Augustine

OPEN MEMORIAL WEEKEND:

The Historic Site & Exhibits will be open daily from 8:30am-5pm.
Please note that we stop selling tickets at 4pm and expect a higher volume of visitors so we recommend you purchase your admissions in advance. Please pay close attention to the details as you make your reservation and on your confirmation regarding arriving 30 minutes prior to the selected time. Late arrivals are not guaranteed access to the "Big House" exhibit if that is the ticket you purchase. We look forward to your visit.

 

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Augustine

Date of birth: 
9/1854* (estimated)
Baptism Date and Sponsors: 
January 27, 1855; Sponsor: Jean (slave) & Anette (slave)
Place of Origin: 
Louisiana (Creole)
Gender and Designation: 
Female (Negro)
Relationships: 
Mother: Angele (Angel); Sibling: Marie Angelina, Marie, and Pierre
References: 
  • Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
    • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana
    • Item No. 4; Page No. 142; Entry No. 7
    • Lists Angel as Augustine's mother
  • Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
    • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana
    • Item no. 6; Page no. 110; Entry no. 41
    • Marie (b. 1849*) is listed as being the child of Angelique; Estimated that Augustine and Marie are siblings
  • Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
    • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana
    • Item no. 7; Page no. 95; Entry no. 44
    • Marie Angelina is listed as being the child of Angel/ Angele; Estimated that Augustine and Marie Angelina are siblings
  • Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
    • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana
    • Item no. 6; Page no. 33
    • Lists Angel as Pierre's mother; Estimated that 'Angel' and 'Angele/Angelique' are the same woman; Estimated that Augustine and Pierre are siblings

 

* Denotes estimated date based on available records. 

 


 

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