In 1835, Susanne would have been between 45 and 48 years old. She had once been a wealthy woman, at least in land, if not in money. Because of circumstances discussed in Susanne Lavallè FWC in a Left-Handed Marriage, she no longer owned large plantations. She may have been trying to re-establish herself to provide for her children, when she made two different purchases of land with the Louisiana Land Office
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Free People of Color
Susanne Lavallé FWC in a Left-Handed Marriage
During slavery in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, Susanne Lavallè FWC (Free Woman of Color) owned plantations, raised bi-racial children and had a “Left-handed marriage” with a White plantation owner, Valery Dauzat.
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Simon in a Dangerous Confrontation
Visiting his Free minor children placed the enslaved Simon's life at risk. The accusations of a white landowner and the strict rules of the Louisiana Black code had the potential of having Simon harmed physically, imprisoned and/or hindered from visiting his children again. Also, discover a family connection between a slave-owner and the enslaved Simon.
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Unity’s Hidden Legacy
I continue with the lives of my great grandmother, Unity FWC (Free Woman of Color) and my great-great grandmother, Mally/Milla/Miley/Moilly. Unity had been bestowed the ultimate gift, the gift of freedom. Yet, something about William InRufty’s last will and testament gave me a feeling that there was more, something missing. I believe you will find the search for Unity’s Hidden Legacy very interesting.
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