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Cane River Colony was a colony founded by Marie Theresa "CoinCoin," a former African slave and the children of her relationship with Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer, a Frenchman, on Isle Brevelle just south of Natchitoches in central Louisiana. The family names of the spouses who married into the Metoyer family and became part of the colony are listed on this site on the "Colonist Names" page.
(CLICK Here For CoinCoin's Unusual Slave to Plantation Owner Story)
If you are Someone who is interested in helping to preserve Creole Heritage You are invited to:
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Are You A Poet or Short Fiction Writer???
Consider entering The Detroit Writer's Guild "Poetry and/or Short Fiction Contests"
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TOURIST: If you have an interest in Creole History, Black History or Colonial Louisiana History, we encourage you to visit Natchitoches and its numerous Historical sites. Natchitoches is the oldest city in Louisiana. Visit Colonial town houses, plantations, historic downtown, the old fort, or relax and enjoy the view of Cane River Lake. Many tours are available. You are especially invited to visit Melrose Plantation on Cane River, the Historical site of the Metoyer family. |
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God's Grace Upon the Departure of a Good Friend, Mary Velma Metoyer  She
was as sweet as a Louisiana honeysuckle and as kind as a person
can be, always welcoming me into her home with a huge huge smile
filled with love and warmth. I am sure that I have several other
photo's of her but this one (on left) is the only one I could
find. In the picture (L to R) is James Metoyer, Geraldine
Metoyer and Velma Metoyer.Herb Metoyer
Mary Velma Metoyer services: Wake Monday June 30th 2008@ 7PM and Funeral Mass Tuesday July 1 2008 @12PM St. Anthony Catholic Church 901 5th Street, Natchitoches, La 71457 phone(318) 352-2559.
Thanks for your prayers and thoughts.
C. Ray & Geraldine Metoyer Baker (Velma's Daughter)
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Ray Baker & Associates, Inc.
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W. Adams St. Ste. 500
Detroit, Mi. 48226
313-963-1558 Office
313-965-4558 Fax
"Prosperity is Just a Thought Away"
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“Ducournau on the Cane”
Elegant Southern living beside the picturesque Cane River and among numerous historic antebellum homes. |
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M. Paul Mitchell and Yeonpa Park-Mitchell Born & raised in Louisiana, Paul is an SFC stationed Korea. He has traced his roots as follows: Marie Therese Coincoin, Marie Therese, Joseph Victoria, Marquerite Palaize Victorian, Eleucadie Ceasaire, Jubite (Julian) Simon, Doretha Christina Simon, Murray P. Mitchell Sr., and to himself, (Murray Paul Mitchell Jr.)
Paul is our 1st "GOLDEN" Sponsor. He also made a generous donation to the Creole Heritage Center.
Thanks Paul !!!!!!!!!!!
(CLICK HERE TO READ SOME OF Paul's Poetry)
Geraldine Metoyer & Husband Ray Baker Another "GOLDEN" sponsor has joined the ranks. Thanks Ray!!!!!!!!
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Also A Special Thanks to Ada Ruth for her Generous donation Click here to read the Bio of her father, Reverend Doctor J. B. Wilson |
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Marie Roque... Honored for her outstanding Community Outreach Services and Culinary Specialties by "The Multicultural Center of The South," Shreveport, Louisiana on October 27, 2007. (Click here for details of her life)
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Family & Friends: Here is the design of the gold trim, commemorative plate for 150 Parish Anniversary celebrations on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 14th at St. Augustine’s… Plates will be available for $20 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. The concept was graphical designed by china company artists in Pennsylvania. The concept included having the image of the original wood crucifix centered between the two church images (linking them in time and spirit), and having the image of Grandpere, welcoming all to the parish church (as he willed)…… Plate images were created from photos I took of the current church and crucifix. The graphic image of Grandpere was created from a photo of the portrait by Philip Gould. Much appreciation to Philip Gould for sharing his photo!
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COMING EVENTS (Click) July 31 to August 2, 2008 Pheasant Run Resort St. Charles, Illinois Three day conference including Continental Breakfast and Refreshment breaks each day Cost: Member -$110 / Non-Member - $160
Accommodations: $135/night (Discount ends June 30, 2008) Call: Pheasant Run Resort, 1-800-474-3272 4051 East main Street St. Charles, Illinois 60174
Creole Cultural Presentations, Exhibits, Workshops, Banquet, Charter Bus from Louisiana, Riverboat Cruise, Shopping Tours, etc..
Louisiana Creole
Research Association, Inc. Announces Its Third Annual Conference
Membership Reminder In addition to helping the above possible events, your membership gives you up to 25% discount on all NSU Creole Center purchases (publications, commemorative items, etc.) and NSU Creole Center event tickets; "Members Only" specials throughout the year; and FREE listing on the Center's website "Creole Networking" page (scheduled for debut January, 2007). This listing will contain referrals for professional services, authors, artists, crafters, and other vendors. For more information visit: www.nsula.edu/creole There is a new book available, Cane River and its Creole Stories. For more information go to http://members.aol.com/CaneR71456/caneriverbook.htm ___________________________________________________________________________________ Just Published! Our Lady of Victory / The Saga of an African-American Catholic Community
Get to know the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver. Learn about the cement wall that was built to separate blacks from white residents and how it almost impeded the development of the area. Learn about a Catholic Community about to take root and how Church policies failed this ambitious initiative. The author's recollections are recalled about growing up in the lagacy of Mother Anna Bates. She was surprised to learn that the Knights of St. Peter Claver organization had such a continuing presence in her church through her research of the early pioneers. This book has been a buzz around Shirley's Detroit Community from the time she started writing it. At last, a book that provides a voice for black catholics. This is a celebration of black history. Eaton Metoyer is mentioned in this book Website: www.rememberourladyofvictory.com
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The Louisiana Heritage
Connection
(LHC) is offering a special limited time subscription price for our
Email newsletter of $14.00/year for 12 issues.
Please visit our website to subscribe.
LHC is committed to Creole Unity Now and Forever and offers the
monthly newsletter and website as a means to keep you informed of
issues that concern our culture. LHC hopes to inspire the
world-wide Creole community and those who have an interest in
Louisiana history and culture to participate and support this
effort.
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Metoyer Reunion Photos (Click) July 1-3, 2005 Natchitoches, LA. Descendants of Herbert Metoyer, Sr., Leander Metoyer-Hernandez, Vergie Metoyer-Lee & Joseph Victor Metoyer.
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CANE RIVER FOLK PICNIC Michigan Branch JULY 2005 Belleville, MI
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Read the history of "CoinCoin" and how this amazing Black slave woman who, after gaining her freedom, purchased the freedom of all of her children and grandchildren and built one of the largest plantation in Colonial Louisiana. |
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Melrose Plantation On Cane River, Natchitoches, Louisiana |
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The Louisiana Creole Heritage Center's Family Database is Now Online
To Add Your Family Information To The Creole Database, CLICK BELOW http://www.nsula.edu/creole/addfamily1.asp
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New Company featuring apparel designed to promote our Creole Culture Check it out by Clicking this link. http://www.creolefashions.com/
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Like Cajun Food but can't find it where you live?? Then check out The
Cajun Grocer. They will ship anywhere in the United States. Click to
visit their web site. http://www.cajungrocer.com/
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CREOLE NAMES ON STARDUST SPACECRAFT I stumbled across this site and found that my brother's name was listed on the the microchip of the StarDust spacecraft that was sent to rendezvous with a comet. I also found a few other names. If you would like to see if your name is on the list click here to visit NASA's site: http://stardust.jpl.nasa.gov/overview/microchip/index.html The microchips are in outer space onboard the STARDUST spacecraft. STARDUST was launched on February 7, 1999 carrying the two sets of microchips. Two copies of each chip were installed on the spacecraft (for a total of four chips). One set of microchips is mounted inside the Sample Return Capsule, and will return back to Earth with the capsule in the year 2006. The other set of chips is mounted in the spacecraft body and will remain in space forever. DAVE CHEVALIER |
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Below is Herbert Metoyer posing with his 70th Birthday Present, a Harley-Davison Motorcycle.
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Our
Lady of Victory: The Saga of an African-American Catholic Community
takes you on a fascinating journey down memory lane with the early
pioneers.
We
invite & encourage everyone to register their data into this
extensive and searchable database. We foresee it as a great tool for
individuals researching their family history. We visited the site and were
amazed at the dedication and work that is being expended to make this
database a one of a kind resource. Of course, you have the option of
requesting forms from the center to submit data manually if you do
not care to submit on-line. So, if you are sincere about preserving your
heritage, I suggest you accomplish this task as soon as possible.
