If anyone has a copy of the June 1996 issue of Gumbo Roots there is a reference to Emma and Samuel Degruy on page 5. I don't have that particular issue.... but perhaps someone 'out there ' does. R PS In the December 1996 issue on page 10 the following is found: b [Recorded at the board of health Dec. 21, 1889 under Marriages] George J. Mazerat and Miss Marie A. D. Degray