MONTEGUT, Sidney, M. D., St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana Submitted for the LA GenWeb Archives by Mike Miller, Nov 1998 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), pp. 687-688. Edited by Alcée Fortier, Lit.D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association. Montegut, Dr. Sidney, of Laplace, was born in St. John parish, Jan. 1, 1869, and is a son of Lucien and Amelina (Haydel) Montegut, both of whom were born in the some parish. The paternal grandparents were Leonard and Marguerite (Lagrou) Montegut, the former of whom was born in Santo Domingo and the latter in Louisiana. The maternal grandparents were Alfonse and Malisca (Webre) Haydel. The father's ancestors were of French and the mother's of German origin. Lucien Montegut followed the vocation of a planter in St. John parish throughout his long, active, and useful life, continuing "in harness," until the time of his death, which occurred, after a very brief illness, Jan. 26, 1901, at the age of 84 years. He is survived by his widow, who at this time also has attained 84 years. Nine children were born to their union, as follow: Fergus, the first born, died at the age of 50 years; Alfonse, died Dec. 14, 1913; Lucien, a planter; Delphine, married to Charles St. Martin; Louis, now deceased, married Aline Ferret, daughter of James Ferret of New Orleans; Fernand, who married Elvina Haydel; Amelie, now at the parental home; Sidney, the subject of this sketch; Albert, who married Regina Dufresne. Sidney Montegut received his earlier education at the public schools in the neighborhood of his birthplace. Later he became a student at Jefferson college, from which he received the degree of A. B with the class of 1888 and A. M. with the class of 1894. Meantime he entered the Medico-Chirurgical college, Philadelphia, Pa., where he received the degree of M. D. with the class of 1891, having served 2 years in the Blockley (Philadelphia) General hospital and 1 year in the College hospital while pursuing his medical studies. Following the completion of his professional education he became demonstrator in pathology at the Medico-Chirurgical college, remaining in that position three years. In 1896 he opened offices at Laplace, where he has since been engaged in the general practice of medicine, and with results highly gratifying, both to the community and to himself. He is a member of the Pennsylvania State, St. John parish, and Louisiana State Medical societies, and the American Medical association. Some time ago the doctor resigned from the presidency of the board of health to accept the office of coroner for the parish, which he occupies at the present time. Dr. Montegut affiliates with the democratic party. He is a member of the Catholic church, the Knights of Columbus, Knights of the Maccabees, Woodmen of the World, and Imperial Order of Redmen. Dr. Montegut 's home, known far and wide as New Era Plantation, is one of the most attractive old homesteads in St. John parish. # # #