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Descendants of Jean B. DESOTO

dedicated to my daughter-n-law Tiffiny - her lineage in blue

See also Murrell Family Tree

Generation No. 1

information gathered from message boards, census, family knowledge and online records

1. Jean B.1 DESOTO was born Abt. 1790. He married Feliciane Marie RODRIGUEZ. She was born Abt. 1790.

Children of Jean DESOTO and Feliciane RODRIGUEZ are:

+ 2 i. Ferman2 DESOTO, born Abt. 1813 in TX.

+ 3 ii. Lawrence or Lorenzo DESOTO, born Abt. 1814 in TX.

Generation No. 2

2. Ferman2 DESOTO (Jean B.1) was born Abt. 1813 in TX. He married (1) Sophie (Mary ?) GOIN Abt. 1831 in Natchitoches Parish, LA. She was born Abt. 1815, and died Bef. 1859 in LA. He married (2) Marie Azelie (LARENAUDIERE) LONADIER Abt. 1859 in LA, daughter of Phillip LONADIER and Elizabeth LEE. She was born Abt. 1842 in LA.

Notes for Ferman DESOTO:

1830 Natchitoches Parish, LA

Joseph Desoto age 30-40

1840 Natchitoches Parish, LA

Firman

There is also a Simon Desoto and Ramey Desoto 1840 Natchitoches Parish, LA (are they related?)

1850 Natchitoches Parish, LA

F. 38

Mary 35

Juliane 5

Gilbert 8 mos

Leophrin 17

Ephraim 14

(living next door to brother Lawrence)

1860 Saint Maurice, Winn Parish, LA

Freeman 40

Asalee 18

Julevine 12

Gilbert 10

Joseph 6 mos.

a native of the environs of St. Antonie, province of Tx.; Bexar Co.

More About Ferman DESOTO and Sophie GOIN:

Marriage: Abt. 1831, Natchitoches Parish, LA

More About Ferman DESOTO and Marie LONADIER:

Marriage: Abt. 1859, LA

Children of Ferman DESOTO and Sophie GOIN are:

4 i. Juliane3 DESOTO, born Abt. 1848 in LA.

+ 5 ii. Gilbert DESOTO, born Abt. 1850 in LA.

6 iii. Leophrin DESOTO, born Abt. 1833 in LA.

7 iv. Ephraim DESOTO, born Abt. 1836 in LA.

Children of Ferman DESOTO and Marie LONADIER are:

8 i. Joseph3 DESOTO, born Abt. 1858.

+ 9 ii. Firman "Finnie" D. DESOTO, born Mar 1868 in LA; died Apr 08, 1925 in Avoyelles Parish, LA.

10 iii. Louisiana DESOTO, born Abt. 1862 in LA. She married James MATTHEWS; born Abt. 1855.

 

3. Lawrence or Lorenzo2 DESOTO (Jean B.1) was born Abt. 1814 in TX. He married (1) Louisiana (maiden name ?) DESOTO. She was born Bet. 1830 - 1832 in LA. He married (2) Marie Ophelia RACHEL Abt. 1845 in Natchitoches Parish, LA.

Notes for Lawrence or Lorenzo DESOTO:

1850 Natchitoches Parish, LA

L. 38 (born in Mexico)

Louisiana 20

Victoria 3

1860 Saint Maurice, Winn Parish, LA

1870 Saint Maurice, Winn Parish, LA

More About Lawrence DESOTO and Marie RACHEL:

Marriage: Abt. 1845, Natchitoches Parish, LA

Children of Lawrence DESOTO and Louisiana DESOTO are:

11 i. Victorine "Victor"3 DESOTO, born Abt. 1852 in LA.

12 ii. Victoria DESOTO, born Abt. 1848 in LA.

Generation No. 3

5. Gilbert3 DESOTO (Ferman2, Jean B.1) was born Abt. 1850 in LA. He married Edwina GORHAM. She was born Abt. 1854.

Notes for Gilbert DESOTO:

1900 Natchitoches Parish, LA

Children of Gilbert DESOTO and Edwina GORHAM are:

13 i. Mary E.4 DESOTO, born Abt. 1884.

14 ii. Gilbert DESOTO, born Feb 11, 1885 in LA; died Nov 1970 in Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish, LA.

Notes for Gilbert DESOTO:

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

about Gilbert Desoto

Name: Gilbert Desoto

City: Not Stated

County: Natchitoches

State: Louisiana

Birth Date: 11 Feb 1885

Race: White

15 iii. Ella DESOTO, born Abt. 1888.

16 iv. Joseph M. DESOTO, born Abt. 1900.

17 v. Albert DESOTO, born Abt. 1902. He married Lillie ANTEE.

Notes for Albert DESOTO:

His last known address was in San Jose, CA.

9. Firman "Finnie" D.3 DESOTO (Ferman2, Jean B.1) was born Mar 1868 in LA, and died Apr 08, 1925 in Avoyelles Parish, LA. He married Angelina Melissa WATERS Abt. 1894 in LA, daughter of Charlie WATERS and Nancy CHARON. She was born Dec 1874 in LA, and died Oct 04, 1914 in Avoyelles Parish, LA.

Notes for Firman "Finnie" D. DESOTO:

ABSTRACT OF ENTRIES TO 1887 FOR WINN PARISH, LOUISIANA - DISTRICT OF OUACHITA/STATE LAND OFFICE

DeSoto, Firman - 1838, 1839

DeSoto, Lorenzo - 1840 (2)

1870 Saint Maurice, Winn Parish, LA

Ferman 57 b. TX

Mary A. 28

Gilbert 19

James 13

Joseph 11

John B. 9

Ferman 4

Rachel Milly 9 (may not be a daughter)

1880 Grant Parish, LA

James Matthews 24

Louisiana Matthews 18

Amelia Matthews 1

Ferman Desotta 14 (bro-n-law of James)

1900 Grant Parish, LA

Firmin 32

Melissa D. 25

James F. 5

Lizzie 2

1910 Avoyelles Parish, LA

F. D. 36 LA (parents b. US)

L. D. 33 LA (father b. France mother b. LA)

Firman 14 general farmer

Malissa 12

Jovina ? 10

Minnie ? 8

Clara 6

Landry 4

Lee 2

1920 Police Jury Ward 5, Avoyelles Parish, LA

Finnie 53

Tandry 13 (or Landry)

Lee 11

Sam C. 8

L. B. 6

Firmin was a mean man. His wife was Melissa Waters, daughter of Charlie Waters and Nancy Charon. They had 9 children, Firmin, Melissa,(my mother), Julvina, Minnie, (your grandmother), Elvira, Landry, Lee, Sam, Lonzo. (per Sylvia Doherty)

More About Firman DESOTO and Angelina WATERS:

Marriage: Abt. 1894, LA

Children of Firman DESOTO and Angelina WATERS are:

+ 18 i. Oniel4 DESOTO, born 1889 in LA.

19 ii. Landry DESOTO, born 1906.

20 iii. Lee DESOTO, born 1908. He married Ivy BILLEAUDEAU.

21 iv. Samuel C. DESOTO, born 1912. He married Mariah BOUDREAUX.

22 v. Alonzo B. DESOTO, born 1914. He married Elnetta DUPONT.

23 vi. James Firman DESOTO, born Feb 1895 in LA; died Jul 1985 in Plaucheville, Avoyelles Parish, LA. He married Estelle DUCOTE; born Nov 08, 1894; died Dec 1974 in Plaucheville, Avoyelles Parish, LA.

24 vii. Malissa "Lizzie" DESOTO, born May 1898 in LA.

25 viii. Julvina "Julie" DESOTO, born 1900. She married Joseph Archille BILLODEAUX.

26 ix. Minnie Earlene DESOTO, born 1902. She married John Hillery BILLEAUDEAU.

27 x. Elvira DESOTO, born 1904. She married husband BONNETTE.

Generation No. 4

18. Oniel4 DESOTO (Firman "Finnie" D.3, Ferman2, Jean B.1) was born 1889 in LA. He married Eudalia (maiden name ?) DESOTO 1920 in LA. She was born 1895 in LA.

Notes for Oniel DESOTO:

1910 Avoyelles Parish, LA

Oniel 21 farmer (both parents b. LA)

Elanlin 16

living next door as neighbors were Brusard and Trimble families

1920 Police Jury Ward 5, Avoyelles Parish, LA (Belledeaux)

Oneal 30

Eulnaire 25

1930 Police Jury Ward, Avoyelles Parish, LA

Onil 41 farm laborer

Eudalia 35

Zilphy 10

Evelin 1 yr 11 mo

living next door as neighbors were Ducote family

others:

1920 Police Jury Ward 7, Avoyelles Parish, LA

Alice 55

Emeline 26

Basil 22

Ambrozean Williams (dau) 31

Willie Williams (g.dau) 1 1/2

1920 Hessmer, Avoyelles Parish, LA

Mrs. Armas 36

Alma 10

Joseph 3 1/2

1920 Police Jury Ward 8, Avoyelles Parish, LA

Beauregard 27

Blanche 27

Lacy 5

Ann 1 mo

1920 Police Jury Ward 5, Avoyelles Parish, LA (Belledeaux)

Azriac 59

Roslin 51

Thahein 17

Louise 14

Eva 12

1920 Police Jury Ward 9, Avoyelles Parish, LA

Annaise 67 mother of Delcia Desoto Marcell

1920 Police Jury Ward 5, Avoyelles Parish, LA (Belledeau)

William 22 hired hand living with a family

1920 Police Jury Ward 5, Avoyelles Parish, LA (Belledeau)

Alonsia ? 35

Clementine 30

Arnet 9

son (can't decipher spelling) 7

Houston 4

More About Oniel DESOTO and Eudalia DESOTO:

Marriage: 1920, LA

Children of Oniel DESOTO and Eudalia DESOTO are:

+ 28 i. Evelyn Margaret (Marguerite)5 DESOTO, born Mar 06, 1928 in LA; died Mar 12, 1995 in Fieldon, Jersey Co., IL.

29 ii. Zilphy DESOTO, born 1920.

Generation No. 5

28. Evelyn Margaret (Marguerite)5 DESOTO (Oniel4, Firman "Finnie" D.3, Ferman2, Jean B.1) was born Mar 06, 1928 in LA, and died Mar 12, 1995 in Fieldon, Jersey Co., IL. She married Laverne Jesse MURRELL, Sr. Abt. 1948, son of Lonnie MURRELL and Fannie RICE. He was born Feb 24, 1926 in LA, and died Oct 05, 2001 in Pasadena, Harris Co., TX.

More About Evelyn Margaret (Marguerite) DESOTO:

Burial: Laporte, Harris Co., TX - Laporte Cem.

Notes for Laverne Jesse MURRELL, Sr.:

1930 Selma, Grant Parish, LA

Lonnie L. 40 LA Sawmill laborer (both parents b. AR)

Fannie R. age 39 LA

Lee 18 LA

Ulnia 17 LA

Versa M. 16 LA

Elton 10 LA

Edward 11 LA

Cloteal 9 LA

Laverne 4 LA

Uretta B. Rice (mother-n-law) 63 LA

More About Laverne Jesse MURRELL, Sr.:

Burial: Houston, Harris Co., TX - VA Cem.

More About Laverne MURRELL and Evelyn DESOTO:

Marriage: Abt. 1948

 

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