Judicial District Court, Probate dockets 1868-1880 Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Rita Curry-Pittman, February 2021 Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ********************************************** In order as viewed on Latter-Day Saints microfilm created from original dockets, Gretna, LA, 1965. Original documents are available through the Jefferson Parish Court House Archives, Gretna, LA. Microfilm available at: Latter-Day Saints, Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library, Orleans Parish Library. WHERE APPLIED: Plaintiff is the deceased; the Defendant or Petitioner filed the succession. Dckt = Docket number. DOD = 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 = Miscellaneous. JDC is Judicial District Court. LDS # is Latter-Day Saints roll number. JPL is Jefferson Parish Library 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. IMPORTANT HISTORICAL FACTS: Orleans parish, once the greater part of Louisiana, was later divided, forming Jefferson and other parishes. Former towns and faubourgs (suburbs) on the east bank of the river are now part of New Orleans. The Jefferson-Orleans parish line was at Felicity Street, New Orleans. In 1853 the City of New Orleans incorporated the old city of Lafayette and the parish line moved to Toledano St. In 1870 Jefferson City was incorporated into New Orleans and the parish line moved to Lowerline St. This street was the Lower Line of the old City of Carrollton. In 1874 the City of Carrollton was incorporated into New Orleans and the parish line moved to where it is today. The Borough of Free Port (or Freeport), up-river from New Orleans, was later known as Jefferson City. Southport, Kennerville and Metairie are all in Jefferson Parish on the east bank of the river. On the river’s west bank, Algiers (once a town) is now part of New Orleans. Freetown was in McDonogh(ville) and was where freed slaves lived. John McDonogh's plantation became McDonoghville. It crossed parish lines, about half in each parish. The down-river half of McDonoghville is now part of the Algiers section of New Orleans. The up-river half of McDonoghville, the Town of Brooklyn, and all of Mechanicham are now part of Gretna, in Jefferson parish. The McDonogh(ville) Cemetery is split on a diagonal, half in Orleans parish and half in Jefferson parish. As the city of New Orleans grew, hundreds of street names and numerical addresses were required. Street name changes are available on the New Orleans Public Library website. LDS film Number 0402613 (JPL added other numbers) online record 912 is from JPL, Cover date 1868-1880, 24th JDC, dockets 251-283, Jefferson Parish Library box #53. This file only contains docket number and the name. It was begun before Hurricane Katrina and never completed with fuller details. Dckt Plaintiff 251 William Wooderson DOD 8 Dec 1871 film edge 000005 Orleans notary, William H Seymour on 9 Oct 1871 went to Charity Hospital where Wooderson lay dying. Witnessed by John Latina or Latua, Patrick Regan and Edward Hall. Last Will: William Wooderson born in Gloucester England, age 27, unwed, no relatives in the USA, parents deceased, leaves his estate to Maurice W. Carroll of New Orleans. Three lots in Carrollton, corner of D’Aquin and Sanford streets and all his rights to a judgement against Alfred Roberts and all personal properties. Charity hospital record 28701 folio 276. A paper hanger resident of New Orleans for 15 years, was admitted 17 Feb 1871, ward 14, died 8 Dec 1871 of paralysis. 252 Louis Drosen Perrin. Petitioner is Lezen Perrin of Jefferson parish, father of Louis. Estate is under $500 but an inventory is called for on 13 March 1872. Appraisers are Manuel Perrin and Manuel D Perrin. Petition 30 Nov 1871, Lezen Perrin says his son, Louis Drozen Perrin died 10 Oct 1871, unmarried, with no descendants. W Kern, parish judge, Carrollton 27 April 1872 approves inventory. One lot in Barataria District on left bank of Bayou Barataria having 5 arpents front by 10 arpents deep and bounded on both sides by property of Lezen Perrin, the upper line of said property being about one arpent from the junction of Bayou Barataria and Aux Oies. A second lot of one arpent front is bounded by Lezen Perrin and by Jean Lezen Perrin. $575 total appraisal. Witnesses: Henry Chapson Jr and William Sedgley. 253 Carolyn Sanders, Mrs Richard Alleyn. At film marker 000026. Will 5 Jan 1872, native of London England, age 52, died at 356 1/2 Poydras street. Frederick Raegel (or Frederick Preyel), Thomas Quinlan, John Herron and Christopher Duey sign. (Duey with an X.) Will read in court is then witnessed by Julian A Seghers and Frederick ‘Fritz’ Martins. Richard Alleyn is petitioner and executor. Inventory taken 12 Jan 1872. Daniel S. Hickok and Richard M Montgomery are appraisers. Clark W Besancon is attorney for absent heirs. Community property: 3 arpents front on Metairie road north to Lake Pontchartrain bound on east by Metairieville and on west by property of U. Paine, that tract of land belonging to the heirs of Joseph Beaulieu on the map of Joseph Zimple published March 1834 and is designated on said map as bounded by property of Narcisse Lasse on the east and by Angelica Aury on the west - being the same acquired by Richard Alleyn 20 Dec 1861 from R Pocheln for $5,000. Debts $2,433.33 mortgage. Son from first husband is Hyram Hart. Daughter is Amelia Alleyn. Both reside out of state. (NOTES the 3 arpents front was later sold in 4 tracts of land, William H Pascoe. Metairieville was a long narrow area from the river to the lake along present day Causeway Blvd.) 256 Amelia Philips, Mrs Henry Knox cover date 3 Feb 1872. Film marker is 000072. Petitioner Amelia Bishop says Henry Knox died 31 Dec 1870 leaving the minor child, Vitoria Knox by Amelia and Martha Knox by Ruth Knox, deceased, is now Mrs Joseph who signs with an X. Resident of Jefferson parish. Witness is Caleb Hill (signs X) 2 May 1871 and is under-tutor to the minor child. Appraisers are John Jordan and ___ Cogswell. Petitioner, Caleb Hill, says Amelia Bishop died in May 1871 leaving Victoria, age 19. Family meeting of relatives and friends include: Park Lausen or Lawson, Nelson Collins, Caesar Bundy, Antoine Lauson,, Hamilton Louis or Leuix, George Grant and under-tutor Charles Harley, 17 Jan 1872. George Grant was a ‘no show’ at the meeting. Those who signed X were Park Lawsen, Caesar Bundy and Antoine Lauson. Carrollton property: 1 lot bounded by Cambroune, Jefferson, Calhoun and 6th. 30 foot front on Calhoun by 150 feet deep on a plan drawn by H Mollhausen, 9 Nov 1849. Acquired by petition per act passed 14 Jan 1867. Amelia was paying $75 to Martha to pay Martha’s portion of the father’s property. As of 23 Feb 1875 it is still in court and Amelia is of age and is emancipated to handle her own affairs. 257 John L Donnellan and wife Catherine S. Film marker is 000112. John died 10 Apr 1859. Catherine died 17 May 1867. Both died in Carrollton. Petitioner is Miss Theodosia S. Donnellan, daughter of age and sole forced heir, unmarried. One lot in Carrollton bounded by Second, Dublin, Madison and Burthe with a 30 foot front on Dublin by 117 feet deep. 258 John Smith Sr. Died 24 Aug 1847. Film marker is 000117. John Smith Jr also deceased but date of death not given. Smith is also written Schmidt. Petitioner is the widow, Mary Witzman. She wed Schmidt in 1841, had 2 children, John and Mary who wed Christian Haeuser. Mary is later referred to as Mary Emma of Shreveport, Caddo parish, LA At 19 John Jr., left to fight for the Confederacy in early 1862 and was never heard from again. John Schmidt Sr. acquired property in Gretna from Peter Muntz 9 Feb 1846 with a 30 foot front on Sixth by 150 feet deep. 259 Joseph Richard Hatch, now 18 is emancipated, son of Francis H. Hatch. Film marker 000123. 260 James Stewart at film marker 000128. Succession 13 Mar 1872, he died 25 Oct 1860 in New Orleans. Petitioner and widow is Ellen Oakes. Witness for the death were Catherine Lapene and Bernard Railly. Property: 7 lots in Carrollton. 261 Hermann Wiegers. Film edge 000132. Hermann died 2 Sept 1871. Petitioner and widow is Catherine Brown. Child Sophie Wiegers was 15 months old when he died. Frederick Brown, grandfather of Sophie is made under-tutor. 262 John Hecker. Film marker 000135. John Hecker died 2 Jan 1864. Petitioner is John Paul Hecker of Jefferson parish, Elizabeth Hecker, wife of Mathis Kapler (also written as Keppler and Keppeler) and Margaret Hecker wife of Urban Theuret. Property: 2 lots in Carrollton in the square bounded by Levee, Mary, Monroe and Fourth. Docket also is for Mrs John Hecker nee Catherine Cambas or Catherine Sambas who died 29 Jan 1872. 263 Joseph F. Amami. Film marker is 000140. Emancipation 25 Mar 1872. He is over 20 years old and able to handle his own affairs. Signed by Joseph and by Johnnette Klinder and spouse, C Augustus Klinder. Johannette Bruner, widow of Joseph Balthard Aymami. 264 John Junker. Film marker 000144. John died 13 Mar 1872. Will: 12 Mar 1872 is witnessed by Henry Tebbe, Frederick Schroder, Jacob Sax or Sox. John Junker at Levee street, City of Carrollton, was in bad health for the past 11 months. He owed his daughter, Philopena, $50 for prescriptions and doctor fees. After she is paid the rest goes equally to his children but nothing to his wife who left him. Jacob Sax is wanted as Executor, he signs. John Junker was married thrice. First wife, no issue. Second with Catherine Sax begat Ignatz, Ellen wife of John Bangard and Philipena, all of full age. Minors: John, Joseph, Henry, Mary, Fritz and Margaret. Jacob Sax is tutor of the minors with Frederick Braun as under-tutor. Third wife was Henrietta Dearmann who begat Adam age 2. Adam Helwick is made under-tutor of Adam. Meeting of family and friends included: Henry Tebbe, H. William Boese, L. Zeller, L. C Tebo, Conrad Henchert and Octave Besancon. Inventory appraisers were: John Jordon and Jacob Gerber. That is signed by Philipine Junker. Property: 2 lots in Carrollton bounded by Levee, DeArmas, Bernadette and Adam. Front of 39.5 feet on Levee by 100 feet 4 inches deep. Bill from J J Plrang for groceries, L Tibbe for milk, F Vasbein for dry goods, C Schmidt for dry goods, L Lanber for shoes and Father Bicklemayer. Heirs receive $18.60 to be shared amongst them. 265 Catherine Rohs, Mrs. Peter Muller, cover date 9 May 1872. At film marker 000181. She died 14 Sept 1871. Residence: Carrollton. Petitioner is George William Clasen. Peter Muller succession was opened July 1864. Adam William Muller and Mary Muller who is now Mrs. G. W. Clasen. Jefferson parish appraiser, Octave Bessancon and Henry Teebe was recorded by William H Pascoe on 18 May 1872 with Jules Dupuy and Jacob P Stoulig. Jefferson property: Dublin corner Second in Carrollton bounded by Canal ave and Hampson has 30 foot front on Dublin by 120 feet deep. 1. Lots 8 & 9 in square 8W on plan drawn by M. Harrison 23 Mar 1844 and deposited in New Orleans. Peter Muller acquired from Gabriel Spohr 21 Feb 1848 (Jefferson parish record). Also acquired lot M in same square on 14 Dec 1853 with 30 foot front on Dublin by 137 feet deep from N Comandeur. 2. Four lots (31, 32, 33, 34) in square 13B bounded by Monroe, Leonidas, Third and Zimple with each having a 30 foot front on Zimple by 130 feet deep. Lot 34 is on the corner of Leonidas. Peter Muller acquired it from William D’Bloys 11 Jan 1868. (D’Bloys sometimes spelled D’Blois or de Blois.) 3. Four lots: 1 and 2 in square P56 bounded by Monroe, Plum, Mary and Fifth. 30 foot front on Monroe at corner of Plum is 120 feet deep. Acquired by Mrs Muller from the succession of Henry Slelling 27 July 1866. 4. Tract of land six miles above city of Carrollton on left (east) bank, the lower portion of the old Salve Plantation , 2 arpents on river by 42 arpents deep a sale from George W Thurston to William Muller Jr in New Orleans 26 Jun 1871. It is bounded by property of Pierre Sauve above (up river from) and W H Morgan below (down river from). William Jr. Bought it with money from the succession of Peter Muller. At film marker 197 it is signed by I Dupuy, J P Stoulia, G W Clasen, Mary Clasen, William Muller, H Tebbe, O Besancon, and W H Pascoe. At film marker 198 it is signed by Michael Muller, brother of Peter Muller, Michael resided at the corner of Gravier and Front streets, New Orleans. At film marker 199 it is signed by Auguste Babin. At Film marker 201 it is signed again by Muller, Clasen and Clasen. Orleans inventory: Gravier corner New Levee street, refers to Mary as Marie Clasen. Witnesses were Joseph Rau and Jules Duprus. New Orleans Savings Institute $5,728.46 and claim against Michael Muller for $268.47 for rent collected by him and due to the estate. Lot in square bounded by Gravier, Fulton, Front and Poydras — 123 foot 2 inches deep front on Gravier; 25' 2" front on Fulton, 21' 3" front on Front street. 122' deep on side by lot 2.. A corner lot fronting on 3 streets. Acquired by Peter Muller and Michael Muller from Jose M Laborde, curator of the succession of Juan Ignacis Laborde y Rueda and from Jose Martimes del Camp as testamentary executor of Angel Higues (or Hignes) in New Orleans 28 Feb 1860. NOTE: Dockets 266 to 277 are not on this microfilm. These might be within later documents. Years later, when an heir died older dockets were often removed for legal reasons but brought back to storage within the later documents and not separated to replaced them where they belonged. 278 Edmond Drouet and wife, Arsine Octave Toledano. At film marker 000209. Succession filed 31 Jan 1873 by their son, Edgar Drouet. Inventory on film begins with an amount forwarded of $1,500. This is because the first pages are not there but were later found at marker 000247, properties 1 & 2. 1. 20 arpents front on bayou Barataria by 2 leagues deep bounded above by lands of Francois Boutte and below by lands of Victor Coulon, acquired by Jean Baptist Drouet from P A St. Pe, D St. Pe and Francois St. Pe 4 June 1845. 2. The Barataria or home plantation composed of the following tracts of land on which is the house of Dominic Perrin and acquired by J B & E Drouet from Francois Riguand 12 Oct 1829 at New Orleans... (This brings you back to the $1500 forwarded notation.) Cont’d: ...mentions land in ‘Township 16, south range 23, east in the southeastern land district of Louisiana containing 80 acres... (continued but no noted by this transcriber) 3. Tract on Barataria Island, 25 arpents front on Bayou Barataria (a.k.a. Ouacha) and extending through the island and fronting on Bayou Pierrot (or Perro) acquired by E and J B Drouet from the estate of John McDonough 5 Apr 1859, recorded in New Orleans 5 Apr 1859 and another on 1 Feb 1860. 4. Two promissory notes by J G Osgood 21 Mar 1871, endorsed by Ed Drouet. At marker 216 are signatures of Edgar F Drouet “for self and for: Odalie Drouet widow of O Devezin, Arsine Filland, E. Filland, Noelie D Fortier, Eugene Fortier, A Humpareys, Fred Diebel, William B Berthaud, H. Chapson, C Dufilho, William H Pascoe.” At marker 223: Odile Drouet, wife of Edmond Trouard (her son by first marriage is C Dufilho, attorney); Arsene Drouet, wife of Edward Filleul, attorney for the estate; Noelie or Noellie Drouet, wife of Eugner Fortier; Odalie Drouet, widow of Octave Devezin, an interdicted person through her curator, Edgar D and her under-tutor, A O Devezin, who is also under-tutor of Lelia Devezin a minor. At marker 225: Estate consists of a sugar plantation “presently in cultivation” At marker 233 mentions A and R Milliken. 266 Gustave Calder Street emancipation. Film marker 000265. Residence Gretna. Signature on 3 June 1872. Born 25 May 1853. Has $500 coming to him from success of his grandmother, widow of Timothy Street. Has permission of his tutor Gustave Leroy. 267 Angelique Leroy, Mrs Timothy Street. Film marker 000271. Cover date 28 May 1872. Petitioner is her son, Gustave Calder Street, emancipated 28 Jun 1872, state he has a sister, Cecilia Caroline Street, age 15 who resides in Gretna and needs a tutor and he wants to be tutor. They each have about $500 coming to them from the estate of their mother. Signed by G C Street. Second petitioner is Octave Morel who says his mother-in-law was Angelique Leroy who died on 18 ____ in Gretna leaving properties in Orleans and in Jefferson. Her heirs were 1, Amelia Street wife of Gustave Levy of Jefferson parish. 2. Ceclia Street widow fo Louis Dufau, resident of Jefferson parish. 3. Saul Street, sick and under treatment in the Louisiana Retreat (may have meant the mental state hospital at Jackson, LA). 4. Septima Street wife of petitioner Octave Morel of New Orleans and her two grandchildren, issue of Gustave Street and Mary Calder (both deceased): Gustave Calder Street and Cecilia Street. Octave Morel applies for administration of the succession, signature at marker 276 and 277. Angelique died 18 May 1872 in Gretna, Signed Gustave Leroy. Inventory in the “village of New Gretna”. Appraisers: L H Harang and Rivierre Gardere. Witnesses: Arthur Gardere and Samuel McCune. Live stock and bank stock and Bearer bonds. Shares in the New Orleans National Banking Association were to revert to Gustave Street, Marie Morel and Jules Dufau, grandchildren of Angelique because they were donated to them before Angelique died. Signature at markers 285 and 291. 268 Mary Neibert died 5 Feb 1872. At film marker 000294. Mrs Lyman D Aldrich is petitioner and signs at marker 295. Appraisers are: John Jordan and Jacob Gerber. Witnesses are: Octave Besancon and Jacob P Stoulig. Property in Carrollton bounded by Dublin, Fourth, Madison and Plum, the whole square was inherited by Mary Aldrich from her mother’s succession on 13 Dec 1859. A law suit #3972 in the Second District Court is noted. 269 Marie Eulalie Boutte, Mrs Michel Drauzin Hared, died 30 July 1850. Film marker 000305. Petitioner is Marie E Hared, only issue of marriage contracted 4 Mar 1848 and recorded 14 Mar 1848. Marie Eulalie died “sometime” in July 1851 leaving Marie Eulalie an infant born in 1849. Eugenie Carlin, wife separated from Francois de Paulo Parra, sold some Barataria property to M D Hared 15 Mar 1851 (recorded 26 Mar 1851) conveyance book B page 627, fronting on the Ouacha and Villars rivers and extending in depth to Bay des Allemonds (also referred to as Ducks Lake). 23 arpent front on Ouacha river. She has left her father’s home due to ill treatment at the hands of the father’s new wife. The first marital contract (gift) of about $4,000 worth of slaves given to deceased wife was declared null and void by 23 Apr 1857 court order. Her dad said the grand parents, Eulalie St Pe and F J Boutte (later mentioned Tisapherne Boutte), left nothing to his daughter in their succession. Since 1861 she has stayed with relatives A H Amant. The father says he is not indebted to his daughter “from the effects of said marriage contract and has forfeited them by her desertion of him and failure to have had any mortgage that might have existed, recorded before 1 Jan 1870 as required by law.” Grandmother’s estate assets $44.44 on 31 Dec 1855 with liabilities of $450. For maintenance, education and medical expenses of said ‘ward’ for six years at $75 per year. The court clears him and dismisses her care. She files a second suit and wins the right to the $444.44. His property on Bayou Barataria is inventoried to be seized. The sheriff says he needs better instructions to figure out exactly where this land to be seized is located. Her lawyer writes “instructions”. 270 Richard Swain died 30 Apr 1871 in New York. At file marker 000344. 12 June 1871 of Kings County NY. Elizabeth C Bailey, widow of Jethro B Bailey (deceased) and Edward A Swain of the City of Brooklyn, County of Kings, New York,, heirs of Richard Swain appoints Francis McC Swain of New Orleans our attorney. Signed by Elizabeth and Edward 24 May 1872. Francis McClure Swain represents them and also Richard D Swain of Corsicana, Navarre County, Texas and Mrs Anna Matilda Swain, widow of Richard Swain of Brooklyn. Francis M Swain reads will from Kings County Surrogate Court, NY 12 June 1871. It is witnessed by Charles F Swain, Thomas H Rodman and Nathaniel B Cook 30 July 1869. Inventory is ordered in Jefferson parish and in St. Landry parish. Will names executor as Henry G Stetson and Edward Augustus Swain of New York. The deceased married three times. 1. In 1823 wed Lucretia Russell in Nantucket and had two children. Both died at an early age. Lucretia died before 1831. 2. He wed Ann Chiney in Nantucket who died before 1837 and their child died before 1831. 3. He wed Matilda Swain in 1831. 271 Victor Coulon and Eliza Rigaud. At film marker 000399. A judgement in favor of Victor Coulon turning over to him all community property. Eliza’s children filed a suit against Victor Coulon to gain as heirs. Property was inventoried by Pleasant D Cocke, Notary Public of Jefferson Parish, 25 May 1859 and by A E Bienvenue, notary public of Orleans parish 12 July 1859. Properties: 1. Tract of land on Grand Isle, 2 arpents fronting on Gulf of Mexico bounded on one side by Charles Marques and on the other by Francois Kigaud (Seur). Said land acquired from Francois Kigaud 13 Aug 1834. 2. Tract in Bayou Barataria, 7 arpent front on Bayou Barataria bounded by Mr. Drouet and Jonathan Davis. 3. In Fauberg Washington. Third district, New Orleans. 76 foot front on Congress by 95 oot front on Craps street as on plan dated 31 Mar 1835. NOTE: Fauberg Washington is now called the lower Marigny and Bywater area. Victor Coulon has paid “paid his children and owes them nothing” except Elaine Coulon who is still a minor. Succession was opened in 1858 in the third JDC with Joseph Rigaud as under- tutor. Victor had 13 children: Omer, Octave, Oneziphore, Felicien, Francois, Victoria 9all of age) and Emma, wife of Alcide Landry, emancipated by said marriage, and Elmire (Elaine?) were the only surviving children of Eliza. Joseph Kigaud was her under-tutor. The deceased children were: 1. Adelaide who was wife of Adolphe Bachemin and her children were: Armand, Estelle, wife of John Adams, Ocatavie wife of C Tiblier and Laura. 2. Leontine Pisani and Albertine Pisani a minor, children of Leopold Pisani and Eliza Coulon, deceased. 3. Noel and Alice Lefort, children of Julien Lefort by Celine Coulon, deceased. Signatures of most individuals are on (page) film marker 405. 272 Michael Arendt died 12 June 1871 in Carrollton. At film marker 000411. Petitioner is Mary Luhrmanns, later written as Leumark. Property consists of two lots in square bounded by fourth, Mary, Plum and Monroe streets in ‘city of Carrollton’ (now area in Orleans parish). Will witnesses are Lawrence Pesold, William Bayer and Arugust Will. They have no children but Mary had a son, William Beckerbred. 272-B Theagene Lazare died 22 July 1872 in Baton Rouge, buried in Carrollton cemetery. At film marker 000419, Also written as Lazone and as Lazarre, a bachelor. Petitioner was Louis Gordon, a life long friend. Jean Jacques Roman was council for petitioner. Dupre Lasarre co-lateral heir, brother of Theogene. Adolphe, Amelia and Pauline Lazarre, minor children of Therese Minnigerode, widow of Adolphe Lazarre, deceased brother of Theogene. Joseph, Amie and Hypolite Theriot are minor children of Martha Barns, widow of Hypolite Theriot, maternal brother of Theogene. Appraisers were: J Vidou and W Mayo. Signatures at film marker 430. Louis Jordon’s accounting of expenses mentions: N Callamore (sexton), Henry Jurgens (funeral carriage), Rev. Father Rivallon, A J Bucher (Baton Rouge nurse and brougth the body to New Orleans), J A Honey (laundry bill), George Pursglove, A E Antoine, A J Bucher, T H Mitchel, Fisher & Son, P Kugel, Louis Gardon, Dupre Lazarre, George Herrle. 273 Joseph Clement Staechlin died 16 Oct 1868 in Gretna. Film marker 000478. Petitioner is the widow, Anna Marie Smith, widow by first marriage to J C Staechlin and now wife of Anton Sallinger. Second petitioner is Gregory Staechin, son of Joseph and anna Marie is of full age. Property: one lot in Gretna with improvements (a house is there) with 30 foot front on third street by 150 feet deep. Joseph acquired it from Catherine Bland, wife of Frederick Young on 11 Mar 1846. Two lots with improvements are in the village of Mechanicham, each are 30 foot fronts on Newton by 110 feet deep bounded by fourth, Fifth and Copernic (Copernicus, now Huey P Long ave) acquired from Theodore Krammer 5 Jan 1861. Signatures at film marker 481. 274 Pierre Barre died 28 July 1846, residence Carrollton. At film marker 000483. Petitioner is F J Laizer and Alexandre Dimier, executors of the late Bertrand Barre, filed 20 Aug 1872, who was at his death curator of the succession of Pierre Barre, filed 4 June 1850. Ne inventory: appraisers are Human Thieler and Jackson Heaton. Witnesses are Narcissus Overton Litte (or Silt) and John Henry Smiley. Four lots in Carrollton acquired by P Barre 23 May 1846, each 30 foot front by 120 feet deep on Washington and Huso streets. Bertrand Barre resides in the Borough of Freeport and declares Pierre Barre, age 25, died in Freeport 28 July 1846. He signs it 4 Aug 1846. It mentions B C Elliott, Esquire. Lots sold 10 June 1850 to F Schroeder. 275 Augusta Henschel, Mrs Henry Stern, died 28 June 1872, residence Carrollton. At film marker 000510. Filed 9 Aug 1872. First item is a letter from Asahel W Cooper’s law office 21 sept 1912, returned docket to J P Court. Next item is Petition of Anna Stern and Lucas Stern of New Orleans of full age. Their mother, Augusta, died 28 June 1872 when they were still minors. Their father owes them $1471.72 ½ at 8% interest from 11 Nov 1872 when he signed a special mortgage in their favor which was recorded in Orleans Book of Minors, Letter B folio 373. Their father had remarried. This petition was filed 12 Mar 1880 and signed 27 Mar. Annie was 15 and Lucas 13 when Agatha died. Property: 19 lots bounded by Carrollton Ave, Banks, Baudin and St. James streets acquired from Meyer Stern 17 May 1871. Signatures of Henrich Stern and of Frederick H Lange, under-tutor, at film marker 529. 276 Elmira Coulon emancipation at film marker 000545. Petitioner is Elmira Coulon, resident of Grand Isle, a minor above the age of 19, daughter of Vitor Coulon and her deceased mother, Eliza Rigaud. Signature for Victor but X for Elmira 31 Aug 1872. 277 John F Hoyt and Catherine A Vanepps at film marker 000549. They both died in Cass County, Michigan leaving as sole heirs St. Lois Hoyt, the petitioner and Winfield F Hoyt, now of age and Willie Hoyt, a minor. Property in Michigan and also in City of Carrollton. The estate was opened in Michigan when Winfield was still a minor. Cass County documents signed in August 1872 state Willie was under 14 years of age and Winfield was 20. Their guardian was Mathew Garvey. Three lots bounded by Washington, Huso, Commercial and Pearl in Carrollton. Five lots bounded by Washington, Burdette, Commercial and Pearl in Carrollton. Meeting of friends in lieu of relatives: Louis Zeller, W J Davenport, Patrick Walsh, H W Boose, Herman Thieler, Michael Ryan all signed at film marker 573. 278 Missing from this microfilm. 279 Catherine Ann Vigoureaux, Mrs John Rice Beals, died 26 Oct 1869, residence Gretna. At film marker 000601. Petitioner John Rice beals. Heirs: 1. Delia Daymond Beals, wife of Benjamin F Perry and resident of Massachusetts. 2. Carrie Augusta Beals, age 11. 3. Edward V Beals, age 15 is later reported died 14 Sept 1875. Another spelling is Vigoreux. Louis Johnson appointed under-tutor. Appraisers are: Frank Hennings and G St Weight, Walter S Scott, attorney for absent heirs. Property: two lots in Gretna. Both with 30 foot fronts on Lafayette Ave by 150 feet deep, acquired by the deceased from Baptist Hector and passed in the City of New Orleans 20 Feb 1869. Expenses list a vault in Girod St. Cemetery (dismantled in 1950s); A Leitz, undertaker; F V Labarre for bricks; Victor Laubard, bricklayer; John Klinepeter, carpenter; Peter Bau, marble tablet for vault; Ocean Saw Mill for lumber. (NOTE Bau may be Rau.) Lots were sold to settle debts and Beals ‘security’ were: F L Mathews, F Samuel, and P H Hanglin, sold to Mary Ann Burns, widow of John McCune 13 Nov 1876. 280 Andrew Nachtrib died 25 Oct 1871, residence Carrollton. At film marker 000642. Widow is petitioner, Amelia T Kerr. Andrew’s death was witnessed by A G Brice and James B Prague. Will dated 25 Mar 1869 says A G Brice’s wife is Mary B Prague. Witness: James B Prague. Carrollton property: 30 foot front on Monroe street by 150 feet deep, bounded by Levee and fourth and Mary streets was acquired from A G Brice 18 Sep 1868. Letter signed by Brice 8 May 1896, law office of Frank Rainold. 281 Jacob Gerald and Agatha Spahr. At film marker 000657. Jacob died 21 Dec 1871 and Agatha died 2 Jul 1866. Petitioners are: Agatha Gerald, wife of Julius Schmidt; Ella Gerald, wife of Felician Spahr; Adeline Gerold, wife of Alexander Humel (could be Hymel, Hummel). Signatures at marker 659. Two lots in Carrollton bounded by Second, Green (Burthe) and Hillary with 30 foot front on Adams by 137 feet deep. 282 Effie Hehn, Mrs George Aichinger at film marker 000662. Died 11 May 1871 in Gretna. Petitioner is George Aichinger and his daughter, Catherine (of age), filed 15 Nov 1872, signatures at marker 665. Three lots in Gretna on Lafayette ave (one on corner of Fourth); each have a 30 foot front on Fourth by 150 feet deep. 283 Begins marked ‘Volume I’. Albert Reed Whitney died 12 Sept 1872. At film marker 000666. Opposition filed by Bertand Salvy is dropped. Appointment of George W Whitney as administrator. George is his brother. Heirs and a creditor filed 16 Nov 1872. Death witnesses were: Charles Wallston, Edwin Woolls and Smith Wright. Properties in Jefferson parish: 1. One square of ground in Carrollton bounded by Carrollton Ave, Dublin, Plum and Fifth. $10,000.00 2. One square of ground in Carrollton bounded by Dublin, Madison, Plum and Fifth. $3,000.00 3. One square of ground in Carrollton bounded by Dublin, Madison, 8th and Cypress. $950.00 4. One square of ground in Carrollton bounded by Dublin, Madison, 9th and Cypress. $850.00 5. One square of ground in Carrollton bounded by Jefferson, Cambronne, 8th and Cypress $750.00 6. One square of ground in Carrollton bounded by Jefferson, Cmbronne, 9th and Cypress $650.00 First square had buildings and improvements rest did not. At marker 686 Mrs A R Whitney and G W Whitney signed. Properties in Orleans parish: 1. One square of ground in Burtheville bounded by Henry Clay, Webster, Magazine and Live Oak. 2. One square of ground in Greenville bounded by Lowerline, Pine, Third and Burthe streets. 3. One square of ground in Burtheville bounded by Live Oak, Calhoun, Magazine, Henry Clay. 4. One square of ground in Burtheville bounded by Camp, Calhoun, Magazine, Henry Clay. 5. One square of ground in Burtheville bounded by Benjamin, Calhoun, Hurst, Henry Clay. 6. One-half square of ground in Burtheville bounded by Magazine, Live Oak, Calhoun and the line of Foucher’s property (Audubon Park). 7. One square of ground in Burtheville bounded by Magazine, Camp, Calhoun and the line of Foucher’s property (Audubon Park). He owed money via state warrants to: William H Goire of Charity Hospital, Henry Bier, Seymour Snuir (spelling?). He owed money via senate vouchers to: John A Brady, Willis Mauard, Joseph Dause, J Carter, M Johnson, Joseph Vance, A R Francois, A S Anderson. He owed money via house of representative vouchers to: W J Miller, William Murrell, J W Minard, E B Bouton, Mr. deGrange, J J Walsh, W H Michell, G H Beebe and W Cooper. Heirs are: George Whitney; Ellen O Whitney, wife of W C Liggett; Frances J Whitney; Clarissa R Whitney; and Ella F Payden, minor child of Marian E Whitney, deceased wife of Charles R Baldwin, who is Ella’s guardian, and Mrs A R Whitney, widow of deceased. Ella’s under-tutor was E S Stoddard. Ellen F Paudon and Charles Baldwin are of St. Clair County, Illinois. Property in Tangipahoa parish, Bonds in Parishes of Carroll and Madison. Paid out $95 for a tombstone but cemetery was not mentioned. End of film is at marker 870.