Supple, Richard

Submitted by Mike Miller

Richard Supple. Bayou Goula, La., the efficient manager of the mercantile establishment of his mother, Mrs. J. Supple, is a well-known figure in commercial circles in Iberville parish. The business of which he has chargewas founded by his father, Jeremiah Supple, in 1866, and was conducted by him until his death, which occurred in 1883. The mother's maiden name was Catherine Gillick. Richard Supple was married in 1880 to Miss Ernestine Lefeaux, a daughter of Charles and Felicie (Hotarch) Lefeaux. One daughter was born of this union, who was named Felicie. Thomas Supple, a brother to Richard, is the manager of two plantations which were a part of the deceased father's estate, they contain about 1,300 acres and the most important production is sugar. Thomas Supple was married to Miss Bertha Carnell, daughter of Joseph Carnell. Joseph Supple, another member of the family, is assistant bookkeeper in the store. He married Eloise Hanlon, a daughter of Maurice and Eloise (Budreaux) Hanlon; they are the parents of one son, Joseph. The families are members of the Roman Catholic church. The Supple brothers are all enterprising, energetic, ambitious young men, and are held in high esteem throughout Iberville and adjoining parishes. Jeremiah Supple was for ten years connected with the police jury, and was a most efficient member.

Biographical and Historical Memoires of Louisiana, (vol. 2), p. 413. Published by the Goodspeed Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892.