Willis was also married to Aminthe Bellard in 1888 and had four childern, Joseph Eddie, Aymas, Emery, and Lee. He also later married Euphorsine Francois Latiolais in 1898 and had five children: Henri, Maurice, Aminthe, Daisy and Maria Anna.
His common-law union with Eva Simien produced four offsprings with the eldest, Lee born in 1910. Dallis, Mary, and Lester completed the family. This relationship existed when it was illegal for Blacks and Whites to marry.
12. Benoit PATIN Sr
God Parents: Gustave Mallet & Felicite Honore (PCP-14.3)
Occupation: Judge, Farmer, School Teacher
Documentation (9 Sep 1895) indicates that he served as Justice of the Peace for the 8th Justice's Office, Lakeland, LA.
Dupas is the name provided by Eula Gauthier. Dupot is the name in the 1810 census
14. William Joseph GAUTHIER Sr
Occupations: Farmer, Carpenter, Ship Worker, Grocery Store Owner
Moved to Alexandria, LA from Pointe Coupee Parish in 1922. Indicated Mother was of indian ancestry.In the 1880 Census for Pointe Coupee 4th Ward Census, William's parents, Zenon & Emily are listed as mulattos and the children are listed as : Joseph...5 years...born 1875, Lucille...2 years...born 1878 and William...2 months..born 1880.
15. Mary (Maria) Bernadette ELLSWORTH
Baptism Sponsors: Alexandre Decuir and Felicite Decuir