Cappel, Joseph J., DDS

Submitted by Mike Miller

Cappel, Joseph, J., D. D. S., New Orleans, was born in Avoyelles parish, La., Aug. 31, 1877; son of Samuel and Mattie (Thompson) Cappel, both natives of Louisiana, the former of the same parish in which the birth of the son occurred, and the latter of St. Landry parish. Samuel Cappel, the father, conducted a general merchandise store and did a contracting business in Avoyelles parish for many years. He is now retired, and resides at Evergreen, La. The mother's death occurred Dec. 23, 1912, at the age of 57 years. The paternal grandfather, Joseph Cappel, also was a native of Avoyelles parish, where he was a well-known merchant and planter. The paternal grandmother, Sarah Jane (Curry) Cappel, was born in Avoyelles parish, and survives at this time. The paternal great-grandfather, Charles Cappel, was a native of Diefendorf German empire, and upon coming to America located in Avoyelles parish and became a large planter. He was the first sheriff of that parish. The paternal great-grandmother, Agnes (Fermin) Cappel, was of French-Canadian parentage, but was born in Avoyelles parish. She attained the age of 92 years. Fourteen children, 13 of whom are now living, were born to Samuel Cappel and wife, these being: Joseph J., the subject of this sketch; John Ogden, druggist, at Bronson, Tex.; Stella, widow of D. P. Savant, Shreveport, La.; Samuel C., Jr., LL. D., at Elcampo, Tex.; Calvin D., with Wells Fargo Express Co., Bunkie, La.; Sadie, wife of O. O. Latimer, Benford, Tex.; Marshall T., D. D. S., at Bogalusa, La.; Marvin, M. D., Alexandria, La.; Jack, a student in medical department of Tulane university; Thomas, of Fullerton, La.; Powell, at school; Leslie K., student; Rodney, student; Price, died in infancy. Joseph J. Cappel attended the public schools of his home parish, graduating from the high school, and shortly thereafter entered the New Orleans College of Dentistry, Tulane university, graduating with the degree of D. D. S. in the class of 1908. Dr. Cappel has been engaged in active practice of his profession since the latter year, and finds the growing requirements of his professional clientele demand his undivided attention. He is a member of the First and Second District Dental society. Jan., 26, 1909, Dr. Cappel was married to Miss Cecile Gantreaux, and to them 2 children have been born, namely: Sterling Mary and Marvin B.

Source: Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), pp. 89-90. Edited by Alcee Fortier, Lit.D. Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.