Jane (?)1

F
Last EditedMay 6, 2015
     Her married name was Knott.1 Jane (?) married Zachariah Knott.1

Family

Zachariah Knott d. b 12 Dec 1820
Children

Citations

  1. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 317.
  2. [S3] Nelle (Offutt) Chesley, The Offutt Family, Book III, Pg. 310.

Bess Conrow1,2,3

F, b. 1880, d. circa September 19, 1949
FatherAlbert Conrow4
MotherAnna H. Green4
Last EditedMarch 31, 2015
Bess Conrow Offutt
Photo provided by Malissa Ruffner
     Bess Conrow was born in 1880 at Flushing, OH, USA.5,6,7 She and James Hucorn Offutt obtained a marriage license on October 5, 1908 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH, USA.8 Bess Conrow married James Hucorn Offutt, son of Dr. Lemuel Offutt and Sarah E. Dukes, on October 7, 1908 at Cuyahoga County, OH, USA.9 As of October 7, 1908,her married name was Offutt.10 Bess Offutt and James Hucorn Offutt appeared in the Thirteenth Federal Census of April 26, 1910 at 4th Ward, Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland County, PA, USA.11 Bess Offutt and James Hucorn Offutt appeared in the Fourteenth Federal Census of January 13, 1920 at Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland County, PA, USA.12 Bess Conrow was named in the will of James Hucorn Offutt on February 27, 1923 at Greensburg, Westmoreland County, PA, USA, as executrix.13 Bess Conrow was the executrix for the probate of the estate of James Hucorn Offutt on January 22, 1929 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH, USA.14 Bess Conrow died circa September 19, 1949 at Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY, USA.15,16,17,7 She was buried on September 22, 1949 at Brush Creek Cemetery, Irwin, Westmoreland County, PA, USA.17,7
Grave marker for Bess C. Offutt

Family

James Hucorn Offutt b. 27 Dec 1877, d. 24 Jun 1928
Children

Citations

  1. [S4298] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Application #59306. Name entered as Bess Co?(looks like a u)row. Yet in the Return of Marriage area it appears to be entered as Conrow. Since finding the death certificate of her son Lemuel Conrow Offutt I have removed the Courow variation.
  2. [S4301] Lemuel C. Offutt, PA Death Cert, Father James H Offutt born in Greensburg, PA. Mother's maiden name Bess Conrow born in Flushing, OH.
  3. [S663] James H. Offutt III, "James H. Offutt III Info," e-mail to David Offutt, July 16, 2001, Had that the name was Bess Conroe. Source is a grandson of this person. After locating the marriage record and the death certificate I have since removed that variation.
  4. [S4298] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Application #59306.
  5. [S4298] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Application #59306. Provides age at marriage (28) and place of birth.
  6. [S2698] January 13,1920 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland County, PA, Household of James H. Offutt. Line 14 lists wife Bess C., age 39, born in OH.
  7. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #104670297. Photo of headstone with year of birth and death.
  8. [S4298] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Volume 71, pg. 77. Application #59306.
  9. [S4298] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Volume 71, pg. 77. Application #59306. Marriage performed by the Rev. F. W. Luce.
  10. [S4298] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Application #59306. Marriage performed by the Rev. F. W. Luce.
  11. [S2222] April 26, 1910 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 4th Ward, Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland County, PA, Line 1 lists James listed as age 32 born in PA. Line 2 lists wife Bess, age 28, born in OH. First marriage, married 1 year with 1 child, child living. Line 3 lists son James Offutt, age 8/12 born in PA.
  12. [S2698] January 13,1920 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland County, PA, Line 13 lists James H. Offutt, age 42, married, born in PA. Line 14 lists wife Bess C., age 39, born in OH. Line 15 lists son James H. Jr., age 10, born in PA. Line 16 lists daughter Betty, age 7, born in PA. Line 17 lists son Lemuel C., age 3 6/12, born in PA.
  13. [S96] Cuyahoga Cty OH Court Rcds Case #73367, Probate Doc. 214, Number 177442. Probate of the estate of James H. Offutt, filed in Cuyahoga County, OH due to death of James in Pennsylvania on 24 June 1928. Papers include a typed transcript of James' will certified as a true and correct copy of the original will by W. C. Henderson, Register of Wills for Westoreland County, PA.
  14. [S96] Cuyahoga Cty OH Court Rcds Case #73367, Probate Doc. 214, Number 177442. Probate of the estate of James H. Offutt, filed in Cuyahoga County, OH due to death of James in Pennsylvania on 24 June 1928. Appears to be date that inheritance tax was paid, closing case out. Papers were filed in Cuyahoga County due to property that was owned by James in Euclid.
  15. [S565] Molly W. Dunning, "James Hucorn Offutt Family," e-mail to David W. Offutt, Jul. 30, 2000.
  16. [S567] Jane Offutt, "James H. Offutt Family Info," e-mail to David W. Offutt, July 30, 2000.
  17. [S4297] The Salem News, September 22, 1949, Pg. 7, Obituary printed Thursday, September 22, 1949 states "Friends have been advised of the death of Mrs. Bess C. Offutt of Greensburg, PA, which occurred in the Jamestown, NY hospital last Monday. The funeral was held today."
  18. [S2222] April 26, 1910 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 4th Ward, Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland County, PA, Household of James Offutt. Line 3 lists son James Offutt, age 8/12 born in PA.
  19. [S2698] January 13,1920 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland County, PA, Household of James H. Offutt. Line 15 lists son James H. Jr., age 10, born in PA.
  20. [S2698] January 13,1920 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Greensburg Borough, Westmoreland County, PA, Household of James H. Offutt. Line 17 lists son Lemuel C., age 3 6/12, born in PA.
  21. [S4296] The Salem News, December 14, 1933, Pg. 5, Obituary printed December 14, 1933 states that Lemuel Offutt, 17, Greensburg, PA, nephew of Mrs. Phil Chancellor died this morning at 7 am today. States he was a son of Mrs. Bess Offutt and was survived by his brother James and sister Betty.

Archie Campbell1

M, b. circa 1883
FatherArchibald Campbell2
MotherMary Smith2
Last EditedJanuary 7, 2024
     Archie Campbell was born circa 1883 at Canada.1,3 He and an unknown person were divorced in 1920; Divorce 1920 C.P. Ct.4 He was Utility Man on March 22, 1930.5 He and Mary Mabel Calder obtained a marriage license on March 22, 1930 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH, USA.6 Archie Campbell married Mary Mabel Calder, daughter of Archibald Calder and Frances Ann Patterson, on March 22, 1930 at Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga County, OH, USA.7 Archie Campbell and Mary Mabel Campbell appeared on the census of April 8, 1930 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH, USA.8

Family

Mary Mabel Calder b. 5 May 1885, d. 12 Jun 1964

Citations

  1. [S6022] Cuyahoga Cty., OH Marr. Rcds: Application # 253877. Groom Archie Campbell is listed as being born in Canada, age 47.
  2. [S6022] Cuyahoga Cty., OH Marr. Rcds: Application # 253877. Groom's father listed as Archibald. Mother of the grooms maiden name listed as Mary Smith.
  3. [S7348] April 8, 1930 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Cleveland, Cuyahoga Cty., OH, Line 95 lists Archie Campbell, age 47, married, age at first marriage ??, born in Canada, utility man.
  4. [S6022] Cuyahoga Cty., OH Marr. Rcds: Application # 253877. Groom Archie Campbell was married once before, has "Div. 1920 C.P. Ct."
  5. [S6022] Cuyahoga Cty., OH Marr. Rcds: Application # 253877. Groom Archie Campbell's occupation is listed as utilty man.
  6. [S6022] Cuyahoga Cty., OH Marr. Rcds: Application # 253877. License filed and marriage performed March 22, 1930.
  7. [S6022] Cuyahoga Cty., OH Marr. Rcds: Application # 253877. License filed and marriage performed March 22, 1930. Marriage performed by W. J. Zoul, Justice of the Peace, Shaker Heights, OH.
  8. [S7348] April 8, 1930 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Cleveland, Cuyahoga Cty., OH, Line 95 lists Archie Campbell, age 47, married, age at first marriage ??, born in Canada, utility man. Line 96 lists wife Mable, age 45, married, age at first marriage 24, born in Canada. Line 97 lists step-son David Ellfutt (as enumerated and indexed), age 20, born in Idaho, occupation Clerk, Industry Bank. Line 98 lists step-son William, age 14, born in Ohio. Line 99 lists step-daughter Frances, age 9, born in Ohio. Line 100 lists step-daughter Nancy Jane, age 8, born in Ohio.

Archibald Campbell1

M
Last EditedMarch 1, 2020
     Archibald Campbell married Mary Smith.1

Family

Mary Smith
Child

Citations

  1. [S188] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Application # 253877. Marriage of son Archie and wife Mabel Calder Offutt.
  2. [S6022] Cuyahoga Cty., OH Marr. Rcds: Application # 253877. Groom's father listed as Archibald. Mother of the grooms maiden name listed as Mary Smith.

Mary Smith1

F
Last EditedMarch 1, 2020
     Her married name was Campbell.1 Mary Smith married Archibald Campbell.1

Family

Archibald Campbell
Child

Citations

  1. [S188] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Application # 253877. Marriage of son Archie and wife Mabel Calder Offutt.
  2. [S6022] Cuyahoga Cty., OH Marr. Rcds: Application # 253877. Groom's father listed as Archibald. Mother of the grooms maiden name listed as Mary Smith.

Samuel Gerbick1

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Last EditedNovember 8, 2013
     Samuel Gerbick married Bertha Kassay.1

Family

Bertha Kassay
Child

Citations

  1. [S188] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Application # 85207. Marriage application of daughter Mildred.
  2. [S3819] Cuyahoga Cty. OH Marr. Reel 107 (1941): Marriage License A85207 for William A. Offutt to Nancy Gerbick. Father of bride listed as Samuel, mother listed as Bertha Kassay.

Bertha Kassay1

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Last EditedNovember 8, 2013
     Her married name was Gerbick.1 Bertha Kassay married Samuel Gerbick.1

Family

Samuel Gerbick
Child

Citations

  1. [S188] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Application # 85207. Marriage application of daughter Mildred.
  2. [S3819] Cuyahoga Cty. OH Marr. Reel 107 (1941): Marriage License A85207 for William A. Offutt to Nancy Gerbick. Father of bride listed as Samuel, mother listed as Bertha Kassay.

Albert Conrow1

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Last EditedFebruary 19, 2015
     Albert Conrow married Anna H. Green.

Family

Anna H. Green
Child

Citations

  1. [S4298] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Application #59306. Name entered as Bess Co?(looks like a u)row. Yet in the Return of Marriage area it appears to be entered as Conrow. Since finding the death certificate of Lemuel Conrow Offutt I have removed the Courow variation.
  2. [S4298] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Application #59306.

Anna H. Green1

F
Last EditedFebruary 18, 2015
     Anna H. Green married Albert Conrow. Her married name was Courow.

Family

Albert Conrow
Child

Citations

  1. [S188] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Application #59306.
  2. [S4298] Marr. Rcds of Cuyahoga Cty., OH: Application #59306.

Frank J. Dawe1

M, b. April, 1880, d. January 14, 1901
FatherFrank Dawe1 b. c 1849, d. b 1900
MotherHannah M. Costello1 b. 13 Oct 1842, d. 3 Apr 1923
Last EditedJuly 8, 2011
     Frank J. Dawe was born in April, 1880 at CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1900 census at 328 Waverly Ave, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH, USA, in the household of Hannah M. Costello on June 6, 1900.2 Frank J. Dawe died on January 14, 1901 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH, USA, at age 20.3,4 He was buried on January 16, 1901 at Woodland Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH, USA.5

Citations

  1. [S3039] Jun 6, 1900 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Population Schedule; Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH, Household of Hannah M. Dawe. Line 25 lists son Frank J. Dawe. born Apr. 1880, age 20, born in California.
  2. [S3039] Jun 6, 1900 Federal Census, unknown repository address, Population Schedule; Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH, Household of Hannah M. Dawe. Line 24 lists Hannah M., a widow, born Oct. 1846, age 53, born in Canada. Line 25 lists son Frank J. Dawe. born Apr. 1880, age 20, born in California.
  3. [S13] Cuyahoga County, Ohio Death Records, Necrology Index Card listing Frank Dawe, age 20, information from Woodland Cemetery, had date as January 16, 1901. Removed that date and changed it to January 14, 1901 based on Cleveland Plain Dealer article dated January 20, 1901 that stated Frank J. Dawe had died on Monday.
  4. [S3054] Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 20, 1901, Pg. 4, Union meeting notes, mentioned is the death of Frank J. Dawe. States he died on Monday.
  5. [S13] Cuyahoga County, Ohio Death Records, Necrology Index Card listing Frank Dawe, age 20, information from Woodland Cemetery, had used the date of January 16, 1901 as the date of his death. Since I've located an article that states he died on a Monday I am assuming that the date is instead for his burial.

William Johnson Offutt1

M, d. between May 22, 1818 and December 12, 1818
Last EditedMarch 20, 2022
     William Johnson Offutt married Lucy Glenn. William Johnson Offutt was found on January 13, 1817 in the property records at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.2 He left a will on April 25, 1818 at St. Landy Parish, LA, USA.3 The will of William Johnson Offutt was entered into the Parish Probate records on May 22, 1818 at St. Landy Parish, LA, USA.4 He died between May 22, 1818 and December 12, 1818 the date of his will being entered into Probate records and the entry listing him as deceased when 2 of the witnesses present at the signing testified to it being his last will and testament.4 On December 12, 1818 at St. Landy Parish, LA, USA, Daniel Ferguson and James Ferguson, 2 of the subscribing witnesses to the will of William Johnson Offutt, dec'd, swore on oath that they both witnessed the signing of said will, and that they heard him read and acknowledge the will as his last will and testament.4 Land belonging to William Johnson Offutt was sold on October 25, 1836 in the Notary records at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA; Ann widow of Jean Miramond, William and Nathaniel sell land belonging to William J. Offutt, deceased.2

Family

Lucy Glenn d. 16 Dec 1875
Children

Citations

  1. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Offutt Surname Forum. Message states that the record is: William Johnson Offutt (son of William Offutt & Eilza Posey) born Feb. 18, 1837. List paternal grandparents as: William Johnson Offutt & Lucie Glenn. Maternal Grandparents: Lloowd (Lloyd) Posey, deceased & Helen Collins. Church Volume 4 page 47.
  2. [S482] Family History Library Microfilm #1412749, Item 3, Notarial Records, St. Landry Parish, LA.
  3. [S6888] St. Landry Parish, LA; Will of William Johnson Offutt: This is, as best as I can determine an accurate transcription of the original written will. I have transcribed it as it was written, with no punctuation, and with numerous spelling errors. "I William Johnson Offutt of the state of Louisiana being unsound in body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament Revoking all others Whatever and I do will and desire after my death and just debts being paid I wish the whole of my Estate to be sold on credit for three years annual installments one third yearly ad at the highest interest rate the state will allow after severing the whole of ???? property into eight equal parts or as near so as may be conveniently practable give one Eights 1/8 Part to William Tarvin the T (or L) Rabecka Tarvin and the remaining part to be divided between Nathaniel Offutt Ann Offutt and William Offutt and for the purpose of carring this will into effect I do herby nominate and appoint my friends ?eth Lewis Gideon Fits and Levin Wails this 25th day of April 1818 This is throughout written with my own hand I do will Wm Johnson Offutt and desire that nether William Glenn David Glenn and Robert Rogers may never have nothing nether directly or indirectly with any part of the above mentioned property William Johnson Offutt."
  4. [S6888] St. Landry Parish, LA; Will of William Johnson Offutt: The will, as it appears to be entered into the actual probate court record is different in a few parts, notably in the first line where it has the date as May 22, 1818. "State of Louisiana Parish of St. Landry May 22nd 1818. I William J. Offutt of the state and parish aforesaid do make and ordain this my last will and Testament revoking all others whatever I do desire that within one year after my death and as much sooner as my executor may think advisable that my whole estate be sold to the highest bidder and at the highest interest rate the ???? may allow from the day of Sale until paid and approved(?) Security to be taken the whole of my property to be sold on one two ? three years credit payable by the equal annual instalments one Eighth part of the whole of the nette proceeds of my whole estate to be given to William Tarvin the Son of Rebecca Tarvin, as it may be collected the balance to be equally divided or as near so as may be conveniently practicable between Nathaniel Offutt, Ann Offutt and William Offutt my three children and to be given to them as the may Marry or Come of age and until that period I wish the money to be Layed out in Such Sears can be purchased at a fare price I particularly will and desire that netherDavid Glenn William Glenn Nor Robert Rogers ever be admitted as gardeons to my Children nor that they nor nether of them ever be allowed to have anything to do with any part of my Estate nether directly nor indirectly nor anything to do with the management of my Children and for the purpose of carring this my last will into effect do nominate and appoint my Friends Seth(?) Lewis & Gideon Fitz my Executors and to Conduct the whole of this Business and every part therof without the interference of the Parish Judge or calling a family Counsel this my last will and testament is written throughout with my own hand and Signed the day and date before mentioned William J. Offutt"
    There are what appear to be 4 witnesses signatures below William J. Offutt. The will was presented to the Probate Court on the twelfth of December 1818.
  5. [S6889] Recdr. of Wills; New Orleans Parish, LA Volume 11: Recorder of Wills; New Orleans Parish, Louisiana; Volume 11, page 293 - 294. Will of Anne Perret. A clip of a section of the will : "Before me, Louis T. Caire, notary public in and for the city and the parish of New-Orleans duly commissioned and sworn and before the hereinafter designated and undersigned witnesses.
    Was in attendance Madame Anne Offut, widowed during her first marriage with late Sir Jean Miramond and now rewed to Mr. Frank Perret with whom she resides in this city, in Royal street, who being of sound body, mind, memory, judgment and intellect, as it appeared to me, the appointed notary, and to the witnesses namely Messrs Virgile Delegorgue, Jean Jacques Conte, et Cy Courbe Ladrézère, all residing within this city, and as expressly stated, in compliance with the law, declared that, being about to leave the city, she wants to put her affairs in order, and make a last will and testament, and to do so, she requested the undersigned notary to notarize her will, which he promptly did, by his own hand, as she dictates it, in the presence of the above mentioned witnesses and as follows:
         My name is Anne Offut, I am originally from Georgia, legitimate daughter of Mr. William Offut and Lady Lucie Glenn, his wife, both deceased.
         My first marriage was to Mr. Jean Miramond and no children were born from this union; My second marriage was to Mr. Frank Perret with whom I reside in this city." End of clip.
  6. [S3601] State Times Advocate, March 1, 1929, Pg. 16, Obituary states that she was the daughter of Col. William Offutt and Eliza Marie Posey, and that her paternal grandfather was Dr. William Johnson Offutt was one of the early settlers of Louisiana and a large landowner St. Landry and Avoyelles Parish.

Lucy Glenn

F, d. December 16, 1875
Last EditedMarch 20, 2022
     Lucy Glenn was also known as Lucie.1 Her married name was Offut. She married William Johnson Offutt. Lucy Glenn died on December 16, 1875.

Family

William Johnson Offutt d. bt 22 May 1818 - 12 Dec 1818
Children

Citations

  1. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 65.
  2. [S6889] Recdr. of Wills; New Orleans Parish, LA Volume 11: Recorder of Wills; New Orleans Parish, Louisiana; Volume 11, page 293 - 294. Will of Anne Perret. A clip of a section of the will : "Before me, Louis T. Caire, notary public in and for the city and the parish of New-Orleans duly commissioned and sworn and before the hereinafter designated and undersigned witnesses.
    Was in attendance Madame Anne Offut, widowed during her first marriage with late Sir Jean Miramond and now rewed to Mr. Frank Perret with whom she resides in this city, in Royal street, who being of sound body, mind, memory, judgment and intellect, as it appeared to me, the appointed notary, and to the witnesses namely Messrs Virgile Delegorgue, Jean Jacques Conte, et Cy Courbe Ladrézère, all residing within this city, and as expressly stated, in compliance with the law, declared that, being about to leave the city, she wants to put her affairs in order, and make a last will and testament, and to do so, she requested the undersigned notary to notarize her will, which he promptly did, by his own hand, as she dictates it, in the presence of the above mentioned witnesses and as follows:
         My name is Anne Offut, I am originally from Georgia, legitimate daughter of Mr. William Offut and Lady Lucie Glenn, his wife, both deceased.
         My first marriage was to Mr. Jean Miramond and no children were born from this union; My second marriage was to Mr. Frank Perret with whom I reside in this city." End of clip.

Anne Offut1

F, d. September 13, 1858
FatherWilliam Johnson Offutt2 d. bt 22 May 1818 - 12 Dec 1818
MotherLucy Glenn2 d. 16 Dec 1875
Last EditedMarch 20, 2022
     Anne Offut was born at GA, USA; Of Washington County, GA.3,2 In William Johnson Offutt's will dated April 25, 1818 at St. Landy Parish, LA, USA, Anne Offut was named as an heir.4 As of September 14, 1820,her married name was Miramond.3,5 As of September 14, 1820, Anne Offut was also known as Ann.3,5 She married Jean Miramond on September 14, 1820 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.3,5 Anne Offut was found on September 16, 1836 in the property records at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA; sells land to Edward C. Preston.6 Her estate was probated on September 29, 1836 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA; donates slave to Eliza Posey Offutt.6 She was a party to the sale of property once belonging to William Johnson Offutt on October 25, 1836 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA; Ann widow of Jean Miramond, William and Nathaniel sell land belonging to William J. Offutt, deceased.6 As of before May 29, 1840,her married name was Perret.7,2 Anne Offut left a will on May 29, 1840 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, USA.2 She also listed on the property record of Nathaniel Offutt on October 1, 1845 at St. Martin Parish, LA, USA.8 Anne Offut was also listed on Patent Report #4362 along with Nathaniel Offutt on June 25, 1848 at St. Martin Parish, LA, USA.9 Anne Perret died on September 13, 1858 at Versailles, St. Bernard Parish, LA, USA.10 Her estate was probated on January 5, 1859 at New Orleans Parish, LA, USA.11

Family

Jean Miramond
Child

Citations

  1. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, OA-186.
  2. [S6889] Recdr. of Wills; New Orleans Parish, LA Volume 11: Recorder of Wills; New Orleans Parish, Louisiana; Volume 11, page 293 - 294. Will of Anne Perret. A clip of a section of the will : "Before me, Louis T. Caire, notary public in and for the city and the parish of New-Orleans duly commissioned and sworn and before the hereinafter designated and undersigned witnesses.
    Was in attendance Madame Anne Offut, widowed during her first marriage with late Sir Jean Miramond and now rewed to Mr. Frank Perret with whom she resides in this city, in Royal street, who being of sound body, mind, memory, judgment and intellect, as it appeared to me, the appointed notary, and to the witnesses namely Messrs Virgile Delegorgue, Jean Jacques Conte, et Cy Courbe Ladrézère, all residing within this city, and as expressly stated, in compliance with the law, declared that, being about to leave the city, she wants to put her affairs in order, and make a last will and testament, and to do so, she requested the undersigned notary to notarize her will, which he promptly did, by his own hand, as she dictates it, in the presence of the above mentioned witnesses and as follows:
         My name is Anne Offut, I am originally from Georgia, legitimate daughter of Mr. William Offut and Lady Lucie Glenn, his wife, both deceased.
         My first marriage was to Mr. Jean Miramond and no children were born from this union; My second marriage was to Mr. Frank Perret with whom I reside in this city." End of clip.
  3. [S265] St. Landry Parish, LA Mar Rcds: Marriage #9.
  4. [S6888] St. Landry Parish, LA; Will of William Johnson Offutt: This is, as best as I can determine an accurate transcription of the original written will. I have transcribed it as it was written, with no punctuation, and with numerous spelling errors. "I William Johnson Offutt of the state of Louisiana being unsound in body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament Revoking all others Whatever and I do will and desire after my death and just debts being paid I wish the whole of my Estate to be sold on credit for three years annual installments one third yearly ad at the highest interest rate the state will allow after severing the whole of ???? property into eight equal parts or as near so as may be conveniently practable give one Eights 1/8 Part to William Tarvin the T (or L) Rabecka Tarvin and the remaining part to be divided between Nathaniel Offutt Ann Offutt and William Offutt and for the purpose of carring this will into effect I do herby nominate and appoint my friends ?eth Lewis Gideon Fits and Levin Wails this 25th day of April 1818 This is throughout written with my own hand I do will Wm Johnson Offutt and desire that nether William Glenn David Glenn and Robert Rogers may never have nothing nether directly or indirectly with any part of the above mentioned property William Johnson Offutt."
  5. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Marriages--Louisiana to 1850; St. Landry Parish; Miramond, Jean married Offutt, Ann on 14 Sep 1820.
  6. [S482] Family History Library Microfilm #1412749, Item 3, Notarial Records, St. Landry Parish, LA.
  7. [S6890] Succession Rcds., 1846-1880; Dist. Court (Orleans Parish), LA No. 14850, Succession file 14850. First page identifies the petitioner, Frank Perret, as the legitamate husband of the late Anna Offut (sic) who was before pett married her the widow of Jean Miramon (sic). And pett further represents that his said wife died at Versailles, Parish of St. Bernard La on the 13th day of Sept present year 1858. References her will dated 29 May 1840.
  8. [S6459] BLM Land Patent, Document number 4110. A land patent for 108.97 acres to Nathaniel, William and Ann Offutt US Department of the Interior; Bureau of Land Management, 20 M Street SE, Suite 950, Washington, DC, USA.
  9. [S6460] BLM Land Patent, LA1340_.263, document number 4062. A land patent for 91.91 acres to Nathaniel, William and Ann Offutt US Department of the Interior; Bureau of Land Management, 20 M Street SE, Suite 950, Washington, DC, USA.
  10. [S6890] Succession Rcds., 1846-1880; Dist. Court (Orleans Parish), LA No. 14850, Succession file 14850. First page identifies the petitioner, Frank Perret, as the legitamate husband of the late Anna Offut (sic) who was before pett married her the widow of Jean Miramon (sic). And pett further represents that his said wife died at Versailles, Parish of St. Bernard La on the 13th day of Sept present year 1858.
  11. [S6891] Legacy Rcds., 1846-1880; Dist. Court (Orleans Parish), LA No. 14850, Legacy file 14850.Details regarding the distribution of the legacy of Mrs. Anne Perret, to her sole brothers William and Nathaniel Offutt performed by Mr. Frank Perret as her Testamentary executor and primary legatee. Property included shares, I believe in the firm Offutt Bros., and also included a plantation, slaves and other items.
  12. [S1670] FamilySearch Labs, online https://www.familysearch.org/, "Louisiana Births and Christenings, 1811-1830, 1854-1934", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HS5F-MKMM : 14 January 2020), Jean Miramond, 1822.

Nathaniel Offutt1,2

M, b. circa 1803, d. September 11, 1862
FatherWilliam Johnson Offutt d. bt 22 May 1818 - 12 Dec 1818
MotherLucy Glenn d. 16 Dec 1875
Last EditedDecember 15, 2022
     Nathaniel Offutt was born circa 1803 at GA, USA.3,4 He was born circa 1805.5 In William Johnson Offutt's will dated April 25, 1818 at St. Landy Parish, LA, USA, Nathaniel Offutt was named as an heir.6 He and Anne Theresa Hardy obtained a marriage license on October 29, 1828.7 Nathaniel Offutt married Anne Theresa Hardy on November 4, 1828 at Saint Borromeo Catholic Church, Grand Coteau, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.8 Nathaniel Offutt was a party to the sale of property once belonging to William Johnson Offutt on October 25, 1836 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA; Ann widow of Jean Miramond, William and Nathaniel sell land belonging to William J. Offutt, deceased.9 Nathaniel Offutt was given a power of attorney by William Offutt on April 15, 1837 at Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA; granted power of attorney to Nathaniel Offutt.9 Nathaniel Offutt was found on October 1, 1845 in the property records at St. Martin Parish, LA, USA.10 He was found on June 25, 1848 in the property records at St. Martin Parish, LA, USA.11 He and Anne Theresa Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of September 28, 1850 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.12 Nathaniel Offutt was listed as a beneficiary in Anne Perret's will on January 5, 1859 at New Orleans Parish, LA, USA.13 Nathaniel Offutt and Anne Theresa Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of July 17, 1860 at Bayou Chene, St. Martin Parish, LA, USA.14 As of September 11, 1862, Nathaniel Offutt was also known as Nathoniel Offutt.15 He died on September 11, 1862.15

Family

Anne Theresa Hardy b. c 31 Aug 1803, d. 20 Feb 1884
Children

Citations

  1. [S624] Sep 28, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 1, Dwelling and Family Number 1. Has Nathaniel Offutt, age 47 born in Georgia.
  2. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", GC CH., Volume 1, pg. 65. Calls him Nathaniel Offut of Georgia, now in GC.
  3. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", GC CH., Volume 1, pg. 65. Calls him Nathaniel of Georgia, now in GC.
  4. [S624] Sep 28, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of Nathaniel Offutt. Line 1 lists Nathaniel Offutt, age 47, born in GA as a planter.
  5. [S595] July 17, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Bayou Chene, St. Martin Parish, LA, Household of Nath Offitt. Line 36 lists Nathl Offitt, age 55, born in ?
  6. [S6888] St. Landry Parish, LA; Will of William Johnson Offutt: This is, as best as I can determine an accurate transcription of the original written will. I have transcribed it as it was written, with no punctuation, and with numerous spelling errors. "I William Johnson Offutt of the state of Louisiana being unsound in body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament Revoking all others Whatever and I do will and desire after my death and just debts being paid I wish the whole of my Estate to be sold on credit for three years annual installments one third yearly ad at the highest interest rate the state will allow after severing the whole of ???? property into eight equal parts or as near so as may be conveniently practable give one Eights 1/8 Part to William Tarvin the T (or L) Rabecka Tarvin and the remaining part to be divided between Nathaniel Offutt Ann Offutt and William Offutt and for the purpose of carring this will into effect I do herby nominate and appoint my friends ?eth Lewis Gideon Fits and Levin Wails this 25th day of April 1818 This is throughout written with my own hand I do will Wm Johnson Offutt and desire that nether William Glenn David Glenn and Robert Rogers may never have nothing nether directly or indirectly with any part of the above mentioned property William Johnson Offutt."
  7. [S6868] St. Landry Parish LA Marr. Rcd. Bk. A; 1807 - 1840: St. Landry Parish Louisiana Marriage Record Book A; 1807 - 1840 page 258. Marriage Record 62; Marriage of Nathaniel Offutt and Ann T. Hardy. Marriage performed October 29, 1828. Witnesses were Ben B. Johnson and R. Taylor Jr.(Could be Taglor).
  8. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 65, #130. "Hardy, Ann Theresa - native of Maryland; now residing in this parish (William Fred. & Sarah Spalding) m. 4 Nov 1828 Nathaniel Offut - native of Georgia; now living in this parish (William J. & Lucy Glenn) Wits: William Hardey, Theo Lastrapes, John Collins."
  9. [S482] Family History Library Microfilm #1412749, Item 3, Notarial Records, St. Landry Parish, LA.
  10. [S6459] BLM Land Patent, Document number 4110. A land patent for 108.97 acres to Nathaniel, William and Ann Offutt US Department of the Interior; Bureau of Land Management, 20 M Street SE, Suite 950, Washington, DC, USA.
  11. [S6460] BLM Land Patent, LA1340_.263, document number 4062. A land patent for 91.91 acres to Nathaniel, William and Ann Offutt US Department of the Interior; Bureau of Land Management, 20 M Street SE, Suite 950, Washington, DC, USA.
  12. [S624] Sep 28, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 1 lists Nathaniel Offutt, age 47, born in GA as a planter. Line 2 lists Ann, age 42 born in MD. Line 3 lists Ophelia, age 17 born in LA. Line 4 lists Nathaniel Jr., age 11, born in LA. Line 5 lists Anna, age 8, born in LA.
  13. [S6891] Legacy Rcds., 1846-1880; Dist. Court (Orleans Parish), LA No. 14850, Legacy file 14850.Details regarding the distribution of the legacy of Mrs. Anne Perret, to her sole brothers William and Nathaniel Offutt performed by Mr. Frank Perret as her Testamentary executor and primary legatee. Property included shares, I believe in the firm Offutt Bros., and also included a plantation, slaves and other items.
  14. [S595] July 17, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Bayou Chene, St. Martin Parish, LA, Line 36 lists Nathl Offitt, age 55, born in ?. Line 37 lists a female Offitt, age 50, born ? Line 38 lists Ophelia Offitt age 22, born ? Line 39 lists Anna Offitt age 18, born ? Line 40 lists Nathal Offitt age 19, born ?
  15. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 144. Has Offutt, Nathoniel of Negreville, Washington, LA., died 11 Sept. 1862.
  16. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", GC CH., Volume 1, pg. 80.
  17. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 101.
  18. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 114.
  19. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 4, pg. 14.
  20. [S624] Sep 28, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 4, Dwelling and Family Number 1. Has Nathaniel Offutt Jr. age 11 born in LA in the household of Nathaniel and Ann Offutt.
  21. [S624] Sep 28, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 5, Dwelling and Family Number 1. Has Ann Offutt age 8 born in LA in the household of Nathaniel and Ann Offutt.

William Offutt1,2

M, b. August 14, 1808, d. January 22, 1876
FatherWilliam Johnson Offutt3 d. bt 22 May 1818 - 12 Dec 1818
MotherLucy Glenn d. 16 Dec 1875
Last EditedFebruary 24, 2024
     William Offutt was born on August 14, 1808 at LA, USA.4,5,6,7,8 In William Johnson Offutt's will dated April 25, 1818 at St. Landy Parish, LA, USA, William Offutt was named as an heir.9 He and Eliza Marie Posey obtained a marriage license on January 25, 1834.10 As of January 30, 1834, William Offutt was also known as William Offut. He married Eliza Marie Posey on January 30, 1834 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.11 William Offutt witnessed the donation of a slave by Anne Offut on September 29, 1836 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, to his wife Eliza; donates slave to Eliza Posey Offutt.12 William Offutt was a party to the sale of property once belonging to William Johnson Offutt on October 25, 1836 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA; Ann widow of Jean Miramond, William and Nathaniel sell land belonging to William J. Offutt, deceased.12 William Offutt granted power of attorney to Nathaniel Offutt on April 15, 1837 at Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.12 He was found on August 30, 1837 in the property records at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.13 He was also listed on the property record of Nathaniel Offutt on October 1, 1845 at St. Martin Parish, LA, USA.14 William Offutt was also listed on Patent Report #4362 along with Nathaniel Offutt on June 25, 1848 at St. Martin Parish, LA, USA.15 William Offutt and Eliza Marie Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of November 17, 1850 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.16 William Offutt was listed as a beneficiary in Anne Perret's will on January 5, 1859 at New Orleans Parish, LA, USA.17 William Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of November 1, 1860 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.18 He was baptized on November 29, 1860 at Opelousas Church, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.19 He was baptized on November 29, 1860 at St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.20 He married Evelina S. Moore on January 3, 1861 at St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.21,22 A contract for the marriage of William Offutt and Evelina S. Moore was signed on January 31, 1861 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.23 William Offutt was listed in the 1870 census at 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of Lewis D. Prescott and Lucy Glenn Prescott on August 26, 1870.24 As of January 22, 1876, William Offutt was also known as Colonel William Offutt.25 He died on January 22, 1876 at St. Landy Parish, LA, USA, at age 67.8,26,25,27 He was buried on January 24, 1876 at St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.28,29
Grave marker for William Offutt
Photo taken by Cecil Dupre
I believe that Frank is the son of William Offutt on April 15, 2021. He There is also an article in the The Daily Picayune (New Orleans, LA) dated January 26, 1876 that have similar information to the sources already cited. Can be found in the GenealogicalPicsTimes-Picayune_LA folder on July 24, 2023.

Family 1

Eliza Marie Posey b. 5 Sep 1815, d. 4 Dec 1859
Children

Family 2

Evelina S. Moore b. 1812, d. 14 Dec 1875

Citations

  1. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume D, #2.
  2. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Donations: Volume 2, pg. 263. Marriage contract between William Offutt and Evelina S. Moore, widow of William M. Prescott.
  3. [S3601] State Times Advocate, March 1, 1929, Pg. 16, Obituary states that she was the daughter of Col. William Offutt and Eliza Marie Posey, and that her paternal grandfather was Dr. William Johnson Offutt was one of the early settlers of Louisiana and a large landowner St. Landry and Avoyelles Parish.
  4. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume 2, pg. 54. Offut, William of Concordia Parish, La. 25 years old (William & Lucy Gleen) m. 30 Jan 1834 Elisa Lapey, 18 yrs. old. Using that information calculated birth date of circa 1809. Later I located the 1850 Federal Census, and based on an age of 42 I removed the 1809 date.
  5. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Listed as age 42 born in LA.
  6. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 20 lists William Offutt, age 63 born in LA.
  7. [S2783] November 1, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of William "Offatt". Line 26 lists William Offatt, age 52, born in LA.
  8. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #103942919. Buried in Section 9. Photo of grave marker. "Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM OFFUTT Born August 14, 1808 Died January 28, 1876.
  9. [S6888] St. Landry Parish, LA; Will of William Johnson Offutt: This is, as best as I can determine an accurate transcription of the original written will. I have transcribed it as it was written, with no punctuation, and with numerous spelling errors. "I William Johnson Offutt of the state of Louisiana being unsound in body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and Testament Revoking all others Whatever and I do will and desire after my death and just debts being paid I wish the whole of my Estate to be sold on credit for three years annual installments one third yearly ad at the highest interest rate the state will allow after severing the whole of ???? property into eight equal parts or as near so as may be conveniently practable give one Eights 1/8 Part to William Tarvin the T (or L) Rabecka Tarvin and the remaining part to be divided between Nathaniel Offutt Ann Offutt and William Offutt and for the purpose of carring this will into effect I do herby nominate and appoint my friends ?eth Lewis Gideon Fits and Levin Wails this 25th day of April 1818 This is throughout written with my own hand I do will Wm Johnson Offutt and desire that nether William Glenn David Glenn and Robert Rogers may never have nothing nether directly or indirectly with any part of the above mentioned property William Johnson Offutt."
  10. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Marriage #14. Offut, William m. 25 Jan 1834 Eliza Posey.
  11. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume 2, pg. 54.
  12. [S482] Family History Library Microfilm #1412749, Item 3, Notarial Records, St. Landry Parish, LA.
  13. [S263] BLM Land Patent, LA1300_.168, document number 857. A land patent for 166.58 acres to William Offutt US Department of the Interior; Bureau of Land Management, 20 M Street SE, Suite 950, Washington, DC, USA.
  14. [S6459] BLM Land Patent, Document number 4110. A land patent for 108.97 acres to Nathaniel, William and Ann Offutt US Department of the Interior; Bureau of Land Management, 20 M Street SE, Suite 950, Washington, DC, USA.
  15. [S6460] BLM Land Patent, LA1340_.263, document number 4062. A land patent for 91.91 acres to Nathaniel, William and Ann Offutt US Department of the Interior; Bureau of Land Management, 20 M Street SE, Suite 950, Washington, DC, USA.
  16. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Line 35 lists William Offutt, age 42. Line 36 lists Eliza, age 35. Line 37 lists Constance, age 16. Line 38 lists Lucy, age 4. Line 39 lists Alprida (?), age 6. Line 40 lists Celeste, age 3/12. Line 41 lists John, age 7. All listed as being born in LA.
  17. [S6891] Legacy Rcds., 1846-1880; Dist. Court (Orleans Parish), LA No. 14850, Legacy file 14850.Details regarding the distribution of the legacy of Mrs. Anne Perret, to her sole brothers William and Nathaniel Offutt performed by Mr. Frank Perret as her Testamentary executor and primary legatee. Property included shares, I believe in the firm Offutt Bros., and also included a plantation, slaves and other items.
  18. [S2783] November 1, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 26 lists William Offatt, age 52. Line 27 lists William Offatt, age 23. Line 28 lists Frank Offutt, age 21. Line 29 lists John Offatt, age 17. Line 30 lists Constance Offatt, age 25. Line 31 lists Ellen Offatt, age 15. Line 32 lists Lucy Offatt, age 13. Line 33 lists Celeste Offatt, age 9. Line 34 lists Mary Offatt, age 5. All are listed as being born in LA.
  19. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Offutt Surname Forum. Message states that the record is: William Offutt baptized at the age of 52, Sponsors: Mr. G (perhaps Father Gilbert Raymond) & Mrs. Casse. Opelousas Church V. 6 page 125.
  20. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Pg. 125. Offut, William Godfather: W. G. Raymond; Godmother: Mme. Casse. Baptised 29 Nov 1860 at age 52 years.
  21. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume D, #2. This record suggested a date of January 7, 1861. I removed that date based on the St. Landry Parish Marriage Record clearly showing January 3, 1861 as the date.
  22. [S6867] St. Landry Parish LA Marr. Rcd. Bk. C; 1855 - 1866: St. Landry Parish Louisiana Marriage Record Book C; 1855 - 1866 page 265. Marriage Record 2143; Marriage of William Offutt and Mrs. Evelina S. Moore. Marriage authorized January 3, 1861; Marriage performed January 3, 1861 by Rev. G. Raymond. Witnesses were Geo. Ulrich, John Posey and M. F. Leigh.
  23. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Donations: Volume 2, pg. 263.
  24. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of Lewis D. Prescott. Line 12 lists Lewis D., age 33. Line 13 lists L.G., age 22. Line 14 lists John M., age 3. Line 15 lists Elizabeth, age 1. Line 16 lists Willis, age 30. Line 17 lists Wm. Marshall, age 20. Line 18 lists Adelaide, age 25. Line 19 lists Mary, age 23. Line 20 lists William Offutt, age 63. Line 21 lists Evelina L. Offutt, age 57. Line 22 lists Eleanor A. Offutt, age 23. Line 23 lists M. Celeste Offutt, age 20. Line 24 lists Mary E. Offutt, age 15. All listed as born in LA.
  25. [S6863] The Opelousas Courier, January 29, 1876, Pg. 1, Printed in the Saturday, January 29, 1876 edition of the The Opelousas Courier on page 1. Article relates the information about the ambush and killing of Colonel Wm. Offutt. States that the shooting occurred last Saturday" and that the murderer had the "audicity" to go to Col. Offutt's home and told his daughter "she had better go to her father's assistance, he was lying bleeding to death in the road". Article names killer as Gustin Kenison. States that "He held the rank of Colonel in the state militia before the war", "was a native of the state", "was elected to the State Sentate for the short term in 1868". States "that the shooting occured about 2 1/2 o'clcok in the evening and died about 6 hours later".
  26. [S6862] New Orleans Republican, January 26, 1876, Pg. 1, Printed in the Wednesday, January 26, 1876 edition of the New Orleans Republican on page 1. "Assassination of Colonel Offutt. - WASHINGTON, La., January 23, 1876. EDITOR REPUBLICAN: Colonel Offutt was shot on Saturday morning, about one mile from his home, while riding in his buggy to make his daily visit to his relatives in Washington. A shot was fired from the rear of the buggy, which went through the glue of the top and straight through the head of the victim, coming out of his right eye. A negro named Augustan, who was seen with a shotgun, and who had told some colored woman that Colonel Offutt was shot, was suspected of the crime, and when search was made for him he ran out from under his cabin and escaped into a swamp, which is now surrounded by about 100 armed men. Colonel Offutt's horse had been started by the shot, and run off with the forepart of the buggy. When found Colonel Offutt was still in his seat, with his whip grasped in his hand and his pipe in his lap. He was unconscious, and after being brought to his home died at daybreak on Sunday. He was about sixty-eight years of age and greatly respected by all classes of the population, having entirely withdrawn from politics after the expiration of his term as Senator in 1870. G". I've removed this date, based on the date shown on the grave marker.
  27. [S6864] The Daily Picayune, January 25, 1876, Pg. 1, Printed in Sunday, January 25, 1876 edition of The Daily Picayune on page 1. Article provides details about the ambush and murder of Col. Wm. Offutt that were in a dispatch that apparently was from Washington, St. Landry, Jan. 22. I've transcribed portions of the article: Col. Offutt, the deceased was a native of St. Landry parish and about sixty-eight years of age. He was a man so greatly respected and beloved that it is supposed he was either murdered for purposes of robbery or through mistake for some other person. Before the late war Col. Offutt and his brother, Nathaniel, the latter also deceased, were in business together, and not only possessed large planting interests, but were extensively engaged in milling and the lumber business in the parish of St. Martin and upon Grand River, with a depot in this city which, if we mistake not was under the management of Mr. Frank Perritt, a brother-in-law. The brothers were also extensively engaged in steamboating and were owners of the Ophelia, Burton, Alice M. Glaize, Anna and the Nina Simms. …. Having lost his wife about six weeks ago, he came down to the city, but returned home on the trip before the last of the steamer St. Mary. … He leaves five children to mourn his sudden death, four daughters, all married except the youngest, and one son. Dr. Offutt, a practicing physician, residing in the parish of Avolyelles. Col. Offutt's place is about three miles from Washington, on the Bayou Courtableau."
  28. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #103942919. Buried in Section 9. Photo of grave marker. "Sacred to the memory of WILLIAM OFFUTT Born August 14, 1808 Died January 28, 1876."
  29. [S6896] Col. William Offutt Funeral Notice; Personal Library of David W. Offutt, Funeral Notice. "YOU are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of COL. WILLIAM OFFUTT, who died last night at nine o'clock, at his residence on Bayou Waxia, in the 68th year of his age. The procession will leave his residence at eight o'clock, A.M., tomorrow, for the Catholic Church of Washington, where funeral rites will be solemnized at about half-past nine o'clock, and will thence proceed to the Catholic Cemetery of Opelousas, where interment will be made. IN BEHALF OF THE FAMILY. Washington, Sunday Jan. 23d, 1876.
  30. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Listed as age 16 born in LA.
  31. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #103943013. Buried in Section 9, Tomb #1447. Photo of grave marker. "SACRED to the memory of ANNA MARIA daughter of WILLIAM & ELIZA OFFUTT died Sept. 22nd 1841 aged 3 years 7 months & 11 days".
  32. [S627] N. Wayne Cosby, "LA Offutt information," e-mail to David Offutt, Jan. 20, 1997.
  33. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Listed as age 6 born in LA.
  34. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Marriage #7701. Eleonor A. Offutt marries 10 Feb 1874 Willis Prescott.
  35. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume D, #213. Offut, Lucie (William & Eliza M. Posey) m. 9 May 1856 Lewis Prescott.
  36. [S3601] State Times Advocate, March 1, 1929, Pg. 16, Obituary states that she was the daughter of Col. William Offutt and Eliza Marie Posey.
  37. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Volume 4, pg. 372.
  38. [S7174] The Opelousas Herald, November 29, 1938, Pg. 1, Printed in the Tuesday, November 29, 1938 edition of The Opelousas Herald on page 1. "Famous Daughter of Army Leader Claimed by Death - Mrs. Mary Edmonia Offutt Cobbs, 83, Buried in Lynchburg, Va. - Mrs. John H. Cobbs - Mrs. Mary Edmonia Offutt Cobbs, 83, widow of John H. Cobbs, died early this morning at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse L. Jones, 301 Harrison street, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family lot in Spring Hill cemetery. Mrs. Cobbs was widely known in Lynchburg, where she had spent the greater part of her life, and was closely connected with the work of Holy Cross church. She was a Gold Star Mother, her son, First Sergeant William Offutt Cobbs, Company L, 116th Infantry, having made the supreme sacrifice in the Argonne, in the World War. Surviving members of her family, are two children, Mrs. Jesse L. Jones of Lynchburg and James Madison Cobbs of New York City, and four grandchildren. Miss Eleanor Jones, Miss Josephine Jones, Miss Elise Offutt Cobbs and James Madison Cobbs, Jr. Born March 6, 1855, in Washington, La., Mrs. Cobbs was prominently connected throughout that state. She was the youngest daughter of Col. William Offutt. C. S. A., and Mrs. Eliza Maria Posey Offutt. Her paternal, grandfather was Dr. William Johnson Offutt, early settler and large landholder of Louisiana. On her mother's side, she was descended from Gen. Thomas Posey, officer of the American Revolution and the War of 1812 and later senator from Louisiana. Mrs. Cobbs' husband, for many years in business in Lynchburg, was one of the youngest soldiers in the Confederate States Army. He died April 24, 1929. - Lynchburg, Va., Press." Date suggested removed based on Funeral Home records and Find A Grave memorial that had a picture of the grave marker.
  39. [S7178] Mrs. Mary Edmonia O. Cobbs, Cert. of Death; Commonwealth of VA, Certificate of Death for Mrs. Mary Edmonia O. Cobbs. Female, White, Widowed. Died November 4, 1938 at the residence, 301 Harrison St., Lynchburg, VA. She was the wife of John Henry Cobbs. Born Mar 6, 1855 in Washington, DC. Age 83 years 7 months and 28 days. Father Col Wm. Offutt, born in Louisiana. Maiden name of Mother Liza Maria Posey, born in Louisiana. Informant Mrs. E. B. Ferrell. Buried Sp Hill, Lynchburgh, VA November 5, 1938. Place of birth not entered based on other evidence.

Jean Miramond1

M
Last EditedMarch 15, 2022
     Jean Miramond was born; Of Destringwils, Dept. of Lot, France.2,3 He married Anne Offut, daughter of William Johnson Offutt and Lucy Glenn, on September 14, 1820 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.1,4 His estate was probated on September 4, 1835 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.5

Family

Anne Offut d. 13 Sep 1858
Child

Citations

  1. [S265] St. Landry Parish, LA Mar Rcds: Marriage #9.
  2. [S265] St. Landry Parish, LA Mar Rcds: Marriage #9. Has full place information.
  3. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, OA-186. Has France.
  4. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Marriages--Louisiana to 1850; St. Landry Parish; Miramond, Jean married Offutt, Ann on 14 Sep 1820.
  5. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Succession #716.
  6. [S1670] FamilySearch Labs, online https://www.familysearch.org/, "Louisiana Births and Christenings, 1811-1830, 1854-1934", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HS5F-MKMM : 14 January 2020), Jean Miramond, 1822.

Anne Theresa Hardy1,2

F, b. circa August 31, 1803, d. February 20, 1884
Last EditedDecember 15, 2022
     Anne Theresa Hardy was born circa August 31, 1803.3 She was born circa 1808 at MD, USA.4,5,6 As of October 29, 1828,her married name was Offutt.1,2 She and Nathaniel Offutt obtained a marriage license on October 29, 1828.2 As of November 4, 1828, Anne Theresa Hardy was also known as Hardey.7 She married Nathaniel Offutt, son of William Johnson Offutt and Lucy Glenn, on November 4, 1828 at Saint Borromeo Catholic Church, Grand Coteau, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.8 Anne Theresa Offutt and Nathaniel Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of September 28, 1850 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.9 Anne Theresa Offutt and Nathaniel Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of July 17, 1860 at Bayou Chene, St. Martin Parish, LA, USA.10 Anne Theresa Hardy May be in Enum. Dist. #43, Reel 470, page 298 of 1880 Federal Census as Ann E. Offutt, age 75, born in MD. in 1880 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA. She died on February 20, 1884 at Washington, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.3,11 She was buried at Saint Borromeo Catholic Church, Grand Coteau, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.12

Family

Nathaniel Offutt b. c 1803, d. 11 Sep 1862
Children

Citations

  1. [S265] St. Landry Parish, LA Mar Rcds: Marriage #62.
  2. [S6868] St. Landry Parish LA Marr. Rcd. Bk. A; 1807 - 1840: St. Landry Parish Louisiana Marriage Record Book A; 1807 - 1840 page 258. Marriage Record 62; Marriage of Nathaniel Offutt and Ann T. Hardy. Marriage performed October 29, 1828. Witnesses were Ben B. Johnson and R. Taylor Jr.(Could be Taglor).
  3. [S7104] St. Landry Democrat, February 23, 1884, Pg. 5, Printed in the February 23, 1884 edition of the St. Landry Democrat on page 5. "Mrs. Ann E. Offutt nee Hardy, widow Nathaniel Offutt, died at her home in Washington, last Wednesday evening, aged 80 years, 5 months and 20 days. She was buried at Grand Coteau."
  4. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", GC CH., Volume 1, pg. 65. Calls her Anne of Maryland.
  5. [S624] Sep 28, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of Nathaniel Offutt. Line 2 lists Ann, age 42 born in MD.
  6. [S595] July 17, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Bayou Chene, St. Martin Parish, LA, Household of Nath Offitt. Line 37 lists a female Offitt, age 50, born ?
  7. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 65.
  8. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 65, #130. "Hardy, Ann Theresa - native of Maryland; now residing in this parish (William Fred. & Sarah Spalding) m. 4 Nov 1828 Nathaniel Offut - native of Georgia; now living in this parish (William J. & Lucy Glenn) Wits: William Hardey, Theo Lastrapes, John Collins."
  9. [S624] Sep 28, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 1 lists Nathaniel Offutt, age 47, born in GA as a planter. Line 2 lists Ann, age 42 born in MD. Line 3 lists Ophelia, age 17 born in LA. Line 4 lists Nathaniel Jr., age 11, born in LA. Line 5 lists Anna, age 8, born in LA.
  10. [S595] July 17, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Bayou Chene, St. Martin Parish, LA, Line 36 lists Nathl Offitt, age 55, born in ?. Line 37 lists a female Offitt, age 50, born ? Line 38 lists Ophelia Offitt age 22, born ? Line 39 lists Anna Offitt age 18, born ? Line 40 lists Nathal Offitt age 19, born ?
  11. [S7105] St. Landry Democrat, February 28, 1884, Pg. 6, Printed in the February 28, 1884 edition of The Times-Democrat on page 6. "Mrs. Ann E. Offutt relict of Col. William Offutt, died at Washington on Feb. 20, aged 80 years, 5 months."
  12. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #143514677.
  13. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", GC CH., Volume 1, pg. 80.
  14. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 101.
  15. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 114.
  16. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 4, pg. 14.
  17. [S624] Sep 28, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 4, Dwelling and Family Number 1. Has Nathaniel Offutt Jr. age 11 born in LA in the household of Nathaniel and Ann Offutt.
  18. [S624] Sep 28, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 5, Dwelling and Family Number 1. Has Ann Offutt age 8 born in LA in the household of Nathaniel and Ann Offutt.

Evelina S. Moore1,2

F, b. 1812, d. December 14, 1875
Last EditedFebruary 28, 2022
     Evelina S. Moore was born in 1812 at LA, USA.3,1,4 As of June 30, 1831,her married name was Prescott.5,6 She married William M. Prescott on June 30, 1831.7,8,6 As of January 3, 1861,her married name was Offutt.9,10 Evelina S. Moore married William Offutt, son of William Johnson Offutt and Lucy Glenn, on January 3, 1861 at St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.9,10 A contract for the marriage of Evelina S. Moore and William Offutt was signed on January 31, 1861 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.7 Evelina S. Offutt was listed in the 1870 census at 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of Lewis D. Prescott and Lucy Glenn Prescott on August 26, 1870.11 Evelina S. Moore died on December 14, 1875 at Washington, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.1,4,12 She was buried at Magnolia Ridge Cemetery, Washington, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.1,4
Photo of tracing of grave marker for Evelina S. Moore Offutt
Photo taken by Debbie G. Morrogh

Family 1

William M. Prescott b. 10 Dec 1808
Child

Family 2

William Offutt b. 14 Aug 1808, d. 22 Jan 1876

Citations

  1. [S6857] St. Landry Cemeteries: Magnolia Ridge Cem., online http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Transcriptions/St.%20Landry/…, Information on Evaline S. Moore, wife of William Offutt, b. 1812, d, Dec 1875.
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #127738246. Photo of grave marker. "EVELINA S. MOORE WIFE OF Wm/ OFFUTT BORN 1812 DIED DEC 1875".
  3. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 21 lists Evelina S. Offutt, age 57 born in LA.
  4. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #127738246. Photo of grave marker. "EVELINA S. MOORE WIFE OF Wm/ OFFUTT BORN 1812 DIED DEC 1875."
  5. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Donations: Volume 2, pg. 263. Suggested date of marriage was January 7, 1861. Removed that date based on the St. Landry Parish Marriage Record clearly showing that the date of marriage was January 3, 1861.
  6. [S1670] FamilySearch Labs, online https://www.familysearch.org/, "Louisiana Marriages, 1816-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4Z3-C5Z : 14 January 2020), William M. Prescott, 1831. Name: William M. Prescott. Sex: Male. Spouse's Name: Evelina Simphorose Moore. Spouse's Sex: Female. Marriage Date: 30 Jun 1831. Marriage Place: Louisiana, United States. Reference:     Volume 3.
  7. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Donations: Volume 2, pg. 263.
  8. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume D, #2.
  9. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume D, #2. This record suggested a date of January 7, 1861. I removed that date based on the St. Landry Parish Marriage Record clearly showing January 3, 1861 as the date.
  10. [S6867] St. Landry Parish LA Marr. Rcd. Bk. C; 1855 - 1866: St. Landry Parish Louisiana Marriage Record Book C; 1855 - 1866 page 265. Marriage Record 2143; Marriage of William Offutt and Mrs. Evelina S. Moore. Marriage authorized January 3, 1861; Marriage performed January 3, 1861 by Rev. G. Raymond. Witnesses were Geo. Ulrich, John Posey and M. F. Leigh.
  11. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of Lewis D. Prescott. Line 12 lists Lewis D., age 33. Line 13 lists L.G., age 22. Line 14 lists John M., age 3. Line 15 lists Elizabeth, age 1. Line 16 lists Willis, age 30. Line 17 lists Wm. Marshall, age 20. Line 18 lists Adelaide, age 25. Line 19 lists Mary, age 23. Line 20 lists William Offutt, age 63. Line 21 lists Evelina L. Offutt, age 57. Line 22 lists Eleanor A. Offutt, age 23. Line 23 lists M. Celeste Offutt, age 20. Line 24 lists Mary E. Offutt, age 15. All listed as born in LA.
  12. [S6865] The Opelousas Courier, December 18, 1875, Pg. 1, Printed in the Saturday, December 18, 1875 edition of the The Opelousas Courier on page 1. "Died - In Washington, La., on the 14th, Mrs. Evelina S. Moore, wife of Col. Wm. Offutt, aged 62 years and 9 months."
  13. [S1670] FamilySearch Labs, online https://www.familysearch.org/, "Louisiana Marriages, 1816-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HST8-35W2 : 14 January 2020), William M. Prescott in entry for Lewis D. Prescott, 1866. Name: Lewis D. Prescott. Sex: Male. Father's Name: William M. Prescott. Father's Sex: Male. Mother's Name: Evelina Moor. Mother's Sex: Female. Spouse's Name: Lucy G. Offutt. Spouse's Sex: Female. Spouse's Father's Name: William Offutt. Spouse's Father's Sex: Male. Spouse's Mother's Name: Eliza M. Posey. Marriage Date: 9 May 1866. Marriage Place: Opelousas, St. Landry, Louisiana, United States. Source Details: R.H. Bk8p. Reference: Volume 8.

William M. Prescott1

M, b. December 10, 1808
Last EditedFebruary 28, 2022
     William M. Prescott was born on December 10, 1808.2 He married Evelina S. Moore on June 30, 1831.1,3,4 William M. Prescott died on December 5, 1854 at age 45.2 He was buried at Magnolia Ridge Cemetery, Washington, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.2
Photo of tracing of grave marker for William M. Prescott
Photo taken by Debbie G. Morrogh

Family

Evelina S. Moore b. 1812, d. 14 Dec 1875
Child

Citations

  1. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Donations: Volume 2, pg. 263.
  2. [S6857] St. Landry Cemeteries: Magnolia Ridge Cem., online http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Transcriptions/St.%20Landry/…, Information on William M. Prescott, b. Dec. 10, 1808, d. Dec. 5, 1854.
  3. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume D, #2.
  4. [S1670] FamilySearch Labs, online https://www.familysearch.org/, "Louisiana Marriages, 1816-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4Z3-C5Z : 14 January 2020), William M. Prescott, 1831. Name: William M. Prescott. Sex: Male. Spouse's Name: Evelina Simphorose Moore. Spouse's Sex: Female. Marriage Date: 30 Jun 1831. Marriage Place: Louisiana, United States. Reference:     Volume 3.
  5. [S1670] FamilySearch Labs, online https://www.familysearch.org/, "Louisiana Marriages, 1816-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HST8-35W2 : 14 January 2020), William M. Prescott in entry for Lewis D. Prescott, 1866. Name: Lewis D. Prescott. Sex: Male. Father's Name: William M. Prescott. Father's Sex: Male. Mother's Name: Evelina Moor. Mother's Sex: Female. Spouse's Name: Lucy G. Offutt. Spouse's Sex: Female. Spouse's Father's Name: William Offutt. Spouse's Father's Sex: Male. Spouse's Mother's Name: Eliza M. Posey. Marriage Date: 9 May 1866. Marriage Place: Opelousas, St. Landry, Louisiana, United States. Source Details: R.H. Bk8p. Reference: Volume 8.

Louisiana Wellemina Offut1

F, b. April 18, 1836, d. September 21, 1837
FatherNathaniel Offutt1 b. c 1803, d. 11 Sep 1862
MotherAnne Theresa Hardy1 b. c 31 Aug 1803, d. 20 Feb 1884
Last EditedJuly 2, 2007
     Louisiana Wellemina Offut was born on April 18, 1836.1 As of April 18, 1836, Louisiana Wellemina Offut was also known as Louisianna Willielmine.1 She died on September 21, 1837 at age 1.2

Citations

  1. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 4, pg. 14.
  2. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 44.

Mary Olivia Offut1

F, b. March 11, 1834, d. August 10, 1840
FatherNathaniel Offutt1 b. c 1803, d. 11 Sep 1862
MotherAnne Theresa Hardy1 b. c 31 Aug 1803, d. 20 Feb 1884
Last EditedJuly 2, 2007
     Mary Olivia Offut was born on March 11, 1834.1 She died on August 10, 1840 at age 6.2

Citations

  1. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 114.
  2. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 52.

Marie Ophelia Offutt1

F, b. July 30, 1832
FatherNathaniel Offutt2 b. c 1803, d. 11 Sep 1862
MotherAnne Theresa Hardy2 b. c 31 Aug 1803, d. 20 Feb 1884
Last EditedAugust 26, 2021
     Marie Ophelia Offutt was born on July 30, 1832 at LA, USA.2,3,4 She was listed in the 1850 census at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of Nathaniel Offutt and Anne Theresa Offutt on September 28, 1850.5 Marie Ophelia Offutt was listed in the 1860 census at Bayou Chene, St. Martin Parish, LA, USA, in the household of Nathaniel Offutt and Anne Theresa Offutt on July 17, 1860.6 Marie Ophelia Offutt and Mary Ophelia Offutt May be same person on August 26, 2021.

Citations

  1. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 101. Lists her as Marie Ophelia Offut.
  2. [S267] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Ch. Marr. Rcds", Volume 1, pg. 101.
  3. [S624] Sep 28, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of Nathaniel Offutt. Line 3 lists Ophelia, age 17 born in LA.
  4. [S595] July 17, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Bayou Chene, St. Martin Parish, LA, Household of Nath Offitt. Line 38 lists Ophelia Offitt age 22, born ? Date removed based on other information.
  5. [S624] Sep 28, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 1 lists Nathaniel Offutt, age 47, born in GA as a planter. Line 2 lists Ann, age 42 born in MD. Line 3 lists Ophelia, age 17 born in LA. Line 4 lists Nathaniel Jr., age 11, born in LA. Line 5 lists Anna, age 8, born in LA.
  6. [S595] July 17, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; Bayou Chene, St. Martin Parish, LA, Line 36 lists Nathl Offitt, age 55, born in ?. Line 37 lists a female Offitt, age 50, born ? Line 38 lists Ophelia Offitt age 22, born ? Line 39 lists Anna Offitt age 18, born ? Line 40 lists Nathal Offitt age 19, born ?

Eliza Marie Posey1,2

F, b. September 5, 1815, d. December 4, 1859
Last EditedFebruary 15, 2023
     Eliza Marie Posey was born on September 5, 1815 at Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.3,4,5 She and William Offutt obtained a marriage license on January 25, 1834.6 As of January 30, 1834,her married name was Offutt.7 As of January 30, 1834, Eliza Marie Posey was also known as Eliza Lapey.8 She married William Offutt, son of William Johnson Offutt and Lucy Glenn, on January 30, 1834 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.7 Eliza Marie Posey was donated a slave by Anne Offut on September 29, 1836 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA; donates slave to Eliza Posey Offutt.9 Eliza Marie Offutt and William Offutt appeared on the Federal Census of November 17, 1850 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.10 Eliza Marie Posey died on December 4, 1859 at age 44.3 She was buried after December 4, 1859 at St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.3
Grave marker for Eliza Marie Posey Offutt
Photo taken by Cecil Dupre

Family

William Offutt b. 14 Aug 1808, d. 22 Jan 1876
Children

Citations

  1. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Marriage #14.
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial# 103942959. Photo of grave marker.
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial# 103942959. Buried in Section 9. Photo of grave marker. "Sacred to the memory of ELIZA MARIA POSEY Wife of William Offutt Born 5 September 1815 Died 4 December 1859.
  4. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Household of William Offutt. Line 36 lists Eliza, age 35, born in LA.
  5. [S1670] FamilySearch Labs, online https://www.familysearch.org/, "Louisiana, Births and Christenings, 1811-1830; 1854-1934," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FWGN-3GZ : accessed 12 Aug 2014), Elizabeth Marie Posey, 05 Sep 1815; citing Opelousas, Saint Landry, Louisiana; FHL microfilm 6010599.
  6. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Marriage #14. Offut, William m. 25 Jan 1834 Eliza Posey.
  7. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume 2, pg. 54.
  8. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume 2, pg. 54. Offut, William of Concordia Parish, La. 25 years old (William & Lucy Gleen) m. 30 Jan 1834 Elisa Lapey, 18 yrs. old.
  9. [S482] Family History Library Microfilm #1412749, Item 3, Notarial Records, St. Landry Parish, LA.
  10. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Line 35 lists William Offutt, age 42. Line 36 lists Eliza, age 35. Line 37 lists Constance, age 16. Line 38 lists Lucy, age 4. Line 39 lists Alprida (?), age 6. Line 40 lists Celeste, age 3/12. Line 41 lists John, age 7. All listed as being born in LA.
  11. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Listed as age 16 born in LA.
  12. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #103943013. Buried in Section 9, Tomb #1447. Photo of grave marker. "SACRED to the memory of ANNA MARIA daughter of WILLIAM & ELIZA OFFUTT died Sept. 22nd 1841 aged 3 years 7 months & 11 days".
  13. [S627] N. Wayne Cosby, "LA Offutt information," e-mail to David Offutt, Jan. 20, 1997.
  14. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Listed as age 6 born in LA.
  15. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Marriage #7701. Eleonor A. Offutt marries 10 Feb 1874 Willis Prescott.
  16. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume D, #213. Offut, Lucie (William & Eliza M. Posey) m. 9 May 1856 Lewis Prescott.
  17. [S3601] State Times Advocate, March 1, 1929, Pg. 16, Obituary states that she was the daughter of Col. William Offutt and Eliza Marie Posey.
  18. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Volume 4, pg. 372.
  19. [S7174] The Opelousas Herald, November 29, 1938, Pg. 1, Printed in the Tuesday, November 29, 1938 edition of The Opelousas Herald on page 1. "Famous Daughter of Army Leader Claimed by Death - Mrs. Mary Edmonia Offutt Cobbs, 83, Buried in Lynchburg, Va. - Mrs. John H. Cobbs - Mrs. Mary Edmonia Offutt Cobbs, 83, widow of John H. Cobbs, died early this morning at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse L. Jones, 301 Harrison street, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family lot in Spring Hill cemetery. Mrs. Cobbs was widely known in Lynchburg, where she had spent the greater part of her life, and was closely connected with the work of Holy Cross church. She was a Gold Star Mother, her son, First Sergeant William Offutt Cobbs, Company L, 116th Infantry, having made the supreme sacrifice in the Argonne, in the World War. Surviving members of her family, are two children, Mrs. Jesse L. Jones of Lynchburg and James Madison Cobbs of New York City, and four grandchildren. Miss Eleanor Jones, Miss Josephine Jones, Miss Elise Offutt Cobbs and James Madison Cobbs, Jr. Born March 6, 1855, in Washington, La., Mrs. Cobbs was prominently connected throughout that state. She was the youngest daughter of Col. William Offutt. C. S. A., and Mrs. Eliza Maria Posey Offutt. Her paternal, grandfather was Dr. William Johnson Offutt, early settler and large landholder of Louisiana. On her mother's side, she was descended from Gen. Thomas Posey, officer of the American Revolution and the War of 1812 and later senator from Louisiana. Mrs. Cobbs' husband, for many years in business in Lynchburg, was one of the youngest soldiers in the Confederate States Army. He died April 24, 1929. - Lynchburg, Va., Press." Date suggested removed based on Funeral Home records and Find A Grave memorial that had a picture of the grave marker.
  20. [S7178] Mrs. Mary Edmonia O. Cobbs, Cert. of Death; Commonwealth of VA, Certificate of Death for Mrs. Mary Edmonia O. Cobbs. Female, White, Widowed. Died November 4, 1938 at the residence, 301 Harrison St., Lynchburg, VA. She was the wife of John Henry Cobbs. Born Mar 6, 1855 in Washington, DC. Age 83 years 7 months and 28 days. Father Col Wm. Offutt, born in Louisiana. Maiden name of Mother Liza Maria Posey, born in Louisiana. Informant Mrs. E. B. Ferrell. Buried Sp Hill, Lynchburgh, VA November 5, 1938. Place of birth not entered based on other evidence.

Dr. William Johnson Offutt Jr

M, b. February 18, 1837, d. October 14, 1895
FatherWilliam Offutt b. 14 Aug 1808, d. 22 Jan 1876
MotherEliza Marie Posey b. 5 Sep 1815, d. 4 Dec 1859
Last EditedMarch 23, 2022
     Dr. William Johnson Offutt Jr was born on February 18, 1837 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.1,2,3,4,5,6 He was listed in the 1860 census at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of William Offutt on November 1, 1860.7 Dr. William Johnson Offutt Jr was a a doctor before June 23, 1861 at Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.8 He lived before June 23, 1861 at Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.8 He began military service on June 23, 1861 at Camp Moore, LA, USA, when he enlisted with Company F as a Private, 8th Louisiana Infantry, Confederate States of America.9,10,11,12 He was appointed 2nd Sergeant on April 24, 1862 at 8th Louisiana Infantry Regiment, Company F.13,14 He ended military service on October 15, 1862 at 8th Louisiana Infantry Regiment, Company F, when he provided a substitute.15 He appeared on the Federal Census of August 26, 1870 at 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.16 He died on October 14, 1895 at Washington, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, at age 58.17,3,18 He was buried at St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.19,20
Grave marker for Dr. W. J. Offutt
Photo taken by Cecil Dupre
Grave marker for Dr. W. J. Offutt, shows additional detail regarding plot
Photo taken by Cecil Dupre
His estate was probated on October 19, 1895 at District Court, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.21 He there is also a W. J. Offutt listed in the 8th LA Calvary, Company C as a private from DeSoto Parish, LA on March 5, 2001.22

Citations

  1. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, Confederate Graves Registry Public Interface at http://cgr.scv.org/. Offutt, Dr. William J. born Feb 8, 1837; died Oct 14, 1895. Served In Co. F, 8th Louisiana Infantry. Removed that date based on photos of the grave marker.
  2. [S2783] November 1, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of William "Offatt". Line 27 lists William Offatt, age 23, born in LA.
  3. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial# 43617880. Photo of grave marker.
  4. [S2785] William J. Offutt, 8th LA Inf., Co. F; Service Rcds, Film M320; Roll 196, Page 10 of record states that he was 22 when he enlisted, and was born in LA. Removed date suggested (circa 1839) based on Census information and photo of grave marker showing date of birth was in 1837.
  5. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Offutt Surname Forum. Message states that the record is: William Johnson Offutt (son of William Offutt & Eilza Posey) born Feb. 18, 1837. List paternal grandparents as: William Johnson Offutt & Lucie Glenn. Maternal Grandparents: Lloowd (Lloyd) Posey, deceased & Helen Collins. Church Volume 4 page 47.
  6. [S3936] The Daily Picayune, October 15, 1895, Pg. 2, Printed in the Tuesday, October 15, 1895 edition of The Daily Picayune on page 2. Dateline Washington, LA. October 14, 1895. Stated that the deceased was a native of this parish and that he was 58 years old.
  7. [S2783] November 1, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 26 lists William Offatt, age 52. Line 27 lists William Offatt, age 23. Line 28 lists Frank Offutt, age 21. Line 29 lists John Offatt, age 17. Line 30 lists Constance Offatt, age 25. Line 31 lists Ellen Offatt, age 15. Line 32 lists Lucy Offatt, age 13. Line 33 lists Celeste Offatt, age 9. Line 34 lists Mary Offatt, age 5. All are listed as being born in LA.
  8. [S2785] William J. Offutt, 8th LA Inf., Co. F; Service Rcds, Film M320; Roll 196, Page 10 of record states that he was a doctor, and that his residence was here.
  9. [S2785] William J. Offutt, 8th LA Inf., Co. F; Service Rcds, Film M320; Roll 196, Page 11 of record states that he enlisted at this date and place.
  10. [S3345] William Henry Perrin, S. West Bio. and Hist., Page 58. Lists members of the Opelousas Guards, among them is 3rd Sgt. John P. Offutt and Private Wm. J. Offutt.
  11. [S350] Ancestry Inc., online www.ancestry.com, Confederate Soldiers of Louisiana, Volume 3, page 18. Lists the record of William J. Offutt, a private in Company F, 8th LA Infantry. Record was copied from information at Memorial Hall, New Orleans, LA by the War Department in Washington, DC in June of 1903.
  12. [S4799] James S. Ruby, Blue & Gray & the Civil War, Pg. 96, lists details of William Offutt's service.
  13. [S2785] William J. Offutt, 8th LA Inf., Co. F; Service Rcds, Film M320; Roll 196, Page 11 of record states that he was promoted this date.
  14. [S3345] William Henry Perrin, S. West Bio. and Hist., Page 63. From a letter written by a Lt. John Taylor dated August 2, 1862 that was subsequently published in the Opelousas Courier September 27, 1862; details about the members of Co. F of the 8th LA and that Wm. J. Offutt a private had been made 2nd Sgt. after reorganization and that he was absent due to illness.
  15. [S2785] William J. Offutt, 8th LA Inf., Co. F; Service Rcds, Film M320; Roll 196, Page 11 of record states that he furnished a substitute and went home.
  16. [S1825] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Pg. 170, Dwelling # 1601 Family # 1624. Line 25 lists William J. Offutt, age 33 born in LA. No one else in the household.
  17. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, Confederate Graves Registry Public Interface at http://cgr.scv.org/. Offutt, Dr. William J. born Feb 8, 1837; died Oct 14, 1895. Served In Co. F, 8th Louisiana Infantry.
  18. [S3936] The Daily Picayune, October 15, 1895, Pg. 2, Printed in the Tuesday, October 15, 1895 edition of The Daily Picayune on page 2. States that he died in Washington, LA on the 14th of October at the home of Mrs. Splane at 8 am.
  19. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, http://www.lascv.com/o.htm. Offutt, Dr. William J. buried in LA-WW-03. Cemetery on Union St. This is described as Old St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery. However, Find A Grave has a photo of the grave marker, next to the tomb of his father in St. Landry Church Cemetery. I have removed the Old St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery location based on Find A Grave.
  20. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #43617880. Buried in Section 9, Tomb #1449. Photo of grave marker. "DR. W. J. OFFUTT BORN FEB. 18, 1837 DIED OCT. 14, 1895".
  21. [S3250] Opelousas Courier, October 19, 1895, Pg. 1, Estate #5362, gives notice that an individual has applied to be the administator of the estate.
  22. [S486] Web Site, online unknown url, http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/la/franklin/military/…. Web information listing those serving with the 8th when it surrendered May 26, 1865. Microcopy 320, Roll 25 & 26.

Lucy Glenn Offutt1,2,3

F, b. May 30, 1847, d. February 28, 1929
FatherWilliam Offutt1,4 b. 14 Aug 1808, d. 22 Jan 1876
MotherEliza Marie Posey1,4 b. 5 Sep 1815, d. 4 Dec 1859
Last EditedMarch 8, 2022
     Lucy Glenn Offutt was born on May 30, 1847 at Washington, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.5,6,7,8,9 She was listed in the 1850 census at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of William Offutt and Eliza Marie Offutt on November 17, 1850.10 Lucy Glenn Offutt was listed in the 1860 census at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of William Offutt on November 1, 1860.11 Lucy Glenn Offutt and Lewis D. Prescott obtained a marriage license on May 8, 1866 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.12 As of May 9, 1866,her married name was Prescott.1,13 Lucy Glenn Offutt married Lewis D. Prescott, son of William M. Prescott and Evelina S. Moore, on May 9, 1866 at Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.14,13 Lucy Glenn Prescott and Lewis D. Prescott appeared on the Federal Census of August 26, 1870 at 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.15 Lucy Glenn Offutt died on February 28, 1929 at Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, USA, at age 81.16,6 She was buried after February 28, 1929 at Roselawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, USA.6
Grave marker for Lucy Glenn Offutt Prescott
Photo taken by Mary Agnes Hammett

Family

Lewis D. Prescott b. c 1836, d. 24 Jun 1900
Children

Citations

  1. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume D, #213. Offut, Lucie (William & Eliza M. Posey) m. 9 May 1856 Lewis Prescott.
  2. [S3601] State Times Advocate, March 1, 1929, Pg. 16, Obituary lists her as Mrs. Lucy Glenn Offutt Prescott.
  3. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Marriage #2970. Offutt, Lucy G. m. 8 May 1866 Lewis D. Prescott.
  4. [S3601] State Times Advocate, March 1, 1929, Pg. 16, Obituary states that she was the daughter of Col. William Offutt and Eliza Marie Posey.
  5. [S3601] State Times Advocate, March 1, 1929, Pg. 16, Obituary states that she was a native of St. Landry Parish and was born in the town of Washington in May 1847.
  6. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave Memorial #91013085. Photo of grave marker. "LUCY GLENN OFFUTT WIFE OF CAPT. L.D. PRESCOTT MAY 30, 1847-FEB.27, 1929 Mother thy memory shall ever be A guiding star to us."
  7. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Listed as age 4 born in LA. Date of birth suggested would be 1846. Removed that date based on grave marker photo.
  8. [S2783] November 1, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of William "Offatt". Line 32 lists Lucy Offatt, age 13, born in LA.
  9. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 13 lists L. G. Prescott, age 22 born in LA. This would suggest a date either late in 1847 or in 1848. As the grave marker has 1847 I've removed this as a source for the date of birth.
  10. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Line 35 lists William Offutt, age 42. Line 36 lists Eliza, age 35. Line 37 lists Constance, age 16. Line 38 lists Lucy, age 4. Line 39 lists Alprida (?), age 6. Line 40 lists Celeste, age 3/12. Line 41 lists John, age 7. All listed as being born in LA.
  11. [S2783] November 1, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 26 lists William Offatt, age 52. Line 27 lists William Offatt, age 23. Line 28 lists Frank Offutt, age 21. Line 29 lists John Offatt, age 17. Line 30 lists Constance Offatt, age 25. Line 31 lists Ellen Offatt, age 15. Line 32 lists Lucy Offatt, age 13. Line 33 lists Celeste Offatt, age 9. Line 34 lists Mary Offatt, age 5. All are listed as being born in LA.
  12. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Marriage #2970. Offutt, Lucy G. m. 8 May 1866 Lewis D. Prescott.
  13. [S1670] FamilySearch Labs, online https://www.familysearch.org/, "Louisiana Marriages, 1816-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HST8-35W2 : 14 January 2020), William M. Prescott in entry for Lewis D. Prescott, 1866. Name: Lewis D. Prescott. Sex: Male. Father's Name: William M. Prescott. Father's Sex: Male. Mother's Name: Evelina Moor. Mother's Sex: Female. Spouse's Name: Lucy G. Offutt. Spouse's Sex: Female. Spouse's Father's Name: William Offutt. Spouse's Father's Sex: Male. Spouse's Mother's Name: Eliza M. Posey. Marriage Date: 9 May 1866. Marriage Place: Opelousas, St. Landry, Louisiana, United States. Source Details: R.H. Bk8p. Reference: Volume 8.
  14. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume D, #213. Offut, Lucie (William & Eliza M. Posey) m. 9 May 1856 Lewis Prescott.
  15. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of Lewis D. Prescott. Line 12 lists Lewis D., age 33. Line 13 lists L.G., age 22. Line 14 lists John M., age 3. Line 15 lists Elizabeth, age 1. Line 16 lists Willis, age 30. Line 17 lists Wm. Marshall, age 20. Line 18 lists Adelaide, age 25. Line 19 lists Mary, age 23. Line 20 lists William Offutt, age 63. Line 21 lists Evelina L. Offutt, age 57. Line 22 lists Eleanor A. Offutt, age 23. Line 23 lists M. Celeste Offutt, age 20. Line 24 lists Mary E. Offutt, age 15. All listed as born in LA.
  16. [S3601] State Times Advocate, March 1, 1929, Pg. 16, Obituary states that she died the previous evening at the home of her daughter Mrs. Winder C. Dunbar, 567 Lakeland Drive.
  17. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 14 lists John M. Prescott, age 3 born in LA.
  18. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 15 lists Elizabeth Prescott, age 1 born in LA.

Lewis D. Prescott1,2

M, b. circa 1836, d. June 24, 1900
FatherWilliam M. Prescott3 b. 10 Dec 1808
MotherEvelina S. Moore3 b. 1812, d. 14 Dec 1875
Last EditedFebruary 28, 2022
     Lewis D. Prescott was born circa 1836 at LA, USA.4,5 He was a member of the military circa 1863, serving with; commanded Company A, 2nd Louisiana Calvary at the close of the Civil War.4 He and Lucy Glenn Offutt obtained a marriage license on May 8, 1866 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.6 Lewis D. Prescott married Lucy Glenn Offutt, daughter of William Offutt and Eliza Marie Posey, on May 9, 1866 at Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.7,3 Lewis D. Prescott and Lucy Glenn Prescott appeared on the Federal Census of August 26, 1870 at 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.8 Lewis D. Prescott died on June 24, 1900.4 He was buried after June 24, 1900 at Magnolia Ridge Cemetery, Washington, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.4

Family

Lucy Glenn Offutt b. 30 May 1847, d. 28 Feb 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume D, #213. Offut, Lucie (William & Eliza M. Posey) m. 9 May 1856 Lewis Prescott.
  2. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Marriage #2970. Offutt, Lucy G. m. 8 May 1866 Lewis D. Prescott.
  3. [S1670] FamilySearch Labs, online https://www.familysearch.org/, "Louisiana Marriages, 1816-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HST8-35W2 : 14 January 2020), William M. Prescott in entry for Lewis D. Prescott, 1866. Name: Lewis D. Prescott. Sex: Male. Father's Name: William M. Prescott. Father's Sex: Male. Mother's Name: Evelina Moor. Mother's Sex: Female. Spouse's Name: Lucy G. Offutt. Spouse's Sex: Female. Spouse's Father's Name: William Offutt. Spouse's Father's Sex: Male. Spouse's Mother's Name: Eliza M. Posey. Marriage Date: 9 May 1866. Marriage Place: Opelousas, St. Landry, Louisiana, United States. Source Details: R.H. Bk8p. Reference: Volume 8.
  4. [S594] Gladys L. Sandefur, "Magnolia Ridge Cemetery", Pg. 10. Information on Capt. L. D. Prescott, died on the 24th of June 1900 in his 64th year of his age.
  5. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 12 lists Lewis D. Prescott, age 33 born in LA.
  6. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Marriage #2970. Offutt, Lucy G. m. 8 May 1866 Lewis D. Prescott.
  7. [S268] Rev. Donald J. Hebert, "St. Landry Cath Ch. Rcds", Volume D, #213. Offut, Lucie (William & Eliza M. Posey) m. 9 May 1856 Lewis Prescott.
  8. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of Lewis D. Prescott. Line 12 lists Lewis D., age 33. Line 13 lists L.G., age 22. Line 14 lists John M., age 3. Line 15 lists Elizabeth, age 1. Line 16 lists Willis, age 30. Line 17 lists Wm. Marshall, age 20. Line 18 lists Adelaide, age 25. Line 19 lists Mary, age 23. Line 20 lists William Offutt, age 63. Line 21 lists Evelina L. Offutt, age 57. Line 22 lists Eleanor A. Offutt, age 23. Line 23 lists M. Celeste Offutt, age 20. Line 24 lists Mary E. Offutt, age 15. All listed as born in LA.
  9. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 14 lists John M. Prescott, age 3 born in LA.
  10. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 15 lists Elizabeth Prescott, age 1 born in LA.

Eleanor A. Offutt1,2

F, b. October 18, 1845, d. July 15, 1879
FatherWilliam Offutt1 b. 14 Aug 1808, d. 22 Jan 1876
MotherEliza Marie Posey1 b. 5 Sep 1815, d. 4 Dec 1859
Last EditedMarch 8, 2022
     Eleanor A. Offutt was born on October 18, 1845.2,3,4,5 She was listed in the 1860 census at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of William Offutt on November 1, 1860.6 Eleanor A. Offutt was listed in the 1870 census of at 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of Lewis D. Prescott and Lucy Glenn Prescott on August 26, 1870 as 23 years old.7 Eleanor A. Offutt and Willis P. Prescott obtained a marriage license on February 10, 1874 at LA, USA.1 As of February 15, 1874,her married name was Prescott.1 As of February 15, 1874, Eleanor A. Offutt was also known as Eleonor A. Offutt.1 She married Willis P. Prescott on February 15, 1874 at LA, USA; Wash. Ch.:V. 1, p. 26.1,8 Eleanor A. Offutt died on July 15, 1879 at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, at age 33.9,10,5 She was buried at Magnolia Ridge Cemetery, Washington, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.10,5
Photo of tracing of grave marker for Eleanor A. Offutt Prescott
Photo taken by Debbie G. Morrogh

Family

Willis P. Prescott b. May 1840, d. 7 Jan 1891

Citations

  1. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Marriage #7701. Eleonor A. Offutt marries 10 Feb 1874 Willis Prescott.
  2. [S6857] St. Landry Cemeteries: Magnolia Ridge Cem., online http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Transcriptions/St.%20Landry/…, Information on Eleanor A. Offutt, w/o Willis Prescott born 18 Oct 1845, died Jul 1879.
  3. [S2783] November 1, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of William "Offatt". Line 31 lists Ellen Offatt, age 15, born in LA.
  4. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 22 lists Eleanor A. Offutt, age 23 born in LA. Removed circa 1847 date based on 1860 Census and cemetery information.
  5. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #127738037. Photo of grave marker. "ELEANOR A. OFFUTT WIFE OF WILLIS PRESCOTT BORN OCT. 18, 1845 DIED JULY 1879."
  6. [S2783] November 1, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 26 lists William Offatt, age 52. Line 27 lists William Offatt, age 23. Line 28 lists Frank Offutt, age 21. Line 29 lists John Offatt, age 17. Line 30 lists Constance Offatt, age 25. Line 31 lists Ellen Offatt, age 15. Line 32 lists Lucy Offatt, age 13. Line 33 lists Celeste Offatt, age 9. Line 34 lists Mary Offatt, age 5. All are listed as being born in LA.
  7. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of Lewis D. Prescott. Line 12 lists Lewis D., age 33. Line 13 lists L.G., age 22. Line 14 lists John M., age 3. Line 15 lists Elizabeth, age 1. Line 16 lists Willis, age 30. Line 17 lists Wm. Marshall, age 20. Line 18 lists Adelaide, age 25. Line 19 lists Mary, age 23. Line 20 lists William Offutt, age 63. Line 21 lists Evelina L. Offutt, age 57. Line 22 lists Eleanor A. Offutt, age 23. Line 23 lists M. Celeste Offutt, age 20. Line 24 lists Mary E. Offutt, age 15. All listed as born in LA.
  8. [S6866] St. Landry Clarion, January 10, 1891, Pg. 1, Printed in the Saturday, January 10, 1891 edition of the St. Landry Clarion on page 1. "We are pained to announce the death of Hon. Willis Prescott, State Senator from this district, which occurred at the Hotel Dieu, New Orleans, last Wednesday, at the age of 51 years. He had been in bad health for a long time, and had recently visited Sour Lake, Texas, in search of relief; returning, he went to New Orleans for treatment, a few weeks before his death. He was buried yesterday at his old home and among his relatives and friends in Washingington, La. Several years ago he represented this parish in the State legislature, and was elected to the Senate, from this district, on the Democratic ticket in 1888. He was a widower; and left several children ; his wife a daughter of the late Col. William Offutt, died several years ago. Senator Prescott was greatly liked by those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was gentlemanly, sociable and entertaining ; and no one could spend an hour with him without having pleasant recollections of him. His family and relatives have our warmest sympathies in their sore bereavement."
  9. [S6858] The Opelousas Courier, July 19, 1879, Pg. 1, Printed in the Saturday, July 19, 1879 edition of The Opelousas Courier on page 1. "Near Washington, July 15, 1879, Mrs. ELEANOR OFFUTT, consort of Willis Prescott, Esq., editor of the Washington News, aged 34 years."
  10. [S6857] St. Landry Cemeteries: Magnolia Ridge Cem., online http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Transcriptions/St.%20Landry/…, Information on Eleanor A. Offutt, w/o Willis Prescott born 18 Oct 1845, died July 1879.

Willis P. Prescott1

M, b. May, 1840, d. January 7, 1891
Last EditedFebruary 27, 2022
     Willis P. Prescott was born in May, 1840.1,2 He and Eleanor A. Offutt obtained a marriage license on February 10, 1874 at LA, USA.3 Willis P. Prescott married Eleanor A. Offutt, daughter of William Offutt and Eliza Marie Posey, on February 15, 1874 at LA, USA; Wash. Ch.:V. 1, p. 26.3,4 Willis P. Prescott died on January 7, 1891 at Hotel Dieu, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, USA, at age 50.1,2,4 He was buried after January 7, 1891 at Magnolia Ridge Cemetery, Washington, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.1,2
Photo of tracing of grave marker for Willis Prescott
Photo taken by Debbie G. Morrogh

Family

Eleanor A. Offutt b. 18 Oct 1845, d. 15 Jul 1879

Citations

  1. [S6857] St. Landry Cemeteries: Magnolia Ridge Cem., online http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Transcriptions/St.%20Landry/…, Information on Willis P. Prescott, born May 1840 and died 7 Jan 1891.
  2. [S1103] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi, Find A Grave memorial #127738070. Photo of grave marker. "WILLIS PRESCOTT BORN MAY - 1840 DIED JAN. 7, 1891."
  3. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Marriage #7701. Eleonor A. Offutt marries 10 Feb 1874 Willis Prescott.
  4. [S6866] St. Landry Clarion, January 10, 1891, Pg. 1, Printed in the Saturday, January 10, 1891 edition of the St. Landry Clarion on page 1. "We are pained to announce the death of Hon. Willis Prescott, State Senator from this district, which occurred at the Hotel Dieu, New Orleans, last Wednesday, at the age of 51 years. He had been in bad health for a long time, and had recently visited Sour Lake, Texas, in search of relief; returning, he went to New Orleans for treatment, a few weeks before his death. He was buried yesterday at his old home and among his relatives and friends in Washingington, La. Several years ago he represented this parish in the State legislature, and was elected to the Senate, from this district, on the Democratic ticket in 1888. He was a widower; and left several children ; his wife a daughter of the late Col. William Offutt, died several years ago. Senator Prescott was greatly liked by those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was gentlemanly, sociable and entertaining ; and no one could spend an hour with him without having pleasant recollections of him. His family and relatives have our warmest sympathies in their sore bereavement."

Marie Celeste Offutt1

F, b. circa August, 1850, d. November 30, 1934
FatherWilliam Offutt1 b. 14 Aug 1808, d. 22 Jan 1876
MotherEliza Marie Posey1 b. 5 Sep 1815, d. 4 Dec 1859
Last EditedMarch 8, 2022
     Marie Celeste Offutt was born circa August, 1850 at LA, USA.2,3,4,5 She was listed in the 1850 census at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of William Offutt and Eliza Marie Offutt on November 17, 1850.6 As of November 17, 1850, Marie Celeste Offutt was also known as Celeste Offutt.7 She was listed in the 1860 census at St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of William Offutt on November 1, 1860.8 Marie Celeste Offutt was listed in the 1870 census of at 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA, in the household of Lewis D. Prescott and Lucy Glenn Prescott on August 26, 1870 as 20 years old.9 As of February 14, 1874,her married name was Prescott.10 Marie Celeste Offutt and William Marshall Prescott obtained a marriage license on February 14, 1874.11 As of February 17, 1874, Marie Celeste Offutt was also known as Mary Celeste Wash. Ch.: V. 1, pg. 27. She married William Marshall Prescott on February 17, 1874 at LA, USA; Wash Ch.: V. 1, pg. 27. Marie Celeste Offutt died on November 30, 1934 at Eunice, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.12 She was buried on December 1, 1934 at Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA, USA.12

Family

William Marshall Prescott

Citations

  1. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Volume 4, pg. 372.
  2. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Listed as Celeste Offutt age 3/12 born in LA.
  3. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 23 lists M. Celeste Offutt, age 20 born in LA.
  4. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Volume 4, pg. 372. This date was either entered in error, or the source information is bad. She is listed in the 1850 Census as 3/12, and in the 1870 Census as 20. Removed the Mar. 29, 1859 date.
  5. [S2783] November 1, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of William "Offatt". Line 33 lists Celeste Offatt, age 9, born in LA.
  6. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Line 35 lists William Offutt, age 42. Line 36 lists Eliza, age 35. Line 37 lists Constance, age 16. Line 38 lists Lucy, age 4. Line 39 lists Alprida (?), age 6. Line 40 lists Celeste, age 3/12. Line 41 lists John, age 7. All listed as being born in LA.
  7. [S592] November 17, 1850 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Schedule I Free Inhabitants, Listed as age 3/12(?) born in LA.
  8. [S2783] November 1, 1860 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; St. Landry Parish, LA, Line 26 lists William Offatt, age 52. Line 27 lists William Offatt, age 23. Line 28 lists Frank Offutt, age 21. Line 29 lists John Offatt, age 17. Line 30 lists Constance Offatt, age 25. Line 31 lists Ellen Offatt, age 15. Line 32 lists Lucy Offatt, age 13. Line 33 lists Celeste Offatt, age 9. Line 34 lists Mary Offatt, age 5. All are listed as being born in LA.
  9. [S593] August 26, 1870 Federal Census, 700 Pennsylvania AVE, NW, Washington, DC, USA, Population Schedule; 3rd Ward, St. Landry Parish, LA, Household of Lewis D. Prescott. Line 12 lists Lewis D., age 33. Line 13 lists L.G., age 22. Line 14 lists John M., age 3. Line 15 lists Elizabeth, age 1. Line 16 lists Willis, age 30. Line 17 lists Wm. Marshall, age 20. Line 18 lists Adelaide, age 25. Line 19 lists Mary, age 23. Line 20 lists William Offutt, age 63. Line 21 lists Evelina L. Offutt, age 57. Line 22 lists Eleanor A. Offutt, age 23. Line 23 lists M. Celeste Offutt, age 20. Line 24 lists Mary E. Offutt, age 15. All listed as born in LA.
  10. [S266] St. Landry Parish Crt Rcds, Marriage #7708.
  11. [S6869] St. Landry Parish LA Marr. Rcd. Bk. E; 1871 - 1875: St. Landry Parish Louisiana Marriage Record Book E; Feb. 1, 1871 to Apr. 1, 1875 page 473. Marriage Record 7708; Marriage of Mary Celeste Offutt and William Marshall Prescott. Only has authorization portion completed.
  12. [S6877] The New Era, December 7, 1934, Pg. 10, Printed in the Friday, December 7, 1934 edition of The New Era on page 10. "Funeral For Mrs. Prescott Is Held Sat. - Aged Lady Dies While Visiting Her Daughter, Mrs. Jesse Jones, Jr. - The funeral of Mrs. Marie Celeste Prescott, 84, who died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jones, Jr., in this city, Friday. at 5:25 p. m. was held in Opelousas Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of her nephew, Hon. W. B. Prescott, on North Court street. Services were held at the Opelousas Catholic Church, interment took place in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Prescott was the widow of the former William M. Prescott, one of St. Landry's leading citizens for a number of years. She was the daughter of Colonel William Offut and a resident of St. Landry all of her life. She was a graduate of Grand Coteau Convent and active in church work over a long period 1 of years. She was widely known for her kind nature and charitable work. She was a good mother. a good neighbor, and a good friend. The love and esteem accumulated during the long span of her life and friends joined the family in mourning her death. Mrs. Prescott was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jesse .Jones, in Eunice when she became ill last Monday. Her case rapidly developed into pneumonia and the end came Friday afternoon at 5:25. Surviving are three sons: John, of Opelousas: Walter of Welsh:-and Ben of Houston, Texas: and two daughters, Mrs. J. E. Wartelle, of Washington; and Mrs. Jesse Jones, of this city."

William Marshall Prescott1

M
Last EditedFebruary 28, 2022
     William Marshall Prescott and Marie Celeste Offutt obtained a marriage license on February 14, 1874.1 William Marshall Prescott married Marie Celeste Offutt, daughter of William Offutt and Eliza Marie Posey, on February 17, 1874 at LA, USA; Wash Ch.: V. 1, pg. 27.

Family

Marie Celeste Offutt b. c Aug 1850, d. 30 Nov 1934

Citations

  1. [S6869] St. Landry Parish LA Marr. Rcd. Bk. E; 1871 - 1875: St. Landry Parish Louisiana Marriage Record Book E; Feb. 1, 1871 to Apr. 1, 1875 page 473. Marriage Record 7708; Marriage of Mary Celeste Offutt and William Marshall Prescott. Only has authorization portion completed.