W, X, Y, & Z Surnames

Wade, Thomas
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.
“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.

Wagley, Patricia (see Craig, Norman)

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

Wagner, William Sadd
EMAIL: “He was born Mar & 1879?. He married Minnie Lou Simmons (last name unknown). He died Feb 6th 1940. 6 children: Dorothy, William, Charlie (Charles), Woodrow, Jack, Henry Zet. Need verification of death dates of parents. Lived in Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, LA.” majreid@qnet.com 1096

Wall, Clarence
CHURCHES; MELBOURNE BAPTIST: Located south of Transylvania, on Hwy 65, organized in 1940. Clarence Wall was a pastor of this church . “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Wall, Mildred
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “originated an upholstering business; her care for her son a joy to behold” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Wall, Ottilie
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 Ottilie Wall. “A Place to Remember”

Walker, Nicholas & Killy (see BIOGRAPHIES: Banks, Leandrew)

Walker, J. W.
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

Walker, M. J. (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. M. J. Walker. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Walker, R. J.
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. R.. J. Walker was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
CHURCHES; METHODIST CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: Mr. R. J. Walker laid the foundation for the new Methodist Church, and it was dedicated on June 18, 1887. The Rev. C. K. Marshall was the preacher. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
BANKS; THE 1ST NATIONAL BANK: Opening it doors on July 14, 1902 with R. J. Walker as one of the Directors. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Walker, R. J. (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.

Wallace, Bob
The following story was told by Mrs. Mary Vinson, who lived just northwest of Floyd, and also by Mr. Perry Centers, as he heard it from his grandmother.
“RIFT AMONG NEIGHBORS: After the fall of Vicksburg, there was a rumor that the “Yanks” planned to take Floyd next. This rumor persisted and fell on the ears of a very interested soldier. The Confederate army was in a state of disarray, weak from lack of food and defeat. Soldiers were leaving every day. The interested soldier was Bob Wallace, and he managed to leave and get across the big river. He was on his way to Floyd as fast as he could go by foot when he came across a mule grazing by the road. He took possession of the mule by his mane, hoping to ride him part of the way. He came to a cabin without anyone at home. Here he found rope and a mule collar and took both, making a halter for the mule out of the rope and sometimes sitting on the collar to ride. Finally he and the mule made it to Delhi. Here a man with a rested horse carried the news of the impending danger to Floyd.”
“Mr. Wallace reached Floyd after the danger was over and continued on to his home which was located where the Wallace Landing Road reaches Boeuf River today, taking the mule with him.”
The leader of the Home Guard warned every man and called them to arms, but with most of them away from home for one reason or another he decided on a ruse. He sent out a man to warn the invaders the town was ready for them in full force. The raiders turned around and went back. The leader of the Home Guard was Jessee James. From the book “Between the Rivers”, by Florence McKoin.

Wallace, Frank
BLACK CHURCHES; KING SOLOMON BAPTIST CHURCH: It was organized in 1911 near Shelburn, later moving to Carrollton Plantation on LA. Hwy 65 north of town belonging to Mr. Keener Howard. First pastor was Stephen Gray. One of the pastors was Frank Wallace. Rev. G. C. Carr has served as pastor since 1938. [1977]. A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Wallace, John W.
John Wallace purchased 220 acres of land Aug. 27, 1857 from the U. S. government on the Boeuf River. He built the Wallace Landing, purchased a cotton gin and had begun a trade as well as farm when the Civil War came. He answered the call of his country, leaving farm, gin, boat landing, and family behind. "Between the Rivers", McKoin.

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

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

Walsworth, Bessie C.
EDUCATOR: Her parents were Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Coats of Epps, LA. Bessie Coats married Mallory Martin Walsworth on May 21, 1929. Her parents were Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Coats of Epps, LA. Bessie is a graduate of LA. Tech and L. S. U. with extra courses in Special Education. She was a teacher in the elementary grades. She was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary, serving as Dept. President, and as Girls State Director. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
EDUCATION: Retired from teaching in 1975 was Mrs. Bessie Walsworth. “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 Bessie C. Walsworth. “A Place to Remember”

Walsworth, M. M.
EDUCATORS: Mallory Martin Walsworth was born Oct. 18, 1902, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Tomas Walsworth of Jonesboro, LA. His father had been married twice and there were 12 brothers and sisters and half brothers and sisters. Mr. Walsworth graduated from Weston High School, Jonesboro, LA., in 1922. As a young boy he helped his father in his country store and there he became interested in figures and business. He entered LA Tec in September, 1922, and after 2 years began teaching. Attended Tech and completed his A. B. degree. Mallory and Bessie Coats were married on May 21, 1929. Her parents were Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Coats of Epps, LA. He was a 7th grade teacher, 1924 - 1926 at Jonesboro, high school teacher & coach at Epps from 1926 - 1929. He also was a Principal at Monticello H. S. from 1929 - 1941.
He is a Mason, a Shriner, a member of Eastern Star, and former Worthy Patron. He is an active member of the Rotary Club, President from 1975 - 1976. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
EDUCATION: In 1941 M. M. Walsworth was named E. C. Parish the supervisor later that same year. In 1946 M. M. Walsworth was elected to fill the unexpired term of H. H. Moorman who died on Dec. 9, 1949. In 1966, Mr. Walsworth retired as Superintendent , after 42 years total service. “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 1975-76 term was M. M. Walsworth. From "A Place to Remember", Georgia Pinkston

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

Walters, O. G.
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, two of the 5 Deacons on the building committee was O. G. Walters, Sr.. and O. Walters. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

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

Walton, Emmie (see Cammack, Dr. Abner Sam)

Ward, W. W.
EDUCATION: In July of 1946 W. W. Ward became principal at Lake Providence, and in January 1950 became Supervisor and Assistant Superintendent. He resigned in 1951 to go to Ouachita Parish as Superintendent. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Ware, E. O.
TRANSPORTATION; STEAMBOATS; As late as 1901, travel was still mainly by boat in and out of Lake Providence. E. O. Ware, Baptist pioneer of Alexandria, La., spent much of his time traveling…“From Lake Providence, where there was then no Baptist Church, where he preached several times, he wrote to his son on April 8, 1901... The boat left Vicksburg…..There are two good things about traveling on a boat; 1st, they give you a place to sleep, and give you your meals. I had a nice room and ate my dinner and supper both on the boat.“ “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Warlick, Ashley W.
EDUCATION; SUPERINTENDENTS: In 1920 Ashley W. Warlick arrived to assume the two jobs at an annual salary of $2,500. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.“

Warre, E. L.
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 E. L. Warre. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Warren, Omie (Pinkston) (see also Hawkins, Mary Warren)
BIOGRAPHIES: “On Sunday, Oct. 2, 1960, the local 1st Baptist Church honored Mrs. Omie (Pinkston) Warren, the only surviving charter member then, with a special “Omie Warren Day”. Funds contributed in here honor were used purchase an antique table that stands in the church foyer, inscribed with her name. She came to E. C. as a bride and lived, with husband, Morgan Warren, on a plantation near Hollybrook. Their six children were Morgan, Jr., of Vicksburg, Mary (Mrs. W. B. Hawkins) of Monticello, Wilma (Mrs. Oren Russel) of Baton Rouge, Helen (Mrs. Dave Tschabold) of Lake Providence, John of Frankfurt, Germany, and Madge (Mrs. Curtis Johnson) of Saratoga Springs, New York. Mrs. Warren, in addition to her early affiliation with the church and its auxiliaries, was also an early Worthy Matron of the Order of Easter Star, local Chapter #42.“ From the book “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. One of the Worthy Matron was Omie Pinkston Warren. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Warren, Helen [see Tschabold, Helen]

Warren, Mary (Miss)
TEACHERS: Listed as one of the parish wide teachers in 1926 was Miss Mary Warren at Bunch‘s Bend. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Washam, John (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. John Washam. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Watson, James
RECONSTRUCTION: “The losses sustained by the plantations during the war years wee staggering. On February 2, 1866, James Watson, administrator of the Massingill Estate, testified in probate court, ‘When I accepted the succession n 1863, it consisted of land, slaves, and personal property amounting to $18,160.00. Since that time, the slaves, whose value was $11,150.00 have been emancipated and are therefore lost to the estate. Because there was a danger that the personal property would be stolen, I was forced to sell, and received payment in Confederate Treasury notes, which have since become valueless. At the time, there was a cotton crop growing, estimated at 65 bales, but this was confiscated. So, an estate that was good for all its indebtedness when I took over, has become, by the misfortunes of war, hopelessly insolvent.” From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
SHERIFF’S 1832-1976; 1863: James M. Watson. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Watson, T. I.
EXTENSION WORK: Farm Demonstration agents from 1909 and prior to 1920 were as follows: Hugh Montgomery was in 1909, J. L. Thomas for 1909 - 1910, and T. I. Watson from April 1914 - July 1919. The Demonstrators were usually in charge of several parishes. They traveled by horse and buggy, staying several days at the home of a farmer who agreed to carry out some improved farm practice. They gave needed advice on the control of the boll weevil. They instructed the farmer in “thick spacing” of improved varieties of cotton. The Agents vaccinated the hags, mules, and cattle. They were looked upon as a farm hand man who could do almost anything correctly from ringing a bull to the nursing of a baby. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Watson, Robert
CHURCHES; MELBOURNE BAPTIST: Located south of Transylvania, on Hwy 65, organized in 1940. Robert Watson was a pastor of this church . “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

Watson, William
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWI: William Watson, Pvt., died of Meningitis on Dec. 3, 1918.

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

Watts, Margie (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 Margie Watts. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston

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

Watts, R. W. (Mr. & Mrs.)
CHURCHES; HERRINGVILLE BAPTIST: Organized in 1923 on land donated by James D. Herring, and located in the Monticello community. Charter Members include: Clayton Burgess, J. B. McPherson, Sr. Mrs. Jeff Burgess, Mrs. Roy Burgess, Sam H. King, Mr. & Mrs. R. W. Watts. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
TEACHERS: The Monticello school became a high school in May 1926. Mr. R. W. Watts was principal and Mrs. R. W. Watts was a teacher. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.
EARLY LEGIONAIRES: The American Legion, local Post Number 37, Powell-Martin-Barrett, was named for three heroes who gave their lives for their country in WWI, was organized in 1920. No records are available concerning the Past Commanders of this Post, but records do refer to R. W. Watts as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Watts, Thomas W.
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.

Waxman, Bernard (Veternarian)
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.
CLUBS; ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: Organized on October 29, 1935. One of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of L. P., Louisiana for the 1972-73 term was Bernard W. Waxman. From "A Place to Remember", Georgia Pinkston

Waxman, Sylvia
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “court worker, teacher” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Webb, Charles H.
EARLY SETTLERS: “On Nov. 10, 1841, Isham B. Beard and wife Elizabeth Curry and James T. Beard received a land patent signed by Martin Van Buren, President of the U. S.. In the same year, a record in Conveyance Book C. pages 392-393 states that ‘it is well understood that Black Bayou is the dividing line between the land of Jesse H. Chaney on the South East of the bayou and the land herein conveyed to Charles H. Webb’.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
EARLY SETTLERS: “In 1844 a mortgage was reported thus: ‘a cotton plantation situated on the east bank of L. P., Township 21, Range 12E, Lots 2-8 (902.73 acres), and buildings to be mortgaged for $48,000; improvements, 20 slaves, horses, cattle, 75 hogs, 50 bbl corn, household furniture and farming utensils -- all stand mortgaged to Jess H. Chaney & Charles H. Webb to secure the payment of 150 bales of cotton’.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
ASSESSORS; 1899: C. F. Webb, Deputy. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Webb, John F.
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.

Webber, A. Watson (Colonel)
On Aug. 26, 1864 Colonel A. Watson Webber, of the 51st Regiment, U. S. Colored Infantry, Commander of the Federal Post at Goodrich's Landing sent an expedition of 230 mounted Negro troops, under Major C. Chapin, to drive Captain Joseph C. Lee from the region. Chapin crossed Bayou Macon on Aug. 30, wes and continued down the Macon, raiding and burning houses and plantations, only leaving one house standing in Pin Hook. Several Confederate soldiers were shot down near Floyd. Entering Floyd stripped the place of all valuable goods and set fire to four-fifths of the town. "Between the Rivers", McKoin

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

Welch, E. W.
EDUCATION: Mr. W. Welch was promoted to the principalship at Transylvania in 1951. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Whetsone, Robert W.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1883: Robert Whetsone. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Whicher, Franc
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”

White, J. D.
CHURCHES; 1st BAPTIST: Organized in 1914, the church located on Davis Streets. J. D. White was one of the officers serving a long term. He has been Treasurer for 30 years. “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 1965-66 term was J. D. White. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

White, Katie
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 Katie White. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

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

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

White, Hugh & Samuel White
“Settlers began to come in after the U. S.’s purchase of the territory out of which Carroll Parish was later carved. Among the first settlers are the names of James Floyd, Hugh and Samuel White, John Millikin, and Shipley Owens. These surnames appear early in the records of West Carroll Parish also. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin
EARLY SETTLEMENTS: “John Millikin, registrar of the land office, knew of a Mrs. Bruit who resided on the river a mile below the mouth of Stock/Stack Island Lake. Other early names are Hugh White, Samuel White and Herbert/Harbird Hood, who were granted land here in 1812.
William Barker and two or three persons named Dempsey were reported to be living on the lake in 1813 and raised corn and other produce. One of them, Joe Dempsey, hunted along the banks of what is now called Joe‘s Bayou, which was named for this early hunter.” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

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

White, Lucie L. (Miss)
L. P. BECOMES A HIGH SCHOOL; NOTES Nov. 1918: Schools were closed for 5 weeks due to the Spanish flu epidemic. Some of the teachers remained during the epidemic to nurse the sick and help the community. The School Board passed this Resolution: “RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby tender a vote of thanks to Misses Ola Johnston, Ethel Mitchell, Crichton D. Cox, Lucy L. White, Annie L. Cook and Ruth Maguire for remaining at their posts of duty during the influenza epidemic.“ “A Place to Remember”
EDUCATION; TEACHERS: In July of 1920 one of the teachers employed for Lake Providence was Miss Lucy White. “A Place to Remember”

White, N. (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.

White, Owen
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 were Mr. & Mrs. Owen White, moving their membership from Melbourne Church. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

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

White, W. M. Corporal
17th Texas Infantry, Company E. William was born in Tennessee in the 1839 but came to Texas when he was 12. He joined the 17th Texas Infantry, Company E, at Camp Terry, Texas, in early 1862. The 17th was in Walker's Texas Division (Walker's Greyhounds). The 17th was in the 3rd Brigade with the 3rd Texas Inf., the 16th Texas Inf., the 19th Texas Inf., and the 16th Texas Cavalry (dismounted). Much of 1862 was spent in Arkansas where my grandfather took ill at Little Rock. He recovered and served with his regiment at actions in Louisiana at Lake Providence, Milliken's Bend, Young's Point, Richmond, LaFourche Crossing, Brashear City, Cox's Plantation, Donaldsonville, Bayou LaFourche, Harrisonburg, Fort Beauregard, Morgan Ferry, Atchafalaya River, Sterling's Plantation on Bayou Fordoche near Morganza, the campaign in Western Louisiana in the Teche Country, Opelousas, Barre Landing, Washington, Grand Coteau, Bayou Bourbeau, Carrion Crow Bayou, Buzzard's Prairie, Camp Pratt, and some of the operations against Bank's. Corporal White was captured at Fort DeRussy, La, on March 14, 1864. He was transferred to Baton Rouge, La, on March 17th and then on to New Orleans on March 20th, 1864. He was exchanged at Red River Landing on July 22nd, 1864. During this time the 17th was in almost continual fighting at Pleasant Hill and Mansfield in Louisiana. Then was sent North against Steele's Expedition in Arkansas. The unit was at Little Rock, Camden, Poison Springs, Marks Mills, Jenkin's Ferry, Saline River, and Tulip, Arkansas. Sometime during the middle of 1864 the 17th was ordered back to Shreveport and then later back to Hempstead, Texas. It appears that Corporal White may have been able to rejoin the 17th just as it was arriving at Shreveport. His application shows that he served until the end of the war. - Great Grandfather of 1st Sgt Ron White, Company G.” Biographies and Memoirs of Northeast Louisiana.

White, W. P.
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. Louis Barker J. E. White Herman Greenwood Hershel Sharpton L. D. Payne J. C. Rawls Lathan Thompson Stanton White H. E. was one of the pastors also. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston [before 1947 was known as CORBIN’S FERRY BAPTIST]

Whitehead, C. P. (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; FIRST MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS: 1873: Year of the Cholera: Dr. C. . Whitehead. 1879: Dr. C. P. Whitehead. 1890: Dr. C. P. Whitehead, president of East Carroll Medical Society. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Whitfield, Joe M.
4-H CLUB PROGRAM: “In Nov. 1, 1940 Joe M. Whitfield, the first Assistant County Agent, was employed for the specific purpose of working with the new-ground farmers of this parish and to help with the 4-H Club projects.” A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Whitford, J. K.
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 J. K. Whitford in 1855. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Whitney, J. W. (Rev.)
BLACK CHURCHES; MT CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH: It is located on Short 9th Street. It originated on the Waddill Plantation but moved to town 22 years ago (@1955). Rev. J. Henderson was the first pastor. The present minister is J. W. Whitney. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Whittington, Eugene B.
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Whittington, Eugene B., Tec5., KIA

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

Wilcombe, Douglas L.
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Wilcombe, Douglas L., 1st Lt., KIA

Wiley, Captain Jackson (see Wyly, Captain Jackson)

Wilhite, J. B. (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. J. B. Wilhite. Present pastor is H. D. Stakes [1977].“A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Wilkins, James C.
TRANSPORTATION; FERRY BOATS: An early operator of a ferry from a landing in Providence to the Mississippi shore was James C. Wilkins, from Wilkins Plantation to Washington Co., MS. in 1838. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Wilkins, W. W. (Doctor)
PLANTATIONS; ASHTON: This plantation was owned by Dr. W. W. Wilkins. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Willett, Curtis C.
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWII: Willett, Curtis C., PFC., Died (Non-Battle)

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

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

Williams, Al [see Williams, Ed]

Williams, Dee (Mrs.) (Briggs)
The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Dee Briggs Williams of Oak Grove is Henry De Lois Briggs. He was born in N. Y. in 1835 and came to N.O. as a young man, and then came to Floyd in the 1840's. Henry first taught school in Floyd and then went into the mercantile business. Mrs. Williams says her maternal grandparent were Darrell and Mary Ann Landfair Wright, the latter being from Baton Rouge. They came to the east banks of the Macon River before the Civil War. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Williams Ed
BLACK CHURCHES; MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH: It was begun about 1807 on Buckmeadow Plantation by Ed Williams, Al Williams, and Levi Dorsey. The church has been rebuilt twice. The Rev. Carr is the present pastor. [1977] A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

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

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

Williams, John
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.

Williams, Nan (Mrs.)
BRIARFIELD ACADEMY: The name ‘Briarfield’ was chosen, some say, because the property donated by Mrs. Nan Williams and Teddy Schneider, heirs for the building & spacious grounds was one big briar patch. Other state that the name honors the Rebels, a company raised in Carroll during the Civil War. “ A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

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

Williams, Robert
EDUCATION: When Travis Poole, died at Monticello on Aug. 14, 1964, Robert Williams replaced him as the school principal. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

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

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

Williams, William R.
“Boats began to run on Boeuf River in the 1800’s and continued until the railroads began to serve the area. A boat landing was established and a warehouse built at ‘Point Jefferson’ on Boeuf River six miles east from the present site of Oak Ridge. Point Jefferson and Ion Landing, which was located near where Girard is today on Boeuf River, were both large shipping points for the settlers on both sides of the river. The arrival of a steamboat at these landings meant great crowds would assemble to see the boat, get drunk and have a good time. At Ion Landing, William R. Williams had a store and a race track, so says Mr. C. C. Davenport, son of Isaiah Davenport, the original settler. Mr. Davenport wrote his memoirs in 1910 for the ‘Mer Rouge Democrat’ and now these articles have been put in booklet form, “Looking Backward”. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Williams, Willie
EAST CARROLL CASUALTIES; WWI: Willie Williams, Pvt., died on Oct. 4, 1918.

Williamson, Lucy (Miss)
TEACHERS: Miss Lucy Williams was granted a leave of absence “for the duration of the war“ on Jan. 6, 1943. “A Place to Remember” Georgia Pinkston.

Williamson, Norris Charlescraft
CITIZENS WHO LEFT THEIR MARK: “Norris Charlescraft Williamson owned what is now Wilton Plantation. From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston. (see also Brock, Joseph Lawrence)
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. N. C. Williamson was one of the Worshipful Masters of the Pecan Grove Lodge. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
BIOGRAPHIES: “ Norris Williamson was born in Salem, Miss., on July 31, 1874, the son of Albert W. Williamson & Josephine Leggett. He received his B. S. from Miss. State University in 1897, and moved to E. C. on July 4, 1897. He began work as a contractor for the construction of levees along the Miss River, then diversified his interests in 1904 with the purchase of Owenton Plantation. In 1920, he bought the 4,000 acre Wilton Plantation, and gave up his contracting business to devote himself exclusively to the production of cotton, grains, and cattle. Mr. Williamson‘s interests also included politics. Elected to the Police Jury, he served as President from 1912-1916, resigning this position when he was elected to the LA State Senate from East Carroll, Mr. Williamson served in the Senate from 1916 to 1932 as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and sponsored legislation for cattle tick eradication. In 1925, he sponsored legislation for the adoption of the Constitutional Amendment providing women‘s suffrage in the United States.
In 1922, Mr. Williamson helped to organize the LA Farm Bureau Federation and served as director. In 1923, he helped to organize the LA Cotton Cooperative Association, as well as the American Cotton Cooperative Association. He also a co-founder and member of the executive committee of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. In 1944, he was declared “Man of the Year“ in service to agriculture in Louisiana by Progressive Farmer magazine. On Feb. 5, 1918, Mr. Williamson married Sally Cooke, daughter of H. Brent Cooke & Rachel Wilson of Louisville, KY. In 1928, they adopted a 7 yr. old girl, naming her Norris after Mr. Williamson. On Jan. 1, 1943, “Little“ Norris married Joseph L. Brock. Two children were born to this marriage, Joseph Lawrence, Jr., and Sally Elizabeth.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
BLACK CHURCHES; UNION BAPTIST NO. 1 is located on Wilton Plantation, on land former owned by Mr. Norris Williamson but now owned by Mr. Jack Holt. It was organized in 1928. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Willingham, Perry
BUNGE CORPORATION: “Manager Perry Willingham, of this large grain elevator on the Miss. River at Alsatia (12 mi. south of L. P.) states that this particular elevator has a capacity of 1,823,000 bushels. There are 10 local employees during harvest season.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Willson, George G. (I think this should be George O. Willson, but not for sure)
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1843: George G. Willson. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Willson, George O.
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.
J. A. Moore and George O. Wilson families located north of Floyd with land on the Macon Front. They brought their slaves with them, before the Civil War. "Between the Rivers", McKoin.
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.
"In 1855, there were enough votes west of the Macon River to move the parish seat of government from L. P. to Floyd. George Wilson and Sylvanis C. Floyd donated 2.5 acres of land for a courthouse square." "Between the Rivers" McKoin
“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. They purchased from the heirs of George O. Wilson a block of land on Hood Street, opposite block 11, consisting of 300 feet and extending its boundaries were 1st and Second Streets and the street parallel to Hood now known as Davis Street.” “A Place to Remember”, by Pinkston.

Wilmer, Joseph Pere Bell
CHURCHES; GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Rev. Alexander McLeod came to the village of Providence in 1846 establishing the first services of the Episcopal Church. On April 11, 1869, Bishop Joseph Pere Bell Wilmer, 2nd Bishop of Louisiana visited Providence and preached to a large crowd at the Masonic Hall. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

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

Wilson, Charles
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1842: Charles Wilson. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wilson, Daniel
BLACK CHURCHES; SAINT MARY’S BAPTIST CHURCH is situated on Gailliard Plantation. Carraban Harris, a cook for Daniel Wilson, the owner of the plantation, obtained permission to build a church there. It was remodeled in 1973. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

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

Wilson, Eugene
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

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

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

Wilson, Gene
TRANSPORTAION; AIRPORTS: Gene Wilson had an airport on the highway headed toward Monticello, La., just past Gailliard Gin. Buddy Guthrie was one of the crop-dusters flying out of this landing strip during the late 1950’s.

Wilson, John L.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1842: John L. Wilson. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wilson, Lorraine (see BIOGRAPHIES: Ragland, William Betron)

Wilson, Marilyn
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 Marilyn Wilson. From "A Place to Remember ", Georgia Payne Pinkston)

Wilson, Oliver (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. Oliver Wilson in April 1886, but resigned in 1887. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Winkler, Paul
CHURCHES; LAKE PROVIDENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST: In 1950 members of this faith met in City Hall with Ellis Grubbs and Percy Keene as 1st preachers. Paul Winkler came in as regular minister. Lots were purchased and others donated and a charter was formed in 1952, with Henry Ford as President. Present minister is Harold M. King. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Winters, Henry
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 Henry Winters as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Wise, George
E. C. LIBRARY: The present library [1977] opened in June 29, 1954. Mr. George Wise was the 1st bookmobile driver, traveling more than 60,000 and carrying more than 250,000 books into the homes of East Carroll. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wise, Howard
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 Carodelet 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

Witherow, Lillian P.
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 Lillian P. Witherow in 1919. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Witkowski, A. V.
"Caldonia was located northeast of Oak Grove on Macon Ridge Front Road and located on property owned by a Polish Jew, by the name of A. V. Witkowski." "Between the Rivers" McKoin.

Witkowski, Simon
Leon LeFevre says in some communities they were known as the Miller Missionaries (the James Gang), because of their help to needy families. One story told by his father: “One day Jesse stopped to see the family of a friend who had lost his life in the war. He found the mother of five children crying and when he asked her why, she showed him a note from a Simon Witkowski who held mortgage on her little farm. This note said she would have to pay the debt or he would be forced to foreclose on the mortgage. This rang a bell in Jesse’s head - he saw his mother in this situation , and gave the widow the amount of money owed Mr. Witkowski, a Polish Jew and a very rich man. He told her not to turn the money loose until she had a receipt in her hand for it. He left a very proud and grateful family. The following day Mr. Witkowski called on the widow and demanded payment. To his surprise she was ready to pay. He gave her a receipt for the money and soon on h is way back home. Halfway to Caladonia, his home, a bandit with a handkerchief over his face stepped from behind a tree, covered the rider with his gun, while he relieved him of his watch and all the money he had. If Mr. Witkowski recognized who this bandit was, he dared not mention it in the open.“ From "Between the Rivers", by McKoin

Womack, George
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. George Womack also served as a pastor there. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston

Wood, Lillian (see BIOGRAPHIES: Ragland, William Betron)

Wood, Ollie M. (Mrs.)
TRANSPORTATION; FERRY BOATS: An early operator of a ferry from a landing in Providence to the Mississippi shore was Mrs. Ollie M. Wood in 1911. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Wooten, 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 Wooten. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Worthington family
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

Worthington, Amanda
BOOKS: “A Delta Diary”, by Amanda Worthington is a journal she wrote during the Civil War. The lived in Washington Co., Mississippi had has many of our local people in her journal. [of which I will include here]

Wossman, C. C.
LAW; THE THREE COURTHOUSES; The 1st meeting of the Police Jury of the newly formed East Carroll Parish was held on Wednesday, May 30, 1877, at the Courthouse. Appointed to the Jury by Governor Francis T. Nichols was C. C. Wossman. 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.

Wright, August D.
NEWSPAPERS; The Lake Republican: August D. Wright was the editor and Cain Sartain, a Negro man, was one of the proprietors.” “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

Wright, Darrell & Mary Ann (Landfair)[see Wright, Sarah Elizabeth]
Darrell Wright was involved in buying a lot and land in the town of Floyd for business. "Between the Rivers"

Wright, George (Doctor)
PHYSICIANS; MENTIONED IN OLD NEWSPAPERS; RECENT [Info in book is from 1977]: A recent physician is Dr. George Wright. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

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

Wyly, A. J. (Mrs.)
EDUCATORS: Myrtis Woodward, a native of Sicily Island, LA.. She attended Whitworth College in Brookhaven, MS., and the L. S. U. School of Library Science, and began teaching the 2nd grade in 1931, but transferred to high school and then became the librarian in 1943. He was a lady of gentleness and refinement, and touched the lives of many students. Her 26 year teaching career ending at L. P. in 1957. Her children: Annie Rose Wyly (Mrs. J. H. Gilfoil, III) and the late Dr. Andrew “Jack” Wyly.
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. A. J. Wyly was one of the Charter Members. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Wyly, Andrew Jackson, Jr.
Andrew Jackson Wyly (Jr.) was born to Andrew J. Wyly (Sr.) and Annie Harreld Wyly. When A. J. Sr.’s 1st wife, Mary died, shortly after delivering Andrew Jr., he married her sister, Annie. Andrew Jackson Wyly, Jr. graduated from Tulane University in law, and practiced in L. P., LA., until his death in 1931. He married Myrtis Woodward, and their two children wee Annie Rose Wyly and Andrew Jackson Wyly, also Jr.
(1) Annie Rose Wyly married James Henry Gilfoil, III. Their children are James Henry Gilfoil, IV, Anne Wyly Gilfoil, and William Wyly Gilfoil.
(2) Andrew Jackson, also Jr. graduated from LSU in medicine and was associated with Aoschner Clinic in N.O., LA., for several years. He then established a private practice in Baton Rouge until his death in 1972. He was married to Virginia Newman, and they had two children, Virginia Diane Wyly and Andrew Paul Wyly. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wyly, Andrew Jackson, Sr. [see Wyly family also]
FAMILY OF MANY ATTORNEYS, JURISTS, DOCTORS: A. J. was the son of James Washington Wyly and Elizabeth Gillespie. A. J. graduated from Washington College in Washington, PA., in law, but never practiced. He chose a farming career instead. His holdings were extensive in East and West Carrolls. He married Mary Harreld from Madison Co., MS. To this union was born William G. Wyly, but Mary died shortly after the birth of her son. Andrew J. Wyly then married Annie Harreld, the sister of Mary. A. J. and Annie had two children: Andrew Jackson Wyly, Jr. and James Grady Wyly. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wyly, Anne Ethel
Anne Ethel Wyly graduated from LA Tech, and is a teacher in Miami, Florida. Her parents were James Grady and Mattye (Belser). “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wyly, Captain Jack
Captain Jackson Wyly brought his slaves with him and moved into the Floyd area, before the Civil War. "Between the Rivers", McKoin.
FORMATION OF THE COMMUNITIES, CORBIN’S FERRY:
Sometime before the Civil War, Colonel Corbin came to a spot of the Bayou Macon where a ferry connected East and West Carroll. In 1957 Aunt Jensie Simmons, reputed to be 110 years old, recalled that when she was a girl of 13 she worked in the household of Colonel Corbin when he first came to East Carroll. She was born in Georgia and her father was Captain Wyly’s mess cook during the Civil War. From “A Place To Remember”, Pinkston

Wyly, Captan Jack
“Captan Jack Wyly is practically a legend in his own time in the parish of East Carroll. A lawyer, who was known for his suits and hats that men had not worn since the '60s, he was a force to be reckoned with in Lake Providence. His wealth was massive and he had the power and prestige to have his hand into ever aspect of the town's government. Rumors of shady deals and a supposed ability to "beat" the common man out of his money and land did not dampen public opinion about him. Captan Jack finally met his match when he became involved in the Sheriff Rinicker scandal. He spent time in a minimum security prison in Texas and was barred from practicing law. Now in his 80s, he lives with his daughter and her family in Lake Providence, Louisiana at Lake Providence and he is not seen much around town anymore. “Biographies and Memoirs of Northeast Louisiana”
NOTE: There are speculations that he is suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.”
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 Captan Jack Wyly as an early leader. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.
PARISH ATTORNEY; 1945: Captan Jack Wyly. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
Captan Jack Wyly’s parents were James Grady and Mattye (Belser). He graduated from LSU Law School and practiced law in L. P., LA. He married Elaine Harris, and they had three children: Honda Elaine, Bahia, and Captan Jack, Jr. “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 for1948-49 term was Jack Wyly. From "A Place to Remember" , Georgia Pinkston

Wyly, Charles J. (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. Charles J. Wyly.“ From the book “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston

Wyly, Charles S.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1890: Charles S. Wyly “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
MAYORS SINCE 1875 TO 1976: C. S. Wyly served as Mayor in 1895. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Wyly, Elizabeth G. [see also Cochran, Mrs. Thomas][see Wyly family also]
FAMILY OF MANY ATTORNEYS, JURISTS, DOCTORS: Elizabeth was the daughter of James Washington Wyly and Elizabeth Gillespie. Her mother and father came to Joe’s Bayou in 1842. It was located near Brewton’s Bend near Monticello, LA. Elizabeth G. married Thomas Cochran, of Mississippi and Monticello, LA., and moved to Baton Rouge, LA. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wyly, Elizabeth (Gillespie) [see also Wyly, James Washington]
FAMILY OF MANY ATTORNEYS, JURISTS, DOCTORS: Elizabeth Gillespie married James Washington Wyly, they had six children: Robert, Elizabeth, James G., Martha, William, and Andrew. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

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

Wyly, James G. [see Wyly family also]
FAMILY OF MANY ATTORNEYS, JURISTS, DOCTORS: James G. was the son of James Washington Wyly and Elizabeth Gillespie. He graduated from Washington College in Washington, PA., in medicine. Dr. James G. Wyly practiced in Carroll Parish, LA., and lived on Raleigh Plantation, east of Goodrich Landing. The farm was eventually swallowed up by the changing course of the Mississippi River. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wyly, James Grady, Sr.
James Grady Wyly is the son of Andrew J. Wyly and Annie Harreld, the sister of Mary Hareld, his 1st wife. He married Mattye Belser in 1909, and to this marriage union five children were born: (1) Martha Wyly, whom married William Denis Brown, Jr., [see Brown, William Denis, Jr.] (2) James Grady Wyly, Jr.(3) Anne Ethel Wyly, (4) Captan Jack Wyly, and (5) William Norris Wyly. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wyly, James Grady Jr.
James Grady is the son of James Grady Wyly, Sr. and Mattye (Belser). James Grady Jr. married Francis Browning. He farms in Madison Parish, LA. They had three children: Fred Browning Wyly, Myrtis Wyly, and James Grady, III. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wyly, J. W.
FAMILY OF MANY ATTORNEYS, JURISTS, DOCTORS: James Washington Wyly was born in Greenville, TN, in 1797, son of Robert Wyly and Dorcas (Balch). He was admitted to the Bar in Greene Co., TN, in 1817, and practiced there until 1836 when he moved to Madison Co., MS., farmed and practiced law up to 1842, when he came to Carroll Parish, LA. His farm on Joe’s Bayou was 1,080 acres. It was located near Brewton’s Bend near Monticello, LA. His wife was Elizabeth Gillespie. Their children were: Robert Wyly, Elizabeth G. Wyly, James Gillespie Wyly, Martha Wyly, William Gillespie Wyly, and Andrew Jackson Wyly. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1842: J. W. Wyly of Monticello, LA. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wyly, Martha [see also Brown, Martha or Brown, Mrs. William Jr.]
This Martha Wyly is the daughter of James Grady Wyly and Matye Belser married in 1909. Martha married William Denis Brown, Jr. and they had four children: (a) William Denis Brown, III, (b) Grady Wyly Brown, (c) Philip B. Brown, and (d) Martha K. Brown. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wyly, Martha [see Templeton, Martha Wyly]
FAMILY OF MANY ATTORNEYS, JURISTS, DOCTORS: Martha Wyly was the daughter of James Washington Wyly and Elizabeth Gillespie. Martha married Samuel Templeton of Mississippi and Monticello, LA., and resided on the Templeton Plantation on Bayou Macon, near Monticello. They had one child of this union they named Martha Wyly Templeton. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wyly, Myrtis W.
EDUCATION: On Aug. 21, 1957, a special Teacher Appreciation Day honored Mrs. Margaret Newman and Mrs. Myrtis W. Wyly, who were retiring after many years of teaching in L.P. “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Wyly, Robert [see Wyly family also]
FAMILY OF MANY ATTORNEYS, JURISTS, DOCTORS: Robert was the son of James Washington Wyly and Elizabeth Gillespie. His father came to Joe’s Bayou in 1842. It was located near Brewton’s Bend near Monticello, LA. Robert graduated from Princeton, and was the 1st Superintendent of Education of the Ouachita District of the State of LA. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wyly, Sam (writer)
INTERNET: From L. P. A book written by Sam Wyly “$1,000 Dollars & an Idea; Entrepreneur to Billionaire”.

Wyly, W. G. [see Wyly family also]
PARISH ATTORNEY: 1859: W. G. Wyly. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
FAMILY OF MANY ATTORNEYS, JURISTS, DOCTORS: William G. Wyly was the son of James Washington Wyly and Elizabeth Gillespie. He graduated from Washington College in Washington, PA., in law. W. G. practiced law in Providence and Monticello. Floyd was the Parish Seat of Carroll parish at this time. He became Judge of the District Court in 1868, and a few months later was appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of LA., where he served continuously until January 1877. His land holdings were large, and he was the father and author of the Levee Board systems for the State of Louisiana. He was a bachelor. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
LAW; JURIST AND ATTORNEYS, EARLIER DAYS: A lawyer of note and forefather of several still residing here was Judge W. G Wyly. In 1869 he was chosen Justice of the LA. Supreme Court and he served on the court until 1876. Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”
Associated with Robert Amacker in the Hollybrook Gin Company, from time to time, were his uncle Robert Nicholson, A. P. Surles, Tate Lawrence and W. G. Wyly. The gin turned out 400 bales of cotton in 22 hours.
“A Place to Remember”, 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

Wyly, William G.
William G. Wyly was born to Andrew J. Wyly and Mary Harreld Wyly. His mother died shortly after his birth. He graduated from the University of Virginia and LSU in law. He did not practice law, preferring instead to farm. He died a bachelor.

Wyly, William Norris
Is a graduate of LA. Tech. His parents were James Grady and Mattye (Belser). William married Bonnie Jean Golson, and their five daughters names are Martha Ann Wyly, Jeannie Wyly, Kathryn Wyly, Mary Francis Wyly, and Jane Golson Wyly. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Wyly, Mattyle
WOMEN OF E. C. PARISH TODAY (1977): “hostess, club organizer, church leader” Georgia Pinkston’s book “A Place to Remember”

Yarborough, Savory
TOWN UTILITIES: “Lights are mentioned as early as Sept. 6, 1876, when town bills for street lamps and posts were recorded. These were kerosene lights because Savory Yarborough was employed as lamplighter, assisted by Ernest Galbreath.” “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Yell, W. Jones
“BLACK CONTRIBUTORS TO EARLY HISTORY: W. Jones Yell, a native of Arkansas, was a member of the Sons & Daughters of Jacob, and a Sunday School teacher all of his life. He came to Louisiana in 1870 and was a prominent citizen. He taught school for a while, but for the greater part of his life was a farmer on All Right Plantation. He was a member of the State Legislature from 1880 to 1882. He was a quiet, peaceable man.” From “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.
CLUBS; KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS: There were two knights of Pythias; W. J. Yell headed the colored Knights of the Pythians and J. M. Kennedy was an early leader in the white Knights of Pythias. “Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston.

York, George (Rev.)
CHURCHES; PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKE PROVIDENCE: The Presbyterian Church was built in 1852 and stayed until 1876. Captain J. A. Donnelly bought the shell, the church was destroyed during the Civil War with cannon balls. A new church was built in 1962, with Rev. George York as pastor, on land that the old church had been on. The Holt family donated a new pipe organ. “A Place to Remember”, Pinkston.

Yorke, P. Jones
E. C. LIBRARY: A local newspaper mentioned donations from P. Jones Yorke, his giving 100 volumes to the public library, as early as Feb. 21, 1884. “A Place to Remember”, by Georgia Pinkston.

Young, John
BLACK CHURCHES; KING SOLOMON BAPTIST CHURCH: It was organized in 1911 near Shelburn, later moving to Carrollton Plantation on LA. Hwy 65 north of town belonging to Mr. Keener Howard. First pastor was Stephen Gray. One of the pastors was John Young. Rev. G. C. Carr has served as pastor since 1938. [1977] “A Place to Remember”, Georgia Pinkston

Young, Lillie Vera (see Brock, Joseph Lawrence)

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

Younger Brothers
Part of the Quantrill Gang, which operated mostly in Missouri. Probably the James Brothers met the Younger Brothers when they met up with Quantrill. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin [see also the Bill Griffin story, as told by W. E. Huffman] One of the Youngers was captured and spent several years in a federal penitentiary. “Between the Rivers” Florence McKoin

Younger, Cole
CHAPTER 19; DUEL AT AN AUCTION; Page 54: “I left for Missouri soon after Judy’s Raid for Louisiana, spending 3 months with Captain J. C. Lea on what was known as the Widow Amos’ farm on Fortune Fork, Tensas Parish. We then rented the Bass farm on lake Providence, in Carroll Parish where I stayed until 1867, when chill and fever drove me north to Missouri. When the Bank at Russellville, KY was robbed, which has been laid to us, I was with my uncle, Jeff Younger, in St. Clair Co, and Jim & Bob were at home here in Lee’s Summit.” From the book “The Story of Cole Younger”, by Cole Younger.
CHAPTER 19; DUEL AT AN AUCTION; Page 55: “`At the time of the Richard & Savannah MO. bank robbery in which according to newspaper & sensationalists I was largely concerned, I was living on the Bass Plantation, 3 miles below L. P., in LA, Captain J. C. & Frank Lea, of Roswell, N. M. and Tom Lea of Independence, MO, any one of whom will vouch for the truth of my statement that I was not any where near those towns at the time of the robberies in question. ” From the book “The Story of Cole Younger”, by Cole Younger.
PAGE 62:CHAPTER 19; DUEL AT AN AUCTION: This is part of a letter written by Thomas Coleman Younger, written on Nov. 15, 1874. “About the last of Dec. 1873, I arrived in Carroll Parish, LA. I stayed there until the 8th of February, 1874. Brother & I stayed at William Dickerson’s near Floyd. During the time the Shreveport Stage and the Hot Springs stages were robbed; also the Gad’s Hill robbery.” From the book “The Story of Cole Younger”, by Cole Younger.

Younger, Miss [see Captain Jaret]
Sister to Younger Brothers. Married Captain Jaret.

Younger, Lawrence
"Charlie Williams and Lawrence Younger were killed without the benefit of a trail, because it was believed they had killed Tom Kees." [West Carroll Parish] "Between the Rivers", McKoin.

Zimmerman, Mr.