Bio: Leo Vandegaer , Sabine Parish, Louisiana

Source: History of Sabine Parish by John G. Belisle,

The Sabine Banner Press, 1913

Submitted by: Gaytha Thompson
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LEO VANDEGAER



Leo Vandegaer was born December 21, 1859, in the town of Many.  His parents

were John B. and Maria (Buvens) Vandegaer, natives of Belgium, who immigrated

to America with their parents in the early '50's.  Leo Vandegaer has lived in

Many all his life, received his education at St. Charles College, Grand

Coteau, La.  For several years he was engaged in the mercantile business with

his father, and after the latter's death succeeded him as postmaster at Many

and still retains that position, and is also editor of the Sabine Banner.  He

has served in several public positions, and has contributed as much as any one

citizen to the upbuilding of the parish.



On June 3, 1886, he was married to Jennie, daughter of Dr. T. W. Abington, one

child being born to them, Maggie.  His wife died in 1887, and on September 4,

1869, he was married to Miss Emma Currie of Shreveport, and to their union

four children were born, Eula, Mary, Annie Claire and Leo Jr., the young

ladies having completed their education in splendid academies, while Leo Jr.,

is a student at his father's alma mater, St. Charles College.



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