Louisiana, Jefferson Parish, Judicial District Court, Probate dockets 1862-1868 Submitted by Rita Curry-Pittman, January 2004 In the order as viewed on LDS microfilm created from original dockets, Gretna, LA, 1965. LDS films are available at the Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library and the main branch of New Orleans Public Library. Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ************************************************ Plaintiff is the deceased; the Defendant or Petitioner filed the succession Dckt is Docket; D.O.D is Date of Death; T = Type of docket S = Succession; I = Interdiction (to claim insane or unfit) E = Emancipation of a youth or of a slave; C = Civil suit; M = Misc., JDC is Judicial District Court; LDS # is Latter Day Saints roll number JPL is Jefferson Parish Library one or two digit roll number Page refers to a printout provided by the court as an index. Film edge indicates a number found along the top edge of the microfilm. These are not always easily read. Most "cover dates" are from docket covers, others are from various documents indicating a date in court. The Cities of Lafayette, Carrollton & Jefferson, Faubourgs and part of McDonoghville (Algiers) are now part of New Orleans. Freetown was part of McDonoghville. Part of McDonoghville and all of Mechanicham are now part of Gretna. The "Town of Brooklyn" is now part of Gretna but there were other west bank areas called Brooklyn without "town" mentioned. Dckt Plaintiff T Cover date JDC LDS # Page JPL DOD Residence Slave(s) FPC film edge 102 Mersensky, Adam S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 07/15/1861 Jefferson City 0000050 Administrator: John Roehm. Judgement rendered April 3, 1866. Widow: Margaret Shanter. Minor children: Barbara and Jacob Mersensky. Residence: on Peniston, bounded by General Taylor, Magazine and Live Oak (Constance). 103 Lintinger, Max S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 02/12/1865 000030 Widow: Anna Mary Gebelman. Children: John Henry Maxmillion 21, George Emile 12, Jacob George 10, Anna Theresa 8. 104 St. Amand, Mrs. Joseph Adolphe S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 06/15/1858 000050 104 Dupre, Marie Coralie S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 06/15/1858 Married on June 15, 1845. Widower: Joseph Adolphe St. Amand. Children: Daughter, Marie Alix and a deceased son, Paul Adolphe died age 12, 05/25/1863. 105 Yost, Peter S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 12/18/1863 Carrollton 000077 Widow: Cecilia Weigel, daughter of Jacob Weigel, she later wed Peter's brother, Louis Yost. Children: Peter Yost is age 17. Eva Yost is age 14 as of August 16, 1865. 106 Marchal, Joseph Hubert S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 07/22/1863 Jefferson City 000088 Widow: Marie Anne Bowmann married April 7, 1861. Child: Amelia born 01/08/1862. Joseph Marchal's father, Francis, died in Europe and his mother was Magdalen Terry. Joseph Marchal's burial service was held at St. Stephen's Church. There was a son, Joseph, born 9/7/1863 but he died 5/11/1864. 108 Massarong, John S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 07/29/1865 Kenner 000104 108 Oswald, Louisa (Mrs. J. Massarong) S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 05/27/1861 John Massarong died at Charity Hospital but was a resident of Kenner. Louisa Oswald was married twice: 1) John Hy Paar, 2) John Massarong. Child: Jacob Paar, 19 years old. His tutor was Francois Lasere. No children by 2nd marriage. 110 Lane, Eliza Ann S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 08/29/1861 000141 110 Jones, Mrs. Edward O. S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 08/29/1861 000141 Contains a January 5, 1865 letter from Charles J. Wheeler of Oakdale Farm, Batavia, Illinois. Petitioner is Joseph Magioni, a creditor. 111 Maglone, John S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 07/15/1865 Gretna 000180 111 Gillen, Margaret S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 unknown Gretna 000180 111 Hoy, Sabrina S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 07/28/1865 Gretna 000180 John married twice: 1) Margaret Gillen, 2) Sabrina Hoy. All are deceased. Child by Margaret Gillen: Mary, age 12. Child by Sabrina Hoy: Ann, age 6. Petitioner: John Corey is the uncle of Mary and the godfather of Ann. 112 Rigaud, Adelaide Lida S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 03/17/1865 000189 112 Plessala, Mrs. August S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 03/17/1865 000189 112 Margues, Mrs. Charles S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 03/17/1865 000189 Petitioner: Charles Marques. Adelaide Lida Rigaud married twice: 1) August Plessala, 2) Charles Margues. Children by 1st spouse: Augustina Plessala, wife of Julien Lafort; & Adrienne Louise Plessala. Children by 2nd spouse: Mandeville Charles, age 14; Felix Victor, age 12; Lutesia Leocade, age 11; Pasilda Adelaide, age 7; and Montgomery, age 5. 113 Wolf, Philip S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 06/11/1865 Jefferson City 000218 Petitioner: Charles Wolf, his brother. Widow: not named. He died in Brookhaven, Mississippi, leaving a wife and two children. Carl Wolf is tutor of the minors, Joseph Wolf and Philip Wolf. 117 Delery, Estelle S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 Sept 1865 Gretna 000277 Miss Estelle Delery, age 43, died in Gretna, La. in September 1865. Petitioner: Gustave Leroy, executor of the estate. No forced heirs. Mentions Edmond Delery. Legacy to Octavie Villars and signed by L. A. Villars. 120 Dutertre, Jules S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 000307 Widow: Mary Jones is wife by second marriage to Baptiste Matharan of New Orleans. Louise Jones is a minor child and Patrick Jones is an uncle. 121 Perret, Alfoncine Sigur S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 07/03/1862 Jefferson City yes 000330 Petitioner/Widow: Zenon Perret of New Orleans. Four children under ten years old: Ida, Alice, Anatole, and Berthe. Involves: Orleans Parish, St. John the Baptiste Parish, St. Martin Parish. Estate -vs- Paul S. Carrington; estate -vs- Paul Juge Tassy & Co; Marcella Sicard -vs- estate. Orleans Parish, 2nd District Court, docket No. 19007 and 19014. 122 Patterson, Charles S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 10/17/1865 000373 Petitioner: Robert Pitkin. Daughter is Amelia Patterson. Mentions Thomas Collins. 124 Daniel, Peter S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 11/07/1865 Gretna 000394 Two sisters: Mary Muntz, wife of Daniel Walter of Gretna; Emily Muntz, wife of William Pepperment of New Orleans. 125 Cabannes, Pascal S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 07/16/1862 Jefferson City 000406 Pascal died on Magazine street between Louisiana Ave and Toledano. Petitioner: Louis Danos of the City of Jefferson. Widow: Julia Ford. Children: Mary Elizabeth born Sept 11, 1854; Jeannie born March 17, 1856; Josephine born March 11, 1858; Maria born Jan 18, 1860; Pascaline born May 8, 1862. Under-tutor: Jeanne Marie Abadie. 126 Reese, Caroline S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 1864 000373 126 Harmon, Caroline S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 1864 000373 126 Garlick, Caroline S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 1864 000373 Listed variously as Caroline Harmon and Caroline Garlick Reese. Her son is Henry C. Reese. She leaves property in Jefferson City. John T. Sibley is a creditor. Mentions: F. W. Micheaux, Mrs. Felicite Harris, and Mrs. E. W. Herrick. 127 Keller, Jacob Frederick S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 000523 Widow: Eva Barbara Albich, also recorded as Alba and Alby. 128 Maihle, Francois S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 000546 One statement saying transferred to 2nd District Court, Parish of Orleans. 129 Balster, William S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 10/05/1865 000549 Widow: Louise Hanker. Leaves two children by former marriage, the youngest which will be of age in Dec. Leaves three minor children by Louise Hanker: Augusta 9, Mary 7, and Henry 2. 130 Brewer, Mrs. John Joseph S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 11/05/1865 000560 130 Hemuspach, Christina S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 11/05/1865 000560 The deceased, John Joseph Brewer, was a native of Germany. Widow of John Joseph, Christina, native of Prussia, at age 50, died Nov 5, 1865. Heirs: William Schultz and his sister, Katharina Schultz. Katharina was born April 1846. Schultz resides in Metairie Ridge. 131 Cavalier, Joseph S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 11/17/1865 000571 Joseph died at age 70, single. Petitoner/brother: Louis Cavalier. Joseph's will was recorded in New Orleans. 132 Ogden, Edmond S. E 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 000589 Edmond, son of Julia (in docket 133 below), is over 20 and asking for emancipation. 133 Ogden, Mrs Abner N. nee Julia S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 1856 Greenville 000593 Widower: Abner N. Ogden. She is listed only as Julia S. Ogden, wife of Abner. She is possibly the sister of Walter T. Scott listed as an uncle and the under-tutor. Greenville was the subdivision along the river, between Audubon Park and Upperline street. Petitioners are: Abner N., Horatio N., William, Eliza, and Edmond S. Ogden. Minors: Julia and Octavia N. Ogden. Family meeting: Henry D. Ogden, a cousin of the minors. The rest were friends in lieu of kin. 134 Carter, Mary S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 12/02/1865 Greenville 000609 Petitioner: Edward L. Bower, spouse of Georgiana, the daughter of Mary Carter. Heirs: Mrs. Georgiana Bower, Eleanor Jenkins (minor), Mrs. Sophia Postlewaite, and Mary Cobbs. Edward Bower had been living in Yazoo City, MS. James Brewer was attorney for absent heirs. The minor, Eleanor Jenkins was Mary Carter's granddaughter. Mary Carter was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, plot 842 & 843 on Laurel Avenue between Hawthorn and Cedar Walks. Carter had lived in Greenville, "near Soniat Station." Greenville was the subdivision along the river, between Audubon park and Lowerline street. Soniat Station evidently refers to the streetcar line. 135 Elliott, Mrs. Benjamin Christian S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 12/10/1865 Carrollton 000660 135 Elliott, Malinda Julia S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 12/10/1865 Carrollton 000660 Mrs. Elliott was a widow. Date of Mr. Elliott's death was not given. Four minors: Thomas Hugh, Blanche, Leila Annie, and Ralph William Elliott. Petitioner: B. C. Elliott, eldest son. Father's succession is #1235 and 1442 Father's succession: #1235 roll 29, LDS 04025893934888 & #1442 on rl 30, LDS #04025903934889. Under-tutor: 1) J. J. Michel, 2) N. Commeandeur (?). Property: in both City of Carrollton (Jefferson Parish) and in Orleans Parish. 136 Paar, Jacob E 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 000695 Jacob Parr (or Paar), son of Jacob Henry Paar on docket #108 for Massarong. Jacob is 19 per docket date 01/06/1866, and son of Mena Osmond (sic) and Jacob H. Paar. 137 Price, David S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 June 1854 000701 137 Price, Mrs. David nee Eliza S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 June 1854 000701 Petitioner: Peter William, cousin of the sons. Children: William Price, age 23; John Price, age 22?; and Robert Price, age 19. Both parents died in June of 1854. 139 Wood, David J. B. S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 1860 Rickerville 000720 Petitioner: William LeLanier, a creditor. NO wife or heirs in this state. One docket date is January 30, 1866. 141 Dreux, Paul Edgard S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 11/30/1864 000751 Petitioner and widow: Celestine Sanchez. Child: Josephine Hermina Dreux, age 4 at the time of a January 1866 docket date. Under-tutor: J. J. Arnoult. Concerns: Charles Omar de Livaudais. 142 Schroeder, Mrs. Henry S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 Carrollton 000774 142 Roevekamp, Margaretta Maria S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 Carrollton 000774 Under-tutor: Hery Tebbe. Inventory date 1/26/1866. Children: Josephine and Catherine, both 13; Ellen, age 10; and Maria, age 8. 143 Cotter, Mrs. David S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 10/15/1863 000786 143 Geary, Margaret S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 10/15/1863 000786 Petitioner: David Cotter. No children. Her brother, James Geary (or Gerry), signed with X. 144 Hickey, Mrs. Patrick S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 04/04/1856 Carrollton 000792 144 Ryan, Mary S 1862-1868 2nd 04026003934899 40 04/04/1856 Carrollton 000792 Mrs. Patrick Hickey nee Mary Ryan, age 38, died April 4, 1856 in the City of Carrollton. Petitioner: Patrick Hickey. Petition date January 31, 1866. Children: Michael, age 10; Margaret, age 9; Hannah, age 7; Ann, 18 months.