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
losislenos2011@gmail.com
We would be happy to add your contribution and any verified source material to this page for your family members.
Pedro Sanchez and his family departed Santa Cruz, Tenerife on the Paquebot San Juan Nepomuceno December 9, 1778 destined for Louisiana. The family arrived in the settlement of Valenzuela receiving supplies on April 8, 1779.
Ship: San Ignacio de Loyola
- Pedro Sanchez
- Maria Lopez
- Andres (Son 2 – b. abt. 1776)
- Maria (Daughter 7- b. abt. 1771)


