There are many immigration facts available for the first name Lotre. Passenger records are the key to knowing how your family came to the USA, when your ancestors first arrived here, and where they made the crossing – from the boat to Ellis Island and other ports of entry and exit. A detailed listing of your ancestors in the United States, as well as a list of destinations are available through the Immigration Services database. This information can help with applications for citizenship and other claims that require proof of citizenship.
Lotre was born in Ireland. His parents, Richard and Ida, immigrated to the USA in the late 1800’s and immigrated to New Orleans. Richard and Ida would be among the first families in Louisiana to build a plantation. One of the many plantations that the Lotresons operated was Sweet Home, located on Belleayre Island. This famous home served as a summer home for the family throughout much of the past and is currently open to visitors.
An interesting bit of background information about Richard and Ida is that they owned three slaves between them. These slaves were sold to Richard’s employer on the day of his birth in 1819. Records were kept at the time, but have now been destroyed.
Lotre was one of seven children born to Richard and Phoebe (wives name: Helen) in January, 1819. His father, also named Richard, died two months later. It is said that neither of the couple ever remarried. A young Lotre was probably a product of his mother’s marriage to Richard III, of French and Scottish extraction.
The death record for Lotre shows that his parents had other children after him, although those children did not have the same first name as Richard III. His middle name is recorded as Roof. This family home was built in what was then Saint-Remy and was located on a spit of land that belonged to the Marquis de la Raudon.
By the time of his death in 1769, Lotre’s descendants continued to live at the estate and it was called, The Plantation of Richard III. By this time, the place had been incorporated into the town of Saint-Remy and became known as L’Adun, The Estate of Richard III. There may be some confusion today concerning the family origins, but it appears that the most accurate information surrounding the family remains to be found in the manuscripts and engravings that focus on the architectural and other features of the place. The family has always been popular with historians for their prominent role in the history of the French monarchy and for the intriguing story of its members’ backgrounds and relationships.
