Wedding of John MARTELL and Mabel DEMARIS DESMARAIS. This is a beautiful marriage of Louisiana Creoles in Houston, Texas. Both were from Opelousas, carrying their deep St. Landry Parish roots with them. They were part of the big migration of Creoles who moved to Houston in the early 1920s, when many families left Opelousas in search of better opportunities and relief from the racism and limitations they faced back home. Their union stands as one of those hopeful moments that marked the beginning
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Wedding of John MARTELL and Mabel DEMARIS DESMARAIS. This is a beautiful marriage of Louisiana Creoles in Houston, Texas. Both were from Opelousas, carrying their deep St. Landry Parish roots with them. They were part of the big migration of Creoles who moved to Houston in the early 1920s, when many families left Opelousas in search of better opportunities and relief from the racism and limitations they faced back home. Their union stands as one of those hopeful moments that marked the beginning
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