Arseno, Gabriel

Documents concerning the petition of Gabriel Arseno for a dispensation from the diriment impediment in the second degree, equal, of consanguinity with Catalina Leboeuf.

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1795 Dec. 23

Arseno, Gabriel

to Bishop Penalver y Cardenas
(New Orleans)

1) Gabriel Arseno from the parish of San Carlos de Alemanes notifies the Bishop that he desires to marry Catalina Leboeuf from the parish San Juan de los Alemanes, but that he could not do so because of the diriment impediment of consanguinity that exists between them. He asks the Bishop to order this information to be accepted about the following points:
2) Gabriel Arseno set forth this relationship as follows:
a.) That Gabriel Arseno is the legitimate son of Miguel Arseno and Mariana Andree.
b.) That Catalina Leboeuf, his intended wife, if the legitimate daughter of Pedro Francisco Leboeuf and Magdalena Himel.
c.) That Pedro Francisco Leboeuf, father of his intended wife, is the legitimate son of Pedro Leboeuf and Mariana Chelat.
d.) That Mariana Andree, his mother, is the legitimate daughter of Juan Andree and Mariana Chelat, from which results the impediment of consanguinity in the second degrees equal.
e.) That almost all the Acadian inhabitants of Caabanore are relatives so that it is difficult to marry strangers. Furthermore, Arseno specifies that his intended wife is poor and that if their marriage does not take place, she would with her mother be exposed to other ends.
3) That since these facts are considered sufficient, Gabriel Arseno begs the Bishop to grant them this dispensation and that the pastor of Caabanore may marry them in the usual form.
--To this is added a note dated Dec. 23, 1795 by Rivas as to the copy of the first page, certifying that the above copy was presented to him by Gabriel Arseno who could not sign.
--To this is added the decree of Bishop Penalver y Cardenas ordering that the information presented by the party be received and that the witnesses should appear and the results brought in. Signed by the Bishop.
--To this is added a note by Rivas certifying that the above decree was issued and signed by Bishop Penalver on Dec. 23, 1795.
--Another note is added by Rivas certifying that, on the same day, he notified Gabriel Arseno of the above decree.

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1795 Dec. 23

Rivas, Joseph Maria de, Secretary
(New Orleans)
Rivas certifies:
1) That Gabriel Arseno appeared before him, and, under oath answered the questions asked as follows:
2) a.) That his name is Gabriel Arseno from the parish of San Carlos de los Alemanes; b.) That he is the legitimate son of Miguel Arseno and Mariana Andree; c.) That he is 22 years old, unmarried and engaged only to Catalina Leboeuf from the parish of San Juan Bantista de los Alemanes; d.) That he knows of no other impediment.
3) Finally Gabriel Arseno swears that all he said is the truth. He did not sign the document because he could not. Notorised by Rivas.
--Immediately appeared Joseph Godait, a witness presented by Gabriel Arseno, who, under oath, testified as follows: a.) That he knows Gabriel Arseno, legitimate son of Miguel Arseno and Mariana Andree. b.) That Catalina Leboeuf is the legitimate daughter of Pedro Francisco Leboeuf and Magdalena Himel. c.) That the father of Catalina is the legitimate son of Pedro Leboeuf and Mariana Chelat. d.) That the mother of Gabriel is the legitimate daughter of Juan Andree and Mariana Chelat, from which results the diriment impediment of consanguinity in the second degree, equal. e.) That almost all the Acadian inhabitants of this parish are relatives and that Catalina is orphan of father and very poor. f.) Finally, he swears to the truth of his statements and that he is 52 years old. Signed by Joseph Godait and notorised by Rivas.
--Immediately appeared Renato Arnan, another witness presented by Gabriel Arseno, from whom Rivas received sworn testimony to the truth of the same points witnessed by Joseph Godait. He swore also that he is 34 years old and signed the document. Rene Arnan, notorised by Rivas.

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1795 Dec. 23

Penalver y Cardenas, Luis Bishop
(New Orleans)
The Bishop decrees:
1) That having examined these documents concerning Gabriel Arseno's petition for a dispensation to marry Catalina Leboeuf, he dispenses them from the impediment of consanguinity and considers as legitimate any children they may have.
2) Moreover, that the parties must cease living under the same roof for the present time, so they may restore with their example all they have destroyed by their scandal.
3) Moreover, in order to absolve them from their fault, that during the publication of the banns, they must pray daily on knees the three parts of the rosary for two months and attend daily the high Mass with a candle in the hand.
4) Furthermore, to this end, that a decree be sent to the pastor of Caabanore so that he may dispense them from the publication of the banns. Signed by the Bishop and witnessed by Rivas.
--To this is added a note by Rivas, on Dec. 24, 1795, certifying that he notified Gabriel Arseno of the above decree.
--To this is added a note by Rivas certifying that the decree was sent to the pastor of Caabanore, Patricio Mangan.

IV-5-d d.s. 18pp. 4to. (Spanish)
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