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David Becnel  (View posts) Posted: 21 Dec 1999 8:52PM GMT
Seeking information on Becnel's from Vacherie Louisiana in St James Parish.

Becnel

Kenneth Mullikin  (View posts) Posted: 17 Mar 2000 1:59PM GMT
Please email my wife about the Becnel's, I'm sure she would be very interested. Her mothers maiden name was becnel. email: telice1@aol.com

Becnel

Janelle  (View posts) Posted: 5 May 2000 11:12PM GMT
If your looking for the Becnel's from Louisiana, I might be able to help.

Becnel

michelle  (View posts) Posted: 3 Jun 2000 8:28PM GMT
My grandmother's mother was named Augustine Becnel from Vacherie, La. She married, I think,Marcellos Jacobs, they had several kids. named, Rosa, James, Edna, Sidney, Leola, Margie, Nettie,and I think Jenny.
Please contact me if you have any info. in reference to my reply.

ST. JAMES PARISH BECNEL'S

Crystal Consonery  (View posts) Posted: 27 Jun 2000 1:23PM GMT
Hi David,

My Grandmother's maiden name was Laura Becnel. Her father's name I think was Fabian Becnel. She married Septen Mitchell.

Nettie Regina Becnel

awnoonie  (View posts) Posted: 27 Jul 2000 2:53AM GMT
Edited: 18 Nov 2004 7:56AM GMT
I would like to speak to anyone having knowledge of Nettie Regina Becnel. She married Willie Gallinghouse in 1911 and later remaried. If anyone knows the name of the second gentleman that she married, please e-mail me.

Becnel Genealogy

Russell Becnel  (View posts) Posted: 7 Oct 2000 3:25PM GMT
Hi,
My name is Russell Becnel, from Donaldsonville, LA, and I am into Genealogy. Whenever I meet a Becnel, I try to find out their parents and Grand-parents so I can fit them into our genealogy. I would really appreciate any information about you and your family. If you are interested in genealogy, I would be happy to help you with your ancestry. Also, if you are related to the Becnel's, and would like to visit my Becnel Family Reunion site, send me your email address and I will invite you. Thank you for your input.

Russell Becnel
lbecnel@eatel.net

Becnel from Vacherie, La.

George Albert  (View posts) Posted: 19 Nov 2000 4:01PM GMT
Would like to share info. My husbands mother was Gloria M. Becnel born Vacherie, La.
Her parents were Charles Becnel and Agnes Schexnayder.

Becnel-Albert

Barbara Sullivan  (View posts) Posted: 30 Dec 2000 4:25PM GMT
My Great grandmother
Julia Albert B August 1868 D Feb. 27, 1934
married
Henry Becnel of StJohn the Baptist Parish,
Born Dec 1860 Died April 16, 1925.
They lived all their married life in St. John
the Baptist.
I have not been able to find any informantion
on the Alberts. Family stories say that
Julia's parents were milliners.
Do you have any info on the Alberts?

Becnel-Albert

Martha Albert  (View posts) Posted: 31 Jan 2001 3:41PM GMT
The only Albert we have is my husbands grandfather. Only when he came to the U.S. he changed his name from (we haven't found it yet) to Albert. He was born in Syria.
Sorry can't help you there.

Interested in Family History

Kiayana Becnel  (View posts) Posted: 2 Mar 2001 2:48PM GMT
My name is Kiayana Becnel. My dad's name is Perry G. Becnel, Sr. Their family is from Wallace/Vacherie. My grandfather's name is Victor Becnel. If you have any more information regarding my family and your family, I would greatly appreciate a response from you.

Interested in Family History

Kiayana Becnel  (View posts) Posted: 2 Mar 2001 2:50PM GMT
My name is Kiayana Becnel. My dad's name is Perry G. Becnel, Sr. My grandfather's name is Victor Becnel. Their family is from Wallace/Vacherie. If you have any more information regarding my family and your family, I would greatly appreciate a response from you.

Re: Becnel Genealogy

JoAnnSchexnayder  (View posts) Posted: 29 Nov 2001 10:11PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 9 Jan 2002 2:25AM GMT
My g grandmother was Aimee Augustine Becnel b. 24 aug 1852, married to Norbert Elysee Schexnayder on 8 feb 1870 d. 8 Oct 1937. She was descendent from Thomas Becnel and Catherine Brou. I would appreciate any info you might have on the origin of the family name, where they were from, how and when they came to LA. etc. I will be happy to share any info you might need on this branch of the Schexnayder/Becnel families.

Re: Becnel from Vacherie, La.

Darlene Becnel Schnatz  (View posts) Posted: 15 Sep 2002 3:09PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Becnel Schexnayder Waguespack
Below are some charts on this family. Let me know if you want to add anything or if you have any corrections.
Thanks,
Darlene Becnel Schnatz

Descendants of Charles Adam Becnel, Sr.

1 Charles Adam Becnel, Sr. b: 12/03/1877 in Vacherie, LA
.. +Agnes Angelina Schexnayder b: 12/20/1885
..... 2 Marie Becnel b: 1915 in St. James, LA
......... +William E. Monroe b: 1916 in Melder, LA
............ 3 Mary Ellen Monroe
............ 3 Carolyn Monroe
............ 3 Angie Monroe
............ 3 William C. Monroe
..... 2 Charles Donald Becnel b: 07/15/1917 in St. James Parish, LA
......... +Marie Louise Lawes b: 11/15/1916
..... 2 Gloria Dorothy Becnel b: 1923 in St. James Parish, LA
......... +George Albert
..... 2 Charles Adam "Pete" Becnel, Jr. b: 02/28/1925 in St. James, LA
......... +Aimee Waguespack b: 08/08/1927 in Vacherie, LA
............ 3 Louise Becnel b: Aft. 1948
............ 3 Yvonne Becnel b: Aft. 1948
............ 3 Lisa Becnel b: Aft. 1948
................ +Bryand Boudreaux
............ 3 Charlotte Becnel b: Aft. 1948
................ +Bruce Delatte
............ 3 Charles Donald Becnel II b: 02/26/1951 in Vacherie, LA
................ +Karen Frances Clausen b: 05/08/1954
................... 4 Charles Adam Becnel III b: 10/16/1975
................... 4 Charles Donald Gregory Becnel III b: 11/08/1976
................... 4 Elise Hattie Theresa Becnel b: 10/26/1978
................... 4 Jean Nicholas Otis Becnel b: 01/05/1983

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Ancestors of Charles Adam Becnel, Sr.


Generation No. 1

1. Charles Adam Becnel, Sr., born 12/03/1877 in Vacherie, St. James Parish, LA (Source: (1) 1920 Federal Census Soundex, Micro Copy # M-1564; Roll 7; B 245 - B- 300., (2) David Brian Becnel, Correspondence, (DBBecnel@aol.com), Descendant Chart of Pierre Aimee Becnel; 2/5/1998.); died 08/04/1957 (Source: (1) "The Baton Rouge Morning Advocate," Obituary; 8/5/1957 & 8/6/1957 editions., (2) "The State Times," 8/05/1957 ed..). He was the son of 2. Pierre Aimé Becnel and 3. Marie Emma Mialaret. He married (1) Agnes Angelina Schexnayder 01/29/1910 in St. James Parish, LA (Source: Russell A. Becnel, Donaldsonville, LA, Ahnentafel for Donald Becnel, (lbecnel@advtel.net), "Electronic."). She was born 12/20/1885 in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Source: (1) Russell A. Becnel, Donaldsonville, LA, Ahnentafel for Donald Becnel, (lbecnel@advtel.net), "Electronic.", (2) 1920 Federal Census Soundex, (MicroCopy #M-1564;), Roll 7; B245-B300; Vol 53, ED 43; Sheet 19, Lines 77-82; ext. 5/27/97 by DBSchnatz; Clayton Library, Houston, TX.), and died 06/07/1940 in St. James Parish, LA (Source: Phillip Tassin, St. John the Baptist Cemetery (LastJohn), (http://www.rootsweb.com/~lastjohn/edgard.htm), "Electronic," tombstone dates are 1886-1940.).


Generation No. 2

2. Pierre Aimé Becnel, born 09/19/1849 in Edgard, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Source: David Brian Becnel, Descendants of Antoine Octave Becnel, (e-mail).); died 12/28/1928 in Garyville, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Source: (1) David Brian Becnel, Correspondence, (DBBecnel@aol.com)., (2) Orleans Parish Death Certificate Index; 1900-1929, According to the Death Index on Microfilm Reel 1; Pierre A. Becnel, 78 years, died 12/30/1927.). He was the son of Antoine Octave Becnel and Rose Aimeé Borne. He married 3. Marie Emma Mialaret Abt. 1875 in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Source: St. John the Baptist Church at Edgard, LA, Marriage Book 4, p. 391.).
3. Marie Emma Mialaret, born 02/15/1855 in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Source: (1) David Brian Becnel, Correspondence, (DBBecnel@aol.com)., (2) 1860 Federal Census of the United States, age 8 on 1960 census.); died 03/1941. She was the daughter of Antonin Marc Aurele Mialaret and Victoire Amelie "Emma" Becnel.

Children of Pierre Becnel and Marie Emma Mialaret are:
1 i. Charles Adam Becnel, Sr., born 12/03/1877 in Vacherie, St. James Parish, LA; died 08/04/1957; married Agnes Angelina Schexnayder 01/29/1910 in St. James Parish, LA.
ii. Marie Margurite Appoline "Pauline" Becnel, born 09/21/1879 in Edgard, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Source: David Brian Becnel, Correspondence, (DBBecnel@aol.com), Descendant Chart of Pierre Aimee Becnel; 2/5/1998.); died 02/15/1965 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA (Source: (1) David Brian Becnel, Obituary Collection., (2) Darnell Marie Brunner Beck (Dee), Becnel Death Extractions from New Orleans Newspapers, online: USGenWeb, 2/16/1965 ed.).
iii. Philip Alfred Becnel, Sr., born 11/18/1881 in Edgard, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Source: (1) Conflict, I had birth date of 10/29/1882 without reference. His grandson, David Brian Becnel corrected to 11/18/1881., (2) David Brian Becnel, Correspondence, (DBBecnel@aol.com), 4/4/2000; Desc. Chart of Philip Alfred Becnel, Sr..); died 11/07/1954 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA (Source: (1) David Brian Becnel, Obituary Collection, New Orleans, The Times-Picayune, November 8, 1954., (2) Darnell Marie Brunner Beck (Dee), Becnel Death Extractions from New Orleans Newspapers, online: USGenWeb, 11/8/1954 ed.); married Marie Josephine Berthe Perret 08/27/1907 in St. Teresa Avilia Church, New Orleans, LA (Source: David Brian Becnel, Correspondence, (DBBecnel@aol.com), 4/4/2000; Desc. Chart of Philip Alfred Becnel, Sr..); born 01/09/1884 in Edgard, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (Source: David Brian Becnel, Correspondence, (DBBecnel@aol.com), Descendant Chart of Pierre Aime Becnel; 2/5/1998.); died 04/12/1986 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA (Source: David Brian Becnel, Correspondence, (DBBecnel@aol.com), Descendant Chart of Pierre Aime Becnel; 2/5/1998.).
iv. Prosper Anthony Becnel, born 09/18/1886 (Source: David Brian Becnel, Correspondence, (DBBecnel@aol.com), Descendant Chart of Pierre Aimee Becnel; 2/5/1998.); died 03/11/1980 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA (Source: David Brian Becnel, Obituary Collection, The Times-Picayune; 3/12/1980 edition.); married Josephine Navarro Abt. 1906 in LA; born Abt. 1888; died Bef. 1980.

Victor Becnel > Perry Becnel m.Wanda Jean Jerome

Darlene Becnel Schnatz  (View posts) Posted: 15 Sep 2002 3:30PM GMT
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: Becnel Jerome
I research all with the Becnel surname.
The only thing I have that may be related is this:
I found a Victor Becnel, born in 1920, son of Letitia Becnel on the 1920 census microfilm.
1920 Federal Census Soundex, St. John Parish; ED # 50; sheet # 14; line # 68 and line # 69.

I also have the extract of your mother's obituary:

WANDA JEAN BECNEL
Wanda Jean Becnel, a home health aide, died Feb. 26, 1999 of heart failure at her home. She was 39. Mrs. Becnel was born in Kenner and lived in Atlanta. Survivors include a son, Perry Becnel Jr.; two daughters, Kiayana and Rashedah Becnel; her mother, Dora Mae Jerome; two brothers, William Jerome of Mexico and Joseph Jerome; four sisters, Juanita Akmin and Gwendolyn Jerome of California, Noaska Wilson of Los Angeles and Delinda Jerome; and 10 grandchildren. A funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Davis & Davis Funeral Home, 9200 Interstate 10 Service Road East. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. Burial will be in Providence Memorial Park.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA

Re: Becnel Genealogy

Anthony Accardo  (View posts) Posted: 10 Dec 2002 8:26PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Becnel, Stein, Weber, Bourgeios
My mother is Joycelyn Becnel Accardo, daughter of Joseph Becnel d.1975 and Rita Weber Becnel both originally from Vacherie, LA Their parents were I believe Becnel, Stein, Weber, Bourgeios - not sure which the Stein or Bourgeios goes with.

I'm interested in knowing about some of my relatives.

Wildman111999@ hotmail.com

Re: Becnel

nettebeee  (View posts) Posted: 9 Apr 2003 5:41PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi,

I am looking for Optime Becnel 1858-1918 from St. James Parish. I am looking for his parents and any other info.

Thanks,

L. Becnel

Re: Becnel

Jay_Schexnaydre  (View posts) Posted: 27 Jun 2003 12:57AM GMT
Classification: Query
Optime's father was Leo Aimé Becnel (1831-1905) the son of Florestan Jean Becnel & Josephine Marie Haydel.

Optime had a brother named Henry whose mother was Olivia Brown. I would perhaps look into her as being Optime's mother as well.

Re: Becnel

Darschnatz  (View posts) Posted: 26 Feb 2004 5:35AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Becnel LaPorte
Note: Olivia was shown as the widow of Louis LaPorte on the 1870 Census:
1870 Federal Census of the United States, St. John the Baptist, LA Ward 1; Dwelling 72/Family 72
72 72 Laporte, Wow. Louis 30 F M Keeping house 100 Louisiana
72 72 Becnel, Henry 8 M M Louisiana
72 72 Becnel, Opteme 12 M M Louisiana
72 72 Becnel, Marie 7 F M Louisiana

However, it is believed by several researchers I correspond with that the father of Optime was Leo Becnel. Henri's father too was noted to be Leo Becnel. Which Leo Becnel has not as far as I know, ever been documented.

The Leo Becnel parentage is based on a notation on the marriage records of Optime.
Optime's marriage certificate (Dec 31 1885 in New Orleans) to Mathilde Forstall, shows that his fathers name was Leo. This information from George Vigreux.

There are two people who are researching this particular family.They are Dave Roberts and George C. Vigreux. Have not heard from either in quite a while, but try these email addresses:
dvrbrts@inreach.com and Georgev11@prodigy.net
I saw the reply that Jay left and hope that he can share his source with Dave and George - who would love to get the specifics. They have been searching for years. The Leo he indicates - Aimé Leopold "Leo" Becnel - was single at the time Optime and Henri were fathered, but in 1870 married Noemie Marie Hermann and had about 10 children with her.
I show Olivia with Louis LaPorte as that is the documentation that I have sourced.

ALSO, noticed in the Mathilde Forstall family, a man shown as mulatto, but shows born in Cuba. That could very well be a clue to find LaPorte - also shown as 'spanish'.
1 Olivia Brown b: Abt. 1840 d: June 1888
.. +Louis LaPorte b: Abt. 1840 d: Bef. 1870
...... 2 Optime Becnel b: 1858 d: September 12, 1918
.......... +Mathilde Forstall b: 1869 m: December 31, 1885
............... 3 Albert B. Becnel b: June 11, 1886 d: August 01, 1975
....................... 4 Norris Becnel b: 1909
............... 3 Edwin Becnel b: 1903
............... 3 Benjamin Becnel b: 1905
...... 2 Edward Henri Bruno Becnel b: December 08, 1860 d: April 16, 1925
.......... +Marie Julia "Bebe" Albert b: August 09, 1869 m: Bet. 1884 - 1887 d: February 27, 1934
............... 3 Olivia Becnel b: Abt. 1883
............... 3 Iranie Becnel b: Abt. 1885
............... 3 Henri Bruno Becnel, Jr. b: Abt. 1888
............... 3 Jeanne Marie (Michiam?) Becnel b: July 09, 1889 d: August 18, 1984
................... +Dan Rousseve b: March 03, 1886 m: Bet. 1905 - 1915 d: November 30, 1956
............... 3 Agnes Becnel b: 1895
............... 3 Leontine Becnel b: Abt. 1896
............... 3 Mollest Jon Becnel b: June 24, 1896 d: January 1982
....................... 4 Edward Henry Becnel b: May 29, 1924 d: June 1993
........................... +Grace Jean
............... 3 Paul Becnel b: July 31, 1903 d: October 02, 1969
............... 3 Irma Becnel b: March 24, 1904 d: March 08, 1991
................... +John Bertrand b: June 24, 1899 d: October 1978
....................... 4 John Bertrand, Jr.
....................... 4 Audrey Bertrand
........................... +Leonard Holmes b: 1921 d: 1998
....................... 4 Lloyd Bertrand
........................... +Isabel Mary Vigroux
...... 2 Marie Becnel b: 1862

Re: Nettie Regina Becnel

Darschnatz  (View posts) Posted: 26 Feb 2004 5:58AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Becnel Harrison Clayton
Hi Wanda,
We communicated about this family before. This is what I have found since then, an obituary for Nettie's daughter (by her second husband). Cecile Harrison was a nun.


1 Nettie Regina Becnel b: Bet. 1893 - 1894
.. +William Allen Gallinghouse m: 08/12/1911
..... 2 Wallace William Gallinghouse b: 1912 d: Abt. 1912
*2nd Husband of Nettie Regina Becnel:
.. +George A. Harrison m: Abt. 1913
..... 2 Agnes Harrison Clayton b: 1914
..... 2 George A. Harrison, Jr. b: 1915 d: 02/20/1997
..... 2 Cecile Harrison b: 1917 d: 01/05/1990


HARRISON, CSJ, SISTER CECILE
Died 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1990, at St. Joseph's Infirmary, New Orleans. She was 73, a native and resident of Baton Rouge. She was a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille and a retired schoolteacher and librarian. Visiting at St. Joseph's Convent Chapel, 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Prayer services at 7 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Smith. Burial in Roselawn Memorial Park. Survived by a sister, Virginia M. Harrison, Baton Rouge; and two brothers, George A. Harrison, Baton Rouge, and C.B. Harrison, McComb, Miss. Preceded in death by mother, Mrs. Nettie Regina Becnel Harrison; father, George A. Harrison; and a sister, Agnes Harrison Clayton. Memorial donations may be made to S.J.A. Foundation, 3015 Broussard St., Baton Rouge, 70808, or Sisters of St. Joseph Development Fund, 1200 Mirabeau Ave., New Orleans, 70122. Rabenhorst Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. , Louisiana
(source: Baton Rouge Morning Advocate, Obituaries, 1990-1998; ancestry.com)

Re: Nettie Regina Becnel

awnoonie  (View posts) Posted: 26 Feb 2004 9:06AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 18 Nov 2004 7:56AM GMT
Hi Darlene,

Thank you so very much for the info. You have just invigorated my search efforts.

Sincerely,
Wanda

Re: Becnel Genealogy

pschmidt824  (View posts) Posted: 7 Jun 2004 9:49PM GMT
Classification: Query
My gr gr grandmother was aimee becnel schexnayder, I'm am trying to find our who her parents were I have been getting conflicting information. If anyone has any information on this I would certainly appreciate it.

Re: Becnel Genealogy

Darschnatz  (View posts) Posted: 3 Sep 2004 9:42PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Becnel Schexnayder
If she is the one who married Norbert, then she is the daughter of Jean Amazon Becnel

1 Jean Amazon Becnel b: 1824 d: Aft. 1891
.. +Clara Marie Emerante Borne b: Bet. 1824 - 1826 d: Aft. 1870
..... 2 Josephine Marie Becnel b: Bet. 1844 - 1845
......... +William Flitcher
..... 2 Benjamin Florestan Becnel b: 10/06/1846 d: 06/25/1905
......... +Delphine Adele Barre b: Abt. 1850 d: 03/30/1943
............ 3 Marie Amelie Becnel b: Abt. 1870
................ +Clayborn Eugene Boudreaux b: 11/29/1867
............ 3 Felicie Becnel b: Abt. 1880
................ +Joseph Raphael Moreau
............ 3 Philomene Julie Becnel b: 01/26/1880
................ +John Keyworth
............ 3 Odille Becnel b: Abt. 1882
................ +Preval Barras b: Abt. 1875
............ 3 Jean Edwin Becnel b: 09/09/1888
............ 3 Marie Regina Becnel b: 08/04/1893
..... 2 Ann Amazana Becnel b: Bet. 1846 - 1847 d: 11/29/1927
......... +Felix Joseph Becnel b: Abt. 1848
..... 2 Joseph Gustave Becnel b: Bet. 1848 - 1849
......... +Marie Pauline Becnel b: Bet. 1837 - 1839 d: 08/27/1876
............ 3 Joseph Gustave Becnel, Jr. b: 04/1870
..... *2nd Wife of Joseph Gustave Becnel:
......... +Marie Blanche Becnel b: Abt. 1843
............ 3 Pauline Marie Becnel b: 04/18/1882
..... 2 Aimee Agustine Becnel b: 08/24/1852 d: 10/08/1937
......... +Norbert Elysee Schexnayder b: 12/28/1848 d: 01/30/1919
............ 3 Olide Paul Schexnayder b: 12/10/1871 d: 03/05/1944
................ +Martha Alice Vial b: 01/12/1881 d: 06/05/1950
............ 3 Cyril Schexnayder
............ 3 Lydia Schexnayder
............ 3 Arnaud Schexnayder
............ 3 Albert Vincent Schexnayder
............ 3 Lucille Schexnayder
............ 3 Aimee Nancy Schexnayder
..... 2 Jean Septime Becnel b: Bet. 1855 - 1856 d: 01/17/1917
......... +Mary Whaley b: Bet. 1855 - 1868 d: 12/26/1919
..... 2 Jacques Sidney Becnel b: 08/25/1858 d: 10/08/1859
..... 2 Regina Becnel b: Abt. 1859 d: Abt. 1900
......... +Joseph Cyrille Schexnayder b: 09/11/1860
..... 2 Jean Baptiste Theodore Becnel b: Abt. 1860
..... 2 Marie Graziella Becnel b: 09/13/1865
......... +Egbert Amedee Comeaux b: Bet. 1860 - 1866

Re: Opteme Becnel

dvrbrts1  (View posts) Posted: 6 Sep 2004 6:39AM GMT
Classification: Query
Opteme, b.Oct 1858, was my great grandfather, Henri Becnel's brother, b. Dec. 8, 1860, in St. John the Baptist Parish. They also had a sister Marie, b.Dec., 1863. Their father was Leo Aime Becnel. There is some confusion on their mother, Henri's birth cert. lists his mother as Marie Clementine, belonging to Leo Becnel, but Henri's death cert. lists his mother as Olivia Brown. I believe the two are one in the same with Marie changing her name to Olivia Brown after being set free. She later had another son Louis Laporte Jr. by Louis LaPorte.
Opteme married Mathilde Forstall and together they had eight children; Albert, 1886-1975; Virginie, b. 1887; Oliver, b.1889; Lucillia, 1891; Marie, 1895; Antonie,1898; Opteme, 1900; and Benjamin, 1902. There are other connections between the Becnel and Forstall families.
Hope this helps.

Re: Optime Becnel

dvrbrts1  (View posts) Posted: 6 Sep 2004 6:42AM GMT
Classification: Query
Oops, I misspelled Optime's name in the last post

Re: Becnel Genealogy

Cheri  (View posts) Posted: 15 May 2006 2:32AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi, I'm a Becnel descendent too. My mother's maiden name was Becnel. I guess we are related, nice to meet you.

Re: ST. JAMES PARISH BECNEL'S

reinatwill  (View posts) Posted: 14 Feb 2008 5:07AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Crystal, my grandfather (Albert J. Becnel, Sr.), your grandmother's brother. I knew her as Aunt Laura. And I'm sure you are correct, if you haven't had it confirmed, that Fabian was their father. I also know that their mother's name was Anita. Would you happen to have any info about her?

Re: Becnel Genealogy

ervin50  (View posts) Posted: 28 Sep 2008 2:29PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Schexnayder Schexnadre Schexsnyder Frederick Berry Berray Barray Barry Eakin
Hi,

Would you or anyone happen to have info on Euphemon Schexsnayder (sp) that married Eve Frederick from Abbeville, LA?

I do not have any info on Euphemon, like his parents, birth year, siblings, time of death, cause of death.

My Great Grandmother was Eve's sister, Marie Gracieuse Frederick. Marie Gracieuse Frederick named her first son Euphemon; this would be my grandfather. Church records show that she was not married (Frederick is her maiden name) and the church record does not list a father. Approximately 6 months later Marie Gracieuse Frederick married Joseph Louis Berry.

I also have very little on Joseph Louis Berry so if someone out there has info on the Joseph Berry that married Marie Gracieuse Frederick, again I would appreciate it. It looks like from the Census records that when Joseph married Marie, sometimes called Gracie, he had with him a child named Sussanna. This child may have been from a previous marriage, perhaps to an Eakin. I learned recently, from an Aunt that is in her mid 80's that she thinks Joseph Berry is buried near Bell City.

Thanks,

Barbara

Re: Becnel Genealogy

ervin50  (View posts) Posted: 28 Sep 2008 2:30PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Schexnayder Schexnadre Schexsnyder Frederick Berry Berray Barray Barry Eakin
Hi,

Would you or anyone happen to have info on Euphemon Schexsnayder (sp) that married Eve Frederick from Abbeville, LA?

I do not have any info on Euphemon, like his parents, birth year, siblings, time of death, cause of death.

My Great Grandmother was Eve's sister, Marie Gracieuse Frederick. Marie Gracieuse Frederick named her first son Euphemon; this would be my grandfather. Church records show that she was not married (Frederick is her maiden name) and the church record does not list a father. Approximately 6 months later Marie Gracieuse Frederick married Joseph Louis Berry.

I also have very little on Joseph Louis Berry so if someone out there has info on the Joseph Berry that married Marie Gracieuse Frederick, again I would appreciate it. It looks like from the Census records that when Joseph married Marie, sometimes called Gracie, he had with him a child named Sussanna. This child may have been from a previous marriage, perhaps to an Eakin. I learned recently, from an Aunt that is in her mid 80's that she thinks Joseph Berry is buried near Bell City.

Thanks,

Barbara

Re: Becnel-Albert

inbecnel  (View posts) Posted: 13 Jan 2009 7:15AM GMT
Classification: Query
My family name is Becnel and they are from the St. John and St. James Parishes. Anyone who would like to share notes please drop a line. We have a lot of records

Re: ST. JAMES PARISH BECNEL'S

inbecnel  (View posts) Posted: 13 Jan 2009 7:20AM GMT
Classification: Query
Crystal, my great grandfather was Albert Becnel, Sr. his son was Norris Becnel from Lutcher. Please drop me a line.

Re: Building Family Tree

eaglerocklassie  (View posts) Posted: 9 Aug 2009 6:06PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hey David, there are three grandsons of Fabien Joseph Becnel, from Vacharie, who passed away last year at 101 on facebook--maurice, brian and tim- i was Fabien's daughter-in-law

Re: Victor Becnel > Perry Becnel m.Wanda Jean Jerome

sighlentchyna  (View posts) Posted: 28 Sep 2009 1:02AM GMT
Classification: Query
I am Lena Hawkins of Los Angeles and I am the grand daughter of Gwendolyn Jerome and the great grand daughter of Dora Mae Jerome.

Re: Opteme Becnel

eyesofmoonstones  (View posts) Posted: 31 Dec 2009 5:47AM GMT
Classification: Deed
Surnames: Becnel
Hi- My Name is Anastasia Becnel. My paternal grandfather is Optime Becnel...son of Optime Becnel Sr. How exciting....I assume that makes us related? My grandfather died in the summer after I was born. I noticed that the research I have done shows the ethnicity indicates "Black" for both men. Do you know if that is French Creole? I do not know anything about my grandfather's family at all due to his untimely death.

Thanks -Anastasia

Re: Becnel

eyesofmoonstones  (View posts) Posted: 31 Dec 2009 5:50AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Becnel
My great grandfather is Optime Becnel. My grandfather (paternal side) is his youngest son, Optime Becnel. Please feel free to email me at eyesofmoonstones@yahoo.com.

~Anastasia Becnel Francis
-San Francisco CA

Re: Becnel

eyesofmoonstones  (View posts) Posted: 31 Dec 2009 5:54AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Becnel
I am the great granddaughter of Optime Becnel.
My granfather is Optime Becnel
My father is Ronald Becnel


Please email me at

eyesofmoonstones@yahoo.com

~anastasia becnel francis
SF California

Re: Becnel Genealogy

eyesofmoonstones  (View posts) Posted: 31 Dec 2009 6:00AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Becnel
Hi....
I caught your post on ancestry.com....I am a Becnel!
My father is Ronald Joseph Becnel of Los Angeles CA.
His parents are Optime Becnel (his parents are Optime Becnel and Mathilde Forstall) and Jeannette Alice Bourgeois Becnel of New Orleans LA.

I do not know much about my paternal side but would love any and all assistance!


Best
Anastasia Becnel
SF California
eyesofmoonstones@yahoo.com

Re: Opteme Becnel

dvrbrts1  (View posts) Posted: 31 Dec 2009 6:27AM GMT
Classification: Query
Anastasia, Yes, it looks like we are related. My great grandfather, Henri Becnel, and your great grandfather, Opteme Sr., were brothers. And yes, they would be French Creole. I have much more information on the family going back to William Becnel, 1698. Contact me off-line, dvrbrts@gvni.com and I can give you more data. Its been awhile since I've looked at my research so it may take me some time to get my info together.
Dave

Re: Becnel

eyesofmoonstones  (View posts) Posted: 31 Dec 2009 8:43PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: becnel
My name is Anastasia Bencel Francis. My great granfather is Optime Becnel (selling is as shown on the (1900 12th census). He lived in St. John's Parish -First ward with his wife, Mathilde Forstall Becnel. Together they had 8 children. My grandfather being the 2nd to last born. Optime Becnel Jr. (as documented in the above census and on his WWi draft card. Listed ethnicity is Negro.

Anyone Please email me at
eyesofmoonstones@yahoo.com

I have to look but I do belive I have my grandfather's orginal baptismal certificate/death certificate and some toher documents left when my Father -Ronald oseph Becnel passed away on 12-11-00.

Regards to all the Becnels out there.....

Anastasia

Re: Becnel

eyesofmoonstones  (View posts) Posted: 31 Dec 2009 8:44PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: becnel
"spelling (of Optime) is as shown on the 12 census of hte US--taken on june 8,9th of 1900. "

Re: Becnel

nosaint1950  (View posts) Posted: 20 Mar 2010 10:43PM GMT
Classification: Query
Janelle
Here I am responding 10 yrs after your entry...I'm very new to this ancestry stuff...any help would be appreciated...
my maternal grandmother was a Becnel from somewhere around St James, La...her name was Ida Becnel...she married John P (Jack) Naquin, and lived and died in St Mary parish...she died in 1960, I think...at about 72 yrs of age...puts her birth at 1888, or so...
thank you so much for whatever you can throw me!

Re: Becnel Genealogy

eyesofmoonstones  (View posts) Posted: 4 May 2010 5:01AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: becnel
Hi, I am the granddaughter of Optime S. Becnel Jr. -son of Optime S. Becnel Sr., son of Leo Becnel and Olivia Brown.
You can email offline at:

franisonfranis@gmail.com

Re: Becnel from Vacherie, La.

nosaint1950  (View posts) Posted: 11 May 2010 9:35PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Becnel
My grandmother was Ida Becnel...born, I think in the Vacherie area in the late 1800's, died about 1961...after marrying a Naquin and moving to Franklin...can you help me find the names of her parents, or more?
Thank you so much

Steve Champagne

Re: Becnel Genealogy

nosaint1950  (View posts) Posted: 11 May 2010 9:50PM GMT
Classification: Query
Russell,
I am a descendant of the Becnel family...my mother's mom was Ida Becnel from the Vacherie/ St James area (married a Naquin), lived in Franklin, La...she would have been born circa 1885-95...died, I think about 1961...any info about her parents, grandparents, siblings...would be appreciated
thank you for any assistance
Steve Champagne
stephenchampagen@att.net

Re: Interested in Family History

cindybbd  (View posts) Posted: 17 Nov 2010 10:15PM GMT
Classification: Query
I'm looking for a Rashedha Becnel for a lady name Janice Mushatt place contact me through email cindybbd@yahoo.com are call 1504-454-6443 thanks and have a happy thanksgiving

Re: Becnel

kwmedley  (View posts) Posted: 18 Jan 2011 4:20AM GMT
Classification: Query
What does Aimé mean?
I am related to the LaPorte's

Re: Becnel

kwmedley  (View posts) Posted: 18 Jan 2011 4:43AM GMT
Classification: Query
Optime, Henri and Marie's half brother, Louis LaPorte is in our family tree. All 4 appear to have the same mother, Olive (sp?) Brown, and different fathers.
Please let me know if you have any insormation on their brother Louis LaPorte.
Thanks,
Marilyn

Re: Becnel

Darschnatz  (View posts) Posted: 24 Jan 2011 4:46PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Becnel

dont know what Aimé means other than a translation glitch from Aime but with an accented e.

Re: Becnel Genealogy

DianneTait43  (View posts) Posted: 6 Feb 2011 3:27AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 6 Feb 2011 3:28AM GMT
In my tree two Becnel's show up:
Felicite Becnel (1774-1847); married Francois Haydel
Pierre Aimee Becnel (1795-); married Emilie Haydel on 2-22-1816
My family on my mother's side came from Edgard, Louisiana
Family name Haydel (originally Heidel emigrated from Germany along the German Coast of Louisiana)

Re: Becnel

CLS1690  (View posts) Posted: 6 Feb 2011 4:06AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: becnel, trepagnier, haydel, franc, Hermann
It is my understanding that Lezin Becnel-
( Pierre Lezin Becnel)
A captain in St. Stephen's guards, COmpany G who was killed in the Battle of Atlanta-
was also a Free person of color,

http://www.lecomite.org/indexes/FPOCIndex.txt

and land owner- co-owner of the Becnel Plantation with his brother.

Lezin was also called " Leo".. ..??

Leo Aime Becnel also served under Lezin as Leiutenant. But was not killed in the war..

Leo Aime Becel married Noamie Marie Hermann

whose father Maurice was the coroner of St. Charles Parishin the 1850 census

http://www.usgwcensus.org/cenfiles/la/stcharles/1850/pg164b....

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:NSVPvgG...

"Maurice Hermann
Louisa Trepagnier
Joseph Hermann
Lucien Hermann
Jules Hermann
Amelie Hermann
Charles Hermann
Noemi Hermann
Annette Hermann"

Can anyone shed some light on these two "Leo"s??

and also can anyone tell me who was Noamie's mother?

The census lists Lousia Trepagnier next to Maurice... ??

I think she may be Maria Louisa Trepagnier
(daughter of Fulgence Trepagnier and Amada Franc) was born June 10, 1814, and died date unknown...
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/t/r/e/Dorothy-Tre...

Anyone know??

The image on this website posted mid way down

http://www.mytreasurespot.com/main/read.php?5,106587,106796#...

is I believe, Pierre Lezin " Leo " Becnel.

But I could be very wrong - on this or all of this.
The obit, is evidently from the times picayune..
Note "Leo" and "Lezin" both used in the obit...
Although Lezin was supposedly killed in Battle...??

Can anyone help me on this?

This L. Becnel Soldier's calling card was once on the poster for the CSA Memorial Hall Museum in Nola.

Confederate Military History V10: Louisiana and Arkansas
P. 193 lists Capt. Becnel as mortally wounded in the Battle of Atlanta at Ezra Church.

http://books.google.com/books?id=klS2ST7i2-8C&pg=PA193&a...

How can he( Leo / Lezin) be alive if he was killed in Atlanta at Ezra Church?

Can anyone help my confusion on these Leo's???
Mille Mercis-Many Thanks!
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