Francois Rivette

#1745, b. 1 Sep 1851, d. 30 May 1929
Father*Francois Oneil Rivette b. 13 Aug 1826, d. 25 Jan 1892
Mother*Marie Adele Delhomme b. 21 Dec 1823, d. 6 Oct 1869
Francois Rivette|b. 1 Sep 1851\nd. 30 May 1929|p1745.htm|Francois Oneil Rivette|b. 13 Aug 1826\nd. 25 Jan 1892|p1724.htm|Marie Adele Delhomme|b. 21 Dec 1823\nd. 6 Oct 1869|p1723.htm|Francois Rivette|b. circa 1805\nd. 13 May 1827|p232.htm|Marie S. Guidreau|d. circa 1842|p231.htm|Alexandre Delhomme|b. 2 Sep 1784\nd. before 1850|p221.htm|Adelphine Bergeron|b. circa 1805|p219.htm|
ChartsDescendants of Etienne Rivet of Acadia
Relationship5th great-grandson of Etienne Rivet.
Last Edited25 Apr 2013
Birth*1 Sep 1851 Francois Rivette was born on 1 Sep 1851 at St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, LA.1,2,3 
(household member) Census186013 Jul 1860 Francois Rivet (given age 8) was enumerated on 13 Jul 1860 in the household of Francois Rivet (given age 30) on the 1860 Census at Grand Point, St. Martin Parish, LA. The official date for this census was 01 June 1860.4 
(household member) Census18705 Jul 1870 Francois Rivet (given age 17) was enumerated on 5 Jul 1870 in the household of Onile Rivet (given age 46) on the 1870 Census at Laplace, St. Martin Parish, LA. The official date for this census was 01 June 1870.5 
Marriage*2 Sep 1875 Francois Rivette married Marie Dora Guilbeau on 2 Sep 1875 at Arnaudville, St. Landry Parish, LA.6 
Census1880*7 Jun 1880 Francois Rivet (given age 29) was enumerated as the head of a household on the 1880 census on 7 Jun 1880 at St. Martin Parish, LA. Living with him was his wife Dora Rivet (given age 20); son(s) Varice Rivet (given age 2). Francois had the occupation of Planter.7 
Census1900*5 Jun 1900 Francois Rivet (given age 48) was enumerated on 5 Jun 1900 as the head of a household on the 1900 census at St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, LA. With him was his wife Dora, son(s) Paris, Lucuis, Ulger and Saint Denis, daughter(s) Beneris, Agnes and Edith . Francois was a Sewing Machine Agent.3 
Census1910*18 Apr 1910 Frank Rivette (given age 56) was enumerated as the head of a household on the 1910 census on 18 Apr 1910 at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, LA. Also living in the house was his wife Dora, son Sam and George, daughter Agnes and Edith. Frank was a night watchman for the railroad. Their home was rented.8 
Census1920*28 Jan 1920 Frank Rivette (given age 66) was enumerated on 28 Jan 1920 as the head of a household on the 1920 census at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, LA. Also living in the house was his wife Dora Rivette (given age 62), son(s) Sam Rivette (given age 21), George Rivette (given age 17) and Andrew Rivette (given age 38), grandchild Francis McCorquadale (given age 7 1/12). Ella Medicis, a 35-year-old widow, was a roomer living with them. The family rented a home at 1122 Ryan Street. Frank was employed as a night watchman.9 
Death*30 May 1929 Francois Rivette died at age 77 of stomach cancer on 30 May 1929 at 2610 15th Street in Port Arthur, Jefferson County, TX.2 
Burial*1 Jun 1929 He was buried in Arnaudville, LA.2 

Family

Marie Dora Guilbeau b. Oct 1857, d. between 1920 and 30 May 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S20] Jehn, Janet B. Acadian Descendants. Covington, KY: s.n., ca 1972.
  2. [S220] FamilySearch.org. Texas Death Certificates 1890-1976. Online http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#w=;p=2;c=1320964;t=searchable.
  3. [S463] 1900 U.S. Census. LA. St. Martin Parish. Population schedule. Digital images.
  4. [S234] 1860 U.S. Census. LA. St. Martin Parish. Population schedule. Digital images.
  5. [S242] 1870 U.S. Census. LA. St. Martin Parish. Population schedule. Digital images.
  6. [S19] Hebert, Rev. Donald J. Southwest Louisiana Records, 1750-1909. Eunice, La.: Hebert Publications, 1974-.
  7. [S249] 1880 U.S. Census. LA. St. Martin Parish. Population schedule. Digital images.
  8. [S692] 1910 U.S. Census. LA. Calcasieu Parish. Population schedule. Digital images.
  9. [S587] 1920 U.S. Census. LA. Cacasieu Parish. Population schedule. National Archives micropublication T625, roll 606. Digital images.
  10. [S919] TX. Jefferson County. "Texas death records, 1890-1976". Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Austin, TX, USA. Microfilm. 1290 reels. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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