>From "History of St. John The Baptist Parish" by Eyraud and Millet "It was in 1880 that St. John's model parish official, the Honorable Zenon MILLET, was elected clerk of court, after having worked in the recorder's office since 1860. In this same year, Theodule SCHEXNAYDRE was appointed parish treasurer, and Michel A. BECNEL, tax collector. Zenon MILLET gave such excellent service to the people of the parish that he was re-elected to this same office and served until 1908, when he died in office. To many, MILLET acted in capacity of counselor at law, and to others he was a banker. His opinion on real estate titles in St. John was considered better than a lawyer's, and his excellent records, all in his very legible handwriting, are a great source of pride to his many descendants, who are today (1939) honored citizens of this parish. In 1880, Laurent MARTIN served as president of the police jury." ------------------------------