1891 Biography - Joseph O. Sigur

JOSEPH O. SIGUR, SCALLY. -- Joseph O. Sigur was born in St. Mary parish, Louisiana, September 18, 1853. He is the son of Hermogene and Louise E. (Decuir) Sigur, natives of Iberia parish.

Our subject was reared in St. Mary parish. He received his primary education in the private schools of St. Mary parish, and pursued a three years course in St. Charles College, Grand Coteau. Prior to this he had been a student in Spring Hill College, Alabama. After leaving school Mr. Sigur returned to St. Mary parish, and was engaged with his grandfather in the management of his plantation until the time of the latter's death. By his grandfather's will he was made heir to one-half of the estate, consisting of eight hundred acres of land, two hundred of them being in a state of cultivation. Mr. Sigur since that time has given his entire attention to conducting his plantation, and has become one of the well-to-do farmers of the section. Mr. Sigur was married, December 26, 1886, to Miss Mary Emma Gravenberg, of St. Mary parish. They are the parents of two sons, Edward and George.

Contributed 2021 Nov 04 by Mike Miller, from Southwest Louisiana Biographical and Historical, published in 1891, Biographical Section, page 384.