Avoyelles - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: bonnette

11944 — 2013-05-06 18:08:12Z

When was Jimmie, Jessie, Ernest & Hypolite born?
Wives names?
Any other info would help us search

Re: Hypolite Bonnette

brandytrinidad1991 — 2013-05-06 17:06:30Z

My name is brandy my grandfather is Jimmie dale bonnette and his father was Jessie James bonnette and his father was Ernest bonnette and his father was hypolite bonnette I was wondering if you can send me any info about him or his father I get stuck with hypolite thank you so much!

bonnette

brandytrinidad1991 — 2013-05-06 17:02:25Z

Re: Adkins/Atkins/Otkins

rfrank6081 — 2013-04-17 04:35:20Z

I am descendant of the Atkins family. I have traced by family back to John and Easter Atkins. John Atkins was born in about 1819 in West Felciana. How are you related to the Atkins?

Re: Thomas A. McCollum (1871-1928) and wife Alice Miller

jova18 — 2013-03-24 03:39:58Z

Hello My GGreat Granddad was Dempsey Cole Miller He was Brother to Issac Miller. my email is jova18@aol.com Take care

Re: Michael Gauthier of Avoyelles, Louisiana, d. 1890

CarolynCouchSpencer — 2013-03-20 13:08:23Z

Hi Michael....we must be cousins! My great grandmother is Ida Gauthier....her sister is Sidonia.......Ida and Sidonia married Howard brothers.......Ida had children named Nellie, Bertha, and a few others as well as my grandmother, Pearl. I have a family tree on my grandmothers side that i had help to get from someone in Louisiana.....i will email it to you if you'd like.

Re: Michael Gauthier of Avoyelles, Louisiana, d. 1890

mwgauta — 2013-03-20 02:23:27Z

Sorry, I don't know of that family.

Re: Valery Dufour(s)

cjlacour — 2013-03-20 00:58:16Z

Appreciate the help! I got plugged into an Avoyelles genealogy group on Facebook that stays pretty busy and they had all the answers and more.

Re: Michael Gauthier of Avoyelles, Louisiana, d. 1890

my5k1 — 2013-03-20 00:07:15Z

Hi I am michael howard sedonia Gauthier is my great grandmother and George howard is my great grandfather I was wondering if anyone has a list of all the kids they had .I've heard stories of one child lost years ago.my grandfather was Bennie howard which they called (t-boy) but I would like to no all of his siblings names which I have a few like Ida,Lou Bertha,Jesse,Nellie but their are a lot more if you need to contact me use my email my5k1@yahoo.com or I am available for phone calls at 707-496-1061

Re: Valery Dufour(s)

11944 — 2013-03-12 03:47:24Z

vol 2 Avoyelles 26 Families
page 248
Clara Mayeux bn 1836, m Valery Dufour lll
son of Valery Dufour ll and Felonise Lacour
jan 27, 1852 6 children
cleophas 1852, marie lovinia 1854, victoria 1856, eugenia 1857, almeda 1858, estelle leocadie 1859
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page 333-334
Francois Tassin
son of Nicolas Tassin l and Judith Juneau
bn 1809
married Marcelline Dufour bn 1817
d/o Valery Dufour and Marie Rabalais
9/18/1830
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page 268
Sancrede Mayeux bn 1841 m. Zulma Dufour
d/o Charles Dufour lll and Marie Rabalais
10/30/1860
Zulma deceased by 1877
Sancrede remarried Eugenie Scallan widow of Eumee Lacour
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seems vol 2 repeats with some additional info not in vol 1
now you know why we say we are all related.
good luck in your search for vol 1 & 2
and good luck in your family search

Re: gauthier/riche/piper/scallen/lemoine

CarolynCouchSpencer — 2013-03-11 20:06:13Z

Hi....i'm a descendant (g-grandaughter) of Ida Marie Gauthier Howard and am wondering if you got pictures from anyone? Thanks!

Valery Dufour(s)

cjlacour — 2013-02-25 21:27:14Z

I've been research my Avoyelles history using a library copy of "Some Early Families of Avoyelles Parish, Vol 1" and I've come across a mystery that I can't solve using just this resource.

I've come across mention of several Valery Defours, some obviously sons of others and I'm trying to straight them out.

Valery Dufour I m. Marie Louise Rabalais on 27 Sep 1806
Valery Dufour II m. Felonise LaCour on 20 Jul 1830
Valery Dufour III m. Clara Mayeux on 27 Jan 1852

Valery Dufour II b. on 25 Oct 1810

Does all of that sound correct? I need to plow through some Federal Census records but I thought I'd check with the brain trust.

Also, on pgs. 90-91 There's mention of Eugenie Dufour, daughter of Charles Dufour II and Eulalie Decuir, marrying in 1830 her cousin Martin, son of Valery Dufour and Marie Rabalais.

Following that it list as Eugenie's brother, a Valery Defour, marrying a Marie Rabalais.

Seems improbable. Anyone have any more info?

I'm also looking to confirm that Pamela Dufour born 1839 is indeed the daughter of Valery Dufour II and F. LaCour.

Lastly, I'd like to find copies of both Early Familes of Avoyelles 1 & 2 for purchase for my own collection. Can anyone point me to a source?

Thanks all....

Re: Trip to Avoyelles

RootsSleuth — 2013-02-25 16:54:59Z

When I made a trip to Avoyelles Parish several years ago, the personnel at the courthouse did allow us to see their records. They were very helpful and my husband and I tried to be respectful in return. We also stumbled upon a small library that actually had good information regarding ancestors I was seeking. If you are planning to spend the night, you might want to make arrangements before you go. There are not many accommodations (hotels/motels) in the area. Also, you will want to be sure to visit the cemeteries. Enjoy your trip.

Re: Arcadius Riche

11944 — 2013-02-20 03:40:53Z

Came across this.....good luck in your search
1850 census
Name: Arthur Riche
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Louisiana
Gender: Male
Family Number: 490
Household Members:
Name Age
Felicien Riche 25
Zitia Riche 22
Flavie A Riche 4
Arthur Riche 2
Frederic Riche 14
Alice Roy 24
Mickael Roy 19
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: , Avoyelles,Louisiana; Roll: M432_229; Page: 136A; Image: 276.

Marriages
Felicien Riche Zelia Mayeux 23 Dec 1845 Avoyelles

Louis C. Bonnette Flavie A. Riche 13 Feb 1862 Avoyelles
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Name: Arthur Scallan/[Arthur Riche]
Age in 1860: 12
Birth Year: abt 1848
Birthplace: Louisiana
Gender: Male
Post Office: Marksville
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Eugene Scallan 45
Zelia Scallan 31
Flavie Scallan 14
Arthur Scallan/Riche 12/1848
Marie Scallan 11
Leocade Scallan 8
Jean Baptiste 6
Clara Baptiste 2
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: , Avoyelles, Louisiana; Roll: M653_407; Page: 311; Image: 311; Family History Library Film: 803407.
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Name: Arthur Riche
Age in 1870: 23
Birth Year: abt 1847
Birthplace: Louisiana
Post Office: Marksville
Household Members:
Name Age
Arthur Riche 23
Estelle Riche 20
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 5, Avoyelles, Louisiana; Roll: M593_506; Page: 408A; Image: 191; Family History Library Film: 552005.
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Name: Adrien Riche
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Louisiana
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Olivie Riche
Father's Birthplace: Louisiana
Mother's Birthplace: Louisiana
Occupation: Engineer Sawmill
Household Members:
Name Age
Adrien Riche 30
Olivie Riche 23
Fredrick Riche 5
Edouard Riche 3
Maurice Riche 3m
Peroule Riche 16 sister-in-law
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: 2nd Ward, Lafourche, Louisiana; Roll: 455; Family History Film: 1254455; Page: 544A; Enumeration District: 128; Image: 0570.

Bonnettes of Avoyelles

clp1899 — 2013-02-19 21:10:17Z

Does anyone know where I can find the book Bonnettes of Avoyelles by Mildred Bordelon. I saw a post from 2004 about it.

Trip to Avoyelles

clp1899 — 2013-02-19 20:31:34Z

I want to plan a trip to Avoyelles Parish in May. Can anyone tell if the courthouse lets you go thru the records? I am looking for my grandparents, Kirby Bonnette and Neta Saucier marriage records. They were married 23 Jan 1919 in Plaucheville. I would also like to find info on their family. If anyone can give me info on the places I can do research I would appreciate any help.

Christine

Re: Arcadius Riche

11944 — 2013-02-14 02:08:55Z

Early families of Avoyelles Parish vol 2
pages 290 to 302
Louis Riche families
there is mention of a Elphedge Riche born 1831
his son Elphedge Riche 11 also called Arcadus born 1856
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the Avoyelles Parish 1850 census has a Arthur Riche born 1847/48
father Felicien Riche & Zelia Mayeux
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Re: Dorothy Mae DeBate in Eola, LA

kelleylaf56 — 2013-02-13 14:46:24Z

I am Edwin Kelley LaFleur--born in Eola, La. 1935. I really can't help you. There was a Jo An Debate that lived at Gold Dust she was about 2 yrs. older than me. That is all that I know.

Kelley

Re: Dorothy Mae DeBate in Eola, LA

kelleylaf56 — 2013-02-13 14:46:22Z

I am Edwin Kelley LaFleur--born in Eola, La. 1935. I really can't help you. There was a Jo An Debate that lived at Gold Dust she was about 2 yrs. older than me. That is all that I know.

Kelley

Francois Tournier of Avoyelles

latourcollection — 2013-02-06 22:57:36Z

Marie Eulalie (Tournier) Magloire of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana was a slave of Francois Tournier of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. She is listed in the following November 3, 1807 slave document as being sold to Martin Landreneau.

Louisiana Slave Records, 1719-1820

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Marie
Gender: Female
Race: Black
Age: 2
Birth Year: abt 1805
Other History: sold or inventoried in a group; Member of a family group; Slave's mother is listed in the document; This slave sold with his or her mother.
Comments: sale of 2 plantation on 1 arpent other 30, beasts, utensils and slaves
FAMILY INFORMATION
Family: mom and 4 girls
Mother's Race: Black
Mother's Age: 26
Mother's Birth Year: abt 1781
Members of Group: 2 plantations, implements, beasts and slave
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Document Date: 11/3/1807
Location: Avoyelles
Document Number: 1
Notary: Alienation Book A
Document Language: French
Document Depository: New Orleans Public Library
SELLING, INVENTORY, and OTHER INFORMATION
Seller: Francois Tournier
Buyer: Martineau Landreneau
Selling Value: 8500
Selling Value US$: 8500

Marie Eulalie (Tournier) Magloire is listed in the 1850 U.S. Federal Census as Marie Tournier.

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Marie Tournier
Age: 45
Birth Year: abt 1805
Birthplace: Louisiana
Home in 1850: Avoyelles, Louisiana
Race: Mulatto
Gender: Female
Family Number: 682
Household Members: Name Age
Marie Tournier 45
Arsine Tournier 18
Emile Tournier 12
Arie Tournier 9
Alexander Tournier 2

Marie Eulalie (Tournier) Magloire is listed in the 1860 U.S. Federal Census as Marie Magloire.

1860 United States Federal Census

Name: Marie Magloire
Age in 1860: 54
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: Louisiana
Home in 1860: Avoyelles, Louisiana
Race: Mulatto
Gender: Female
Post Office: Marksville
Value of real estate: View Image
Household Members: Name Age
Arsene Vrelle 28
Cerine Vrelle 9
Laurent Vrelle 7
Auguste Vrelle 5
Adolphe Vrelle 3
Marie Magloire 54

Marie Eulalie (Tournier) Magloire is listed in the 1870 U.S. Federal Census as Marie Magloire, however, there is a transcription error in her age. She is listed as being born in 1826 and is 44 years old. Looking at the census record, it clearly states that she is 64 years old and not 44.

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Marie Maglorri
[Marie Magloire]
Age in 1870: 44
Birth Year: abt 1826
[Abt 1806]
Birthplace: Louisiana
Home in 1870: Subdivision 6, Avoyelles, Louisiana
Race: Mulatto
Gender: Female
Post Office: Marksville
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members: Name Age
Marie Maglorri 44
Aristide Meyer 22

Harrison Thomas LaTour
LaTour Genealogical Research & Collection

Arcadius Riche

cjlacour — 2012-12-21 22:46:54Z

Born 1847, married Olivia Marie Chatelain before 1880. Lived in Avoyelles Parish, LA.

My great great grandfather, I'm having difficulty tracking down his parents. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

I also posted this in the Brick Wall board.

Re: Michael Gauthier of Avoyelles, Louisiana, d. 1890

jpierce50 — 2012-12-04 02:37:13Z

Oh my gosh, your Aunt Pearls granddaughter. My mother is Susan or Suzy as your mother, her sisters and Aunt Pearl call her. Our mothers still stay in touch. Nellie was my grandmother.
The only thing is...none of our relatives are on the Dawes rolls of the 5 tribes, that I can find. And they say if they were not registered they will not recognize us. I have not been able to trace Emily Piper very far. I have found an Emily Piper w/father Rufin and mother Sedonia Piper when she was a girl. I associate her with the Emily that I find in the census that married Zenon because she carried the name Sedonia down.

I live in Houston,my email address rdlp_1978@yahoo.com

Re: Michael Gauthier of Avoyelles, Louisiana, d. 1890

CarolynCouchSpencer — 2012-12-03 14:22:53Z

Hi Diana! Sedonia was my great grandmother's sister, Ida Marie Gathier. I'm still trying to find the tribe...and hope to do so soon...as we have a bunch of relatives that claim they know.....and when i find out, i'll let you know. I live in Seabrook, TX. I was born in Galveston and i grew up in Santa Fe. And you?

Re: Michael Gauthier of Avoyelles, Louisiana, d. 1890

jpierce50 — 2012-12-03 00:42:00Z

Carolyn,

Did she say from what tribe or part of the country? What is your grandmothers name? Do you live in TX? I have been researching the claim we were descended from Indians but could not make the connection. My gmother was Nellie Howard, her parents were George Howard and Sedonia Gauthier.

Thank you, Diana

Re: 1910 Louisiana

dale1939 — 2012-11-29 01:47:28Z

Lambert Duclos migrated from Montreal, Quebec, Canada and went to Louisiana. Lambert married Elizabeth Waltman. As near as I can determine, it was the children pf Lambert and Elizabeth that took the surname Desselles.

Re: 1910 Louisiana

dale1939 — 2012-11-29 01:37:24Z

Allie Abel Desselles was the son of Gervais Duclos. Gervais was of French descent. I am not sure of the mother of Allie Abel. I have been told two different names. One was Elizabeth Charbonneau and the other was Celeste Elizabeth Marcotte. I do know Elizabeth Charbonneau was French and Celeste was most likely of French descent also.

Re: WALL(S), DUBE

dale1939 — 2012-11-28 23:07:02Z

I have an Elzira Desselles in my line. I also have her married to a Frank Wall. I have Frank as being born in 1873 in New Orleans, Louisiana. I also have the following children for Frank and Elzira:
1. Angelle Wall, born 22 Oct 1893
2. Inez Wall, born 11 Apr 1895
3. Lessie Wall, born 22 June 1900
4. Louis Wall, born 09 Dec 1906
5. Lillian Wall, born 29 Dec 1910
6. Newman Paul Wall, born 1914
7. Estelle Mary Wall, born 20 Mar 1916

I don't know if this is the same Wall family you refer to as this information was given to me some time back.

2.

Re: gauthier/riche/piper/scallen/lemoine

my5k1 — 2012-11-11 16:32:26Z

I am also a relative of the Howard side don't no much but my grandfather was Benny Howard son of George Howard and mother was sedonia they had about 12 or so children the only person left that knows anything is my aunt she does not like to talk about things but she knew sedonia as a child that told her stories about living on the chactaw reservation coming from Iroquois reservation not mallato but french Indian I am cuurently trying to get a pic of my grandmother and grandfather in Indian clothing and pictures of sosthene ,Emily piper and so on that she has in her possession you can contact me my5k1@yahoo.com

Georgia Idella Lewis Norman

loradpeppers — 2012-09-26 18:36:58Z

I am almost positive that this is the sister of my Great Grandfather. Her death certificate [transcript found on familysearch] states she was the daughter of Charlie and Mattie Roper Lewis, which were the names of my GG Grandparents. The only problem is that it states she was born around 1885, when I found her on the 1880 Columbia County, AR census at 8 months old. I'd like to see the transcript of her Obituary to look at the survivors and find out where she was buried. She died February 24, 1945. If anyone could find that for me, I'd be eternally thankful!

Re: DUPUIS families in AVOYELLES

bettyebridges81 — 2012-08-07 15:37:54Z

MrDupuis,
the families that settled in marksville were from France we were not Deported we came here to settle the louisianas our patriarch was from Tar-Tar France you need to talk to mr.Randy Dequiere who is the editor of the marksville paper and he has all the information my grandfather Xavier Dupuy always said they we were gentlemen from France not criminals that were deported. We were never considered Cajans we were Frenchmen from the old country till the day we die we will always be gentlemen from France.

Re: DUPUIS families in AVOYELLES

mike_adrion — 2012-08-07 14:52:51Z

Hi Carol Mills,
I've been recently searching for the history of my family and have traced back to Michael Aaron and Christine Dupuy on a few documents. I believe Christine Dupuy is the same as Justine Dupuis you mentioned. I am trying to find information on the European side and go back beyond Michael and Christine.
Thanks
Mike Adrion

Need to Verify The Location of A Bordelon Residence in Bunkie and Hessmer

C_Shenette — 2012-08-04 01:16:26Z

I am trying to find out exactly what year a particular Bordelon family moved from Hessmer to Bunkie. They lived in Hessmer in 1940 and appear in the Alexandria City Directory by 1945. They moved to Bunkie some time in between living in Hessmer and Alexandria (e.g. Hessmer > Bunkie > Alexandria). Is there a way to verify exactly where and when someone lived in Hessmer and/or Bunkie between the years 1940 and 1944? Other family names related to this family include Gremillion and Dupuy.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Relin, Robinson, Shuff

LMay49 — 2012-07-22 03:14:35Z

Any information would be greatly appreciated on the Jean Relin Family. Jean A Relin was born in Saint Marie aux Mines, Haut Rhin, Alsace, France, December 25, 1862. He was the son of Marie Antoine Reling and Marie Odile Neck. He came to the US about 1880. He was in Avoyelles Parish, LA, on the 1900, and 1910 Census. He married Elizabeth Robinson, December 13, 1887. She was the daughter of William Robinson and Frances Ann Kimball. Jean and Elizabeth had 8 children: Paul, Willie, Neville, Mary Odyle (my great grandmother that married Edward Ambrose Shuff), Ramond, Jean Jr, Joseph, and Aline. Odyle Relin and Edward Shuff had three children: Nellie May, Elizabeth Josephine (my grandmother that married Clinton Luster Biggers), and Emma Mary 'Catherine'. Any information about this family would help my search greatly.

Thanks again, Lisa

Re: address

ShaneVoelker — 2012-07-20 19:14:52Z

I am working on the same family. Ida did have a brother named Harvey and a sister named Nettie.

Re: DUPUIS families in AVOYELLE S

bettyebridges81 — 2012-07-18 05:03:27Z

dear friend our families were not deported in fact they were talented members of the French Society they were artisans and even some were friends of the royal family.we were sent to settle the lands and live here as we had been promised land an a place to build a settlemen and prosper and that is what they did.please do not despair my grandfather said we were the proper frenchmen no deportation in our family. how true he was goodmanners well spoken and a lot of fun people
bettye

s

mulatto

Dixie104 — 2012-07-16 09:17:28Z

Mulatto was also used to refer to a native American or Indian. Sometimes you will see mulatto and in parentheses you will see black. The 2000 census was supposed to start recognizing creoles and cajuns on the census forms as a race. Now how it was catergorized later I don't know.

Re: Looking for info on Black Dorsey and Lavalais ancestors

lisamatthews17 — 2012-07-10 00:12:09Z

In box me your email address & I'll send you what little info. I have.

Re: Doctors Ferguson, Jorschk; Attorney Haller

UniGen — 2012-06-25 03:22:55Z

The story also appears in French at http://books.google.com/books?id=uH9KAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA24

And I forgot to mention that Dr. Jorschk said a Dr. Ferguson assisted with the autopsy.

Doctors Ferguson, Jorschk; Attorney Haller

UniGen — 2012-06-25 03:03:07Z

I recently read a story in a Kansas newspaper (1874) allegedly written by a medical doctor named S. Ghwyr Jorschk, M.D. Now that sounded like a fake name to me, but there is at least one person today in Germany with that surname. And the doctor did say he was going to spend a year in Mecklenburg-Schwerin. But the story is so outlandish that I wonder whether it is a hoax. It concerns a case of a young lady whose body turns to stone in less than an hour after drinking some water found inside a large rock. The woman's husband was allegedly an attorney named Frederick Haller whose office was close to the doctor's in Marksville.
My questions are:

Were there an attorney and doctor by those names in Marksvile in the 1870s? Any information about them?

Anyone able to cite any corroboration or refutation of the story?

You can read the story at
http://UniGen.us/Petrification.jpg (high-res, BIG file) or
http://UniGen.us/Petrification-small.jpg (smaller file)

Re: Looking for info on Black Dorsey and Lavalais ancestors

hugrad04 — 2012-06-22 04:12:19Z

Hello! Thank you so much for your offer to send info. I just wanted to clarify that my email address is a GMAIL address and not yahoo. It is hugrad04@gmail.com. Thanks again!! I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: Looking for info on Black Dorsey and Lavalais ancestors

lisamatthews17 — 2012-06-22 04:09:44Z

I will send you some info. thru your yahoo email.

Pearl Marcotte

snapper1968 — 2012-06-20 10:06:09Z

I have two old letters written by Pearl Marcotte of Kleinwood, LA and postmarked Bordelonville from the summer of 1918. They were written to my grandfather. The best I can tell, this Pearl was born in 1897 in Bordelonville and had two sisters. My research did not find anything on Pearl after 1918, but I am not a skilled researcher. I want to share these letters with family members if they are interested. My best guess is that her parents were Howard and Rosa Ela, and sisters were Ela or Ena and Ruby.

Old Pictures

maggielo — 2012-06-03 22:08:42Z

I posted some pictures on my web site. I don't know who they are so I need your help. Here is a link to the site
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~easttexask...
Click on page 2 for pictures of Loper and Kelley.

Thanks for your help!
Maggie

Re: barbin dupuy killing

1_stephro — 2012-06-02 14:47:22Z

j ai olivine barbin fille de alexandre elle a aussi un frere alexandre.elle est la mere de ernest bourassa .dans la famille bourassa on a alexis bourassa qu un indien a tente de tuer alors qu il avait 100 ans.il decede a 102 ans.
olivine a vecu a st georges de windsor pq vers 1900.
cela vous dit quelque chose.
rolande

Re: Looking for info on Black Dorsey and Lavalais ancestors

arj1961 — 2012-06-02 11:33:57Z

THYE SAME.. I TOO AM RESEARCHING THEM.. FOREST LAVALAIS MARRIED ONE OF MY ANCESTORS, ANGELINA MAGEE.

Re: Jones and Lavalais connection?

arj1961 — 2012-06-02 11:06:52Z

FOREST LAVALAIS HAD A MARRIAGE TO MY ANCESTOER, ALBERTA MAGEE..I AM IN CONTACT WITH A FEW LAVALAIS.. THE SPELLING HAS CHANGED THOUGHOUT TIME.. BUT THEY ARE ALL THE SAME.

Re: Looking for info on Black Dorsey and Lavalais ancestors

lisamatthews17 — 2012-05-11 19:13:40Z

I've been told that Dorsey was related to my family line from my cousin. I have came across that name.

Re: Joseph Brevelle, Marceline Guillot

lapetitecajun — 2012-04-17 23:48:39Z

Email me sue@detel.com

Re: Creole Designation in the 1850 and 1860 Census

mcad182 — 2012-04-16 21:41:55Z

It seems most often to tally with "could not read or write". They may have been keeping an informal tally of education. Or he may have been noting who was absent at that time. Without notes it would be impossible to tell.

Re: Creole Designation in the 1850 and 1860 Census

Browneye9000 — 2012-04-04 18:43:18Z

I agree there is no official designation. When looking up some Plauche's I noticed an informal (1) put next to some names and thought that may be what the census taker was using to state something like, "I think I see a slightly darker complexion that white here and one of the two parents also have a slightly darker complexion so the child is not mulatto but not 100% white either". I agree completely with your assumption barbadosdiva.