BOURQUE, J. B., St. Martin then Iberia Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller Source: Southwest Louisiana Biographical and Historical, Biographical Section Date: 21 Oct 1998 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ J. B. BOURQUE, NEW IBERIA.--Mr. Bourque was born near Duchamp station, St. Martin parish, in 1849. He was reared in this parish, and received his education in its schools. He began life as a planter, and to this has devoted his chief attention thus far in life. He is a gentleman of progressive ideas, and is considered one of the most successful planters in his neighborhood. He was married, in 1871, to Miss Celestine Romero, of Iberia parish. As a result of this union, nine children have been born: Felix, Elia, Calis, Edmie, Ebi, Altez, Geantie, Amvis, and Emerite. In politics Mr. Bourque is a staunch Democrat, believing the principles of that party to be conducive to the advancement of those engaged in agricultural pursuits, especially. He and family are members of the Catholic church. Southwest Louisiana Biographical and Historical, Biographical Section, p. 99. Edited by William Henry Perrin. Published in 1891, by The Gulf Publishing Company.