> I am trying to find info on Paul Leger, son of Francois & Madeleine Comeau. > He eventually married Constance Poitier. > > Which "group" of Acadians did he come to Louisiana with??? > > Spanish Census of 1777 of St. James Parish, LA: Paul Martin, 28; Paul > Leger, engager, 19. Note: This entry is immediately following and entry for > what I believe is Paul's sister, Marie Josèphe Leger and her spouse, Pierre > Michel and their family. > > Any help appreciated! Thanks. > > Rita Rita, Paul Leger, born ca 1758, was the son of Francois Leger (White p. 1044) and Madeleine Comeau (White p. 384). This family was deported to Connecticut where in 1763 is found (Jehn "Acadian Exiles in the Colonies" p. 204): Francois Leger-10 persons. In the Fall of 1764, this family probably went to Saint-Domingue with about 400 other Acadians from New England (Pierre Michel was also in this group with his first wife, Marguerite Poirier). None of the Acadians who went to Saint-Domingue in 1764 seem to have come on to Louisiana with Joseph Broussard, but there were a few survivors that came with the two groups that came later in 1765, including Pierre Michel and the remnants of Francois Leger's family. I have found 4 of the children of Francois Leger in Louisiana before the census of 1766. These are: -Marie Leger who married Pierre Michel 3 March 1766 (ADNOSR v. 2 p. 182) -Scholastique Leger who would marry Saturnin Bruno 1 Apr 1768 ((Cabanocey Marriages) -Paul Leger who would marry Constance Potier 28 Jul 1789 (Hebert SWLAR v. 1A p. 514) -Nicole Leger who witnessed the marriage of Paul Michel & Marie Leger In the 8 April 1766 Verret's Company census is found: Pedro de Miguel, 1 militia man, 1 woman, 1 boy, 1 girl Pierre Michel (very newly married) age 28 Marie Leger, his wife, age 23 Pierre Leger, age 8, brother of Marie Scholastique Leger, age 22, sister of Marie I have found nothing more on Nicole Leger. No 1769 census has been found of Verret's Company area so the next listing of Paul is the 1777 census. For additonal information, I am attaching my ideas on the arrival of Pierre Michel in Louisiana prepared earlier. As you are aware, Jacques Michel and Jeanne Breau, parents of Pierre, Pierre himself, and some of his siblings were deported to Connecticut, where in 1763, they were listed as wishing to return to France. Shortly after this, Pierre must have married Marguerite Poirier. Instead of going to France, they may have been among individuals, all apparently from New England, that arrived at Mole Saint-Nicolas, Saint-Domingue 2 February 1764 (Brasseaux, Carl A., "Scattered to the Wind" pp 42). The climate there was disastrous and the following deaths in this family were listed in the Registers of Le Mirebalais, Saint-Domingue: 22 September 1764. Burial of Isidore Michel, age 12 years, son of Jacques. 20 October 1764. Burial of Gabriel (Jacques) Michel, age 60 years, Acadian, died in this town, provided with sacrements. 21 Febraury 1765. Burial of Marguerite Poirier, age 24 years, Acadian, wife of Michel, died in this town, provided with sacrements. 31 March 1765. Burial of Marie Braud, widow Michel, Acadian, age 56 years, died in this town, provided with sacrements. Joseph Broussard and his group arrived in Saint-Domingue probably in very early 1765. In this group was Joseph Guilbeau and his wife, Madeleine Michel (see posting 26); Madeleine was a sister to Jacques, father of Pierre. Also in the group was Victor Comeau and his wife, Anne Michel, sister of Pierre (posting 30- yet to be posted). Pierre probably did not join this group because his mother and his wife were both still alive but undoubtedly sick. After the death of his mother on 31 March 1765, he came to Louisiana, either with the Jean-Baptiste Bergeron group that arrived 5 May 1765 or with the Philippe Lachaussee group in the Fall of 1765. Both of these groups were settled along the Mississippi River where Pierre is found in the 1766 census of Verret's Company area. These are my thoughts on the arrival of Pierre in Louisiana. Roger A. Rozendal rogroz@swbell.net

Roger, Thank You, for the info...some I had, but "SOME" I didn't. I do appreciate the feedback that you have been so generous with, on other subjects, as well as this one on Paul Leger. Also, so that you know, it is the part of the series on the "Joseph Brossard Money Receipts April 1765" (continued-part 2)concerning in part Sylvain Breau, that set me on the trail to search the 1752 census, in hopes of gleaning a clue [in tracking the Germain Semer family]. As you probably know, from yesterday's posts, that search was quite successful! For "ringing that bell" for me, thank you...your series is most interesting & helpful to me, because I have several of that list in my family file [if not direct line, not far off]. Looking forward to your posts on Paul Leger. Thanks, Rita -----Original Message----- From: Roger A. Rozendal [mailto:rogroz@swbell.net] Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 4:26 PM To: Rita; ACADIAN-CAJUN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ACADIAN-CAJUN] Re: Acadians Emigrating to Louisiana Prior toApril 1766 > I am trying to find info on Paul Leger, son of Francois & Madeleine > Comeau. He eventually married Constance Poitier. > > Which "group" of Acadians did he come to Louisiana with??? > > Spanish Census of 1777 of St. James Parish, LA: Paul Martin, 28; > Paul Leger, engager, 19. Note: This entry is immediately following > and entry for what I believe is Paul's sister, Marie Josèphe Leger and > her spouse, Pierre Michel and their family. > > Any help appreciated! Thanks. > > Rita Rita, Paul Leger, born ca 1758, was the son of Francois Leger (White p. 1044) and Madeleine Comeau (White p. 384). This family was deported to Connecticut where in 1763 is found (Jehn "Acadian Exiles in the Colonies" p. 204): Francois Leger-10 persons. In the Fall of 1764, this family probably went to Saint-Domingue with about 400 other Acadians from New England (Pierre Michel was also in this group with his first wife, Marguerite Poirier). None of the Acadians who went to Saint-Domingue in 1764 seem to have come on to Louisiana with Joseph Broussard, but there were a few survivors that came with the two groups that came later in 1765, including Pierre Michel and the remnants of Francois Leger's family. I have found 4 of the children of Francois Leger in Louisiana before the census of 1766. These are: -Marie Leger who married Pierre Michel 3 March 1766 (ADNOSR v. 2 p. 182) -Scholastique Leger who would marry Saturnin Bruno 1 Apr 1768 ((Cabanocey Marriages) -Paul Leger who would marry Constance Potier 28 Jul 1789 (Hebert SWLAR v. 1A p. 514) -Nicole Leger who witnessed the marriage of Paul Michel & Marie Leger In the 8 April 1766 Verret's Company census is found: Pedro de Miguel, 1 militia man, 1 woman, 1 boy, 1 girl Pierre Michel (very newly married) age 28 Marie Leger, his wife, age 23 Pierre Leger, age 8, brother of Marie Scholastique Leger, age 22, sister of Marie I have found nothing more on Nicole Leger. No 1769 census has been found of Verret's Company area so the next listing of Paul is the 1777 census. For additonal information, I am attaching my ideas on the arrival of Pierre Michel in Louisiana prepared earlier. As you are aware, Jacques Michel and Jeanne Breau, parents of Pierre, Pierre himself, and some of his siblings were deported to Connecticut, where in 1763, they were listed as wishing to return to France. Shortly after this, Pierre must have married Marguerite Poirier. Instead of going to France, they may have been among individuals, all apparently from New England, that arrived at Mole Saint-Nicolas, Saint-Domingue 2 February 1764 (Brasseaux, Carl A., "Scattered to the Wind" pp 42). The climate there was disastrous and the following deaths in this family were listed in the Registers of Le Mirebalais, Saint-Domingue: 22 September 1764. Burial of Isidore Michel, age 12 years, son of Jacques. 20 October 1764. Burial of Gabriel (Jacques) Michel, age 60 years, Acadian, died in this town, provided with sacrements. 21 Febraury 1765. Burial of Marguerite Poirier, age 24 years, Acadian, wife of Michel, died in this town, provided with sacrements. 31 March 1765. Burial of Marie Braud, widow Michel, Acadian, age 56 years, died in this town, provided with sacrements. Joseph Broussard and his group arrived in Saint-Domingue probably in very early 1765. In this group was Joseph Guilbeau and his wife, Madeleine Michel (see posting 26); Madeleine was a sister to Jacques, father of Pierre. Also in the group was Victor Comeau and his wife, Anne Michel, sister of Pierre (posting 30- yet to be posted). Pierre probably did not join this group because his mother and his wife were both still alive but undoubtedly sick. After the death of his mother on 31 March 1765, he came to Louisiana, either with the Jean-Baptiste Bergeron group that arrived 5 May 1765 or with the Philippe Lachaussee group in the Fall of 1765. Both of these groups were settled along the Mississippi River where Pierre is found in the 1766 census of Verret's Company area. These are my thoughts on the arrival of Pierre in Louisiana. Roger A. Rozendal rogroz@swbell.net

Since you mention Joseph Broussard in this email and are discussing the Acadian emigration to Louisiana, I would like to ask a question. Can you briefly summarize the story of Joseph Broussard's adventure. I'm not good with the history (I know a good genealogist needs to be.) I want to put together the story of my Joseph Martin, Sr. but can't seem to get my brain wrapped around it. My records indicate that my Joseph Martin, Sr. b. 1736 in Beaubassin, Acadia and d. Jan. 9, 1795 Convent, St. James Parish, Louisiana Came to Louisiana with Joseph Broussard in 1765. I don't know what my source for that was. Where were they coming from?? Was that Santo Domingo? (Is that the same as the West Indies?) How did they get there? Aug. 12, 1763 Imprisoned Halifax: Joseph Martin, wife. Source: Jehn "Acadian Exiles in the Colonies" p. 252 Had they been hiding since 1755? Did they go from Halifax to Santo Domingo then to Louisiana? Is this the group with Joseph Broussard that you refer to in 1765? In Roger's continuing details of the listing of the receipts given in April 1765 for Canadian money is Ambroise Martin who is either Joseph's father or brother. Maybe some of my questions will be answered when he gets to Ambroise. Thanks for listening. Margaret -----Original Message----- From: Roger A. Rozendal [mailto:rogroz@swbell.net] Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 4:26 PM To: ACADIAN-CAJUN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ACADIAN-CAJUN] Re: Acadians Emigrating to Louisiana Prior toApril 1766