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The Rev. Pierre Robert Association Home Page

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Robert Coat of Arms

Pierre Robert (b.1655-1656, St. Imier, Switzerland -d.1715, Santee, S.C.), was baptized on Feb. 3, 1656 in the Reformed Evangelical Parish of St. Imier. Pierre Robert is reported to have graduated as a physician at St. Etienne, but proof has not been found. There are some references to him in Swiss records as "Doctor," although this may have been an ecclesiastical title. He studied at the University of Basle in 1674 as a student of philosophy, and was again a student from 1681-1685. It is estimated that Pierre Robert married Jeanne Braye (b.1660,Basle,Switzerland-d.1717,Santee, SC), probably in 1674, as their son, Pierre Robert II was baptized on May 9, 1675. Jeanne Braye was the daughter of Jehu and Suzanne Braye. On Sunday, February 19, 1682, Pierre Robert was ordained in the French Church in Basle, Switzerland, as a minister of the Gospel

Reverend Pierre Robert was the founder and the first Rector of the French congregation at French Santee in St. James Parish. Rev. Pierre Robert served as head minister of the Huguenot Church at French Santee until 1715, when he resigned due to infirmities of age. He left many descendents in South Carolina, Louisiana and Texas. Many of his descendents gather biennially to share fellowship and gather family information.


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Bailey Hotel

The 2009 Robert Family Association Reunion

Bayou Rouge Baptist Church, Evergreen, Louisiana

April 24 - 26, 2009

Reunion Headquarters: Bailey Hotel Bunkie, Louisiana

The 2009 Robert Family Reunion will take place at the Bayou Rouge Baptist Church April 25, 2009. We hope you can join us and participate in the sixth Robert Family Reunion.

We will gladly e-mail a registration form to you


Friday, April 24,2009


Early Registration,Committee meetings and sharing of family information at the Bailey Hotel 4:00 - 6:00 pm. We will have early registration in the lobby and rear dining room at the Bailey Hotel. Plan to come and meet new cousins. Bring family pictures, maps, recipes and pedigree charts.


Committee meetings will be held at 6:00pm


Saturday, April 25, 2009

Old Bayou Rouge Baptist Church9:00 am Registration and packets pick upBayou Rouge Baptist Church

9:30 am Call to Assemble:

Opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Lords Prayer in French

Welcome, Introductions of Officiers and Past Presidents, Recognition of Family Groups


10:00 am Our Guest Speaker (TBA)


10:30am Business Session


11:30 Group Photo Session


12:00 pm Lunch --- Box Lunch --- catered by Bailey Hotel


1:00pm Tour of Bayou Rouge Cemetery (The Old Evergreen Burying Grounds)


2:00pm Tour (TBA)


Saturday 6:00 pm Dinner and Installation of Officers in the Dining Room of Bailey Hotel


Sunday, April 26, 2009


8:30 am Farewell Buffet Breakfast Bailey Hotel Dining Room


11:00 am Morning Worship at Bayou Rouge Baptist Church

*Please join us if you do not have to travel early. (ask for late check-out)

We will gladly e-mail a registration form to you


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If you are a descendent or interested in the Rev. Pierre Robert family reunion, we invited you to contact us.

Email Rev. Pierre Robert Association

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