Ascension County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Proffitt, James Hiram - September 23, 1913
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source: The Donaldsonville Chief. (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current,
September 27, 1912, page 3


Death of James H. Proffitt. - James Hiram Proffitt, one of the best-known and 
most highly-esteemed citizens of this community, died at 2:30 o'clock p.m. 
Tuesday at his home in the fourth ward, one mile below Donaldsonville, aged 
sixty-three years. Mr. Proffitt's health had been failing for the past year, and 
during the current summer he spent several weeks at Cooper's Well, Miss., but 
was not benefitted, his condition growing rapidly worse after his return. He had 
resided in Ascension for upwards of half a century and always took a prominent 
part in public affairs, having served as deputy clerk of court, deputy registrar 
of voters, deputy sheriff, and held other minor political positions in former 
years. He numbered his friends by the score, and his passing away will be widely 
and sincerely regretted.

The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock and was largely 
attended. Services were held at the Donaldsonville Catholic church, and 
interment was made in the family tomb in the Catholic cemetery. Besides his 
wife, nee Hermence Dugas, Mr. Proffitt is survived by four daughters and two 
sons, namely: Mrs. Gabe Blanchard, of Alexandria; Misses Ella, Nancy and Frances 
Proffitt, the latter a student of the State Normal School at Natchitoches; and 
Messrs. Westley and Hiram Proffitt.

To the afflicted ones the profound sympathy of the entire community is extended.
 


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