LACOSTE, G., Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Mike Miller


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G. LACOSTE, LAFAYETTE.--G. Lacoste, of the firm of L. Lacoste & Brother,
dealers in farm implements; is a native of Louisiana, born in Lafayette
parish, October 7, 1852.  He is a son of Antoine Lacoste, who was a native of
France, and came to this country when a young man.  He was for many years
engaged as a blacksmith in Lafayette.

The subject of this sketch received his education in the schools of Lafayette,
and at St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, and began business in
partnership with his brother, Leopold, in a blacksmith and repair shop.  In
1886 they added to their business a complete stock of farm implements,
vehicles, etc., and they are now doing a flourishing business in this line. 
Messrs. Lacoste are energetic business young men.

Southwest Louisiana Biographical and Historical, Biographical Section, p. 233. 
Edited by William Henry Perrin.  Published in 1891, by The Gulf Publishing
Company.