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The Weekly Messenger
Saint Martinville, Breaux Bridge, Parks, Saint Martin County, Louisiana
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Mrs. Placido Semore, born January 12, 1815, celebrated her 100th birthday with a large reception at her plantation near Breaux Bridge, attended by over 500 people. The last of 14 siblings, she has 3 surviving children and 147 descendants across four generations.
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Tuesday one of the happiest and most glorious celebrations ever held in the parish was given to the Venerable Mrs. Placido Semore, who lives on her plantation near Breaux Bridge, in honor of her hundredth birthday.
Mrs. Semore notwithstanding her old age, is a very interesting person, having retained all her faculties.
At least five hundred persons were present at the home of Mrs. Semore to join in the pretty reception.
Mrs. Semore was born on the 12th day of January 1815, she was twice married, she is the only one living out of 14 brothers and sisters, she had 16 children only three daughters are now living and their heads as white as that of the mother. She has 147 children and grandchildren, running into the fourth generation.
Mrs. Semore is fond of company and a very interesting entertainer. She received on this occasion many presents and a nice little purse of money.
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Her Plantation Near Breaux Bridge
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Born On The 12th Day Of January 1815
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Venerable Mrs. Placido Semore celebrated her 100th birthday with a grand reception attended by at least 500 people at her plantation near Breaux Bridge. Born January 12, 1815, twice married, sole survivor of 14 siblings, mother of 16 with three daughters living, and 147 descendants in four generations. She received gifts and money, retaining all faculties.