Little Red Church--Baptisms

Bourgeois, Jean Louis Born 23 Oct, Baptized 25 Oct 1740
Parents--Jean Baptiste Bourgeois and Marie Cavallier
Godparents--Daniel Pofs and Jean Boucherant
Signed--Fr. Prosper,Cure; Daniel Pofs, Jeanne Boucherant

Bouton, Charles Hyacinthe Baptized 9 Sep 1748
Parents--Jean Baptiste Bouton and Anne Sancie
Godparents--Charles Hyacinth LeBoeuf and Anne Barbe Marx,wife of Pomier
Signed--Fr. Prosper

Bouton, Marie Anne Born 25 Mar, Baptized 26 Mar 1754
Parents--Jean Baptiste Bouton and Marian Sensier
Godparents--Jean Baptiste Montpierre and Marie Anne Dreger
Signed-- Fr. Prosper

Bouton, Marie Francoise Baptized 22 Jul 1746
Parents--Jean Baptiste Bouton and Marie Anne Sancier
Godparents--Francois Poche and Marie Monpiere
Signed--Fr. Pierre Monpiere

Little Red Church--Baptisms

Bossier, Marie Francoise, Baptised 17 Jun 1753
Parents--Jean Pierre Bossier and Magdelaine Rommel
Sponsors--Francois Bossier,father's brother and Reine Rommel, Mother's sister.
Signed--Fr. Prosper, Jean Pierre Bossier

Boucherant, Jeanne, Baptised 10 May 1746, Born 1 May
Parents--Antoine Boucherant and Jeanne Cheval
Sponsors--Francois Cheval, grandfather and Marguerite Colomba, grandmother
Signed--Fr. Pierre

Boucherant, Marie Francoise, Baptized 27 Sept 1748, Born 30 Jun
Parents--Antoine Boucherant and Marie Jeanne Cheval
Sponsors--Francois Cheval and Marie Anne Cheval, wife of Sr. Germain
Signed--Marianne Cheval, F. Prosper, Cure

Bourgeois, Andre, Baptized 5 Jan 1753
Parents--Andre Bourgeois and Jacobine Munick
Sponsors--Christian Sohn and Anne Marie Sohn
Signed--Fr. Prosper, Andre Bourgeois

Sugar Made in Louisiana in 1844

"Statement of Sugar Made In Louisiana  1844
by P. A. Champomier, reprinted 1987 by Roland R. Stansbury. Champomier's reports were published from 1844-1863.

St. Charles Parish Planters --right side and distance from New Orleans

Garcia & Sorapuru, 37 miles
Mrs. Deneufbourg, 36
Mrs. Zenon Ranson, 35
Charles Perret & Co., 34
Joseph Bourgeois, 33
Mrs. Charles Perret, Jr., 33
Chauvin & Levois, 32
J. B. Troxler & Co., ---
Mrs. A. Brou & son, 31
Mrs. Delery & Bry, 30
Ed. Fortier, 30
Chas. Rixner & Co., 29
Joseph Girod, 28
Mrs. J. B. Labranche, 27
Francois Meyronne, 25
George Rixner, 24
Chas. A. Jacobs, ---
Mrs. Massicot, 23
St. Martin Mechin, ---
Onesiphor St. Amant, 22
J. B. St. Amant, ---
D. Lanaux & L. Charbonnet, 21

Left side to be continued.

School Records, January 1888

We have seen the number of schools rise from 10 in 1879 to 13 in 1887. The school term also increased from four months to six months.

In Jan 1888 the board received a report that there had been an increase of 173 students attending school. Due to this they voted to open 15 schools in February 1888 for a term of five months. These would be six schools for white children and nine schools for black children. New schools would be one for white children at Red Church in the 5th Ward and one for black children at Boutte Station in the 4th Ward.

The names of the teachers were given at the April 1888 meeting. They were Miss Zulema Bourgeois, Mrs. Corinne Daigle, Miss M. C. Manny, Miss P. A. Clanton, Miss Cecilia C. Daigle, Miss M. A. Thoroughgood, Mrs. L. A. P. Evans, Miss Dora G. Russell, Miss Emma C. Aitkens, Mr. F. P. Ricard, Mrs. M. Lawton, Miss Lorenza White, Mrs. E. Townsend, Mrs. D. B. Clanton, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. L. N. Philipson.

The Cross Tie and Lumber Company of New Orleans have cut and made 4652 ties on school property in the 16th Section, Township 14, Range 21 East and offer to pay three cents per tie according to R. W. Rogers, agent of the company.

The schoolhouse on Longue's Place was sold for $35 to Mr. A. Levy. The board authorized Mr. Young to sell the schoolhouse and lot at Bayou Des Allemands.

Inquest Records Book #1, March 1877-Dec 1886

Page 45.  Inquest was held on the body of James Williams at Freetown, on 30 Dec 1880, before Coy Clinton, 1st Ward Justice of the Peace. Jurors' verdict is that on Tuesday night, 28 December 1880, the deceased came to his death being frozen to death under the influence of liquor. Jurors were Wash. Taylor, Handy Washington, C. A. Bourgeois, Robert Pierre, Alcide Diendonnie, and Coy Clinton, Acting Coroner.

Page 46.  Inquest was held on th 4th day of May 1880 to inquire by what means the corps(sic) of Richard Sloen, here lying dead in the 2nd Ward, found floating in the River by John Bentley on the evening of the 3rd, died. After hearing testimony of witnesses and being identified as Richard Sloen, aged 45 years, a blacksmith by trade, born in Nashville Tennessee, resident of this parish last past 16 years, the jurors declare the deceased suicied(sic) by drowning himself in front of J. B. Gassen's Store when suffering of a attack of Delerium Tremen(sic) and said Sloen leaving no property and not being claimed by family or friend was buried by the Coroner at the conclusion of the inquest on this 5th day of May 1880. Jurors were Bonrin Poydras, Henry Frey, William Finney, August Armand, John Bentley and J. F. Mojonnier, Coroner. Filed 7th January 1881.

Inquest Records Book #1, March 1877-Dec 1886

Page 41.  Inquest was held on the body of Andrew Newton, age 11 years, 11 months, on 16 Oct 1880, found dead in the 4th Ward. The verdict is that his death was caused by hemoragy (sic) of the brain, which affected by congestive chill (congestive fever). Jurors were W. A. Johnson, Martin Roberts, Joseph Peterson, George Crawford, Felician Andrew and J. F. Mojonnier, Coroner.

Page 42.  Inquest was held on a body found in the Mississippi River in front of the Catholic Church, 1st Ward, right bank of the river, on 20 Apr 1880. The verdict is that the body found was a male and had been in the river 4 or 5 months. No marks of violence were discovered, the body was much decayed. The jurors suppose he was a colored man about the age between 25 or 50 and cause of death was drowning. Jurors were L. Gorton, M. Walter, Geo. Stacy, Pier Warfield, John Dent, D. R. Lewis, and Coy Clinton, Justice of the Peace, Acting Coroner.

Page 43.  Inquest was held on the body of Joseph Adams found dead near A. Trousclare, on 13 June 1880. The man had apparently been traveling one or two days. The body was in a nude state and nothing was found upon the body that would lead to his identity, no marks of violence were discovered. He was evidently a white man between 45 and 51. The verdict is that cause of death is by thunder struck. Jurors were James Peterson, Virsice Trousclare, Clairville Champagne, Flavius Jacob, Ovide Champagne, and Coy Clinton, Acting Coronor, 1st Ward Justice of the Peace. (The record does give his name, perhaps it was learned at a later date)

Page 44.  Inquest was held on the body of George Taylor, lying dead in the Public Road of Freetown, on 30 Dec 1880, before Coy Clinton, 1st Ward Justice of the Peace. Jurors Verdict was that on Tuesday night, 28 Dec 1880, the deceased came to his death being frozen to death under the influence of liquors. Jurors were Wash. Taylor, Handy Washington, C. A. Bourgeois, Robert Diendonnie and Coy Clinton, Acting Coroner.

School Records, April 1887

The teachers named at this meeting were Miss Zulema Bourgeois, Miss M. C. Manny, Miss P.A. Clanton, Miss Georgia Phillips, Mrs. L.A. P. Evans, Mrs. Dora G. Russell, Miss E.C. Aitkins, Mrs. Louis N. Philipsin, Miss Loranza White, Miss Flenna G. Chisten, Miss M. Lawton, Mr. Elmon Haydel, and Miss M. A. Thoroughgood.

1883 in St. Charles Parish, LA

St. Charles Herald, 30 June 1883
The courthouse road is getting worse every day. Cannot the police jury appropriate a few dollars and have the same repaired.

There are a few deep holes in the public road in front of Home Place, which are a serious inconvenience to travelers. It would take but a little labor to fill them and this would make the road in front of that plantation one of the best in the parish, and judging from the energy and public spirit of the owner and manager, we have no doubt this matter will be attended to cheerfully and without delay. The roads above and below Hahnville are in a very bad condition, also.

Mr. Charles A. Bourgeois of this parish, who was recently admitted to the bar, has accepted a clerkship in the appraiser's department of the New Orleans Custom House.

The great suit of J.B. Friedman vs Adler and Co., dismissed by Judge Hahn for want of jurisdiction and subsequently brought before Judge Monroe of the city, has been decided against the plaintiff who claimed $10,000 in damages resulting from an alleged illegal seizure of his store. He will appeal.

Henry Parker, Julius Hughes and Ceasar Thompson were arrested in Algiers and charged with petty larceny of a skiff belonging to Star Plantation. They were released on bond and have retained Charles A. Baquie, Esq. for their defense.

The river is falling.

School News for 1886 from School Board Minutes

       In January 1886 the board received a report that 606 children had been enrolled in 1885; there were 135 white children and 471 black children. The board agreed to open 11 schools in February for a term of six months. There were five schools for white children and six for black children. The teachers were to be paid not more than $40 a month.
      A petition signed by A. Guilaume, C.A. Bourgeois, M.L. Cox and Coy Clinton from the Baumgarten school area was presented. They said the school was in dilapidated condition and they asked the board to allow them to use the building for a Sunday school and private school at the end of the public school term in return for making all repairs needed.
      The teachers for 1886 were named at the April board meeting. They were Miss Zulema Bourgeois, Mrs. K.M. Haggerty, Miss P.A. Clanton, Miss Georgia Phillips, Mrs. M.C. Aitkens, Mrs. L.A. Evans, Miss Louiza White, Miss M.A. Thoroughgood and Mrs. M. Lawton.
      Schools mentioned at this meeting were on Longue's Plantation and on Mrs. Lawton's Property.  Visiting trustees were appointed for each ward. They were Ward 1, Joseph Stein and Charles A. Bourgeois; Ward 2, Arthur Robbins and Charles Gassen; Ward 3, P.M. Kenner and Schiller Marstires; Ward 4, R.E. Coche and William Taylor; Ward 5, James Williams and Harrison Roe.

St. Charles Parish Courthouse Inquest Records Book #1---continued

Page 21.   Inquest was held on 17 Jun 1878 on the body of John Skiner, found in the rear of the B. Dargenar Plantation. The verdict was that he came to his death by accidently cutting down a tree upon himself. Jurors were L. Aclama Katen, Francois Jupitor,Jr, Paul Belle, Samuel Whitehead, Honore Bourgois and coroner Clement Colly.

Page 22.  Inquest was held on 19 Aug 1878 on the body of an unknown white man. The verdict was that he came to his death by yellow fever and not otherwise, no other person is responsible for his death. Jurors were F. Murray, Marshall Benoit, Jerry Thorton, Joseph Smith, Coy Clinton and coroner Clement Colly.

Page 23.  Inquest was held on 7 Sep 1878 on the body of an unknown white man lying dead on the Morgan Louisiana and Texas Railroad. The verdict was that he came to his death by some unknown illness and not otherwise. He appears to be about 30 years of age and having no identification. No person is responsible for his death. Jurors were Steward Johnson, Christ Kimskey, Moses Moore, John Snaurden, Franklin Thomas and coroner Clement Colly.

Page 24.  Inquest was held on 14 Sep 1878 upon the body of Charles Baptiste lying dead. The verdict was that he came to his death by two wounds inflicted in the left side with a sharp instrument in the hands of one Valcour St. Martin, one above the left nipple and one below. Doctor's certificate annexed. Jurors were Prudent DeBoutte, ? Garten, Chas J. Garllard, John Fox, Joseph Alexandre and coroner Clement Colly.

Page 25.  Inquest was held on 15 Sep 1878 on the body of Valcour St. Martin lying dead. The verdict was that he came to his death by wounds inflicted by deadly weapons, namely guns, knives, pistols and clubs in the hands of unknown parties on the 14 Sep 1878. Jurors were Prudent DeBoutte, Chas J Garllard, Joseph Alexandre, John Fox, ? Garten, and coroner Clement Colly.  note--This was considered a lynching witch will be covered in a future post.

Descendants of Charles Savoie

1.1   Jean Baptiste Savoye married Marie Rose Landry, the daughter of Hilario Landry and Marie Josephe Richard on 18 Apr 1796 in Assumption Parish. They had five children: Charles Hillary, born 23 Jan 1797; Franciso Valerio, born 15 Apr 1801; Zypriano, born 20 Aug 1799; Eduardo Nicholas, born Nov. 1802; and Eugenia, born 18 Jan 1804. All these children were baptized in Assumption Parish.

1.4   Amadee Savoye married Victoria Bourgeois, daughter of Miguel Bourgeois and Anna Landry on 30 May 1790 in St. James Parish. They had three children: Pedro Cipriano, born 15 Sep 1792; Rosalie, born about 1790, and Elizabeth Azelie, born 25 Dec 1799. These baptisms will be found in Ascension Parish.

1.5   Joseph Savoie married Marie Francoise Julienne Bergeron, daughter of Jean Baptiste Bergeron, Jr. and Marie Babin, on 27 July 1794 in Assumption Parish. They had twelve children: Ursin, born 27 May 1799; Joseph, born 10 Mar 1802; Rosalie Carmelite, born 14 Dec 1800; Jourdain, born 20 May 1805; Eleonise(Leonise), born 20 Feb 1806; Pierre Lucien, baptized 2 Jun 1809; Edmond, baptized 10 Dec 1811; Cesaire, baptized 17 Apr 1814; Narcisse, born 29 Oct 1817; Melicere, born 29 Dec 1820; and Marguerite Pharelie, born 2 Apr 1823. These children were baptized in Assumption and Lafourche Parishes.

1.9   Simon Pierre Savoie married Rosalie Duhon, daughter of Jean Duhon and Anna LeBlanc, on 11 Jan 1802 in St. James Parish. They had ten children: Marie Emalise, born 7 Dec 1802; Joseph, born 16 Sep 1804; Marguerite Delphine, born 13 Apr 1806; Marie Magdelaine, born 6 Feb 1808; Simon, born 22 Oct 1809; Marie, born 6 July 1811; Rosalie Modeste, born 17 Aug 1813; Marie Serafina, born 14 Dec 1815; Jean Francois, born 14 Dec 1818; and Julius, born 22 Nov 1825. These children were baptized in St. James and Ascension Parishes.

If you have any additions or corrections, please let me know with your source of verification.

Inquest Record Book #1----March 1877-Dec 1886

Page 17--Inquest was held on 26 Jun 1878 on the body of Joseph Bourgeois found between Boutte Station and Luling Station. The jurors verdict was that he came to his death from heart disease and they are satisfied that no guilt is attached to anyone. Jurors were Achille Garner, Peter Smith, Benjamin Thompson, Jenkins Fields, James Walton and coroner Clement Colly.

Page 18--A hearing was held on 4 Jan 1878 on the body of Harry Mitchell, age 60 years, more or less, found dead at Ory Plantation. The verdict was that he came to his death by sickness and old age and no guilt attaches to any person. No inquest is necessary. Coroner Clement Colly.

Page 18--A hearing was held on 6 Jun 1878 on the body of Charles Taylor found dead on Speranza Plantation, age 2 months. Having made inquiry the verdict is he came to his death by the visitation of God. No guilt attaches to any person. Coroner Clement Colly.

Page 19--Inquest was held (no date) on the body of an unknown white man found on the E. Rost Plantation. The verdict was that the deceased, about 45 years old, a native of Pennsylvania, name unknown, came to his death from general disability and no person is responsible for his death. Jurors were F. Morrerl, Henry McCall, Wm. McNarmaro, Emile Samat, James Henry and Clement Colly.

Page 20--Inquest was held on 17 Jun 1878 on the body of Max Ferth found in the Mississippi River in front of the E. Davis Plantation. The verdict was that he came to his death by accidental drowning while bathing in the river on 14 Jun 1878. Jurors were F. Murray, Feliz Zeringue, Wilson Thompson, James Turner, Jefferson Delaware, and coroner Clement Colly.

Descendants of Charles Savoie

As a reminder, if you disagree with anything I have, or want to add something, please let me know. We all have to help one another. Just include your sources.

More information can be found in "Some Late Eighteenth Century Louisianians-Census Records 1759-1796" by Jacqueline Voorhies, "Colonial Settlers Along Bayou LaFourche " and "Louisiana Census and Militia Lists 1770-1798 "by Albert Robichaux.


In these censuses we find the following all in Lafourche Parish:

1795-- Judith Arsenaux, age 60, with Jean Baptiste, age 32, Simon, age 18 and Isabel, age 16.
            Another family is Joseph Savoie, 25, wife Francoise,16.
            Third family is Amadee Savoie,26, with wife Victoria Bourgeois, 22, Pedro,4 and Rosalia,2.
            Fourth is Pedro Bourgeois,26, with wife Maria,19. (Savoie)

1797--Amadee Savoye,27, with wife Victoire,23, Pierre, 5 and Rosalie, 3.
           Jean Baptiste Savoie, 33, with wife Rose Landry,21,and Jean Baptiste,1.
           Judith Arseneaux, widow,61,Simon,19 and Isabelle,17.

1798--Mede Savoie, 29, with wife Rose (incorrect)should be Victoire,25, Pierre,7 and Rose,4.
           Joseph Savoye,23, with wife Francoise,18, and Joseph,1
           Jean Baptiste Savoye,33,with wife Rose,22,and Francois,1.


There was another Savoy in Opelouses, Joseph, probably the brother of Charles.