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Saugrain-Von Phul-Provenchere Family Collection

 Collection
Identifier: A3213

Scope and Contents

The collection is comprised of land records, a wedding anniversary celebration document, a notary certificate, and genealogical data relating to the Von Phul, Saugrain, and Provenchere families arranged alphabetically by topic. It dates from 1850 to circa 2020. There is a large date gap from 1874 to 2019. The genealogical information shows the relationship between the donor and the Saugrain, Von Phul, Chouteau, and Michel families. There is an invitation for the golden wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Von Phul in 1866. Finally, there are documents concerning a lot in City Block 48, which concerns the estate of Peter Provenchere, Sr. There was a court case surrounding the lots in City Block 48. [See also Saugrain-Michau Family Papers (A1477), B2/f.1.] Peter Provenchere, Jr. preceded his father in death and left four heirs. One of the heirs was Marie Elise Provenchere who married Frederick Saugrain. Documents relating to the case include a draft of an 1850 letter by Marie ("Mary") Provenchere to the U.S. Congress; a list of the heirs of Peter Provenchere, Jr.; and a title abstract of City Block No. 48 by Sterling’s Abstracts of Land Titles (St. Louis County) dated March 17, 1870. Governor Silas Woodson appointed Antoine Pierre Saugrain as a notary public for St. Louis County. Woodson signed a large certificate dated September 2, 1873, to note the appointment.

Dates

  • 1850-ca. 2020
  • Majority of material found within 1850-1873

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Antoine Francois Saugrain de Vigny (1763-1820) married Genevieve Rosalie Michau (1776-1860) in 1793; the couple had six children. Two of the children and a grandchild are featured in this collection. Daughter Rosalie Genevieve Saugrain (1797-1880) married Henry von Phul (1784-1874) in 1816 and had fifteen children. Son Frederick Saugrain (1806-1910) married Marie Elise Provenchere (1806-1868) and among their children was Antoine Pierre Saugrain (1836-1882).

Extent

0.04 Cubic Feet ( (2 folders, 1 oversize folder))

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Alphabetical by topic

Physical and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated by Celeste Michel Drain in 2022 (accession number 2022-020).

Related Materials

Consult the Missouri Historical Society Library for more information on the Saugrain, the von Phul, and the Provenchere families. Please also see the following archival collections: Saugrain-Michau Family Papers (A1477), Provenchere Family Papers (A1258), and Von Phul Family Papers (A1697).

Processing Information

Processed with funding from The Stuart Foundation, Inc. by Kristina Perez, 2022.

Title
Saugrain-Von Phul-Provenchere Family Collection
Status
Completed
Author
EAD by Kristina Perez using ArchivesSpace
Date
2022
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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