M, N, & O Surnames

Maben, Henry - Owen, Shapely

Maben, Henry [I think this is William Henry/W. H. Maben, but not sure yet]
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. The luncheon club met every Wednesday at a local restaurant. Charter Member and Sgt. At Arms was Henry Maben. Also William Henry Maben was a Charter Member. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Maben, Henry (Mrs.)[*NOTE: I think this is William Henry Maben/W. H., Mrs., but not sure yet]
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. Henry Maben. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Maben, Kate (Davis)
ENTERTAINMENT: In 1915 the Lake Providence Orchestra was organized with Mrs. Kate Davis Maben as pianist and Mr. R. P. Kennedy the violinist. They met every two weeks at the Opera House. “A Place to Remember”, 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.

Maben, Louise
1929 ECHO: Louise Maben was a senior in the 1929 East Carroll Parish High School year. "The part she played in school life speaks more eloquently than anything that could be written. Distinctly individual, with her black hair and eyes, her careless indifference and her invigorating cheerfulness." She was Cheeleader '27, '28, & '29, receiver of the English Medal in '27, Editor of 'The Echo' in '28 & '29, played basketball '27, & '28, and in the Choral Club.

Maben, Sue [see Abernathy, Sue]

Maben, W. A.
HOTELS: The Maben Hotel was built in 1910 by Mr. W. A. Maben. It burned in 1928 and immediately rebuilt. Mr. Maben, a genial host, posted a large sign in the dining room reading “M I K “ . When anyone asked the meaning he explained “More In the Kitchen”. He was generous with second helpings. Mr. Maben died in 1949, and his widow and daughters operated the hotel until 1955 when they sold the building to a Mr. Fisackerly. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

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

McAdams, L. F.
CHURCHES; MELBOURNE BAPTIST: Located south of Transylvania, Hwy 65, and organized in 1940 by 30 citizens. First pastor was Rev. V. W. Fairchild. Of the original members, Mr. L. F. McAdams, Mr. & Mrs. Claude Dukes, and Mrs. Ruby Dukes Walters are still members [1977] . “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

McAllister, Charles

McArthur, John (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.

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

McCarroll, George W.
MAYORS: There are no town records before 1876, but other local records mention George W. McCarroll as one of the early mayors in 1861. “A Place to Remember”
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of Lake Providence, La. from 1835 to 1976 was George W. McCarroll in 1859. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

McClandish, Mrs. Alice

McClendon, R. E. (Mr. & Mrs.)
BIOGRAPHIES: “Alma Ray McClendon is the older daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R. E. McClendon, who came to Lake Providence from Shreveport in 1934. Her younger sister, Martha Carolyn, is now Mrs. James Scott, and her brother is John Dennis McClendon of Baton Rouge. Mr. McClendon was first a dealer for Sinclair Oil Company, and later dealt in real estate and insurance. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Mrs. McClendon was a supervisor of Welfare Services, and also soloist in the Methodist Church Choir. Following their retirement the McClendons moved to West Monroe. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF L. P.: The Women‘s Society of Christian Service, formed in 1940, of former Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid members Mrs. R. E. McClendon was one of the Charter Members. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

McCoy, Marie
1929 ECHO: Marie McCoy is listed as a junior at East Carroll Parish High School in 1929.
1920 E. C. CENSUS: Her father, John McCoy, born about 1874, in Indiana worked for the U. S. Government. (not sure what kind of construction), his father was from Germany. His mother, Pauline, born 1878, was from Georgia. Her father was from Germany also. Pauline and John had 8 children listed on the 1920 Census living with them. Madeline; 21, John Jr.; 19, Francis, male, 18, (both John Jr. and Francis worked as Stationery Engineers), Frederick; 16, Joseph; 12, Evelyn; 9, Marie; 7, and James; 4.

McCoy, “Monk”
L.P.H.S. FOOTBALL: Frank Byerley returned to L. P. around 1920. He became head football coach at L.P.H.S. His championship team in 1922 included Monk McCoy, who played halfback. He now resides in California. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

McCoy, Thayer
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church was donated by and built just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. An even newer building built on Lake Street in 1926. Serving as a present vestryman is Thayer McCoy. The present rector is Charles M. Seymour, Jr. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

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

McCulloch 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
PLANTATIONS; COTTONWOOD: “The Cottonwood Plantation was owned by the McCulluch family.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

McCulloch, Misses
NEWSPAPER: Sept. 1, 1883: The most delightful evening recorded in the society calendar of the season, was the social reunion and soiree dansante at the residence of Dr. Bernard on Wednesday night. He had the able assistance of Mr. Guenard, whose delicate intuition in all matter of etiquette and form made him a valuable coadjutor. One of the most entertaining features of the evening was vocal music, in which the highly cultivated voices of the Misses McCulloch and Powell blended most harmoniously. [*NOTE: The Misses McCulloch was probably Lucille and Annie, but I not sure, there were several of them that sang.]

McCulloch, Elizabeth (see also Benjamin, William B.)

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

McCulloch, William (Doctor) (also spelled McCullough) [see also Tucker, Tilghman]
Katherine, the daughter of Senator Tilghman M. Tucker, and her husband Dr. William McCulloch came to manage Cottonwood Plantation. During the Civil War, Dr. McCulloch served in the Confederate Army. After the war, the McCullochs returned to Cottonwood only to find it in blackened ruin. The restored the place and bought another farm in the area known as "The Bend." One of their eight children, Elizabeth, married W. B. Benjamin. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1861: Dr. William McCulloch of Cottonwood.
1880: Dr. William McCulloch. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

McCulloch, William
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.“

McDaniel, J. W. (Mrs.)
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934, in the home of Mrs. Joseph E. Ransdell. The Regent of the chapter was Mrs. J. W. McDaniel. “ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

McDonald, Doris (LeFevre)
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 Doris LeFevre McDonald. “A Place to Remember”

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

McFadden family
PLANTATIONS; HOPEWELL: “… Mrs. B. Harris lived on what is now known as Hopewell Plantation, and a large family named McFadden lived on River Bayou (sometimes called Providence Bayou). I remember going to a wedding on River Bayou at which many of the man and women danced barefoot.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

McFarland, Eliza
EARLY SETTLERS: “Juan Mansol claimed 20 arpents front of land on both sides of the Bayou Mason (sic) in the post of Ouachita, the tract having a depth of the usual 40 arpents. Mansol later sold this holding to Eliza McFarland for $22,500. 00 in 1827.“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

McGaughey, William G.
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: The La. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church sent a minister named William G. McCaughey in 1858. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

McGee, Mary C. [see Biggs, Thomas G. (Doctor)]

McGinpio, ?“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 were 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

McGuire, Bernard
The two items below were sent to me by Lora Peppers:
Abstracts of Naturalizations Carroll Parish, La. Book A
Copied by Carolyn P. Avery & Bonnie Cook
Born in the Kingdom of Great Britian in 1851. Arrived at New York on Sept. 18 1872. Is now 23 years old. Renounces Victoria Queen of Great Britian. Naturalized May 25 1876.
Morehouse Clarion, January 16, 1880, Page 2, Column 3
The Lake Providence Murder.
The course pursued by the citizens of Providence toward the crew of a coal boat which anchored at that place is frowned upon by all good citizens everywhere. It seems that the crew of the coal boat and a potato boat went out into the town and, after drinking to drunkenness, some of the crew became noisy, and threatened "to take the place." Their boisterous demonstrations brought to the front City Marshal McGuire, who demanded the surrender of the drunken roust-a-bouts. Jim Brown, who was the noisiest and most demonstrative, and the Marshal clinched and the two pistol shots were heard. The Marshal was killed. The frightened crew then ran to their boats. In a few minutes a crowd of armed men went to the river, arrested the whole crew, captain and pilot. They were taken to the Mayor's office, placed in line on benches, and as their names were called, the brother of the Marshal began firing, fatally wounding three of the helpless prisoners. This was done after the drunken crew had surrendered to the city and civil authorities.
We are sorry that such an impolitic step was taken by the people of Providence. Defiance of law impugns its authority, and correspondingly engenders a disrespect for those whose duty it is to administer it.
The criminal code of Louisiana is sufficiently broad and severe to cover all such crimes as that committed upon the Marshal of Lake Providence. For a set of exasperated men to set aside the legal authorities and inflict summary vengeance upon a supposed criminal, is the work of heathens rather than the act of a civilized people. Such deplorable outrages reflect not only upon the people of one community, but they injure the people of the whole State. No stranger will be favorably impressed with Louisiana when he hears of the Lake Providence murder. Who knows but that very affair may turn scores of emigrants from the shores of our State? Alas! such occurrences are too often repeated.

McGuire, PhilBUSINESSES 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. president of this bank was S. W. Smith, Jr.“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
LAW; THREE COURTHOUSES: On July 1, 1901, the old courthouse was replaced by a new building which was dedicated by Pecan Grove Lodge. The cornerstone bore the names of the first Police Jury: Robert Nicholson, President; W. C. Hope, Phil McGuire, A. M. Nelson, T. W. Jay, Members; Yancy Bell, Jury Clerk; F. X. Ransdell, Judge; J. W. Dunn, Sheriff; George F. Blackburn, Town Clerk. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
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 Phil McGuire. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

McGuire, Mr. “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 improvemt, 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”.

McIntosh, Mr.
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1894: Mr. McIntosh. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

McIntyre, Angus
At a tax sale on June 8, 1881 we find the sheriff selling 811 acres of land. In one section land was purchased from an immigrant, Joseph Nibblet, who came from Worcester, England, for the sum of $59 with fees as follows: Judgement $14, Sheriff's fees $22.25, and Magistrates' $4.80. The land had previously been owned by A. S. H. & John McIntyre.
INTERNET: Angus McIntyre was born in Aug. 1788 Scotland. He was married to Elizabeth Stilley, daughter of Reuben and Mary Polly Clark Stilley.By 1846 he and his family appeared in Carroll Parish. Angus was a surveyor and school teacher. The 1860 census shows Elizabeth is living with her oldest son, John, and his family in Carroll Parish.
Angus and Elizabeth's children are: (1)John H. McIntyre, (2) Mary J. McIntyre, 1827, MS, (3) Margaret Ann McIntrye, born in 1832, MS. Margaret married on Sept. 16, 1856, E. Carroll Parish, LA, to Robert WRIGHT. Robert was born Sept. 16, 1834, MS., son of Dorrell and Mary Ann (Landfair) Wright. (4) Hugh L. McIntrye, born in 1837, MS. (5) Flora McIntyre, born in Miss. 1840. (6) Nancy Elizabeth McIntrye, born about 1845, Carroll Par LA, Floyd, W. Carroll Parish, LA. Nancy was married twice. Her first husband was Darrell Wright, Jr., son of Dorrell Wright, Sr. and Mary Ann Landfair. They had two children: Mary Elizabeth, born about 1869, and another daughter, born in 1870. Nancy's sencond husband was Malcom Oldham, born about 1851, Floyd. They married on Jan. 5, 1879, in West Carroll Parish. (7) and Daniel C. McIntrye, born 1848 in MS.

McIntyre, John & Jane (Oldham)
INTERNET: John McIntyre was the son of Angus and Elizabeth (Stilley) McIntyre. He was born on the 27th of January 1824. He married Margaret Jane Oldham. John owned land in both E. & W. Carroll Parishes, LA in 1859.
The 3rd child of John H. and Margaret Jane (Oldham) McIntyre, Mary Elizabeth McIntyre, was born Jan. 21, 1869, in Carroll Parish. She married on Dec. 19, 1885 to Chesley Ludd Cawthon (1857-1912). Chesley was the son of Asbury Cawthon and Martha A. (Dempsey) Cawthon. Mary died in Feb. 1921, in Floyd.
THOSE WHO RETURNED THOSE WHO DID NOT: “Soldiers, who had left the area to fight, began to come home, some maimed, others ill, and all damaged by the horrors of war, lack of food, & clothing. Many did not come home. Two who did not return were Asbury Cawthorn and John McIntyre. One who did return was Henry De Los Briggs. He had been a merchant and school teacher before going to war; however, soon after returning, he decided to change his occupation. He married in Floyd in 1871 and moved to land he had acquired northeast of the present site of Forest. Here he build a home, owned a farm, built a school house, cotton gin and general mercantile store, and helped restore the South as others did.” Florence Stewart McKoin’s book “Between the Rivers”

McIsaac, Frances (see Paris, Dr. W. A.)

McKee, Alonzo J.
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 Alonzo J. McKee in 1917. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

McKoin, Captain John
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: Co. C., 13th Battalian, composed of men from Morehouse Parish, was stationed at Lake Providence, under the command of Captain Jack McKoin. Later Co. C. was posted at Caledonia, still under McKoin. “ Place to Remember” Pinkston.

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

McMillan, William L.
RECONSTRUCTION: Some northerners did move into the parish, including George C. Benham and the former Union general, William L. McMillan. Disparagingly called carpetbaggers by their neighbors, McMillan and Benham were successful as planters. Few other northern speculators survived for more than a season.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
EFFECTS OF RECONSTRUCTION: Republicans remained a sizable force in state politics until the turn of the century, they were voted out of office almost immediately in Carroll. In 1882, Congressional candidate W. L. McMillan, a moderate Republican, only received 4 votes. The black-white coalition survived a little longer, for John Asberry, a black man, was elected sheriff in 1880.” From “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

McMurray, C. H.
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.

McMurray, Emmett
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

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

McNeil, John (Captain Confederate)
FEDERAL OCCUPATION OF CARROLL PARISH: “On Aug. 9, 1863, Captain John McNeil, with seventy mounted Partisans, attempted to capture Providence, but was driven off by shells from the Federal gunboat, “Mound City”.” “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

McNutt, Robert (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1861: Dr. Robert McNutt. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

McPherson, Edna (Miss)
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the parish wide teachers in 1926 was Miss Edna McPherson at Caney. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

McPherson, Henry
FARMING FAMILIES; McPHERSON OF MONTICELLO: Two brothers have been pioneer farmers in this community. They are Henry & Jim McPherson.

McPherson, James B. (Union General)
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.
PLANTATIONS; SHELBURN: “According to a later newspaper account Gen. James B. McPerson, the Federal officer in charge at L. P. succumbed to the charms of Mary Shelby Blackburn. ‘Gen. McPherson had hardly located his camp when the attractions at the home at the head of the lake drew him thither--never did a noble Knight of ye olden times kneel with more earnest devotion at the feet of his lady love, that did the Commander of the 17th Corps bow at the shrine of Miss Shelby Blackburn.’” “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.

McPherson, Jim B.
FARMING FAMILIES; McPHERSON OF MONTICELLO: Two brothers have been pioneer farmers in this community. They are Henry & Jim McPherson. Jim McPherson received the Master Farmer Award from Progressive Farmer Magazine in 1960, an account read as follows: “Few farm families have come so far with as little as the Jim McPherson family of Monticello community. Back in the depression days of the 1930s Mr. McPherson borrowed a mule and rode 20 miles to Lake Providence to sign a contract to buy a block of woodland in Ward 7. He then converted these 104 acres into a modern farm and home, clearing the land by hand.” Jim and his wife, Nellie, were inspired by their desire to succeed at farming. For 30 years the McPhersons helped to build a modern community at Monticello. They received the degree of Master Farmer of LA at Farm & Home Week at LSU. They were progressive, forward-looking and good neighbors, and leaders in the spiritual, social and political life of the parish. Their farm grew to 817 acres, where they raised cotton, beans, corn, and other grain.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
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 Jim B. McPherson was there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: 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.

McPherson, Nellie
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “wife, mother, homemaker” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

McRae, W. C.
RECREATION AND SPORTS: The True Louisianians, organized in 1873, included W. C. 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”
LOCAL STORIES: The Carroll Democrat, Sat., Nov. 2, 1889, give this account, entitled “East Carroll Tournament. An Immense Gathering, Fine Sport, A Delightful Day, and a Grand Ball. At Night. “ Tuesday morning dawned a bright, beautiful, sunshiny day, as buoyant and radiant as were the hopes and aspirations of the knight who were to win fresh laurels in the days’ tourney. About 10 o’clock the crowd began to congregate upon the Arlington grounds, but it was a least 1 o’clock before titling began. W. C. McRae 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. W. C. McRae’s total, as rendered by the Judges, was 4 rings. His nickname was listed as “Knight of the Lake”. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
ASSESSORS; 1897: W. C. McRae. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1919: William C. McRae. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

McWilliams, A. N.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: On April 12, 1862, the Confederate Defenders was inducted into the army as Co. K., 31st Louisiana Infantry. This group include E. J. Delony, George Burrus, John Hays, and A. N. McWilliams. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.

McWilliams, Hamilton

McWilliams, Mary (see Vinson, Mrs. Mary)

Macquillan / MacQuillen, Joseph
EDUCATION: 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”
LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION: 1846: Joseph Macquillan, Chairman, Alexis Sappington, and George R. Newman, members. They receive $2,829.73 from the school fund. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS: Joseph MacQuillen lived between Sol’s Bayou and Baxter Bayou. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

Madison, Don E. [see Nelson, Adele Elenora]

Madray, Bessie (Mrs.)
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the parish wide teachers in 1926 was Mrs. Bessie Madray. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Magee, Jesse
ALL BLACK CITY OFFICIALS: In the 1974 elections a negro Mayor and an all black City Council was elected. The Council included Jesse Magee, Jr.. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Magruder, W. H.
PROFESSORS FROM EAST CARROLL: One principal of L. P. who later was associated with a college staff is Mr. W. H. Magruder, becoming the professor of Latin and Greek at the University of LA. 1888. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Maguire, Doctor
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: “Dr. Maguire was the 1st physician who located in the country. He courted Miss Penina Galloway, sister of James Galloway, who married Frank Trimble‘s widow. Miss Galloway rejected the doctor, on account of which he took poison and killed himself; he died at Harbird Hood‘s.…. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Maguire, James
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF LAKE PROVIDENCE:
L. P. incorporated on July 3, 1876 with the Board of Aldermen being D. L. Morgan, Charles R. Egelly, V. M. Purdy, James Maguire, and Jason Hamilton. Also James Maguire is Street Commissioner. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
TRANSPORTATION; FERRY BOATS: An early operator of a ferry from a landing in Providence to the Mississippi shore was Maguire & Schneider in 1907. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Maguire, Phil
TRANSPORTATION; RAILROADS: On May 1, 1902, the Memphis, Helena, and Louisiana Railway Company, requested permission to locate a depot “as near the business part of town as possible”, and it was placed on the Phil McGuire Plantation. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

Maguire, Narcisse (Blackburn)
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 Narcisse Blackburn Maguire. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Mahe, Father
LAKE PROVIDENCE CEMETERY: In 1876, the town fathers created a commission to take ‘charge and control‘ of the cemetery. These commissioners were Father J. Quiliard, Chairman; D. L. Morgan, Secretary and Treasurer; and Robert P. Jones. A later cemetery commission included: John Williams, J. S. Guenard, and Reverend C. Mahe. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: In 1881 Father Mahe began a long tenure as pastor of St. Patrick‘s remaining here until 1907. He erected a Convent which was on the top floor of the school building. Father M. P. Nothofer followed Father Mahe as priest from 1907 to 1912; Father August Schaefer, 1912 to 1918; Father R. H. Derevas, 1918 to 1919; and Father Robert H. DeVriendt, 1919 to 1934. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Maher, Michael & Philip
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 & Davissons.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Malam / Mallum, Anne (see Hamley, Edward J.)

Malcolm, Sallie (Miss)
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the parish wide teachers in 1927 was Miss Sallie Malcolm. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Mallum / Malam, Anne (see Hamley, Edward J.)

Manning, Cecil
LAW; REGISTRAR OF VOTERS: Cecil Manning was chosen Registrar in 1959, and resigned in 1964, but Judge Ben Dawkins of the Federal District Court of Monroe, refused to accept his resignation. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.”
[from OBIT]Cecil Elmer Manning was born June 20, 1920 in Eudora, Arkansas. He graduated from Eudora High School where he was President of the senior class and Captain of the football team. He worked for Standard Oil prior to joining the Royal Canadian Air Force in July of 1941. After receiving his wings, he was posted in England and attached to the Royal Air Force. In March of 1943 he transferred to the U.S. Army Air Corp where he was attached to the Fourth Fighter Group. First Lieutenant Manning flew the Hurricane, Spitfire, P-47 and P-51 on 87 combat missions over enemy territory. On March 6, 1944, on the first daylight bombing mission over Berlin, he went down and was a POW for fourteen months. Medals awarded included the Distinguished Flying Cross with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart, POW Medal, and Campaign Citations.
After separating from the Air Force he attended Louisiana Tech. Mr. Manning then went into the grocery business in Lake Providence, where he continued to live and raise his family. In 1959 he was appointed Registrar of Voters of East Carroll Parish, and served until his retirement in 1982. While Registrar, he served as Director and President of the Louisiana State Registrars' Association, and as Director of the Registrars' Retirement System. Cecil passed away on November 23, 2006 after a brief illness. He was buried at Kilbourne Cemetery, Kilbourne, LA.
Cecil’s parents were John Dee and Ossie Gregory Manning. He had two brothers; Waddell Manning and John Dee Manning, Jr., and a sister, Hazel Manning Skinner.
He was married to his wife of 64 years, Mary Kathryn Lee Manning. Seven children, three sons: (1) Dr. Charles Manning, and his wife Meagie, had 2 sons: Carter and Dr. Bradley Manning; (2) Cecil Manning, Jr., wife Sheila Gill Manning, their children: Cecil Manning III, Cacey M. Narez, Erin Fincher, and Amy Roark; (3) Randy Manning, wife Kathy Barnett Manning, and their children, Colt, Lee Randall and Andrew Manning, and Daniel and Sam Keeton. Four daughters: (4) Cecile Richard and her sons Marc, Michael, and Todd Richard; (5) Judge Toni Higginbotham, spouse Judge Leo Higginbotham, and their children, Whitney H. Greene, Prentist, Beau, and Lee Higginbotham; (6) Kathy Hattaway and her children, Houston and Patrick Hattaway, and (7) Lynn Kate H. Johnson. Eighteen great grandchildren. They had a grandson, Matthew Tyler Manning, who passed away.

Manning, Edward C.
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: …Solomon Dempsey built on the bayou where J. C. Drew‘s Negro quarters were, the same place where Capt. E. C. Manning has his Negro Houses now.[1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; OAKLAND: Captain E. C. Manning leased Oakland and Bellaggio from Charles L. Howe in 1874. The Mannings were Episcopalians. Manning hauled, free of charge, the material of the razed Episcopal Church from Church Street to the lots at the corner of Lake and Ingram Streets. Captain Manning was not only a planter, a road and levee contractor, but he was a dashing individual who participated in town and parish activities, and often served as chairman of various fund raising projects. He was a colorful figure as he drove a span of Kentucky thoroughbreds down Lake Street. ” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Manning, Edward C. (Mrs.)
She was president of the Rectory Fund Society and played a leading part in building a Rectory for the minister. "A Place to Remember", Georgia Pinkston

Mansol, Juan
EARLIEST SETTLERS:
“Juan Mansol claimed 20 arpents front of land on both the Bayou Macon in the post of Ouachita, the tract having a depth of the usual 40 arpents. Mansol later sold this holding to Eliza McFarland for $22,500.00 in 1827.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Marcus, Simon
HOTELS: The Fischer Hotel was built in 1905 by Mr. A. S. Fischer. Later the Fischer Hotel was owned by Mr. Simon Marcus. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Markey, John C. (Mrs.) [*This might be Marley]
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: “This associate of the Legion, Powell-Martin-Barrett Unit Number 37, was organized in Aug. 1926. In 1933 - 1934, Mrs. John C. Markey was one of the District Presidents. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Marks, Henry
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. Henry Marks was an early officer of Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Marlette, C. A.
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 C. A. Marlette as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Marley, John [*This might be Markey]
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 John Marley as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Marron, Mary Mrs. (Hamley)
ST. PATRICK’S PAROCHIAL SCHOOL: Opened in Oct. 1870 by Father Joseph Gentille in the Patrick’s rectory. The faculty is at present composed of lay persons, with Mrs. Mary Hamley Marron as Principal. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Marron, P. G.
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”

Marsh, Jeff & Lucille (Wise)
FARMING FAMILIES; JEFF MARSH AND SONS, INC.: The Corporation of Jeff Marsh and his five sons of Sondheimer is somewhat unique. Jeff began as a sharecropper and eventually became owner-operator of 4,000 acres of land. The father of ten children - 5 boys, 5 girls - he tells it in his own way. ‘Born the son of Lela Taylor and Joe Marsh of Utica, MS, he came to LA in 1930, to East Carroll soon afterwards, returned to MS where he married Lucille Wise, daughter of Alice Davis and Tup Wise. He settled here permanently in 1941, first at Roosevelt working on halves with Gip Vining, then rented in 1942. He bought a horse, plow, and planter. For a short while he farmed on the Rosser Adams place, but came back to Roosevelt and rented land belonging to Mrs. Pearl Brown, and later, in 1950, bought the 735-acre farm from her which is known as Sycamore Plantation, where he built a quite spacious home. His expansion continued: an additional 160 acres was bought to start off Paul, oldest son; next for son William “Cooter”, another 120 acres nearby; son Jimmy had only a “Project 40”, but sold that, and bought Mansford Plantation in Madison Parish; Larry also farms about 400 acres in Madison; Billy has 300 or more in Madison. All are cotton and soybean farmers . This accounts for the five sons.
The daughters are; Alice (Mrs. J. P. Eubanks); Dorothy (Mrs. Herb Smith), Betty (Mrs. David Clarkson); Ann (Mrs. George Shepherd, Jr.), and Kathy Marsh, a LA. Tech University student. All ten children graduated from L. P. schools, some of the girls work as teachers, computer processors, and secretaries.
Jeff Marsh explains that each son owns his land, but the corporation operates the farms, as each rents his land to the corporation. The crops are made, sold, then the proceeds are divided among the members, always leaving enough in to operate another year. A man of little formal education, associates say Mr. Marsh is a ‘whiz at figures’. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Marshall, C. K. (Rev.)
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: Mr. R. J. Walker laid the foundation for the new Methodist Church, and it was dedicated on June 18, 1887. The Rev. C. K. Marshall was the preacher. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

Marshall, Stewart
ALL BLACK CITY OFFICIALS: “In the 1974 elections a negro Mayor and an all black City Council was elected. The Council included Percy Morehouse, Jr., Jesse Magee, Jr., Percy Threats, Grady Murphy, and Ray Frazier. The Chief of Police was Stewart Marshall, also black . The Mayor appointed Mattie Love, black, as Clerk of the Town. Murphy resigned in August, 1975, and in 1976 he was replaced by J. C. Butler, white.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

Martin, C. A.
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The church is located on Davis Streets. Recent pastors listed: George Nelson, a native who served as a Navy chaplain during WWII, Paul Elledge, C. A. Martin, Doug Cheatham, Dr. Ira Cole, Myron Stagg, and Paul Kolb.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; LAKE SIDE BAPTIST: First called 7th Street Baptist, because of location, it was organized in 1957. On May 12, 1957, Reverend C. A. Martin and the associational missionary, Rev. T. H. Mercer, held the first meeting in the Boy Scout building on 7th Street. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Martin, Clarence J. [see Benjamin, William Breithaupt, also see Hider, Virginia)

Martin, David
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The church is located on Davis Streets. The church ordained T. Homer Mercer in 1940 and David Martin in 1956, and Jerry Edmondson in 1962, and Jimmy and Carl Herrington have become licensed ministers also.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Martin, Geneva
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “community leader and Girl Scout leader” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Martin, Grier Caldwell
The American Legion Post #37, Powell-Martin-Barrett, was named for three WWI service men killed. The second was Grier Caldwell Martin, Private, Hdq. Co. Regular U. S. Marines, who enlisted on April 27, 1918, and was killed in action in the Meuse-Argonne on Oct. 4, 1918. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Martin, J. C.
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. J. C. Martin. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Martin, James N.
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Martin, James N., SGT., KIA

Martin, John L.
FIRST TOWN FORMED: “In the local courthouse in Conveyance Book A., page 135, and datelined L. P., Louisiana, Nov. 23, 1833, is an article of agreement between John L. Martin and William B. Keene on the division of the front lots of the town, beginning at “Samuel Peck‘s store and running up the river Mississippi and down the bayou“ (Providence), divided into 15 lots of 50 foot frontage, and 210 feet back from the “levy“. These lots were listed numerically by purchasers. Some of the early owners were Samuel Rusk, Horance Prentice, Dr. Barton, Mrs. Bliss, Mrs. Overstreet, Dr. Prescott, Judge Felix Bosworth (his for a law office and also used temporarily as the first courthouse).“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
PLANTATIONS: 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, with the deduction of 7 acres for the 1833 town of Providence. Martin sold his 622 acres to Harbird Hood. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Martin, Louis [see also Hawsey, A. J.]
BIOS: Louis Martin is married to Renee Hawsey. They live on Bel Mar Plantation. He owns the Delhi Flying Service.]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

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

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

Martin, Robert D.
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and in 1957 in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. Robert D. Martin. was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Martin, Susie
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 Susie Martin. “A Place to Remember”

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

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

Mason, Mansel
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

Mason, Samuel (Pirate)
“The first we know of the white man to the east of us comes by way of history. Williamson’s History of Northeast Louisiana tells us of the episodes of a gang of pirates operating on the Mississippi River in the late 1700’s in the area of what is now Lake Providence. These pirates were led by a Captain Bunch, later being joined by a group of cut throats run out of Kentucky whose leader was Samuel Mason. So successful were these pirates in harassing river traffic that boatmen, who successfully evaded them and made it safely past the bend in the river, thanked providence for their delivery. Later, they began to call the place Providence. Historians say the Macon River received its name from the pirate, Samuel Mason.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

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

Materne, 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.

Mathew, Mr.
EXPANSION OF ORIGINAL TOWN: Some firms and land purchasers in the town in the period from 1833 to 1866: Mazeppa Stables was owned by Mathew and Deeson, with all horses, buggies, fixtures, lot and stable. From Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember

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

Mathews, Thomas C. [see Mathews, Julia]

Matthews, Edward
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 Edward Matthews in 1865. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Maurer, J. Dean
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 J. Dean Maurer. The present rector is Charles M. Seymour, Jr. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Maxwell, John
ADDITIONS:FAUXBOURG-CHAMBLISS: “In May of 1852 John Maxwell subdivided 80 acres of land formerly owned by Lucinda Hood Everett, who married Robert J. Chambliss. This addition to the town was known as Fauxbourg-Chambliss. (Fauxbourg meaning a town with a wall - levee). This area was donated to the town by Mr. & Mrs. Chambliss in 1943.“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Maxwell, W. H.
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 W. H. Maxwell, but for reasons unknown he was not able to go full term. From "A Place to Remember", Georgia Pinkston

May, Clara
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 Clara May. “A Place to Remember”

Mayer, Emanuel ‘Manuel’
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. Emanuel Mayer was one of the Worshipful Masters of Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Mayer, Leopold
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. Leopold Mayer was an early officer of Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Mays, James (pirate gang member)

Meadows, Berry
TUG BOATS: The Barbara Gay was owned by Berry Meadows and named for Mrs. Meadows. It was built in Greenville, MS. and L. P. was it’s home port, and was used as far away as Minneapolis. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Means, Thomas O. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1860: Dr. James G. Carson, Dr. Thomas O. Means, Dr. Edward Delony, Dr. George W. Tresevant. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Mebbe, O.
LAND ‘SCRIP’ TO INDIANS:
On August 23, 1843, according to the records of the State of LA., supplied by Wade O. Martin, Secretary of State, at least thirteen patents, or land grants, called “Choctaw Scrip” were issued to Indians in Carroll Parish. One in particular, No. 854B, was issued in favor of Fel-e-to-nah for 160 acres. Other such claims in Carroll Parish : O. Mebbe, S17 T20, R12E, 80 acres: to Ho-te-nah-che, representative of Mo-min-tubbee, deceased, a scrip in his name for 320 acres. A Choctaw scrip is the same as a land patent, which is defined as “the instrument by which the U. S. conveys the legal *fee-simple title to public land”. [*Fee-simple being ‘an estate of inheritance of land limited to a particular class of heirs‘.] A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Melrose, F. M.
EARLIEST BUSINESSES: Back in 1879-1880 , one of the places of business in Lake Providence was the Hack business of F. M. Melrose, which shows a refection of the times. From “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

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

Mercer, T. Homer
CHURCHES; ELMWOOD BAPTIST: “Located on Hwy. 882 between L.P. & Monticello [Ward 6] was incorporated on Jan. 20, 1945. Pastors from 1935 to 1976 include: R. O. Bazer, T. H. Mercer, Bryan Bazer, O. O. Bryant, J. R. Culter, Ira Aulds, Walter Watson, F. M. Frissel, C. M. Welch, Pat Morris, Clyde Coulter, R. V. Kinney, John Burkes, Elmer Davis, and Paul Sullivan.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community. In 1944 T. H. Mercer was called as a full time pastor, remaining there three years. During this time 100 additional members came into the church. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The church is located on Davis Streets. The church ordained T. Homer Mercer in 1940, David Martin in 1956, Jerry Edmondson in 1962, also Jimmy and Carl Herrington have become licensed ministers also.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; LAKE SIDE BAPTIST: First called 7th Street Baptist, because of location, it was organized in 1957. On May 12, 1957, Reverend C. A. Martin and the associational missionary, Rev. T. H. Mercer, held the first meeting in the Boy Scout building on 7th Street. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; SONDHEIMER BAPTIST: This church was organized April 15, 1940. Two of the 10 Charter Members was Mr. & Mrs. T. H. Mercer. Rev. T H. Mercer was the first pastor. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

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

Merrill, Flora (Maben)
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 Flora Maben Merrill. “A Place to Remember”

Mershon, Thelma
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “gifted pianist” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

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

Meyers, George S.
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.. George Meyers, cashier recently graduated from the Banking School of the South.“ [Info 1977] Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

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

Mickie, Katherine (Miss)
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the parish wide teachers in 1926 was Miss Katherine Mickie. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Miller, Agnes [see Nelson, Thomas Aldred]

Miller, Bessie Louise (Miss)
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the new teachers in 1925 was Miss Bessie Louise Miller. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Miller, Bobby
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, ELMWOOD:
Originally named for the plantation where he was raised U. S. Senator Joseph E. Ransdell. Much of this land in this part of the parish and had belonged to him and his brother Judge F. X. Ransdell. J. E. sold the land that was lying just southwest of L. P.. Among the first settlers in Elmwood were Bill Gibson, and his brother Tillman Gibson; Bobby Miller, and his four sons; Le Duke, Fred Duke, and Tolliver Ellis, some of them coming from Texas around 1928. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Miller, C. C.
PROFESSORS FROM EAST CARROLL: One principal of L. P. who later was associated with a college staff is Mr. C. C. Miller, becoming a professor at the Centenary College in Shreveport in 1888. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Miller, Elizabeth Louise (see Delony, Mrs. Vail Montgomery)

Miller, John W.
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 John W. Miller in 1849. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Miller, Leo A., Jr.
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1973: Leo A. Miller, Jr. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Miller, Louise (Miss)
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the new teachers in 1925 was Miss Louise Miller. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

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

Millikin, James S.
MASONIC LODGES: Monticello Lodge Number 92 Records, dated Sept. 1, 1866. One of the officers was James S. Millikin. The Monticello Lodge ceased to exist by 1889. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; ARLINGTON: Arlington passed through several hands, eventually James S. Millikin acquired ownership. When he moved to Millikin Plantation, this long-time friend of the Sparrows sold Arlington and thirty acres of land to Mrs. Kate Ashbridge Voelker, wife of C. A. Voelker, Sr. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Millikin, John
“Settlers began to come in after the United State’s purchase of the territory out of which Carroll Parish was later carved. Among the first settler are the names of James Floyd, Hugh and Samuel White, John Millikin, and Shipley Owens. These surnames appear early in the records of West Carroll Parish also“. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
PLANTATIONS; MILLIKIN‘S BEND: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: “I took my route on the west bank for the lake. There was no regular wagon road, only a bridle path. Wagons occasionally traveled this road, but had to break their way through the cane and bushes. The first night after leaving Vicksburg, I stayed with Major John Millikin at Millikin’s Bend, a fleshy, courteous gentleman.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
EARLY SETTLEMENTS: “John Millikin, registrar of the land office, knew of a Mrs. Bruit who resided on the river a mile below the mouth of Stock/Stack Island Lake. Other early names are Hugh White, Samuel White and Herbert/Harbird Hood, who were granted land here in 1812.
William Barker and two or three persons named Dempsey were reported to be living on the lake in 1813 and raised corn and other produce. One of them, Joe Dempsey, hunted along the banks of what is now called Joe‘s Bayou, which was named for this early hunter.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The first church stood on the corner of Second & Davis Streets. It was purchased by J. S. Millikin from the Methodist Church and moved to it’s new location. ” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Millikin, Marie (Doctor)
WOMEN DOCTORS: The first woman of this parish to graduate from a medical school was Dr. Marie Millikin, now living in Memphis TN. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Mims, Mary (Miss)
TEACHERS: In 1935 & 1936 Miss Mary Mims, Extension Sociologist conducted a Folk School at Monticello. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Minnis, Catesby
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.

Minsky, Leon
MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: Leon Minsky served as Mayor from 1970 to 1974. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. Leon Minsky was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the Charter Members was Leon Minsky. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

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

Mitchell, Jimmy
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. Jimmy Mitchell also served as a pastor there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Mitchell, Lorraine
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 Lorraine Mitchell. “A Place to Remember”

Mitchell, Nita (Miss)
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: In July of 1920 tow of the teachers employed for schools in E. Carroll was Miss Nita Mitchell at Sondheimer, and Miss Ernestine K. Soear at Transylvania. “A Place to Remember”

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

Mitchiner, Nantelle / Nannie Estelle
Nantelle is he daughter of W. T. “Tib” Mitchiner. She married Howard Gittinger, Jr. were married in Baton Rouge, LA., in 1941. She was a graduate of L. S. U., and a member of Kappa Delta sorority. She first worked in the press room at the State Capitol, then in the State Library in public relations. She was also Society Ediotr for the Morning Advocate. “A Place to Remember“.
Mitchiner, Sam Kirkpatrick
BIOGRAPHIES: “Sam Kirkpatrick Mitchiner, brother of Mr. Tib, was born January 7, 1887, in Ouachita Parish, and died April 28, 1973. Mrs. Mitchiner was the former Myrtle Rentz. Sam and Myrtle had a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Kenney, of Stone Mountain, Georgia. He came to East Carroll in 1940 and lived at Olivedell acting as President of No Mistake Plantation. He served on the East Carroll Parish Police Jury from 1943 to 1968, was president of that body almost continuously from 1944. He also served on the Parish School Board, and was Chairman of the Parish Centennial Committee in 1963.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston.
BLACK CHURCHES; EVENING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH NO.2: Established in 1935 on No Mistake Plantation, LA, Hwy 134. The people living on the plantation built the church with the permission of the owner M. Sam Mitchiner. The first pastor was Frank Davis. The present pastor is Frank W. Wilson. [1977]“A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Mitchiner, W. S. B.
BIOS: Mr. & Mrs. W. S B. Mitchiner lived on Monticello Plantation. They had 4 sons (1) Thomas Mitchiner, (2) Samuel Mitichiner, (3) Holmes G. Mitchiner, and (4) W. T. “Tib” Mitchiner. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; NO MISTAKE: No Mistake Plantation was owned by the Mitchiner family for many years. The place was given its name, according to W. S. B. Mitchiner, because “The cotton crop was abundant and unusually tall, I actually saw cotton eight feet tall. It will make a bale to the acres, and that‘s no mistake!” The first successful mechanical cotton picker, invented by John and Mack Rust, was tried out on this plantation. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Mitchiner, W. T. “Tib” & Hattie (Hedrick)
BIOS: “Mr. William Theobalbs Mitchiner was born Oct. 10, 1881, in West Monroe, La., the son of Mr. & Mrs. W. S. B. Mitchiner. He Married Miss Hattie Hedrick of Floyd in 1906. For a short while they made their home in New Mexico, but returned to Floyd where their daughter, Nantelle, was born in 1916. Later they lived in Oak Grove and Mr. Tib was Deputy Sheriff there. Mrs. Mitchiner was the daughter of W. A. Hedrick and Molly Parker Hedrick of West Carroll.
After moving to East Carroll, the family first lived on the Mitchiner’s No Mistake Plantation. In 1923 they bought Olivedell Plantation, just outside of Lake Providence. Here he and ‘Miss Hat’ lived until their death. For 43 years he farmed East Carroll.
This fine southern gentleman’s contributions to this community were many. He was largely responsible for promoting the drainage program which made possible the communities of Lane’s Ferry and Corbin’s Ferry (both on Bayou Macon between the two Carrolls). He also served as President of the Police Jury, was a member of the E. C. Parish Hospital Board, was one of the original members of the Board of Governors of the E. C. Parish Prison Farm, and was President of the Farm Bureau Association.
During the administrations of Governors Sam Jones and Jimmie Davis, Mr. Mitchiner served as Superintendent of the Angola, the State Penitentiary. He was an advisory Director for the L. P. Bank. (Bank of Dixie).
His daughter and her husband, the Howard Gittingers, still live here. Mr. Tib will be long remembered for pioneering many good farming practices, and for his high principles.” (see also Gittinger, Howard) Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
HIS STORY - FLETCHER ALTON BABB:
Alton Babb had succeeded C. J. Wyly‘s position, as clerk of the Police Jury, upon his death in 1932. He said some of the prominent men in parish affairs was Mr. Tom Estes, parish Prison Farm Manager. The farm proved successful. Members of the Prison Farm Committee included: Tib Mitchiner, R. K. Howard, A. T. Phillips, Sidney Guenard, Sr., Fred Holt, F. O. Blair, Mr. Sykes, George Bishop, and W. B. Ragland, Sr. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. W. T. Mitchiner was one of the first Hospital Board members. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Mobberly, S. H. (Mrs.)
PLANTATIONS; STAMBOUL: “Stamboul has always been a cotton plantation, and as others, suffered during the Civil War and Reconstruction time. Mrs. S. H. Moberly at one time operated Stamboul, cultivating 1,300 acres [1,000 cotton and 300 in grains]. At that time “wage squads“ and tenants did the work.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Mo-min-tubbee
LAND ‘SCRIP’ TO INDIANS:
On August 23, 1843, according to the records of the State of LA., supplied by Wade O. Martin, Secretary of State, at least thirteen patents, or land grants, called “Choctaw Scrip” were issued to Indians in Carroll Parish. One in particular, No. 854B, was issued in favor of Fel-e-to-nah for 160 acres. Other such claims in Carroll Parish : O. Mebbe, S17 T20, R12E, 80 acres: to Ho-te-nah-che, representative of Mo-min-tubbee, deceased, a scrip in his name for 320 acres. A Choctaw scrip is the same as a land patent, which is defined as “the instrument by which the U. S. conveys the legal *fee-simple title to public land”. [Fee-simple being ‘an estate of inheritance of land limited to a particular class of heirs‘.] A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Montgomery 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

Montgomery, Field Farrar
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1855 & 1856: Montgomery. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
DISTRICT JUDGE: 1889; 8th District: F. Farrar Montgomery. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; GAILLIARD: Gailliard Plantation later became the property of F. F. Montgomery and Edward James Delony. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston. [Note various spellings: Gailliard, Gillard, Gilliard, Gillyard used in parish records]

Montgomery, Flora Carolyn “Flo”
BIOS: Flora Carolyn Montgomery is the daughter of Thomas Hugh and Ethlyn Bowers Montgomery. ‘Flo’ is an L.S.U. graduate. She married William F. Trieschmann. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Montgomery, Helen [see Delony, Tobias “Tobe” Stephens]

Montgomery, Hugh
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. Hugh Montgomery was one of the 16 knights that marched up to the grand stand.”…. When everything had been duly prepared the Knights formed a line before the Judges’ stand. Hugh’s total, as rendered by the Judges, was 4 rings. His nickname was listed as “Knight of Deesona”. …”We can not avoid expressing our admiration of the riding of the little boy, Master Hugh Montgomery, bareback and every other way, who took the four rings with the rest of them. [*NOTE: 1880 Census records shows a Hugh Montgomery, 5 years old, so he was 13 or 14 yrs old.] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
EXTENSION WORK: Farm Demonstration agents from 1909 and prior to 1920 were as follows: Hugh Montgomery was in 1909, J. L. Thomas for 1909 - 1910, and T. I. Watson from April 1914 - July 1919. The Demonstrators were usually in charge of several parishes. They traveled by horse and buggy, staying several days at the home of a farmer who agreed to carry out some improved farm practice. They gave needed advice on the control of the boll weevil. They instructed the farmer in “thick spacing” of improved varieties of cotton. The Agents vaccinated the hags, mules, and cattle. They were looked upon as a farm hand man who could do almost anything correctly from ringing a bull to the nursing of a baby. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Montgomery, J. W. [there was a James and a John Wesley, not sure if this is either one of them]
LAW; THE THREE COURTHOUSES; The 1st meetingry deeded it to John Wesley Montgomery. Later it was the residence of the late William M. Deeson.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Montgomery, Mary
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.

Montgomery, Thomas F.
PLANTATIONS; DEESONA: “Formerly known as Holly Grove, Tom F. Montgomery deeded it to John Wesley Montgomery. Later it was the residence of the late William M. Deeson.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Montgomery, Vail
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.
EDUCATION: In 1900, Vail Montgomery deeded to Thomas J. Powell, President of the School Board, 25’ frontage on Lake Street for $200.. Mrs. John C. Bass (formerly Marguerite Montgomery), living next door to this site in 1977, recalls attending school “next door”, where Mrs. Evelyn Deal lived in 1977. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“
BIOS: According to a local newspaper: ‘Dr. John L. Kennedy reminisced about the days of his youth--Mrs. Vail Montgomery was one of the chaperones, who gave her time so freely.’ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Moore family
Janie Gibsons's mother-in-law, the Moore's lived just north of Floyd, on the Macon front. It was an old farm house that survived the Civil War. The old home of John LeFevre which had been purchased in the 1920's. Ben Gibson tore the old home down.

Moore, Ida (Miss)
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the parish wide teachers in 1927 was Miss Ida Moore. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Moore, J. H.
BLACK CHURCHES; CAIN RIDGE NO. 2: Located on Holland Delta Road and established in 1911, land purchased from Mrs. A. J. Wyly. Andrew Williams is a surviving deacon [1977]. Other ministers have been D. C. Davis, Henry Smith, J. H. Henderson, J. H. Moore, and O. L. Virgil. Fred Jones is pastor today [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Moore, Layfayette & Susie
“We find land transactions recorded in the Clerk of Courts Office in Oak Grove which show that settlers were coming to this part of the country early in the 1800s. In old Book A., page 119, we find this recording, ‘Abram Eddins sold to Peter Alexander a portion of Section 18 T 20, NR10E, being the same land Lafayette Moore and his wife sold to Eddins on June 11, 1812 and recorded in Book, folio 113.’ Descendants of the Moores are with us today, also the Cawthorns.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
RIFT AMONG NEIGHBORS: “Mrs. Flake‘s parents lived south of Floyd, the Dickersons, Roberts, and 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.
A NEW PARISH IS BORN:
"We have seen that Lafayette and Susie Moore owned the land in 1812 on which he Hurricane Creek Chapel was built in 1835. Susie Moore, the great-great-grandmother of the Cawthorn girls "died on the Old Cummins Place in 1870, at the age of 110 years", according to the old family Bible. "Between the Rivers", McKoin.

Moore, Robert
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. Robert Moore was one of the 16 knights that marched up to the grand stand.”…. When everything had been duly prepared the Knights formed a line before the Judges’ stand. Robert Moore’s total, as rendered by the Judges, was “0” rings. His nickname was not listed. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Moore, W. J.
HEALTH UNIT: In 1904 W. J. Moore was serving on the Parish Health Unit. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Moorman, H. H.
EDUCATION: H. H. Moorman took C. E. Holley’s remaining term for superintendent on July 1, 1945. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
EDUCATION: In 1946 M. M. Walsworth was elected to fill the unexpired school board term of H. H. Moorman who died on Dec. 9, 1949. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. H. H. Moorman was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Mooris, W. R. (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. W. R. Mooris. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Morancy, Eliza Jane [see Morancy, Honore’]

Morancy, Emilus & Honore
EARLY SETTLERS: “Dr. Emilus Morancy, trustee of public school funds in Ward 1, and his brother Honore’ PerignyMorancy gave 320 acres to Reverend William H. Elder of Natchez, a Catholic Bishop. These two brothers were the protege of Charles Carroll of Carrollton.” From “A Place to Remember” by Georgia Pinkston.
“Land sold cheap, some of it for as little as $1.25 per acre. People saw stabilization now that the land belonged to the United States and one could be certain of titles. Many influential planters from the east and other sections of the nation began to come into the area near the Mississippi Rivers by the 1820’s. None were more prominent than the Morancy brothers .” [see also Bell, Mrs. Ella Noland]
Emile and Honore Perigny Morancy were born in San Domingo of parents descended from French nobility. Their parents were killed during the revolution in that country. The children were saved by a nurse, who hid them in a hogshead (a barrel) and rolled them aboard a ship owned by Stephen Girard, bound for Philadelphia. After reaching the city of brotherly love, Emile was adopted by Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the great statesman, philosopher, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Honore’ was taken in by a French abbot. Both boys were educated, Emile to be a doctor, Honore’ a teacher. They came to Louisiana to be cotton planters and politicians.”
“Honore` Morancy was elected to the state legislature to represent Ouachita Parish in the late 1820’s. Soon afterwards, he introduced a bill to divide Ouachita Parish, which was passed in 1832. The new parish was named Carroll in honor of Emile’s foster father. Lake Providence became the seat of government.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
“Later the two brothers migrated to Millikin’s Bend, where they became planters. This location is now in Madison Parish, but was first a part of Ouachita, and for a while a part of Carroll. Honore’ was elected to the State legislature, where he honored his benefactor by giving the parish his name.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
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.
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1834 Emilius Morancy.

Morancy, Honore, & Emile
Honore Morancy built one of the most beautiful houses in northeast Louisiana at Milliken's Bend.
Jean Francois Morancy and a brother acquired property in the island and became extensive planters and slave owners.
Jean Francois Morancy was married in St. Domingo to Mademoiselle Honorine Molinery, a granddaughter of Madam Bouligny, the ceremony being performed by Father Pierre. From this marriage there were six children, Joseph, Victoire, Melanie, Honore, Pierre, Thadeus, and Emile. Their tranquility was of short duration, however, as the insurrection of the slaves in St. Domingo was, if possible, worse than the Revolution in France from which they had escaped.
At the beginning of the Revolution in St. Domingo the Morancys took refuge in the town of Aux Cayes, where the mother died of yellow fever. Soon after Jean Francois Morancy, his brother, and his wife's brother, with other members of the family, were killed by the negroes when the town was captured and sacked.
Three of the children, Victoire, aged thirteen, Honore Pierre, about ten, and Emile, five years of age, were saved by a servant belonging to the family, and finally reached the United States,landing at Charleston, South Carolina, from whence they were sent to Baltimore. Influential friends received them there, and the history of their escape and description of their confiscated property in the Island of St. Domingo, comprising several valuable plantations, was authenticated and forwarded to the French Government, which recognized their claim and allowed them an indemnity for many years.
Honore Pierre, the oldest son, was taken in charge by the Abbe Mercier, and educated at St.Mary's College, Emmettsburg, Maryland. Madam LePeltier, a refugee from France, assumed the care of Victoire and Emile, and about a year afterwards some relations or friends took Victoire to the Island of Margalanti, in the West Indies, where she grew up, married, went to France, and died there. Madam LePeltier was recalled to France, and Emile entered the family of Mrs. Harper, a daughter of Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, and was educated with her son, Charles Harper, at Emmettsburg, under the patronage of Charles Carroll, who furnished the means for his graduation in the profession of medicine. (NOTE: Charles Carroll was the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence.)
Honore Pierre's name was changed to Honore Perigny, in gratitude to Madam LePeltier, whose family name was Perigny. After the death of the Abbe Mercier, Honore Perigny finished his education, and was Professor of French, Greek, and Latin in the college at Natchez, Mississippi, until 1818, when on the 16th of July of that year he was married to Eliza Jane Lowry. He afterwards moved to Louisiana, where he entered large tracts of land, and at the breaking out of the Civil War was one of the wealthiest and most prominent planters in that State. He held many public offices, and died at the advanced age of eighty-six in 1881. When in the Legislature he named
the Parish of Carroll in honor of his benefactor, Charles Carroll. [see also Jackson, Mary and Carrie]
His son, Louis Morancy, married Agnes Morancy (sic), a daughter of Joseph Anderson and Tunstella Kinkead, who was a daughter of Anne Quarles and Archibald Kinkead. Emile Morancy, above referred to, married Agnes Kinkead, a sister of Tunstella, and besides these two intermarriages of the Quarles' and Morancys, two of Honore Perigny Morancy's grandsons, Thomas and Honore Jackson, married two of the descendants of the Quarles', whose ancestor was Tunstal Quarles, who married Susannah, a daughter of Ambrose Edwards.
From "Old King William Homes and Families" by Peyton Neale Clarke 1966. ==== THIS doesn't lead to Martha Ann Sellers Emilius Morancy 28 May 1838 East Carroll MARRIAGE, but, must be close connection? msh
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MADISON PARISH , LA Madison Parish which was until 1838 part of Carroll Parish.
ck ISAAC SELLERS 1786
CK LAWRENCE CO, LA
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MORANCY, HONORE P 01/17/1835 1422 LA0860__.195 13
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1840 MADISON PARISH, LA
Morancy H. P. 121 No Twp Listed
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1850 MADISON PARISH, LA SLAVE SCHEDULE
Morancy H. P. 191 73-75
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1850 MADISON PARISH, LA CENSUS
Morancy Agnes 7/12 Louisiana 375 381a
Morancy Bettie 20 Kentucky 375 381a
Morancy Caroline 15 Louisiana 372 381a
Morancy Eliza J. 47 Kentucky 372 381
Morancy Francis E. 32 Mississippi Physician 375 381a
Morancy H. P. 54 Santo Domingo Planting 372 381
Morancy Lewis 18 Louisiana 372 381a
Morancy Onorious 13 Louisiana 372 381a
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1860 MADISON PARISH, LA CENSUS
Morancy Agnes 23 303 198 Mississippi
Morancy Agnes 10 300 166 Louisiana
Morancy E. 33 300 166 Kentucky Planter
Morancy Emelius 6 300 166 Louisiana
Morancy F. E. 2 300 166 Louisiana
Morancy H. M. 23 291 84 Louisiana Planter
Morancy H. P. 8 300 166 Louisiana
Morancy Honore P. 63 291 84 Santo Domingo Planter
Morancy L. M. 28 303 198 Louisiana Planter
Morancy Mrs. E. J. 67 291 84 Kentucky
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H P Morancy Not Stated, Madison, LA 63 1796 St Domingo Male
E J Morancy Not Stated, Madison, LA 67 1792 Kentucky Female (looks like Mrs. E.J. ?)
View Record H M Morancy Not Stated, Madison, LA 23 1836 Louisiana Male
View Record E Morancy Not Stated, Madison, LA 32 1827 Kentucky Female
View Record Agnes Morancy Not Stated, Madison, LA 10 1849 Louisiana Female
View Record H P Morancy Not Stated, Madison, LA 8 1851 Louisiana Male , JR on census
View Record Amelius Morancy Not Stated, Madison, LA 6 1853 Louisiana Male
View Record F E Morancy Not Stated, Madison, LA 2 1857 Louisiana Male
View Record L M Morancy Not Stated, Madison, LA 28 1831 Louisiana Male
View Record Agmes Morancy Not Stated, Madison, LA 23 1836 Mississippi Female
JOHN DALEY 22 NC, OVERSEER
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NAME C S Age Image HH Ward Birth State
1870 MADISON PARISH, LA CENSUS
Morancy Amelia w f 32 102a 204 3 Mississippi
Morancy Eliza w f 66 105 253 3 Kentucky
Morancy Honore P. w m 73 105 253 3 West Indies
Morancy Lewis w m 38 102a 204 3 Louisiana
Morancy May w f 8 102a 204 3 Louisiana
Morancy Parker b m 20 149 23 5a Louisiana
Morancy Sam b m 70 149 23 5a Virginia
Morancy Virginia w f 1 102a 204 3 Louisiana
1879 Morancy E. J. Inglesfield Plantation 1,340 $13,800 953
1879 Morancy F. E., Est of Stockland Plantation 960 $2,500 952
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1880 MADISON PARISH, LA CENSUS
Sellars Sallie m f 33 249 112 3w Mississippi (where 1860/70 =
Morancy Agnes, Mrs. w f 43 247 62 3w Mississippi
Morancy E. J., Mrs. w f 77 247 59 3w Kentucky
Morancy H. P. w m 84 247 59 3w San Domingo
Morancy Louis w m 9 247 62 3w Louisiana
Morancy Mamie w f 19 247 62 3w Louisiana
Morancy Victoria w f 12 247 62 3w Louisiana
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1900 MADISON PARISH, LA CENSUS
Morancy L. T. Head w m 5 106a 391 29 Louisiana
NO SELLERS ====

Morano, Hugo
NEWSPAPER: June 25, 1981, East Carroll Delta News, by Maude VanFossen
“Hugo's Restaurant opened July 1, 1956. After Hugo purchased the restaurant and took over the management he began to show interest in his surroundings. He is a native of Eudora, Arkansas. Hugo purchased the Oakland Manor. In Hugo's twenty-five years now as a permanent parish resident he has acquired a lovely family: Edith, his wife and Frankie, their son, but he had his trumpet much longer than that. He has played with a group: Sidney and Steve Guenard, Harvey Howington, and Hugo and his trumpet. Hugo plays solo for mass at church, taps at funerals, walking down the street; with the group at wedding receptions and night clubs, in fact anywhere there is dancing or a football game. It was at the football game of 1957, in the game between LSU and Ole Miss, at Oxford, Miss. that Hugo stood at the half and played L. S. U.'s Alma Mater never such an ovation. Hugo and his restaurant and his trumpet are bringing Lake Providence good publicity.”
HOTELS/MOTELS: Hugo’s Motel was built and operated by Mr. W. T. Tullos. In 1956, Sidney Guenard built a restaurant which Hugo Morano leased in 1958 and later bought along with the motel. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Morehead, W. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1859: Dr. N. C. Skinner, Dr. W. Morehead. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Morehouse, Abram
“The Baron de Bastrop had promised as a part of his agreement when the king of Spain awarded him the two million acre land grant which included the present area of Morehouse and West Carroll Parishes, to bring in 500 settlers in an effort to colonize the area. He found himself slow in fulfilling this promise as settlers were reluctant to move inland away from the deep waterways. The hardships in getting supplies in and securing protection from Indians made it hard to attract settlers inland; so, the Baron de Bastrop decided to sell a portion of his grant, located on the west side of Boeuf River, to one Abram Morehouse.
Mr. Morehouse was an adventurer from Kentucky whom de Bastrop met in New Orleans. He immediately set up office in New Orleans to attract settlers to his new land. He offered them 400 arpents (acres) of land, tools for cultivation and supplies for three years. He found one Isaiah Davenport, who was interested in changing occupations and seized upon the opportunity to become a planter, the d, the dream of many at that time. Mr. Davenport had been a boat captain from Providence, Rhode Island, a seafaring man with a boat named ‘Cleopatra‘. He had been engaged in slave traffic catching young black males and females in Africa and bringing them to America for sale to the colonist. New Orleans was one port of entry.
Mr. Morehouse and Mr. Davenport came to the west bank of Boeuf River between the present site of Mer Rouge and Oak Ridge about 1797. They brought a few settlers with them and began establishing homes, each on his four hundred arpents of land awarded him by Baron de Bastrop. They looked to Fort Miro (now Monroe) for supplies and protection. For supplies and protection. Fortunately, protection from the Indians was never needed. The few Indians here were friendly and helpful to the settlers, teaching them what they knew of boat making, planting, and raising crops acclimated to the area; brought a few slaves with them, but the masters worked along side the slaves in erecting crude homes, clearing and cultivating the land with what tools they had, always sharing with each other. In this way they eked out a simple livelihood in the early years.
After the first settlers were under shelters, Mr. Morehouse returned to Kentucky, his former home, for the purpose of bringing in more settlers from that area. He traveled overland, enticing people along the way to come to the new land. He brought back with him several families, all traveling overland to what would be their new home site, a wilderness they knew nothing about except what their friend, Mr. Morehouse, had told them.
A few of these families from the east had left commodious homes with well-tended fields and orchards. Why? The lure of rich land just for the taking was the reason.”
There was only one frame building in the entire settled area up until 1831, and this was occupied by Mr. Morehouse. ” From “Between the Rivers”, McKoin

Morehouse, Percy Jr.
ALL BLACK CITY OFFICIALS: “In the 1974 elections a negro Mayor and an all black City Council was elected. The Council included Percy Morehouse, Jr., Jesse Magee, Jr., Percy Threats, Grady Murphy, and Ray Frazier. The Chief of Police was Stewart Marshall, also black . The Mayor appointed Mattie Love, black, as Clerk of the Town. Murphy resigned in August, 1975, and in 1976 he was replaced by J. C. Butler, white.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Morehouse, Wyley
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Morehouse, Wyley, SGT., Died (Non-Battle)

Moreland, Reverend
BLACK CHURCHES; MORNING STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: It is located at Bear Wallow, and built in 1937. Rev. Moreland, of Tallulah, is the present pastor.[1977] A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Morgan, Charles
PLANTATIONS: ERWIN: “Josephine and Gabriel Stowers purchased lots 18, 19, and 20 from Charles Morgan, brother of Oliver J. Morgan.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Morgan, David L.
ASSESSORS; 1878: David L. Morgan. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
STREETS AND ADDITIONS: “Morgan Street was named for David L. Morgan, one-time editor of the Carroll Democrat.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The first president of Fire Company No.1 was D. L. Morgan. The steam engine that was purchased during his term I office cost $2,053.00, and was christened the “Lady Morgan” for his young daughter, Emma. When Emma died at an early age, the “Lady Morgan” was draped in black for thirty days. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexandet a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. John C. Bass was an early officer of Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS; The Carroll Banner and East Carroll-Democrat 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.

Morgan, Harvey S.
EARLY SETTLERS: “It was common practice in 1832 for a farmer to mortgage his crop as security for a loan or debt. Harvey S. Morgan, residing on Bayou Macon, mortgaged the land on which he resided, together with a “mill, a gin and the crop of cotton and corn thereon growing” to secure James B. Prescott in the sum of $845.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Morgan, Jonathan
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, SHELBURN:
David Flournoy Blackburn owned a plantation located there in 1850; they combined the Blackburn name with Shelly, a wife of one of the Blackburns to form the name of ‘Shelburn’. Other land owners were Noah B. Hinton, his partners, Govy Hood, Oliver J. Morgan, and Jonathan Morgan. Situated near the head of the lake the property is associated with the Davis, Ransdell, & Schneider families. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
“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.
PLANTATIONS; WILTON: “Judge Morgan’s land holdings, together with those of his brother, Jonathan Morgan, and his partner, Harbird Hood, totaled 284,800 acres. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Morgan, Julia (see Keene, Mrs. Alexander )

Morgan, Oliver Jones
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, SHELBURN:
David Flournoy Blackburn owned a plantation located there in 1850; they combined the Blackburn name with Shelly, a wife of one of the Blackburns to form the name of ‘Shelburn’. Other land owners were Noah B. Hinton, his partners, Govy Hood, Oliver J. Morgan, and Jonathan Morgan. Situated near the head of the lake the property is closely associated with the Davis, Ransdell, and Schneider families. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
CITIZENS WHO LEFT THEIR MARK: “Judge Morgan of Ouachita Parish bought almost all of Ward 2 in East Carroll Parish 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. She and some of their children are buried on the south side of the Stamboul house, the present home of Mrs. Harry Shields.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
MASONIC LODGES: Old Solomon Lodge #130, chartered in 1855, was near Goodrich Landing. During the Civil War this lodge suffered the destruction of the U. S. soldiers, afterwards it joined Pecan Grove Lodge # 222. One of the officers of the Pecan Grove Lodge was Oliver J. Morgan of Wilton Plantation. He was Worshipful Master of Western Star Lodge in Monroe in 1823. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
PLANTATIONS; WADDILL: Oliver J. Morgan first owned this plantation. One of his slaves was emancipated to the American Colonization Society for rehabilitation in Liberia. He sold it to Luther M. Langford in 1851. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; WILTON: “Wilton Plantation was the home of former Judge Oliver J. Morgan of Ouachita Parish. He later moved to Carroll Parish. His property is the parish’s first land conveyance record, registered April 30, 1832, and shows 999 acres in Township 19, on the Mississippi River, adjoining the property of John L. Buck.“ “Judge Morgan’s land holdings, together with those of his brother, Jonathan Morgan, and his partner, Harbird Hood, totaled 284,800 acres. In 1860, when he died, Judge Morgan’s estate was conservatively estimated at $1,182,314.00 including land, slaves and personal property.” “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston
LARGE SLAVEHOLDERS: The largest slaveholder in the parish were the Morgan brothers Oliver T. and Oliver J., who together owned 956 slaves. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Morgan, Oliver Tennile
“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.
LARGE SLAVEHOLDERS: The largest slaveholder in the parish were the Morgan brothers Oliver T. and Oliver J., who together owned 956 slaves. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Morman, Absolem

Morris, Jofortunately only scratched the skin a little. After coming into town, the dog turned back and was killed a short distance out on the lake.

Mosley, F. W.

Moss, Charles E.
NEWSPAPERS; The Lake Republican: 1873 issue: “Hon. C. E. Moss, Parish Judge.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
PARISH JUDGE: 1874: C. E. Moss. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of Lake Providence, La. from 1835 to 1976 was Charles E. Moss in 1870. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Moss, Steve
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, in 1957, located at Lake & Hood Streets. Steve Moss was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

Muirhead, Mildred (Girod)
EDUCATORS: Mrs. Muirhead was the oldest of 11 children of the F. I. Girods. She was born and reared in Caldwell Parish on a farm. Mildred graduated from Northwestern, Northeast and Mississippi Colleges. She taught the 5th grad at L. P. for over 25 yrs. She served as president of the parish classroom teachers organization, as a delegate to the national teachers convention, and was elected President of the LA. Teachers Association in 1968. She married C. W. “Red” Muirhead. Mildred had a son and daughter by a previous marriage, Robert Ray and Jean Earle, both were teachers. She also was President of Wesleyan Services Guild, Girl Scout Leader, Mother Advisor of the Rainbow Assembly, Worthy matron of Eastern Star, and chairman of Child Welfare in the American Legion Auxiliary. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
EDUCATION: Mrs. Mildred Muirhead, local fifth grade teacher, and immediate past President of the LA Teachers Association, died on May 3, 1968. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR; CHAPTER #42: It was organized on Sept. 26, 1907. The first meeting was at the Pecan Grove Lodge Hall. In 1915 there were 54 members. Over the years one of the Worthy Matrons was Mildred Girod Muirhead. “A Place to Remember”

Murff, Mary (Miss)
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the new teachers in 1925 was Miss Mary Murff. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Murray, Harry
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

Murphy, Grady
ALL BLACK CITY OFFICIALS: “In the 1974 elections a negro Mayor and an all black City Council was elected. The Council included Grady Murphy. Murphy resigned in August, 1975. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Murphy, J. J. (Rev.)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: In 1939 a rectory and church of the Blessed Martin de Porres for Negroes was built and a school was opened later. Father Walsh and Father J. J. Murphy served as priests there. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Murphy, Margaret (Miss)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: Some of the well-remembered teachers in 1914 were Miss Margaret Murphy at Waddell, Miss Ola Johnson teaching Domestic Science at L.P. and Miss Mary Hall, J. D. Stephenson and Miss Robie Williams. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Murphy, P. J. (Rev.)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: Between 1953 to 1969, one of the reverends was P. J. Murphy. In 1969 Father Harry O. Barker, the present rector, came to St. Patrick’s Church. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Naff, Doris (Miss)
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the parish wide teachers in 1927 was Miss Doris Naff, at Longwood. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Nash, Charles H.
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 Charles H. Nash in 1872. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
RECONSTRUCTION; POLITICS, 1868 - 1877: The Police Jury remained all white, but it was controlled by the Republicans, with C. H. Nash serving as president and W. W. Benham serving as treasurer. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
RECOVERY; 1875: A Taxpayer’s Union was formed in 1875, whose avowed purpose was to “hunt down rascalities in public office”. Its first act was to request Governor Kellogg to remove the Radical C. H. Nash from the Police Jury. There is no record of Nash being removed, but the action does indicate that the conservative-mode-rate coalition was organized and opposed to the Radicals. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston
NEWSPAPER; July 14, 1883: “Charles H. Nash, a resident of West Carroll Parish, suicide at Captain Mannings' residence about 4 miles from town where he was staying Sunday night last. At the usual bed-time Mr. Nash was shown the room which he was to occupy, and in which was an empty shot gun. At an early hour the following morning it appears that he got up and partially dressed, as he had on his pants, shirt, collar, cravat, and hose, when he found and loaded the gun with a shell charged with buckshot which he found in a belt in the room. He placed the muzzle of the gun to his forehead and fired, blowing off the whole top of his head and scattering his skull and brains all over the room. Although he was low spirited and had told Mr. Cook, who lives with Captain Manning, that his life was threatened by some parties on Bayou Macon Hills and would kill himself before he would go home... no importance was attached to it. The general impression is that his mind was disordered.” He leaves 2 little sons. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Nash, Walter
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, LAKE VIEW:
Another Farm Security project located at the head of the lake on property formerly owned by John Phillips, about 15 units, 40 to 100 acres each. The size depended on the relative productivity. Those selected were former Negro tenants chiefly from East Carroll. Some of the successful families include the father of Clyde Robinson, Walter Nash, Sol Gilbert, and Coleman and Mattie Hall. This government project was handled under the office of land Management in Washington D. C. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Neal, Willie
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “Willie Neal in 1873, according to the Lake Republican of June 7, served on the Board of Aldermen, when Ed Newman served as mayor.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Neely, C. H.
CHURCHES; LANE’S FERRY BAPTIST: Official records mention this church on December 24, 1934 when C. H. Neely of Oak Grove sold the land on the Oak Grove / L. P. highway at the Macon Bridge. The Trustees signing for the church were Olen Pardon and R. L. Ratcliff. In 1953 Neely and his wife donated an additional plot to the Lane‘s Ferry Church. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Neill, Samuel
With the result of the lawsuit over the removal of the courthouse from L. P. to Floyd in 1952, in July 1853 a majority favored the parish seat being in Floyd, and a site was chosen by the commissioners Thomas L. Wade , Urban E. Travis, Samuel Neil, and George O. Willson. A special tax was to be collected to defray the expenses of erecting a new courthouse and other buildings. “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston.

Nelson, A. M.
LAW; THREE COURTHOUSES: On July 1, 1901, the old courthouse was replaced by a new building which was dedicated by Pecan Grove Lodge. The cornerstone bore the names of the first Police Jury: Robert Nicholson, President; W. C. Hope, Phil McGuire, A. M. Nelson, T. W. Jay, Members; Yancy Bell, Jury Clerk; F. X. Ransdell, Judge; J. W. Dunn, Sheriff; George F. Blackburn, Town Clerk. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Nelson, Adele Elenora
BIOS: Adele was born to John Alfred Nelson and Hattie Ollie Hyland. While attending business school in Bowling Green, KY, she met and married Don E. Madison. They made their home in Jasper, Indiana. They were the parents of 2 daughters. Harriet Geraldine Madison passed away at 10 yrs old. Helen Katherine Madison married Carl Edrington and is presently employed by the 1st National Bank in Evansville, Indiana. Adele Elenora Nelson passed away in 1971. “A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston.

Nelson, Brown Frederick
BIOS: Frederick was born to John Alfred Nelson and Hattie Ollie Hyland. Brown Frederick Nelson, a graduate of LA. State University in Geology, is self-employed as a highway contractor in L. P. He served as a Corporal in the 42nd Rainbow Division of the U. S. Army during WWII and receive a Bronze Star for meritorious service. Brown is married to the former Bonnie Sue Layton. They have 6 children: Betty Sue Nelson is a special education teacher in Ouachita Parish. John Frederick Nelson is married to the former Marshal Allen of L. P. and is employed with the family company. They have 1 daughter, Kathryn Hope Nelson (John & Betty are twins). James Layton Nelson is in his junior year of Law School at LA State University. Donald Hyland Nelson and Nancy Kathryn Nelson are students at Briarfield Academy. Grace Ann Nelson is in the 7th grade at St. Patrick’s School. “A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston.

Nelson, Charlotte Ann
BIOS: Charlotte Ann was born to John Alfred Nelson and Hattie Ollie Hyland. Charlotte Ann Nelson met her husband, Ronald C. Knecht, while attending LA State University. The Knechts make their home in Houston, Texas. 5 sons were born to Charlotte and Ronald. Ronald Cyril Knecht, Jr., is doing graduate work in Bio-Chemistry at Texas A&M. William Nelson Knecht is a sophomore at Texas A& M. Michael Hale Knecht is a sophomore in high school. Steven died at birth. Hyland Steven Knecht is in the 5th grade.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston. “A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston.

Nelson, Dora (Roberts)
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 Dora Roberts Nelson. “A Place to Remember”

Nelson, Eleanor (see Bonner, Nell Catherine)

Nelson, George
L.P.H.S. FOOTBALL: Head coach Frank Byerley’s 1922 championship team included George Nelson. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The church is located on Davis Streets. Recent pastors listed: George Nelson, a native who served as a Navy chaplain during WWII, Paul Elledge, C. A. Martin, Doug Cheatham, Dr. Ira Cole, Myron Stagg, and Paul Kolb.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Nelson, Grace Hyland
BIOS: Grace was born to John Alfred Nelson and Hattie Ollie Hyland. Grace Hyland Nelson attended LA State University 2 yrs prior to enlisting in the U. S. Navy. After completing 2 yrs service, she married William L. Van Denburgh of Schenectady, New York, where they make their home. Their son, John William Denburgh, is a high school junior. [1976] Grace presently does secretarial work for the State of New York at the State University of Albany. “A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston.

Nelson, Hattie Christina
BIOS: Hattie Christina was born to John Alfred Nelson and Hattie Ollie Hyland. In 1930 she was a stenogrpaher at the Health Unit. After a business course at St. Vincent’s College in Shreveport, was employed by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in L. P. She later transferred to Vicksburg, MS., where she retired as Assistant Director Training Branch, Personnel Office, Vicksburg Dist., U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, in 1973, after 45 years of service. She now makes her home in Vicksburg. “A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston.

Nelson, Hattie Ollie (Hyland)
BIOS: She was the daughter of William Aloysius Hyland and the former Hattie Rozenna Paine. In 1906, Hattie Ollie Hyland married John Julius Nelson, son of John Alfred and Christina Caroline (Hilding) Nelson . During Ollie’s early married life she was very active in community affairs. She served for many years as Chairman of the local chapter of the American Red Cross, was a leader in the town’s Civic League and Garden Club, was one of the organizers of the Lake Providence P. T. A., and a worker in St. Patrick’s Mother’s Club. A long married life of 68 years ended at her death in 1974. 12 children were born to John & Ollie Nelson. All completed high school in the parish.

Nelson, Helen May
BIOS: Helen May Nelson was born to John Alfred Nelson and Hattie Ollie Hyland. Helen Nelson attended business college in Houston, Texas. She worked a time with the Doulutt & Ewin Construction Co., in Mobile AL, and then enlisted in the U. S. Navy. She retired from the Navy in 1964 and attended Northeast LA. State University and received a BA degree in English. She taught school 2 yrs., and is currently making her home with her father. “A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston.

Nelson, Hyland Richard
BIOS: Hyland was born to John Alfred Nelson and Hattie Ollie Hyland. Hyland Richard Nelson owner of Quality Cleaners in L. P., served 4 yrs as a bombardier in the U. S. Army Air Force during WWII. He attended the University of AL. He is married to Eleanor Keller of Bunke, LA. They are the parents of 3 sons and 2 daughters. William Richard is employed by Luther Hill and Association Construction Company in Dallas, TX. He is married to the former Sherry Coleman of Rayville, LA., and they have 2 daughters. Brandee Estell & Melissa Gray. Madeline Ann, married to Charles Herring of Lake Providence, is a teacher in Morehouse Parish. David Hyland is a student at LA Tech. Olivia Luana is a student at LA State University. Leo Franklin is a sophomore at Briarfield Academy. “A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston.

Nelson, Jeff
BLACK CHURCHES; MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH: It was first located at Hollybrook, organized in the 1800’s. Twice destroyed by storms it was finally rebuilt on land owned by Mr. R. N. Amacker just south of Hollybrook. Jeff Nelson was one of the pastors. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Nelson, John Alfred
BIOGRAPHIES: “John Alfred and Christina Caroline (Hilding) Nelson arrived in America from Sweden shortly after the Civil War. Three years later they were married and came to live in East Carroll Parish in the 1st Ward. They had 5 children. They were living on Dr. Wyly‘s plantation when their youngest child, John Julius was born.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

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

Nelson, John Julius
BIOS: “John Julius Nelson was born July 9, 1883, the youngest of the 5 children of Alfred Nelson and the former Christina Caroline Hilding. Young John attended Goodrich Landing School, a one-room building in the backyard, until age ten and then spent 2 yrs at Longwood School in the 4th Ward. The latter school was in the basement of his uncle’s home, and the teacher lived with the family. John later continued his education in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Architecture through courses offered by the International Correspondence School in Chicago. At age 19 he came to Lake Providence to work for the Fisher Lumber Company. Later he became one of the area’s outstanding building contractors, a master builder. In 1906, John married Hattie Ollie Hyland.
The had twelve children: (1) John William Nelson, (2) Hattie Christina Nelson, (3) Selma Sadie Nelson, (4) Adele Elenora Nelson, (5) Helen May Nelson, (6) Ollie Hyland Nelson, (7) Myrtle Loleta Nelson, (8) Thomas Alfred Nelston, (9) Hyland Richard Nelson, (10) Grace Hyland, (11) Brown Frederick Nelson, and (12) Charlotte Ann Nelson. “A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston. From “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston.
HOTELS/MOTELS: The Maben Hotel was built in 1910 by Mr. W. A. Maben. It burned in 1928 and immediately rebuilt. The building was sold in 1955 to a Mr. Fisackerly, who later sold it to Mrs. Riley. For a short period Mrs. Riley operated a nursing home there. Mr. John O. Nelson houses his oil company and appliance store in the building after the nursing home closed. A Place to Remember”, Pinkston. *NOTE [2010]: I believe that it is now the City Hall.“

Nelson, John O.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for the 1960 - 1961 term was John O. Nelson. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Nelson, John William
BIOS: John William Nelson, son of John Alfred Nelson and Hattie Ollie (Hyland) Nelson. He was employed by the E. C. Lumber Company. He married Elizabeth Wright of El Dorado, AR. They had 1 daughter, Jane Elizabeth, who is presently on the faculty of the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama. John William died in 1971. At the time of his death he was Estimator & Manager for the Manhattan Construction Co., in Mobile AL., prior to moving to Alabama. “A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston.

Nelson, Myrtle Loleta
BIOS: Myrtle Loleta Nelson was born to John Alfred Nelson and Hattie Ollie Hyland. Myrtle Nelson completed a business course in Vicksburg, MS. She was working for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad in Mobile, AL, at the time of her marriage to Dillard Toomer. 2 daughters wee born to this union. Aymsley (Mary Constance) Toomer is a free lance writer in New York City; and Jean Gray is a teacher of special education in Mobile. “A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston.

Nelson, Ollie Hyland
BIOS: Ollie Hyland Nelson was born to John Alfred Nelson and Hattie Ollie Hyland. Ollie Nelson attended Bowling Green business school, and prior to her marriage to Joseph C. Butler, worked for the Town of L. P. She presently assists her husband in his accounting work in L. P. 5 children were born to the Butlers. (1) Helen Olivia Butler met her death at 6 yrs old. (2) Virginia Josephine Butler is married to Gary Ryan and resides in Houston, Texas. (3) Joseph Clarence Butler, Jr., is employed by the La Hwy Dept., Right-of-Way Division. (5) Mary Hyland Butler is an L. S. U. senior medical technologist student, interning at Lafayette Charity Hospital. (6) Selma Olivia Madison is a senior at Briarfield Academy (1976).“A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston.

Nelson, Selma Sadie
1929 ECHO: Graduating in 1929 at East Carroll Parish High School. "A real student throughout her high school life--we all go to Selma to help us with latin and geometry--she's also lots of fun when there's fun to be made." She was President of the Senior Class, and was in the Booster Club.
BIOS: Selma Sadie was born to John Alfred Nelson and Hattie Ollie Hyland. Selma retired in 1975 after 35 years of service as Secretary with E. C. Agriculture Extension Service. She was a graduate of Draughan Business School, Houston. She married Max E. Stockner and after his death married Wade Burton, also deceased. She has one son, William Wade Burton, who is presently field engineer with the Standard Oil Company in Louisville, KY. Bill is married to the former Gale Susan Carter of Mer Rouge, La., and they are the parents of 2 daughters, Wendy Gale & Christina Belle. “A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston.

Nelson, Thomas Alfred
BIOS: Thomas Alfred Nelson was a son born to John Alfred Nelson and Hattie Ollie Hyland. Thomas Alfred Nelson, a LA. Tech graduate, began his career with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg, MS., after spending 4 yrs in the U. S. Army Engineers in the Pacific during WWII. He is presently employed as Assistant Chief Operations Division by Lower Miss. Valley Division and Miss. River Commission of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. He married Agnes Miller of Waterproof, LA. They are the parents of a daughter a son. Linda Carol, married to John Denny of N. O., works for the State of LA Tax Div. in Baton Rouge. Thomas Alfred, Jr., is a sophomore at Hinds Jr. College. “A Place to Remember“, Georgia Pinkston.

Nemmo, Wilmoth (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. Wilmoth Nemmo. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

New, R. A.
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: The La. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church sent a minister named R. A. New for Providence and Bunch’s Bend in 1861 - 1862. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Newcomb family
PLANTATIONS; GOSSYPPIA / GOSSYPIA: After Dr. Nathan G. and Mariann Goffe, fleed for safety during the Civil War, and the next recorded owner of Gossypia is a family from Kentucky named Newcomb. They were followed by Jacob Owen, also of Kentucky. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Newland, Vernon (Rev.)
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

Newman family
“In another section Miss Stone says, ‘A letter today from Mrs. Hardison. They and the Currys expect to move into the neighborhood in a few days. She writes gloomily of affairs on the river. The Newmans and the Grays are the only families left out there. Mat Johnson, after being beaten by his negroes, has come out to Floyd with fifteen other men and trying to raise a company to drive out the marauding Yankees. If only those backwoodsmen from across the Macon River would come over and help us.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

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

Newman, Dolly (Russell)
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 Dolly Russell Newman. “A Place to Remember”

Newman, Ed F.
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 Ed F. Newman. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
NEWSPAPERS; The Lake Republican: In an 1873 issue: “Further accounts gave the results of the municipal election of June 2, 1873. Ed F. Newman (great grandfather of Sidney, Steve, and Arthur Guenard) was elected Mayor.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “Willie Neal in 1873, according to the Lake Republican of June 7, served on the Board of Aldermen, when Ed Newman served as mayor.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
MAYORS: There are no town records before 1876, but other local records mention E. F. Newman as one of the early mayors in 1873-1875. “A Place to Remember”

Newman, Ernest (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: “This associate of the Legion, Powell-Martin-Barrett Unit Number 37, was organized in Aug. 1926. One of the 1st officers was Mrs. Ernest Newman, who was President twice. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF L. P.: The Women‘s Society of Christian Service, formed in 1940, of former Missionary Society and the Ladies Aid members of whom Mrs. Ernest Newman was one of the Charter Members. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Newman, F. A. (Mrs.)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In 1901 Mrs. F. A. Newman was at Ward 1 school. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Newman, George R.
LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION: 1846: Joseph Macquillan, Chairman, Alexis Sappington, and George R. Newman, members. This was the 1st School Board. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Newman, Margaret M.
EDUCATORS: Margaret was born Jan. 20, 1893, the daughter of Ruth (Johnson) and John Cantie Murphy, on Walnut Grove Plantation in the central part of the parish. When her father died her mother remarried and Margaret had two young half-brothers, Wheeler and Jesse Cooper. Most of her 50 years as teacher was a teacher of the 6th grade at L. P. Elementary School. She acted in the production of Wilder‘s “The Matchmaker:, while teaching at All Saints in Vicksburg. She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #37 in 1924, it‘s 1st president, and as Child Welfare Chairman for many years. In 1961 she receive a bronze place commending her for 49 years of public school service, in 1957. And her 50th year of teaching was at New Orleans. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
EDUCATION: On Aug. 21, 1957, a special Teacher Appreciation Day honored Mrs. Margaret Newman and Mrs. Myrtis W. Wyly, who were retiring after many years of teaching in L.P. She obtained a B. S. degree from the University of AR., a M. Ed. From L S U, and further study was at Peabody College in Nashville. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Niblett, Joseph
A NEW PARISH IS BORN:
At a tax sale on June 8, 1881 we find the sheriff selling 811 acres of land. In one section land was purchased from an immigrant, Joseph Nibblet, who came from Worcester, England, for the sum of $59 with fees as follows: Judgement $14, Sheriff's fees $22.25, and Magistrates' $4.80. The land had previously been owned by A. S. H. & John McIntyre. Later we find Joseph transferring one half of his holdings to a daughter, Mary Ann, a resident of Worcester, England, the papers being notarized. [This might be a relative to Bob Hooper, of Floyd. He knew his father came from England, he did not know what part, but knew it was near Worcester. Perhaps his letters home brought Tom Copes & Joseph Niblett to this area.)

Nichols, Mary Lou
BLACK CHURCHES; PROGRESSIVE CHAPEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH is situated on the corner of Gould and First Streets. Organized in 1921, it met in the E. C. Baptist Normal building until a building was erected. Home missions were organized by Gardenia Johnson and Mary Lou Nichols.
“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Nicholson, Bessie (Miss)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In 1901 Miss Bessie Nicholson was at Villa Vista. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Nicholson, Colonel & sister, Elizabeth
In 1869, Mr. & Mrs. David Muir and her brother , Mr. Robert Nicholson, and sister, Miss Elizabeth Nicholson, acquired and developed the plantations of Fairview and Carondelet on the river. They used the tenant system (of farming on "fourths" or "Halves"), as was customary after the Civil War. Frequent Mississippi River overflows nearly ruined their farming interest and the caving banks from shifts in the river currents steadily eroded their land holdings. In 1902, the family bought the Stone's place five miles west and built a home there. (More exactly, this location was three miles south of Stamboul where Mr. Leo Shields lived and one-half mile west of O'Hare's Switch--now Roosevelt.) The Amos Kent Amakers and Mrs. Muir lived here until 1906, when they and Colonel Nicholson moved to Lake Providence. Major Amacker continued to raise cotton on Way-a-Way Plantation near town and he also grew rice with Mr. Nicholson at Cottonwood Plantation. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
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 would turn out 400 bales of cotton in 22 hours. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
LAW; THREE COURTHOUSES: On July 1, 1901, the old courthouse was replaced by a new building which was dedicated by Pecan Grove Lodge. The cornerstone bore the names of the first Police Jury: Robert Nicholson, President; W. C. Hope, Phil McGuire, A. M. Nelson, T. W. Jay, Members; Yancy Bell, Jury Clerk; F. X. Ransdell, Judge; J. W. Dunn, Sheriff; George F. Blackburn, Town Clerk. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Nicholson, Mrs. Elizabeth (see BIOGRAPHIES: Nicolson, Colonel)

Nicholson, Robert (see BIOGRAPHIES: Nicolson, Colonel)

Nodgren, Mrs. August
"Mrs. August Nodgren told that her husband came to Kilbourne from Sweden in 1865. At the end of the nineteenth century West." "Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin“

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

Norris, E. M.
AWARDED FOR PROMOTION OF THE COTTON INDUSTRY: In Dec. 1963, two L. P. men were awarded with plaques by the County Agents of Louisiana’s Northern Extension District for their contributions to the promotion of the cotton industry. They were Harvey Grant, a former Executive Secretary of the Louisiana Delta Council and E. M. Norris, businessman. Both men had worked actively with the cotton industry committee of the Increase Cotton Profits program, of which Mr. Norris was a past co-chairman. The two of them led in the planning of the annual Louisiana Cotton Forum. Mr. Norris is co-owner and manager of Farmers Seed & Feed Company and the Lake Providence Grain Elevator. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Norris, Henry Gladden
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1938: (book says H. G. Noteis, but looks like a miss of key strokes) H. G. Norris. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston. & 1940: H. G. Norris. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
He was a private secretary to U. S. Congressman Riley J. Wilson (5th Congressional District) and after serving as a member of the House Committee on Flood Control, he came to L. P. A native of Union Parish, Henry received a law degree from G. W. University, Washington, D. C. In L P. he became a popular member of the law firm of Hon. F. X. Ransdell, former District Judge. His early and untimely death left a void in the town and parish. “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 1942 - 1943 was Henry G. Norris. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

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

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

Nutt, C. R. (Doctor) [I think this is suppose to be McNutt, Robert]
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1849: Dr. S. P. Roberts, Dr. Ralph, Dr. C. R. Nutt, Milliken Bend. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Oakes, G. B.
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS; In 1869, an inland boat is mentioned as a Providence & Floyd Packet. Billy Pennington, G. B. Oakes, Master. This snug little boat has been placed in the lake, and as soon as the water will permit, will make regular trips between L. P. & Floyd. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

O’Brein, John
WAR’S END: “It was to a ravaged and bitter land that the weary veterans returned from the eastern battle fields. Maimed and scarred they came -- Thomas Scarborough, Charles Purdy, Ed Kleinpeter, and John Draughon; Charles DeFrance, C. R. Egelly, E. J. Delony, and J. S. Richards, Cyrus Hedrick, W. Rnized in 1940. G. C. Odom was a pastor of this church . “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

O’Hara, Mr.
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, O’HARA’S SWITCH:
Roosevelt, originally named O’Hara’s Switch after this timberman who ran a railroad switch line to connect with the main road from the interior. [Named changed to Roosevelt in honor of President Teddy, after visiting the area on a bear hunt]. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Old, Ann B. [see also Houghton, Mrs.]
PLANTATIONS: Ann B. Old was a daughter of Chastine / Chasteen and Rebecca (Gardner) Old. She married a Houghton. Rebecca’s will made the following special bequest: “Unto my daughter, Ann B. Houghton, one bed and furniture, my sideboard and little table and all the household furniture except what has been otherwise disposed of.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Old, Catherine Gardner
EXPANSION OF ORIGINAL TOWN: Some firms and land purchasers in the town in the period from 1833 to 1866: The Lake Providence Hotel occupied one-half an acre and was a part of the estate of Catherine Gardner Old. From Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember

Old, Chasteen / Chastine
PLANTATIONS; BELLAGGIO: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: “… next lived Alfred Moon Hood, son of Harbird Hood, then came the Hood‘s homeplace (in 1977 was owned by George T. Hider), then came the Graham place (Bellaggio) which my father Chasteen or Chastine Old leased for a number of years and where I spent many a happy day fishing and bathing in Lake Providence.”
Chastine/Chasteen and Rebecca (Gardner) Old purchased Bellaggio Plantation before the parish records began in 1832. The original acreage was added to by buying public lands from the Federal government. These land patents were signed by two presidents of the U. S.: Chastine‘s 160.4 acres were signed by James K. Polk and Rebecca‘s 159.58 acres by Chester A. Arthur.
Rebecca Old‘s will, dated July 13, 1836, divided the land holding equally among the 5 children.
James E. Old’s name appears on parish conveyance book indexes 43 times. He was not only the executor of his mother’s will, but was a landowner in his own right. He served as President of the Board of Directors of Providence Academy. ” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Old, James E.
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824 in a letter of June 11, 1887. He listed the names of the lake front property owners from Tensas Bayou to Baxter Bayou. Some of this letter is in the ‘Plantations‘ sections of the book, and the people are mentioned in these biographies. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old was a son of Chastine and Rebecca (Gardner) Old. Rebecca’s will made the following special bequest: “To my son, James E., executor and detainer of my estate, one feather bed and furniture, over and above his legitimate portion--he is to buy out of the revenue of my estate, which I do not wish divided until John Willson becomes of age and Mary Jane marries.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Old, John Willson
PLANTATIONS: John Willson Old was a son of Chastine and Rebecca (Gardner) Old. Rebecca’s will made the following special bequest: “The land on which the house now stands, being the one-half of Lot #13 to my son John Willson Old, the two breakfast tables and one bureau of my household furniture.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Old, Mary Jane
PLANTATIONS: Mary Jane Old was a daughter of Chastine and Rebecca (Gardner) Old. Rebecca’s will made the following special bequest: “James E., executor and detainer of my estate - is to buy out of the revenue of my estate, which I do not wish divided until John Willson becomes of age and Mary Jane marries. A good saddle horse is to be given to Mary Jane together with my saddle, over and above her legitimate portion. I wish Mary Jane to live at my house, as her home, free of cost, until she marries.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Old, Rebecca (Gardner)
WILLS: Rebecca Old in her will dated July 13, 1836, divided the land holding equally among the 5 children and made individual bequests. [see children by name]

Oldfield, James Graham
MASONIC LODGES: Monticello Lodge Number 92 Records, dated Sept. 1, 1866. One of the officers was James Graham Oldfield. The Monticello Lodge ceased to exist by 1889. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. James G. Oldfield was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Oldham, Malcolm
"During this troublsome time, [1878], people again started migration, many away from a home destroyed; others with broken families who felt they could adjust in a new land better that with their memories of happier days. One of these families was the Malcolm Oldham family. They were one of the several families leaving Alabama, where they had been burned out during the war. They were going to Texas, but while crossing the land between the rivers, a relative died and they stopped to bury the relative in the Bayou Macon Cemetery. The wagon train had gone on, so the Oldham family decided to stay and settled in a cabin just east of Floyd. Malcom was one of the three original Oldhams who came from England to the Atlantic seaboard in the late 1700s. One brother remained in the northeast, one went west, the other south, and Malcolm was his son." "Between the Rivers", McKoin

Oldham, Robert Wright
"Robert's father was Malcom [see his bio above]. He was born in the family cabin on December 3, 1879. Later two other children were born, Bob and Jane. These children have played their part in the development of West Carroll Parish, La. R. W.'s grandchildren live in the Unity Community today [1977], Mrs. Glenda Durr and Marvin Oldham. The Cawthorn girls and J. C. are the grandchildren of Jane, and Mrs. Henry Stevenson is the daughter of Bob Oldham." "Between the Rivers", McKoin.
A NEW PARISH IS BORN:
Mrs. R. W. Oldham is a decendant of Reverend Charles P. Owens and his wife, Mattie (Young) Owens, They had migrated from Simpson Co. Miss. and settled east of Floyd Crossing on the Floyd-Unity Road in the late 1800's. He was a minister of the Church of God. "Between the Rivers", McKoin.

Oliver, Sanders D.
ASSESSORS; 1882: Sanders D. Oliver, Deputy. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 18--: Sanders D. Oliver. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion of Honor was organized in 1883, Sanders D. Oliver was its District Grand Commander. The local branch was called the East Carroll Council number 419. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Oliver, Ted J.
MODERN BANKS; THE BANK OF DIXIE / THE LAKE PROVIDENCE BANK: The Advisory Committee of the Bank of Dixie is composed of Ted J. Oliver, Frank Voelker, an Mrs. Vail Delony. “ [Info 1977] Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

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

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

O’Neal, D. L.
CHURCHES; PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF L. P.: On Sept. 1, 1855, on land donated by Govy Hood in ’52, Rev. D. L. O’Neal held an organizational meeting with 15 Presbyterians attending. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Osborn, Willie
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Osborn, Willie, Pvt.., Died (Non-Battle)

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

O’Steen, D. F.
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the parish wide teachers in 1926 was D. F. O‘Steen. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

O’Steen, Hardy (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: “This associate of the Legion, Powell-Martin-Barrett Unit Number 37, was organized in Aug. 1926. In 1933 - 1934, Mrs. S. Hardy O’Steen was one of the District Presidents. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

O’Steen, Linda Gail
Watts, May Ethel (Miss)
The Rainbow Girls Assembly, organized by the Order of Eastern Star in 1952 with 45 members. One of the young ladies that was a Worthy Advisor was Miss Linda Gail O'Steen. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston

O‘Steen, Louise Hagel
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “reared 4 children; teacher, tutor” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

O’Sullivan, Thomas
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: O’Sullivan, Thomas, 1st Lt., KIA

O’Sullivan, Thomas (Dentist)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS; RECENT [Info in book is from 1977]: Two recent dentists are Dr. R. D. Graham and Dr. Thomas O‘Sullivan. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

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

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

Outz family
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, TRANSYLVANIA:
The Federal Housing Administration built homes, the units consisted of 40 to 150 acres. 99 year leases were set up between the Federal government and the Transylvania Association. Most project members were successful and added to their holdings. These families included the Lee John families, the Fortenberrys, Thorntons, Harpers, Harveys, Outz, Fletchers, and others. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

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

Owen, Eliza (Stewart)
Eliza Stewart was to James and Mildred (Gray) Stewart, both born in Jefferson Co., Kentucky. In 1844 she was married to Jacob Owen. She was a native of Louisville, and a daughter of James and Mildred (Gray) Stewart, both of whom were born in Jefferson county, Ky. Eliza and Jacob were blessed with five children. One son being George S. Owen. [see Owen, Jacob]

Owen, Jacob
“Jacob Owen, Louisville, KY., then East Carroll Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller Among the self-made men of East Carroll Parish, La., who have carved out their own fortune and made their own way through life, none is more deserving of mention than Jacob Owen, who was born in Louisville, Ky., on April 9, 1820, the second of eight children born to Shapley and Lucy (Harding) Owen, natives of Jefferson county, Ky. Jacob Owen was reared in Louisville, Ky., and all the schooling he has ever received was before he was eleven years of age. He was then taken from school and put into a book store in Louisville, where he remained about two and a half years, after which he entered the largest dry goods establishment of that city, whe ontact with the world and by self improvement, and he is an exceptionally intelligent and interesting conversationalist. Although Mr. Owen exercises his right of suffrage, he is not particularly interested in politics, much preferring to devote his attention to his private interests. Socially he is a member of the A. F. & F. M., and he and his wife, are members of the Episcopal church. Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Louisiana, (vol. 2), p. 294. Published by the Goodspeed Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892.
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS;
Jacob Owen, of Louisville, KY came by steamboat in 1840 to visit his parents living at Bunch’s Bend and later reported on his observations. “On the 24th I took passage on the new and fine steamer Grey Eagle, Capt. John Shalcross. It was her first trip, and as she was the brag boat of her day.” “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.
FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF BUNCH’S BEND IN 1840:
He speaks of arriving by boat and landing on Feb. 5, 1840 at Pilcher’s Point and cordially received by the late Mason Pilcher. The road from Bunch’s Bend to L. P. ran through what is now Dr. Burwell’s plantation and cross Black Bayou, about 200 yards from where our little church now stands, we took a bridle path through heavy cane and down near the one and only large cottonwood tree to see the old rendezvouz place of the river pirates. I remember my mother, being deeply sympathized with by Joseph M. Patten, at having to make her home in such a terrible place. From “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston [see also story of Dr. Prescott]
From the Banner Democrat Newspaper- November 19, 1892 issue.
“Mr. Owen was born on the 1st day of April, in the year 1820, in Jefferson Co., Kentucky, where the Owen family had figured substantially and highly respected for a long numbers of years. At the age of eleven years, he from choice, started out to bullet the battle of life, and in five years, when he was sixteen, his industry and close attention to business had secured him a clerkship in the city of Louisville, second to none is salary and responsibility. Arriving at manhood he embarked in business for his own account, and was for a time prominent as a hardware merchant in Kentucky’s big city. His intelligence, affability, integrity and good judgment secured him a large patronage and numerous friends. His “Old Kentucky Home” was dear to him. There he spent his early days in the full and keen enjoyment of life, and no man that we have ever met to our knowledge had a clearer and more enjoyable appreciation of actual existence than Mr. Owen. # In Kentucky he was made a Masoneir impressive Masonic funeral ritual.
Nearly all the people living in Bunch’s Bend were present with Providence and the lake neighborhood fairly represented. The presence of so many of our best people of both sexes to take part in the last sad rites was evidence that he was held in high esteem while living.
His body was placed in a vault temporarily, it being the intention of the family to remove it to its final resting place in Kentucky. We make this mere mention this week. A proper tribute of respect to our departed friend in our next issue.”
E. C. LIBRARY: A local newspaper mentioned donations from Jacob Owen to the public library, early as Feb. 21, 1884. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PLANTATIONS; GOSSYPPIA / GOSSYPIA: After Dr. Nathan G. and Mariann Goffe, fleed for safety during the Civil War, and the next recorded owner of Gossypia is a family from Kentucky named Newcomb. They were followed by Jacob Owen, also of Kentucky. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Owen, Lucy (Harding)
Her father was Jephamiah Harding and mother was Sarah (Howell) Harding, of Frederich, Maryland. Sarah Howell's mother was a great niece of Benjamin Hart, the famous English portrait painter, and stayed with grand-ma Howell as a little girl.

Owens, Andrew (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1860: Dr. Andrew Owens, Dr. George W. Tresevant. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Owens, George W.
BLACK CHURCHES; CENTRAL BAPTIST NO. 2: Organized in 1935 and located at the corner of Artaud and First Streets. Alex Strong was 1st pastor. This first building burned in 1937 and in 1939 the cornerstone was re-laid for the new church. One of the pastors was George W. Owens. The present pastor is E. L. Carter. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Owens, Reverend
BLACK CHURCHES; EVERGREEN BAPTIST CHURCH: Organized in 1906 by Rev. Owens and pastor until his death in 1910. The church is located on LA. Highway 65 North. Rev. Douglas Green took his place and has served as pastor for 66 years. [1977]. A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
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

Owens, Shapley
Shapley and Lucy (Harding) Owen, were natives of Jefferson county, Ky. Shapely removed to Louisiana in 1835, and at once engaged in planting, which calling he continued to successfully follow until his death. His real estate value in 1850 vas $20,000. (Census record) He died in 1866. He had a sister named Camella Owen. When young they lived on a large farm in Michigan. Sallie and Shapely had good voices and they would sing together. He died in 1866.
“Settlers began to come in after the U. S. purchase of the territory out of which Carroll Parish was later carved. Among the first settler are the names of James Floyd, Hugh and Samuel White, John Millikin, and Shapley Owens. These surnames appear early in the records of West Carroll Parish also.” “Between the Rivers” McKoin
PLANTATIONS; PANOLA: In the succession of R. W. Williams, dated 1870, Panola Plantation was bounded on the north by land belonging to Shapely Owens. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.