* Pierre was of humble origin and came to Louisiana in 1720 as a young worker destined for the Law concession on the Arkansas River.
* Listed on the rolls of the ship "Profound" which set sail from La Rochelle, France on June 10, 1720 and arrived at Biloxi on September 16, 1720 (aka: Sellier) is listed as a "worker's wife".
* Pierre first settled at Arkansas Post, as documented in the birthplace of his son and he apparently lived near the John Law Concession of the Arkansas Post.
* Pierre "Maieux" was a witness to a marriage at St. Louis Church in New Orleans March 19, 1727(and is listed as a resident). This place of residency is confirmed by the birth of his daughter, Genevieve, in New Orleans.
Contract of Genevieve Mayeux and Jean Francois Decuir.
SOURCE: COLONIAL FRENCH LOUISIANA MARRIAGE CONTRACTS
October 28, 1743
POINTE COUPEE
In the presence of BERNARD LOUIS POTIN, performing the functions of
Notary at Pointe Coupee, and in the presence of Mr. de TRENAUNAY CHANFRET, appeared in person
JEAN FRANCOIS DECUIR, aged about thirty-nine years, a resident of the above named Post, son of ALBERT DECUIR also a resident of this place,and of CATHERINE DAUMAIRE, his father and mother and GENEVIEVE MAHYEUX, aged about sixteen years, daughter of PIERRE MAHYEUX and of MARIE SELLIER, her father and mother.
Signing for the future groom Sieurs ETIENNE DE CUIR, JACQUES DECOUX
> ,
> JOSEPH HERBERA and FRANCOIS ALAIN, parents and friends.
> And signing on the part of the part of the future bride, Sieurs
> FRANCOIS
> MAHYEUX, PIERRE RICARD and JEAN PIERE HARDY called LABURGE.
JEAN DECUIR with the future spouse have promised this marriage will be solemnized in the Holy Mother Church. This promise made in the presence of parents and friends.
Signing - FAVROT, Comadntant, + mark of JEAN FRANCOIS DECUIR, + mark of MARIE FRANCOISE MANNE, GENEVIEVE MAYEUX, JEAN PIERE HARDY called LAVIERGE, MAIEUX, TRENAUNAY CHANFRET, ALLAIN, J. HERBERT, JACQUE
DECOUX,FRANCOIS MAYEUX, brother, RIVARD, . RARQUIZT, POTIN.
I believe the marriage took place 11 Nov 1743. .
* Listed on the rolls of the ship "Profound" which set sail from La Rochelle, France on June 10, 1720 and arrived at Biloxi on September 16, 1720 (aka: Sellier) is listed as a "worker's wife".
* Pierre first settled at Arkansas Post, as documented in the birthplace of his son and he apparently lived near the John Law Concession of the Arkansas Post.
* Pierre "Maieux" was a witness to a marriage at St. Louis Church in New Orleans March 19, 1727(and is listed as a resident). This place of residency is confirmed by the birth of his daughter, Genevieve, in New Orleans.
Contract of Genevieve Mayeux and Jean Francois Decuir.
SOURCE: COLONIAL FRENCH LOUISIANA MARRIAGE CONTRACTS
October 28, 1743
POINTE COUPEE
In the presence of BERNARD LOUIS POTIN, performing the functions of
Notary at Pointe Coupee, and in the presence of Mr. de TRENAUNAY CHANFRET, appeared in person
JEAN FRANCOIS DECUIR, aged about thirty-nine years, a resident of the above named Post, son of ALBERT DECUIR also a resident of this place,and of CATHERINE DAUMAIRE, his father and mother and GENEVIEVE MAHYEUX, aged about sixteen years, daughter of PIERRE MAHYEUX and of MARIE SELLIER, her father and mother.
Signing for the future groom Sieurs ETIENNE DE CUIR, JACQUES DECOUX
> ,
> JOSEPH HERBERA and FRANCOIS ALAIN, parents and friends.
> And signing on the part of the part of the future bride, Sieurs
> FRANCOIS
> MAHYEUX, PIERRE RICARD and JEAN PIERE HARDY called LABURGE.
JEAN DECUIR with the future spouse have promised this marriage will be solemnized in the Holy Mother Church. This promise made in the presence of parents and friends.
Signing - FAVROT, Comadntant, + mark of JEAN FRANCOIS DECUIR, + mark of MARIE FRANCOISE MANNE, GENEVIEVE MAYEUX, JEAN PIERE HARDY called LAVIERGE, MAIEUX, TRENAUNAY CHANFRET, ALLAIN, J. HERBERT, JACQUE
DECOUX,FRANCOIS MAYEUX, brother, RIVARD, . RARQUIZT, POTIN.
I believe the marriage took place 11 Nov 1743. .
* Pierre was of humble origin and came to Louisiana in 1720 as a young worker destined for the Law concession on the Arkansas River.
* Listed on the rolls of the ship "Profound" which set sail from La Rochelle, France on June 10, 1720 and arrived at Biloxi on September 16, 1720 (aka: Sellier) is listed as a "worker's wife".
* Pierre first settled at Arkansas Post, as documented in the birthplace of his son and he apparently lived near the John Law Concession of the Arkansas Post.
* Pierre "Maieux" was a witness to a marriage at St. Louis Church in New Orleans March 19, 1727(and is listed as a resident). This place of residency is confirmed by the birth of his daughter, Genevieve, in New Orleans.
Contract of Genevieve Mayeux and Jean Francois Decuir.
SOURCE: COLONIAL FRENCH LOUISIANA MARRIAGE CONTRACTS
October 28, 1743
POINTE COUPEE
In the presence of BERNARD LOUIS POTIN, performing the functions of
Notary at Pointe Coupee, and in the presence of Mr. de TRENAUNAY CHANFRET, appeared in person
JEAN FRANCOIS DECUIR, aged about thirty-nine years, a resident of the above named Post, son of ALBERT DECUIR also a resident of this place,and of CATHERINE DAUMAIRE, his father and mother and GENEVIEVE MAHYEUX, aged about sixteen years, daughter of PIERRE MAHYEUX and of MARIE SELLIER, her father and mother.
Signing for the future groom Sieurs ETIENNE DE CUIR, JACQUES DECOUX
> ,
> JOSEPH HERBERA and FRANCOIS ALAIN, parents and friends.
> And signing on the part of the part of the future bride, Sieurs
> FRANCOIS
> MAHYEUX, PIERRE RICARD and JEAN PIERE HARDY called LABURGE.
JEAN DECUIR with the future spouse have promised this marriage will be solemnized in the Holy Mother Church. This promise made in the presence of parents and friends.
Signing - FAVROT, Comadntant, + mark of JEAN FRANCOIS DECUIR, + mark of MARIE FRANCOISE MANNE, GENEVIEVE MAYEUX, JEAN PIERE HARDY called LAVIERGE, MAIEUX, TRENAUNAY CHANFRET, ALLAIN, J. HERBERT, JACQUE
DECOUX,FRANCOIS MAYEUX, brother, RIVARD, . RARQUIZT, POTIN.
I believe the marriage took place 11 Nov 1743. .
* Listed on the rolls of the ship "Profound" which set sail from La Rochelle, France on June 10, 1720 and arrived at Biloxi on September 16, 1720 (aka: Sellier) is listed as a "worker's wife".
* Pierre first settled at Arkansas Post, as documented in the birthplace of his son and he apparently lived near the John Law Concession of the Arkansas Post.
* Pierre "Maieux" was a witness to a marriage at St. Louis Church in New Orleans March 19, 1727(and is listed as a resident). This place of residency is confirmed by the birth of his daughter, Genevieve, in New Orleans.
Contract of Genevieve Mayeux and Jean Francois Decuir.
SOURCE: COLONIAL FRENCH LOUISIANA MARRIAGE CONTRACTS
October 28, 1743
POINTE COUPEE
In the presence of BERNARD LOUIS POTIN, performing the functions of
Notary at Pointe Coupee, and in the presence of Mr. de TRENAUNAY CHANFRET, appeared in person
JEAN FRANCOIS DECUIR, aged about thirty-nine years, a resident of the above named Post, son of ALBERT DECUIR also a resident of this place,and of CATHERINE DAUMAIRE, his father and mother and GENEVIEVE MAHYEUX, aged about sixteen years, daughter of PIERRE MAHYEUX and of MARIE SELLIER, her father and mother.
Signing for the future groom Sieurs ETIENNE DE CUIR, JACQUES DECOUX
> ,
> JOSEPH HERBERA and FRANCOIS ALAIN, parents and friends.
> And signing on the part of the part of the future bride, Sieurs
> FRANCOIS
> MAHYEUX, PIERRE RICARD and JEAN PIERE HARDY called LABURGE.
JEAN DECUIR with the future spouse have promised this marriage will be solemnized in the Holy Mother Church. This promise made in the presence of parents and friends.
Signing - FAVROT, Comadntant, + mark of JEAN FRANCOIS DECUIR, + mark of MARIE FRANCOISE MANNE, GENEVIEVE MAYEUX, JEAN PIERE HARDY called LAVIERGE, MAIEUX, TRENAUNAY CHANFRET, ALLAIN, J. HERBERT, JACQUE
DECOUX,FRANCOIS MAYEUX, brother, RIVARD, . RARQUIZT, POTIN.
I believe the marriage took place 11 Nov 1743. .
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