CAPPEL, J. Clifton, Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Randy DeCuir




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J. C. Cappel, attorney, Marksville. J. C. Cappel is a successful attorney at
law of Avoyelles Parish, and although quite young in years he has already won
an honorable place among the legal fraternity of the county. He was born in
Avoyelles to the union of Joseph and Jane (Carrey) Cappel, both natives of
Louisiana. The father is a man of no ordinary intelligence, and is esteemed
and respected by all. At the present time he is engaged in merchandising at
Evergreen. The Cappel family are in very easy financial circumstances, and
young men of less energy and ambition than our subject would have been content
with enjoying themselves in indolence and social pleasures. At an early age
Mr. Cappel exhibited a tendency to make something of himself, and was allowed
to select a school in which to receive his literary training. He entered
Warren Academy near Boston, Mass., and after completing his course there,
returned to Louisiana, where, in 1880, he began the study of law with John N.
Ogden, a prominent lawyer of Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, La. He was admitted
to the bar, to practice in all the courts, July, 1885, and immediately began
practicing in Lake Charles, La., remaining there one year. He then removed to
Marksville, where he has since practiced his profession, having built up a
lucrative practice and where he has ingratiated himself in the esteem of all
those with whom he has come in contact. Though young in years Mr. Cappel takes
a very active part in politics, and exerts an appreciated influence in public
affairs. In June, 1888, he was married to Miss Bena E. Brooks, an accomplished
lady of one of the best families of Baton Rouge, La. Mr. Cappel's ability as a
lawyer has given him an enviable reputation, and he starts out with bright
prospects for the future. Socially he possesses those genial characteristics
which make him a desired guest and an appreciated host. Associated with him in
business is his brother, Currey Cappel, a young man well and favorably known
in his profession. He is a graduate of the Baltimore Dental College, and has
for several years practiced his profession in this and adjoining parishes. The
brothers own and operate a fine plantation near Evergreen, and own land in
other parts of the parish.