DALFREY
Somewhat more difficult to trace and not as common as other surnames in Louisiana is that of DALFREY (Dalferes, Dalpheres).
Census records first show evidence of this surname in Louisiana around 1820 in Assumption Parish.
Joseph Antoine Dalferes, son of Joseph Antoine Lorent Dalferes and Rose Claire ?????, natives of St. Pierre de Seixas, Mindo, Portugal.
Joesph was married on May 14, 1821, to Therese Alleman, daughter of Pierre Alleman and Marie Hernandez. Two sons born to Joseph Antoine and Therese:
- Antoine Joseph was born on March 26, 1825
- Jean Antoine was born on July 8, 1826
Joseph Antoine Dalferes died on May 12, 1841, at the age of 44, which would put the year of his birth around 1797.
Jean Antoine married on July 27, 1846, Anaise Leblanc, daughter of Narcisse Leblanc and Josephine Senette.