, Elizabeth (see Nicholson, Elizabeth Chalmers)

Chambers in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Chambers, Andrew 1862 - 1940
Chambers, Joe E. Jan. 24, 1885 - Nov. 26, 1936
Chambers, Menervia M. May 15, 1875 - Jan. 19, 1952

Chamberlain, Evelyn (see also Davis, Mrs. J. Preston)

Chambliss, John S.
PLANTATIONS; JEFFERSON RIDGE: Owned by John S. Chambliss. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; OAKLAND: Oakland Plantation was fronted on the north side by the lake, on the upper or western side by Bellaggio, below, or on the eastern side by Hood’s home place and on the back, or south, by Jefferson Ridge owned by John S. Chambliss. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Chambliss, Lucinda (Hood Everett)
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH: Earlier than 1843 a Methodist Church was built at. L. P.. A land deed dated March 10, 1843, R. J. Chambliss and wife, Lucinda Hood Everett Chambliss gave a deed to William Glathry, stating that land that began at the east side of Second St….. where the Methodist Church house now stands…... “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Chambliss, Martha D.
Martha was born about 1808 in Fayette, Jefferson Co., MS, and she married Augustus Cook November 11, 1826 in Fayette, Jefferson, MS. She and Augustus had one child, William A. Cook, born about 1828. Her 2nd husband was Thomas T. Bell, married on April 20, 1837 in Lake Providence, Carroll, LA, son of John & Nancy Bell. He was born March 22, 1808 in Kentucky and died about 1873 in Ben Franklin, Delta, Texas. Thomas Bell and Martha’s children: (1)Julia Hooks Bell, born August 10, 1839 in L. P., Carroll, Louisiana; died February 03, 1910 inry Chambliss, married Jenkin Shelby March 31, 1831 in Ouachita Parish, LA. (2) Nathaniel Chambliss, born in Jefferson County, MS. He married 1st, Martha Ledbetter. His 2nd wife was Catherine Gardner on November 30, 1826 in Lake Providence, Carroll, Louisiana. He married his 3rd wife, Caroline Hale on May 13, 1838 in Lake Providence, Carroll, Louisiana. (3) Sallie Chambliss. (4) Thomas L. Chambliss, born in Jefferson County, MS.; He married Caroline Davidson July 09, 1835 in Lake Providence, Carroll, LA. Thomas L. died @ 1837 in Lake Providence, Carroll, Louisiana. (5) Robert James Chambliss, born around 1800 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. (see BIOGRAPHY: Chambliss, Robert J.) He married Lucinda Hood January 15, 1835 in Lake Providence, Carroll, Louisiana. (6) Martha D. Chambliss, born @ 1808 in Fayette, Jefferson, MS; died around 1884 in Ben Franklin, Delta, Texas. (7) Samuel Lee Chambliss, born April 09, 1814 in Jefferson County, MS. He died @ 1879 in Navarro Co., Texas. He married Jane Truett Scott in Jefferson County, Mississippi.

Chambliss, Robert J.
LAKE PROVIDENCE CEMETERY: On June 22, 1843 land was donated by Robert J. Chambliss and his wife Lucinda S. Hood to promote the “public convenience and to keep sacred the remains of the deceased.” The donated land, located at the edge of town, became the first municipal graveyard.” “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Fauxbourg-Chambliss was the 80-acre tract on which the Robert Chambliss home stood, and it became the southern extension of the town of Providence. In 1854 the family donated the entire tract to the town.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston. [see also his wife Hood, Lucinda]
PLANTATIONS; ISLAND PLACE: Island Plantation was near the town of Providence and mentioned in the succession of Robert J. Chambliss when 1,863 acres sold at $10.00 an acre. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Chambliss, Samuel L.
PLANTATIONS; DEERFIELD: “In 1855, William T. Oliver resided at Deerfield Plantation. John W. Epps and Samuel L. Chambliss had a “farming partnership of five years there.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Chambliss, T. J.
EXPANSION OF ORIGINAL TOWN:
Some firms and land purchasers in the town in the period from 1833 to 1866: T. J. Chambliss & Company was in business. From Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Chambliss, Thomas I.
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of L. P. during 1835 - 1976 was Thomas I. Chambliss in 1835. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Chandler in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Chandler, Katie (see Thomas, Katie Chandler)
Chandler, M. C. Feb. 04, 1835 - May 25, 1902 "Mrs."

Chandler, Julia Ann (see Hood, Harbird)

Chaney, Jesse H.
EARLY SETTLERS: “On Nov. 10, 1841, Isham B. Beard and wife Elizabeth Curry and James T. Beard received a land patent signed by Martin Van Buren, President of the U. S.. In the same year, a record in Conveyance Book C. pages 392-393 states that ‘it is well understood that Black Bayou is the dividing line between the land of Jesse H. Chaney on the SE of the bayou and the land herein conveyed to Charles H. Webb’.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
EARLY SETTLERS: “In 1844 a mortgage was reported thus: ‘a cotton plantation situated on the east bank of L. P., Township 21, Rg. 12E, Lots 2-8 (902.73 acres), and buildings to be mortgaged for $48,000; improvements, 20 slaves, horses, cattle, 75 hogs, 50 bbl corn, household furniture and farming utensils -- all stand mortgaged to Jess H. Chaney & Charles H. Webb to secure the payment of 150 bales of cotton’.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Chappell in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Chappell, Marshall Eugene Aug. 04, 1903 - March 21, 1971
Chappell, Thula Tullos June 23, 1903 - Fe. 10, 1982

Chapell, Clotel
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. One of the thirty-nine charter members was Clotel Chapell. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Chapell, M. E.
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. Two of the thirty-nine charter members was Mr. & Mrs. M. E. Chapell. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Chapell, Vorie
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. One of the thirty-nine charter members was Vorie Chapell. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Chapin, C. H. (Major, Union)
CARROLL SKIRMISHES, 1864: On Aug 26the the Federal force, 230 mounted Negroes under the command of Major C. H. Chapin, 3rd U. S. Colored Cavalry, destroyed a few loyalists property, crossing into Pin Hook and Floyd burning those villages and killing 12 Confederate partisans in the process. Lee offered no resistance to Chapin, and the Union force returned to Goodrich’s Landing. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
WAR’S END: Major C. H. Chapin’s raid brought to a close most military activity in Carroll Parish, although Lee’s guerillas remained in the area until after the war. Desertions became epidemic, draft dodgers and deserters, known as jayhawkers, moved into the area and menaced everyone. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston .

Chapline, F. D.
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. F. D. Chapline was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Chapman, Lloyd
FIRE DEPARTMENT: “Volunteer fireman Lloyd Chapman emphasizes that for a town of it’s size, L. P. has excellent fire-fighting equipment and that the water supply is more than adequate.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Chard in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Chard, A. R. Sept. 07, 1852 - Oct. 23, 1918

Cheatham, Doug
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The church is located on Davis Streets. Recent pastors listed: George Nelson, a native who served as a Navy chaplain during WWII, Paul Elledge, C. A. Martin, Doug Cheatham, Dr. Ira Cole, Myron Stagg, and Paul Kolb.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Cheatham, Hugh
A second schoolhouse was erected in about 1872 on a lot which is now the site of Eugene Wilson’s store. There were only rough hew benches and a desk. John Garner was the teacher and Charlie Reneau and Hugh Cheatham are the only pupils known to have attended school there. “Between the Rivers”, McKoin

Cheatham, John L.
CLERK OF COURT; 1860: John L. Cheatham, 13th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Cheek in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Cheek, Nannie E. 03/20/1879 - 05/05/1957 SISTER (of Eunice Howard) ~ R. K.'s wife

Cheek, Captain
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS: A. W. Roberts comments that he took pleasure in recommending the Illinois [Steamboat] to the traveling public. Captain Cheek and clerks; Spears and Jameison, are polite and gentlemanly officers as ever controlled a boat. Then that best of stewards, Frank Smith, late of the Bell Lee, is on her doing duty. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Cheek, Juanita
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “Wife, mother, church worker and clubwoman.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Cheek, Steve K.
BRIARFIELD ACADEMY: Steve Cheek served on the first Board of Directors of Briarfield Academy, which opened 1969, and in 1977 he was still on the Board. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Cheek, Steve K. (Mrs.) [probably Juanita? above]
CLUBS; L. P. JUNIOR AUXILIARY: “The L. P. Junior Auxiliary was organized in Sept. 1962. Serving as a president was Mrs. Steve K. Cheek. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Cherry in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Cherry, Esther (see Bolinger, Esther Cherry)
Cherry, O. H. (Olive) 1851 - 1889 @March
Cherry, Olive 1889 - 1891

Cherry, O. H. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1882: Drs. Bernard, Dr. Bell, Dr. W. H. Benjamin, and Dr. O. H. Cherry (Diphtheria). “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
ASSESSORS; 1888: O. H. Cherry. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Chestnut in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Chestnut, Virgie Spires July 25, 1888 - Feb. 20, 1967

Chewning, James J.
EARLY SETTLERS: “Other early names include James J. Chewning and Stephen B. Linnard listed as merchants at Providence in 1833.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Chief Ahe-Min-Tubbe
PLANTATIONS; TYRONE: Located 4 miles west of town. This plantation once belonged to Chief Ahe-Min-Tubbe, a Choctaw Indian Chief who was granted the land by the Secretary of War as a “Satisfaction of Claims arising under the 14th and 19th articles of the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek” concluded in 1830. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Childers, Hastin M.
PLANTATIONS: The founder, and earliest family that occupied Arlington Plantation was Hastin M. Childers and his wife Matilda McGraw Childers. Parish records of the Childers holdings and of the thousands of dollars donated in his will indicated that he replaced the cabin, the 1st hewed log house on the lake, with a fine Classical Revival home. Hastin Childers died a wealthy man in 1834. In his will he left his mother, Dicy Harris of N. C. $500 annually for her life time; to her son, Houston Harris, $4,000; to the parish of Carroll, $2,000; to the new Orleans Female Orphan’s Asylum, $10,000; to Martha Sellers, $5,000; to Narcissa Jane Hewlett, $1,000 “for her name that was given her for my daughter, who is now no more”; the “slaves falling to my lot, in the division of the community property are to be emancipated and conveyed to Liberia, and to be furnished with tools, provisions and good heavy clothing sufficient to last them one year, and passage money.”

Childers, Matilda (McGraw)
Matilda McGraw married Hastin M. Childers. They had a daughter named Narcissa who died at 16 years old. Her husband Hastin died in 1834. On April 25, 1837, the widow Childers became the bride of Thomas Robedeau Patten, scion of a prominent Ouachita family, Judge Felix Bosworth performed the ceremony. In a year or two she entered a suit against her husband for squandering her money and asked for a separation of property. Patten contended that he had made costly improvements of real and permanent value upon the land and had built a house for $15,000., making the property highly productive and capable of yielding a large revenue, sufficient to meet all the debts existing against it.” Patten died in 1850, and Matilda died Feb. 7, 1852. She left her estate to 2 nieces, Florence Adell Browder and Ann Morehouse Pilcher, both daughters of her sister, Ann. Edward Sparrow, of Concordia Parish was the attorney for Matilda McGraw Patten in her suit against her husband, Thomas Patten, and had written out her will. Sparrow knew and loved Arlington and records show that Edward purchased Arlington in 1852 for $49,999.95. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Childers, Narcissa Jane
Hastin M. & Matilda Childers’ young daughter, Narcissa Jane Childers, fell in love with the handsome young son of the plantation overseer, and of course, marriage with an overseer’s son was out of the question. Narcissa was locked in the attic room (third floor) until she agreed never to see the boy. A large silver tray of food was brought up to her three times a day, and three times a day the food was untouched. She vowed that she would remain true to her one and only love. Day after day, week after week passed and she ate nothing. At last death mercifully ended the romantic struggle. She died at the age of sixteen and today her tombstone lies at the front steps of the house, as a reminder of unrequited love.

Chinaman in Lake Providence Cemetery:
A Chinaman, “A” [NEWSPAPER: died on January 22, 1876]

Chisum, John G.
HOTELS: The Providence Hotel was owned by Robert N. Campbell and L. L. Littrell. Old newspapers show that one John G. Chisum was a boarder there for 6 months. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Choat in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Choat, Cleotis Sept. 21, 1912 - Jan.31, 1956
Choat, Katie Faye Jan. 25, 1937 - Nov. 07, 1979 CFH Records - No Marker
Choat, Robert J. Jeb. 23, 1893 - April 02, 1969
Choat, Sue Jan. 10, 1956 - Jan. 10, 1956
Choat, Vinnie S. Jan. 17, 1894 - May 03, 1983

Chopin, Matthew (Rev.)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: A Roman Caholic Church was built in the old town of Providence in 1859 outside the present levee by Rev. Matthew Chopin, a priest from Millikin’s Bend. It escaped destruction during the Civil War but was destroyed by fire in late 1865. In 1866 Father Chopin bought 5 town lots for a new church. In 1870 construction was completed. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Christian, W. D. (Rev.)
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. The Rev. W. D. Christian became rector of the church on July 27, 1873, and resigning on April 1, 1878. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Christon in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Christon, Gussie Oct. 10, 1914 - April 08, 1960 MS. PFC 459 SIG
HV Constru BN- WWII - Negro
Christon, Melvin Dec. 16, 1925 - Aug. 11, 1966 LA PFC 4517
Om Service Co - WW II - Negro
Christon, Missouri 1887 - 1970 Negro - Buried June 13, 1970 - BFH

Christon, Cleveland [see also, Christon, Martha Belle (Brannum)]
Cleveland Christon is a local business man and deputy sheriff. He married Martha Belle Brannum. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Christon, Martha Belle (Brannum)
The second daughter of William Anthony Brannum and Elizabeth (Hearns) Brannum was Martha. She married Cleveland Christon. Martha is listed in Who’s Who of American Women, 1968 & 1970, and Outstanding Personalities of the South (1970). She holds a Master of Arts degree and has 51 hrs. beyond that degree. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
EDUCATION: In August of 1970 Mr. James T. Herrington became Superintendent and Mrs. Jessie Jean Gill as Supervisor of Attendance. She retired and was replaced by Mrs. Martha Belle Christon, a Negro. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Claiborne, Leonard
EARLY SETTLERS: “In 1836 David B. Scarborough owned 1,060 acres, called Oasis Plantation, Local Conveyance Records dated 1837 show that ‘Chambliss, Robert J., and Louis Selby purchased a tract of 34,000 acres fronting on the west side of Bayou Macon in the Bastrop Grant.’ Previously this holding had been conveyed by General John Adair to Leonard Claiborne, for $3,630.80. ‘in what was then Carroll Parish‘.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Claiborne, Martha

Clark, Benjamin F.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1858: Benjamin F. Clark. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Clark, Elaine (see Fortenberry, Quitman & Elaine)

Clark, Howard
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community, one of the pastors that served this church was Howard Clark. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Clarkson in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Clarkson, Cornelia H. July 02, 1897 - Jan. 01, 1967
Clarkson, Letcher I. Sept. 20, 1920 - Nov. 22, 1980
Clarkson, Theresa Born Oct. 17, 1928
Clarkson, Tobe Jan. 01, 1898 - April 22, 1956

Clarkson, Betty (see Marsh, Jeff & Sons)

Clary, Duke G.
In 1832 Carroll Parish was carved out of Ouachita Parish by the State Legislature. The 1st sheriff was Duke G. Clary. He died on Feb. 9, 1838, and Thomas Robeau Patton was elected. William W. Collins, the last sheriff before reconstruction days disrupted everything. "Between the Rivers", McKoin
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1832: Duke G. Clary. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Clary, Sam
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: Organized in 1914, the church located on Davis Streets. Sam Clary has served as one of the Sunday School Directors. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Clay, Jackworth
A NEW PARISH IS BORN: “At the end of the Civil War, the Federal Government gave all colored people the right to vote and disenfranchised all men who fought in the war. To insure this they supervised elections, George Benham, carpetbagger and Republican, was the political boss of Carroll Parish. All office were filled with colored people, Cain Sartain was senator, followed by Jackworth Clay.” Florence Stewart McKoin’s book “Between the Rivers”

Clelan, Thomas H.
CHURCHES; PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: In 1858 a Presbyterian minister, Thomas H. Clelan officiated “as an ordained Presbyterian minister“ at a marriage. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Clement in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Clement, Annie P. "Tommie" March 10, 1907 - May 15, 1977 MOTHER
Clement, Celeste H. March 24, 1932 - Oct. 12, 1951
Clement, Elizabeth B. May 31, 1889 - Oct. 30, 1977 DM W/Thomas I. Clement
Clement, Guy Cecil Aug. 20, 1908 - Dec. 29, 1958
Clement, Jack Davis Nov. 18, 1933 - March 12, 1957
Clement, James Lafay Oct. 21, 1924 - Dec. 28, 1980
Clement, Joe 02/04/1906 - 09/09/1997 C
Clement, Joe T. Born Feb. 04, 1906 DM W/Marie A. Clement
Clement, Marie A. Aug. 26, 1908 - Sept. 08, 1986 DM W/Joe T. Clement
Clement, Thomas F. Feb. 11, 1881 (^1895) - Jan. 9, 1946, DM W/Elizabeth B. Clement

Clement, Annie
Annie Clement is a daughter of T. I. and Elizabeth Florence Clement. Annie lives in Westminister, California. Annie was a navy nurse during WWII. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Clement, Elizabeth Florence

Clement, Gladys
Gladys is a daughter of T. I. and Elizabeth Florence Clement. Gladys lives in Hyattsville, Maryland. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Clement, Guy Cecil
Guy Cecil is a son of T. I. and Elizabeth Florence Clement. He died in 1958 at 50 years old. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Clement, Jessie Louis
Jessie Louis is a son of T. I. and Elizabeth Florence Clement. He lives in Transylvania, La. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Clement, Joe Thomas
Joe Thomas Clement is a son of T. I. and Elizabeth Florence Clement. J. T. married Marie Anderson, a teacher in this parish for the past 36 years.. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Clement, John Wesley
John Wesley Clement is a son of T. I. and Elizabeth Florence Clement. J. W. was a WWII casualty in 1945. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Clement, Julia
Julia is a daughter of T. I. and Elizabeth Florence Clement. Julia married Mr. Ellis. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Clement, LaFaye
LaFayette Clement is a son of T. I. and Elizabeth Florence Clement. LaFaye lives in Lake Providence, La. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Clement, Lloyd LaBane
BIOGRAPHIES: Lloyd is a son of T. I. and Elizabeth Florence Clement. Lloyd, after graduation from high school, began work with the Louisiana Power and Light Company. When this company divided, he went with La. Gas Service and has worked for this company for 26 years. He is married to the former Thelma Parsons, a teacher in E. C. since 1955. Lloyd has also been a member of the Volunteer Fire Dept. and Fire Chief; a member of Rotary Club, life membership in the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and has been a member of the E. C. Parish School Board since 1966, serving as vice-president for 4 years. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Clement, Marie (Anderson)
Married to Joe Thomas Clement. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Clement, Oeina
Oeina is a daughter of T. I. and Elizabeth Florence Clement. She lives in Eudora, AR. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Clement, Ray
Ray is a son of T. I. and Elizabeth Florence Clement. He lives in Lake Providence, La. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Clement, T. I.
BIOS: They were the parents of 12 children. T. I. and Elizabeth Florence Clement moved from Crowville, La. to Madison Parish in 1929. They came to East Carroll Parish in the fall of 1933 to the Garden Home Community at Transylvania. Their children are: (listed is 11 of the twelve) (1) Joe Thomas Clement, (2) Guy Cecil Clement, (3) Jessie Louis Clement, (4) Gladys Clement, (5) Oeina Clement (6) Annie Clement (7) John Wesley Clement, (8) Lafayette Clement (9) Ray Clement, (10) Julia Clement (11) Lloyd LaBane Clement. Both Mr. & Mrs. T. I. Clement prior to 1971. In this large family, when this book “A Place to Remember”, came out there were 54 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

CLIPPERS;
1948 BASEBALL TEAM: The team always had the backing of the fans, when the team played they packed the stadium with spectators and well-wishers. Several times they even passed the hat for a spectacular play. Picture (left to right), Top row: (1) Billy Bonner, now deceased; 2nd baseman, (2)Henry Winest, now rural mail carrier at Transylvania; pitched, (3)Bones Parker, present whereabouts unknown; 1st baseman, (4) Tracey Weems, now with the Soil Conservation office in Tallulah; pitcher, (5) John House, now a member of the LA. State Police stationed at Lake Providence; 1st baseman and outfielder, (6) Ray Fortenberry, local farmer and salesman for Lowe Equipment Co. of Tallulah; shortstop, and (7) Paul Cook, now with the police department in Bastrop; pitcher. Botton row: (8) ??? Walters; now in real estate in Florida; team manager, (9) Ike Dumas, now living in Bastrop; catcher and outfield, (10) Darrell Foreman, now a teacher in Bastrop; catcher, (11) Sam House, East Carroll farmer; pitcher, (11) F. F. Fortenberry, AMOCO oil Distributor (also manages a team in the major league); outfielder, (12) Quinton Fortenberry, game warden with LA. Wildlife and Fisheries(also manages a team in the Dixie league); 1st baseman and outfielder, (13) Ernie Horne, with a Federal Compress in Arkansas; 3rd baseman, and, of course, the little fellow is (14) Johnny House, now grown and married [1965], son of Sam House. [some of these men are listed in these bios individually]

Coats, Bessie [see Walsworth, Bessie]

Coats, J. W.

Cobb in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Cobb, Ida May Nov. 26, 1903 - June 18, 1987 CFH Records
Cobb, Sarah (see Neely, Sarah Cobb)

Cobb, Ida May
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): Ida May is a secretary and then clerk of the Police Jury. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Cobb, W. M. (Doctor)
HEALTH UNIT: In 1917 Dr. W. M. Cobb was town health inspector. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Coburn in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Coburn, Walter B. Oct. 17, 1888 - Nov. 26, 1956 DADDY
Coburn, Willie E. April 22, 1895 - Jan. 25, 1974 MOTHER

Cochis, Sally
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. Over the years one of the Worthy Matrons was Sally Cochis. “A Place to Remember”

Cochran, Elizabeth G. (Wyly)

Cochran, Harry
CLUBS; AMERICAN LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion was organized in 1920 with one of the Charter members being Harry Cochran. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Cochran, Thomas

Cofer in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Cofer, Idell 1903 - 1923
Cofer, James R. Feb. 13, 1875 - Sept. 28, 1949
Cofer, Mary E. Jan. 11, 1878 - June 10, 1956 Wife

Coffield, Heratius Dancy (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1848: Dr. Heratius Dancy Coffield. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Cohn, David

Cole in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Cole, Myrtle (see Beard, Myrtle Cole)

Cole, Ira (Dr.)
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The church is located on Davis Streets. Recent pastors listed: George Nelson, a native who served as a Navy chaplain during WWII, Paul Elledge, C. A. Martin, Doug Cheatham, Dr. Ira Cole, Myron Stagg, and Paul Kolb.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Cole, W. D. (also Cole, William D.),
Volume 1 C. page 379 “Pvt. Co. A. 13th Battalion La. (Partisan Rangers). En. July 11th, 1862, Hamburg. Captured at Lake Providence, La., Feb. 10th, 1863. Recd. at Gratiot St. Military Prison, St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 21st, 1863. Forward from St. Louis, [p.379] Mo., toward Allen's Point, Va., for exchange, April 2nd, 1863. Recd. at City Point, Va., April 9th, 1863. Exchanged May 5th, 1863.” Found on the Internet

Coleman in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Coleman, Elizabeth Blackburn 1851 - 1924
Coleman, Elmus House 05/30/1916 - 04/03/1964 MS. SGT 38 Depot Repair ~
SQ AAF WWII- DM/W Mina G. Coleman
Coleman, James Mr. Buried Oct. 14, 1969 - BFH - Negro - No Marker
Coleman, Julia (see Pittman, Julia Coleman)
Coleman, Mary O. Mrs. Buried June 07, 1971 - BFH - Negro - No Marker
Coleman, Mina Genevieve Gross Dec. 10, 1920 - March 16, 1984 ~
DM W/Elmus House Coleman

Coleman, Claude
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge # 222, on Feb. 1, 1957 dedicated the new 2-story building. C. T Hall was the Worshipful Master. Officers were Claude Coleman, H. G. Schneider, E. G. Mize, John W. Gilbert, and B. A. Bayle, Later Claude Coleman was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Coleman, Elmus
EARLY LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion, local Post Number 37, Powell-Martin-Barrett, was named for three heroes who gave their lives for their country in WWI, was organized in 1920. No records are available concerning the Past Commanders of this Post, but records do refer to Elmus Coleman as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. Elmus Coleman was one of the first Hospital Board members. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Coleman, Frank (Mrs.)
PLANTATIONS; OAKLAND: A masque or character portrayal party held at Oakland in the pre-Civil War days illustrated their gracious living. Mrs. Sellers, Hostess of the home, graciously invited her guests to “freely partake of the bountiful supper...” Mrs. Dr. Burwell was mistress of the parlor and dance room: Mrs. Frank Coleman was hostess of the supper room. Guests came dressed as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Coleman, Genevieve
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “business career, homemaker” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Coleman, James R.
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. James R. Coleman was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Coleman, Lizzie F. (Blackburn)

Coleman, Lorena
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community. In May 1973, at the 50th Anniversary of the church - charter member Lorena Coleman was there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Coleman, Morris
CHURCHES; NEW HOPE BAPTIST: Located near Monticello on Hwy 877 it traces its beginning to 1940. Rev. O. O. Bryant served as the full-time pastor. Morris Coleman served as a Deacon in the church. Present (1976) pastor is Reverend Clyde Coulter. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Coleman, Frank (Mrs.)

Coleman, Sherry [see Nelson, Hyland Richard]

Colletta in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Colletta, Enrico Oct. 24, 1877 - Sept. 18, 1905 Born at Casteldaccia Italy ~ Date of Death written in Italian

Collier, Holt
Live Oaks Cemetery Mississippi Washington County, Greenville, Historically all African-American cemetery where former slave and bear hunt leader Holt Collier is buried. Public Spirituality; Cultural Diversity; history Onward Store, Smedes Plantation Historical marker at entrance of cemetery explains Collier's story. Holt Collier led the hunting expedition in which Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot the bear, thus launching the creation of the teddy bear. Collier had trapped the bear for Roosevelt to shoot. From Internet Research

Collier, James

Collins in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Collins, Jarrett 1915 - 1959
Collins, R. W. Sept. 05, 1874 - Sept. 14, 1952 "Bert"

Collins, Charlie

Collins, D. H. (Mr. & Mrs.)
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. Two of the thirty-nine charter members was Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Collins. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Collins, John A.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1848: John A. Collins. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Collins, M. K.
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: The La. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church sent a minister named M. K. Collins in 1856. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Collins, Jarrett (Mrs.)
E. C. LIBRARY BOARD: The present library [1977] opened in June 29, 1954. The Police Jury appointed Mrs. Jarrett Collins on the 1st Library Board of Control. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Collins, Pauline

Collins, Thomas Jefferson

Collins, William W.
“The first settlement in East Carroll in the early 19th century was on the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Lake Providence, which then called Stock/Stack Island Lake. James Floyd claimed a section of land between the river and the lake, alleging that he had settle upon it in 1803. William Culfield and William Collins each claimed a section of land on the lake, their tracts adjoining Floyd‘s claim. They also dated their occupancy from the year 1803.“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
In 1832 Carroll Parish was carved out of Ouachita Parish by the State Legislature. Some of the 1st Sheriffs were Duke G. Clary, Thomas Roberdeau Patton, John D. Harding, Geo. W. Grant, James C. Drew, Edmund R. Travis, William L. S. D. Oliver, Alex G. Lane, and William W. Collins, the last sheriff before reconstruction days disrupted everything. "Between the Rivers", McKoin
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1867: W. W. Collins. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS: Carroll Record; The newspaper began publication in Floyd in 1866. The very first sale mentioned is dated June 27, 1866, when Sheriff William Collins sold the G. M. Langford property in Floyd. Records dated Nov. 30, 1867, show the Record moved to L.P. that year. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Collins, Willie
BLACK CHURCHES; EVENING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH NO.2: Established in 1935 on No Mistake Plantation, LA, Hwy 134. The people living on the plantation built the church with the permission of the owner M. Sam Mitchiner. One of the people involved in building the church was Willie Collins. The first pastor was Frank Davis, present pastor is Frank W. Wilson.[1977]“A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Collum, Minnie (Miss)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: The faculty of the L.P. school in 1907 - 1908 was 1st Assistant; Miss Lucie Nunn, 7th & 8th Grades; Miss Irma Williams, 5th & 6th grades; Miss Belle Briant, 3rd & 4th grades; Miss Eula Bean, Literature, Expression, & Physical Culture; Miss Nettie Brown, Music; Miss Minnie Collum. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Compton, J. N.

Conde in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Conde, Linda Louise June 03, 1949 - June 24, 1949 ~
Daughter of Percy & Mary Conde

Cone in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Cone, Elizabeth Carol Dec. 25, 1941 - Jan. 02, 1942
Cone, Julia (see Frost, Julia Cone)

Cone, Ginger (Miss)
The Rainbow Girls Assembly, organized by the Order of Eastern Star in 1952 with 45 members. One of the young ladies that was a Worthy Advisor was Miss Ginger Cone. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston

Cone, Mayor William B.
MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: William Cone served as Mayor from 1954 to 1962. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Cone, Peggy
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “manager of a chain of stores” (Ellis' 5 & 10)Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Conine, George W.
He was actively and successfully engaged in merchandising, carries a stock of goods invoicing about $3,000 in his store at Arkansas Post. He was the second son of a family of seven children born to Richard and Jane (Bean) Conine, natives of Georgia and Louisiana, respectively. The father was born about 1808, of Irish descent. Going to Louisiana when a young man, he was there married, about 1838, and made his home the rest of his life, and at his death, in 1850, was one of the well-to-do planters of that State. Owing to unjust management of the estate, his widow and children were thrown upon their daily labor for sustenance. His wife died in 1858. She was a daughter of Rev. Christopher Bean, an Englishman by birth, who passed away in Louisiana, in 1852. George W. Conine was born in Carroll Parish, La., in 1844. He began making his own way in the world at the early age of seven n days. Sleep thou in Jesus, little Hattie, till He bids thee arise. Mr. Conine continued farming until 1881, when he engaged in the mercantile business with his sister, Mrs. Mary A. Fogee, and since her death, in 1887, has continued the business himself, the firm being known as G. W. and B. B. Conine. He also owns about 1,000 acres of land in different tracts in this county, of which about 200 acres are under cultivation. He is a strong Democrat and a highly respected citizen. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church” Found on “The Computer Internet”
EMAIL: Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 23:23:47 EST Saconine@aol.com
“My ancesH TODAY (1977): “Negro home economics teacher” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
EDUCATION: In 1973 Mrs. Callie Conn retired from teaching. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Conn, Grandison
INTERNET: 1880 EAST CARROLL PARISH, LA CENSUS:
*Grandparents were Harry and Lucy Conn. They lived on the Airlie Plantation, located at Goodrich Landing, Carroll Parish, Louisiana. He was 78 (making him born around 1802) in Kentucky. His father and mother was born in Maryland. Lucy was 64 on the census (making her born around 1816). Lucy, her mother and father were all born in Virginia.*

Constant, Francis T.

Constant, Lucy (Barber)
PLANTATIONS: ERWIN: Lucy was the daughter of Susan Rebecca Sentell and Leonard Kellogg Barber. Lucy Barber married Frank T. Constant, of Neponsett Plantation. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Constant, Mary E. (Keene)
PLANTATIONS: ERWIN: Frank T. Constant‘s mother was Mary E. Keene Constant. His energetic mother had a steamboat named for her and she served as president of the Carroll Parish Cotton Company. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Cook in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Cook, Joel Cecil Nov. 01, 1905 - June 03, 1966 DM W/J. C. Cook, Jr.
Cook, J. C., Jr. Sept. 01, 1932 - Sept. 21, 1950 LA PFC Cav. Div. Korea ~
DM W/Joel Cecil Cook
Cook, Phillip E. July 19, 1914 - May 19, 1959
Cook, Susie (see White, Susie Cook)
Cook, William Curtis "Bill" April 06, 1889 - Mar. 20, 1932

Cook, Annie L. (Miss)
L. P. BECOMES A HIGH SCHOOL; NOTES Nov. 1918: Schools were closed for 5 weeks due to the Spanish flu epidemic. Some of the teachers remained during the epidemic to nurse the sick and help the community. The School Board passed this Resolution: “RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby tender a vote of thanks to Misses Ola Johnston, Ethel Mitchell, Crichton D. Cox, Lucy L. White, Annie L. Cook and Ruth Maguire for remaining at their posts of duty during the influenza epidemic.“ “A Place to Remember”

Cook, William
"William C. Alsbrooks deeds to, by donation, School Directors-William Cook, Peter W. L. Longmire, William Carnahan, lot of land situated in N portion of the NE 1/4 of sec. 27, T23, NR10E; containing one acre on which the schoolhouse now stands." Date, February 27, 1862. "Between the Rivers", McKoin.

Cooke in L. P. Cemetery:
Cooke, Sally (see Williamson, Sally Cooke)

Cooke, H. Brent & Rachel (Wilson) [see Williamson, Norris C.]

Cooke, Sally (see Williamson, Norris Charlescraft)

Cooley, Thomas J.

Coolins, R. T. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1858: Dr. R. T. Coolins, Dr. J. S. Herring. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Cooper in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Cooper, Annie Turner 1879 - 1960
Cooper, C. W. "Bill" Nov. 03, 1899 - March 04, 1983 ~
Husband of Lillie Berry Cooper
Cooper, Clinton Poole 1915 - 1945 OUR SON ~
(C. W. & Lillie Berry Cooper are next to this Grave)
Cooper, Hattie Ruth July 27, 1876 - Dec. 12, 1909 Wife of J. T. Cooper
Cooper, Jesse Hardy Dec. 22, 1862 - Nov. 09, 1914
Cooper, Joel Crawford 02/11/1904 - 10/07/1904 Son of J. H. & H. R. Cooper
Cooper, Julia E. Murphy Sept. 02, 1889 - April 22, 1917 Wife of J. T. Cooper
Cooper, Lillie Berry Oct. 24, 1893 - March 12, 1958 Wife (C. W. Cooper)

Cooper, A.

Cooper, Cora Lee (see Ragland, William Betron)

Cooper, George W.
BLACK CHURCHES; JERUSALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Built in 1953 on land donated by George W. Cooper of Bunch’s Bend, purchased from Bill Hubbard for $400. It‘s cemetery is on the Wendell Downen‘s farm. 1st pastor is O. L. Virgil, resigning in 1958, succeeded by E. D. Handle, who remains as pastor in 1976. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Cooper, Jesse

Cooper, Ruth (Johnson Murphy)

Cooper, Wheeler

Copes, J. T.
CHURCHES; NEW HOPE BAPTIST: Located near Monticello on Hwy 877 it traces its beginningchards. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: W. C. Corbin re-enlisted after his one-year term had expired from his service with the Monticello Rifles from Ark. & MO. Corbin raised a company from Carroll and joined the 13th Battalian, with Frank Bartlett. These volunteers became Co. B., and stationed at Floyd.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: On May 10th, One column of Major Roberts union troops were marching along the Bayou Macon Road and ambushed by Captain Corbin near Lane’s Ferry. Union troops regrouped by the Confederate force refused to budge, and the disorderly, superior union troops retreated back to Lake Providence. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.

Cordiliac, Frank
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWI: Frank Cordiliac, Pvt., died of Pneumonia, Sept. 28, 1918.

Corley in L. P. Cemetery:
Corley, Bertha June 08, 1888 - died Dec. 20, 1919 Wife of S. J. Corley

Couch in L. P. Cemetery:
Couch, INFANTS (3) 1) April 06, 1956 2) Our Baby Son, Eddie Lydell Couch,
1955-1956 3) Infant Lalonde Couch April 21, 1963
Coulter, Clyde (Rev)
CHURCHES; ELMWOOD BAPTIST: “Located on Hwy. 882 between L.P. & Monticello [Ward 6] was incorporated on Jan. 20, 1945. Pastors from 1935 to 1976 include: R. O. Bazer, T. H. Mercer, Bryan Bazer, O. O. Bryant, J. R. Culter, Ira Aulds, Walter Watson, F. M. Frissel, C. M. Welch, Pat Morris, Clyde Coulter, R. V. Kinney, John Burkes, Elmer Davis, and Paul Sullivan.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Couvillion, H. H. (Rev.)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: In 1947 Father L. R. Aycock was followed by Rev. H. H. Couvillion. In 1947 Rev. Joseph E. Gremillion came and completed the school. The dedication of the school was held in 1947 with the service conducted by His Excellency Charles P. Greco, Bishop of Alexdandria. Gremillion was reassigned in 1949, and Monsignor F. J. Plutz returned in March. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Cox in L. P. Cemetery:
Cox, Anna 10/09/1997 C
Cox, Frances (see Crump, Frances Cox)
Cox, Henry C. 1899 - 1934
Cox, INFANT Jan. 22, 1904 - March 13, 1904 ~
Infant Daughter of R. L. & Allie E. Cox

Cox, Anna (Mrs.)
CHURCHES; FIRST CHRISTIAN OF L. P.: Twenty people met in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Kennedy on February 19, 1967 with Reverend Vernon Newland to organize a church. The church was meeting in the Bank of Dixie and in an apartment belonging to Mrs. Anna Cox. A church was dedicated on June 2, 1974 on Reginold Street. Reverend Ronnie Hoyer is pastor. [1977] . “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Cox, Crichton D.
L. P. BECOMES A HIGH SCHOOL; NOTES Nov. 1918: Schools were closed for 5 weeks due to the Spanish flu epidemic. Some of the teachers remained during the epidemic to nurse the sick and help the community. The School Board passed this Resolution: “RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby tender a vote of thanks to Misses Ola Johnston, Ethel Mitchell, Crichton D. Cox, Lucy L. White, Annie L. Cook and Ruth Maguire for remaining at their posts of duty during the influenza epidemic.“ “A Place to Remember”

Cox, Inez (Miss)
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the parish wide teachers in 1926 was Miss Inez Cox, piano and violin. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Cox, Vernon (Mrs.)
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of it’s charter members was Mrs. Vernon Cox“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Crabtree in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Crabtree, Alta (see McKee, Alta Crabtree)

Crain / Crane in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Crain, B. A. Jan. 27, 1872 - Sept. 11, 1905
Crane, Virginia (see Grimes, Virginia S. Crane)

Craig, Norma [see Craig, Norman]
Norma is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Norman Craig. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Craig, Norman
BIOS: Norman Craig is of Scotch ancestry. Norman is engaged in towing vessels on the MS. River. He is founder of Carroll Towing Company. Various co-owners have sold their holdings to Mr. Craig, he and his son, Paul Craig, have owned 4 large vessels, ranging from 1800 to 3900 HP. Norman is of Scotch ancestry. He came from Cincinnati to Oak Grove in West Carroll Parish in 1944 and then to L. P. in 1960. Mr. & Mrs. Craig live at Craig‘s Landing on the lake on Island Point. They are members of the First Presbyterian Church of which he is an elder. Their children and Norma and Paul. Paul is married to Patricia Wagley. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Craig, Paul [see Craig, Norman]
Paul is the son on Mr. & Mrs. Norman Craig. He is married to Patricia Wagley. He and his father own four large towing vessels. Paul and his wife live in Oak Grove, LA. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Cravens, N. A.
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: The La. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church sent a minister named N. A. Cravens in 1857. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Creech in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Creech, Ida V. (see Anderson, Ida V. Creech)

Creth in L. P. Cemetery:
Creth, Alberta (see Jones, Alberta Creth)

Crews, James H. (Mrs.)
CLUBS; L. P. JUNIOR AUXILIARY: “The L. P. Junior Auxiliary was organized in Sept. 1962. Serving as a president was Mrs. James H. Crews. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Crigler in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Crigler, James Died April 04, 1976 INFANT

Crigler, James [this could be Jr.]
LAW: W. B. Ragland, Jr., Charles Brackin and James Crigler work at Frank Voelker‘s law firm. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Crigler, James Jr.
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1945: Mr. McIntosh. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Criston in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Criston, Missouri 1887 - 1970

Crosby, Marie (Miss)
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: Listed as one of the 1921 teachers is Miss Marie Crosby. “A Place to Remember”

Crosby, T. J.
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. One of the former pastors of the church was T. J. Crosby. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Crow, J. M.
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community, one of the pastors that served this church was J. M. Crow. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Crow, M. J.
CHURCHES; NEW HOPE BAPTIST: Located near Monticello on Hwy 877 it traces its beginning to 1940. Rev. O. O. Bryant served as the full-time pastor. M. J. Crow also served as a pastor there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Crump in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Crump, Arthur Stewart 07/02/1891 - 12/28/1958 LA. CPL 4 Casual Co. WWI
Crump, Frances Cox May 16, 1894 - Sept. 18, 1965

Crump, Arthur
EDUCATION: In 1946 Arthur Crump was on the School Board. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
EARLY LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion, local Post Number 37, Powell-Martin-Barrett, was named for three heroes who gave their lives for their country in WWI, was organized in 1920. No records are available concerning the Past Commanders of this Post, but records do refer to Arthur Crump as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Crump, Arthur S. (Mrs.)
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of it’s charter members was Mrs. Arthur S. Crump. One of the Regents of Moses Shelby Chapter since Mrs. McDaniel has been Mrs. Arthur Crump.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Crump, Kenny (Dr.) [see Edmondson, Shirley]

Crymes, Elizabeth (Miss)
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: Listed as one of the 1921 teachers is Miss Elizabeth Crymes. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.

Culfield, William
EARLY SETTLEMENTS: “The first settlement in East Carroll in the early 19th century was on the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Lake Providence, which then called Stock/Stack Island Lake. James Floyd claimed a section of land between the river and the lake, alleging that he had settle upon it in 1803. William Culfield and William Collins each claimed a section of land on the lake, their tracts adjoining Floyd‘s claim. They also dated their occupancy from the year 1803. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Culter in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Culter, Agnes (see Cromwell, Agnes Culter)
Culter, Gracie Mae Aug. 10, 1886 - April 08, 1963 (dbl. - No Name)
Culter, Marjorie April 29, 1912 - July 01, 1974
Culter, Mildred Annabelle Dec. 18, 1916 - Feb. 06, 1989
Culter, Vernon Dec. 27, 1926 - June 19, 1955 LA. S2 - USNR - WW II

Culter, J. R.
CHURCHES; ELMWOOD BAPTIST: “Located on Hwy. 882 between L.P. & Monticello [Ward 6] was incorporated on Jan. 20, 1945. Pastors from 1935 to 1976 include: R. O. Bazer, T. H. Mercer, Bryan Bazer, O. O. Bryant, J. R. Culter, Ira Aulds, Walter Watson, F. M. Frissel, C. M. Welch, Pat Morris, Clyde Coulter, R. V. Kinney, John Burkes, Elmer Davis, and Paul Sullivan.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Cummings in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Cummings, Fred E. Nov. 07, 1913 - Feb. 26, 1949
Cummings, George W. (dbl./Pearl Cummings) 1889 - 1859
Cummings, Katie E. Sept. 09, 1919 - June 16, 1980
Cummings, Mark Anthony 1967 - March 23, 1985
Cummings, Pearl D. (dbl./George W. Cummings) 1894 - 1953
Cummings, Ray G. 1918 - March 23, 1985
Cummings, Wesley Dewitt 01/11/1998 - 01/15/1998 C
Cummings, Wesley D. Born Feb. 18, 1915 DM W/Katie E. Cummings

Currie / Curry in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Currie, Leila Ada (see Riley, Leila Ada)

Currie, Abram Whitaker "A. W."
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1860: A. W. Currie. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Currie, C. George (Rev)
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence and established the first services of the Episcopal Church. Bishop James Hervey Otey visited the mission twice in 1847. In 1857 the Rev. C. George Currie was the pastor of the church. There was no minister for the next ten years. [1977] . “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Curry, Mrs. Abe
“Miss Kate Stone (writer of “Brokenburn” her diary) mentions Mrs. Elizabeth Savage going to Floyd frequently in 1862. I assumed the Savage Plantation was nearer the Macon River than most of the others. She said, ‘Mrs. Hardison was telling us of Mrs. Abe Curry’s trip on horseback to Floyd. She must be crazy.’ A footnote said this was fifty miles round trip and mentioned Floyd being the county seat of Carroll Parish. There were federal troops in this area trying to stir up trouble among the slaves which was the reason Miss Stone thought Mrs. Curry’s trip hazardous.”
“In another section Miss Stone says, ‘A letter today from Mrs. Hardison. They and the Currys expect to move into the neighborhood in a few days. She writes gloomily of affairs on the river. The Newmans and the Grays are the only families left out there. Matt Johnson, after being beaten by his negroes, has come out to Floyd with fifteen other men and trying to raise a company to drive out the marauding Yankees. If only those backwoodsmen from across the Macon River would come over and help us.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Curry, Elizabeth (see Beard, Mrs. Isham B.)

Curry, George M., M.D.,
George was a native of Dearborn County, Ind.. He was born April 3,1818. His parents were Elias and Lydia (Abraham) Curry. Elias Curry, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., resided in Kentucky awhile, then moved to Indiana. He is a founder by trade, and is still living at Dillsborough, Ind. He is a son of James Curry, a native of Wales. Mrs. Lydia Curry was born in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of George Abraham, a native of England.
George M. Curry was reared in Aurora and Dillsborough, Ind., and educated at Moore's Hill Male and Female Institute and at Holbrook's Normal School, Lebanon, O., graduating from the former in 1867. He attended two full courses of medical lectures at the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, O., where he graduated with high honor in 1871. In 1872 he located at Owingsville, Ky., and practiced his profession until the fall of 1884, when he was engaged as assistant of Prof. W.W. Dawson, of the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati. He served in that capacity about nine months, when he returned to Owingsville, where he has since resided, making a specialty of surgery, having thoroughly equipped himself with all necessary instruments while in Cincinnati. May 30, 1872, the Doctor married Miss Lou A. Tichenor, of Lebanon, O., a daughter of David and Eliza (Williams) Tichenor. They are the parents of five children, three of whom still survive, viz: Clifford T., Nina and Edna P. Dr. and Mrs. Curry are members of the Presbyterian Church, as is also Clifford T. Dr. Curry is a Republican politically; he is an able physician and a gentleman who is highly respected by all who know him.
CURRY ABRAHAM DAWSON TICHENOR WILLIAMS
Dearborn-IN PA Wales OH Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, ed. 8-B, 1887 Bath County, KY
“I am hoping there is an obituary for William Cromartie Currie, b. 17 June, 1810, died 2 October, 1876. He lived in Carroll Parish from about 1847 until his death, as far as I know, and is buried in Vicksburg along with lots of other Curries. William was a wealthy planter so I have always felt sure he would have had a write-up.
CURRIE, ALEXANDER, RICHARDS, WHITAKER, CROMARTY
P. S. by the way, on the Monticello Rifles roster you have Abe listed as "A.W. Cume." Leta
For now I will tell you that I am most interested in finding out William Cromartie Currie's parents' names; family letters say his parents were Catherine Cromartie and William Currie, from Scotland (Edinburgh area) but I haven't been able to confirm this yet. I also would like to know what happened to Adeline Whitaker Currie, William's first wife; I think perhaps they lived in Madison City, MS where their surviving children were born and she died there leaving Abe, between 10 and 12, and Huldah, between birth and 2 yrs old. Lots more to research here when I have time. Anyway, after that William Currie moved to Louisiana and married Hester Ann Richards and lived in Carroll. Other than tracking down living descendants I pretty much know what happened after that, it's further back that's giving me trouble.

1870 Census of Carroll Parish, Craig & Stone Plantations
#1812
Richards, George m. 25, planter LA $5,000. $1,000.
#1813
Curry, W.C. m. 50, MS $8,000. $1,000.
, Ann f. 40 MS
, Howard m. 21, planter LA
, Haldar f. 20, LA
, Kate f. 15, LA
, Lela f. 12, LA
, Ann f. 8, LA

1880 Census of Carroll Parish
#505
Richard(s)?, A., w. m. 29, carpenter LA, Switzerland, Germany
, Maggie, w. f. 22, wife Scot. Switz. Germ.
, Albert F. w. m. 4, son LA LA Scot.
, Lousia w. f. 2, dau. LA LA Scot.
No Curry/Curries

1890 of Carroll Parish - No Richards - No Curry/Curries

William was a rich planter, at least before the war, so I figured his obituary would be in the papers. William Cromarty Currie's parents were Alexander Currie and Loruhamah Cromartie, don't know when they died but Alexander still shows up as late as the 1840 Warren County census (spelled Curry, as it often was then).

Curry, Thomas
DISTRICT JUDGE: 1842; 9th District: Thomas Curry. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Cushman,H. B.

Custer, A. B.
NEWSPAPERS; The Banner-Democrat was owned by Owen S. Brown. His linotype operator was A. B. Custer, who has been in this business for 43 years and is also business manager. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

D’Aubert, Skardon
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church was donated by and built just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. An even newer building built on Lake Street in 1926. During the span of fifty years (1926 to 1976) one of the clergymen was Skardon D‘Aubert. The present rector is Charles M. Seymour, Jr. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Dacus family
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA CHURCH OF CHRIST: The 1st church of this denomination was a government project which was organized in Transylvania, with the Stanley, Dacus, and George families meeting in their homes. They later used the former Melbourne Baptist church building. During WWII a church was built south of Transylvania. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Dacus, George
EDUCATION: In 1946 George Dacus was on the School Board. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Daggett, Henry T.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1835: Henry T. Daggett. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Dalfiume in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dalfiume, Alfonso 1876 - 1956
Dalfiume, Concetta Carbo Sept. 22, 1891 - Aug. 14, 1985
Dalfiume, Henry, Jr. 08/19/1995 - 08/24/1995 C
Dalfiume, Henry R. 1915 - 1965
Dalfiume, Josephine 1878 - 1918
Dalfiume, Lutcher Francis Aug. 12, 1907 - May 26, 1977

Dalfiume, Diane [see Howard, John Robert]

Dalfiume, Henry
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: During 1929, President of the Women’s Auxiliary, Mrs. W. H. Hamley (President of the Unit) awarded a medal to Henry Dalfiume for his school essay. “ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CLUBS; KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #5721: The present council received its charter in June, 1965. Richard Hamilton served as Chairman, working with Father Murphy, the local priest. There were 45 charter members. One of the 1st officers was Henry Dalfiume, Inside Guard. This fraternal organization of Catholic men actively works with the church, school, community, youth, and patriotic projects. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Daniel, L. I.
THE CARROLL TELEGRAPH: On Christmas Day, 1862, William T. Sherman sent 30,000 troops to Milliken’s Bend. The naval convoy had stolen past Providence the night before and would have reached Vicksburg undetected, had it not been for an alert telegrapher, L. I. Daniel, stationed at Point Lookout 11 miles south of Lake Providence on a private telegraph line owned by Horace B. Tibbetts. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston. [*NOTE: I found elsewhere where it says the name was Lee S. Daniel]

Daniels in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Daniels, Almedia (see White, Almedia Daniels)

Dannon, Andrew
“A NEW PARISH IS BORN: “In 1878, PARISH OFFICIALS FOR West Carroll were first elected. These were Senator; C. Newton, State Rep.; Dr. J. S. Herring, Sheriff; P. M. Gaddis, Clerk Of Court; A. L. Allen, Assessor; Andrew Dannon, Tax Collector; T. M. Gaddis, and Judge; E. D. Hannigan.” From “Between the Rivers” by Florence Stewart McKoin

Dantoni in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dantoni, Rosa (dbl./Salvastor) Feb. 15, 1850 - Dec. 12, 1921 ~ DM W/Salvatori Dantoni

Danton in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Danton, Salvastor (dbl./Rosa) May 15, 1850 - Mar. 17, 1940 ~ DM W/Rosa Dantoni

Darden, Archie
BLACK CHURCHES; KING SOLOMON BAPTIST CHURCH: It was organized in 1911 near Shelburn, later moving to Carrollton Plantation on LA. Hwy 65 north of town belonging to Mr. Keener Howard. First pastor was Stephen Gray, succeeded by Archie Darden. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Darden, Nellie (Mrs. Luther)
BLACK CHURCHES; PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST is located on Waverly Plantation owned by Mr. William Wyly. From 1937 to 1976, there have been two pastors: Luke Virgil, Sr.. and Mrs. Luther (Nellie) Darden. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Dash, Marsh
BLACK CHURCHES; CENTRAL BAPTIST NO. 2: Organized in 1935 and located at the corner of Artaud and First Streets, under the leadership of L. L. Virgil. One of the trustees at the time of organization was Marsh Dash. The 1st pastor was Alex Strong, a Civil War veteran. A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Dashiell, I. Y. (Coronor)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1843-1844: Dr. I. Y. Dashiell, Coronor, L. F. Dashiell lived in a frame house on Lot 9 fronting on the Mississippi River & Railroad Street. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Davenport, C. C.
Mr. Davenport wrote his memoirs in 1910 for the "Mer Rouge Democrat", and now these articles have been put in booklet form "Looking Backward", and can be found in the Morehouse Parish Library.

Davenport, Isaiah
“The Baron de Bastrop had promised as a part of his agreement when the king of Spain awarded him the two million acre land grant which included the present area of Morehouse and West Carroll Parishes, to bring in 500 settlers in an effort to colonize the area. He found himself slow in fulfilplies and protection. For supplies and protection.
Fortunately, protection from the Indians was never needed. The few Indians here were friendly and helpful to the settlers, teaching them what they knew of boat making, planting, and raising crops acclimated to the area; brought a few slaves with them, but the masters worked along side the slaves in erecting crude homes, clearing and cultivating the land with what tools they had, always sharing with each other. In this way they eked out a simple livelihood in the early years.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Davenport, W. W.
CHURCHES; ASSEMBLY OF GOD: “Located on the corner of 4th & Hamley Streets, the 1st Assembly of God Church was founded on Oct. 20, 1950. Pastors in early years were Reverends W. W. Davenport, G. D. Wilson, Paul J. Young, L. O. Lormand, and Steve Grizzle. Present pastor is L. V. Dixon [1977].” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Davidson, Hershel
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. Hershel Davidson was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Davidson, Ray
COMMUNICATION; RADIO: The local station, call letters KLPL, was established in 1957. The first owner was Emmett McMurray, and the 1st manager was Gene Underwood, now with a Vicksburg station. The present manager (1975) is Norm Davis and the owner is Ben Ennis of Lexington, TN. There is a staff of six some of the regular members are Norm Davis, Pam Ford, Ray Davidson, A. L. Thomas, and Randy Lovell. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Davie in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Davie, Florence Blanton Sept. __, 1927 Wife of L. L. Davie
Davie, L. L. Sept. 06, 1851

Davis in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Davis, Charles Elliot Aug. 08, 1873 - Dec. 17, 1949
Davis, Clifton Felix Dec. 13, 1868 - Oct. 17, 1952 Husband & DM W/ ~
Mary Walton Montgomery -
Son of James L. Davis & Sarah Roxana Eppes -
Born @ Roeders Mill, Austin Co., TX., Died Shreveport, La.
Davis, Katie (see Ransdell, Katie Davis)
Davis, Mary Ann (see Witkowski, Mary Ann Davis)
Davis, Mary Walton Montgomery Dec. 19, 1873 - Dec. 12, 1977 ~
Wife & DM W/Clifton Felix Davis -born L. P., La.
Died Shreveport, La.
Daughter of Field F. & Ella A. Hunt Montgomery
Davis, Sarah Roxanne (nee Eppes) 08/08/1838 - 08/26/1891 Wife of James L. Davis
Davis, Thomas Blackburn May 20, 1871 - May 31, 1937
Davis, Willie Gilliam Sept. 13, 1865 - Dec. 23, 1906 Daughter of Irwin Davis

Davis, Aquilla
Father of James Lewis Davis. He was a merchant early in life and a teacher in later years. He was finely educated, possessing decided literary tastes, and literary people were delightfully at home with this most genial gentleman. He was married to Esther Vance Wysong. He was a very active Whig. He was of English descent, his grandfather Davis having come from England, although originally from Wales. He was of the same family as Jefferson Davis.

Davis, Charlie
TRANSPORTAION; AIRPORTS: Lake Providence Flying Service had an office and hangar located 2 miles south of town. Charlie Davis, Buzzie Tomlinson and George Shepherd had a hangar at the L. P. Flying Service. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
TRANSPORTAION; AIRPORTS: Charlie Davis has a flying service on the north side, at the ‘head’ of the lake. In 1975 there were 30 privately owned planes housed at this airport. Charlie was killed in a plane crash in the late 1970’ or early 1980’s. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Davis, Clifton F.
STREETS AND ADDITIONS: “Davis Street was named for C. F. Davis, who inherited land in Providence in 1897 from his father, James L. Davis. Out of the land he formed the Davis Addition to the town.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1892 & 1898: Clifton F. Davis. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
DISTRICT JUDGE: 1900 (Feb); 7th District: Clifton F. Davis. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Davis, Donald F.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for 1943 - 44 was Donald F. Davis. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Davis, Donovan F. (Doctor)
Born in Lumberton, Mississippi, and graduating from the University of Mississippi. He attended the Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, graduating in 1929. He married Marie Jennings of Chicago. Practicing medicine first in Tensas Parish, he came to East Carroll in 1940. He and his brother, Dr. J. P. Davis, shared an office in Lake Providence until J. P. opened an office at Transylvania, La.. Dr. Donovan and Mrs. Davis have two daughters, Donna (Mrs. B. Trosclair) and Elizabeth (Mrs. Lonnie Batton). There are five grandchildren.
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. Its construction was on North Hood Street, land donated by Mrs. Elsie Sitton. One of the doctors on the first medical staff was Dr. D. F. Davis. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS; RECENT [Info in book is from 1977]: A recent physician is Dr. Donovan F. Davis . George Wright Dr. F. A. Cain Dr. W. A. Harris Dr. W. A. Paris Dr. Forrest M. Terral, Two dentists: Dr. R. D. Graham and Dr. Thomas O‘Sullivan. One Optometrist: Dr. Sheldon Anderson, succeeding Dr. Carl A. Kelly. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
{see also his brother J. P. Davis}

Davis, Edward High & Julia (Blackburn)
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. Elected as vestry on July 27, 1873 was David L. Morgan and John Seay, Wardens. One of the first Vestry was E. H. Davis. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
BIOGRAPHIES: “Anna Mary (Nan) Davis was born on Tyrone Plantation, lived on Island Plantation and after her mother’s death was reared by her sister Catherine (Katie) Davis. She went to Jessamine Female Institute in Nicholson, KY, then returned to keep house for her father on Belle Meade Plantation.
In 1899, while the Davises were living on Star Arlington Plantation, she and Frederick Hall Schneider were married. They took a honeymoon trip on the steamboat Bell of the Bends. Anna Mary (Nan) Davis was a descendent of Devotion Davis, Sr., a delegate from Pasquotank County to the colonial North Carolina Congress, became an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.“ From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
PLANTATIONS; BELL MEADE: “Property of Edward H. Davis.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; HOME PLACE: Home Place was owned by Govy Hood and later Edward H. Davis. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Davis, Elizabeth (Miss)
The Rainbow Girls Assembly, organized by the Order of Eastern Star in 1952 with 45 members. One of the young ladies that was a Worthy Advisor was Miss Elizabeth Davis. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston

Davis, Elmer
CHURCHES; ELMWOOD BAPTIST: “Located on Hwy. 882 between L.P. & Monticello [Ward 6] was incorporated on Jan. 20, 1945. Pastors from 1935 to 1976 include: R. O. Bazer, T. H. Mercer, Bryan Bazer, O. O. Bryant, J. R. Culter, Ira Aulds, Walter Watson, F. M. Frissel, C. M. Welch, Pat Morris, Clyde Coulter, R. V. Kinney, John Burkes, Elmer Davis, and Paul Sullivan.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Davis, Frank
BLACK CHURCHES; EVENING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH NO.2: Established in 1935 on No Mistake Plantation, LA, Hwy 134. The people living on the plantation built the church with the permission of the owner M. Sam Mitchiner. The first pastor was Frank Davis, and present pastor is Frank W. Wilson. [1977]“A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Davis, Frederick
DISTRICT JUDGE: 1838; 9th District: Frederick Davis. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Davis, Flournoy
LOCAL STORIES: The Carroll Democrat, Sat., Nov. 2, 1889, give this account, entitled “East Carroll Tournament. An Immense Gathering, Fine Sport, A Delightful Day, and a Grand Ball. At Night. “ Tuesday morning dawned a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day, as buoyant and radiant as were the hopes and aspirations of the knight who were to win fresh laurels in the days’ tourney. About 10 o’clock the crowd began to congregate upon the Arlington grounds, but it was a least 1 o’clock before titling began. Flournoy Davis was one of the 16 knigtive county. Leaving at the age of 21 years old, in 1852, going to Missouri reading medicine, and in 1856 graduated in medicine from the St. Louis Medical College, practicing his profession near St. Joseph, Mo. for some time, leaving there in 1859 when he went to Louisiana and locating in Tensas Parish until the war broke out. He enlisted in 1861 in the Confederacy as a surgeon and was assigned to duty in Vicksburg and Clinton, MS. He became medical purveyor of northern Louisiana, and sometime later over the entire state west of the Mississippi River, headquarters in Alexandria, LA. He was a fine specimen of physical manhood, being 6' 3" in height. He was very popular, honorable, had a most amiable disposition, courteous, and had a wide circle of friends. In 1862 he married Miss S. Roxana Eppes, a daughter of John W. Eppes. He was a model husband and father. They had six children born: Eppes, Helen, Clifton F., Ella Shirley, Annie Laura, and Eva Knott. In 1864, due to health problems, he went to Texas, and in 1870, his health almost completely restored returned to East Carroll Parish, LA., resuming his medical practice at L. P.. He was well versed in medical lore, and his is an honored member of that fraternity, and is one of the most useful members of his profession. James and Roxanna were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church south.
EARLIEST BUSINESSES: Back in 1879-1880 , some of the business in the town of Lake Providence were the Undertaker, R. P. Jones, a Butcher, A. Durrell, a Druggist, Dr. J. L. Davis, and a Dentist, Dr. W. K. Baker. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire Company No. 1 was legally incorporated on June 4, 1874. It was decided that was to relocate and in January 1881 Dr. James L. Davis and Nicholas D. Ingram donated a lot on Lake Street to the fire company.
HEALTH; HEALTH UNIT: In 1880 Jason Hamilton was made Commissioner of Quarantine, assisted by John Spinette. In Sept. the Yellow Fever Board consisted of Dr. W. E. Long, Dr. J. L. Davis, and “members Franklin and Sutton from the Town Board”.
A diphtheria epidemic broke out in 1902, the town was divided into 5 sections, with Dr. Davis in charge of one of the sections. Cholera was also a problem the same year. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1862: Dr. James Lewis Davis, a native of Virginia. He became medical purveyour of the state. 1873: Year of the Cholera: Dr. J. L. Davis, residence on Front Street with office on Lake Street. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Davis, J. Preston (Doctor)
EAST CARROLL DELTA NEWS: March 11, 1965; PERSONALITY OF THE WEEK;
John P. Davis was born in south Miss., near Lumberton. He was the 5th child born to Elizabeth Lott and Lewis Porter Davis. John was 12 years old when his father died leaving his mother widowed with 8 children. John Preston attended the Agricultural High School, now known as Pearl River College. He was president of the Y. M. C. A. and president of his class. His brother (Dr.) Russell Davis and John were roommates for two years graduating from Ole Miss with a BS degree and 2 yr. medical certificate and a 2 year medical certificate he chose Northwestern University of Chicago, where he received his M.D. degree, where he worked part time-time in a laundry to defray expenses. He also worked as a carpenter, saw mill man and did some summer work on a ranch.
Dr. Davis said that the best thing that ever came his way was while serving at Charity Hospital in New Orleans he met Miss Evelyn Chamberlain of Adel, Iowa. He said she was the fairest of all with deep blue eyes and brown hair and the best nurse of all, as well as the best dancer with a fast Yankee step. She was the youngest of 3 sisters the other two now living in California.
John and Evelyn were married at his brother, Dr. Luther Davis, of Memphis, Tennessee on May 1, 1924. They had three children, Donovan Preston, born in Natchez, MS., in 1925, who died in 1928 of pneumonia. Evelyn Laverne born in Waterproof in 1929, and Dr. John Russell Davis born in 1935 at L. P., La. Laverne is now a music teacher in Los Angeles . Dr. John Russell Davis in now specializing in anesthesiology in Charity Hospital in New Orleans after receiving his M. D. degree from L. S. U. John Russell has two children.
Dr. Davis moved to Waterproof where he was employed as mill doctor for Chicago Mill and Lumber Company and also did general practice. He remained there seven years and then moved to L.P. in 1932. He has been very active in L. P. and Transylvania and for the past 4 years has maintained an office in Tallulah, LA. in the afternoon. In 1940 he and his brother was in partnership until 1952, when Dr. Davis was severely injured in an automobile accident which limited his practice and he spent more time with his farming interests and less time in his medical interests.
He served as Chairman of the Board of Stewards of the Methodist Church several times and still holds an honorary membership at the present time. He helped organize the Tri-Parish Medical Association and served as president one term. He was also a member of State, 5th District, Southern and AMA Medical Association. He is a Mason, Royal Arch Mason, Knight Templar and Shriner. He is also a Rotarian, member of the Phi Clu Medical fraternity and of the American Legion having been in the student Army training Corps in college.
Dr. Davis owns two plantations totaling 18,000 acres and he says the secret of successful debt free farming is ‘One has enough to rent them to folks having great farming ability.” And that is just what Dr. Preston Davis has done.
THE DOCTORS DAVIS 1931-1967: Born in Lumberton, Mississippi, and graduating from the University of Mississippi and then he attended the Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. He interned at Hahmaman Hospital in Chicago and at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Before coming to E. C. he practiced medicine in Brickeye, Arkansas and at Waterproof, La. He married Miss Evelyn Chamberlain of Adel, Iowa in 1924. They had three children: Donovan Preston Davis, who died at age three; John Russell, and Evelyn Laverne. Laverne is a teacher and John Russell is a doctor.
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. Its construction was on North Hood Street on land donated by Mrs. Elsie Sitton. One of the doctors on the first medical staff was Dr. J. P. Davis. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston. {see also his brother Donovan F. Davis}

Davis, John Russell (Doctor)
OTHER PHYSICIANS: Another physician who was reared in this parish but practices elsewhere was Dr. John Russel. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Davis, Marie (Jennings) also (Mrs. D. F.)
THE DOCTORS DAVIS 1931-1967: “Mrs. Donovan F. Davis was a registered nurse. After coming to L. P. she completed her bachelor’s degree at Northeast University and taught in the parish school s are Norm Davis, Pam Ford, Ray Davidson, A. L. Thomas, and Randy Lovell. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Davis, S. Roxana (Eppes)
She was a native of Mississippi and a daughter of John W. Eppes, a planter. Her grandfather Eppes was a native of the vicinity of Monticello, VA., and was connected to the Eppes-Jefferson family. She married Doctor James Lewis Davis in 1862.
OBITUARY: newspaper
“One of the saddest occurrences that has taken place in our little town in many a day was the death of Mrs. Roxana Eppes Davis. This good lady passed away Monday, August 27, 1891, surrounded by her sorrowful children and almost brokenhearted husband. She had been sick only a few days, and Dr. Davis apprehended no danger until Monday morn, when her symptoms grew alarmingly worse. Her death was that of a Christian, she met death bravely and was conscious to the last. A congestive chill was the immediate cause of her death. Mrs. Davis was a Miss Eppes, and was a native of Mississippi. Her father, John Wailles Eppes, was a planter for many years in old Carroll Parish, living near Monticello. She came to Louisiana at the early age of nine years, and five or six years afterwards went to Kentucky, where she was educated. In 1862 she was married to Dr. J. L. Davis at her father’s residence near Monticello. With a few exceptions, the Doctor has been living here ever since, engaged in the medical profession. Mrs. Davis leaves behind two sisters, Mrs. Ben Brown, of this place; and Mrs. Ed Brown, who is now in Florida. She was a woman of the most truthful and religious character; and during her whole life, she was never known to tell a falsehood. She was a loving and affectionate mother, and a devoted wife of the noblest type. Her remains were taken to the Methodist Church and from thence to the Providence Cemetery, followed by sorrowing friends and relatives. “ L. P. newspaper

Davis, Silas W.
EXPANSION OF ORIGINAL TOWN: Some firms and land purchasers in the town in the period from 1833 to 1866: Silas W. Davis gave a land donation for a graveyard. From Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember

Davis, Thomas V.
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of Lake Providence, La. from 1835 to 1976 was Thomas V. Davis in 1845. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Davis, W. H.
LOCAL STORIES: The Carroll Democrat, Sat., Nov. 2, 1889, give this account, entitled “East Carroll Tournament. An Immense Gathering, Fine Sport, A Delightful Day, and a Grand Ball. At Night. “ Tuesday morning dawned a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day, as buoyant and radiant as were the hopes and aspirations of the knight who were to win fresh laurels in the days’ tourney. About 10 o’clock the crowd began to congregate upon the Arlington grounds, but it was a least 1 o’clock before titling began. W. H. Davis was one of the 16 knights that marched up to the grand stand.”…. When everything had been duly prepared the Knights formed a line before the Judges’ stand. W. H. Davis’ total, as rendered by the Judges, was 4 rings. His nickname was listed as “Knight of Belle Meade”. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Davis, William (Mrs.)
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of it’s charter members was Mrs. William Davis. “ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Davisson, Harriett (see Kerr, Joseph & Nancy)

Dawdy in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dawdy, Correnne Landram Oct. 04, 1914 - Jan. 23, 1972

Deal in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Deal, Baxter Oliver Feb. 28, 1911 - Jan. 17, 1967
Deal, Harry J. Sept. 01, 1917 - April 03, 1945 "Captain"

Deal, Baxter O.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for the 1963 - 1964 term was Baxter O. Deal. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Deal, Ruby (Magee)
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. Over the years one of the Worthy Matrons was Ruby Magee Deal. “A Place to Remember”

Deal, W. B. (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: One of the Gold Star Mothers honored in 1952 by the Women’s Auxiliary, Unit #37, was Mrs. W. B. Deal. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Dean in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dean, Emmett F. May 13, 1877 - Mar. 1, 1919

Debro, Beatrice
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “Negro leader in church activities and employee of school board.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place used by the Kirkwood Armory Hall Association. While on the way from Kirkwood to Clayton he complained of weakness and chilly sensations. He arrived in Clayton about 10 o’clock, and a few minutes later started up to the Circuit Court room, which is on the second floor of the Court House. When about half up the stairway he appeared to be stricken with paralysis, and he avoided falling by holding to the side railing on the steps. Colonel Mitchel, who was with him assisted him into Prosecuting Attorney Mudd’s office and onto a sofa. Dr. Van Ness of Kirkwood and Dr. E. S. Rouse of Clayton were near and were promptly called to attend him, and they did all to their power to give him relief, but to no avail. He was in great agony until 12:30, when death relieved him. The attending physicians assigned him cerebral hemorrhage as the cause of death. Dr. J. W. Evans, his son-in-law with whom he lived in Kirkwood, was summoned to Clayton from his place of business with the Evans Bros. Tobacco & Warehouse Company in St. Louis, and he arrived about 12 o’clock. The old gentleman spoke only one sentence after he was stricken on the stairway, and this was about one hour before he died when he looked at Dr. Evans, his son-in-law, and said: “My daughter!” In the afternoon the remains were taken by a wagon from Clayton to the home of his only daughter, wife ite, and had a heart as tender as a woman’s. He never was Judge in Mississippi, but was Judge of the parish of East Carroll, La. For several years, and filled the position creditable to himself, and wish satisfaction to the people.
He left many friends here. Those of them who survive will be sadly grieve to hear of his death.” BANNER-DEMOCRAT of East Carroll Parish, La.

Deeson, William M.
EXPANSION OF ORIGINAL TOWN: Some firms and land purchasers in the town in the period from 1833 to 1866: Mazeppa Stables was owned by Mathew and Deeson, with all horses, buggies, fixtures, lot and stable. From Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember
PLANTATIONS; DEESONA: “Formerly Holly Grove Plantation. Tom F. Montgomery deeded it to John Wesley Montgomery. Later it was the residence of the late William M. Deeson.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; PECAN GROVE: “ William M. Deeson sold this land in 1874 to William Jr. & Ann Adelia Waller, Jr.. A half interest was sold to Joseph H. D. Bowmar.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

DeFrance, Charles A.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1851, 1854, & 1873: Charles A. DeFrance. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PARISH JUDGE: 1871: Charles A. DeFrance. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
THE NEW TOWN: “On Feb. 19, 1866, a delegation of the leading citizens of Providence met in Judge DeFrance’s office for the purpose of relocating the destroyed town. Included in the delegation were Govy Hood, Thomas Scarborough, and W. F. Pennington. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

DeFrance, P. W.
CLERK OF COURT; 1859: P. W. DeFrance, 10th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Delanley, John W.
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: “… William Hinson, Joseph Fugua, William Fife, John Hughes and John W. Delanley lived at different places on the lake.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Delauney, J. A.
NEWSPAPERS; The Carroll Conservative, 1877: This newspaper appeared on the local scene in 1877 and was edited by D. L. Morgan. It was the first journal for the newly formed parish of East Carroll. It closed in 1879 at the time J. A. Delauney was the publisher.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

DeLee, Kathy
FEDERAL PROGRAMS; FAMILY PLANNING CENTER was established in 1970, headed by Bob Underwood. Louanna Facen, registered nurse, is in charge, assisted by Kathy DeLee, R. N., and Daisy Larry, clerk. A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Delony in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Delony, Alice Stephens No Dates
Delony, E. J. No Dates [born in Talbot Co. Ga, July 10, 1836,
Died @ Sept. 4, 1892; newspaper]
Delony, Edward James Died May 11, 1902
Delony, Helen Key Dec. 16, 1873 - Fe. 06, 1964
Delony, Henry No Dates
Delony, Nannie E. Hunt No Dates Wife of E. J. Delony @ Jan. 25, 1896
Delony, Thomas Henderson 1866 -1907
Delony, Tobias Stephens May 10, 1870 - Aug. 04, 1919
Delony, Vail Montgomery Jan. 05, 1901 - Nov. 18, 1967

Delony, Alice Stephens/Stevens (see Delony, Edward J. Delony, Sr.)
BIOS: “Northeast Louisiana is proud to claim Alice Stephens Delony as one of the great heroines of the Civil War days and of the Reconstruction period. Alice Stephens was born in Warren Co., Miss., on June 30, 1840. Her father, Tobias Stephens, bought land in the Goodrich Landing area in 1846, and brought his family to Carroll Parish. Alice married (Captain) Edward James Delony on June 21, 1860. They made their home in Floyd, the parish seat of Carroll Parish, where Mr. Delony practiced law.
During the Civil War Mrs. Delony maintained their home while her husband served in the Confederate Army. Captain Delony was stationed at Vicksburg, commanding Co. A., 31st Regiment of the Louisiana Infantry. When he wrote home of the privations and sufferings of his men, his wife went into action. Mrs. Delony with the help of her neighbors, knitted socks and sweaters and sewed shirts, underwear and uniforms for the troops. She carefully packed the clothing and took a long and circuitous route to Monroe, Bayou Sara, Woodville, Clinton, and finally to Vicksburg. She sometime traveled by water, sometimes by land eventually arrived in Vicksburg, where the supplies were delivered.
A former neighbor recalls: “Mrs. Delony was slender, dainty, and soft-voiced. Always dressed simply, but in good taste, using the nicest of material in her costumes. Her home was open always to friends-- she had so many, for everyone loved her. The yard was pretty with its cedar-lined walk and lovely flowers.”
The Delony‘s home was always open to Confederate soldiers and the wounded were cared for tenderly. The task of nursing was a labor of love for Mrs. Delony and for the women in Floyd. Alice died in 1872. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember” (see rest of story September 10, 1892 Banner Democrat)
Alice Stevens, a native of Louisiana, was a daughter of Tobias and Mary (Sessions) Stevens.
NEWSPAPERS: Carroll Record; The newspaper began publication in Floyd in 1866, Mrs. Alice Stephens Delony, wife of Edward J. Delony, bought lots four and five of block 7 on Mulberry Street in the town of Floyd. The very first sale mentioned is dated June 27, 1866, when Sheriff William Collins sold the G. M. Langford property in Floyd. Records dated Nov. 30, 1867, show the Record moved to L.P. that year. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Delony, Annie [see also Alston, Annie (Delony)]

Delony, Ann “Nannie” F.
Miss A. F. Hunt of Jefferson Co. was married to E. J. Delony in 1875. E. J. and A. F. were members of the Episcopal Church. A. F. & E. J. dispensed refined hospitality to their many warm friends.
PLANTATIONS; HAGAMAN: Hagaman Plantation fronting the Mississippi, and located about ½ mile south of L. P., is one of the old places in the parish. It was Lot #1 of the judicial partition of the original Conn Plantation. Acting for Louise Hagaman on Feb. 24, 1880, C. M. Pilcher sold the plantation to Charles Chaffe of N. O., LA., and the Charles Chaffe conveyed to Ann F. Delony, wife of Edward J. Delony, “Hagaman Plantation”. Mrs. Nannie Hunt (Ann F.) Delony, 2nd wife of Edward J. Delony and stepmother to his children, will to Tobias Stephen Delony at her death in 1896, “To my son, Tobe, attentive and loving always, I give my Hagaman Place and horses…” It has remained in the Delony family ever since. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Delony, Edward (Doctor)
Of French origin, and one of the most prominent men of Louisiana. He came to Louisiana in 1839 with his father and family when he was quite young. He married Piannah Shepherd. He was a repeated member of the state senate, from East Feliciana Parish in 1852. He was a member of the secession convention of 1860 and of the constitutional convention that met in 1852. He was a graduate of a medical college and practiced that profession successfully for a number of years, dying in 1867. [*NOTE: 1850 Census of Feliciana Parish, shows 3 other children of Edward J. Delony and Pianiah (Shepherd) Delony. (1) Sarah born @ 1833, (2) E.J., (3) Lorretta born @ 1838, and Julietta, born @ 1842.]
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1860: Dr. Edward Delony, Dr. Andrew Owens, Dr. George W. Tresevant. Dr. Edward and Piannah (Shepherd) Delony was the parents of Edward James Delony, Sr. Dr. Delony, a native of Virginia, moved to Louisiana with his family while the Judge was yet a stripling. They were of French origin. Piannah, his mother, was from Georgia.. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
MASONIC LODGES: Old Solomon Lodge #130, chartered in 1855, was near Goodrich Landing. During the Civil War this lodge suffered the destruction of the U. S. soldiers, afterwards it joined Pecan Grove Lodge # 222. One of the officers of the Pecan Grove Lodge was Dr. Edward Delony. Edward wrote the Rules of Order for the Masonic Lodges of Louisiana, which are still followed today. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Delony Edward James, Jr.
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF LAKE PROVIDENCE:
L. P. incorporated on July 3, 1876 with the Mayor being Edward J. Delony. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
HEALTH; HEALTH UNIT: A local Board of Health was created in 1876. Serving on the board that year were: C. R. Egelly, A. Armstong, T. J. Powell, F. M. Hays, E. J. Delony, and Jason Hamilton. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: V. M. Purdy served as Mayor in 1879. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. Elected as vestry on July 27, 1873 was David L. Morgan and John Seay, Wardens. One of the first Vestry was Edward J. Delony. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Delony, Edward James, Sr. [Captain] (1836 - 1892)
BIOS: E. J.(Sr) was born in Talbot Co., Georgia, on the 10th day of July, in the year of our Lord, 1836. the 3re born to Alice and Edward Delony. They were (1) Anna Floretta Delony, (2) Alice Lucinda Delony, (3) Edward James Delony, Jr., (4) Thomas Henderson Delony, (5) Henry Goodrich Delony, and (6) Tobias Stephens Delony. The Banner Democrat of Sept. 10, 1892, stated: “His legal attainments are luminous…. At the Bar and on the Bench he was the peer of very best…As a citizen, being naturally of an aggressive disposition, he was often found in advance of the times. In his fierce and fearless battles with the carpetbag element during the dark days of the reconstruction in this parish the true elements of his character and his noble efforts for the public good stood out in bold relief. He was a fast friend and a fearless enemy. He had a hand as open as day for melting charity.”
At Floyd, in the office of Hugh Short, we first made the acquaintance that soon ripened late intimacy to the then stirring times. The South was all ablaze with succession fires, and there were but few in this section then that had the nerve to peer through the conflagration and the smoke and gaze at the danger ahead. Hugh Short with his rugged eloquence fearlessly fought for the Union, and young Delony equally as fearless and aggressive with burning words of eloquence described the threatened danger to the South. We were with them in the “True Issue”, but it was all in vain, and when the storm and the tempest came, the same Union loving Delony was among the first to shoulder the musket in defense of his beloved Southland, while numbers of the loud-mouthed fire caters, who had denounced the Unionists, sneaked within the Federal lines. In 1862 he had enlisted in the 27th Louisiana Regiment, Co. A., C. S. A. and took part in the siege of Vicksburg and Chickasaw Bayou. When Lee surrendered E. J. was at Shreveport, La. He returned home after all hostilities had ceased. He found his residence burned and his family penniless. He got back to work and by perseverance he acquired nice property of about 400 acres.
We may here pertinently say that the Judge never failed all through life to evince the courage of his convictions. He devoted himself like a good citizen to his family and his profession as Councilor and Attorney-at-Law. How well he succeeded is to a great extent a matter of history. His home devotion is seen in its happy surroundings. His legal attainments were luminous as a matter of public record. At the Bar and on the Bench he was the peer of the very best in the balmy days of the profession, and by his brilliant talent and solid acquirements he commanded the respect and admiration of his fellow practitioners far and near. At the close of the war, Captain Delony re-established his law practice in Floyd. With the division of Carroll Parish, he moved his law practice to Providence. He and his wife lived in the present Delony home on Lake Street.
When his wife, Alice died in 1872, he then married Miss A. F. Hunt, of Jefferson Co. Miss., in 1875. E. J. and A. F. were members of the Episcopal Church. He was a member of the K. of P. He was liberal to a fault, a successful practitioner, an able jurist and a worthy Christian gentleman. He and his wife, A. F., dispensed refined hospitality to their many warm friends. From "Biographical & Historical Memoirs of Louisiana", by Goodspeed.
BIOS: E. J. who died in 1892, at age 56, had been a newspaper editor-publisher, a political party leader, and attorney-at-law, a soldier and District Judge. A published tribute to him said “Young Delony had fearlessly and aggressively described the danger for the South (just after the Civil War)”; the Union-loving Delony was among the first to shoulder his musket in defense of his beloved Southland”; “the Judge never failed all through his life to evince the courage of his convictions.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: On April 12, 1862, the Confederate Defenders was inducted into the army as Co. K., 31st Louisiana Infantry. This group include E. J. Delony, George Burrus, John Hays, and A. N. McWilliams. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1857: E. J. Delony. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
TRANSPORTATION; WHARF-BOATS; Advertisement in local paper in 1869: “Wharf-boat STAR: We do business on the ‘live and let live‘ principle. (Signed) V. M. Purdy, J. L. Goffe, and E. J. Delony.” “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEW TOWN OF PROVIDENCE: “…Providence was born, receiving its amended charter from the state in April, 1876. Three war veterans, J. L. Goffe, V. M. Purdy, and E. J. Delony, operated a wharf boat on the river in front of the town, and new comers C. H. Webb and Cicero M. Allen opened grocery stores in the town. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS; J. M. White. In the Feb. 23rd 1884 issue: “All aboard the palatial J. M. White…”Providence is well represented. Judge and Mrs. Delony, Mrs. Frank Taylor and her amiable relative who accompanies her, Miss Mills of Pennsylvania, Miss Pastoreue, Miss Shank, Capt. Pilcher and Your’s Truly [J. N. Turner]. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
DISTRICT JUDGE: 1877; 8th District: Edward J. Delony. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; GAILLIARD: Gailliard Plantation later became the property of F. F. Montgomery and Edward James Delony. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston. [Note various spellings: Gailliard, Gillard, Gilliard, Gillyard used in parish records]

Delony, Elizabeth Louise (Miller) (see Delony, Vail)
MODERN BANKS; THE BANK OF DIXIE / THE LAKE PROVIDENCE BANK: The Advisory Committee of the Bank of Dixie is composed of Ted J. Oliver, Frank Voelker, an Mrs. Vail Delony. “ [Info 1977] Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of it’s charter members was Mrs. Vail M. Delony. One of the Regents of the Moses Shelby Chapter since Mrs. McDaniel has been Mrs. Vail M. Delony.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Delony, Nellie
BIOS: According to a local newspaper: ‘Dr. Kennedy reminisced about the days of his youth and the beautiful belles of that time--Nellie Delony, Mary Montgomery, Dolly Kennedy, Edna Pilcher and many others.’ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Delony, Piannah (Shepherd)
Was a native of Georgia. Wife of Dr. Edward J. Delony

Delony, Tobias “Tobe” Stephens
Tobe Deloney was the son of Edward James Delony, Sr. (1836 - 1892) and Alice Stephens Delony. He married Helen Montgomery of Greenville, MS. .
ASSESSORS; 1896: T. S Delony, Deputy. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Miss A. F. Hunt of Jefferson Co. was married to E. J. Delony in 1875. E. J. and A. F. were members of the Episcopal Church. A. F. & E. J. dispensed refined hospitality to their many warm friends.
PLANTATIONS; HAGAMAN: Mrs. Nannie Hunt (Ann F.) Delony, 2nd wife of Edward J. Delony and stepmother to his children, willed to Tobias Stephens Delony at her death in 1896, “To my son, Tobe, attentive and loving always, I give my Hagaman Place and horses…” It has remained in the Delony family ever since. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Delony, Vail Montgomery
BIOGRAPHIES: Vail Montgomery Delony was born in Lake Providence, La. On Jan. 5, 1901. His parents were Helen Montgomery Delony and Tobias Stephens Delony. He grew up and lived in L. P. all of his life. On Dec. 26, 1926, he married Elizabeth Louise Miller of Greenville, Miss. They had 2 daughters, (1) Elizabeth Delony Reed and (2) Vail Delony Baldridge. His four granddaughters are Elizabeth Vail Reed, and Kathryn, Elizabeth and Mary Sue Baldridge.
Vail Montgomery Delony was born into a family of public servants--for on both sides of his family were such men. His grandfather, Edward J. Delony, served as first Mayor of the Town of Providence in 1876, and then as Judge of the 8th Judicial District in 1880. Dr. Edward Delony, his great-grandfather, served in the Senate of the State of Louisiana from East Feliciana Parish 1852. Judge John Wes Montgomery, his maternal great grandfather, was Judge of the Parish of Tensas, and later moved to Carroll Parish and became a law partner with J. E. Ransdell.
Vail Delony was first elected State Representative in 1940, and served in the House until his death in 1967. During these twenty-seven years, he was Chairman of the Committee on Transportation & Highways from 1948 through 1960. He was a member and then Chairman of the State Licensing Board for Contractors, a member of the Legislative Budget Committee, the Board of Liquidation of State Debt, the La. Office Building Corp., the State Bond & Building Comm. and many other boards and commissions. In May 1964, he was selected by the members of the House to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives under the administration of Gov. John J. McKeithen. He presided with dignity and honor in this position until his death on Nov. 17, 1967.
Vail worked hard to improve the highway system and earned the nickname “Mr. Highways“. He helped establish a minimum salary schedule for teachers. As chairman of the joint legislative committee on Retirement he was instrumental in setting up the present state and local retirement systems for public employees.
In April 1958, the Police Jury Association of La. honored Vail Delony by publicly citing him for “distinguished public service“ and expressed “appreciation of the many Legislative Acts sponsored for the benefit of Police Juries and citizens of La.
For his work in securing a port facility for E. C. Parish a resolution was adopted by the Port Comm. “gratefully acknowledging that his foresight, leadership, and counsel made this port a reality and we realize how much his demise means to us all.”
He was always interested in public libraries for the state and was instrumental in securing legislation beneficial to the La. State Library system.
With quiet forcefulness, sure knowledge and effective humor, Vail Delony achieved success with honor as he combined public service with a varied business career as a farmer and contractor. He was President of the North La. Federal Savings & Loan Association, and served for many years as a Director of the Bank of Dixie. He was a vestryman of Grace Episcopal Church and on one of the church’s Minutemen to build a new church. He was an active member of the Sons of the American Revolution.
On March 25, 1968, Gov. John J. McKeithen dedicated the Vail M. Delony Data Processing Center of the La. Dept of Public Safety in Baton Rouge. Mrs. Delony and her daughters attended the ceremonies. Vail Delony had been a tireless and effective supporter of all efforts which would bring better law enforcement to Louisiana..” Georgia Pinkston’s “A Place to Remember”
MASONIC LODGES: Vail Delony’s great grandson, Edward Delony wrote the Rules of Order for the Masonic Lodges of Louisiana, which are still followed. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Delpit in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Delpit, Blanche R. Nov. 22, 1889 - Nov. 01, 1967

Dempsey family“We have no record of a permanent settlement in this area (Lake Providence) prior to 1803 at which time the Federal Government purchased the Louisiana Territory from France. However, we have seen by LaSalle’s journey down the river and other evidence, that traders and missionaries were in the area long before this. No doubt a trading post, maybe small, had been in or near the present site of Lake Providence for some time. "A Place to Remember" Pinkston.
Legend has it that a family by the name of Dempsey lived in the lake in the late 1700’s. They lived in a wigwam, had a cow, farmed, hunted, and traded. This name appears later in the area which became known as Ward Two of West Carroll Parish. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Dempsey, Joe
EARLY SETTLEMENTS: "John Millikin, registrar of the land office, knew of a Mrs. Bruit who resided on the river a mile below the mouth of Stock/Stack Island Lake. Other early names are Hugh White, Samuel White and Herbert/Harbird Hood, who were granted land here in 1812.
William Barker and two or three persons named Dempsey were reported to be living on the lake in 1813 and raised corn and other produce. One of them, Joe Dempsey, hunted along the banks of what is now called Joe‘s Bayou, which was named for this early hunter.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
“TOWN OF PROVIDENCE: The first settlers searched no further, but made their homes here. The first settlement consisted of ‘mud house along the river front’ and a family named Dempsey is said to be the first permanent settler. From "A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
"Legend has it that a family by the name of Dempsey lived on the lake in the late 1700's. They lived in a wigwam, had a cow, farmed, hunted, and traded. This name appears later in the area which became known as as Ward 2 of West Carroll Parish." From "A Place to Remember", by Georgia Pinkston.

Dempsey, Charles & Rachel
In the 1830's settlers began to grow quantities of cotton. Cotton gins came into the area between the rivers as we can see by this land transaction: "Charles & Rachel Dempsey purchased land on March 9, 1839, located in Carroll parish on the west side of Macon River, located 1 mile below the Herring Gin and 6 miles above the State Road." "Between the Rivers" McKoin.

Dempsey, Solomon
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: “ Solomon Dempsey was the first settler in the country around Lake providence. He lived on Sol‘s Bayou which took its name from him; he built on the bayou where J. C. Drew‘s Negro quarters were, the same place where Capt. E. C. Manning has his Negro Houses now. Dempsey had a large family, but soon after I got here he left and moved out to the Macon Hill. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Denburgh [see Van Denburgh]

Dent in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dent, Mattie Rabb 1864 - 1944

Derevas, R. H. (Father)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: In 1881 Father Mahe began a long tenure as pastor of St. Patrick‘s remaining here until 1907. He erected a Convent which was on the top floor of the school building. Father M. P. Nothofer followed Father Mahe as priest from 1907 to 1912; Father August Schaefer, 1912 to 1918; Father R. H. Derevas, 1918 to 1919; and Father Robert H. DeVriendt, 1919 to 1934. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Desadier in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Desadier, Marshall J. Dec. 24, 1887 - Jug. 28, 1951
Desadier, Preston J. 08/16/1912 - 07/22/1994 C

DeSantos, Miguel
“EARLY SETTLERS: Another certificate of ownership, numbered 25 and recorded in a local coveyance record (Book B., page 397), indicated that Miguel de Santo was given a tract of land in 1788 consisting of 40 arpents front by 40 arpents deep, situated on the Bayou Macon in the post of Ouachita. .“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
PLANTATIONS; CROW’S ROOST: “During the Spanish Regime, large land grants were made to favorites of Governor Miro, one, of two grants, was to Miguel DeSanto in 1787. These two grants later bore the name Crow’s Roost, located below the town of Monticello.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

DeSoto, Hernando
In 1542 Hernando DeSoto , a dashing Cavalier and adventurer from Spain, came down the Mississippi River (meaning "Father of Waters") of which he discovered and named. He contracted a fever and died after a short time, and was buried along the great river he discovered. [Some believe he was buried along the river at Lake Providence, others think Lake Village]

Deval, Edith (Miss)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In 1898 Miss Edith Deval and Miss Carrie M. Jackson taught in the parish. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Devine in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Devine, ? Jan. 26, 1872 - Sept. 27, 1903
Devine, ? 1872 - 1903

DeVriendt, Robert H. (Father)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: In 1881 Father Mahe began a long tenure as pastor of St. Patrick‘s remaining here until 1907. He erected a Convent which was on the top floor of the school building. Father M. P. Nothofer followed Father Mahe as priest from 1907 to 1912; Father August Schaefer, 1912 to 1918; Father R. H. Derevas, 1918 to 1919; and Father Robert H. DeVriendt, 1919 to 1934. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Deweese in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Deweese, J. W. May 19, 1872 - Jan. 18, 1918

DeWeese, Wilma
1929 ECHO: She is listed in the Junior Class at the East Carroll Parish High School.
1920 E. C. CENSUS: Wilma was born in Indiana. Herman J. DeWeese and Essie DeWeese were natives of Ohio. Not able to read what her dad's occupation is, only that it has something to do with fish. Wilma G. has three sisters: Lilly, 12, Mary, 9, and Alice, 1 11/12. One brother, Gerald who is 14. The 1930 E. C. census has her dad as the owner of a meat market, and Mary and Gerald are not living in the household.

Dewitt in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dewitt, Henry Harrison Nov. 25, 1884 - April 25, 1956

Dickerson, Bill“RIFT AMONG NEIGHBORS: Mrs. Flake‘s parents lived south of Floyd, the Dickersons, Roberts, and Cawthorn to the west, and none of them ever heard their parents or grandparents say that Floyd was damaged very much. It is inconceivable to me that the children of parents living in Floyd during the Civil War never heard of much destruction there. Janie Gibson‘s mother and mother-in-law were near Floyd, one on Colonel Lott‘s place to the east of Floyd, and the other on the Moore and Wilson farms, just north of Floyd on the Macon front. Janie never heard either say that Floyd was burned and she knows the Wilson and Moore homes wee not destroyed as her husband Ben Gibson tore the old Moore house down after they bought the place in the 1920‘s from John LeFevre.” From the book “Between the Rivers”, by Florence McKoin.
I was told that Bill Dickerson's home was always open to the James and Younger Brothers. At time he rode with them on forays across the Macon River into Yankee territory. "Between the Rivers", McKoin

Dickerson, Ray
MOBILE HOME FACTORY: In 1973 Woodcrest, Inc. located on Sparrow Street . Officers of this organization are Ray Dickerson, President; Robert Wallis, Vice-President; and Ron Marshall, Secretary-Treasurer--all three young men are under forty years of age. [Info 1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Dickson, P. N.
BRIARFIELD ACADEMY: P. N. Tomlinson serves on the Board of Directors of Briarfield Academy Board [1977]. “ A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Dietzler, G. W. (Colonel, Union)
FEDERAL OCCUPATION OF CARROLL PARISH: Colonel G. W. Dietzler, 13th Corp., commanding an advance party of General James B. McPherson’s Corps, arrived at Lake Providence on Feb. 1, 1863, to establish a headquarters and examine the possibility of digging a canal from the MS. River to into the lake. Within 3 days of his arrival Dietzler had rounded up 100 able-bodied slaves, to send to Delta for working on the canal there. There was no Confederate opposition to Dietzler’s landing. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Diggs in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Diggs, Robert No Dates

Dillon, John (Mr. Saint)
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. In 1868 Mr. St. John Dillon held services at the Masonic Hall. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: On May 1, 1869 the Rev. Mr. Dillon preached at the Masonic Hall. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Dinger in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dinger, Alfred J. Aug. 23, 1921 - Sept. 12, 1943 "Sgt."
Dinger, Chris Anna Dept. 25, 1898 - April 22, 1983
Dinger, Edward Delaun, Sr. June 08, 1927 - March 28, 1990 DM W/ ~ Marie Hamley Dinger - SFC US Army Korea
Dinger, Marie Hamley No Dates

Divincenzi in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Divincenzi, Salvador Sept. 12, 1923 - Nov. 18, 1923

Dixon, L. V.
CHURCHES; ASSEMBLY OF GOD: “Located on the corner of 4th & Hamley Streets, the 1st Assembly of God Church was founded on Oct. 20, 1950. Pastors in early years were Reverends W. W. Davenport, G. D. Wilson, Paul J. Young, L. O. Lormand, and Steve Grizzle. Present pastor is L. V. Dixon [1977].” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Dixon, Van
NEWSPAPERS; “The Pelican was published briefly by Van Dixon, a Negro, during the 1960’s.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Dobbs, Mr.
TOWN OF LAKE PROVIDENCE, THRU THE EYES OF A VISITOR IN 1840: “One of the officers of the bank was a German named Dobbs, at whose house my mother, father, and myself dined, when for the first time either of us saw a four-tined-silver fork, and each as ignorant as the other how to use them.” “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Doggett in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Doggett, Alma Lampton Dec. 17, 1893 - June 21, 1925 DM W/BABY ~
Alma L. Lampton Doggett
Doggett, Alma L. June 26, 1919 - Aug. 18, 1920 DM W/MOTHER ~ Alma Lampton Doggett

Dollerhide, Dr. William McG.
Dr. William McG. Dollerhide, from the Floyd area, had been to college and finished at medical school by the beginning of the 1900’s. He was unanimously elected Superintendent of Education in West Carroll Parish at the time there were only thirteen schools in the parish. He resigned in 1920’s.

Domino, Sam Jr. [see Salemi, Annette]

Dominque in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dominque, Emma 1865 - 1944 MOTHER

Donnally / Donnelly, C. A.
LOCAL STORIES: The Carroll Democrat, Sat., Nov. 2, 1889, give this account, entitled “East Carroll Tournament”. An Immense Gathering, Fine Sport, A Delightful Day, and a Grand Ball. At Night. Tuesday morning dawned a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day, as buoyant and radiant as were the hopes and aspirations of the knight who were to win fresh laurels in the days’ tourney. When everything had been duly prepared the Knights formed a line before the Judges’ stand. C. A. Donnally of East Carroll was Herald for the tilting contest. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Donnally / Donnelly, John B.
J. B. was born in 1846 in Ohio. He was a son of John H. & Martha A. (Alexander) Donnally. He was of Irish descent on his father's side, and he was proud of the fact that his great-grandfather was a patriot soldier in the Revolutionary cause in the command of General Washington. He had some education at the Centenary College, but at the opening of the war between the states he enlisted in the 2nd Mississippi Cavalry, when he was 15 years old, serving 4 years and participating with the Army of Tennessee in all of its historic engagements. At war's end, at the age of 20, he was in command of his own company. He was a traveling salesman for a wholesale grocery house, out of Evansville, Indiana till 1875, relinquished all to locate in E. C. Parish, La., engaging in planting and making his home. In 1889 he was appointed to the office of U. S. Marshal of the eastern district of Louisiana, with gratified satisfaction. He was a Republican on most national issues. Captain Donnally was married to Blanche Adylette in Memphis, TN. in 1870. They had one son. In business and personally the Captain was one of the most popular of men. He was a member of the K. of P. and of the American Legion of Honor.

Donnelly / Donnally, J. A. (Captain)
CHURCHES; PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: The Presbyterian Church was built in 1852 and stayed until 1876, when Captain J. A. Donnelly bought the shell, destroyed during the Civil War with cannon balls. A new church was built in 1962, with Rev. George York as pastor, on land that the old church had been on, and the Holt family donated a new pipe organ. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Donohue, Mr.
EXPANSION OF ORIGINAL TOWN:
Some firms and land purchasers in the town in the period from 1833 to 1866: Donohue and Bryan (a woman) were carpenters, undertakers and builders. From Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
EARLY BUSINESS OF LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA.: Lake Providence has always been the seat of government for the parish, except from 1855 to 1870, when, as a part of the parish of Carroll, the seat was moved to Floyd (now West Carroll). Some of the business house and churches of the early town mentioned in old newspapers are: (1848-1881) Donohue & Bernard. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Dooley, E. L.
CHURCHES; NEW HOPE BAPTIST: Located near Monticello on Hwy 877 it traces its beginning to 1940. Rev. O. O. Bryant served as the full-time pastor. E. L. Dooley also served as a pastor there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Dorkins in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dorkins, Mary A. McNeal 1868 - 1944 MOTHER

Dorsey in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dorsey, Julia E. (see Overton, Julia E. Dorsey)

Dorsey, Levi
BLACK CHURCHES; MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH: It was begun about 1807 on Buckmeadow Plantation by Ed Williams, Al Williams, and Levi Dorsey. The church has been rebuilt twice. The Rev. Carr is the present pastor. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Dorsey, Willie (see Banks, Leandrew)

Dorsey, Zachariah H.
PLANTATIONS; BLACK BAYOU: “John F. Webb of Washington, D. C. bought it from Napoleon E. Larche on April 30, 1846, and sold the 418 acres to Zachariah H. Dorsey. The land lay immediately in the rear of land owned by Michael Ross on the lake.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS: “Willson bought an additional tract of 300 acres from Z. H. Dorsey and Thomas Jefferson Collins which fronted on River Bayou and adjoined the plantation of William L. Balfour on one side and Govy Hood on the other. It include “dwelling house, mill, gin house, farming utensils, eight first rate work mules, 12 good work horses, two good ox waggons, eight yoke oxen, one hundred head of cattle, and twenty five slaves.“ “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Douglas, Archie
LOCAL STORIES: The Carroll Democrat, Sat., Nov. 2, 1889, give this account, entitled “East Carroll Tournament. An Immense Gathering, Fine Sport, A Delightful Day, and a Grand Ball. At Night. “ Tuesday morning dawned a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day, as buoyant and radiant as were the hopes and aspirations of the knight who were to win fresh laurels in the days’ tourney. About 10 o’clock the crowd began to congregate upon the Arlington grounds, but it was a least 1 o’clock before titling began. Archie Douglas was one of the 16 knights that marched up to the grand stand.”…. When everything had been duly prepared the Knights formed a line before the Judges’s stand. Archie Douglas’ total, as rendered by the Judges, was 9 rings. His nickname was listed as “Knight of T. P. Leathers“. 2nd Prize was $75. At the Tournament Ball, Mr. Archie Douglas placed a floral wreath around the brow of Miss Narcisse Williams [later, Mrs. W. D. Brown], as 1st Maid of Honor. Judgess selected to determine the result of the tilting contest and time keepers were Messrs. Douglas, of Tensas. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Douglas, George
LOCAL STORIES: The Carroll Democrat, Sat., Nov. 2, 1889, give this account, entitled “East Carroll Tournament. An Immense Gathering, Fine Sport, A Delightful Day, and a Grand Ball. At Night. “ Tuesday morning dawned a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day, as buoyant and radiant as were the hopes and aspirations of the knight who were to win fresh laurels in the days’ tourney. About 10 o’clock the crowd began to congregate upon the Arlington grounds, but it was a least 1 o’clock before titling began. George Douglas was one of the 16 knights that marched up to the grand stand.”…. When everything had been duly prepared the Knights formed a line before the Judges’s stand. George Douglas’ total, as rendered by the Judges, was 10 rings. Judges selected to determine the result of the tilting contest and time keepers were Messrs. Douglas, of Tensas. His nickname was listed as “Knight of Laura Lee”. Douglas, of Tensas Parish, had the best time of six and a quarter seconds. He also combined the best score and the best time, winning the 1st prize of $100. The Tournament Ball opened with the crowning of the Queen of Love and Beauty, Miss Alma Egelly, by Mr. George Douglas. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Douglas, W. T. (Rev.)
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. The Rev. W. T. Douglas took charge of the parish on April 9, 1884, but resigned on April 18, 1886. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Downen, Wendell
BLACK CHURCHES; JERUSALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Built in 1953 on land donated by Mr. George W. Cooper of Bunch’s Bend, purchased from Bill Hubbard for $400. It‘s cemetery is on the Wendell Downen‘s farm. 1st pastor is O. L. Virgil, resigning in 1958, succeeded by E. D. Handle, who remains as pastor in 1976. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Doyle in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Doyle, Abby died 11-10-1911, age 50

Dozier, Charlie
E. CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWI: Charlie Dozier, Pvt., died of Pneumonia & Pleurisy, March 20, 1919.

Drake, H. W.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1863: H. W. Drake. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Draughon, John“WAR’S END: It was to a ravaged and bitter land that the weary veterans returned from the eastern battle fields. Maimed and scarred they came -- Thomas Scarborough, Charles Purdy, Ed Kleinpeter, and John Draughon; Charles DeFrance, C. R. Egelly, E. J. Delony, and J. S. Richards, Cyrus Hedrick, W. R. C. Lyons, J. D. Lott, and Mark Valentine, Jr., among others. The refugees returned from Texas; their desire - to build their lives and fortunes in peace. From the north came the paroled prisoners of war, including W. F. Pennington, John O’Brien, Abraham Bass, and V. M. Purdy.
Sons of Carroll lay buried from Virginia to Baton Rouge. Franc Whicher, Nathan Trotter, George Sanderson, George Burrus, D. D. Kilcrease, B. A. Sanford, W. H. Farrar, and young Wesley McGuirt-these were but a few of the casualties.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1869: J. W. Draughn. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Draughon, W. A.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: “From across the Macon River came the Floyd Guards, under the command of John W. Dunn. Among those serving in the Guards were D. W. Kelly, W. A. Draughon, and Wesley McGuirt.” “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.

Draw, Mr.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1846: Mr. Draw. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Drew, Emanuel C.
Emanuel C. Drew is an intelligent, enterprising and successful young "knight of the scissors," and is now ably editing the Louisiana Advance, one of the spiciest, breeziest journals of this section of the State. He was born in Carroll Parish, La., November 1, 1858, being the youngest of three sons, the other two members of the family being Robert H., who is a resident of Black Hawk Landing, and is superintendent of a large cotton plantation, and Judge Larche C., who resides in Calhoun, Ouachita Parish, La., being the editor and proprietor of the Experimental Farmer, a well known agricultural paper. Their father, Capt. Newit J. Drew, was a native Louisiana, born in 1831, and was a distinguished soldier during the secession, being captain of Drew's battery of light artillery, well known in the Trans Mississippi Department. He received the best advantages in his youth, being educated under private tutors at first, afterward entering the university at Baton Rouge, and his wife, Ann Chaney, who was born in Carroll Parish, La, in 1834, was educated in Jackson, La., then the Athens of the State. Both parents are still living in the enjoyment of fairly good health.
Emanuel C. Drew's early education was perfected at home by his mother, who thoroughly grounded him in the common branches and taught him the principles
of business. When he had attained his seventeenth year he began the battle of life for himself as a salesman in a general mercantile establishment, and there he remained until twenty years of age.
In the month of December, 1879, he was united in marriage to Miss Laura Smith,a native of Ouachita Parish, La., whose birth occurred in 1860. She was educated principally in Alabama, but her parents were Georgians and her father a cotton planter. Mrs. Drew is a lady of remarkable business tact and acumen, and gives much, valuable aid to her husband in the work of editing the Advance, her excellent address, affable and industrious disposition being cardinal elements of their success.
Mr. Drew began his journalistic career in Minden, La., as editor and proprietor of the Minden Democrat, which he managed successfully through a heated campaign of one year. At the end of that time he purchased the new paper known as the Louisiana Advance, which at that time (1884) had only an eight-quire circulation, but by unflagging energy and Mrs. Drew's fidelity to her husband's interest, the circulation was increased to forty-one quires within one year from date of purchase, besides a large and lucrative job work.
Mr. Drew has always been a true Democrat of the Jeffersonian type, in which he followed in the footsteps of his ancestors, and he has ever taken an active part in local politics, being a stanch, eloquent and able advocate of the principles of his party, and all measures which he considers right and just.
He is justly proud that he is able to say that no Drew of his family ever scratched a Democratic ticket. He has never been an officer of any grade, has never aspired to be, being content to use his influence in electing to office those whom he considers more suitable men. He deserves the highest commendation from his country men generally, regardless of politics, for the active and very intelligent manner in which he advertised the northern part of the State, and is now secretary of the North Louisiana Immigration
Association. The energy with which he has pushed matters has been remarkable for a man of his years, and the good his work has done is almost untold. He has sent authentically compiled literature to all pars of the Union, and many have become interested in the beauty and richness of Northern Louisiana. Mr.Drew has been district land agent for the V.S. & P.R.R. for four years, and has performed a vast amount of business for them, the accuracy with which every detail has been attended to, stamping him as a man of fine executive ability, persistency and determination. His work for this parish has been most exemplary in every particular, which is a source of great satisfaction to him. He is a member of the K. of P. of Ruston, La., and he and his wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church at Arcadia, La. They are well established in life, and have a sufficient amount of this world's goods to make them comfortable and happy, and expect to make their home in Northern Louisiana, where a bright and successful future is awaiting many a home seeker. Mr. Drew is secretary of the Louisiana Sate Land Company, and is also agent for a large land owner of Illinois, and withal, conducts the largest land business in the northern part of the State. Source: Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest Louisiana

Drew, Hewitt J.
MASONIC LODGES: Monticello Lodge Number 92. Records, dated Sept. 1, 1866 show the following "Walter T. C. Anderson and wife, Pamela Jane Jackson, in consideration of his great desire to promote the cause of Masonry and morality throughout the land and for the general good of the community, has given and grated forever unto Hewett J. Drew, master, and Walter T. C. Anderson, Secretary, and Littlebray J. Land, junior Warden of the Masonic Lodge known as Monticello Lodge No. 92, and to their successors in office... a parcel of land situated in the town of Floyd...." “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Drew, James C.
In 1832 Carroll Parish was carved out of Ouachita Parish by the State Legislature. Some of the 1st Sheriffs were Duke G. Clary, Thomas Robeau Patton, John D. Harding, Geo. W. Grant, James C. Drew, Edmund R. Travis, William L. S. D. Oliver, Alex G. Lane, and William W. Collins, the last sheriff before reconstruction days disrupted everything. "Between the Rivers", McKoin
"October 14, 1833 we find Elizabeth Finley deeding to J. C. Drew, the land lying west of Bayou Macon and known as the same as that which was improved by Samuel Finley." "Between the Rivers" McKoin
????????and this is the greatest encomium which any man can receive--mainly, the respect and esteem of his fellow citizens. He had been unwell for a month or so, but not dangerously. The family felt no uneasiness about him and it was not until they were called to his death bed, that they ever dreamed of a fatal termination. In fifteen minutes after they were called up, he was dead. He had been suffering with his heart, and was taken off in a fit of apoplexy. His remains were taken to Vicksburg, and buried with the rites of his people, Rabbi H. M. Bien performed the ceremony.” L. P. NEWSPAPER
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1843: James Drew. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: …Solomon Dempsey built on the bayou where J. C. Drew‘s Negro quarters were, the same place where Capt. E. C. Manning has his Negro Houses now.[1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Dreyfuss, Solomon
MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: Solomon Dreyfus served as Mayor from 1887 to 1888. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston. [see also Dryfuss]

Drummond, Herbert [see Perry, Ruby]

Dryfuss family
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, ALSATIA:
Originally settled by the Dryfusses, the Aschaffenburgs, and other migrant German families. The raising of race horses by Lensing, Inc. is the chief activity, other than farming. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Dube, Bermel (Rev.)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: Between 1953 to 1969, one of the reverends was Bermel Dube. In 1969 Father Harry O. Barker, the present rector, came to St. Patricks Church. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

DuBose in Lake Providence Cemetery:
DuBose, Ellen Jane (see Saint, Ellen Jane DuBose)
DuBose, M. born 1811, age 77 years

DuBose, Malachi / Malachai
EXPANSION OF ORIGINAL TOWN:
Some firms and land purchasers in the town in the period from 1833 to 1866: Malachai Dubose was a lawyer and a preacher. From Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: The La. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church sent a minister named Malachi DuBose in 1850. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
MAYORS: There are no town records before 1876, but other local records mention Malachi DuBose as one of the early mayors in 1870. “A Place to Remember”
HEALTH; HEALTH UNIT: On Oct. 21, 1878, The East Carroll Parish Court states that because of the prevalence of yellow fever in the country that by the suggestion of the bar, it ordered the court adjourned. Malachi DuBose, Judge. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1850& 1869: M. DuBose. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PARISH JUDGE: 1879 - 1880: Malachi DuBose. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

DuBose, Mildred
TELEPHONE COMPANY: The third location was a residence on Scarborough Street where the First National Bank now has a parking lot. In 1923 the Southern Bell System bought the telephone system. Mrs. Margie DuBose, recently retired, was an employee that year. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Dudley, B. F.
EDUCATION: In 1897 C. R. Egelly was parish superintendent, and B. F. Dudley was principal of the school in Providence. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“

Duff, Colonel (Union)
FEDERAL OCCUPATION OF CARROLL PARISH: Colonel Duff, of the (Union) Engineer Brigade, thought that neither, the Baxter Bayou nor the Tensas Bayou was practicable for the canal…”either plan involves the destruction of the town (which was almost deserted), of which we consider of no sufficient importance to interfere with the accomplishment of the project.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Duke, Fred
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, ELMWOOD:
Originally named for the plantation where he was raised U. S. Senator Joseph E. Ransdell. Much of this land in this part of the parish and had belonged to him and his brother Judge F. X. Ransdell. J. E. sold the land that was lying just southwest of L. P.. Among the first settlers in Elmwood were Bill Gibson, and his brother Tillman Gibson; Bobby Miller, and his four sons; Lee Duke, Fred Duke, and Tolliver Ellis, some of them coming from Texas around 1928. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Duke, Lee
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, ELMWOOD:
Originally named for the plantation where he was raised U. S. Senator Joseph E. Ransdell. Much of this land in this part of the parish and had belonged to him and his brother Judge F. X. Ransdell. J. E. sold the land that was lying just southwest of L. P.. Among the first settlers in Elmwood were Bill Gibson, and his brother Tillman Gibson; Bobby Miller, and his four sons; Lee Duke, Fred Duke, and Tolliver Ellis, some of them coming from Texas around 1928. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Dukes, Angie (see Fortenberry, Fount & Angie)

Dukes, Claude
CHURCHES; MELBOURNE BAPTIST: Located south of Transylvania, Hwy 65, and organized in 1940 by 30 citizens. First pastor was Rev. V. W. Fairchild. Of the original members, Mr. L. F. McAdams, Mr. & Mrs. Claude Dukes, and Mrs. Ruby Dukes Walters are still members [1977] . “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Dukes, Lilla (see Brackin, Lilla)

Dukes, Ruby (see Walters, Ruby (Dukes))

Dunbar, Louise (see Hagaman, Louise)

Dunbar, Robert
PLANTATIONS; HOLLYBROOK: Hollywood was owned, at one time, by Robert Dunbar and his wife, Elizabeth. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Duncan, E. R.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1859: E. R. Duncan. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Duncan, Ed F.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1862: Ed. F. Duncan. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Duncan, Reverend
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The church is located on Davis Streets. In 1915 - 1917 pastors listed was Reverend Timmin and Duncan.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Duncan, William J.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1859: William J. Duncan. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Dunham in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dunham, Beulah Dixon Jan. 4, 1980 - June 08, 1980

Dunlap, Mr.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1838: Mr. Dunlap. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Dunn in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dunn, Ella Died July 02, 1887 Age 21 years - Wife of J. W. Dunn
Dunn, Ella July 26, 1887 Age 25 years - Daughter of Ella & J. W. Dunn
Dunn, Helen (see Nelson, Helen Dunn) (see original paper)
Dunn, Helen (see Parker, Helen Dunn) (see original paper)
Dunn, Jeff J. Jan. 11, 1865 - Sept. 20, 1891 Born at Rusk .,TX.~
Died in W. Carroll Parish, La.
Dunn, J. W. "Captain" March __, 1876 Age 52 years.
Dunn, J. W. Nov. 29, 1855 - Dec. 02, 1903
Dunn, Lucretia Roberts Oct. 24, 1870 - Dec. 25, 1950
Dunn, Philia (see Stanley, Philia Dunn)
Dunn, Marion (see Pittman, Marion Dunn)
Dunn, Regina (see Leach, Regina Dunn)
Dunn, William E. Feb. 10, 1861 - Oct. 15, 1921

Dunn Family
Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 13:24:20 -0330 From: Kimberly Nolan
“My grandmothers maiden name is Dunn. My family is black her mother my great grandmother either was a slave or was born right after slavery I am trying to see where the name derived from and if their were any plantation owners by the name of Dunn in that area. My great -great grandparents last name was Straighter. “
“My grandmother was born, as we know, in Millikin, La or East Carroll Parish her name then was Alice Dunn her mother's name was Frances Straughter or (Strawter) we are unsure of the spelling. My ancestors may have resided at Panola Plantation and Millikin plantation. As for Sarah Stroughter was she black or white?.” KIMBERLY

Dunn, Cecil Truett
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. Cecil Truett Dunn was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Dunn, Hiram
L.P.H.S. FOOTBALL: Head coach Frank Byerley’s 1922 championship team included Hiram Dunn. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Dunn, John W.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: “From across the Macon River came the Floyd Guards, under the command of John W. Dunn. Among those serving in the Guards were D. W. Kelly, W. A. Draughon, and Wesley McGuirt.” “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS AND TOWN AFFAIRS: [Carroll Watchman, April 22, 1875]
“The people of Providence were fortunate in the selection of Captain J. W. Dunn as one of the Board of Aldermen, and the Mayor displayed good judgment in appointing him as street commissioner.”
“Captain Dunn has just finished a culvert at the lake end of Sparrow Street.” “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
RECREATION AND SPORTS: The True Louisianians, organized in 1873, included W. G. McRae, James Lyons, J. F. Cannon, W. T. Smith, J. W. Dunn, James Turner, George Powell, Paul Jones, and W. K. Spurlock. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
NEWSPAPER: June 7, 1873: The Eureka B. B. C. Mr. W. M. Abbott, the light and airy Deputy Clerk of Carroll, was chosen to look after the money as Treasurer, and Mr. Charles Sweet, Captain of the Field; with Hugh Leddy, Lieutenant. The following are the playing nine, who are to immortalize themselves this season; Charles Sweet, Catcher; Hugh Leddy, pitcher; Frank Armstrong, first base; Frank Leddy, second base; Thomas Leddy, third base; Eugene Leddy, short stop; James Dunn, left field; Abbe Richard, centre field; J. J. Stanfill, right field.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1892: J. W. Dunn. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
LAW; THREE COURTHOUSES: On July 1, 1901, the old courthouse was replaced by a new building which was dedicated by Pecan Grove Lodge. The cornerstone bore the names of the first Police Jury: Robert Nicholson, President; W. C. Hope, Phil McGuire, A. M. Nelson, T. W. Jay, Members; Yancy Bell, Jury Clerk; F. X. Ransdell, Judge; J. W. Dunn, Sheriff; George F. Blackburn, Town Clerk. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Dunn, Marian (see BIOGRAHIES: Pittman Brothers)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In 1912, some of the well-remembered teachers included Miss Lillian King at Millikin, Miss Ethel Mitchell at Transylvania, Miss Marian Dunn at Waddell, Miss Susie Bell Peek at Sondheimer. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Dunn, Thomas W.
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1843 & 1852: Dr. Thomas W. Dunn. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Dunn, W. E.
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902. One of the Directors was W. E. Dunn. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1904: W. E. Dunn. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Dunn, William L.
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. William L. Dunn was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Dunston in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dunston, Elmo O. Died Aug. 30, 1982 No Marker

DuPuy, Samuel
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1841: Samuel DuPuy. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Durrell, A.
EARLIEST BUSINESSES: Back in 1879-1880 , some of the business in the town of Lake Providence were the Undertaker, R. P. Jones, a Butcher, A. Durrell, a Druggist, Dr. J. L. Davis, and a Dentist, Dr. W. K. Baker. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Dutton, Alice ( see BIOGRAPHIES: Amacker, Robert)

Dutton, G. A.
EDUCATION; SUPERINTENDENTS: In 1912, G. A. Dutton became both superintendent and principal and was followed in 1914 by Ward Anderson in both positions. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“

Dye in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Dye, Laura Louise Nov. 13, 1888 - Feb. 08, 1970 MOTHER
Dye, Thomas L. Sept. 26, 1889 - Dec. 08, 1980 FATHER

E, F, & G Surnames

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Eady, John - Gustine, Samuel (Doctor)

Eady, John

Easterwood in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Easterwood, Lillie Mae Aug. 08, 1920 - Jan. 01, 1975 CHF Records - No MKR
Easterwood, Noel Nov. 12, 1915 - July 27, 1980 CHF Records - No Marker

Earle, Jean (Miss)
The Rainbow Girls Assembly, organized by the Order of Eastern Star in 1952 with 45 members. One of the young ladies that was a Worthy Advisor was Miss Jean Earle. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston

Eaton, Y. J. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1884: Dr. Y. J. Eaton of Indianapolis. He was here for a while and was an Eye and Ear specialist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Ebbey in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Ebbey, George 1879 - 1956 (^ 1871 - 1945)
Ebbey, Jack 1871 - 1945 (^ 1879 - 1956)
Ebey, Maggie (see Gann/Gunn, Maggie Ebey)

Eddins, Abram
“We find land transactions recorded in the Clerk of Courts Office in Oak Grove which show that settlers were coming to this part of the country early in the 1800s. In old Book A., page 119, we find this recording, ‘Abram Eddins sold to Peter Alexander a portion of Section 18 T 20, NR10E, being the same land Lafayette Moore and his wife sold to Eddins on June 11, 1812 and recorded in Book, folio 113.’ Descendants of the Moores are with us today, also the Cawthorns.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
“RIFT AMONG NEIGHBORS: The Ouantrill/Quantrell Gang, as the guerrillas were known, came into the area between the rivers for two reasons. First, the isolation and vast swamps, which made pursuit dangerous; the second , the Younger and James Brothers, who were members of the gang, had relatives in this region. Cole Younger’s daughter married Captain Jaret, and they lived on the Eddins place south of the Bayou Macon Church and a sister of the James Brothers lived near Delhi. They were welcome in this area for their help, especially in organizing and drilling the Home Guard. “ From “Between the Rivers” by Florence Stewart McKoin

Edmondson, Alyce
BIOS: The oldest daughter of Frank and Opal Edmondson is Alyce. She is a registered nurse. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University in Natchitoches. She and her husband, Coy Henley, live in Norphlet, Arkansas, with their 3 daughters. “ From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Edmondson, Frank & Opal
BIOGRAPHIES: “Frank & Opal Edmondson moved to E. C. from Tensas Parish in 1943. They bought the old Sutton place on Black Bayou. Here they reared their 5 children. In addition to farming, Frank also drove a school bus until his retirement. He has long been Chairman of the Board of Deacons in the 1st Baptist Church. Opal has taught younger children for more than twenty years. Both are active in community affairs.
Their children are (1) Jerry Edmondson, (2) Alyce Edmondson, (3) Shirley Edmondson , and (4)Gene Edmondson.” From “A Place to Remember” by Pinkston McKoin

Edmondson, Gene
BIOS: The youngest son of Frank and Opal Edmondson is Gene. He is a graduate in Agronomy from La. Tech. After serving 3 years in the military, he returned here to farm. His wife is the former Jo Logan of Rayville, La., and they have 2 daughters. For several years Gene served as Music Director in the 1st Baptist Church and is also a deacon. “ From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Edmondson, Jerry
BIOS: The oldest child of Frank and Opal Edmondson is Jerry. He is a graduate of Louisiana Tech and the New Orleans Seminary. He holds a doctorate in Theology from the Luther Rice Seminary in Jacksonville, Florida. He is pastor of Fair Park Baptist Church in West Monroe, La.. He and his wife, the former Patsy Pippen of Waterproof, have a son. Jerry serves on various state committees in the denominational work, and on the Board of Trustees for the Baptist Children’s Home. . “ From “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The church is located on Davis Streets. The church ordained T. Homer Mercer in 1940, David Martin in 1956, Jerry Edmondson in 1962, also Jimmy and Carl Herrington have become licensed ministers also.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Edmondson, Ned
BIOS: The middle son of Frank and Opal Edmondson is Ned. Ned is a local farmer, and has done most of his work toward a degree from Tulane University. He is married to the former Merle Scott of Houma. They have 3 daughters. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Edmondson, Shirley
BIOS: The 2nd daughter of Frank and Opal Edmondson is Shirley, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from La. Tech. She is married to Dr. Kenny Crump, professor of Mathematics at La. Tech, and they have 1 son and 2 daughters. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Edmonson, T. I.
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. One of the former pastors of the church was T. I. Edmonson. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Edward in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Edward, Helen (see Erwin, Helen Edward)

Edwards in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Edwards, John Feb. 16, 1851 - Jan. 11, 1926
Edwards, Johnny Dec. 29, 1918 - Sept. 29, 1979
Edwards, Rose 1893 - 1939

Edwards, C. W.
TRANSPORTATION; FERRY BOATS: An early operator of a ferry from a landing in Providence to the Mississippi shore was C. W. Edwards in 1894. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Edwards, Eloise
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “cooperative Home Agent and club leader” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Edwards, John
TRANSPORTATION; FERRY BOATS: John Edwards, who secured a ferry contract in 1920, left L. P. at 8 and 11 a.m., 2 & 5 p.m., each day except Sunday. Mr. Edwards and his daughter Rosa ran the ferry continuously until his death in 1925. After this Rosa operated it alone and later with the assistance of her son. They plied between L. P. and Ben Lomond, MS., and later Fitler, MS. Automobiles were charge $2.50 each (six-car capacity) and passengers, 35c. Only bad weather prevented operations John Edwards recalls that on Saturdays many MS people came to L. P. to shop. Most Mississippi planters used Lake Providence banks, too. An employee often came to pick up the payroll here. When Rosa died, at the age of 47, on Aug. 13, 1939, Johnny closed down the ferry that very day. Thus another phase of local transportation ended. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Edwards, Johnny
TRANSPORTAION; AIRPORTS: Lake Providence Flying Service was and office and hangar, adjacent to Fleeman’s Airport, operated by Johnny Edwards and Steve Guenard. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Edwards, Rosa [see Edwards, John]

Egelly is Lake Providence Cemetery:
Egelly, Alfred C. Oct. 30, 1882 - April 28, 1922
Egelly, Charles R. April 25, 1845 - Feb. 23, 1903 DM W/Nannie H. Egelly
Egelly, Nannie H. Jan. 13, 1849 - Dec. 11, 1903 DM W/Charles R. Egelly
Egelly, Nannie Houghton 5/09/1877 - 08/ 21/1877 Age 3 mths. 12 days ~ Dau. of Charles R. & Nannie Egelly

Egelly, Alma (Miss)
LOCAL STORIES: The Carroll Democrat, Sat., Nov. 2, 1889, give this account, entitled “East Carroll Tournament. An Immense Gathering, Fine Sport, A Delightful Day, and a Grand Ball. At Night. “ Tuesday morning dawned a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day, as buoyant and radiant as were the hopes and aspirations of the knight who were to win fresh laurels in the days’ tourney. The Tournament Ball opened with the crowning of the Queen of Love and Beauty, Miss Alma Egelly, by Mr. George Douglas. The queen had been selected from the many bright and beautiful young ladies present. Placed upon her head was a white floral circle, emblematic of innocence and purity. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Egelly, C. R.
“WAR’S END: It was to a ravaged and bitter land that the weary veterans returned from the eastern battle fields. Maimed and scarred they came -- Thomas Scarborough, Charles Purdy, Ed Kleinpeter, and John Draughon; Charles DeFrance, C. R. Egelly, E. J. Delony, and J. S. Richards, Cyrus Hedrick, W. R. C. Lyons, J. D. Lott, and Mark Valentine, Jr., among others. The refugees returned from Texas; their desire - to build their lives and fortunes in peace. From the north came the paroled prisoners of war, including W. F. Pennington, John O’Brien, Abraham Bass, and V. M. Purdy.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
NEW TOWN OF PROVIDENCE: “…Providence was born, receiving its amended charter from the state in April, 1876. Probably the 1st building erected in the new town was the dry goods house of C. R. Egelly and Matt Kingsley, who located on the corner of Levee and Lake Streets. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS; The Eagle of June 1869, listed the following municipal officers “William H. Schneider, Mayor; C. R. Egelly, W. F. Pennington, G. W. Smith, Louis Spurlock and John F. Webb, Councilmen. These are active young business men full identified with the interest and business of the town.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. Elected as vestry on July 27, 1873 was David L. Morgan and John Seay, Wardens. One of the first Vestry was Charles R. Egelly. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
“In 1870, Mayor C. R. Egelly received $100 a year.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
MAYORS: There are no town records before 1876, but other local records mention C. R. Egelly as one of the early mayors in 1875. He was listed also as Mayor 1880 - 1881. “A Place to Remember”
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF LAKE PROVIDENCE:
L. P. incorporated on July 3, 1876 with the Board of Aldermen being D. L. Morgan, Charles R. Egelly, V. M. Purdy, James Maguire, and Jason Hamilton. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
HEALTH; HEALTH UNIT: A local Board of Health was created in 1876. Serving on the board that year were: C. R. Egelly, A. Armstong, T. J. Powell, F. M. Hays, E. J. Delony, and Jason Hamilton. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
EDUCATION: In 1897 - 1905 C. R. Egelly was parish school superintendent, and in 1897 B. F. Dudley was principal of the school in Providence. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“

Elgin in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Elgin, Jeff C. Aug. 10, 1883 - Aug. 22, 1865 (? Maybe 1965?)

Elledge, Paul
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The church is located on Davis Streets. Recent pastors listed: George Nelson, a native who served as a Navy chaplain during WWII, Paul Elledge, C. A. Martin, Doug Cheatham, Dr. Ira Cole, Myron Stagg, and Paul Kolb.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Ellet, Alfred W. (Brig. General, Union)
June 29, 1863: “The Rebels then began burning and destroying the surrounding plantations, especially those that the Yankees leased. By the next morning, U.S. Naval boats had landed the Mississippi Marine Brigade, under the command of Brig. Gen. Alfred W. Ellet, at Goodrich’s Landing. At dawn, he set out with Col. William F. Wood’s African-American units to find the Rebels. Ellet’s cavalry found the Confederates first and began skirmishing. The fight became more intense as Ellet’s other forces approached. Parsons eventually disengaged and fell back. Although the Confederates disrupted these operations, destroyed much property, and captured many supplies and weapons, the raid was a minor setback for the Union. The Confederates could cause momentary disturbances, but they were unable to effect any lasting changes.” “Civil War Regiments” website.

Elliott, Theodore & Mary (Keene) [see also Keene, Mary and also Keene, William B.]

Ellis in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Ellis, Blanche Plummer Sept 23, 1887 - Nov. 18, 1946
Ellis, Conrad B. March 13, 1892 - Dec. 26, 1950 Indiana Regiment.
Sup SGT. ~ 118 Inf. Div. - WWI
Ellis, John Joseph Feb. 13, 1916 - Jan. 20, 1978
Ellis, John Thomas 1885 - 1944
Ellis, Lilla (dbl./Millard) May 10, 1893 - May 28, 1946 MOTHER
DM/ W ~ Millard Ellis
Ellis, Millard (dbl./Lilla) Jan. 22, 1870 - May 15, 1960 FATHER
DM/ W ~ Lilla Ellis

Ellis, C. Ben
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. The luncheon club met every Wednesday at a local restaurant. One of the Charter Members was C. Ben Ellis. From "A Place to Remember", Georgia Pinkston

Ellis, C. Ben (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: “This associate of the Legion, Powell-Martin-Barrett Unit Number 37, was organized in Aug. 1926. One of the 1st officers was Mrs. C. B . Ellis, who was Vice-President. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Ellis, Tolliver
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, ELMWOOD:
Originally named for the plantation where he was raised U. S. Senator Joseph E. Ransdell. Much of this land in this part of the parish and had belonged to him and his brother Judge F. X. Ransdell. J. E. sold the land that was lying just southwest of L. P.. Among the first settlers in Elmwood were Bill Gibson, and his brother Tillman Gibson; Bobby Miller, and his four sons; Lee Duke, Fred Duke, and Tolliver Ellis, some of them coming from Texas around 1928. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Ellis, Julia Clement (see Clement, T. I.)

Elmendorf, George (Rev.)
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. Its construction was made possible by the donation of 10 acres on North Hood Street by Mrs. Elsie Sitton. The first Chaplain was Reverend George Elmendorf. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Embry in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Embry, Cyrus Dean 1872? - 1875? Son of A. H. & S. E. Embry
Embry, Sarah E. Feb. 04, 1831 - May 20, 1885 Wife of A. H. Embry

Embry, Alexander H.
NEWSPAPERS; The Carroll Republican in 1871 appeared. April 1, 1873 issue mentions that Carrollton Plantation, consisting of 1, 274 acres was sold at a sheriff’s sale to Alexander Embry and Charles M. Pilcher. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1880: A. H. Embry “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Emery, Lee
L.P.H.S. FOOTBALL: Frank Byerley returned to L. P. around 1920. He became head football coach at L.P.H.S. His championship team in 1922 included Lee Emery. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Ennis, Ben
COMMUNICATION; RADIO: The local station, call letters KLPL, established in 1957. The first owner was Emmett McMurray, and the 1st manager was Gene Underwood, now with a Vicksburg station. The present manager (1975) is Norm Davis and the owner is Ben Ennis of Lexington, TN. There is a staff of six some of the regular members are Norm Davis, Pam Ford, Ray Davidson, A. L. Thomas, and Randy Lovell. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Enoch-Harris (contractors)
LAW; THE THREE COURTHOUSES; On July 1, 1901, the old courthouse was replaced by a new building which was dedicated by Pecan Grove Lodge. Constructors were Enoch-Harris, and William & W. A. Stanton were the architects. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Epps, John W.
PLANTATIONS; DEERFIELD: “In 1855, William T. Oliver resided at Deerfield Plantation. John W. Epps and Samuel L. Chambliss had a “farming partnership of five years there.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Eppes in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Eppes, John W. Born 1811 - Dec. 1869 b. S. Carolina - d. Carroll Parish ~ Member of M. E. Church South
Eppes, Sarah Roxanne (see Davis, Sarah Roxanne Eppes)

Eppes, S. Roxana [see S. Roxana Davis]

Erwin in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Erwin, Annie Bell (see Hill, Annie Bell Erwin)
Erwin, Annie Lindsay 1883 - 1968
Erwin, Edgar Eugene 1870 - 1941
Erwin, Effie (see Mitchell, Effie Erwin)
Erwin, Elizabeth Steele Aug. 12, 1851 - Aug. 02, 1939
Erwin, Eugene May 28, 1896 - Jan. 24, 1922
Erwin, Helen Edward (dbl./James Benjamin) Dec. 20, 1866 - Jan. 1, 1936
Erwin, James A. Jan 29, 1875 - June 17, 1927
Erwin, James Benjamin (dbl./Helen Edward) Nov. 30, 1871 - Aug. 11, 1964
Erwin, John J. March 04, 1841 - Oct. 25, 1918
Erwin, John P. 1875 - 1915
Erwin, Lucy Ellen "dau. of J.B. & H.E." Sept 20, 1892 - July 10, 1893
Erwin, Mary Bishop 1855 - 1943
Erwin, Michael Pernell Aug. 27, 1884 - Oct. 23, 1960 HUSBAND
Erwin, Polk P. Feb. 12, 1881 - Sept. 04, 1902
Erwin, Tennie Kemp April 1, 1904 - June 27, 1960 WIFE

Erwin, Annie (Lindsey)
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. Over the years one of the Worthy Matrons was Annie Lindsey Erwin. “A Place to Remember”

Erwin, Ben
HIS STORY - FLETCHER ALTON BABB:
Alton Babb went to work for hisf the First Board of Directors included Joseph B. Erwin, Georgia Pinkston’s book. “A Place to Remember”

Erwin, M. P.
LOCAL STORIES: The Carroll Democrat, Sat., Nov. 2, 1889, give this account, entitled “East Carroll Tournament. An Immense Gathering, Fine Sport, A Delightful Day, and a Grand Ball. At Night. “ Tuesday morning dawned a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day, as buoyant and radiant as were the hopes and aspirations of the knight who were to win fresh laurels in the days’ tourney. About 10 o’clock the crowd began to congregate upon the Arlington grounds, but it was a least 1 o’clock before titling began. M. P. Erwin was one of the 16 knights that marched up to the grand stand.”…. When everything had been duly prepared the Knights formed a line before the Judges’ stand. M. P. Erwin’s total, as rendered by the Judges, was 8 rings. His nickname was listed as “Knight of California“. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Erwin, Nelle (Mrs.)
EDUCATION: Teachers Mrs. Nelle Erwin, Leroy Hendrix, Muriel Lovell, and Kay Russell all retired in 1975. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Eshop in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Eshop, Reube Overton June 13, 1912 - June 03, 1985

Estes in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Estes, Thomas H. June 14, 1879 - April 09, 1946
Estes, Virginia Beard Feb. 08, 1845 - April 08, 1925 "Mrs."
Estes, William C. May 30, 1877 - Sept. 23, 1921
Estes, William Muldrow 07/29/1847 - 04/01/1922

Estes, Tom
HIS STORY - FLETCHER ALTON BABB:
Alton Babb had succeeded C. J. Wyly‘s position, as clerk of the Police Jury, upon his death in 1932. He said some of the prominent men in parish affairs was Mr. Tom Estes, parish Prison Farm Manager. The farm proved successful. Members of the Prison Farm Committee included: Tib Mitchiner, R. K. Howard, A. T. Phillips, Sidney Guenard, Sr., Fred Holt, F. O. Blair, Mr. Sykes, George Bishop, and W. B. Ragland, Sr. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Etheridge in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Etheridge, Manie 1905 - 1961

Evans in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Evans, Annette Brown born Oct. 14, 1901 DM W/Charles Rupert Evans
Evans, Charles Rupert Dec. 27, 1897 - Sept. 17, 1981
Evans, Reba (see Gould, Reba Evans)

Evans, Annette [see also Evans, C. Rupert]
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “good neighbor, community & church worker.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
THE EVANS FAMILY - BANKER - INSURANCE: Annette Brown Evans, wife of Rupert, is noted for her excellent hospitality; and for her kindness and thoughtfulness toward others. She has been most active in the work of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and numerous clubs. She is a Past Regent, Chaplain and has chaired numerous c committees of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In addition to her own two daughters, she is proud to claim Dr. Carolyn Thomas, daughter of her late sister, Rebecca, as a special member of the Evans family. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Evans, C. Rupert
THE EVANS FAMILY - BANKER - INSURANCE: C. Rupert Evans came to L. P. in 1922 to work as a teller for the 1st National Bank. In 1946 he became president and retired in January 1966. He established the Evans and Knobles Insurance Company. He is a partner in Pelican Towing Company, Louisiana Towing Company and Carroll Towing Company. He and Annette (Brown) Evans have two daughters, Patsy Evans, Mrs. William M. Knobles) of L. P. and Phallie Evans (Mrs. F. M. McGinn) of Lafayette.
In 1962 Mr. Evans was appointed State Vice-President of the American Banks’ Association and was re-appointed in subsequent years. In this capacity he acted as a liaison between the national organization and its 196 member banks in LA. Earlier he had served as President of the LA Bankers Association and on numerous committees of the state group. He also served on the National Organization’s Agricultural Commission. He has been an active member of the Rotary Club since its organization in Lake Providence and has attended Rotary International as a delegate. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902 with E. J. Hamley as one of the Directors. The 2nd President was R. J. Walker, and J. Sidney Guenard was the 3rd President, serving in 1908, with Herman Stein as vice-president. One of the presidents of the bank was C. Rupert Evans from 1946 - 1966. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
NORTH LOUISIANA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION: It had it’s start in 1933 during the depression. One of the First Board of Directors included C. R. Evans. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. C. Rupert Evans was one of the first Hospital Board members. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. The luncheon club met every Wednesday at a local restaurant. Charter Member and President; C. Rupert Evans 1935 - 1936. He was on the Board of Directors. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Evans, C. Rupert (Mrs.)
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of the Regents of Moses Shelby Chapter has been Mrs. C. Rupert Evans.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Evans, W. K. (Doctor)
HEALTH: On July 3, 1928 Dr. W. K. Evans was appointed the Health Officer. The local Board of Health that year included Mrs. Richard Bell A Resolution of Respect, dated 1959, was presented to Dr. Evans for twenty-two years of continued service to the two parishes. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1904: Dr. W. K. Evans. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Evans, W. K. (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: This associate of the American Legion, Powell-Martin-Barrett Unit Number 37, was organized in Aug. 1926. Mrs. W. K. Evans was the 1st delegate to Dept. Convention in 1926. “ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Eubanks, Alice (see Marsh, Jeff & Sons)

Everhart in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Everhart Sept. 16, 1922 - Feb. 13, 1925

Ezell in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Ezell, Debra March 15, 1953 - March 15, 1953
Ezell, Homer Olan Sept. 20, 1921 - Oct. 22, 1959 LA PHM 2 USNR - WWII
Ezell, Tressie Pearson July 30, 1893 - Sept. 09, 1973 Married Walter Thomas on Dec. 22, 1909
Ezell, Walter Thomas Dec. 30, 1885 - Aug. 03, 1957 Married Tressie Pearson on Dec. 22, 1909

Ezelly in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Ezelly, Charles R. April 25, 1845 - Feb. 23, 1903
Ezelly, Nannie H. Jan. 13, 1849 - Dec. 11, 1903

Facen, Louanna
FEDERAL PROGRAMS; FAMILY PLANNING CENTER was established in 1970, headed by Bob Underwood. Louanna Facen, registered nurse, is in charge, assisted by Kathy DeLee, R. N., and Daisy Larry, clerk. A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Fairchild, Banda
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community, one of the pastors that served this church was Banda Fairchild. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Fairchild, Pat W.
MODERN BANKS; THE BANK OF DIXIE / THE LAKE PROVIDENCE BANK: Cashiers are Pat W. Fairchild, Patsy King, George S. Myers, and Georgia R. Townsend in the Bank of Dixie.“ [Info 1977] Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Fairchild, V. W.
CHURCHES; MELBOURNE BAPTIST: Located south of Transylvania, Hwy 65, and organized in 1940 by 30 citizens. First pastor was Rev. V. W. Fairchild. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; CORBIN’S FERRY BAPTIST: Organized in 1939 with Rev. V. W. Fairchild its first pastor. Other pastors for this period were Oscar Bryant and A. B. Odom. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston [after 1947 was known as FREE WILL BAPTIST]

Faircloth in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Faircloth, Ellis O. April 22, 1917 - Sept. 17, 1972 AL. PFC - US Army - WWII

Falkenheimer in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Falkenheimer, Grace Wall Sept. 26, 1912 - Nov. 26, 1937

Famula in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Famula, leroy Norman Born Aug. 19, 1927
Famula, Virgie Madewell June 28, 1930 - April 29, 1978

Fancher in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Fancher, Estrella (see Winters, Estrella Fancher)

Fant, Edna (Miss)
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: In July of 1920 one of the teachers employed for Lake Providence was Miss Edna Fant. “A Place to Remember”

Farmer in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Farmer, Lloyd, Jr. Nov. 15, 1929 - Aug. 28, 1940

Farrar, E. D.
DISTRICT JUDGE: 1855; 10th District: E. D. Farrar. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Farrar, W. H.
War’s End: “It was to a ravaged and bitter land that the weary veterans returned from the eastern battle fields. Maimed and scarred they came -- Thomas Scarborough, Charles Purdy, Ed Kleinpeter, and John Draughon; Charles DeFrance, C. R. Egelly, E. J. Delony, and J. S. Richards, Cyrus Hedrick, W. R. C. Lyons, J. D. Lott, and Mark Valentine, Jr., among others. The refugees returned from Texas; their desire - to build their lives and fortunes in peace. From the north came the paroled prisoners of war, including W. F. Pennington, John O’Brien, Abraham Bass, and V. M. Purdy.
Sons of Carroll lay buried from Virginia to Baton Rouge. Franc Whicher, Nathan Trotter, George Sanderson, George Burrus, D. D. Kilcrease, B. A. Sanford, W. H. Farrar, and young Wesley McGuirt-these were but a few of the casualties.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Faulk, Sallie (Miss)
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: Listed as one of the 1921 teachers is Miss Sallie Faulk “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Federick, James A.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church was donated by and built just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. An even newer building built on Lake Street in 1926. Serving as a present vestryman is James A. Federick. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Fel-e-to-nah
LAND ‘SCRIP’ TO INDIANS:
On August 23, 1843, according to the records of the State of LA., supplied by Wade O. Martin, Secretary of State, at least thirteen patents, or land grants, called “Choctaw Scrip” were issued to Indians in Carroll Parish. One in particular, No. 854B, was issued in favor of Fel-e-to-nah for 160 acres. Other such claims in Carroll Parish : O. Mebbe, S17 T20, R12E, 80 acres: to Ho-te-nah-che, representative of Mo-min-tubbee, deceased, a scrip in his name for 320 acres. A Choctaw scrip is the same as a land patent, which is defined as “the instrument by which the U. S. conveys the legal *fee-simple title to public land”. [Fee-simple being ‘an estate of inheritance of land limited to a particular class of heirs‘.] A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Ferguson in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Ferguson, Mamie (see Carter, Mamie Ferguson)

Ferrier in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Ferrier, Riley 03//12/1858 - 09/23/1905 Son of Nathaniel & Mary Ferrier

Ferry, Elihu
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of Lake Providence, La. from 1835 to 1976 was Elihu Ferry in 1847. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Fields in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Fields, Frank 1873 (^1876) - 1933 (see original paper)

Fields, Joseph & Iscoy Walker (see Banks, Leandrew)
Joseph Fields, the father of Gertrude Fields Howard Banks, served three years as privates in Company "I", 50th Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil War.
The ex-Union soldier, Joseph Fields worked for a time as a stevedore on the Mississippi. Later he farmed on Oakland Plantation and eventually bought land of this own on the lake from Mr. Thomas Sitton. Here he built his home and reared his family. In addition to farming, he sold garden produce, fruit and furs. Joseph was self-educated and loved to read. He helped many Negro Civil War veterans and their widows to obtain pensions. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Fife, William
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: “… William Hinson, Joseph Fugua, William Fife, John Hughes and John W. Delanley lived at different places on the lake.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Finch, A.
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The church is located on Davis Streets. In 1915 - 1917 the pastor listed was Reverend A. Finch.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Finley in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Finley, Monise 03/10/1921 - 12/08/1934 Daughter of M/M Dewey Finley

Finley, Elizabeth
"October 14, 1833 we find Elizabeth Finley deeding to J. C. Drew, the land lying west of Bayou Macon and known as the same as that which was improved by Samuel Finley." "Between the Rivers" McKoin

Finley, Samuel
TRANSPORTATION; RAILROADS: Conveyance Book A: “Elizabeth Finly delivered unto James C. Drew certain improvement on Bayou Macon known as the same that was improved by Samuel Finly where the State Road now crosses Bayou Macon leading from L. P. to the Prairie Marrouge (Mer Rouge). Thus, it appears that a state road existed as early as 1833.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Fisackerly, Mr.
HOTELS: The Maben Hotel was built in 1910 by Mr. W. A. Maben. It burned in 1928 and immediately rebuilt. Mr. Maben’s widow and children sold the building to a Mr. Fisackerly, who later sold it to Mrs. Riley. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Fisher in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Fisher, Ida S. 1860 - 1944
Fisher, Pearl (see Brown, Pearl Fisher)
Fisher, William H. March 11, 1860 - June 20, 1902
Fisher, Willie Aug. 14, 1887 - Aug. 30, 1887 Son of W. H. & Ida Fisher

Fischer, A. S. [some spell it Fisher]
HOTELS: The Fischer Hotel was built in 1905 by Mr. A. S. Fischer. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. A. S. Fisher was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Fischer/Fisher, Joseph L.
THE FISCHER-PITTMAN-BOWN HOUSE OR PHILLIP‘S FOLLY; A UNIQUE HOUSE: “Joseph L. Fischer, owner of a lumber company, built the house around 1902. With broad verandas on three sides, it was designed with entertaining in mind. Mr. Fischer, his wife, Lillian and son, Lawrence, lived there until he sold it to Jesse Walter Pittman, Sr. in 1918.” “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
HEALTH UNIT: In 1904 J. L. Fisher was serving on the Parish Health Unit. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Fisher, W. F.
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “In 1914, after a revival service by Rev. W. F. Fisher, 27 citizens organized the First Baptist Church with Rev. C. E. Perryman as pastor. The church is located on Davis Street.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Fitzgerald in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Fitzgerld, Josephine 1842 - 1924

Fitzgerald, James G.
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of Lake Providence, La. from 1835 to 1976 was James G. Fitzgerald in 1847. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Flake, Mrs.
RIFT AMONG NEIGHBORS: “Mrs. Flake‘s parents lived south of Floyd, the Dickersons, Roberts, and Cawthorns to the west, and none of them ever heard their parents or grandparents say that Floyd was damaged very much. It is inconceivable to me that the children of parents living in Floyd during the Civil War never heard of much destruction there. Janie Gibson‘s mother and mother-in-law were near Floyd, one on Colonel Lott‘s place to the east of Floyd, and the other on the Moore and Wilson farms, just north of Floyd on the Macon front. Janie never heard either say that Floyd was burned and she knows the Wilson and Moore homes wee not destroyed as her husband Ben Gibson tore the old Moore house down after they bought the place in the 1920‘s from John LeFevre.” From the book “Between the Rivers”, by Florence McKoin.
EARLY SETTLEMENTS: “The first settlement in East Carroll in the early 19th century was on the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Lake Providence, which then called Stock/Stack Island Lake. James Floyd claimed a section of land between the river and the lake, alleging that he had settle upon it in 1803. William Culfield and William Collins each claimed a section of land on the lake, their tracts adjoining Floyd‘s claim. They also dated their occupancy from the year 1803. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Fleeman, Harold
TRANSPORTATION; AIRPORTS: Fleeman’s Airport became a reality in 1951 when the Police Jury financed an airport, located 2 miles south of town. Owner and operator of the airport was Harold Fleeman. Some of the crop-dusters using this airport was Buddy Guthrie, Roy Sanchez, and Leo Vyvial.

Fleming in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Fleming, Hiram J. March 27, 1889 - Aug. 07, 1955

Fletcher family
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, TRANSYLVANIA:
The Federal Housing Administration built homes, the units consisted of 40 to 150 acres. 99 year leases were set up between the Federal government and the Transylvania Association. Most project members were successful and added to their holdings. These families included the Lee John families, the Fortenberrys, Thorntons, Harpers, Harveys, Outz, Fletchers, and others. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Fletcher, Don
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community, one of the pastors that served this church was Don Fletcher. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Floyd, Hannah (see also Floyd, Mrs. Moses)

Floyd, James
EARLIEST SETTLERS:
“The first settlement in East Carroll in the early 19th Century was on the Miss. River in the vicinity of Lake Providence, which was then called Stock Island Lake or Stack Island Lake. James Floyd claimed a section of land between the river and the lake, alleging that he had settle upon it in 1803.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
“Settlers began to come in after the U. S.’s purchase of the territory out of which Carroll Parish was later carved. Among the first settlers are the names of James Floyd, Hugh and Samuel White, John Millikin, and Shapley Owens. These surnames appear early in the records of West Carroll Parish also.
Many early settlers just staked out their claims without buy from anyone. Later, we find a few of them clearing their titles with the federal government after the U. S. Survey of 1841. Their claims wee honored if they were living on the firms. We will recall the surveyors were instructed to mark such farms and not molest the farmers and later titles cohe Macon River and organized a Methodist Church. Perhaps his new family status created a desire to settle down in one place because he also began to practice medicine. Later, a trading post developed and the village began to grow, it was named Floyd in honor of its first prominent settler, Moses Floyd. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Floyd, James
“Settlers began to come in after the U. S.’s purchase of the territory out of which Carroll Parish was later carved. Among the first settlers are the names of James Floyd, Hugh and Samuel White, John Millikin, and Shipley Owens. These surnames appear early in the records of West Carroll Parish also.
Many early settlers just staked out their claims without buy from anyone. Later, we find a few of them clearing their titles with the federal government after the U. S. Survey of 1841. Their claims wee honored if they were living on the firms. We will recall the surveyors were instructed to mark such farms and not molest the farmers and later titles could be cleared. On an old map, I found the following improvements, as the farms were called at that time. The Floyd, Henry, Kent, Rollins, McGuire, Bebee, and Sutton, all located on the Cook Terry Road, and near Floyd were the Lindsey and McGinpio farms. In Old Book A,

Floyd, Jennie
EMAIL: Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998
“Mary Virginia "Jennie" Floyd and her parents, names currently unknown. She was born on December 13, 1868 in Louisiana. Her father supposedly owned a large plantation, and lost it when he killed several people in a feud over cattle. Her great aunt, a Sadie Green, supposedly left the family millions, which could not be claimed because Jennie's father had changed his last name from Floyd to Phillips. Interestingly, I have found an Elizabeth "Hattie" Green, who was a railroad owner, who still has a 60 million dollar fortune, currently unclaimed, because no heirs have come forward-in Louisiana!! Mary Virginia was called "Jennie V." by her father, according to her youngest son, Harold Riley.
Sometime during the 1880s, Jennie met and married Samuel Richard Riley. They had 10 children, 7 of whom lived to adulthood. Whereabouts of four of them are known after 1910: Carter Richard became my great-grandfather, Harold lived in Houston, and had many children, and Doc lived in Alabama. Howard died in 1912 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Nothing is known about the other children, Miranda (a son-weird name for a boy, huh), Clida (pronounced Clydie), Altha Jewell (always called Jewell), and another child, who died before the 1900 census. Jennie would have been two or three in the 1870 census.
“Mary Virgina "Jennie" Floyd Riley worked in the textile mills of Textile Village in Houston after 1910. She is found at 29 Washington Avenue, Houston, Harris County, Texas, in 1920. She hadn't been on a census since 1910. Her two youngest sons, Doc and Harold, were living with her, along with a boarder, a Mr. Will Monk, a very mysterious gentleman.
Jennie Floyd Riley died on March 17, 1922 in Houston, of the flu, complicated by a five-year history of pellagra. She is buried in Washington Cemetery, Houston, and her grave is marked only by a large damask rose bush. We believe that it is in the "Strangers' Rest" section, since the rest were sold in large plots, which were very expensive.
Before Jennie's death, her daughter-in-law, Roxie Phillips Riley, reported that she pulled a bunch of feathers out from underneath her mattress, and spoke to them in a strange language. Roxie also said before her own death in 1962, that Jennie had told her that her mother had been a schoolteacher. Now, isn't that a little odd? Do you think that the "feathers" were actually a rosary? Or was Jennie into hoodoo?
Jennie also supposedly killed a man, with a hoe (!!), according to her grandson, Charlie, who says that his father, Carter, Jennie's oldest living son, told him that.
Rumors also abound that Samuel Riley left the family. Perhaps Jennie caught him running around and got out the gardening tools again? :) Another rumor says that the family tried to move West, but came back when Sam died somewhere in West Texas. That could explain the lack of records between 1900 and 1920.
But, here's the thing: the two youngest kids, Harold and Doc, were born in Nacogdoches in 1908 and 1910. I have their birth certificates. And Howard, another child, died in Nacogdoches County in 1912. The tombstone says, Son of Samuel Richard and Mary Virginia Riley, and it was also confirmed on the death certificate. Now, if they were in Nacogdoches County, which they certainly seem to be, why are none of the family members listed on the 1910 census there, or in any of the
surrounding counties? ALANNA
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000
Samuel Richard Riley married Mary Virginia Floyd-she was the daughter of William Talton Floyd and Miranda Jane Cherry. We had heard that William Talton Floyd had killed a man named Archibald and fled to Texas. The newspaper article was submitted to “ancestry .com” by Becky Colvin. The victim’s name was Thomas Archibald and there was a $3000. reward, a lot of money in those days. Alanna had just found out they are going to have a baby. The article was probably in the Richland Beacon newspaper on 9/13/1873.” MELISSA RILEY

Floyd, Moses
“The first direct information we have of a permanent settler in this area comes to us by way of church history and an old newspaper which says that Tobais Gibson from the South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church has been assigned to preach up and down the Mississippi Territory. He attended the Annual Conference held in Harrison Co. KY., in 1799 and asked for help in the vast territory which he was unable to cover. He was awarded a young man by the name of Moses Floyd, a young minister of three years experience. He too, was a native of South Carolina and unmarried, the best status for a circuit rider.
This status did not last long because the Reverend Floyd became interested in and married a Miss Hannah Griffing, and in 1807 came to the west banks of the Macon River and organized a Methodist Church. Perhaps his new family status created a desire to settle down in one place, because he also began to practice medicine. Later, as a trading post developed and the village began to grown, it was named Floyd in honor of its first prominent settler, Moses Floyd.
“Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Floyd, James
“Settlers began to come in after the U. S.’s purchase of the territory out of which Carroll Parish was later carved. Among the first settlers are the names of James Floyd, Hugh and Samuel White, John Millikin, and Shipley Owens. These surnames appear early in the records of West Carroll Parish also.
Many early settlers just staked out their claims without buy from anyone. Later, we find a few of them clearing their titles with the federal government after the U. S. Survey of 1841. Their claims wee honored if they were living on the farms. We will recall the surveyors were instructed to mark such farms and not molest the farmers and later titles could be cleared. So he settled on the Macon River and organized a Methodist Church. Perhaps his new family status created a desire to settle down in one place because he also began to practice medicine. Later, a trading post developed and the village began to grow, it was named Floyd in honor of its first prominent settler, Moses Floyd. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Floyd, Sylvanius C.
“Roads had begun to improve, and freight wagons were in vogue during dry weather. Overland mail routes were being established for the same reason. A mail route was established through this territory by the 1850’s which ran as follows: Deerfield (Delhi) to Floyd, 22 miles; postmaster, Peter Oliver, April 5, 1847. Floyd to Vista Ridge, 8 miles, postmaster, S. C. Floyd, December 11, 1851. Vista Ridge to Caldonia, 15 miles, postmaster, Amos Swator, October 19, 1854. In Oak Grove, John M. Stewart was postmaster in 1857.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Fly, Anderson B.
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: The La. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church sent a minister named Anderson B. Fly in 1860. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Fly, Lynn
BRIARFIELD ACADEMY: Lynn Fly was the 1st principal of the private school, Briarfield Academy, which opened on Sept. 16, 1969 with 305 students and 17 faculty members. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Folk, M. H., Jr.
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: Listed as one of the 1921 teachers is M. H. Folk. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Ford in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Ford , Allen H. Nov. 08, 1890 - Oct. 05, 1892 Son of P. H. & E. B. Ford
[Cemetery inscriptions shows
Ford, Brawner Sept. 07, 1888 - 1890
Ford, Eola Belle Died Aug. 29, 1898 Age 10 mths. 10 dys.
Daughter of P. H. & L. S. Ford
Ford, P. H. Dec. 22, 1856 - March 26, 1911

Ford, Henry
CHURCHES; LAKE PROVIDENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST: In 1950 members of this faith met in City Hall with Ellis Grubbs and Percy Keene as 1st preachers. Paul Winkler came in as regular minister. Lots were purchased and others donated and a charter was formed in 1952, with Henry Ford as President. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Ford, Pam
COMMUNICATION; RADIO: The local station, call letters KLPL, was established in 1957. The first owner was Emmett McMurray, and the 1st manager was Gene Underwood, now with a Vicksburg station. The present manager (1975) is Norm Davis and the owner is Ben Ennis of Lexington, TN. There is a staff of six some of the regular members are Norm Davis, Pam Ford, Ray Davidson, A. L. Thomas, and Randy Lovell. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Ford, Ronald
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church was donated by and built just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. An even newer building built on Lake Street in 1926. Serving on the present vestry is Fred H. Schneider, III. Sr. Warden, and Ronald B. Ford, Jr. Warden. The present rector is Charles M. Seymour, Jr. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Fore in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Fore, Mollie (see Parker, Mollie Fore)

Fortenberry in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Fortenberry, Albert W. 1950 - 1955
Fortenberry, Angie D. Feb. 01, 1897 - Nov. 01, 1964
Fortenberry, Cromer V. April 18, 1907 - Aug. 09, 1989
Fortenberry, Elton 01/26/1996 - 02/01/1996 C-G
Fortenberry, Fount April 06, 1894 - May 19, 1981
Fortenberry, Robert Sept. 18, 1864 - May 13, 1961

Fortenberry family
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, TRANSYLVANIA:
The Federal Housing Administration built homes, the units consisted of 40 to 150 acres. 99 year leases were set up between the Federal government and the Transylvania Association. Most project members were successful and added to their holdings. These families included the Lee John families, the Fortenberrys, Thorntons, Harpers, Harveys, Outz, Fletchers, and others. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Fortenberry, F. E. & Helen (Dunn)
FARMING FAMILIES; FORTENBERRYs: The parents of twelve children, and almost all are farmers. Fount and Angie Dukes Fortenberry, came from Smith County in MS to West Carroll first, then to East Carroll at Transylvania in 1939. One of their children, F. E. is the distributor for an oil company, and Benton farms at St. Joseph, LA. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Fortenberry, Fount & Angie (Dukes)
FARMING FAMILIES; FORTENBERRYs: The parents of twelve children, and almost all are farmers. Fount and Angie Dukes Fortenberry, came from Smith County in MS to West Carroll first, then to East Carroll at Transylvania in 1939. Children are: Ouitman; Bradis who married Lee Johnson; Beatrice who married Robert Fairchild; Quinton; Ray; F. E. who married Helen Dunn; Elton who married Pauline Collins; Benton who married Margaret Johnston; Clinton who married Shirley Ezell; Earl K. who married Clara Hankins, and two children who died when young. To these families 45 grandchildren have been born, and 35 great grandchildren. [Info 1977] All families have farmed at one time; still in this parish and farming are Quitman, Lee & Bradis Johnson, Beatrice & Robert Fairchild; and Clinton & Earl K. all farm at Transylvania.
Mrs. Fortenberry died in 1964 and Mr. Fount now 82 yrs old [in 1977], spend each day at his home and his sons pay him a daily visit. He spend the night with one of his children, and never get the schedule confused about which one is next! Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Fortenberry, Quinton & Vestine (Boling)
FARMING FAMILIES; FORTENBERRYs: The parents of twelve children, and almost all are farmers. Fount and Angie Dukes Fortenberry, came from Smith County in MS to West Carroll first, then to East Carroll at Transylvania in 1939. One of their children, Quinton, who married Vestine Boling, was employed by the Wildlife and Fisheries of Louisiana. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Fortenberry, Quitman & Elaine (Clark)
FARMING FAMILIES; FORTENBERRYs: The parents of twelve children, and almost all are farmers. Fount and Angie Dukes Fortenberry, came from Smith County in MS to West Carroll first, then to East Carroll at Transylvania in 1939. . Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Fortenberry, Ray & Louise (Jones)
FARMING FAMILIES; FORTENBERRYs: The parents of twelve children, and almost all are farmers. Fount and Angie Dukes Fortenberry, came from Smith County in MS to West Carroll first, then to East Carroll at Transylvania in 1939. One of their children, Ray, is Superintendent of the East Carroll Parish Prison Farm. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Foster in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Foster, Ethel (see Tompkins, Ethel Foster)

Foster, George W.
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. George Foster was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
LAW; THE THREE COURTHOUSES; The 1st meeting of the Police Jury of the newly formed East Carroll Parish was held on Wednesday, May 30, 1877, at the Courthouse. Appointed to the Jury by Governor Francis T. Nichols was George Foster. He was duly elected and qualified for the parish of Carroll, and held over by virtue of the law dividing the parish. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
TELEGRAPH: It was a means of contact with the “outside” world. On April 6, 1881 the L. P. Telegraph Company established a line from L. P. to Tallulah, LA. George Foster was the president of the company. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; ARLINGTON: Daughter of Edward and Minerva (Parker) Sparrow. She was first married to George F. Sanderson, at Arlington. They produced no living heirs. She later married George W. Foster. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Foster, Joe
CHURCHES; MELBOURNE BAPTIST: Located south of Transylvania, Hwy 65, and organized in 1940 by 30 citizens. First pastor was Rev. V. W. Fairchild. When the new building was begun in Feb. 1972, one of the 5 Deacons on the building committee was Joe Foster. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Foster, Randy
CHURCHES; LAKE SIDE BAPTIST: First called 7th Street Baptist, because of location, it was organized in 1957. One of the pastors was Randy Foster. The present minister [1977] is Rev. Roderick Herrington in the new church located on Schneider Lane, near the lake. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Fousse in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Fousse, Katie E. 1849 - 1922 DM W/Rosa Fousse
Fousse, Nicholas J. 1848 - 1916
Fousse, Nora [died Sept. 5, 1890, oldest dau. of Mr. & Mrs. N. Fousse; newspaper]
Fousse, Fosa J. 188 - 1964 DM W/Kate E. Fousse

Fousse, Nick
The telephone Company was first located in the home of Nick Fousse, a two-story building on the corner of Sparrow and Second Streets. The first operators were Misses Carrie, Nettie, and Theresa Fousse. The service was personal and individualized. During the yellow fever epidemic of 1903 - 1905, it was the sad duty of these ladies to report the deaths. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Foutz in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Foutz, Hattie June 26, 1904 - Oct. 11, 1972 SISTER
Foutz, Sam March 25, 1902 - July 11, 1968

Fox in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Fox, John Francis April 26, 1961 - Sept. 09, 1979
Fox, Theresa A. Feb. 24, 1878 - July 11, 1907 Wife of George Fox

Franklin in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Franklin, Gillis Minor 1855 - 1939
Franklin, Henry age 60, died May 4, 1916
Franklin, John H. , Jr. March 19, 1882 - Sept. 24, 1905 Died of Yellow Fever~
Son of J. H., Sr. & T. E. Franklin
Franklin, Lula Goodrich 1860 - 1941
Franklin, Maudell McWilliams July 16, 1914 - July 02, 1960
Franklin, Merlin D. Aug. 06, 1935 - Sept. 23, 1925
Franklin, Nina (see Gross, Nina Franklin)
Franklin, Roy M. March 25, 1912 - Sept. 19, 1960 LA Tech 5 Co. A~
293 Engr CO BN - WWII
Franklin, William D. July 15, 1903 - May 19, 1950

Frazier in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Frazier, Aubra L. Nov. 18, 1898 - Aug. 21, 1947
Frazier, Marie R. Oct. 21, 1891 - Sept. 16, 1971
Frazier, Doris Overton Died Sept. 20, 1984 "Mrs."
68 yrs, 7 mths, 11 dys. ~ Negro - BFH - No Marker
Frazier, Sam Feb. 30, 1901 - Sept. 08, 1979 NPM - BFH - age 77 yrs - Negro

Fowler, Elizabeth [see Van Fossen, Samuel]

Fowler, Grady
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. One of the thirty-nine charter members was Mr. Grady Fowler. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Fox, George F.
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1961: George F. Fox. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
BRIARFIELD ACADEMY: George Fox served on the first Board of Directors of Briarfield Academy, which opened on Sept. 16, 1969. In 1977 he was still on the Board. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
LAW: George F. Fox, Jr., was a native of Monroe, the son of Susie Sholars and George F. Sr. He graduated from the Tulane Law School. He served in the armed forces from 1954 to 1961. He and Jane Carter Walker, also of Monroe, were married in 1956. She is the daughter of the Glen Walkers. Their three children are Rebecca ‘Becky’ Ann Fox, LSU student, John F. Fox, and Susan Jane Fox. George served with the 2nd Court of Appeals in Shreveport, and came to L. P. to practice law in 1962. He is a member of the American Legion, Farm Bureau, Louisiana Wildlife Federation, Rotary, Grace Episcopal Church, and many professional groups. From 1972 to 1976 he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives for East & West Carroll Parishes. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston“
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church was donated by and built just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. An even newer building built on Lake Street in 1926. Serving as a present vestryman is George Fox. The present rector is Charles M. Seymour, Jr. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
*Note: I heard that his son John was killed in a car wreck on his way home from the college he was attending.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for the 1970-71 term was George F. Fox. From "A Place to Remember", Georgia Pinkston

Franklin, G. M.
MAYORS 1875 TO 1976: G. M. Franklin was Mayor from 1898 - 1902. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
HEALTH; HEALTH UNIT: In 1880 Jason Hamilton was made Commissioner of Quarantine, assisted by John Spinette. In Sept. (1880) the Yellow Fever Board consisted of Dr. W. E. Long, Dr. J. L. Davis, and “members Franklin and Sutton from the Town Board”. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Frazier, Ray
ALL BLACK CITY OFFICIALS: “In the 1974 elections a negro Mayor and an all black City Council was elected. The Council included Percy Morehouse, Jr., Jesse Magee, Jr., Percy Threats, Grady Murphy, and Ray Frazier. The Chief of Police was Stewart Marshall, also black . The Mayor appointed Mattie Love, black, as Clerk of the Town. Murphy resigned in August, 1975, and in 1976 he was replaced by J. C. Butler, white.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Frazier, Sam (see Griffin, Vivian Faye)

Frazier, William
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWI: William Frazier, Pvt., died on March 6, 1919.

Free in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Free, Emma Maguire *(see Green, Emma Maguire Free) *

Freeman, W. H.
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community, one of the pastors that served this church was W. H. Freeman. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

French in Lake Providence Cemetery:
French, Frank S. 1876 - 1953 DM W/Lela B. French
French, Lela B. 1885 - 1964

Frenz, E. C.
NORTH LOUISIANA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION: It had it’s start in 1933 during the depression. One of the First Board of Directors included E. C. Frenz. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Frenz, M. (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: In Oct. 1966 the American Legion’s Unit #37 honored chartered members and past presidents. One of them honored was Mrs. M. Frenz. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Fretwell, Cullen A. & Elizabeth M.
PLANTATIONS; BOWIE PLANTATION: “During Aug. 1843 John Jones Bowie made two land purchased in Carroll, which today bears he name of Bowie Plantation. The 1st purchase of 80 acres was from Jesse H. Chaney, which included Swan Lake Bayou. The 2nd purchase in Aug. 1843 was 639.22 acres from Mrs. Elizabeth M. Fretwell, wife of Cullen A. Fretwell.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Fretwell, John & Richard (Doctors)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1899: Drs. John and Richard Fretwell. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Frey, Beatrice R. (Miss)
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: Listed as one of the 1921 teachers is Miss Beatrice R. Frey. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Friend, James
BUSINESSES AND RECREATION: “In the same year (1837) record show that James Friend and wife deeded to the Carrollton Bank a “lot number 50, bounded by Railroad Street on the south, and by 2nd Street, and being a square lot having nearly 100 feet on each side“.“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Frisk in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Frisk, Arthur Gilbert July 13, 1948 - Dec. 13, 1953

Frizzel, F. M.
CHURCHES; ELMWOOD BAPTIST: “Located on Hwy. 882 between L.P. & Monticello [Ward 6] was incorporated on Jan. 20, 1945. Pastors from 1935 to 1976 include: R. O. Bazer, T. H. Mercer, Bryan Bazer, O. O. Bryant, J. R. Culter, Ira Aulds, Walter Watson, F. M. Frissel, C. M. Welch, Pat Morris, Clyde Coulter, R. V. Kinney, John Burkes, Elmer Davis, and Paul Sullivan.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Frost in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Frost, Arrella R. Prine July 8, 1888 - June 21, 1918
Frost, Clifton A. Jan. 8, 1896 - Feb. 14, 1966
Frost, Edward M. Nov. 29, 1878 - Oct. 25, 1947
Frost, Fannie Katie Dec. 12, 1889 - Jan 16, 1895 Daughter of
W. B. & Julia M. Frost
Frost, Julia Cone May 17, 1858 - June 06, 1940
Frost, Mary Julia March 06, 1885 - Jan. 04, 1901 Daughter of
W. B. & Julia M. Frost

Frost, Albert G.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the Charter Members was Albert G. Frost. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Fryday, A. C.
EDUCATION: A. C. Fryday became the principal at Monticello on August 8, 1945. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Frye, Margaret (see Surles, Alphy Pittman)

Fugua /Fuqua, Joseph
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: “… William Hinson, Joseph Fugua, William Fife, John Hughes and John W. Delanley lived at different places on the lake.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Fulford, Rintie (see Pitts, Rintie Fulford)

Fulgum at Lake Providence Cemetery:
Fulgum, ? "son of Silas & M.A. Fulgum" 01/20/1878 - 03/17/1900
Son of Silas & M. A. Fulgum
Fulgum, Martha Ann 1851 - 1915 MOTHER - DM W/ Silas Fulgum
Fulgum, Rennol Messenger July 28, 1896 - Jan. 02, 1901
Fulgum, Silas 1852 - 1911 FATHER - DM W/ Martha A. Fulgum

Fulgum, Silas
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “Silas Fulgum was a deputy sheriff in 1875 and served as principal of Tyrone Plantation School from 1889. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Galloway, Samuel
EARLY SETTLERS: “According to local courthouse records, the first settlers recording their land holdings did so in the early 1800‘s. Samuel Galloway, for whom Galloway Bayou is named, sold land in 1833 to William Henderson.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
EMAIL: “Hi! I'm trying to find out if Franklin Decatur Galloway was in Carroll Parish in 1870. I know he was there in 1850, but went back to Mississippi for 1860 and I can't find him in 1870. But in 1874 his son, George Lewis Galloway married Ann Eliza Alsobrook, daughter of the Civil War Casualty I wrote about. So it could be they all came back to Louisiana in the time period I can't place the man.
Also, was James Franklin Galloway in Carroll Parish in 1870? He'd be old enough to have his own place. Thomas Gough would be, too. In fact, chances are any Galloways in the area are related to my George because he had nine brothers and he was one of the middle sons. Also, was George Lewis Galloway still in LA for the 1880 Census?
If this is too much to look up. Concentrate on Franklin D Galloway for 1870 (I'm hoping George is in his household) and George Lewis Galloway for 1880.

Furgerson, Mr.
RIFT AMONG NEIGHBORS: “Mr. Furgerson, assistant county agent, said Randall Vining had told him once that he heard “old timers“ say the Yankees reached the court house and were piling records out to burn when driven off.” From “Between the Rivers” by Florence Stewart McKoin
Professor Griffin was a good business man and a humanist. He was never heard to speak unkind words against anyone. At meals Griffin would test the children‘s knowledge of the multiplication tables, the parts of speech, and various Bible verses and stores. Holiday dinners usually included goose, dressing, English peas, hot buttered rolls, potato pie, ambrosia, mellowed fruitcake, hot jelly cake and homemade wine. Every Sunday the entire family attended Sunday School and in the afternoon they went for a walk on the levee or a ride in the car. Heavy stress was placed upon education. The children were encouraged to learn poems and read book from an early age.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Gaither in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gaither, Samuel Gustus 1886 - Feb. 18, 1925 "Reverend"

Gable, G. C.
BLACK CHURCHES; EVENING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH NO.2: Established in 1935 on No Mistake Plantation, LA, Hwy 134. The people living on the plantation built the church with the permission of the owner M. Sam Mitchiner. The first pastor was Frank Davis, succeeded by S. Jackson, G. C. Gable, Ted Taylor, and Sylvester Brown. Present pastor is Frank W. Wilson. [1977]“A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Gaddis, Jeff D.
Sold the home known as the Anderson House to Mr. & Mrs. Lafayette Hendon Long (Anna Jackson). Also, on Jan. 1, 1883 sold 1,020 acres of land located just north of the present site of Darnell, price $2,000. $1,000 cash in hand and $1,000 due Jan. 1884, at 8% interest. It was sold to M. C. Redmond, Sr. This place was known as the Gaddis place. "Between the Rivers", McKoin

Gaddis, P. M.
“A NEW PARISH IS BORN: “In 1878, Parish officials for West Carroll were first elected. These were Senator C. Newton, State Rep. Dr. J. S. Herring, Sheriff P. M. Gaddis, Clerk Of Court A. L. Allen, Assessor Andrew Dannon, Tax Collector T. M. Gaddis, and Judge E. D. Hannigan.” From “Between the Rivers” by Florence Stewart McKoin

Gaddis, Tom M.
“A NEW PARISH IS BORN: “In 1878, PARISH OFFICIALS FOR West Carroll were first elected. These were Senator C. Newton, State Rep. Dr. J. S. Herring, Sheriff P. M. Gaddis, Clerk Of Court A. L. Allen, Assessor Andrew Dannon, Tax Collector T. M. Gaddis, and Judge E. D. Hannigan.” From “Between the Rivers” by
Florence Stewart McKoin

Gailliard, Thomas B.
PLANTATIONS; GAILLIARD: In the suits of F. M. Goodrich and Edward Sparrow vs. William Lucky Knox, the parish sheriff, and his wife, Emily Ann Knox, Galliard Plantation was sold at a sheriff‘s sale to Thomas B. Gailliard early in 1860. Gailliard owned the plantation for 8 years. The place again went under the sheriff’s hammer in 1868, when Mary Benton and Daniel Hubbard bought it. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Gala in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gala, J. A. (see Gla, J.A.)

Galanty, Fred D.
NORTH LOUISIANA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION: It had it’s start in 1933 during the depression. One of the First Board of Directors included Fred D. Galanty. Fred Galanty was also chosen as Treasurer. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Galbreth / Galbreath in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Galbreth, Dona Hood Jan. 29, 1856 - July 22, 1943
Galbreth, Ernest May 5, 1876 - Jan 27, 1916
Galbreth, Roscoe C. died Jan. 13, 1913 Died in Oak - CA?

Galbreath, Ernest
TOWN UTILITIES: “Lights are mentioned as early as Sept. 6, 1876, when town bills for street lamps and posts were recorded. These were kerosene lights because Savory Yarborough was employed as lamplighter, assisted by Ernest Galbreath.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston. [see also Galbreith]

Galbreth, Thomas I.
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of Lake Providence, La. from 1835 to 1976 was Thomas I. Galbreth in 188 “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Galloway, Alice
1929 ECHO: Alice was a junior at the East Carroll Parish High School.
1920 E. C. CENSUS: James B. Galloway, 43, and Blache M. Galloway, 46, had two boys and one daughter in 1930 living with them in Lake Providence. James and his mother were both natives of Louisiana, his father was from Mississippi. He worked for the U. S. Government. Blanche's father was from Ireland. Blanche and all of her children (listed here) were born in Louisiana. Blanche was an at home seamstress. Her two brothers are Edward, 22 years old, worked as Assistant State Engineer. Her brother Leroy, 19 yrs. old, worked in a drug store as a salesman.

Galloway, D.
NEWSPAPER AD: June 8, 1866
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S T R A Y M U L E
TAKEN UP BY F. D. G A L L O W A Y:
on Joe's Bayou, a small Bay Mare
Mule, about four years old, defect in the
right fore food, branded M. W.
J. L. CHEATHAM, Register Strays
Floyd, La. - June 8, 1866
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Galloway, F. D.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1841: F. D. Galloway. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Galloway, James
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: “…James Galloway, who married Frank Trimble‘s widow. Miss Penina Galloway was a sister to James…. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Galloway, Penina
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: “Dr. Maguire was the 1st physician who located in the country. He courted Miss Penina Galloway, sister of James Galloway, who married Frank Trimble‘s widow. Miss Galloway rejected the doctor, on account of which he took poison and killed himself; he died at Harbird Hood‘s.…. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Galloway, Samuel
SETTLERS OF THE EARLY 1800’S:
“In the 1810 census was listed as the owner of Lookout Plantation, John L. Buck in 1826 owned Pecan Grove Plantation which he purchased from the U. S. government. Samuel Galloway, for whom Galloway Bayou is named, sold land in 1833 to William Henderson. John A. Love, a Methodist minister, in 1834 bought 726.66 acres at Patterson Point.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Gann in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gann, Maggie Ebey July 14, 1869 - June 25, 1954

Gannaway in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gannaway, Mrs. Robert *(Van Norman) died April 1893*

Gant, George W.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1841: George W. Gant. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Gardener, Jim “A NEW PARISH IS BORN: “At the end of the Civil War, the Federal Government gave all colored people the right to vote and disenfranchised all men who fought in the war. To insure this they supervised elections, George Benham, carpetbagger and Republican, was the political boss of Carroll Parish. All offices were filled with colored people, Jim Gardener was representative for awhile.” Florence Stewart McKoin’s book “Between the Rivers”
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “Cain Sartain of Goodrich Landing was the first representative, and then Senator about 1875. Jim Gardner was also representative but he probably was from West Carroll. Jacques A. Gla, President of the Board of School Directors, lived on the lake front, J. R. Grimes was a pastor and a member of the Knights of Pythias, Nicholas Burton served as Sheriff and the Secretary Treasurer of the School Board.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Gardners in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gardner, Homer A. March 13, 1917 - Dec. 01, 1965 SON
Gardner, John Arthur March 07, 1881 - March 23, 1951
Gardner, Lillie Mae 09/22/1891 - 07/03/1981 MOTHER & GRANDMOTHER
Gardner, Millicent Dec. 03, 1925 - Jan. 29, 1959
Gardner, W. Benton Jan. 11, 1873 - July 12, 1890

Garners in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Garner, Major Frank S. 09/20/1840 - 07/13/1881 Born Anne Arundel Co., MO. ~
Died L. P. - CSA - DM W/ W. Benton Garner
Garner, W. Benton Jan. 11, 1873 - July 12, 1890 Born L. Prov. - DM/
with Major Frank S. Garner

Garner, John
A second schoolhouse was erected in about 1872 on a lot which is now the site of Eugene Wilson’s store. There were only rough hew benches and a desk. John Garner was the teacher and Charlie Reneau and Hugh Cheatham are the only pupils known to have attended school there. “Between the Rivers”, McKoin

Garner, Frank S.
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF LAKE PROVIDENCE:
L. P. incorporated on July 3, 1876 with the Secretary being F. S. Garner. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Franks S. Garner was a partner in a merchandising business with Nicholas D. Ingram. He also served as Clerk of Elections, Recorder of Oath, Deputy Clerk of the 13th Judicial District. He was married to Marie Louise Benton. Frank was the 1st administrator to his father-in-law’s, Warren M. Benton’s, estate when he died in Feb. 1873. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Garner, M. L. (Mrs.)
NEWSPAPERS; The Banner-Democrat: On May 4, 1882, when this newspaper began, Mrs. M. L. Garner, first woman publisher here, bought the paper, which was later sold to D. L. Morgan.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
WOMEN IN JOURNALISM: Mrs. Garner was an early feminine newspaper owner. She and her sister, daughters of Warren M. Benton, were early reporters at Lake Providence. Another sister, wife of the mmpleted. In 1868 Reverend Father Gentille, of Monroe, bought a bell for the church and arranged for the building of a rectory. He admitted 22 Catholics to the Sacrament. He opened a school for the Catholic children, and in March 1871 bought 2 lots at the corner of 2nd & Scarborough St. and later added three more adjoining lots, where another school was built.. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

George family
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA CHURCH OF CHRIST: The 1st church of this denomination was a government project which was organized in Transylvania, with the Stanley, Dacus, and George families meeting in their homes. They later used the former Melbourne Baptist church building. During WWII a church was built south of Transylvania. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

George, Reverend
BLACK CHURCHES; CENTRAL BAPTIST NO. 1: Formed in 1886 with Rev. George as pastor. In 1923 it was move to the present location on Ransdell & Dunn St. and was re-built after a 1934 fire. Pastors serving long terms have included Jesse Kent for 42 years, and his son Willie Kent for 26 years. Present minister is Fred Jones since 1965. [1977]A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

George, Sir“We find the names of John Mason and Sir George’s, and others forming a corporation to settle some of the territory but it seems they failed. It is more than a hundred years before we find the land in another grant. This one made to Baron de Bastrop by the King of Spain in the 1790’s. We have seen the Baron’s efforts to settle the portion of his grant west of Boeuf River, but we find no such effort to do the same east of the river. We do find that he sold this part of his grant to General John Adair, who in turn sold to others, but before much was done the United State government purchased the Orleans Territory and the question of honoring the Baron de Bastrop claim came up. If Adair ever attempted to entice real settlers to the area, we found no record of it. It seem he sold the land to speculators, but we do find David Adair involved in a land transaction as late 1840. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

George, Donald
1929 ECHO: The school annual 'Echo' shows Donald as a junior at the East Carroll Parish High School. [picture on left]

Gibson in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gibson, Dee P. born Dec. 4, 1895 - June 03, 1947 LA PVT 141 MG BN ~
39 Div WWI
Gibson, Jewel Griffith 1912 - 1959
Gibson, Larry D., Jr. Feb. 05, 1972 - Feb. 05, 1972

Gibson, Alex
BLACK CHURCHES; ST. JAMES AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL was established by an emancipated slave, Richard Allen, 1861. By 1968 a log cabin was built on land deeded by Mrs. Minerva Sparrow. Because it was so close to the Mississippi River they moved it to the corner of Brown and Second in 1891. Rev. B. Alex Gibson is the present pastor. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Gibson, Ben & Janie
RIFT AMONG NEIGHBORS: “Mrs. Flake‘s parents lived south of Floyd, the Dickersons, Roberts, and Cawthorn to the west, and none of them ever heard their parents or grandparents say that Floyd was damaged very much. It is inconceivable to me that the children of parents living in Floyd during the Civil War never heard of much destruction there. Janie Gibson‘s mother and mother-in-law were near Floyd, one on Colonel Lott‘s place to the east of Floyd, and the other on the Moore and Wilson farms, just north of Floyd on the Macon front. Janie never heard either say that Floyd was burned and she knows the Wilson and Moore homes wee not destroyed as her husband Ben Gibson tore the old Moore house down after they bought the place in the 1920‘s from John LeFevre.” From the book “Between the Rivers”, by Florence McKoin.

Gibson, Bill
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, ELMWOOD:
Originally named for the plantation where he was raised U. S. Senator Joseph E. Ransdell. Much of this land in this part of the parish and had belonged to him and his brother Judge F. X. Ransdell. J. E. sold the land that was lying just southwest of L. P.. Among the first settlers in Elmwood were Bill Gibson, and his brother Tillman Gibson; Bobby Miller, and his four sons; Lee Duke, Fred Duke, and Tolliver Ellis, some of them coming from Texas around 1928. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Gibson, Ellen
1929 ECHO: Ellen is listed in the annual of East Carroll Parish High School as a junior.
1930 EAST CARROLL CENSUS: Her dad, M. E. Gibson, was a general electrician. Her mother, Zelmah, was a dry goods salesman. [picture on left]

Gibson, Margie (Miss)
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the parish wide teachers in 1927 was Miss Margie Gibson. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Gibson, Tillman
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, ELMWOOD:
Originally named for the plantation where he was raised U. S. Senator Joseph E. Ransdell. Much of this land in this part of the parish and had belonged to him and his brother Judge F. X. Ransdell. J. E. sold the land that was lying just southwest of L. P.. Among the first settlers in Elmwood were Bill Gibson, and his brother Tillman Gibson; Bobby Miller, and his four sons; Lee Duke, Fred Duke, and Tolliver Ellis, some of them coming from Texas around 1928. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Gibson, Tobias
“The first direct information we have of a permanent settler in this area comes to us by way of church history and an old newspaper which says that Tobais Gibson from the South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church has been assigned to preach up and down the Mississippi Territory. He attended the Annual Conference held in Harrison Co. KY., in 1799 and asked for help in the vast territory which he was unable to cover. He was awarded a young man by the name of Moses Floyd, a young minister of three years experience. He too, was a native of South Carolina and unmarried, the best status for a circuit rider.
“Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Gilbert, John W.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1942: John W. Gilbert. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. J. W. Gilbert was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Gilbert, Sol
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, LAKE VIEW:
Another Farm Security project located at the head of the lake on property formerly owned by John Phillips, about 15 units, 40 to 100 acres each. The size depended on the relative productivity. Those selected were former Negro tenants chiefly from East Carroll. Some of the successful families include the father of Clyde Robinson, Walter Nash, Sol Gilbert, and Coleman and Mattie Hall. This government project was handled under the office of land Management in Washington D. C. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Gilfoil in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gilfoil, Edna (see Hopkins, Edna Gilfoil)
Gilfoil, Edna Pilcher Nov. 14, 1883 - Sept. 11, 1954 Wife of J. H. Gilfoil, Jr.
Gilfoil, James H. , Jr. Sept. 23, 1881 - Nov. 06, 1945
Gilfoil, James Henry, III July 06, 1919 - 1991 NPM - CFH
Gilfoil, Mason Pilcher 01/08/1923 - 08/29/1969 LA 1st Sgt. Engineers - WWI

Gilfoil, James H., III
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902. One of the Board of Directors in 1975 included James H. Gilfoil, III. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Gilfoil, James J., Jr.
LAW; JURIST AND ATTORNEYS, EARLIER DAYS: Representing East Carroll in the State Constitutional Convention in 1921 was the Honorable James J. Gilfoil, Jr., a well-known lawyer and planter. Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1940: Mr. McIntosh. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Gilfoil, Patrick
EARLY SETTLERS: “Patrick Gilfoil in 1843 left Omega Plantation to his heirs--this being then a part of Carroll Parish. William Henderson owned 2.702 acres in the Henderson community, and Benjamin Boughton, a Methodist minister, owned 540 acres in the Nine Mile Reach--all dated 1843. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Gilfoil, Pilcher
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1945: Mr. McIntosh. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Gill in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gill, Gladys Logan Aug. 28, 1912 - Apr. 08, 1956 Mother of S. A Mounger, Jr.

Gill, Jessie Jean (Mrs.)
EDUCATION: In August of 1970 Mr. James T. Herrington became Superintendent and Mrs. Jessie Jean Gill as Supervisor of Attendance. She retired and was replaced by Mrs. Martha Belle Christon, a Negro. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Gill, Mary Ethel (Miss)
The Rainbow Girls Assembly, organized by the Order of Eastern Star in 1952 with 45 members. One of the young ladies that was a Worthy Advisor was Miss Mary Ethel Gill. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston

Gillespie, Elizabeth [see Wyly, Mrs. George Washington]

Gillespie, William
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1879: William Gillespie. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Gilmore, John“The following is an example of land dealing by absentee land owners after Louisiana became a state in 1812. The Baron de Bastrop and the John Adair claim are both mentioned.
The land transaction in which the Adair claim is mentioned is found in old Notarial Book A., page 60, ‘John Smith, resident of Baton Rouge to Charles Hubb, resident of Ouachita Parish, a deed to 950 acres of land, being a part of Baron de Bastrop grant, known and distinguished in the Ludlow Map of the State of La., to be a part of General John Adair’s claim, deed by said Adair to Sevard Claiborne and purchased by said Smith, as it will appear in Recorder’s Office, Parish of Ouachita, consideration $1200.00. This land the western half of Section 8 and the whole Section 5, agreeable to the platt and survey executed by me, John Gilmore, in the beginning of Year 1822 and deposited in the Judge’s offices of the parish of Ouachita and Baton Rouge, this the 24th day of May, 1822.’
On the same page we find John Gilmore purchasing from John Smith section 7 and the half of section 8 west of Bayou Macon on April 11, 1822. Thus, we know these two land transactions involved a part of what is now West Carroll Parish and we also see that dealing or speculating in land by absentee landowners began early in our history and continued for over a hundred years.
John Gilmore was a resident of Ouachita Parish, but, I believe, he lived in Monroe. He is listed as a resident of Ouachita Parish in the 1830 census.” From “Between the Rivers”, McKoin

Gilmore, Reverend
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The church is located on Davis Streets. In 1918 the pastors listed was Reverend Ira Johnson, Gilmore, Kimberline, Materne, and C. A. Almond.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Gilmore, Silas R.
EXPANSION OF ORIGINAL TOWN: Some firms and land purchasers in the town in the period from 1833 to 1866: James D. Kerr and Silas R. Gilmore were retail merchants. Their place was called “Our House”. From Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember
TRANSPORTATION; FERRY BOATS: An early operator of a ferry from a landing in Providence to the Mississippi shore was Silas R. Gilmore in 1836 James C. Wilkins, from Wilkins Plantation to Washigton Co., MS. in 1838 George N. Parks in 1841 John P. Preston in 1842 William Glathary in 1843 George N. Parks in 1844 - 1845 Captain George Harrell in 1887, between L. P. and Ben Lomond C. W. Edwsards in 1894 Maguire & Schneider in 1907 Mrs. Ollie M. Wood in 1911 Dr. John L. Kennedy in 1916, from 25c to 35c C. LaCost & C H. McMurray in 1918 (Increased price to 50c, round trip) “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Gittinger, Howard
Howard Gittinger was born in Iowa, the son of Howard Gittinger and Mae Howe Gittinger. He moved to Baton Roughe with his parents. After graduating from L. S. U. Howard worked as a reporter for the Morning Advocate. He then served 5 yrs. as an officer in the U. S. Army, in the States, and in Okinawa and in Korea. He joined the Mitchiner family in their farming operations, until his retirement in 1970. Nantelle, or Nannie Estelle Michiner, and Howard Gittinger, Jr., were married in Baton Rouge, La., in 1941. He continues to serve as President of Olivedell Planting Company and his wife is Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Gittinger has been a Director and President of the 1st National Bank. He is also a Director of the North La Federal Savings and Loan Association. During the administrations of Governors Davis, McKeithen, and Edwards he served as a member of the 5th La. Levee District.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902 with E. J. Hamley as one of the Directors. The 2nd President was R. J. Walker, and J. Sidney Guenard was the 3rd President, serving in 1908, with Herman Stein as vice-president. One of the presidents of the bank was Howard Gittinger from 1967 to 1968. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Gla in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gla, J. A. Aug. 03, 1834 - Oct. 25, 1894

Gla, Jaques A.
RECONSTRUCTION; POLITICS, 1868 - 1877: Blacks succeeded in winning several parish offices. In 1871, 5 members of the 7-man School Board were black - J. A. Gla, Nicholas Burton, David King, F. B. Bertholomy, and Henry Hilliard. Later one of the two senators from the 17th Senatorial District, which included Carroll, was School Board President, J. A. Gla. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “Cain Sartain of Goodrich Landing was the first representative, and then Senator about 1875. Jim Gardner was also representative but he probably was from West Carroll. Jacques A. Gla, President of the Board of School Directors, lived on the lake front, J. R. Grimes was a pastor and a member of the Knights of Pythias, Nicholas Burton served as Sheriff and the Secretary Treasurer of the School Board. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Glathry, William
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH: Earlier than 1843 a Methodist Church was built at. L. P.. A land deed dated March 10, 1843, R. J. Chambliss and wife, Lucinda Hood Everett Chambliss gave a deed to William Glathry, stating that land that began at the east side of Second St….. where the Methodist Church house now stands…... “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
TRANSPORTATION; FERRY BOATS: An early operator of a ferry from a landing in Providence to the Mississippi shore was William Glathary in 1843. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Glenn in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Glenn, Eleanor (see Hill, Eleanor Glenn)
Glinn?, Mary T. (see Hamilton, Mary T. Glinn?)

Glenn, S. Duncan
LOCAL STORIES; TOURNAMENT OF KNIGHTS: “In 1875, the Carroll Tournament Association [Knight ring tournaments] in an organizational meeting, those who subscribed the sum of $10 were privilege to enroll as Knights…. B. H. Lanier bought out Ed Shearer’s one third interest in the organization…. The two officers named are B. H. Lanier, president and S. Duncan Glenn, Secretary.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Goffe in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Goffe, Harry Grey Died Feb. 01, 1891 Age 33 yrs, __ mths, __ days

Goffe, Charles H.
FEDERAL OCCUPATION OF CARROLL PARISH: Union General James B. McPherson established his headquarters on Oakland Plantation. Charles H. Goffe, who visited the town early in March, 1863, as a newspaper correspondent, described the area behind the town and along the lake as a “… great white city of canvas, with streets and avenues, as for as the eye could see.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Goffe, G. Nathan (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1842: Dr. G. Nathan Goffe (“to exercise the profession of medicine”. The married Mariann Dupuy, widow of George W. Goza. “Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; GOSSYPPIA / GOSSYPIA: The first owner of record was George W. Goza, in 1835. After he died, his widow, Mariann, met and married Dr. Nathan G. Goffe, physician of New Orleans, and it was during their marriage, about 1857, that the old house was replaced. (the new one is described in Mrs. Pinkston’s book). The family had to flee for safety during the Civil War, and the next recorded owner is a family from Kentucky named Newcomb. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Goffe, J. L.
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS; Advertisement in local paper in 1869: “Wharf-boat STAR: We do business on the ‘live and let live‘ principle. (Signed) V. M. Purdy, J. L. Goffe, and E. J. Delony.” “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEW TOWN OF PROVIDENCE: “…Providence was born, receiving its amended charter from the state in April, 1876. Three war veterans, J. L. Goffe, V. M. Purdy, and E. J. Delony, operated a wharf boat on the river in front of the town, and new comers C. H. Webb and Cicero M. Allen opened grocery stores in the town. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Goldenburg in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Goldenburg, Carrie Root 1850 1929 DM W/Zack Goldenburg
Goldenburg, Daisy Belle Died Sept. 14, 1878 Age 10 mths, 17 days ~
Only child of Zack & Carrie Goldenburg
Goldenburg, Zack 1850 - 1929 DM W/Carrie Root Goldenburg

Goldenburg, Z.
EARLIEST BUSINESSES: Back in 1879-1880 , one of the places of business in Lake Providence was Z. Goldenburg’s Blacksmith Shop, which shows a refection of the times.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Gonzales, Juan
PLANTATIONS; CROW’S ROOST: “During the Spanish Regime, large land grants were made to favorites of Governor Miro, one, of two grants, was to Juan Gonzales in 1787. These two grants later bore the name Crow’s Roost, located below the town of Monticello.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Goode in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Goode, Helen Jan. 12, 1918 - Jan. 09, 1919
Goode, O. Z. March 22, 1892 - Sept. 14, 1968 DM W/Vivian Blanton Goode ~
Married Sept. 15, 1915
Goode, O. Z., Jr. March 04, 1921 - Feb. 05, 1982
Goode, Vivian Blanton Dec. 26, 1894 - Oct. 5, 1941 (^1959) DM W/O. Z. Goode ~
Married Sept. 15, 1915

Goode, John B.
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Goode, John B., 1st Lt., Died (Non-Battle)

Goodrich in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Goodrich, Beulah (see Conley, Beulah Goodrich)
Goodrich, Henry [born Feb. 21, 1854, Died Sept. 19, 1891; newspaper]
Goodrich, Lula (see Franklin, Lula Goodrich)
Goodrich, Nina (see Brown, Nina Goodrich)

Goodrich, Beula(Miss)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In the year 1903, Miss Ethel Peck and Miss Beula Goodrich were teachers. “A Place to n a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. Henry Goodrich was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Goodrich, Sarah [see Richardson, Sarah (Goodrich)]

Goodstein, Henry
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the Charter Members was Henry Goodstein. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Goodwin in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Goodwin, M. F. (see Wood, M. F. Goodwin)
Goodwin, Marie W. Dec. 14, 1869 - Oct. 16, 1945 dbl. Tomb ~
W/ Walter D. Goodwin
Goodwin, Walter D. Dec. 25, 1866 - April 08, 1924 dbl. tomb ~
W/Marie W. Goodwin

Goodwin, Mack
BIOS: According to a local newspaper: ‘Dr. John L. Kennedy reminisced about the days of his youth--He spoke of the old Opera House days when Robert Kennedy, Mack Goodwin, Dave Parker, and Sam Kennedy helped furnish the music for the wonderful entertainments held there. Their pianist was Kate Davis Maben, a very talented musician, who played the piano in very much the same style as the lady pianist on the Lawrence Welk‘s program.’ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Gonzales, Juan
EARLY SETTLERS: “The earliest land grants date back to the Spanish period. In 1789, Governor Miro signed a certificate granting Juan Gonzales a tract of land ‘40 arpents front, by depth of 40 arpents’, or equal to 1,354 American acres, situated on the Bayou Macon, in what was then the post of Ouachita. John M. Hamblin of the Registrar’s office in Ouachita, La., for the District North of Red River on April 18, 1835, certified the above claim of Juan Gonzales.“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Gopp in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gopp, Antonia (see Hill, Antonia Gopp)

Gore in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gore, Dorothy Walton June 04, 1903 - Oct. 27, 1985 DM W/Kensie Gore ~
Married Aug. 29, 1925
Gore, Eliser (see Whatley, Eliser Gore)
Gore, Kensie Feb. 07, 1892 - Dec. 30, 1965 DM W/Dorothy W. Gore ~
Married Aug. 29, 1925

Gore, Kensie
EARLY LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion, local Post Number 37, Powell-Martin-Barrett, was named for three heroes who gave their lives for their country in WWI, was organized in 1920. No records are available concerning the Past Commanders of this Post, but records do refer to Kensie Gore as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Gore, Kensie (Mrs.)
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of the Regents of Moses Shelby Chapter has been Mrs. Kensie Gore.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Gore, William
CLUBS; PERFORMING ARTS: The Providence Players is a group of theatrically inclined citizens met in February, 1974, to gratify the needs for the performing arts. The Providence Players in 1976 had 40 members and 50 patron or season ticket subscribers. Charter members making up the Board were Peggy Madden, Dr. Bernard Waxman, William Gore, Kelly Salemi, Margaret Barham, Alice Amacker, Pat Taylor and Gracie Salemi. This group has presented four plays at the L. P. H. S. in the past two years.” [1977] From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Gorham, D. B.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1870 & 1872: D. B. Gorham. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
MAYORS: There are no town records before 1876, but other local records mention D. B. Gorham as one of the early mayors in 1871. “A Place to Remember”

Gorham, Doctor
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1842: Dr. Larche, Gorham, and Hiram Tebbette. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Gould in Lake Providence Cemetery:

Gould, Bernie Terral June 03, 1951 - May 02, 1970
Gould, Counce, Sr. Nov. 24, 1921 - June 27, 1987 FATHER
Gould, Jessie James Sept. 26, 1886 - Dec. 14, 1963 DM W/ Reba Evans Gould
Gould, Marshall G. 06/06/1916 - 11/09/1966 Tec 5 394 Inf BSM PH - WWII
Gould, Nathan Lamar Sept. 09, 1911 - Jan. 09, 1979
Gould, Reba Evans Nov. 11, 1894 - Oct. 22, 1978 DM W/Jesse James Gould

Gould, Mr. & Mrs. R. M.
CHURCHES; SONDHEIMER BAPTIST: This church was organized April 15, 1940. Two of the 10 Charter Members were Mr. & Mrs. R. M. Gould. Rev. T H. Mercer was the first pastor. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Goza, Aaron
Born about 1805 in Mississippi. He was a planter. Estate value: $46,000. In 1850 his wife was Amanda. He had 6 children living with him: Dupee 13m., George 11m, Marianne 9f, Emily 7f, Elizabeth 4f, and Aron 1m. “1850 Carroll Parish Census”, Ancestry.com
FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF BUNCH’S BEND IN 1840:
Jacob Owen speaks of crossing Black Bayou and continuing their way through the weeds to Jack‘s Falls, thence to Harris‘ Lake which is now on Tyrone plantation. I was struck with the inviting appearance of the place and was stopped to water my horse when my father told me of the lady in company with Dr. Prescott attempting to water her horse when she and her horse went out of sight under the water, much to the surprise and alarm of the Doctor. * “I know that place was a terror to Mr. Aaron Goza, of Gossypia, as long as he remained in the country. He never failed to caution me against it when he knew I was going to town.” From “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston [see also story of Dr. Prescott, and also Owen, Jacob]
*(with this statement could the woman have been related to Aaron Goza?)
LARGE SLAVEHOLDERS: One of the large slaveholders in the parish was Aaron Goza. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Goza, George W.
Born about 1812 in Maryland. He was a planter. Estate value: $20,000. In 1850 his wife was Amanda. He had 6 children living with him: Dupee 13m., George 11m, Marianne 9f, Emily 7f, Elizabeth 4f, and Aron 1m. “1850 Carroll Parish Census”, Ancestry.com
PLANTATIONS; GOSSYPPIA / GOSSYPIA: In the northern part of the parish, following the Mississippi River north, once stood the plantation house of Gossypia. (Indian word meaning cotton) The first owner of record was George W. Goza, in 1835. Then his widow met and married Dr. Nathan G. Goffe, physician of New Orleans, and it was during their marriage, about 1857, that the old house was replaced with the one described in Mrs. Pinkston’s book. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Goza, Joshua
Born about 1824 in Mississippi. He was an overseer. In 1850 his wife was Mariana. They had two children living with them, Franklin 4m, and Lewis 2m. “1850 Carroll Parish Census”, Ancestry.com

Graham in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Graham, Harry Hardiman June 20, 1896 - May 22, 1947
Graham, Jessica A. (see Schneider, Jessica A. Graham)
Graham, Jessica A. Keene 04/29/1873 - 07/10/1902 Wife of H. H. Graham
Graham, Samuel Lowry June 14, 1896 - Dec. 12, 1964

Graham, Harry
L. P. BECOMES A HIGH SCHOOL; NOTES 1916: When President Schneider tendered his resignation as a member of the School Board he was succeeded by Harry H. Graham as President. “A Place to Remember”
PLANTATIONS; TRANSYLVANIA: Harry Hardeman Graham, a Keene son-in-law, gave the right-of-way for a railroad line through Transylvania in 1902. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Graham, John M.
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, TRANSYLVANIA:
A transitional period came when Robert M. Hall purchased the large plantation of Transylvania from John M. Graham and sold it on February 19, 1917 to Abston, Crump, & Wynne, absentee owners of Memphis, TN., who built up a plantation of more than 10,000 acres. The company sold the Transylvania holdings to the Federal government for a Farm Security project. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Graham, Maaleam
PLANTATIONS; GRAHAM : James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: “… On the 2nd night, I got to Tomkin’s Bend where I stayed with Maaleam Graham, and on the evening of the 3rd day I arrived at Lake Providence.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Graham, Marie Louise (Benton-Garner)
“The United Daughters of the Confederacy was organized by Mrs. Marie Louise Benton Garner Graham in August 1900. Mrs. W. N. White was the 1st President. Its purpose was to collect material and preserve it for posterity.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Graham, Nellie (see BIOGRAHIES: Powell, Nellie Graham)

Graham, R.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1850 & 1853: R. Graham. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Graham, R. D. (Dentist)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS; RECENT [Info in book is from 1977]: Two recent dentists are Dr. R. D. Graham and Dr. Thomas O‘Sullivan. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Graham, Rachel (see also Hood, Harbird) (see also Benjamin, William)

Graham, Spencer
E.CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWI: Spencer Graham, Pvt., died of Pneumonia, Oct. 10, 1918.

Grant, George W.

Grant, Harvey
AWARDED FOR PROMOTION OF THE COTTON INDUSTRY: In Dec. 1963, two L. P. men were awarded with plaques by the County Agents of Louisiana’s Northern Extension District for their contributions to the promotion of the cotton industry. They were Harvey Grant, a former Executive Secretary of the Louisiana Delta Council and E. M. Norris, businessman. Both men had worked actively with the cotton industry committee of the Increase Cotton Profits program, of which Mr. Norris was a past co-chairman. The two of them led in the planning of the annual Louisiana Cotton Forum. Mr. Grant also served as Director of the Lake Providence Port Commission. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Grant, Ulysses S. (General)
FEDERAL OCCUPATION OF CARROLL PARISH: On Jan. 29, 1863 General U. S. Grant arrived in Louisiana to assume command of the Vicksburg campaign. He would dig a series of canals in an attempt to strike more safely against Vicksburg. Grant inspected the work at L. P. on Feb. 5th. He stayed at Arlington Plantation.

Graves in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Graves, Louise Maher, (Mrs. John F.) [died on August 24, 1892; newspaper]

Graves, R. L. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1850: Dr. Philip M. Ryan, Dr. Hedrick, Dr. Bowman, Dr. Francis Janus, Dr. Samuel Gustine, Dr. R. L. Graves. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Graves, Susan E.
PLANTATIONS; HOLLYBROOK: Hollybrook was first owned by Philip Guier and his wife, Sarah Wilson, and inherited by their daughter, Susan E., wife of Ralph L. Graves of San Antonio, TX. She also owned Poverty Point Plantation on Bayou Macon. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Gray in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gray, Eliza s. 1871 - 1933
Gray, James No Marker
Gray, June "Mr." - No Marker -BFH - Negro - Buried Nov. 15, 1980

Gray family“In another section Miss Stone says, ‘A letter today from Mrs. Hardison. They and the Currys expect to move into the neighborhood in a few days. She writes gloomily of affairs on the river. The Newmans and the Grays are the only families left out there. Mat Johnson, after being beaten by his negroes, has come out to Floyd with fifteen other men and trying to raise a company to drive out the marauding Yankees. If only those backwoodsmen from across the Macon River would come over and help us.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Gray, Mr.
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1894: Mr. Gray. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Gray, Reverend
CHURCHES; LAKE SIDE BAPTIST: First called 7th Street Baptist, because of location, it was organized in 1957. First minister was Reverend Gray. The present minister [1977] is Rev. Roderick Herrington in the new church located on Schneider Lane, near the lake. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Gray, Stephen
BLACK CHURCHES; KING SOLOMON BAPTIST CHURCH: It was organized in 1911 near Shelburn, later moving to Carrollton Plantation on LA. Hwy 65 north of town belonging to Mr. Keener Howard. First pastor was Stephen Gray. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Greco, Charles P. (Bishop)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: In 1947 Rev. Joseph E. Gremillion came and completed the Catholic school. The dedication of the school was held in 1947 with the service conducted by His Excellency Charles P. Greco, Bishop of Alexdandria. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Green in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Green, Emma Maguire Free * died Oct 26, 1893 ~ Wife of R. C. Green*
Green, Fannie June 18, 1892 - July 30, 1918 Age 20
Green, S. H. "Rev." Mar. 8, 1856 - Feb. 14, 1909 Husband of Sylvia H. Green
Green, Sylvia H. 1856 - 1931 Mother of W. B. Dickey

Green, Reverend
BLACK CHURCHES; PILGRIMS REST BAPTIST had its beginning at a prayer meeting on Chaney Plantation in 1896. The church has had four ministers: J. Kent, Carr, Owens, & Green. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
[see also B. F. Green, Douglas Green, Freddie Green, and Steven Green; not sure which one this was.)

Green, B. F.
BLACK CHURCHES; CENTRAL BAPTIST NO. 2: Organized in 1935 and located at the corner of Artaud and First Streets. Alex Strong was 1st pastor. This first building burned in 1937 and in 1939 the cornerstone was relaid for the new church. One of the pastors was B. F. Green. E. L. Carter is the present pastor. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Green, Bill
In 1870 across the road from the Oak Grove Cemetery, was a log building which was used as a school and a Methodist Church. Many of the children who attended school lived 9 or 10 miles away and had to leave home before daylight and did not return until after dark. Some of the pupils who attended this school were Charlie Herring, Wes Herring, John Settoon, Helen Settoon, Young Settoon, Minnie Johns, Tiny Johns, George H. Castleman, W. H. Castleman, Theresa Reneau, Andrew Jackson, Henry Lawton, Milties Robertson, and Bill Green. “Between the Rivers”, by McKoin

Green, Douglas
BLACK CHURCHES; EVERGREEN BAPTIST CHURCH: Organized in 1906 by Rev. Owens and pastor until his death in 1910. The church is located on LA. Highway 65 North. Rev. Douglas Green took his place and has served as pastor for 66 years. [1977]. A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Green, Freddie
BLACK CHURCHES; CENTRAL BAPTIST NO. 2: Organized in 1935 and located at the corner of Artaud and First Streets. Alex Strong was 1st pastor. This first building burned in 1937 and in 1939 the cornerstone was re-laid for the new church. One of the pastors was Freddie Green. E. L. Carter is the present pastor. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
BLACK CHURCHES; NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: It was built by Robert Phillips around 1908and is located just off LA Hwy 134. Present pastor is Freddie Green. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Green, James S.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for 1949-50 term was James S. Green. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Green, Steven
BLACK CHURCHES; CENTRAL BAPTIST NO. 2: Organized in 1935 and located at the corner of Artaud and First Streets. Alex Strong was 1st pastor. This first building burned in 1937 and in 1939 the cornerstone was re-laid for the new church. One of the pastors was Steven Green. E. L. Carter is the present pastor. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Green, William
NEWSPAPERS AND TOWN AFFAIRS: “William Green ran a ferry everyday between L. P. and Ben Loman Landing, Mississippi. The rates were: foot passenger, 50c; horses and cattle, per head, $1.50; wagon or buggy, $2.00; freight per 100 lbs., 25c. .” “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston

Greenwood, Herman
CHURCHES; FREE WILL BAPTIST: It was organized in 1947 from former members of “Corbin’s Ferry Baptist Church” with Rev. W. P. White as pastor. Herman Greenwood was one of the pastors also. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston [before 1947 was known as CORBIN’S FERRY BAPTIST]

Greer in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Greer, Mable (see Biggs, Mable Greer)

Greer, Tommy Mable (see Biggs, Thomas G., D. D. S.)

Gremillion, Joseph E. (Rev.)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: In 1947 Father L. R. Aycock was followed by Rev. H. H. Couvillion. In 1947 Rev. Joseph E. Gremillion came and completed the school. The dedication of the school was held in 1947 with the service conducted by His Excellency Charles P. Greco, Bishop of Alexdandria. Gremillion was reassigned in 1949, and Monsignor F. J. Plutz returned in March. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Gresham, James A.
E. C. LIBRARY: A local newspaper mentioned donations from James A. Gresham, of New Orleans, to the public library, early as Feb. 21, 1884. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Grey, Reverend
CHURCHES; LAKE SIDE BAPTIST: First called 7th Street Baptist, because of location, it was organized in 1957. One of the pastors was Reverend Grey. The present minister [1977] is Rev. Roderick Herrington in the new church located on Schneider Lane, near the lake. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Grice in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Grice, Bettie Bryant 1874 -1951
Grice, William Leland 1863 - 1930

Grice, Anna (see Hooper, Anna)

Griffin in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Griffin, A. A. Oct. 27, 1915 - Aug. 22, 1969 Negro - Doctor
Griffin, Alonzo G. Nov. 10, 1920 - Nov. 13, 1920 Negro
Griffin, Alphoso J. Jan. 08, 1926 - Feb. 18, 1969 Negro
Griffin, Edward S. Aug. 01, 1917 - Dec. 18, 1975 Negro
Griffin, G. W., Sr. July 16, 1878 - Sept. 10, 1947 Negro
Griffin, George W. Jan. 01, 1912 - March 13, 1926 Negro
Griffin, Jersuchia Mary 05, 1882 - Dec. 13, 1941 Negro

Griffin, Bill& Mary (Ballard)
“After the war the Quantrell Gang stayed around, of and on, for several years. W. E. Huffman, present parish assessor of West Carroll Parish, said Bill Griffin told him of accompanying Cole Younger to Oak Ridge one day in the short distance from a general merchandise store, and as they approached the store, one of the 4 men sitting on the porch said, “That is a fine horse you have there.” Col answered, “None better anywhere, if so, I would have it.” Another man said, “I will challenge that, I have a horse that can outrun your horse any day!” Cole accepted the challenge and a bet was made in the amount of $200, all Cole Younger had. Judges were found and the race took place; Cole’s horse won by a small margin.
On the way back to the store an argument began over the honesty of the race and the outcome was even questioned. Cole said very little but asked for his money when they reached the store. There was hesitation where upon Cole whipped out his pistol and shot the 4 men before anyone knew what was happening. Then he turned and said, “Come on, Bill.” They rode out of town on across Boeuf River whence they came. No one followed then or later. No arrests was ever made, even though three men lay dead and one badly wounded.” From “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
After the Civil War, Mack Ballard purchased what today is known as the Griffin farm in the Unity Community from Lud Cawthorn. The house that Mack Ballard built is still standing today [1977], the oldest house found in Ward Two [West Carroll]. Bill Griffin purchased the farm from his father-in-law, Mack Ballard.
Bill lived his life out there and contributed to the growth of the community as a farmer, a cattleman, and timber buyer for nearly sixty years. "W. M. 'Bill' Griffin, born on June 6, 1854, on Gray Plantation east of Floyd, died Sept. 10, 1932, 78 years, 2 months and 15 days". A picture astride a horse is also on the stone with the inscriptin 'T20, NR9E' depicting his years of service to the Pioneer Cooperage Company as a timber buyer. He is buried in the Bayou Macon Cemetery. Bill and Mary's son is living on the family farm today [1977]. "Between the Rivers", McKoin

Griffin, Alonzo
Son of George Washington Griffin & Jerushia (Parks) Griffin died soon after birth in 1920.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Griffin, Alphonso Julius [see Griffin, George Washington (Sr.)]
BIOS: A son of George Washington Griffin and Jerushia Parks Griffin, born 1926, Julius, was a kind and lovable child, but due to a birth injury he was unable to grow and develop. His smile was a source of encouragement to others. He died in 1969. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Griffin, Anderson Andrew
BIOS: A son of George Washington Griffin and Jerushia Parks Griffin, 1915-1969 Anderson Andrew Griffin, at the age of 11 years old won a state oratorical contest by reciting a paper, “The Resources of La,” written by a local attorney, Robert Kennedy. He delivered the same oration at Tuskegee and won the national competition there. Later he earned a degree from Southern, attended Fisk University at Nashville, and received his medical degree from Meharry Medical School in Nashville. He interned at Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St. Louis. In 1946, he joined the staff of Harris Hospital in Fort Worth. He was a member of many medical societies including the American Medical Association and the American Society of Abdominal Surgeons. He married Jessye Alamon (some places spell it Allamond) and they had one daughter. Mrs. Griffin and daughter are both registered nurses. Dr. Anderson Griffin was killed by hoodlums as he left his clinic.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Griffin, Camille Imogene
BIOS: The 3rd daughter of GeorgeWashington Griffin and Jerushia Parks Griffin, Camille Imogene Griffin, was so precocious that she entered the 1st grade at the age of four, and she also assisted her mother with the canning kitchen and in teaching food preservation and preparation. She was valedictorian of her class, and went to Ark. A. & M to take Home Economics. She was president of her graduating class. She first taught in Monroe and later became Home Demonstration Agent in Red River Parish. In 1948, Camille moved to Washington, D. C., where she served as an analyst for the Dept. of Defense and then as a supervisor. She works with under-privileged children in summer camps and teaches handicrafts. The mother of four, she has combined parenthood with a career.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Griffin, Edward Staton
BIOS: A son of George Washington Griffin and Jerushia Parks Griffin, 1917-1975, served in the Armed Forces from 1941-1946. He graduated from Southern, attended University of Colorado, and secured a Master‘s degree from L.S.U. He taught in L. P., St. Gabriel, Louisiana, and served as principal of T. A. Levy school in Iberville Parish for 22 years. Edward had one daughter who now lives in St. Charles, Missouri. Stanton, a respected school principal, was shot from an ambush in his car.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Griffin, George W., Jr.
BIOS: A son of George Washington Griffin and Jerushia Parks Griffin, was his namesake G. W. Jr. 1912-1926. G. W., as he was called, graduated from the 8th grade as valedictorian. As there was no local high school for blacks, he went to Southern High School (in connection with the college). He sang in the school choir and took part in all extracurricular activities. He met an untimely death by drowning at Southern University. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Griffin, George Washington, Sr.
BIOGRAPHIES: “ George W. Griffin was born in Brandon, Miss., the youngest of 8 children. Born a decade after slavery, George early decided that he wanted to be “something and somebody.” One day he left his plow in the field and went to the house and informed his parents that he was going to college. Penniless, he set out afoot for Tougaloo College in Jackson, Miss.
George worked his way through school as a field and janitorial helper. Few Negroes could read or write then and most of the teachers of the college were whites from the North. G. W. Griffin excelled in penmanship, and took courses in Latin, Carpentry, the Bible, instrumental and vocal music, drama and good manners!
Griffin came to Louisiana to teach because of better salaries. The “Professor“ began his career at Transylvania, La. Later he transferred to the East Carroll Parish Training School, and eventually became its 1st Principal in 1906. He remained there until his retirement in 1947, (41 years). He also taught classes for adults. At an in-service class which he taught in Monroe, he met Jerushia Parks and convinced her to come to L. P. to teach. Later they were married.
George & Jerushia Griffin had 8 children: (1) Hylda Parks Griffin, (2) George W. Griffin, Jr., (3) Vivian Faye Griffin, (4) Anderson Andrew Griffin, (5) Edward Stanton Griffin, (6) Alonzo Clark Griffin, (7) Camille Imagene Griffin, and (8)Alphonso Julius Griffin.
South of Lake Providence, on La. Hwy 65, Professor Griffin bought 22 lots and built his home. At the time his property was outside the city limits; he wanted to be in the country so he could “raise children, chickens, cattle and hogs without encountering too much friction from too close of neighbors.”
In 1913, he bought a 164-acres farm at the head of the lake and called it Lake View Plantation. He sold the excellent timber and began raising pecans, rice, sugarcane, cotton, and corn.
Professor Griffin was a good business man and a humanist. He was never heard to speak unkind words against anyone. At meals Griffin would test the children‘s knowledge of the multiplication tables, the parts of speech, and various Bible verses and stores. Holiday dinners usually included goose, dressing, English peas, hot buttered rolls, potato pie, ambrosia, mellowed fruitcake, hot jelly cake and homemade wine. Every Sunday the entire family attended Sunday School and in the afternoon they went for a walk on the levee or a ride in the car. Heavy stress was placed upon education. The children were encouraged to learn poems and read book from an early age.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Griffin, Hylda Parks
BIOS: “The oldest daughter of G. W. Griffin & Jerushia, 1910-1964, attended Southern University, University of Colorado, Prairieview College, Tuskeggee Institute and Arkansas A & M. College. She was first a classroom teacher and then Principal of Carroll Elementary School. She married Major Jones and their children were Major Julius Jones & Mary Ann Jones.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Griffin, Jerushia (see Griffin, G. W. Griffin, Sr.)
BIOGRAPHIES: Jerushia Parks was married George Washington Griffin (Sr.) “Jerushia Parks Griffin, the remarkable mother of this family was born in 1882 and died in 1941. She attended Tuskegee Institute and received a certificate in Domestic Science. After she came to East Carroll as an elementary school teacher, she became a Jean’s Supervisor under the Julius Rosenwald School system. Later she became the 1st Home Demonstration Agent in the parish, and continued this work until her death. She taught canning, jelly making, rug weaving, caning chairs, upholstering, sewing and handiwork, mattress making, cooking, meal planning, and landscaping.“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Griffin, Vivian Faye
BIOS: “The second daughter of Jerushia Parks and George Washington Griffin, Sr., was Vivian Faye. She attended Arkansas A.& M. and Southern University. She received a degree in elementary education and spent the next 30 years as a 2nd grade teacher in the local schools. She retired in 1969 because of failing eye-sight. She married Sam Frazier, a skilled carpenter, who has built more than a dozen churches in this area.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Griffing, Hannah (see Floyd, Hannah)

Griffith in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Griffith, Dorothy C. July13, 1916 - Nov. 02, 1947
Griffith, Jewel M. 1887 - 1974
Griffith, Thomas Edgar, Jr. Feb. 21, 1911 - Feb. 24, 1934
Griffith, Thomas Edgar, Sr. Jan. 14, 1872 - Aug. 29, 1933

Griffith, H. Newton
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church was donated by and built just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. An even newer building built on Lake Street in 1926. During the span of fifty years (1926 to 1976) one of the clergymen was H. Newton Griffith. The present rector is Charles M. Seymour, Jr. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for 1954-55 H. Newton Griffith. From "A Place to Remember", Georgia Pinkston

Griffith, Jewel
1930 E. C. CENSUS: Thomas E. Griffith, 58, a farmer, and Jewell, his wife, from Tennessee, had three children living with them in 1930. Jewel, 18, attending East Carroll Parish High School, was a junior in the 1929 term. She had two brothers: Edgar, 19, and Clyde, 10 years old, both shown on the census in 1930.

Grimes in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Grimes, J. R. Nov. __, 1854 - Feb. 11, 1884 Age 30 years.
Grimes, Virginia S. Crane Dec. 25, 1859 - Mar. 12, 1887

Grimes, J. R.
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “Cain Sartain of Goodrich Landing was the first representative, and then Senator about 1875. Jim Gardner was also representative but he probably was from West Carroll. Jacques A. Gla, President of the Board of School Directors, lived on the lake front, J. R. Grimes was a pastor and a member of the Knights of Pythias, Nicholas Burton served as Sheriff and the Secretary Treasurer of the School Board.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Grizzle, Steve
CHURCHES; ASSEMBLY OF GOD: “Located on the corner of 4th & Hamley Streets, the 1st Assembly of God Church was founded on Oct. 20, 1950. Pastors in early years were Reverends W. W. Davenport, G. D. Wilson, Paul J. Young, L. O. Lormand, and Steve Grizzle. Present pastor is L. V. Dixon [1977].” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Gross in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gross, Cornelius Jan. 22, 1872 - Sept. 14, 1953
Gross, INFANT Died Nov. 13, 1927 Child of Mina & Joseph Gross
Gross, Joseph Charles April 17, 1882 - March 25, 1959 Tomb ~
W/ Mina Franklin Gross, Infant Daughter & Son Jr.
Gross, Joseph Franklin Charles Oct. 21, 1914 - Nov. 21, 1971
Gross, Joseph Charles, Jr. Sept. 24, 1912 - March 9, 1914
Gross, Justin Wiley April 28, 1917 - Sept. 14, 1953 Our Beloved Son
Gross, Lilian Powell Jan. 13, 1887 - Jan. 2, 1975
Gross, Mina Genevieve (see Coleman, Mina Genevieve Gross)
Gross, Nina Franklin Dec. 09, 1885 - July 28, 1967 Tomb W/J. C. Gross, ~
Infant Daughter & Son Jr.

Gross, J. Carney
NORTH LOUISIANA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION: It had it’s start in 1933 during the depression. One of the First Board of Directors included J. Carney Gross. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Gross, L. P. (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: “This associate of the Legion, Powell-Martin-Barrett Unit Number 37, was organized in Aug. 1926. One of the 1st officers was Mrs. L. P. Gross, who was Treasurer. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Grossman in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Grossman, Edna (see Regenold, Edna Grossman)
Grossman, Lottie Aldridge Dec. 24, 1891 - Aug. 22, 1975
Grossman, William Johnston, Jr. Dec. 21, 1914 - Nov. 24, 1988
Grossman, William Johnston, Sr. Oct. 05, 1887 - Jan. 06, 1958

Grubbs, Ellis
CHURCHES; LAKE PROVIDENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST: In 1950 members of this faith met in City Hall with Ellis Grubbs and Percy Keene as 1st preachers. Paul Winkler came in as regular minister. Lots were purchased and others donated and a charter was formed in 1952, with Henry Ford as President. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Guenard in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Guenard, Anna Roberta Purdy April 12, 1858 - June 22, 1937 ~
wife of Joseph Sidney Guenard
Guenard, Charles Perry June 13, 1889 - Aug. 19, 1892
Guenard, James Hortaire Aug. 07, 1893 - Sept. 17, 1948
Guenard, Joseph Sidney Dec. 26, 1857 - Sept. 13, 1918
Guenard, Olive Ransdell Chaffe Dec. 20, 1891 - Feb. 14, 1948 ~
wife of Robert Sidney Guenard
Guenard, Robert Sidney Dec. 14, 1884 - Dec. 07, 1958

Guenard, A. I.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church was donated by and built just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. An even newer building built on Lake Street in 1926. Serving as a present vestryman is A. I. Guenard. The present rector is Charles M. Seymour, Jr. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Guenard, Arthur
NEWSPAPERS; The Lake Republican: In an 1873 issue: “Further accounts gave the results of the municipal election of June 2, 1873. Ed F. Newman (great grandfather of Sidney, Steve, and Arthur Guenard) was elected Mayor.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Guenard, Eugene (Mrs.)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: Some of the well-remembered teachers in 1913 were Miss Isabel Ransdell, Mrs. Eugene Guenard, Miss Narcisse Blackburn, Miss Bessie Blackburn, Miss Myrtle Rice, and Miss Carmen Breazeale. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Guenard, Flo
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “business woman, hostess, community leader” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Guenard, J. S.
LAKE PROVIDENCE CEMETERY: In 1876, the town fathers created a commission to take ‘charge and control‘ of the cemetery. These commissioners were Father J. Quiliard, Chairman; D. L. Morgan, Secretary and Treasurer; and Robert P. Jones. A later cemetery commission included: John Williams, J. S. Guenard, and Reverend C. Mahe. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPER: Sept. 1, 1883: The most delightful evening recorded in the society calendar of the season, was the social reunion and soiree dansante at the residence of Dr. Bernard on Wednesday night. He had the able assistance of Mr. Guenard, whose delicate intuition in all matter of etiquette and form made him a valuable coadjutor. One of the most entertaining features of the evening was vocal music, in which the highly cultivated voices of the Misses McCulloch and Powell blended most harmoniously. [more of story]
CLERK OF COURT; 1898: J. S. Guenard, 9th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902 with the first president being W. S. Jones of Vicksburg, MS., and J. S. Guenard was Vice-President and also a director.[1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Guenard, James Hortaire
CLUBS; AMERICAN LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion was organized in 1920 with one of the Charter members being James H. Guenard. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. The luncheon club met every Wednesday at a local restaurant. One of the Charter Members was J. Hortaire Guenard, and was President 1938 - 1939. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Guenard, James S.
CLERK OF COURT; 1940: James H. Guenard, 6th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
ASSESSORS; 1890: James S. Guenard. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Guenard, Rubye
CLERK OF COURT; 1948: Rubye N. Guenard, 6th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Guenard, Sidney
HIS STORY - FLETCHER ALTON BABB:
Alton Babb had succeeded C. J. Wyly‘s position, as clerk of the Police Jury, upon his death in 1932. He said some of the prominent men in parish affairs was Mr. Tom Estes, parish Prison Farm Manager. The farm proved successful. Members of the Prison Farm Committee included: Tib Mitchiner, R. K. Howard, A. T. Phillips, Sidney Guenard, Sr., Fred Holt, F. O. Blair, Mr. Sykes, George Bishop, and W. B. Ragland, Sr. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
HOTELS/MOTELS: Hugo’s Motel was built and operated by Mr. W. T. Tullos. In 1956, Sidney Guenard built a restaurant which Hugo Morano leased in 1958 and later bought along with the motel. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church was donated by and built just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. An even newer building built on Lake Street in 1926. Serving as a present vestryman is Sidney Guenard. The present rector is Charles M. Seymour, Jr. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Guenard, Steve
NEWSPAPERS; The Lake Republican: In an 1873 issue: “Further accounts gave the results of the municipal election of June 2, 1873. Ed F. Newman (great grandfather of Sidney, Steve, and Arthur Guenard) was elected Mayor.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
TRANSPORTAION; AIRPORTS: Lake Providence Flying Service was and office and hangar, adjacent to Fleeman’s Airport, operated by Johnny Edwards and Steve Guenard. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Guest in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Guest, Minnie M. Jan. 05, 1898 - Sept. 27, 1975 DM W/Will F. Guest
Guest, Will F. March 24, 1893 - Aug. 03, 1957 DM W/Minnie M. Guest

Guerin, Laurence
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church built just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. One of the clergymen in this new church was Laurence Guerin. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Guidry in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Guidry, Carrie "Mrs." No Marker - BFH - Buried Aug. 07, 1975
Guidry, Howard 1880 - 1952

Guier, Philip
PLANTATIONS; HOLLYBROOK: Hollybrook was first owned by Philip Guier and his wife, Sarah Wilson, and inherited by their daughter, Susan E., wife of Ralph I. Graves of San Antonio, TX. She also owned Poverty Point Plantation on Bayou Macon. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Gulley in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gulley, James V. Feb. 07, 1887 - June 20, 1963
Gulley, Lillie March 25, 1887 - Feb. 09, 1957

Gunn in Lake Providence Cemetery:
Gunn, Maggie Ebey July 14, 1869 - June 25, 1954

Gustine, Samuel (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1850: Dr. Philip M. Ryan, Dr. Hedrick, Drs. Graves and Bowman, Dr. Francis Janus, Dr. Samuel Gustine, Dr. R. L. Graves. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.