Acadia - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Gilbert & Holloway

joefelice19501 — 2009-10-22 09:54:50Z

Looking for burial place of: Hermogene/Armogene Holloway and both wives, Azina Mier and Amanda Doucet. Amanda Doucet was married to Lezidor Bearb 1st, 14 Oct. 1895 Lic.#01170.
Amanda married 2nd Hermogene Holloway 15 Aug. 1902 Lic.#02808. Hermogene Holloway married 1st wife Azina Mier on 30 Mar. 1893 Lic.# 00765. All these were in Acadia Parish. Courthouse at Crowley,La. My other email address is: ctr76315@centurytel.net. Thanks,Joe. P.S. Other burial places for Bearb/Bearbes.

LOOKING FOR GREAT GRANDFATHER & CRAND MOTHER

BONESHAKER44 — 2009-10-13 13:08:18Z

Both are african Americans that lived in Louisiana during 1897 when my Grandfather was born. Their names were WILLIAM & MARY HALL DOUGLAS. In 1897 they had a son, WILLIAM DOUGLAS. If any knows any relatives of these two people please contact Stargazer20075@aol.com William Douglas my grandfather after serving in WWI, married Mary Henderson and live in old town Abbeville for a while. William Douglas, my grandfather associated with the following persons, Isaiah Prevost, & Randle Small. If you know any decendents of these folks, they may be able to help! Also there was a Rev.N.H. Willis that knew William Douglas! if any one can relate to this information, contact the above person by email. thanks...

Re: Istre/LeBlanc Families

PeeWee994 — 2009-10-03 23:58:15Z

Carole and Mary--I can help you out--sisthib@hotmail@hotmail.com

Re: Marie Clara Courvelle

naomiwaldrop_1 — 2009-09-08 22:14:08Z

Due to fact your post was 9 yrs ago, I don't really expect to hear from you. I have family that is connected to yours. My ancestor is Marie Sydonia Corvelle who married Adrein Mayer. She was sister to your Marie Clara Courvelle.Because her parents were Napolean Corvelle and Cleomire Bergeron. I have not worked on this line, may start now. Would like to compare.

Re: JAMES (JIM) OWENS

marywoodus — 2009-08-23 23:54:56Z

I am the daughter of Ovey, Wilfred's brother and I have alot on the family even pictures and actual documents contact me at marywoodus@yahoo.com

Re: Retrieving Article from Church Point Democrat

psam9 — 2009-08-22 22:29:59Z

Hi Laura,

Thanks for the information about the shooting.

That is my gg grandmother, Eva Thibodeaux with her daughter, Paulina (Olena) Delafosse. Eva first moved to Mallett, but later to Mamou, where she lived for several years.

I corresponded with William a few months ago. Turns out he descends from Theodule's brother, Louis Sylvestre Thibodeaux. (I believe that was his name.) Fortunately, William knew Eva's brother, Anatole. I was able to speak with one of Anatole's sons and granddaughter and was able to make sense out of it all. One thing's still unclear. When Eva married, her mother was listed as Alexandrine Jansonne. Still don't know who that is. I think she may be another person that had a child with Theodule; however, Anatole's son says that Eva & Anatole's mother was Marie Ophelia Richard Goodwin. Speaking of, do you have any more information on her? Her picture?

I didn't know about William's wife descending from Alexandre. I believe Alexandre is the son of this Alexandrine Jansonne. I'll have to follow-up with him to maybe make sense of it.

Thanks again!

Re: Retrieving Article from Church Point Democrat

lmgoodwin199 — 2009-08-22 03:55:12Z

Hello,

I talked with Marie Richard Augustus today, who is a cousin of mine from the Colas family, and your cousin on the Guidry side. One of Adolph Richard & Hermina Guidry Richard's son named Hebert Richard who is 93yrs old lives in St. Landry Parish. Marie contacted her Uncle about the shooting and he stated that the Authorities determined the shooting was in self-defense.

According to the 1930 census Eva Thibodeaux resided with her daughter and son-in-law in Evangeline Parish. Her daughter is listed as being married to a Delafosse.

There is a William Thibodeaux who on the message boards that may have info about Theodule Thibodeaux. He stated that his wife is from the line of Theodule Thibodeaux's son named Alexandre Thibodeaux, and he is from the line of Sylvestre Thibodeaux, who is Theodule Thibodeaux's brother.
Mr. Thibodeaux may also be related to you by his ggrandmother who is an Ophelia Guidry. When I spoke to Marie she stated that Ophelia Guidry is Felix Guidry's sister. Ophelia Guidry married a Louis or Oneal Thibodeaux.

Sincerely,

Laura

Enna Ister 1906

carolehainsworth1 — 2009-08-11 04:30:42Z

I have a baptism record from Jennings with an Enna ISter as sponsor. As I can't find her on any census, can someone help me with this. Might there be another spelling of Enna? It was the church of Our Lady Help of Christians church.

Many thanks

Re: McCain

marlinparker51 — 2009-08-07 19:50:46Z

yES, THAT DATE WAS WRONG. aCCORDING TO THE 1900 CENSUS HER BIRTHDATE WAS sEPT. 1891. tHANKS FOR POINTING OUT THE MISTAKE

Re: McCain

rasonnier — 2009-08-07 19:42:09Z

could the date you put down be incorrect? Here is the information about her marriage:

MCCAIN,MAUDIE 05-Oct-1910 marriage #5965 ESTES, C W

McCain

MarlinParker58 — 2009-08-06 22:27:19Z

I am researching Mattie Maud McCain B: Oct 1961 in LA. I have been told that her parents were James and Lucy McCain.
Her husband was Clarence Estes

Re: cemetery

MarlinParker58 — 2009-08-06 22:19:06Z

I am researching Mattie Maud McCain. I have been told that her parents were Jame and Lucy McCain. Her husband was James Estes. Any help that you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Marlin

Re: McCain and Maxie Cemetery

rasonnier — 2009-08-04 13:49:06Z

checking the Geesey - Ferguson Funeral Home books (5 volumes)
Volume 1 - no Akers listed
Volume 2 - Page 9 - Akers, Alice D. - nee Duhon, Alice - spouse - Irvin Akers - b 27 Feb 1905 in Maurice, La d. 10 Aug 1959 Jennings, LA. Father Emile Duhon Mother Natalie Laviolette.
Volume 3 - no Akers listed
Volume 4 - no Akers listed
Volume 5 - Page 9 - Akers, Irvin, Sr. - spouse Helen Roberts - born 14 Oct 1907 in Egan La died 21 Sept 1997 at home in Egan, La. Father James Akers mother Marie Constance Sensat. Irvin's occupation was Guager.

Re: McCain and Maxie Cemetery

rasonnier — 2009-08-04 13:42:52Z

Searching the five volumes of the Acadia Parish Cemetery Listings:

Volume 1 - Church Point and Surrounding Area - no Akers
Vol 2 - Rayne, La and Surrounding Area - no Akers (note - the McCain Cemetery is in this volume).
Vol 3 - Crowley and Surrounding Area - one Akers listed
Akers, Alice D. - b. 1905 d. 1959 buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Section D, Row 8, No 40. This entry is recorded on page 3 of Volume 3.
Vol 4 - Iota and Surrounding Area - two Akers listed:
Akers, James A. b. 15 Sep 1867 d. 30 Sep 1916 buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, Section NE8, Row 12, No 5 - inscription "Father"
Akers, Marie C. b. 25 Dec 1879 d. 11 Jun 1934 buried in St. Joesph Cemetery, Section NE8, Row 12, No 5 - inscription "Mother". These entries are recorded on page 25 of Volume 4.
Volume 5 - Esterwood, Mermentau, Morse and Surrounding Area - no Akers listed

McCain and Maxie Cemetery

august2005 — 2009-08-03 11:28:54Z

Need someone who can do a look-up for me from the Crowley Cemetery Book

McCain Cemetery
John Cornelius AKERS
possibly a wife

Maxie Cemetery
John AKERS ..death ?
Mrs John AKERS..death ?
[maiden name] Martha Eliza McCLENDEL or McCLENDON
Pierse AKERS

Re: John D Miller & Miller Family in Iota, LA

meahmiller — 2009-08-03 06:37:28Z

my grandfather was hurshell reed. if you need info about him or his ancestors contact my mom elizabeth ann reed leger at earleger@yahoo.com

Re: Pierre Arceneaux

Eaglelover_001 — 2009-07-23 00:13:28Z

PIerre is a very common name in any family line, however in the french/ cajun family it it the same as the smiths or jones
depending on when and where he was bornyou may want to look in the canadian files too
Arceneaux is just one spelling of that last name and it can be found not only in LA area but also in the north east area of maine and in Canada too
that is my mother's maiden surname, and we have atleast a dozen pierres's in it, however, she spaells it arseneau

Other spellings are arseneault, arsenault, arseneaux, arceneault just to name a few. people have a tendency to use only on spelling when putting a tree on the web thought it may actually be another

Also keep in mind that about 1750 the canadians had the disporsa and many French Canadians were deported throughout the US and france including to LA USA

Re: Arceneaux Cemetery

BETTYHOLLIER44 — 2009-07-22 23:19:59Z

I saw your message, Josephine Broussaed Blanchard is also my great, great grandmother. I would like to speak with you
we might be able to help each other. I live in Rayne, Louisiana

thanks,
Betty bhollier1@yahoo.com

Re: Researching the Scott Family who lived in the Beinville/Arcadia area

11944 — 2009-03-27 01:16:25Z

I found an Edmun Jackson in Texas

I checked Edmun/Edward/Edmond Jackson's
for marriage record no luck...
Also checked Matilda Schottt/Scott in Texas no luck

Name: Edmun Jackson / [Edward Jackson]
Age: 29
Birth Date: 1871
Birthplace: Texas
Race: Black
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Louisiana
Marital Status: Single
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Washington, Texas; Roll: T623_1677 Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 104.

If your pretty sure they married in 1896 in Acadia or Beinville Parish you can write to the Parish Clerk in those parishes and have them look.

Bienville Parish:
Bienville Parish was created in 1848 from Claiborne Parish. The records from the parish in this database cover the years 1851 through 1900.
Original data: Bienville Parish, Louisiana Marriages, 1851-1900. Parish court records located in Arcadia, Louisiana or Family History Library microfilm #0266030-0266031
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Source Information:
Hunting For Bears, comp.. Louisiana Marriages, 1718-1925
Acadia (1865-1902)
Bienville (1849-1900)
these are books, sometimes you will find them in libraries.
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Search courthouse marriage licenses from Acadia Parish
1865-1902
Acadia Parish Clerk
Parish Po Box 1342
Crowley, LA 70527-1342
(337) 783-3107
http://www.vitalrec.com/lacounties1.html#Acadia
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Search courthouse marriage licenses from Bienville Parish

Bienville Parish Clerk
P.O. Box 746
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2123
http://www.vitalrec.com/lacounties2.html#Bienville

Good luck in your search

Re: Seeking infor on Lorena DeJEAN

64bobbie — 2009-05-14 17:51:04Z

Yes this is my Lorena DeJean.. She was my mother in law. Can I help with some information. I live in Baton rouge, and my sister in law and I are the ones left. Our husbands are dead and so is Mama Dee and her husband Pop (Edwin). Let me know what info you need. I am leaving for Florida for a few days , will be back by Monday.
Bobbie Theriot DeJean

Re: Belizaire BREAUX /Bridget Breaux

swolfy — 2009-06-29 13:33:37Z

I'm sorry but I don't have any of these names in my Breaux tree. I have a book written by Robert Brault which is the most difinitive work I have ever seen on the Breau lineage. I did not find a Bridget in the book. I wouldn't be surprised it Robert Brault replied to this post so maybe he can be of further assistance. If other researchers believe her name wasn't Breaux, I'd recommend following up on any other surnames they might have suggested.
Please keep the various spellings in mind. Breaux, Brault, Breau, Braud, Breault, & Brow are some I have seen.
Good luck!

Re: John Falcon and Rosa Hulin

smcaritas — 2009-04-11 19:25:04Z

I am the great granddaughter of Euchariste Falcon. Do you have information about her? If so, please email me at smcaritas@mogch.org. Irene Stutes Gans is my grandmother.
thanks!

Re: Crowley Post Obituaries

lorindalb — 2009-06-12 14:26:35Z

If ever you are looking up obits again, could you look up one on Sidney S Sylvester in Crowley. He died somethime after 1950.
Thanks
lorinda@lorinda.org

Istre/LeBlanc Families

carolehainsworth1 — 2009-05-30 00:28:35Z

I have a very old photo of Theogene LeBlanc and relatives: Clebert LeBlanc, born 8/10/1888 died 4/30/1961, Clementine Istre LeBlanc born 7/10/1898 died 3/10/1975 , Cleobule LeBlanc born 11/21/1886 died 9/24/1965 and others. Would like to share and learn more about this family.

CArole

Duplechin Leger

Rhondaoblance — 2009-06-20 21:47:43Z

I am searching for any information on Duplechin Leger. He was married to Louise LeBlanc. They had a child named Marie Ozite Leger, who was baptized on October 20, 1912, in Rayne, La. Ozite married Adonis Abshire in 1932. Ozite and Adonis had a total of 9 children, giving them all up to seperate foster homes. This is my husbands family, and we are trying desperately to find who his family truely is, and if there are any native americans linked to this family. Many want to claim native blood for their 'casino checks'. We want to know where he comes from for the simple fact of not knowing who his true family is, and where he belongs. Any and all help will be much appreciated. Thank you.

So Many Question - Have no idea where to start

alexislaw_1 — 2009-04-01 20:28:55Z

Hello everyone. My name is Cole Pierrottie, son of Wanda Pierrottie (former writer for the Eunice news), grandson of Jimmy Pierrottie. My family is predominantly from Eunice and Mamou. I'm trying to link the American Pierrottie family with the our Italian heritage for a college paper. I'll try not to overwhelm anyone, but I am completely in the dark concerning this issue. First off, are all Pierrottie's from the same Italian family tree (i.e. Pierotti, Protti, Pierrotti, etc.)? If not, do any of you have the branch off? Are we all related? Does anyone have the original story of whom and where we came from, and why? I'll leave it at this, being that any of the answers to these questions would get me off to a tremendous start.

Thanks

Re: 1900 and 1910 Acadia census John M Shaver born South Carolina

j_yellott — 2009-03-31 23:47:58Z

Thats the problem the John Shaver on the 1880 Angelina census(s/o Alfred Shaver and grandson of Peter Shaver of the Bossier Parish Shaver's) is my gr grandfather his daughter Ada was my grmother.Her brother Frank is not the Frank on the 1910 Vernon Parish but I have had a lot of Queries about him this Frank Shaver died in the early fifties childless my mother his neice knew him so the 1910 Vernon Parish Frank isn't related as far as I know. Thanks for the help.

Re: 1900 and 1910 Acadia census John M Shaver born South Carolina

j_yellott — 2009-03-28 17:38:15Z

Sorry I see its listed as Shavers I have never seen a family name with so many different spellings my grgrandfather John S Shaver was listred as Shaner in his civil war record. This 1910 census has Frank Shavers who married the widow Mary J Craft in 1903 and their children are the last three on the census .After Frank died the widow Mary married an Otto Shultz and moved to Texas. I don't suppose he is connected to Johm M Shaver as looks like he was born 1871.A grandson of this Frank still lives in Anacoco La but dosen't know anything said after his mom and dad divorced he had no contact with any Shaver.I haven't found any Mississippi Shaver he could be connected to

Re: 1900 and 1910 Acadia census John M Shaver born South Carolina

j_yellott — 2009-03-27 02:36:06Z

Thank you so much for all this information.I am trying to prove a connection between Frank Shaver listed on the 1910 Vernon Parish census altho he has his father as born in Mississippi and the family of John M Shaver.I am from a different Shaver family those of Bossier Parish and there are some who think that Frank Shaver is of this family due to the simular names but acually I knew my mothers Uncle Frank and know he was childless.Thanks again.

Re: 1900 and 1910 Acadia census John M Shaver born South Carolina

j_yellott — 2009-05-06 22:45:42Z

Wow that is news I live north of Lake Charles in DeQuincy I have been researching Shaver's in La for a few years and am sure of my Shaver family but there are some that believe that the Frnk Shaver on the 1910 Vernon census is a member of my grandmother Mary Ada Shaver Burns family she had a brother named Frank but he died childless I have been trying to help find who this Frank Shaver born Mississippi belongs to so thats why I looked up John M Shaver who is your family His census in Mongomery Missisippi has wife Susan ,Elber G. AGE 4 and Henry S. age 2 don't know what happened to Henry but do not see a Frank (Frank had three boys in 1910 George R.,Frank jr and Henry N.) It looks like he is 29 or 39.Any way good to know about you

Re: BRUCE>>BENOIT>>JANIS>>Alabama>>Church Point, LA

artisth — 2009-06-29 00:12:49Z

I am trying to locate my mother in law's family line Edna Jeanis/Bruce. She was born 21 Nov 1878 and worked at the Whitehouse Dpt Store in Beaumont.

They were from Church Point, LA and I would love to know if you have any connection. Contact me at eadiene@yahoo.com

Re: Belizaire BREAUX /Bridget Breaux

artisth — 2009-06-28 23:48:13Z

I am trying to locate info on a Bridget Breaux who married an Humble. (According to an article her name was Breaux tho other researchers says no. I think it was in Father Hebert's books that I got the name.

Do you know anything of this person? They had a son name John Humble from Natchez who died in Opel Parish1847 and he married Elizabeth Greenwell/Grindel (1800) from KY so his parents had to have been born in the late 1700's.

Thanks in advance for any info

Re: Researching Istre in Louisiana

wayneslyhouse — 2009-04-09 21:04:25Z

Looking for info on Alida (Primeaux) Istre, reportedly d 1913 and buried in Istre Cemetery in Mermentau LA, wife of Alexander Istre.

Melancon

heidzp — 2009-06-13 02:35:05Z

I am looking for information on my birth father and his parents. Unfortunately, my information is very limited.
My birth father was John Charles Melancon, born December 6, 1928, Rayne, Louisiana. His parents were Maionce/Malonce Melancon and Della Doucett(or Boucett). I have received this information from a copy of my birth father's social security application and the handwriting is very bad.
Any help or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Researching the Scott y who lived in the Beinville/ArcadiaFamil area

jim91272 — 2009-03-27 17:06:28Z

Thank you for your help. We are getting close now.

Re: Seeking infor on Lorena DeJEAN

MelvaLopez — 2009-05-14 22:20:41Z

I was happy to supply you with the correct information.

I do not need any info from Baton Rouge at this time; thank you for offering.

Melva Lopez

Re: Seeking infor on Lorena DeJEAN

jtmeri — 2009-05-20 21:20:40Z

Thank you 11944. My Lorena is NOT the one in Arcadia, but the one you listed born in St. Landry. Would like to contact Southerncracker if he is related to THAT Lorena DeJean. Appreciate all of the responses.

Re: John Falcon and Rosa Hulin

falkonry — 2009-04-13 01:35:09Z

I do have information. I sent you an email disussing it.
WF

Re: 1900 and 1910 Acadia census John M Shaver born South Carolina

theresamilsted_martin — 2009-05-06 16:31:50Z

I an the granddaughter of Joseph Milsted and Elba Shaver
I have a picture of Betty, Fannie, Elba,Dick and Edna.

Re: 1900 and 1910 Acadia census John M Shaver born South Carolina

theresamilsted_martin — 2009-05-06 16:08:35Z

I foundthis very interesting I am the great grand daughtr of Elba Shaver and Joseph Milsted I was born in Lake charles La

Re: Istre/LeBlanc Families

masdwyer — 2009-06-04 15:05:18Z

I am looking for information on the Istre family. Can you help me? You can contact me at masdwyer@hotmail.com

Thanks,
Mary

Re: Researching Istre in Louisiana

masdwyer — 2009-06-04 15:00:46Z

I am looking for info on Istre family. You can contact me at masdwyer@hotmail.com

Thanks,
Mary

Re: 1900 and 1910 Acadia census John M Shaver born South Carolina

Ctchar222 — 2009-03-28 01:02:34Z

Hi,

I'm not finding a Frank Shaver in Vernon Parish in 1910. Is there a different spelling?

Cheryl

Re: So Many Question - Have no idea where to start

Ctchar222 — 2009-04-08 02:40:44Z

Hi,

Today I answered my own questions when I found a book on the Pierotti family. It is an excellent book and is very detailed. The book is entitled, "Pierotti, Pierrotti, Pierrottie Family" by Murphy Miller, Jr. of Florida and it was published in 2004. Mr. Miller can be contacted at murphymiller@alltel.net or (386) 462-5067. His home address is 10108 NW 171 Terrace, Alachua, Florida 32615.

Your mother and grandfather are in the book and I learned that Jimmy's father was Valmon, the son of Albert A. Pierotti who was the son of your immigrant Pierotti ancestor, Constantino Auguste Pierotti. Mr. Miller believes that the spelling, Pierotti, is the correct spelling. Your ancestor's name is spelled as such on his 1855 passport. I first found this ancestor on the 1870 St. Landry census where his name is listed as August Peroti.

To answer your question about the different spellings, I would say that they are all the same name, only spelled differently by various people who recorded it. Mr. Miller writes about this in his book.

The exciting thing is that this book traces your Pierotti ancestry back to 1490. It is as follows:
Valmon 1909
Albert A. 1874
Constantino Auguste 1832 [Monte di Villa, Lucca, Italy]
Tomaso 1791
Giuseppi Antonio 1762
Bernardo Marie 1718
Nicolau Francesco 1682
Bernardo 1657
Nicolao 1606
Domenico
Bernardo
Francesco 1520
Domenico 1490

If you live in LA, you should be able to find this book at your local library. If you live out of state, you can ask your local library to request a copy of the book from the Louisiana State Library in Baton Rouge.

Hope this information helps.

Cheryl

Re: So Many Question - Have no idea where to start

Ctchar222 — 2009-04-02 21:37:01Z

Hi,

I may be able to help you, but first I need to ask a few questions?

[1] I found a Jimmy Pierrottie who was born 8/16/1939 and died 6/10/1998. Was this your grandfather?

[2] If the answer is yes, do you know the name of his father or older siblings who would have been born before 1930? The most recent census available is 1930.

I have found a Pierrottie [Pierotti, Pierrotti, Pirrotti, Peroti] family and I've traced it from 1870 in St. Landry Parish to 1920 and 1930 in Evangeline. I'm fairly sure this is your family, but I have to connect your grandfather to the people I've found. As I mentioned, your grandfather does not appear on a census and I have to know his older siblings or his father.

Cheryl

Re: 1900 and 1910 Acadia census John M Shaver born South Carolina

Ctchar222 — 2009-03-30 20:21:35Z

Hi,

Like you, I don't find a connection with the Frank Shaver in Vernon Parish and your John M. Shaver. John did have a nephew named Frank M. Shaver who was born in 1869. However, I found him in SC from 1870 until 1920. The Frank in Vernon Parish may have been the son of John Shaver who was in Angelina Co., TX in 1880. There was so much misinformation given for ages and places of birth when the census records were taken. Sometimes it makes it difficult to trace families from one place to another.

In my search, I did find that John M. Shaver's older brother W.K. Shaver [on the 1850 census] was actually William K. Shaver and he was in Pickens Co., Alabama in 1860 and 1880. I didn't find him in 1870, but he was apparently in Pickens County. By 1900, he was in Collin Co., TX and by 1920, he and his wife [both in their 80s] were living in Wichita Falls, Wichita Co., TX with their son, James T. and his family. I didn't find William in 1910, but James and his family were in Wichita Falls. I found a W.K. Shaver who died in Wichita Co. on 11/1/1928 and I assume it is that W.K. Shaver. His age was not given.

Cheryl

Re: 1900 and 1910 Acadia census John M Shaver born South Carolina

Ctchar222 — 2009-04-01 00:20:37Z

If that's the case, then you are not related to the John M. Shaver from Acadia Parish and the Shavers from Lancaster Co., SC. It seems your Shavers came from Missouri.

Pierre Arceneaux (Arseneaux)

mjack215 — 2009-07-22 00:34:45Z

Hi does anyone know Pierre Arceneaux. He is my great grandfather from I believe St.Martinville/Breaux Bridge not real sure of the location. I have been told he father 26 kids only 3 with his wife Telesia. One daughter's name is Mary, not sure of any of his other childrens name. I was also told one son live in LaMarqe, Texas....some grandsons living in Crowley, Louisana one grandson nickname Rabbit real name Nelson if anyone knows anything please contact us.

Pierre Arceneaux

mjack215 — 2009-07-21 01:44:11Z

I am looking for my great great grandfather I was told his name was Pierre Arceneaux someone says he father many children not sure how many. His wife name was Telesia I know he had a son name Jospeh Hemps(Hemp)Arceneaux. I was also told he was from Breaux Bridge, and father a daughter name Mary Stevenson from Breaux Bridge. Her mother was not Telesia instead her name was Cecila (Davis I believe). If anyone know anything please let me know. We are trying to have a family reunion schedule for July 0f 2010, and will like to have many of our family members there. Thank you in advance.

Mary

Acadia Parish - Crowley - Declouet or Decluette or De Cluitte (Paul, Louise and Clarence)

janhiggy — 2009-04-14 23:59:34Z

I am new to genealogy and could use some help on where to look for more information on my father’s side of the family. Any help of where to look on the Internet or in Crowley would be much appreciated. My husband wanted to go to Jazz Fest in New Orleans, so I am going to take the time and drive to Crowley for a few days. Is there a good place to do research in Crowley or the general area?

From the research I have done, my paternal grandfather, Clarence was born in Crowley, LA in about 1909. He was listed on the 1910 census as age 2 with his parents, Paul and Louise. Their address was 459 W Hutchinson Avenue in Crowley.

Their sir name was listed as Declouet. I did find a letter from Louise addressed to my father in 1952 and she spelled his name as De Cluitte and I have since found many spellings for the same name.

Thanks in advance for any help. I can be emailed at janhiggy@yahoo.com.