Potier and Alex families of Southwest Louisiana

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Alexander (Mulatto) POTIER

Alexander (Mulatto) POTIER

Male 1853 - 1943  (90 years)

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  • Name Alexander (Mulatto) POTIER 
    Born 1853 
    Gender Male 
    Died 1943  breaux Bridge, St Martin Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I461  Alex Potier Family
    Last Modified 26 Mar 2022 

    Father Alexander POTIER (WHITE),   b. 1796, Breaux Bridge Louisiana, ST Martin Parish Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Manon 
    Notes 
    • Manon Charles is listed as the parent on the marriage certificate for Alexander Potier in marriage to Celestine Berard (SM Ch.:v.10, p 319)


      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.






    Family ID F95  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Celestine BERARD,   b. 1860, By 1940 at the age of 75 she was living with her son Willie Potier in Parks Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Oct 1947  (Age 87 years) 
    Children 
     1. Marie Louise POTIER,   b. 1 Jan 1878,   d. 1932  (Age 53 years)
     2. Leonard POTIER,   b. 26 May 1880, breaux Bridge, St Martin Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Hypolite (mulatto) POTIER,   b. 1886
     4. Hermantine (Armantine) POTIER,   b. 1891,   d. 23 Jul 1939  (Age 48 years)
     5. Willie POTIER,   b. 1898, Parks Villge, St Martin Parish, Louisiana Find all individuals with events at this location
     6. Laura POTIER
     7. Lucie POTIER
     8. Edwin POTIER
    Last Modified 26 Mar 2022 
    Family ID F112  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
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    1880 Census Records, shows on the same sheet the White Joseph Potier and family, the black alexander Potier and family and the Berard family, Alex Potier in-laws. Finally towards the bottom of the sheet it shows LeDe Manon, Alexander Potier's mother. Manon was a slave purchase by Charles Potier around 1807 , Manon was 25 years old with her…


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