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HISTORY OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI Page 300-301: "The settlement at La Petite Prairie (Little Prairie) was begun in 1794, by Francois Lisieur, at a point a short distance below the present town of Caruthersville, in Pemiscot County. A town covering some two hundred arpents of land was laid out, and divided into lots of an arpent each. A fort, called Fort St. Fernando, was constructed on the bank of the river. Among the residents of the town and vicinity, besides its founder, were Jean Baptiste Barsaloux, George and John Ruddell, Joseph Payne, Louis St. Aubin, Charles Guibeault, Charles Loignon, Francois Langlois and Peter Noblesse. In 1799 the population numbered 78, and in 1803, it had increased to 103. The village continued to prosper until the earthquakers of 1811-12, which almost entirely it. Its site was long since carried away by the waters of the Mississippi. Other settlements were made in what is now Pemiscot County, one in the vicinity of Gayoso, one north of Big Lake, another on Little River and a fourth on Portage Bay. the earthquakes drove most of the inhabitants away, and it was not until thirty years later that any considerable number of immigrants came in. One conspicious figure remained in this section after others had fled. Col. John H. Walker, located on Little Prairie about 1810, and continued to reside there until his death. He was sheriff of New Madrid County in 1821-22, and subsequently was a judge of the county court. One of his sisters married Dr. Robert D. Dawson, of New Madrid, and another married John Martin, of Point Pleasant." Page 477: "Caruthersville is the largest and most important town in Pemiscot County. It was laid out near the site of the old village of Little Prairie, by G. W. Bushey and Col. J. H. Walker, in 1857 and named in honor of Hon. Sam. Caruthers, of Madison County. Among the first merchants were Harbison & Christie and Davidson & Edwards." Return To History of Southeast, Missouri A Narrative of Its Historical Progress These pages are a collection of genealogical information to help you research families in White County IL Included you will find historical information, county resources, queries and much much more. Many volunteers have contributed information to these pages. Their names will appear on the pages and information they have provided. These pictures may not be copied or used in any publication or for any other purpose without the contributor's written consent. This is a free site. There is not a charge to view these pages. | |
