The Durst Family History - Mouledoux Lineage
MOULEDOUX and DUMESTRE LINEAGE
Jeanne Mouledoux (1887-1923)
My Grandmother, Jeanne Mouledoux of New Orleans,died when my father was just 4 years old.
My Dad at age 4, his sister Rita, 2, and their Mom. His Mom died a few months after this photo was taken.
Because my Grandmother Mouledoux died when my Dad was only 4, we only know her from the writings between her and her husband. I have correspondence between my Grandfather and my Grandmother, as well as other writings of my Grandfather. It wouldn't be of interest to many people, but it was to me.
I have a large extended family in New Orleans from my Grandmother, Jeanne Mouledoux. Here is a story passed down to me by my Grandfather about the New Orleans family history:
Edmond Pierre Mouledoux (1856-1904)
Father of Jean Mouledoux. His story is set forth above. He emigrated from France in 1884.
He married his first cousin, Blanche Ernestine Dumestre.
As a result, my sisters are also my 4th cousins. My children are also my 4th cousins once removed. Kathryn Blum, my 1st cousin, is also my 4th cousin.
Also, Jean-Marie Mouledoux and Marie Jeanne Dumestre were cousins, and they were parents of Edmond Pierre Mouledoux.
So I am also 7th cousins with my sisters. I am 1st cousin/4th cousin/7th cousin to Kathryn and Michael Blum.
Blanche Ernestine Dumestre (1862-1931)
Wife of Edmond Pierre Mouledoux.
Edmond Pierre Mouledoux's parents were:
Jean-Marie Mouledous (1812-1872) and Marie Jeanne Dumestre (1822-1880)
Father and Mother of Edmond Pierre Mouledoux. He was born in Leebret, Hautes Pyrenees, France.
She was born in Mazerolles, Hautes Pyrenees, France.
They were cousins. Alexis Dumestre (1836-1884) was the brother of Marie Jeanne Dumestre (1822-1880).
Alexis Dumestre (1836-1884) and Blanche Eulalie Bailly (1839-1887)
Father and Mother of Blanche Ernestine Dumestre.
His story is set forth in the Dumestre History above.
He was born in France, came to New Orleans, and died during a return trip to France.
They had 12 children.
One of the children, Marie Jeanne Dumestre (1796-1855) married Jean-Marie Mouledous (1812-1872). They were the parents of Edmond Pierre Mouledoux (1856-1904), above.
Alexis Dumestre's parents were:
Jean Baptiste Dumestre and Dominiquette Domenge Dazet
These are my 3rd Great Grandparents on my Grandmother's side. They lived in France. They had 9 children.
French Relatives
My cousin Alexis Dumestre, of Houston, Tx., went back to France and met a number of my French relatives. Here's the story:
Alexis Dumestres Account of 1999 Visit to HP
