John Palfrey

John Palfrey (1768-1843) was born in Boston, the son of merchant William Palfrey. He moved to New Orleans in 1803 after pursuing several business ventures in Boston and South America. Initially employed as a ship chandler, Palfrey later managed his brother-in-law's plantation near New Orleans. He assumed control of this plantation in 1809, but bankruptcy forced him to sell in 1810. Palfrey settled on Bayou l'Albaye near St. Martinville. Four of his five sons eventually settled in Louisiana: Edward and Henry William in 1810; George and William Taylor in 1815. Eldest son John Gorham remained in Boston.

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