Why is this guy's marriage in New Orleans re-recorded back in his hometown in France?

Druhan Cummings

Jean Baptiste Herpin's 1824 marriage in New Orleans, Louisiana, is found re-recorded in the civil records of his hometown of La Mailleraye, Normandy, several years later. I do not know if he moved back to France after his marriage. It says that it is a transcription from the records in St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans.

Does anyone know what it means if they did this? I have never encountered this before. Thank you for any help.

(The record starts half-way down the first page.)

ddarrort

Dear Druhan Cummings;

This marriage certificate is an extract sent by the Consulate of France to the town hall of Mailleraye in accordance with French legislation which requires the sending of any act in the commune of birth of the person concerned. So your ancestor did not return to France.

Best regards

Druhan Cummings

Didier,

I really do appreciate your help. Where can I find more information on this French legislation? I am wondering if I will be able to find a record of his death in America (likely in New Orleans or Mobile, Alabama) in 1841 in the records of La Mailleraye. Thanks again.

Druhan

Paul-Marc HEUDRE

Bonjour @Druhan Cummings

You will not find a specific legislative text on the subject because it's not obligatory for a French citizen who marries abroad to draw up a French marriage certificate.

However, this formality becomes necessary for the marriage to be valid and enforceable against third parties in France and for it to produce its effects under French law (matrimonial regime, in particular).

Best regards - Paul-Marc

Druhan Cummings

Got it. Thank you.