Born to Pierre Courville and Eugene Marie West. Bird recorded at Opelousas Church, v.2, p. 320 and noted in Father Herbert's books. His Baptism was on July 27, 1825, Sponsors: Michel Prudhomme and Sidonie Darbonne, Father Flavius Henri Rossi at St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas Louisiana. He married Louise Sylvaine Taylor (Teller) on July 6, 1850 in Opelousas, St. Landry, Louisiana as recorded Opelousas Court House Marriage #777- 07-06-1850 source: Reverand Donald J Hebert, Southwest Louisiana Records Page 137, Vol 1848-1854.

Alizeme (Louise) Courville b. July 21, 1851 - Birth recorded Grand Coteau Church v. 2 page 22 - no spouse found as of this date.

Adrien J Courville b. April 3, 1856 - Birth recorded Opelousas Church v 6 page 14 - spouse is Leocadie Courville ,her parents are Pierre David Courville (John Baptiste Courville's brother) and Adelaide Lebert. She died after 1920 census in Louisiana

Adrienne Courville b. Birth recorded Ville Platte Church Records v. 1p age 129
Succession date 12-October 1909 Opelousas Courthouse #6407. She married Pierre Savory 21 Jul 1876 in Opelousas, LA. After her death Pierre remarried.

Martin Courville b. 29 Jul 1861 Birth recorded Opelousas Church v. 6 page 142 he married Onesia LeJeune Jan 13, 1890 in St Anthony Catholic Church, Eunice, Louisiana

Jean Baptiste Courville's Succession is dated 09-22-1869 and recorded in Opelousas Court House Succession # 3313. Only the above children are listed in the Succession (Will)

In 1850 Census he is note as a Planter. In 1860 Census he is noted as a Farmer with the value of his Real Estte at $750 and his personal property valued at $650.

Looking for death dates of children and additional information on Jean Baptiste Courville's grandchildren from these marriages.