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Michel Leger 1798–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1798

Birth Location: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,

Death Date: 30 May 1850

Death Location: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,

Father: Louis Leger

Mother: Marie Doucet

Spouse(s): Celeste Matte

Children(s): Jean Leger

In 1798, Michel Leger entered the world in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,, born to Louis Leger And Marie Anne Doucet. Michel Leger married Celeste Pouponne Matte, and had children including Jean Geran Leger. Michel Leger passed away in 1850 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,.

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Biography

  • In 1798, Michel Leger entered the world in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,, born to Louis Leger And Marie Anne Doucet.
  • Michel Leger married Celeste Pouponne Matte, and had children including Jean Geran Leger.
  • Michel Leger passed away in 1850 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,.

Immediate Family

Parents

Louis Leger
1764–1843
Birth Location: Isle Royale, Acadia, Canada
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Marie Doucet
1773–1848
Birth Location: St Martin, Louisiana, USA
MD

Spouses(s)

Celeste Matte
1805–1865
Birth Location: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
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Children(s)

Jean Leger
1840–1884
Birth Location: Grand Coteau, St. Landry, Louisiana, USA
JL

Michel Leger's Ancestors

Self
Michel Leger
1798–1850
Birth Place: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,
Parents
Louis Leger
1764–1843
Isle Royale, Acadia, Canada
Marie (Anne) Doucet
1773–1848
St Martin, Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Michel (Leger dit) Richelieu
1729–1773
Québec, Quebec, Canada
Marie (Angelique) Pinet
1739–1815
Louisbourg, Acadia, Canada
Joseph (Hilaire) Doucet
1753–1806
Port Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Jean Richelieu
1694–1759
Marguerite Leger
1701–1770
Charles II
1693–1743
Marie Marchand
1708–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francois Richelieu
1667–1698
Anne Guingande
1663–1726
Jacques Marchand
1653–1708
Marguerite Gaudreau
1672–1709
Philippe Bellefeuille
1654–1710
Catherine Hebert
1662–1727
Louis Potier
1682–1734
Marie Chatillon
1680–1734

Michel Leger's Descendants

1.
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Michel Leger (12 Jul 1798–30 May 1850) m. Celeste (Pouponne) Matte (26 Dec 1805–18 Sep 1865)
  1. 1. Jean (Geran) Leger 1840–1884 m. Estelle Thibodeaux 1842–1926
    1. 1. Hermine Leger 1867–1948 m. Joseph (Alcide "Def") Meche 1870–1958
      1. 1. Bernadette Meche 1898–1992 m. Giles (J. Higginbotham) III 1892–1967
        1. 1. Patrick (Jiles) Higginbotham 1937–1987 m. Earnest (Dean “Earnie”) Dartez 1940–2016

Michel Leger's Timeline

10 Records

1798
12 AUG 1798
Birth of Michel Leger in Opelousas La.
Opelousas La.
1798
12 Aug 1798
Birth of Michel Leger in Opelousas, Louisiana
Opelousas, Louisiana
1798
12 Jul 1798
Birth of Michel Leger in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,
Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,
1818
26 Sep 1818
Age 20
Michel Leger was married in St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, United States
St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, United States
1818
5 Oct 1818
Age 20
Michel Leger was married in St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, United States
St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, United States
1821
26 JUN 1821
Age 23
Michel Leger was married in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States
Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States
1821
26 Jun 1821
Age 23
Michel Leger was married in Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
1850
30 May 1850
Age 52
Death of Michel Leger in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States
Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States
1850
30 May 1850
Age 52
Death of Michel Leger in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States
Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States
1850
30 May 1850
Age 52
Death of Michel Leger in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,
Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 AUG 1798
    Event Place: Opelousas La.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1798
    Event Place: Opelousas, Louisiana

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1798
    Event Place: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1818
    Event Place: St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1818
    Event Place: St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 JUN 1821
    Event Place: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1821
    Event Place: Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1850
    Event Place: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1850
    Event Place: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1850
    Event Place: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana,
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