Oak Alley Foundation

Benoit

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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Benoit

Date of birth: 
12/26/1849
Baptism Date and Sponsors: 
May 28, 1850; Sponsors: Arthur Roman and Mathilde Roman
Place of Origin: 
Louisiana (creole)
Gender and Designation: 
Female
Relationships: 
Mother: Dorlise/ Doralize; Sibling: Rose
References: 
  • Slave baptism record, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
    • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana
    • Item no. 6; Page no. 109; Entry no. 34
    • Lists Doralise as Benoit's mother
    • Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
      • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana
      • Item no. 6; Page no. 77; Entry no. 25
      • Lists Doralize as Rose's mother; Estimated that Benoit and Rose are siblings

     

    * Denotes estimated date based on available records. 

     

     

    Associated transaction(s): 
    Slave Baptism Records

     

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