Obituaries: Captain Charles H. Teal, 1925, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: October 29, 1925 Winn Parish Enterprise

Capt. C. H. Teal Dies At Grant Parish Home

Capt. Charles H. Teal, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Grant
Parish, died at his home in Colfax, Wednesday, following an attack with which
he was seized Tuesday night during the celebration of his golden wedding
anniversary.  Captain Teal had been prominent in the affairs of Grant Parish
and central Louisiana for many years.  He was a political leader and filled
various positions of trust and honor, among them sheriff of Grant Parish,
state senator, and member of the board of administrators of the Central
Louisiana Hospital for Insane.

Captain Teal was married October 27, 1875 to Miss Nora LaCour of Grant Parish
and to the union two daughters were born, one of whom, Mrs. W. C. LaCroix,
with her mother, survives him.  He also leaves a granddaughter and one
grandson.

The funeral was held at Colfax Thursday morning, according to the rites of the
Catholic Church.  Services were conducted Rev. Father C. I. Neudling of
Alexandria.