Oak Alley Foundation

Joseph

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Joseph

Date of birth: 
1816* (estimated)
Relationships: 
Siblings: Alexis*
Notes: 
Age 23 (R5.035); Age 23 (R17.006.47)
References: 
  • R5.035
    • Bill of Sale, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Felix Grima, v 25 act 256
    • Purchase price: $900
    • Vendor: Victoire Deau; Vendee: Jacques Telesphore Roman
    • Sale includes Alexis; Possible that Alexis and Joseph are siblings
  • R17.006.47
    • Bill of Sale, Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, LaRC 179 Roman Family Papers
    • Vinder: Victoire Deau; Vendee: Jacques Telesphore Roman
    • Sale includes Alix; Possible that Joseph and Alix are siblings
    • Purchase price: 1,800 piasters
    • Dated: April 17, 1839

 

* Denotes estimated date based on available records.   

 

Associated transaction(s): 
Bill of Sale (R5.035)
LaRC179 Roman Family Papers (R17.006.47)

 

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