Guion, Lewis, 1838-1920.

Lewis Guion, the son of a sugar planter, was a jurist of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. He studied law at the University of Virginia and practiced law in Thibodaux and New Orleans, Louisiana. On March 12, 1862, Guion enlisted as an officer in Company H of the 26th Louisiana Infantry Regiment under the leadership of Colonel Duncan S. Cage. After the Civil War, Guion established a sugar planting partnership with his brother-in-law, Francis T. Nicholls.

From the description of Lewis Guion diary, 1862 Apr. 24-1863 Aug. 8. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122655673

Lewis Guion, son of sugar planter George Seth Guion, attended the University of Virginia and practiced law in Thibodaux and New Orleans, Louisiana. He was an officer in the Confederate Army, serving in Company H of the 26th Louisiana Infantry Regiment. This regiment was organized in Terrebonne Parish as the Grivot Guards under Lieutenant Colonel Duncan S. Cage. After the Civil War, Guion established a sugar planting partnership with his brother-in-law, Francis T. Nicholls.

From the description of Lewis Guion record books, 1859-1865. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122607960