Search results

Islandora advanced search

Islandora sort

  • CSV Spreadsheet
(1 - 20 of 67)

Pages

Emancipation petition of John Lewis Beauline, Number 1F, 1816.
title
Emancipation petition of John Lewis Beauline, Number 1F, 1816.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1816
Abstract
Petition of John Lewis Beauline, a free man of color, to free the enslaved women Mary (about 48 years of age) and Melite (described as a griffe aged 30 years).
Emancipation petition of Suzanne Bertel, Number 80I, 1817.
title
Emancipation petition of Suzanne Bertel, Number 80I, 1817.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1817
Abstract
Petition of Suzanne Bertel, a free woman of color, to free the slave Colinnette, who is above 30 years of age.
Indenture of Joseph and Louis Gravier with Francois Skinner sponsored by Nicolas Gravier, Volume 2, Number 73, 1816 August 5
title
Indenture of Joseph and Louis Gravier with Francois Skinner sponsored by Nicolas Gravier, Volume 2, Number 73, 1816 August 5
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1816-08-05
Abstract
In this indenture, Joseph Gravier (described as a free man of color of 15 years of age) and Louis Gravier (described as a free man of color of 13 years of age) are sponsored by their father Nicolas Gravier as apprentices to Francois Skinner to learn to be sailmakers. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Emancipation petition of Etienne Villere, Number 1J, 1816.
title
Emancipation petition of Etienne Villere, Number 1J, 1816.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1816
Abstract
Petition of Etienne Villere, a free man of color, to free the enslaved man Etienne, who is described as a negro slave of 44 years of age.
Emancipation petition of Jacques François, Number 91E, 1816.
title
Emancipation petition of Jacques François, Number 91E, 1816.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1816
Abstract
Petition of Jacques François, a free man of color, to free the enslaved woman Helene, who described as a negro wench of about 50 years of age.
Emancipation petition of Francois Piron, Number 161, 1817.
title
Emancipation petition of Francois Piron, Number 161, 1817.
Subject
Slaves, Haiti, Creoles, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1817
Abstract
Petition of Francois Piron, a free man of color, to free the enslaved man Joseph Jonguy. Joseph is described as a Creole of Saint Domingue, who is 30 years of age. In French and English.
Indenture of Augusten Lespere with Francois Dubuc sponsored by Pauline Fourbis, Volume 2, Number 103, 1816 January 9
title
Indenture of Augusten Lespere with Francois Dubuc sponsored by Pauline Fourbis, Volume 2, Number 103, 1816 January 9
Subject
Free blacks, Haiti, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1816-01-09
Abstract
In this indenture, Augusten Lespere (described as a young free man of color of 14 years of age, born in Saint Domingue) is sponsored by Pauline Fourbis (described as a free woman of color) as an apprentice to Francois Dubuc to learn to be a tinsmith. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Jacques Rene with Joseph Guirot sponsored by Antoinette Ornado, Volume 2, Number 91, 1816 April 22
title
Indenture of Jacques Rene with Joseph Guirot sponsored by Antoinette Ornado, Volume 2, Number 91, 1816 April 22
Subject
Free blacks, Cuba, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1816-04-22
Abstract
In this indenture, Jacques Rene (described as a free man of color of 13 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his aunt, Antoinette Ornado (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Jose Guirot to learn to be a tailor. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Indenture of Dominique Vilmeley with Francois Dumas sponsored by Pierre Vilmeley, Volume 2, Number 85, 1816 June 3
title
Indenture of Dominique Vilmeley with Francois Dumas sponsored by Pierre Vilmeley, Volume 2, Number 85, 1816 June 3
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1816-06-03
Abstract
In this indenture, Dominique Vilmeley (described as a young free man of color of 11 years of age) is sponsored by his father, Pierre Vilmeley, as an apprentice to Francois Dumas to learn to be a tinsmith. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Emancipation petition of Julien Amelin, Number 110, 1817.
title
Emancipation petition of Julien Amelin, Number 110, 1817.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1817
Abstract
Petition of Julien Amelin, a free man of color, to free the enslaved woman Adelaide. Adelaide is described as a negro wench of 40 years of age. In French and English.
Emancipation petition of the estate of Jean Baptiste Wiltz, Number 168, 1817.
title
Emancipation petition of the estate of Jean Baptiste Wiltz, Number 168, 1817.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1817
Abstract
Petition of the estate of John Baptist (probably Jean Baptiste) Wiltz, a free man of color, to free the enslaved woman Charlotte, who is described as a negro woman of about 70 years of age.
Emancipation petition of Edward Lee, Number 149, 1817.
title
Emancipation petition of Edward Lee, Number 149, 1817.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1817
Abstract
Petition of Edward Lee, a free man of color, to free the enslaved woman Catharine, who is more than 30 years of age.
Emancipation petition of Guillaume Florent, Number 137, 1817.
title
Emancipation petition of Guillaume Florent, Number 137, 1817.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1817
Abstract
Petition of Guillaume Florent, a free man of color, to free the enslaved woman Rosalie. Rosalie is described as a mulatto woman of 31 years of age.
Indenture of Clairveu Villefranche with Bazile Demasilliere sponsored by Josephine Villefranche, Volume 2, Number 88, 1816 May 25
title
Indenture of Clairveu Villefranche with Bazile Demasilliere sponsored by Josephine Villefranche, Volume 2, Number 88, 1816 May 25
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1816-05-25
Abstract
In this indenture, Clairveu Villefranche (described as a young free man of color of 13 years of age) is sponsored by his sister, Josephine Villefranche, as an apprentice to Bazile Demasilliere (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a joiner. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.
Emancipation petition of Luce Dombard, Number 136, 1817.
title
Emancipation petition of Luce Dombard, Number 136, 1817.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1817
Abstract
Petition of Luce Dombard, a free woman of color, to free her mother, the enslaved woman Sophia, who is described as a negro wench of about 50 years of age.
Emancipation petition of Henry Armstrong James, Number 147, 1817.
title
Emancipation petition of Henry Armstrong James, Number 147, 1817.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1817
Abstract
Petition of Henry Armstrong James to free the enslaved woman Annah. Annah is described as a mulatto woman of 33 years of age.
Emancipation petition of Margureite Sainet, Number 81H, 1816.
title
Emancipation petition of Margureite Sainet, Number 81H, 1816.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1816
Abstract
Petition of Margureite Sainet, a free woman of color, to free the enslaved woman Catherine. Catherine is described as a mulatto woman of about 30 years of age.
Emancipation petition of Rosalie Chenan, Number 83C, 1816.
title
Emancipation petition of Rosalie Chenan, Number 83C, 1816.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1816
Abstract
Petition of Rosalie Cheneau (probably Rosalie Chenan), a free woman of color, to free the enslaved woman Sanitte, who is described as a negro woman of about 48 years of age.
Emancipation petition of Auguste Francois, Number 81C, 1816.
title
Emancipation petition of Auguste Francois, Number 81C, 1816.
Subject
Child slaves, Louisiana, New Orleans, African American children, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1816
Abstract
Petition of Auguste Francois, a free man of color, to free the enslaved boy Nicolas Francois, who is about eight years of age. In French and English.
Indenture of Philippe Jean with Lucien Millet sponsored by Marthe Laplauche, Volume 2, Number 60, 1816 October 22.
title
Indenture of Philippe Jean with Lucien Millet sponsored by Marthe Laplauche, Volume 2, Number 60, 1816 October 22.
Subject
Free blacks, Cuba, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1816-10-22
Abstract
In this indenture, Philippe Jean (described as a free man of color of nine years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Marthe Laplauche (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Lucien Millet (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a shoemaker. In French.

Indentures in which at least one party was a free person of color were selected from among all of the indentures available. This identification was made either by the designation of an individual as a free person of color in the record or when a phenotypical description like "quadroon," "mulatto," or "Negro" was given and there was no information to indicate the person was enslaved.

Pages

Admin Login

 

Louisiana Digital Library

Contact the Louisiana Digital Library

Permissions/rights/reproduction and information requests:

The Louisiana Digital Library (LDL) is composed of collections from many different institutions. Permission to publish and acquire images or requests for more information about materials that you find in the LDL should be directed to the institution that contributed the item to the LDL. To find the contact who can help you, find the field called "Contact Information" next to the image of interest to you. The Louisiana Digital Library is a service provider only and has no authority to grant permission to publish or supply high-resolution images.

Technical assistant/site support

The Louisiana Digital Library platform has been developed by LSU Libraries on behalf of the Louisiana Digital Consortium. It runs on the Islandora open-source digital repository software.

LSU Libraries' Technology Initiatives: lsudiglib@lsu.edu.

Thanks for your interest in the Louisiana Digital Library.

About the Louisiana Digital Library (LDL)

The Louisiana Digital Library (LDL) is the front door to Louisiana's digital cultural heritage. Members include public libraries, academic libraries, museums, and archives from arcross the state.

Currently, there are 25 participating institutions in the LDL. Each institution contributes the digital items and the descriptive text for their collections.

  • Calcasieu Parish Public Library
  • Delgado Community College
  • East Baton Rouge Parish Library
  • Law Library of Louisiana
  • Louisiana State Archives
  • Louisiana State Museum
  • Louisiana State University
  • Louisiana State University at Alexandria
  • Louisiana State University at Shreveport
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
  • Louisiana Tech University
  • Loyola University New Orleans
  • McNeese State University
  • Nicholls State University
  • Northwestern State University
  • Southern University
  • State Library Of Louisiana
  • The Historic New Orleans Collection
  • Tulane University
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe
  • University of New Orleans
  • Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park
  • Webster Parish Library

The LDL is built with Islandora, an open source digital library system based on Fedora, Drupal, and Solr.

Information about the Louisiana Digital Consortium can be found here: http://louisianadigitalconsortium.org

 

LDC Board Meetings

LDC Membership Meetings

LDL Advisory Committee Meetings