Michel

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Michel

Date of birth:

12/1836* (estimated)

Date of death:

1848* (estimated)

Baptism Date and Sponsors:

March 26, 1837; Sponsors: Jean (slave) & Francoise (slave)

Place of Origin:

Oak Alley (Creole)

Gender and Designation:

Male

Relationships:

Mother: Louise/Louisa

Notes:

Age 13 (R5.073); Age 13 (R5.074)

References:

Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
- St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent, Louisiana
- Item no. 5; Page no. 180; Entry no. xxx
- Lists Louise/Louisa as Michel's mother
R5.073
- Transfer of Rights, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Felix Grima, v 45 act 107
R5. 074
- Transfer of Rights, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Felix Grima, v 45 act 108