Absent: A. Kinler and A. E. Picard
Communication from residents of 3/2 regarding the advisability of changing the location of the colored school was read, received, and laid over for further action.
All bills due and outstanding for building 2 schools in 2/3 and 3/3 are hereby approved and ordered paid, not to exceed $500 each.
Ninety dollars is appropriated for the purpose of placing lightening rods in all schools owned by the parish.
Mr. A. Strauss is authorized to paint the school recently erected at Madisonville not to exceed $22.40.
Teachers appointed:
1st Ward
Trinity White Miss A. J. Doherty
Freetown Col Johnson H. Gilmer
Troxler White Mrs. J. J. Troxler
Hahnville Col Aaron Brazier
2nd Ward
Fashion White Miss K. Gilmore
Gassenville White Miss J.D. Triche
Gassenville Col G. S. Washington
Madisonville White Miss M. E Smitts
Madisonville Col Miss E. Logan
3rd Ward
Dolhomer White Miss M. L. Connely
Prattville Col Miss V. Pierson
4th Ward
Des Allemands White Miss E. Porteous
Paradis Col Andrew Smith
Boutte White Miss N. Humphreys
5th Ward
Elkinsville White Miss K. Gleason
Elkinsville Col Mrs. D. G. Roussell
All opened 1st Mon in Feb except colored school at Baumgarden opened following Mon.--teacher changed.
to be continued
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Inquest Records Book #1, March 1877-December 1886
Page 97. Inquest was held on 22 Dec 1884 on the body of an unknown colored man found drowned in the Mississippi River in front of Price's Place. The juror's verdict is that he came to his death by some unknown cause drowning in the Mississippi River and no guilt attaches to any person, there being no marks of violence on the body. Jurors were Alfre Simmons, George Jackson, Frank Williams, Paul Jones, Alfred Carter and Clement Colly, Coroner. J. B. Martin, Clerk and J. C. Triche, Dy. Clerk.
Page 98. Inquest was held on 13 Dec 1884 on the body of Isham Buchanan lying dead at Boutte Station, before J. B. Friedman, 4th Ward Justice of the Peace. The juror's verdict was that Isham Buchanan, colored, was found dead by being run over by a train of the Morgan Railroad, going east. The train was in charge of Mr. Casln?, Engineer, who is not blamed. Jurors were Achille Garner, Geo. Alick, James Taylor, Edmond Roberts, J. B. Butler, and J. B. Friedman, acting coroner. Approved by Clement Colly, Coroner, J. C. Triche, Dy. Clerk
Page 99. Inquest was held on 24 Sept 1885 on the body of Isaac Williams, lying dead in the Tenny or Hills Place. The juror's verdict is that he came to his death by the visitation of God and not otherwise, there being no marks of violence upon his person. Therefore, no guilt attaches to any other person. Jurors were George Washington, Stephen Johnson, Thom Oscar, Charles Adam, Wm. Johnson, Clement Colly, Coroner.
Page 98. Inquest was held on 13 Dec 1884 on the body of Isham Buchanan lying dead at Boutte Station, before J. B. Friedman, 4th Ward Justice of the Peace. The juror's verdict was that Isham Buchanan, colored, was found dead by being run over by a train of the Morgan Railroad, going east. The train was in charge of Mr. Casln?, Engineer, who is not blamed. Jurors were Achille Garner, Geo. Alick, James Taylor, Edmond Roberts, J. B. Butler, and J. B. Friedman, acting coroner. Approved by Clement Colly, Coroner, J. C. Triche, Dy. Clerk
Page 99. Inquest was held on 24 Sept 1885 on the body of Isaac Williams, lying dead in the Tenny or Hills Place. The juror's verdict is that he came to his death by the visitation of God and not otherwise, there being no marks of violence upon his person. Therefore, no guilt attaches to any other person. Jurors were George Washington, Stephen Johnson, Thom Oscar, Charles Adam, Wm. Johnson, Clement Colly, Coroner.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Inquest Records Book #1 March 1877-December 1886
Page 89. Inquest was held on the body of Alex Washington on 6 Jun 1884 at Bayou LaBranche before 5th Ward JP Antoine Clark. The jurors' verdict say that Aron Thomas of St. Charles Parish on the 5 Jun 1884 in the peace of the State then and there being Alexander Washington at the hour of 12 o' clock on the Jackson Railroad at a place called Bayou LaBranche did there and then threaten to kill Aron Thomas and with his weapon, a shotgun in his hands with malice aforethought did make an assault and him, the said Aron Thomas fired and used every effort as to prevent from committing himself left the said Alexander Washington and flee from there in fear of death could not escape so the said Aron Thomas himself in the preservation of his life against the said Alexander Washington to defend and in his own defense him the said Aron Thomas defended his life by shooting the said Alexander Washington in his jaw and throat with a musket of which caused death instantly in his own defense. Jurors were William Erwing, Louis Williams, Joseph Eugene, Joseph Schexkemberger, and C. C. A. Stephens, Antoine Clark, 5th Ward JP. Filed J.B. Martin, Clerk.
Page 90. Inquest was held upon the body of Victor Joseph on 4 Jan 1884, lying dead, before Coy Clinton, 1st Ward JP acting as Coroner. The jurors' verdict is that he came to his death by being frozen to death back of Hahnville. Jurors were Paul Johnston, Charles Thomas, Robert Pierre, Michel Pierre, Bazil Pierre, and Coy Clinton, acting Coroner. J. B. Martin, Clerk.
Page 90. Inquest was held upon the body of Victor Joseph on 4 Jan 1884, lying dead, before Coy Clinton, 1st Ward JP acting as Coroner. The jurors' verdict is that he came to his death by being frozen to death back of Hahnville. Jurors were Paul Johnston, Charles Thomas, Robert Pierre, Michel Pierre, Bazil Pierre, and Coy Clinton, acting Coroner. J. B. Martin, Clerk.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Board of Review--St. Charles Parish Police Jury
6 July 1897--Board of Reviewers met and examined the assessment list of the 1st Ward.
7 July 1897--Board of Reviewers met. On motion of Mr. Kuhlman, seconded by Mr. Picard, it is ordered that the Ellington Planting Co., Ltd be notified to show cause on the 15th day July 1897 why their assessment should not be increased. Mr. Picard moved to reconsider the above motion to raise, which was continued until tomorrow. Assessment lists of 2nd Ward taken up for consideration.
8 July 1897--Board of Reviewers met. On motion of Mr. Kenner, seconded by Mr. Picard, the assessment of Mr. George S. Washington was taken up for consideration and the assessment was reduced from $200 to $150.
7 July 1897--Board of Reviewers met. On motion of Mr. Kuhlman, seconded by Mr. Picard, it is ordered that the Ellington Planting Co., Ltd be notified to show cause on the 15th day July 1897 why their assessment should not be increased. Mr. Picard moved to reconsider the above motion to raise, which was continued until tomorrow. Assessment lists of 2nd Ward taken up for consideration.
8 July 1897--Board of Reviewers met. On motion of Mr. Kenner, seconded by Mr. Picard, the assessment of Mr. George S. Washington was taken up for consideration and the assessment was reduced from $200 to $150.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Inquest Records Book #1--March 1877 to December 1886
Page 74. Inquest was held on 23 Mar 1883 on the body of Alick Morris at Flaggville, lying here dead in the jail. The jurors' verdict is that he died of inflammation of the lungs. The jurors were Jos. Stein, George Stafford, Spencer Smith, (H)?llent White, Max Hornbacker and Coy Clinton, JP
Page 75. Inquest was held on the body of an unknown colored girl, lying dead. on 8 June 1883 in front of A. Gassen, on the batture, before 2nd Ward Justice of the Peace. The jurors' verdict is that she came to her death by accidently drowning, her body found floating in the river, The jurors were Charles Gassen, Achille Gassen, Joe Alexander, John Mongrue, and C. C. A. Stephens, JP 2nd Ward.
Page 76. Inquest was held on the body of Octavie Dennis on 23 July 1883, found floating in the river in front of Davis Plantation. The jurors' verdict was that she came to her death by being drowned. Jurors' were C.C. A. Stephens,JP, 2nd Ward, Faustin Nicholas, Louis Washington, (?)vst Labranche, Martin Antoine and Lambert Tho(?).
Page 77. Inquest was held on the body of an unknown colored man on 22 Nov 1883. here lying dead at Ormond Plantation, before Reuben B. Smith, Justice of the Peace, 5th Ward. The jurors' verdict was that he came to his death by violent murder, by unknown parties, his left eye knocked out. Found in his pocket, one deck passage ticket of the Steamer of the Whisper, one razor, the sum of two dollars and 35 cents. The jurors were Jim Washington, Harrison Roe, Benson Styrs, Wilson Styrs, Aaron Talbot, and Ruebin B. Smith, JP.
Page 75. Inquest was held on the body of an unknown colored girl, lying dead. on 8 June 1883 in front of A. Gassen, on the batture, before 2nd Ward Justice of the Peace. The jurors' verdict is that she came to her death by accidently drowning, her body found floating in the river, The jurors were Charles Gassen, Achille Gassen, Joe Alexander, John Mongrue, and C. C. A. Stephens, JP 2nd Ward.
Page 76. Inquest was held on the body of Octavie Dennis on 23 July 1883, found floating in the river in front of Davis Plantation. The jurors' verdict was that she came to her death by being drowned. Jurors' were C.C. A. Stephens,JP, 2nd Ward, Faustin Nicholas, Louis Washington, (?)vst Labranche, Martin Antoine and Lambert Tho(?).
Page 77. Inquest was held on the body of an unknown colored man on 22 Nov 1883. here lying dead at Ormond Plantation, before Reuben B. Smith, Justice of the Peace, 5th Ward. The jurors' verdict was that he came to his death by violent murder, by unknown parties, his left eye knocked out. Found in his pocket, one deck passage ticket of the Steamer of the Whisper, one razor, the sum of two dollars and 35 cents. The jurors were Jim Washington, Harrison Roe, Benson Styrs, Wilson Styrs, Aaron Talbot, and Ruebin B. Smith, JP.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Inquest Records, Book 1, March 1877-December 1886
Page 67. Inquest was held on 13 May 1883 on the Texas Pacific Railroad, in the rear of the property of late Mrs. Joseph Touzann, on an unknown black man lying dead, before Coy Clinton, Justice of the Peace, 1st Ward. Verdict of the jurors is that he came to his death by smallpox and exposure to the inclemency of the weather. Jurors were John Bush, Bill L(?), Adam Joseph, Isham Reed, Mc(?) Williams and Coy Clinton,JP.
Page 68. Inquest was held on 22 April 1883 at the Good Hope Plantation on an unknown white woman, lying here dead, before George Scott, Jr., Justice of the Peace of the 3rd Ward. The verdict of the jurors is that this unknown white woman came to her death by drowning, but cannot say whether any guilt attaches to any person. Jurors were Peter Brown, Aron Washington, Charles Jenkins, Shrederick Jennifer, A. P. Alexander and George Scott Jr., J. P.
Page 69. Inquest was held on 24 April 1883 at the front of the Boutte Road on the Batture, of an unknown white man, here lying dead, before the Justice of the Peace of the 2nd Ward, C. C. A. Stephens. Jurors verdict is that this unknown white man came to his death by accidental drowning and his body was found floating in the river. Jurors were Peter Myer, Joseph Alexandre, Ursin Rousseaux, Charles Gassen, Antoine Gassen, and C. C. A. Stephens, J. P.
Page 68. Inquest was held on 22 April 1883 at the Good Hope Plantation on an unknown white woman, lying here dead, before George Scott, Jr., Justice of the Peace of the 3rd Ward. The verdict of the jurors is that this unknown white woman came to her death by drowning, but cannot say whether any guilt attaches to any person. Jurors were Peter Brown, Aron Washington, Charles Jenkins, Shrederick Jennifer, A. P. Alexander and George Scott Jr., J. P.
Page 69. Inquest was held on 24 April 1883 at the front of the Boutte Road on the Batture, of an unknown white man, here lying dead, before the Justice of the Peace of the 2nd Ward, C. C. A. Stephens. Jurors verdict is that this unknown white man came to his death by accidental drowning and his body was found floating in the river. Jurors were Peter Myer, Joseph Alexandre, Ursin Rousseaux, Charles Gassen, Antoine Gassen, and C. C. A. Stephens, J. P.
Friday, July 9, 2010
School News--13 Feb 1897 continued
The committee on teachers submitted the following names of teachers they appointed.
First Ward--Miss A. J. Dougherty at Trinity white school; Mrs. T .J. Troxler at Troxler white school; J. H. Gilmer at Baumgarden black school and Miss K. Gilmore at Hahnville white school.
Second Ward--A. W. Brazier at Flagville black school, Miss M. J. Jenkins at Fashion white school, Mrs. J. D. Triche at Gassonville white school; G. S. Washington at Gassonville black school; Miss K. G. Hanley at Madisonville white school and Miss Egenia Logan at Madisonville black school.
Third Ward--Miss M. McCall at Keller white school and Miss V. Pierson at Prattsville black school.
Fourth Ward--Miss Beauvois at Boutte white school; Andrew Smith at 28 Mile Post black school and Miss Effie Porteous at Des Allemands white school.
Fifth Ward--Miss K. Gleason at Elkinsville white school and Mrs. D. R. Russell at Elkinsville black school.
First Ward--Miss A. J. Dougherty at Trinity white school; Mrs. T .J. Troxler at Troxler white school; J. H. Gilmer at Baumgarden black school and Miss K. Gilmore at Hahnville white school.
Second Ward--A. W. Brazier at Flagville black school, Miss M. J. Jenkins at Fashion white school, Mrs. J. D. Triche at Gassonville white school; G. S. Washington at Gassonville black school; Miss K. G. Hanley at Madisonville white school and Miss Egenia Logan at Madisonville black school.
Third Ward--Miss M. McCall at Keller white school and Miss V. Pierson at Prattsville black school.
Fourth Ward--Miss Beauvois at Boutte white school; Andrew Smith at 28 Mile Post black school and Miss Effie Porteous at Des Allemands white school.
Fifth Ward--Miss K. Gleason at Elkinsville white school and Mrs. D. R. Russell at Elkinsville black school.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
School Board Records--January 1896
The board resolved that no male teacher would be employed in any school as long as competent females could be employed.
The insurance for fire protection on the Des Allemands school was paid in the amount of $3.75.
The board also voted to build two schoolhouses for white families in the 2nd and 3rd Wards. The buildings were to be 35 by 25 feet and 12 feet high built of good cypress lumber except the floor and ceiling, which could be of pine. The building was to be placed on brick pillars and not to exceed $500 each in cost.
The schools and their teachers were 1st Ward: Miss A. J. Doherty, white school at Trinity; F. A. Perkins, black school at Trestman; and J. Bienocu, white school at Hahnville. The last name was hard to read and may be incorrect.
The 2nd Ward schools and teachers were Miss M. A. Cass, white school at Fashion Place; Johnson Gilmore, black school at Flaggville; Mrs. J. D. Triche, white school at Gassenville; G. S. Washington, black school at Gassenville; Miss M. E. Logan, black school at Madisonville.
In the 3rd Ward Miss M. L. Connelly taught at the white school at Delhi and Miss U. Pierson at the black school at Prattville.
In the 4th Ward Miss Warren was at the white school in Boutte; R. Smith at the black school in Paradis and Miss Effie Porteous at the white school in Des Allemands.
In the 5th Ward Miss Kate Geason was at the white school at Elkinsville and Mrs. D. G. Russell at the black school at Elkinsville.
The insurance for fire protection on the Des Allemands school was paid in the amount of $3.75.
The board also voted to build two schoolhouses for white families in the 2nd and 3rd Wards. The buildings were to be 35 by 25 feet and 12 feet high built of good cypress lumber except the floor and ceiling, which could be of pine. The building was to be placed on brick pillars and not to exceed $500 each in cost.
The schools and their teachers were 1st Ward: Miss A. J. Doherty, white school at Trinity; F. A. Perkins, black school at Trestman; and J. Bienocu, white school at Hahnville. The last name was hard to read and may be incorrect.
The 2nd Ward schools and teachers were Miss M. A. Cass, white school at Fashion Place; Johnson Gilmore, black school at Flaggville; Mrs. J. D. Triche, white school at Gassenville; G. S. Washington, black school at Gassenville; Miss M. E. Logan, black school at Madisonville.
In the 3rd Ward Miss M. L. Connelly taught at the white school at Delhi and Miss U. Pierson at the black school at Prattville.
In the 4th Ward Miss Warren was at the white school in Boutte; R. Smith at the black school in Paradis and Miss Effie Porteous at the white school in Des Allemands.
In the 5th Ward Miss Kate Geason was at the white school at Elkinsville and Mrs. D. G. Russell at the black school at Elkinsville.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Inquest Records Book #1, March 1877-December 1886
P 56. Inquest was held on the child of Marie Thomas at Magnolia Ridge, 4th Ward. This was a dead child unlawfully buried by one Clairborne Harvey and exhumed by order of the coroner. The dead child was borne by Marie Thomas on the night of 23 December 1800 and buried on the 24 December 1880. The verdict of the jurors was that the dead child lost his life due to a Prostrate confinement, criminal neglect and incompetence of one Clairborne Harvey, acting as midwife and surgeon in the case and mother, Marie Thomas, being abettor before, during and after the fact of that practice. Jurors were Frank Roberts, J. M. Bailer, Adolph Mojonnier, Isham Henry, John Bently, and J. F. Mojonnier, Coroner.
P 57. Inquest was held on 12 April 1882 on the body of John Brown, age about 70, at the Star Place, 1st Ward. The jurors' verdict was that he came to his death on the evening of the 10th at half past four o'clock, by the crumbling down of an old brick house structure of the Star Place, the same having had the wall partially demolished to use the bricks in the sugar house of the Star Plantation and further we find that the falling of the structure was caused by the criminal practice of demolishing the walls of the structure without any precaution or warning to the working men at the plantation and charge the owner and manager of the place of criminal neglect. Jurors were Geo. Smith, Ben Ednia, Lewis Pafuell, George Washington, Randell Hunter, and J. F. Mojonnier, Coroner.
P 57. Inquest was held on 12 April 1882 on the body of John Brown, age about 70, at the Star Place, 1st Ward. The jurors' verdict was that he came to his death on the evening of the 10th at half past four o'clock, by the crumbling down of an old brick house structure of the Star Place, the same having had the wall partially demolished to use the bricks in the sugar house of the Star Plantation and further we find that the falling of the structure was caused by the criminal practice of demolishing the walls of the structure without any precaution or warning to the working men at the plantation and charge the owner and manager of the place of criminal neglect. Jurors were Geo. Smith, Ben Ednia, Lewis Pafuell, George Washington, Randell Hunter, and J. F. Mojonnier, Coroner.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
SchoolBoard Records--1895 and 1896
In October 1895, J. L. Triche and Able Strauss were seated as recently appointed school board members. Also attending were Louis Ory, sheriff and Charles Elfer, assessor.
The report of the superintendent: There has been some complaints regarding the location of the school at Freetown in the 1st Ward and I would suggest that the school be moved to the place called Baumgarden a mile or so lower down where the board owns a building (now) occupied by a black church. There is also much complaint regarding the location at Paradis in the 4th ward. It is near the Southern Pacific Railroad and sometimes the children are interfered with by tramps. Besides which the congregation of the church are continually threatening to turn out the teacher. I would recommend that the school be located at Des Allemands or at Boutte, a few miles either way.
On 4 April 1896 the bills for the new schools, in Wards 2 and 3 are approved and ordered paid not to exceed $500 for each school. Ninety dollars is also approved to place lightning rods at all schools owned by the parish. Mr. A Strauss is authorized to paint the school recently erected at Madisonville at a cost not to exceed $22.40.
The teachers appointed for 1896 are: First Ward, Trinity white school, Miss A. J. Doherty; Freetown black school, Johnson H. Gilmer; Troxler white school, Mrs. J. J. Troxler; Hahnville black school, Aaron Brazier. Second Ward, Fashion white school, Miss K. Gilmore; Gassenville white school, Miss J. D. Triche; Gassenville black school, G. S. Washington; Madisonville white school, Miss M. E. Smitts; Madisonville black school, Miss E. Logan. Third Ward, Delhomer white school, Miss M. L. Connely, Prattville black school, Miss V. Pierson. Fourth Ward, Des Allemands white school, Miss E. Porteous; Paradis black school, Andrew Smith; Boutte white school, Miss N. Humphreys. Fifth ward, Elkinsville white school, Miss K. Gleason; and Elkinsvilee black school, Mrs. D. G. Rousell.
All the schools except the one at Freetown were opened on the first Monday in February. The Freetown School was moved to Baumgarden.
The report of the superintendent: There has been some complaints regarding the location of the school at Freetown in the 1st Ward and I would suggest that the school be moved to the place called Baumgarden a mile or so lower down where the board owns a building (now) occupied by a black church. There is also much complaint regarding the location at Paradis in the 4th ward. It is near the Southern Pacific Railroad and sometimes the children are interfered with by tramps. Besides which the congregation of the church are continually threatening to turn out the teacher. I would recommend that the school be located at Des Allemands or at Boutte, a few miles either way.
On 4 April 1896 the bills for the new schools, in Wards 2 and 3 are approved and ordered paid not to exceed $500 for each school. Ninety dollars is also approved to place lightning rods at all schools owned by the parish. Mr. A Strauss is authorized to paint the school recently erected at Madisonville at a cost not to exceed $22.40.
The teachers appointed for 1896 are: First Ward, Trinity white school, Miss A. J. Doherty; Freetown black school, Johnson H. Gilmer; Troxler white school, Mrs. J. J. Troxler; Hahnville black school, Aaron Brazier. Second Ward, Fashion white school, Miss K. Gilmore; Gassenville white school, Miss J. D. Triche; Gassenville black school, G. S. Washington; Madisonville white school, Miss M. E. Smitts; Madisonville black school, Miss E. Logan. Third Ward, Delhomer white school, Miss M. L. Connely, Prattville black school, Miss V. Pierson. Fourth Ward, Des Allemands white school, Miss E. Porteous; Paradis black school, Andrew Smith; Boutte white school, Miss N. Humphreys. Fifth ward, Elkinsville white school, Miss K. Gleason; and Elkinsvilee black school, Mrs. D. G. Rousell.
All the schools except the one at Freetown were opened on the first Monday in February. The Freetown School was moved to Baumgarden.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Inquest Records, Book 1--Mar 1877-Dec 1886
Page 51. Inquest was held on the body of Fanny Garner on 29 Mar 1881. The verdict was that she died on 28 Mar 1881 from the effect of a gun shot ball with a pistol shot in the hands of Achill Garner about 4 o'clock pm on the 17th of Mar 1881. The ball penetrated the stomach, went downward lacerating the left kidney, the womb, and stopping on the hipp (sic) bone, where it was extracted by the coroner. The said ball having caused internal hemoragie (sic), inflammation of the kidney and the death. The aforesaid Garner is yet in the custody of the sheriff, Jurors were W. A. Johnson, Harry McNervey, John C. Bently, Edward Roberts, Adolph Mojonnier and J. F. Mojonnier, Coroner.
Page 52. Inquest was held on the body of Thomas Washingtom on 18 Feb 1881 being dead at E. Waggaman's Place, 4th Ward. The jurors' verdict was that he died from a strangulate hernia of which he was himself ignorant and these friends who attended him with care, had no idea that his life was in danger and so we find no blame. Jurors were Harry McNervey, Adolph Mojonnier, John Bently, Paul Bernard Fabares, Edward Beell and J. F. Mojonnier, Coroner.
Page 52. Inquest was held on the body of Thomas Washingtom on 18 Feb 1881 being dead at E. Waggaman's Place, 4th Ward. The jurors' verdict was that he died from a strangulate hernia of which he was himself ignorant and these friends who attended him with care, had no idea that his life was in danger and so we find no blame. Jurors were Harry McNervey, Adolph Mojonnier, John Bently, Paul Bernard Fabares, Edward Beell and J. F. Mojonnier, Coroner.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
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.
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.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
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.
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.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
St. Charles Parish Inquest Records--March 1877-Dec 1886
Page 38. Inquest was held on a corpse found floating in the river on 16 Apr 1880. This corpse was found by William Johnson. The verdict is that we believe he lost his life by being burned by some ill-fated steamboat, as all the back part of his body is burned and charred and appears to have been in the water about two months. Jurors were R. B. Baguie, Louis Thomas, C. C. A. Stevens, Louis Friloux, Leonce Zeringue, and J. F. Mojonnier, M.D., Coroner.
Page 39. Inquest was held on the body of Aristide Ursin on 26 Apr 1880, found dead. He was born in this parish, age 51. The verdict is that he came to his death from excessive liquor drinking on the evening of 24 Apr 1880. Jurors were Manuel Bush, Jerry Shurnton, Jerry Stevenson, R. Gooseberry, William Washington, and J. F, Moujonnier, Cornorer.
Page 40. Inquest was held om the body of Thomas Robson on 19 July 1880 found dead in the 5th Ward. The verdict is that he received his death from two pistol shots in the hand and fired at him on the evening of Sat. 17 July between 19 and 11 o'clock by Fanny Williams. Two balls penetrating the right side of the liver perforated the colon transverse, one ball laceratinng the right kidney, which ball was extracted at the autopsy and the other lodging in the vertebra of the lumbar region, both balls having caused two mortal wounds which produced death in 24 hours.
Page 39. Inquest was held on the body of Aristide Ursin on 26 Apr 1880, found dead. He was born in this parish, age 51. The verdict is that he came to his death from excessive liquor drinking on the evening of 24 Apr 1880. Jurors were Manuel Bush, Jerry Shurnton, Jerry Stevenson, R. Gooseberry, William Washington, and J. F, Moujonnier, Cornorer.
Page 40. Inquest was held om the body of Thomas Robson on 19 July 1880 found dead in the 5th Ward. The verdict is that he received his death from two pistol shots in the hand and fired at him on the evening of Sat. 17 July between 19 and 11 o'clock by Fanny Williams. Two balls penetrating the right side of the liver perforated the colon transverse, one ball laceratinng the right kidney, which ball was extracted at the autopsy and the other lodging in the vertebra of the lumbar region, both balls having caused two mortal wounds which produced death in 24 hours.
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St. Charles Parish Inquest Records------Mar 1877-Dec 1886
34. Inquest held on the body of Drosin Pierre on 12 Jan 1880. The verdict is that he was killed in the swamp of Philip Thomas in the rear of Davis Plantation and while there employed and while cutting trees, a tree fell and struck a side branch which broke and struck him on the head, causing death instantly. Jurors were Max Gugenheimer, John Blair, Peter Alexander, James J?ksen, Prosper Williams, and Jos. Stein, Dy. Coroner.
35. Inquest held on the body of Francis Carter on 6 Oct 1879, found dead on Fashion Plantation. Inquest was held before 5th Ward Justice of the Peace, acting as Coroner. The verdict is that she came to her death by hard drinking. Jurors were Arthur Stread, Jeffery Dymer, Edward Steward, Joseph Williams and H.L. McCutcheon, Justice of the Peace.
36. Inquest held on the body of Charlie Miller on 5 Nov 1879 at the 14 Mile post on the Chicago, St. Louis and New Orleans Railroad in St. Charles Parish. Inquest held by S.D. Gustave, Mayor and Ex-Officio Justice of the Peace for the city. The verdict is he came to his death by being accidentally killed by a south bound engine on the Jackson Railroad. Jurors were Geo. Becker, J.J. Bauer, G.M. Becker, G. McIntyre, Wm. Morrison and S.D. Gustave.
37. Inquest held on the body of Samuel Williams on 10 Nov 1879 found dead at Hahnville. The verdict is that he came to his death on 9 Nov 1879 by having both of his arms smashed in the cog wheel at Mr. Bealman's sugarhouse, two miles from Boutte Station, on 8 Nov 1879 about 10 A.M. Jurors were Rober Robertson, Bazile Aldridge, Augustave Jacobs, Zeno Eugene, Alexander Washington and Jos. Stein, Dy. Coroner.
35. Inquest held on the body of Francis Carter on 6 Oct 1879, found dead on Fashion Plantation. Inquest was held before 5th Ward Justice of the Peace, acting as Coroner. The verdict is that she came to her death by hard drinking. Jurors were Arthur Stread, Jeffery Dymer, Edward Steward, Joseph Williams and H.L. McCutcheon, Justice of the Peace.
36. Inquest held on the body of Charlie Miller on 5 Nov 1879 at the 14 Mile post on the Chicago, St. Louis and New Orleans Railroad in St. Charles Parish. Inquest held by S.D. Gustave, Mayor and Ex-Officio Justice of the Peace for the city. The verdict is he came to his death by being accidentally killed by a south bound engine on the Jackson Railroad. Jurors were Geo. Becker, J.J. Bauer, G.M. Becker, G. McIntyre, Wm. Morrison and S.D. Gustave.
37. Inquest held on the body of Samuel Williams on 10 Nov 1879 found dead at Hahnville. The verdict is that he came to his death on 9 Nov 1879 by having both of his arms smashed in the cog wheel at Mr. Bealman's sugarhouse, two miles from Boutte Station, on 8 Nov 1879 about 10 A.M. Jurors were Rober Robertson, Bazile Aldridge, Augustave Jacobs, Zeno Eugene, Alexander Washington and Jos. Stein, Dy. Coroner.
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