Hilaire Décuir was born free on 6 Oct. 1840 in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. His birth was recorded at St. Martin of Tours, St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. [1]
He appeared on the census of 12 Nov. 1850 in the household of his parents, Ovide Décuir and Adèle (Ozenne) Decuir, at Coteau, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.[2] He appeared on the census of 23 July 1860 in the household of his parents at Attakapas, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.[3]
He married Anastasie Paillet, daughter of Hilaire Paillet and Elodie Marie Denise Lemelle, on 1 Dec. 1868 their marriage was recorded at St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.[1]
He and Anastasie appeared on the census of 31 Aug. 1870 in the household of his parents at Iberia Parish, Louisiana.[4] He was a farmer when he and Anastasie appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 in the household of his mother at Coleau, Iberia Parish, Louisiana.[5]
"DECUIR, Hilaire (Ovide & Adele OZENNE) m. 1 Dec. 1868 Anastasie PAILLET (Opel. Ch.: v. 2, p. 378).
"PAILLET, Anastasie (Hilaire & Elodie Marie Denise LEMELLE) m. 1 Dec. 1868 Hilaire Decuir (Opel. Ch.: v. 2, p. 378).
↑ 2.02.1 Year: 1850; Census Place: Coteau, St Martin, Louisiana; Roll: M432_240; Page: 170B; Image: 345 1850 US Census. Ovide Decuir.
↑ 3.03.1 Year: 1860; Census Place: Attakapas, St Martin, Louisiana; Roll: M653_425; Page: 106; Image: 106; Family History Library Film: 803425 1860 US Census. Ovide Decuir.
↑ 4.04.11870 Census:
"1870 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 4, Iberia, Louisiana; Roll: M593_513; Page: 232B Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #26404789
Hilaire Decuir (30), Farm Laborer, in Ward 4, Iberia, Louisiana. Born in Louisiana.
↑ 5.05.1 Year: 1880; Census Place: Coleau, Iberia, Louisiana; Roll: 454; Family History Film: 1254454; Page: 402A; Enumeration District: 030; Image: 0186 1880 US Census. Adele Decuir.
Acknowledgments
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