Los Isleños of Louisiana

Juan Aleman

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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Juan Aleman and his family departed Santa Cruz, Tenerife on the Frigate San Ignacio de Loyola October 29, 1778 destined for Louisiana. The family arrived in the settlement of Barataria and received supplies on July 20, 1779. A second supply list has the family in Valenzuela receiving supplies on December 19, 1779.
Ship: San Ignacio de Loyola
Note: Family narrative and research by Jimmy Faust and Bill Hyland.