Cheston Folkes
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Cheston Folkes | |
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Louisiana State Representative for West Feliciana Parish | |
In office 1908–1920 | |
Preceded by | W. L. Stirling |
Succeeded by | W. L. Stirling |
In office 1924–1932 | |
Preceded by | W. L. Stirling |
Succeeded by | George M. Lester |
In office 1936–1940 | |
Preceded by | George M. Lester |
Succeeded by | Thomas D. Gilmore |
Personal details | |
Born | City missing, Louisiana, CSA | September 27, 1863
Died | June 10, 1941 | (aged 77)
Resting place | Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery in St. Francisville |
Spouse | Jessie Davis Folkes (married 1888-1938, her death) |
Children | Lucy Folkes Reid Jessie Davis Folkes Williams |
Parent(s) | Advill and Elizabeth Rabon Folkes |
Residence(s) | St. Francisville West Feliciana Parish |
Occupation | Farmer |
Cheston Folkes (September 27, 1863 – June 10, 1941) was a farmer from St. Francisville, Louisiana, who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives for West Feliciana Parish in three nonconsecutive stints from 1908 to 1920, 1924 to 1932, and 1936 to 1940.[1]
His son, Warren Davis Folkes of St. Francisville, also served in the state House, nonconsecutively, from 1944 to 1955 and 1968 to 1976,[1] and in the Louisiana State Senate from 1955 to 1968.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Membership of the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812-2016" (PDF). legis.la.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
- ^ "Membership in the Louisiana State Senate, 1880-Present" (PDF). senate.la.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
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