Stagg, Louis, 1833-1892.

Louis Stagg was born in 1833; he married Lize Laure Latour in 1856. Both were natives of St. Landry Parish, La. Stagg was a merchant in Opelousas, La., before the Civil War. He entered military service as the 1st Lieutenant of Company K of the 16th Louisiana Infantry regiment; he was later promoted to captain.

The 16th Louisiana Infantry Regiment was organized at Camp Moore, La., in the fall of 1861. After the battles of Shiloh and Perryville, the unit was consolidated with the 25th Louisiana Infantry regiment.

From the description of Louis Stagg letters, 1856-1863. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 268678141