An enslaved woman in the household of Jose Marcos Tio in Pensacola, Florida.
Born about 1801. Race is recorded as Mulatto.
Appears in the 1821 baptismal record of her daughter, Ana Simeona Marchand (called “Nannette”), from St. Michael’s Parish (Spanish Pensacola). The father was Pedro (perhaps Pierre) Marchand. Rosalie was enslaved in the household of Jacques Sorbies at the time of the baptism.
Bill of Sale: 1 May 1823 – Jacques Sorbies sold Rosalie to Marie Vellon (his consort and a free woman of color) for $550. Rosalie was described as being about 22 years old, and the same which Sorbies had purchased from Jose Marcos Tio on 20 April 1819. (Escambia Co. [FL] Deeds, A/42)
Deed of Manumisison: 22 March 1831 – Maria Vellon, in consideration of the service of Rosalie, and affection for her son, Christophe, emancipated the child. He was described as being about 7 years and 4 months in age. (Escambia Co. [FL] Deeds, B/333)
Deed of Manumission: 27 September 1841 – Maria Vellon emancipated Nannette and her two children, Jule Quigles and Rosalie Quigles. (Escambia Co. [FL] Deeds G/382)
FAMILY:
Child: Ana Simeona (“Nannette”) Marchand; Christophe Vellon*
Grandchildren: Jule Quigles and Rosalie Quigles
SOURCES:
Records of St. Michael’s Parish, Pensacola, FL, Book III: Baptisms of People of Color, 1817 – 1882. University of West Florida Archives and West Florida History Center. 22 SEP 2021.