Oak Alley Foundation

Magdeline

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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Magdeline

Date of birth: 
9/1846* (estimated)
Baptism Date and Sponsors: 
April 4, 1847; Sponsors: Janvier (slave) and Jeanne (slave)
Place of Origin: 
Oak Alley (Creole)
Gender and Designation: 
Female (negro)
Relationships: 
Mother: Marie
Notes: 
Age 12 (R5.081)
References: 
  • Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rogue
    • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana
    • Item no. 6; Page no. 61; Entry no. 15
    • Lists Marie as Magdeline's mother
  • R5.081
    • Bill of Sale, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Felix Grima, v46 act 175
    • Purchase price: $1,575
    • Lists Magdeline as a domestic and "negro"

 

* Denotes estimated date based on available records. 

 

 

Associated transaction(s): 
Slave Baptism Records
Bill of sale (R5.081)

 

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