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Dometile Henry Fontenot 1841–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 JUL 1841

Birth Location: St. Landry Ch., Opelousas, La

Death Date: 11 October 1907

Death Location: Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Michel Galland

Mother: Henry Fontenot

Spouse(s): Michel Galland

Children(s): Ozime Sr, Remie Gallant

In 1841, Dometile Henry Fontenot entered the world in St. Landry Ch., Opelousas, La, born to Michel Galland And Henry Zenon Fontenot. In 1860, Dometile Henry Fontenot resided in Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA. In 1870, Dometile Henry Fontenot resided in Subdivision 5, Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA. Dometile Henry Fontenot married Michel Galland, and had children including Ozime Galland Sr, Remie Gallant. Dometile Henry Fontenot passed away in 1907 in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1841, Dometile Henry Fontenot entered the world in St. Landry Ch., Opelousas, La, born to Michel Galland And Henry Zenon Fontenot.
  • In 1860, Dometile Henry Fontenot resided in Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1870, Dometile Henry Fontenot resided in Subdivision 5, Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA.
  • Dometile Henry Fontenot married Michel Galland, and had children including Ozime Galland Sr, Remie Gallant.
  • Dometile Henry Fontenot passed away in 1907 in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Michel Galland
1826–1911
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Henry Fontenot
1816–1843
Birth Location: St. Landry Ch., Opelousas, La
HF

Spouses(s)

Michel Galland
1826–1911
Birth Location: Louisiana
MG

Children(s)

Ozime Sr
1863–1953
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
OS
Remie Gallant
1883–
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
RG

Dometile Fontenot's Ancestors

Self
Dometile Fontenot
1841–1907
Birth Place: St. Landry Ch., Opelousas, La
Parents
Michel Galland
1826–1911
Louisiana
Henry (Zenon) Fontenot
1816–1843
St. Landry Ch., Opelousas, La
Grandparents
Michel Galland
1792–1830
La Vineuse, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne, France
Aime (Emee) Duplechin
1807–1872
Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
Henry (Enrique Bellevue) Fontenot
1769–1829
Opelousa, St Landry Parish, Louisianna
Great-Grandparents
Pierre Fontenot
1727–1813
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Marie (Henry)
1699–1767

Dometile Fontenot's Descendants

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Dometile (Henry) Fontenot (06 JUL 1841–11 October 1907) m. Michel Galland (abt 1826–1911)
  1. 1. Ozime (Galland) Sr 1863–1953 m. Ida (R) Galland 1876–
    1. 1. Elodie Galland 1886–1980 m. Dave (C) Cullen 1883–1952
      1. 1. Elsie Cullen 1923–2019 m. Jack Celestin 1923–1984
      2. 2. Maybel Cullen 1906–
      3. 3. Velma Cullen 1907–
      4. 4. Roberta Cullen 1922–
      5. 5. Zulia Cullen 1911–
      6. 6. Joseph Cullen 1913–
      7. 7. Kirby Cullen 1916–
      8. 8. Elton Cullen 1921–1995
      9. 9. Annie (Marie) Cullen 1904–1985
    2. 2. Amie Gallant 1885–1921
    3. 3. Leonard Gallant 1897–1996
    4. 4. Dometile Galland 1895–1961 m. Avit Mayeux 1894–
      1. 1. Elma Mayeux 1916–
      2. 2. Virgil Mayeux 1915–
      3. 3. Percy Mayeux 1919–
    5. 5. Maria Gallant 1889–1970
    6. 6. Leon Gallant 1892–1966
    7. 7. Ulyses Gallant 1887–1972
    8. 8. Arthur Gallant 1894–1962
    9. 9. Curry (Simpson) Galland 1910–1982
    10. 10. Calvin (Paul) Galland 1919–1984
    11. 11. Ozamae (Francis Galland) Jr 1913–1981 m. Pearl (M) Galland 1916–
    12. 12. Lena (M) Galland 1917–
    13. 13. Ozema Galland 1914–
  2. 2. Remie Gallant 1883–

Dometile Fontenot's Timeline

5 Records

1841
06 JUL 1841
Birth of Dometile Henry Fontenot in St. Landry Ch., Opelousas, La
St. Landry Ch., Opelousas, La
1860
1860
Age 19
Dometile Henry Fontenot resided here in Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA
Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
Dometile Henry Fontenot resided here in Subdivision 5, Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA
Subdivision 5, Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
Dometile Henry Fontenot resided here in Police Jury Ward 9, Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 9, Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA
1907
11 October 1907
Age 66
Death of Dometile Henry Fontenot in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 JUL 1841
    Event Place: St. Landry Ch., Opelousas, La
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 5, Avoyelles, Louisiana; Roll: M593_506; Page: 435A
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 9, Avoyelles, Louisiana; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1240558
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Avoyelles, Louisiana; Page: 340

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Avoyelles, Louisiana; Page: 340

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 5, Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 5, Avoyelles, Louisiana; Roll: M593_506; Page: 435A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 9, Avoyelles, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 9, Avoyelles, Louisiana; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1240558

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 October 1907
    Event Place: Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA
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