David
MECHE
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Born: 30 January 1791 in Grand Coteau, St. Landry, Territory of Orleans
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David married Marie Louise PREJEAN 27 June 1815 in Grand Coteau, St. Landry, Louisiana, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Marie Louise PREJEAN was born 9 November 1794 in St. Martinville, St. Martin, Louisiana, USA. Marie Louise died 5 July 1821 in Grand Coteau, St. Landry, Louisiana, USA.
David MECHE died 1 January 1843 in Grand Coteau, St. Landry, Louisiana, USA.
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Spouse & Children of David MECHE
Marie Louise PREJEANMarriage date: 27 June 1815
Marriage place: Grand Coteau, St. Landry, Louisiana, USA
Children of David MECHE and Marie Louise PREJEAN
Marie Elmire MECHEDied: 7/28/1841, Grand Coteau, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
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Birth — 179130 January 1791
Grand Coteau, St. Landry, Territory of Orleans
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1815 Marriage / PartnerDavid MECHE and Marie Louise PREJEAN 27 June 1815, Grand Coteau, St. Landry, Louisiana, USA
He was 24 years old.
1821 Birth of ChildMarie Elmire MECHE was born 7/4/1821, Grand Coteau, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
David was 30 years old.
1821 Death of Spouse/PartnerMarie Louise PREJEAN died 5 July 1821, Grand Coteau, St. Landry, Louisiana, USA
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.1841 Death of ChildMarie Elmire MECHE died 7/28/1841, Grand Coteau, St Landry, Louisiana, USA
David was 50 years old.
Death — 18431 January 1843
Grand Coteau, St. Landry, Louisiana, USA
He died at the age of 51.
Record added: 9/21/2025 12:22:25 PM
Last updated: 9/23/2025 1:40:14 PM
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Louisiana (La Louisianne) was named by explorer René-Robert Cavelier in the mid 1600's to honor King Louis XIV of France. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1812 - Territory of Orleans
April 30, 1812 - Louisiana becomes 18th U.S. state
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