Los Isleños of Louisiana

Gabriel Hernandez

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This page has been created to preserve the legacy of the Recruit and Family members who traveled from the Canary Islands destined for Louisiana. If you would like to contribute or add additional information, please contact us at the following address.

Los Isleños Heritage and Cultural Society of St. Bernard

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We would be happy to add your contribution and any verified source material to this page for your family members.

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. Based on the supply list the family moved to St. Bernard (Tierra de Bueyes) and also 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. Gabriel is also referred too as Gregorio Hernandez on the St. Bernard supply list.

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