Jean Baptiste Lapaise de Védrines, when departing France for Louisiana, left behind the life he knew with his Védrines Family in France. What would become of his family? Several letters written by his nephew, Jean Baptiste [Preignac] de Védrines – written from the Chateau Doisy-Védrines in Barsac France – to
Frequently Asked Questions: What’s the Vidrine Family Reunion? It started eight years ago from cousins in the Vidrine Family Group on Facebook wanting to have a gathering. It’s for all who descend from Jean-Baptiste Lepaise de Vedrines and his wife Elizabeth de Moncharvaux who settled in the Opelousas Territory in
Good news! We’re a little late releasing the 2024 T-shirt design for the Reunion on October 26, but here it is! The deadline to order will be Wednesday, October 2! 2024 Reunion T-shirt Design This year, our theme or focus is on the second son of Jean Baptiste Lapaise de
Frequently Asked Questions: What’s the Vidrine Family Reunion? It started seven years ago from cousins in the Vidrine Family Group on Facebook wanting to have a gathering. It’s for all who descend from Jean-Baptiste Lepaise de Vedrines and his wife Elizabeth de Moncharvaux who settled in the Opelousas Territory in
The annual Vidrine Reunion is a few months away, on Saturday, September 30 at the Ville Platte Civic Center! Announcing the 2023 Reunion T-shirt Design! This year, our theme or focus is on the two sons of Jean Baptiste Lapaise de Védrines, Jean Baptiste Pierre and Etienne Vidrine, so the
