Lemann family.

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The Lemann family moved from Newport, R.I., to Donaldsonville, La., in the 1860s, and built and operated seven sugar plantations, among other businesses, in the region. The plantations were named Palo Alto, Belle Terre, Peytavin, Dugas, Souvenir, Crescent, and Rodriguez; these flourished during the remainder of the nineteenth century.

From the description of Lemann family papers, 1801-1968. (Tulane University). WorldCat record id: 466141774

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creatorOf Lemann family. Lemann family papers, 1801-1968. Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
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associatedWith Lemann, Bernard, d. 1899. person
associatedWith Lemann Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Lemann, Jacob, d. 1887. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Ascension Parish (La.)
Donaldsonville (La.)
Louisiana
Lafourche Parish (La.)
Sugar industry--United States
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Active 1801

Active 1968

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