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| Placed by The Natchitoches Chapter Louisiana Society Sons of the American Revolution |
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| Placed by The St Denis Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution |
Many gathered on a beautiful Saturday morning, Oct 8, 2011 in the American Cemetery, Natchitoches, La for a Patriotic grave marking of a Louisiana Patriot of the American Revolution named, CLaude Thomas Pierre METOYER. The two host chapters that sponsored the ceremony were the Natchitoches Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the St Denis Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Both organizations placed their Patriotic markers on the Tomb of Patriot Metoyer. Metoyer is the Progenitor of the Metoyer Family and many of his descendants were on hand to witness this honored ceremony. Below are just a few pictures of that event.
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| Descendants of Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer Dignitaries and Other Guest |
 Compatriot Tony Vets President, The Natchitoches Chapter SAR |
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| Demon Battalion ROTC, Northwestern State University |
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| Presenting Colors |
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| Pledge of Allegiance |
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| The Honorable Mildred E. Methvin 5th Great Granddaughter of Claude Thomas Pierre METOYER |
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| Descendants and Guest |
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| Presentation of a Wreath |
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| Michael Nolden Henderson Lieutenant Commander, USN Retired Vice-President, Button Gwinnett Chapter Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution |
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| Claude Thomas Pierre METOYER LOUISIANA PATRIOT of the American Revolution who served under command of Spanish Colonial Governor General Bernardo de Galvez |
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| (L) Fr. John Cunningham, Tony Vets, President Natchitoches Chapter SAR, The Honorable Mildred E. Methvin, LCDR Michael Henderson, VP Button Gwinnett Chapter, Georgia SAR Dr. Colleen Lancaster, Regent St Denis Chapter DAR, Compatriot Clifford Normand, La Society SAR Registrar, Spanish Soldier, Charleen Kennedy, Regent, Les Repides Chapter DAR |
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| Tony Vets, LCDR Michael Henderson, Clifford Normand |
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| Elaine Phillips Webster (5th Great Granddaughter) Cousin Barbara Henderson, Frances Henderson (Aunt and member of DAR), Karen Phillips Alonzo and Kathleen Phillips Newbill (5th Great Granddaughters) Back Row Cousins Jacqueline Henderson and LCDR Michael Henderson |
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| Parents of Elaine, Kathleen and Karen, Donald Jr, Donovan and Damon Donald Phillips Sr. and Lucille Metoyer |
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| A tribute to my Aunt Lucille METOYER 1934 - 1995 4th Generation Great GrandDaughter of CLAUDE THOMAS PIERRE METOYER A Louisiana Patriot of the American Revolution |
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| Many Thanks to Compatriot Tony Vets Sr. For Making this an Outstanding Event |
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| Thanks to the Spanish Soldiers and Militiamen who served under the Command of The Spanish Colonial Louisiana Governor General Bernardo de Galvez We will always remember your contributions |
Very nice post. Love the photos. What a nice tribute to your aunt and her ancestors.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anita, Your support and presence there also meant a great deal to me. That was a wonderful photo you captured at the very moment of me rendering a salute to our Louisiana Patriot ancestor- Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer. I was honored to be there for this Patriot Grave Marking.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael for posting pics and background of the ceremonies.
ReplyDeletePierre Brooks-Metoyer
8th grandson C.T.P. Metoyer-/M.T. Coin-coin
come join us at Facebook group "Descendants of Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer and Marie Therese Coin-coin" https://www.facebook.com/groups/52066894865/
I would love to know more.. is this blog still active? I'm 8th generation Granddaughter of Claude Thomas Metoyer.
ReplyDeleteLiz Fontenot
purplekyss@hotmail.com
I will be the host of the 2015 Grand Family reunion in Los Angeles for the Dupre-Godeau-Lacour-Metoyer and Ray Families.
Hello Liz, Indeed this blog is active. There is much more to be learned about Claude Thomas Metoyer. Did you know that his descendants who are successful with documenting their descent from him are eligible for both the National Society Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. You can contact me via my website Michael@MichaelNHenderson.com.
ReplyDeleteMy research has found I am a descendant of Marie Coin Coin and Pierre Metoyer as well. Can someone contact me?? I am in search of more knowledge.
ReplyDeleteHello Kysla Jenkins, in response to your query, I see you’ve stated that you are a descendant of Coin coin and Pierre Metoyer. Are you able to document this ancestral lineage via any records ( birth, marriage, death ) for yourself back through each generations your parents, grandparents, great grandparent.? What books have you come in contact with (read) that have aided your research, so far? And lastly, what additional information are you looking for?
ReplyDeleteClaude Thomas Pierre Metoyer and Marie CoinCoin is my grandparents....My 5th grandparents.
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