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John Neely Kennedy (born November 21, 1951) is the Republican state treasurer of the U.S. state of Louisiana. He was re-elected to his fifth term as State Treasurer on October 24, 2015. Kennedy was e...

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John Neely Kennedy (born November 21, 1951) is the Republican state treasurer of the U.S. state of Louisiana. He was re-elected to his fifth term as State Treasurer on October 24, 2015. Kennedy was e...

1/3/2017

John Bennett Johnston, Jr., (father-in-law of Tim Roemer), a Senator from Louisiana; born in Shreveport, Caddo Parrish, La., June 10, 1932; educated in the public schools of Shreveport, La.; attended W...

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John Bennett Johnston, Jr., (father-in-law of Tim Roemer), a Senator from Louisiana; born in Shreveport, Caddo Parrish, La., June 10, 1932; educated in the public schools of Shreveport, La.; attended W...

6/22/2015

Bill Cassidy, a Senator and a Representative from Louisiana; born in Highland Park, Lake County, Ill., September 28, 1957; B.S., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La., 1979; M.D., Louisiana Stat...

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Bill Cassidy, a Senator and a Representative from Louisiana; born in Highland Park, Lake County, Ill., September 28, 1957; B.S., Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La., 1979; M.D., Louisiana Stat...

6/22/2015

John Berlinger Breaux, a Representative and a Senator from Louisiana; born in Crowley, La., March 1, 1944; graduated, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, 1964; graduated, Louisiana State U...

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John Berlinger Breaux, a Representative and a Senator from Louisiana; born in Crowley, La., March 1, 1944; graduated, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, 1964; graduated, Louisiana State U...

6/22/2015

Schwartzenburg Edwards (born March 8, 1929) is a former interim member of the United States Senate and the first wife of Edwin Washington Edwards, making her a former First Lady of Louisiana.Edwards wa...

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Schwartzenburg Edwards (born March 8, 1929) is a former interim member of the United States Senate and the first wife of Edwin Washington Edwards, making her a former First Lady of Louisiana.Edwards wa...

6/22/2015

Eligius Fromentin, a Senator from Louisiana; born in France; pursued classical studies; ordained a Catholic priest; exercised his ministry at Etampes, France; fled from France during the Reign of Terro...

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Eligius Fromentin, a Senator from Louisiana; born in France; pursued classical studies; ordained a Catholic priest; exercised his ministry at Etampes, France; fled from France during the Reign of Terro...

6/20/2015

John Spafford Harris, a Senator from Louisiana; born in Truxton, Cortland County, N.Y., on December 18, 1825; attended the common schools; moved to Du Page County, Ill., then on to Milwaukee, Wis., in ...

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John Spafford Harris, a Senator from Louisiana; born in Truxton, Cortland County, N.Y., on December 18, 1825; attended the common schools; moved to Du Page County, Ill., then on to Milwaukee, Wis., in ...

6/20/2015

George Augustus Waggaman, a Senator from Louisiana; born in Caroline County, Md., in 1782; completed preparatory studies under private tutors; studied law; admitted to the bar in Caroline County, Md., ...

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George Augustus Waggaman, a Senator from Louisiana; born in Caroline County, Md., in 1782; completed preparatory studies under private tutors; studied law; admitted to the bar in Caroline County, Md., ...

6/20/2015

Jean Noel d'Estréhan, U.S. Senator (1754 - 1823)

"D'estrehan", "DeBeaupre", "Estrehan", "Destréhan"

Jean Noel Destréhan, a Senator from Louisiana; born in 1754 in that section of Louisiana which became the St. Charles Parish; engaged in mercantile pursuits and as a planter; member, legislative counci...

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Jean Noel d'Estréhan, U.S. Senator (1754 - 1823)

"D'estrehan", "DeBeaupre", "Estrehan", "Destréhan"

Jean Noel Destréhan, a Senator from Louisiana; born in 1754 in that section of Louisiana which became the St. Charles Parish; engaged in mercantile pursuits and as a planter; member, legislative counci...

6/20/2015

Sen. Walter Guion (1849 - 1927)

Walter Guion (April 3, 1849 – February 7, 1927) was a United States Senator from Louisiana. Born near Thibodaux, he was tutored at home and then attended Jefferson College in St. James Parish. He moved...

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Sen. Walter Guion (1849 - 1927)

Walter Guion (April 3, 1849 – February 7, 1927) was a United States Senator from Louisiana. Born near Thibodaux, he was tutored at home and then attended Jefferson College in St. James Parish. He moved...

8/22/2014

Weathersbee Downs (1801 – August 14, 1854) was a United States Senator from Louisiana. Born in Montgomery County, Tennessee, he pursued classical studies and graduated from the Transylvania University ...

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Weathersbee Downs (1801 – August 14, 1854) was a United States Senator from Louisiana. Born in Montgomery County, Tennessee, he pursued classical studies and graduated from the Transylvania University ...

8/22/2014

Soulé (August 31, 1801 – March 26, 1870) was an attorney, politician and diplomat from Louisiana during the mid-19th century. Serving as a United States Senator from 1849 to 1853, he resigned to accept...

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Soulé (August 31, 1801 – March 26, 1870) was an attorney, politician and diplomat from Louisiana during the mid-19th century. Serving as a United States Senator from 1849 to 1853, he resigned to accept...

8/22/2014

Stoddard Johnston (November 24, 1784 – May 19, 1833) was a United States Representative and Senator from Louisiana. Born in Salisbury, Connecticut, he moved with his father to Kentucky in 1788, and wen...

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Stoddard Johnston (November 24, 1784 – May 19, 1833) was a United States Representative and Senator from Louisiana. Born in Salisbury, Connecticut, he moved with his father to Kentucky in 1788, and wen...

8/22/2014

Often claimed to have been born in Kentucky, but it would appear that he was actually born in western Maryland (Montgomery or Frederick County). Bowie Magruder (1775 – April 16, 1822) was a United Stat...

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Often claimed to have been born in Kentucky, but it would appear that he was actually born in western Maryland (Montgomery or Frederick County). Bowie Magruder (1775 – April 16, 1822) was a United Stat...

8/22/2014

Loretta Landrieu (/ˈlændruː/ lan-drew; born November 23, 1955) is an American politician and former United States Senator from the state of Louisiana. She is a member of the Democratic Party.Born in Ar...

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Loretta Landrieu (/ˈlændruː/ lan-drew; born November 23, 1955) is an American politician and former United States Senator from the state of Louisiana. She is a member of the Democratic Party.Born in Ar...

8/17/2014

Sources: Samuel McEnery succeeded Governor Louis Wiltz when Wiltz died in office. McEnery had joined Wiltz on the Democratic pro-lottery ticket in the election of 1879, an off-year year el...

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Sources: Samuel McEnery succeeded Governor Louis Wiltz when Wiltz died in office. McEnery had joined Wiltz on the Democratic pro-lottery ticket in the election of 1879, an off-year year el...

6/15/2014

Eugene Ransdell (October 7, 1858 - July 27, 1954) was a United States Representative and Senator from Louisiana. Born in Alexandria, the seat of Rapides Parish in central Louisiana, Ransdell attended p...

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Eugene Ransdell (October 7, 1858 - July 27, 1954) was a United States Representative and Senator from Louisiana. Born in Alexandria, the seat of Rapides Parish in central Louisiana, Ransdell attended p...

5/24/2014

Charles D. J. Bouligny (1773 - 1833)

"Dominque Bouligny", "Dominique Charles Bouligny", "Domingo Bouligny", "Domingo Bouligni"

Dominique Joseph Bouligny (August 22, 1773 – March 4, 1833) was a lawyer and U.S. Senator from Louisiana. He was the uncle of John Edward Bouligny.He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana., August 22, 177...

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Charles D. J. Bouligny (1773 - 1833)

"Dominque Bouligny", "Dominique Charles Bouligny", "Domingo Bouligny", "Domingo Bouligni"

Dominique Joseph Bouligny (August 22, 1773 – March 4, 1833) was a lawyer and U.S. Senator from Louisiana. He was the uncle of John Edward Bouligny.He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana., August 22, 177...

5/11/2014

Foligny Broussard (August 17, 1864 – April 12, 1918) was both a U.S. representative and a U.S. senator from Louisiana. He was born on the Mary Louise plantation near New Iberia, the seat of Iberia Pari...

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Foligny Broussard (August 17, 1864 – April 12, 1918) was both a U.S. representative and a U.S. senator from Louisiana. He was born on the Mary Louise plantation near New Iberia, the seat of Iberia Pari...

7/13/2013

Sidney Broussard I (December 4, 1874 – November 19, 1934) was a United States senator from Louisiana. He was born in the village of Loureauville in Iberia Parish in the sugar-growing country of south L...

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Sidney Broussard I (December 4, 1874 – November 19, 1934) was a United States senator from Louisiana. He was born in the village of Loureauville in Iberia Parish in the sugar-growing country of south L...

7/13/2013