Marie Christine Johnson (abt. 1803 - 1844)

Born about 1803 in Attakapas District, Louisiana

Ancestors

Wife of Elisee Cormier — married 15 Jan 1822 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

Descendants

Died 23 Jun 1844 at about age 41 in Grand Coteau, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States

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Biography

Marie Christine Johnson, daughter of William Johnson and Marie Therese Ritter, was born about 1803 in the Attakapas District of south Louisiana. She was baptized on 29 October 1804 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, at the age of one year.^[1][2]

Christine and Elisee Cormier, son of Anaclet Cormier and Magdaleine Celeste Richard, obtained a marriage license on 14 January 1822 in Opelousas.^[3] They were married on 15 January 1822 in Grand Coteau, St. Landry Parish. Witnesses were Denis Dessessart and Pierre Potier. Father Hercule Brassac presided.^[2] They had at least ten children.^[4]

1. Marie Celestine Cormier (1822-1863)
2. Zephirin Cormier (1825- )
3. Emelia Cormier (1827-1864)
4. Elisha Cormier (1829-1831)
5. Aurelia Cormier (1831- )
6. Marie Anaise Cormier (1833-bef.1900)
7. Marie Olivia Cormier (1835- )
8. Marie Lodoiska Cormier (1838-1883)
9. Mary Magdalen Cormier (1840- )
10. Joseph Numa Cormier (1843- )

Christine died on 23 June 1844, and was probably buried at the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church cemetery in Grand Coteau.^[5]

Research Notes

A birth date of 19 Oct 1803 was included in this profile when it was first created, but no source was given and nothing has been found to substantiate this exact date.

Sources

1. ↑ Donald J Hebert, Southwest Louisiana Records (Eunice, La.: Hebert Publications, 1974-);

   JOHNSON, Christine (William & Therese RITTER - inhabitants of this district) bt. 29 Oct. 1804 at age 1 yr. Spons: Zenon ROMAN & Madeleine RITTER. Fr. Louis BUHOT (Opel. Ch.: v.1-B, p.343)

2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Hebert, SWLR CD: JOHNSON, Christine - born at Attakapas (William & Therese RITTER) m. 15 Jan. 1822 Elizee CORMIER - about 18 years old; born and living at Opeloussas (dec. Anaclet & Magdelaine RICHARD) Wits: Denis DESSESSART, Pierre POTIER. Fr. Hercule BRASSAC (GC Ch.: v.1, p.18, #44)
3. ↑ Hebert, SWLR CD: CORMIER, Elisha m. 14 Jan. 1822 Marie Christine JOHNSON (Opel. Ct.Hse.: Mar.#4)
4. ↑ Hebert, SWLR CD; records were found for ten children of Elisee Cormier and Christine Johnson. See their profiles for sources.
5. ↑ Hebert, SWLR CD: JEANSONNE, Christine m. Elisee CORMIER d. 23 June 1844 at age 40 years (GC Ch.: v. 1, p.64)