Baptiste Ardans

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]

Notes:

Birth:
Jean Chanchorena, grandfather of the newborn, 64 years old, declared the birth of this natural child, which was recognized by Baptiste Ardans, oldest son of Berhainia and Marie Chanchorena, his daughter, cadette of the house of Chalansuhy.
Witnesses were Pierre Lassa, owner of the house of Pilaria and Jean Coscarart, farmers (laboreurs), neighbors.

Notes:

Birth:
Her parents were Baptiste Ardans, farmer (laboreur) 29 years old and Marie Chanchorena dit Etchechury, his wife, owners of the house of Berhainia in this village.
Witnesses were Michel Yhitcague, farmer (laboreur) 38 years old and Baptiste Oxarart, farmer (laboreur) 54 years old.

Notes:

Birth:
Baptiste Ardans, farmer 30 years old and Marie Chanchorena dit Etchechury, owners of the house of Berha in this village, declared his name as Jean.
Witnesses were Michel Ihitcague farmer 40 years old and Jean Franchessena farmer 44 years old.

Died:
Jean Ardans, 62 years old, farmer, married to Isabelle Labadie, son of Baptiste Ardans and Marie Chanchorena, died in the house of Gortheyrubehere in this village.

Jean married Isabelle/Elisabeth Labadie in France. Isabelle/Elisabeth (daughter of Jean Labadie and Marie Cubiburu) was born on 22 Aug 1832 in Croquenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Pierre Ardantz, 64 years old, born and living in this village, widower of Marie Bidart, daughter of Baptiste Ardantz and Marie Chanchorena, died in the house of Berha in this village.

Pierre/Peyo married Marie Bidart on 23 Feb 1862 in Les Aldudes, France. Marie (son of Jean Bidart or Falxa and Marie-Jeanne Carricaburu) was born on 30 Oct 1833 in Chirioteguy, Banca, France; died on 1 Dec 1863 in Ardans/Berhainea, 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.

Marianne married Jean Gariador on 27 Nov 1849 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. Jean (son of Jean Gariador dit Detchume and Jeanne Bidart) was born on 14 Jan 1814 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France; died on 8 May 1893 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Basque House: 20 Aug 1862, Menta, Les Aldudes, France; He purchased the house of Menta in Les Aldudes from Michel Etchart and Jeanne Antchagno according to a Sales contract executed in St. Jean Pied de Port by notary Jean Pierre Leopold Marreins.

Jean married Jeanne/Magnagno Bidart on 23 Feb 1867 in Banca, France. Jeanne/Magnagno (daughter of Jean Bidart or Falxa and Marie-Jeanne Carricaburu) was born on 24 Mar 1842 in Chirioteguy, Banca, France; died on 15 Sep 1915 in Menta, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
There is no record in the birth registers of Aldude for this individual.

Died:
Madeleine Ardans, farmer, 40 years old, single, living in this village, daughter of Baptiste Ardans and Marie Chanchorena, died in the house of Berha in this village.

Notes:

Died:
Marie Ardans, 59 years old, single, religious, living in Ustaritz, born in the Aldudes on 6/19/1833, daughter of Baptiste Ardans and Marie Etchechury, died in the convent of Ustaritz.

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Died:
Louise Ardans, 26 years old, native of the Aldudes, daughter of Baptiste and Marie Etchechury, died as a nun (religieuse) at the convent of this village.

Other Events:

• Occupation: He was a Benedictine monk at Belloc monastery in France.

Marie married Jean Tihista on 14 Jan 1894 in Les Aldudes, France. Jean (son of Jean Chotro dit Tihista and Marie Erramouspe) was born on 13 Nov 1861 in Joannesgaste, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Military: 1887; According to his marriage record and his son Pierre's birth record, both in 1887, he was serving as soldier in Teulle in the department of Correze at that time.

Baptiste married Marie Laxague on 13 Apr 1887 in Les Aldudes, France. Marie (daughter of Pierre Laxague and Marie Urracariet) was born on 22 Feb 1859 in Oyhancelhay, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Marie Ardantz, 32 years old, housewife, living in the Aldudes, daughter of the late Pierre Ardantz and Marie Bidart, married to Dominique Ritou, died in the house of Ertoraenia in this village.

Marie married Dominique Ritou on 16 Apr 1882 in Les Aldudes, France. Dominique (son of Jean Etienne Ritou and Marguerite Mococain) was born on 5 Apr 1855 in Ilaina, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Baptiste married Marie/Marieder Espelet on 11 Feb 1879 in Les Aldudes, France. Marie/Marieder (daughter of Jean Espelet and Gratianne Inda) was born on 24 Dec 1854 in Hasqueta, Les Aldudes, France; died on 13 Jan 1907 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to her death record, she was "single at death". My father told me that the two sisters in this family were nuns.

Notes:

According to my father, there were two nuns in this family.

Other Events:

• Occupation: 1901-1936; Email received 3/16/2019 from Jacques Damestoy, a monk at Belloc.
• Ordained: 1885-1936

Notes:

Occupation:
Father Benedict, had been sent for the first time to the Mission of Palestine, in 1901. In 1907 he was elected Visitor of the monasteries of the French province. During World WarI, he was in Damascus and Beirut. In 1919 he became vicar general of the abbot general, then elected abbot general in 1920, for a term of 8 years, therefore until 1928. Then he was apostolic visitor of the Melchite monks in Palestine. He died in Beirut on August 13, 1936, where his funeral was celebrated. His mortal remains were transferred to the monastery of Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, but this monastery closed in 1950. It is currently the Abraham House, managed by Caritas, for the reception of pilgrims. There is a plaque commemorating all the monks who were buried there, but I do not know where the bodies were transferred after the closure of the monastery.

Ordained:
Father Benoit was a Benedictine priest who was ordained at the monastery of Belloc, France. He became prior of Buckfast Abbey in England from 1885 to 1899. He later worked in Rome for the Congregation of Primitive Observance.

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

Notes:

Other Information:
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.

Notes:

Died:
Jean Baptiste Gariador, 1 day old, son of Jean Gariador and Marie Ardans, died in the house of Chiloenia in this village.

Other Events:

• Occupation: He was a Benedictin monk at Belloc monastery in France.

Marie married Dionisio Jose Francisco Urrutia on 17 Feb 1895 in Les Aldudes, France. Dionisio (son of Miguel Bernardino Urrutia and Francisca Yndaburu) was born on 8 Apr 1863 in Irurita, Navarre, Spain. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Montebello, California; California, Los Angeles, San Antonio, District 338, page 4
• Census: 1930, Los Angeles, California; California, Los Angeles, Montebello, District 1172, page 49

Notes:

Birth:
His death record noted his birth date as 5/20/1875.

Census:
Sacred Heart Benedictine Monastery on Beverly Blvd. in Montebello 1910 census list:
Dom G. Ardans, Father Superior, 34 years old, single, born France, immigrated 1889, preacher in Catholic church;
Andrew Pouy, priest, 30 years old, single, born France, immigrated 1903, preacher in Catholic church;
Norbert Hue, priest, 50 years old, single, born France, immigrated 1903, preacher in Catholic church;
Raphael Defives, priest, 35 years old, single, born France, immigrated 1893, preacher in Catholic church;
Fidalis Chilloque, brother, 40 years old, single, born France, immigrated 1889, farmer on a truck farm;
Sebastian Eisburu, brother, 40 years old, single, born Spain, immigrated 1903, farmer on a truck farm;
Eusebius Aldanondo, brother, 35 years old, single, born Spain, immigrated 1903, farmer on a truck farm;
Mary Chilloque, dependent, 70 years old, widow, 2 children, born France (Basque), no immigration or employment noted;
Peter Necibar, brother, 35 years old, single, born France (Basque), immigrated 1907, carpenter of odd jobs;
Justin Belza, brother, 40 years old, single, immigrated 1903, farmer on a truck farm.

Census:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church on 3rd St in Belvedere (East Los Angeles) with the following residents:
Gratian Ardans, head, 54 years old, single, born France, primary language Basque, immigrated in 1889, a clergyman in Catholic church;
Louis Sittere, lodger, 46 years old, single, born France, primary language Basque, immigrated in 1906, a clergyman in Catholic church;
Charles Espelette, lodger, 46 years old, single, born France, primary language Basque, immigrated in 1903, a clergyman in Catholic church;
and two servants, Mary McGrath and George Zoller.

Notes:

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

Notes:

Birth:
His marriage to Marie Louise Larre in Jatxou on 6/29/1915 was noted in the margin of her birth record.

Other Events:

• Ordained: He was a Benedictine Monk at Belloc, France and spent time in Jerusalem.

Notes:

Died:
His death information was found in the margin of his birth record.

Jean married Veronique Franchez on 30 Aug 1939 in Los Angeles, California. Veronique was born on 9 Jan 1899 in Martincho, Les Aldudes, France; died on 24 Sep 1984 in Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
His death information was found in the margin of his birth record.

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Birth:
No birth record was found in the register of Bayonne for this date. Her birth was noted on her parents marriage record and recognized as their daughter on that document.

Died:
She died in childbirth.

Family/Spouse: Ysidoro/Isadore Saragueta/Sara. Ysidoro/Isadore was born on 2 Jan 1871 in Mezkiritz, Navarre, Spain; died on 14 Jan 1956 in Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Marie Ardantz, 6 years old, single, born and living in this village, daughter of Baptiste Ardantz and Marie Laxague, died in the house of Berha in this village.

Family/Spouse: Marie Louise Harriet. Marie (daughter of Jean Harriet and Jeanne Lassa) was born on 10 Jun 1907 in Accotainbehere/Premundoinea, Les Aldudes, France; died on 31 Dec 1996 in Carson City, Nevada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeanne married Pierre Laxague on 27 Sep 1914 in Les Aldudes, France. Pierre (son of Gratian Laxague and Catherine Ardans) was born on 26 Dec 1874 in Pritchia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Pierre/Pete Sansinena. Pierre/Pete (son of Jean Sansinena and Gratianne Ardans) was born on 18 Apr 1887 in Martincho, Urepel, France; died on 1 May 1962 in Beowawe, Nevada; was buried in Elko City Cemetery, Elko, Nevada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

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Died:
His death information was found in the margin of his birth record.

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Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her death record.

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Birth:
No first name was noted on his birth record.

Died:
Jean Baptiste Ritou, 6 years old, born and living in this village, son of Dominique Ritou and Marie Ardantz, died in the house of Ertoraenia in this village.

Notes:

Died:
She was an employee of the post office and working in Biarritz prior to her death.

Other Events:

• Basque House: As eldest child, he married and remained at the house of Chilonea to raise the next generation of Gariadors in that house.

Notes:

Died:
His death information was found on his birth record.

Jean married Marie-Virginie Ardans on 21 Nov 1911 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. Marie-Virginie (daughter of Jean Ardans and Marie Erreca) was born on 08 Jul 1891 in Domingoinea, Les Aldudes, France; died on 11 Oct 1975 in Chiloenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Buffalo, Wyoming; Wyoming, Johnson, Buffalo, District 0003, page 13

Notes:

Otto Manech was one of the earliest Basques to arrive in Buffalo, Wyoming where he was a sheepherder. He remained there his entire life and was affectionately called by his nickname "Chilo".

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her sister Elisabeth (Isabelle) was married to the brother of her husband from Miguelenia and her youngest brother Pattin was married to their niece Marianne.

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

Marie married Francois Elias Iriart on 12 Jan 1915 in Bettirenia, Les Aldudes, France. Francois (son of Ignace Yriarte/Iriart and Gratianne Etcheverrigaray) was born on 20 Jul 1864 in Mercedes, Soriano, Uruguay; died in in Bettirenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her sister Marianne was married to the brother of her husband from Miguelenia and her youngest brother Pattin was married to their niece Marianne.

Isabelle married Louis Iriart on 2 Oct 1910 in Miguelenia, Les Aldudes, France. Louis (son of Ignace Yriarte/Iriart and Gratianne Etcheverrigaray) was born on 25 Aug 1870 in Mercedes, Soriano, Uruguay; died in in Miguelenia, Les Aldudes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
His death information was noted in the margin of his birth record.

Bernard/Benat married Veronique Caldubehere on 26 Jan 1930 in Uhide, Les Aldudes, France. Veronique (daughter of PIerre-Lucien Caldubehere and Marie Laxague) was born on 15 Sep 1903 in Chabadin, Les Aldudes, France; died on 13 Dec 1981 in Tarbes, Hautes Pyrenees, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Immigration: He immigrated to Buffalo Wyoming in 1921 to join his older brother Manech. He sailed on the La Savoie from La Havre, France to Ellis Island, New York. He spent 4 years in Buffalo working as a sheepherder, afterwhich he returned to Les Aldudes.
• Occupation: After marrying into the house of Martinea, he took over the general farming and also ran the flour mill located on the property.

Notes:

Birth:
Pattin was the youngest of nine children and lost his mother in 1907 at the age of 9. His older sister Elisabeth raised him after that.

Died:
While attending mass, he suffered a stroke and died a few days later.

His death information was found in the margin of his birth record.

Jean married Marianne Esponda on 17 Sep 1927 in Marttinea, Les Aldudes, France. Marianne (daughter of Jean Esponda and Catherine Iriart) was born on 26 Nov 1910 in Marttinea, Les Aldudes, France; died on 23 Feb 1998 in St. Etienne de Baigorry, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.

Notes:

Died:
Her death information was found in the margin of her birth record.