Salvant, Pierre

Proceedings for the dispensation asked by Pedro Salvant in order to marry Margarita Paturel.

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1796 Jul. 27

Salvant, Pierre
(New Orleans, Louisiana)

Salvant, a native of this city and inhabitant of lower Costa Rio, desiring to marry Margarita Paturel, which he cannot do unless (Penalver) grants a dispensation from consanguinity asks the bishop to receive his testimony and that of two witnesses which will be presented. Salvant is the son of Juan Salvant and M(ari)a Luisa Lambre daughter of Juan Lambre and Maria Eva Clauset. Margarita Paturel is the daughter of Antonio Paturel and Ana Gabriela Barvi, daughter of Carlos Barbi and Margarite Lambre, daughter of Juan Lambre and M(ari)a Eva Clauset so that they are related in the second and third degree.

D.S. (Spanish)

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1796 Jul. 27

(Penalver y Cardenas, Luis, Bishop of
New Orleans, Louisiana)

The information and witnesses are to be received and the results gathered. This is signed with the bishop's flourish and Father Isidro Quintero, as Pro-Secretary, certifies to it and adds in a note that he notified Pedro Salvant of it.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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(1796) (Jul. 29?)

Quintero, Father Isidro
(New Orleans, Louisiana)

Pedro Salvant appeared before Quintero and swore that he was a native and resident of the parish of New Orleans eight leagues down the river, that he was the son of Juan Salvant and Maria Luisa Lambre, 20 years old and single, and had given his word of marriage to no one but Margarita Paturel, that there was no other impediment except consanguinity. This is signed by the bishop's flourish and Salvant's signature, Pierre Salvant, certified by Quintero.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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(1796) (Jul. 29?)

Quintero, Father Isidro
(New Orleans, Louisiana)

Jose Chemy immediately appeared as witness and swore to (the same information given by Salvant above) and that it seems that Salvant had promised to marry Margarita Paturel and had frequented her house since a child, that it was public knowledge that he had wronged his fiancee and that therefore no one would want to marry her except Salvant. Chemy is 35 years old. This is signed by the bishop and Quintero certifies as pro- secretary.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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(1796) (Jul. 29?)

Quintero, Father Isidro
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Salvant immediately presented as witness Martin Soyche who swore to (the same information given above). Soyche is 38 years old. This is signed by the bishop and certified by Quintero as pro- secretary.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1796 Jul. 29

(Penalver y Cardenas, Luis), Bishop
(New Orleans, Louisiana)

Pedro Salvant is to appear and answer questions. This decree is certified by Quintero who adds in a note that he notified Salvant of it.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1796 Jul. 29

Quintero, Father Isidro
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Complying with the above decree, Salvant appeared before the bishop and swore that he had wronged Margarita Paturel, but through weakness and not in order to get a dispensation. Salvant signs this testimony and Quintero certifies to it.

D.S. (Spanish)1796 Jul. 30

Penalver y Cardenas, Luis, Bishop of
New Orleans, Louisiana

Penalver, having examined the testimony regarding Pedro Salvant, grants the dispensation. They must live separately, make a general confession, for two months they must recite daily the three parts of the rosary and confess once each month. The decree is to be sent to the pastor of the Cathedral who, having obtained parental consent and making sure of the fulfillment of the penance and having published the banns, will marry them. Quintero certifies to this decree and adds in two notes that he notified Salvant of the decree and sent the decree to the pastor of the Cathedral.

D. (Spanish)

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