Zephyrin

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Zephyrin

Date of birth: 
1836* (estimated)
Baptism Date and Sponsors: 
Unknown
Place of Origin: 
Oak Alley (Creole)
Gender and Designation: 
Male (Negro)
Skills or Duties: 
Relationships: 
Siblings: Raymond and Zelie
Notes: 
Age 10 (R8.198); Age 23 (R5.239); Age 23 (R5.074); Age 23 (R5.073); Age 23 (R8.097)
References: 
  • R8.198
    • Jacques Telesphore Roman Succession, St. James Clerk of Court, Probate 0683
      • Value: $1,000 (listed with both siblings)
      • Listed as an orphan
      • Lists Raymond and Zelie as Zephyrin's siblings
  • R5.239
    • Jacques Telesphore Roman Succession Settlement, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Felix Grima, v 46 act 173
  • R5.073
    • Transfer of Rights, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Felix Grima, v 45 act 107
    • Lists Zéphyrin as a cart driver and laborer
    • Spells his name "Zéphirin"
  • R5. 074
    • Transfer of Rights, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Felix Grima, v 45 act 108
    • Lists Zéphyrin as a cart driver and laborer
    • Spells his name "Zéphirin"
  • R8.097
    • Sale, St. James Clerk of Court, Conveyance record, volume 36 act 1
    • Lists Zephirin as being a teamster and laborer

 

* Denotes estimated date based on available records. 


 

 

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