Francois Onezime Becnel was born on January 1, 1855 in Vacherie, St. James, Louisiana, United States, son of Antoine Thomas Becnel (1831–1875) and Marie Evelina Sevin (1836–1912).
[1]
In the 1860 census, Onesime (age 5) was at 8th District, St James, Louisiana, United States. [2]
Francois (21) married Marie Victoria Gravois (18) (born on March 23, 1857 in Vacherie; daughter of Pierre Louis Gravois) on February 26, 1876 in Holy Name of Mary Church, New Orleans, Orleans Par, LA., USA.[3][4][5]
The couple had nine children:
Louis Becnel
Joseph Oscar Becnel
Antoine Becnel
Joseph Sidney Becnel
Joseph Adam Becnel
Marie Azema Becnel
Jean David Becnel
Francois Armond Becnel
Pierre Yves Becnel Sr.
In 1880, Francois was living in St. John the Baptist, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana. [6]
In 1900, Francois was living in Ward 3, St. John the Baptist, Louisiana. [7]
Francois died on February 9, 1900 in Vacherie, aged 45. He was buried in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Vacherie, St.[8][1]
Sources
↑ 1.01.1 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232211771/francois_onezime-becnel: accessed April 27, 2024), memorial page for Francois Onezime Becnel (1 Jan 1855–9 Feb 1900), Find a Grave Memorial ID 232211771, citing Our Lady of Peace Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Vacherie, St. James Parish, Louisiana, USA; Maintained by ✞eam ✞ღLo❤ (contributor 49178337).
↑1860 Census:
"United States Census, 1860"
citing Page: 94; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005170005; FHL microfilm: 803423; Image number: 630; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01727-2
FamilySearch Record: MFPW-ZN1 (accessed 27 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BSS-G3L
Onesime Becnel (5) at 8th District, St James, Louisiana, United States. Born in St John Baptist.
↑Marriage:
"Louisiana Parish Marriages, 1837-1957"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004769182; FHL microfilm: 000911646; Image number: 211
FamilySearch Record: QKJH-ZKZ3 (accessed 27 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: SQWF-NSTM-9
Onezime Beenel marriage to Marie Victoria Gravois on 15 Feb 1876 in Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
↑Marriage:
"Louisiana Parish Marriages, 1837-1957"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004769182; FHL microfilm: 000911646; Image number: 212
FamilySearch Record: QKJH-Z2Q9 (accessed 27 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: SQWF-NSVV-9
Orezime Becnel marriage to Marie Victoria Gravdis on 26 Feb 1876 in Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
↑Marriage:
"Louisiana Parish Marriages, 1837-1957"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004705629; FHL microfilm: 000907692; Image number: 316
FamilySearch Record: QKJW-VRFG (accessed 27 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 939K-YFRR-K
Onezime Becnel marriage to Miss Marie Victoria Gravois on 26 Feb 1876 in Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
↑1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00060; Digital film/folder number: 005160730; FHL microfilm: 1254469; Image number: 89; Sheet number: 42; Sheet letter: D; Packet letter: H
FamilySearch Record: MDXX-Z74 (accessed 27 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYYY-R64
Onesime Becknel (25), married, Laborer, head of household in St. John the Baptist, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana, United States.
↑1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 39; Digital film/folder number: 004120195; FHL microfilm: 1240580; Image number: 566; Sheet number: 17; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00841-2
FamilySearch Record: MSR3-B8X (accessed 27 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-62B7-LBD
Onezime Becnel (42), widowed head of household in Ward 3, St. John the Baptist, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana.
↑Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232211771/francois_onezime-becnel: accessed), memorial page for Francois Onezime Becnel (1 Jan 1855–9 Feb 1900), Find a Grave Memorial ID 232211771, citing Our Lady of Peace Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Vacherie, St. James Parish, Louisiana, USA; Maintained by ✞eam ✞ღLo❤ (contributor 49178337).
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