1892 Biography - L. J. Granary

Capt. L. J. Granary, a prominent young citizen of Baton Bong., East Baton Rouge parish, La., is a member of the special military force of the Second and Third Military districts of Louisiana. He was born in the city of Baton Rouge, March 8, 1866, and is a son of Michael and Bridget E. (Tracy) Granary. His father is a native of Louisiana and is the present city auditor of Baton Rouge. Capt. Granary was educated in the Louisiana State university, receiving special training in the profession of bookkeeping. He was also a student in the military department of the Louisiana Industrial school at Baton Rouge for a period of three years, and it was here that his unusual aptitude for military tactics was developed. He was commissioned captain of his company July 18, 1887, the commission to expire July 1, 1891. He has given much time and attention to the drilling of this company, which has few, if any, superior. in the state. The Captain was married in 1889. to Miss Blanche Blouin, who was born, reared and educated in the state of Louisiana. One child has been born of this union. Capt. Granary is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and belongs to the American Legion of Honor. He is a volunteer member of. the hook and ladder division of the fire department, where his military training is of great value. He is a member of the Roman Catholic church. The company of which Captain Granary is the leader has been on duty three times since he was elected to his present position: First, during the labor strike in Terre Bonne parish, then at Carencro to put down some uprising, and last in Plaquemine parish to settle some matters that could not be quieted without the aid of the military power.

Contributed 2021 Nov 04 by Mike Miller, from Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Louisiana, published in 1892, volume 1, page 451.