Eloïse Belly, the widow of George Deslonde, and her children, Odile, Victoria, and Pierre George, petition for the division of the late Deslonde’s estate. All of the petitioners as well as the late George Deslonde are free people of color. The petitioners inform the court that George died on 7 July 1854, leaving property consisting of “land, slaves, & moveables.” They pray “that an inventory and appraisal be duly made of the property belonging to the succession” as well as of the community property belonging to Eloise and George.
Result: Granted.
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Repository: Iberville Parish Courthouse, Plaquemine, Louisiana
