| 1803 |
Born Marsailles, France. Moves to Philidelphia 1802 or 1803 where he married Pauline Baker the daughter of Hilary Baker, the mayor of Philadelphia. They will have three sons and a daughter. |
| 1804 Late summer |
Moves to New Orleans. |
| 1804-1810 October 1 |
Cenas is appointed Postmaster on October 1, 1804. He holds this office until April 1, 1810. He Establishes a well organized postal system and postal roads in the New Orleans area. |
| 1804-1810 December |
Cenas signs a contract with the Hays and Commmack stage line to carry mail as far as the Manchac area. |
| 1812 March 25 |
Serves as sheriff until his death in March. |