DYMOND, John, Jr., New York City, N. Y., then Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Dymond, John Jr., attorney-at-law, New Orleans, was born in the city of New York, July 24, 1867; the child of Sen. John and Nancy Elizabeth (Cassidy) Dymond. His early life was spent in the city of his birth, but he has resided permanently in the South, since 1878. He attained the degree of bachelor of arts from Tulane university of Louisiana in 1888 and the degree of bachelor of laws from the same university in 1890, and has since been following his profession of law. Nov. 16, 1893, he was married to Nita A. Shakespeare, daughter of the late Joseph A. Shakespeare, ex-mayor of New Orleans. Mr. Dymond has never held any political position. He was, however, the attorney of the oyster commission of Louisiana, a department of the state government, for 2 years. Owing to his previous connection with the oyster industry and his studies of it while attorney of the state commission, he became a recognized authority on the subject and wrote a treatise entitled, ''The Oyster in Louisiana," which was published some years ago. In 1898 Mr. Dymond organized the alumni association of Tulane university of Louisiana, in which the alumni of the various colleges of the university were for the first time co÷rdinated into one solid working body, and he served as president of that organization for several years. He was the organizer of a feature called ''Tulane Night," a number of years ago, which function has been repeated each year, thus bringing together at the Tulane theatre in New Orleans, the alumni, faculty and students of Louisiana's great university. Mr. Dymond, for a number of years, has been one of the administrators of the Tulane educational fund, which controls the various colleges making up the Tulane university of Louisiana. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 720-721. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

DUKE, James R., Ascension Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Duke, James Rumsey; residence, Donaldsonville, La., was born in that city Dec. 4, 1859; son of Robert James and Rebecca (Herring) Duke, the former of whom was born at Maysville, Ky., and the latter at Donaldsonville. The father's ancestors came originally from Scotland. The ancestors of the Herring family in moved from Virginia to this state at an early time. The family is of German and Irish origin. Robert James Duke, father of the subject of this sketch, came to Louisiana, as a young man and immediately located at Donaldsonville. He owned and operated a line of boats plying between Kentucky and Louisiana points previous to the Civil war, but after the war, the ravages of which had depleted his fortune, he became a plantation manager in Ascension parish and so continued during several years. Later he again became a resident of Donaldsonville and accepted the position of wharf master, which at that time was a post of much importance, the traffic on the river being heavy. He remained incumbent of this office during many years, but when the first railroad from New Orleans to Donaldsonville (now the Texas & Pacific) had been completed, he resigned to accept the position of station agent for the railroad. After serving the road efficiently a number of years, the attractions of the river business finally prevailed with him, and he was induced to resign from his position with the railroad and again become wharf master, the duties of which he continued to administer until his death, at the age of 68 years. Of the children born to Robert James Duke and his wife, several died at early ages. Five of their children grew to maturity, as follow: Virginia, who became the wife of H. W. Lear of St. James parish, died at the age of 56 years, leaving 6 children; James Rumsey, the subject of this sketch; Charles F., died at the age of 26 years; Robert M., now in mercantile business at Hammond; H. C., in the livery business at Donaldsonville, married, and the father of 6 children. James Rumsey Duke received his early education at private schools, following which he attended the public schools for a time. At the age of 14 years, he found himself obliged to forego attendance at school, and thereafter devoted his energies to the activities of a newsboy until an opening occurred in a stationery store, where he became a clerk and continued about 2 years. At the age of 16 he secured a contract as carrier of the U. S. mail, and 2 years later became assistant postmaster at Donaldsonville. So well did he administer the duties of this latter position that he remained as assistant to the postmaster 14 years, and it was during this time that Mr. Duke bought his first real estate at Donaldsonville. He left the postoffice to open a grocery store of his own and has devoted his abilities to that business for a period of about 24 years. He has been uniformly successful and has steadily progressed, keeping his business in the forefront of that line. Mr. Duke's comodious residence now occupies the site of his first grocery store while the store has expanded to many times its original proportions. He is affiliated with the democratic party and has served his neighbors on the school board 4 years and on the police jury a like term. Mr. Duke is a member of the Episcopal church, and belongs to the Masonic fraternity, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Woodmen of the World. Sept. 20, 1887, he was married to Miss Rosa, daughter of Scott and Adele (Lopez) Boudreaux, the former of whom was born in St. James parish and the latter in Iberville. Mrs. Duke's father is a merchant in St. James. To Mr. and Mrs. Duke 2 children have been born, namely: L. E., a graduate of the Bingham school, Asheville, N. C., and now located at Philadelphia, Pa., where he follows the profession of a certified accountant; S. M., educated at Louisiana State university and at Soule' college, New Orleans, now serving in the U. S. navy and stationed at Newport, R. I. He is a member of a marine band. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 702-703. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

DUFOUR, H. Generes, Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. Dufour, H. Generes, well known attorney of the Crescent City, was born in the city of New Orleans, La., Dec. 17, 1877; son of Elmore Dufour. He was reared and educated in the city of his nativity, where he graduated in engineering from Tulane university in the year 1896. Two years later he took the degree of LL. B. from the law school of the same institution, and shortly thereafter began practice as an attorney in the city of New Orleans. During the first 2 years of his professional practice he was associated with the late Branch K. Miller, but after the death of Mr. Miller, became an office associate of Judge Eugene Saunders, continuing this arrangement during 3 years. Mr. Dufour filled the important office of assistant U. S. district attorney under the late William W. Howe, 5 years. He is counsel for the board of liquidation of the New Orleans city debt, and is associated with his brother, William C., under the firm name of Dufour & Dufour. He affiliates with the democratic party and is a member of the Catholic church. In 1912 Mr. Dufour was married to Miss Edith Libby, daughter of the late J. W. Libby, long a prominent sugar planter and resident of New Orleans. Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), p. 800. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit.D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

D'AQUIN, John J., M. D., Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. d'Aquin, John Joseph, M. D., of New Orleans, La., was born at New Orleans, Oct. 23, 1872, the son of Jules J. d'Aquin, a native of Jamaica, and Marie Guex d'Aquin, born in New Orleans, died in 1884. The d'Aquin family is of noble origin. Its genealogy has been traced back to the Princes of Capua, and the Counts d'Aquin, who were powerful feudal lords of Italy. After the capture by Emperor Conrad, of a city ruled by the d'Aquins, and the dwindling of the population to only 35 families, the counts and several of their retainers removed to France. Their descendants were distinguished in the profession of arms, in public offices, and in the science of medicine. Paul Louis Henri Charles d'Aquin was chosen by Queen Marie de Medicis to be her attending physician; Antoine d'Aquin was physician-in-chief to King Louis XIV, and Pierre d'Aquin, brother of Antoine, was one of the royal consulting physicians. The first of the name that came over to the new, world was Antoine Benoist d'Aquin, director of the postal service at Rochefort, France, transferred to the Louisiana province to be naval commander in the Mississippi region. His son, Antoine Pierre d'Aquin, born at Fort Conde, Mobile, in the Louisiana province, served the king for 35 years; first as ''Cadet'' in the regiment of Normandy; next, as lieutenant, and through successive promotions, as chief corresponding secretary of the navy, and lastly as comptroller of naval affairs, at Santo Domingo. In 1760, he married Marguerite Charlotte Bizoton, daughter of Charles Bizoton, who was first secretary of the Comte de Blinac, governor of the French colony in Santo Domingo. A. Bizoton subsequently was secretary of the Royal Admiralty court, appointed by King Louis XV. Antoine Pierre d'Aquin died on the island of Alby, near Toulouse, France, in a monastery, while he was resting, after King Louis XVI had granted him a pension of 3,000 livres. He left a son, Charles Pierre d'Aquin, who was born in Santo Domingo, educated in Paris, and who on his return to the island, married Miss Louise Victoire Le Bon Lapointe. having escaped death during the massacre of the white colonists by the negro slaves, in the early part of the 19th century, Mr. and Mrs. d'Aquin fled to Jamaica. They reared a family of 11 children, the eldest of whom, Louis Charles, was associated with him in the management of 4 coffee plantations in the Blue mountain region of Jamaica. Louis Charles d'Aquin died in New Orleans in 1836, leaving 4 children. His youngest brother, Louis Thomas d'Aquin, had a large family, and married twice. His first wife was Miss Louise Desdunes, and his second wife was Miss Louise Guex. A daughter of Louis Charles d'Aquin is still living in France, at the age of 81 years. Her name is Helene, widow of Frederick Allain. The eldest son of Louis Thomas d'Aquin, Jules by name, married Miss Marie Guex, and had 8 children, 7 of whom are now living, viz.: Louis, Edgar, James, John, Anna, Jules, and Richard. Dr. John Joseph d'Aquin the subject of this sketch, was educated in public and private schools, and at Spring Hill College, near Mobile, Alabama, graduating in 1889 with the degree of A. B., and in 1891 receiving the degree of A. M. He entered the medical department of Tulane university, and in 1892 received his diploma of M. D. During several years Dr. d'Aquin was a member of social and fraternal clubs and societies, but as his professional duties increased he resigned from these organizations, and now devotes himself exclusively to his large practice. Dr. d'Aquin is chief medical examiner for several life insurance companies, and for the Wells-Fargo Express Co. He is a member of the Orleans parish and of the Louisiana State medical societies. Although not having the time to be actively interested in politics, Dr. d'Aquin exercises his right of suffrage as a democrat. In religion he is a Roman Catholic. April 14, 1898, occurred the marriage of Dr. John Joseph d'Aquin and Miss Marcelle Dessommes, daughter of Auguste, and Ernestine (Ducayet) Dessommes. They have two children, Corinne, 15, and John, 12 years of age. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 752-754. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association. ********************************************** DE BUYS, Rathbone E., Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. De Buys, Rathbone Emile, Ph. B., a member of the American Institute of Architects. In Louisiana the name of De Buys has long been identified with the best interests of the state in commercial, professional, and social activities. The family lineage is traced in an unbroken line for many generations and always it is found in places of responsibility and marked by high endeavor and worthy achievement. No more honorable name adorns the annals of the Crescent City, and among those who now bear it worthily, is Rathbone E. De Buys, the well-known architect of New O-leans. He was born in that city Dec. 1, 1874, and is a son of James Gaspard and Stella (Rathbone) De Buys, both natives of New Orleans, the former or whom was born Dee. 10, 1850, and the latter Feb. 19, 1855. The Rathbone family is also one of much antiquity and eminent respectability. After acquiring the necessary preliminary education, Mr. De Buys entered Tulane university, from which he was graduated in 1896 with the degree of B. E. in civil engineering. This was followed in the succeeding year by the B. E. in architecture. In 1897 he received the degree of Ph. B. from Yale university. At the last named he was a student in the Sheffield and the art schools. Because of a certificate of merit in military science received from Yale, Mr. De Buys is eligible to appointment as first lieutenant in the regular army of the United States. Upon graduating he was appointed assistant city engineer of New Orleans by civil service examination. After one year in this position he resigned it to take up the practice of architecture, which he has pursued continuously to the present time. That he is especially fitted for this calling is evidenced by the great variety and high quality of his work. Among the leading buildings of the city with which his name is identified may be named Loyola university, Stanley Thomas hall, "Gesu" McDermott Memorial church, Marquette hall, Nicholas Burke Seismograph, U. S. Immigration station, Marine barracks and officers quarters, City Bank & Trust building, New Orleans Country club, Tulane gymnasium, Richardson Memorial dormitory, Henderson Sugar Refinery, and the residences of Nelson Whitney and Mrs. John A. Morris. Mr. De Buys is a member of the American Institute of Architects, and socially he belongs to the Elks and to the Boston, New Orleans Tennis, and Rigolets clubs. In politics he is a democrat, and in addition to the position of assistant city engineer, he has been a member of the city building code commission and of the civil service examining board. In religion he adheres to the principles of the Catholic church. His marriage with Miss Corinne von Meysenberg was solemnized Feb. 2, 1901, and they are the parents of the following children, Alice Olga, Maxine Elinor, and Alfred Rivalier. Mrs. De Buys is a daughter of Baron Ernst von Meysenberg by his wife, whose maiden name was Louise Quentell. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, p. 754. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association. ************************************* DE LIVAUDAIS, Dugué E., St. Malo, FR., then Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. de Livaudais, Dugué Enoul. Jacques Enoul de Livaudais was born at St. Malo, France, of distinguished parentage, his great-grandfather, Julien Enoul de Livaudais Sieur des Croix figuring prominently in the annals of the French navy as early as 1600. In 1712 Jacques Enoul de Livaudais, a naval engineer, was sent by the King of France, Louis XIV, to inspect the ports in his American provinces. Proud of this mark of esteem, Jacques Enoul set off for Canada on this special mission. Having to remain some time to examine the harbors and fortifications, he studied the conditions of the country and sent in a minute report of what he had seen. While in Canada, he became a friend and companion of the Le Moyne family, who are so well known under the names of Bienville, Iberville, de Longueuil and Sobral. The Count de Livaudais, now inspector general of the ports and harbors of the American provinces of France, proceeded to Mobile, thence to New Orleans, where he finally decided to remain. In 1733 he married Madamoiselle Genevieve Babin de la Saumée, by whom he had ten children, four daughters and six sons. Louis XIV, pleased with his services, conceded enormous grants of land situated miles apart in the Province of Louisiana. Homes were built in what are now parishes of Lafourche and Orleans and the Teche region by the sons and daughters, now thoroughly identified with their new country. The family grew apace and became, in their various branches, conspicuous as writers, patrons of art, scientists and leaders all, in the social world. The eldest grandson, named like his ancestor and heir to the title, Count Jacques Francois Enoul de Livaudais, shared with his brother-in-law, the Marquis Bernard Mandeville de Marigny, the honor of entertaining his Majesty Louis Phillippe d'Orleans when this monarch was exiled from France. The direct descendants of Count Jacques Dugue Enoul de LiVaudais now living are: Adolfo Moliner Enoul Dugue' de Livaudais, Randell Theodore Dugue' Enoul de Livaudais, sons of Henri Phillippe Dugué Enoul de Livaudais who, youngest member of the legislature of 1841, won laurels as an orator. Later Mr. Henri Dugué Enoul de Livaudais abandoned politics to devote himself to his chosen profession-law-and in this he achieved success, owing to his ability to plead in both the English and French courts. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 754-755. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association. ************************************** DOWLING, Oscar, M. D., Montgomery, AL., then Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Dowling, Oscar, M. D., president Louisiana state board of health, New Orleans, La., was born at Montgomery, Ala., Oct. 29, 1866; son of Rev. Angus and Laura L. (Boswell) Dowling, the former of whom was a native of Dale county, Ala., and the latter of the locality in which the son was born. The Dowling family contributed largely to the cause of the Southern Confederacy during the Civil war. Four of the paternal grandfather's sons served in the Confederate army throughout the period of the war, and one of these uncles, John W. Dowling, was advanced to the rank of captain for gallant conduct in action. Another of the father's brothers, G. P. Dowling, now president of the First National Bank of Ozark, Ala., served the people of Dale county as probate judge during four years. The paternal great-grandfather, John Dowling, did heroic service as a soldier of the Colonial army during the Revolutionary war. Some years after the death of Dr. Thomas C. Boswell, father of the subject's mother, the grandmother was married to Hon. Julius C. Alford, who represented a Georgia district in the National house of representatives, where he became known as "War Horse Alford." Oscar Dowling received his early education at the public schools of Alabama. Later he attended Athens Collegiate institute, of Ramer, Ala. When his academic education had been completed he entered the medical department of Vanderbilt university, Nashville, Tenn., from which institution he in due time graduated with the degree of M. D. Following his graduation, Dr. Dowling did post-graduate work in New York, New Orleans, and Chicago polyclinic, the New York Eye and Ear infirmary, and clinics of London, Berlin, Paris, and the City of Mexico. He served as house surgeon of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat hospital at New Orleans from 1896 to 1897, as senior resident surgeon from 1897 to 1898, and as assistant to surgeon in charge from 1898 to 1899. He has served as oculist and aurist of the Shreveport Charity hospital during a term of 10 years. The doctor maintains an office at Shreveport, and is senior member of the medical firm of Dowling & Scales, in the latter city. He served as a member of the Louisiana state hoard of health from 1906 to 1908, inclusive, and was appointed president of that board in Nov., 1910. He discharged the duties of his office with distinguished ability, and in Nov., 1912, was reappointed to succeed himself, being at this time incumbent of the important station of president of the state hoard of health. The doctor is associated with the democratic party. He is a trustee of the American Medical association, a director in the Southern Commercial Congress, a member of the International Sanitation Bureau, associate editor of the Southern Medical Journal, and a member of the New Orleans Association of Commerce. During his incumbency of the office of president of the Louisiana state board or health, Dr. Dowling has been very active in bringing about improved conditions in sanitation through out the state. Indeed, the effects of his rigorous campaign in the interest of sanitation have been co-extensive with a very large part of the United States, if, in fact, the beneficial results of his thorough and tireless work in that direction have not covered the whole country. Shortly after his inauguration as president of the state board of health he began a most unique, thorough, and far-reaching "clean-up campaign," which was promulgated throughout all parts of the state and a large part of the country by means of two exhibit cars equipped with apparatus for the education of the people in hygiene and sanitation. Since touring Louisiana with this equipment Dr. Dowling has been invited to various parts of the United States, with these cars, and has everywhere been enthusiastically received and his work accorded the most hearty commendation. Without doubt, Dr. Oscar Dowling is at this time the best-known health officer in the South, and one among the most noted in the United States. The doctor is not married. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 755-756. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

COURET, Maurice, M. D., Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Couret, Maurice, M. D., was born in New Orleans, La., Sept. 17, 1874; son of John Francis and Louise (Lamothe) Couret, both of whom were born in the Louisiana metropolis (the father in 1849), and reside there at this time. The paternal grandfather, John B. Couret, was a native of France, and came to America when a young man. He engaged in business in New Orleans and conducted this throughout the remainder of his life, his death occurring in 1886. The maternal grandfather, Lamothe, was a native of Hayti [sic], and came from that island to the United States, locating at New Orleans, at the time the French were expelled from the land of his birth the year following Napoleon's seizure of the ruler of Hayti [sic]. He was a silversmith, especially skilled in the manufacture of spoons and forks, and articles of this description of his handiwork are still retained in the family. He conducted a jewelry store at New Orleans. One of his brothers also became a citizen of the United States and served in the Revolutionary war. John Francis Couret has been identified with the Canal-Louisiana Bank & Trust company for many years, being vice-president of that institution at the time of its recent merger with German-American bank. Maurice Couret was educated in private schools, later attending the Jesuit college at New Orleans, from which he graduated with the degree of A. B. in 1892, and in 1894 with the degree of A. M. 1892-93 he took a course in electrical engineering at Tulane university, and it was while taking this latter course that he studied at night to complete his Master of Arts course and secure that degree. In October, 1893, he began the study of medicine at Tulane university, from which he graduated in 1896 with the degree of M.D. He at once began practice in New Orleans, devoting such time as his patients did not require to study and observation at the Charity hospital. From the beginning of his professional career he has been a constant student of pathology and bacteriology. In 1900 he was appointed assistant pathologist at the Charity hospital, and continued in this position until February, 1913, since which time he has been acting pathologist. In 1905 Dr. Couret took post-graduate work at Harvard university, and in 1911 did post-graduate work at Berlin and Vienna. Since 1905 he has been connected with the medical department of Tulane university, first as demonstrator in pathology and bacteriology, and later, in 1909, he was made lecturer in pathology and bacteriology. In 1912 he was made assistant professor of pathology and bacteriology. In October, 1911, Dr. Couret organized and is now a director of the Laboratory of Pathology at the Hotel Dieu hospital. He has done extensive research work with Prof. Duval, and has demonstrated, it is said, that leprosy may be transmitted through fish, and from man to monkey. The doctor has published several interesting papers on the results of his researches on leprosy. He is a member of the Orleans parish, the Louisiana State and the American Medical associations, Association of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, American Association of Pathologists and Bacteriologists, and Phi Chi Medical fraternity. In 1900 Dr. Couret was married to Miss Elda Banger, of Marinette, Wis. They have one son, John S. A. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 751-752. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

BARR, (Rev.) John C., Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Barr, Rev. John Christie, D. D., son of Thomas and Grace (Pearce) Barr, was born at the corner of Chartres street and Esplanade avenue, in New Orleans Oct. 27, 1872. Thomas Barr came from Glasgow, Scotland, to America, as a child. His people settled in St. Louis, and from there he entered Co. G, 2nd Mo. cavalry in the United States army, and served during the last half of the Civil war. Most of his service was in Arkansas. After the war he was engaged in different kinds of construction work, serving under Capt. Eads on the St. Louis bridge, and on the jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi river. He came to New Orleans with Capt. Eads, and remained here, and is still living in the city of New Orleans. He has spent most of his life in river and harbor work, but is now retired. Dr. Barr's mother came with her parents from Scotland to New Orleans, where she still lives and has passed nearly all her life. She was married to Thomas Barr in 1871, and became the mother of 8 children, 6 of whom are now living: J. C., the subject of this sketch), Thomas, Jr., William, Jean, Grace, Alice, James Eads Barr died of yellow fever in 1878 in New Orleans, and Janet also passed away in infancy. John Christie Barr spent the first 6 or 7 years of his life in New Orleans. He was baptized by Rev. John F. Girault, rector of St. Anna's church on Esplanade avenue. When 7 years old he went with his parents to Port Eads and lived there 3 years. During 6 months of that time he attended a private school. Previous to this, however, he had attended a parish school in the basement of the Third Presbyterian church on Washington Square, in New Orleans. When 10 years old, he returned from Port Eads to New Orleans and for a few months attended a private school kept by Mrs. Mary I. Bard, on Eighth street. He then entered McDonough School No. 10, and passed from that to the boys high school where he graduated in 1889 with the class honors, and received a scholarship in Tulane university, which was given to the graduate of the highest rank from the high school. He also received from the high school the Peabody medal, and the Alumni gold medal. He graduated from Tulane in 1893 with the degree B. S., and received a fellowship in that university, in which he took post graduate work in Greek, Latin and Ancient History, receiving the degree of M. A. in 1895. This unusual case of the second degree in Arts following the first degree in Science was occasioned by the fact that before receiving the first degree, he decided to enter the ministry and so rearranged his work as to carry some classical work along with the scientific. During part of his graduate period in Tulane he served as instructor in ancient history. In the meantime, he had united with the Lafayette Presbyterian church in New Orleans. After taking the master's degree, he entered the Theological seminary of the South Western Presbyterian university at Clarksville, Tenn., from which he received the degree of B. D., in 1897, and then entered the ministry. He at once received a call from the St. Francis street church in Mobile, Ala. The first church he really served was the Prytania street Presbyterian church of New Orleans, where he acted as a licentiate for 6 months. While at Prytania street church be was called to the First church of Covington, Tenn., and also to the Lafayette Presbyterian church in New Orleans. He accepted the latter and has been the pastor of that church to the present time. The honorary degree of D. D. was conferred on Mr. Barr by the South Western Presbyterian university about 7 years ago. Dr. Barr represented the Presbytery of New Orleans in the General Assembly which met in Little Rock in 1901. He was a member of the Theta chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at Clarksville, and is a member of the Tulane Alumni association. Feb. 5, 1901, Dr. Barr was married to Miss Anna Mabry, of Clarksville, Tenn. Mrs. Barr is a sister of Edmund Mabry, an attorney in New Orleans, and daughter of Thomas L. and Elizabeth (Dabney) Mabry. Mr. Mabry died some years ago, but Mrs. Mabry is still living. Dr. Barr's church is numerically the largest Presbyterian church in the state of Louisiana and is second in age among the Presbyterian churches in the City of New Orleans. It was founded in 1843, by Jerome Twitchell, and has been served by 5 ministers. Jerome Twitchell served for 10 years and was succeeded by J. Sydney Hayes, who died of yellow fever in the second year of his pastorate. Mr. Hayes was succeeded by Thomas R. Markham, D. D., who remained for 37 years. Under Dr. Markham's ministry, Dr. Barr joined this church. The fourth pastor was Rev. S. C. Byrd, who served for 4 years, and then Dr. Barr was chosen and ordained Feb. 27, 1898. Dr. Barr has been much interested in the Presbyterian hospital in New Orleans, and has been its president from the first. Starting with a fund of $15, that institution has acquired its present fine property and equipment in a period of about 5 years. It is under the direction of a board of managers composed largely of members from the Presbyterian churches in New Orleans. Dr. Barr is also much interested in Sunday school extension work. His church has a number of branch Sunday schools which are developing into churches at Harvey, Gretna, Algiers, and at corner of Octavia and Camp streets, and the Westminster Sunday school, at 3324 St. Charles avenue. He was recently made one of the directors of the Oglethorpe university, a Presbyterian institution in Atlanta, Ga. This school has about $1,000,000 of resources, of which $250,000 was recently donated by citizens of Atlanta. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 747-749. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

COOLEY, Le Verrier, Orleans then St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Cooley, Le Verrier, Jr., attorney-at-law, Slidell, St. Tammany parish, La., was born at New Orleans, La., Aug. 15, 1885; son of Le Verrier and Sophia (Bell) Cooley, the former of whom was born at Savanna, Ill., and the latter at New Orleans. Both the Cooley and Bell families have extensive branches, and trace their ancestors back through many successive generations. Representatives of the maternal branch of the family have long been residents of New Orleans. Le Verrier Cooley was educated in the public schools of New Orleans, later taking a course at Rugby academy, in that city, and finally entering the law department of Tulane university, from which institution he graduated in due time. Following his graduation, he was soon admitted to practice before the supreme court of Louisiana and the Federal courts, and at once entered upon what proved to be a satisfactory and successful practice as an attorney in New Orleans. However, for sufficient reasons, he some time later removed to Slidell, La., and has now removed to Slidell, La., and has now been a practicing attorney in that place something like 5 years, his clients increasing as the years go by. Mr. Cooley is a member of the New Orleans Bar association, the St. Tammany Bar association and the Barrister society of graduates of the Tulane law society of graduates of the Tulane law school. He is a reform democrat, and affiliates with the Protestant church. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, p. 720. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

HANNA, (Capt.) J. Stonewall, Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT bereproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied forpersonal use only. Hanna, Capt. J. Stonewall, secretary of the Orleans Metal Bed Co., New Orleans, was born at New Orleans, La., Dec. 27, 1862; son of Capt. John Holmes and Elizabeth (Spires) Hanna, the former of whom was of Irish, and the latter of English parentage. Capt. John Holmes Hanna, the father, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, May 24, 1835. His father owned and conducted a harness business at the place of the son's birth. The latter, through the days of his childhood, assisted his mother about the house, being the first-born of the children. His educational advantages were very limited, and when the lad had attained his 14th year, the father died, leaving the mother and 11 children. John Holmes was then apprenticed to a local grocer, but after 1 year he had fully decided that he did not like the grocery business, and furthermore, that he desired to try his fortunes in the land across the sea, of which he had heard much. The mother, of course was averse to parting with her first-born, but in the sincerity of her desire that the boy should not be hampered in availing himself of such slender opportunities as he might find, unaided and with but little education, she consented to his wishes and kissing his mother good-bye, he set out for the United States, crossing the ocean on board a sailing vessel, the good ship Leviathan. After 21 days at sea, the young man landed at the great city of New York. After passing 1 month at the American metropolis, he started South, with the home of his uncle, Dr. John W. Hanna, Natchitoches, La., as his objective point. After an eventful trip, he reached New Orleans, by boat, and landed at Post 18, near the old triangle building, in front of the St. Mary market. This was in the month of April, 1852, and upon counting his ''cash on hand," the new arrival in tile Crescent City found that he possessed just 3 sovereigns. After a very brief look at the metropolis of the South, he made his way to Natchitoches, to pay his respects to his uncle, and while there found employment in the store of Creswell & Co., where he remained about 1 year. He then returned to New Orleans, better prepared for seeking work, and after a diligent search for a job at such work as he was then qualified to do, secured a position as clerk on the levee with the firm of Sands Bros., receivers and agents for the largest produce house in New Orleans at that time. This work paid him a salary of $25 per month, but, guided by the habits of thrift inculcated by his mother across the sea, he was enabled to make this sum cover all of his expenses and yet leave some for savings, and after 2 years in this position he left his employers sale grain dealer. In the beginning made a specialty of s and other rivers and making the port of New Orleans, and within the incredibly short time of about 1 year, John Holmes Hanna had won the distinction of being in control of the greater part of the grain business entering the port of New Orleans. His business expanded with such rapidity that he soon became known through out all the region as "The Corn King of New Orleans." However, the young corn operator from Londonderry, Ireland, went steadily ahead, and within a few years his name appeared among the list of directors of the New Orleans National bank. He also became a stockholder and a charter member of the Times-Democrat Publishing Co., treasurer of the Orleans Metal Bed Co., and largely interested in the Gullett Gin Co., of Amite City, La. He continued active in the grain business until the year 1892, when, it is said, he was forced out of business by the railroads. March 8, 1858, Capt. John Holmes Hanna was married to Miss Elizabeth Spires, who was born at Cheltenham, England, and came to America when 14 years of age. She died in the year 1901. To their union 7 chilildren were born, these being at this time: Ella Virginia, now deceased, who became the wife of Julius Hoerner, prominent in mercantile circles at Vicksburg, Miss.; Capt. J. Stonewall Hanna, now vice-president of the Orleans Metal Bed Co., New Orleans; Richard James Hanna, president of the Orleans Metal Bed Co., and elsewhere referred to in this work; Swinford Spires Hanna and Charles Holmes Hanna are now deceased; Elizabeth Lee Hanna, now residing at the family home on Louisiana avenue, New Orleans; Robert Hanna, capitalist and stockholder in the Orleans Metal Bed Co., several banks and other large corporations of New Orleans, also elsewhere referred to in this work. J. Stonewall Hanna, the subject of this sketch, in the course of acquiring his education, attended Soulé college, at New Orleans, and later the University of Mississippi, at Oxford, from which he graduated with the class of 1879. When he had completed his education, he came assistant to his father in the grain business and remained so employed about 2 years, when he accepted a position as clerk on a river boat. He remained in this latter connection until reaching his 21st year, when lie received his papers as captain, authorizing him to navigate a river boat. From this time he continued on the river until 1909, in the course of this interesting experience operating the following boats: Bart Able, Lacrona, John H., Hanna Jesse, K. Bell, James Wilson, John Howard, Steamboat St. John, Laura Lee, Maria Louise, Blanks Cornwell, H. Hanna Blanks, D. Stein, Clara S., Mabel Co. Mean, and the St. James, the latter being the last boat he operated on the river. In 1909 he retired from the river and became secretary and treasurer of thee Orleans Metal Bed Co. At this time, however, he occupies the position of vice-president of this corporation, of which the Hanna family purchased all the stock in the year 1910. This company owns and operates a large plant, manufacturing metal and brass beds and bed springs, and ships its product throughout the United States and Central and South America. Capt. J. Stonewall Hanna also is largely interested in several other important corporations and business enterprises in New Orleans and adjacent regions, and is a stockholder in the New Orleans National bank, The Gullett Gin Co., of Amite City, La.; the U. S. Trust & Savings bank, New Orleans; The Times-Democrat Publishing Co., New Orleans and the Hibernia Savings bank, of New Orleans. Capt. Hanna is a member of Trinity Episcopal church, Jackson avenue, New Orleans. June 1, 1882, J. Stonewall Hanna was married to Miss Eloise Carey, a daughter of T. J. and Sarah (Bracken) Carey, the former of whom was born in Ireland, and the latter in New Orleans. Five children have been born to Capt. and Mrs. Hanna, namely: Eloise Elizabeth, now Mrs. George W. Richardson, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Ella Virginia, now Mrs. Joseph W. Dale, of New Orleans; Ruby Lee, John Holmes, and Ralph Stonewall, the latter three now residing at the parental home in New Orleans.Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), pp. 190-192. Edited by Alcée Fortier, Lit.D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

CHAILLE, Stanford E., M. D., Natchez, MS., then Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Chaille, Stanford Emerson, A. M., M. D., one of the most eminent physicians in the South and for more than 40 years a member of the medical faculty of Tulane university, was born at Natchez Miss., July 9, 1890, a son of William H. and Mary Stanford Chaille. His paternal ancestry dates back to Moise or Pierre Chaille, a Huguenot refugee from La Rochelle, France, after the revocation of the edict of Nantes in 1685. The descendants of this Pierre Chaille lived along the eastern shore of Maryland, several of them, among whom was Peter Chaille, the great-grandfather of Dr. Chaille, were prominent patriots of the Revolutionary war. Dr. Chaille's mother was a daughter of Clement and Anna (Dashiell) Stanford, and a niece of Hon. Richard Stanford, who was a member of Congress from North Carolina from 1797 to 1815. Dr. Chaille's early education was acquired under the direction of private tutors. In 1847 he graduated at Phillips' academy, South Andover, Mass., then entered Harvard college and received the degree of bachelor of arts from that institution in 1851. His medical education was acquired in the medical department of the University of Louisiana (now Tulane), where he was graduated with the degree of doctor of medicine in 1853, and the following year he received the degree of master of arts from Harvard. Subsequently he spent 3 years in Paris and other European cities in various lines of medical research. From 1851 to 1853 he was resident in the New Orleans Charity hospital and after graduating in medicine he was for about a year the resident physician in the United States marine hospital. For the next 6 years he was resident physician of the Circus (Rampart) street hospital, and in 1862 he became acting surgeon-general of Louisiana. The same year he entered the Confederate army as a surgeon and served until the close of the war, having been medical inspector of the Army of the Tennessee in 1862-63, surgeon in charge of a hospital at Atlanta, Ga., in 1863-64, and the surgeon in charge of a hospital at Macon, Ga., until the end of his army service. In 1857 he became coeditor and proprietor of the New Orleans Medical and Surgical Journal and remained in that capacity until 1868. From 1858 to 1867, except for the time he was in the army, he was demonstrator of anatomy in the medical department of the University of Louisiana. In 1867 he was appointed to the chair of physiology and pathological anatomy, which position he filled with signal ability until his retirement in the spring of 1868. In 1876 he was appointed professor of obstetrics, which position he declined, and from March 31, 1885, to the time of his retirement he was dean of the medical faculty of the university. Dr. Chaille was a member of the American Public Health association; the American Medical association; the Louisiana State Medical society, in which he served on the committee on state medicine; and the Orleans Parish Medical society. He was an honorary member of the International Medical congress held at Philadelphia, Pa., in 1876, and delivered one of the ten addresses on medical jurisprudence before that body. He was an associate fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia; was appointed by Congress one of the experts to investigate the yellow fever epidemic of 1878; the following year was sent by the United States national board of health to Havana as president of the yellow fever commission; from March, 1881, to October, 1882, he served as supervising inspector and executive agent of the national board of health in New Orleans; in 1885 he was appointed a member of the national board of health by Pres. Arthur, and served on that body until it went out of existence in 1893. For more than half a century Dr. Chaille has been a contributor to medical journals on such subjects as "The History of the New Orleans Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1858," "The Invention of the Laryngoscope," "Spectrum Analysis,'' ''Ovariotomy,'' ''Medical Colleges, Medical Profession and the Public," "Opium and Opium Mania Cures," "Physiology of Cerebral Circulation and of Cerebral. Ventricles," "Post Mortem Changes vs. Ante Mortem Lesions," "Vital Statistics of New Orleans," "Origin and Progress of Medical Jurisprudence, 1776 to 1876," etc. The last named article appeared in the "Transactions of the International Medical Congress of 1876-77," and was the address delivered before that body as above mentioned. He was also the author of various papers on miscellaneous subjects. Among these may be mentioned "Laws of Population and Voters," "living, Dying, Registering and Voting Population of Louisiana," which was written and published during the reconstruction era. Dr. Chaille was twice married, in 1857 to Laura E. Mountfort, daughter of Lieut.-Col. John Mountfort of the United States army, whose father, Joseph Mountfort, was one of the historic Boston tea party on the night of Dec. 16, 1773. She died in 1858, leaving 1 daughter, Mary Laura, the wife of Dr. David Jamison. In 1863 Dr. Chaille married Mary Louisa, daughter of Leroy Napier of Macon, Ga., and she died in 1873. Throughout his long and highly useful career Dr. Chaille was a diligent and persistent student of all subjects pertaining to his chosen profession, during the time that he held the chair of physiology and pathological anatomy in the medical department of Tulane university, he gave instruction on those subjects to hundreds of young men, many of whom have become eminent physicians, and all those living cheerfully bear testimony to his ability and thoroughness as an instructor. Though he took a commendable interest in questions of public policy, his highest ambition was to excel in his profession, and to, that end he devoted his time and energy. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 745-746. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

CALHOUN, (Hon.) Nathan M., Catahoula Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Calhoun, Hon. Nathan M., judge tenth district court of Louisiana is a son of Dr. Davney P. and Ellen D. (Neely) Calhoun, and was born in Catahoula parish, Nov. 7, 1853. The father was born in South Carolina in 1817 and when about 30 years old came to Louisiana where he practiced medicine and followed planting until his death in 1900. His first residence in this state was at Trinity, at which place he married Miss Ellen D. Neely in 1850, after which he moved down the river to a plantation near where his wife had formerly lived. Dr. and Mrs. Calhoun were the parents of 4 children: Dr. S. N. Calhoun, practicing medicine at Lavacca on Little River; Judge Nathan M. Calhoun, the subject of this sketch; Jennie, now Mrs. S. N. Yarrel of Williamston, N. C.; Dr. Lee F. Calhoun, drowned in Black river in 1903. Judge N. M. Calhoun spent his youth in the place of his birth and attended country school until about 15 years old. He then went to Morehouse college, in Morehouse parish, where he remained 2 years, and then spent another 2 years in Homer college, a Methodist school in Claiborne parish, followed by 1 year in Arizonia seminary in the same parish. At that time the last named school was in charge of Prof. J. W. Nicholson, now of the Louisiana State university. After this, Judge Calhoun read law and attended the law department of the University of Louisiana, now Tulane. He graduated there in 1876 with the degree of LL. B. Succeeding this, he taught school 1 year and then began the practice of law in Harrisonburg, remaining there only about 1 year, when lie moved to Houma, this state, where he resided about 4 years. While there he filled the office of recorder under appointment of Gov. Nicholls for part of the time. In 1882 he left Houma and returned to Catahoula parish to engage in planting on what is known as the Eutaw plantation on Black river, occasionally practicing law. He remained there until 1899, when he located in Vidalia and began the practice of law, which continued until he was elected judge to fill the unexpired term of Judge John Dale, who had resigned. Judge Calhoun was married Jan. 14, 1878, to Miss Nannie N. Williams of Ouachita parish. Her parents were Rev. R. T. Williams, originally from North Carolina, and Nannie (Newit) Williams. To Judge and Mrs. Calhoun 2 children have been born: R. D. Calhoun, now an attorney in Vidalia, La.; Benjamin C. Calhoun, in business in Mobile, Ala. Judge Calhoun is a member and a steward of the M. E. church, South, and has been a district steward. In all the stations of life, he has acquitted himself in an able and creditable manner and is ranked among the state's foremost jurists. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 718-719. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

BYRNES, William H., Jr., Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Byrnes, William H., Jr., New Orleans, son of Col. William H., and Ellen (Conery) Byrnes, was born at New Orleans, La., April 24, 1881. He graduated from Georgetown university in 1903, with the degree of A. B., winning the highest honors of his class, and in 1904 received his degree of LL. B. from Tulane university of Louisiana. In 1913 Loyola college also conferred upon him the degree of doctor of laws, and has recently appointed him as a member of the faculty of its law school. Mr. Byrnes was admitted to the bar shortly following his graduation with the Tulane law class of 1904, and at once entered upon the practice of law in the city of New Orleans. He is a democrat, politically, and in 1912 was elected to the state Senate of Louisiana. In addition to other conspicuous service rendered during the session of the legislature following his election, he has the distinction of having introduced the bill which gave commission form of government to the city of New Orleans. Senator Byrnes is a member of the Catholic church and also of several social clubs and fraternal organizations, those including the Knights of Columbus, Chess, Checkers and Whist club, Benevolent and Protective order of Elks, and others. In 1904 Senator Byrnes was married to Miss Grace Beatrice Woodburn, of Carson City, Nev., daughter of Hon. William Woodburn, member of Congress from Nevada, and a former attorney-general of his state. One son, Bentley G., has been born to their union. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, p. 751. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

BYRNES, (Col.) William H., IRE., then Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Byrnes, Col. William H., of New Orleans, was born in Ireland in the year 1845, and died in New Orleans, La., 1910. He came with his parents to America when a boy, and grew to manhood in the city of New Orleans, where he attended the public schools and in due course of time graduated from the Boys' high school of that city. Shortly following his graduation he became connected with the meat packing business and continued in this line of industry several years. However, the young man was ultimately attracted to the fire insurance business, and from the first of his connection with this it became evident that he was specially qualified for this line of endeavor. His rise in the insurance business was very rapid, through the successive stages of his upward career to the presidency of the Hibernia Fire Insurance Co., which station he occupied at the time of his death and for a number of years previous to this. Col. Byrnes was regarded as a very able business man, and was held in highest esteem throughout an unusually wide circle of acquaintances and friends. He had long been numbered among the best known, most active, progressive, and sagacious business men of the city, and being unassuming, pleasant, and considerate of others, easy of approach, genial and optimistic, he enjoyed a deservedly wide popularity among all classes of people. He was a man of the most splendid physique and physical development, easy and graceful in manner and of commanding bearing, but in no sense proud or boastful. Col. Byrnes was a Catholic in religious faith, and a member of the Knights of Columbus and several social organizations, among which were the Pickwick, the Chess, Checkers and Whist, and several other clubs. He was a democrat in politics, and took an active part in political affairs, at all times upholding democratic principles and the interest of his party, but insisting upon the best available men being elected to office. He never sought political preferment or advantage for himself, though political honors might easily have been his; for nearly 20 years as a member of the New Orleans Levee board and later as a member of the Dock board, he rendered conspicuous service in upbuilding the port and commerce of the city. Five successive governors of the state gave him the rank of colonel on their military staffs. He was content as a private citizen, doing fairly and justly with his fellowman and maintaining the strictest regard for personal integrity. A life-long friend has said of him: "He was a true and noble man, a good citizen, a sagacious business man, a staunch friend, and a beloved husband and father." Col. Byrnes was married to Miss Ellen Conery, who was born in the City of New Orleans and a daughter of Edward Conery, a prominent steamboat owner and ship chandler. Five children were born to Col. and Mrs. Byrnes, these being Edward C., William H., Jr., Ellen Mary, Ann Mercedes, and Marie Carmelite. The mother of these children preceded her husband in death. She died in 1895. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 750-751. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

BURTHE, J. Leo, Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Burthe, J. Leo, M. D., 5133 St. Charles avenue, New Orleans, was born at New Orleans, La., Dec. 22, 1875, son of L. Andre and Nathalie (Chalard) Burthe, both of whom were horn in New Orleans, the father March 22, 1844, and the mother July 7, 1854. Gen. Andre Burthe participated in the Napoleonic campaigns, and, following these, for gallant conduct, loyalty, and conspicuous bravery, was decorated with the Cross of the Legion of Honor, the Grand Cross, and the Iron Cross. He also served as a member of the commission entrusted with arranging the details of the Louisiana Purchase. The paternal great-grandfather, D. F. Burthe, took part in the French revolution, at which time he held a lieutenant's commission. The paternal grandfather, Victor Burthe, was born in Paris, France, and was decorated with the ''Croix de Juillet,'' for leading law school students in the coup d'etat of Louis Phillipe of France. After having come to the United States and located at New Orleans, he was no less active in his services to the public than he previously had been in the land of his birth. During the Civil war he served as a captain of the Orleans Guard, a body of men to whom fell the duty of protecting property and the homes and lives of the people of New Orleans during the troublous times of civil strife that afflicted the American Republic throughout 4 harrowing years. After the war he occupied the bench, as a judge of district court. In his social connections he served as president of the Boston club. L. Andre Burthe, though born in New Orleans, was educated chiefly in France, where he attended the Saint Cyr Military school, from which he graduated, and afterward served in the French army, holding the rank of lieutenant. He was with his command and participated in the Mexican campaign. Later he returned to fire United States and, like his eminent father, bore a prominent part in public affairs throughout the remainder of an unusually active and highly useful life. He died in New York in the year 1893, but is survived by his wife, who is at this time residing in New Orleans. She is descended from a prominent family of French and Spanish origin. Dr. J. Leo Burthe, the subject of this sketch, was the first of 2 sons born to his parents, his younger brother being Charles A. Burthe, elsewhere referred to in this work, now a stockholder in the wholesale grocery firm of H. T. Cottam & Co., Ltd., New Orleans, and prominently identified with the management of that large business. The elder of the brothers received a finished academic education, and following this was afforded every advantage in acquiring his professional education, after completing which, with the degree of M. D., he began medical practice in the city of New Orleans, where he has remained in practice since, and with largely gratifying results, now occupying a most prominent position in the profession. Dr. Burthe is a member of the Catholic church and is affiliated with the democratic party, taking an active part in both these connections. He also is a member of various fraternal organizations, and participates in the proceedings and deliberations of all associated bodies within his professional field. Among these may be mentioned the American Medical, Orleans Parish Medical, Southern Surgical and Gynecological, and the Louisiana State Medical associations; also, the Boston club, the Round Table club, and the Alumni association of the University of New York. Jan. 4, 1898, Dr. Burthe was married to Miss Rosa G. Cottam, a daughter of H. T. and Rosa (Glennon) Cottam, of New Orleans. Mrs. Burthe's father was president of the well-known wholesale grocery firm of H. T. Cottam & Co., Ltd., of New Orleans, a large property owner, and numbered among the most prominent of the city's active business men. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 749-750. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

BURCH, Emile, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Burch, Emile; residence, Lucy, La., was born Aug. 16, 1857, in St. John the Baptist parish, La. son of Antoine and Elizabeth (Mayer) Burch, both of whom were natives of France, in which country they were also married, and later came to America about the year 1852. They immediately located in St. John parish, La., where the father became engaged in the butcher business, which occupied his attention during the remainder of his life. He was killed in a duel in the month of May, 1857, but was survived by his wife until Aug. 18, 1911, when she died at the advanced age of 88 years. Seven children--3 girls and 4 boys--were born to their union, as follow: Antoine and George, both deceased; Joseph, now a hotel manager in New York City; Elise, deceased, wife of Jules Lessarge, of Paris, France; Marie, wife of Sylvin Sallex, who died soon after marriage, and later she became the wife of Joseph Facheur. The second husband is now deceased, and the widow residing in St. John parish, La. All of the above children mentioned were born in France. Florine, born in St. John parish, is now the wife of J. H. Hempel, who is in the insurance business. Emile Burch, the seventh child born to his parents, and subject of this sketch, received his education in the public schools of St. John parish. At the age of 17 years he started in the butcher business on his own account, and so continued until attaining his 25th year, when he rented some land and began growing rice and sugar cane on a small scale. This was continued until he reached the age of 30 years, when he bought a small tract of land, upon which he continued growing the same products. To this original tract Mr. Burch has added, from time to time, until now his plantation embraces more than 3,000 acres, 1,800 of which is in cultivation, growing sugar cane. Feb. 5, 1880, Mr. Burch was married to Miss Odile, daughter of Adam and Francois Elodie (Hebert) Champagne, the former of whom was born in St. John the Baptist, and the latter in St. Charles parish, La. The maternal grandparents were born in Louisiana, and the great-grandparents in Champagne, France. Nine children were born to Emile Burch and wife, as follow: Edmee, wife of Stanislaus Waguespack, of St. James parish; Antoine J., bookkeeper and general assistant to the father; George, a graduate M. D., married Lottie Monroe, and practicing in St. Charles parish; Stephen, overseer of father's plantation, married Eva Waguespack; Morris, died at the age of 22; Lawrence, at the parental home; Olga, now attending school at Sacred Heart convent, New Orleans; Minnie, also at the same school; Roger, now in public school, St. John parish. The members of Mr. Burch's family are affiliated with the Catholic church. In national affairs he votes the republican ticket; in local affairs, the democratic ticket. In addition to his extensive plantation business, Mr. Burch owns and conducts a large general merchandise store. The family country home is one of the most commodious, attractive and altogether inviting residences to be seen in St. John parish. The grounds are extensive, and beautifully shaded by noble pecan trees, which at harvest time yield the owner something like $200 per tree. Mr. Burch is, in the truest sense, a self-made man. He has accumulated all he has by industry, frugality and the exercise of those sterling qualities of character that have made his name known and respected. He has never sought political preferment; and has held himself apart from political alliances, devoting his abilities to the management of his private business. However, he takes the normal interest of a good citizen in all political and public affairs to the extent of aiding in the selection of the men best qualified to administer the laws under which he and his neighbors must live. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 704-705. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

BUQUOI, Joseph F., M. D., Pointe Coup e then St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Buquoi, Joseph Felicien, M. D., of Covington, St. Tammany parish, was born March 12, 1879, in Pointe Coup e parish, La., and is a son of L. Buquoi, native of Pointe Coup e, who died at the age of 48, and of Helen Bourgeois, of St. James parish. After having attended St. Stanislaus college, Bay St. Louis, Miss., and having selected medicine as his profession, Dr. Buquoi matriculated in the medical department of Tulane university, New Orleans, from which he received the degree of M. D. Succeeding this, he took a post-graduate course at the New York polyclinic. He began his professional career at Lutcher, where he remained for 5 years. Though strongly supporting the democratic party, the doctor has never accepted any public office. In religion, he is a Catholic. He is a member of the State and Parish Medical societies, and of the Knights of Columbus. June 25, 1903, Dr. Buquoi married Miss Mabel Comeaux, daughter of Capt. E. J. Comeaux, the widely known steamboatman of St. James parish, and his wife, Zulma Tircuit Comeaux. Dr. and Mrs. Buquoi have 4 children: Fabian Edward, 9 years of age; Earl Andrew, Mildred Cecelia and Francis Harold. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, p. 718. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

BOYCE, Charles W., Sr., Roxbury, Miss., then Rapides Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. Boyce, Charles W., Sr., was born in Roxbury, Miss., on the 27th day of May, 1827, came to Alexandria, La., in the early '40's, was married to Bithiah Turner, Feb. 25, 1851, and died Nov. 25, 1871. He served in the Mexican war of 1845 and ~846, and upon returning home engaged in newspaper business in Alexandria, being editor and proprietor of the ''Red River American'' and the ''Constitutional,'' before and during the Civil war. He was opposed to secession, was a great admirer of Lincoln, and was always a staunch republican. He was a member of the state senate in 1865 and carried the electoral vote of the state to Washington that year. He served as a member of police jury many years, of which he was president, before and after the war; was engaged in the mercantile business in Pineville, La., and also edited several papers in Alexandria. Chas. W. Boyce Jr., was born in Pineville, La., March 1, 1855, and after an elementary education, started out for himself when about 14 years of age. He worked in the printing business for some 2 years, then accepted a position with G. W. Bolton in the mercantile business, and remained with him over 30 years, succeeding him in business in 1901. In this he was very successful and retired in 1911. He was jury commissioner for many years, and director of Rapides bank at Alexandria. Mr. Boyce was never an aspirant for political office. He is now living in the home where he was born at Pineville opposite Alexandria. In 1880 he married Carrie H., daughter of A. G. Scott, of Sussex county, Va., and Laura B. Houston, of Abbeville county, S.C. Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), p. 802. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit.D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

BOURGEOIS, George M., St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Bourgeois, George M., whose home is at Garyville, was born in St. John the Baptist parish March 28, 1855, and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Picou) Bourgeois, the former of whom was born in St. James parish and the mother in the same parish as was the son. The paternal grandfather, Thomas D. Bourgeois, and his wife, Miss Matherne, also were natives of St. James. The maternal grandparents died when their daughter, Mary, was in infancy. The ancestors of both the Bourgeois and Picou families in this state came originally from France. Thomas Bourgeois has followed the vocation of a planter from the time of his boyhood. He has attained the age of 83 years, and now lives in retirement at Mount Airy, leasing his lands for cultivation under the direction of others. Nine children were born to his marriage, as follow: Georgina, who married Eugene Tanguis, of St. John the Baptist parish, is now deceased, leaving 2 children; George M.., the second child, is the subject of this sketch; Julia, who married Adam Templaint, of St. John the Baptist parish, is now deceased, leaving 5 children; Price F., a successful merchant of St. James parish, is now living in retirement at Mount Airy; Henry died at the age of 12 years; Joseph, who married Florestine Bourgeois, is farming in St. James and has 7 children; Louis P., who married Clamence Lasseigne, is a successful merchant, planter, and prominent citizen of Gramercy, La., and is more particularly referred to elsewhere in this work; Sidney, a successful business man of New Orleans, married Miss Simore, and they have 2 children. The ninth child was accidentally poisoned about the age of 6 years. George M. Bourgeois received his early education at a private school in the vicinity of his birthplace. Later, he entered Jefferson college, St. James parish, where he graduated with the degree of A. B. in the class of 1878. At the age of 24 years he began commercial life as clerk in a mercantile house of St. John the Baptist parish hut after an experience of 6 months in this business he formed a partnership with his sister, Mrs. Tanguis, and established a general merchandise business under his own name. This business prospered, and was continued under the original arrangement about 15 years, when the partnership was dissolved, since which time Mr. Bourgeois has conducted a large and successful mercantile business on his own account. The partnership business was first established at Mount Airy. The present store at Garyville was established in 1907. Mr. Bourgeois also owns valuable real estate at both Mount Airy and Garyville. He affiliates with the democratic party, and has served his neighbors in various official capacities, occupying the office of justice of the peace about 12 years, and being a member of the police jury of the parish about the same length of time, and now occupying the latter position. He is a member of the Catholic church, and of the Imperial Order of Red Men. In the year 1881 George M. Bourgeois was married to Louie Tregre, daughter of Alcide Tregre, whose wife's maiden name was Triche, of St. John the Baptist parish. Mrs. Bourgeois died in 1885, leaving no children. Oct. 20, 1896, Mr. Bourgeois was married to Pulcherie C. Chenet. Daughter of Eugene and Myrthe (Poche) Chenet, of St. John the Baptist parish, and 6 children have been born to this union as follow: Elmore George, now attending Chenet institute, New Orleans; Georgette, who died in infancy; Ethel L., attending public school at Garyville; D'Acquin H., Leonie N. and Marie Antoinette. The last-named died at the age of 2 years. Mr. Bourgeois is a man of sterling qualities of character, and few men are blessed with a larger measure of the esteem of the people among whom they have labored from early youth to middle life. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 710-711. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

BERTHELOT, (Hon.) Paul, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Berthelot, Hon. Paul, planter, merchant, manufacturer and legislator, was born in St. John parish, La., Jan. 31, 1859, and is a son of Vailsin and Elmire (Folse) Berthelot, both natives of the same parish, as was also the paternal grandfather, Firmin Berthelot. The paternal great-grandfather, though he passed the greater part of his life in Louisiana, came originally from France. The paternal grandmother also was born in France and was descended from a noble family. The maternal grandmother, whose maiden name was Troxclair. was born in the vicinity of Bayou Lafourche. The Troxclair family has long been intimately identified with affairs in that locality. The maternal great-great-grandparents were natives of France. Paul Berthelot was the first of 11 children born to his parents: Evela, the second child, became the wife of Joseph Hoidel of St. Charles parish, who died after 12 children had been born to their union. Laure, the third child, became the wife of George Hymel, a successful planter of St. Charles parish, and is the mother of 8 children, all of whom are well educated. Edward, the fourth child, died with typhoid fever in 1890, and is survived by 2 children, a son and a daughter. Josephine, the fifth, became the wife of Zepherin Hymel, New Orleans, and is the mother of 10 children. Eleonore, the sixth, married Amelus Haydel, of Lutcher, and 11 children have been born to their union. Virginia, the seventh, is the wife of D. C. Lousdeau, a prosperous planter of St. Charles parish. Vailsin, Jr., the eighth, died while conducting a store for his brother, near Hymelia, and is survived by 9 children. Elodie, ninth, became the wife of Morris St. Pierre, successful merchant and real estate dealer of St. John the Baptist parish, and 9 children have been born to their union. Joseph and Odele, tenth and eleventh, died in childhood. The mother of these 11 children was previously married to Benjamin Berthelot, and 2 daughters were born to this first union, namely: Velleda, who married Numa Haydel and died after having become the mother of 12 children, all of whom are now married. Marcelite married Octave Bethancourt, of St. John the Baptist parish, and died, leaving no children. Mr. Bethancourt was afterwards remarried. During the Civil war he had some strange experiences and seems to have escaped death miraculously. Paul Berthelot received his education at private schools, working throughout the day to enable him to pay for instruction at night. At the age of 16 years, having saved a little money for that purpose, he went to New Orleans and became a student of St. Mary's academy, where he learned to speak English. After 2 years at this institution he returned home and assisted his father in the cooper business until he had accumulated $1,000, when he began on his own account at Plaquemine with William Slaughter as a partner in a cooper shop. In 1886 he returned to St. John the Baptist parish and engaged in mercantile pursuits and farming. In 1904, associated with Joseph Haydel, he purchased Trinity plantation, and in 1907 bought his partner's interest in this property, but disposed of it in 1911. He has owned Lucy Farm, since 1886, and now lives upon this place, which is maintained in a high state of cultivation. Mr. Berthelot also conducts a large general merchandise business and operates a canning plant, putting up fruits, vegetables and pure cane syrup under formulae furnished by the agricultural department of the United States. Mr. Berthelot is affiliated with the democratic party, and has acted in various official capacities. In 1888 he was elected to the police jury and served 8 years as a member of that body. In 1896 he was elected to the legislature, being, it is said, the first white man to hold the office since the Civil war, and succeeding a negro who had held office 20 years as representative from St. John the Baptist parish. This was one of the backward parishes in the state in getting rid of the "carpet-bag" regime. During the session of the legislature that followed, Mr. Berthelot served on the land and levees, railroad and other committees, and in the same year of his election he was appointed by Gov. Foster as a member of the levee board. In 1900 he was elected sheriff and tax collector of St. John the Baptist parish and has so continued to this time. He has been a member of the democratic central committee of the state during the past 20 years, judicial and senatorial district committee 16 years, congressional district committee a like time. Four successive times he was alternate delegate to the national democratic conventions, and was a delegate to the Baltimore convention, at which Pres. Wilson was nominated. Feb. 22, 1880, Mr. Berthelot was married to Olivia Necomede, daughter of Fortune Louis Cestia of New Orleans. Mr. Cestia came from Guadaloupe, Lesser Antilles, at the age of 17 years, and was for a time connected with the Daily Bee, of New Orleans. He occupied various positions under the city administration and as a commissioner supervised the planting of the trees that now adorn Washington square and Ursulines avenue. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Berthelot, of whom 2 sons died in early childhood. Their daughter, Louise Alice, married George U. Generou, who is a graduate of the Christian Brothers' college, Bay St. Louis, Miss. He occupies the position of bookkeeper and confidential clerk for Mr. Berthelot, and is a member of the school board of St. John the Baptist parish. Seven children have been born to Mrs. Generou, namely: Louise, who is talented in elocution; Clifford Paul, Edward Joseph, Margaret Marie, and Ann Olivia. The sixth and seventh children were twins and died in infancy. Mr. Berthelot belongs to the Catholic church, the Woodmen of the World and the Knights of Pythias. He has succeeded financially, and though he has encountered many discouraging obstacles, has risen to a position of importance entirely through his own efforts. He enjoys in a large measure the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens, and his home at Lucy, in St. John the Baptist parish, is noted for its hospitality. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 707-709. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

BARR, (Rev.) John C., Orleans Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Barr, Rev. John Christie, D. D., son of Thomas and Grace (Pearce) Barr, was born at the corner of Chartres street and Esplanade avenue, in New Orleans Oct. 27, 1872. Thomas Barr came from Glasgow, Scotland, to America, as a child. His people settled in St. Louis, and from there he entered Co. G, 2nd Mo. cavalry in the United States army, and served during the last half of the Civil war. Most of his service was in Arkansas. After the war he was engaged in different kinds of construction work, serving under Capt. Eads on the St. Louis bridge, and on the jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi river. He came to New Orleans with Capt. Eads, and remained here, and is still living in the city of New Orleans. He has spent most of his life in river and harbor work, but is now retired. Dr. Barr's mother came with her parents from Scotland to New Orleans, where she still lives and has passed nearly all her life. She was married to Thomas Barr in 1871, and became the mother of 8 children, 6 of whom are now living: J. C., the subject of this sketch), Thomas, Jr., William, Jean, Grace, Alice, James Eads Barr died of yellow fever in 1878 in New Orleans, and Janet also passed away in infancy. John Christie Barr spent the first 6 or 7 years of his life in New Orleans. He was baptized by Rev. John F. Girault, rector of St. Anna's church on Esplanade avenue. When 7 years old he went with his parents to Port Eads and lived there 3 years. During 6 months of that time he attended a private school. Previous to this, however, he had attended a parish school in the basement of the Third Presbyterian church on Washington Square, in New Orleans. When 10 years old, he returned from Port Eads to New Orleans and for a few months attended a private school kept by Mrs. Mary I. Bard, on Eighth street. He then entered McDonough School No. 10, and passed from that to the boys high school where he graduated in 1889 with the class honors, and received a scholarship in Tulane university, which was given to the graduate of the highest rank from the high school. He also received from the high school the Peabody medal, and the Alumni gold medal. He graduated from Tulane in 1893 with the degree B. S., and received a fellowship in that university, in which he took post graduate work in Greek, Latin and Ancient History, receiving the degree of M. A. in 1895. This unusual case of the second degree in Arts following the first degree in Science was occasioned by the fact that before receiving the first degree, he decided to enter the ministry and so rearranged his work as to carry some classical work along with the scientific. During part of his graduate period in Tulane he served as instructor in ancient history. In the meantime, he had united with the Lafayette Presbyterian church in New Orleans. After taking the master's degree, he entered the Theological seminary of the South Western Presbyterian university at Clarksville, Tenn., from which he received the degree of B. D., in 1897, and then entered the ministry. He at once received a call from the St. Francis street church in Mobile, Ala. The first church he really served was the Prytania street Presbyterian church of New Orleans, where he acted as a licentiate for 6 months. While at Prytania street church be was called to the First church of Covington, Tenn., and also to the Lafayette Presbyterian church in New Orleans. He accepted the latter and has been the pastor of that church to the present time. The honorary degree of D. D. was conferred on Mr. Barr by the South Western Presbyterian university about 7 years ago. Dr. Barr represented the Presbytery of New Orleans in the General Assembly which met in Little Rock in 1901. He was a member of the Theta chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at Clarksville, and is a member of the Tulane Alumni association. Feb. 5, 1901, Dr. Barr was married to Miss Anna Mabry, of Clarksville, Tenn. Mrs. Barr is a sister of Edmund Mabry, an attorney in New Orleans, and daughter of Thomas L. and Elizabeth (Dabney) Mabry. Mr. Mabry died some years ago, but Mrs. Mabry is still living. Dr. Barr's church is numerically the largest Presbyterian church in the state of Louisiana and is second in age among the Presbyterian churches in the City of New Orleans. It was founded in 1843, by Jerome Twitchell, and has been served by 5 ministers. Jerome Twitchell served for 10 years and was succeeded by J. Sydney Hayes, who died of yellow fever in the second year of his pastorate. Mr. Hayes was succeeded by Thomas R. Markham, D. D., who remained for 37 years. Under Dr. Markham's ministry, Dr. Barr joined this church. The fourth pastor was Rev. S. C. Byrd, who served for 4 years, and then Dr. Barr was chosen and ordained Feb. 27, 1898. Dr. Barr has been much interested in the Presbyterian hospital in New Orleans, and has been its president from the first. Starting with a fund of $15, that institution has acquired its present fine property and equipment in a period of about 5 years. It is under the direction of a board of managers composed largely of members from the Presbyterian churches in New Orleans. Dr. Barr is also much interested in Sunday school extension work. His church has a number of branch Sunday schools which are developing into churches at Harvey, Gretna, Algiers, and at corner of Octavia and Camp streets, and the Westminster Sunday school, at 3324 St. Charles avenue. He was recently made one of the directors of the Oglethorpe university, a Presbyterian institution in Atlanta, Ga. This school has about $1,000,000 of resources, of which $250,000 was recently donated by citizens of Atlanta. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 747-749. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

BARLAND, (Rev.) Charles D., Ascension then Caddo Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be Reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any Other organization or persons. Persons or organizations Desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent Of the contributor, or the legal representative of the Submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with Proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for Personal use only. Barland, Rev. Charles D., S. J., president St. John's college and rector St. John's church, Shreveport, La., was born near Donaldsonville, La., Dec. 9, 1872. In the course of his early education he attended private and public schools, and after finishing at the latter entered St. Charles college, at Grand Coteau, in St. Landry parish, La., which was followed by 4 years at St. Stanislaus novitiate, Macon, Ga. Succeeding this, he returned to St. Charles college for an additional course of study, and thence he went to Spring Hill college, Mobile, Ala., where he taught 4 years. He then studied theology at Woodstock college, Md., and in 1903 was ordained by Cardinal Gibbons. His first charge was at Spring Hill college, where he served as secretary of that institution 1 year, then advancing to the position of president of the college, of which office he remained incumbent 6 years. This was followed by a course of special study at St. Andrew-on-the-Hudson, N. Y. In 1912 he located at Shreveport as secretary of St. John's college, and in Feb., 1913, was advanced to the higher station of president of the same institution and has remained in that office to this time, also officiating as rector of St. John's church. Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form, volume 3, pp. 707-718. Edited by Alc e Fortier, Lit. D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.