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[[Philippe de Grandpré|Philippe Olivier de Grandpré]] was born in France into a successful [[Merchants|merchant]] family. He traveled to [[Louisiana]] to seek out business opportunities and quickly began a brisk trading enterprise. | [[Philippe de Grandpré|Philippe Olivier de Grandpré]] was born in France into a successful [[Merchants|merchant]] family. He traveled to [[Louisiana]] to seek out business opportunities and quickly began a brisk trading enterprise. | ||
In 1744, he purchased a [[Slavery|slave]] named [[Jeanne]] in [[Haiti|Saint-Dominique]] and brought her back to [[New Orleans]]. They grew quite close and he asked her to become his "placée bride" and live with him in his [[De Grandpré Mansion|mansion]]. In 1747, Jeanne gave birth to their daughter [[Aveline de Grandpré|Aveline]]. Philippe was so happy that he granted Jeanne and Aveline their freedom. | In 1744, he purchased a [[Slavery|slave]] named [[Jeanne]] in [[Haiti|Saint-Dominique]] and brought her back to [[New Orleans]]. They grew quite close and he asked her to become his "{{Wiki|Plaçage|placée}} bride" and live with him in his [[De Grandpré Mansion|mansion]]. In 1747, Jeanne gave birth to their daughter [[Aveline de Grandpré|Aveline]]. Philippe was so happy that he granted Jeanne and Aveline their freedom. | ||
In 1752, Philippe married [[Madeleine de L'Isle]] in order to further his business. This arrangement strained his relationship with Jeanne, who vanished without a trace in 1757. Although he was devastated over the loss, he was pleased when Madeleine began to raise Aveline as though she were her own. | In 1752, Philippe married [[Madeleine de L'Isle]] in order to further his business. This arrangement strained his relationship with Jeanne, who vanished without a trace in 1757. Although he was devastated over the loss, he was pleased when Madeleine began to raise Aveline as though she were her own. | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:00, 12 November 2024
Philippe Olivier de Grandpré was born in France into a successful merchant family. He traveled to Louisiana to seek out business opportunities and quickly began a brisk trading enterprise.
In 1744, he purchased a slave named Jeanne in Saint-Dominique and brought her back to New Orleans. They grew quite close and he asked her to become his "placée bride" and live with him in his mansion. In 1747, Jeanne gave birth to their daughter Aveline. Philippe was so happy that he granted Jeanne and Aveline their freedom.
In 1752, Philippe married Madeleine de L'Isle in order to further his business. This arrangement strained his relationship with Jeanne, who vanished without a trace in 1757. Although he was devastated over the loss, he was pleased when Madeleine began to raise Aveline as though she were her own.