Oak Alley Foundation

Pierre

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Pierre

Date of birth: 
10/1844* (estimated)
Date of death: 
1848* (estimated)
Baptism Date and Sponsors: 
February 16, 1845; Sponsors: Francois (sl/o JT Roman) and Marie (sl/o JT Roman)
Place of Origin: 
Oak Alley (creole)
Gender and Designation: 
Male (Negro)
Relationships: 
Mother: Angel/Angelique; Siblings: Marie Angelina, Marie, and Augustine
References: 
  • Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
    • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana
    • Item no. 6; Page no. 33
    • Lists Angel as Pierre's mother; Estimated that 'Angel' and 'Angele/Angelique' are the same woman
  • Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
    • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana 
    • Item no. 6; Page no. 110; Entry no. 41
    • Lists Angelique as Marie's mother; Estimated that Pierre and Marie are siblings
  • Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
    • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana 
    • Item no. 7; Page no. 95; Entry no. 44
    • Lists Angele as Marie Angelina's mother; Estimated that Pierre and Marie Angelina are siblings
  • Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
    • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana
    • Item no. 7; Page no. 142; Entry no. 7
    • Augustine (b. Sept 1854) is listed as being the child of Angel; Estimated that Pierre and Augustine are siblings

 

* Denotes estimated date based on available records. 

 

 

Associated transaction(s): 
Slave Baptism Records

 

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