Los Isleños of Louisiana

Felix Morera (Marrero)

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Los Isleños Heritage and Cultural Society of St. Bernard

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Gabriel Hernandez and his family departed Santa Cruz, Tenerife on the Frigate San Ignacio de Loyola on October 29, 1778 destined for Louisiana. The family arrived in the settlement of Barataria and received supplies on July 20, 1779.

Felix Morera (Marrero) moved to St. Bernard (Tierra de Bueyes) and received supplies on November 10, 1782.

Ship: San Ignacio de Loyola

Gabriel Hernandez
Barbara Milian
Vicente (Son 17 – b. abt. 1761) – Vicente Marrero
Felis (Felix) (Son 15 – b. abt. 1763) – Felix Marrero

Note: Sacramental records from New Orleans indicate that Vicente and Felix’s Father is Antonio Marrero and their Mother is listed as Barbara Francisca Milian / Barbara Perez.

St. Bernard Supply List

Note: Family narrative and research by Jimmy Faust and Bill Hyland.