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Firmin was the son of Alexis Breaux and Marguerite Barrieu, born at Riviere aux Canards, near present day Port Williams, Nova Scotia, in 1749.In 1755, Firmin's family, along with many other Acadians, were deported from Canada into Boston during the expulsion of the Acadians. [1]
During the American Civil War, Breaux Bridge was the site of an engagement known as the "Battle of Breaux Bridge." According to Andrew B. Booth’s 1920 "Index to Battles, Campaigns, Engagements, Etc., Fought Within the Limits of the State of Louisiana, 1861–1865," military actions took place at Breaux Bridge on April 17 and April 21, 1863. [7]
As I Lay Dying is a 1930 Southern Gothic [1] novel by American author William Faulkner. Faulkner's fifth novel, it is consistently ranked among the best novels of the 20th century. [2] [3] [4] The title is derived from William Marris's 1925 translation of Homer's Odyssey, [5] referring to the similar themes of both works.
The highway connects Lafayette, the parish seat and the largest city in Lafayette Parish, with the small city of Breaux Bridge in neighboring St. Martin Parish. The entire route parallels Interstate 10 (I-10), which is located an average of about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the north and continues eastward toward Baton Rouge , the state capital .
Breaux Frères or Breaux Brothers (Amédé on accordion, Ophé on guitar, and Cléopha on the fiddle), [1] were Cajun musicians. They were the earliest to record the song "Jolie Blonde", under the title of "Ma Blonde Est Partie". [2] Amédé Breaux was born on September 1, 1900, north of Rayne, Louisiana, near a community called Roberts Cove ...
Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader.While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.
Breaux is a surname of French origin. It is a variation of the French last name Breaud , which in turn, derives from the Germanic name Beraud . [ 1 ] Notable people with the surname include:
Granny arrives home safely, but the next day a Union brigade rides to the house looking for Colonel Sartoris. He escapes, but the Yankees burn the house and take the chest of silver. Granny decides to personally petition the Yankees to return her silver, slaves and mules. With Bayard and Ringo, she sets off for Alabama and the Union army.