Raymond/Raimond

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.

To purchase your admission in advance, please click HERE.

Date of birth:

1838* (estimated)

Baptism Date and Sponsors:

Unknown

Place of Origin:

Oak Alley (Creole)

Gender and Designation:

Male

Skills or Duties:

Driver/Commandeur

Relationships:

Orphaned; Siblings: Zephrin and Zelie

Notes:

Age 10 (R8.198); Age 22 (R5.239); Age 22 (R5.074); Age 22 (R5.073); Age 22 (R8.097)

References:

R8.198
- Jacques Telesphore Roman Succession, St. James Clerk of Court, Probate 0683
- Value: $1,000 (includes both siblings)
- Listed as an orphan
- Lists Zephrine and Zelie as Raymond's siblings
R5.239
- Jacques Telesphore Roman Succession Settlement, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Felix Grima, v 46 act 173
- Listed as a driver
R5.073
- Transfer of Rights, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Felix Grima, v 45 act 107
- Lists his name as "Raymond"
- Lists him as an ox cart driver
R5.074
- Transfer of Rights, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Felix Grima, v 45 act 108
- Lists his name as "Raymond"
- Lists him as an ox cart driver
R8.097
- Sale, St. James Clerk of Court, Conveyance record, volume 36 act 1
- Lists Raymond's name as "Raimond"
- Lists Raymond as being an ox cart driver