St Landry County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Pefferkorn, Baptiste April 8, 1874
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The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, May 02, 1874, Image 1

DIED - In this town, on the 28th ult., Mr. Baptiste Pefferkorn, aged 39 years.

Deceased was buried in the Catholic Cemetery of our town, whither his remains 
were followed by the Odd Fellows, the three Companies of the Fire Department, 
and a large concourse of friends and acquaintances.


HALL OF ST. LANDRY LODGE, No. 25, I. O. O. F.
At a special meeting of the above Lodge, held April 29, 1874, the following 
preamble and resolutions were adopted:

WHEREAS, it has pleased the Almighty Ruler of the Universe to withdraw from our 
midst our worthy and beloved brother, BAPTISTE PEFFERKORN; therefore be it

Resolved, That in the loss of our departed brother, our Lodge has lost a true 
and faithful member, society a model citizen, and his bereaved wife a good and 
loving husband;

Resolved, That the members of this Lodge be requested to wear the usual badge 
of mourning for the period of thirty days;

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the widow of our 
deceased brother, with the assurance of all our sympathies in this her sad 
affliction, and that another copy be sent to the papers of this town for 
publication.

Committee:
JOSEPH BLOCH
CHAS. N. EALER
LOUIS DESMARAIS,

A true copy:
CAMILLE ROOS, Secretary.

At a meeting of Opelousas Fire Company, No. 1, held at the Engine House on the 
29th of April, 1874, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously 
adopted:

WHEREAS, it has pleased the Almighty God to call from our midst our beloved 
friend and fellow-member, BAPTISTE PEFFERKORN; therefore be it

Resolved, that while we bow in humble submission to His decree, we feel that 
Opelousas Fire Company, No. 1, has lost a faithful and worthy member, and the 
community a most valuable citizen;

Resolved, That we sympathize deeply with the family of deceased in their 
bereavement.

Committee.
HOMER LATOUR,
JOEL H. SANDOZ,
ALE. LASTRAPES,

A true copy:
A. LASTRAPES, Secretary.

Additional Comments:
NOTE: Baptiste Pefferkorn is buried in section 11 at the Saint Landry Catholic 
Cemetery located in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, LA.

www.findagrave.com memorial # 83458272

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