Notes

Augustin Married Alzire Jean.

Augustin Potier,  Became a freeman throughr Succession records, dated december 1, 1868

(SM CT. HSe.:  Succession Record #2165

Augustin was purchase by Charles Potier in 1823.  He was 24 years old at the time of purchase.

Augustin
Race: black
Birthplace: Louisiana Creole
Age (when this record was documented): 24.0
Other comments: Conrad

Selling Information
Name of the Seller: William C. Maquille
Name of the Buyer: Charles Potier
Grouping: sold or inventoried as an individual
Selling Currency: D
Selling Value: 1000
Selling Value: 1000

Cecilia and her sister lived in Pointe Coupe for a time in the 1920

Elma's Godfather was Octave Derouselle

Gabriel VAllien was born to George VAllien & Modeste Aguillard

In 1982 Cynthia met Earl J. Sam; they were married in 1986 after which she joined him and took up residence in Fredericksburg, Va. where she remained his devoted companion, friend, and spiritual partner for more than 27 years until her death.

Her father loved his baby girl more than life.  Cynthia was the apple of his eye and often called her Cincha in his wonder french accent

Marie Potier was born to Joseph Potier Sr and his first wife Phelomen in 1894.

 Her death certificate showed Phelomen as the Mother. 

Marie Vallien was born to Louise Augu
ster on November 4, 1871 Breaux Bridge

Nan Cecil was the favotite Aunt to every to all her Nieces and Nephews.

Sydonie was born to George Vallien & Modeste Aguillard

She originallly married Roberts, divorced and later married Jim Lewis

She was 68 years old when she died

Uncle Gee and Mable had 15 children

George Vallien had children with three different women.  Records show he had childred withste)

Modest Aguillard

Francoise Vallien was born to (George Vallien & Louise Aguillard) February 20, 1875

Melanie Vallien was born to  (George Vallien & Louise Aguillard) November 29, 1986

Its possible the records may have misspelled the name August instead of Aguillard. In the creole dilect its possible the census taker spelled what it sound like. However in the the Southwest Louisiana book of Births and Marriages its listed at Agust but the fist name is Louise. 

Milton Potier was born September 16, 1952 and died September 6, 2018. Milton loved walking in the neighborhood going from house to house talking to the people. Whatever was on his mind he let you know and whatever you told him he would tell the others. He really enjoyed dancing, especially zydeco. He had no shame on the dance floor, he danced to impress. Milton was a longtime faithful member of St. Francis Church. He loved his church and always attended mass and supported church functions. Milton will be missed by family and friends as they say, “He loved to walk the street.”

Milton is survived by his sisters, Joyce (Linton) Joseph, Jeannie Calais, Mary T. Potier, and Brenda (Chester) Potier; brothers, Allen Gabriel, Harold (Barbara) Potier, Dennis (Priscilla) Potier, Richard Potier, and Lawrence (Claudette) Potier, Sr.; and a host of nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Potier, Sr. and mother, Mable Potier; two sisters, Betty Bonhomme and Beverly Potier; five brothers, Leroy, Jimmie, Jerry, Allen Potier Jr. and Carrol and brothers-in-law, Herman Calais, Sr. and Howard Bonhomme, Jr.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Syrie Funeral Home from 7:30 a.m. until time of service.

I understand this seem bizaar, however in the 1800s after emancipation, families took either the first name or the last name of the slave owner. Jean Louis, was a popular French first name. the same occurred in the Calais family. some of Jean Baptiste Calais slaves took the first name Jean Baptiste as the last name, over time many dropped the Jean and simply go by the last name Baptiste today 

Pierre-Auguste MALLET and Gabrielle TESSIER‘s descendants

St. Landry Parish.

Louisiana Creole families with identifiable Indian ancestors who lived outside of Indian-dominant communities or reservations in St Martin Parish and St Landry

Tribes were Chitimacha Indians, and Caddo Tribes

There were two Alexander Potier (Mulatto) born in the 1850, The black Alex Potier was married to Celestine Berard, they had 8 children. I have a copy of the court documents which his children testifies Alex abd Celestin had only 8 children Joseph Potier Sr was not one of the 8 as listed on their records they are also listd on this site.

The White Louis Alexandre Potier was married to Clarisse Barra and there was one white Charles alexander Potier.

Joseph is listed living with his brother Gustave in 1900 Census.

Mannon 6years old born 1771

Manon 25 year old born 1773

Manon 40 years old born 1767

the abovee three female slaves listed in the slave registry for White (Piere Potier). Records show that Piere Potier and Manon are listed as having a slave name Athanase which they baptized 1795. White Charles Potier born 1828 is the son of (Piere Potier) is thought to be the father of Alexander (above) with Manon.

Gender Male

Christening Date 09 Apr 1769

Christening Place CATHOLIC CHURCH,POINTE COUPEE,POINTE COUPEE,LOUISIANNA

Birth Date 24 Mar 1769

Father's Name Simon Calais

Mother's Name Perine Bara

Event Type Death

Event Date 13 Dec 1956

Event Place Breaux Bridge, St. Martin, Louisiana, United States

Event Place Breaux, St Martin

Gender Female

Age 0

Birth Year (Estimated) 1956

Father's Name Wesely Calais

Mother's Name Sojia Potier

Certificate Number 17420

Event Type: Marriage

Event Date: 20 Feb 1793

Event Place: St. Martin, Louisiana, United States

Event Place:

Citing this Record:

"Louisiana, Parish Marriages, 1837-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG1Y-6KZW : 15 May 2018), Jean Baptiste Calais and Victorie Patin, 20 Feb 1793; citing St. Martin, Louisiana, United States, various parish courthouses, Louisiana; FHL microfilm 1,310,800. 

We knowww he and his son went by Phils, this during the colonial period was "fils" which meant he was a junior

Name: Paul Calais

Gender: Male

Race: White or Mexican (White)

Age: 52

Birth Year: 1897

Death Date: 24 Mar 1949

Death Place: St. Martin, Louisiana, USA

Marie Azelie Calais Born Feb 20, 1795

I suspect this was due to the fact many of our ancestors could not read and write english and spoke in a french dialet.