| 2. | Clement Hollier, Jr. was born on 12 Jan 1814 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA (son of Jacques Clement Hollier and Divine Langlois); died on 19 Nov 1909 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried on 20 Nov 1909 in St Landry Cemetery, Opelousas, Louisiana, USA. Other Events:
- Residence: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Ave Maria Plantation or Halfway House
- Baptism: 27 Aug 1814, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; St. Landry Catholic Church
- Residence: 1820, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
- Residence: 1850, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Age: 37
- Residence: 1860, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Age: 46
- Residence: 1870, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Age: 56; Census Post Office: Washington
- Residence: 1880, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; 5th Ward; Age: 66; Marital Status: Widower; Relation to Head of House: Self
- Residence: 1900, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Age: 86; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Head
- Obituary: 27 Nov 1909, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
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OLDEST MAN IN PARISH.
Scions Of Venerable Clement Hollier Celebrate His 94th Birthday. On Sunday, January 12th, there gathered at the residence of Mr. Clement Hollier, a few miles from Opelousas, the children and grandchildren - of that venerable old gentleman, perhaps the oldest man in the parish of St. Landry. The occasion was the celebration of the 94th anniversary of the birth - of Mr. Clement Hollier, to do honor to old age as well as to a life fruitfully spent, and garland the brow of a devoted father and grandfather. The feast and celebration was attended by the following children and grandchildren of the old gentleman: A. T. Hollier and family, A. L. Hollier and family, A. M. Hollier and family, T. J. Meyers and family, Chas. Hollier and family. There were also present several friends of the family, and the day was spent in joyous felicitations.
[The St. Landry Clarion. (Opelousas, La.), 18 Jan. 1908, p. 5, col. 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
Residence:
Clement lists his occupation as a "Store Keeper" in the 1850 census. His real estate is valued at $3,000. He appears to be living next to or very near his father, Clement Sr.
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In the 1860 census, Clement's real estate is valued at $9,000 and personal estate at $20,000.
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In the 1870 census, Clement is noted as a farmer. His real estate is valued at $4,000 and personal estate at $10,000.
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In the 1900 census, Clement is again noted to be a farmer. He is also listed as being able to read, write, and speak English.
Obituary:
TWO OLD CITIZENS CALLED TO THE FINAL HOME
Clement Hollier, Near the Century Mark, and E. W. Reynolds, Near Allotted Time, At Rest.
St. Landry parish lost, last week, two of its venerable citizens-old landmarks. Mr. Clement Hollier, aged 95 years, 20 months [10 months] and seven days, died at his home, a few miles from Opelousas, on Friday, November 19th. He was one of the pioneers of this country. Notwithstanding that he had nearly reached the century mark, he was yet able to get about. He leaves a large circle of children and grandchildren.
Clement married Felicia Cahanin on 23 Dec 1862 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA. Felicia was born between 1835 and 1838; died between 8 and 9 Dec 1873 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried on 10 Dec 1873 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Hollier & Dufilho Family History
1869 - 1921 (51 years)
