Grand Pré was born in New Orleans, and was baptized Charles Louis Grand Pré on 25 October 1745, at the parish church of St. Louis in New Orleans. His parents were the Canadian nobleman Louis Antoine Boucher de Grand Pré, a captain of the Compagnies Franches de la Marine and commandant of the Arkansas Post and Fort Tombecbe, and his Louisiana creole wife Thérèse Gallard.[1] In Spanish records after 1769, his first name is usually given as "Carlos."
He participated in the expansion of Baton Rouge under Elias Beauregard, although its original authorization had not been compiled. Ownership of Louisiana changed several times during this time period.[2]
Military career
Farm built in Natchez for Carlos de Grand Pré around 1789 (photo published in 1938).
This was illustrated by taking the British military posts of Thompson's Creek and Amite River, under the command of Governor Bernardo de Gálvez, and the campaign for Fort Manchac and Fort New Richmond, in 1779. He served as commander of Pointe Coupée[2] and as lieutenant governor of the Red River District, stationed at Avoyelles, under the Spanish regime.[3]
Grand Pré was also commandant of Natchez District between 1786 and 1792.[4] During this period, Grand Pré built two parishes here in an attempt to convert inhabitants to Catholicism; however, the venture was unsuccessful.[5] In 1789, he established the "Concord" mansion in Natchez.[4] In a letter dated March 2, 1790, Carlos de Grand Pré created a list of tobacco farmers in the Natchez District, mainly from Kentucky and Virginia, that outlined production quantities and origination of each farm between the years of 1788 and 1790.[2] After leaving Natchez, he received land around the Avoyelles Post.[2]
Political career
In 1799, Grand Pré was appointed governor of the Baton Rouge.[6] The same year, the new governor proposed that the Spanish settlers from the Canary Islands[7] who lived in Galvez Town settle in the new town of Spanish Town. He drew up the layout of an area east of the fort "out of cannon shot" which became known as Spanish Town.
As far back as 1804, there had been rumblings against the Spaniards and in August of that year, a group of Americans under the leadership of Reuben Kemper published a declaration of independence, captured the Spanish commander and his alcalde at Bayou Sara, and set out to capture Gov. Grand Pré at Baton Rouge. They had hoped to surprise the Spanish official, but Grand Pré was well-warned and the Americans withdrew after a little desultory shooting. The Kempers retired to Pinckneyville, just over the line in the Mississippi Territory, from where they kept up a running battle with the Spanish.[8]
In 1805, Grand Pré was appointed governor of West Florida. [9] In this year, the new governor proposed the emigration of the Spanish settlers from the Canary Islands[10] who lived in Galvez Town to settle down in the new town of Spanish Town. He drew up the layout of an area east of the fort 'out of cannon shot' that became known as Spanish Town.
An ultimate result of the activity of the Kempers and when Napoleon was attempting to install his brother on the Spanish throne was the recall of Grand Pré to Havana by the captain-general for questioning over his mild policies against the inhabitants. Grand Pré died in Cuba in 1809 while awaiting trial. According to his friend Pedro Favrot, he was executed for "pro-French" activities.[8] Carlos de Hault de Lassus, who succeeded him as governor of the district of Baton Rouge, was much criticized for accused corruption[8] and taken prisoner during the West Florida revolt in 1810.
References
^Diocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records, Volume 1: 1718-1750, p. 121; Earl C. Woods, ed. (New Orleans: 1987)
^ abcdPre-Statehood History. Posted in claibornecountyms.org. Retrieved on 23 July 2010.
^Histoire Et Géographie Des Avoyelles En Louisiane Par Corinne L. Saucier, page 32
^ abLost Mississippi: Concord, Natchez (1789-1901). Posted on May 4, 2010. Retrieved in August 14, 2014, to 14:02.
^The Munsons of Texas: Jesse and Robert Munson in Mississippi and Louisiana 1792-1816.
^Baton Rouge Historical Markers 2008-08-27 at the Wayback Machine. From Canary Islanders Heritage Society in Louisiana. Retrieved in=23 July 2010.
^ abc(in French) Meyers, Rose A History of Baton Rouge 1699-1812. Page 82.
^The munsons of Texas: Jesse and Robert Munson in Mississippi and Louisiana 1792-1816.
^Baton Rouge Historical Markers 2008-08-27 at the Wayback Machine. From Canary Islanders Heritage Society in Louisiana. Retrieved in=23 July 2010.
External links
A History of Baton Rouge 1699-1812. Posted by Rose Meyers
March 14, 2023
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Carlos Louis Boucher De Grand Pre October 25 1745 1809 was Spanish governor of the Baton Rouge district 1799 1808 and of Spanish West Florida 1805 as well as brevet colonel in the Spanish Army He also served as lieutenant governor of Red River District and of the Natchez District Carlos de Grand PreGovernor of West FloridaIn office 1805 1805Personal detailsBorn1746New Orleans LouisianaDied1809Havana CubaProfessionAdministrator and Military personnel Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Military career 1 2 Political career 2 References 3 External linksBiography EditGrand Pre was born in New Orleans and was baptized Charles Louis Grand Pre on 25 October 1745 at the parish church of St Louis in New Orleans His parents were the Canadian nobleman Louis Antoine Boucher de Grand Pre a captain of the Compagnies Franches de la Marine and commandant of the Arkansas Post and Fort Tombecbe and his Louisiana creole wife Therese Gallard 1 In Spanish records after 1769 his first name is usually given as Carlos He participated in the expansion of Baton Rouge under Elias Beauregard although its original authorization had not been compiled Ownership of Louisiana changed several times during this time period 2 Military career Edit Farm built in Natchez for Carlos de Grand Pre around 1789 photo published in 1938 This was illustrated by taking the British military posts of Thompson s Creek and Amite River under the command of Governor Bernardo de Galvez and the campaign for Fort Manchac and Fort New Richmond in 1779 He served as commander of Pointe Coupee 2 and as lieutenant governor of the Red River District stationed at Avoyelles under the Spanish regime 3 Grand Pre was also commandant of Natchez District between 1786 and 1792 4 During this period Grand Pre built two parishes here in an attempt to convert inhabitants to Catholicism however the venture was unsuccessful 5 In 1789 he established the Concord mansion in Natchez 4 In a letter dated March 2 1790 Carlos de Grand Pre created a list of tobacco farmers in the Natchez District mainly from Kentucky and Virginia that outlined production quantities and origination of each farm between the years of 1788 and 1790 2 After leaving Natchez he received land around the Avoyelles Post 2 Political career Edit In 1799 Grand Pre was appointed governor of the Baton Rouge 6 The same year the new governor proposed that the Spanish settlers from the Canary Islands 7 who lived in Galvez Town settle in the new town of Spanish Town He drew up the layout of an area east of the fort out of cannon shot which became known as Spanish Town As far back as 1804 there had been rumblings against the Spaniards and in August of that year a group of Americans under the leadership of Reuben Kemper published a declaration of independence captured the Spanish commander and his alcalde at Bayou Sara and set out to capture Gov Grand Pre at Baton Rouge They had hoped to surprise the Spanish official but Grand Pre was well warned and the Americans withdrew after a little desultory shooting The Kempers retired to Pinckneyville just over the line in the Mississippi Territory from where they kept up a running battle with the Spanish 8 In 1805 Grand Pre was appointed governor of West Florida 9 In this year the new governor proposed the emigration of the Spanish settlers from the Canary Islands 10 who lived in Galvez Town to settle down in the new town of Spanish Town He drew up the layout of an area east of the fort out of cannon shot that became known as Spanish Town An ultimate result of the activity of the Kempers and when Napoleon was attempting to install his brother on the Spanish throne was the recall of Grand Pre to Havana by the captain general for questioning over his mild policies against the inhabitants Grand Pre died in Cuba in 1809 while awaiting trial According to his friend Pedro Favrot he was executed for pro French activities 8 Carlos de Hault de Lassus who succeeded him as governor of the district of Baton Rouge was much criticized for accused corruption 8 and taken prisoner during the West Florida revolt in 1810 References Edit Diocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records Volume 1 1718 1750 p 121 Earl C Woods ed New Orleans 1987 a b c d Pre Statehood History Posted in claibornecountyms org Retrieved on 23 July 2010 Histoire Et Geographie Des Avoyelles En Louisiane Par Corinne L Saucier page 32 a b Lost Mississippi Concord Natchez 1789 1901 Posted on May 4 2010 Retrieved in August 14 2014 to 14 02 Under the Hill Saloon Archived March 5 2016 at the Wayback Machine The Munsons of Texas Jesse and Robert Munson in Mississippi and Louisiana 1792 1816 Baton Rouge Historical Markers Archived 2008 08 27 at the Wayback Machine From Canary Islanders Heritage Society in Louisiana Retrieved in 23 July 2010 a b c in French Meyers Rose A History of Baton Rouge 1699 1812 Page 82 The munsons of Texas Jesse and Robert Munson in Mississippi and Louisiana 1792 1816 Baton Rouge Historical Markers Archived 2008 08 27 at the Wayback Machine From Canary Islanders Heritage Society in Louisiana Retrieved in 23 July 2010 External links EditA History of Baton Rouge 1699 1812 Posted by Rose Meyers Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Carlos de Grand Pre amp oldid 934481545, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
