K & L Surnames

Kaufman, Annie - Lyons, W. C. (Mrs.)

Kaufman, Annie
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 Kaufman. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Keegan, William
EARLIEST BUSINESSES: Back in 1879-1880, one of the places of business in Lake Providence was the Tin Shop of William Keegan, which shows a refection of the times. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Keel, Warren
TUG BOATS: On Aug. 2, 1963 Warren Keel introduced a new tug boat on the Mississippi River he called the Barbara Lee. It was named for the Keel’s daughter. It was built in Greenville, MS at a cost of more thatn $100,000. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Keene family
PLANTATIONS; SUAVE TERRE, TRANSYLVANIA, MOUNDS, ATHERTON: The story of the Keenes is interwoven with Bodien, Buckner, Bynum, Constant , Elley, LaMothe, Morgan, Richarish for $1.25 an acre. Three Presidents of the U. S. signed the many deeds: Van Buren, Jackson, & Tyler. He owned what is now Wilton Plantation and Morgan Plantation, living on Wilton which was later owned by Norris Williamson. His only surviving child, Julia, married Alexander C. Keene, a widower of Stamboul Plantation. [1850 Census shows Lucy 13, born in Kentucky, Narcissa, 4, and Morgan Keene, 8 months old, both born in Louisiana. ] She and some of their children are buried on the south side of the Stamboul house, the present home of Mrs. Harry Shields.
After the death of Alexander Keene, Julia married her cousin Oliver Tennile Morgan, son of Oliver Morgan’s brother Jonathan, who owned and lived at Salem Plantation and was a former sheriff of Ouachita Parish.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS: August 14, 1886; We understand that Mr. Bodine Keene, of Atherton Plantation, has invented and is operating a sprinkling machine, which rivals the Lynch sprinkler. Some claim that it is an improvement in some respects.
PLANTATIONS; STAMBOUL: “Stamboul, 177 acres, is located in Ward Two, and was purchased in 1832 by Dr. Alexander C. Keene from Joab Thompson. Stamboul has always been a cotton plantation, and as others, suffered during the Civil War and Reconstruction time.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Keene, Bodien
The son of the W. B. Keenes was named Wallis Bodien Keene earned the rank of captain during the Civil War and was a prosperous planter. He owned Atherton Plantation and half of Sauve Terre, with his sister Mary Keene Constant. His plantation store resembled a handsome river packet. His office was finished in old gold.
NEWSPAPERS: August 14, 1886: “We understand that Mr. Bodien Keene, of Atherton Plantation, has invented and is operating a sprinkling machine, which rivals the Lynch sprinkler. Some claim that it is an improvement in some respects.”

Keene, Ellenora (see Richards, Ellenora)
Ellenora Keene was the daughter of William Billingsly Keene. She married Dr. William Lewis Richards, of Kentucky. The William Lewis Richards were the parents of Alexander Keen Richards. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Keene, Emilie (Miss)
CLERK OF COURT; 1937 Emilie Keene, 6th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
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 Miss Emilie Keene.“ From the construction time.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Keene, Bodien
The son of the W. B. Keenes was named Wallis Bodien Keene earned the rank of captain during the Civil War and was a prosperous planter. He owned Atherton Plantation and half of Sauve Terre, with his sister Mary Keene Constant. His plantation store resembled a handsome river packet. His office was finished in old gold.
NEWSPAPERS: August 14, 1886: “We understand that Mr. Bodien Keene, of Atherton Plantation, has invented and is operating a sprinkling machine, which rivals the Lynch sprinkler. Some claim that it is an improvement in some respects.”

Keene, Ellenora (see Richards, Ellenora)
Ellenora Keene was the daughter of William Billingsly Keene. She married Dr. William Lewis Richards, of Kentucky. The William Lewis Richards were the parents of Alexander Keen Richards. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Keene, Emilie (Miss)
CLERK OF COURT; 1937 Emilie Keene, 6th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
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 Miss Emilie Keene.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Keene, Fannie
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In 1897 Miss Emma Pope taught at Longwood Plantation; Miss Ella W. Rouse was at Shelburn and Miss Fannie Keene at Transylvania. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Keene, Francis Elley. (Miss) [I think ‘Fannie’ Keene is same person]
The oldest daughter of William Bodien Keene and Caroline Atherton Bynum. Frances was known for her beauty and grace. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
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 Miss Frances E. Keene.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Keene, Hanna Bodien Wallis
It begins with Hanna Bodien Wallis, of Baltimore, married William Billingsly Keene, of Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky, and Carroll Parish.

Keene, Jessica Atherton
Daughter of William Bodien Keene and Caroline Atherton Bynum. She married Harry Hardeman Graham. Their first child was a son, Samuel Lowry Graham She died after the birth of her second child, Jessica Graham. Daughter Jessica married a Schneider

Keene, Joh9, received $10,000, and Lucy, 15 slaves. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Keene, Mary
Mary Keene, was the daughter of William Billingsly Keene. She married Dr. Theodore Elliott. In a land sale of June 6, 1832, to Mrs. Elliott by her father, it was recorded: “To my daughter to whom I have bargained and sold 170 acres of land in Township 20.”

Keene, Mary E.
Mary E. Keene, was a daughter of John Wallis & Frances Elley Keene. Mary E. married Edward Constant.
The will of the first William Billingsley Keene was dated September 27, 1856, and in it he gave away plantations with a few strokes of the pen and dollars by the thousands. Earlier he had given his sons the plantations on which they were residing. "I have given my Louisiana land and slaves to them at sundry times, " he wrote. “The granddaughters… … Mary E. Keene received 20 shares of bank stock and Mounds Plantation, along with her brothers, William Bodien, Ben, Harry, and Richard Tubman. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
“During the Tebbetts married life occurred the interesting event of the naming of the “Mary E. Keene“ steamboat, for the14-year old daughter of Frances Elley Keene Tebbetts, at Sauve Terre. [This boat was put ashore during the Civil War and removed various valuable for safety, including a piano, silver epergne, and a large painting of the boat. The piano is now in the Shreveport museum, the silver epergne is owned by Mrs. E. D. Schneider, and the painting is in the home of a great grand daughter in Houston, TX.] “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Keene, Narcissa
Daughter of Alexander C. and Julia Morgan Keene. Narcissa Keene married Matt F. Johnson.
The will of the first William Billingsley Keene was dated September 27, 1856, and in it he gave away plantations with a few strokes of the pen and dollars by the thousands. Earlier he had given his sons the plantations on which they were residing. "I have given my Louisiana land and slaves to them at sundry times, " he wrote. “The granddaughters… … Narcissa Keene received $10,000, and Narcissa, 10 slaves, and 10 shares of bank stock. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Keene, Percy
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”, Pinksduring the Civil War and removed various valuable for safety, including a piano, silver epergne, and a large painting of the boat. The piano is now in the Shreveport museum, the silver epergne is owned by Mrs. E. D. Schneider, and the painting is in the home of a great grand daughter in Houston, TX.] “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Keene, Narcissa
Daughter of Alexander C. and Julia Morgan Keene. Narcissa Keene married Matt F. Johnson.
The will of the first William Billingsley Keene was dated September 27, 1856, and in it he gave away plantations with a few strokes of the pen and dollars by the thousands. Earlier he had given his sons the plantations on which they were residing. "I have given my Louisiana land and slaves to them at sundry times, " he wrote. “The granddaughters… … Narcissa Keene received $10,000, and Narcissa, 10 slaves, and 10 shares of bank stock. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Keene, Percy
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

Keene, Wallis Bodien [#3]
Wallis B. Keene is the son of William Bodien and Caroline Atherton Bynum. Wallis’ sisters were Francis and Jessica. Wallis father, William Bodien Keene was also known as Captain Keene.

Keene, William Billingsly [#1]
“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.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
It begins with William Billingsly Keene of Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky, and Carroll Parish, who was the first W. B. Keene (there being three generations with those initials) and his wife, Hannah Bodien Wallis of Baltimore. They had 4 children; two daughters, (1)Mary Keene Elliott, wife of Dr. Theodore Elliott, and (2) Eleanora Keene Richards, wife of Dr. William Lewis Richards of Kentucky. (3) 1st son, William Bodien Keene [#2, and also known as Captain Keene], was married to Caroline Atherton Bynum, and their second son, (4) John Wallis Keene married Francis Elley, from Missouri..

Keene, William Bodien (Captain) [#2]
The oldest son William Bodien married Caroline Atherton Bynum, a descendant of Marquis LaMothe of France. They had three children: (1) Frances Elley Keene, (2) Jessica Atherton Keene, and (3) Wallis Bodien Keene.
Captain Keene died on August 14, 1891. The Civil War had taken its toll on the plantation. Mrs. Keene carried on the business to the best of her ability, but on August 1, 1894, Charles Newman of the firm, H. & C. Newman, commission merchants of New Orleans, bought at auction the home , its furnishings, land, cattle, and the store merchandize, paying $189,102.28, or two-thirds its appraised value. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
On January 4, 1895, Mrs. Keene filed the last papers of her succession of the estate and later moved to town.” THINK THIS CAME FROM THE NEWPAPER STORY BY MAUDE VANFOSSEN
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: Berry and Balus Prince owned a large plantation (1,251 acres). The plantation commenced near the river and was cleared almost out as far as Tensas, a long narrow strip of cleared land. There was a gin house and machinery on this place, for all who lived upon the Macon Hills. Farmers would bring their cotton to this gin, a distance of twenty to thirty miles, in dugouts during high water. The charge for ginning was 1/10 of the cotton ginned. The Prince brother afterwards sold out to W. B. Keene and John L. Martin. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; SUAVE TERRE: Suave Terre (soft earth) was owned by the Keenes. Members of this family was noted for their hospitality, politeness, good humor, and fondness for travel and for higher education. The Keene women were well-known for their grace and dignity. Seven generations of the Keene family span over one hundred and sixty years. [2010]

Kees, Tom
"Charlie Williams and Lawrence Younger were killed witout the benefit of a trail, because it was believed they had killed Tom Kees." [West Carroll Parish] "Between the Rivers", McKoin.

Keller, George Wendell
MR. PESONALITY, Banner-Democrat: Feb. 11, 1965
George W. Keller was born to Mr. & Mrs. George Keller of L.P. on May 18, 1936. He had Mrs. Hugh King as his first teacher. He attended L.P.H.S. He entered the army in 1954, receiving his high school diploma in 1955, while in the Army. He spent 18 months in Korea during the reconstruction time. When he returned to Lake Providence he was employed with the Banner Democrat for 5 years. On June 13, 1959 he became a United States Postal carrier. He is still employed there today. [1965]
On Aug. 10, 1958 he married Miss Doris Carroll in L.P. They had two sons; George Jr., and Gary Michael Wendell. He has been active in church life for as many as 28 years and has been a member of the 7th Street Baptist Church, and currently serving as Vice-President of the Young Adults Dept. in the Training Union. His wife is President of the Missionary Society. She was reared in the 1st Baptist Church. He was Junior Leader, prior to the organization of the 7th St. Church.
In 1959 he became Scoutmaster and is proved invaluable for many boys. He is also a member of the Lake Providence Volunteer Firemen. He has a ready smile, a pleasant disposition, a willingness to offer a helping hand, He is held in high esteem by the citizens of L. P.. He is near and dear in the hearts of all parents of Boy Scouts.

Keller, Eleanor [see Nelson, Hyland Richard]

Kellogg, William Pitt
“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 many 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”
RADICAL CORRUPTION: “In the gubernatorial election of 1871, the Radical candidate William Pitt Kellogg was defeated at the polls by the Fusion candidate, John McEnery. Kellogg, however, occupied the statehouse and declared himself governor. In the storm of protest that followed, Kellogg appealed to President Grant, who upheld his claim. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Kelly, Carl A.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for 1957-58 was Carl A. Kelly. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Kelly, D. 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.

Kelly, Lawton

Kelley, Marilyn [see Kennedy, Marilyn (Kelley)]

Kent, Dick
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.

Kent, William
“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, page 44, I found the Rollins purchasing their land from the U. S. Government on October 14, 1835. Their descendants are with us today, one of whom is Mrs. Willie Mae Dillard Roberts of Oak Grove.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Kennedy, Dorothy
BIOS: Dorothy was a daughter of Dr. John Leonard Kennedy. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Kennedy, Frances Janet
BIOS: Frances was the daughter of Lillie B. (Jacob)Kennedy and Hugh Leroy Kennedy, Sr. She died in 1959. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Kennedy, Harold Lee
BIOS: Hugh Leroy Kennedy, Jr. and Marilyn Kelley Kennedy‘s son Harold Lee Kennedy was a graduate of L. S. U. Medical School, and now a Captain in the Navy in California. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Kennedy, Hugh Leroy, Jr.
BIOS: Hugh Leroy Kennedy, Jr. and Marilyn Kelley Kennedy, daughter of Arlo and Grace Kelley, were both born in Amarillo, Texas. He moved to L. P. with his parents in 1942, and graduated from La. Tech University in 1951. He then began farming with his father. Leroy is past President of E. C. Farm Bureau and is a member of the Soybean Marketing Committee. The H. L. Kennedys, Jr., are parents of (1) Harold Lee Kennedy, a graduate of L. S. U. Medical School, and now a Captain in the Navy in California. (2) Kelly Don Kennedy is a graduate of La. Tech and is a farmer. (3) Michael Hugh Kennedy , (4) Kay Frances Kennedy, and (5) Charles Patterson Kennedy all attend Briarfield Academy.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Kennedy, Hugh Leroy, Sr.
BIOS: Hugh L. Kennedy, Sr. and Lillie B. Jacob Kennedy are the elder members of this family. He was born in Farmerville in 1905, and she in Temple, Texas, in 1907. They are the parents of H. Leroy Kennedy, Jr., and Frances Janet Kennedy. Janet died in 1959. They came to this parish in 1942, and Mr. Kennedy was at first a partner of A. P. Surles in the Providence Equipment Company. He was also a co-owner of Planters Butane Company, and Secretary of Carroll Gin, Inc. Mr. Kennedy went into full-time farming in 1955 with his son, and built a home on the farm on La Hwy 134. He was instrumental in the organization of the 1st Christian Church in Lake Providence. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Kennedy, John L. (Doctor)
BIOS: In 1967, Dr. J. L. Kennedy celebrated his 91st birthday. He was East Carroll‘s oldest native citizen and still a practicing dentist. He was one of 4 sons of Joseph M. Kennedy, Sr. and Regina Roberts Kennedy, who came to L. P. from Clinton, Louisiana, in the early 1870‘s. His father, Joseph, was a lawyer, judge, and a Confederate soldier. Dr. Kennedy‘s brother, Robert P. Kennedy, was also a lawyer. Dr. Kennedy had 2 sons and a daughter: (1) Joseph Kennedy, (2) Leonard Kennedy, and daughter (3) Dorothy Kennedy. Leonard has for several years been the Assessor for the parish. 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. 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. Mrs. Vail Montgomery was one of the chaperones, who gave her time so freely.’
Dr. J. L. Kennedy painted a very vivid picture of the early town of L. P.--the dirt streets which were almost impassable during bad weather. He can remember when once a team of 4 mules got stuck in the mud on the corner where the L. P. Bank was located (a livery stable was there at that time). The sidewalks consisted of nothing more than two planks and the ditches were open drains where fish, frogs, and eels could be caught.
Dr. Kennedy‘s favorite hobby of overlay and inlay woodwork was begun when a boy and continued through the years. He made many interesting and delicate articles of wood. He had a certificate dated May 3, 1953, proving that he made the 1st hole-in-one shot at the Legion Golf Course; and another, dated Nov. 26, 1958, when he visited the celebration of the Louisiana Purchas and was made an honorary citizen of New Orleans.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
HEALTH UNIT: In 1912 the town secretary Kennedy was declared the regular Health Inspector, at a salary of $15 a month.. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
TRANSPORTATION; FERRY BOATS: An early operator of a ferry from a landing in Providence to the Mississippi shore was Dr. John L. Kennedy in 1916, from 25c to 35c., “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Kennedy, Joseph
BIOS: This Joseph Kennedy was a son of John Leonard Kennedy. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Kennedy, Joseph Mordeci (Jr.)
BIOS: Joseph M. Kennedy, Jr., who died at the age of 28 years old. His parents were Joseph Medicus Kennedy, Sr., and Regina Roberts Kennedy. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Kennedy, Joseph Mordeci (Sr.)
BIOS: Joseph Medicus Kennedy and his wife, the former Regina Roberts, who came to L. P. from Clinton, LA., to make their home in the early 1870’s. Joseph was a lawyer, judge, and a Confederate soldier. Joseph M. Kennedy had 4 sons. (1) Dr. John Leonard Kennedy, (2) Samuel Blakely Kennedy, (3) Joseph Mordeci Kennedy, Jr., and (4) Robert Price Kennedy, and their daughters were (5) Mary “Dollie” Woods Kennedy, twin sisters (6) Katie White Kennedy and (7) Miss Narcisse Kennedy. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: J. M. Kennedy served as Mayor from 1882 to 1883. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS; In May 1869, the local paper reported that “Hon. J. M. Kennedy left on Sunday last per steamer Arkansas City to assume his duties in the Legislature.” “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CLUBS; KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS: There were two knights of Pythias; W. J. Yell headed the colored Knights of the Pythians and J. M. Kennedy was an early leader in the white Knights of Pythias. “Place to Remember”, Georgia 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. One of the judges selected to determine the result of the tilting contest was J. M. Kennedy of Providence. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
[*NOTE: A law partner of Judge Joseph Mordeci Kennedy was J. Edward Leonard of Westchester, PA.]

Kennedy, Katie White
BIOS: Katie’s father and mother were Joseph Medicus Kennedy and his wife, the former Regina Roberts, Katie White Kennedy was a sister to Robert Price Kennedy. She was a twin to Narcisse Kennedy. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Kennedy, Kelley Don
BIOS: Hugh Leroy Kennedy, Jr. and Marilyn Kelley Kennedy, daughter of Arlo and Grace Kelley, were both born in Amarillo, Texas. He moved to L. P. with his parents in 1942, and graduated from La. Tech University in 1951. He then began farming with his father. Leroy is past President of E. C. Farm Bureau and is a member of the Soybean Marketing Committee. The H. L. Kennedys, Jr., are parents of (1) Harold Lee Kennedy, a graduate of L. S. U. Medical School, and now a Captain in the Navy in California. (2) Kelly Don Kennedy is a graduate of La. Tech and is a farmer. (3) Michael Hugh Kennedy , (4) Kay Frances Kennedy, and (5) Charles Patterson Kennedy all attend Briarfield Academy.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Kennedy, Leonard
BIOS: Leonard is a son to Dr. John Leonard Kennedy. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
ASSESSORS; 1965: Leonard Kennedy. “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 the 1973-74 term was Leonard Kennedy. From "A Place to Remember", Georgia Pinkston

Kennedy, Leroy (Mr. & 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. A church was dedicated on June 2, 1974 on Reginold Street. Reverend Ronnie Hoyer is pastor. [1977] . “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Kennedy, Lilly [see Kennedy, Hugh Leroy, Sr.]

Kennedy, Marilyn (Kelley)
BIOS: Kelley Don Kennedy is a son of Marilyn Kelley Kennedy and Hugh Leroy Kennedy, Jr. Kelly Don Kennedy is a graduate of Louisiana Tech and a farmer. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston.

Kennedy, Mary “Dollie” Woods [see Reid, Mary]
BIOS: Dollie Woods was a sister Robert Price Kennedy. She married Mr. Reid. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
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.

Kennedy, Michael Hugh
BIOS: Hugh Leroy Kennedy, Jr. and Marilyn Kelley Kennedy were the parents of Michael Hugh Kennedy. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Kennedy, Narcisse [see also Wood, Narcisse]
BIOS: Narcisse parents were Joseph Medicus Kennedy Sr. and his wife, the former Regina Roberts. Narcisse and Katie White Kennedy were twins sisters of Robert Price Kennedy. She married Thomas Gilbert Wood. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Kennedy, Nellie (Peck)
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 Nellie Peck Kennedy. “A Place to Remember”

Kennedy, Robert Price
BIOS: Robert was born Dec. 30, 1878, the 4th son of Joseph Medicus Kennedy and Regina Roberts. Robert P.’s life was much as his father’s - both lived to a ripe old age, and both served more than 50 years at the Bar and rose to political fame. Robert graduated from L. S. U. and from Tulane and was introduced to the parish court by the late Hon. Charles S. Wyly on June 5, 1905. He set a record of 59 years of service at the parish and district bar. For 19 years he was Dean of East Carroll Bar. He served for twelve years on the LA. State Legislature. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
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.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1889: Robert Kennedy. “A Place to Remember”, by 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. The collection of taxes had been postponed in 1931 because of the Depression, and no money to pay any salaries. Mr. Robert Kennedy was State Representative and he and Babb with the Police Jury‘s sanction drafted an act for special revenue bonds of indebtedness amortized over a period of 10 to 20 years. They went to Senator Huey Long (from Lake Providence) and got his permission. The act was passed, and the budget adhered to, and the parish operated ‘in the black’ again. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Kennedy, Samuel Blakely
Samuel Blakely Kennedy was a son of Joseph Mordeci Kennedy, Sr. and Regina Roberts Kennedy, and an older brother to Robert Price Kennedy (born 1878). For many years he was the town clerk and parish poet laureate. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS; The Carroll Banner: This newspaper was owned by S. B. Kennedy, simultaneously publishing with the East Carroll-Democrat till 1892. The two papers merged on Aug. 6, 1892, forming The Banner-Democrat with James N. Turner as owner and both Kennedy and Morgan continuing as editors.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: NEWSPAPER; Sept. 24, 1900; Mr. S. B. Kennedy is a graduate of the Southwestern Presbyterian University at Clarksville, Tennessee. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Kent, Jesse & Willie
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
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
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

Kent, Isaac N.
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 Isaac N. Kent in 1855. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Kerlin, F. M.
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. F. M. Kerlin 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. F. M. Kerlins’ total, as rendered by the Judges, was 4 rings. His nickname was listed as “Knight of Kentucky“. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Kerr, James D.
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

Kerr, Joseph & Nancy
EARLY SETTLERS: “Joseph Kerr and wife, Nancy, and daughter, Harriett Davisson, mortgaged to Michael and Philip Maher, merchants of New Orleans, a tract of land in Township 21, Range 13 East, to secure a loan of $530, which “if not punctually paid when the same shall be due, then the land shall become the property of said Mahers, to all intent and purposes for them to dispose of as they think proper, reserving the overplus, should there be any, after the sale of the land to Kerrs and Davissons.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Kerr, Susan (Miss) [see Prescott, J. B. (Doctor)]

Key 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

Key, Floyd
CHURCHES; ASSEMBLY OF GOD: “Located on the corner of 4th & Hamley Streets, the 1st Assembly of God Church was founded on Oct. 20, 1950. Billy Kirksey, G. C. Kirksey, J. L. Key, and Floyd Key served as ministers for the church.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Key, Helen (see VanFossen, Helen (Key))
Helen Key was a daughter of Dr. Richard Sewell and wife Helen C. Beck Key. Helen married Col. Harry Thomas Lee Van Fossen, ant their children were Helen Devane Van Fossen, Katie Key Van Fossen, and Harry Thomas Van Fossen. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Key, J. L.
CHURCHES; ASSEMBLY OF GOD: “Located on the corner of 4th & Hamley Streets, the 1st Assembly of God Church was founded on Oct. 20, 1950. Billy Kirksey, G. C. Kirksey, J. L. Key, and Floyd Key served as ministers for the church.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Key, Katherine (see also Pittman, William Buckner (Mrs.)
Katherine was a daughter of Dr. Richard Sewell and wife Helen C. Beck Key. Katherine married William Buckner Pittman, a lawyer from Vicksburg, Mississippi. They had four sons, Key Pittman, United States Senator from Nevada; Frank Pittman, an attorney in Washington, D. C.; Vail Pittman, governor of Nevada, and Will Pittman, Attorney General of the Hawaiian Islands. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Key, Margaret [see Delony, Margaret]
Margaret Key was a daughter of Dr. Richard Sewell and his wife Helen C. Beck Key. Margaret, third daughter of the Keys, married Vail Montgomery and had five children: Helen, Annie, Vail, Katie, and Marguerite. Helen, or “Nellie” as she was called, was the mother of Vail Montgomery Delony. Daughter Marguerite is the widow of the late John C. Bass, one-time sheriff of East Carroll Parish. Annie and Katie died as children. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Key, Richard Sewell (Doctor)
BIOS: Richard Sewell Key and his wife Helen’s descendants are the Thomas L. Van Fossens in L. P., LA. Richard and Helen Key owned Afton Plantation in Bunch’s Bend. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1846 & 1852: Dr. Richard Sewell Key. 1880: Dr. Key. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS: Afton Plantation was owned by Dr. Richard Sewell and his wife Helen C. Beck Key. They moved from Claiborne Parish to Bunch’s Bend in Carroll parish in 1832 and named their landholding Afton. The Keys were among the earliest settlers of the parish and had held land grants back in Claiborne Parish. Key ancestors included Francis Scott key, author of the “Star Spangled Banner”, Chief Justice John Marshall, and William Rufus King, Vice-President of the United States, and the Honorable John Beck, Helen’s father, who served in the State Legislature of Alabama. The Keys had three daughters: Katherine, Helen, and Margaret. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Keys, Fred
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 Fred Keys. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Kilbourne, William J.
"William J. Kilbourne became postmaster of the 1st postoffice established in Kilbourne in Nov. 13, 1879. Kilbourne is named in honor of its 1st postmaster." "Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin“

Kilcrease, D. D.
“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”

Kilgore, L. L.
EDUCATION: L. L. Kilgore succeeded Paul Geisler as principal of L.P.H.S. in 1955. He received his doctorate at Peabody, became a professor at the LSU 1960. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

Kimberline, 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.

King, David
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.
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 David King. 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.

King, Ethel (Teacher)

King, Harold
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 Harold King was there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
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. Present minister is Harold M. King.[1977] “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

King, Hugh
L.P.H.S. FOOTBALL: Head coach Frank Byerley’s 1922 championship team included Hugh King. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

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

King, Jimmy 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. Jimmy Wayne King was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

King, Lillian (Miss)
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.

King, M. H., Jr.
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. M. H. King, Jr. was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

King, M. H., Jr.
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. M. H. King (Sr.) was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

King, Patsy
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”

King, Sam H.
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.

King, William D.
PLANTATIONS; LICK SKILLET: 523 acres, located in T.20, N.R. 12E, located near Swan Lake, called ‘Lick Skillet’ once owned by Mrs. Julia Mathews, widow of Thomas C. Mathews, was later jointly owned by William Sibly and William D. King. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Kingsley, Matt
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.
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.

Kirk, George Van [see Van Kirk, George]

Kirksey, Billy
CHURCHES; ASSEMBLY OF GOD: “Located on the corner of 4th & Hamley Streets, the 1st Assembly of God Church was founded on Oct. 20, 1950. Billy Kirksey, G. C. Kirksey, J. L. Key, and Floyd Key served as ministers for the church.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Kirksey, G. C.
CHURCHES; ASSEMBLY OF GOD: “Located on the corner of 4th & Hamley Streets, the 1st Assembly of God Church was founded on Oct. 20, 1950. Billy Kirksey, G. C. Kirksey, J. L. Key, and Floyd Key served as ministers for the church.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

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

Kitchens, John
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. John Kitchens also served as a pastor there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Kleinpeter, Ed
“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”

Kleinpeter, Frank William
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 Frank William Kleinpeter. The 1st pastor was Alex Strong, a Civil War veteran. A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Klenn, Louise [see Turner, James Nelson]

Knecht, Ronald C. [see Nelson, Charlotte Ann]

Knight, Delton (Mrs.)
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 Mrs. Delton Knight. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Knobles, William M.
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902. One of the Board of Directors in 1975 included William M. Knobles. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, 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 William Knobles, Treasurer. This fraternal organization of Catholic men actively works with the church, school, community, youth, and patriotic projects. “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 1959-60 term was W. M. Knobles. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Knobles, William (Mrs.)
CLUBS; L. P. JUNIOR AUXILIARY: “The L. P. Junior Auxiliary was organized in Sept. 1962, through the efforts of Mrs. William Knobles, former member of the West Point, Mississippi chapter. She served as the 1st president of the local chapter for its first two years. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Knox, William Lucky
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1850: William Lucky Knox. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; CROW’S ROOST: “In a sheriff’s sale of April 26, 1851, William Lucky Knox, Sheriff of Carroll Parish, in the suit of William Laughlin versus his creditors of William Laughlin & Company, of N. O., LA., there was ‘seized and advertised for sale in block and for cash, or the equivalent to cash, the property commonly called Crow’s Roost, a plantation on Bayou Macon, about 18 miles from Lake Providence; tsee BIOGRAPHIES: Terrel, John)

Lacey, Thomas J.
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: The La. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church sent a minister named Thomas J. Lacey in 1866 - 1867. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

LaCost, C.
TRANSPORTATION; FERRY BOATS: An early operator of a ferry from a landing in Providence to the Mississippi shore was C. LaCost & C. H. McMurray in 1918 (Increased price to 50c, round trip) “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Land, Ford
MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: Ford Land served as Mayor from 1966 to 1970. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Land, Littlebray 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.

Langford, G. M. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1867: Dr. G. M. Langford. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS: Carroll Record; 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.

Landfair, Mary Ann (Mrs. Darrell)

Landry, Doctor
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS; RECENT [Info in book is from 1977]: A recent physician is Dr. Landry, during WWII, briefly. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Lane, Alex G.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1864: Alexander G. Lane. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Lanier, Benjamin H.
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.
CLERK OF COURT; 1877: Benjamin H. Lanier, 13th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Lanier, Loren
BRIARFIELD ACADEMY: Briarfield Academy opened 1969. In 1970 Mr. Loren Lanier succeeded Mr. Fly as principal. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Larche, Napoleon E. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1842 & 1853: Dr. Larche, Gorham, and Hiram Tebbett. (1853 Yellow Fever Epidemic this year) “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
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.

Larry, Daisy
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.

Latting, Abram

Laughlin, William
COMMUNITIES OF THE PARISH, MONTICELLO:
“Crow’s Roost was a plantation below Monticello on Bayou Macon and was owned by William Laughlin.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
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.

Lawrence, Tate
Associated with Robert Amacker 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 turned out 400 bales of cotton in 22 hours.

Lawrence, Zeb D.
BLACK CHURCHES; SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST was started by Mansel Mason and met in various homes. Zeb D. Lawrence and Viola Robertson sold the land for the church. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Lawton, Henry
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

Layman children
“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.

Layton, Bonnie Sue [see Nelson, Brown Frederick]

Leach, Arlene
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “devoted to church, family, loved people” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

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

Leathers, T. 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. One of the judges selected to determine the result of the tilting contest was T. P. Leathers, of New Orleans. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Ledbetter, Henry & Jane
In 1837 Henry & Jane Ledbetter, of Pecan Grove Plantation, donated one-half acre of land fronting on the Miss. River for the purpose of erecting and keeping up a school thereon. This donation was accepted by Chairman Joseph Macquillan and the Providence Academy (whether public or private is not known) was incorporated on March 12, 1838. This was the first school system. Pinkston’s “A Place to Remember”

Leddy, Eugene
Eugene was born about 1859. Mother was Bernard and Alice Leddy from Ireland. He was a clerk.
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.
NEWSPAPER; Aug. 16, 1884: Mr. Eugene Leddy of Wilton Plantation, paid this office a pleasant call on Wednesday.

Leddy, Francis “Frank” William
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.
NEWSPAPER; Nov. 20, 1875: Died on the night of Friday, 12th. instant, of congestion of the brain, Frank Leddy, aged 20 years.
LAKE PROVIDENCE CEMETERY INSCRIPTION: Feb. 27, 1857 - Nov. 19, 1875 BROTHER, born New York City, died L. P., La. (5 person marker)

Leddy, Hugh Augustine
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.
LAKE PROVIDENCE CEMETERY INSCRIPTION: Dec. 8, 1853 - Feb. 25, 1877 BROTHER, born New York City, died L. P., La. (5 person marker)

Leddy, James “Jim” Felix
NEWSPAPER; June 7, 1873: James Leddy was listed as Deputy
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.
NEWSPAPER AD; June 1875: Sun Rise Saloon and Billiard Room. The finest wines, liquors, and cigars, cool lager beer, soda water, milk punches, mint juleps, always to be found at the Sun Rise. James Leddy, Proprietor.
NEWSPAPER; April 29, 1875: Music Low and Sweet.--The editor of this paper (Roberts) cannot adequately express his appreciation of the serenade given him and his family at his residence last Monday night, by Mr. James Leddy, the Gargaro brother, Mr. Charles Ericssen and others. The music was low, soft, and exquisitely sweet. As it floated in the stilly air it touched on the ear like some harp from fairly land, enchanting, delicious.
LAKE PROVIDENCE CEMETERY INSCRIPTION: Oct. 8, 1845 - July 17, 1879 BROTHER, born New York City, died L. P., La. (5 person marker)
NEWSPAPER; Feb. 17, 1894
Mrs. C. Baker from Plaquemines, La., with her interesting little family, arrived in our town last Sunday and spent several days here attending to her business. Mrs. Baker, formerly Mrs. James Leddy, lived here at one time, and had many friends in our little city. They are doing well in Plaquemines where Mr. Baker is working, furnishing logs to the numerous sawmills of that town.

Leddy, Jo
NEWSPAPER OBITUARY:
He died on the 1st of June, 1875, instant, at the age of 35 years, Jo Leddy departed this life, in the city of St. Louis, where he had gone a few weeks previous in order to recover his health; which had been very bad for a long time. He continued to grow worse all the time after leaving Providence, until he expired. In the late war Jo was one of the daring Confederate scouts in Missouri. During which time, he became the author of several war songs, which created great applause among the Confederate sympathizers in Missouri; chief among which was "Jo Shelby's Mule."
There were but few men who appreciated Jo Leddy in the full merits of his character.
It could easily be seen and admitted that he had an enterprise and energy. For, under most disadvantageous circumstances he had, without a dollar to begin with, built up the foundation for a fortune in Providence.
No death could be more unfortunate for our flourishing little village (Lake Providence, La.) that that of Jo Leddy. He was constantly doing something to adorn the town. He took great pride in improving the place, though he was twice defeated when he ran for alderman.
The world generally judged him by a cold exterior. But, beneath a reserved cold appearance, he concealed as warm a heart as e'er throbbed in the breast of man.
He was warm hearted and generous, and exceedingly kind to his parents, and brothers, and sister.
He was at one time engaged in tearing up bridges and destroying railroad tracks in front of the Federal army. The Federals captured him and he was sentenced to death by military committee. While being held in prison in St. Louis, awaiting the execution, he escaped by remarkable boldness and skill, and, in that way, saved his life.
It is thought his many exposures during the war fastened the seeds of death in his system. He married in this place in 1871 Minnie W., and at his death, left a wife and two pretty little children, also two step-children who loved him as their father. Jo Leddy was a genius in some respects, and far better than many who censured him.

Leddy, Jo (Mrs.)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: Father Gentille founded the Altar Society on Dec. 17, 1871. Mrs. Joe Leddy was elected President of the Altar Society. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
NEWSPAPER; June 10, 1875; Mrs. Minnie W. Leddy has applied to be appointed administratrix of the succession of her deceased husband, Jo Leddy.
NEWSPAPER: Sept. 1875: Little Lula, daughter of Mrs. Minnie W. Leddy, died last Thursday, at the age of seven years, after an illness of two days, of congestive fever. She was buried in the yard on her mother’s premises, with Catholic rites. A large and respectable number attended the funeral, which took place on last Friday at 10 a. M. Lula was a lovely, darling child, and was just beginning to be a help to her widowed mother.

Leddy, Louis J.
Louis J. Leddy was born in New York City, January 1, 1861, having arrived in our little town in his early boyhood (1881). His father and mother was from Cavan, Ireland. His father, Bernard, was born on Feb. 2, 1815. His mother, Alice (Murphy) was born Feb. 27, 1819. He had a sister and at least three brothers: Francis William, born Feb. 27, 1857, Hugh Augustine was born Dec. 8, 1853, and James Felix born on Oct. 7, 1845, all born in N.Y. City.
We first greet Louis J. in the “Blue store” under the employ of Mr. T. Byrne. He left our town with Mr. Martin’s family some six years ago to cast his lot in Vicksburg; where he won a host of friends by his genial and pleasing manners. He was clerk at the Washington Hotel. And later of the Hotel Piazzo.
Mr. Leddy was characterized with an amiable disposition, a courteous and attractive personality, which won for him the love and esteem of all who knew him. “I knew him well Heratio.”
He had his faults and foibles, but when we look at his many priceless virtues, we ought to lose sight of them; a fast friend, unwearied in his exertions to unselfishly serve his friend as far as he was capable, and equally an earnest to forgive an injury.
He was conscientiously and rigorously attached to principles, while respecting the rights of others, incapable of betraying their conscience, trust or honor; a man unending to vigor of mind and strength of soul that di__cified, and gentle courtesy which is only the perfume of Christian charity. Louis J. Leddy died of consumption at Vicksburg, MS on June 5, 1894 at his friend J. L. Martins’ home. He was 33 years old. He left a brother and married sister, residents of Chicago. His father past away Aug. 30, 1875, his mother shortly afterwards on Oct. 11, 1875. His father, mother, and other members of the family are buried in the Lake Providence Cemetery where his remains will be taken by the steamer City of Hickman.

Leddy Thomas P.
Eugene was born about 1851. Mother was Bernard and Alice Leddy from Ireland. He was a butcher by trade.
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.

Lee, Gus
BLACK CHURCHES; MT. CALVARY BAPIST: Located on LeGrand Street in Roosevelt Heights, the pastor Gus Lee has served since 1972. The church was organized in 1958, as an “off-shoot” from Central Baptist. [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Lee, Joseph (Captain-Confederate)
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: The Confederate force was being strengthened in northeast Louisiana after Union General Reid was ordered to Vicksburg. 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 Union command at Vicksburg sent an expeditionary force of Yankees to Goodrich Landing with orders to disperse and carry out raids against Monticello and Floyd, but the Northerners expedition was a failure with Lee and Bartlett easily evading the Union forces in the swamps. “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.
On Aug. 26, 1864, Captain Lee, with 200 guerillas, raided the plantations south of Transylvania leased by Hiram B. Tebbetts. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Lee, P. S.
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

Lee, V. L.
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. V. L. Lee. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Leeves, A. G. (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. A. G. Leeves. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

LeFevre, John
“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.

LeFevre, Leon
(see Stories by Local Folk: “Halt says Ace Anderson”)
(see Biographies: Witkowski, Simon)
(see Politicians; Kellogg, William Pitt)
“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.” 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 many 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”

Leftwich, Captain
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS; [1869] “Flat-boats, skiffs, canoes and divers and sundry kinds of water crafts are constantly plying between Providence and Bayou Macon Hills. Capt. Leftwich put out for the Hills with a full passenger list yesterday morning at 9 o‘clock“. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Leggett, Josephine (see Williamson, Norris Charlescraft)

LeMay, L. T.
EARLIEST BUSINESSES: Back in 1879-1880 , one of the places of business in Lake Providence was the Drays & Wagons business of L. T. Lemay & T. J. Powell, which shows a refection of the times. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Lensing, Betty
BIOS: Betty Bauer married Leo Lensing. They had ten children. Betty, a busy mother, is known in a quiet way for thoughtfulness and unselfishness. Their home, known as Angus Haven, adjoins a pecan orchard, a cattle ranch, a tennis court and the lake.
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “good neighbor, Good Samaritan” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

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

Lensing, David
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1974: David Lensing. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Lensing, George S.
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.
MODERN BANKS; THE BANK OF DIXIE / THE LAKE PROVIDENCE BANK; George Lensing has been president since 1946, having joined the bank in 1940.“ [Info 1977] Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. George Lensing was one of the first Hospital Board members. “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 the 1974-75 term was George S. Lensing. He filled the unexpired term of W. H. Maxwell. From "A Place to Remember", Georgia Pinkston

Lensing, Leo & Betty
BIOS: “In 1948, Leo Lensing came to Lake Providence from Arkansas. He is President of an insurance company, a director and vice-president of the Bank of Dixie, president of Alluvial Land Company, a member of the Board of Directors of the Northeast La. Livestock Show, executive committee member of the Ouachita Valley Council of Boys Scouts of America and was the parish Heart Fund Chairman for 3 yrs.
He is married to Betty Bauer and they have reared 10 children. 3 of the 6 sons are doctors. Betty, a busy mother, is known in a quiet way for thoughtfulness and unselfishness. Their home, known as Angus Haven, adjoins a pecan orchard, a cattle ranch, a tennis court and the lake.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
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”
MODERN BANKS; THE BANK OF DIXIE / THE LAKE PROVIDENCE BANK: George T. Hider, Leo Lensing, T. E. Hanks, P. G. Marron, Michael Lensing, and Sybil Bayles are Vice-President in the Bank of Dixie.“ [Info 1977] Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
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 Recorder; Leo Lensing. This fraternal organization of Catholic men actively works with the church, school, community, youth, and patriotic projects. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
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
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for 1953-54 Leo A. Lensing. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Lensing, Michael
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”
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.. Michael Lensing, is Vice-President of the Advisory Committee, and recently graduated from the Banking Scholl of the South.“ [Info 1977] Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Leonard, John Edward
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1870: John Edward Leonard. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; OAKLAND: George C. and W. W. Benham sold Oakland to J. Edward Leonard of Westchester, PA., a parish resident and law partner of Judge Joseph Mordeci Kennedy. Leonard served the parish as District Attorney and as Republican Congressman. The Watchman, parish newspaper of those days, carried an article: “Col. J. E. Leonard’s Law Book has been published. It contains a digest of the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States in all Louisiana cases. It will be invaluable to Louisiana lawyers. We believe the price is $8.00” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Levi, Alma
BLACK CHURCHES; FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF SONDHEIMER was organized in 1941 by Elbert E. Sanders. The Hendrix family helped build the first church located on Bear Lake. In 1954 the church was moved nearer Sondheimer. The first person to conduct services at the church was an evangelist, Alma Levi. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Levy, Bonnie
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 Bonnie Levy. “A Place to Remember”

Levy, Frank L.
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 Frank L. Levy. The present rector is Charles M. Seymour, Jr. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Levy, Golden Leigh
HEALTH: On July 3, 1928 Dr. W. K. Evans was appointed the Health Officer. The local Board of Health that year included Golden Leigh Levy. 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.
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. G. L. Levy was one of the first Hospital Board members. “A Place to Remember”, by 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 Golden Leigh Levy as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. The luncheon club met every Wednesday at a local restaurant. Charter Member, Board of Directors; Secretary, and Treasurer was Golden Leigh Levy. G. L. was President from 1937 - 1938. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Levy, Max (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: “This associate of the Legion, Powell-Martin-Barrett Unit Number 37, was organized in Aug. 1926. One of the charter members included Mrs. Max Levy. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Levy, Mertie L.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the Charter Members was Mertie L. Levy, he was also President 1944 - 1945. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Levy, Rosetta (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. Rosetta Levy, she also was a Worthy Grand Matron, State Officer. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Lewis, C. C.
EDUCATION; SUPERINTENDENTS: In 1908 C. C. Lewis served for one year as School Superintendent and High School Principal, and was followed in 1909 by William H. McCulloch. C. C. Lewis stayed on as Principal for three years. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“

Lewis, Henry Clay
“Louisiana Swamp Doctor” is about the life of Henry Clay Lewis, a young medical doctor in Northeast Louisiana. He was known as Madison Tensas, M. D.. He was born in Charleston, S. C. on June 26, 1825, and was the 7th child of David and Rachel Salomon Lewis. His sister, the youngest, Rachel, was born in Cincinnati in 1831, and his mother, Rachel, died that same year. 6 year old Henry, probably went to live with his oldest brother, Alexander, born 1810 Charleston, who was 21 yrs old & married. His other brothers and sisters were: Catherine, 1813, Joseph 1816, Judith 1818, Rosa Lewis 1819 (married a Bayless), Moses 1821, died 1827, and Frances born 1823. His father died of yellow fever in N.O. in 1839. Henry was married to Judith D’Israeli.

Lewis, Isaac L.
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 Isaac L. Lewis in 1876. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Lewis, S.
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 S. Lewis. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Lewis, William
BLACK CHURCHES; 1ST COLORED BAPTIST CHURCH: On land donated by Edward S. Wilson this church began on May 10, 1873. Among the founders were Samuel Williams and William Lewis. [1977]. A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Lick, Mildred (Mrs.)
TELEPHONE COMPANY: Among those who served long and faithfully was Mrs. Hazel White, Chief Operator for the past 17 years and employee of the company for 32 years. Mrs. Mildred Lick was an employee for 25 years. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Lilly, Ben
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, ROOSEVELT or O’HARA’S SWITCH:
Originally named O’Hara’s Switch after a timberman who ran a railroad switch line to connect with the main road from the interior. Named changed to Roosevelt in honor of the President. A guest of Lee Shields’ Brokenburn home, Theodore Roosevelt hunted with Ben Lilly. The hunting party used the Shield’s home as a base, hunting on Bear Lake near the East Carroll-Madison parishes border. John M. Parker, a New Orleans friend of the President, and Mr. Shields had shared in buying a large block of land near Roosevelt. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Lipp, Leopold & Mabel [see Long, Lafayette & Anna (Jackson)]

Lindsey family
“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, page 44, I found the Rollins purchasing their land from the U. S. Government on October 14, 1835. Their descendants are with us today, one of whom is Mrs. Willie Mae Dillard Roberts of Oak Grove.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Lindsey, Thad
"Epps Post Office began on July 10, 1888, with Thad Lindsey as the 1st postmaster. They have not record of e]

Logan, John J. (General, 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.

Long, George M.
PLANTATIONS; LONGWOOD: Longwood was some 4 miles above town and it was first owned by George M. Long. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Long, Huey P. [Senator]
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. The collection of taxes had been postponed in 1931 because of the Depression, and no money to pay any salaries. Mr. Robert Kennedy was State Representative and he and Babb with the Police Jury‘s sanction drafted an act for special revenue bonds of indebtedness amortized over a period of 10 to 20 years. They went to Senator Huey Long (from Lake Providence) and got his permission. The act was passed, and the budget adhered to, and the parish operated ‘in the black’ again. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Long, Lafayette Hendon & Anna (Jackson)
Sold the home known as the Anderson House to Mr. & Mrs. Lafayette Hendon Long. Lafayette Hendon Long and Anna Jackson married in 1877. It was in the old Anderson home that one of the Long daughters, Miss Mabel Long married the local newspaper owner and editor, Leopold Lipp, who had come from Monroe and establised first the Messenger, then the Floyd News. The Floyd news has always been in the hands of the Lipp family.

Long, “Mac” (see Tucker, Tilghman)

Long, W. E. (Doctor)
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 Place to Remember”, Georgia 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. When everything had been duly prepared the Knights formed a line before the Judges’ stand. One of the Judges selected to determine the result of the tilting contest was score keeper Dr. W. E. Long of Lake Providence. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
HEALTH; HEALTH UNIT: A diphtheria epidemic broke out in 1902, the town was divided into 5 sections, with Dr. Long in charge of one of the sections. Cholera was also a problem the same year. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
HEALTH UNIT: In 1904 Dr. W. D. Bell was employed as Health Unit Physician. He served until his death in Dec. 1912, Dr. W. B. Long appointed after Dr. Bell’s death. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1890 - 1920: Dr. R. W. Seay, Bunch’s Bend, Dr. F. R. Bernard, Providence; Dr. W. E. Long, Providence. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Long, W. McFarland [see also Tucker, Tilghman M.]
A descendant of the McCulloch - Tucker families. “A Place to Remember”
CLUBS; AMERICAN LEGION: The American Legion, local Post Number 37, was organized in 1920, two of the charter members still living are William McFarland Long and Frank Byerly. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
CLERK OF COURT; 1933: William McFarland Long, 6th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by 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 W. McFarland Long. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1937: William McFarland Long. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Longmire, Peter W. L.
"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.

Lormand, L. O.
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

Lorren, Jeannie (see BIOGRAPHIES: Ragland, William Betron)

Lott, A. J. (Captain)
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: “As the war escalated in scope and intensity, more recruits were requested. Carroll Parish again responded and formed the Carroll Rebels, under the command of Captain A. J. Lott. On Aug. 9, 1861, the Rebels were inducted into the Confederate Army, Co. D, 4th Battalian, Louisiana Infantry.” “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: Gov. Moore offered a $50 bounty for recruits to fill the army demands. In response to the $50. bounty offered by the Confederate governments, a company of cavalry was formed in Carroll by Captain A. J. Lott. [ Lott was on detached duty from the Carroll Rebels] The cavalry, known as the Carroll Dragoons were inducted into the service on March 19, 1862. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.

Lott, R. H. (Colonel)
“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.

Lott, J. D. “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”

Love, John A.
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

Love, Mattie
ALL BLACK CITY OFFICIALS: “In the 1974 election the Mayor appointed Mattie Love, black, as Clerk of the Town. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Lovelady, Icie
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 Icie Lovelady. “A Place to Remember”

Lovell, Muriel
EDUCATION: Teachers Mrs. Nelle Erwin, Leroy Hendrix, Muriel Lovell, and Kay Russell retired in 1975. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Lovell, Randy
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

Lowry, Alfred J. & Cleora C.
“EARLY SETTLERS: Some citizens of the parish became sufficiently affluent to invest their money. Joseph M. Patten and wife, Ann M. Patten purchased 75 shares of $100 each in the Union Bank of Louisiana which was created and incorporated by an act of the Legislature and approved on April 21, 1832. Honore Morancy and his wife, Eliza Jane Morancy, purchased 135 shares in the same bank, Catesby B. Minnis held 120 shares, and Alfred J. Lowry and wife, Cleora C. Lowry, owned 120 shares.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Lowry, Eliza Jane [see Morancy, Eliza Jane (Mrs. Honore’)

Lucas, Jim & Henry
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. Two of the people involved in building the church was Jim and Henry Lucas. The first pastor was Frank Davis, succeeded by S. Jackson, G. C. Gable, Ted Taylor, and Sylvester Brown. The present pastor is Frank W. Wilson.[1977]“A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Lumpkin, Edward
Baron de Bastrop did make a direct contribution to Northeast Louisiana y 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 interest 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, d, 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.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Lusk, George (Bishop)
BLACK CHURCHES; INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PRAYER: Established in 1974 by Bishop George Lusk of Memphis. It is located o Foster Street. Mrs. Katie Howard‘s former day care center was remodeled for use as a meeting place. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Lusk, Squire
Squire Lusk quit the war and rode with the Home Guard and the guerrillas, lead by Jesse James.

Lynch, G. G.
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. G. G. Lynch was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
INVENTORS: Inventor of the cotton sprinkler in 1886. He is from East Carroll Parish, La. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Lyons, Doctor
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1852: Dr. Dunn, Dr. J. Lyons, Dr. R. S. Key, Dr. J. E. Davis. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Lyons, James
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”

Lyons, W. R. C.
“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”
EDUCATION: During Reconstruction time, 1873, the L.P. Male and Female High School, at Lake Providence, Louisiana secured a teacher, well recommended, and the school was open for receiving scholars. Tuition, $5 a month. (Signed) Dr. W. D. Bell, Present: W. C. Lyons, Secretary.
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 after this time was W. R. C. Lyons. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Lyons, W. C. (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: Mrs. W. C. Lyons was State Poppy Chairman and Gold Star Mothers Chairman. Mrs. Lyons received a national award for achieving the highest percentage in poppy sales of any size. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston