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”

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.

NOTES CONCERNING BIOGRAPHIES

These folks… some born here… some coming from different parts of the world… but all came to this area…the very northeast corner of Louisiana…all of their lives and their descendents lives…combining together to create the history of our… East Carroll Parish, Louisiana.

All names listed below, and on the next two posts are people that I came across in my E. C. research. Most info was gathered from my series of books titled "Murder, Mayhem, & Misc. of E. Carroll Parish, LA.", or mentioned in "A Place to Remember" by Georgia Pinkston, or "Between the Rivers", by Florence McKoin. "Biographical & Historical Memoirs of LA.", by Goodspeed, and other sources such as the internet, books, census records, etc. - all are wonderful resources of information.
I would appreciate any additional information applying to these and any other local persons to be placed here on this blog.