Prior Jean Leon (Leo) Gariador, OSB

Other Events:

• Other Information: 1896; He visited Southern California traveling from the Sacred Heart Monastery in Oklahoma with another benedictine monk, possibly his cousin Father Gratian Ardans.
• Naturalization: 10 Oct 1929
• Ordained: 1888-1940

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English translation:
We are pleased to learn that two Benedictine priests are going to visit the region, arriving in California in the middle of July, from the Oklahoma Territory, to spend a few days with us. One of these visitors will be Father Dom Leo Gariador and his companion from the Aldudes. On our part we will do all we can to welcome both priests. And surely the Benedictine Fathers will not overwhelm us in our city, nor even in the beautiful parts of Tehachapi. As a matter of fact, we hope that it is time and not too late to come.

Ordained:
Father Leo was a Benedictine priest who received his education at Belloc monastery in France. He was ordained in 1887 and was sent to the Oklahoma territory in 1888. He was one of the first Basque benedictines to arrive at Sacred Heart Abbey which was built to convert the Indians to Catholicism. Fr. Leo visited the Basque communities in California as well as other western states and in 1905 was sent to build a monastery in Montebello, CA which was to serve as the base for missionary activities for the Basques living in America. In 1909, he was appointed Prior General at Sacred Heart which position he held until 1922. During his tenure, the monastery established a catholic university called St. Gregory's College which today is known as St. Gregory's University. He continued to live a Sacred Heart until his death. He wrote his diaries primarily in English in a series of little black books from 1888 to 1936 that still exist today in the archives of St. Gregory's Abbey. He died at Sacred Heart Abbey and is buried in their cemetery.

Other Events:

• French Notary Documents: 4 Jun 1846, Les Aldudes, France; Receipt (Quittance)

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Birth:
His parents were Jean Gariadorre, farmer (laboreur) 35 years old and Jeanne Bidart, his wife, owners of the house of Chilhorena in this village.
Witnesses were Martin Arrambide, 46 years old secretary of the mayor of this village and Jean Etcheverry, shoemaker 42 years old, owner of the house of Esquil.

Died:
Jean Gariador, 79 years old, born and living in this village, married to Marie Ardans, son of Jean Gariador and Marie Bidart, died in the house of Chiloenia in this village.

Jean married Marianne Ardans on 27 Nov 1849 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. Marianne (daughter of Baptiste Ardans and Marie Chanchorena dit Etchechury) was born about 1827 in Ardans/Berhainea, Les Aldudes, France; died on 27 Jun 1910 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This entry in Death records of Les Aldudes was listed as Marie Espelette (her daughter in law). All data listed matches the information in 1907 when Marie Espelette really died. This date matchs exactly the entry in Fr. Leo Gariador's diaries, therefore the entry is for the wrong person in city records. Unknown why?

Birth:
She was 22 years old at the time of her marriage. No birth record exists for her in the Aldude registers.

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Married:
Jean Gariador, 35 years old, farmer, born and living in the village of Aldudes, son of Jean Gariador, 74 years old, farmer, living in this village, present and consenting and Marie Bidart, 60 years old, farmer, living in this village, present and consenting.
Marie Ardans, 22 years old, farmer, born and living in the village of Aldudes, daughter of Baptiste Ardans, 54 years old, farmer, living in this village, present and consenting and Marie Chanchorena, farmer, living in this village, present and consenting.
Note: Chiloenia is written in the margin.
Witnesses were Jean Celhay, teacher, 41 years old, Pierre Elhorrisoin, 35 years old, carpenter, Jean Ihitcague, 23 years old, carpenter and Martin Inda, 70 years old, blacksmith.

Other Events:

• Other Information: Jean Gariador, 34 years, was listed as witness for death of his sister Marie Gariador. Unable to determine if this is right brother.
• Census: 1846, Les Aldudes, France; Electoral Roll

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Census:
Jean Gariador, Chilo, farmer (laboreur), Aldudes, 67 years old, 39/63.

Died:
Jean Gariador, 75 years old, farmer, married, living in this village, died in his house of Chilo.

Jean married Jeanne Bidart on 20 Nov 1811 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. Jeanne (daughter of Bernard Bidart and Marie Arrambide) was born on 13 Apr 1788 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France; died on 28 Sep 1867 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Other Information: 1832; He was witness on the death record of his mother in law, Marie Arrambide.

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Birth:
Her death record indicated her age as 87 in 1867 therefore born in 1780.

Died:
Jeanne Bidart, 87 years old, housewife, widow of Jean Gariador, died in the house of Chiloenia in this village.

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French Notary Documents:
Jean Gariador, farmer, son of Jeanne Arrambide, owner adventice of the house of Detchume and the late Jean Gariador, farmer and Jeanne Bidart, daughter of Marie Arrambide, owner of the house of Chilo and the late Bernard Bidart, farmer.

Other Events:

• Census: 1846, Les Aldudes, France; Electoral Roll

Notes:

Birth:
On his daughter Marie's marriage record he was 54, therefore born in 1795.
According to his father's death record, he would have been born in 1794.

Census:
Baptiste Ardans, Berha, farmer (laboreur), Aldudes, 49, 48/94.

Died:
Baptiste Ardans, 72 years old, farmer (laboreur), living in this village, husband of Marie Chanchorena, died in the house of Berha in this village.
Witnesses were Michel Ernaut, 65 years old and Mathieu Urracariet, 55 years old, mason, neighbors of the deceased.

Baptiste married Marie Chanchorena dit Etchechury on 25 Nov 1821 in Ardans/Berhainea, Les Aldudes, France. Marie (daughter of Jean/Joannes Chanchorena dit Etchechury and Marie Martinhiriart or Hiriart) was born about 1791 in Chalanchuhy, Les Aldudes, France; died on 16 Sep 1874 in Ardans/Berhainea, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Her marriage record says she was 30 in 1821 therefore born in 1791. Also she was name Marie Chanchorena dit Etchechury on same record.

Died:
Marie Chanchorena, 81 years old, housewife, widow of Baptiste Ardans, died in the house of Berhaenia in this village.

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Married:
Baptiste Ardans, farmer (laboreur) 27 years old, legitimate son of the late Gratian Ardans and Jeanne D'Eyres, owners of the house of Ardancia commonly known as Berhainia in this village.
Marie Chanchorena dit Etchechury, 30 years old, legitimate daughter of Jean Chanchorena dit Etchechury and Marie Hiriart, owners of the house of Chalonsuhirenia (they were present).
Witnesses were Jean Antchagno, cadet of Choko farmer (laboreur) 36 years old, Jean Ephele farmer (laboreur) 64 years old, Gratian Ephele farmer (laboreur) 37 years old and Jean Gachiteguy farmer (laboreur) 23 years old.

Other Events:

• Godparent or Witness: Jean Garyador, owner of Letchume was godfather to Marie Nimignoarena of Antonenea in 1769 (relationship not noted). Jean Detchume, owner of the house of Detchume was a witness on the death record of Marie Corcabalgarai of Munusta in 1783.
• French Notary Documents: 19 Mar 1775, St. Etienne de Baigorry, France; Obligation of Joannes Nimignarena in favor of Gabriel Iribarne of Occos

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Birth:
Jean de Betchume, son of Jean de Betchume and Dominique d'Ainchaigno, owners of the borde of Betchume in the Aldudes.
His godparents were Jean, owner of D'etchume, paternal grandfather and Marie, owner of Anchagno, maternal grandmother.

Died:
According to the marriage contract record of his son Jean in 1811, he was deceased by that time.

Jean/Joannes married Jeanne Arrambide in Feb 1773 in Detchumia, Urepel, France. Jeanne (daughter of Jean Baptiste Arrambide and Marie Irigoin or Hiriart or Haira) was born on 29 Oct 1750 in Arrambide, Urepel, France; died on 22 Mar 1831 in Detchumia, Urepel, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Jeanne d'Arrambide, daughter of Baptiste d'Arrambide and Marie de Martiniriarte, owners of the borde of Arrambide in the Aldudes.
Her godparents were Bertrand Arrambide, paternal uncle and Jeanne owner of Martin Iriarte, maternal grandmother.

Died:
Jeanne Arrambide, 79 years old, died in the house of Detchumia.
Witnesses were Gratian Erreca, 50 years old and Pierre Curguina, 25 years old.

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Married:
Civil records do not exist for this period, therefore the marriage date is based on marriage contract.

French Notary Documents:
Joannes Nimignoarena, owner of the borde of Detchume representing his eldest son, Joannes Nimignoarena and Baptiste Arrambide and Marie Iriart representing their daughter, Jeanne cadette of the house of Arrambide.

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• Other Information: 1783; Bernard Bidart was a witness to the marriage record of his brother Jean Bidart with Catherine Elgart in 1783.

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Birth:
Bernard Bidart, son of Miguel de Bidart and Marie de Falxa, owners of the house of Falxa.
His godparents were Ernaut elder owner of Matchy and Jeanne Itcainarena, maternal aunt.

Died:
Bernat Bidart of the house of Chilo, 60 years old, died in the house of Chilo.
Witnesses were Antoine Bourmalaz, owner of Bastanchuy, neighbor and Marie Arrambide, 54 years old, spouse of the deceased.

Bernard married Marie Arrambide in May 1789 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. Marie (daughter of Jean Arrambide and Jeanne Ehailea or Pagacelhay) was born on 15 Apr 1759 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France; died on 08 Nov 1832 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Marie Arrambide, daughter of Jean Arrambide and Jeanne Chilho, owners of Chilho in the Aldudes.
Her godparents were Gratian Etchelecu, maternal grandfather and Marie Arrambide, owner of Arrambide and paternal grandmother.

Died:
She actually died in the house of her daughter, Chabagnoenia but she was owner of Chiloenia at the time of her death.

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Married:
Civil records for this year are missing for the village of Aldudes. Date is the assumed based on marriage contract date.

Other Events:

• Godparent or Witness: Gratian Mocarte, coowner of Berarenea was godfather to Jeanne of Joanessenea in 1782. Gratian Mocarte, co-owner of Berharenea was a witness on the death record of Dominique Mocarte of Hurbelchea in 1782. Gratian Mocarte, co-owner of Ardantcea was a witness on the death record of the infant Latxaga of Arroqui in 1784.
• Occupation: He was mayor of Les Aldudes from 1808 to his death in 1813. He wrote and signed the official records.
• French Notary Documents: 8 Jun 1796; Receipt (Quittance)
• French Notary Documents: 16 Aug 1799; Sale (Vente)

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Birth:
Gratian d'Itcainarena, son of Pierre d'Itcainarena and Marie d'Ehailearena, owners of the borde of Ardans in the Aldudes.
His godparents were Gratian d'Ehailearena, maternal uncle and Marie d'Arroqui, elder owner of the Borde of Ardans, paternal grandmother.

French Notary Documents:
His son Baptiste is noted as 2nd born in this document.

Died:
Jean Ardans, mayor of the village, 54 years old, died in his house of Berha.
Witnesses were Baptiste Ardans, farmer (laboreur) 19 years old son of the deceased and Jeanne D'aires, wife of the deceased, farmer (laboreuse) 50 years old.

Jean married Jeanne Deyres on 19 Sep 1794 in Lucbardez-et-Bargues, Landes, France. Jeanne (daughter of Sever Deyres dit Cabe and Catherine Tausin) was born on 19 Oct 1770 in Montgaillard, Landes, France; died on 12 Nov 1829 in Ardans/Berhainea, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Name:
Name also written as Deires, D'aires or D'ayre.

Birth:
Jeanne Deyres, legitimate daughter of Sever Deyres and Catherine Tausin, born 10 October 1770 and the day after was baptised in the church of Bahus.
Her godparents were Dominique Tausin and Jeanne Tausin.
Witnesses were Pierre duBroco and Jean Pierre de Moulier.

Died:
Jeanne Deiere, 67 years old, died in the house of Berha.
Witnesses were Baptiste Ardantz, 30 years old and Jean Ausquie, 40 years old.

Other Events:

• Other Information: 1782; Jean Chantcho, owner of Chalansuhi was a witness on the marriage record of Jean Carricaburu and Jeanne Eliain in 1782. Jean Chantcho, owner of Chalansuhi was a witness on the marriage record of his brother Gaston Chantcho and Dominique Laxague in 1782.

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Birth:
Jean d'Etchechury, son of Jean d'Etchechury and Marie Oxararte, owners of the borde of Ithurrieta in Jaurmendi.
His godparents were Jean Etchechury, paternal uncle and Marie Oxargarategaray, maternal aunt.

Died:
Jean Etchechury, 87 years old, died in the house of Chalanchuy.
Witnesses were Michel Pecotz, 37 years old and Arnaud Sanmiel, 35 years old.

Jean/Joannes married Marie Martinhiriart or Hiriart in Feb 1778 in Chalanchuhy, Les Aldudes, France. Marie (daughter of Antoine Haira or Martinhiriart and Magdelaine Bihurriet) was born on 22 Dec 1759 in Chalanchuhy, Les Aldudes, France; died on 14 Sep 1830 in Chalanchuhy, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Marie de Martinhiriart, daughter of Martin de Martinhiriart and Magdelaine Chalanchuhi, owners of the house of Chalanchuhi in the Aldudes.
Her godparents were Martin de Martinhirart, paternal grandfather and Marie Etchebarne, maternal grandmother, owner of Chalanchuhy.

Died:
Marie Hiriart, 75 years old, died in the house of Chalanchuhy.
Witnesses were Pierre Pecoitz, weaver, 34 years old and Jacques Boucau, tanner, 50 years old.

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Married:
No marriage records exist for this period but based on their marriage contract it is assumed they were married near that date.

French Notary Documents:
Antoine Haira and Magdaleine Acaits, owners adventif and proper of the house of Salonchouhy, represented their daughter Marie Haira, their daughter and Marie Oxarart, elder owner proper and Joannes Etchelecotto, young owner adventive of the house of Mehaca, represented their son and brother-in-law, Joannes Chanchorena.