Oak Alley Foundation

Susan/ Susanne

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Susan/ Susanne

Date of birth: 
1815* (estimated)
Date of death: 
1848* (estimated)
Baptism Date and Sponsors: 
Uknown
Place of Origin: 
Florida
Gender and Designation: 
Female (Mulatto)
Relationships: 
Child: Alexander
Notes: 
Age 24 (R5.219); Age 24 (R17.006.47)
References: 
  • R5.219
    • Bill of Sale, New Orleans Notarial Archives, William Young Lewis, v 6 act 466
    • Purchase price: $1,350
    • Vendor: George Botto; Vendee: Jacques Telesphore Roman
  • R17.006.47
    • Bill of Sale, Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, LaRC 179 Roman Family Papers
    • Purchase price: $1,350
    • Vendor: George Ann Botts; Vendee: Jacques Telesphore Roman 
  • Slave baptism records, Archdiocese of Baton Rouge
    • St. James Catholic Church, St. James Parish, Louisiana
    • Item No. 6; Page No. 35; Entry No. 24
    • Lists Susanne as Alexandre's mother; Estimated that 'Susanne' and 'Susan' are the same woman

 

* Denotes estimated date based on available records. 

 

Associated transaction(s): 
Bill of sale
LaRC179 Roman Family Papers (R17.006.47)

 

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