Davisdon K. Texada, M.D., Rapides Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), pp. 428-429. Edited by Alc‚e Fortier, Lit.D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association. DAVIDSON K. TEXADA, M. D Texada, Davidson Ker, M. D. - In the prime of life, prominent in medical ranks, and in public affairs, Dr. Texada enjoys the esteem and confidence of the citizens of Boyce, La., where he has been established in the practice of his profession for the last 15 years. He is physician, surgeon, and druggist, member of the school board, and ex-mayor of the town of Boyce. Born in Rapides parish, Oct. 20, 1874, the son of Joseph W. and Margaret Ker (Davidson) Texada, he is the youngest of a family of 2 children. Joseph W. Texada was born, reared and educated in the parish of Rapides, was a planter and died at the age of 71 years. Mrs. Texada is still living. Dr. Texada was educated in the public schools of Rapides, at Evergreen college and Tulane university, graduating in medicine at the latter institution in 1897. Two years after receiving his diploma were spent in practice of his profession at Lamothe, La., and in 1899 he moved to Boyce. The doctor is a member of the Rapides parish Medical society, of the Louisiana State Medical society, of the Masonic Order, Royal Arch Chapter, and of the Woodmen of the World. Not only in his profession, but in public life, Dr. Texada is distinguished for activity and ability, as proven by his large practice and the offices to which he has been elected. In 1899 occurred the marriage of Dr. Texada and Miss Mary Hickman, daughter of James P. and Cora (Luckett) Hickman. Their union has been blessed with 3 children: Margaret, Blanchard and Dolores Texada.