Acts #601 - 800

No. 601 2/397  On May 6, 1828 John FUQUA ratifies the act of December 11, 1827 and recorded No. 486 in Book D, page 127, between his brother Nathaniel D. FUQUA and Mrs. Henry S. THIBODAUX.  Witnessed by Phineas D. HAMPTON and signed by John FUQUA.

No. 602 2/397  On May 18, 1828 Stephen BOWIE sold land to Elbert WOODWARD of Petersbourg, Virginia to wit; 27 1/2 arpens front on East bank of Bayou Grand Caillou, with depth as the certificate of confirmation calls for, bounded above by land of Major Isaac THOMAS and below by land of Madam Richard TERREL, in consideration, Elbert WOODWARD in this sale as, a consideration 2 Negroes, Fill, age about 22 years and Sally, aged about 18 years, plus 2 women under 30 years and 6 children.  Land Patent was not issued, so titles of slaves will stay in his name and land to be mortgaged in favor of vendor, until delivery of slaves.  Witnessed by Lemuel TANNER and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 603  On May 9, 1828 Leander B. THIBODAUX, executor of the estate of the late Henry S. THIBODAUX received the sum of $4,000.00, which William S. WATKINS was owing to the estate, according to a mortgage dated June 3, 1826, in Book C, pages 375 and 376.  The said THIBODAUX hereby giving to the said WATKINS full discharge annulling the said mortgage.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and A. H. VERRET.

No. 604 2/399  On May 9, 1828 William S. WATKINS, for the sum of $4,000.00 sold land to Henry S. THIBODAUX, represented by Leondre B. THIBODAUX to wit; a tract containing 10 arpens front on west side of Bayou Terrebonne, with such depth as the certificate of confirmation calls for, bounded above by land of William RODDY and below by land of the succession of H. S. THIBODAUX.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and A. H. VERRET.

No. 605 On May 10, 1828 Jean BRUCE of Lafourche Interior Parish, received $152.00 the price of land sold as the property belonging to the community, which existed between the deceased Marie Carmelite LEBLANC and said Jean BRUCE on November 19, 1825.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORT and August H. VERRET.

No. 606 On May 10, 1828 Pierre CAZEAUX, of Terrebonne Parish had received from Simon CUCULLU, pere, with the Power of attorney for the Widow Pierre GUENO, Testamentary executor of deceased Pierre GUENO $3,200.00 due to minor children Leverine, Telcide Louise and Louis Armond CAZEAUX by representation of their mother Mrs. Celeste GUENO, wife of the appeared.  According to the recorder there is no mortgage other than the one agreed to in favor of the curator of the succession of Antoine RAUCH, as security for $153.18.  Witnessed by Octave deARMAS and Pierre Victor BARKETT.

No. 607  On February 16, 1818 Stephen BOWIE sold land to A. B. STINETT to wit; a certain tract or parcel of land, situated, lying and being on the Bayou Grand Caillou, containing 12 arpens front, with 40 arpens in depth, being same which the said STINETT purchased from G. CHRETIEN, by act before F. ST MARTIN, Notary Public parish of Ascension.  Witnessed Thomas C. NICHOLLS and John TURNER.

No. 608  On March 18, 1828 A. B. STINETT, of Assumption Parish sold land to Mr. Thomas BUTLER, of West Feliciciana Parish to wit; a tract of land containing 480 arpens, situate on Bayou Grand Caillou, part of tract embracing 1 League front on both sides of said bayou, with a depth of 40 arpens, the title confirmed in the name of Joseph TALBO, by survey made by John C. TURNER on April 1, 1826, for $1500.00.  Witnessed by Willis V. VICK and Ate. TETE.

No. 609  On May 13, 1828 Jean Charles TERRIO and Louis Lazard TERRIO, both of the Parish of Lafourche Interior, who have declared that they renounce the succession of their father Jean Charles TERRIO.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and August H. VERRET.

No. 610 2/381  On March 29, 1828 James A. WITHERSPOON sold land to James BOWIE for $2,500.00 to wit; on the west south of Bayou Black 12 1/2 arpens front by running back westwardly 40 arpens, containing 500 arpens.  Same tract sold by BOWIE to WITHERSPOON in February last, being one half of the 1,000 arpens contained in the sale.

No. 611 2/400 On May 16, 1828 Jean Baptiste DANTIN of the Parish of Lafourche Interior, sold land to Aubin B. THIBODAUX to wit; all rights, titles or pretentions in a piece of land conceded in his name on Bayou L’eau Bleue at Grand Brule and $400.00 that Mathurin PITRE of Lafourche Interior owes him according to a contract of sale between Jean Baptiste DANTIN and Mathurin PITRE on December 27, 1825, recorded in Book C, pages 118 and 119 No. 335.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and A. H. VERRET.

No. 612 On May 17, 1828 James CAROTHERS of Ascension Parish sold land to John C. TURNER for $4,000.00 to wit; a tract of land in Terrebonne Parish containing 608 77/100 superficial acres, being a tract of land confirmed in the name of Michel DUVAL, by act of Congress approved May 11, 1820, No. 595 in commissioner report on land claims in Southeastern District of Louisiana.  Witnessed by John MILLS and John H. KOLEY.

No. 613  On May 17, 1828 John C. TURNER of Ascension Parish received $4,000.00 from James L. CAROTHERS for a tract of land 600 superficial acres, being a tract of land confirmed in the name of Francois VERRET, by act of Congress passed February 28, 1823 No. 241 in commissioner’s report on land claims in Southeastern District of Louisiana.  Witnessed by John MILLS and John C. TURNER.

No. 614 On May 24, 1828 Mrs. Brigite BELLANGER, widow of Henry S. THIBODAUX, Testamentary executrix of the deceased Henry S. THIBODAUX, withdrawal pure and simple. of the mortgage taken in favor of Henry S. THIBODAUX on a Negress and her three children, belonging to Mr. Joseph MONSAN dated May 15, 1826, Record Book C. pages No. 157 and No. 369.  Witnessed by Joseph Cyprien DULIE and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 615 2/401  On May 24, 1828 Joseph MONSAN sold to Joseph DELAPORTE a Negress named Sallie aged about 30 years and her three children; George aged about 7 years, Wami aged about 3 years and Joseph aged about 2 years, for $575.00.  Witnessed by H. M. THIBODAUX and Henry C. THIBODAUX.

No. 616  On January 26, 1818 Michel DEVAL of St. Mary Parish, sold land to James L. CARUTHERS for $800.00 to wit; a tract containing 608 77/100 superficial acres, confirmed to me by U. S. No. 595.  Witnessed by Wm. W. WOFFORD, Etienne PENISSON, Celina E. WOFFORD, William Washington WOFFORD.

No. 617  On March 29, 1828 James BOWIE, through his attorney Stephen BOWIE sold land to James A. WITHERSPOON of Franklin County Mississippi, for $2,500 to wit; on East side of Bayou Black, fronting 12 1/2 arpens on said bayou, running back 40 arpens, adjourning tract of same size and quantity sold heretofore by James BOWIE to James A. WITHERSPOON.  Signed H. TOOLEY Notary Public.

No. 618 2/403  On June 7, 1828 Lemuel TANNER sold land to Andre GAUBERT to wit; 2 arpens front on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, from lower line of the land Lemuel TANNER bought from Charles BERTOT, going up, exchanged for land 4 arpens front on Left bank of Bayou Terrebonne, being same he bought from Thomas FITCH by act dated December 18, 1826.  Witnessed by H. M. THIBODAUX and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 619 2/402  On June 17, 1828 Mrs. Brigite BELLANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX made a donation to Heloise VERRET by these presents, represented by her husband, Andre GAUBERT, to wit; a certain tract of land 1 arpent front on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth as survey calls for, bounded above by land Andre GRABERT acquired from Lemuel TANNER this day, bounded below by land of donator.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Evariste PORCHE.

No. 621  On May 20, 1828 Stephen BOWIE at New Orleans, Louisiana sold land to Dr. Robert Henry ROSE to wit; a tract situated in Terrebonne Parish, having 18 or more arpens fronting on Bayou Grand Caillou, by 40 arpens in depth, bounded above by land of John JONES, below by land of Judge BUTLER and in the rear by vacant land, lands purchased from Joseph TALBO by act dated April 10, 1825, passed before Hezekiah DUNHAM, Notary Public Avoyelles Parish, land confirmed to TALBO on May 11, 1820 exchanged for 10 Negro slaves to wit;  Solomon aged about 30 years, Rachel aged about 25 years, and three children Gabriel aged about 6 years, Julie about 4 years and Elizabeth about 2 years.  The other 5 slaves shall be 2 women under 30 years of age and three children, all sound and free from the vices and maladies provided against by law.  Witnessed by Charles A. F. RONDEAU, William RONDEAU.  Signed by Stephen BOWIE, Robert H. ROSE, W. RONDEAU, Charles A. F. RONDEAU and R. SPRINGER Notary Public.

No. 622 On March 28, 1828 William MORTON of Charles County sold to Edmond FANGUY for $350.00 to wit; a slave Negress named Eveline about 13 years of age.  Witnessed by Jean Marie CASTAREDE and William LAKE.  Signed by Wm. MORTON, Jno. H. B. MORTON, Edmond FANGUY and William BOSWELL Notary Public at New Orleans, Louisiana.

No. 623 On June 17, 1818 the sale of all the movable possessions belonging to the succession of the deceased Jean Charles TERRIO, deceased “ab intesta” in this Parish for $423.75.  Signed by Pierre CHIASSON, Charles DUPRE, Jean DUPRE fils, Ronaud BOUDREAUX and Judge Leufroy BARRAS.

No. 624 2/404  On June 18, 1828 Jean Baptiste Theodore HENRY and heirs and representatives of the deceased Marie BOUDROT, the first wife of Jean Baptiste HENRY, Jean Baptiste HENRY, Francois Constant HENRY tutor of her child, assisted also by Charles DUPRE, her brother, and Guillaume C. HENRY.  Since the death of Marie BOUDROT, there is found a piece of land 30 arpens front, divided as follows; 18 arpens from lower boundary in ascending below to Jean Baptiste Theodore HENRY as his right to 1/2 and 3 arpens he inherits from deceased son, David HENRY, 3 arpens to Guillaume C. HENRY, 3 arpens to the succession of deceased Charles M. HENRY, 3 arpens to Francois Constant HENRY and 3 arpens to Jean Baptiste HENRY.  Witnessed by Pierre CHIASSON and Renaud BOUDREAUX.

No. 625 M. /100  On June 18, 1828 an inventory of deceased Marie BOUDREAUX, wife of Jean Baptiste Theodore HENRY valued at $100.00.  Witnessed by Pierre CHIASSON, Charles DUPRE, Jean Baptiste HENRY, Francois HENRY and Guillaume HENRY.

No. 626 2/405  On June 18, 1828 Jean DUPRE Sr., acting in these presents for and in the name of Marie Emilie DUPRE, his daughter, who has by these presents, sold land to Mathurin DUPRE to wit; two and one half arpens front on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, bounded above by lands of the purchaser and below by land of Jean Mathurin DUPRE, for $250.00.  Witnessed by Pierre CHIASSON and Reined BOUDREAUX.

No. 627 2/415  On June 18, 1828 at New Orleans Stephen BOWIE was paid $1,000.00 by Mrs. Lucite MARTIN, wife of Richard TERRELL of Natchez, Mississippi, for 500 arpens on Bayou Grand Caillou, to wit; lower corner on the east side of said bayou, with front as to make 500 arpens with a depth of 40 arpens, part of tract purchased by vendor of Joseph TALBOT, about April 10, 1827.  Signed by Stephen BOWIE, L. TERRELL, Felix PERCY, H. B. CENAC and Wm. CHRISTY Notary Public.

No. 628 2/406  On June 19, 1828 Mrs. Brigite BELLANGER widow H. S. THIBODAUX sold land to Ambrose GIBSON of Warren County Mississippi, represented by his brother Tobias GIBSON to wit; on left bank of bayou L’eau Bleue, containing 640 superficial acres bounded above and North by vacant land, East, vacant land, South land confirmed in name of Walter GILBERT and now belonging to Mrs. THIBODAUX, West side by Bayou L’eau Bleue, according to plat dated April 12, 1828 signed by Jas. ALLISON P.D. surveyor for $4,000.00.  Witnessed by Lemuel TANNER and George LAKE.

No. 630 2/407  On June 25, 1828 Eugenie THIBODAUX wife of Joseph Paul BOURGEOIS, assisted by her husband and Pierre CAZEAUX, agent for Marie Joseph BABIN widow Charles GAUDIN, bought from Mrs. GAUDIN a Negress named Oroline, by act March 5 for $600.20.  Mrs. Eugenie THIBODAUX sells, cedes and retroceded to Mrs. GAUDIN the salve Oroline.  Witnessed by L. B. THIBODAUX and Ase. DUGAS.

No. 631 2/408  On June 25, 1828 Etienne BILLIOT, a free colored man, sold to the Estate of Henry S. THIBODAUX for $1,000.00 to wit: First, a piece of land containing 15 arpens front on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, all between the lower line boundary of Joseph MILBORNE and upper line of lands of Pierre BRUNET.  Second, half of the part that comes to him, conceded by his deceased mother, Mariana PRICE.  Thirdly, a mortgage taken in favor of the vendor on a piece of land, that he has sold to Charles PERKINS, by act dated March 17, 1826.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Ase. DUGAS.

No. 632 1/99  On June 30, 1828 Marie Magdelaine GUIDRY, wife of Charles BENOIT, declared that they have received everything of the deceased H. S. THIBODAUX, before his death, except the sum $119.86, her part of the succession of her deceased father Pierre GUIDRY.  Witnessed by Ase. DUGAS and Aaron KING.

No. 633  On June 8, 1828 James BOWIE sold land to Thomas HURST of Lorence County Mississippi to wit; 200 arpens lying and being on Bayou Dularge or Bufelo Bayou, to be taken off the upper end of the lower tract of the said BOWIE on east side for $800.00 or $4.00 per arpent.  Witnessed by Edmond HOGAN and Robert VALENTIN.

No. 634 2/416  On July 4, 1828 Evariste PORCHE sold, ceded, abandoned and delivered to widow Urbain ARSENEAUX a whole habitation situated in the Parish of Pointe Coupee, on left bank of Folse River, containing 6 arpens, more or less, front, by depth therein found, with all the buildings, improvements and functions there unto, bounded on the one side by Martha, a free woman of color and secondly 2 slaves, one named Marianne, about 48 years old, and the other named Joe, about 55 years old.  Same land and slaves vendor acquired from Francois ST. MARTIN by act passed before Judge B. HUBBARD of Assumption Parish, same land acquired at Public Sale made by Judge DORMENON of Pointe Coupee Parish, of the possessions of the deceased Guillaume ANDRE for $2000.00.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Henry C. THIBODAUX.

No. 635 2/410  On July 4, 1828 widow Urbain ARSENEAUX sold, ceded, abandoned and delivered to Evariste PORCHE to wit; a Negro named Pierre about 28 years old and Martin about 27 years old, both slaves for life, for $1,700.00, which was her part in the succession of her deceased father, with interest from June 17, 1825.  The widow to pay Hypolite PORCHE $130.00 and both agreed the sale passed between themselves January 22, 1827 recorded in Book “D” pages 37 and 38 is abrogated and annulled.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and H. C. THIBODAUX.

No. 636  On May 26, 1825 Lemuel TANNER sold a certain Negro girl named Sara of about 54 years old, to Leufroy BARRAS for $700.00.  Witnessed by Jacques VERRET, and DELAPORTE.  Passed July 5, 1828.

No. 637 2/411  On July 7, 1828 Louis TOUPS and Joseph TOUPS, assisted by their mother Louise TOUPS widow George TOUPS and Pierre CAZEAUX and associate Joseph GUENO declared null and void an act passed December 23, 1825, recorded Book “C”, pages 105 and 106.  Witnessed by James L. CAROTHERS and S. G. MOORE.

No. 638 2/412  On July 12, 1818 Marie BELMERE, widow Pierre LAMBERT sold land to George LAKE to wit; a tract of land situated in this Parish, on both sides of Bayou Terrebonne, about 8 miles from Lafourche, containing 6 arpens front, with depth survey calls for, bounded above by lands of Norbert BONVILAIN and below by lands of widow Urbain ARSENEAUX, for $1,500.00.  Witnessed by Joseph J. DARCE and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 639 2/413  On July 12, 1828 John McHENRY and Mrs. Brigite BELLANGER widow Henry S. THIBODAUX annulled sale passed January 14, 1827 and found in Book “D” number 506, pages 149 and 150.  Witnessed by J. HALL and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 640 2/414  On July 12, 1828 Jean Baptiste BEAUSERGENT, now of Thibodauxville, acting in his own name and as agent of his wife Marguerite BERGERON, sold land to Jean Louis HEBERT of Parish of Lafourche Interior to wit; 2 1/2 arpens front on right side and 2 arpens front on left side, with depth as the certificate of confirmation calls for, bounded above by lands of Jacques ADAM and below by lands of Rosemond BERGERON for $700.00,  Witnessed by Jh. DELAPORTE and John McHENRY.

No. 641 On July 16, 1828 Leandre B. THIBODAUX, Testamentary Executor of the deceased Henry S. THIBODAUX gave withdrawal, pure and simple to Pierre CAZEAUX and Joseph GUENO of a mortgage taken in favor of the deceased Antoine ROUSSEL, dated December 16, 1822, number 91, for the sum of $462.50.  Witnessed by Celestin BERGERON and E. PORCHE.

No. 642 2/417  On July 17, 1828 Jean Baptiste PERTUIT of St. James Parish, as agent of Felicite HEBERT, his wife, exchanged property to wit; to Lady Brigite BELLANGER exchanges, sells, cedes and abandons by title a piece of land situated in this Parish 6 1/3 arpens front, with depth as the survey calls for, being the undivided 1/3 of a larger quanity of land conceded in the name of Hypolite HEBERT, the deceased father of Mrs. Felicite HEBERT exchanged for a young Negress named Francoise about 14 years old, slave for life.  This exchange made in consideration of a balance of $100.00, that Jean Baptiste PERTUIT obligates himself.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and William ASHLEY.  Signed by Brigite BELLANGER, L. THIBODAUX and Marcellin BONVILLAIN.

No. 643 2/418  On July 19, 1928 Pierre BONVILLAIN sells, cedes, abandons and retrocedes to Mrs. Henry S. THIBODAUX a piece of land containing 4 arpens front on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, bounded above by lands of J. B. MONIER on the right side of the bayou and bounded on the left side of the bayou by a piece of the land of the aforesaid widow THIBODAUX and below by lands of Norbert BONVILLAIN.  Same land BONVILLAIN acquired from Henry S. THIBODAUX by act passed December 21, 1822, recorded Book “B” number 96 pages 8 and 9, for $1,200.00.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and William ASHLEY.

No. 644 2/419  On July 19, 1828 Mrs. Brigite BELLANGER sells, cedes, abandons and delivered to Mr. Marcellin BONVILLAIN a piece of land situated in this Parish, on right side of Bayou Terrebonne, containing 3 arpens front, more or less, with depth of survey, bounded above by lands of Caleb B. WATKINS and below by Bayou Cane.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and William ASHLEY.

No. 645 2/420  On July 21, 1828 Pierre BILLIOT and wife Marie JEANNE, both colored and free, sold, ceded, abandoned and delivered to Edmond FANGUY, a piece of land situated in this parish, containing 4 arpens, more or less, from the lower boundary of lands of the deceased Michel BILLIOT to the upper boundary of the lands of Joseph MONSAN, for $1,000.00.  Witnessed by Joseph MILONE and P. M. BONVILLAIN.

No. 646 2/421  On July 24, 1828 Etienne BILLIOT, free colored man, domiciled in this Parish, sold, ceded, abandoned and delivered to Joseph MONSAN a piece of land situated in this Parish containing 5 arpens front, more or less, from boundary to boundary on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, with such depth as the Certificate of Confirmation calls for, bounded above by lands of Edmond FANGUY and below by lands of LABADIE and LAMOUREAUX for $1,000.00.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and William ASHLEY.

No. 647 2/422  On July 28, 1828 Mrs. Brigite BELLANGER sold land to Mesrs. Pleasant B. COCKE of this Parish and Robert J. WALKER, of the City of Natchez, Mississippi, all rights titles and interests that the late Henry S. THIBODAUX or said widow have or may have to 3 islands called Timbalier, situated by mouth of Lafourche, Calina or Callumet, situated by mouth of Bayou Terrebonne or Darbonne and Casta or Castele island, located near mouth of Bayou Terrebonne or Darbonne, being part of the community which existed between Henry S. THIBODAUX and Brigite BELLANGER, having been adjudged vendor, at the estimation price by court of Probates, for $600.00.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE, John RODDY and B. G. ELLIS.

No. 648 2/423  On July 28, 1828 Pleasant B. COCKE and Robert J. WALKER did by these presents, give, grant and transfer all their rights, title and interest to 2 arpens of land situated on either of the islands of Timbalier and Casta or Callumet, to be located in one of the said Islands, by the said COCKE and WALKER for Richard G. ELLIS of Adams County Mississippi.  Witnessed by Henry C. THIBODAUX and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No.649 2/391  Brigite BELLANGER sold land to Joseph BENOIT to wit; a piece of land 2 arpens front, by depth survey received by Deputy, situated on left bank of Bayou Terrebonne, bounded above by lands of Jean Baptiste BEAUSERGEANT and below by lands of S. G. MOORE, inconsideration of this sale, is that the said Joseph BENOIT has done work on another habitation, such as clear surroundings, etc., for the value of the land.  Witnessed by Pre. Bin ROUSSEL and Eleonore CROCHET.

No. 650 On July 31, 1828 Robert J. WALKER of Natchez, Mississippi bought from William S. WATKINS and Betsy WATKINS late Betsy BAKER, his wife, both of Terrebonne Parish for $1,000.00 to wit; all the rights, title, interest and claim to 6 Negroes, John Francois and his wife aged 45 years, Daniel aged 16, Rosalie aged 10 years, Jenny aged 15 years, children of Francoise , and Arthur aged 19 years, and the tract of land WATKINS resides, containing 10 arpens front by 30 arpens deep on east side Bayou Terrebonne and 3 arpens front on the west side of Bayou Terrebonne by 10 arpens in depth, containing 330 arpens superficial, bordered on south by lands of Celestin BERGERON and Philip DARCE, north by Leandre CROCHET, east and west by vacant lands.  Witnessed by J. HALL and S. G. MOORE.

No. 651 3/424  On August 6, 1828 Mathurin BOURG of Thibodauxville sold, ceded, abandoned and delivered to Mr. Lemuel TANNER 2 arpens front on right bank of Bayou Terrebonne, as may be seen in the act by which the said Mathurin BOURG bought it, which is registered in Book “D”, page 144 in this office, for a horse and note for $50.00.  Witnessed by Wm. S. WATKINS and J. HALL.

No. 652 3/425  On August 8, 1828 William Claiborne WATKINS sold to Mr. Robert J. WALKER of Natchez, Mississippi land to wit; a piece of land situated in this Parish, on right bank of Bayou Terrebonne containing 3 arpens front, by such depth as the Certificate of confirmation calls for, bounded above by lands Philippe DARCE and below by lands Celestin BERGERON for $700.00 with $600.00 to be paid at the death of either Mr. WATKINS or his wife Betsy BAKER  Witnessed by H. C. THIBODAUX and A. H. VERRET.  Signed by Wm. C. WATKINS and Rich BACHE, agent for R. J. WALKER.

No. 653 3/426  On August 11, 1828 James L. CAROTHERS exchanged land with Brigite BELLANGER to wit; a certain tract being on Bayou Little Terrebonne and being the lower part of the grant of Francois VERRET, all the tract except 4 arpens front, by a depth as the certificate of confirmation calls for, which will remain property of said CAROTHERS, at the upper end of tract, exchanged for a tract of land on Bayou Little Terrebonne and being a grant confirmed to Solomon VERRET bounded above by land Francois VERRET and below by land of Edouard VERRET.  Witnessed by Celestin BERGERON, Augustin MONGEONT.

No. 654 3/427  On August 11, 1828 James L. CAROTHERS sold land to Robert J. WALKER to wit; a certain tract of land situate in this Parish, on both sides of Bayou Little Terrebonne. having an area of 640 arpens, with a front of about 20 arpens and 55 chains deep on each side, bounded above by lands of Francois VERRET and below by lands of Edouard VERRET, same land confirmed to Solomon VERRET and transferred, by his death, to his father Jacques VERRET and sold to Henry S. THIBODAUX and then transferred to Madam Henry S. THIBODAUX and then to James L. CAROTHERS, in consideration of a Negro girl named Harriet and $1,000.00 cash in January 1929, for        $1950.00 or if slave sold before payment, $2,500.00, which is in full consideration of sale.  Witnessed by Stephen BOWIE and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 655 3/426 ½  On August 12, 1828 Leandre B. THIBODAUX acting as Testamentary Executor of the succession of deceased Henry S. THIBODAUX, for the sum of $600.00 and for the sum deceased had sold to said Wm. S. WATKINS, a piece of land of 3 arpens front (but there was no written sale there of) he sells, cedes, abandons and delivers to the said WATKINS, a certain piece of land containing 3 arpens front, with depth as the survey contains, being lower part of the concession of Nicolas LIRETTE, beginning with the upper line of the lands of Hypolite HEBERT ascending, which land the acquirer declares that he knows the land, for having visited it and hereby declares himself to be satisfied there with.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Valeri BARRAS.

No. 656 3/429  On August 13, 1828 Jacques VERRET sold, ceded, abandoned and delivered to the succession of the deceased Henry S. THIBODAUX, all the rights, titles and pretentions to two concessions of land on Bayou Terrebonne, one confirmed in the name of Jacques VERRET and other in the name of Solomon VERRET, the deceased son of the said Jacques VERRET for $310.00, about 1810.  Witnessed by Valeri BARRAS and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 657 4/430  On August 4, 1829 Widow Mrs. Pierre SILVIE and Victore SILVIE sold, ceced, abandoned and delivered land to Pierre LAMBERT for $120.00 to wit. land on Bayou L’eau Bleue 1 1/2 arpens front, by a depth of 10 arpens, bounded above by lands of Victore SILVIE and below by lands of Jean Baptiste BEAUSERGENT.  Witnessed by William ASHLEY and Valeri BARRAS.

No. 658 2/316  On April 15, 1827 Louis COSSIER of St. Landry Parish sold land to James BOWIE of the Parish of Rapides, pursuant to an obligation made by said seller in favor of said purchaser dated November 4, 1821, to make a title for $200.00, cash in hand, all rights, titles, interests, claims and pretentions in the said tract of land to wit; land in Terrebonne Parish on Bayou Grand Caillou containing 40 arpens front, on each side of bayou that vendor acquired by order of survey made by Governor MIRO in the year 1788 and confirmed by the U. S. Congress on February 28, 1823.  Witnessed by Richard EVENS and Henry JOHNSON.  Signed by H. DUNHAM Notary Public.

No. 659 2/317  On April 15, 1827 Jacques LAMBEZ sold land to James BOWIE does by this act bargain, sell, set over and convey to James BOWIE all rights, title, interest, claim and pretentions, which vendor has or ever may have acquired in a certain tract of land to wit; situate, lying and being in the Parish of Terrebonne, containing 30 arpens front, on each side of Bayou Grand Caillou, by ordinary depth of 40 arpens.  It being same seller acquired by an order of survey made by Governor MIRO, in the year 1798, and confirmed by an act by the U. S. Congress February 28, 1823.  Witnessed by Richard EVENS and Henry JOHNSON.

No. 660 1/68  On December 8, 1826 Gratien LEBLANC and Victoire BOUDREAUX certify and acknowledge that they have received from Charles DUPRE, Curator, the amount which he reserves for us, in the inheritance of the deceased Joseph BOUDROT.  Witnessed by Isidore BOUDREAUX and Joseph BOUDREAUX.

No. 661  On August 15, 1828 at a public auction, Judge Leufroy BARRAS sold all the movable and unmovable property coming from the succession of the deceased Michel BILLIOT dead “Ab intesta”, in the following manner, land, to wit:5 arpens front on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth as survey calls for, to Louis TOUPS for $1,325.00   Total of complete sale was $1,486.62 1/2.  Witnessed by Pierre CAZEAUX and Ase. DUGAS.  Signed by Manette RENAUD and Adelaide BILLIOT.

No. 662  On August 17, 1828 Stephen BOWIE declared to have received of Mr. Lemuel TANNER the sum of $1500.00 for deed of sale passed in this office on July 18, 1827, recorded in book “D”, page 91.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and A. H. VERRET.

No. 663  On August 17, 1828 Lemuel TANNER, of this Parish declared by a deed passed in this office on December 19, 1827 and recorded in book “D”, pages 136 and 137. sold land to Richard KING and James BOWIE a certain tract of land for                 $2,000.00. for good reasons, the said TANNER release and annul the said mortgage on all land on the west side of Bayou Grand Caillou, while reserving the east side.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Joseph J. DARCE.

No. 664  On August 19, 1828 in a conditional sale, Lemuel TANNER sold land to Robert J. WALKER, of Natchez Mississippi, to wit 1,000 arpens of land superficial measure, situated on Bayou Grand Caillou, being part of a tract containing 6,400 arpens, with a front of 80 arpens or thereabouts, on said bayou, and depth of 40 arpens on each side.  The same being a claim confirmed to John TALREDO bounded South by lands of Joseph TALBO, East and West by vacant lands and North by lands of James BOWIE, nevertheless, the said Lemuel TANNER makes no guarantee against the alleged title of one Gerard CHRISTIAN, of Attakapas, to said land and in case the said Gerard CHRISTIAN succeeds in establishing a title to the said land, this sale to be null and void, but if said Gerard CHRISTIAN should fail in establishing his said claim to the land, then the sale is to continue in full force for $5.00 per superficial arpent.  A total of $5,000.00 in 3 annual payments.  Witnessed by Rich BACHE and J. A. HUBER.

No. 665 3/431  On August 16, 1828 at a Sheriff’s sale, Sheriff Caleb B. WATKINS, by writ of Fiere Facias to me, against the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of William WILSON, at the suit of Isaac THOMAS, did seize land to wit; 40 arpens fronted on Bayou Black, bounded above by lands unknown, and below West by Bayou and by lands of James DINSMORE and on East side, land of James WEATHERSPOON, with 40 arpens depth on each side of Bayou Black.  James BOWIE purchased property for Isaac THOMAS for $467.00.  Witnessed by John FUQUA and N. D.

No. 666 3/432  On August 28, 1828 Paul Dupre TERREBONNE, husband of Magdeleine LEBLANC, and Hypolite LEBLANC declared that since the deceased Mathurin LEBLANC, their father in law, gave to a certain Negress named Elizabeth CARTER her freedom by act passed before Judge CARLIER of Ascention Parish, the liberty, the said appearers declare that for and in consideration of the sum of $400.00, to be paid to them, by the said Elizabeth CARTER.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and A. H. VERRET.  Signed by Sirile PREVOST, Hypolite CHAUVIN, Paul Dupre TERREBONNE and Simon BERGERON.

No. 667 3/432 ½  On August 21, 1828 the heirs of the deceased Mathurin LEBLANC sell, cede and abandon the Negress Elizabeth CARTER, all and each of the rights and pretentions, that they may have on her for $400.00, payable March 1929.  Witnessed by Zenon CHAUVIN and Jean OLILE.  Signed by Francois HEBERT, Etienne LEBLANC, Hypolite CHAUVIN (husband of Tarsille LEBLANC), Peaulle Dupre TERREBONNE (husband of Constance LEBLANC), Simon BERGERON (husband of Magdeleine LEBLANC) and Hypolite GUIDRIE (husband of Clorice HEBERT.

No. 668 3/433  On August 21, 1828 Fabien DANTIN of Lafourche Interior Parish sold land to Aubin B. THIBODAUX for $300.00 to wit; land confirmed to Fabien DANTIN on Bayou L’eau Bleue or Bayou Grand Brule.  Witnessed by L. B. THIBODAUX and Valeri BARRAS.

No. 669 3/434  On August 25, 1828 Lemuel TANNER of this Parish sold land to Richard BACHE of this Parish, acting in the name of Robert J. WALKER of the City of Natchez Mississippi to wit; sell, abandon, transfer, make over and deliver a certain tract of land situate in this Parish, on both sides of Bayou Terrebonne, containing about 28 arpens front, more or less.  This tract being the remainder of a tract of 30 arpens confirmed to Charles BERTO, who sold it to Lemuel TANNER and adjoining lands now occupied by William RODDY and 2 arpens that are reserved from that said tract for $5000.00.  Witnessed by William ASHLEY and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 670  On January 5, 1828 an inventory and appraisement of the property in the estate of Henry S. THIBODAUX.  Children listed are Leandre B. THIBODAUX, Aubin B. THIBODAUX, Joseph BOURGEOIS (husband of Eugenie THIBODAUX), Henry Michel THIBODAUX. Leufroy BARRAS (husband of Emelie THIBODAUX), Lemuel TANNER Curator Ad Lites for minors Henry Claiborne THIBODAUX and Bannon Goforth THIBODAUX.  Leandre  B. THIBODAUX and Eugenie THIBODAUX being the issue of former marriage with the deceased Felicite BONVILLIAN, for a total of      $4,900.00. (mostly lots in Thibodaux and two tracts of land)  Signed by S. S. WHEELER, August ROGER, John WHITE and Henry F. KNOBLOCH

No. 671  On August 8, 1828 an annulment of sale, whereas William Claiborne WATKINS had made a deed to R. J. WALKER for 3 arpens of land front and 2 arpens deep on west side of Bayou Terrebonne, on which land he resides, which deed was in consideration of which is $100.00 or $600.00 payable on the death of either the father or mother of the said William Claiborne WATKINS, whereas is dissatisfied with said sale and is anxious to rescind.  Signed on August 16, 1828 by W. C. FUGUA and N. D. FUGUA

No. 672  On August 23, 1828 William C. WATKINS and William S. WATKINS bargained, covenanted and agreed as follows to wit; William C. WATKINS, for the sum of $250.00, hath granted, bargained and sold to William S. WATKINS a certain piece of land, situate on right bank of Bayou Terrebonne, containing 3 arpens front, with depth that may be, bounded above by lands of Philippe DARCE and below by lands of Celestin BERGERON, same being a tract or piece of land deeded by said William S. WATKINS to William C. WATKINS by public act passed before F. M. GUYOL.

No. 673 3/435  On September 4, 1828 Francois THIBODAUX and his wife Brigite GUERIN, Jean BOUDELOCHE and his wife Constance THIBODAUX, Joseph THIBODAUX and Marcelin THIBODAUX and lady Brigite BELLANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX declared acts 259, 323, 266, 274 and 268, each and all acts declared null and void.  The land retroceded to the widow Mrs. THIBODAUX.  witnessed by Jacques VERRET and A. H. VERRET.

No. 674  On May 1, 1824 David PARR of New Orleans did grant, bargain and sell unto Henry S. THIBODAUX of Terrebonne Parish, his heirs and assigns 10 slaves, viz: John, a Negro 19 years old, Reuben, a Negro 12 years old, Cynthia, a Negress 20 years old, Kitty, a Negress 17 years old, Betsy, a mulatress 30 years old, Peter, a Negro 12 years old, Molly a Negress 10 years old, Georges, a Negro 7 years old, Charles, a Negro 2 years old, sold for a note of Wm. FIELDS for $3,400.00 and to the order of and endorsed by said purchaser.  Witnessed by George POLLOCK and Wm. BOSWELL.

No. 675 1/6  On October 8, 1813 Jean Baptiste VERDUN sold to Henry S. THIBODAUX a Negress named Waisy, of Virginia for $550.00 in cash.  Witnessed by BOULEE and Antoine BOUTARY.

No. 676 1/15  On April 20, 1820 John CORGIE sold a Negress to Henry S. THIBODAUX, named Catherine, of about the age of 12 years, for $550.00, being same Negress which was purchased by me at the sale of the estate of John Louis HEBERT and Mary DROUREN on July 20, 1818 for $810.00.  Witnessed by W. JINKING.  Filed September 4, 1928.

No. 677 3/435  On September 10, 1828 Jacques VERRET sold land to Messrs. Louis LAMOREUX and Jean Louis LABADIE, merchants in Thibodauxville, present, accepting and acquiring for themselves, their heirs and assigns, to wit; a certain piece of land situate in this Parish, about 24 miles from Lafourche, containing 5 arpens front, on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth as the confirmation calls for, bounded above by lands of Pierre Bertin ROUSSEL and below by lands of Joseph MILONE, for $500.00.  Witnessed by W. M. ASHLEY and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 678 3/437  On September 11, 1828 Pierre Bertin ROUSSEL sell, cede, abandon and deliver land to Messrs Louis LAMOUREUX and Jean Louis LABADIE to wit; a piece of land of 6 arpens front on both banks of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth as the certificate of confirmation calls for, bounded above by lands of LAMOUREUX and LABADIE and below by lands of the same owners, for $872.00.  Witnessed by Jacques VERRET and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 679 3/438  On September 17, 1828 Jean Baptiste VEREFEUILLE, as he had bought from Charles BENOIT a piece of land of 2 arpens front on right bank of Bayou Terrebonne, bounded above by lands of Jean BOUDELOCHE and below by lands of Joseph BENOIT, for $350.00, which Charles BENOIT has given as payment to Henry S. THIBODAUX, and since he has not been able to pay, does hereby sell, cede, abandon and deliver to the succession of Henry S. THIBODAUX, the said land, on condition that the said succession holds him discharged of all claims.  Witnessed by S. G. MOORE and A. H. VERRET.

No. 680 3/444  On September 18, 1828 Mrs. Brigite BELLANGER, acting as executrix of the succession of H. S. THIBODAUX, who has declared that the deceased sold to his son Leandre B. THIBODAUX a piece of land of 3 arpens front, beginning with the upper boundary of the land sold by Mr. TANNER, to Mr. ELLIS in ascending, for the sum of $500.00, which was the part that came to Leandre B. THIBODAUX, in the succession of his mother Felicite BONVILLAIN.  Since there is no written instrument of the said sale, she sells, cedes, abandons and delivers land to Leandre B. THIBODAUX.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and A. H. VERRET.

No. 681 3/441  On September 18, 1828 Brigite BELLANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, testamentary executrix of the estate of her late husband, sells, cedes and delivers by title of exchange to Leandre B. THIBODAUX, land situate on right bank of Bayou Terrebonne, 3 arpens front, with depth of survey, bounded above and below by lands of the vendor, exchanged for land 3 arpens front on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, bounded above by lands of R. G. ELLIS.  Exchange made to confirm exchange which has been made by the deceased, which through negligence has not yet been passed in writing, for the sum $1,050.00.  Witnessed Joseph DELAPORTE and A. H. VERRET.

No. 682 3/442  On September 18, 1828 Leandre THIBODAUX and Henry Claiborne THIBODAUX, acting for their mother, Brigite BELANGER, curator (Ad Bona) of the said Claiborne and Lemuel TANNER, curator (Ad Lites) of the same Claiborne, accepting a piece of land of 3 arpens front on right bank of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth that the concession calls for, bounded above by land of Henry C. THIBODAUX and below by land Mrs. THIBODAUX cedes to Leandre B. THIBODAUX, to wit; a piece of land 3 arpens front, on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth as the concession calls for, bounded above by land of Leandre B. THIBODAUX, from Mrs. THIBODAUX and below by land of Ambroise. DUGAS.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and A. H. VERRET.

No. 683 3/440  On September 18, 1828 Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, sells, cedes and delivers, by title of exchange, to Leandre B. THIBODAUX, land to wit; a piece of land 3 arpens front, on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth of the concession, bounded above by land of Leandre B. THIBODAUX and below by land of Francois BOQUET, in exchange to Mrs. THIBODAUX, a piece of land 2 2/3 arpens front, with depth of concession, bounded above by land of Louis BARBOIS and below by land of Jean Baptiste RICHARD.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and A. H. VERRET.

No. 684 3/439  On September 18, 1828 Mrs. Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, sold ceded and delivered to Henry C. THIBODAUX, a little Negro, named Charly, six years old, for $200.00.  Witnessed by A. H. VERRET and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 685 3/444  On September 22, 1828 Antoine CALVET and Mrs. Heloise BERGERON annul by these presents, the act passed in this office on December 24, 1825, record book C, No. 327, page 108, where Mrs. BERGERON obligates herself to deliver to Mr. Antoine CALVET a cow.  Witnessed by Philippe DARCE and Ambroise DUGAS.

No. 686 3/445  On September 24, 1828 Mrs. Marguerite BELANGER, widow of Julien CROCHET, sold and abandoned to Mrs. H. S. THIBODAUX the whole back side of 3 arpens, that she possesses, bounded above by land of Alexandre BERGERON and below by land of Florentin BOUDREAUX, that is to say, beginning 20 arpens below Florentin BOUDREAUX, that is to say, beginning 20 arpens from Bayou Terrebonne, all that portion to end of concession, for $100.00.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and A. H. VERRET.

No. 687 3/446  On September 28, 1828 Mrs. Pauline GUIDRY, assisted by her husband Joseph CHIASSON, sold, ceded, abandoned and delivered to Napoleon GUIDRY, a minor boy, assisted by his mother Mrs. Jean Bte. BEAUSARGENT, his curator to wit; 1 arpent front, more or less, with depth of 20 arpens on left bank of Bayou Terrebonne and 10 arpens depth on right bank of Bayou Terrebonne, bounded above by land of Mrs. RHODES and below by land of Jean MARONGE and Narcisse MARCELLE.  Same land was acquired by vendor from Henry S. THIBODAUX by act in this office, for $300.00.  Witnessed by A. H. VERRET and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 688  On September 9, 1828 Henry Philippe DARCE sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered to Robert J. WALKER, of the City of Natchez, Mississippi, here represented by Richard BACHE, his attorney, to wit; a tract of land situate in this Parish, about 11 miles from Thibodauxville, on right bank of Bayou Terrebonne, containing 4 arpens front by 10 arpens in depth, bounded above by land of Mr. WALKER and below by land of Col. Wm. S. WATKINS, for $1,000.00.

No. 689 3/448 On October 3, 1828 Joseph DELAPORTE acknowledged that he has received from Joseph MONSAN, through the hands of Pierre CAZEAUX $680.50, owed to him for right of redemption of a Negress, in conformity with an act passed in this office on May 24, 1828, recorded Book “D”, No. 615, page 290.  Witnessed by P. CAZEAUX and E. PORCHE.

No. 690 3/447  On October 3, 1828 Joseph MONSAN sold a slave named Lalie, 30 years old, and her 3 children, Wami, 5 years old, George, 3 years old and Joseph, 2 years old to Pierre CAZEAUX for $1,438.00.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and E. PORCHE.

No. 691  On October 4, 1828 Leandre B. THIBODAUX, executor, received the sum of $210.00 from Jean COMAU, who owed it for sale passed to him by Mrs. Julien CROCHET November 21, 1825, which Mrs. CROCHET conveyed to the succession of the deceased Henry S. THIBODAUX.

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No. 694 3/449  On October 15, 1828 Francois MALBROUGH sold, ceded, abandoned and delivered land to Valeri HIMEL, of Thibodauxville, to wit; a piece of land situate in this Parish, about 66 arpens from Lafourche, on left bank descending side of Bayou Terrebonne, containing 2 arpens front, with depth that the plan calls for, bounded above by land now in dispute, between Messrs. DUCOS and BOWIE for $600.00.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Henry C. THIBODAUX.

No. 695 3/450  On October 18, 1828 Jean Charles BERGERON sold land to Huberville ARSENEAUX to wit; a piece of land situate in this Parish, about 6 miles from Lafourche, containing 1 1/2 arpent front on right descending side of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth of survey or the confirmation, bounded above by land of P. M. SARGENT and below by land of Gabriel ARSENEAUX, for $600.00.  Witnessed Joseph DELAPORTE and William ASHLEY.

No. 696  On October 20, 1828 Leufroy BARRAS went to the domicile of Celestin BERGERON, where Mrs. Marie Joseph BABIN, widow Charles GAUDIN, to make an inventory belonging to her succession.  He named S. G. MOORE and Jean Bte. LAPEYROUSE appraisers.  Total value of $4,797.00.  Witnessed by Henry C. THIBODAUX and A. H. VERRET.

No. 697  On September 17, 1828 in the Parish of Concordia, before Judge George J. GUION, James BOWIE, by his agent Stephen BOWIE sells and transfers to Robert J. WALKER one half of a tract of land, containing 30 arpens front, by 40 arpens depth on each side of Bayou Grand Caillou, containing 2400 superficial arpens, same tract of land Jacques LAMBEZ sold to James BOWIE, who sold to Richard KING, who reconveyed to Mr. BOWIE by deed September 11, 1828, bounded north by Angus McNEIL, south by a tract of 37 1/2 arpens front, the property of William KING, on east Grand Caillou and on west Vacant lands, for $600.00.  Witnessed by Robert OGDEN, Sam SORTOR and George S. GUION, Judge and Notary Public.

No. 699 3/452  On October 25, 1828 Lemuel TANNER sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered land to Reason P. BOWIE to wit; a certain tract of land containing 71 1/2 arpens front on east side of Bayou Grand Caillou, with 40 arpens in depth, bounded above by land of Lemuel TANNER and Isaac THOMAS, being part of tract confirmed in the name of John TALREDO, for $3,500.00.  Same Land TANNER bought from BOWIE.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Jacob WAGGONER.

No. 700 3/453  On October 27, 1828 Mrs. Brigite BELANGER, widow H. S. THIBODAUX sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered land to William ASHLEY to wit; a certain piece or tract of land situate in this Parish, about 6 miles from Bayou Lafourche, containing 3 arpens, more or less, on right bank of Bayou Terrebonne, with such depth, as the certificate of confirmation calls for, bounded above by land of Madam Gabriel ARSENEAUX or Mr. Gabriel ARSENEAUX, and below by land of Louis DARBOIS, for $600.00.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Augustin MONGEONT.

No. 701  On October 30, 1828 Pierre Bertin ROUSSEL, of Lafourche Interior, sold, ceded, delivered and conveyed land to Pierre CAZEAUX to wit; land situated in the Parish of Terrebonne, on Bayou Terrebonne about 8 Leagues from Thibodauxville, having 10 arpens front on each bank, with a total depth of 12 arpens, on each bank, bounded above by lands of Pierre CAZEAUX and below by land of Michel BILLIOT, for $1,000.00.  Witnessed by Jean L. LABADIE and W. C. FUQUA.

No. 702 3/454  On October 13, 1828 Jean Baptiste HENRY and Pierre CHIASSON, for $50.00, hereby annul by these presents, the act passed before Judge GUYOL on August 31, 1822, which is recorded in this office, Book A, No. 58, pages 104 and 105.  Witnessed by Pierre CAZEAUX and Evariste PORCHE.

No. 703 3/455  On October 13, 1828 Pierre CHAISSON sold, abandoned, transferred, make over and delivered land to William BISLAND, of Adams County Mississippi,  to wit; a certain tract of land situate in this Parish, about 26 miles from Bayou Lafourche, containing 240 superficial arpens on both sides of Bayou Terrebonne and conformably to a plat made by James L. CAROTHERS, deputy surveyor dated March 18, 1827, land being the same confirmed to said CHIASSON, by an act of Congress, approved May 11, 1820, contained in their report to the commissioners of the General Land Office, dated November 20, 1816 No. 598, for $2,500.  Witnessed by Pierre CAZEAUX and Evariste PORCHE.

No. 704 3/456  On October 13, 1828 Pierre CAZEAUX sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered land to William BISLAND of Adams County Mississippi to wit; a certain tract of land situate in this Parish, about 26 miles from Bayou Lafourche, containing 250 superficial acres on both sides of Bayou Terrebonne and conformably to a plat made by James L. CAROTHERS, deputy surveyor, dated March 15, 1827, this land being the same that has been confirmed, in the name Charles BILLIOT, by an act of Congress, approved May 1, 1820 by certificate No. 314 to wit; land bounded above by land of Pierre CHIASSON and below by grave yard, for $2,200.00.  Witnessed by Pierre CHIASSON, temoin, and Evariste PORCHE.

No. 705 3/457  On November 3, 1828 Mrs. Marguerite LEBOEUF, wife of Pierre CHIASSON, and assisted by him, who in the presence of the undersigned witnesses declared, that since her husband, on the Thirtieth of October, of the present year, has sold a piece of land, which is described above, in the said act by Mr. William BISLAND, for the sum of $2,500, she hereby acknowledges the said sale good and ratifies the said act and agrees that it be good and valid, as though she herself had signed it.  Witnessed by Pierre CAZEAUX and James L. CAROTHERS.

No. 706 3/458  On November 5, 1828 Lemuel TANNER made a conditional sale to N. C. WADE, Natchez, Mississippi to wit; Lemuel TANNER sells, abandons and deliver unto N. C. WADE First, a tract of land of 12 1/2 arpens front on Bayou Caillou and joining the land sold by TANNER to Mr. WALKER and above land with 40 arpens depth.  Second 7 1/2 arpens front, by 40 arpens in depth, joining with the land of Mr. WALKER below.  Lemuel TANNER does not guarantee the land against the alleged title of Gerard CHRETIEN of Attakapas.  This sale is null and void if CHRETIEN would succeed in establishing his claim on the land.  Sold for $5,800.00.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Evariste PORCHE.

No. 707 1/111  On November 6, 1828 Leondre B. THIBODAUX, Henry Michel THIBODAUX, Eugenie THIBODAUX, wife of Joseph Paul BOURGEOIS, as well, who authorized by these presents, Emelie THIBODAUX & Bannon Goforth THIBODAUX, these two being minors under the age of adolescence and assisted by Lemuel TANNER, their curator “Ad Litem”, all legal heirs of deceased Henry S. THIBODAUX,, who give full and entire power to Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, to pass in their names, the following sales, viz. to S. G. MOORE, the sale of a piece of land of 2 arpens front on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth of the concession, for the sum of $600.00, bounded above by land of Joseph BENOIT and below by land of S. G. MOORE.  Secondly to Philippe MELANCON, the sale of a piece of land 2 arpens front on left bank of Bayou Terrebonne, bounded above by land of the widow THIBODAUX, and below by land of Jean MARONGE.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Augustin MONGEONT.

No. 710  On November 6, 1828 Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, Aubin THIBODAUX, Eugenie THIBODAUX, wife of Joseph P. BOURGEOIS and her husband, , who authorized her, by these presents, H. Michel THIBODAUX, Emelie THIBODAUX wife of Leufroy BARRAS, Elmire THIBODAUX wife of Evariste PORCHE and her husband, Henry Claiborne THIBODAUX and Bannon Goforth THIBODAUX, the last two minors under the age of adolescence and assisted by Lemuel TANNER, their curator Ad Litem, declared long before the death of Henry S. THIBODAUX, their father, had sold to Leandre B. THIBODAUX a negress named Nice, about 26 years old, for $500.00 in cash, and since there was no written sale, there of, they hereby sell, cede and abandon the aforesaid slave to Leandre B. THIBODAUX. Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORT and Augustin MONGEONT.

No. 711  On November 6, 1828 Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, Aubin THIBODAUX, Eugenie THIBODAUX, wife of Joseph P. BOURGEOIS and her husband, , who authorized her, by these presents, H. Michel THIBODAUX, Emelie THIBODAUX wife of Leufroy BARRAS, Elmire THIBODAUX wife of Evariste PORCHE and her husband, Henry Claiborne THIBODAUX and Bannon Goforth THIBODAUX, the last two minors under the age of adolescence and assisted by Lemuel TANNER, their curator Ad Litem, declared long before the death of Henry S. THIBODAUX, their father, he had sold to Leufroy BARRAS a quadroon named Marie, at the present 16 years, for $725.00 in cash, and at the same time had he had sold, ceced to the Leufroy BARRAS, apiece of land of 2 arpens front, on both banks of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth of concession, bounded above by land of Evariste PORCHE, for $1333.33 1/3  and since there was no written sale, there of, they hereby sell, cede and abandon the aforesaid land to Leandre B. THIBODAUX. Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORT and Augustin MONGEONT.

No. 712 1/112  On November 6, 1828 Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, Aubin THIBODAUX, Eugenie THIBODAUX, wife of Joseph P. BOURGEOIS and her husband, , who authorized her, by these presents, H. Michel THIBODAUX, Emelie THIBODAUX wife of Leufroy BARRAS, Elmire THIBODAUX wife of Evariste PORCHE and her husband, Henry Claiborne THIBODAUX and Bannon Goforth THIBODAUX, the last two minors under the age of adolescence and assisted by Lemuel TANNER, their curator Ad Litem, declared long before the death of Henry S. THIBODAUX, their father, had sold to Elmire THIBODAUX and Evariste PORCHE, her husband, a negro named Antoinette, about 9 years old, for $300.00 in cash, also, a piece of land arpent front on each bank of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth of concession, bounded above by land of Leufroy BARRAS and below by land of Evariste PORCHE for $666.66 2/3 and since there was no written sale, there of, they hereby sell, cede and abandon the aforesaid slave and land to Leandre B. THIBODAUX. Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORT and Augustin MONGEONT.

No. 713 3/459  On November 7, 1828 Jean Bte. MONIER sold, ceded and delivered to Pierre GAUTIER land to wit; a piece of land 2 arpens front on right descending side of Bayou Terrebonne, with such depth as certificate of confirmation calls for, for $268.00, bounded above and below by land of Mrs. Henry S. THIBODAUX.  Witnessed by Henry M. THIBODAUX and Evariste PORCHE.

No. 714  On November 12, 1828 Mrs. Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, testamentary executrix of Henry S. THIBODAUX, declares she gives withdrawal pure and simple to Pierre BONVILLAIN, of a mortgage taken on a mulatto named Claire, dated December 5, 1826 for the sum of $600.00.  Witnessed by William H. LACY and Augustin MONGEONT.

No. 715 3/460  On November 10, 1828 Pierre BONVILLAIN declared for $500.00, he sold, ceded, abandoned and delivered to Marcellin BONVILLAIN, a mulatto named Claire, about 20 years old, which slave Pierre BONVILLAIN guarantees against all claims whatsoever.  Witnessed by William H. LACY and Augustin MONGEONT.

No. 716 3/461  On November 11, 1828 Mrs. Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, declared for and in consideration of $3,800.00 she sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered to Dr. D. D. DOWNING to wit; First a certain tract of land, situate in this Parish, about 8 miles from Bayou Lafourche, containing 4 arpens front, more or less, on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, bounded above by land of Pierre GAUTIER on the right bank and below, land of vendor, on the left, and below by land of Norbert BONVILLAIN, with such depth that the certificate or survey, calls for.  Second, another tract of land containing 3 1/2 arpens , more or less, on left bank of Bayou Terrebonne, with such depth as survey or location calls for, bounded above by the tract above and opposite the Church.  Third, a tract of land situate a few arpens above the tract here sold, containing 3 arpens front, more or less, on both sides of Bayou Terrebonne, bounded above by land of Jacques BONVILLAIN and below by land Aubin B. THIBODAUX.  Witnessed by Augustin MONGEONT and John RODDY.

No. 717 5/1095-D  On November 12, 1828, Aubin B. THIBODAUX sold, ceded, conveyed, transferred, assigned and set over unto Stephen BOWIE, of the Parish of Terrebonne, land to wit:  a certain tract of land lying and situated in Terrebonne Parish, on both sides of Bayou Brule, commonly called Bayou L’eau Bleue, having 18 arpens front, containing 360 superficial arpens, more or less, bounded above by land of Congress and below by land sold by widow Brigite BELANGER to _______ GIBSON, on east side, first concession of lands, running back from Bayou Lafourche, and then on the west side, by first concession running to Bayou Terrebonne, for $3,000.00.  Witnessed by E. Tenner SMITH and James GRINAGE.

No. 718  On October 9, 1828 John C. TURNER, of Adams County Mississippi, for and in consideration of $1600.00, paid by John A. QUITMAN, Duncan S. WALKER and Robert J. WALKER, all of Natchez Mississippi, and acknowledge, he hath granted, bargained and sold, conveyed, confirmed and by these presents doth grant, bargain and sell, convey and confirm unto the said John A. QUITMAN, Duncan S. WALKER and Robert J. WALKER to wit; all that certain tract or parcel of land, containing 600 superficial acres, in the Parish of Terrebonne, on Bayou Petite Terrebonne, having a front of about 1 mile, in extent, bounded above by land of Francois VERRET and below by vacant lands, it being the same tract of land which was confirmed by act of Congress, bearing date on February 28, 1823, in the name of Jacques VERRET, by whom it was conveyed to Henry S. THIBODAUX, and by him to John C. TURNER, the said tract to have such courses and distances as are laid down and marked out, in a plat of survey approved by James ALLISON, principal deputy surveyor for the Southeastern District.  The said John QUITMAN, to have an equal undivided half part.  Duncan WALKER and Robert J. WALKER to have the other half.  Witnessed by B. G. KENNY and W. BYRNES.

No. 719  On November 14, 1828 State of Louisiana Medical Board of Examiners.  Know all men by these presents, that we, the President and members of the Medical Board of Examiners do hereby authorize Doctor Joseph A. HUBER to exercise the profession of Physic and surgery, throughout the State of Louisiana and enjoy all the benefits and privileges appertaining to same, give this day at the City of New Orleans on the 31 day of October 1828.  Signed by U. ROGERS M. D., Y. SABATUS, M. D. and John RICE, M. D., and absent M. TAMBER secretary (L. S)

No. 720 3/462  On November 15, 1828 Norbert BONVILLAIN declared that he has sold, cede, delivered and in fact, he hereby sells, cedes, and delivers to Dr. D. D. DOWNING, of Port Gibson Mississippi to wit; a piece of land, situated in Terrebonne Parish, about 8 miles from Bayou Lafourche, containing 2 arpens front on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth as the concession or survey calls for, bounded above by land Mrs. Henry S. THIBODAUX sold to Dr. D. D. DOWNING and below by land previously owned by Dr. D. D. DOWNING, this sale for  $600.00.  Witnessed by Aaron KING and Ambroise DUGAS.

No. 721  On November 11, 1828 William RODDY, in consideration of the sum of $600.00 to me, partly advanced in merchandise and partly to be hereafter advanced to me in Thibodauxville by Joseph CHANDLER, of the Parish of Lafourche Interior, in cash and merchandise, as called for and as per entry in his said CHANDLERS’S Store Book, do hereby mortgage and hypothecate the following, negro slaves for life, to wit; Dinah a woman, aged about 28 years, and Esther, a woman aged about 30 years, both healthy and sound in the body and mind, to secure the sum of $600.00, to the said Joseph CHANDLER.  Witnessed by Wilson PAGE and Richard GRINAGE.

No. 722 3/463  On November 18, 1828 Alexandre VERDUN declared that for and in consideration of the sum $450.00, well and duly paid to him, in the presence of us, he hereby sells, cedes, abandons, conveys and delivers to Pierre CHIASSON land to wit; a piece of land situated below Bayou TERREBONNE and containing 10 arpens front on each side of Bayou TERREBONNE, with such depth as the certificate of confirmation calls for, bounded above by land of Joseph GREGOIRE and below by person unknown.  Witnessed by Ambroise DUGAS and P. M. BONVILLAIN.

No. 723 3/451  On October 17, 1828 Jacques VERRET inhabitant and domiciled in Terrebonne Parish has by these presents sold, ceded. abandoned and delivered, with all the legal warranties to Mr. Leufroy BARRAS, also of this Parish, land situate in this parish about, about 5 miles from Bayou Lafourche, 3 arpens front on each bank of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth as the Certificate of Confirmation calls for, bounded above by land of widow Henry S. THIBODAUX and below by land of Leufroy BARRAS.  The land mentioned belongs to the said VERDUN by virtue of the acquisition that he made thereof from Henry S. THIBODAUX, by act passed dated December 17, 1822, recorded in the office of the Judge, Book A, No. 85, pages 149 and 150.  The sale made for $4,625.00.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE, William ASHLEY and Augustin MONGEONT.

No. 724  On October 30, 1828 in an article of agreement, that Louis LABADIE and Louis LAMOUREE have this day bargained and sold to Ezettia HARRIS, of the city of Natchez, Mississippi, land to wit; a certain piece or parcel of land lying and being situate as follows; viz.; laying on the Bayou Terrebonne, in the Parish of Terrebonne in the State of Louisiana, about 25 miles from Thibodauxville, in the Parish of Lafourche Interior, 16 arpens width on both sides, bounded above by land of Joseph MORISAN and below by land of Joseph MILONE, for $2,5000.00.  Witnessed by J. HALL and A. P. SKINNER.

No. 725 3/464  On November 25, 1828 Brigite BELANGER, of this parish, declared that for the consideration hereinafter specified, she has sold, abandoned transferred, made over and delivered to and unto Mr. Richard G. ELLIS, of the State of Mississippi, a certain tract situate in this parish, on both sides of Bayou Terrebonne, containing 7 1/2 arpens, more or less, with 10 arpens depth on right bank and 30 arpens of depth on the left bank, bounded above by land owned by ELLIS, the present buyer and below by  land of Leandre B. THIBODAUX for $600.00 cash and a young likely negro boy of about 15 years of age.  Witnessed by P. M. BONVILLAIN and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 726 3/465  On November 20, 1828 Reason P. BOWIE declares that for and in consideration of the sum of $7,000.00, in hand, paid by James BOWIE, of this Parish, he has sold, abandoned, made over and delivered to the same James BOWIE a certain trace of land situate in the Parish of Lafourche Interior, on right side of Bayou Lafourche, containing 12 arpens front, with 40 arpens in depth.  This land is same that R. P. BOWIE acquired of Jean MARONGE.  Witnessed by Wm. B. BARROW and Robert R. BARROW.

No. 727 3/466  On November 25, 1828 James BOWIE declared that for the consideration herein specified, he has sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered to and unto Mr. William B. BARROW, of West Feliciana to wit; a certain tract of land situate in this parish on East side of Bayou Grand Caillou, containing 40 arpens front, with such depth as will complete 1600 superficial arpens, bounded above by Vacant Lands, to the East by Vacant Lands, to the North by land of William KING, and West fronting on Bayou Grand Caillou, same land BOWIE acquired of Louis COSSIER, to whom it was confirmed by an act of Congress paped February 1823.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Robert H. BARROW.

No. 728 3/467  On November 25, 1828 James BOWIE declared that for the consideration herein specified, he has sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered to and unto James CAGE, of Wilkinson County Mississippi to wit; a certain tract of land situate in this Parish and on the East side of Bayou Grand Caillou, containing 46 1/2 arpens front and 40 arpens in depth, forming the quanity of 1,860 superficial arpens, bounded above by land of George LAKE and below by land of William KING, this land being same that James BOWIE bought of R. P. BOWIE by deed of today’s date, who acquired of John TALREDO, who had same confirmed to him by an act of Congress paped in 1820, for $9,300.00.  Witnessed by William B. BARROW and Robert A. BARROW.

No. 729 3/468  On November 25, 1828 James BOWIE declared that for the consideration herein specified, he has sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered to and unto Mr. Robert R. BARROW of West Feliciana in this State, a certain tract of land situate in this Parish, on both sides of Bayou Grand Caillou, having 50 arpens front on West side and 25 arpens on East side, with such depth as to include the quanity of 1700 superficial arpens, bounded above on East side by land of Henry CHOUTARD, on West by land of WITHERSPOON and below by land of G. LAKE, this being the same that was confirmed by an act of Congress paped in year 1820, sold for $8,500.00.  Witnessed by William B. BARROW and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 730 3/469  On November 25, 1828 Stephen BOWIE declared that for and in consideration of the sum of $20,000.00, in hand, paid by James BOWIE, also of this parish, he has sold, abandoned, made over and delivered to wit; First, one tract of land situate on Bayou Boeuf, containing 5,400 arpens, having a front of 80 arpens on the East side, and 55 on the West side, bounded above by land of Doctor SMITH, on East and West by vacant land, below on West side by William HARGROVE and on the East side by lands purchased by Stephen BOWIE of Joseph FELICE, confirmed to Joseph GABON, by him sold to Stephen BOWIE.  Second, one tract of land 80 arpens front on East side of Bayou Boeuf and 75 arpens on the West side, with such depth , as to form 6,200 superficial arpens, bounded South, East and West by vacant lands, above on West side by Thomas HURST and East side above by The tract purchased of Joseph GABON, confirmed to Joseph FELICE and sold by him to Stephen BOWIE.  Witnessed by Anderson TORRENCE and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 731 3/470  On November 25, 1828 Reason P. BOWIE declared that for and in consideration of the sum of $7,000.00 in hand, paid by James BOWIE, he has sold, abandoned, made over and delivered to James BOWIE land to wit; a certain tract of land situate in this parish, on the East bank of Bayou Grand Caillou, containing 46 1/2 arpens front, with 40 arpens in depth, bounded above by land of George LAKE and below by land of William KING, being same that Reason P. BOWIE acquired of John TALREDO, to whom it was confirmed by an act of Congress paped in the year 1820.  Witnessed by Robert R. BARROW and William B. BARROW.

No. 732 3/471  On November 26, 1828 James BOWIE declared that for and in consideration of     $800.00, in hand, paid by Thomas HURSE, of Limestone County Alabama, the receipt there of, is acknowledged , he has sold, abandoned, made over and delivered a certain tract of land situate in this parish, measuring 5 arpens front on right bank of Bayou Buffalo, with a depth of the location, bounded above by land sold this day to Thomas LOVE, bounded below by land of vendor.  This being a part of a larger tract confirmed in the name of Joseph GABON, who sold to Stephen BOWIE, who sold it to the present vendor, James BOWIE.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Thomas LOVE.

No. 733 3/476  On November 26, 1828 James BOWIE declared that for and in consideration hereinafter specified, he has sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered to and unto Thomas LOVE, of Limestone County Alabama, who purchased for himself, a certain tract of land on both sides of Bayou Buffalo, having such front, on said Bayou, as to complete and include 1,000 arpens, superficial for $4,000.00.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and P. M. BOWIE.

No. 734 3/475  On November 20, 1828 J. B. HURST and Thomas HURST, who declared that the deed of sale made under private signature between Thomas HURST and R. P. BOWIE, acting in the name of J. B. HURST, on June 28, 1828 is null and void, to all intents and purposes.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Thomas LOVE.

No. 735 3/474  On November 26, 1828 Thomas LOVE and Benjamin BATTS, both of Alabama, declared for and in the consideration  of $1350.00, in hand, made over, dealed and by these presents, they do sell, abandon, transfer, make over and deliver to and unto the said James BOWIE the following Negroes, to wit; Arthur, a negro man aged about 60 years, Levy, another boy about 18 years, and Rany, a negro girl, of about 17 years, which vendor warrant and defend against all claims and sound of all diseases, provided by law and also slaves for life.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE And P. M. BONVILLAIN.

No. 735 3/473  On November 3, 1828 Nathaniel NORWOOD, of Madison City, Alabama, bargained and sold unto Benjamin BATTS, for the sum of $825.00, to me in hand, two negro slaves; viz. Levy and Rany, the right and title of which I warrant and forever defend, clear and free, of any encumbrance whatever.

No. 737 3/473  On November 26, 1828  On November 26, 1828 William RODDY and John CLARK and Thomas LOVE agreed in the following manner, to wit; the said William RODDY and John CLARK by these presents to rent to Mr. Thomas LOVE, the plantation on which they now live, and being the same that they bought of the late Henry S. THIBODAUX, for the term of three years, beginning the First of January next, (1829) for $1,829.00.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Thomas HURST.

No. 739  On December 9, 1828 Mrs. Heloise TOUPS, widow George TOUPS and als viz.: Louis TOUPS and Eliza TOUPS, assisted by and authorized by her husband Ursin PREVOST, alias COLLET and Joseph TOUPS, minor of 17 years assisted to these presents by his mother, his curatix ad bona and also by Joseph DARCE, his curatix ad lites, sold, abandoned and transferred, also by these presents doth sell, abandon, transfer, make over and deliver to and unto Mr. Richard G. ELLIS, of this Parish, all and singular their rights, titles and claims to a certain tract of land situate in this Parish, on both sides of Bayou Grand Caillou and containing 10 arpens front, with a depth of 20 arpens, on each side, bounded above by land confirmed in the name of Edmond FANGUY, now owned by G. THOMAS and below by land confirmed in the name of Albert BEAUSERGENT, in consideration of $2,000.00.  Witnessed by P. B. COCKE and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 740 3/479  On April 27, 1826 before Francois St. MARTIN, notary public, in and for the Parish of Ascension, appeared Gerald CHRETIEN, of the Parish of St. Martin, who acknowledged and declared that he hath sold, transferred and delivered, and by these presents, doth transfer, set over and deliver unto A. B. STERRETT, of the Parish of Ascention to wit; a certain tract or parcel of land situate on the right bank of Bayou Grand Caillou, on descending, joining or bounded on the lower side by land of Edmond FANGUY and above by land of Gerard CHRETIEN, containing 12 arpens front on said bayou, with 40 arpens depth, in consideration of the sum of $500.00, which he acknowledged to have received, on the surveying of land situated on both banks of said bayou and containing 11,190 acres & 56/100 of an acre.  The property of Gerard CHRETIEN, of which the land sold now, forms a part.  Witnessed by Thomas C. NICHOLLS and Louis BOURDIER (filed December 19, 1828).

No. 741  On December 2, 1828 before John Nicholson DUNCAN, notary public of and in the city of New Orleans, appeared Jumonville DeVILLIERS, who declared that in considering the above, transferred and made over a certain piece of land situated on Bayou Grand Caillou, in Parish of Terrebonne, in favor of one named Ferdinand Victor POTHIER, by an act not valid, in its form and in consideration of certain conditions, not fulfilled by the said POTHIER, which land was granted to him by Spanish Government and contains the following limits, viz.: begin by the lower limit, at the place known under the name of the old Darbonne settlement and measuring, in ascending Bayou Grand Caillou 36 arpens front on each bank, of said Bayou Grand Caillou, with depth, between parallel lines of 8 arpens on each bank, containing 5,760 superficial arpens, more or less, in consideration that POTHIER has then, by a act passed before Mr. LAFITEE, dated April 13, 1818, duly transported the same land to Jean GRAVIER; and in a further conveyance, that the said land was then sold by virtue of two orders of execution or fieri facias, rendered for the Honorable one, the District Court, for the First Judicial District, in court for lawsuits, in which P. A. CUVILLIER and J. B. CASENAVE were plaintiffs, and J. B. GRAVIER was defendant, and that sale which took place, by said orders of execution, the said was adjudicated to one named James BOWIE, who sold it to various individuals and in consideration that Pleasant Branche COCKE is the present owner, of the larger part of land, having bought it from James BOWIE and one named Lemuel TANNER. Now in order to end and to foresee all controversies and difficulties relative to the said land, and assure said COCKE the peaceful possession, of the part that belongs to him, at the present, the said Jumonville DeVILLERS, for and in consideration of the sum $1,500.00, paid to himself by COCKE, renounces for himself, his heirs and assigns, all right, titles and claims whatsoever, on the land of 36 arpens front, more or less, and subrogates the same COCKE in all his rights and title.  Witnessed by Auguste TOURNET and E. A. SHIPMAN.

No. 744  Receipt.  On December 18, 1828 received of William BISLAND the sum of $1,000.00, it being part of a payment due me in March next on a tract of land on Bayou Terrebonne.  Signed by P. CAZEAUX and Judge Leufroy BARRAS.

No. 745  On December 20, 1828 Aubin B. THIBODAUX, legal heir of the deceased Henry S. THIBODAUX, hereby give by these presents, to Mrs. (widow) Henry S. THIBODAUX full power to sell on their terms and conditions, that she shall judge suitable and to such persons that she shall desire, the portion that I have on the following property to wit; a piece of land situate in Thibodauxville, containing half a block, near Mr. LANGE and a piece of land confirmed in the name of Joseph DIANNE, containing 320 superficial arpens, more or less, this land being a portion inventoried.  Witnessed by Augustin MONGEONT.

No. 746 3/481  On December 22, 1828 James BOWIE exchanged land with Edmond HOGAN.

No. 751  On December 10, 1809 Peter WILLIAMS sold and abandoned his land on Bayou Darbonne to Henry S. THIBODAUX, for $50.00, land about eight or nine miles from Bayou Lafourche, and warrant same against all claims (Filed December 29, 1928).

No. 752  On December 15, 1809 John MASON, for the sum of $50.00, to me in hand paid, I have sold and abandoned to Henry S. THIBODAUX my land on Bayou Darbonne, situated about eight miles from Bayou Lafourche and I warrant the said land only from me and my heirs.  In testimony where of, I have hereunto made my mark, in the presence of Joseph CRAWFORD and Hugh G. JOHNSTON on this 15th of December 1809.

No. 753 3/483  On January 2, 1829 Leandre B. THIBODAUX, as testamentary executor of the deceased Henry S. THIBODAUX, his father, he had sold under private act land before the death of his father, to Mr. Samuel H. HARPER, of the City of New Orleans, a piece of land in this Parish and in consideration that land had been designated in an incorrect manner, now the said executor, in the name of the aforesaid succession, for the consideration of $300.00, paid, hereby sells, cedes, transfers and delivers to Samuel H. HARPER to wit; 5 arpens front on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, with depth as the certificate of confirmation calls for, bounded above by land of William S. WATKINS and below by land of Hypolite HEBERT, being part of the concession of Nicholas LIRETTE, unto the said HARPER, to enjoy and dispose of as a thing belonging to himself, in full ownership, from this day forward and forever.  Witnessed by P. M. BONVILLAIN and Joseph DELAPORTE.

Book E

On October 27, 1827 William WATKINS and Evariste PORCHE, both Justices of the peace of Terrebonne Parish, have numbered this book, from first Pg. to Pg. Three hundred and twelve.

No. 757 3/484  On January 16, 1829, Richard G. ELLIS, who in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, considered the justification in an annual panel, in this office, on November 25, 1828, Book D (4), Pg. 424, sold, made over and delivered to Mrs. (widow) Henry C. THIBODAUX, a young mulatto boy, named Daniel, of about 15 years of age, which slave the said ELLIS warrants of defects, against all claims and diseased, provided for, whereof the said ELLIS, has here unto set his hand, in presence of Joseph DELAPORTE and Michel BERNARD.

No. 758 2/355  On January 16, 1829, la Dame Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, her agent Henry M. THIBODAUX and Domingue BADEAUX, of Thibodauxville, sold land to Michel BERNARD.  Signed by Domingue BADAUX, Henry M. THIBODAUX, agent, Joseph DELAPORTE and Michel BERNARD.

No. 759 400  On January 24, 1829, before Leufroy BARRAS appeared Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, declared to have receiver of R. E. ELLIS, of this Parish, a young mulatto boy named Daniel, about 15 years of age, in consideration of a deed of sale, passed on the 25 day of November, 1828, No. 725 Book “D”, No. 423 and 424.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 760 3/484  On January 20, 1829, Philippe M. SARGENTE, of this Parish, for the consideration for or in consideration, herein after specified, he has abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered, by these presents to Daniel GREENLEAF, late of Port Gibson, Mississippi, one tract of land situated in this Parish to wit; five arpens on the right side of Bayou Terrebonne, with a depth of ten arpens, and thirty arpens of depth on the left side, bounded above on the right side by Leufroy BARRAS and on the left by Auguste BABIN, bounded below on the right side by Habanike ARMAN, and on the left side by land of the widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, with all the improvements, there on.  Stock consists of twenty four hogs, five horses, two yoke oxen, farming utensils of whatever kind and the following slaves, Bristo, a negro man about 35 years of age, Thornton, 35 years of age, Thomas, 23 years of age, Jack, 25 years of age, Leroy, 16 years of age, Alin, 11 years of age, Harrison, 8 years of age, Matilda, a negro wench 31 years of age, Emily, 40 years of age, Alina 9 months of age, all slaves for life, which said SARGENT warrants against all claims, but not against the bad defects, all for the sum of $10,000.00, payable in $2,000.00 payments, per year, for the next five years.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and H. C. THIBODAUX.

No. 761 M./115  On January 28, 1829 Henry C. THIBODAUX, with “Bill of Sale”, dated October 1, 1825, for a tract of land of 10 arpens front on Bayou L’eau Bleue to Joseph DELAPORTE and P. M. SARGENT.

No. 762  On January 28, 1829 Antoine BAYE did abandon and delivered to Mrs. Henry S. THIBODAUX land on Bayou L’eau Bleue, containing 3 arpens front on Bayou L’eau Bleue.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Claiborne THIBODAUX.

No. 763 3/486  On February 28, 1829 Mrs. Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, declares that for the consideration of $1,500.00, sold, abandons, transfers, made over and promised to deliver January 1, 1830 to Daniel GREENLEAF, late of Port Gibson, Mississippi, now of this Parish, to wit; a certain tract of land, situate about five miles from, village of Thibodauxville, on the left side of Bayou Terrebonne, containing five arpens, with thirty arpens depth, bounded on north side by land, sold this day by Philippe M. SARGENT to GREENLEAF and on South by land of Guillaume BERGERON, payable at $600.00 per year.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and P. M. SARGENT.

No. 764 112A/10875  On January 28, 1829 Antoine BAYE sold land to Marie Denise BAYE, spouse of Jean Baptiste VERTIFAMILE and Pelagie C. BAYE spouse of Pierre DESROACHES, on Bayou L’eau Bleue.  Signed by Antoine BAYE, Denise BAYE, Pelagie BAYE, Jean Baptiste VERTIFAMILE and Pierre THIBODAUX.

No. 765  On February 2, 1829, at the residence of Celestin BERGERON, for the succession of Marie Joseph BABIN, wife of Charles GAUDE, with help from Jean Baptiste LAPEYROUSE, judged the value of goods and property at $2927.50.  Signed by C. B. WATKINS, Celestin BERGERON, P. M. DARCE, Joseph BABIN, Irene BABIN, Moline DUPRE, Constance GAUDIN and H. C. THIBODAUX.

No. 766 3/488  On February 5, 1829 Pierre LAMBERT and Charles BENOIT, on Bayou L’eau Bleue, valued the estate of Victor SILVE.  Jean Baptiste BEAUSARGENT, at auction, sold all of the goods.  Witnessed by Evariste PORCHE and Cable B. WATKINS.  Signed by Pierre LAMBERT and Charles BENOIT.

No. 767 3/489  On March 20, 1802 Henry S. THIBODAUX sold, abandoned and delivered to Joseph CHATAGNIER and Hypolite CHATAGNIER, in a private act, land on Bayou Terrebonne bounded above by land of Jean MARONGE and below by land of Joseph CHATAGNIER and Hypolite CHATAGNIER, with payments extended over several years.  Witnessed by A. H. VERRET and J. B. MARTIN.

No. 768 112A/10876  On March 30, 1825 Henry S. THIBODAUX sold land to Joseph CHATAGNIER and Hypolite CHATAGNIER.  Witnessed by A. H. VERRET, A. B. MARTIN.  (filed February 6, 1829)

No. 769 4/490  On February 12, 1829 Claire MINSON, widow Francois ROGER, of Thibodauxville, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered to and unto James HALL, a certain tract of land of 3 arpens fronting on both sides of Bayou Terrebonne, with 4 arpens depth on each side, bounded above by land of Claiborne WATKINS, on the left side, and below by the estate of Elise MENANE, wife of Leufroy BARRAS, for $350.00.   Witnessed by Auguste H. VERRET and Thomas C. DULLIS.  Signed by Claire MINSON, widow Francois ROGER and Thomas HALL,.

No. 770 3/490  On February 12, 1829 Jean Baptiste GUIDRY sold land to Edward RATCLIFF to wit; land about 9 miles from Thibodauxville, 2 arpens front, more or less, with such depth as the Certificate of Confirmation calls for, in consideration of $600.00, $400.00 of which shall be paid over several years.  Witnessed by Evariste PORCHE and Samuel N. RATCLIFF.

No. 771 3/491  On February 12, 1929 Jacques ADAMS and wife Julie A. HOTARD, both of this Parish, by these presents, sold abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered to Edouard RATCLIFF a certain tract of land situate in this Parish, about 9 miles from Thibodauxville, containing two arpens front, more or less, on Bayou Terrebonne, with depth as the Certificate of Confirmation calls for, bounded above by land of Marcelin _____ and below by land of J. B. GUIDRY, for $800.00, with payment over several years.  The ADAMS may live in the house they now occupy until March 1, 1829.  Witnessed by Evariste PORCHE and Samuel N. RATCLIFF.  Signed by Fargus ADAMS, Julie NAVARD and C. L. RATCLIFF.

No. 772 500  On February 13, 1829 Michel DeARMAS, Notary Public, in his office in the city of New Orleans, appeared Amingue DUPRIS giving full payment to Thomas Vickers BRISTO, domiciled in Bourg Chouest.  Signed by Felix ARMAS, Notary Public.

No. 773  On February 13, 1829 John DeARMAS, Notary Public, at his office in New Orleans, appeared Adolph DUCROS, of St. Bernard Parish, Francois MALBROUGH, Adolph DUCROS. Adele DUCROS, Z. N.. Marcel DUCROS, Christopher DUCROS, Felin PERCY, Felin DeTHOMAS.  Signed by Feline ARMAS, Notary Public, Antoine DUCROS and Judge Leufroy BARRAS.  (This document was in French and I could not understand why these people were there, or why this was filed in Terrebonne Parish)

No. 774  On October 16, 1828 George G. GUION, Notary Public, in and for Concordia Parish appeared Stephen BOWIE, of Terrebonne Parish, attorney in fact of James BOWIE, for $2,000.00, to him in hand paid by John QUITMAN and John BELL, both of the city on Natchez, Mississippi grant, bargain, sold, convey and confirm to John A. QUITMAN and John BELL a certain tract of land to wit; 20 arpens front on the left bank of Bayou Grand Caillou, with 40 arpens in depth, it being part of a tract of land confirmed by the United States Congress, in the name of Louis COSLIER, and conveyed to James BOWIE, and on the right bank, land of Jean Charles TERRIOT, by him conveyed to Lemuel TANNER, who conveyed same to James BOWIE and Rideau KING.  Witnessed by Walter BYRNES and B. J. TENNY.

No. 775  On February 9, 1829 James CAROTHERS received in hand from R. J. WALKER $550.00. in full payment, for 20 arpens of land situate on Bayou Little Terrebonne (Bayou Black), sold by me in August last.  Witnessed James DUNCAN and Richard BACHE.  Signed by James E. CAROTHERS, appeared Richard BACHE, attesting to the fact, as he had witnessed the transaction.

No. 776  On February 24, 1829 R. C. BAKERS does hereby sell and transfer to R. J. WALKER, land to wit; a certain tract of land in Terrebonne Parish, for cash in hand.  Signed by R. C. BAKERS, Warreno FLECT and Roland BACHE, Notary Public.

No. 777  On February 19, 1829 Joseph BENOIT transferred title to a piece of land, 2 arpens front on Bayou Terrebonne, to Jean Baptiste GUIDRY, for carpenter work started April 22, 1828, and now completed.  Witnessed by H. C. THIBODAUX and A. H. VERRET.

No. 778  On February 20, 1829 Shadrack Goins MOORE binds and obligates him self, by these presents, for Thomas LOVE Sr. to work his Moore Plantation, measuring 28 arpens on both sides of Bayou Terrebonne, for the term of one year, from this date.  To furnish 4 arpens of seed, for the planting of cane on said plantation.  The rest of the land is to be planted in corn.  To furnish plow horses, 2 plows, 2 hoes, 1 harrow and 1 milk cow.  To give up the building on his land on the left side of Bayou Terrebonne to Thomas LOVE, who on his part, obligates and binds himself to plant, cultivate and tend, with a sufficient number of hands, and to give up to Shadrack Goins MOORE the half of all the produce, and return said plantation one year after date, in good order.  Witnessed by Z. N. CAFFREY, William AVET.

No. 779  On February 23, 1829 Jacques VERRET, legitimate son of Nicolas VERRET and Marie CANTRELLE, spouse of Elizabeth DUNERGER, sold land to Evariste PORCHE, Henry Michel THIBODAUX and Leandre B. THIBODAUX, proceeds of sale given to his legal heirs, Edouard, Eloise and Fincy VERRET, in an act of donation.

No. 780  On February 24, 1829 before John Nicholson DUNCAN, Notary Public in and for the city of New Orleans, Mrs. Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX sells a negro named Tirac to Francois GIROD.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Augustin MONGEONT.

No. 781  On February 10, 1829 Pleasant B. COCKE sold to John HUTCHINSON land to wit; a tract of land being and situate on Bayou Grand Caillou, Parish of Terrebonne, Lafourche Interior, State of Louisiana, 3180 arpens for $18,360.00, with payments of $2,500.00 per year, bounded above by the lands of Thomas BUTLER and below by vacant land, part of original grant to Jumonville DeVILLIERS, 80 arpens in depth on right side , bounded above by lands of Thomas BAINTER and below by land of Angus McNEILL.  Witnessed by George G. GUION and R. G. ELLIS.

No. 782  On July 27, 1829 Marguerite BERGERON wife of Jean Baptiste BREAUX. appeared with Napoleon GUIDRY, Alexandre GUIDRY, and Clemence GUIDRY and Mrs. Henry S. THIBODAUX, for her deceased husband, Henry S. THIBODAUX, who was the tutorix of the minor children, paid the amount of 320 piasters due them, from February 27, 1829.  Witnessed by J. B. BEAUSARGENT and Joachim PORCHE.

No. 783 3/495  On September 9, 1829 appeared Mrs. Henry S. THIBODAUX, Marguerite BERGERON, wife of Jean Baptiste BREAUX, J. B. BEAUSARGENT, Joseph DELAPORTE, Joachim PORCHE, to settle the estate for Napoleon GUIDRY, Alexandre GUIDRY and Clemence GUIDRY, minor children.

No. 784 On February 23, 1829, persuant a decree of the Court of Probates, of this Parish, I have undertaken to have inventoried property belonging to the community of Louis DARBOIS and Carmelite BOURGEOIS, deceased.  Appraised by Joseph DELAPORTE and Evariste PORCHE, in the presence of Leander B. THIBODAX and Bannon G. THIBODAUX, to wit; 0ne tract of land, three arpens front on right side of Bayou Terrebonne, with ten arpens in depth, bounded above by land of William TABOR and below by land of Mrs. Henry C. THIBODAUX, appraised at $250.00.  This is the only property of the deceased.  Attested by E. PORCHE and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 785 3/496  Marie Joseph MALBROUGH sold land to Jean Baptiste HEBERT to wit; land about 13 miles from Bayou Lafourche, bounded above by land of Nicolas LIRETTE and below by land of L. HARPER, to pay debts owed by Oscar LIRETTE.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and A. H. VERRET.  (filed February 28, 1829)

No. 786 3/497  On January 29, 1829 Brigite BELANGER, widow Henry S. THIBODAUX, sold, transferred, abandoned, turned over and delivered land, by these presents, to L. G. MOORE, accepting for himself, a certain piece of land, situated in this Parish, about 10 miles from Thibodauxville, containing 1 arpen, more or less, on each side of Bayou Terrebonne, bounded above, on the left bank by land of Joseph BENOIT and on the right bank by land of Charles BENOIT.  Land warranted against all mortgages and claims, in consideration of $600.00.  Mrs. THIBODAUX has special Power of Attorney, dated May 7, 1828.  Witnessed by Augustin MONGEONT and Norbert BONVILLAIN.

No. 787 112A/10877  At New Orleans Francis GARDARE, treasurer of the State of Louisiana, after advertisement per act of March 20,1818, did sell at public auction, land intrusted to him, tax conveyor’s office, on second Monday in the month of February 1828, a certain tract or parcel of land, in the Parish of Terrebonne, measuring 1500 arpens, more or less.  James MOONEY was the high bidder, with a bid of $9.00, all rights, titles, interest and claims, which Joseph HACHE had on December 31, 1825, or at any time since, in or to the above tract, for failure of payment, of the State taxes, for the year 1825, to present.  I have set my hand this March 29, 1829.  Signed by Francois GARDARE, treasurer of the State of Louisiana.  For a value received, I do convey and transfer to Mrs. widow Henry S. THIBODAUX all my rights and titles to the tract of land mentioned in New Orleans March 1, 1829.  Signed by James MOONEY.  Recorded March 13, 1829.

No. 788 112A/10875  On December 9, 1828 Miss Louise TOUPS, daughter of George TOUPS sold land to R. G. ELLIS.  Filed quit claim March 13, 1829.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and J. DOZIER.  Signed by Louise TOUPS, Mrs. Heloise TOUPS and George TOUPS.  Signing March 12, 1829 Victoire TOUPS, Edmond FANGUY, R. C. FUQUA (Filed March 13, 1829)

No. 789  On March 17, 1829 Jean Baptiste GUIDRY sold land to Edward L. RATCLIFF.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 790 3/501  On March 23, 1829 William HELM, of this Parish, in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, declared that for or in the consideration, herein after specified, he has sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered to Lemuel TANNER, John, a negro man of about 24 years of age, Davis, another negro man, about 26 years of age and Lambert a young negro boy, about 7 years of age, all slaves for life, to which he warrants and defends against all claims, whatever, for $1,900.00, paid in the following manner; $60.00 cash, a note of Richard KING and James BOWIE of $1,000.00 payable March 1830, another note of A. and M. C. MC NEIL, for $650.00 payable March 1830 (note figures don’t add up).  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Z. N. RATCLIFF.

No. 791 3/502  On March 23, 1829 William HELM, of this Parish, declared that for the consideration here in after specified, he has sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered to and unto Ursin PREVOST of this Parish, present accepting a negro man named George, of about the age of 25 years, a slave for life, which negro, the vendor warrants and defends against all claims, whatsoever.  This sale is made for sum of $525.00, paid by the said PREVOST, in the following manner, $260.00 cash in hand and a note for $228.00 by Stephen BOWIE, dated March 23, 1829.  Witnessed by L. TANNER and Z. N. RATCLIFF.

No. 792 3/503  On March 23, 1829 William HELM, of this Parish, declared that for the consideration here in after specified, he has sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered by these presents to and unto Ursin Joseph PREVOST, of this Parish, a certain negro man named Frank, aged about 19 years, a slave for life, which the vendor warrants and defends against all claims, whatsoever, for $500.00, paid in the following manner, $120.00 cash in hand, a note of William BARROW, payable February 1830 for $140.00 and the remainder in a note of said PREVOST.  Witnessed by Lemuel TANNER and Z. N. RATCLIFF.

No. 793 112A/10879  On March 9, 1829 William KING and Richard KING divide a certain tract of land, situated on Bayou Grand Caillou, containing 140 acres, purchased by Richard KING and James BOWIE purchased of Lemuel TANNER, in the following manner, to a middle line across the bayou, so as to divide the tract equally, the said William KING is to take the lower half, and if there is any difference in the value, in either half, the party owning the half with the most value, pays to the party owning the other half, the difference, of a fair evaluation on September 22, 1828.  On March 9, 1829 appeared William KING, in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, declared to have a representative, his lawful attorney, Reason P. BOWIE, present, acting for him, in his name, to make a deed of conveyance, to John BELL and William B. BANNON, all the rights, titles and all that the said vendor had on a piece of land, which is the same tract or part of tract that Lemuel TANNER sold to James BOWIE and Richard KING (filed March 23, 1825).

No. 794 3/504  On March 28, 1829 Richard KING sold, abandoned, transferred, made over and delivered, by these presents, to Robert VALLSTON, of this parish, and accepting for himself, a certain piece of land, situate in this Parish, on Bayou Grand Caillou, to wit; six acres front, with a depth of 20 acres, made by James L. CAROTHERS, bounded above by land of vendor and below by land of William BARROW, vendor will warrant and defend land against all claims, for $400.00, land originally sold by Lemuel TANNER to James BOWIE and Richard KING, paid by draft of Reason P. BOWIE or William KING of Claiborne County, Mississippi.  Witnessed by Reason P. BOWIE and Z. N. RATCLIFF.

No. 795  On March 28, 1829 Euphrosine AUNSAN sold land to Edward RATCLIFF, to wit; land bounded above by land of Mrs. Urban ARCENEAUX and below by land of Guillaume ANDRE.  Witnessed by Joseph DELAPORTE and Z. N. RATCLIFF.

No. 796  On February 26, 1822 Simon BERGERON bought a negro mammie named Therese, aged about 35 years, with children Alvire, Leufroy and Marie and he now delivers her and her children back to the estate of Henry S. THIBODAUX.  Witnessed by P. CAGEANN and Joseph DELAPORTE.

No. 797 3/505  On March 30, Louis TOUPS sold land to James Edmond FANGUY, bounded above and below by land of Michel BILLIOT, a free man of colour.  Witnessed by Joachim PORCHE.

No. 798 Pg. 59  On March 31, 1829 Joseph DELAPORTE, Auguste H. VERRET and Zachariah N. RATCLIFF appeared with Miss Constance GAUDIN, of this Parish, who being healthy of body and mind, as it appeared to us, and well persuaded of the frailty of human things, and of life, wanting to settle and arrange her business, in case of her death, declared to us, her will, just as follows.  I name my executor Mr. Caleb B. WATKINS, of this Parish, by whom, I recommend the payments and acquittal of all my debts, also, I give and bequest to my sister, Fidelie GAUDIN, wife of Caleb B. WATKINS, all the property, that I might possess, upon my death, without any exception.

No. 800  On April 3, 1829 Francois JIRCUIT and Pierre BILLIOT, who have in my presence, declared by common consent, the act of sale passed between them on March 17, 1826,  recorded Book C No. 356, Pgs. 142 and 143, null and void.  Witnessed by W. J. H. LACY and Z. N. RATCLIFF.