About Antoine Barraque
Lived 1773 – 1858 (aged 85). Antoine Barraque was a French farmer, trader and soldier.
Antoine Barraque (April 15, 1773 – October 29, 1858), also known as Antoine Barraque Sr., was a French Indian trader who founded New Gascony, Arkansas.
Early life Barraque was born in France , on April 15, 1773. A veteran of Napoleon's Old Guard, he emigrated from France to the United States in 1816. led the tribe to their new home in 1826 on lands given them by the Caddo on the Bayou Treache of Red River pursuant to the Treaty of 1824. He later served as the postmaster of New Gascony and Plum Bayou, Arkansas. Barraque was a business associate of Frederick Notrebe.
Death Barraque died on October 29, 1858, in Jefferson County, Arkansas,
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Who was Antoine Barraque?
founder of New Gascony, Arkansas
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Antoine Barraque was born on 15 April 1773 in France.
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Antoine Barraque died on 29 October 1858 in Jefferson County.
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Antoine Barraque was a farmer, trader and soldier.
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Antoine Barraque was French.
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