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First Acadian Settlers

Refugees came overland 1756 - 57. In vicinity was 1762 grant to Jacques Cantrelle, Sr. of France after Church and Parish were named. Section once included in Les Oumas, Eveche of Quebec.

Located in St. James, LA, Dist. 2, Hwy 18, St. James Parish. St. James Parish. 82




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