[barre.FTW]
[avoyelles.ged]
Married by Father Theodore Auguste Rebours of St. Paul's in Mansura, Louis iana. Witnesses: N. T. Wallis, V. Moreau. D. J. Moreau. Elmire was t he widow of Evariste Rabalais, and Dora was the widower of Elisa Ducote.
This was the second marriage for Elmire Bordelon, and the third marriage f or Dora Guillot.
The 1870 Census shows this couple with 4 children at home. Amanda & Cecil la were from Dora's second marriage. Robert & Louisa were from this marri age. Also living with them was the widower, Hypolite Ducote and his 9 chi ldren.
Avoyelles Parish, P O Marksville, Subdivision 5, Roll 506, Book 1, Page 43 1b, dated June 28, 1870 by Francois Marcel Dumartrait, Assistant Marshall.
The 1900 Census shows this couple in Bordelonville. They had been marri ed 32 years and had 7 children, all were alive. Still at home were Mar y, a seamstress, and James D. Also living there was a 7 year old grandso n, Dora Raafen. Living next door was Alfred & Volsie Desselle.
Avoyelles Parish, Ward 6, Page 148, dated June 15, 1900 by Felix A. Joffri on, Enumerator.
The 1910 Census shows this couple in Bordelonville. Living with them w as their son James Douglas and his family. Living next door was Pier re & Amanda Reason. Edgar & Florence Desselle were living on the other s ide.
Avoyelles Parish, Ward 6, Roll 508, Book 2, Page 163b, dated April 23, 19 10 by Henry P. Gauthier, Enumerator.