Beyt, J. Lamar, M.D.;  Avoyelles Parish; now St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
Submitter: Mike Miller



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Beyt, J. Lamar, M. D., successful physician and coroner, St. Martinville, St.
Martin parish, La., was born in Avoyelles parish, La.,  Jan. 23, 1886, son of
Francois J. Beyt, born at Haute Guraud France, 1860, and Anna (Gremillion)
Beyt, born in Avoyelles parish, La.  Both parents are living at this time. 
When 16 years of age Francois J. Beyt, the father, emigrated to the United
States, going direct to Avoyelles parish, where he had relatives.  He first
engaged in farming, later became a clerk, and following this was for some time
a plantation manager.  Finally he engaged in farming and merchandising
combined, on his own account.  In 1913 he disposed of his holdings in
Avoyelles parish and removed to St. Martinville, where he now resides with his
family.  J. Lamar Beyt was first of 11 children born to his parents.  Nine of
these children are living at this time.  J. Lamar was educated at the public
schools of Avoyelles parish, after finishing which he entered Sacred Heart
college, at Moreauville, Avoyelles parish, where he continued as a student
until attaining his 15th year, when he became assistant to his father in the
management of the latter's business, so remaining during about 4 years.  In
1905 he matriculated in the medical department of Tulane university, at New
Orleans, from which he graduated with the degree of M. D. in the class of
1909.  Immediately following his graduation he located in offices at St.
Martinville and there began what has proven a highly successful and gratifying
general medical practice.  Few physicians of his years have attained such
general and popular recognition in the profession and among the public as has
Dr. Beyt.  At this time the Doctor is contemplating specializing in the
treatment of diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, with more particular
reference to the eye.  In 1910 Dr. Beyt was appointed assistant health officer
for St. Martin parish, and in 1912 was elected coroner of St. Martin parish
for a term of 4 years.  In March, 1912, Dr. Beyt was married to Miss Eula
Bonin, daughter of Luke Bonin of St. Martinville.  One son, J. Lamar, Jr., has
been born to them.  Dr. Beyt votes the democratic ticket and takes an active
part in the political and public affairs of his town, parish, and state.  He
is a member of the Roman Catholic church and is affiliated with the Knights of
Columbus.  Dr. Beyt enjoys an extensive general practice and is reckoned among
the leading young professional men of his portion of the state.  It seems very
probable that more will be heard of the Doctor in years to come.

Source:  Louisiana:  Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events,
Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), pp. 45-46. 
Edited by Alcée Fortier, Lit.D.  Published in 1914, by Century Historical
Association.