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Jean “l'Oncle dit Chapeau [Uncle Hat]” Mouton

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Jean “l'Oncle dit Chapeau [Uncle Hat]” Mouton

Birth
Port Royal, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death
22 Nov 1834 (aged 79–80)
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA
Burial
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA
Plot
Section 1, Plot 69.0
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Jean Mouton is considered the "Father of Lafayette". In 1821 he donated the 5 and one half arpents of land for the Catholic Church; The Church of St. John of Vermilion" now Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist and then in September 1824 twelve lots for the Parish of Lafayette Courthouse.

He is also a Patriot of the American Revolution as his gravestone also has a marker placed by the Galvez Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution designating such honor.
Jean Mouton is considered the "Father of Lafayette". In 1821 he donated the 5 and one half arpents of land for the Catholic Church; The Church of St. John of Vermilion" now Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist and then in September 1824 twelve lots for the Parish of Lafayette Courthouse.

He is also a Patriot of the American Revolution as his gravestone also has a marker placed by the Galvez Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution designating such honor.

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  • Created by: Warren Guidry
  • Added: Nov 29, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101498004/jean-mouton: accessed ), memorial page for Jean “l'Oncle dit Chapeau [Uncle Hat]” Mouton (1754–22 Nov 1834), Find a Grave Memorial ID 101498004, citing Saint John Cemetery, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA; Maintained by Warren Guidry (contributor 46837396).