Bonnecaze, Leon, 1797-1872
Leon Bonnecaze (1797-1872), a native of France, was a prominent lawyer and businessman in Baton Rouge. A selectman of Baton Rouge and a trustee of the College of Baton Rouge, Bonnecaze also worked as the French Consul during the American Civil War. Bonnecaze was closely involved with the Hart and Duncan families, serving as an attorney to Abner L. Duncan and Samuel M. Hart. His daughter, Leontine, was married to Abner L. Duncan. He also worked with the Citizen's Insurance Company and the banking firm of Harts-Herbert.
From the description of Leon Bonnecaze papers, 1807-1881 (bulk 1850-1870). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 758982340
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