Oak Alley Foundation

Anna/ Octavie

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Anna/ Octavie

Date of birth: 
1839* (estimated)
Baptism Date and Sponsors: 
Unknown
Gender and Designation: 
Female
Skills or Duties: 
Washerwoman/Laundress
Relationships: 
Child: Marie Josephine
Notes: 
Age 21 (R5.083)
References: 
  • R5.083
    • Bill of Sale, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Felix Grima, v 46 act 177
    • The named woman being sold is "Octavie" with an alias of "Anna"
    • Anna is listed as a seamstress, washerwoman, and ironer
  • Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
    • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana 
    • Item no. 7; Page no. 207; Entry no. 45
    • Lists Anna as Marie Josephine's mother

 

* Denotes estimated date based on available records. 

 

 

Associated transaction(s): 
Slave Baptism Records
Bill of Sale (R5.083)

 

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