COCO, Edward Dominique, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Randy DeCuir




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E. D. Coco is one of the prosperous general merchants and planters of
Avoyelles Parish, La., and by his business ability and superior management he
has become one of the leading business men of the parish. He was born in this
parish in 1856 to Adolph D. and Eloise (Sheldon) Coco, and here attained man's
estate, his literary education being received here and at Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Upon leaving school he began merchandising in Hamburg, but in November, 1882,
he had the misfortune to have his well-stocked store burned to the ground,
since which time he has been the agent for Coco & Coco, who are the
proprietors of two large stores, which have an immense trade. In connection
with this they operate a 300-acre plantation, the proceeds of which bring them
in a handsome sum annually. Mr. Coco is a thorough shrewd and capable business
man, and his success in life is assured, for he at all times make the most of
his opportunities, and allows no department of his work to be neglected. He is
courteous and agreeable in his intercourse with his fellow-men, and has hosts
of warm personal friends who wish him well in every undertaking. He was
married in 1877 to Miss Caroline M. Coco, a daughter of Anatole Coco, a
planter, who died in 1886. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Coco five children
have been born, three daughters and one son of whom are living: Gracie died in
September, 1890, at the age of two and a half years, a sweet and promising
child.