BRANCH, Dr. William G., Bunkie, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Randy DeCuir




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W. G. Branch, M. D. Among the people of Avoyelles, as well as the surrounding
parishes, the name of Dr. Branch has become well known, for he is one of the
most active practitioners of this parish, and has made a reputation for
himself as a follower of the "healing art." The Doctor was born here December
18, 1860, to Leroy K. and Laura E. (Griffin) Branch, and in the common and
private schools of this section was prepared for college, afterward entering
the State Seminary at Baton Rouge, immediately upon leaving that institution
entering the medical department of the University of Louisville, of
Louisville, Ky., graduating and receiving his diploma from this institution in
February, 1884. He immediately located in Karnes County, Tex., but remained
there only eighteen months, since which time he has been a practitioner, and a
successful one, of Bunkie, La. The nuptials of his marriage were celebrated in
1887, his wife being Miss S. O. Bennett, daughter of Mansel and Sarah. O.
(Pearce) Bennett, both native Louisianians. The father, who was a planter, and
for many years parish surveyor, died in 1884. Dr. Branch is a young physician,
who stands well among the medical brethren of this section, and to his skill
and talent the gratitude of hundreds is due, for he has been the means of
bringing many to health, and consequently happiness. He is a member of the
Louisiana State Medical Society, and socially, belongs to Lodge No. 189, of
the A. F. & A. M., of Evergreen. Both he and wife are consistent Christians,
and are worthy members of the Baptist Church at Evergreen.