Pack, John C. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1853: Dr. John C. Pack, Dr. Sebastian P. Roberts, Dr. N. E. Larche (Yellow fever epidemic this year). “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Paine, Robert
BLACK CHURCHES; CHINA GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH: Organize in 1935 by Robert Paine and family. Mather Honey Beal, Deaconess Elmira Scott, J. W. Walker and others. Meeting were first held in the Winterfield School. In 1950 land upon which to build a church was bought from Martha Claiborne. Rev. Butler is the present pastor. [1977]“A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
Pardon, Olen
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. Olen Pardon was one of the Deacons of the church. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Parham, Mr.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1847& 1856: Mr. Parham. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Paris, William Andres (Doctor)
DOCTORS: Dr. W. A. Paris was born March 20, 1924, in Chattanooga, TN, the son of Charles Thomas and Mary Ellen (O’Gravey) Paris. He attended the University of Chattanooga prior to entering the U. S. Army. He later atten ded Emory University in Atlantat and graduated with a B. A. degree from the University of TN in 1950. He received his M. D. from the University of TN Medical School at Memphis in 1954. Dr. Parish married Miss Frances Catherine McIsaac in 1951. Their nine children are: W. A., Jr., Cathy Paris, Charles Paris, Mary Ellen Paris, Christopher Paris, Michael Paris, John Paris, David Paris, and Stephen Paris.
Dr. Paris interned at St. Joseph’s Infirmary in Atlanta, GA., and in Memphis, TN., before coming to L.P. in 1957. He is a member of the E. C. Parish Hospital staff, having served several terms as Chief of Staff. He served as Public Health Consultant from 1960-1971. Services to the community include: Chairman of the E. C. Parish Cancer Society; Dixie Youth Baseball coach for the past 15 years; member of the parish Recreation Committee; President of St. Patrick’s School Board; and a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Patrick’s Parish Council and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Professional memberships include a Fellow in the American Academy of Family practice, a member of the Royal Society of Health, London, England, member of the LA Academy of General Practice, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, the Society of Bariatrics and the American Society of Acupuncture Research.
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS; RECENT [Info in book is from 1977]: A recent physician is Dr. W. A. Paris. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Parks, George N.
TRANSPORTATION; FERRY BOATS: An early operator of a ferry from a landing in Providence to the Mississippi shore was George N. Parks in 1841, and 1844 - 1845. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Parks, Joseph R.
PLANTATIONS; LONGWOOD: PLANTATIONS; LONGWOOD: Longwood was some 4 miles above town, bounded on the front by the MS. River, upper side by Vista Plantation, on the lower side by Hopewell Plantation, and in the rear by Eyrie and Roberdale Plantations. It’s 1st owner was George M. Long, next owner was Samuel Bond. “1,534 acres and 107 slaves, corn fodder, 40 mules, cattle, valued at $48,000“ to Joseph R. Parks. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Parker, Dave
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.
Parker, E. V.
TEACHERS: In 1942 E. V. Parker replaced R. G. Vining on the School Board. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
EDUCATION: In 1946 E. V. Parker was on the School Board. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
Parker, Louis
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: The La. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church sent a minister named Louis Parker in 1849. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Parker, Minerva (see Sparrow, Minerva / Mrs. Edward Sparrow)
Parker, William Henry
W. H. settled southwest of Floyd in the Gowan Spur vicinity before the Civil War. He died here during the war, but his son, Tom Parker, later became Clerk of Court in West Carroll Parish. "Between the Rivers", McKoin
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 William Henry Parker as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Parlin, Andrew S.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1871: Andrew S. Parlin. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Parra, Ernest
CLUBS; KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #5721: The present council received its charter in June, 1965. Richard Hamilton served as Chairman, working with Father Murphy, the local priest. There were 45 charter members. One of the 1st officers was Chancelor; Ernest Parra, This fraternal organization of Catholic men is to actively work with the church, school, community, youth, and patriotic projects. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Parsons, Thelma [see Clement, Lloyd LaBane]
Parsons, William H. (Colonel, Confederate)
June 29-30, 1863 near Lake Providence, Louisiana - “Confederates, determined to recapture some of these freedmen and destroy the crops, undertook an expedition from Gaines's Landing, Arkansas, to Lake Providence.
The Federals had constructed a fort on an Indian mound to protect some of these leased plantations. The Confederates prepared to attack the fort on the 29th but decided to demand unconditional surrender first, which the Union forces accepted. Later in the day, Col. W. H. Parsons (7th Regiment, Texas Infantry [Gregg‘s]) fought companies of the 1st Kansas Mounted Infantry. The Confederates then began burning and destroying the surrounding plantations, especially those that the Federals leased. By the next morning, Union boats had landed the Mississippi Marine Brigade, under the command of Brig. Gen. Alfred W. Ellet, at Goodrich's Landing. At dawn, he set out with Col. William F. Wood's African-American units to find the Rebels. Ellet's Cavalry found the Confederates first and began skirmishing. The fight became more intense as Ellet's other forces approached. Parsons eventually disengaged and fell back. Ellet's cavalry lost 120 killed & wounded.” “The American Civil War” website.
Pastoreue, Miss
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS; J. M. White. In the Feb. 23rd 1884 issue: “All aboard the palatial J. M. White…Providence is well represented. Judge and Mrs. Delony, Mrs. Frank Taylor and her amiable relative who accompanies her, Miss Mills of Pennsylvania, Miss Pastoreue, Miss Shank, Capt. Pilcher and Your’s Truly, [J. N. Turner].” “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Patrick, Alma
BIOGRAPHIES: “Alma Patrick, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William H. Patrick, is now Mrs. Patrick Jones.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Patrick, Arthur (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: “This associate of the Legion, Powell-Martin-Barrett Unit Number 37, was organized in Aug. 1926. One of the charter members included Mrs. Arthur Patrick. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
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Patrick, Edward Wilburn “Pop“ & Alma (McClendon)BIOGRAPHIES: “Mr. & Mrs. William H. Patrick came to East Carroll from Winona, Miss, with their 3 sons, (1) Henry Carr Patrick, (2) William H., Jr., and (3) Edward Wilburn, and one daughter, (4)Alma. Their children have continued to show an interest in farming. Active in civic and church affairs, both Mr. & Mrs. Patrick are members of many clubs, the Methodist Church, and various civic groups. Mr. Patrick served several years on the Parish School Board.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Patrick, Barbara (Johnson)
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “nursery school owner-operator, day-care center director” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Patrick, Henry Carr
BIOGRAPHIES: “William H. Patrick, and his wife, Ruth’s son, Henry Carr Patrick, was a regular Army man. He was killed in action during WWII. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Patrick, E. H. (Mrs.)
CLUBS; L. P. JUNIOR AUXILIARY: “The L. P. Junior Auxiliary was organized in Sept. 1962. Serving as a president was Mrs. E. H. Patrick. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Patrick, Edward Wilburn
BIOGRAPHIES: “Edward Wilburn Patrick is the third son of Mr. & Mrs. William H. Patrick. Edward Wilburn, called “Pop”, has lived here and farmed continuously since 1943, except for 4 years in the U. S. Navy. He married the former Alma Ray McClendon in 1950, and they are the parents of 5 children: (1) Robert Carr Patrick, (2) Edward Wilburn Patrick, Jr., (3) Douglas Alan Patrick, (4) Debbie Ray Patrick, and (5) Sandra Carolyn Patrick. Their children have continued to show an interest in farming.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Patrick, Martha (Wise)
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “musician, teacher, church leader” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Patrick, Nell (Hamilton)
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “secretary, office deputy sheriff” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: Subsequent presidents of Unit #37 included Mrs. Nell H. Patrick, she was also a national delegate on the American Legion’s Women’s Auxiliary. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Patrick, O. L.
EDUCATION: O. L. Patrick was principal of Transylvania in 1955, and in August 1970 O. L. Patrick later became assistant Superintendent, as well as a continuing supervisor. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
FEDERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN EAST CARROLL: This program began in 1967 - 1968 in E. C., La., with Mr. O. L. Patrick serving as director and supervisor. O. L. served as director until a full time one was hired; Mrs. J. T. Herrington, served 2 yrs, and Mr. Roy Dean Hart, has served for 6 years. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Patrick, W. H. (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: One of the Gold Star Mothers honored in 1952 by the Women’s Auxiliary, Unit #37, was Mrs. W. H. Patrick. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Patrick, William Hardy
BIOGRAPHIES: “William H. Patrick Jr. was a son of Mr. & Mrs. William H. Patrick. William received his Ph. D. degree as did his wife, the former Ann Martin, and both are professors at L. S. U. ” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
OBIT: “The LSU community lost one of its own recently in Boyd. Professor Emeritus William H. Patrick Jr., who passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, of natural causes. He was 78 years old. His was a career notable for, not only its longevity, but also the list of honors and accolades garnered along the way that are by now, too numerous to list in their entirety. By the time he retired in 2003 – 50 years after becoming an LSU faculty member – he had been the longest-tenured faculty member at LSU.
“I know I speak for the entire LSU community, both past and present, when I say how deeply saddened we all are to learn of Dr. Patrick’s unexpected death,” said LSU System President and Interim Chancellor William L. Jenkins.
“A prominent scholar and researcher in his field, his work brought great distinction to LSU. His many contributions will continue to have an extraordinarily positive impact on LSU, our state and the nation. We extend our deepest condolences to Ruth and the entire family as they go through this difficult time. They will be in our thoughts and prayers.”
Born in Johns, Miss., Patrick was raised in Mississippi and Louisiana. After graduating from high school in 1944, he spent two years in the South Pacific serving in the military. He then attended Northeast Junior College in Monroe until 1948, when he transferred to LSU.
Patrick earned both his bachelor’s degree and doctorate in soil science from LSU before joining the faculty in 1953. In 1977, he moved his research facilities to the Center for Wetland Resources and established LSU’s Institute of Wetland Biogeochemistry. He served as director there for the next 23 years. In 1973, Patrick served as a NATO fellow.
In 1978, Patrick was named a Boyd Professor – the university’s highest honor. The following year he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Ghent in Belgium and would later receive one from the University of Beijing in China.
His major interests – biogeochemical cycling of nitrogen, carbon and sulfur in wetlands and redox chemistry processes in wetlands – won him much notoriety for his work. He was awarded research grants from the likes of the National Science Foundation, the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Geological Survey.
He authored or co-authored more than 350 scientific papers, earning him recognition from the Institute for Scientific Information as one of the world’s most cited scientists in his field. He conducted projects on wetland ecosystems in Thailand, India, Indonesia, Egypt and the United States.
He recently served as chairman of an advisory committee for the U.S. Congress Office of Technology Assessment study of national water quality legislation, and he served on the National Academy of Sciences committee to study wetlands.
Together with his wife, Ruth, Patrick established the Patrick Lecture Series in 1999 through an endowment to the LSU Foundation. The endowed fund sponsors an annual lecture at LSU that alternates in the fields of Human Nutrition/Food Science and Wetland Sciences/Coastal Studies.
He was also the namesake of the William H. Patrick Jr. Outstanding Student Presentation Award. The award recognizes scientific excellence and professional presentation skills in oral and poster presentations given by graduate students at the International Symposia on the Biogeochemistry of Wetlands.
Patrick is survived by his wife of 52 years; his two daughters, Terry Patrick-Harris and Dr. Carol Patrick Pisarello; his two sons, William III and Dr. Henry Patrick; his 12 grandchildren, Catherine and Ben Harris; Meredith, Madeleine and William Patrick; Anna Carolina, Laura Elena and Nicolas Pisarello; Clayton, Hayes, Hank and Molly Patrick; and his sister, Alma Webb Jones of Monroe, and his brother, E.W. “Pop” Patrick, of Lake Providence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hardy and Alma Webb Patrick, and his brother, Henry Carr Patrick, who was killed in World War II.
At the time of his unexpected death, Patrick was still an active athlete, playing singles tennis and Senior Olympic basketball. He was active at University United Methodist Church and, in 1979, established the World Hunger Scholarship fund, which provides scholarships for foreign scientists who commit to return to their country on graduation. From “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
INVENTORS: Mr. Patrick, a farm owner on Route One, in 1970 invented a special sprayer mounted on farm machines to automatically spray the grass or weeds that stand higher than the cotton or bean crops. The sprayer saves both money and time since spraying can be done simultaneously with cultivation. The sprayer is patented and is sold by the Patrick Sprayer Corporation. E. W. Patrick, President. It is widely used in the Louisiana-Mississippi-Arkansas area, and is comparatively inexpensive. From “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Patrick, William H., Sr.
BIOGRAPHIES: “Mr. & Mrs. William H. Patrick came to East Carroll from Winona, Miss, with their 3 sons, (1) Henry Carr Patrick, (2) William H., Jr., and (3) Edward Wilburn “Pop“, and one daughter, (4) Alma. Their children have continued to show an interest in farming. Active in civic and church affairs, both Mr. & Mrs. Patrick are members of many clubs, the Methodist Church, and various civic groups. Mr. Patrick served several years on the Parish School Board.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Patten, Joseph M. & Ann M.
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.
BUSINESSES AND RECREATION: “In 1837, Horance Prentice was the president of the New Orleans and Carrollton Railroad Company and J. M. Patten was the president of the board.“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF BUNCH’S BEND IN 1840:
Jacob Owen speaks of arriving by boat and landing on Feb. 5, 1840 at Pilcher’s Point and cordially received by the late Mason Pilcher. The road from Bunch’s Bend to L. P. ran through what is now Dr. Burwell’s plantation and cross Black Bayou, about 200 yards from where our little church now stands, we took a bridle path through heavy cane and down near the one and only large cottonwood tree to see the old rendezvouz place of the river pirates. I remember my mother, being deeply sympathized with by Joseph M. Patten, at having to make her home in such a terrible place. From “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Patten, Thomas Roberdeau
In 1832 Carroll Parish was carved out of Ouachita Parish by the State Legislature. Some of the 1st Sheriffs were Duke G. Clary, Thomas Robeau Patton, John D. Harding, Geo. W. Grant, James C. Drew, Edmund R. Travis, William L. S. D. Oliver, Alex G. Lane, and William W. Collins, the last sheriff before reconstruction days disrupted everything. "Between the Rivers", McKoin
CLERK OF COURT; 1832: Thomas R. Patten. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
(see also STORIES BY THE LOCAL FOLK: “Felix Bosworth and the Wedding at Arlington)
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1838: Thomas R. Patten. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
“Suits book of 1850 show that the commissioners appointed by the Police Jury to “contract for the building of a courthouse in the town of L. P. were: Thomas Robedeaux Patten, Joseph C. Hollingsworth, Loluis Selby, and Reason P. Bowie.” They contracted with James Fitzpatrick to build, and purchased 212,000 brick from R. M. Campbell to be used in the building. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Patton Brothers
“Joseph May Patten and Thomas Roberdeau Patten moved from Fort Mirco now called Monroe, La to Lake Providence in 1831 so says Selina Blair Patten Wheat in her memoir she titled “Legacy to my Children” written in her hand in the years 1871 to 1872. The Pattens were raised in Alexandria, Va . Their father, Thomas Patten, was a merchant in that city till he removed without his family to Fort Minco to “check on a large body of land, 20,000 acres, which he paid taxes on for 30 years” and also to check on bounty lands given to his wife’s grandfather, General Daniel Roberdeau. The older brother, Joseph May, born in 1799 lived at Sherwood Plantation at Bunches Bend, La. The younger, Thomas Roberdeau, built the Arlington Plantation for his wife upon the death of Joseph May in 1841. At the age of 12 Thomas Roberdeau Patten went on a voyage to Europe with Capt. Crowdell, a family friend to Thomas Patten, the father. In 1818, Capt Crowdell, died of Yellow Fever in New Orleans. Thomas Roberdeau went to live with his father in Monroe. The father, Thomas Patten, died in .Monroe in 1820. Mary Roberdeau Patten, his wife, died in 1808, along with two infant daughters buried in the Presbyterian Meeting house yard in Alexandria, Va. Joseph May Patten had two daughters, Narcissi and Selina. Narcissa was still living in 1872, according to Mrs. Wheat. Narcissi had married Maj. John Brands Williams and lived at Sherwood Plantation in 1872. Selina Wheat, wife of the Rev. John Thomas Wheat, writes of five family members dying of Yellow fever in 1853 all in a fortnight. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roberdeau Patten, Mr. Patten’s sister, the former Heriot Rozier Patten, who married John W. Miller. originally of Winchester, VA., Mr. Miller also died of yellow fever as well as their daughter Mary Miller who married a Mr. Dunn at Lake Providence. All that dying took place at “Arlington” Plantation, and I see from other sources the Arlington Plantation was sold that same year. Selina Wheat, Joseph May, Thomas Roberdeau, and Heriot, sometimes referred to as Harriet Rozier Patten had another sister, Mary Ann. She married Dr. Thomas Wolfe of Winchester Va Mary Ann. died of disease at the Rector Springs in Fauquier Co. Va. In 1825. The husband Dr. Wolfe fell off a horse and died in 1826 They left 3 orphaned children who spent time at Bunches Bend with their Uncle Joseph May Patten. 12yr old Lewis Wolfe died at Sherwood in 1833 his older brother Thomas Roberdeau Wolfe lived with his uncle Joseph May Patten till his death in 1841 then got a job with the British East Indian Co. and was gone for two years to work in India. Writing a journal now in the Southern Historical Collection UNC Library Chapel Hill. He eventually moved to New Orleans to practice law for 13 yrs. In the Book Gentle Tiger by Charles L. Dufore, La University Press 1957 Mr. Dufore says that Chatham Roberdeau Wheat applied to his cousin Mr. Wolfe to read the law. That Mr. Wolfe is Thomas Roberdeau Wolfe. The other Wolfe child, Mary de Neale Wolfe was adopted in kind by Selina and the Rev Wheat. But she too spent a year in Bunches’ Bend with her Uncle. Joseph May Patten attending school at Mrs. Thayer’s of Washington Mississippi. Mary de Neale Wolfe met Judge Morgan of New Orleans when she accompanied her Uncle to New Orleans when he was elected to the State Legislature. She became Mrs. Morgan upon the Judges death. She latter married a Mr. Harrison of Ohio, they moved to California she was still alive in 1872 when Selina Wheat wrote her memoir. The father, Thomas Patten’s merchant business is mentioned in “Artisans and Merchants of Alex., Va. 1780-1820” www.heritage-books.com . See also willowbendbooks.com “Obituary Notices, Alex Gazette 1784-1915” To look up the Wolfe children type on your homepage search Thomas Roberdeau, UNC Library will come up, click it and an abstract of the Thomas Roberdeau Wolfe comes up.” NOT SURE WHO SENT THIS TO ME
Payne, L. D.
CHURCHES; FREE WILL BAPTIST: It was organized in 1947 from former members of “Corbin’s Ferry Baptist Church” with Rev. W. P. White as pastor. L. D. Payne was one of the pastors also. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston [before 1947 was known as CORBIN’S FERRY BAPTIST]
Pearl, Mary (Miss)
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “bank employee, active in clubs, church” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of the Regents of Moses Shelby Chapter has been Miss Mary Pearl.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
Pearson, J. C.
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 J. C. Pearson. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Pearson, John (Mrs.)
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. One of the thirty-nine charter members was Mrs. John Pearson. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Pearson, Talmadge
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 Talmadge Pearson. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Peeler, J. 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. J. E. Peeler was one of the Charter Members. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
Peet, Harmon
Harmon Peet deeded land to John Bradley in 1858. "Between the Rivers", McKoin.
Peck, Ethel (Miss)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In the year 1903, Miss Ethel Peck and Miss Beula Goodrich were teachers. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Peck, Samuel
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”
Peek, Susie Bell (Miss) [some places say Susie Peck]
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.
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. Susie Peck “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Pennington, W. F.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: In 1861 the Lake Providence Cadets military company was formed, the largest in the state with 120 members. Among those serving in the ranks were Matt Kingsley, James Bass, and J. Jamison. Elected officers in the company were Franc V. Whicher, Captain; W. F. Pennington, 1st Lieut; and D. C. Jenkins, Jr and C. R. Purdy, 2nd Lieuts. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.
WAR’S END: “It was to a ravaged and bitter land that the weary veterans returned from the eastern battle fields. Maimed and scarred they came -- Thomas Scarborough, Charles Purdy, Ed Kleinpeter, and John Draughon; Charles DeFrance, C. R. Egelly, E. J. Delony, and J. S. Richards, Cyrus Hedrick, W. R. C. Lyons, J. D. Lott, and Mark Valentine, Jr., among others. The refugees returned from Texas; their desire - to build their lives and fortunes in peace. From the north came the paroled prisoners of war, including W. F. Pennington, John O’Brien, Abraham Bass, and V. M. Purdy. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
NEWSPAPERS; The Eagle of June 1869, listed the following municipal officers “William H. Schneider, Mayor; C. R. Egelly, W. F. Pennington, G. W. Smith, Louis Spurlock and John F. Webb, Councilmen. These are active young business men full identified with the interest and business of the town.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
THE NEW TOWN: “On Feb. 19, 1866, a delegation of the leading citizens of Providence met in Judge DeFrance’s office for the purpose of relocating the destroyed town. Included in the delegation were Govy Hood, Thomas Scarborough, and W. F. Pennington. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
EMAIL: “A particularly interesting member of the Lake Providence Cadet’s (4th Louisiana) was William Pennington. He was a saloon keeper before the war and enlisted and was elected Lieutenant. He was wounded at Shiloh, and elected major. Later he became Lt. Colonel. He was a small man but was a brawler and a duelist.” TOM RICHEY
Pepperman, Dora
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 Pepperman. “A Place to Remember”
Pepperman, William
MASONIC LODGES: Pecan Grove Lodge Number 222 was located at Goodrich Landing, established on May 5, 1875, next it was located upstairs at a meeting hall, and lastly being in a new building located at Lake & Hood Streets. William Pepperman. was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Perkins, John Jr.
DISTRICT JUDGE: 1852; 10th District: John Perkins, Jr. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Perry, Alvin
BIOGRAPHIES: “The Alvin Perry family came to East Carroll in 1939. They first farmed on shares but soon purchased their own land. Although now semi-retired, Mr. Perry is still actively interested in farming. Their four children are (1) Shelby Perry, (2) Buford Perry, (3) Stella Perry, and (4) Ruby Perry. All finished high school at Monticello and the 2 boys are East Carroll farmers. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Perry, Anyse (Miss)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: American Legion’s Unit #37 received state recognition for its service to veterans; and Miss Anyse Perry received an award for publishing 163 articles in newspapers.. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Perry, Buford
BIOS: Buford is the 2nd son of Alvin Perry. Buford first worked at Farmers Seen & Feed Co., but turned to farming in 1963. He now has 3,000 acres in cotton, soybeans, & rice. He is serving his 2nd term on the Parish School Board, is a member of the Farm Bureau Board, and received an award for his sponsorship of Scouting. He and his wife, the former Alice Sikes, have 2 daughters and 1 son. They are all active members of Elmwood Baptist Church. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Perry, Charles S.
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. Charles Perry was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for 1951-52 was Charles S. Perry. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston
Perry, Leona
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 Leona Perry. “A Place to Remember”
Perry, Ruby
BIOS: Alvin Perry’s daughter, Ruby, took business training after high school. She was employed by News-Star World Publishing Corporation in Monroe for 5 years. She is married to Herbert Drummond and they, with their 2 daughters, live near Gonzales, Louisiana. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Perry, Shelby
BIOS: Shelby is the son of Alvin Perry. Shelby bought 40acres in 1965, and is now farming some 1,000 acres in cotton & soybeans. He is married to Dorothy Blair and they have 2 daughters. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Perry, Stella
BIOS: Shelby is the older daughter of Alvin Perry. Stella, the older daughter, 1st worked as a telephone operator and then married Carl Wilson. They and their 2 children live in West Carroll, where he farms and she works in a bank. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Perryman, C. E.
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “In 1914, after a revival service by Rev. W. F. Fisher, 27 citizens organized the First Baptist Church with Rev. C. E. Perryman as pastor. The church is located on Davis Streets.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Phillips, Fred
FIRE DEPARTMENT: In the spring of 1965, the old Fireman’s Hall was demolished by Fred Phillips for the brick it contained. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Phillips, John
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
Phillips, Nancy Catherine (see Hood, Harbird)
Phillips, Robert
BLACK CHURCHES; NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: It was built by Robert Phillips around 1908 and is located just off LA Hwy 134. Present pastor is Freddie Green. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Philson, James (Rev.)
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. The Rev. James Philson became rector of the parish in April 1878 and remained until 1884. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Pierce, A. N. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1880 - 1889: Dr. Frank Artaud was house surgeon to Barnes Hospital, Washington, D. C.. Dr. A. N. Pierce, “the isimilia similbas curantur”. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Pierce, A. W.
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 A. W. Pierce. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Pierce, John O. & wife, (and J. W. Pierce)
PLANTATIONS; OAKLAND: “When Elizabeth Cash Sellers had died in Jan. 1867, Matthew B. Sellers sold his beloved Oakland. The decades following the Civil War were hard years. The land, the elegant residence, and the furniture - everything, except the silverware and family pictures, were sold to Judson M. Bemis for the sum of $55,000. The down payment was $30,000, “cash in hand“ with two noted endorsed by J. O. and J. W. Pierce of St. Louis, MO. A suit in 1870 listed John O. Pierce and wife, Cornelia, as sole owners of Oakland. The Pierces sold to George C. and W. W. Benham. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Pierce, Thomas N.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1841: Thomas N. Pierce. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Pigee, Mr.
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. Mr. Pigee 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. Mr. Pigee’s total, as rendered by the Judges, was 5 rings. His nickname was listed as “Knight of Poultry Hill”. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Pilcher, Ann Morehouse
When Matilda Childers Patten died on Feb. 7, 1852, she left her estate to 2 nieces, Florence Adell Browder and Ann Morehouse Pilcher, both daughters of her sister, Ann. Ann’s daughter, Florence Adell Browder, by her first husband, Dr. William Browder, was given “all my land and money in the state of Tennessee”. Ann’s second marriage was to Mason Pilcher, and their daughter, Ann Morehouse Pilcher, received all land and money in Louisiana. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Pilcher, Charles Mason
FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF BUNCH’S BEND IN 1840:
Jacob Owen speaks of arriving by boat and landing on Feb. 5, 1840 at Pilcher’s Point and cordially received by the late Mason Pilcher. The road from Bunch’s Bend to L. P. ran through what is now Dr. Burwell’s plantation and cross Black Bayou, about 200 yards from where our little church now stands, we took a bridle path through heavy cane and down near the one and only large cottonwood tree to see the old rendezvouz place of the river pirates. I remember my mother, being deeply sympathized with by Joseph M. Patten, at having to make her home in such a terrible place. From “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
From the Banner Democrat Newspaper- November 19, 1892 issue.
Volume 3 page 147 . ,2nd Lt. Capt. Co. H, 6th La. Inf. En. June 4, 1861, Camp Moore, La. Roll July and Aug., 1861, Present. Elected 1st Lt. Aug. 26, 1861, Roll Sept. and Oct., 1861, Present. Roll May and June, 1862, Absent, wounded at Battle of June 27, 1862. Roll July and Aug., 1862, Absent, promoted by seniority July 17, 1862, to Capt. Wounded June 27, 1862, Gaines Mills, Roll Sept. and Oct., 1862, Present. Joined the Co. from absence on wounded furlough Oct. 9, 1862. Roll Nov. and Dec., 1862, Present on General Court Martial. Roll March and April, 1863, Present. Returned to duty from General Court Martial, April 27, 1863. Rolls May, 1863, to Aug., 1863, Present. Roll Sept. and Oct., 1863, Absent from Oct. 29, sick in Gen. Hospital, Richmond. Roll Nov. and Dec., 1862, On extra duty as Aide-de-Camp to Col. Monaghan, Commanding Brigade. Rolls Jan., 1864, to April, 1864, Absent on furlough, order of Gen. Lee. Roll to Aug. 31, 1864, Absent on detached duty in Louisiana. Born Lake Providence, La.” Found on the Computer Internet
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1859: Charles M. Pilcher. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
EDUCATION: In 1879, F. M. Hays deeded to C. M. Pilcher, President of the School Board, a plot of land fronting on Lake Street (93‘ X 315‘) for $450, and a contract to Jones and Pilcher to build a school house, privy and cistern, for $1,575. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“
Pilcher, Edna
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.
Pilcher, Mason
EMAIL: Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 18:59:50 -0600 From: Elaine Bay
Name: Charles Mason PILCHER _AKAN: _AKAN: Capt. Mason Pilcher Sex: M Birth: in Lexington, KY. Death: 1890 in Louisiana (probably New Orleans) Residence: Lexington, KY. Residence: Nashville, Davidson Co, TN. Residence: New Orleans, Orleans Par, La Occupation: Cotton merchant Note: Mason was born in or near Lexington, Kentucky. While still a "young man," he moved to Nashville, Tennessee. After staying in Nashville for "a few years," he next moved to Louisiana. He was a cotton merchant in New Orleans for many years. He married twice, once in Lexington and again Louisiana. He was on the Board of Aldermen for the town of Lake Providence, La. His first son, Charles Mason Pilcher, became a lawyer and resided in Lake Providence, Louisiana, dying about 1890. One of several children by his second marriage was named Fielding Pilcher. He is reported to have "had a number of children;" however, there names do no seem to be available. The reference to "a number of children" appears to be in error, unless he married at a very early age. His obituary, however, strongly suggests otherwise.”
“CAVEAT: Charles and his immediate descendants appear to be out of order and, in part, incorrect. Ferdinand Fielding Pilcher, a/k/a Fred Pilcher according to two an 1884 obituaries was the son of the late Mason Pilcher of New Orleans. He was, however, a native of Lake Providence. Fielding had move to Nashville sometime in February, 1884 from Lake Charles. He had taken ill in late July or early August and died 16 August of that year with his sister from Memphis, Mrs. Myers, and his mother in attendance. No other siblings or spouses are mentioned. There are two obituaries, the second one a short wire service type announcement. It includes a parenthetical notice at the end: "(New Orleans and Lake Providence, La. and Greenville, Miss. papers please copy.) Florida Pilcher, the daughter of Charles Mason Pilcher, Jr., the attorney, married in Greenville, Mississippi. Based on the obituary and the major facts that have previously come to light, it would appear that more likely than not, Fielding's mother was born in Greenville; and that the family was at least known there.
July 18, 1891 - Mrs. Coralie Wood Pilcher, wife of Mr. Mason Pilcher, died at their home in Bolivar County, MS., on Tuesday evening the 14th. Mrs. Pilcher has several relatives in this place who will deeply mourn her too early departure.” ELAINE Nall Bay (Rains Co., TX) A KNOTTY QUESTION:
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS; J. M. White. In the Feb. 23rd 1884 issue: “All aboard the palatial J. M. White…Providence is well represented. Judge and Mrs. Delony, Mrs. Frank Taylor and her amiable relative who accompanies her, Miss Mills of Pennsylvania, Miss Pastoreue, Miss Shank, Capt. Pilcher and Your’s Truly, [J. N. Turner].” “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. Elected as vestry on July 27, 1873 was David L. Morgan and John Seay, Wardens. One of the first Vestry was Charles M. Pilcher. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Pinkston, Ann
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 Ann Pinkston. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston)
Pinkston, Everett (see Reilly, Burta)
Pinkston, Georgia (Durham)
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: Organized in 1914, the church located on Davis Streets. Georgia Pinkston has served as one of the Sunday School Directors. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
EDUCATION: Georgia Payne Pinkston succeeded J. W. Harris as Parish visiting teacher. [This position later was re-titled ‘Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance‘]. Georgia retired in Aug. of 1970. “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 Georgia Durham Pinkston. “A Place to Remember”
Pinkston, J. Orville
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 J. Orville Pinkston, playing quarterback. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: Organized in 1914, the church located on Davis Streets. J. Orville Pinkston was one of the officers serving a long term. He has been the church clerk for 25 years. J. O. has also served as one of the Sunday School Directors. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Pinkston, J. Orville (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: “This associate of the Legion, Powell-Martin-Barrett Unit Number 37, was organized in Aug. 1926. In 1933 - 1934, Mrs. J. Orville Pinkston was one of the District Presidents. Mrs. Pinkston also served in 1952 as State Chaplain, and was a delegate to national convention. In Oct. 1966 the American Legion’s Unit #37 honored chartered members and past presidents, with Mrs. Pinkston being honored. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of the Regents of Moses Shelby Chapter has been Mrs. J. Orville Pinkston.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
Pippen, Patsy [see Edmonson, Jerry]
Pippin, Estel
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. One of the former pastors of the church was Etsel Pippin. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Pippin, H. N.
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
Pittman Brothers (John, Jim, J. Walter, and George) [see individual names]
BIOS: All came early to East Carroll Parish from Georgetown, GA. At one time they were in partnership owning and operating such plantations as Bolyn, Morganza, “Bank Tract”, and Wilton. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Pittman, Dorothy (see Voelker, Stephen, and see also Pittman, J. W., Jr.)
Pittman, J. C.
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. president of this bank was S. W. Smith, Jr.“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Pittman, J. O., Jr.
CLUBS; AMERICAN LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion was organized in 1920 with one of the Charter members being J. O. Pittman, Jr. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Pittman, J. Stuart
CLUBS; AMERICAN LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion was organized in 1920 with one of the Charter members being J. Stuart Pittman. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
NORTH LOUISIANA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION: It had it’s start in 1933 during the depression. One of the First Board of Directors included J. Stuart Pittman. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. The luncheon club met every Wednesday at a local restaurant. Charter Member and Vice-President; J. Stuart Pittman 1935 - 1936, President 1936 - 1937. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston
Pittman, Joseph Walter, Jr.
BIOS: J. W. Pittman, Jr., son of J. W. Pittman, Sr., married Florence Porter and they had 1 daughter, Katherine Pittman. She married Luther Hill, Jr., of Montgomery, Alabama. J. Walter Pittman, Jr., is noted for his gentle manner, his love of people, and his devotion to his faith. For many years the 2 brothers, J. W. & Stuart (Sr.), operated the L. P. Hardware Store here. The farms had been sold after John & Jim Pittman died. In 1938, Stuart Pittman went into the implement business and Walter remained in the hardware store until his retirement. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902. One of the Board of Directors in 1975 included J. Walter Pittman . [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Pittman, J. W., Sr.
BIOGRAHIES: “J. W. Pittman, Sr. died on Feb. 6, 1922. He had three children: (1) Stuart Pittman, (2) Walter Pittman, and a daughter (3) Dorothy Pittman. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the Charter Members was J. Walter Pittman, he was also a past president, 1945 - 1946. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston
Pittman, J. W. (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. J. W. Pittman. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Pittman, Stuart Sr.
BIOGRAHIES: Stuart is the son of J. W. Pittman, Sr. Stuart married Mrs. Marian Dunn, had 1 son, Stuart, Jr., who has 2 sons and lives in San Antonio, Texas. For many years the 2 brothers, J. W. (Jr.) & Stuart (Sr.) operated the L. P. Hardware Store here. The farms had been sold after John & Jim Pittman died. In 1938, Stuart Pittman went into the implement business and Walter remained in the hardware store until his retirement. ”From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
THE FISCHER-PITTMAN-BOWN HOUSE OR PHILLIP‘S FOLLY; A UNIQUE HOUSE: “Joseph L. Fischer, lived there until he sold it to Jesse Walter Pittman, Sr. in 1918. During J. W. Pittman‘s ownership, his daughter Dorothy, now Mrs. Steve Voelker, and his sons Stuart and J. Walter, Jr.. Later Stuart and his bride, the former Marian Dunn, Entertained there. In 1929 the house was sold to the American Legion Post.”
The house reverted back to the Pittman family in the 1930‘s, with Stuart and Marian, at the open house, entertaining on Christmas Day. Stuart Pittman, Jr. sold the home in September 1968 to Philip Brown. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Plutz, F. J. (Monsignor)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: In 1934 F. J. Plutz started a new church which was dedicated in 1935. He remained at St. Patrick’s until 1939. He was followed by Monsignor J. C. Vandegar. When Gremillion was reassigned in 1949, Monsignor F. J. Plutz returned in March, but was succeeded by the Father William H Hopp in 1951. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
Pogue, C. M. (Mrs.)
E. C. LIBRARY BOARD: The present library [1977] opened in June 29, 1954. The Police Jury appointed Mrs. C. M. Pogue on the 1st Library Board of Control. . “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Pogue, Ruby
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 Ruby Pogue. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Poole, Travis
EDUCATION: Travis Poole became Monticello principal in 1949. Travis Poole, died at Monticello on Aug. 14, 1964, and Robert Williams replaced him as school principal. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
Pope, Emma
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In 1897 Miss Emma Pope taught at Longwood Plantation; Miss Ella W. Rouse was at Shelburn and Miss Fannie Keene at Transylvania. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“
Pope, S. C.
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 S. C. Pope. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Porter, Florence (see BIOGRAHIES: Pittman Brothers)
Porter, Mrs.
The Providence Dramatic Club was another popular organization. In May 1883, according to a newspaper account, after a business meeting the members adjourned to the residence of Mrs. Porter, “where they partook of a magnificent banquet prepared for the occasion. There was an abundance of everything the market afforded, especially turkey. Wine flowed freely and toasts were exchanged by the ladies and gentlemen of the Club.”
Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Posey, LuLu
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 LuLu Posey. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston
Powell, Miss
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 Miss Powell blended most harmoniously.
Powell, Bessie (Blackburn) [see Powell, Mrs. T. J.)
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 Bessie Powell. “A Place to Remember”
Powell, Ben J. [see Powell, Nellie (Graham)]
Powell, George
RECREATION AND SPORTS: The True Louisianians, organized in 1873, included W. G. McRae, James Lyons, J. F. Cannon, W. T. Smith, J. W. Dunn, James Turner, George Powell, Paul Jones, and W. K. Spurlock. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Powell, George S.
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Powell, George S., S SG., KIA
Powell, Henry
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. Henry Powell also served as a pastor there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Powell, M. S.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1882: Marcus Shelby Powell. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
THE LAW; LAW AND ORDER, 1883: “Sheriff Powell arrested on Saturday night one Webster Buchanan, who was indicted at our last term of court upon the charge of borrowing a mule, while the owner was absent, which he kept in his possession for several months, and owing to his carelessness and short memory, neglected to return. The prisoner is now in jail where he will be given an opportunity of refreshing his memory and explain the cause of his carelessness at our July court.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS; The East Carroll Democrat, 1882: This newspaper began publication in 1882 or 1883 with M. S. Powell as manager and J. N. Turner, the publisher. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCHES: On June 3, 1887 places the location on the church on Lake Street, purchased from the estate of M. S. Powell. The parsonage for the Methodist Church was begun through a bequest made by Mrs. Emma Saint Ingram in 1890. She willed the church a house and lot at the corner of Hood and 1st Streets. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
COMMUNICATIONS; POST OFFICE: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. “M. S. Powell has received his commission as postmaster at this place.” From local newspaper.
Powell, Moses Shelby
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 Moses Shelby Powell in 1875. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Powell, Nellie (Graham)
BIOS: “A native of E. C. Parish, Nellie Powell, assistant home demonstration agent in Madison Parish was awarded the distinguished service award by the national association. She received her B. S. degree from Tuskegee Institute and Master’s degree from A&M College at Prairie View, Texas. She taught home economics in E. C. prior to working in Madison. For 25 yrs she conducted home improvement contest, organized Garden Clubs, and was a church worker. Her husband Ben J. Powell was also a L. P. native.“ From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
Powell, Olive (see Ransdell, Olive)
Powell, Sallie (Benton) (see also Powell, T. J., Sr. (Mrs.))
“This association of the American Legion, Powell-Martin-Barrett Unit Number 37, was organized in Aug. 1926. , at the suggestion of Dr. William H. Hamley, Steve Voelker, and O. N. Hamilton. The 1st officers were Mrs. Ernest Newman, President; Mrs. C. B . Ellis, Vice-President; Mrs. Thomas James Powell, Jr., Secretary; Mrs. L. P. Gross, Treasurer; Mrs. Frank yearly, Chaplain. Other charter members include Mrs. T. J. Powell, Sr., Mrs. Arthur Patrick, Mrs. Henry Van Valkenburgh, Mrs. O. P. Hamilton, and Mrs. Max Levy. The chief role of this organization is to assist in promoting and executing the main projects fo the Post, particularly the Child Welfare and Rehab programs.
Mrs. W. K. Evans was the 1st delegate to Dept. Convention in 1926. Mrs. W. Doyle Hill, early Rehab. Chairman and a former WWI nurse, conducted an outstanding program. The Auxiliary did emergency relief work during the flood of 1927. Members conducted rescue work, clothed and fed some 9,000 refugees in L. P., and assisted the Red Cross in caring for the sick.
In 1929, Mrs. W. H. Hamley, President of the Unit, led in sponsoring the sale of Christmas Seals, gave a banquet for the Boys Scouts, awarded medals for school essays at E. C. High and St. Patrick’s. The winners of this contest were Mercedes Hester (later Mrs. Wm. O. Douglas, wife of the Supreme Court Justice) and Henry Dalfiume. The membership numbered 41. The only Gold Star mother, Mrs. T. J. Powell, died that year. “ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: “This associate of the Legion, Powell-Martin-Barrett Unit Number 37, was organized in Aug. 1926. One of the charter members included Mrs. T. J. Powell, Sr.. In 1929 the only Gold Star mother, Mrs. T. J. Powell, died that year. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Powell, T. J., Sr. MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: T. J. Powell served as Mayor from 1903 - 1912, and also 1917 - 1922. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
“In 1903 Mayor T. J. Powell Sr. earned $400 a year, 1920 Mayor T. J. Powell Sr. earned $500. a year. ” A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
EDUCATION; SUPERINTENDENTS: In 1900, Vail Montgomery deeded to Thomas J. Powell, elected President of the School Board, 25’ frontage on Lake Street for $200. In 1906 Thomas J. Powell was elected Superintendent of the School Board, but resigned. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
EARLIEST BUSINESSES: Back in 1879-1880 , one of the places of business in Lake Providence was the Drays & Wagons business of L. T. Lemay & T. J. Powell, which shows a refection of the times. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
HEALTH; HEALTH UNIT: A local Board of Health was created in 1876. Serving on the board that year were: C. R. Egelly, A. Armstong, T. J. Powell, F. M. Hays, E. J. Delony, and Jason Hamilton. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
HEALTH; HEALTH UNIT: In 1898 Dr. F. R. Bernard, W. D. Bell, and Messrs. E. J. Hamley, J. N. Hill, and T. J. Powell made up the Town Board of Health. “A 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. Early activities included social and musical programs, teas, receptions, a wedding reception for two members, Bessie Blackburn and Thomas J. Powell, and a reception in honor of the Grand Worthy Matron of Louisiana. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Powell, Thomas J., Jr. Lake Providence. (East Carroll Parish)
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWI: Thomas James Powell, 1st Lieut., KIA on Dec. 18, 1918 (?).
The American Legion Post #37, Powell-Martin-Barrett, was named for three WWI service men killed: Thomas James Powell was one of these men.. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Thomas J. Powell, Jr. First Lieutenant, U.S. Army 358th Infantry Regiment,
90th Infantry Division, Entered the Service from: Louisiana
Died: September 12, 1918 @ St. Mihiel American Cemetery Thiaucourt, France
Grave: Lake Providence Cemetery: Plot B., Row 24, Grave 02
Source: ABMC - Search the World War I database
Powell, Thomas J., Jr. (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. Thomas James Powell, Jr., who was the Secretary. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Powell, Warren R., Jr. 1930 CENSUS: Warren Powell was born in LA @ 1910 to Warren R. Powell (Sr.) and Mabel Q. Powell. Warren, Senior, was a lumberman at a sawmill. A sister, Nora, was born around 1905. She married Louis E. Johns, both were working at a filling station as salespersons. Warren, Junior, was shown not to be working at that time.
Prentice & Henderson (see also Prentice, Horace)
Prentice, Horace/Horance
EARLY SETTLERS: “John Hash executed his promissory note to Prentice and Henderson in the sum of $583, and secured punctual payment by a mortgage of 8000 pounds of “ginned cotton now growing on Hash‘s place on Bayou Macon, which cotton is to be delivered by Hash at the gin on his place by the 1st day of March, 1833. It not paid on stated date, Prentice and Henderson shall be allowed to seize and sell the said cotton and all other cotton, whether in bales or otherwise, belonging to Hash.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
“Govy Hood and his sister Lucinda Hood Everett Chambliss (Mrs. Robert J.) in 1837 donated a site for the Carrollton Bank, lot #52, ‘to be used as a banking house or Office of Discounts and Deposits of the New Orleans and Carrollton Railroad.’ Further requirements were that the building be of brick and not less than two stories high. Horace Prentice was president of the company and G. Skipworth was the cashier. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
FIRST TOWN FORMED: “In the local courthouse in Conveyance Book A., page 135, and datelined L. P., Louisiana, Nov. 23, 1833, is. 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”
EXPANSION OF ORIGINAL TOWN:
Some firms and land purchasers in the town in the period from 1833 to 1866: Horace Prentiss was President of Carrollton Bank. From Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember [some spelled it Prentiss]
BUSINESSES AND RECREATION: “Horance Prentice was the president of the New Orleans and Carrollton Railroad Company and J. M. Patten was the president of the board.“ Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
PLANTATIONS; TYRONE: Located 4 miles west of town. John Cathey and wife, Rebecca Liles sold the land to in 1836 to Horace Prentice was the first local resident to own the place. Prentice sold this property to twelve early settlers for $20 an acres. Maunsel White & Company became owners of Lots 78, 79, and 80, and half of Lot 24 and part of Lot 23 at a sheriff’s sale in a suit of White vs. Prentice. Maunsel White sold Tyrone’s cotton plantation of 1,000 acres to John Logan Willson on Feb. 5, 1846. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Prentice, William
PLANTATIONS: William Prentice married Miss Prince. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Prescott, James B. (Doctor)
FIRST-HAND ACCOUNT OF BUNCH’S BEND IN 1840:
Jacob Owen speaks of crossing Black Bayou and continuing their way through the weeds to Jack‘s Falls, thence to Harris‘ Lake which is now on Tyrone plantation. I was struck with the inviting appearance of the place and was stopped to water my horse when my father told me of the lady in company with Dr. Prescott attempting to water her horse when she and her horse went out of sight under the water, much to the surprise and alarm of the Doctor. “I know that place was a terror to Mr. Aaron Goza, of Gossypia, as long as he remained in the country. He never failed to caution me against it when he knew I was going to town.” From “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston [see also Goza, Aaron, and also Owen, Jacob]
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.
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1832-1833 James B. Prescott.
PLANTATIONS; PRINCE‘S PLACE: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: “Dr. J. B. Prescott landed at Prince‘s place with a trading boat in 1826; he located their and spent the balance of his days in Carroll Parish; he married Miss Susan Kerr and they purchased Lot #8 in the 1833 town of Providence…. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Preston, John P.
TRANSPORTATION; FERRY BOATS: An early operator of a ferry from a landing in Providence to the Mississippi shore was John P. Preston in 1842. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Price, Laura (Miss)
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: Listed as one of the 1921 teachers is Miss Laura Price, at Caney School.. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
Prince, Berry & Balus
CHURCHES; METHODIST: In 1831 / 1832 a little mission at L. P. taking in various settlements above and below the lake. A number of families of Methodist proclivities including the Worthingtons, Shelbys, Princes and others. The Rev. Washington Ford of Pearl River was in charge and had the first camp meeting ever held on Lake Providence. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
PLANTATIONS: James E. Old tells of his arrival in 1824: Berry and Balus Prince owned a large plantation (1,251 acres). The plantation commenced near the river and was cleared almost out as far as Tensas, a long narrow strip of cleared land. There was a gin house and machinery on this place, for all who lived upon the Macon Hills. Farmers would bring their cotton to this gin, a distance of twenty to thirty miles, in dugouts during high water. The charge for ginning was 1/10 of the cotton ginned. The Prince brother afterwards sold out to W. B. Keene and John L. Martin. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
CITZENS WHO LEFT THEIR MARK: “Two brothers, Berry & Balus Prince, played a part in the early development of the town. They sold a total of 1,251 acres to Keene and Martin, surveyors, who reserved seven acres of this on which to lay out the town in 1835, and theirs included the first town square. There were 15 lots with 50-foot frontage and 211 foot depth back from the ‘levy’ (sic).” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Prince, Miss [probably a sister to Berry and Balus Prince]
PLANTATIONS: William Prentice married Miss Prince. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Proctor, Janice
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 Janice Proctor. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston
Proctor, Tommy Sue
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 Tommy Sue Proctor. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston
Pulley, Mrs. Louisa Frances
“In 1874 a small, frame building was built near the site of Mr. Walter Bradley’s present home. This building was occupied by Mrs. Louisa Frances Pulley, who taught school in her home. Her only pupils so far as we could learn were the Layman children.” “Between the Rivers”, McKoin.
Pulley, T. N.
Dr. T. N. Pulley was born in 1851 near Pin Hook, and had been to college and finished at medical school by the beginning of the 1900’s.
Purdy, Charles R.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: In 1861 the Lake Providence Cadets military company was formed, the largest in the state with 120 members. Among those serving in the ranks were Matt Kingsley, James Bass, and J. Jamison. Elected officers in the company were Franc V. Whicher, Captain; W. F. Pennington, 1st Lieut; and D. C. Jenkins, Jr and C. R. Purdy, 2nd Lieuts. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.
WAR’S END: “It was to a ravaged and bitter land that the weary veterans returned from the eastern battle fields. Maimed and scarred they came -- Thomas Scarborough, Charles Purdy, Ed Kleinpeter, and John Draughon; Charles DeFrance, C. R. Egelly, E. J. Delony, and J. S. Richards, Cyrus Hedrick, W. R. C. Lyons, J. D. Lott, and Mark Valentine, Jr., among others. The refugees returned from Texas; their desire - to build their lives and fortunes in peace. From the north came the paroled prisoners of war, including W. F. Pennington, John O’Brien, Abraham Bass, and V. M. Purdy.
Sons of Carroll lay buried from Virginia to Baton Rouge. Franc Whicher, Nathan Trotter, George Sanderson, George Burrus, D. D. Kilcrease, B. A. Sanford, W. H. Farrar, and young Wesley McGuirt-these were but a few of the casualties.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Purdy, J. C., Jr. (Mrs.)
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of the Regents of Moses Shelby Chapter has been Mrs. J. C. Purdy, Jr.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
Purdy, J. C., Sr. (Mrs.)
BIOS: Mrs. J. C. Purdy Sr. privately tutored Frank Byerley. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
Purdy, V. M.
WAR’S END: “It was to a ravaged and bitter land that the weary veterans returned from the eastern battle fields. Maimed and scarred they came -- Thomas Scarborough, Charles Purdy, Ed Kleinpeter, and John Draughon; Charles DeFrance, C. R. Egelly, E. J. Delony, and J. S. Richards, Cyrus Hedrick, W. R. C. Lyons, J. D. Lott, and Mark Valentine, Jr., among others. The refugees returned from Texas; their desire - to build their lives and fortunes in peace. From the north came the paroled prisoners of war, including W. F. Pennington, John O’Brien, Abraham Bass, and V. M. Purdy.
Sons of Carroll lay buried from Virginia to Baton Rouge. Franc Whicher, Nathan Trotter, George Sanderson, George Burrus, D. D. Kilcrease, B. A. Sanford, W. H. Farrar, and young Wesley McGuirt-these were but a few of the casualties.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS; Advertisement in local paper in 1869: “Wharf-boat STAR: We do business on the ‘live and let live‘ principle. (Signed) V. M. Purdy, J. L. Goffe, and E. J. Delony.” “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEW TOWN OF PROVIDENCE: “…Providence was born, receiving its amended charter from the state in April, 1876. Three war veterans, J. L. Goffe, V. M. Purdy, and E. J. Delony, operated a wharf boat on the river in front of the town, and new comers C. H. Webb and Cicero M. Allen opened grocery stores in the town. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
EARLIEST BUSINESSES: Back in 1879-1880, one of the places of business in Lake Providence was the Wharfboat of V. M. Purdy, which shows the reflections of the times. From “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston
ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF LAKE PROVIDENCE:
L. P. incorporated on July 3, 1876 with the Board of Aldermen being D. L. Morgan, Charles R. Egelly, V. M. Purdy, James Maguire, and Jason Hamilton. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902 with F. X. Ransdell as one of the Directors. One of the Directors was V. M. Purdy. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Purviance, James (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1869: Dr. James Purviance (“Came highly recommended as an elegant and accomplished physician”) “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Quantrill, gangThe Quantrell Gang, as the guerrillas were known came into the area because the Younger and James Brothers had relatives in this region and the isolated and vast swamps made pursuits dangerous. They were welcomed in the area for organizing and drilling the Home Guard. [see also story of Bill Griffin]
Quays, Amy [picture on left]Quiliard, Father J.
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: Father Quelard came to St. Patricks in 1873 and was followed by Father Spellacy in 1874-1875. Father Ouellard returned in 1875 and remained here until 1880. Carroll Wathchman; April 22, 1875: “Father Guelard has organized a choir at the Catholic Church and has a new fine organ and Miss Frances Stassner is to perform every Sunday.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
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.
Ragland, Alwine Mulhearn Smith (Judge)Judge Alwine Mulhearn Smith Ragland had a reputation of being a strict, to-the-letter Judge, who kept a tight reign over her courtroom and the local attorneys on a short leash. It is also said that she had the tendency to make up her mind on a case before hearing the evidence. This resulted in many appeals during her time on the bench and many hard feelings. But, this was a lady who commanded respect and had the accomplishments to back it up.
She was born in 1913 in Monroe, Louisiana. The fifth of seven children, Judge Ragland learned from an early age that hard-work was a necessity, particularly during the Great Depression. Her family was hit hard but it did not stop the judge from graduating high school in 1930 and attending pre-law school at Principia College in St Louis, Missouri. Judge Ragland continued her law degree at Tulane University. She graduated 10th in her class in 1935 and was one of only a hand-full of women to attend college at that time. In 1975, at the age of 62, she graduated from the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada. With the completion of her schooling in 1935, she returned to Madison parish to set up her law practice.
Unfortunately, business was not good. Soon, she found herself working a job with a Vicksburg company as a debts collector. It offered no pay but did get her the attention necessary to build up a client base for her practice. She was soon representing the poor and the black in various legal situations. She married Leroy Smith in 1947 and had 2 children with him. Her son, Leroy Jr., is now a practicing attorney in Madison parish. After Smith's death in 1970, she married Percy Ragland in 1978 and moved to Lake Providence with him. After his death in 1991, Judge Ragland packed up and moved back to Tallulah.
In 1990, at the age of 77, Judge Ragland was declared the oldest sitting Judge in the state of Louisiana. She had been a 6th Judicial District Court Judge for 16 years. In 1990, she lost re-election to a young Felicia Toney Williams. Judge Ragland continued to be involved in the communities of East Carroll and Madison Parishes after her retirement from the bench. Judge Ragland died April 30, 2006, at the age of 92. Biographies and Memoirs of Northeast Louisiana
Ragland, Cora Lee
BIOS: Cora Lee Ragland, WIFE OF William Betron, Sr., entered public life as a member of the School Board, representing her Ward for many years until her retirement in 1970. She has also been active in civic and community affairs.” From “A Place to Remember”, by 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 Cora Lee Ragland. “A Place to Remember”
Ragland, L. Percy
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for the 1962-63 term was L. Percy Ragland. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston
Married to Judge Alwine Ragland in 1978. Percy died in 1999. Biographies and Memoirs of Northeast Louisiana
Ragland, William Betron, Jr.
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1949: William B. Ragland, Jr. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
LAW: W. B. Ragland, Jr., Charles Brackin, and James Crigler work at Frank Voelker‘s law firm. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
E. C. LIBRARY BOARD: The present library [1977] opened in June 29, 1954. The Police Jury appointed W. B. Ragland, Jr., as President on the 1st Library Board of Control. “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 1956-57 William B. Ragland, Jr. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston
Ragland, William Betron, Sr.
BIOGRAPHIES: “William Betron Ragland, Sr., long a familiar and popular citizen, was born Jan. 31, 1902, in Miss., the son of John & Lillian Wood Ragland. He first came here as a “cowboy” to bring some cattle to Homestead Plantation. He worked for the Holland Delta Company as manager of such plantations as Barber, Tyrone, and Avoca. In 1925, he and Cora Lee Cooper were married, and they were parent of 3 sons and 4 daughters: (1) W. B. Ragland, Jr., a local attorney; (2) Thomas E. Ragland, a farmer; and (3) Marvin R. Ragland, employed in British Honduras; (4) Mrs. Georgia Townsend, (5) Mrs. Virginia Brown (both live in E. C.); (6) Mrs. Lorraine Wilson, of New Orleans, and (7) Jeannie Lorren of Covington, LA.. There are 14 grandchildren.
“Mr. Bill“ along with his farming interest, served as Deputy Sheriff for 38 yrs. He purchased Helena Plantation in 1941 at Bunch‘s Bend. He later also purchased Alabama Plantation.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
HIS STORY - FLETCHER ALTON BABB:
Alton Babb had succeeded C. J. Wyly‘s position, as clerk of the Police Jury, upon his death in 1932. 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
Ragus, MablePERSONALITY OF THE WEEK: March 18, 1965; Mable Ragus is retiring next week as Director of the Northern District of the Home Demonstration Club. She has collected souvenir plates, each plate from a different state, city or place, hanging them on the paneled wall of the family room in the lovely Concord Plantation home. She has been active in this club for some thirty years. In the loyal Magnolia Club she started as president and has field all subsequent offices in the years that have followed. For all the same years she has been active in the E. C. Home Demonstration Council where likewise she has capably filled every office.
She served as Chairman of the Nominating Committee for the entire Northern District, 21 parishes. She has attended all sorts of meetings at LSU in Baton rouge in this area of Club work, and contributes a great deal of her advancement to former Parish Agent, and her good friend, Miss Eunyce Howard.
Ragus, R. E. [Mr. & Mrs.]
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community. It was first located in the home of Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Ragus. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Railey, James
PLANTATIONS; CORONDELET: This plantation and Raleigh Plantation were both owned by James Railey and his wife in 1860. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
LARGE SLAVEHOLDERS: One of the large slaveholders in the parish was James Railey. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Ralph, Doctor
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.
Randles, Teague & Susan (Freeman)
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 22:05:22 EST EMAIL:
From: NPParrish@aol.com
“My Randles was Bettie Randles, daughter of Teague Randles and Susan Freeman.
They lived in West Carroll (or East) Parish. Betty was married to John Bolding, son of William Roland Bolding. They lived in Kilbourne, which is in West Carroll Parish.
Bettie's birth and death dates which are b. July 05, 1883 d. April 21, 1929.
My grandfather was Bolding. I am trying to get information on his father, John Bolding, and his grandfather, William R. Bolding. I have found some in the census of 1850 for MS., but we don't have any access to any Louisiana census here in KY.”
“Lafayette Simmons in the 1870 Census with Thomas Randles’ household, turns out that I also have Seamans/Simmons and he is one of the brothers to my great-great grandmother!” NOEL
Ransdell & Ransdell
PARISH ATTORNEYS: 1883: Ransdell & Ransdell. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Ransdell, Katie [see Hamley, John Martian, Sr.]
Ransdell, F. X.
Judge Francis Xavier Ransdell was born on February 11, 1861, born on Elmwood Plantation in Rapides Parish., and is a brother to J. E. Ransdell. While a little boy, a skirmish took place between Union and Confederate soldiers in their yard and his father sent his mother and the children in a covered wagon to refugee in Texas until the end of tghters. One of his daughters, Isabell Ransdell , was married to Frank Volker (Sr.) “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
LAW; THREE COURTHOUSES: On July 1, 1901, the old courthouse was replaced by a new building which was dedicated by Pecan Grove Lodge. The cornerstone bore the names of the first Police Jury: Robert Nicholson, President; W. C. Hope, Phil McGuire, A. M. Nelson, T. W. Jay, Members; Yancy Bell, Jury Clerk; F. X. Ransdell, Judge; J. W. Dunn, Sheriff; George F. Blackburn, Town Clerk. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
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. The sixteen Knights marched up to the grand stand.” …. When everything had been duly prepared, the Knights formed a line before the Judges’s stand and listened to a brief, but eloquent oration delivered by Sir Knight Ransdell, afterwards the tilting began. F. X. Ransdell’s total as rendered by the Judges, was five rings. His nickname was listed as “Knight of Red Scarf”. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
DISTRICT JUDGE: 1900 (June); 9th District: F. X. Ransdell. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902 with F. X. Ransdell as one of the Directors. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Ransdell, Isabel (see Voelker, Frank Sr.)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: Some of the well-remembered teachers in 1913 were Miss Isabel Ransdell, Mrs. Eugene Guenard, Miss Narcisse Blackburn, Miss Bessie Blackburn, Miss Myrtle Rice, and Miss Carmen Breazeale. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Ransdell, Joseph Eugene (Senator)
After an illustrious career spanning ninety-five years, Senator died in 1954. For 32 years J. E. Ransdell served in Congress, and for most of his life he lived in L. P., LA. Joseph E. Ransdell was born on Oct. 7, 1858 in, in Rapides Parish, Alexandria, La., on his fathers‘ plantation, Elmwood. He was 8th of 10 children born to John H. and Amanda L. (Terrell) Ransdell. John was a natives of Kentucky, and Amanda was from North Carolina. He was raised in Rapiedes Parish, La, but educated in Union College, in New York, graduating in 1882. He took the $40 gold medal in the oratorical contest, the highest honor paid. In June of 1882, he came to East Carroll to live with his sister, Mrs. Tom Montgomery. He was admitted to the bar in 1883, immediately entering the practice of law. He first served locally as parish surveyor, and after 9 months was elected District Attorney for the 8th Judicial District of LA., being re-elected in 1888. He married in 1885 to Miss Olive Irene Powell of Louisiana. A devoted husband, he named the plantation just west of L. P. ‘Olivedell’ for his wife. He also acquired land earlier in Ward 5 and named his plantation ’Elmwood’ after his birthplace and his father’s plantation. He is a thorough Democrat of liberal views and was not disposed to ostracize those who differed from him politically. He was most gifted and very enterprising. He was publicly spirited, honest, upright and possessed original views on all subjects. Joseph and Olive were prominent members of the Catholic Church in L.P., La., and took active interests in all church matters. From "Biographical & Historical Memoirs of Louisiana", by Goodspeed, and also “A Place to Remember“, by Georgia Pinkston. There is a book on him "Ransdell of Louisiana", by Adras Laborde" to learn more about him.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS:
“In 1884 Joseph E. Ransdell made a survey for a new street and a road north of Grant’s Canal. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston.
OTHER CROPS: “A few experiments I the production of pecans have been tried. Two of the largest orchards are the Tom Shields orchard at Transylvania and the Ransdell orchard planted at the Olivedell Plantation in 1900. Wholesale production of pecans never became widespread.” “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
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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 [picture on left]. 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
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: In 1976 the church is housed in a new building on a lot willed to the church by the late Senator J. E. Ransdell, which is located directly across the street from the earlier structure. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
Ransdell, Olive (Powell)
Olive was a daughter of James and Sarah Shelby Powell. Her father was from PA., and she was from Mississippi. She married in 1885 to Joseph E. Ransdell. Miss Olive Powell was a native of Louisiana. The local DAR Chapter is named for Olives’ great grandfather, Moses Shelby. Moses fought in the Battles of King‘s Mountain, Savannah and Cowpens. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
Joseph and Olive were prominent members of the Catholic Church in L.P., La., and took active interests in all church matters. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
Ratcliff family
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, LANE’S FERRY:
A ferry connecting the two Carroll on the Bayou Macon was called Lane’s Ferry. It was a farming community with families such as the Ratcliffs, Jones, and Boyettes that settled there early and still remain through several generations. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
Ratcliff, Edgar
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. Edgar Ratcliff was one of the Deacons of the church. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Ratcliff, R. L.
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. R. L. was one of the Deacons of the church. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Rawls, J. C.
CHURCHES; FREE WILL BAPTIST: It was organized in 1947 from former members of “Corbin’s Ferry Baptist Church” with Rev. W. P. White as pastor. J. C. Rawls was one of the pastors also. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston [before 1947 was known as CORBIN’S FERRY BAPTIST]
Razor, Pop
HIS STORY - FLETCHER ALTON BABB:
After not being able to save any money Alton Babb teamed up with another migrant cotton-picker to trap coons and minks which they sold to Pop Razer. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston
Rea, Captain Richard Nathan EMAIL: Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 21:03:47 EST From: LucyRea@aol.com
Hi: My name is Laurette Russell, and I am the daughter of James Lawrence Ralph & Lucy Rea. My mother was born and raised in Lake Providence. She was the daughter of Capt. Richard Nathan Rea & his 2nd wife, Pallie Kemp Belden - and the granddaughter of Albert Goodrich Belden and Lucy Jane Holland. I am almost certain that both these families are buried in an iron-fenced plot in the old Providence Cemetery.
Capt. Rea was first married to Anna Thomas Chapline, daughter of Moses Chapline, and it is possible that the Chaplines were also buried in the same cemetery. Anna died at Robertdale Plantation in ca. 1890.
Albert G. Belden was a planter and a merchant in Lake Providence, and in the 1880's served as sheriff of East Carroll Parish. His wife, Lucy Jane, was the daughter of Newton and Rosina (Bittleman ) Holland. The family moved to Floyd, LA ca. 1850 from Holly Springs, Ms.
I am still trying to pinpoint the deaths of Newton and Rosina - when and where. It is very possible that Newton died during the War - but both he and Rosina might have ultimately moved from Floyd to Lake Providence and are buried there. (Lucy Rea was my mother's maiden name) LAURETTE (LucyRea@aol.com)
I do remember hearing that he committed suicide after having lost the election in 1896, and my mother told me that the family never, ever spoke of the way he died. His story was an interesting one, in that he enlisted in the union army in Joliet, Illinois. He was stationed in Carroll Parish, and eloped with my great grandmother, Lucy Jane Holland during the war. My mother was born and raised in E. C. Parish. She lived on Alabama Plantation, which was taken over by the Miss. River long, long ago. Her father was Capt. Richard Nathan who moved from Meridian, MS, and lived in the parish until his death in 1924. Mother was one of three graduates of the local high school during WWI. She worked in the pharmacy department of both Guenard Drug Store, and I believe, Providence Drug Store. She remained in L. P. until her marriage to my father, James Lawrence Ralph in 1919, after which they opened a drug store in Eudora, AR. Both her mother and father are buried in Providence Cemetery. Note: “The family lived either "in" or "adjacent to" the jail. My family was there from the early 1850's-1924.
Redmond, C. R.
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. C.R. Redman is the present minister.[1977] A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Redmond, Mathew Sr.
A native of Scotland, settled southwest of Floyd, near where Gowan Spur is today, before the Civil War, married in Floyd in 1875, and here Mathew Junior was born in 1883. "Between the Rivers", McKoin
On Jan. 1, 1883 sold 1,020 acres of land located just north of the present site of Darnell, price $2,000. $1,000 cash in hand and $1,000 due Jan. 1884, at 8% interest. It was sold to M. C. Redmond, Sr. and W. C. Buchanan. This place was known as the Gaddis place. "Between the Rivers", McKoin
Reed, Mary (Hall)
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “1st local director of Public Welfare” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
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 Mary Hall Reed. She received a Silver Certificate on Jan. 8, 1951 for her 25 years, and in Sept. 1965 for her 50 year membership she received a Silver Certificate and Gold Chrysanthemums. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Reed, 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 Reed. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Regenold, Sarah [see also Schneider, Frederick Hall “Tedd“ (Jr.)1929 ECHO: Sara was a senior in the 1929 class of East Carroll Parish High School. "A wide-eyed look of surprise. A twinkle, and then a geggle and she clatters away at the rate of a whirlwind among the autumn leaves." She was in the Choral Club, Booster Club, Basketball in '26, '27, '28, & '29.
Regenold, Shearon (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 Shearon Regenold. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston
Reid, Regina (Miss)
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: In July of 1920 one of the teachers employed for Lake Providence was Miss Regina Reid. “A Place to Remember”
Reilly, Burta Pinkston
BIOGRAPHIES: “Burta O’Riley (changed to Reilly) born in 1881, lived on Winn Forest and Omega Plantations in Madison Parish as she grew up. Her father was John Hamilton O‘Riley. (the name changed to Reilly) He and his wife came directly from Ireland. He was raised by relatives, the Gilfoils of Omega.
After graduating from the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Waco, Texas, she taught school at Henderson & Mounds Station. She & Everett Pinkston of Transylvania were married in 1901. Their son Everett was only 6 when his father died, and Miss Burta & young Everett moved to their long-time home on 2nd Street about 1909.
Mrs. Pinkston taught herself stenography, and worked for attorney J. H. Gilfoil, Jr., and for E. J. Hamley and Son. She was the 1st woman Deputy Sheriff (1920), as well as the 1st pianist at the local movie house. She kept books for many businesses, taught piano and stenography, and was secretary of the Levee Board. When Martian Hamley became Speaker of the House in Baton Rouge, she was his assistant secretary, both then and later in the Senate. For a time she was the official registrar for servicemen in Madison Parish and she also served as treasurer for the town of L. P., La. She too, was a local representative for Dunn and Bradstreet. Just before retiring in 1955, she was an assistant cashier in the L. P. Bank.
She was organist at St. Patrick‘s Catholic Church for 20 years, a member of the choir, did secretarial work and bookkeeping for the church. Mrs. Pinkston staged and directed plays to raise money for the church, and did handwork for the bazaars.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
HEALTH: On July 3, 1928 Dr. W. K. Evans was appointed the Health Officer. The local Board of Health that year included Mrs. Burta R. Pinkston. A Resolution of Respect, dated 1959, was presented to Dr. Evans for twenty-two years of continued service to the two parishes. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Rendisell, Anozi 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 Anozi W. Rendiselll in 1853. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Reneau, Charlie
A second schoolhouse was erected in about 1872 on a lot which is now the site of Eugene Wilson’s store. There were only rough hew benches and a desk. John Garner was the teacher and Charlie Reneau and Hugh Cheatham are the only pupils known to have attended school there. “Between the Rivers”, McKoin
Reneau, Theresa
In 1870 across the road from the Oak Grove Cemetery, was a log building which was used as a school and a Methodist Church. Many of the children who attended school lived 9 or 10 miles away and had to leave home before daylight and did not return until after dark. Some of the pupils who attended this school were Charlie Herring, Wes Herring, John Settoon, Helen Settoon, Young Settoon, Minnie Johns, Tiny Johns, George H. Castleman, W. H. Castleman, Theresa Reneau, Andrew Jackson, Henry Lawton, Milties Robertson, and Bill Green. “Between the Rivers”, by McKoin
Rentz, Myrtle (see Mitchiner, Sam Kirkpatrick)
Resse, Adolph
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “Other negroes of note were: Henry Hilliard, Tillman Banks, J. A. Gla, M. E. Massee, and Adolph Reese serving on the colored Levee Convention in Greenville, Mississippi; Rev. Smith, Elias Bunley and Amanda Brown who, in 1866 were licensed by the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Mississippi; and W. H. Hunter, a deputy sheriff and constable and collecting agent in 1883.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Reynolds, Blind Joe
BOOK FOUND ON INTERNET: Blind Joe was from Lake Providence. He played the Blues; Guitar player and song writer “Outside Woman Blues”. His name was actually Joe Sheppard. H. C. Speir went into a ‘barrellhouse’ sawmill camp in the early 1930’s a few miles from of L. P. when he heard Blind Joe playing. He invited Joe to a recording session. He returned to L. P. in 1944 with a “enormous pudgy companion” and rented 1 to 6 run down apartments that made up the upstairs of Chink’s Boarding House (lower floor was a café and bar hall), a block from the town’s main street. After WWII he was playing for tips outside the doors of Chink’s, when the ‘fat woman guide’ reached and collected one of his tips, causing a dispute over a tip that he suspected she had stolen. The woman beat him up on the street corner. After that he disappeared. His nephew said that his real name was Joe Leonard. He had served time in both Arkansas and Louisiana prisons. He is well remembered. He was the only bluesman surviving from the classic pre-war period who was actively playing an electric guitar in 1967. “Chasing That Devil Music”, is the title of the book that I found this information.
Reynolds, J. E.
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. President of this bank was S. W. Smith, Jr.“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Rhea, LaRue M.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for the 1966-67 term was LaRue M. Rhea. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston
Rhodes, Madora N.
Mrs. Madora N. Rhodes was born in New Orleans April 9, 1853; united in marriage with Thomas B Rhodes, July 14, 1870. Of the union two daughters were born, Nannie and Bessie. For many years she suffered great physical pain, but through it all has borne her troubles and afflictions with patient fortitude and Christian registration. She was reared in the Methodist Church and exemplified in her life the best and purest traits of a sincere and earnest Christian. She was a devoted friend, a loving and faithful wife, a careful and conscientious mother, an affectionate daughter, and devoted sister, she was true in all the relations of life. One daughter attended school in Denver, Colorado and the other in Rockford, Illinois, when telegraphed were able to attend the funeral. Biographies and Memoirs of Northeast Louisiana
Rhodes, Thomas
On May 17, 1870 Governor H. C. Warmoth appointed a commission that selected the courthouse site consisting of Edward Sparrow, Thomas Rhodes, and James Andrews.
Rhoton, A. C.
After the two Carrolls [parishes] were formed in May 1877, a Police Jury appointed by Governor Francis Nichols included A. C. Rhoton. “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston.
Rice, Myrtle (Miss)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: Some of the well-remembered teachers in 1913 were Miss Isabel Ransdell, Mrs. Eugene Guenard, Miss Narcisse Blackburn, Miss Bessie Blackburn, Miss Myrtle Rice, and Miss Carmen Breazeale. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Richard, Abbe
NEWSPAPER: June 7, 1873: The Eureka B. B. C. Mr. W. M. Abbott, the light and airy Deputy Clerk of Carroll, was chosen to look after the money as Treasurer, and Mr. Charles Sweet, Captain of the Field; with Hugh Leddy, Lieutenant. The following are the playing nine, who are to immortalize themselves this season; Charles Sweet, Catcher; Hugh Leddy, pitcher; Frank Armstrong, first base; Frank Leddy, second base; Thomas Leddy, third base; Eugene Leddy, short stop; James Dunn, left field; Abbe Richard, centre field; J. J. Stanfill, right field.
Richards, Alexander KeeneDr. William Lewis Richards and Ellenora (Keene) Richards were the parents of Alexander Keene Richards, who invariably signed his name “A. Keene Richards”. He loved horses and travel. W. B. Keene, her father, purchased Transylvania Plantation from this son-in-law in 1831. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
The will of the first William Billingsley Keene was dated September 27, 1856, and in it he gave away plantations with a few strokes of the pen and dollars by the thousands. Earlier he had given his sons the plantations on which they were residing. "I have given my Louisiana land and slaves to them at sundry times, " he wrote. “To his grandson, Alexander Keene Richards, he was given Transylvania Plantation. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Richards, Charles (Mrs.)
“In 1915 a Civic League was chaired by Mrs. R. J. Walker and included among the members were Mrs. Charles Richards, Mrs. N. White and others.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Richards, John S.
A CONFEDERATE CARROLL; THE VOLUNTEERS: “From the southern part of the parish came the Monticello Rifles, in which W. D. Hardeman, W. C. Corbin, and C. A. Hedrick served under the command of Captain John S. Richards. “A Place to Remember” Pinkston.
WAR’S END: “It was to a ravaged and bitter land that the weary veterans returned from the eastern battle fields. Maimed and scarred they came -- Thomas Scarborough, Charles Purdy, Ed Kleinpeter, and John Draughon; Charles DeFrance, C. R. Egelly, E. J. Delony, and J. S. Richards, Cyrus Hedrick, W. R. C. Lyons, J. D. Lott, and Mark Valentine, Jr., among others. The refugees returned from Texas; their desire - to build their lives and fortunes in peace. From the north came the paroled prisoners of war, including W. F. Pennington, John O’Brien, Abraham Bass, and V. M. Purdy.
Sons of Carroll lay buried from Virginia to Baton Rouge. Franc Whicher, Nathan Trotter, George Sanderson, George Burrus, D. D. Kilcrease, B. A. Sanford, W. H. Farrar, and young Wesley McGuirt-these were but a few of the casualties.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
PEOPLE: “Next in the social structure came the smaller planters, merchants, and professionals, including W. C. Corbin, T. C. Scarborough, E. J. Delony, and J. S. Richards.” “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Richards, William Lewis (Doctor)
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, TRANSYLVANIA:
It is known that an original plantation of some 1,036 acres by the name of Transylvania was owned in Ward Two by Dr. W. L. Richards and his wife Ellenora Keene Richards, daughter of William B. & Hannah Keene, in 1826, making the name one of the oldest in the parish. “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston.
The Lewis Richards were the parents of Alexander Keene Richards. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Richardson, Charles B.
COMMUNITIES OF THE PARISH, MONTICELLO:
A mercantile company located on Bayou Macon in the lower part of the parish, was owned by Richardson, Wade, and Co. was organized “in the town of Monticello” on December 7, 1849. These men, James N. T. Richardson, C. B. Richardson, and Thomas Wade, were in business there for some time until Wade withdrew and the Richards continued to operate the “Monticello Plantation. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
“Charles B. . T. Richardson’s wife was Sara E. Bosworth, a sister of the Parish Judge Felix Bosworth, judge in 1832.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Richardson, Francis B.
TRANSPORTATION; WHARF-BOATS: Local Conveyance Book G state that Francis B. Richardson sold the Eliza, wharf-boat, with furniture, riggins, ropes, cains, and tackles, to Govy Hood. Date: 1853. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Richardson, James Naper Tandy
COMMUNITIES OF THE PARISH, MONTICELLO:
A mercantile company located on Bayou Macon in the lower part of the parish, was owned by Richardson, Wade, and Co. was organized “in the town of Monticello” on December 7, 1849. These men, James N. T. Richardson, C. B. Richardson, and Thomas Wade, were in business there for some time until Wade withdrew and the Richards continued to operate the “Monticello Plantation. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
James N. T. Richardson married Sarah Goodrich, sister to Henry Goodrich. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Mr. James Richardson is said to have refused the offer by an English syndicate of $22,000,000. For his cotton plantations. And for the benefit of the rising generation it may be well to repeat here what has been commented on before, that his father, who accumulated all this wealth and much more, invented in other properties, clerked in a country store in North Carolina, when he was well up in teens for the magnificent salary of $50 a month. Biographies and Memoirs of Northeast Louisiana
DISTRICT JUDGE: 1849; 10th District: James N. T. Richardson “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Richardson, John A.
“Mr. John S. Richardson, Epps Plantation, Richland Parish, La. is reported to be the largest cotton raiser in the world, he has six plantation covering 40,000 acres or nearly 77 square miles, 20,000 acres are under cotton cultivation, yielding about a bale to an acre which together with the seed brings at present prices $1,220,000. His largest plantation is the Dahomy Plantation which is in Mississippi, comprising of 33,000 acres or 51 square miles. He is also a heavy owner of the Wessen Cotton Mills, located at Wessen, Miss. It is reported that recently an English Syndicate offered Mr. Richardson $2,500,000. over and above par value of his cotton property which was promptly refused.” Biographies and Memoirs of Northeast Louisiana
Richardson, L. (Doctor)
“Aug 26, Captain Lee and 200 guerillas raided plantations south of Transylvania leased by Hiram B. Tebbetts, killing 4 white men and several colored people. In retaliation Webber took Doctor Richardson as hostage for the return of a clerk named Webster, who had been kidnapped by Lee. The Federal force, 230 mounted Negroes under the command of Major C. H. Chapin, 3rd U. S. Colored Cavalry, destroyed a few loyalists property, crossing into Pin Hook and Floyd burning those villages and killing 12 Confederate partisans in the process. Lee offered no resistance to Chapin, and the Union force returned to Goodrich’s Landing.” Reference: Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”. From “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1861: Dr. L. Richardson. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Richardson, Rosie Mary Banks
Rosie Mary Banks Richardson. Rosie worked as receptionist at the East Carroll Parish Division of Family Services. For twenty years she was a clerk at the Fashion Shop. For thirteen years she was secretary to Rosa Blockwood, Assistant Home Demonstration Agent. She also served as secretary for two local Elks Clubs and as a member of the Altar Society of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. She is/was a member of the National Council of Negro Women and of NAACP. Her grandmother and grandfather are Leandrew Banks and Gertrude Fields Howard Banks From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Richardson, T. N. T.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1838: T. N. T. Richardson. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
STATE RECORDS OF INCORPORATION: “Beginning at Chambliss‘ lower line on the river running thence north to the river Bayou, thence west, four hundred yards, thence south, including the Academy and T. N. T. Richardson‘s house, to the lower corner of Chambliss‘ back line, thence east to the beginning, including 500 acres, to be under the direction of the mayor and aldermen of said town of Providence or a majority of them. “(March 6, 1848) From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Ridley, Jim
“William Pitt Kellogg, a colored man under the domination of northern Yankees, was elected governor of the state in 1872. He had vast appointive powers, in fact, he appointed at will, men for man offices. He appointed Jim Ridley, a native of Carroll Parish , living near Floyd, as representative for Carroll Parish at one time. He appointed Harrison Henson as magistrate for Ward 2, and Sheriff for Carroll Parish. Leon LeFevre said these colored appointees west of the Macon never served. Magistrate Henson came to Floyd to hold court one day. After Ace Anderson held a conference with him, he departed without holding court and never returned in the capacity of magistrate again. “ Florence Stewart McKoin’s book “Between the Rivers”
BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: “Jim Ridley, who lived near Floyd, was a representative. Harrison Tyler of Bunch’s Bend was president of the School Directors.“ From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Rightor, Nicholas
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 Nicholas Rightor. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Riggs, Keith
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 Keith Riggs. The present rector is Charles M. Seymour, Jr. [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Riley, Mrs.
HOTELS: 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. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Roach, Mag (Miss)
CHURCHES; ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: Father Gentille founded the Altar Society on Dec. 17, 1871. Miss Mag Roach was elected Collector of the Altar Society. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
Roach, M. A. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1867: Dr. M. A. Roach. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Roberson, Cleandres
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Roberson, Cleandres, PFC, Died (Non-Battle)
Roberts, A. Robert
EDUCATION: In 1899 A. Robert Roberts was listed as principal. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“
Roberts, Abaisha W.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1857 & 1871: A. W. Roberts. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS; The Carroll Republican in 1871 appeared. Town meeting on April 1, 1873 lists the town officials: A. W. Roberts, Mayor; Mr. Blount, Marshall, and Fred Holbrook, Secretary.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
MAYORS: There are no town records before 1876, but other local records mention A. W. Roberts as one of the early mayors in 1872. “A Place to Remember”
NEWSPAPERS; The Carroll Watchman: In an 1875 issue: “…the people raised $30,000 in taxes to erect a courthouse and jail in Lake Providence. A. W. Roberts was editor of this short lived publication.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS: A. W. Roberts comments that he took pleasure in recommending the Illinois [Steamboat] to the traveling public. Captain Cheek and clerks; Spears and Jameison, are polite and gentlemenly officers as ever controlled a boat. Then that best of stewarts, Frank Smith, late of the Bell Lee, is on her doing duty.
Roberts, Benjamin D.
On December 1855, Benjamin Roberts sells John Hayes section 32 T 20, NR10E. Benjamins' son, Willie Roberts, later lived in Baton Rouge with his daughter, and another son, Hope Roberts was a resident of Darnell. The family has been participants in church, school, and civic work in the parish of West Carroll for 125 years. [1977] Transaction of land involving Benjamin D. Roberts and J. S. Montgomery in the sale of the Peter Guier residence afterwards sold lots to S. C. Floyd and witnessed by William Kent on July 13, 1857. "Between the Rivers", McKoin
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1860: Ben D. Roberts. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Roberts, Billy
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 Billy Roberts. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Roberts, C. A.
CHURCHES; TRANSYLVANIA BAPTIST: On May 7, 1939 Rev. Homer Mercer and Rev. A. L. Russell aided in organizing this church. Three of the thirty-nine charter members were Mr. & Mrs. C. A. Roberts and C. A. Roberts, Jr.. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Roberts, Charlotte
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 Charlotte Roberts. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Roberts, Hope [see Roberts, Benjamin]
Roberts, Huston
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. Huston Roberts also served as a pastor there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Roberts, R. W.
MAYORS: There are no town records before 1876, but other local records mention R. W. Roberts as one of the early mayors in 1869. “A Place to Remember”
Roberts, Regina [see Kennedy, Dr. John]
Roberts, Robert (Professor)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: NEWSPAPER; Sept. 24, 1900; Professor Robert Roberts and Superintendent C. R Egelly expressed themselves as being highly gratified with the good beginning…. Prof. Roberts is a graduate of the State University at Baton Rouge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Roberts, Sebastian P. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1849 & 1853: Dr. Sebastian P. Roberts, Dr. Ralph, Dr. C. R. Nutt, Milliken Bend. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Roberts, W. G. (Mrs.)
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of it’s charter members was Mrs. W. G. Roberts. “ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
Roberts, William Y. (Major)
Major William Y. Roberts and his hundred men from the 16th Wisconsin, along with companies of the 1st Kansas Mounted Infantry, of which he led, crossed over the Macon to Caledonia on the morning of May 10th, outnumbering the Confederates 5 to one, drove them from their positions and they fled toward the hills of Pin Hook nine miles away. Afterwards Major Roberts divided his men into 2 columns, planning to encircle the Confederates, but they were ambushed near Lane's Ferry when Captain W. H. Corbin small Confederate Force was joined by troops from Delhi and Floyd detachment that Col. Frank A. Bartlett assumed command (about 250 men), and repelling the 1st attack on their Pin Hook position, and ended with the disorderly retreat of the Superior Federal forces back to L. P." "Between the Rivers", McKoin
Roberts, Willie [see Roberts, Benjamin]
Robertson, John
CHURCHES; LAKE SIDE BAPTIST: First called 7th Street Baptist, because of location, it was organized in 1957. One of the 1st workers in Sunday School was John Robertson . “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Robertson, Milties
In 1870 across the road from the Oak Grove Cemetery, was a log building which was used as a school and a Methodist Church. Many of the children who attended school lived 9 or 10 miles away and had to leave home before daylight and did not return until after dark. Some of the pupils who attended this school were Charlie Herring, Wes Herring, John Settoon, Helen Settoon, Young Settoon, Minnie Johns, Tiny Johns, George H. Castleman, W. H. Castleman, Theresa Reneau, Andrew Jackson, Henry Lawton, Milties Robertson, and Bill Green. “Between the Rivers”, by McKoin
Robertson, P. O.
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the parish wide teachers in 1927 was P. O. Robertson, Principal at Monticello. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
Robertson, Viola
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
Robinson, Clyde E.
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
FARMING FAMILIES; CLYDE E. ROBINSON - FARMER & LAND OWNER: A prominent black citizen who grew up in East Carroll Parish, and attended public school in L. P. In 1943 he made his first cotton crop. For six years he worked as a sharecropper. In 1949 he became manager of a 546 acre farm owned by John Phillips. In 1956 he purchased 104 acres in one plot and 53 in another. In 1962 he bought another 56 acres and built his residence at Lake View. Clyde recently (info published in 1977] built a modern farm shop and employed a full-time mechanic. He is a member of the Baptist Church and he serves on the Parish Police Jury. He is married to the former Pearline Minter, they are the parents of five children, all college graduates, with the youngest still in school. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Robinson, Henry (Dentist)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1886: Drs. D. Beatty and Dr. Henry Robinson, dentists. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Robinson, W. T.
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: Organized in 1914, the church located on Davis Streets. W. T. Robinson has served as one of the Sunday School Directors. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
TEACHERS: W. T. Robinson became Principal at Transylvania on March 3, 1942. L. E. Story succeeded Robinson as principal. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
Rogers, Horace
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWI: Horace Rogers, Pvt., died of Pneumonia, Oct. 8, 1918.
Roderick, Mabel [see Hamley, William Hugh (Doctor)]
Rodge, Vivian [see also Adams, Vivian]
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “secretary to clerk of Police Jury” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Rollins, ?
“Many early settlers just staked out their claims without buying from anyone. Later, we find a few of them clearing their titles with the federal government after the U. S. Survey of 1841. Their claims wee honored if they were living on the firms. We will recall the surveyors were instructed to mark such farms and not molest the farmers and later titles could be cleared. On an old map, I found the following improvements, as the farms were called at that time. The Floyd, Henry, Kent, Rollins, McGuire, Bebee, and Sutton, all located on the Cook Terry Road, and near Floyd were the Lindsey and McGinpio farms. In Old Book A, page 44, I found the Rollins purchasing their land from the U. S. Government on October 14, 1835. Their descendants are with us today, one of whom is Mrs. Willie Mae Dillard Roberts of Oak Grove.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
Rollins, George W.
RECONSTRUCTION: “Local Freedman’s Bureau agent, George W. Rollins, reported in 1866 that “around L. P., the white people accepted the system of hired labor with good grace, and the workers were content.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
Rose, Crawford A.
COUNTY AGENT 1930 - 1965: One of the farm agencies established in the parish included the Agriculture Extension under several Home Agents. Crawford A. Rose served for 35 years in this capacity. He received, in Feb. 1960, the highest accolade awarded to men in that work, the Distinguished Service Award, from the National Association. He was chosen by his fellow agents of LA for his outstanding service to agriculture. He did significant work in the Increased Cotton Profits Program. He was a charter member of the Tri-State Soybean Forum; a leader in the development of supplemental cash crops--corn, beef cattle, rice, soybeans, swine, and wheat. His tenure covered the era of farming from mule farming to complete mechanization. Mr. Rose led in chemical weed control experimentation and in cotton insect control. He worked to develop strong, informed leaders. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
ASCS OFFICE: “The Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service has a local office in L. P. The 1st Director of the local program was Mr. Crawford A. Rose.” A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
EARLY LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion, local Post Number 37, Powell-Martin-Barrett, was named for three heroes who gave their lives for their country in WWI, was organized in 1920. No records are available concerning the Past Commanders of this Post, but records do refer to C. A. Rose as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the Charter Members and President for 1940 - 1941 term was Crawford A. Rose. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston
Rose, Crawford A. (Mrs.)
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of it’s charter members was Mrs. Crawford A. Rose. One of the Regents of Moses Shelby Chapter since Mrs. McDaniel has been Mrs. C A. Rose.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
Rose, Mary
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “…organist at Grace Episcopal Church, club-woman” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Rose, Orna Mae (Mrs.)
CHURCHES; SONDHEIMER BAPTIST: This church was organized April 15, 1940. One of the 10 Charter Members was Mrs. Orna Mae Rose. Rev. T H. Mercer was the first pastor. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
Rosenzweig, Arnold
NORTH LOUISIANA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION: It had it’s start in 1933 during the depression. One of the First Board of Directors included Arnold Rosenzweig. “A Place to Remember”
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “Moses Shelby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was formed in L. P. on Dec. 22, 1934. One of the Regents of Moses Shelby Chapter has been Mrs. Arnold Rosenzweig.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
Rosenzweig, Naomi (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.
Rosenzweig, Paul
BRIARFIELD ACADEMY: Paul Rosenzweig served on the first Board of Directors of Briarfield Academy, which opened on Sept. 16, 1969, and is still on the Board [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Ross, Michael
PLANTATIONS; BLACK BAYOU: “John F. Webb of Washington, D. C. bought it from Napoleon E. Larche on April 30, 1846, and sold the 418 acres to Zachariah H. Dorsey. The land lay immediately in the rear of land owned by Michael Ross on the lake.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Rous / Rouse, Adah
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 Adah Rous in 1909. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Rouse, Ella W. (Miss)
TEACHERS & SCHOOLS: 1897-1914: In 1897 Miss Emma Pope taught at Longwood Plantation; Miss Ella W. Rouse was at Shelburn and Miss Fannie Keene at Transylvania. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“
Rous / Rouse, William
EARLIEST BUSINESSES: Back in 1879-1880 , some of the business merchants were A. Violett, F. M. Harp, and William Rouse in Lake Providence. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: William Rouse served as Mayor from 1877 to 1878. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CLERK OF COURT; 1884: William Rous, 8th Dist. “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 William Rous in 1905. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Rousseau, Richard
CITIZENS WHO LEFT THEIR MARK: “Richard Rousseau was a surveyor who drafted the plant for the first town of Providence for which any map is available. This plan is dated 1833, and a copy of the map appears in the chapter on the town.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
TOWN OF PROVIDENCE: “A map of the town, found in the same record book (Conveyance Book A., Map #1) was drawn by civil engineer Richard H. Rousseau.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston.
Rundell, George W.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for 1946-47 George W. Rundell. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston
Rushing, James E.
CHURCHES; MELBOURNE BAPTIST: Located south of Transylvania, Hwy 65, and organized in 1940 by 30 citizens. First pastor was Rev. V. W. Fairchild. When the new building was begun in Feb. 1972, one of the 5 Deacons on the building committee was James E. Rushing. “A Place to Remember”.
Rushing, Lelia1929 ECHO: Lelia was listed as a junior in the 1929 class of East Carroll Parish High School. [picture on left]
Rushing, Mildred “Millie”
Mrs. Rushing is the daughter of Beulah Baird of Gibson Co., TN and Roy Kimberlin Shepherd of Greenville, Miss. Millie is the wife of William Peavy Rushing, Sr.. She worked for many years as reporter and society editor for the Banner Democrat, and presently serves as correspondent and feature writer for the Monroe Morning World and Vicksburg Post. In semi-retirement, Mrs. Rushing began creating hand-made silk organza keepsake bridal bouquets “By Millie”.
NEWSPAPERS; The Delta News: “Mildred Rushing, present [1977] correspondent for the daily papers in this area, is a capable writer whose feature stories have won commendations.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
Rushing, Pleasant Monroe [see Rushing, William Peavy]
Rushing, William Peavy, Jr.
Mildred “Millie” and William Peavy Rushing have one son, William P., Jr.. He is a captain with United Airlines. In 1971, he was selected as Outstanding Pilot of the Year of the International Air Show in Parish, France. He is presently (1976) serving as Flight Manager for United Airlines, O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. W. P., Jr. and his wife Joane are parents of one son and one daughter, William P., III, “3rd Bill“) and Carol Rushing. His wife was the former Joane Brown of Greenville, MS.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston.
Rushing, William Peavy, Sr.
BIOGRAPHIES: “William Peavy Rushing‘s father, Pleasant Monroe Rushing, a pioneer logger, brought his family by wagon to Iberville Parish from Miss. W. P. Rushing became a successful building contractor and was known throughout the Ark-La-Miss for his skill. He excelled in church construction and considered it a special “calling” to build a House of God. He built the 1st Baptist Church educational building in L. P. in 1947, and returned in 1952 to construct the sanctuary.
After suffering a heart attack in 1953, he decided to make Lake Providence his home. Because of his love of fishing “Bee” Rushing bought 6 acres of land fronting the lake located near the mouth of the chute from the Schneider Estate. He built a home of cypress here and named it Rushwood. The Rushings have 1 son, William P., Jr. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston.
Rusk, Dorcia1929 ECHO: Dorcia is listed as a junior in the Echo at East Carroll Parish High School. [picture on left]
Rusk, Samuel
FIRST TOWN FORMED: “In the local courthouse in Conveyance Book A., page 135, and datelined L. P., Louisiana, Nov. 23, 1833, is an article of agreement between John L. Martin and William B. Keene on the division of the front lots of the town, beginning at “Samuel Peck‘s store and running up the river Mississippi and down the bayou“ (Providence), divided into 15 lots of 50 foot frontage, and 210 feet back from the “levy“. These lots were listed numerically by purchasers. Some of the early owners were Samuel Rusk, Horace Prentice, Dr. Barton, Mrs. Bliss, Mrs. Overstreet, Dr. Prescott, Judge Felix Bosworth (his for a law office and also used temporarily as the first courthouse).“ Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
EXPANSION OF ORIGINAL TOWN:
Some firms and land purchasers in the town in the period from 1833 to 1866: Samuel Rusk operated a store on the river front. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Russell, Oren [see Warren, Wilma]
Russell, Wilma [see also Warren, Wilma]
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 Wilma Warren Russell. “A Pace to Remember”, Pinkston.
Rust Brothers, Mark and John
LOCAL INVENTORS: “Around 1929, the Rust brothers came to Hollybrook, La. to work for Mr. Tib Mitchiner and Mr. Oscar Ameringer. During their spare time the brothers worked on an invention at the Amacker’s seed-house. They eventually developed a motorized cotton picker that could pick five bales of cotton a day. In 1934, it was tested at an experiment station in Mississippi and was eventually adopted by all large-scale farmers.”
“The first successful mechanical cotton, invented by John and Mack Rust, was tried out on this plantation (No Mistake Plantation)." From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
BIOGRAHIES: “Alphy Pittman Surles helped back the Rust brothers in their development of the cotton picker.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Ryan, Philip M. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1850: Dr. Philip M. Ryan, Dr. Hedrick, Drs. Graves and Bowman, Dr. Francis Janus, Dr. Samuel Gustine, Dr. R. L. Graves. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
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