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Francois Ledoux (1755 - abt. 1812)

Francois Ledoux
Born in Pointe Coupee, Louisianamap
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Husband of — married 23 Dec 1776 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, New Spainmap
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Died about at about age 56 in Opelousas, Louisianamap
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Biography

Francois Ledoux, son of Pierre Ledoux and Cecile Rondeau, was born on 22 Oct. 1755 and baptized on 5 Nov. 1755 at at St. Francis Church at Pointe Coupee, Louisiana.[1][2]

He married Marguerite Rougeau, daughter of Jean Baptiste Rougeau and Marguerite DeMouy on 23 Dec. 1776 at Natchitoches.[3] Hebert indicates the date as the 21st of December.[2]

Children of Francois and Marguerite:

  1. Jean Baptiste Francois LeDoux born 8 Sep 1777 and baptized Juan Bautista Francisco on 20 Nov 1777.[4]
  2. Etienne Valeri LeDoux born 5 Jul 1779 and baptized Esteban Valerio on 8 Jul 1779.[5]
  3. Marie Louise Adelaide b. 1780. married (1) Jacques Fontenot. married (2) Jean Baptiste Joubert
  4. Paul Antoine born Mar/Apr 1783; married Appolloine Jeanson.[6]
  5. Francois Ledoux born 8 Oct 1785.[7]
  6. Louis Eugene Ledoux born 3 Oct. 1786; married Silesie Pitre.
  7. Augustin Ledoux baptized 25 Dec 1792; married Josephine Fontenot.
  8. Zenon Ledoux born 14 Oct 1794.[8]

He was buried in Opelousas, Louisiana in 1812. [9]

Sources

  1. ↑ Richard, Renee B. Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Record Volume 1b: Pointe Coupee Records 1722-1769, Emilie G. Leumas, ed. (Baton Rouge, LA: Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge, 2002): p.105 . Text:
    Francois LeDoux (Pierre LeDoux and Cecille RONDOU) bn. 22 Oct. 1755 bt. 5 Nov. 1755 spo. Francois Marquantel, sergeant, and Anne Rondo, his wife (PCP-1,156) also (PCP-2, 115)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Southwest Louisiana Records (1750-1900) CD101. Author - Compiler: Rev. Donald Joseph Hebert, 1942-2000. Publication: Hebert Publications, Rayne, LA, 2000.
    • "ROUGEAU, Marguerite (Jean Baptiste ROUJOT & Marguerite DeMOUY) Married 21 Dec. 1776 at Natchitoches to Francois LEDOUX (Pierre & Cecile RONDEAU) Francois LEDOUX was born 22 Oct. 1755; bt. 5 Nov. 1755 at St. Francis Church at Pointe Coupee [Source: "Ledoux" by Laverne THOMAS III; published in 1982 by Polyanthos, New Orleans, page 70]
  3. ↑ Mills, Elizabeth Shown. Natchitoches (Vol. II) Abstracts of the Catholic Church Registers of the French and Spanish Post of St. Jean Baptiste des Natchitoches in Louisiana: 1729-1803 (New Orleans, LA: Polyanthos, 1977): p.129. Text:
    1027. FRANCISCO LE DOUX
    MARGARITA ROUJOT
    December 23, 1776, marriage of Francisco Le Doux (s), native of Punta Contada [Pointe Coupee], legitimate son of Pedro le Doux and Cecilia Rondeau . . . and . . . Margarita Roujot (s), native of Mobile, legitimate daughter of Juan Bautista Roujot and Margarita Demouy. Witnesses: Senor Borme (s), Sr. Cadet Lafitte (s/ Bouet Laffitte), Sr. Chevalier de Villier (s), Roujot (s).
  4. ↑ Mills, Elizabeth Shown. Natchitoches (Vol. II) Abstracts of the Catholic Church Registers of the French and Spanish Post of St. Jean Baptiste des Natchitoches in Louisiana: 1729-1803 (New Orleans, LA: Polyanthos, 1977): p. 203. Text:
    1725. JUAN BAUTISTA FRANCISCO LE DOUX
    November 20, 1777, baptism of Juan Bautista Francisco, born September 8 and endoyé, legitimate son of Francisco Le Doux (s) and Margarita Roujot (s). Godparents: Juan Bautista Roujot (s) and Isabel Demouy (s).
  5. ↑ Mills, Elizabeth Shown. Natchitoches (Vol. II) Abstracts of the Catholic Church Registers of the French and Spanish Post of St. Jean Baptiste des Natchitoches in Louisiana: 1729-1803 (New Orleans, LA: Polyanthos, 1977): p.208. Text:
    1763. ESTEBAN VALERIO LE DOUX
    July 8, 1779, baptism of Esteban Valerio, born July 5, legitimate son of Francisco Le Doux and Margarita Roujot. Godparents: Esteban Pavie (s) and Clemencia Borme (s).
  6. ↑ Southwest Louisiana Records (1750-1900) CD101. Author - Compiler: Rev. Donald Joseph Hebert, 1942-2000. Publication: Hebert Publications, Rayne, LA, 2000.
    • LEDOUX, Antoine (Antoine & Appollonie JEANSON - natives & inhabitants of this parish) b. 31 March 1814, bt. 3 July 1814 Pats: Francois LEDOUX - from Pointe Coupee & Marguerite ROUGEAU - of New Orleans; Mats: Jean JEANSON & Anastasie PREJEAN - originally of Acadia; Spons: Auguste LEDOUX & Euphrosine JEANSON. Fr. Michel Bernard BARRIERE (Opel. Ch.: v.2, p.33)
    • LEDOUX, Apollonie (Paul Antoine & Appollonie JANSON - from this parish) b. 15 Jan. 1817, bt. 15 April 1817 Pats: Francois LEDOUX - from Pointe Coupee & Marguerite ROUGEAU - from New Orleans; Mats: Jean JANSON & Anastasie PREGEAN - from Acadie; Spons: Jean Baptiste JANSON & Euphrosine ROUGEAU, represented by Marie GUILLORY wife of Augustin JANSON. Fr. Michel Bernard BARRIERE (Opel. Ch.: v.2, p.100)
  7. ↑ Hebert, Rev. Donald J. Southwest Louisiana Records (1750-1900), Compact Disc. (Rayne, LA: Hebert Publications, 2000): Text:
    • LEDOUX, Francois (Francois & Marguerite ROUGEOT) b. 8 Oct. 1785, bt. 30 Oct. 1786 Spons: Francois BRUNET & Marguerite DESBORDES. Fr. Joseph de ARAZENA (Opel. Ch.: v.1-A, p.56)
    • LEDOUX, Francois (Francois & Marguerite ROUTSEA [ROUJEAU]) b. 8 Oct. 1785, bt. 30 April 1786 Spons: Francois BRUNET & Marguerite DESBORDES; Signed: F. BRUNET, DESBORDES. Fr. Joseph de ARAZENA (Opel. Ch.: Folio OA, p.77)
  8. ↑ Hebert, Rev. Donald J. Southwest Louisiana Records (1750-1900), Compact Disc. (Rayne, LA: Hebert Publications, 2000): Text:
    LEDOUX, Zenon (Francois & Marguerite ROUJOT) b. 14 Oct. 1794, bt. Sunday, 6 Nov. 1796 supplied ceremony for baptism which was previously performed at home. Pats: Pierre LEDOUX & Cecile RONDEAUX; Mats: Jean Baptiste ROUJOT & Marguerite DE MUIT; Spons: Augustin FONTENAUT & Isabelle LEDAIS [LEDET]. Fr. Pedro de ZAMORA (Opel. Ch.: v.1-A, p.168)
  9. ↑ Hébert, Rev. Donald J., "Southwest Louisiana Records (1750 - 1900)". Rayne, LA: Hebert Publications, 1999-2000. CD 101.
    • LEDOUX, Francois bur. 28 Sept. 1812 at age about 60 yrs. Fr. Louis BUHOT (Opel. Ch.: v.1, p.126)




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