Found another African ancestor
Posted By: Rodney Sam
Date: Monday, 2 May 2005, at 2:42 p.m.

I just am so happy that I just had to tell somebody. I have been able to trace back to my 5th great-grandfather, An african slave named Pierre Rideau who came to Opelousas, Louisiana from the Wolof People of Senegal sometime in the 1780's. I dont know his African name, But I'm happy that I could say where in Africa my ancestor came from and what tribe did he come from. I dont think I'll be to go a village like Haley. I'm happy just knowing what I know.

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In Response To: Re: Found another African ancestor (Rodney Sam)

You will not beleive this but: My Mother just passed 4 months ago and I have been trying to find out about my ggrandfather whos name is Jean-louis Rideau! Who was (White) my grandfather was his son: named Horace Rideau. My ggrandmothers named: Adel Juge (Judge) do you have any information that can lead me in the right direction please help.

Your cousin

Janette Rideau