For better results, use a suggestion from the list. A New Orleans Voudou Priestess: The Legend and Reality of Marie Laveau. For full functionality please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Catherines daughter, Marguerite Henry, was manumitted by Henry Roche-Belaire in 1790. The day is acknowledged and celebrated among many cultures and religions, dating back to the Celtics, Druids, and European Pagan rituals. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Marie was with Christophe for 30 years until his death in 1855. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Try again. We are testing a new layout for the record page. Full Name: Marie Catherine Laveau (also spelled Laveaux) Born: Sept. 10, 1801, in New Orleans, Louisiana Died: June 15, 1881, in New Orleans, Louisiana Parents: Charles Laveaux Trudeau and Marguerite Henry D'Arcantel Spouses: Jacques Paris and Louis Christophe Dumesnil de Glapion (domestic partner, as interracial marriages were unlawful) Add to your scrapbook. By the mid-1800s Congo Square had become more than a market, it was a community center for New Orleans people of color. All results for Marie Philomene Glapion. Privacy Policy. You will find everyone dressed in white and following the lead of local Voodoo Priestess, Sallie Ann Glassman, doing their best to make Marie proud. Marie Philomene is 29 degrees from Pope Saint John Paul II Wojtyla, 21 degrees from Pope Urban VIII Barberini, 19 degrees from Pope Alexander VI Borgia, 43 degrees from Pope Pius VII Chiaramonti, 31 degrees from Pope John XI di Roma, 30 degrees from Pope Victor II Dollnstein-Hirschberg, 28 degrees from Pope St Leo IX Egisheim, 18 degrees from Pope Leo X Medici, 27 degrees from Blessed Pope Innocent XI Odescalchi, 25 degrees from Pope Benedict XIII Orsini, 22 degrees from Pope Pius II Piccolomini and 23 degrees from Fiona McMichael on our single family tree. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Her family members would have seen to the adherence of Creole mourning traditions, such as covering mirrors and placing a black wreath on the front door. Whether youre on a ghost tour, a voodoo tour, or a historical tour of New Orleans, the chances are high that you will hear stories and legends of the Citys beloved Queen of Voodoo, Marie Laveau. What we do know for certain is that Marie called herself the Widow Paris for the remaining years of her life. Please enter an approximate age of less than 120 and a four digit birth year using whole numbers only (e.g., 75 years old in 1834). Just a few days later, rebel slaves began to burn the sugar plantations and kill the white population. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Portrait of a woman formerly identified as Marie Laveau by Frank Schneider, after a painting attributed to George Catlin. It is likely that as the influx of African and Haitian slaves was coming into Louisiana and New Orleans, their practices began to blend. Please reset your password. Funding for technical support provided by anonymous donors in memory of the Samuelson, Wolfson, and Fertel families. 1, New Orleans, but this has been disputed by Robert Tallant, a journalist who used her as a character in historical novels. ~ Martha Ward. The cottage on St. Ann Street (numbered 179 St. Ann from 1823-1861 and 152 St. Ann after 1861) was built for Catherine Henry, Marie Laveaus grandmother, sometime after she purchased the lot in 1798. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. [3] In order to circumnavigate these laws, Glapion deeded the cottage to the minor children he and Marie produced, giving everyone in the family the legal right to live there. Failed to delete flower. Only Marie Heloise and Marie Philomene lived to adulthood, both of whom . New Orleans Voudou was born of the influence of not only the African nations that were at the root of the religion but also from the New World colonies that had brought in African slaves. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. All Rights Reserved. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. Search above to list available cemeteries. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name and get a sense of identity and discover who you are and where you come from. The St. Ann Street property was seized for debt, and Laveau, her daughters, and grandchildren were only allowed to remain in residence through the kindness of a friend who bought the house. Learn more about managing a memorial . and was buried in her mother's tomb at Saint Louis Cemetery Number 1 in New Orleans.[14]. She was baptized, married, attended Mass, and had her children baptized at St. Louis Cathedral. Gods always behave like the people who make them. St. Johns Eve, or the Eve of the Fest of St. John the Baptiste, is an observance of the summer solstice, Midsummers Eve. New Orleans Voudou (Voodoo) is the only Afro-Catholic religion to emerge in North America. [5] Long, A New Orleans Vodou Priestess, 36. A mystic cult, Voodooism, of African origin, was brought to this city from Santo Domingo and flourished in the 19th century. In her later years, Marie abdicated leadership of the Voudou community and devoted her time to charitable works. A mystic cult, Voodooism, of African origin, was brought to this city from Santo Domingo and flourished in the 19th century. It takes place on Bayou St. John in New Orleans and brings together the practicing Voodoo community, as well as those with respectful curiosity. Otherwise, she owned no real estate. He was a white man of noble French descent. The Haitian Revolution began with a Vodou ceremony at Bois-Caiman. Show more. Marie Philomene Glapion 1836 - 1897. Christophe Dominick Duminy de Glapion, also known as Louis Christope Dominick Duminy de Glapion,[1] [1]) was the plaage husband of the famed Louisiana Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau. ~Zora Neale Hurston. The Laveau-Glapion family lived in the original French section of the New Orleans, now known as the Vieux Carr or French Quarter, in a cottage on St. Ann Street between Rampart and Burgundy. Visit New Orleans and take a Cemetery or Ghost Tour and you will undoubtedly hear about Marie Laveaus followers and her mysterious gatherings in Congo Square. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. Roche-Belaire, or some other white man, fathered Catherines mulatto children. He refers to her reign as The Voodoo Queen for a quarter of a century.. She would eventually be who many assumed the infamous Marie II. [3] In order to circumnavigate these laws, Glapion deeded the cottage to the minor children he and Marie produced, giving everyone in the family the legal right to live there. We have set your language to Gods always behave like the people who make them. Unfortunately, the records on Marie Angelie and Felicite stop there. Voodoo Queen: The Spirited Lives of Marie Laveau. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Louis Christophe Dominic Duminy de Glapion Birth 1789 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Death 26 June 1855 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Mother Jeanne Sophie Lalande Ferriere Father Christobal Denis Christophe deGlapion Quick access Family tree 651 New search Louis Christophe Dominic Duminy de Glapion family tree [1] They began their relationship sometime before 1826,[1] after. Year should not be greater than current year. Pierre Celestin Glapion 11 Sep 1885 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA - 21 Mar 1963 managed by Donielle Edwards last edited 22 Jan 2022. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). She was a proud woman who carried herself confidently and was by all definitions, an entrepreneur. Edit your search or learn more, Year start date must be less than year end date. Athens: University of Georgia Press, 2009. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Friquer Roger, mari entre 1644 et 1660 avec Charlotte de Glapion. Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 2006. She gave consultations and held weekly ceremonies at her home on St. Ann Street, and is credited with leading the St. Johns Eve celebrations on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. Learn more about merges. Make sure that the file is a photo. We have to remember that in the 1700s there were many enslaved in Saint Domingue, Cuba, Brazil, as well as Louisiana. Sister of Celestin Albert Glapion; Marie-Philomene Glapion; Franois-Auguste Glapion; Arcange Glapion and Marie-Louise "Caroline" Glapion. Marie II is the Laveau that reportedly was the hairdresser to New Orleans affluent white women, and she used their secrets to concoct money making schemes disguised as supernatural powers, and always kept her eye on the prize. [8], August Darbonne and Kathryn O'Dwyer, editor, The Home: Marie Laveaus House,, This work is licensed by The Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies at the University of New Orleans under a. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Marie Philome Glapion I found on Findagrave.com. Marie Angelie Paris baptized in 1823 and Felicite Paris baptized in 1824 are both listed as the daughters of Marie Laveau and Jacques Paris. [1] Voodoo Secrets, (2005; The History Channel, DVD). Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. She is generally believed to have been buried in plot 347, the Glapion family crypt in Saint Louis Cemetery No. Want to dive deeper into your family tree? G > Glapion > Marie Philomene Glapion, Categories: St. Louis Cemetery No. Together Marie and Christophe had five children, only two of which survived into adulthood. The defacing of her tomb became such an issue that the Archdiocese and New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries (NOCC) no longer allow tourists to enter St. Louis No. On August 4, 1819, a young Marie Laveau married Jacques Paris, a free person of color from Haiti, at St. Louis Cathedral. Dutertre Jean /1802, avec Marie x. Dutertre Louis Jean ~1759-, fils de Jean Dutertre et Marie x, mari 1802 avec Anne Thirard, . An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Marie Philomene Glapion 06 Mar 1836 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA - 11 Jun 1897 managed by Louisiana Families Project WikiTree last edited 23 Jan 2022. Even her home on St. Ann Street legally belonged to her domestic partner, Christophe Glapion. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The identity of Marie II, if she existed at all, remains a mystery. Tourists continue to visit and some draw X marks in accordance with a decades-old tradition that if people wanted Laveau to grant them a wish, they had to draw an X on the tomb, turn around three times, knock on the tomb, yell out their wish, and if it was granted, come back, circle their X, and leave Laveau an offering. [8] Laveau's only two children to survive into adulthood were daughters. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. After Glapions death in 1855, the family experienced a financial crisis owing to his unwise business speculations. However, what is actually recorded is that they had seven children from 1827 - 1839. [7] Long, A New Orleans Vodou Priestess, 36. Including her own. Glapion came to the rescue and purchased her childhood home. Long, Carolyn Morrow. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? During the late eighteenth century, Marguerite and her daughter, Catherine, were held in slavery by the white Creole Henry Roche dit (known as) Belaire, a master shoemaker. In around 1826, Marie found love again with Louis Christophe Dumensnil de Glapion. . New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Death Records Index, 1804-1949 Preview. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Edit your search or learn more. Glapion was white and American anti-miscegenation laws deemed interracial marriages illegal. The story of how Marie Laveau obtained her house is an example of how myth often supersedes fact. Laveau was seldom the subject of newspaper stories during her own lifetime, but in the few appearances she made in the New Orleans press, she was referred to as the head of the Voudou women, her majesty, the celebrated Marie Laveau, the Priestess of the Voudous, or the ancient queen, indicating that her exalted position was recognized by all. Perhaps Marie II was one of Marie Laveaus granddaughters. Marguerite gave birth to Marie at her mother, Ms. Catherines home, and then returned to her relationship leaving her baby girl with her mother. Famous for being a Voodoo Priestess, Marie Laveau's story is shrouded in mystery. (You can unsubscribe anytime). [1] Laveau's only two daughters to survive into adulthood were Marie Euchariste Eloise Laveau and Marie Philomene Glapion. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. It is believed that Marie Laveau was born in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Marie Philome Glapion. By the 1830s, Marie Laveaus combination of clairvoyance, healing abilities, beauty, charisma, showmanship, intimidation, and business sense had enabled her to assume leadership of a multiracial religious community. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. When she was born was not recorded, but by doing some research and math, it has been deduced it was in 1801. Glapion came from a prominent New Orleans family, a wealthy white gentleman that would spend his last thirty years in a common law marriage with Marie Laveau - interracial couples were common in New Orleans, but forbidden to marry by law. There is no documentation of his death, though the baptismal record of Felicite declared him to be deceased. Daughter of Louis Christophe Dominic Dumesnil de Glapion and Marie Catherine Laveau, Voodoo Priestess Gathered from those who lived during the same time period, were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. She became the concubine of a Frenchman, Henri Darcantel, with whom she had several children. To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Glapion was white and American anti-miscegenation laws deemed interracial marriages illegal. New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Death Records Index, 1804-1949, Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Birth Records Index, 1790-1915, Louisiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1756-1984, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Eure, France, Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1550-1912. Fritel Anne, avec Jacques Bohain. She passed away on 11 JUN 1897 in LA, Orleans Parish, New Orleans. Family members linked to this person will appear here. And still are. Marguerite also had a brief relationship with Charles Laveaux, a successful mulatto businessman. They were reported to have had 15 children (it is unclear if that includes children and grandchildren). Archange Edouard Glapion 1838 - 1845. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. Sister of Celestin Albert Glapion; Marie-Philomene Glapion; Franois-Auguste Glapion; Arcange Glapion and Marie-Louise "Caroline" Glapion On the morning of the trial, Laveau placed the guinea peppers under the judges seat. Congo Square is just a short walk over Rampart St. from the Laveau-Glapion house on St. Ann. During her lifetime she was loved by many people and feared by others. Celestin Albert Glapion 1809 - 1877. These annual events, derived from the European pre-Christian celebration of the summer solstice, consisted of bonfires, drumming, singing, dancing, ritual bathing, and a communal feast. _____. An article in The New Orleans Times Picayune, April 1886, adoringly remembered Marie Laveau, as gifted with beauty and intelligence, she ruled her own race, and made captive of many of the other. A Creole woman with her own set of rules and strong beliefs who was surrounded by the political and religious influence of wealthy white men. Want to learn more about New Orleans' most haunted places? Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from 64 Parishes. While in prayer, Laveau held guinea peppers, which are extremely spicy, in her mouth. For the New Orleans Voodoo community, it meant coming together for ritual bathing in sacred waters and communing around bonfires. Today the celebration of St. Johns Eve is still alive and revered. The New Orleans Spanish Judicial Archives has a 1773 documented case in which several slaves were tried for conspiring to kill their master and the slave overseer by means of gris-gris. Marie Laveaus tomb is the most visited tomb in all of New Orleans Cemeteries. Gris-gris in New Orleans is a bag of herbs or magical substances that is carried or delivered with the intention of taking control over another, protection, or for good luck. By 1826 she had entered a domestic partnership with a white man of noble French descent, Louis Christophe Dominic Duminy de Glapion, which lasted until Glapion died in 1855. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. Felicites records state that she was seven years old at the time of her baptism, which would mean that she was born in 1817, two years before Marie and Jacques marriage. In preparation for the trial, Laveau spent weeks praying to Vodou loa (spirits) and Catholic saints in St. Louis Cathedral. Marie Fidelia Alexandre Legendre - Westenberg married Julius L. Westenberg and had 3 children. Half sister of Marie-Angelie Paris and Felicite Paris. According to one legend, a wealthy man petitioned Laveau for help. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Try again later. [1], Laveaus actual acquisition of the house is a less thrilling tale. Marie Philomene Glapion is a part of US Black heritage. Unfortunately, the only recorded truth to any of those stories is that she indeed live and die in her St. Ann cottage, which was demolished in 1907. He passed away on 26 Jun 1855 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States. 1 Cemetery. They had seven children, all acknowledged by him:[3], When Alexandre died intestate in 1872, Marie Philomine and their children lost their home. In addition to being a Voudou priestess, Marie Laveau was a lifelong Roman Catholic. Marie was growing older, and with her daughters likeness to her, they would lead the community to believe that Marie Laveau wasnt aging. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. There was a problem getting your location. But these secret, uncivilized practices generated pure fear in the white community. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. In July of 1869, a local news column reported, June is the time devoted by the Voodoo worshippers to the celebration of their most sacred and therefore most revolting rites. The writer goes on to describe midnight dances, bathing, and eating, together with less innocent pleasures There is an interesting little mention in the article where the writer announces the retirement of Marie Laveau. Marie Catherine Laveau was the child of a mulatto man and a multiracial woman, Marie Laveau was a free woman of color of African, Native American, and French descent. Half sister of Marie-Angelie Paris and Felicite Paris. Unfortunately, not all visitors are respectful, and there have been countless acts of vandalism to her tomb. The Widow Paris was much more likely to spend her days in service to others. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Her elder daughter, Marie Helose Euchariste Glapion, died in 1862 and therefore could not have been "Marie II." Laveau's other daughter, Marie Philomne Glapion, was her mother's caregiver during her old age and continued to live with her adult children in the cottage on St. Ann Street until her own death in 1897. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. A Vodou Priest led the service which included sacrificing a pig and a blood oath to overthrow the French. Perhaps there was Voodoo woven through her faith and service. [2], She entered into a domestic partnership in the 1850s with Emile Alexandre Legendre, an older, white, married man. Marie Philomene reportedly became her mother's successor in the world of New . She was always treated with respect. Click here to return to the original record page layout. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [4], Glapion and Laveau had seven children together, Marie Heloise Euchariste (1827-1862), Marie Louise (1829-1829), Christophe (1831-1831), Jean Baptiste (1832-1832), Francois Maurice (1833-1834), Marie Philomene (1836-1897), and Archange Edouard (1839-1845). Her daughter, Marie Laveau, the future Voudou queen, was a result of this union. It is unlikely that Philomne assumed leadership of the Voudou community; interviews with those who had known her indicate that she was a rigidly proper Catholic matron who had no association with Voudou. Begin with a free quote for a family history research package offered by Legacy Tree - an independent genealogy service. Try again later. New Orleans Cemetery records prove that she was interred in the Widow Paris tomb in St. Louis No. Her funeral was conducted by a priest of St. Louis Cathedral. The mans son was accused of murder and lawyers said the case was hopeless. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Tour guides often tell the tale of the shady switch that Marie Laveau and her daughter concocted. Marie Laveau went on to raise her own family in the same house and often opened the building up to those in need. Was she daughter Marie Philomne or Marie Heloise? The one common thread in most of the stories about Marie II is that she was a bit more wicked than her mother. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. [5] Pauline Glapion 1811 - Unknown. Daughter of Louis Christophe Dominic Dumesnil de Glapion and Marie Catherine Laveau, Voodoo Priestess Marie and Christophe had seven children together. Her cottage on St. Ann, that Marie had grown up in, was put up for auction. Marie Philomene Glapion lived in Louisiana. Even today, tourists and locals visit her tomb to leave offerings and ask for her assistance. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 2004. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on 6 Mar 1836 to Louis Christophe Dominic Duminy de Glapion and Marie Catherine Laveau. Marie LaVeau was the most widely know of the many practitioners of the cult. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Her mother, Marguerite Darcantrel, was a freed slave and mistress of her father, Charles Laveaux, a wealthy mulatto businessman. The cottage was demolished in 1903, and the current structure at 1020 St. Ann marks the approximate location of her home. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Dissenters, however, called her the prime mover and soul of the indecent orgies of the ignoble Voudous, a procuress, and an arrant fraud. Her reputation as an evildoer evolved during the twentieth century. According to legend, one of Laveaus two surviving daughters became her successor, popularly known as Marie II. Her elder daughter, Marie Helose Euchariste Glapion, died in 1862 and therefore could not have been Marie II. Laveaus other daughter, Marie Philomne Glapion, was her mothers caregiver during her old age and continued to live with her adult children in the cottage on St. Ann Street until her own death in 1897. There is the theory that she trained under the guidance of Sanit Dd and Marie Salopp. Verify and try again. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . There is no evidence of Marie ever taking up with another man after Glapions death.
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