Leandre Leon Pitre

1882 Calcasieu, LA – 1956 Fort Worth, Texas

 

 

Continuation of tree (3rd child of Jasper Leandre Pitre/Marie Denise Langley); all known surname descendants:

               8         Leandre Leon Pitre  b: 4 January 1882  Calcasieu, LA; d: 31 July 1956  Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX     

                                 + Elmire Alzina Hebert  b: 13 March 1883  Louisiana; m: Abt. 1901  Jennings, Calcasieu, LA [Alcide/Orelia Derouen]; d: 21 August 1918  Kerrville, Kerr, TX

                          9            Marie Hazel Pearl Pitre  b: 1 December 1902  Jennings, Calcasieu, LA; d: 21 December 1973  Port Allen, W. Baton Rouge, LA

                                           +Pierre Emile Doiron  b: 23 August 1897; m: 26 January 1919  Welsh, Calcasieu, LA [J.L./---]; d: 17 July 1959  Port Allen, W. Baton Rouge, LA

                          9            Beulah May Pitre  b: 6 November 1905  Welsh, Calcasieu, LA; d: 13 October 1992  Baton Rouge, E. Baton Rouge, LA

                                           +Lester C. Seward  b: Abt. 1905; m: Abt. 1939 [Frank Gates/---]; d: Aft. December 1952             

                          9            Margery Blossom Pitre  b: 26 April 1907  Welsh, Calcasieu, LA; d: 10 December 1990  Port Allen, W. Baton Rouge, LA 

 

 

Notes for Leandre Leon Pitre:

Census

- 1910 Welsh, Calcasieu, Louisiana:  Leon Pitre 27 (farmer), wife of 8 years Elmire 25, Hazel P. 7, Beulah M. 4, Margery B. 3; boarder Evan Fontenot 13 (laborer).

 

- 1920 Lake Arthur, Jefferson Davis, LA:  Morzure Hoffpaur 22 laborer/farm, wife Lezebit 17; roomer widower Leon Pette 37 farmer/mix.

- 1920 Jefferson Davis, LA:  Beala Pete 14 & Blossom Pete 12, granddaughters of Alcide Hebert 59 and wife Orelia 58.

 

- 1930 Lake Charles, Calcasieu, LA:  Beulah Petre 23 & Blossom Petre 20, lodgers.

 

- 1940 Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas:  Widower Leon Pitre 54 laborer/flour mill.

- 1940 Lake Charles, Calcasieu, LA:  Lester C. Seward 34 swamper/oil well petroleum co., wife Beulah 34 cashier/finance co., sister-in-law Blossom Pitre 31 stenographer/automobile sales.

- 1950 Lake Charles, Calcasieu, LA:  Widow Beulah P. Seward 44 secretary/finance co., sister Blossom M. Pitre 42 stenographer/motor sales & service co.

WWI registration records:  Leon Pitre; Jefferson Davis, LA; born 4 Jan 1882; Hazel Pearl Pitre; short height, medium build; brown eyes & dark hair.

WWII registration records:  Leon Pitre, res. Ft. Worth, Tarrant, TX; b. 4 Jan 1883 Lake Charles, LA; rel. Miss Blossom Pitre c/o Huber Motor Co., Lake Charles, LA; 5' 5", 140 lbs., hazel eyes, bald  [27 Apr 1942]

 

Obituary:  Beaumont Journal (TX), Thursday, 2 August 1956:  Area Deaths - Louisiana - Leon Pitre - Lake Charles - Funeral services for Leon Pitre, 73, a native of Welsh, were conducted Thursday morning at the Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Jules O. Daigle, with burial in the Catholic Cemetery.  Surviving are: three daughters, Miss Blossom Pitre and Mrs. Beulah Stewart of Lake Charles and Mrs. P.E. Doiron of Port Allen; one sister, Mrs. Lavenia Marcantel of Kinder; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

 

Tombstone Inscriptions, Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery, Welsh, Jefferson Davis, LA:  Love light my way to God / Leon Pitre / Jan. 4, 1884 / Jul. 31, 1956  //  Mrs. Leon Pitre / born / Mar. 13, 1883 / died / Aug. 21, 1918

 

Notes for Elmire Alzina Hebert:

Obituary:  The Rice Belt Journal (Welsh, LA), Friday, 23 August 1918:  Mrs. Leon Pitre - The sad news of the death of Mrs. Leon Pitre which occurred Wednesday morning at Kerrville, Texas, where she had gone recently in hopes that the change in climate might prove beneficial, reached here Wednesday forenoon in a telegram from Mr. Pitre.  Mrs. Pitre had been in poor health the past two years and despite the care and medical attention given her case had gradually failed.  About six weeks ago it was decided that a change of climate might prove beneficial and Mr. Pitre accompanied her to Kerrville, Texas.  On August 11th he received word that she was failing rapidly and left for Kerrville at once, remaining with her until the end came Wednesday morning.  The remains were brought to Welsh on No. 10 Thursday, funeral services being held from the Catholic church.  The deceased was a native of this immediate vicinity, having a wide circle of relatives and friends.  Her maiden name was Alzina Hebert, she being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alcide Hebert.  Born March 13, 1883, she was 35 years, 5 months and 8 days old at the time of her death.  She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Pearl, Beulah and Blossom Pitre; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Alcide Hebert Sr.; five sisters, Mesdames Clarphy Pitre of Jennings; Avery Hebert of Orange Texas; W. W. Kimball, 0. J. Mallett and Miss Irene Ethel Hebert of Welsh; and two brothers, Messrs. Alcide Jr. and Aldest Hebert.

 

Misc. from The Rice Belt Journal (Welsh, LA):

- 13 June 1902:  Leon Pitre returned Sunday from Fenton where he had been to attend the side of his nephew, who has been ill for several days. He is reported much better.

- The two-story livery barn, 40x110 feet, at North Railroad Avenue, owned by Leon Pitre is progressing nicely and the contractor John Robinson, hopes to have it completed this week.

- Leon Pitre last week bought nine acres of the Pierce land in the southwestern section of Welsh for which he paid $800.  This tract is nicely located and will at some future time be occupied by residentials.  The deal was consummated through E. F. Rowson agency.

- 25 July 1902:  Leon Pitre was in Lake Charles Tuesday evening.

- 12 September 1902:  Mrs. Leon Pitre returned Sunday from a week's visit in Lake Charles.

- 19 September 1902:  N.L. Kelly and Leon Pitre were transacting business in Lake Charles Monday evening.

- 9 January 1903:  Leon Pitre was a business visitor in Lake Charles Tuesday.

- 13 November 1903:  J.E. Billon and Leon Pitre attended the Floto show in Jennings Tuesday.

- 1 January 1904:  The residence in the south part of town owned by E. Langley and until recently occupied by Leon Pitre, has been purchased by Philip Miller, consideration $1500.  Mr. and Mrs. Miller expect to go to housekeeping some time next week.

- 22 January 1904:  Real estate transfers: T.S. Langley to Leon Pitre 40 acres in ---$1, and other considerations; Leon Pitre to T.S. Langley, sale of interest in 60 acres, 8, 4, $1 and other considerations; Clarphy Pitre to Leon Pitre, undivided 7/8 interest in and to 160 acres in 7, 5, $1 and other considerations; Leon Pitre to Clarphy Pitre, 80 acres in 7, 5, $1 and other considerations.

- 2 June 1905:  real estate transfer - Leon Pitre to Clarphy Pitre se qr of ne and ne of se qr 13 8, 5, $1.

- 31 August 1906:  Leon Pitre and his father-in-law, A. Hebert unloaded two Robinnon separators here Wednesday.  These machines were purchased through E.H. Boling.

- 19 October 1906:  Leon Pitre one of Welsh's prosperous rice farmers, was a business visitor in Lake Charles Tuesday.

- 29 March 1907:  Leon Pitre, a prominent planter from near Fenton, was transacting business in Welsh Tuesday and made us glad by presenting us a new William of the fifth degree in exchange for a receipt for subscription to the Journal.  Would that there were more men like him.

- 22 January 1909:  Leon Pitre was a business visitor in the parish seat Monday.

- 18 June 1909:  A party of pleasure seekers consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Aristile Benoit, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hebert, and Leon Pitre and family went down to Leesburg Monday, where they are spending the week enjoying the refreshing sea breezes and the bathing, boating and fishing incidental to a week's sojourn at that pleasure resort.

- 16 July 1909:  Leon Pitre one of the properous farmers living north of Welsh went to Lafayette on business Monday morning.

- 24 June 1910:  Messrs. R.E. Medus and Leon Pitre members of the grand jury, returned to Lake Charles Monday morning to resume their duties as members of the parish inquisitorial board, after haviung spent Sunday at their respective homes.

- 12 August 1910:  Messrs. John Armstrong, R.M. Gray, E.H. Boling and H.A. Davidson were in Lake Charles Monday serving as witnesses in a civil suit in which Leon Pitre is defendent.

- 4 November 1910:  Leon Pitre was in Lake Charles this week, serving on the grand jury.

- 26 May 1911:  Leon Pitre was a business visitor to Lake Charles Saturday.

- 26 May 1911:  Sidney Langley was in Lake Charles Saturday, attending the sale of the Leon Pitre plantation, which was sold at sheriff's sale.  Mr. Langley purchased the property at a trifle under $5,000.00.

- 26 January 1912:  Leon Pitre was a business visitor in the parish seat Monday.

- 23 February 1912:  Messrs. Clopha Benoit, Sidney Langley and Leon Pitre were transacting business in Lake Charles Tuesday.

- 3 January 1913:  Leon Pitre who has lived on a farm north of town for several years is moving this week to the Mayville Plant, south of town where he expects to farm this summer.

- 18 July 1913:  Leon Pitre and family went to Jennings Wednesday for a visit with relatives.

- 9 January 1914:  Messrs. Leon Pitre and M.B. VanNess went to Jennings Sunday to be there Monday to serve on the Grand Jury.

- 22 May 1914:  Mr. Leon Pitre of Thornwell was a pleasant visitor in Welsh Thursday.

- 26 February 1915:  Mr. Leon Pitre of Thornwell was in Welsh Saturday enroute to Jennings on business.

- 30 July 1915:  Leon Pitre was up from Thornwell Monday attending to business matters.

- 30 July 1915:  Mr. Leon Pitre and Mr. Potter, of Thornwell, were in Welsh last Saturday attending to business matters.

- 16 March 1917:  Mr. Leon Pitre of Thornwell was in Welsh Monday on his way to Kinder and paid his compliments to the Journal office.

- 20 July 1917:  Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pitre and family of Thornwell were guests of O.J. Mallet and family Sunday.

- 7 September 1917:  Mrs. Leon Pitre who has been in New Orleans for treatment the past two weeks, accompanied by her mother, returned home Wednesday.

- 23 November 1917:  Mr. Leon Pitre accompanied his little daughter to Lake Charles Wednesday for medical attention.

- 26 July 1918:  Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pitre and daughters, Beulah and Blosson, left Tuesday for Kerrville, Texas, where Mrs. Pitre will remain for some time hopes that the change of climate will prove beneficial to her health.  Mr. Pitre announced that he would return to Welsh as soon as the family were comfortably located.

- 16 August 1918:  Leon Pitre of Thornwell left Sunday evening on No. 7 for Kerrville, Texas, to pay a visit to Mrs. Pitre and his daughter who are stopping at Kerrville for the benefit of Mrs. Pitre's health.

- 1 February 1919, The Rice Belt Journal, Welsh:  At the Catholic church in Welsh Sunday afternoon occurred the wedding of Miss Pearl Pitre to Mr. Emile Doiron, immediately following the ceremony the happy young couple left in a shower of rice mixed and mingling with congratulations for their home at Thornwell, going, on account of the uncertain roads, via the Southern Pacific.  The youthful bride is the daughter of Mr. Leon Pitre, a very charming and popular young lady. The groom, also youthful, is the oldest son of Mr. J. L. Doiron, prosperous Thornwell merchant. They will continue to reside at Thornwell, where the congratulations of a hosts of friends, the Journal joining, follow them.

- 25 October 1919:  The notorious rain maker, Leon Pitre, pulled a separator into his field Tuesday and sure enough it began to rain.  Leon Pitre feels relieved since it didn't rain so much as he predicted.

 

Obituaries for the children:

Marie Hazel Pearl Pitre State Times Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA), Friday, 21 December 1973:  Mrs. Pearl Pitre Doiron - Died at 12:20 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, in Port Allen.  She was 71, a resident of 339 Michigan Ave. Port Allen, and a native Welch.  Body at Wilbert's Funeral Home, Port Allen.  Visiting hours 4:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday.  Religious services at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Port Allen, at 10 a.m. Saturday.  Interment will be in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Brusly.  She is survived by three sons, Joseph V. Doiron and Donald J. Doiron, both of Port Allen, and Gerald F. Doiron, Baton Rouge; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Seward and Miss Blossom Pitre, both of Lake Charles; one sister-in-law, Miss Lena Doiron; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, P.E. Doiron.

Tombstone Inscription, St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Brusly:  Father / Pierre E. / Aug. 23, 1897 / July 17, 1959 / DOIRON / Mother / Pearl P. / Dec. 1, 1902 / Dec. 21, 1973

 

Beulah May Pitre:  Tombstone Inscription, Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge:  Beulah P. Seward / 1905 - 1992 / together forever / Blossom Pitre / 1907 - 1990

 

Margery Blossom Pitre:  State Times Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA), Tuesday, 11 December 1990:  Blossom M. Pitre - Died 8:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 1990, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.  She was 83, a native of Welsh and resident of Port Allen.  Visiting at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and after 8 a.m. Wednesday.  Religious services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, conducted by Monsignor Robert Berggreen.  Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park.  Survived by a sister, Beulah Seward, Port Allen; and two nephews, Vernon and Donald Doiron, both of Port Allen.  Preceded in death by parents, a sister, Mrs. P.E. Doiron, Port Allen; and a nephew, Gerald Doiron, Baton Rouge.

 

 

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Items in RED verified from transcriptions in the following:

- Southwest Louisiana Records: Church and Civil Records of Parishes of Acadia, Allen Beauregard, Cameron, Calcasieu,

     Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, St Landry, St Martin, St Mary and Vermillion.

- Some Louisiana deaths in RED taken from obituaries or the Louisiana Deaths collection (which includes spouses/parents).

 

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