Maringouin, Louisiana
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Maringouin is a town in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,098 at the 2010 census, down from 1,262 at the 2000 census. At the 2020 population estimates program, its popul
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1838 Jesuit slave sale
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On June 19, 1838, the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus agreed to sell 272 slaves to two Louisiana planters, Henry Johnson and Jesse Batey, for $115,000. This sale was the culmination of a con
The Jesuits arguing in favor of a sale wanted to focus on their urban missions, including Georgetown College.
First page of the manifest of slaves carried aboard the Katherine Jackson to Louisiana
Thomas F. Mulledy was rebuked by many of his fellow Jesuits following the sale.
Frank Campbell (top) was sold by the Jesuits.