MARRIAGE DISPENSATONS FOR THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: 1786 - 1865 (page 2 1800 - 1865) Joe Wiegman, compiler March 2002 ************************************************* Submitted to the LAGenWeb Archives ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http:/www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Joe Wiegman, -- member of the Algiers (Louisiana) Historical Society and manager of the Vallettes of New Orleans site. ============================================================================= What is a "dispensation"? A dispensation is a release from, or exception to, a specific church law. In the case of marriage, it is an exception to the canon law that says any two persons related by blood, through the 6th degree (one's First Cousin, for example, is, per canon law, a 2nd-degree blood relative), can not marry. Another example pertains to a Catholic wanting to marry a Protestant; or marriage between certain affinal relatives (in-laws); not to mention other examples. In the records below, all of the dispensations appear to have been granted. Genealogically, dispensation records are very informative. They not only give the names of the two parties (and sometimes their blood relationship), but often include a short family tree of each party. The records below are from the Notre Dame archives and are for the most part redacted (i.e., not in their entirety); but the full record may nevertheless be available from the original microfilm; and where a family tree may exist. Thus if a tree is not given in any of the entries below, write/call the address below and give the full citation as show. (NOTE 1: I have done my own redaction, without otherwise altering pertinent genealogy info, of each record in order to reduce file length. I have also included alternate surname spellings where I felt confident of such spelling.) (NOTE 2: Other Louisiana dispensation may exist in the records of the Archdioceses of Quebec, Spain, and Cuba.) The data is arranged by date; thus requiring that you use your "find" function found under the "Edit" tab of your browser in order to search for a particular surname. [ ] are my interjections. University of Notre Dame Archives Attn: Calendar Archives 607 Hesburgh Library Notre Dame, IN 46556 email: Archives.1@nd.edu phone: (219) 631-6448 fax: (219) 631-7980 .................................. 1800 Jan. 11 MAFIER -- ROBINCHOT (ROBICHAUX) Mafier, Juan Bautisto A dispensation asked by Mafier in order to marry Maria Robinchot. Quintero, Father Isidro New Orleans, Louisiana Penalver grants the dispensation and upon fulfillment of certain conditions the pastor of Valenzuela is to be notified that he may marry them. Quintero notes that he notified Mafiere and (the pastor). D.S. (Spanish) V-2-i D., D.S., (Spanish) 8pp. 4to. ................................. 1800 Jan. 31 RABY (ROBEY) -- MARENGE Raby, (Jacques) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Dispensation asked by Santiago Raby to marry Juana Marenge. Raby, (Jacques) (New Orleans, Louisiana) to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Raby, a native of St. Andre parish in Burdeos, France, a resident of (New Orleans), wishes to marry Juana Mazange [Marenge?], of this parish, but they are relate din the second and third degree and he asks that his witnesses be heard. He is the son of Santiago Raby and Maria Langlois, daughter of Fran(cis)co Langlois and Luisa Wilz, daughter of Juan Luis Wilz and Maria Barbara Dol. His fiancee is the daughter of Leonardo Mazange and Elena Wilz, daughter of Juan Luis Wilz and Barbara Vol. He presents his baptismal certificate and the permit of his closest relatives. D.S. (Spanish) ....................................... 1800 Feb. 10 GODRO (GOODROW) -- AUCOIN Godro, Pedro Dispensation asked by Juan Godro in order to marry Francisca Aucoin. Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis New Orleans, (Louisiana) Penalver grants the dispensation under conditions of confession and prayers. D.S. (Spanish) V-2-i D., A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 10pp. 4to. .................................. 1800 Feb. 28 LACOSTE -- DUTILLET Lacoste, Francisco Leandro [of Pensacola] Dispensation from second degree relationship asked by Francisco Leandro Lacoste in order to marry Adelayda Dutillet. Lacoste, Fran(cis)co Leandro New Orleans, (Louisiana) to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Lacoste, son of Juan and Juana Dutillet, formerly of this city, now deceased, wishes to marry his first cousin, Adelayda Dutillet, daughter of Fran(cis)co and Adelayda Amelot, natives of this city now living in Pensacola. Lacoste's older brother, Pedro, gives his consent by signing the document. Lacoste asks for a dispensation so that his fiancee may have a proper home, as there would be no one there outside4 of officers of the garrison or navy who would require a dowry and she is poor and there are 7 children. A.D.S. (Spanish) .................................... 1800 May 9 CONSTANT -- LANDRY Constant, Auguste Dispensation asked by Agusto Constant to marry Maria Carmelita Landry. Constant, Auguste to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Constant of Valenzuela wishes to marry Carmelita of LaFourche but they are related in the second degree. Constant asks that his testimony be heard. He is the son of Jose Constant and Margarita Bichot, daughter of Maria LeBlanc and Jose Bichot. Carmelita is the daughter of Jose Landry and Ana Bichot, daughter of Maria LeBlanc and Jose Bichot. They are Acadians who are all related and he would have to abandon his holding here to seek some one else outside. D.S. (Spanish) .................................. 1800 May 12 HIMEL -- HIMEL Himel, Zenon [of Second German Coast, Louisiana] (Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis) New Orleans, (Louisiana) Dispensation asked by Zenon Himel in order to marry Maria Henrrieta Himel. D.S. (Spanish) ...................................... 1800 May 19 BROUSARDS (BROUSSARD) - TIBAUDAU (THIBODEAUX) Brusard, Eloy Dispensation asked by Eloy Brusard in order to marry Margarita Thibaudau. Barriere, Father Mig(ue)l Bern(ar)do Atakapas, Louisiana to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans), Louisiana Eloy Brousard cannot appear in person because he is the only support of his 61 year old mother and Josef Brusard his brother went down to the city two years ago for a dispensation and died on the return trip. Now the mother says if Eloy goes down the same thing will happen to him. They are related to Brunete's majordomo J(uan) B(autis)ta Brusard. This family ought to follow in line with Alexandre Brusard to whom (Penalver) granted a dispensation from the third degree. A.L.S. (Spanish) ...................................... 1800 May 20 HELFRE - OFEMANE (OFFEMANE) Helfre, Santiago Dispensation asked in order to marry Ortanza Ofemane. Quinones, Estevan [priest ?] (New Orleans, Louisiana) to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Helfre, of St. John Baptist of the German Coast wishes to marry Ortanza of St. Charles parish. He is the son of Sant(iag)o Helfre and Mariana Ofemane. Ortanza is the daughter of Antonio Ofemane and Mariana Bado. His [Quinones'] mother and her [Mariana's] father are children of Antonio Ofemane and Magdalena Bernard so they are related in the second degree. His fiancee's father is dead and being poor she is reduced to working for her stepfather Juan Chevre(?). To save his fiancee from disgrace, he asks that his testimony be heard. Quinones acts as notary. A.D.S. (Spanish) .................................. 1800 May 27 SAUCIÉ (SAUCIER) -- SAUCIÉ Saucié, (Jullien) Dispensation asked by Julian Saucié in order to marry Eufrosina Saucié. Saucié, Jullien to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Julian Socie [Jullien Saucié], a native of St. Luis parish, wishes to marry Eufrosina Socie. He is the son of Pelagia Tixeran and Juan Bautista Socie and Barbara LaCroix. His fiancee is the daughter of Felicite Duberne and Francisco Socie, son of Enrrique Socie and Barbara LaCroix. The father of his fiancee is dead; her mother is very poor and has 7 children. He has lived in her house since the death of his uncle. He asks for a dispensation so that the pastor of the aforesaid parish of St. Bernard of the Turn(?) where he has lived most recently may marry them. L.S. (Spanish) .................................. 1800 BREAU -- HENRY Breau, Louis to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Breau, a native of the parish of St. Gabriel of Iberville, wishes to marry Maria Henry of the same parish. He is the son of Maria Josefa Landry and Jose Brau [Breau], son of Clara Trahan and Carlos Brau, son of Antonio Brau and Marg(ari)ta Babin. Maria is a native of France and the daughter of Jose Henrry and Cecilia Brau, daughter of Cecilia Bourk and Antonio Brau, son of Marg(ari)ta Duga and Antonio Brau, son of Antonio Brau and Marg(ari)ta Babin. He asks for a dispensation. L.S. (Spanish) .................................. 1800 JORDA - REGGIO Jorda, Jayme (New Orleans, Louisiana) to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Captain Jorda, widower of Constansa de Reggio, wishes to marry Maria Elena de Reggio, her sister, and wishes a dispensation. Since Pius VI is dead and it is not known whether there is a successor elected and war making it difficult to get word from Europe, Jorda petitions (Penalver) since the king by decree of September 5, 1799 allows the bishops of his dominion to use their full faculties as regards matrimonial dispensations. Jorda is a native of Calella, Catalun, son of Jaime Jorda and Maria Anna Jorda y Rufart and widower of Constansa, daughter of Francisco Maria de Reggio, formerly a councilman of this city, and Elena Florieau. His fiancee's father is dead; she is from one of the most distinguished families of the province. She is over 36 and there are advantages for her in this marriage and also it secures the Christian education of Jorda's daughter. L.S. (Spanish) ...................................... 1800 Aug. 4 BAURÉ -- TREPAGNIER Bauré, Louis to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Bauré, of St. Charles of the (First) German Coast, wishes to marry Isabel Amada Trepagnier of the same place but there is an impediment. Bauré is the son of Alexandro Bauré and Genoveba Labranche. Isabel is the daughter of Fran(cis)co Trepagnier and Maria Luisa Labranche. Genoveba and Maria Luisa are daughters of Juan Labranche and Susane Marchand. They are one o f the old families of the colony and Bauré's mother on her death bed asked him not abandon the succession of their family. He asks for a dispensation. A.D.S. (Spanish) .................................. 1800 Oct. 25 CHAMBRE -- MANZO Chambre, Leonard Dispensation for Chambre to marry Maria Manzo. .................................. 1800 Nov. 7 DUFOUR - DECUIR(E) Dufour, Charles Dispensation for Carlos Dufour to marry Eulalia Decuir. ...................................... 1800 Dec. 17 AVART -- DELASISE Avart, Roberto Dispensation asked by Juan Francisco Roberto Avart in order to marry Amelia Delasise. Avart, R(oberto) (New Orleans, Louisiana) to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas (New Orleans, Louisiana) Avart, a native of this city wishes to marry Amelia of the same city; they are related in the third degree. Avart is the son of Julia Allain and Valentin Avart, son of Valentin Roberto Avart and Juana Josefa Piqueri, daughter of Jose Antonio Piqueri and Fran(cis)ca Daspit. Amelia is the daughter of Nicolas Delasise and Maria Piqueri, daughter of the above Jose Antonio Piqueri and Fran(cis)ca Daspit. Amelia is an orphan and since the death of her parents has lived at Avart's house. D.S. (Spanish) ....................................... 1800 Feb. 7 DUGAT -- NACHIN Dugat, Juan Pedro Dispensation asked by Juan Pedro Dugat in order to marry Rene Nachin. Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis New Orleans, (Louisiana) Penalver grants the dispensation (under certain conditions of prayers). Valdes notified Dugat and the pastor of Valenzuela. D.S. (Spanish) V-2-i A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 8pp. 4to. ................................. 1800 Feb. 13 HERBERT (HEBERT) -- RIBERT Herbert, Narciso To Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis New Orleans, Louisiana Dispensation asked by Narsiso Herbert to marry Marine Ribert. D.S. (Spanish) V-2-i D., D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 11pp. 4to. .................................. 1800 Apr. 4 BRUSARD -- BROUSSARD Brusard, Alexandre To Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis New Orleans, Louisiana Dispensation from third degree relationship asked by Alexandro Broussard to marry Ana Broussard. D.S. (Spanish) V-2-i L., A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 12pp. 4to. ...................................... 1800 Apr. 5 BROUSSARD -- BROUSSARD (Broussard, Josefe) Dispensation asked by Jose Broussard in order to marry Escolastica Broussard. to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Brusard, a native and resident of the parish of St. Martin of At(t)akapas, asks that his witnesses be heard. He is the son of Maria Melanzon and Pedro Brusard, son of Margarita Tibaudeau and Alexandro Brusard son of N. Brusard. His fiancee is a native and resident of the same parish and a daughter of Ana Benoix and Amand Brusard, son of Ana Tibaudeau and Jose Brusard, son of N. Brusard. And Tibaudeau, his fiancee's grandmother and Margarita Tibaudeau, his grandmother were sisters. A.D.S. (Spanish) V-2-i L.S., D., A.D.S. (Spanish) 13pp. 4to. ................................... 1801 Jan. 5 GAILLARD -- LOWE Gaillard, P(ier)re To Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis New Orleans, Louisiana Dispensation asked by Pedro Gayard in order to marry Henrrieta Lowe. D.S. (Spanish) V-2-m D.S. (Spanish) 10pp. 4to. ..................................... 1801 Jan. 9 ALESANDRO (ALEXANDRE) -- NICOLAS Vaugeois, Father Juan Fran(cis)co Dispensation asked by Francisco Alexandro to marry Isabel Nicolas. (1800 Dec. 17) Vaugeois, Father Juan Fran(cis)co Mobile, (Alabama) to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Francisco and Isabel presented themselves to Vaugeois to ask for the publishing of the banns for their marriage not knowing that they were related in a degree prohibited by the Church. They ask a dispensation. (Francisco signs as) Francois Alexandre, (his father signs as) Jan Batiste Alexandre. Isabel and her father make their mark. Vaugeois certifies the above. A.L.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-2-m A.L.S., A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 8pp. 4to. ..................................... 1801 Jan. 31 BROUSARD -- RICHARD Brousard, Simon Dispensation asked by Simon Brousard to marry Magdalena Richard. Quintero, Father Isidro New Orleans, Louisiana Penalver grants the dispensation under certain conditions of prayer and penance. A.D.S. (Spanish) V-2-m D., D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 9pp. 4to. .................................. 1801 Mar. 16 GUILLORY -- SOILEAU Guillory, Luis Dispensation asked by Guillory to marry Hortanza Soileau. (1800 Jul. 10) Guillori, Luis Opelousas, (Louisiana) to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas New Orleans, Louisiana) Luis, son of Luis Guillori and Maria Juana Fontenon wishes to marry Ortansa, widow of Josef Lemuen and daughter of Noel Soileau and Angela Fontenon. Since their mothers are first cousins he asks a dispensation. D. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-2-m D., D.S., A.L.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 22pp. Folio .................................. 1801 Mar. 30 LACOURT (LACOUR) -- FEDERIC Lacourt, Pier Dispensation asked by Pedro Lacourt to marry Sofia Federic. Lacourt, Pier (New Orleans, Louisiana) to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas New Orleans, Louisiana Lacourt of Pointe Coupee wishes to marry Sofia Federic. They are related in the second degree. Lacourt is the son of Juan Lacourt and Maria Leonard, daughter of Juan Leonard and Juana Drapeau. Sofia Federic, alias Leonard is the daughter of Elizabeth Chatelero and Juan Bautista Federic alias Leonard, son of Juana Drapau, born during her marriage to Juan Leonard. Her parents are very poor. Pedro's father is dead, his mother has given shelter to Sofia since she was small. D.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-2-m D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 8pp. 4to. .................................... 1801 Apr. 21 BECNEL (BECKNELL) -- AIDEL (Becnel, Maximillien) [of St. John Baptist parish] to Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis New Orleans, Louisiana Dispensation asked by Maximiliano Becnel to marry Eracia Aidel. A.D.S. (Spanish) V-2-m D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 9pp. 4to. .................................... 1801 Apr. 29 KARQUOX -- MARIN Karquox, Jean Baptiste Dispensation asked by Juan Bautista Karcoutt to marry Pelagia Marin. Karquox, Jean Baptiste Cat Island [gulf coast of Harrison Co., Miss.] Because of the lack of opportunity and their poverty, Karcoux, son of Nicolas (Karcoux) and Catarina Ladner has lived for several months with his cousin Pelagia. He asks for a dispensation to marry her. Karqoux makes his mark. D. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-2-m D., A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 4pp. 4to. ..................................... 1801 Apr. 22 LADNER -- ? Ladener, Joseph Cat Island [gulf coast of Harrison Co., Miss.] to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas New Orleans, Louisiana) Because of the lack of priests and because of their poverty which prevents them from going to Mobile or the capital, Ladner, son of the deceased Nicolas Ladner and Mariana Paquet has lived for 2 1/2 years with his cousin Rosalia and they have a daughter. He asks for a dispensation to marry. Ladener makes his mark. D. (Spanish) V-2-m D., A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 4pp. 4 to. .................................. 1801 Apr. 20 LADNER - LALANCETTE Ladner, Jan Bottis Chucupulu, Bay St. Louis, (Mississippi) to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana Ladner, son of deceased Juan Bautista Ladner and Maria Luisa de Lorme, has lived for 16 years with his third degree cousin Francisca, daughter of deceased Pedro LaLancette and Maria Luisa Fayard and they have 7 children. He begs Penalver to grant them a dispensation to marry legally. Ladner makes his mark. D.S. (Spanish) (Apr. 28) Quintero, Father Isidro New Orleans, Louisiana Ladner appeared and swore (in addition to information given above) that he is 35 and that they had not known the degree of their relationship. He asks for a dispensation. A.L.S. (Spanish) (A.D.S. (Spanish) V-2-m D.S., A.D.S., A.L.S. (Spanish and French) 10pp. 4to. ................................... 1801 May 19 BABIN -- GODIN Babin, Joseph Dispensation asked by Jose Babin to marry Marg(ari)ta Godin. Babin, Joseph to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas New Orleans, Louisiana) Babin, of La Fourche, wishes to marry Margarita, also of La Fourche, but they are related in the fourth degree. He wants to present his evidence. He is the son of Carlos Babin and Magdalena Babin, daughter of Margarita Landry and Fermin Babin, son of N. Landry and Vicente Babin, son of Juan Bautista Babin and Maria Josefa Foret. His fiancee is the daughter of Carlos Godin and Maria Babin, daughter of Ursula Landry and Juan Babin, son of Juan Babin and Maria Josefa Foret. Margarita is very poor as all her father has are two old negroes and he has 7 daughters. Babin asks for a dispensation. D.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-2-m D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 9pp. Folio ................................... 1801 May 19 DUPRE (DUPRIS) -- GODIN Dupre, Gilberto Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis New Orleans, Louisiana Dispensation asked by Dupre to marry Francisca Godin. v-2-m D.S., D. (Spanish) 9pp. Folio ...................................... 1801 May 28 AIDEL - TROSCLER (TROSCLAIR, TROXLER) Aidel, Nicolas Dispensation asked by Aidel to marry Adelaida Troscler. (Quintero, Father Isidro) New Orleans, (Louisiana) Aydel appeared and swore that he was a native of St. Charles parish up to the age of one year; he is 38 and single. A.D. (Spanish) V-2-m A.L., A.D., A.D.S. (Spanish) 9pp. Folio ..................................... 1801 June HEBERT -- LEBLANC Hebert, Fran(cis)co to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas New Orleans, Louisiana) Hebert, of Valenzuela, asks (Penalver) to receive his evidence. He is the son of Juan B(autis)ta Hebert and Magdalena Duga, daughter of Pablo Duga and Magdalena Boudraut, daughter of Juan Boudraut. Celeste is the daughter of Rosalia Teriot and Maturino LeBlanc, son of Pedro LeBlanc and Maria Boudraut, daughter of the above Juan Boudraut. Hebert is an orphan and has lived in his fiancee's house. (D. (Spanish) (A.D.S. (Spanish) V-3-a D., D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 9pp. Folio ................................. 1801 Jun. 17 HEBERT -- DUPUIS Hebert, Zacharie Dispensation asked by Zacarias Hebert in order to marry Elena Dupuis. (Oct. 29) Quintero, Father Isidro New Orleans, (Louisiana) Antonio Guedry appeared as a witness and swore (in addition to information already given) that of the 8 children of Elena's mother, 4 are married and 4 single, one about 22 who runs the farm. The groom- to-be is the son of one of the most well-to-do along this coast, although not rich. Guedry is 48 and signs as Antoine Guedry. D.S. (Spanish) Hebert, Amant Iberville, (Louisiana) to Bishop Luis Penalver et Cardenas (New Orleans), Louisiana For about three years Hebert's son Zacharie has sought in marriage Heleine [Elena] Dupuy, his niece; about 8 months ago his son told him of his intention to marry his cousin. Hebert asks for the necessary dispensation. Because of unforeseen circumstances which might lead to disgrace he hopes it will be accorded. L.S. (French) (Penalver y Cardenas, Luis), Bishop New Orleans, Louisiana Since Hebert has completed the penances and works assigned (Penalver) grants the dispensation. The pastor of Iberville is to be notified so that if Elena Dupuis has also completed them the marriage may take place. D.S. (Spanish) .................................... 1801 Jul. 2 VIVES -- LANDRY Vives, Antonio Maria Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop Luis (New Orleans), Louisiana Dispensation asked by Antonio Maria Vives in order to marry Celeste Landry. D.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-3-a D.S., A.D.S., (Spanish) 12pp. 4to. ...................................... DENESSE (DENESE, DENNIS) -- MARTIN 1801 Jul. 29 Denesse, Jose Dispensation asked by Jose Denesse in order to marry Fran(cis)ca Martin. (Jun. 22) Denesse, Jose to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Denesse, a native of St. Luis Parish residing down the river, wishes to marry Fran(cis)ca Martin also of this parish. They are related in the second degree. Denesse belongs to the parish 14 leagues down the river; he is the son of Maria Josefa Sauvagin and Juan Denesse son of Guillelmo Denesse and Margarita Guillome. His fiancee is the daughter of Fran(cis)co Martin and Margarita Denesse, daughter of Guillelmo Denesse and Margarita Guillome. Her father is old and infirm with 11 children with only a poor house, an old slave and one other boy. Denesse asks the bishop for a dispensation and that he instruct the pastor of "The Turn" [English Turn] to marry them. D. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-3-a D., A.D.S., D.S (Spanish) 10pp. 4to. .................................... GIRARD - LEFLAUX (LEFLORE) 1801 Sep. 16 Girard, (Francois) Dispensation asked by Fran(cis)co Girard to validate his marriage which, without the knowledge of their relationship, he had contracted with Marg(ari)ta Leflaux. (Aug. 19) Girard, Francois Mobile, (Alabama) to Bishop (Luis Penalver y Cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Girard, a native of the parish of Our Lady of the Conception of Mobile, married Margarita Leflaux, his cousin, and finding out about the impediment of the relationship he asks for a dispensation. D.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-3-d D.S. (Spanish) 4pp. 4to. ....................................... DOLIVES -- LEFLAUX 1801 Oct. 8 Dolives, Louis Mobile, Alabama to (Bishop Luis Penalver y cardenas) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Dolives, oldest son of Domingo (Dolives) and Maria Luisa Baudin, a native of Conception parish of Mobile wishes to marry Luisa; youngest daughter of the deceased Mathias (Leflaux) and Mariana Dupont, also a native of the parish. They are related in the 3rd and 4th degree and ask a dispensation. Almost all in this place are related. L.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-3-d L.S., D.S. (Spanish) 5pp. 4to. ..................................... LONGUEPEE -- LEBLANC 1801 Nov. 18 Longuepee, Jean Jacques Dispensation asked by Juan Santiago Longue Epee to marry Maria Rosa Leblan(c). (Nov. 17) Bermudas, (Francisco) New Orleans, (Louisiana) Longue Epee, resident of Iberville asks for a dispensation. He asks that testimony be heard on these points: He is a native of Sa(n)malo of Great Brittany in France, son of Maria Fran(cis)ca Bourque and Juan Lo(n)gue Epee, son of Ambrosio Longue Epee and Ana Brasor. Maria Leblan, a native of Nantes, is the daughter of Targile Hebert and Juan Leblanc, son of Simon Leblanc and Margarita Bourque. His fiancee's parents are very poor, he has enough to help take care of them. A.D.S. (Spanish) (St. Pierre, O.Carm.), Father Paul from Holy Peter Y[I]berville, (Louisiana) Father Paul presents the bearer John Jaques Longepee, inhabitant of this parish of St. Gabriel at Y[I]berville for about sixteen years who asks for a dispensation from the 3rd degree of parentage as shown by the attached paper. Almost all the inhabitants come from Acadia and are related. The father of the girl is an old man wanting help. A.L.S. (English) Attached paper: Jean LeBlanc and Jean Jacques Longue Epee present their family tree to the Archbishop Louis de Penalbert (Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas) in order to obtain a dispensation for marriage between Longue Epee and Marie, daughter of Jean Leblanc. Jean Bourque married Maria Aucoint of which marriage was born Joseph and Margueritte. Margueritte married Simon LeBlanc of which marriage was born Jean LeBlanc who married Targile Hebert of which marriage was born Maria Rose LeBlanc. Joseph Bourque married Francoise Dugat of which marriage was born Marie Francoisse Bourque who married Jean Longue Epee of which marriage was born Jean Jacques Longe Epee. Signed November 6, 1801, by Roche, Jean Leblanc, Ambroise Longuepee, Jean Jaque Longuepee and Honore Brand. D.S. (French) ....................................... 1801 Dec. 24 BROU (BREAUX) - BECNEL (BECKNEL) Brou, Ambroise Dispensation asked by Ambrocio Broux [Breau ?] to marry Serafina Becnel. Fran(cis)co Bermudes, notary. (Dec. 8) Brou, Ambroise St. Charles Parish, First German Coast to The Vicar-General of Louisiana New Orleans, Louisiana Broux of St. Charles parish wishes to marry Serafina Becnel of St. John Baptist parish to whom he is related in the 3rd degree. He asks for a dispensation. L.S. (French) D.S. (Spanish) (1802 Feb. 9) Hassett, Father (Thomas) New Orleans, Louisiana The dispensation is granted. Fran(cis)co Bermudes acts as secretary. V-3-e A.D.S., D.S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to. .................................... 1802 Feb. 12 BECNEL -- BROU (BROUX) (Becnel, Drosen) Dispensation for Drosen Becnel to marry Carmelita Broux Breau ?]. The genealogical family tree shows Becnel to be the son of Pedro Becnel and Carlota Aidel, daughter of Carlota Ouvre and Christoval Aidel, son of Ambrosio Aidel and Margarita Chauffe. Carmelita is the daughter of Ambrosio Aidel and Margarita Chauffe. (Feb. 12) Ramirez, Juan Bau(tis)ta Drosen Becnel of St. John Baptist parish, related in the third degree to Carmelita has frequently visited her in St. Charles parish of the German Coast. This has created a scandal and they wish to marry. A.D.S. (Spanish) .................................. 1802 Feb. 15 GAYARRE -- BOR Gayarre, Carlos Gayarre, an official of the paymaster's office, states that in his proceedings to marry Maria Isabel Bor‚ he has progressed to the publication of one of the banns. But because of the presence of smallpox in the city, Juana Margarita Maria Destrehan, mother of his fiancee, wishes to go to the country. Therefore, Gayarre asks for a dispensation from the other two banns. A.D.S. (Spanish) V-3-e A.D.S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to. .................................. 1802 Feb. 18 BLANCHARD -- AUCOIN (Blanchard, Juan Bautista) Petition by Juan Bautista Blanchard for a dispensation in order to marry Maria Aucoin. (The chart of the family tree shows) Blanchard the son of Maria Mag(dale)na Libois and Juan Greg(ori)o Blanchar(d), son of Juan Blanchard and Ana Bourque, daughter of Magdalena Hebert and Francisco Bourque, son of Martin Bourque. Maria is the daughter of Elisabet Henrry and Josef Aucoin, son of Maria LeBlanc and Pablo Aucoin, son of Miguel Aucoin and Maria Bourque, daughter of Martin Bourque. Bermudes, Fran(cis)co (New Orleans, Louisiana) Blanchard of La Fourche states that he is related in the third degree to Maria Aucoin. Her family is very poor. He is a native of Brittany. (He gives the relationships as above). Ju(a)n J(osep)h Rod(rigue)z signs for Blanchard. D.S. (Spanish) ...................................... 1802 Feb. 26 DUCLOZEL (DUCLOS) -- DEVINS Duclozel, Pierre Olivier (New Orleans, Louisiana) Duclozel, of Atakapas, wishes to marry Juana Devins of (New Orleans). Being in the city and having to go to Atakapas to attend to his business, a delay would be costly. He asks for a dispensation from two banns. D.S. (Spanish) V-3-e D.S. (Spanish) 2pp. 4to. .................................. 1802 Mar. 13 DECUIRE -- DECUIRE (Decuir, Alexandre) Dispensation for Alexandre Decuir and Constanza de Cuire. Decuir, A(lexan)dre to (Father Thomas Hassett) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Decuire, a native of Pointe Coupee wishes to marry Constanza Decuire. (Hassett) is asked to receive his testimony. Decuire is the son of Pedro Decuire and Maria Breza. Constanza is the daughter of Juan Pablo Decuire and Juana Legue. Pedro Decuire and Juan Pablo Decuire are sons of Juan Fran(cis)co Decuire and Genoveba Mayeux, so they are related in the second degree. His fiancee's father is dead; her mother is poor, with eleven children. D.S. (Spanish) ...................................... 1802 Mar. 18 BABIN -- LANDRY Babin, Leandro Dispensation for Leandro Babin and Maria Louisa Landry. The family tree shows Leandro Babin the son of Aman Babin and Anastacia Landry, daughter of Abraham Landry and Margarita Flan, daughter of Margarita Arnel Leblanc and German Baven. Maria Luisa is the daughter of Rosa Duga and Fran(cis)co Landry, son of Carlos Landry and Margarita Leblanc, daughter of German Baven and Margarita Arnel Leblanc. Bavin of La Fourche, being related to Maria Luisa in the third degree asks for a dispensation. Rodrig(ue)z signs for Bavin. D (Spanish) (Mar. 18) Hassett, Father Thomas New Orleans, Louisiana Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions. D.S. (Spanish) V-3-e D., D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 12pp. 4to. .................................... 1802 Apr. 8 LANDRY -- LANDRY Landry, Nicolas Dispensation for Juan Nicolas Landry and Margarita Landry. Landry, Nicolas to (Father Thomas Hassett) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Landry of Iberville appeared and stated that he wishes to marry Margarita of LaFourche de Chetimachas. He is the son of Juan Landry and Ana Leblanc. Margarita is the daughter of J)ose)ph Landry, alias Chinou(?) and Osita Landry. His father is the son of Juan Landry and Maria Terio. Osita Landry is the daughter of Pedro Landry and Genoveba Broussard. Their grandfathers are sons of Francisco Landry and Maria Dorate. Most Acadians are related. He asks for a dispensation. D.S. (Spanish) .................................. 1802 May 11 HAYDEL - BEKNEL (BECNEL) Haydel, J(ean) J(acques) Dispensation for Juan Santiago Aydel and Clara Beknel. (Apr. 6) Haydel, J(ean) J(acques) St. John Baptist, Second German Coast, (Louisiana) to (Father Thomas Hassett New Orleans, Louisiana) Haydel wishes to marry Clara. He asks (Hassett) to receive the testimony of his witnesses. He is the son of Juan Santiago Haydel and Magdalena Bosonier. Clara is the daughter of Pedro Beknel and Magdalena Haydel, daughter of Christoval Haydel and Carlota Ouvre. Haydel's father and Clara's grandfather are sons of Ambrosio Haydel and Margarita Chaufe. His fiancee is poor and her father is dead. Haydel's family is very extensive and nearly all in the parish are related. His father has done various services for and given alms to the Church in this parish. Haydel asks for a dispensation and requests Father Patricio Mangan of Cabahonece, since Haydel's parish is vacant, to make the arrangements. Because of the smallpox in the city, Haydel asks to be excused from appearing in person. D.S. (Spanish) .................................. 1802 May 29 VILLARS -- TRUDEAU Villars, Joseph Dispensation for Jose Villars and Aurora Trudeau. Villars, Joseph (New Orleans, Louisiana) to Father (Thomas Hassett New Orleans, Louisiana) Villars wishes to marry Aurora and asks Hassett to hear his testimony. He is a native of (New Orleans), son of Joseph Villars, commissary in the army, and Maria Eulalia Livaudais. Aurora is a native of (New Orleans), daughter of Juan Luis Trudeau, official formerly in His Majesty's service, and Feliciana Villars. Villars' father and Feliciana's mother are children of Joseph Villars and Juana Laboulet. They are poor and ask for a dispensation. L.S. (Spanish) ................................... 1802 Jun. 21 MILLER -- MEILLIOR Miller, William Dispensation asked by Guillermo Miller, a Lutheran, to marry Ursula Meillior, a Catholic, Francisco Bermudes, notary. (Jun. 2) Hassett, Father (Thomas) New Orleans, (Louisiana) The reasons for the dispensation are to be shown. Bermudes adds that he went to Miller's house to notify him. A.D.S. (Spanish) ...................................... 1802 Jul. 16 BROUX -- LANDRY Broux, Armand Dispensation for Armand Broux and Celeste Landry. Fran(cis)co Bermudes, notary. (Broux, Armand) to Father (Thomas Hassett New Orleans, Louisiana) Armando Broux of St. James parish of Cabahonoce wishes to marry Celeste of La Fourche and asks (Hassett) to let the testimony about the impediment to their marriage be heard by Father Patrick Mangan, pastor of St. James, since it is well-known that an epidemic of small pox is raging in the city and some who are fearful of contagion do not wish to expose themselves by going down to the capital. J. M(i)ller(?) signs for Bros. L.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-3-j L.S., A.D.S., A.L.S., D.S. (Spanish) 16pp. Folio .................................... 1802 Jul. 30 LADENAIRE (LADNER) -- MORIN Ladenaire, Juan Bautista Dispensation asked by Ladenaire to marry Maria Morin. NotaryFran(cis)co Bermudez. Roche, J(ea)n to Father (Thomas Hassett) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Ladenaire, the son of Santiago Ladenaire and Maria Carcau, wishes to marry Maria, daughter of J(ose)ph Maurin and Luisa Ladenaire. He asks that his witnesses be heard. His father and Maria's mother are first cousins so they are related in the second degree. He asks for a dispensation and that the pastor of Mobile be notified about arrangements for the marriage. Roche signs for Ladenaire. P.S. Since Ladenaire is in Isla Chevreuil, his father is sick, and they fear the smallpox, he cannot appear and asks that the findings be turned over to the pastor of Mobile. D.S. (Spanish) V-3-j D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 10pp. Folio ....................................... 1802 Aug. 31 LABRANCHE -- TREPAGNIER Labranche, Jean Baptiste Dispensation asked by Labranche to marry Melasia Trepagnier. Fran(cis)co Bermudez, notary. Bermudez, Fran(cis)co New Orleans, (Louisiana) Hassett grants the dispensation on certain conditions, one of which was an alms of 15 pesos to be given to the Convent of the Ursulines for the orphans, and an equal sum for the parish church and 30 pesos for the poor. A.D.S. (Spanish) ................................... 1802 Sep. 11 LATOUR -- DARENBOURG Latour, Andres St. Poujet(?) de Dispensation asked by Andre Latour to marry Agustina Darensbourg. Francisco Bermudez, notary. to Father (Thomas Hassett (New Orleans, Louisiana) Latour asks (Hassett) to receive his testimony about the impediment. He is the son of Carlos Latour and Juana Lavergne; Agustina is the daughter of Carlos Darensbourg and Fran(cis)co Lavergne. His mother and his fiancee's mother are daughters of Carlos Lavergne and Maria Carriere so they are related in the second degree. He asks for a dispensation and that the pastor of the German Coast be notified to make arrangements for the marriage. L.S. (Spanish) .......................................... 1802 Oct. 5 DEVERGES -- DELINO Deverges, Pedro Dispensation asked by Deverges in order to marry Magdalena Delino. (Narciso) Broutin is the notary. Deverges, Pedro (New Orleans, Louisiana) to (Father Thomas Hassett) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Deverges is the son of Fran(cis)co Deverges and Magdalena Delino. His fiancee is the daughter of Ignacio Delino and Victoria de Vaugine. His mother and Ignacio are the children of Luis Xavier Delino and Magdalena Broutin and related in the second degree. He asks that his testimony be heard. L.S. (Spanish) (A.D.S. (Spanish) V-3-j L.S., D.S., A.D.S., (Spanish) 16pp. Folio .................................. 1802 Oct. 5 ROY - BABLE Roy, Noel Dispensation to marry Celeste Bable. 1802 Roy, Noel to (Father Thomas Hassett) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Roy, of Opelousas wishes to marry. Since there is an impediment he asks (Hassett) to hear evidence that he is the son of Noel Roy and Petronia Bordelon, that Celeste is the daughter of Miguel Bable and Julia Marcantel. His mother is the daughter of Pedro Bordelon and Maria Sarazin and his fiancee's mother is the daughter of Fran(cis)co Marcantel and Ana Sarazin. Since their grandmothers are daughters of Pedro Sarazin and Fran(cis)ca Ledoux they are related in the third and fourth degree. D.S. (Spanish) V-3-l D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 16pp. 4to. ...................................... 1802 Oct. 7 TOUPS -- TOUPS Toups, George Dispensation asked by Jorge Toups to marry Maria Luisa toups. Notary: Nar(ci)so Broutin. Toups, George to Father (Thomas Hassett) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Toups of the First German Coast wishes to marry Maria Luisa. He is the son of Luis Toups and Fran(cis)ca Aydel. Maria is the daughter of Pablo Toups and Maria Luisa Lamare and widow of Joseph Beauvais with two children. George's father and Maria's father are sons of Federico Toups and Maria Leroux so they are related in the second degree. George is an orphan, Maria's father is dead; they are very poor. He asks for a dispensation. P.S. Most of the inhabitants of this Coast are related. A.L.S. (Spanish) V-3-j d.s. (Spanish) 3pp. 4to. V-3-l A.D.S. (Spanish) 3pp. 4vo. ..................................... 1802 Nov. 24 RIVET - HEBERT (EBERT) Rivet, Pedro Dispensation asked for Pedro Rivet to marry Constanza Hebert. (1802) (Rivet, Pedro) to Father Thomas Hassett (New Orleans, Louisiana) Rivet, a native of Manchak wishes to marry Constanza Ebert of the same place. He asks Hassett to hear his witnesses. He is the son of Pedro Rivet and Joseph Brand. Constanza is the daughter of Estevan Ebert and Magdalena Landry. Rivet's father is the son of Fran(cis)co Rivet and Maria Landry. Constanza's mother and Maria Landry are daughters of Lorenzo Landry and Catalina Alain. They are poor and Acadians. He asks a dispensation. C. Lavergne signs for Rivet. L.S. (Spanish) D.S. (Spanish) V-3-l L.S., D.S., D., A.D.S. (Spanish) 14pp. 4to. .................................... 1802 Dec. 3 BOURGEAT (BOURGETT) -- BEAUVAIS Bourgeat, Martin Bourgeat asks a dispensation to marry Thereza Beauvais. Bourgeat, M(artin) to Father (Thomas Hassett) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Bourgeat, a native of Pointe Coupee, wishes to marry Thereza Beauvais of that place. He asks (Hassett) to hear the testimony for a dispensation. He is the son of Joseph Bourgeat and Margarita Riche. Thereza is the daughter of Carlos Beauvais and Fran(cis)ca Riche. Bourgeat's mother and Thereza's mother are daughters of Luis Riche and Fran(cis)ca Moreau. L.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-3-1 L.S., D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 13pp. 4to. .................................... 1802 Dec. 7 LAFRANCE -- BILLAU Lafrance, Santiago Dispensation for Santiago Lafrance to marry Maria Josepha Billau. Quinones, Estevan de (New Orleans, Louisiana) to (Father Thomas Hassett) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Lafrance of this parish, appeared and stated that he wished to marry J(ose)pha but there is an impediment. (Hassett) is asked to receive his testimony. He is the son of Estevan Lafrance and Juana Tounoyau. Maria Josepha is the daughter of Sant(iag)o Billau and Maria Juana Lafrance. Estevan, his father and Maria Juana, her mother, are children of Juan Lafrance and Julia Delerine. They are poor. The have lived together for three years as is well known in the lower coast where they live. Lafrance asks for a dispensation. D.S. (Spanish) V-3-1 D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 14pp. 4to. ................................... 1802 Dec. 11 COUDRAIN -- FROMENTIN Coudrain, Anselme Dispensation for Anselme [Ancelmo] Coudrain and Eulalia Adele Fromentin. Coudrain, A(nsel)me (New Orleans, Louisiana) Coudrain, of (New Orleans) appeared and stated that he wished to marry Eulalia but they are related. He is the son of Pelagia Duvernay and Pedro Coudrain. Eulalia is the daughter of Nicolas Fromentin and Luisa Duvernay. Pelagia and Luisa are daughters of Luis Duvernay and M(ari)a Rosa Girardey. Coudrain is very poor, having lost everything in the last war against the English and had spent many years in prison in London after the peace. He signs as A(nsel)me Coudrain. It is witnessed by Joseph Vale. D.S. (Spanish) (A.D.S. (Spanish) V-3-l D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 13pp. 4to. ....................................... 1802 Dec. 16 JOFFRIONT -- DUCOTE Joffriont, Cellestin Dispensation asked by Celestino [Cellestin] Joffriont to marry Sofia Ducote. Joffriont, Cellestin to (Father Thomas Hassett) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Joffriont, a native of Fourche, and resident of Avoyeles, wishes to marry Sofia Ducote, a native of Avoyeles. Joffriont is the son of Josef Joffriont and Fran(cis)ca Bauchard. Sofia is the daughter of Pedro Ducote and Emieta Rabal. Joseph Rabal, Sofia's grandfather, is an uncle of Joffriont's father. He asks for a dispensation. L.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-3-l L.S., D.S. (Spanish) 12pp. 4to. ................................... 1803 Jan. 14 CAZORLA -- QUINTANAR Cazorla, Diego [of St Bernard] Hassett, Father Thomas New Orleans, Louisiana Cazorla asks a dispensation to marry Maria Antonio Quintanar. (Narciso) Broutin, notary. D.S. (Spanish) 10pp. folio .................................... 1803 Jan. 24 COCO -- JUNEAUX Coco, Dominic [of Avoyelles] Hassett, Father Thomas New Orleans, Louisiana Coco asks a dispensation to marry Zoe Jun(e)aux. D.S. (Spanish) V-3-n D., D.S. (Spanish) 12pp. Folio ................................... 1803 Jan. 24 RABALET -- JUNEAU Rabalet, Juan Bautista [of Avoyelles] Rabalet asks for a dispensation to marry Maria Junaux. Hassett, Father Thomas New Orleans, Louisiana D.S. (Spanish) V-3-n D., D.S. (Spanish) 11pp. Folio .................................... 1803 Jan. 25 ESTEBAN -- RIBAS Ramos, Rafael [Commissioner of war] New Orleans, (Louisiana) to Father Thomas Hassett New Orleans, (Louisiana) Ramos de Vilches, honorary commissioner of war and the comptroller of the Royal Hospital is authorized by Tomas Esteban to complete the proceedings for Esteban's marriage to Maria Andrea Ribas. His constituent is Commandant of Galveztown so that he finds it impossible to appear at the various parishes in which the banns would be published. Ramos asks Hassett for a dispensation from the banns. A.D.S. (Spanish) ...................................... 1803 Feb. 5 MONTRAIT -- MAGENZE (Mother‚, Leonard) Dispensation asked by Leonardo Montrait to marry Maria Magenze. Mother‚ (Leonardo) New Orleans, (Louisiana) Leonardo Monteret of this city wishes to marry Maria Mazenge of this city. He is the son of Filiberto Monteret and Mariana Mazange His fiancee is the daughter of Leonardo Mazange and Elena Wiltz. His mother and father are children of Juan Mazange and Ana Poulain so they are related in the second degree. Maria is pregnant and they ask for a dispensation to be married. D.S. (Spanish) V-3-n D.S. (Spanish) 11pp. Folio .................................... 1803 Feb. 17 DESSILVA -- DANOS Fern(ande)z de Silva, Felipe New Orleans, (Louisiana) By virtue of the proceedings to establish de Silva's single state, (Hassett) has given the necessary orders to the pastor of the cathedral to publish the three banns for his marriage to Constanza Danos. Fernandez is ready to leave this city for Havana and asks for a dispensation from two of the banns. D.S. (Spanish) ..................................... 1803 Mar. 14 SHANDUK -- ARMSTRONG Shanduk (?), James New Orleans, (Louisiana) Shandack having presented documents about his single state and fitness to marry Mariana Armstrong (?) asks (Hassett) to give the necessary order to the pastor to perform the marriage between him and his fiancee of the Protestant religion. As he is ready to leave for Burdeos, his ship being already at Balisa, he asks a dispensation from the three banns. D.S. ( Spanish) ...................................... 1803 Mar. 18 GUILLORY -- GUILLORY Guillory, Juan Luis Dispensation asked for Juan Luis Guillory to marry Lucia Guillory who are related in the second degree. Hassett, Father Thomas New Orleans, Louisiana Hassett grants the dispensation under certain conditions of penance upon fulfillment of which the pastor of Opelusas is to be informed so that he may proceed with the marriage arrangements. D.S. (Spanish) V-3-n L.S., D.S. (Spanish) 13pp. Folio .................................... 1803 Apr. 2 RODRIGUEZ -- CUMILLIOS Rodrig(ue)z, Simon (New Orleans, Louisiana) to (Father Thomas Hassett New Orleans, Louisiana) Rodriguez of (New Orleans), a native of Havana, has obtained the necessary papers to marry Maria Theresa del Carmen Cumillios of this city. He is ready to leave for Havana and asks a dispensation from the three banns. A.L.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-3-n L.S., D.S. (Spanish) 3pp. Folio ................................... 1803 Apr. 23 O'BRIEN -- DELERY O'Brien, John New Orleans, (Louisiana) O'Brien has the license to marry Maria Chauvin Delery of this city. But after some time (spent) here his business is suffering because his trusted slave is ill. He asks a dispensation from two of the banns. L.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-3-n L.S., D.S. (Spanish) 3pp. Folio .................................. 1803 Apr. 29 BOLOT (BOLOTTE) -- DROUT Bolot, Ch(ar)les New Orleans, (Louisiana) Carlos Nicolas Bolot, of New Orleans, has a license to marry Ana Amada Drout. His business does not allow him to stay long in the city and as he is ready to leave for the interior, he asks a dispensation from one of the three banns. D.S. (Spanish) V-3-n D.S. (Spanish) 3pp. Folio ................................. 1803 May 3 LAVIGNE -- FERAND Lavigne, Pier(re) New Orleans, (Louisiana) to (Father Thomas Hassett New Orleans, Louisiana) Lavigne, of New Orleans, son of Pedro (Lavigne) and Constanza Rillieux, wishes to marry Fran(cis)ca Ferand, daughter of Fran(cis)co Ferand, and Rosa Bernard, also of New Orleans. He has been ordered to go to the aid of the French troops and asks for a dispensation from the three banns. L.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-3-o L.S., D.S. (Spanish) 3pp. Folio ................................ 1803 May 13 SOILEAU -- GUILLORY Soileau, Juan Bautista Dispensation asked by Soileau in order to marry Maria Faidel Guillory. Delmas, Valentin (New Orleans, Louisiana) Soileau, of St. Landry, Opelousas, wishes to marry Maria of the same parish. They are related in the third degree. Soileau is the son of Manuel Soileau and Angela Fonteneau, daughter of Pedro Fonteneau(t) and Maria Luisa Dus‚. Maria is the daughter of Luis Guillory and Maria Fonteneau daughter of Jose Fontenaut and Maria Benac. His fiancee is pregnant and they ask a dispensation to marry. Delmas writes at Soileau's request. A.L.S. (Spanish) (D.S. (Spanish) V-3-o A.L.S., D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 12pp. Folio .................................... 1803 May 24 LABARRE -- DESILET Labarre, Pierre Dispensation asked by Pedro de Labarre to marry Rosina Chauvin Delery Desilet to whom he is related in the third degree. (Narciso) Broutin acts as notary. D.S. (Spanish) V-3-o L.S., D.S. (Spanish) 15pp. Folio ..................................... 1803 Jun. 2 BIENVENU -- LABARRE Bienvenu, Alexandre Dispensation asked by Alexandro Bienvenue [Bienvenu] to marry Carlota Eurania de Labarre. A.D.S. (Spanish) V-3-o D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 14pp. 4to. ..................................... 1803 Jul. 2 (Oct. 7) Note: (Hassett, Father Thomas New Orleans, Louisiana) Dispensations applied for in (July 1803), and following from Nos. 280 to 289. (Nos. 286 and 289 are missing). RAFO -- MIRANDA No. 280 Hassett, having seen the documents in which Juan Rafo asks a dispensation in order to marry Julia Miranda resident of St. Augustine, Florida, and in consideration of the reasons given by Father Miguel O'Reilly, pastor of St. Augustine in a letter of (May 16), dispenses them under certain conditions of prayer and penance. A.D.S. (Spanish) (Bourgois, Francisco New Orleans, Louisiana?) BOURGOIS - LADENAIRE (LADNER) No. 283 Bourgois wishes to marry Maria Luisa Ladenaire. He is the son of Fran(cisco) Bourgois and Mariana Faillard. His fiancee is the daughter of Juan B(autis)ta Ladenaire and Maria Luisa Fisau. His mother is the daughter of Pedro Faillard and Fran(cis)ca Fisau. His fiancee's mother and his grandmother are daughters of Pedro Fisau and Fran(cis)ca Delorme so they are related in the third degree. They are poor and at Bay St. Louis had three children: Bernardo 4 years old and twins Fran(cis)co and Maximiliano, one year, baptized by the pastor of Mobile. He asks for a dispensation so they may be married by the pastor of Mobile. Etienne Peroche signs as Bourgois does not know how. D. (Spanish) Granted, (1803 Aug. 2), Hassett, Father Thomas, New Orleans, Louisiana. D.S. (Spanish) (Sep. 7) MONDET -- BOULMAY Mondet, (Estevan Francisco) (New Orleans, Louisiana) No. 284 Mondet wishes to marry Amada Boulmay. He asks a dispensation from one of the banns as his fiancee is very ill and must leave the city to recuperate. D.S. (Spanish), D.S. (Spanish) V-4-b A.D.S., D.S., D. (Spanish) 34pp. Folio .................................... 1803 Oct. 13 FORTIER -- FORTIER Fortier, M(iche)l New Orleans, (Louisiana) to Father (Thomas Hassett New Orleans, Louisiana) Fortier, Captain of the Artillery states that with his consent his daughter Julia (Porter), widow of Fran(cis)co Ayme, and Adelard Fortier, her uncle, petition for a dispensation to marry [Michel Fortier]. Haste is necessary to avoid scandal in a large and distinguished family and he asks (Hassett) that this marriage be performed in strictest secrecy. V-4-b A.L.S. (Spanish) 2pp. Folio ..................................... 1832 Oct. 23 BIENVENUE -- BIENVENUE Borella, Father Marcel St. Martin(ville, Louisiana) to Father (Anthony Blanc) (New Orleans, Louisiana) Borella needs a dispensation in order to perform the marriage of Cazimir Bienvenu and Louise Constance Amelina Bienvenu. V-4-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to. .................................... 1833 Oct. 2 WEBRE -- HAYDEL Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e (Edgard, Louisiana) to Father Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Mina has a case which puzzles him, it seems to be an impediment of affinity. Jacques Troncler son of the first marriage of the late Jacques Troncler and Jeanne Denvir, married to Marianne Desnoyers, who after the death of her husband married Francois Webre of which marriage was born Ursin Webre who wishes to marry Carmelite Haydel born likewise of the marriage between Alphonse Haydel and the late Marie Troncler, daughter of the above deceased Jacques Troncler and Isabelle Le-Roux his second wife. Mina asks for this [above] dispensation and also another [DUBOURG - CHAUVIN] which the late Bishop (Leo Raymond de Neckere) granted orally (August 18) to Jean Baptiste Dubourg and Marie N. Chauvin. V-4-d A.L.S. (French) 4to. 2pp. ..................................... 1833 Dec. 7 TRAHAN -- LANDRYE (LANDRY) BRUNOT -- JOHNS Brasseur, Father J(ohn) F. Baton, Rouge, (Louisiana) to Father Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, L(ouisian)a Mr. Brunot, a lawyer of Baton Rouge and Norbert Trahan of West Baton Rouge wish to have a dispensation to marry during Advent. Trahan wishes to marry Seraphine Landrye; the principal reason for marrying before the end of the year is to be able to benefit from the will of Mr. Podras. Brunot wishes to marry Sophie Johns. She is a Catholic but Brunot, although of Catholic parents has never practiced his religion and seems to be known as a Protestant. He [Brasseur] asks if he shall assist at this marriage as a priest in surplice and stole and say the formula, etc. or as a witness. V-4-d A.L.S. 2pp. 4to. ..................................... 1834 Jul 30 BLANCHARD -- LEBLANC Brassac, Father H(ercu)le Donaldsonville, (Louisiana) to Father Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, L(ouisian)a Brassac asks for a dispensation from 2nd and 3rd degree relationship for Valmont Blanchard of St. Gabriel's and Marie Hermina LeBlanc of Ascension. If Blanc has news of the new bishop he wishes Blanc would let him know. V-4-e A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ..................................... 1834 Dec 12 ROBICHAUD -- BERNARD Audizio, Father J(ohn) B. Thibodeauxville, (Louisiana) to Father Anthony Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Jean Baptiste Robichaud and Marie Bernard wish to marry and ask for a dispensation from the third degree of consanguinity. Also, since the couple are not rich, would Blanc show them a little partiality. V-4-e A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. .................................... 1834 Dec 14 BREAUX -- LANCLOS Dupuy, Father E(nnemond) Iberville, (Louisiana) Father Ant(hony) Blanc; Father (Pierre) Ladaviere, (S.J.) New Orleans, L(ouisia)na Father (Matthew B.) Anduze asks for a dispensation for John Peter Derosin Breaux and Azelina Lanclos. Dupuy has been in good health and ... has been quite active having had two burials, a baptism, and the above marriage. Next week he must go to Plaquemine for a few baptisms. He has heard that there is much to do at the Indian Village on the Plaquemine Bayou. Very few people go to Mass.... V-4-e A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to. ...................................... 1835 Jan 24 LANDRY - LANDRY LEBLANC - D'AIGLE (DAIGLE) St. Aubin, Father F. C(harles) B(outelou) de (Assumption, Louisiana) to Father (Anthony Blanc New Orleans, Louisiana) Emerent Landry and Phelonise Landry ask for a dispensation from relationship, being children of two brothers. Narcisse Leblanc and Seraphine D'Aigle also ask a dispensation, being children of first cousins.... V-4-e A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. .................................. 1835 May 25 MOLLERE (MOLIERE) - MOLLERE Brassac, Father H(ercu)le Donaldsonville, (Louisiana) to Father Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, L(ouisia)na ...... Brassac asks Blanc to send him immediately the dispensation from the second degree of kinship for the marriage of Joseph Mollere to Marie Ozyte Mollere. V-4-e A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to. .................................. 1835 Aug 11 COURDROY -- PERRET Borella, Father Marcel St. Martinville, (Louisiana) to Father (Anthony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Only yesterday Coudroy wrote Borella to give the three publications of banns for his marriage, giving Borella the respective names. Hence Borella could not send them sooner to register the dispensation. The names are: Adolphe Coudroy and Francoise Henriette Perret. V-4-e A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to. ................................ 1835 Aug 23 MILLET - CAMBRE LAURENT -- TROXLER Brasseur, Father J(oh)n F. (Bonnet Carre, Louisiana) Peter Millet, a widower, wishes to marry a widow named Seraphine Cambre who is his sister-in-law. Brasseur asks Blanc to grant this dispensation. Brasseur asks permission to perform a marriage between Felicite Eloise Trepagnier and William Anderson Sims, a Protestant. The bearer of this letter will also ask for a dispensation from second degree consanguinity.... (P.S.) in Latin, in another hand) Dispensation from third degree consanguinity between Felix Laurent and Marianne Troxler, parish of St. John Baptist. Received $10 for the dispensation. V-4-e A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to. ................................ 1835 Sep 18 LEJEUNE -- SICARD Martin, Father (John) Pointe Coupee, (Louisiana) to Father Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Martin asks Blanc for a dispensation for Napoleon Lejeune and Marie Aonide Sicard, children of a brother and sister. Last year Martin celebrated six marriages; this year eight. This is very few for a parish of 300 families and includes colored people.... V-4-e A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. (Sep 26) Martin, Father (John) Pointe coupee, (Louisiana) Not having received an answer to his first letter Martin writes to ask for a dispensation for Napoleon Lejeune, son [?] of the late Michel Sicard and Babe Saint-Aubin; and Marie Aonide Sicard and Babe Saint-Aubin; and Marie Aonide Sicard, daughter of the late Jean Baptiste Sicard and Ulalie Lejeune.... V-4-e A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ................................... 1835 Sep 26 DUFFEL -- LANDRY Brassac, Father H(ercu)le Donaldsonville, (Louisiana) to Father Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, L(ouisia)na Brassac asks for a dispensation for the approaching marriage of Edouard Duffel, Junior and Desiree Landry. This request is being presented by Valery Blanchard who will bring back the answer.... V-4-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to. ....................................... 1835 Sep 27 HUGET -- HUGET Brassac, Father H(ercu)le Donaldsonville, (Louisiana) to Father (Anthony) Blanc St. James, L(ouisia)na Francis Huget, desiring to wed his cousin Marie Rose Huget will come in person to ask Blanc for a dispensation. V-4-e A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo. ................................... 1835 Sep 28 DUFFEL -- LANDRY Brassac, Father H(ercu)le Donaldson(ville, Louisiana) to Father (Anthony) Blanc St. James, L(ouisia)na Yesterday Brassac asked for a dispensation from the second degree of relationship; now he asks a similar one for Edward Duffel, Junior and Desiree Landry, his first cousin.... V-4-e A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo. ...................................... 1836 Mar 14 Beauprez, Father P(ierre) F(rancis) Baton Rouge, L(ouisian)a to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Beauprez has been waiting for the letter from Blanc..... Mr and Mrs. Latit would like to place their oldest daughter in the Ursuline Convent and would like to have Blanc speak to the superior for them. (P.S.) Beauprez lists all the marriage dispensations which have been applied for since Beauprez became pastor: 1. William B. THOMAS and Widow(?) Victor HEBERT 2. David LAWLER and Emelie L. HATCH 3. Samuel ATLEY and Mary GONZALEZ 4. Thomas RHODES and Marie MARTINEZ 5. Cyrus DRESKILL and Mary HERENANDEZ 6. Henry W. FOWLER and Adele HICKEY 7. William MITCHEL and Catherine GARRETAY (GARRITY) V-4-f A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to. ................................... 1836 Apr 15 DECLOUET -- ST CLAIR Brasseur, Father J(oh)n F. Attakapas, (Louisiana) to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) .... Brasseur wrote ten days ago for a dispensation for Alexander Etienne Declouet to marry his first cousin Louise Benoit de St. Clair. P.S. Father (Marcel) Borella used to marry Protestants; should Brasseur do the same? The Protestants have no minister in Attakapas. V-4-f A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to. ....................................... 1855 May 26 CALLERY -- SIGURE Francais, Father (Nicholas) Charenton, (Louisiana) to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc New Orleans, Louisiana) Gustave Ambroise Callery and Emilie Clara Sigure wish to marry. They ask for a dispensation. Callery is the son of the late Ambroise Callery and Adelle Sigure. Emelie is the daughter of Edouard Sigure and Gratieuse(?) Corveu)?). VI-1-i A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to. ................................... 1837 Dec 11 CASTILLO - GREIG PELLERIN -- PROVOT Brasseur, Father (John F.) St. Martinville, (Louisiana) to Bishop Anthony Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Edward Castillo and Marie Dilia Greig, children of sisters, ask for a dispensation to be married.... P.S.) Another dispensation: Caliste Pellerin and Marie Virginia Provot, also children of sisters. V-4-f A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to. ...................................... 1837 Dec 23 ALLAIN -- LANDRY HEBERT - GUEDRY (GUIDRY) Auduze [Anduze], Father M(atthew) B(ernard) Iberville, L(ouisian)a to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) ...... The first dispensation is for Derouzin Allain and Constance Landry; the second for Pierre Hebert and Helenne Guedry. (The two applications for dispensations precede this note on the same paper). V-4-f A,L,S, (Latin and French) 4pp. 4to. ......................................... 1838 May 14 POSTILT -- BOBIN DeVos, S.J., Father P(eter) Grand Coteau, (Louisiana) To Bishop (Anthony Blanc) New Orleans, (Louisiana) ...... In the request for a dispensation for Alexandre Postilt(?) and Emilie Bobin, DeVos made a mistake and put Julie Stelly.... V-4-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ......................................... 1838 May 15 GILBERT -- LESSARD Boullier, (C.M.), Father J(ohn) Donaldsonville, (Louisiana) to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc New Orleans, L(ouisiana) Boullier wrote yesterday asking for a dispensation for Albert G. Gilbert to marry his cousin Ophelia Lessard and asks again now in case.... V-4-g A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to. ....................................... 1838 Sep 1 [Of general interest concerning marriages.] Dupuy, Father Enn(emond) Iberville, (Louisiana) to Bishop Anth(ony) Blanc New Orleans, L(ouisian)a Since he has been at Iberville, the thing that has troubled Dupuy the most is the celebration of marriages. He asks Blanc to extend his powers to perform marriages in the third degree of consanguinity and with the impediment of disparity of cult without writing for a dispensation in each case. The Creole families are nearly all related so there is rarely a marriage without impediment. They make great preparations with many invitations before notifying him and then if he does not have time to write they marry before a judge. In Iberville they rarely receive a reply from New Orleans within two weeks.... V-4-g A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to. ................................... 1838 Sep 25 SMITH -- HARDEY DeVos, S.J., Father P(eter) Grand Coteau, (Louisiana) To Bishop (Anthony) Blanc New Orleans, L(ouisian)a DeVos asks for a dispensation for Benjamin Aloise Smith, son of Benjamin A. Smith and Elisabeth Anna Hardey; and for Elisabeth Sara Hardey, daughter of William Frederic Hardey and Sara spooling. DeVos signs as pastor of St. Charles. V-4-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ..................................... 1838 Oct 17 HEBERT - GUEDRY (GUIDRY) Dupuy, Father Enn(emond) Iberville, (Louisiana) To Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, L(ouisian)a Peter and Helen [Peter Cyril Hebert and Helene Guedry], related in the first degree, wish to have a dispensation to marry. V-4-g A.L.S. (Latin) 3pp. 4to. ..................................... 1839 Jan 4 ROME -- HAUTIN Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e (Edgard, Louisiana) to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Marcellin Rome of the parish of St. John Baptist wishes to marry Azlie Hautin and asks a dispensation from the second and third degree of relationship. V-4-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ....................................... 1839 Jan 8 [REFERENCE TO NAMES NOT LISTED] Evrard, Father Jos(eph) B(aton) R(ouge), (Louisiana) to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) ........ (A third page of the[this] letter lists) dispensations obtained(?) by Beaupre (dated) October 29, 1837 to December 1838 (listing the names of the parties concerned and the nature of the dispensation). V-4-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to. ...................................... 1839 Jan 17 CHEDOTAL -- CHEDOTAL Armengol, C.M., Father B(onaventure) Assumption, (Louisiana) to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) ....... Pierre Velsin Chedotal, son of Jean Baptiste Chedotal and Constance Daigle has asked him to announce his coming marriage to his cousin Reine Chedotal, daughter of Augustin Chedotal and Elise Herbert. Armengol hopes Blanc will grant the dispensation.... (C.) V-4-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to. ....................................... 1839 Feb 3 VIENER -- CAMBRE Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e Bonnet Carr, (Louisiana) to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Last Thursday about one o'clock, after the publication of three banns, Joseph Viener and Marie Basilide Cambre, both widowers, presented themselves for marriage. Mina had told Viener that he must get a dispensation as he was marrying his first wife's cousin. The poor man thought he did not need a dispensation as there was no relationship between his family and Mathias Cambre. They had come on foot, had prepared a little supper, in the worst kind of weather, etc. After making them promise to return in a week to renew their consent, Mina married them. Mina asks Blanc to absolve him from this irregularity. He asks the dispensation for these poor unfortunate ones. V-4-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to. ....................................... 1839 Feb 20 [REFERENCE TO NAMES NOT LISTED] Brasseur, Father John F. St. Martinville, Louisiana) A list of dispensations for marriages in St. Martin parish; dated November 1837 to November 29, 1838. Names of each couple are given. V-4-h A.D. (French) 1p. 4to. ...................................... 1839 Mar 8 BOSSI -- BOSSI Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e Bonnet Carr, L(ouisiana)a to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Justin Bossi and Celeste Bossi, first cousins, wish to ratify their marriage contracted June 21, 1837 before George King, judge of Opelousas, the bride's birthplace. They ask for a dispensation. V-4-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ................................... 1839 May 13 (Armengol, C.M., Father Bonaventure) Assumption, (Louisiana) A list of dispensations granted in Assumption parish since (June, 1838) up to the beginning of (May, 1839); (1838: June 11), Alexandre CAISSERGUEZ and Marie LABAILLE; (October 15), at Bayou B(o)euf granted to Francois AUCOIN and Marie Céleste BOUDREAU; (November 29), Emmanuel SAUVIN and Pauline GONZALEZ. (1839: January 1), Théodule Thomas GUILLOT and Christine SIMONNAUX; (January 14), Jule Bergeron TRUXILLO and Felicianne TRUXILLO; (January 21), George Hermogene GLOIS and Marie Elmire RODRIGUEZ; (February 3), Venenate HEBERT and Honorine DUGAS; (February 11), Victorin LABICHE and Marie CHAUFFE; (March 18), Sebastian HERNANDEZ and Carmela TRUXILLO; (March 25), Bernard CAPDEVIELLE and Virginie LANDRY; (April 20), Felix HEBERT and Laure CHABAISSEAU; (April 22), Clément Constant DUON and Juliette LANDRY; (April 29), Kelien CLEMENTS and Scholastique LAVENT; (May 13), Romain Aimerant D'AIGLE and Marie Azemie DUGAS. V-4-h A.D. (French) 2pp. Folio ....................................... 1839 May 18 LEBLANC -- LEBLANC LEBLANC -- LEBLANC BROUSSARD -- BROUSSARD St. Aubin, Father F. C(harles) B(outelou) de New Iberia, (Louisiana) to Father (Stephen) Rousselon New Orleans, (Louisiana) Elet Leblanc and Aurelie Leblanc of St. Peter's parish, New Iberia, ask for a dispensation as children of brothers. Also Simon Leblanc and Marcellite Leblanc as children of cousins. Palemond Broussard and Elesine Broussard, already married by a civil marriage, have asked for a dispensation from 2nd degree relationship in order to legitimize their marriage.... V-4-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to. ...................................... 1839 May 20 GUEDRI (GUIDRY) -- LAFORET Amat, (C.M.), Father Thaddeus Ascension Parish, (Louisiana) To Bishop (Anthony Blanc New Orleans, Louisiana) Pierre Guedri and Marcellite Laforet wish to legitimize their children and to be married in the Church. They ask a dispensation as the deceased wife and the mother of this one were daughters of one mother but different fathers. They are to be married the day after Pentecost. V-4-h A. Note S. (French) 1p. 4to. .................................... 1839 May 28 DECOUX -- LABRY (LABRIE) Martin, Father (John) Pointe-Coupee, (Louisiana) To Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) This letter will be presented by Mrs. Arsène Leblanc who is to leave tomorrow on the Levant. Blanc will find $60 enclosed$20 for a dispensation for Hypolitte Decoux and Adelaide Labry given March 19.... V-4-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to .................................. 1839 May 31 MICHEL - THERROT (THERIOT) Audizio, Father J(ohn) Thibodeaux, (Louisiana) To Bishop Anthony Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Pierre Florentin Michel and Phelima Therrot ask for a dispensation from second degree relationship. The marriage will take place June 10. V-4-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ..................................... 1839 Jun 28 LEJEUNE - SICARD Martin, Father (John) Point Coupée, Louisiana to Bishop Ant(oi)ne Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Blanc will find $30 enclosed: $10 for two dispensations from banns and $20 for one granted June 26th to Ovide Lejeune, son of the late Ant(oi)ne Lejeune and the widow Francoise Sicard; and Euphrosine Sicard, daughter of the late J(oh)n Baptist Sicard and Widow Ulalie Lejeune.... V-4-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 8vo. ..................................... 1839 Jul 10 BERTHELOT -- LOUP Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e, St. John Baptist (Second German Coast, Louisiana) To Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orlleans, (Louisiana) Jean Berthelot, son of the late Jean Berthelot and Marguerite Barbier wishes to marry Adeline Loup daughter of the late Maximilien Loup and the late Seraphine Berthelot. They ask for a dispensation.... V-4-I A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. (Jul 20) Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e St. John Baptist, (Louisiana) To Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Yesterday, Mina received Blanc's letter of the 11th with the dispensation which is for the second degree relationship and not the third since the Father of Jean Berthelot was a brother of the mother of Adeline Loup. The Berthelots and Loups have intermarried for three generations. Maximilien Loup, Adeline's Father, and Seraphine Berthelot, Jean's mother, obtained a dispensation on June 14, 1815 from Father Sibourd, administrator of the diocese. If Blanc will renew the present dispensation, Mr. Fouque, will take charge of it. V-4-I A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ...................................... 1839 Aug 2 LEJEUNE - GUERIN Martin, Father (John) Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana) To Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Enclosed is a $20 bill for a dispensation granted July 31 to Desolive Lejeune, son of the late Michael Lejeune and the widow Barbe Guerin; and Marie Orfillia Sicard, daughter of the late J(ea)n B(a)p(tis)te Sicard and the widow Ulalie Lejeune. Mr. and Mrs. Beauvais are as usual.... At present, Martin knows of no one sick except the widow Zazon Joffrillon. A billiard parlor has been built opposite Jean Laurant's and now they are building a dance hall. Last Friday they hung an American who had killed two children with an axe in the parish of Baccaurie. V-4-I A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 8vo. .................................... 1839 Aug 3 GILLOW -- LACOUR Francais, Father (N.) Natchitoches, (Louisiana) To Bishop (Anthony Blanc New Orleans, Louisiana) ........ In his last letter Francais told (Blanc) about a dispensation he had given but he forgot to give the names. On July 3, 1839 he dispensed Gilbert Gillow, son of Joseph and Petronia Lacour; and Azelie Cecile Lacour, daughter of Gilbert and Helene Jeofriant all of Rapides. Petronia and Gilbert Lacour are brother and sister. V-4-I A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. .................................... 1839 Aug 21 ORY -- BECNEL Boué, Father L(ouis) St. Michael, (Louisiana) To Bishop A(nthony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) John B(aptis)t Ory and Marcelline Becnel, children of two sisters, ask for a dispensation to marry. They vie the ordinary reason - convenience. Boué adds that Marcelline is without means and is past 20.... V-4-I A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ..................................... 1839 Aug 21 RILLIEUX -- DUSUAU Rillieux, P(ier)re St. John Baptist (Second German Coast, Louisiana) To Bishop (Anthony) Le(!) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Rillieux asks for a dispensation to marry his first cousin. (P.S.) The prospective bridegroom, Pierre, is the son of the late F(ran)cois Rillieux and the late Aimé Picon. Marie-Louise Emeliserte Dusuau is the daughter of the late B(arthel?)my Dusuau and of Marie Louise Picon. V-4-I A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ......................................... 1839 Sep 7 STEIB - WEBRE Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e Bonnet Carré, (Louisiana) To Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Henry Steib wishes to marry Aglae Webre and asks for a dispensation. V-4-I A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. (Oct 3) Mina, Father Ve., M(odest)e (Bonnet Carre, Louisiana) To Father S(tephen) Rousselon New Orleans, (Louisiana) Enclosed is $10 for a dispensation for Henry Steib and Alice Webri. V-4-I A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ......................................... 1839 Oct 9 LANDRY -- LANDRY Boullier, (C.M.), Father J(ohn) Donaldsonville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen) Rousselon New Orleans, L(ouisian)a Boullier asks for a dispensation for Norbert Landry to marry Eliza Landry; they are the children of two sisters.... V-4-I A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ....................................... 1839 Dec 5 [SEE NOTRE DAME MICROFILM RECORD] Dupuy, Father Enn(emond) Iberville, (Louisiana) to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, L(ouisia)na Dispensations for marriages granted in Iberville parish from the beginning of the year to the end. (Names and types of dispensations are given). V-4-h A.D.S. (Latin) 2pp. 4to. ....................................... 1839 Dec 27 BOURG -- TRAHAN Evrard, Father J(osep)h B(atin) R(ouge, Louisiana) To Bishop (Anthony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) F. Mag. Bourg asks for a dispensation in order to marry.... The name of the other party is Pauline Trahan. V-4-I A.L.S. (Latin and French) 2pp. 4to. .................................. 1840 Jan 3 VIERER - PERILOURE (PERILLOUX) Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e (Bonnet Carrée, Louisiana) To Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Eugène Vierer and Geneviève Périloure (?) ask for a dispensation. V-4-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. .................................. 1840 Jan 17 BOURG -- DUPUIS Armengol, (C.M.), Father B(onaventure) Assumption, La Fourche, (Louisiana) To Bishop (Anthony Blanc New Orleans, Louisiana) John Baptist Bourg and Helen Dupuis are related in the first degree. They wish to marry in order to give a Christian education to John's five children by his first wife. They ask for a dispensation. V-4-j A.L.S. (Latin) 1p. 8vo. .................................... 1840 Feb 14 DELANCHE -- DELANCHE (Jamey, Father Victor) (Natchitoches, Louisiana) To Bishop (Anthony Blanc New Orleans, Louisiana) (A fragment) He had just folded this letter when Sylver Delanche and Elizabeth Delanche, related in the second degree, came to inform him that they are to be married the last of the month. He told them he would ask for the dispensation. V-4-j A Fragment of Letter (French) 1p. 32mo. ....................................... 1840 Apr 11 PECOT -- PECOT St. Aubin, Father F. C(harles) B(outelou) de Franklin, (Louisiana) Pierre Pecot and Marie Louise Celina Pecot ask for a dispensation; they are the children of two brothers and wish to marry. (Letter sent) care of Mr. Celerit (?). V-4-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ...................................... 1840 May ROQUES -- METOYER Chandy, C.M., Father (Peter John Natchitoches, Louisiana) To Father (Auguste Jeanjean New Orleans, Louisiana) ....to the pastor of Natchitoches who forgot to ask for them. He is also to send the dispensation for 2nd degree relationship for (Charles) Neverton Roques and Marie Anais Metoyer, first cousins and free persons of color. V-4-j A. Note S. (French) 2pp. 8vo. .................................... 1840 May 18 (Armengol, C.M., Father Bonaventure) Assumption, (Louisiana) Dispensations granted in Assumption Parish. For (1839: May 20) Julian BLANCHARD and Elisa BARILLION; (May 13) Theodule RICHARD and Marcella CUVILLIER; (July 7) J(ohn) B(aptist) BOURG and Elena DUPUIS; (September 24) Nathan WEBSTER and Magdalene Clara BLANCHARD; (October 19) Peter LABICHE and Delphine LOUBIERE; (October 21) Thiburtus CHAMPAGNE and Apollonia MELANZON; (?) Firmin CHEDOTAL and Carmelita (ms. torn); Francis MARTIN and Eulalia TEMPETIT. (For 1840: January 20) Stephen DUBERQUE and Adelaide ROMAGOSA; (January 16) Marcellin LANDRY and Clementia DUPUIS; (January 24) J.B. BOURG and Helen DUPUIS; (February 3) Marcellus RIVETTE and Duleina LEBLANC; (February 27) Peter GAUDÉ and Marie Delphine STAUDT; (March 2) Anthony PETRO and Rosalia ALAMAN; (March 2) Narcisse GUEDRY and Virginia SAVOIE; (March 2) Emmanuel TRUJILLO and Rufina MARTINEZ; (March 18) Augustin LANDRY and Gertrude DUPUIS; (March 18) Michael ROMAGOSA and Joanne GARCIA. V-4-j A. D. (Latin) 2pp. Folio ................................... 1840 May 19 BOURGEOIS -- LEBLANC Dupuy, Father Enn(emond) Iberville, (Louisiana) To Father Aug(uste) Jeanjean New Orleans, L(ouisia)na John Baptist Bourgeois of St. James parish and Pauline Leblanc of Iberville, related in the 2nd degree, wish to marry and ask for a dispensation. V-4-j A.L.S. (Latin) 2pp. 4to. .................................... 1840 May 25 THERIOT -- THERIOT Audizio, Father J(ohn B.) Thibodeauxville, (Louisiana) To Father (Bonaventure) Armengol, (C.M.) Assumption, (Louisiana) Audizio asks for a dispensation for Francois Thériot and Evaline Thériot. V-4-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo. ....................................... 1840 May 30 Amat, Father Thadée Donaldsonville, (Louisiana) To Father (Auguste) Jeanjean New Orleans, L(ouisian)a It is 9 days since he arrived at Amité River in the parish of Livingston for a little mission where he has been before. He knew that several [parishioners] had been married by the judge and wished to be married by the priest but whose poverty and shame kept them back. Amat explained that he did not ask for money, that it was not their fault they had not made their First Communion. Almost all wanted Amat to marry them the next time he came. He found that several marriages would not be valid because of impediments. They are: 1. Adam LEBEL and Irene BERTHELOTE married by the judge (February 26, 1836); 2. Joseph LAMBERT and Cezaire AIDELE married for six months; 3. Zepherin CAMBRE and Elisida MATER married 14 months; 4. Francois LEBEL and Marguerite GREGOIRE married 3 years; 5. Jean LAMBERT and Marguerite GUITR[EAU] married 3 years; 6. Nicolas BRIGNACK and Delphine AIDELE, married for 2 years; 7. Louis LEBEL and Magdeleine LLEBEL married for 17 years; 8. Jacques VICKNER and Céleste BRIGNACK married 9 years and finally, 9. Vincent SCIVICQUE(?), widower of Eléanore Brignack married to his sister- in-law, Céleste BRIGNACK for 4 years. There are others whom Amat cannot marry without dispensations and he asks Jeanjean to grant him the power to dispense as it is 14 leagues distant. They have just brought him a publication of banns for Antoine FALCON and Carmélite FALCON and asked him to write for the dispensation. V-4-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to. ....................................... 1840 Jun 7 GREMILLION - DUFOUR RABALAIS -- LEMOINE Francais, Father (N.) Avoyelles, (Louisiana) To Father (Auguste) Jeanjean New Orleans, (Louisiana) ...... Today Francais ratified a marriage and gave the dispensation from 2nd degree relationship for Francois Grémillon, son of Francois and of Eulalie Rabalais; and Eugenie Dufour, daughter of Valléry Dufour and Marie Rabalais. He asks another dispensation for Réné Rabalais, son of Martin Rabalais and Eloise Lemoine, daughter of Zénon Lemoine and Josephine Rabalais, related in the 2nd degree.... V-4-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to. ...................................... 1840 Jun 13 CAILLOUET -- CAILLOUET Boué, Father L(ouis) St. Michael, (Louisiana) To Father A(uguste) Jeanjean New Orleans, (Louisiana) Théogène Caillouet and Marguerite Caillouet, children of 2 brothers, ask for a dispensation in order to marry. The girl's Father, Jean B(aptis)ti Caillouet, famous for his "high" deed against the convent, will likely take them to the judge to be married if the dispensation is refused. V-4-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. .................................. 1840 Aug 8 ROUSSEL -- GREGOIRE Ladaviere, (S.J.), Father A. P(ierre) St. Michael, (Louisiana) To Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, L(ouisian)a Zenon Roussel, son of Zenon and the late Marie Longue; and Marie Carmel Gregoire, daughter of J. Jacq(yes) Gregoire and Madeleine Roussel, sister of the elder Zenon, ask for a dispensation to marry. V-4-f A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. .................................... 1840 Sep 10 ROQUES -- METOYER Giustiniani, C.M., Father J(oseph) Natchitoches, (Louisiana) to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc New Orleans, L(ouisian)a Blanc will have received the letter written by Father (John) Chandy, (C.M.) on leaving Natchitoches in which he asked Blanc for a dispensation for Charles Neverton Roques, and Marie Anaise Metoyer, daughter of Maxille Metoyer, first cousins. Both are persons of color.... V-4-k A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to. .................................. 1840 Sep 14 CHAISSON -- DUPRE Audizio, Father J(ohn) Thibadeaux Ville, (Louisiana) To Bishop Anthony Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Jean Pierre Chiasson and Anrieette Charlotte Dupre ask for a dispensation from second degree relationship. V-4-k A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo. ...................................... 1840 Sep 29 D'ARBY -- DEBLANC Priour, Father J(ulian) New Iberia, (Louisiana) To Bishop A(nthony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) ...... He asks for a dispensation for Meriadec Viel D'Arby and Marie Eladie Deblanc, first cousins.... V-4-k A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to. ................................... 1840 Oct 15 LEBRUN -- FORTOLANT Giustiniani, C.M., Father J(oseph) Natchitoches, (Louisiana) to Bishop A(nthony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) ..... In the letter Giustiniani asked for a dispensation for marriage between Mr. Roques and Miss Metoyer [SEE Sept 10], both persons of color and first cousins. The pastor not having the faculty to give the dispensation they were married by a judge. They wish, however, to have the marriage ratified in the Church. Now there is a similar case. Victor Le Brun and Damase Fortolant wish to marry; they are second cousins. Giustiniani asked in the other letter for the faculty to dispense in such cases. Many families of color in this parish are related and find it difficult to meet others who are not related.... V-4-k A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to. ................................... 1840 Oct 30 GUILLOT -- GUILLOT Audizio, Father J(ohn B.) Thibodeaux Ville, (Louisiana) To Bishop A(nthony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Severin Guillot and Pauline Guillot ask for a dispensation from second degree relationship. V-4-k A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. .................................... 1841 Jun 27 CICET - JACOB SONGY -- BASSIE Mina, Father Ve, M(odest)e (Bonnet Carré, Louisiana) to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Yesterday Mina received Blanc's letter containing the dispensation for Charles Cicet and Célina Jacob. Blanc's hurried departure prevented Mina from repeating his request for a dispensation for Jean Valcour Songy and Zoe Bassié. He asks Blanc to send it by Mr. Labarre.... The approximate figure of the Catholic population of St. John Baptist where there is not a single Protestant family, just a dozen or so individualsthe sheriff's table for last year brings it to 5776 whites, slaves and free persons of color. This table is certainly not exact as in 10 years it shows an addition of 22 people in the parish while the number of baptisms is 237, burials 115. Marriages this year 25.... V-4-l A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. .................................. 1841 Jul 22 GUILLARD - LACOUR LACOUR -- DEBLANC Doogan, Father Robert Pine Woods, (Louisiana) to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc New Orleans, Louisiana Blanc's letter of July 12 has just reached Doogan; he is truly sorry he neglected to mention the relationship between Numa Gilbert Guillard and Coralie Magdalen Lacour. They are first cousins, double related. When Doogan informed them he would be obliged to write for a dispensation they told him that on such occasions neither Mr. D. nor Mr. F. ever talked of such. The person who left notice in town for Doogan to go on such a day to marry them made no mention of their baptismal names.... In regard to the marriage of Jean Mary Armand Lacour and Aurore Marie De Blanc, Blanc misunderstood Doogan's letter. He did not know of their being second cousins until he was on the ground, the party assembled and 35 miles from Alexandria. He therefore acted on Blanc's advice on such occasionsTo marry them, and write to Blanc immediately. When he inquired of any relationships they answered that it was far off, yet it turned out to be second cousins. He supposes second cousins among French Creoles are looked on as far off relatives. Blanc is to inform him in a positive manner what he should do in the future. V-4-l A.L.S. 4pp. 4to. .................................. 1841 Nov 26 LANDRY -- GUEDRY Jordan, Father Paul West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana) To Bishop (Anthony) du(!)Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Elij [Elie] Landry, whom Blanc knows well, says he cannot wait for a dispensation and if Jordan does not marry them soon, they will go to the judge. Jordan asks Blanc to send a dispensation from the banns for Landry and Mrs. Adèle Guedry to avoid scandal after everyone had been edified at the death of his half-brother, Mr. Urssen(?).... VI-4-l A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. .................................... 1842 Jan 24 BOURGEOIS -- CHAMPAGNE Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e and Father (Joseph) Billon, St. John Baptist (Second German Coast, Louisiana) To Father St(ephen) Rousselon New Orleans, (Louisiana) Joseph Bourgeois, wishing to marry Marie Céline Champagne, asks for a dispensation. Both live in St. Charles Parish, First German Coast.... V-4-m A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ..................................... 1842 May 21 PERALTA -- JUMONVILLE Rousselon, Father E(tienne) New Orleans, (Louisiana) Bishop Anthony Blanc informs Father C(onstantine) Maenhaut, pastor of St. Mary's, that he grants a dispensation from the publication of one bann for the marriage of Hypolite Peralta and Laura Coulon Jumonville. V-4-m D.S. (Latin) 1p. Folio ..................................... 1842 HEBERT - BERGERON (nee: GUEDRY) Beauprez, Father P(ierre) F(rancis) (Vermillionville, Louisiana) To Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) Theodule Hebert wishing to marry the widow of J. Bergeron neé Else Guedry, first cousins, they ask for a dispensation. A.L.S. (French) V-4-m A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to. ..................................... 1842 Aug 8 LESUEUR - O'REILLY Rousselon, Father E(tienne) New Orleans, (Louisiana) Bishop Anthony Blanc informs Father C(onstantine) Maenhaut, pastor of St. Mary's, that a dispensation from the three banns is granted to Joseph Lesueur and Ann Clara O'Reilly. V-4-m D.S. (Latin) 1p. Folio .................................... 1842 Sep 28 LEBLANC -- ?? LeBlanc, A., Jr. Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana) To Bishop A(nthony) Blanc New Orleans, (Louisiana) A former pupil of Blanc's school asks a favor of him. Being about to marry a cousin, LeBlanc asks for a dispensation. If details are necessary he will reply immediately; the date of the marriage is not fixed. V-4-m A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ...................................... 1842 Dec 30 SAVOY -- TRICOU Rousselon, Father E(tienne) New Orleans, (Louisiana) Bishop Anthony Blanc informs Father (Constantine) Maenhaut, pastor of St. Louis, that a dispensation from second degree relationship is granted to Charles Savory and Mary Suzanne Tricou. V-4-m D.S. (Latin) 1p. Folio .................................... 1861 Jan 1 BOUDRAUX -- HEBERT Menard, Father Ch(arle)s M. Thibodaux, (Louisiana) To Father S(tephen) Rousselon (New Orleans, Louisiana) He requests a dispensation for the marriage of Joseph A. Boudraux and Maria Hebert. They are poor people. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo. ..................................... 1861 Jan 8 GIROUARD -- GIROUARD Hillaire, Father (mile) Royville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) Joseph Girouard and Anaise Girouard request a dispensation from the second degree of consanguinity. (Genealogical chart included). VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo. .................................... 1861 Jan 11 PATIN -- BELLOT Mittelbronn, Father (Francis) Pointe Coupee, (Louisiana) To Father S(tephen) Rousselon (New Orleans, Louisiana) ....... He seeks a dispensation for the marriage of Auguste Patin and Cecilia Bellot, related in the 2nd degree of consanguinity. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo. ..................................... 1861 Jan 12 DUPLANTIS -- GUIDRY Tasset, Father Fr(ancis) Houma, Louisiana to Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation from the 2nd degree of consanguinity for Lerzin(?) Hubert Duplantis, legitimate son of Alexis Duplantis, and Nathalie Charpentier, to marry his cousin, Amelia Guidry, legitimate daughter of Eugene Guidry and Elise Charpentier. Both are without means. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo. ................................... 1861 Jan 13 BROUSSARD -- GIROUARD (GIRARD, GIRAUD) Hillaire, Father (mile) Royville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) Seville Broussard and Marguerite Girouard seek a dispensation from the 3rd degree of consanguinity. (Genealogical chart). VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo. ....................................... 1861 Jan 14 BREAUX -- BREAUX Delacroix, Father C(yril) (Iberville, Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) Petition for a dispensation from the 2nd degree of consanguinity for Armour Breaux and Laetitia Breaux. VI-2-d A.L.S. (Latin) 1p. 8vo. ....................................... 1861 Jan 17 BLANCHARD - ORSENEAUX (ARSENEAUX) Venissat, Father C(ypria)n (Thibodaux, Louisiana) to Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) Eugene Blanchard and Asema Orseneaux wish a dispensation from the 3rd degree of consanguinity.... VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo. ....................................... 1861 Jan 18 GUILLORY -- LAFLEUR Raymond, Father J. F(rancois) Opelousas, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) His brother having left for Calcasieu, he is obliged to seek a dispensation from the 3rd degree simple of consanguinity between Nester Guillory, legitimate son of Donate Guillory and Celise Pierre Baptiste Fontenot; and Leonie Cesaire Lafleur, legitimate daughter of Cesaire Lafleur and Emelie Pierre Guillory. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo. ....................................... 1861 Jan 26 WOOLF (WULFF) - BORN (BORNE) Mittelbronn, Father (Francis) Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana) To Father S(tephen) Rousselon (New Orleans, Louisiana) He requests a dispensation from the banns for Joseph Woolf and Mary Born whom he has already married. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo. ..................................... 1861 Jan 27 LANOUX -- BOUDREAUX Andrieu, C.M., Father A(nthony) Donaldson, (Louisiana) To Father S(tephen) Rousselon (New Orleans, Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation from the impediment of consanguinity in the 3rd degree for Michel L. Lanoux and Philomene Boudreaux. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo ...................................... 1861 Jan 28 LANGINAIS -- BROUSSARD Hillaire, Father (mile) Royville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon) New Orleans, Louisiana He seeks a dispensation from the impediment of consanguinity in the 3rd degree for Désiré Langinais and Azéna Broussard. Today he blessed the marriage of Seville Broussard and Marguerite Girouard for whom he has not yet received the dispensation which he has requested. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo. ......................................... 1861 Feb 7 ARSENAUX -- BLANCHARD Venissat, Father C(ypria)n (Thibodaux, Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation from the third degree of consanguinity for Joseph Arsenaux and Elisa Blanchard. ........................................ 1861 Feb 18 LLANGLINAIS (LANGLINAIS) -- BROUSSARD Hillaire, Father E(mile) Rouville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) On the 11th he blessed the marriage of Desire Llanglinais and Azena Broussard after having dispensed them from the third degree of consanguinity himself, the dispensation which he had requested not having arrived.... VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo. ........................................ 1861 Feb 23 COX -- RODRIGUEZ Boglioli, C.M., Father C(harles) Donaldsonville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon) N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana) He requests a dispensation for marriage between Ezra B. Cox, a Methodist who claims to have been baptized but cannot prove it, and Carmelite Rodriguez, widow of Douvvadour(?) Le Blanc. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo. ...................................... 1861 Mar 11 COTTER -- THRIFT Elder, William Henry, Bishop of Natchez, Mississippi to Father S(tephen) Rousselon N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana) Some weeks ago a young Catholic, Miss Thrift, left Natchez with a Mr. Cotter of Woodville, her firsts cousin and a Protestant, to get married. They had never applied for a dispensation. He has seen in the papers that they were married in New Orleans by Father Jeremiah Moynihan. VI-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to. ................................... 1861 Mar 20 BREAUX -- COMEAUX De la Croix, Father C(yril) (Iberville, Louisiana) to Father (Stephen) Rousselon (New Orleans, Louisiana) Last August he married a couple who concealed the fact they were cousins- germain [first cousins]. In order to validate it, he asks for a dispensation from the second degree of consanguinity between Joseph A. Breaux and Odillia Comeaux. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo. ...................................... 1861 Mar 20 BERNARD -- FOREMAN Poyet, Father J(ean) A(rthur) Abbeville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) Joseph Emil Bernard, legitimate son of Joseph Bernard and Azelia Commeaux, both deceased, and Cordelia Florentina Foreman, legitimate daughter of the deceased Neuvil Foreman and Zeleemma Faulk, seek a dispensation for the impediment of mixed religion. VI-2-d A.L.S. (Latin) 1p. 4to. .................................. 1861 Apr 1 LACHAUNE -- LEBLANC Hillaire, Father (mile) Royville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) Julien Lachauné and Cecile Leblanc seek a dispensation from the third degree of consanguinity. (Genealogical chart). VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo. ....................................... 1861 Apr 1 MILLER - BARTHELEMI (BARTHELEMY) Mittelbronn, Father (Francis) Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen) Rousselon (New Orleans, Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation for the marriage of an infidel and a Catholic - George H. Miller and Carmelite Barthelemi. Also a dispensation from two banns. The marriage should take place on the 9th. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo. ....................................... 1861 Apr 2 KELLY -- KING Andrieu, C.M., Father A(nthony) Donaldsonville, (Louisiana) To Father S(tephen) Rousselon (New Orleans, Louisiana) A young man wishes to marry as soon as possible in order to go to Natchez under the orders of an entrepreneur who presses him. It is his only reason for wanting a dispensation from the publication of the banns. They are Michael Kelly and Mary King. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo. ................................... 1861 Apr 3 ENGLISH -- COLLINS Flanagan, Father J.(D,) (New Orleans, Louisiana) To Father S(tephen) Rousselon (New Orleans, Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation from the three publications of the banns for James English and Ellen Collins. Father D(aniel Houlahan) Houlihan has a license and promised to obtain a dispensation for today but he has gone to Mobile and said nothing about it - and everything is prepared. VI-2-d A.L.S. (Latin) 1p. 16mo. ................................... 1861 Apr 8 SCHENNAYDER -- HAYDEL Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e (Bonnet Carre, Louisiana) To Father S(tephen) Rousselon New Orleans, (Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation from the second degree of consanguinity for John Fréjus Schennayder and Marie Zoe Haydel. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ................................... 1861 Apr 17 DESNOUX -- GAUDIN Andrieu, C..M., Father (Anthony) Donaldson(ville, Louisiana) To Father S(tephen) Rousselon (New Orleans, Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation from the publication of the banns for the marriage of Jean Desnoux to Ger(trude) Gaudin, marrying for the second time at an advanced age and willing to pay the fee for the dispensation. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to. .................................... 1861 Apr 17 AUCOIN -- AUCOIN Venissat, Father C(ypria)n, St. Philomena's (Thibodaux, Louisiana) to Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) He again asks for a dispensation from the third degree of consanguinity for Firmin Aucoin and Rosema Aucoin. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo. ...................................... 1861 Apr 25 BERNARD -- ALLAIN Clerouin, Father (Victor) Bruly Landing, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon) New Orleans, L(ouisian)a Louis Bernard and Augustine Allain are the persons for whom he requested the last dispensation from the third degree of consanguinity.... VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to. .................................... 1861 Apr 29 LEGER - SIMON BERNARD -- FOREMAN Foltier, Father E.J. Vermillionville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation from the third degree of consanguinity for Lisée Léger and Colastie Simon. He wishes to know if the pastor of Abbeville, Father (Jean Arthur Poyet), who came to (Vermillionville) to marry (Joseph Emil) Bernard, a Catholic, and (Cordelia Florentina) Foreman, an infidel, obtained a dispensation. (Poyet) also married the sister of Colastie Simon to her first cousin, both of whom are of his parish.... VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo. ....................................... 1861 May 13 CAMBRE -- ?? Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e (Bonnet Carré, Louisiana) to Father S(tephen) Rousselon New Orleans, (Louisiana) Jacob Cambre begs him to write in regard to the dispensation for him and his sister-in-law. Cambre deserves this favor better than any person. It is by the generosity of his grandfather that the church of St. John the Baptist has all the silverware which it has: chalices, monstrance, censer, cruets, bottles for the holy oil, etc. His family are also the best Catholics of the parish. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to. .................................. 1861 May 17 HAPOUD -- CROCHET Bertail, Father J( ) M( ) Paincourtville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen) Rousselon (New Orleans, Louisiana) Adrien Hapoud and Clementine Crochet seek a dispensation from the 2d or 3d degree of consanguinity in order to marry legitimately. He has not been able to find the baptismal certificate of Rosalie Aimée Gilles. He has looked from 1847 to 1853. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 16mo. ..................................... 1861 May 20 CAMBRE -- MILLET Mina, Father Ve. M(odest)e (Bonnet Carré, Louisiana) To Father S(tephen) Rousselon New Orleans, (Louisiana) Last Saturday he received Rousselon's letter of the 18th granting the dispensation to Jacob Cambre, widower of Celina Millet, legitimate son of Michel Chambre and Catherine Lasseigne; and Lydia Millet, minor and legitimate daughter of the late Silvain Millet and Euphroisine Haydel.... VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ................................... 1861 May 25 HUDSON -- STELLY Dubernard, Father (Jean Honoré) Breaux Bridge, (Louisiana) to Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation for the marriage of a Protestant, Thomas Hudson and a Catholic, Idéa Stelly. If the dispensation is not granted he fears there will be an illegitimate union.... VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. .................................... 1861 Jun 7 BOUILLON -- CHAMPAGNE Jan, Father A(nge) M(arie Felix) St. Martinville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation from the second degree of consanguinity for Martin Bouillon and Melanie Champagne.... VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to. .................................... 1861 Jun 30 LYNE -- SIMS Maréchaux, Father (L.) A(ugustine) Assumption, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation for the marriage next (Thursday, July 4), of Jean Rhea Lyne, a baptized Protestant, and Laura Rosalie Sims, a Catholic. VI-2-d A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo. ...................................... 1861 Jul 1 (Odin, C.M., Archbishop John Mary of New Orleans, Louisiana) (Apparently in Odin's handwriting). Dispensations for mixed marriages1854- 14; 1855-47; 1856-41; 1857-27; 1859-19; in the first degree of affinity 2, in the collateral line; 1859-46, in second degree of consanguinity 2; 1860-31; 1861 to the end of June-10. Of mixed marriages, about 15 for disparity of cult. VI-2-e A. Note (Latin) 1p. 4to. ................................... 1861 Jul 2 SMITH -- CHARGOIS Foltier, Father E.J. Vermillionville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen) Rousselon (New Orleans, Louisiana) P.S. ........... He seeks a dispensation to marry W.O. Smith, non-baptized, and Belvire Chargois, a Catholic. A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo. ....................................... 1861 Jul 15 ISBELL -- HEBERT De la Croix, Father C(yril Iberville, Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) ........ (P.S. Latin) He seeks a dispensation from mixed faith and three proclamations of the banns for Robert Isbell and Maria A. Hebert, widow Lauve. VI-2-e A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo. ................................... 1861 Sep 3 HEBERT -- MOUTON Poyet, Father J(ean) A(rthur) Abbeville, (Louisiana) To Father (Stephen Rousselon New Orleans, Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation from the third degree of consanguinity for Oliver Hébert son of Oliver Hebért and Eveline Faulk; and Anastasia Mouton, daughter of the deceased Sylvester Mouton and Adelaide Cormier. VI-2-e A.L.S. (Latin) 1p. 4to. ................................... 1861 Sep 9 BENOIT -- BENOIT Menard, Father Ch(arle)s M. Thibodaux, (Louisiana) to Father (Stephen Rousselon ....... The persons who obtained the dispensation from the third degree of consanguinity are Baptiste Benoit and Mathilde Benoit. VI-2-e A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 21mo. .................................... 1861 Nov 20 DANIEL - BRIGITTE (THAMES) Larnaudie, S.J., Father F(rederick) Baton Rouge, (Louisiana) to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) He thanks him for the dispensation. The names are Gary Daniel and Thames Brigitte.... VI-2-e A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo. .................................. 1862 Jan 22 AUCOIN -- AUCOIN Venissat, Father C(ypria)n Thibodauxville, (Louisiana) to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) Theophile Aucoin and Felicie Aucoin seek a dispensation from the third degree of consanguinity.... VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ....................................... 1862 Jan 24 SHERBY -- PRICE Larnaudie, S.J., Father F(rederick) Baton Rouge, (Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) ...... He seeks a dispensation from the impediment of disparitatis cultus between Clark Sherby, a Methodist, and Julia Price, both colored.... VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo. ................................... 1862 Apr 12 MONGE -- DELACROIX Jan, Father A(nge) M(arie Felix) St. Martinsville, (Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) Edward Monge and Ezilda Dusuau Delacroix seek a dispensation from the first degree of affinity. Monge, finding it necessary to remarry, naturally looks to the one who for six years has been a mother for his five children. Ezilda, already 26 years old, is clearly and solidly pious. VI-2-f A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to. ...................................... 1862 May 16 LANDRY - HENRI (HENRY) Tasset, Father Fr(ancis) Houma, (Louisiana) to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M, New Orleans, Louisiana) He seeks a dispensation for first cousins: Frejus Landry and Eurelia Henri. ... Their city is bulging with Federals.... ....................................... 1863 Nov 22 GIROIR -- GIROIR Letilly, Father P(eter) M.F. Chacahoula, (Louisiana) to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) Letilly seeks dispensations for Xavier Giroir and Miss L. Giroir, children of two brothers, because they intend to marry on December 3.... VI-2-g A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to. ...................................... 1864 Jun 15 ARCENAUX -- GIROU Tasset, Father F. Houma, (Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.) New Orleans, (Louisiana) Sosthène Arcenaux wishes to marry Mary Girou, the widow of his brother and mother of two children.... VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. Folio ...................................... 1864 Jul 2 COUSIN -- COUSIN PIZETTA -- STREMM Le Cozic, Father H(guacin) the M(ar)ie Bonfouca, (Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) Le Cozic has used a special privilege and dispensed the three banns in the case of Armand Cousin and Marie Cousin for which (Odin) is to tell him if he acted rightly. The dispensation for a mixed [religious] marriage given to Victoire Pizetta and Urie Stremm will probably not be necessary as Stremm intends to become a Catholic before the marriage.... VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo. .................................... 1864 Sep 11 O'LAUGHLIN - O'LAUGHLIN Ireland, Father J(ohn) St. Paul, Minn(esota) To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.) New Orleans, (Louisiana) About 14 or 15 years ago Denis O'Laughlin and Bridget O'Laughlin were marries in New Orleans in the church near the French market. Father Graham was the name of the priest. They are first cousins. The question has arisen did they or did they not receive a dispensation? VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. ................................... 1864 Dec. 26 ELISER -- BRAND Ceuppens, Father Fr(ancis X) and Father J(ean) B(aptis)te LeSaichere [place not given] to (Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) They ask a dispensation from the impediment of affinity between Simon Peter Eliser and Elvania Brand by reason of lack of dowry. They would like to write a few words on the question of disparity of cult when one party is doubtfully baptized unless the person asks to be received into the Church. VI-2-h A.L.S. (Latin) 1p. 8vo. .................................. 1865 CHAUVIN -- THIBODAUX T(asset), Father F. (Houma, Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) T(asset) asks for a dispensation for first cousinsSerge Chauvin and Theolinde Thibodaux. A.L.S. (French) 1p. VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 7pp. 8vo. ....................................... 1865 Feb 10 DESPEAUX -- GRANDVOLET RAGAS -- BALET Harnais, Father M(athurin) Buras, (Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) Basyle Despeaux and Louisa Grandvolet were married before a judge, and now desire a dispensation from marriage banns to have their marriage blessed. Jean Ragas and Adelaide Balet desire the same dispensation. VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo. ...................................... 1865 Feb 13 BULOT -- CARLINI BULOT -- CARLINI Langlois, Father A(uguste) B. Plaquemines, (Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) Two brothers, Celestin and Joachim Bulot, married two sisters to whom they were related in the 2nd and 3rd degree. For Celestin and Josephine Carlini there was a dispensation for the 3rd degree only, on April 25, 1860. For Joachim and Victoria Carlini he finds no mention of a dispensation; this marriage was blessed April 2, 1864. He asks (Odin) to grant these dispensations. VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo. .................................. 1865 Apr 4 GREMILLION -- MAJOR PORCHE -- FABRE Gutton, Father Ph(ilibert) Fausse Rivière, (Louisiana) to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) ...... Gutton asks for the following marriage dispensations Auguste Grémillion and Frosilla Major, related, who wish to validate their marriage; and Michel Porché and Marie Emélie Fabré, related in the second degree; Marie is a widow. If communications are resumed (Odin) can write by the Bella Donna bound for Waterloo and Bayou Sara, in care of Mr. Trudeau. A.L.S. 7pp. .................................... 1865 Jun 1 BURAS -- BURAS BURAS -- BURAS Harnais, Father M(athurin) Buras, (Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) Hippolyte Buras and Marie Rose Buras were married before a judge. They wish to be married and ask for a dispensation from second degree relationship. Louis Prosper Buras and Louise Honorine Buras request the same. VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ...................................... 1865 Jun 30 PREVOT -- LONGE Cuny, Father (Christopher) Charenton, (Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.) New Orleans, (Louisiana) ..... Godefroy Prévot, son of Norbert Prévot and Ceralie Longe; and Matilda Longe, daughter of Azincourt Longe and Estelle Bernou had their banns published and came to the church at Cyprès-Mort to get the nuptial blessing, without Cuny knowing that they were related. While he was in the sacristy preparing for this ceremony a lady of color told Cuny that they were first cousins. Cuny gave them a dispensation in the name of the Archbishop. They said they had been advised not to say anything about it.... VI-2-i A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to. .................................. 1865 Jul 6 SHERBURNE -- FIELDS Gonellaz, Father H(yacinth) Houma, (Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) He did not have time to write for a dispensation; Gonellaz married Thomas P. Sherburne, a Protestant, and Josephine Fields, a Catholic. In a case where one of the parties is not baptized, could Gonellaz officiate? Also could he do so when neither of the parties is a Catholic? The absence of Protestant ministers makes this second case possible. VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo. ................................... 1865 Oct BONNOT -- TRASTOUR Cuny, Father (F. Christophe) Charenton, (Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.) New Orleans, (Louisiana) Gabriel George Bonnot, son of Jean Bonnot and Rosa Barabino; and Marie Blanche Trastour, daughter of August Trastour and Eulalie Barabino wish to marry on the 26th. They are first cousins and ask for a dispensation. VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. Folio .................................. 1865 Oct 31 LANGLOIS -- ROBILLARD Gutton, Father P(hilibert) Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana) to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) He asks for a dispensation of second degree consanguinity for Zenon Langlois and Adeline Robillard. The names for the viva voce dispensation were Numa Potier(?) and Adèle Lejeune. VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo. .................................. 1865 Nov 8 HOLLIDAY - MARIONNEAUX (MARIONEAUX) Follot, Father Francis C. Plaquemine, (Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) ...... Follot requests a dispensation for consanguinity of the third degree for the marriage of Jean R. Holliday, son of Francois D. Holliday and Pauline Marionneaux; to Ernestine Marionneaux, daughter of Norbert Marionneaux and Marcelite Brasset. In this parish nearly everyone is related. VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to. ...................................... 1865 Nov 25 HEBERT -- BODIN Vénissat, Father C(ypria)n, St. Philomena's (Thibodaux, Louisiana) To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M. New Orleans, Louisiana) Emile Louis Hébert and Claire LeBlanc, related in the third degree, ask for a dispensation. VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo. ...................................... 1865 Dec 30 SEGURA -- BODIN Outendirck, Father J(oseph) New Iberia, (Louisiana) To Archbishop J(on) M(any) Odin, (C.M.) New Orleans, (Louisiana) Ulise Segura and Uranie Bodin wish to marry and ask for a dispensation as sister-in-law and brother-in-law. There is a child whom Uranie has brought up. Outendirck has done all he can to persuade them not to marry but he is afraid if they do not get the dispensation they will be married by the judge. VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to. ..................................... 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