Oak Alley Foundation

Thisbe

OPEN MEMORIAL WEEKEND:

The Historic Site & Exhibits will be open daily from 8:30am-5pm.
Please note that we stop selling tickets at 4pm and expect a higher volume of visitors so we recommend you purchase your admissions in advance. Please pay close attention to the details as you make your reservation and on your confirmation regarding arriving 30 minutes prior to the selected time. Late arrivals are not guaranteed access to the "Big House" exhibit if that is the ticket you purchase. We look forward to your visit.

 

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Thisbe

Date of birth: 
1787* (estimated)
Date of death: 
1848* (estimated)
Baptism Date and Sponsors: 
Unknown
Place of Origin: 
Louisiana (creole)
Gender and Designation: 
Female (negro)
Relationships: 
Husband: Leandre; Children: Raphael and Mahomet
Notes: 
Age 25 (R17.006.1)
References: 
  • R17.005.1
    • Jacques Etienne Roman Succession, Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, LaRC 600 Kuntz Collection
    • Value: $1,200 (incudes both children)
    • Lists Raphael and Mahomet as Thisbe's children
  • R8.185
    • St. James Parish Probate Record 0349
    • Lists Thibe as the wife of Leandre
    • Lists Thisbe and Leandre as being parents

 

* Denotes estimated date based on available records. 

 

Associated transaction(s): 
Jacques Etienne Roman's Succession (R17.005.1-2)

 

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