Placide Rivette

#42, b. 19 May 1885, d. 21 Feb 1957
Father*Alexandre Rivette b. 2 Sep 1856, d. between 1910 and 1915
Mother*Marie Louisa LaGrange b. 7 Apr 1860, d. 5 Jul 1939
Placide Rivette|b. 19 May 1885\nd. 21 Feb 1957|p42.htm|Alexandre Rivette|b. 2 Sep 1856\nd. between 1910 and 1915|p6.htm|Marie Louisa LaGrange|b. 7 Apr 1860\nd. 5 Jul 1939|p7.htm|Jean B. Rivette Sr.|b. 4 Nov 1832\nd. 8 Aug 1905|p13.htm|Marie S. Lalonde|b. 6 Jun 1831|p14.htm|Placide LaGrange|b. 1 Feb 1828\nd. 5 Sep 1860|p15.htm|Marie L. Guilbert|b. 7 Nov 1839|p49.htm|
ChartsDescendants of Etienne Rivet of Acadia
Relationship6th great-grandson of Etienne Rivet.
Last Edited14 May 2012
Birth*19 May 1885 Placide Rivette was born on 19 May 1885 at Arnaudville, St. Landry Parish, LA.1,2,3 
Baptism5 Jul 1885 He was baptized on 5 Jul 1885 at St. Francis Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville, St. Landry Parish, LA. Sponsors were Jean Darby and Evia Rivette.2 
(son) Census19001 Jun 1900 He was enumerated as the son of Alexandre Rivette (given age 33) on the 1900 Census at NE of Bayou Teche, St. Landry Parish, LA, on 1 Jun 1900.4 
Marriage License11 Dec 1906 Placide Rivette and Marie Lucille Frederick obtained a marriage license on 11 Dec 1906 at Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA.5 
Marriage*20 Dec 1906 Placide Rivette married first Marie Lucille Frederick, daughter of Sevigne Frederick and Olympe Marie Duplechin, on 20 Dec 1906 at St. Joseph Catholic Church at Cecilia, St. Martin Parish, LA.5 
Census1910*23 May 1910 Placide Rivette (given age 25) was enumerated as the head of a household on the 1910 census on 23 May 1910 at St. Landry Parish, LA. Also living in the house was his wife Lucile, son Bertrand and Clarence. Placide was a farmer on his own farm, which he owned with a mortgage. They could not read or write, but they could speak English.6 
DraftReg*12 Sep 1918 Placide Rivette was required to register for the third draft of World War I, held on 12 Sep 1918. At that time, he was living with his wife, Marie Lucille. He was a farmer working for his brother, Alcee Rivette.3 
Census1920*20 Feb 1920 Placide Rivette (given age 34) was enumerated on 20 Feb 1920 as the head of a household on the 1920 census at St. Landry Parish, LA. Also living in the house was his wife Lucide Rivette (given age 34), son(s) Bertrand Rivette (given age 12), Clarence Rivette (given age 10), Leonard Rivette (given age 8), Douglas Rivette (given age 7), Abel Rivette (given age 3 11/12) and Alfred Rivette (given age 2 7/12), daughter(s) Almype Rivette (given age 4 1/12). They lived on a farm.7 
Census1930*4 Apr 1930 Placide Rivette (given age 48) was enumerated on 4 Apr 1930 as the head of a household on the 1930 census at St. Landry Parish, LA. Also living in the house was his wife Lucille Rivette (given age 47), his son(s) Douglas, Charlie, Placide and Abel, his daughter(s) Olmype, Amelia and Mathilde. Placide's farm was near the farms of his brothers Emar and Alcee.8 
(Widow) Death13 Jul 1940 He was left a widower at age 55, when his wife, Marie Lucille, died on 13 Jul 1940 in Leonville, St. Landry Parish, LA.9,10,11 
DraftReg27 Apr 1942 Placide Rivette registered for the draft for World War II, held on 27 Apr 1942. At that time, his residence was in Leonville, St. Landry Parish, LA. He gave the name of Mrs. Laurent Dore' (his daughter, Olympe) of Leonville, as someone who would always know his address. Placide was employed by the St. Landry School Board in Leonville. He was described as five feet six inches tall and 130 pounds, with blue eyes, gray hair, and light complexion.12 
Marriage*12 Jun 1943 He married second Lydia Soileau, daughter of Cyril Soileau and Ozea Sherman, on 12 Jun 1943 at St. Landry Catholic Church at Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA. The marriage was officiated by Rev. A. B. Colliard. Witnesses were Joseph L. Soileau and Mrs. Joseph L. Soileau.13 
Death*21 Feb 1957 Placide Rivette died at age 71 on 21 Feb 1957 in Leonville, St. Landry Parish, LA.11,9 
Burial* He was buried at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church Cemetery in Leonville, St. Landry Parish, LA.11 

Family

Marie Lucille Frederick b. 10 Apr 1886, d. 13 Jul 1940
Children

Citations

  1. [S19] Hebert, Rev. Donald J. Southwest Louisiana Records, 1750-1909. Eunice, La.: Hebert Publications, 1974-.
  2. [S199] Rivette, Debra. History of the Placide Rivette Family of Arnaudville, Louisiana.
  3. [S273] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  4. [S224] 1900 U.S. Census. LA. St. Landry Parish. Population schedule. Digital images.
  5. [S742] Hebert, Rev. Donald J. Southwest Louisiana Records, 1906. Rayne, LA: Hebert Publications, date not given.
  6. [S298] 1910 U.S. Census. LA. St. Landry Parish. Population schedule. Digital images.
  7. [S415] 1920 U.S. Census. LA. St. Landry Parish. Population schedule. Digital images.
  8. [S417] 1930 U.S. Census. LA. St. Landry Parish. Population schedule. Digital images.
  9. [S169] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1960. Website. Online http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/640/Default.aspx
  10. [S82] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949.
  11. [S186] St. Leo the Great Catholic Church cemetery. Leonville, St. Landry, LA, USA. Headstone.
  12. [S547] FamilySearch.org. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Online http://www.familysearch.org
  13. [S203] St. Landry's Catholic Church marriages. . certificate.
  14. [S743] Hebert, Rev. Donald J. Southwest Louisiana Records, 1907. Rayne, LA: Hebert Publications, date not given.
  15. [S745] Hebert, Rev. Donald J. Southwest Louisiana Records, 1909. Rayne, LA: Hebert Publications, date not given.
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