Domingue – Digital Shoebox

Emelina

Keta — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:16:13 +0000

Gone Too Soon

Ginger DeVilbiss Tracy was only 9 years old when she lost her mother. Seven decades later, she talked about her memories of her mother as some family members were gathered around visiting after attending the 2000 Domingue Reunion. Fortunately, Wayne Swindell had his video camera rolling and captured her comments.

Spelling

You will notice that I spelled her name “Emelina” and the obituary spelled it “Mealie”. I chose to use the spelling that Ginger used in her notes that she shared with me.

The Salesman

Boss — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:19:26 +0000

Canary Island Migration

Boss — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:19:25 +0000

Before 1778, Louisiana was a Spanish Province and was severely restricted in having commerce with foreign nations. After 1778, these restrictions were lifted and Spain adopted more moderate and progressive measures which

Gustave and Coralie

Boss — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:19:24 +0000

Source: Introduction to the canary island migration to Louisiana

Francoise Gustave was a farmer by trade and was a vey small man. He spoke only Spanish. Coralie was a very big woman and spoke only French. No one know how they communicated.

She had a stroke after her husband’s death and could only say “Ka-Ka-Pa”, which became her nickname.