LEBLEU, Z.
                        Lake Charles, LA


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Source: Southwest Louisiana Historical and Biographical by William Henry Perrin
published in 1891; page 166.
Typed by Margaret Rentrop Moore

Z. LeBleu, Lake Charles - Zepheren Lebleu, planter, is a son of Simeon and
Ametia (Hebert) Lebleu, both natives of this State.  His father was a planter
and married in this parish.  He became the father of nine children, three sons
and six daughters, of whom our subject is the third.  Simeon
Lebleu died in 1884, his wife surviving until 1888.  Both were members of the
Roman Catholic church.

The subject of this sketch was born in Calcasieu parish, October 4, 1865.  He
has resided here his entire life, and in 1885 he married Miss Mary Corbello. A
native of Louisiana, born 1868.  They are the parents of three children. Viz:
Lady, Lily, Frederick.  Mr. Lebleu is a successful planter; he
owns 260 ocres of land, where he resides.  He raises principally sweet potatoes
and rice. His farm is located five miles east of Lake Charles.  Mr. Lebleu is an
industrious, worthy young man, and has made a fair start on the road to
prosperity.  He and his wife are members of the Catholic church.