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Cane River collection, 1824.
title
Cane River collection, 1824.
Subject
Creoles, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, African American slaveholders, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, Free African Americans, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, African American landowners, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, African American women, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, Metoyer (Family : Natchitoches Parish, La.), Slave bills of sale, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, Women landowners, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, Land titles, Registration and transfer, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, Metoyer, Louis, 1770?-1832, Metoyer, Nicolas Augustin, 1768-1856, Metoyer, Marie Rose, born 1792, Metoyer, François, 1784-1862
Date created ms
1824
Abstract
Primarily notarized documents regarding the sales of land and enslaved persons signed in 1824 by Jean Pierre Marie Dubois, notary public of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Documents relating to free people of color include an appointment of a proxy for Rose Metoyer; a land sale conveying the property of Augustin Metoyer to François Metoyer; an exchange of properties by Jean Baptiste Augustin Metoyer and Louis Metoyer; and a slave bill of sale by Maxille Metoyer to his father, Augustin Metoyer. All but two documents in French.
Jean Baptiste Meullion papers. Folder 01-07, 1824-1826.
title
Jean Baptiste Meullion papers. Folder 01-07, 1824-1826.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, Saint Landry Parish, Creoles, Louisiana, Saint Landry Parish, Meullion, Baptiste, 1763?-1840, African American plantation owners, Louisiana, Saint Landry Parish, African American slaveholders, Louisiana, Saint Landry Parish, Bills of sale, Summons, Louisiana, Saint Landry Parish, Cotton trade, Louisiana, Sugar trade, Louisiana
Date created ms
1824, 1826
Abstract
Chiefly bills of sale for Jean Baptiste Meullion's accounts with Toledano & Company and Louaillier Brothers. Also includes a summons from the Saint Landry Parish Justice of the Peace to settle a complaint made by Robert C. Fryar. A bill of sale for the account of Baptiste Lafleur with Lauvi Toledano is also present. All documents are in French except for summons.
Jean Baptiste Meullion papers. Folder 01-06, 1819-1824.
title
Jean Baptiste Meullion papers. Folder 01-06, 1819-1824.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, Saint Landry Parish, Creoles, Louisiana, Saint Landry Parish, Meullion, Baptiste, 1763?-1840, Merchants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Saint Landry Parish (La.), African American plantation owners, Louisiana, Saint Landry Parish, African American slaveholders, Louisiana, Saint Landry Parish, Bills of sale, Cotton trade, Louisiana, Sugar trade, Louisiana
Date created ms
1819, 1824
Abstract
Chiefly bills of sale for Jean Baptiste Meullion's accounts with the merchants Lauvi Toledano, Vincent Rillieux, M. Groleé, and Gauron Chaumette. Also present is a letter from Garrigues de Flaugeac regarding their business with Lauvi Toledano. All documents are in French.
Cane River collection, 1825.
title
Cane River collection, 1825.
Subject
Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, African American women, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, Creoles, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, African American slaveholders, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, Free African Americans, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, African American landowners, Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish, Metoyer (Family : Natchitoches Parish, La.), Natchitoches (La.), History, 19th century, LeComte, Marie Louise Marguerite, born 1782, Metoyer, Joseph Antoine, 1778-1838
Date created ms
1825
Abstract
Primarily legal documents notarized in the year 1825 by Jean Pierre Marie Dubois, justice of the peace of Natchitoches Parish, including land sales, slave bills of sale, emancipation records, appointments of proxies, successions, and estate inventories. Papers relating to free people of color include a court testimony by Joseph Metoyer regarding the discovery of a stray horse in Cloutierville, and two documents relating to the emancipation of Louis Monet (also spelled Monette) by Marie Louise Lecomte (Widow Porter). The bulk of the documents are in French.
Emancipation petition of Jean Jason, Number 64B, 1825.
title
Emancipation petition of Jean Jason, Number 64B, 1825.
Subject
Africans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1825
Abstract
Petition of Jean Jason (called Bonnant), a free man of color, to free the enslaved woman Marguerite. Marguerite is described as an African slave of 30 years of age and upwards.
Indenture of Joseph Omer Rillieux with Ursin Valentin sponsored by Honore Rillieux, Volume 4, Number 70, 1824 May 24
title
Indenture of Joseph Omer Rillieux with Ursin Valentin sponsored by Honore Rillieux, Volume 4, Number 70, 1824 May 24
Subject
Creoles, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1824-05-24
Abstract
In this indenture, Joseph Omer Rillieux (described as a young free man of color of 16 years of age, a Creole of Louisiana) is sponsored by his uncle, Honore Rillieux (described as a free man of color), as an apprentice to Ursin Valentin (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a joiner and carpenter. 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 Marie Louise Dernoui, Number 38A, 1825.
title
Emancipation petition of Marie Louise Dernoui, Number 38A, 1825.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. African American families, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1825
Abstract
Petition of Marie Louise Dernoui, a free woman of color, to free her daughter, the enslaved woman Charlotte, who is aged upwards of 30 years.
Indenture of Andre Tepsier with Edmond Bajoliere sponsored by Eloise Escot, Volume 4, Number 79, 1824 June 1
title
Indenture of Andre Tepsier with Edmond Bajoliere sponsored by Eloise Escot, Volume 4, Number 79, 1824 June 1
Subject
Creoles, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1824-06-01
Abstract
In this indenture, Andre Tepsier (described as a young free man of color of 12 years of age and a Creole of New Orleans) is sponsored by his mother, Eloise Escot (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Edmond Bajoliere (described as a free man of person of color; probably Edward Bajoliere) to learn to be a joiner and cabinetmaker. 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 Adelaide Raquet, Number 61C, 1825.
title
Emancipation petition of Adelaide Raquet, Number 61C, 1825.
Subject
Africans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1825
Abstract
Petition of Adelaide Raquet, a free woman of color, to free the enslaved woman Marie Francoise Claire. Marie Francoise Claire is described as an African woman of about 50 years of age.
Emancipation petition of Marie Antoinette Joby, Number 62A, 1824.
title
Emancipation petition of Marie Antoinette Joby, Number 62A, 1824.
Subject
African American families, Louisiana, New Orleans, Child slaves, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1824
Abstract
Petition of Marie Antoinette Joby (Widow Hulin) to free the enslaved persons Eloise (23 years of age), Antenor (Eloise's child, age four), and Desireé (25 years of age).
Indenture of Antoine Pintado with Dutreuil Barjon sponsored by Diego Pintado, Volume 4, Number 84, 1824 August 9
title
Indenture of Antoine Pintado with Dutreuil Barjon sponsored by Diego Pintado, Volume 4, Number 84, 1824 August 9
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1824-08-09
Abstract
In this indenture, Antoine Pintado (described as a young free man of color of 14 years of age, from East Baton Rouge Parish) is sponsored by his father, Diego Pintado, as an apprentice to Dutreuil Barjon (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a joiner and cabinetmaker. 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 Zènon Saulet, Number 36B, 1825.
title
Emancipation petition of Zènon Saulet, Number 36B, 1825.
Subject
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
1825
Abstract
Petition of Zènon Saulet, a free man of color, to free the enslaved man François. François is described as a creole negro man of about 55 years of age.
Indenture of Julien Hudson with Erasme Legoaster sponsored by Desire Marcot, Volume 4, Number 93, 1824 November 22
title
Indenture of Julien Hudson with Erasme Legoaster sponsored by Desire Marcot, Volume 4, Number 93, 1824 November 22
Subject
Creoles, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1824-11-22
Abstract
In this indenture, Julien Hudson (described as a young free man of color of 13 years of age and a Creole of Louisiana) is sponsored by his mother, Desire Marcot, as an apprentice to Erasme Legoaster (described as a free man of color) 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 Praxile Boisdore with C. C. Whitman and Co sponsored by Charlotte Morand, Volume 4, Number 90, 1824 November 22.
title
Indenture of Praxile Boisdore with C. C. Whitman and Co sponsored by Charlotte Morand, Volume 4, Number 90, 1824 November 22.
Subject
Creoles, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1824-11-22
Abstract
In this indenture, Praxile Boisdore (described as a free man of color of 15 years of age and a Creole of New Orelans) is sponsored by his mother, Charlotte Morand (described as a free woman of color, as an apprentice to C. C. Whitman & Co to learn to be a moulder. 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 Piere Evariste Demouye with Hall and Adams sponsored by Rose Versaille, Volume 4, Number 92, 1824 November 17.
title
Indenture of Piere Evariste Demouye with Hall and Adams sponsored by Rose Versaille, Volume 4, Number 92, 1824 November 17.
Subject
Creoles, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1824-11-17
Abstract
In this indenture, Piere Evariste Demouye (described as a free colored boy and Creole of New Orleans) is sponsored by his mother, Rose Versaille (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Hall & Adams to learn to be a cabinetmaker.

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 Jean Manuel Carterou with Simion Barberet sponsored by Madam F. A. Blanc, Volume 4, Number 82, 1824 July 2
title
Indenture of Jean Manuel Carterou with Simion Barberet sponsored by Madam F. A. Blanc, Volume 4, Number 82, 1824 July 2
Subject
Orphans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1824-07-02
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Manuel (described as a free quadroon and orphan of 12 years of age) is sponsored by his godmother, Madam F. A. Blanc as an apprentice to Simion Barberet to learn to be a foundry worker, lather-operator, and turner. 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 Jean Baptiste Registre with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Regu Boisdore, Volume 4, Number 64, 1824 March 1
title
Indenture of Jean Baptiste Registre with Jean Rousseau sponsored by Regu Boisdore, Volume 4, Number 64, 1824 March 1
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1824-03-01
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Baptiste Registre (about 17 years old) is sponsored by his father, Registre Boisdore, as an apprentice to Jean Rousseau (described as a free man of color) to learn to be a joiner and cabinetmaker. 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 Jean Baptiste Evariste Demouye with Hall and Adams sponsored by Rose Versaille, Volume 4, Number 94, 1824 November 17
title
Indenture of Jean Baptiste Evariste Demouye with Hall and Adams sponsored by Rose Versaille, Volume 4, Number 94, 1824 November 17
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Indentured servants, Louisiana, New Orleans, Legal documents, Deeds, Apprentices, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1824-11-17
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Baptiste Evariste Demouye (described as a free colored man of 15 years of age) is sponsored by his mother, Rose Versaille (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Hall & Adams to learn to be a cabinetmaker.

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 Jean Nott with Morin Fils sponsored by Marie Pierre, Volume 4, Number 76, 1824 June 19
title
Indenture of Jean Nott with Morin Fils sponsored by Marie Pierre, Volume 4, Number 76, 1824 June 19
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
1824-06-19
Abstract
In this indenture, Jean Nott (described as a young free man of color of about 17 years of age, born in Cuba) is sponsored by his mother, Marie Pierre (described as a free woman of color), as an apprentice to Morin Fils to learn to be a joiner and carpenter. 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 Eugénie Carriere, Number 36D, 1825.
title
Emancipation petition of Eugénie Carriere, Number 36D, 1825.
Subject
Free African Americans, Louisiana, New Orleans. Slaves, Emancipation, Louisiana, New Orleans, Slaveholders, Louisiana, New Orleans, Petitions, Legal documents
Date created ms
1825
Abstract
Petition of Eugénie Carriere, a free woman of color, to free the enslaved woman Marie Jeanne. Marie Jeanne is described as a griffonne of about 39 years of age.

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