Here are all the records that I have for the …
Here are all the records that I have for the KEY/JOHNSON family.
Can you save this document to file? Thanks, DeeDee
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JOHNSON family was when/where:
KEY family was when/where:
JOHNSON/KEY Family together:
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- 1838 - Elizabeth JOHNSON was in Washington, D.C. giving birth
(see KEY/JOHNSON tomb)
- 1839 - Buried Emily Louise JOHNSON in Key Tomb in Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish
(see KEY-JOHNSON tomb)
- 1843 - Mary Catherine KEY born in Thibodaux
(see diocese records)
- 1844 - Henry With Brother-In-Law PB Col. KEY, close to/or in Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish. Chatham Plantation was in Ascension Parish. (Note: Donating land for Catholic Use to Bishop BLANC)
(record A)
- 1844 - Mary Catherine KEY baptised in Thibodaux
(Godfather: Rev. Father Charles M. MENARD - Catholic Priest)
(Godmother: Elisha Lee RINGGOLD)
(see Diocese records)
- 1845 - Francis Scott KEY born and baptised in Thibodaux
(Godfather: Rev. Father Charles M. MENARD - Catholic Priest)
(Godmother: Sister Francis/Frances "Fanny" Eugenia KEY)
(see Diocese records)
- 1846 - KEY family in Thibodaux with Mrs. WHITE (could this be Governor WHITE's wife?)
(record B)
- 1847 - JOHNSONs were in Virginia entertaining BUTLER daughters
(see David PLATER's email July 2009)
- 1849 - KEY family in Thibodaux
(record C)
- 1850 - Edouard KEY born in Thibodaux
(see Diocese Records)
- 1853 - Virginia Peyton KEY born in Thibodaux
(see Diocese Records)
- 1853 - Travelling in Europe with niece Miss THOMPSON
(see newspaper article dated 18530813)
- 1854 - KEY family in Thibodaux
(SCANDAL - this wasn't Anna KEY and Henry T. LEE)
(records D & E)
- 1854 - Francis/Frances Eugenia KEY married Melchor George KLINGENDER
(see diocese records)
- 1855 - Col P.B. KEY died & Acadia Plantation sold
(see previous emails and attachments)
- 1856 - Philippe B. KEY's Petition for Appraisment filed in Thibodaux court.
(see diocese records)
- 1856 - One KEY member living near or/in Plaquemine
(record F)
- 1859 - KEY family moved to Bayou Maringouin
(record G)
- 1859 - Pointe Coupee - Representing Church of the Nativity in Rosedale for the Episcopal church
(see previous emails)
- 1860 - Pointe Coupee - listed on census, and wife Eliz's obit.
(Note: OBIT states that Eliz died in Baton Rouge?)
- 1860 - KEY family in Baton Rouge OR Grosse Tete?
(records H - J)
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Record A:
1844 Sep. 6
Boullier, (C.M.) Father J(ohn): Donaldsonville, (louisiana)
to Bishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
On receipt of Blanc's letter of the 3rd Boullier got busy to find a house for the Sisters (of Charity). He found one on the church land which they could have the first of October either to rent or to buy; it would be comprised in the 7 arpents which is to be given them and it would have an outlet on two roads according to the enclosed plan (no enclosure). Sister Regina (Smith, S.C.) has seen the house and she thinks it would do until they could build. The price is 446 piastres. Mr. Israel will pay the passage of a child around 10 or 12 if Blanc will send him one. Boullier sends enclosed (no enclosure) two letters from Father (Bonaventure) Armengol. Armengol left Paris August 6 for Spain where he was to embark for Mexico. Boullier learned from a young man who arrived yesterday from St. Louis that Father (John) Timon, (C.M.)'s eyes were very bad and that they feared for his sight. Father (Joachim) Alabau, (C.M.) has had a serious illness but it out of danger. Last Sunday Boullier saw Mr. Key, brother-in-law of Mr. (Johnson)? Jhonson who said they already had a thousand piastres in subscriptions for their little chapel. If Blanc will authorize it Boullier could go to see the land they propose to give, draw the sale up in Blanc's name, etc.
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RECORD B:
1846 Nov. 8
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.: Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Ménard is busy with sick calls, it is probable that he cannot postpone a wedding scheduled at that time, the parish is so large, that he wants Blanc to decide whether he should leave to attend the retreat. He could make his retreat at the seminary or at Father Perché's as soon as Blanc sends Father (Hyacinthe) Tumoine. They have already begun to carry out the resolutions about building the new church. Last Thursday the ladies of the Benevolent Society of St. Joseph's Congregation met at the presbytery. Ménard established this society 5 or 6 months ago with the cooperation of Mrs. White, Mrs. Key, and Mrs. Scuddy. The Madames Tanner were at the last meeting. Ménard hopes they will see Blanc lay the corner stone by next spring. About the intrigue at St. Pamela, without a doubt several trustees did not read the letter in question. It is also quite certain that Benjamin Folse had not even read it and that the people blame J(oseph) N(icolas). Ménard was told that N(icolas) had written a letter as Blanc's reply in which Blanc had told the trustees to get the people to work on the levee and road for fear of cracks. P.S. Ménard has just learned that Father (Henry Boutelou de) St. Aubin is to arrive soon in New Orleans; he was to leave Havre around September 15 on the Vesta.
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RECORD C:
1849 Jan. 19
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.: Lafourche Interieure, (Louisiana)
to Bishop Ant(hony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
According to Blanc's wish, and Father (Edward) Barthe's invitation, Ménard went to Houma last week to examine the work on the church. Everything seems acceptable. Barthe was to write the details to Blanc. Barthe is much esteemed. He will need the courage it takes to establish a parish and build a church. The church at Thibodaux progresses every day and they hope to rent the pews by Easter. This rent will help pay the carpenters who have consented to wait for payment until March 1850 and 1851. Although times are very hard Ménard has begun a new subscription and he dares say they may have their church ready without having debts. The carpenters' contract calls for their work to be done April 1. They have had only 7 or 8 isolated cases of cholera; 3 were the slaves of Mr. Key. But in the last 4 or 5 days it has appeared in several places. Amedée Tete it seems will lose 11 slaves. Father (Hyacinthe) Tumoine is much better since his return from the city. Next week Ménard will write about Mrs. A. Donand who wishes to have an orphan but Blanc is not to consider her because of religion.
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RECORD D:
1854 Apr.4
Mènard, Father Ch(arle)s M.: Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mrs. Key asks Mènard to inform (Blanc) of a rather delicate affair. It is the future marriage of her daughter to an English Episcopalian who, it seems, will not consent to have the children brought up in the Catholic religion. Mrs. Key does not have enough influence to prevent the marriage. However, she will not consent to having the marriage celebrated by anyone but a priest. If it is celebrated by anyone else it will be a great scandal because the parish has always had the Keyfamily in the number of its good Catholics. (Blanc) is to let Mènard know if there is any way to settle this. Nothing new here except that the church at Paincourt was overturned by the wind.
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RECORD E
1854 May 5
Mènard, Father Ch(arle)s M.: Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mènard sends the names of the persons he spoke about concerning the marriage of Miss Key. Everything is arranged to the great satisfaction of the mother and of Mènard himself. The name of the person who married Francoise Eugénie Key is Melchor George Klingender
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RECORD F
1856 Oct. 10
Chambost, Father C(harles): Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)
On the 8th Chambost received (Blanc)'s letter of the 6th and since then he has been getting information about lodging for their Sisters (Marianites of Holy Cross). He never received the letter (Blanc) wrote to him before his pastoral visit. He cannot at present procure suitable lodging. However everyone wants them and a number of children are not attending any school while waiting for them. They could procure a Catholic American woman to teach English but it would be necessary for one of the Sisters to speak English. The disaster of Dernière Ile has entirely changed the hopes of the convent. Michael Schlatre, Jr. having lost his wife and his seven children, wishes to found an establishment in their memory. (Louis?) Désobry, Mrs. Schlatre's father, wishes to add 10,000 piastres to Michael's. It depends on Schlatre's recovery. He has begun to walk with crutches but he has fallen several times and cannot attend to his affairs except through others. He has promised to come with Chambost to see (Blanc) and present all his plans. Désobry wants to do everything his way. Father Auguste (Chambost) has great influence with Désobry and hopes he will do what is wanted. Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché will also talk to (Blanc) about the convent. Chambost visited Bayou Marengouin and upper Grosse Tete. Everyone there wishes to have a chapel. The population is around 1200. There should be two chapels, one near Mrs. (Campbell?)'s Campbele and the other six miles from Mrs. (Maria L.) Key's. There is also Grande Rivière where the population is growing; it is about 300. To visit the missions, Chambost needs another assistant. (Henry) Riordan would suit; he prefers teaching. Chambost believes Riordan will be ready for ordination at the beginning of December. Riordan has begun to speak French. (Blanc) knows that Chambost came to America to form priests. Young (Charles?) Clark and (J.P.E.?) Coudrain whom Perché sent, have made much progress. Chambost's cousin has also made great progress; his brother joined him this year, bringing three orphans chosen by order of Father Duplay. They are 15 to 16 years old and want to become priests. Schlatre has adopted an orphan who seems to have a taste for things of the Church. Classes began October 1 and they have almost 100 children; there are 18 boarders. They could easily have 35 boarders. Their teachers are very capable and their cousin is prefect. They are going to institute a sodality
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RECORD G
(18)59 Jan. 17
Lucas, Father P(eter): West Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Lucas received Blanc's letter which asked if there was not some error about the $12.45 Lucas sent for the poor. After Blanc's mandate Lucas announced that in order to gain the Jubilee indulgence, two alms must be given: one for the Propagation of the Faith and one for the poor. The Church is the primary poor, so he told the president of the wardens to spend part of it for three surplices. Last week Lucas received a letter to go see a sick person at Pointe Coupee but he did not; he received another one asking him to go to see Mrs. Key at Bayou Maringouin. Father (Francis) Follot should be notified to visit Bayou Grosse Tete and Maringouin as it may cause jealousy if Lucas
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RECORD H
1860 Mar. 16
Key, Maria L.: Bayou Maringouin, Louisiana
to Archbishop (Anthony) Blanc: New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Key asks Blanc to place them under the care of the parish priest of Baton Rouge. They are entirely cut off from all the advantages of a church. Plaquemine is 30 miles distant. When Father (August?) Chambost visited them he took a steamboat at Plaquemine, came to Baton Rouge, and from there to Grosse Tete on the cars. She has not seen Father (Francis C.) Follot since the 8th of April. The only means of receiving the Sacraments is to go to Baton Rouge, and remain 2 days or 3 with her little daughter and nurse at a hotel. If Blanc will permit, Father (Darius) Hubert will come to them regularly, and the congregation will adopt the means necessary for building the church immediately
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RECORD I
1860 Mar. 18
Follot, Father F.C.: Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)
Follot rejoices in (Blanc's) full recovery. Michael Schlatre came a week ago to show Follot (Blanc's) letter about the bill of sale for the slaves. Their church is finished on the exterior except for the steeple; the interior is ready to plaster. The contractor gave his word the administrators were satisfied, now nothing is ready. Follot has a servant; he has neither a horse nor buggy, only a little pony. Mr. Herbert made him a present of 50 piastres. Nevertheless, he is making out all right. The two fairs were quite successful-almost 800 piastres. Herbert wants to buy 3 altars in St. Louis; they will have an organ from Cincinnati, they already have 2 bells, in all 900 piastres. The roads and his small resources keep him from going to Grosse-Tete as often as he would like. He hopes next year to take (Blanc) to visit this flourishing bayou. It is inhabited by a majority of Protestants; there is an Episcopalian and a Presbyterian church. Two planters want to give land near the railroad depot. Mrs. Maria L. Key subscribed 250 only under this condition. But the center of population is far from there, down the bayou, more on the Plaquemine side. Follot is going to try to get 2 or 3 arpents from a Doctor Garrett, a Protestant. The Protestants have a seminary for the girls, a college for the boys, and then there are the public schools. The Convent of the Holy Cross is getting on marvelously; 60 students of whom 18 or 20 are boarders. The (Sisters of the Holy Cross) would be good for him but he keeps his distance in order not to offend Father (Patrick F.) Shiel, (C.S.C.); he was here last week again. Follot would like to know the exact boundaries between St. Gabriel and St. Jean of Plaquemine and whether he can visit the sick or others on the other side of the river opposite Plaquemine. It is much nearer especially since there is a regular steam ferry. Is there any way to ask the pastor of St. James for the vestments which he had in the old church? Father (Cyril) Delacroix comes to see Follot often and Follot returns the visit. He also sees Father (Victor) Clerouin who is doing well at East Baton Rouge. Follot has not been able to obtain the sum for the marriage dispensation. He sends enclosed the Christmas collections for the seminary-15 piastres and 25 piastres from the late Mr. Dupuy. Mother du Calvaire, going to retreat, will bring this letter to (Blanc
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RECORD J
1860 Mar. 29
Hubert, S.J., Father D(arius): Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (Anthony Blanc: New Orleans, Louisiana)
Hubert has seen Mrs. (Maria L.) Key this morning and he has promised to visit Bayou Maringouin shortly; he will give (Blanc) the necessary information on that locality. The most convenient time for the confirmation will be the end of May or the beginning of June. According to what the priests of the nearby parishes tell him this would also be the most favorable time for them. His church fair was very successful. They have a net profit of 1200 piastres. They are repairing the rectory.
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1888 June 14
C(arroll), Jeannie: (Washington, D. C.)
to (James F.) Edwards: Notre Dame, Indiana
Mrs. Key was delighted to receive the rosary. She is a lovely campanion and so spititual. It will be a great delight to see Edwards
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(18)98 Aug. 15
Reilly, L( ) W.: Hanover, M(arylan)d
to Father Daniel E. Hudson, (C.S.C.): Notre Dame, Indiana
Hudson's note suggesting a sketch of Francis Scott Key has been received. He did not marry into the Taney family, but Taney married his sister. He married Mary Lloyd. (Roger B.) Taney was not much of a Catholic. Reilly has written to a Jesuit friend at Frederick to ascertain about Key's religious beliefs and the effect of his intercourse with a Catholic brother-in-law.
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