Nicolas, (Juan Louis)

Dispensation asked by Luis Santiago Nicolas from second degree consanguinity in order to marry Constanza Meilleur.

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(1798)

Nicolas, Juan Louis
(New Orleans, Louisiana)

Nicolas, a native and resident of (New Orleans), appears before (Penalver) and states that he wishes to marry Constanza Meilleur. He asks (Penalver) to receive testimony on the following points: He is a native of the parish of St. Luis, son of Santiago Nicolas and Maria Tereza Meilleur. Constanza Meilleur, a native of the above parish, is the daughter of Miguel Meilleur and Mariana Savino. His mother, and Miguel Meilleur, his fiancee's father are the children of Miguel Meilleur and Margarita Picu. His fiancee is very poor and her grandmother, Maria Crocceler, widow of Arnoldo Saramiac has kept her from an early age. Her mother is very poor and has four children, abandoned by her husband 14 years ago. Her stepfather was a singer in the parish church for 38 years. It is well known that they are engaged to be married and that he calls frequently at her house. Nicolas asks (Penalver) for a dispensation and to order the pastor to marry them. He also asks that a copy of their baptismal records be made.

L.S. (Spanish)

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1798 Jun. 27

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

The testimony is to be received. Father Isidro Quintero certifies this and adds that he notified Nicolas.

D.S. (Spanish)

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1798 Jun. 28

Quintero, Father Isidro
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Nicolas appeared and swore to (the same information as given above). He is 18 years old. (Penalver) also signs with Nicolas.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1798 Jun. 28

Quintero, Father Isidro
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Luis Landeraux appeared as a witness and swore to (essentially the same information as given in the first document). He is 28 years old and signs as Louis Landreaux [Landeraux], with (Penalver).

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1798 Jun. 28

Quintero, Father Isidro
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Juan Bautista Demoruell appeared and swore to (essentially the same information already given). He is 36 years old.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1798 Jun. 28

Penalver y Cardenas, Bishop
New Orleans, Louisiana

Having examined the testimony, Penalver grants the dispensation under the following conditions: that they make a general confession and for two months go to confession every two weeks, going to the High Mass on all Sundays and holy days and fasting every Friday during that time. Upon the fulfilling of these conditions word will be sent to the pastor of the Cathedral that he may marry them. Quintero certifies this and adds that he notified Nicolas of this decree and sent the word (to the pastor).

D.S. (Spanish)

V-1-g L.S., D.S., A.D.S. (Spanish) 12pp. 4to.
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