Edgard Ancoin, Assumption Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Mike Miller



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Edgard Ancoin, Napoleonville, La., the present treasurer of Assumption parish,
was born in the State of Louisiana in 1852, and is the son of L. L. and Emilie
(Naquin) Ancoin. In 1878, when the South was swept by yellow fever, the father
was taken away by that dread disease, the mother, five daughters and two sons
surviving. Edgard was thoroughly trained to mercantile pursuits, serving as a
clerk for many years. In 1874 he embarked in business in partnership with his
brother-in-law, Paul Francioni, under the firm name of Francioni & Ancoin,
carrying a large stock of general merchandise in the town of Labadieville. He
has won a large patronage from the town and adjoining territory, and enjoys
the confidence of the entire community. He is agent for the telephone company
at this point, and attends to this branch of the business with the same
fidelity that characterizes all his transactions. In 1888 the people of the
parish called him to fill the office of treasurer, a position of much
responsibility, requiring sound business judgment and more than ordinary
qualifications. He has conducted the affairs pertaining thereto to the entire
satisfaction of his constituency and is still the incumbent of the office. In
1874 Mr. Ancoin was married to Miss Adolphine Grazianie of Assumption parish.
One child has been born to them, named Emilie. The family are devout members
of the Roman Catholic church. He was elected sheriff in April, 1892, at the
general election, and selected the efficient deputy clerk of court for seven
years as his chief deputy sheriff. Too much can not be said in praise of the
high standing of Mr. Ancoin in the community. 

>From Biographical and Historical Memoires of Louisiana, volume 2, p. 250.

Submitted by Mike Miller