The Los Ormegas Land Grant of Jacinto Mora contained two hundred seven
thousand three hundred sixty acres bordering on the east bank of the
Sabine River and astradle El Camino Real. The grant was issued by Jose
Cayeleno de Zepeda, Governor at Nacogdoches and was sold to the above
mentioned firm in 1805. The land was transferred under the title of
Santa Marie Adelaide Ormegas, but was not recognized by the United
States Government until 1842.
Claim of the Heirs of Pierre Gainnie (Pedro Gane) (Pier Gagnier)
Hipolite Bordelon Francois Grappe (Francisco Grebb) (Franquis Grebbe)
These three men bought the land of the Chescher Indians (The area
comprises the Mibermel Ranch near Powhattan, Louisiana, and the area of
Three League Bayou or Nine Mile Bayou).
This grant was recognized by Anthanase DeMezieres of the Post at
Natchitoches.