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The Issue of Marie Charles le Mercier du Quesnay (1837-1900), and of his wife Louise Angela Desforges, were:

Charles le Mercier du Quesnay who was born on July 30 1861, at New Orleans, La., and who married on June 30 1884, Jessie McDavitt.

Maurice le Mercier du Quesnay who was born November 13 1863 at New Orleans, La., and who married Benthe Juge, daughter of Emile Juge and of his wife Florence Pedeau, on September 28 1901.

Fernand Edouard le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., January 17 1867 and who married Marie E. Dalier on October 10 1885.

Gaston Joseph le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., January 9 1870 and who married Ida Hastings.

Philippe Raoul Yvon le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., December 9 1875 and who married Marie Valerie le Mercier du Quesnay on December 21 1901. Marie Valerie was the daughter of Charles Albert le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife Charlotte Antoinette Amelie d'Aquin de Chateaurenard.

The Issue of Charles le Mercier du Quesnay (1861- ___) and of his wife Jessie McDavitt, were:

Kenneth Maurice le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., November 7 1885

Ronald Yvon le Mercier du Quesnay who was born on January 14 1888.

Allen le Mercier du Quesnay

The Issue of Fernand Edouard le Mercier du Quesnay, (1867- ___) and of his wife, Marie B. Dalier, were:

Paul Edward le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans La., December 11 1886 and who married Rosella Givan.

The Issue of Gaston Joseph le Mercier du Quesnay, (1870- ___), and of his wife Ida Hastings were:

Joseph Louis le Mercier du Quesnay, who was born at New Orleans, La., in July 1894.

Angela Marguerite le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Holuin, Cuba on January 18 1902.

Charles le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., December 18 1907.

The Issue of Philippe Raoul Yvon le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife Marie Louise Valerie le Mercier du Quesnay, were:

Marie Constance le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, March 2 1903.

Amelie Yvonne le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., October 18 1907.

Marie Olga le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., January 8 1910.

Marie Louise Valerie le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., December 25 1912.

The Issue of Philippe Armand le Mercier du Quesnay (1815-1892), and of his wife Marie Rose Francoise Constance Hanes de Jumecourt, were:

Marie Constance le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica, July 15 1837, and who died at Kingston, Jamaica ("ou elle est morte") on April 29 1839.

Gustave Adolphe le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica, May 29 1839, and who died at New Orleans on September 15 1901, unmarried. ("celebataire").

Marie Constance le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica, May 19 1841, and who married Jean Baptiste Theophile Julian, son of Antoine Gustave Julian and of his wife Marie Josephine Emma Salmon, on November 12 1864. Marie Constance died at New Orleans, La., November 11 1900. Jean Baptiste Theophile died 8 February 1894.

Ernest le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica, 23 February 1845, and who married Louise Emma Andry on 11 July 1874. Louise Emma was daughter of Sosthene Andry and of his wife Emma Desforges. Ernest died at New Orleans, La., December 6th 1886.

Charles Albert le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Versailles, France, May 4 1850 and who died on August 1st 1850.

Charles Albert le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Versailles, France, September 26 1855 and who married Charlotte Antoinette Amelie d'Aquin, daughter of Thomas d'Aquin de Chateau-renard and of his wife Marguerite Louise Rosegnol des Dunes, on April 3 1880.

The Issue of Ernest le Mercier du Quesnay (1845-1886), and of his wife Louise Emma Andrey, were:

Marie Philippe Dagmar Herve le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., 27 July 1876, and who married Inez d'Espagnet de Blanc, at Natchez, Miss. USA, on June 29 1902.

Inez was the daughter of Edouard d'Espagnet de Blanc, and of his wife Marie Inez Peyroux de ___.

Olga le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., August 6 1878 and who married Charles le Breton on January 29 1908. Charles was the son of Edmund le Breton and of his

wife Marguerite Fortier.

Aymric Joseph le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., August 23 1881, and who married Marie Adeline Lafitte, daughter of Jean Lafitte and of his wife Pauline Charlou, on May 19 1902.

The Issue of Aymric Joseph le Mercier du Quesnay, and of his wife Marie Adeline Lafitte, were:

Noel Jules le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., 25 December 1902.

Alfred Joseph le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., December 12 1904.

Maurice Willie le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., January 3rd 1908.

The Issue of Charles Albert le Mercier du Quesnay, and of his wife Charlotte Anttoinette Amelie d'Aquin, were:

Marie Rose Valerie le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., December 26 1880, and who died on May 11 1881.

Marie Louise Valerie le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at New Orleans, La., March 2 1882, and who married her cousin Philippe Raoul Yvon le Mercier du Quesnay on November 21 1901. Philippe Raoul Yvon was the son of Marie Charles le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife Angela Desforges.

The Issue of Antoine Joseph Ulysse le Mercier du Quesnay (1816- ___ ), and of his wife, Charlotte Delfosse, were:

Emile le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica, and who married there firstly: Harriet Delfosse. And who married secondly: Belle Keene "of Port Roya1". Emile was killed in the great earthquake which wrecked Kingston, Jamaica on January 14 1907.

Theodore le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica, in 1846. and who married there, firstly: Eveline Louise D'Aquin, on January 29 1868. Eveline Louise was the daughter of Henri Philippe Adolphe D'Aquin, and of his wife Louise Adele de SainteMarie.

Theodore married secondly ___ de Silva.

Theodore died at Kingston, Jamaica, May 19 1909 and was buried at the present Catholic cemetery there.

Armantine le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston Jamaica.

Marie le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica, and who married Melhado.

Emile le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica.

Henri le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica.

The Issue of Jacques Urbain le Mercier du Quesnay (18201882), and of his wife were:

Emilie le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Ja., and who married J. K. Spicer.

Emilie had no children.

Henri le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica, February 6th 1853 and who died at Saint John's College (now Fordham University), New York City, on January 29 1865. He is buried in the cemetery at Fordham University.

The Issue of Emile le Mercier du Quesnay, and of his first wife, Harriet Delfosse were:

Florrie le Mercier du Quesnay who was born In Jamaica.

____ le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

Emile le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

The Issue of Emile le Mercier du Quesnay, and of wife, Belle Keene 'of Port Royal' were:

Agnes le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

Lily le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

Leo le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

Oscar le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

Ruby le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

The Issue of Theodore le Mercier du Quesnay, (18461909), and of his first wife, Eveline Louise D'Aguin, were:

1. Adolphe le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Kingston, Ja., February 18 1869 and who died at Kingston in December 1870.

2. George Aloysius le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Ja., on July 9 1870, and who died there on July 22 1892.

5. Philip Joseph le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston Ja., March 21 1872. and who married there Emma Corine Sorapure daughter of Victor Boileau Sorapure and of his wife Emma Malabre. Philip died at Kingston, Jamaica, on August 15 1906. He was buried at the present Catholic cemetery there.

4. Charles Ulysse le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Ja., December 25 1873., and who married there, Emily Malabre, daughter of Charles Arnold Malabre and of his first wife Antoinette Clement. Charles Ulysse died on January 6th (or 7th) 1938.

5. Henry Percival le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Ja., in November 1875, and who married there Eugenie Malabre, daughter of Charles Malabre and of his wife Ella

Marie Kidd.

Henry died in the Parish of St Andrew, Jamaica, and was buried at the present Catholic cemetery.

6. Vincent le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Ja., on July 11 1877, and who married there Bertha, widow of Lynval Sorapure, and daughter of Henri Pouyat and of his wife Mary Malabre.

7. Thomas D'Aquin le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Ja., July 26 1879, and who married Mary Maud O'Donnel. Thomas died in Jamaica, December 1935 and was buried at the present Catholic cemetery.

8. Francis Theodore le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica, October 24 1881 and who married Emily Leonie Malabre at Holy Trinity Church, Kingston. in 1906. Emily Leonie was the eldest daughter of William Titley Malabre and of his wife Marie Antoinette Carvalho. Francis Theodore died at Kingston, Jamaica, on August 17 1933. He was buried at the present Catholic cemetery there.

9. Louis le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Ja., September 16 1883 and who married Alice Cleverly.

10.Theodore Paul le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Ja., July 10 1885, and who married at Kingston, June 1913, Leontine Sorapure, daughter of Eugene Sorapure and his wife Maria Colle.

Theodore married secondly: ___ Vendryes in 1945 or 1946.

11. Joseph Laurent le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Ja., July 10 1885, and who married ___ . Joseph Laurent died in Jamaica in 1944 or 1945.

The issue of Philip Joseph le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife Emma Corine Sorapure, were

1. Philip le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Ja., and who died there at the age of 18 months, or thereabouts.

2. Leonie le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston Ja., in March 1900, and who married Arnold Bonaventure Desnoes in the Chapel of Fordham University, New York City, on November 26 1923. Arnold Bonaventure was the youngest son of Peter Blais Desnoes and of his second wife Marie Isabel Malabre.

3. Monica le Mercier du Quesnay (called 'Mona'), who was born at Kingston, Ja., January 11 1902, and who married there in 1924, William Charles Buie.

4. Philip Ignatius le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Ja., April 24 1903. Philip was united according to the Protestant rite to Charlotte Weeks Herbert of New Jersey, USA., on May 12 1934.

5. Dolores Laurante le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston , Ja., August 10 1905, and who married there Percy George on April 21st 1924. Percy was the son of Arthur George and of his wife Minnie Branday.

The Issue of Charles Ulysse le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife, Emily Malabre, were: Charles Harold le Mercier du Quesnay, D.D.S. who was born in Jamaica and who married there at St Therese Church, Annotto Bay, February 2 1938, Fay, elder daughter of George Henriques of "Fayholme" Buff Bay, Jamaica.

Keith le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

John le Mercier du Quesnay (called 'Jack') who was born in Jamaica. John was Ordained on June 20 1946 and celebrated his first Mass on June 23 1946. He was ordained in Florida and said his First Solemn Mass in Jamaica. He is now Father Damian John le Mercier du Quesnay, O.S.B. 'Monk of St Leo Abbey'.

Frederick le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

The Issue of Henry Percival le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife Eugenie Malabre, were:

Sybil le Mercier Du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

Percy le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Ja., and who married May Crutchley at Kingston, Ja.

Harold le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Ja. and who married___.

Roy le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

The Issue of Vincent le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife Bertha Sorapure (nee Pouyat), were:

Robert le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

The Issue of Thomas D'Aquin le Mercier du Quesnay, and of his wife, Mary Maud O'Donnel, were:

Dahlia le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

Carmen le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

Harold le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

Lucille le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

Vernon le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

The Issue of Francis Theodore le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife Emily Leonie Malabre, were:

1. Noel Francis le Mercier du Quesnay (called Noel) who was born at Kingston, Jamaica, April 4 1907, and who married on June 29 1932, at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Kingston, Gladys May Guilfoyle daughter of John Joseph Guilfoyle and his wife Frederica Beatrice Levy.

2. Marie Kathleen le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica, August 13 1908. (called Katey or Kathleen)

3. Olga Dorine le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in St Andrew, Jamaica, December 22 1909. (called Olga)

4. Marguerite Fay le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in St. Andrews, Jamaica, April 8 1912, and who married at Holy Trinity Cathedral,Kingston, on August 24 1938, her cousin, Denis le Mercier du Quesnay, son of Theodore le Mercier du Quesnay and of his first wife, Leontine Sorapure. (Called Fay)

5. Louis Kenneth le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica, August 2 1913, and who married at Alpha Cottage Chapel, Kingston, on June 21 1941, Barbara Watson. (Called Ken)

6. Francis le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica on April 15 1917, and who married at Kingston.

7. William le Mercier du Quesnay who was born June 6th 1920 in Jamaica. He served in the British Army during the 2nd world war, and married in England. (called Willie)

8. ____ le Mercier du Quesnay who died just after birth.

9. Douglas Michael le Mercier du Quesnay who was born at Kingston, Jamaica, September 28 1923, and who married Marie Pascoe on June 17 1946 (called Douglas).

The Issue of Louis le Mercier du Quesnay, and of his wife Alice Cleverley, were:

Muriel le Mercier du Quesnay, RELIGIOUS, who was born in Jamaica.

Owen le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica and who died there in May 1930.

Leo le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

Howard le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica, and who married there.

Marjorie le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

The Issue of Theodore Paul le Mercier du Quesnay, and of his first wife, Leontine Sorapure, were:

Lynval Joseph le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

Denis le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica, and who married his cousin, Marguerite Fay le Mercier du Quesnay on August 24 1938 at Kingston, Ja. Marguerite Fay was the daughter of. Francis Theodore le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife, Emily Leonie Malabre.

Nigil le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Jamaica.

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The Issue of Joseph Laurante le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife ___, were:

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The Issue of Charles Harold le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife Fay Henriques,were:

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The Issue of Percy le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife, May Crutchley, were:

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The Issue of Harold le Mercier du Quesnay, and of his wife ___ were:

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The Issue of Philip Ignatius le Mercier duQuesnay, who was united to Charlotte Weeks Herbert according to the Protestant rite, were:

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The Issue of Noel Francis le Mercier du Quesnay, and of his wife Gladys Guilfoyle, were:

1. David O'Neill le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in the Parish of St Andrew, Jamaica, October 12 1933.

2. Brian Guilfoyle le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in the Parish of St Andrew, Jamaica, May 21 1935.

3. Maureen Antoinette le Mercier du Quesnay who was born in Kingston (?), Jamaica, September 10 1940 and who was Baptized at Holy Trinity Cathedral, September 29 (Sunday) 1940.

The Issue of Louis Kenneth le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife Barbara Watson, were:

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The Issue of Francis le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife, ___, were:

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The Issue of William le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife ___ were:

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The Issue of Douglas Michael le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife, Marie Pascoe, were:

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The Issue of Denis le Mercier du Quesnay and of his wife Marguerite Fay le Mercier du Quesnay, were:

1. Andre Gabriel le Mercier du Quesnay: Born Jamaica.

2. Born Jamaica.

3. Born Jamaica.

4. Born Jamaica. October 1946.

(From: A History of the Catholic Church in Jamaica, B.W.I., by Francis X. Delany, S.J.)

"In the announcement book of Holy Trinity Church for November 28 1858. we read the following notice of his death: The Vicar Apostolic recommends to the prayers of the Faithful, the soul of Reverend Father Duquesnay who died at New Orleans on October 20th last. In making this announcement the Vicar Apostolic is fulfilling a duty imposed on him by friendship and gratitude; and he is sure that he will find the same sentiments in the hearts of those especially of the Faithful in the Vicariate who have the good fortune to have known Father Duquesnay, and to have been the objects of his zeal and his truly priestly charity. Tomorrow at 6.30 o'clock there will be a solemn Mass of Requiem for the Reverend Arthur Le Mercier Duquesnay, former coworker with the Very Reverend Benito Fernandez, Vicar Apostolic of Jamaica.''

The Reverend Damian John Du Quesnay of the Order of Saint Benedict requests the honor of your presence at his Ordination to the Holy Priesthood to be conferred by His Excellency The Most Reverend Emmet Michael Walsh., D.D. on the Feast of Corpus Christi Thursday, the twentieth of June Nineteen hundred and fortysix at eight-thirty o'clock, Saint Leo Abby Church Saint Leo, Florida and cordially invites you to offer with him his First Solemn Mass Sunday June the twentythird at eightthirty o'clock Holy Cross Church HalfwayTree

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Information from Mr Trist Wood:

"Pierre Joseph Baron Boisfontaine in 1840 was living near Ste Foy near Bordeaux, France. He was then 67, and his wife's name was Aimee Duquesnay, (whether she was living 1840 not stated.)

His brother Pierre came to New Orleans in 1802 or 3. Served in British Army. In 1835 was living at Madisonville, La. aged about 58.

I received this information from their half brother, Sussex Davis, son of Col. Samuel Boyer Davis by his 2nd wife. Rose, sister of Pierre Joseph and Pierre, was Col. Davis's first wife.

I see I have reference to marriage act, Pierre Joseph names of witnesses, etc. But don't know what's become of it, I suppose this was his marriage act with Mlle Duquesnay.

'Baronne de Boisfontaine' is, of course, an error. She was wife of Mr. Baron Boisfontaine".

(end of quotation from Mr Wood).

For St Domingue Indemnity Record of Baron-Boisfontaine See LINK

See also information from St. Domingue indemnity records.

Please see a genealogy of the Lemercier Duquesnay family, based on Roman Catholic registers and other sources.

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