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.

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Gaspar Zerpa (Serpas) native of Aguimes on the island of Gran Canaria departed Santa Cruz, Tenerife on the Frigate El Sagrado Corazon de Jesus on June 5, 1779 destined for Louisiana. The ship was ordered to stop in Havana, Cuba due to war with Great Britain. The family stayed there until August 7, 1783 when they left for Louisiana on the Paquebot La Santisima Trinidad. The family arrived in the settlement of Tierra de Bueyes (St. Bernard) and received supplies on February 4, 1784.

Gaspar received pay for himself, his Mother and Brother while in Cuba.

Ship: El Sagrado Corazon de Jesus

• Francisco Domingo Zerpa
• Ana Suarez (Mother

Listed as separate recruit on the ships manifest.

• Gaspar Zerpa

Ship: La Santisima Trinidad

• Gaspar Zerpa
• Ana (Mother)
• Francisco (Brother)

Note: Gaspar died in St. Bernard January 20, 1790 at the age of 29yrs (SBSB, F1, 8).

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