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St. Roch Cemetery, 1881-1959

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

The records include interments and an index of vaults.

Dates

  • Other: 1881-1959

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appointment. Original documents are closed for research.

Requesting Materials

Biographical / Historical

St. Roch Cemetery was founded in 1874 by Father Peter Leonard Thevis of Holy Trinity Church. A second section was added in 1895.

Extent

From the Collection: 100 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Existence and Location of Copies

Interment books for St. Roch Cemeteries 1 & 2, 1904-1998, as well as burial cards and tombstone photos for St. Roch 1 and 2 and for St. Roch 2 mausoleums have been transcribed at the Orleans Parish Cemeteries page of the U.S. GenWeb Project.

Call Number

mf GS36-112 to 115

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610