T, U, & V Surnames

Tatman, Anna (Miss)
TRADGEDY STIKES: Miss Anna Tatman, who served for thirty years as the Health Unit Nurse in E. C. was murdered after a local election, setting off a race riot. Miss Tatman was murdered at her home and her house was set afire. Four black youths were arrested and one of them was tried, convicted and sentenced for the crime. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Taylor, Amber (Mrs.)
E. C. LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE: The present library [1977] opened in June 29, 1954. Mrs. Amber Taylor has been librarian on the bookmobile for many years. The 1st bookmobile traveled more than 60,000 and carrying more than 250,000 books into the homes of East Carroll. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Taylor, F. M.
NEWSPAPERS: We are informed that our friend F. M. Taylor, Agent, has invented a self-adjustable corn prop, made of galvanized wire, and of a strong substantial make, to be used for protecting corn stalks from being blow down in case of heavy winds. The props are put up in packages of two dozen each and is purely a home invention. Planters desiring to see the prop can do so by calling at Mr. Taylor’s store, where he will be pleased to explain the manner in which the instrument is to be used and make special terms and reduced rates for large lots. From the Banner-Democrat newspaper
NEWSPAPERS: Aug. 21, 1886: Our enterprising planter Mr. F. M. Taylor, is running his electric lights every night and hopes to demonstrate their usefulness as a worm destroyer. There is no doubt that the fly lays its eggs during the night, and while flying among the cotton stalks thousands of them are attracted to the flame and killed. Last year he was late in getting his electric plant, hence his experiment was not successful. We wish him success in his invention as it will add much to the wealth of the cotton district.

Taylor, Felix H. G.
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of Lake Providence, La. from 1835 to 1976 was Felix H. G. Taylor in 1885. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Taylor, Frank (Mrs.)
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.

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

Taylor, H. E.
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. H. E. Taylor was one of the pastors also. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston [before 1947 was known as CORBIN’S FERRY BAPTIST]

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

Taylor, Mattie
The Saturday Evening Post of June 15, 1968, had this to say about them [Cole Younger and Frank & Jesse James] "A lady by the name of Mattie Taylor, a banker, once rode with a federal agent at the age of 14 years in an effort to avenge the death of her father, who had been killed by an outlaw in Texas. This she accomplished and years later, when she was a banker and had money, she tried to find this officer to help him. She had heard indirectly he was in need. One day her brother sent her a clipping from the "Commercial Appeal" in Memphis dated in 1903. This clipping was an advertisement for the Cole Younger and Frank James "Wild West Show: that was coming to Memphis and when she arrived, the circus train was already on the side track. There wee crowds of horses, Indians, and cowboys in the show, and both Cole and Frank had Pullman accommodations on the circus train. When Miss Taylor boarded the train, she found Cole and Frank seated drinking soft drinks. Cole, she said, was a stout florid man with a pleasant manner, and he rose to greet her whole the waxy James remained seated and did not speak or remove his hat. The man she sought had died a few days earlier and was buried in Arkansas. Miss Taylor said of Cole Younger and Frank James, 'These two old men had fought many battles together, during the border strife and later led dangerous lives. Now this was all they were fit for, to show themselves to the public like strange, wild beasts of the jungle.'"

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

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

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

Taylor, Susie
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 Susie Taylor in 1898. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

Tebbette, Hiram B.
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”
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1842: Dr. Larche, Gorham, and Hiram Tebbette. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Templeton, Colonel
Colonel Templeton along with Kate Stone's family lived at Tyler Texas during the Civil War. Mr. Phillips, a man from the west banks of Bayou Boeuf, went to Tyler, Texas and relayed the terrible news of Pin Hook and Floyd's destruction. "Between the Rivers", McKoin

Templeton, Samuel
“In 1852 Thomas W. Watts, Samuel Templeton, and George O. Willson sued the Police Jury of Carroll Parish, claiming that people for many years living on or near the Bayou Macon have been subjected to the injury and inconvenience in common with the majority of citizens by being compelled to go to the town of Providence to attend to their court business as well as their own--some in the capacity of Jurors and witnesses at court, at a point for removed from the geographical center of the parish.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
Samuel Templeton of Mississippi and Monticello, LA., and resided on the Templeton Plantation on Bayou Macon, near Monticello. He married Martha Wyly, who was the daughter of James Washington Wyly and Elizabeth Gillespie. They had one child of this union they named Martha Wyly Templeton. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Tenney, Barnabas G.
DISTRICT JUDGE: 1841; 9th District: Barnabas G. Tenney. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Terral, Elsie Bell (Mrs. F. M.)
In 1953 she was voted “G. P. Wife of the Year” for La. Mrs. Terral has served in Methodist Church organizations and was on the Parish School Board for many years. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Terral, Forrest M. (Doctor)
Dr. Terral was born in Farmerville, La., one of seven children. He attended La. Tech, Louisiana college and then graduated from the L. S. U. Medical School in New Orleans. He interned at Shreveport Charity Hospital and practiced at Weak’s Island before coming to L. P. in 1940. He and the former Elsie Bell of Mangham, La. Are the parents of five children: Michael Ann Terral (Mrs. John Gulick, Jr. of San Francisco), Pamela Terral (Mrs. James Collier of Birmingham, Alabama), Claudia Terra; (Mrs. James H. Woods of Monore, La.), Thomas F. Terral of L. P. and Timothy Terral of Aspen, Colorado. They have ten grandchildren.
Dr. Terral has won various honors and has held many professional and civic offices. He served as State Jaycee President and National Director, Parish Coroner, President of the Tri-Parish Medical Society, first staff Director of the local hospital, Board Member of Louisiana General Practitioners Association, Tuberculosis Association, member of L. P. Country Club, Director and President of North Louisiana Federal Savings and Loan Association, and various hunting clubs. In 1952 he was voted “G. P. of the Year” for La. and the following year his wife was voted “G. P. Wife of the Year”. The Terrals were thus recognized for their civic, cultural, religious and medical contributions.
MODERN BANKS; THE BANK OF DIXIE / THE LAKE PROVIDENCE BANK: The present Board of Directors of the Bank of Dixie consists of Dr. F. M. Terral, L. Wayne Baker, T. E. Hankins, Michael Lensing, H. H. Howington, Jr..“ [Info 1977] Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
HOTELS: The Fischer Hotel was built in 1905 by Mr. A. S. Fischer, later it was owned by Mr. Simon Marcus. Dr. F. M. Terral bought the Fischer Hotel from Mr. Simon Marcus. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
E. C. PARISH HOSPITAL: The hospital opened in January 1955. Its construction was on North Hood Street on land donated by Mrs. Elsie Sitton. One of the doctors on the first medical staff was Dr. F. M. Terral. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS; RECENT [Info in book is from 1977]: A recent physician is Dr. Forrest M. Terral. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Terral, John
BIOGRAPHIES: “John Terral, formerly of Farmerville, after serving as a lieutenant during WWII, moved here and with his brother, Dr. F. M. Terral, purchased a retail seed and feed store. Mrs. Terral is the former Marguerite Labat of France.
In the Army he was a member of the 9th Armored Division in Europe. He received the Purple Heart and Silver Star. During the Korean conflict he was recalled to duty to help train troops. As president of the Terral-Norris (E. M. Norris, partner) Seed Compnay, John helped develop a market for singletary peas and also helped introduce soybeans to this area. The Lake Providence Port Elevator on the Miss River was built by his company, and furnishes a market for soybeans in Louisiana & Arkansas. The Terral operations have expanded into neighboring towns and states. John Terral has also served as President of the LA Seedmen’s Association.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
BRIARFIELD ACADEMY: John Terral served on the first Board of Directors of Briarfield Academy, which opened on Sept. 16, 1969, and in 1977 he was still on the Board. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
LAKE PROVIDENCE PORT ELEVATOR: Located on Hwy. 65, 3½ miles south of L.P., the enormous Lake Providence Grain Elevator, built in 1964 is owned by a number of local farmers, John Terral acting President. [1977] The storage capacity is 201,000,000 bushels in 36 storage units. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Terry, James
"James Terry purchases two sections of land in township 24. He was a resident of Chicot, AR, but came to his newly acquired land in 1839. His family never followed him to his new home, but, according to the Terrys, who are residents of the parish now, they are the descendants of James Terry and his common-law negro housekeeper." "Between the Rivers", McKoin.

Therrel, B. F.
“In 1884 , Mayor Therrel was given $200 annually.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: B. F. Therrel served as Mayor from 1877 to 1878. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

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

Thomas, J. L.
EXTENSION WORK: In the Police Jury minute book of 1909 a salary of $200 was paid to J. L. Thomas each quarter for his service as ’Crop Demonstrator’. The Demonstrators were usually in charge of several parishes. They traveled by horse and buggy, staying several days at the home of a farmer who agreed to carry out some improved farm practice. They gave needed advice on the control of the boll weevil. They instructed the farmer in “thick spacing” of improved varieties of cotton. The Agents vaccinated the hags, mules, and cattle. They were looked upon as a farm hand man who could do almost anything correctly from ringing a bull to the nursing of a baby. Farm Demonstration agents from 1909 and prior to 1920 were as follows: Hugh Montgomery was in 1909, J. L. Thomas for 1909 - 1910, and T. I. Watson from April 1914 - July 1919. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Thomas, Percy
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWI: Percy Thomas, Pvt., died of Pneumonia, June 19, 1918.

Thompson, C. W. (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. C. W. Thompson. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Thompson, Gale
“Gale Thompson told me that Richard Sessum related to him that Frank James brought his mother the first cook stove they had ever seen. He reported buying the stove in Delhi, and he said he wanted to present it to the best cook that ever set a table. Whether he purchased the stove or took it, no one knows.” “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Thompson, George C.
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. Elected as vestry on July 27, 1873 was David L. Morgan and John Seay, Wardens. One of the first Vestry was George C. Thompson. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

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

Thompson, Lathan
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. Lathan Thompson was one of the pastors also. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston [before 1947 was known as CORBIN’S FERRY BAPTIST]

Thompson, Shirley (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 Shirley Thompson. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston

Thompson, Zachariah
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: The La. Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church sent a minister named Zachariah Thompson in 1851-1855. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

Thornton, P. S.
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 P. S. Thornton. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

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

Tibbett, H. B.
H. B. Tibbett & Company leased a plantation below L. P. On Aug. 26, 1864 Captain Joseph C. Lee, a Confederate of the Missouri Guerrillas, with 200 of his guerrillas made a raid on Jordan Trass, who were the parents of 7 sons and 5 daughters. Their son, General, Jr., a graduate of Southern University and Tuskegee, is at present the principal of the Lake Providence High School. Prior to that he was a classroom teacher, principal of G. W Griffin High School, & a soldier for 3 years.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

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

Timmin, Reverend
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: “The church is located on Davis Streets. In 1915 - 1917 pastors listed was Reverend Timmin and Duncan.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

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

Tomlinson, “Buzzie”
TRANSPORTAION; AIRPORTS: Lake Providence Flying Service had an office and hangar located 2 miles south of town. Charlie Davis, Buzzie Tomlinson and George Shepherd had a hangar at the L. P. Flying Service. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Tomlinson, W. P.
BRIARFIELD ACADEMY: W. P. Tomlinson served on the Board of Directors of Briarfield Academy and is still on the Board in 1977. “ A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Tompkins, J. D.
CLERK OF COURT; 1888: J. D. Tompkins, 8th Dist. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Toney, Tom (Rev.)
CHURCHES; UNITED PENECOSTAL CHURCH: Rev. Tom Toney came from Readland, AR in 1945 and establishing a church at Tulip Plantation, with 15 members meeting in a home for 6 mo. The Tulip Pentecostal Church of the Lord Jesus Christ was built under the leadership of Rev. Toney. In the mid 1950’s the church was moved to Hwy 65 3 miles south of L. P.. The named officially changed to the 1st United Pentecostal Church of L. P. where Rev. Tom Toney still continues as pastor. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Tooke, J. W.
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”

Townsend, Georgia R.
MODERN BANKS; THE BANK OF DIXIE / THE LAKE PROVIDENCE BANK: Cashiers are Pat W. Fairchild, Patsy King, George S. Myers, and Georgia R. Townsend in the Bank of Dixie.“ [Info 1977] Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Trass, Mrs. General T., Jr.
Elizabeth Brannum Trass who for a while was teacher {retired in 1973] but returned to manage the Brannum Funeral Home. She had a Master‘s degree +30hrs., and was chosen “Lady of the Lake“, by the East Carroll Advisory Council in 1974. She has also been recognized for “Distinguished Christian Service to the African Methodist Episcopal Church” by the Dept. of Worship & Evangelism. Her husband, General T. Trass, Jr., was principal of the local high school. They have a daughter, Karen Renee, a student at Dillard University. A street that bears the name Brannum is just east of Gould Boulevard is in recognition of this family. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Travis, Edmund R.
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
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1846: Edmond R. Travis. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

Treffery, Lucille (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. Lucille Treffery.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

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

Trieschmann, Flo (Mrs. Wm. F.)
She is daughter of Thomas Hugh & Ethlyn Bowers Montgomery. Flo is an L. S. U. graduate. Flora Carolyn “Flo” Montgomery of Tallulah, married King Belser Trieschmann. They have 3 children: Laura Catherine, King Belser, Jr., “Triesch”, and Flora Caroline. Mrs. Trieschmann is a Girl Scout leader, and church affiliation is with Grace Episcopal. . From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Trieschmann, ‘King’ Belser
King, who lives in L. P., married the former Flora Carolyn “Flo” Montgomery. They have 3 children: Laura Catherine, King Belser, Jr., “Triesch”, and Flora Caroline. Their church affiliation is Grace Episcopal. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Trieschmann, King (Mrs.)
Mrs. Trieschmann is a Girl Scout leader. [1977]” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Trieschmann, William F.
EARLY LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion, local Post Number 37, Powell-Martin-Barrett, was named for three heroes who gave their lives for their country in WWI, was organized in 1920. No records are available concerning the Past Commanders of this Post, but records do refer to W. F. Trieschmann as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
BIOGRAPHIES: “Forebears of this family came originally from Castle, Germany, to Iowa. William F. Trieschmann came to L. P. to work with the East Arkansas Lumber Company. (The name was later changed to East Carroll Lumber Yard) W. F. married Ozell Belser and their 4 sons are William F. , Jr., (a West Point graduate), King Belser (LA Tech graduate, present owner-operator of the lumber yard), George Vance (professor of Architecture at Tulane University), and Major Robert Wayne Trieschmann of the U. S. Air Force.
From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the Charter Members was William F. Trieschman. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Trim, Preston (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. Preston Trim was one of the Charter Members. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Trimble, Frank [see Galloway, James]

Trotter, Nathan
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”

Tschabold, Helen (Warren)
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 Helen Tschabold, she was also a District Deputy, State Officer. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Tucker, Tilghman (see also McCulloch, Dr. William)
Tilghman M. Tucker, after serving as governor of Mississippi and also as a U. S. Senator, made a trip on the Mississippi scouting for "high land" and bought Cottonwood Plantation. Mrs. Tucker died of cholera there, having been exposed to the plague while nursing the sick during the epidemic of 1850. Governor Tucker died here in 1859. His daughter, Katherine, and her husband Dr. William McCulloch came to manage Cottonwood. During the Civil War, Dr. McCulloch served in the Confederate Army.
After the war, the McCullochs returned to Cottonwood only to find it in blackened ruin. The restored the place and bought another farm in the area known as "The Bend." One of their eight children, Elizabeth, married W. B. Benjamin.
Another descendant of these families who still lives here is William McFarland "Mac" Long, a long-time former sheriff.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Tullos, S. W.
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 S. W. Tullos. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Tullos, W. T.
HOTELS/MOTELS: Hugo’s Motel was built and operated by Mr. W. T. Tullos. In 1956, Sidney Guenard built a restaurant which Hugo Morano leased in 1958 and later bought along with the motel. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Turner, A. J.
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 A. J. Turner. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Turner, Katie (Miss)
ORGANIZATIONS; THE WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION; This organization held its regular meeting at the New Methodist Church Sunday evening of July 21, 1887. Miss Katie Turner was elected president of “The Band of Hope” (the WCTU). “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Turner, James Nelson
BIOGRAPHIES: “Mr. James Nelson Turner, in the newspaper business for over 60 years, was born and reared in L. P.. The son of Peter and Margaret Tinsley Turner and born here in 1859, he was educated locally and went directly into newspaper works, serving as an apprentice as a boy, then becoming an editor, a manager, and finally establishing The Banner Democrat, a weekly paper, in 1878. He knew the parish from its beginnings as a result. His newspaper grew to a circulation of 1,500 in a town of then less than 4,000. He wrote much of the paper himself. He was married to the former Miss Louise Klenn of Missouri.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
RECREATION AND SPORTS: The True Louisianians, organized in 1873, included W. G. McRae, James Lyons, J. F. Cannon, W. T. Smith, J. W. Dunn, James Turner, George Powell, Paul Jones, and W. K. Spurlock. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
NEWSPAPERS; The East Carroll Democrat, 1882: This newspaper began publication in 1882 or 1883 with J. N. Turner, the publisher. Mr. Turner enjoyed a newspaper career of 59 years in the parish. He continued to edit and publish a paper here until he sold the re-named Banner-Democrat to Owen S. Brown in 1941.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS; J. M. White. In the Feb. 23rd 1884 issue: “All aboard the palatial J. M. White…Providence is well represented. Judge and Mrs. Delony, Mrs. Frank Taylor and her amiable relative who accompanies her, Miss Mills of Pennsylvania, Miss Pastoreue, Miss Shank, Capt. Pilcher and Your’s Truly, [J. N. Turner].” “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
NEWSPAPERS; The Carroll Banner and East Carroll-Democrat papers merged on Aug. 6, 1892, forming The Banner-Democrat with James N. Turner as owner and both Kennedy and Morgan continuing as editors.“ “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

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

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

Turnipseed, Melinda (Miss)
TELEPHONE COMPANY: In 1923 the Southern Bell System bought the telephone system. Mrs. Margie DuBose, recently retired, was an employee that year. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

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

Tweedy, Yvonne (Taylor)
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 Yvonne Taylor. “A Place to Remember”

Tyler, Harrison
“BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: Harrison Tyler of Bunch’s Bend was president of the School Directors.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Tyrone, Claudia (Mrs.)
EDUCATION: In 1973 Mrs. Claudia Tyrone, Miss Callie Conn, and Mrs. Elizabeth Trass retired from teaching. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Underwood, Gene
“THE GARY BURBANK STORY, Voices In My Head”, by Greg Hoard: “When he arrived at KLPL, he met the boss Gene [Underwood] someone. He was a proper LA gentleman given to impeccably pressed seersucker suits and the occasional cigar. The owner of KLPL was Emmett McMurray, and the 1st manager was Gene Underwood, now (in 1977) with a Vicksburg station. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Underwood, Robert R.
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 Robert Underwood, Lecturer. This fraternal organization of Catholic men actively works with the church, school, community, youth, and patriotic projects. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS; FAMILY PLANNING CENTER was established in 1970, headed by Bob Underwood. Louanna Facen, registered nurse, is in charge, assisted by Kathy DeLee, R. N., and Daisy Larry, clerk. A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for the 1968-69 term was Robert R. Underwood. From "A Place to Remember", Georgia Pinkston

Valentine, Mark Jr.
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”

Valkenburg [see Van Valkenburgh]

Van Buren, B. A.
TELEGRAPH: In 1906 B. A. Van Buren was the Manager of the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Vandegar, J. C. (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. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Van Fossen, Helen B. (Key)
Helen was a daughter of Dr. Richard S. Key, of Kentucky. She was a native Louisianan. She is a grandniece of William R. King, of Alabama, and great-great-grandniece of Chief Justice Marshall, and a relative of Francis S. Key, who wrote "The Star Spangled Banner". (for more see Thomas L. Van Fossen)
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Established in village of Providence in 1846 the first services of the Episcopal Church was built on land donated by and just east of Minerva Sparrow’s Arlington Plantation. Because of the persistent flooding a new Grace Church was built on Lake Street in 1886. And an even newer building built on Lake Street in 1926. 1st person to be baptized in this new church was Helen (Key) Van Fossen. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston
WOMEN DOCTORS: Dr. Helen Van Fossen who graduated from the L. S. U. Medical School was the second woman doctor of the parish. She is now on the staff at St. Joseph’s and the Baptist Memorial Hospitals in Memphis. Dr. Van Fossen is a member of the American Society of Internal Medicine. In 1969, she received the American Medical Association’s Physicians Recognition Award and in 1972 was granted special recognition by the American Medical Association for her continuing medical education. She is listed in Marquis’ “Who’s Who of American Women” in 1974-1975. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Digestive Disease Foundation. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Van Fossen, Maude (Mrs. Harry T.)
Email: Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2000 22:18:26 -0700
“Mrs. Harry Van Fossen, was my grandfather's sister. My family is from Natchez area. Have heard stories of a China Grove Plantation, but that's all. There is a picture that I will give almost anything for except my youngest son. But I do have four teenagers that are cheap. It was published in The Natchez Democrat in March 2, 1969, it was titled “A Distinguished Family“ by Norman Reproductions. Picture is on my Family Page.” JOHN MCPHATE
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. H. T. Van Fossen was one of the Charter Members. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
WOMEN IN JOURNALISM: “One can not overlook the long career of Maude Van Fosse, who for 40 years reported for the local and regional papers.“ “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. One of the officers was Maude Van Fossen, she was also a District Deputy, State Officer. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Van Fossen, Samuel
Samuel was a merchant in Louisiville, Ky, and at New Orleans, and also planter. He went to Keokuk, Iowa, where he died of cholera.

Van Fossen, Thomas L.
The 3rd of 4 children born to Samuel and Elizabeth (Fowler) Van Fossen at Hemlock Lake, Livingston Co., N.Y. Samuel was from N.Y. and Elizabeth was from Mass. He was raised in New Orleans and educated in Mass. and gained much knowledge of the classics. He made his way into the world while coming to Louisiana at the age of 14. In New Orleans he became a clerk in a large house and a partner in the business later until the opening of the war. In 1862 he moved to East Carroll Parish engaging in planting of cotton, one of the most successful in E. C. He made a able and efficient police juror. In 1877 he married Miss Helen B. Key [native Louisianan], a daughter of Dr. Richard S. Key of Kentucky. They had two children: Harry T. L. and Katie. Thomas's plantation was called Elder Grove, while Helen's plantation was Helena. T. L. was a thorough businessman, congenial, and was well-known. He is of Dutch ancestry. His Uncle John Van Fossen was prominent in the political affairs of York state. T. L. was honorable and a devoted family man. He was a member of the I.O. of O. F.
LAW; THE THREE COURTHOUSES; The 1st meeting of the Police Jury of the newly formed East Carroll Parish was held on Wednesday, May 30, 1877, at the Courthouse. Appointed to the Jury by Governor Francis T. Nichols was Thomas Van Fossen. He was duly elected and qualified for the parish of Carroll, and held over by virtue of the law dividing the parish. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
COMMUNITIES OF THE PARISH, BUNCH‘S BEND:
“In the 1800’s Bunch’s Bend was the wealthiest and most extensively cultivated part of Carroll Parish. Some names of prominence was the Benton family, the Barbers of Erin Plantation, the Keys and Montgomerys of Afton Plantation, the McCullochs of Cottonwood Plantation, the Van Fossens of Elder Grove Plantation and the Williams. This area was greatly altered by the shifting channel of the Mississippi River which swept away much of the rich alluvial land.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston
BIOGRAPHIES: “The Van Fossens of E. C. Parish are descendants of Dr. Richard Sewell Key and his wife Helen C. Beck, of Afton Plantation in Bunch‘s Bend, and of Samuel & Elizabeth Fowler Van Fossen, who were natives of New York State and Massachusetts. Mr. Van Fossen was born at Hemlock, Livingston Co., New York, and came to Carroll Parish by way of Mobile, AL, and New Orleans. In 1862, he married Josephine Irish Stowers (daughter of Judge and Mrs. Irish of Port Gibson, MS.) They lived on Erin Plantation. After Josephine‘s death in 1877, Thomas L. Van Fossen married Helen Key Beck of Afton Plantation. Their son Harry attended the University of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee.” Georgia Pinkston’s “A Place to Remember”

Van Fossen, Maude
“She became associated with The Delta News in 1964. She started her journalism in the 1920's with only a high school education and one point of instruction, "Spell people's names like they spell them", this was said by the late Nick Hamilton, whom she worked with. She was working for the Banner-Democrat after 37 years, then went to work at The Delta News with Mrs. Margaret Surles and Mr. Carlton and they gave her a parish as her field.” LETTER FROM EDITOR dated July 14, 1981.
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 Maude M. Van Fossen. She received a Silver Certificate on January 8, 1951 for her 25 year membership, and in Sept. 1965 she received a Silver Certificate and Gold Chrysanthemums for her 50 years membership.
“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Van Kirk, George
COMMUNICATIONS; POST MASTERS: The Post office at L. P. was established on Dec. 26, 1835. One of the Postmasters of Lake Providence, La. from 1835 to 1976 was George Van Kirk in 1871. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Van Valkenburgh, Grace G. (Mrs. Henry)
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. Henry Van Valkenburgh. In 1933 - 1934, Mrs. Henry Van Valkenburgh was one of the District Presidents. “A Place to Remember”, by 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 Grace Van Valkenburgh, she also was a District Deputy, State Officer. On Jan. 8, 1951 she received a Silver Certificate for her 25 year membership. “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. Over the years one of the Worthy Matrons was Wilma Warren Russell. “A Pace to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

Vaughters, Oeina (see Clement, T. I.)

Vick, Newitt
“While the west bank of the Mississippi River was being settled, there had developed a village on the east banks of the Mississippi River just south of Lake Providence that would soon influence surrounding areas, bringing great destruction to our neighbors to the east, reprisals and uneasiness to the inhabitants between the rivers. Not that the village on the east bank wanted this, but because of its strategic location the village fell victim to forces over which it had no control.
Newitt Vick came to the “Old South” sometime in the late 1700’s or the very early 1800’s, according to the historians. He was a Methodist minister, farmer, the father of 13 children, who had left Virginia society and came by flat boat to the hills of Mississippi, which later became known as Vicksburg. He was a wealthy man.
Others followed Vick from the east, planters with slaves and money, because the Great River was a good route for trade especially after the advent of the steamboat in 1812. Thus a village sprang up and was named Vicksburg in honor of the first settler. The town was incorporated in 1825 and 1835 had a population of 2500.” From “Between the Rivers”, McKoin

Vickery, Walter (Mrs.)
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: Subsequent presidents of Unit #37 included Mrs. Walter Vickery on the American Legion’s Women’s Auxiliary. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Vincent, F. Janvrin (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. Because of the persistent encroachment of the river, they moved the church from just east of Arlington Plantation onto Lake Street, purchasing the lot from Nicholas D. Ingram in 1886 for $350. Rev. F. Janvrin Vincent was rector during the move. He also traveled once a month to All Saints Mission at Transylvania and to St. John‘s Mission at Bunch‘s Bend. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Vining, Billie Jean
WOMEN DOCTORS: Bobbie Jean was the third woman doctor from this parish. She is a General Practitioner and an L. S. U. graduate She married Dr. Albert Donald. The live in West Monroe, Louisiana, and are the parents of four children.

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

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

Vining, Randall
Randall Vining says that he heard 'old timers' say the Yankees reached the court house and were piling records out to burn when they were driven off." "Between the Rivers", McKoin.

Vining, W. L. & Lorena
BIOGRAPHIES: “Mrs. A. J. Hawsey was Floyce Vining, one of 7 children of the late W. L. & Lorena Vining. These brothers and sisters are:
Clifford Vining, who is a contractor in Yuma, AZ.; Glen Vining, a pilot of a B-26 with the USAF at Waco, Texas, and a veteran of 52 bombing missions in Africa during WWII;
Alice Yvonne Orr, who lives in Dallas; Lonnie Gene Martin, who lives in Sheridan, OR; Floyce Hawsey, of Ten Oaks, East Carroll Parish; Francis Marvin Vining, an attorney-at-law in Monticello, Mississippi; Bell Vining, of Thermopolis, Wyoming, whre he is business manager of an Arapahoe Ranch.” From “Between the Rivers”, Florence McKoin

Vinson, Mrs. Mary “Mrs. Mary Vinson told me that she knew both the James and Younger Brothers. They had been to her house to see her husband who was a physician. He treated Frank James for a gunshot wound once and both brothers for malaria. She said they were well-mannered men and years later she found it difficult to believe all she read in magazines about them. She credited the James and Younger brothers with saving Floyd from the Yankees.” From “Between the Rivers”, Florence McKoin

Vinson, W. J. P.
W. J. P. Vinson was involved in buying a lot and land in the town of Floyd for business. "Between the Rivers"

Violett, A.
EARLIEST BUSINESSES: Back in 1879-1880 , some of the business merchants were A. Violett, F. M. Harp, and William Rous in Lake Providence. From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Virgil, Luke L.
BLACK CHURCHES; CENTRAL BAPTIST NO. 2: Organized in 1935 and located at the corner of Artaud and First Streets, under the leadership of L. L. Virgil. The 1st pastor was Alex Strong, a Civil War veteran. A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston
BLACK CHURCHES; PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST is located on Waverly Plantation owned by Mr. William Wyly. From 1937 to 1976, there have been two pastors: Luke Virgil, Sr.. and Mrs. Luther (Nellie) Darden. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

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

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

Voelker, Frank Jr.
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1948: Frank Voelker, Jr. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
The older son of Judge and Mrs. Frank Voelker, Frank Jr., graduated from Tulane Law School and also attended Harvard. He was a lieutenant in the Marine Air Corps in WWII. He heads his own law firm, which consists of W. B. Ragland, Jr., Charles Brackin and James Crigler. He was chairman of the Sovereignty Committee under Governor Jimmie Davis. He is a member of the Council of State Governments and serves on the Board of Directors of the LA. Bar Association.
He married Virginia Lee Wilson, daughter of George W. and Margaret Mullady Wilson of Weston, West Virginia. ‘Gin’ is a graduate of the College of Notre Dame and Marshall University, W. V. Their children are: Margaret Mullady, who also attended College of Notre Dame and LSU; Frank III, who went to LSU and Northeast; David Ransdell Voelker, LSU student; Mary Ashbridge Voelker, at Hollis College, Roanoke, Virginia; Katherine Sparrow Voelker, also at Hollins, and George Wilson Voelker is a Briarfield Academy student [1977]. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
CLUBS; KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #5721: The present council received its charter in June, 1965. Richard Hamilton served as Chairman, working with Father Murphy, the local priest. There were 45 charter members. One of the 1st officers was Frank Voelker, Jr., Advocate. This fraternal organization of Catholic men actively works with the church, school, community, youth, and patriotic projects. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for the 1950-51 term was Frank Voelker. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Voelker, Frank Sr.
Frank was the son of Clements August and Kate Ashbridge Voelker. He was born at L. P. in 1892, one of three sons. After graduating from Tulane Law School, he practiced law in Minden and L. P., La. He served for 18 months in the army during WWI, and was Commander of the local American Legion Post # 37, a Department Vice Commander, and member of the 48. Frank and Isabel Ransdell, daughter of Judge & Mrs. F. X. Ransdell, were married in 1918, and had five children: Katherine Voelker (Mrs. F. A. Cain), Frank Cain, Jr., Isabel Voelker (Mrs. Hathorn), Flournoy Volker (Mrs. Stephen Guenard) and David Voelker. He succeeded his father-in-laws office (6th Judicial District of LA.) in 1936 and remained in that office over 28 years until his death in 1963. (5 consecutive times, without opposition) He was a Charter member of the local Rotary Club, and a member of the Catholic Charities Advisory Board. A lasting memorial to the judge is the E. C. Prison Farm which was established through his aid to prove the intrinsic value of every person and that imprisonment should be rehabilitating, not punitive. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
MODERN BANKS; THE BANK OF DIXIE / THE LAKE PROVIDENCE BANK: The Advisory Committee of the Bank of Dixie is composed of Ted J. Oliver, Frank Voelker, an Mrs. Vail Delony. “ [Info 1977] Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
NORTH LOUISIANA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION: It had it’s start in 1933 during the depression, through the efforts of a struggling young attorney, Frank Voelker and his wife, Isabel raised $2,500 for the start, and in 1934 they were awarded the 19th Charter in the U. S. One of the First Board of Directors included Frank Voelker. Chosen was Frank Voelker as Secretary and Attorney. Isabel R. Voelker retired in 1969 after 36 years of continuous service. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
THE LAW; JUDGES: Felix Bosworth served as a parish judge, (office abolished after 1845) from 1832 - 1845, called the Judge of Record. His son-in-law, Frank Voelker, Sr., succeeding him and remained until his death in 1963. Frank was married to Miss Isabel Ransdell. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
LAW; JURIST AND ATTORNEYS, EARLIER DAYS: An esteemed attorney and jurist was Frank Voelker, Sr. who served as 9th District Judge for East Carroll, Madison, and Tensas parishes from 1936 - 1963. He was most active in the Boy Scout movement and in Juvenile and Youth work. He received the George Freeman award for distinguished service to social welfare in Louisiana. Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the Charter Members and of the Board of Directors was Frank Voelker, Sr. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Voelker, Isabel
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “assisted in organizing and developing a savings company”
Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
NORTH LOUISIANA FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION: It had it’s start in 1933 during the depression, through the efforts of a struggling young attorney, Frank Voelker, Sr. and his wife, Isabel raised $2,500 for the start, and in 1934 they were awarded the 19th Charter in the U. S. Isabel R. Voelker retired in 1969 after 36 years of continuous service. Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Voelker, Kate (Ashbridge) [See also Ashbridge, Katie)
PLANTATIONS; ARLINGTON: Arlington passed through several hands, eventually James S. Millikin acquired ownership. When he moved to Millikin Plantation, this long-time friend of the Sparrows sold Arlington and thirty acres of land to Mrs. Kate Ashbridge Voelker, wife of C. A. Voelker, Sr. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Voelker, Katherine (see Cain, Katherine)

Voelker, Mrs. Stephen (see also BIOGRAHIES: Pittman Brothers)

Voelker, Stephen
BIOGRAPHIES: “Stephen Voelker was born here, the son of Clemens A. Voelker, of German descent, and Kate Ashbridge. He grew up in Lake Providence and after high school attended Tulane University where he majored in business administration. He served in the Army during WWI and was the youngest man from Louisiana to be sent overseas. He organized the Tallulah Production Credit Association and managed the organization during its extension into ten parish. This association greatly aided farmers in increased production. Mr. Voelker moved from Tallulah to N. O., LA where he served as President of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank until his retirement. He & Dorothy Pittman, daughter of J. W. Pittman, Sr., were married in 1924. Their children are Stephen, Jr., and Eva Stewart.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

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

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

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