Greetings,
Here are some other Deaux's.
But story has it that it was BorDeaux, and ggfather droped the "Bor"
These are found in Alabama. Some linked with the Creek and Cherokee Indians. As Follows:
Henry Miles Deaux (died 1958)monroe AL. (m Katherine Stephens.) His father was Joseph Deaux (m a McGhee?)
His brother possibley was Charles Deaux m M. M. Weatherford.
Ring any bells?
Thanks, T Raven