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  1. 1.  Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Carrace James HollierCarrace James Hollier was born on 17 Nov 1921 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA (son of Louis Hollier and Clemence Stelly).

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Jake Drive in Park Vista
    • Residence: 1930, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Police Jury Ward 3
    • Residence: 1935, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Age: 17; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Brother
    • Residence: 1956, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Bernard Street

    Notes:

    Carrace & Gladys children in birth order:
    1. Eugene
    2. Emma Joy
    3. Peggy
    4. Gladys Marie
    5. Patricia
    6. Ricky

    Carrace was an usher at St. Landry Catholic Church for over 72 years. He was still ushering at 92 years of age.

    Name:
    Spelled Corice or Carrace.

    Birth:
    Corice's actual date of birth is 17 Nov 1921, but the priest incorrectly recorded the date as 27 Nov 1921.

    Carrace married Gladys Fontenot. Gladys was born on 28 Nov 1923; died on 26 Feb 1998 in Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Bellevue Memorial Cemetery, Opelousas, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Gladys Fontenot was born on 28 Nov 1923; died on 26 Feb 1998 in Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Bellevue Memorial Cemetery, Opelousas, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA

    Notes:

    Obituary:
    Gladys Hollier, 26 Feb 1998
    Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Fontenot Hollier, 74, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.The Rev. Nicky Trahan will conduct the services.

    Mrs. Hollier, a resident of Opelousas, died at 3:05 a.m. today (Thursday, February 26, 1998) in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.

    Survivors include: her husband, Carrace Hollier of Opelousas; two sons, Eugene Joseph Hollier and Ricky James Hollier, both of Lafayette; four daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Emma) St. Amand, Mrs. Larry (Peggy) Fontenot and Mrs. Douglas (Marie) Lanclos, all of Lafayette, and Mrs. Gary (Patricia) Meche of Opelousas; three brothers, Gilbert Fontenot and Burke Fontenot, both of Opelousas, and Leonard Fontenot of Lafayette; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

    Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements.

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living
    3. 1. Living
    4. Living
    5. Living
    6. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Louis Hollier was born on 8 May 1884 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA (son of Mentor Isidore Hollier and Julia Lynch); died on 6 Jun 1937 in Port Barre, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Port Barre, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Police Jury Ward 5
    • Residence: 1910, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Police Jury Ward 5; Age: 26; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
    • Residence: 1918, Leonville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1920, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Police Jury Ward 3
    • Residence: 1930, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Police Jury Ward 3

    Notes:

    When Mentor was building a home, Louis was playing there with him when he was a baby. Menor would say on that day "Louis stood up and started walking and has been walking ever since."
    [Hollier, Carrace, Opelousas, Louisiana, firsthand knowledge; interview by Mark Edwin Hollier on 31 Dec 2013.]

    Buried:
    Inscription:
    Louis Hollier
    May 8, 1884
    June 6, 1937
    Mentor Hollier
    Mar 8, 1935
    Dec 26, 1935
    Mildred LaHaye
    Jan 17, 1935
    Dec 27, 1935

    Louis married Clemence Stelly on 12 Jan 1911 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA. Clemence was born on 15 Jan 1895 in Louisiana, USA; died between 15 and 26 Jun 1968 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Landry Cemetery, Opelousas, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Clemence StellyClemence Stelly was born on 15 Jan 1895 in Louisiana, USA; died between 15 and 26 Jun 1968 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Landry Cemetery, Opelousas, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Police Jury Ward 3; Age: 3; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    • Residence: 1920, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Police Jury Ward 3
    • Residence: 1930, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Age: 34; Age: 24; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Residence: 1935, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Age: 39; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Mother

    Notes:

    Daughter of Jean Jean Baptiste & Virigina Stelly.

    Buried:
    Section 10, GPS (lat/lon): 30.54183, -92.07816

    Notes:

    Married:
    St. Francis Regis Catholic Church

    Children:
    1. Mentor Hollier was born between 8 and 10 Mar 1935 in Port Barre, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 26 Dec 1935 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Port Barre, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    2. Julia Hollier was born on 9 Feb 1912 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died before 2001.
    3. Alzier Marie Hollier was born on 4 Aug 1914 in Leonville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 13 Aug 1995 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Landry Cemetery, Opelousas, Louisiana, USA.
    4. Inez Hollier was born about 1917 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 18 Jun 2008 in Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA.
    5. Alfreda Hollier was born on 31 Dec 1919 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 16 Nov 2006 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Denham Springs, Livingston, Louisiana, USA.
    6. Horace Joseph Hollier was born on 17 Nov 1921 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 13 Dec 1996 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    7. 2. Carrace James Hollier was born on 17 Nov 1921 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    8. Virginia Hollier was born on 6 Apr 1924 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 10 Feb 2014 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Landry Cemetery, Opelousas, Louisiana, USA.
    9. John Hollier was born on 30 Sep 1928 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 28 Oct 1953 in St Martin, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Landry Cemetery, Opelousas, Louisiana, USA.
    10. Anora Hollier was born on 6 Feb 1932; died on 1 Jul 2015; was buried in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA.
    11. Joseph Louis Hollier was born on 25 Oct 1933 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 7 Jul 2001 in Houma, Terrebonne, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Houma, Terrebonne, Louisiana, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Mentor Isidore HollierMentor Isidore Hollier was born on 18 Aug 1859 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA (son of Isidore Hollier, III and Amelia Murrels); died on 4 Nov 1945 in Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Francis Regis Cemetery, Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 19 Oct 1859, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; St. Landry Catholic Church
    • Residence: 1870, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1880, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Age: 19; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
    • Residence: 1900, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Police Jury Ward 5
    • Residence: 1910, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; Police Jury Ward 5
    • Residence: 1920, Carencro, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Age: 80; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Father
    • Residence: 1945, Lebeau, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    • Obituary: 7 Nov 1945, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

    Notes:

    Mentor worked as a carpenter.
    Mentor lost one of his legs during his second marriage. He and one of his brothers were making candles and the hot wax burned his leg and had to be amputated.

    Buried:
    Inscription:
    Mentor Isidore Hollier
    Aug 18, 1859
    Nov 4, 1945

    Section FF, Lat/Long: 30.4007, -91.9335

    Mentor married Julia Lynch on 19 Sep 1882 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA. Julia (daughter of John Lynch and Mary Fitzpatrick) was born in 1864 in Louisiana, USA; died on 22 Aug 1884 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Julia Lynch was born in 1864 in Louisiana, USA (daughter of John Lynch and Mary Fitzpatrick); died on 22 Aug 1884 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA; Ward 3
    • Residence: 1880, St Landry, Louisiana, USA

    Notes:

    Listed as an orphan on the 1880 census.

    Notes:

    Married:
    St. Francis Regis Church

    Children:
    1. 4. Louis Hollier was born on 8 May 1884 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 6 Jun 1937 in Port Barre, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Port Barre, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  Isidore Hollier, III was born about 1833 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA (son of Isidore Hollier, II and Arthemise Trahan); died on 31 Mar 1885 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Francis Regis Cemetery, Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Prairie Laurent on Bayou Teche near Robin's bridge
    • Residence: 1850, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1870, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Ward 2
    • Residence: 1880, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Age: 47; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self
    • Probate: 1 Dec 1887, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Opelousas Court House

    Isidore married Amelia Murrels on 26 Sep 1854 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA. Amelia (daughter of James Murrell and Marie McBride) was born on 23 Dec 1837 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died about Aug 1890 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 17.  Amelia MurrelsAmelia Murrels was born on 23 Dec 1837 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA (daughter of James Murrell and Marie McBride); died about Aug 1890 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    • Baptism: 18 Aug 1838, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; St. Landry Catholic Church
    • Residence: 1870, St Landry, Louisiana, USA

    Notes:

    Also Amelie in marriage source. Also spelled MARELLE.

    Name:
    Amelia or Emilia. Surname can be spelled Murrels, Murrels, or Murrell.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Married - In this town, on Tuesday last, 26th instant, by Guy H. Bell, Esq., justice of the peace, Mr. Isidore Hollier to Miss Emilia Murrels, both of this parish. With the above announcement, we have received from the happy couple two nice pieces of wedding cake. We hope their honey-moon will be as sweet as their present to the printers.

    Justice of the Peace

    Children:
    1. Arthur Hollier was born between 20 and 26 Mar 1874 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died between 27 and 30 Jan 1906 in Cecilia, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, Cecilia, St Martin, Louisiana, USA.
    2. Louisa Marie Hollier was born on 22 Jun 1855 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 21 May 1876 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Francis Regis Cemetery, Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    3. Anna Hollier was born about Jun 1856 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    4. Edmonia Marie Hollier was born on 24 Mar 1858 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    5. 8. Mentor Isidore Hollier was born on 18 Aug 1859 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 4 Nov 1945 in Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Francis Regis Cemetery, Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    6. Alicia Marie Hollier was born on 12 Aug 1862 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    7. Amelia Hollier was born on 15 Nov 1863 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 12 Dec 1887 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Francis Regis Cemetery, Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    8. Hector Joseph Hollier was born on 25 Jan 1866 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 8 Nov 1901 in Jackson, East Feliciana, Louisiana, USA; was buried in 1901.
    9. Maria Hollier was born on 11 Jun 1868 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 15 Dec 1910 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Francis Regis Cemetery, Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    10. Noelie Hollier was born on 25 Dec 1869 in St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 13 Apr 1956 in Breaux Bridge, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Francis Regis Cemetery, Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    11. Josephine Marie Hollier was born on 21 Mar 1873 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 12 Aug 1953 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Leo the Great Catholic Cemetery, Leonville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    12. Theresia Marie Hollier was born on 30 Jun 1879 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 5 Nov 1950 in Lawtell, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Francis Regis Cemetery, Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.

  3. 18.  John Lynch was born in 1825 in Kentucky, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, USA; 4th Ward

    John married Mary Fitzpatrick. Mary was born about 1830 in Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 19.  Mary Fitzpatrick was born about 1830 in Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Pointe Coupee, Louisiana, USA; 4th Ward

    Children:
    1. Mary Lynch was born about 1858 in Louisiana, USA.
    2. James Lynch was born about 1860 in Louisiana, USA.
    3. 9. Julia Lynch was born in 1864 in Louisiana, USA; died on 22 Aug 1884 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    4. Mina Lynch was born about 1866 in Louisiana, USA.


Generation: 6

  1. 32.  Isidore Hollier, IIIsidore Hollier, II was born in Sep 1807 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA (son of Isidore Hollier, I and Sophie Langlois); died before 19 May 1852 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 20 Oct 1807, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; St. Landry Catholic Church
    • Residence: 1840, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1850, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    • Probate: 19 May 1852, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Opelousas Court House

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Baptism certificate states that Isidore (spelled Isidor in source) was christened on this date at age 5 weeks.

    Baptism:
    Isidore Hollier child of Isidore Hollier and Sophie Langloid born in St. Landry Parish on the age of 5 weeks was baptized on the 20th day of October 1807 according to the rite of the Roman Catholic Churcdh by the Reverend Father Louis Buhot.

    Isidore married Arthemise Trahan on 30 Oct 1827 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA. Arthemise (daughter of Pierre Trahan, II and Helene Duplechin) was born on 14 Apr 1811 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died before 19 May 1852. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 33.  Arthemise TrahanArthemise Trahan was born on 14 Apr 1811 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA (daughter of Pierre Trahan, II and Helene Duplechin); died before 19 May 1852.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 5 Oct 1813, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1850, St Landry, Louisiana, USA

    Notes:

    Name:
    Artemise or Arthemise.

    Died:
    Isidore and Artemise are both listed as deceased in the Estate of Isidore Hollier and Arthemise Trahan.

    Notes:

    Married:
    St. Landry Catholic Church

    Marriage License:
    Hollier Trahan Marriage
    27 Oct 1827

    Isidore Hollier fils son of Isidore Hollier and Sophie Langlois native of Opelousas, with Artemise Trahan daughter of Pierre Trahan and Elleine Duplechain native of [crossed out] the Parish of Avoyelles - Rossie[?]

    State of Louisiana
    Parish of St. Landry
    This day the thirteenth of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven, before the undersigned authority acting in and for the aforesaid Parish, personally appeared Isidore Hollie of said Parish who truly and voluntarily consents to the marriage of his son Isidore Hollier with Artemise Trahan at the same time appeared personally Pierre Trahan, the father of said Artemise and gave his free and voluntary consent to the aforesaid marriage. In testimony of all which said appears have hereunto signed with said authority and the [?] witnesses at Opelousas the day and year above written.
    Witnesses
    [signed]
    James Roy
    Notary Public
    Ben Jefferson
    his
    Isidore + Hollier (seal)
    mark
    his
    Pierre + Trahan (seal)
    mark

    Know all men by these presents that Isidore Hollier fils and Isidore Hollier père, are held and firmly bound unto Henry Johnson Governor of the State of Louisiana and to his successors in office, in the sum of three hundred dollars, the payment of which well and truly to be made and done they bind themselves their heirs and jointly and severally, firmly by these presents - Sealed with their seals and dated at Opelousas, this twenty seventh day of October Anno Domini on thousand eight hundred and twenty seven.

    The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound[?] Isidore Hollier fils, has this day obtained license to marry Artemise Trahan. Vow if these should be or here after appear no legal impediments to the said marriage then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force virtue.

    Signed and acknowledged
    in presence of
    [signed]
    Ben B. Jefferson
    Joseph Andrus[?]

    Isidore Hollier (seal)
    [blank] (seal)

    Children:
    1. Sophie Hollier was born on 7 Dec 1828 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 8 Jul 1830 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    2. Melasie Hollier was born on 11 Dec 1830 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 19 Aug 1925 in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA; was buried in Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Scott, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA.
    3. 16. Isidore Hollier, III was born about 1833 in Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 31 Mar 1885 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried in St Francis Regis Cemetery, Arnaudville, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    4. Alexandre Hollier was born on 12 Oct 1835 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    5. Julie Hollier was born on 8 Jun 1837 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died on 20 Jan 1857 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    6. Alexandrine Hollier was born on 7 Aug 1839 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    7. child Hollier was born about 29 Sep 1843 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died about 29 Sep 1843 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; was buried on 29 Sep 1843 in St Landry Cemetery, Opelousas, Louisiana, USA.
    8. Octavie Marie Hollier was born on 17 Dec 1844 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died before 1850.

  3. 34.  James Murrell was born about 1805 in Lunenburg, Virginia, USA (son of Living and Living); died before 1839 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.

    James married Marie McBride on 7 Apr 1827 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA. Marie (daughter of Walter McBride, Sr. and Julienne Bogard) was born on 18 Oct 1809 in Cecilia, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; died on 6 Jan 1881 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 35.  Marie McBride was born on 18 Oct 1809 in Cecilia, St Martin, Louisiana, USA (daughter of Walter McBride, Sr. and Julienne Bogard); died on 6 Jan 1881 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 9 Aug 1810, St Martinville, St Martin, Louisiana, USA; St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church
    • Residence: 1880, Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; Age: 73; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Self

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Marie was listed as living with her son, Thomas Murrell, in the 1880 census.

    Children:
    1. Emily Murrell was born on 8 Jan 1828 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    2. Marie Anne Murrell was born on 1 Mar 1829 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    3. Thomas Murrell was born about 1834 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA.
    4. 17. Amelia Murrels was born on 23 Dec 1837 in Opelousas, St Landry, Louisiana, USA; died about Aug 1890 in St Landry, Louisiana, USA.



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