COCO, Louis Lestan , Cottonport, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Randy DeCuir




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L. L. Coco, planter, Cottonport, La. L. L. Coco, a prominent and prosperous
planter of Avoyelles Parish, and a native of that parish, born November 10,
1856, is a son of Lucian D. and Julienne (Goudeau) Coco, both natives also of
Avoyelles Parish. The father was reared in Louisiana, and educated in
Bardstown, Ky. He was an extensive planter, being the owner of from
6,000 to 7,000 acres of land, and was a very prominent citizen. He died
September 19, 1979, but the mother is still living. Grandfather Dominique Coco
was one of the pioneer settlers of Avoyelles Parish. L. L. Coco, the second of
six children, in connection with two brothers, Albert D. and Jules A. Coco,
operates a plantation, a saw-mill, cotton-gin and store, and raises annually
from 450 to 500 bales of cotton. He was reared in his native parish, received
his education in St. Charles College, in Grand Coteau, La., and since
finishing his schooling, he has devoted his entire attention to his
plantation. Miss Angelica Barbin, who became his wife November, 1889, is a
native of this parish, and the daughter of Ludger Barbin, whose family is one
of the oldest in this parish. Mr. Coco and family are members of the Catholic
Church. Our subject's great-grandfather, Pierre Goudeau,21 was born in Gneiss.
France, and was sent to this country as a physician during the Mexican War,
serving during the entire time. He was subsequently married, in Pointe Coupee
Parish, where L. L. Coco's grandfather, Julian Goudeau, was born, and later
married Miss DeCuire,22 with whom he moved to Avoyelles Parish, being among
the very first settlers.