The electonic birth records for Joseph Aubuchon, s/o Pierre and Cecile, and Marie Theresa, d/o Pierre and Cecile, identifies Cecile's last name as "Lapansee".
Ancestral File #: 1K93-TN0, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT 84150.
Title: Ancestral File (TM)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998
Abbrev: Ancestral File (TM)
Ancestral File #: 1K93-T9P, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT 84150.
Title: Ancestral File (TM)
Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Publication: June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998
Abbrev: Ancestral File (TM)
Title: Ste. Genevieve burials
Abbrev: Ste. Genevieve burials
Text: Aubuchon, Marie, wife of Henri Carpentier, Lietenaunt of militia, age about 34
Text: 6-24-1796 Eulaie Francoise Valle d/o Don Francisco Valle and Marie Carpentier, aged 6 days
The house on the corner of Fifth and Washington (in Ste. Genevieve) was built about 1785 by Auguste Aubuchon. Auguste was born Nov. 3, 1774 the son of Augustine Aubuchon and Theresa Lalumondiere.
[Lucille Basler, "The District of Ste. Genevieve 1725 - 1980", Source Media Type: Book]
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In colonial Louisiana slave children were considered to have achieved puberty at age fourteen. Eighteen-year-olds were adults. As can be seen in the sale of the two slave women by Auguste Aubuchon in 1797 and 1802. On the first date Aubuchon sold and eighteen-year-old named Esther for 500 piastres and on the second date a forty-five-year-old named Nanette, who was Esther's mother, for 350 piastres in lead and furs, the younger woman being substantially more valuable. Charles Dehault Delassus, who was Spanish commandant at New Madrid, bought Esther, and Francois Vallé II, commandant at Ste. Genevieve, bought Nanette. No government regulation prohibited the separation of mother and daughter at that stage in their lives, although the forced separation was likely painful for the two black women.
[Carl J. Ekberg, "Colonial Ste. Genevieve, An Adventure on the Mississippi Frontier", The Patrice Press, 1985, pg. 219, Source Media Type: Book]
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In 1808 Auguste Aubuchon was appointed as one of five fire wardens. The following is the "Law concerning Fire":
Law Concerning Fire: Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Ste. Genevieve all householders of this corporation shall have in a good order and in a public place in their houses a leather bucket, a ladder from 18 to 20 feet long, (a large vessel to hold water adjoining their wells) and shall run at the first alarm with their leathern buckets & ladders to the place where the fire appears, to assist in the extinguishing it. And for this purpose there be five fire wardens to superintend and give orders for the extinguishment of fires. All who shall violate this law shall pay a fine of three Dollars. This law shall be in force from and after the tenth of September 1808.
The Board has appointed Auguste Obuchon, Louis Buatte, Julian Pratte, Berthelemi St. Gemme Beauvais and Joseph Tessero as five Wardens who shall commence upon the duties of their office the tenth September.
[Lucille Basler, "The District of Ste. Genevieve 1725 - 1980", pg 175, Source Media Type: Book]
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Ste. Genevieve was incorporated as a town in 1808. Ordinances were passed regulating the Big Field, prohibiting the sale of liquor to Indians, and prescribing the duties of citizens in regarding fires. Every citizen was required to provide himself with a leathern bucket, a ladder and a large vessel to hold water, and at the outbreak of a fire he was to run with all possible haste to it. August Obuchon, Louis Buat, Julian Pratte and Bartholomew St. Gem were appointed fire wardens.["History of Southeast Missouri", Goodspeed Publishing Co., 1888, pg. 405-406, Source Media Type: Book]
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Jacques alias "Jaco" was a slave belonging to Auguste Aubuchon. In 1825 in consideration of services and $700., Aubuchon emancipated Jaco and set him free.
[Lucille Basler, "The District of Ste. Genevieve 1725 - 1980", pg 76, Source Media Type: Book]
Several sources reflect 20 August 1818 as Francois' death. This conflicts with the birthdates of the children of his second wife, Judith Caillot LaChance. My opinion is that this was the death of his first wife, Celeste.
Francis Obuchon was born in Ste. Genevieve County, March 9, 1791, and received a fair education in French. He served in the War of 1812 and in the Black Hawk War, and in 1816 he married the widow of B. Pratte, settled at New Bourbon, and here followed farming for a number of years. His wife died in 1831, and in 1832 he married Miss Judith Calliot, a native of Fredricktown, Madison Co., Mo. Her great-grandfather came to America with Lafayette to fight for American independence and remained here afterwards. From him sprang all of the Calliots in American, so far as is known. Mrs. Obuchon's father came to Ste. Genevieve County when a young man, and afterward located in Fredricktown. To Mr. and Mrs. Obuchon were born five children: Louis, Peter, Matilda B., Louisa (wife of Charles Green) and Frank.
[History of Southeast Missouri, Goodspeed Publishing Co., 1888, pg. 608, Source Media Type: Book]
Judith Calliot, a native of Fredricktown, Madison Co., Mo., married Francois Obuchon in 1832. Her great-grandfather came to America with Lafayette to fight for American independence and remained here afterwards. From him sprang all of the Calliots in American, so far as is known. Mrs. Obuchon's father came to Ste. Genevieve County when a young man, and afterward located in Fredricktown. To Mr. and Mrs. Obuchon were born five children: Louis, Peter, Matilda B., Louisa (wife of Charles Green) and Frank.
[History of Southeast Missouri, Goodspeed Publishing Co., 1888, pg. 608, Source Media Type: Book]
In the 1880 census of Perry township, St. Francois Co., Mo., on page 35, she was 89 yrs. old and was living in the household of her son-in-law Lucien Thomure, 43, and daughter Azelia, 43. Also listed was Felix J., 16, a Carpenter Apprentice; Louis A. (H.), 14; Anna M. (E.), 9; Harry U. (E.), 5.
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Mrs. Xyacinthe Janis-----Aged 99 years 9 months and 13 days
At 8:20 o'clock p.m. on Monday, August 10, 1891, Mrs. Xyacinthe Janis, the oldest resident of Bonne Terre and probably the oldest person in Southeast Missouri departed this life. Her death was caused by old age and no suffering marked the last moments but she seemed merely to peacefully go to sleep. At nine o'clock Wednesday morning the remains were conveyed to the Catholic Church where a Requiem mass was offered by Father O' DonohoeĘ for the repose of the soul of the deceased, after which in a few well chosen remarks brought vividly to the minds of those present that Death was a sure and impartial visitor, and that not one of us knew when our summons would come, hence the necessity of being prepared; therefore, if we wish at all times to be readiness to appear in judgment before our Creator, we should live Christian and exemplary lives. The words were thoughtful, appropriate, and had a telling effect on the listeners.
Followed by a large cortege of sorrowing relatives and friends the remains were taken to the Catholic cemetery for interment.
Mrs. Janis whose maiden name was Aubuchon , was born in the then village of Ste. Genevieve , MO., in October 1792, when this country was still under Spanish rule, and has consequently, lived under three governments while still in the same place. At the age of nineteen years she was married to Mr. Andrew Janis , ten children being the result of this union, six of whom are still living --Mesdames David and Thomure, and Messrs. Louis and Frank Janis are residents of Bonne Terre . During the summer of 1890, deceased received a severe injury from a fall and had been confined to her room and most of the time to her bed ever since.
After the death of her husband, twenty years ago, Mrs. Janis made her home with Captain Lucien Thomure , whose wife is the youngest daughter of the deceased, and thus in the midst of those she loved, ended the eventful life of a lady whose vast army of acquaintances knew her but to love and respect her. To the sorrowing relatives can be offered the consoling fact that such a long life so patiently and heroically spent on this earth, cannot help but be rewarded with a glorious existence in the other world.
[Obituary]
Mrs. Malonna David was born in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, June 9, 1823 and died at Bonne Terre, July 9, 1912, aged 89 years, 1 month.
Malonna Janis was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Janis, one of a family of five children, only one of whom are living, Mrs. Teres Thomure at River Aux Vaux.
She was married to Edward David and to them two children were born, neither of whom survive her.
Mrs David was one of those splendid characters whose lives are laid in paths of helpfulness and loving labor for those they love. In addition to raising her own family, she assumed the mother part for the family of her daughter, after the latter's death, raising the children to lives of love and usefulness and community esteem.
During the latter years of her life she lived with the family of her grand-daughter, Mrs. Bart Wilkson where upon Mrs. David was lavished a wealth of care and affection, and where every care was given her during her last illness.
She had a wide circle of warm friends among our older citizens, all of whom will sincerely mourn her demise. The funeral was held Thursday at 9 a.m. from St. Joseph's Catholic Church of which she was a member.
Rev. Fr. Brinkmann officiating at the service. The remains were laid at rest in the Catholic Cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS. --
We desire to express our thanks and appreciation for the kind words and help of friends during the sickness and death of Mrs. Malonna David. The Relatives.[Obituary, Bonne Terre STAR, Bonne Terre, St. Francois County, MO. Friday, July 12, 1912]
Antonine Aubuchon and his wife Ellen N were natives of Ste Genevieve County Missouri. Their son Francis was born there in 1812. He married Teressa Coleman, who bore him six children. Of these Ferdinand married Luella Brooks. They had six children. After his first wife death he married Annabella Brannon. His brother Peter married Wliza A. Brickley. They had eleven children. Adrian, another brother married Paulina Rouggly.
Original: Bryan, Wm. S. and Robert Rose. "A History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri, with Numerous Sketches, Anecdotes, Adventures, Etc. Relating to Early Days in Missouri", Introduction, pgs. xi-xii. St. Louis: Bryan, Brand, 1876.
Ancestry.com. "Missouri Pioneer Families History, 1876" [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004.
In the 1850 census of District 80, St. Francois Co., MO, Antoine was 90 years old and lived in the household of his son Louis. Also living with Antoine in the household were Ellen (unknown), age 60 and his daughters Judith, age 24 and Mary age 12
The Northern City limits (Ste. Genevieve) in 1785 were along North Gabouri Creek. Block One lay east of Main Street and between Washington Street and La Petite Riviere Gabouri. This block was originally owned and occupied by Michael Placet. He married Marie Louise Aubuchon in 1791. In 1802 they sold the property to Francois Aubuchon, describing the house as being about 18 by 20 feet.
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The Northern City limits (Ste. Genevieve) in 1785 were along North Gabouri Creek. Block One lay east of Main Street and between Washington Street and La Petite Riviere Gabouri. This block was originally owned and occupied by Michael Placet. He married Marie Louise Aubuchon in 1791. In 1802 they sold the property to Francois Aubuchon, describing the house as being about 18 by 20 feet.
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