Pierre Bossier
Former Member of the Louisiana State Senate
Pierre Evariste Jean-Baptiste Bossier was a planter, soldier and politician born in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He is the namesake of Bossier Parish, located east of the Red River across from Shreveport in northwestern Louisiana. Wikipedia
Born: March 22, 1797, Natchitoches, LA
Died: April 24, 1844 (age 47 years), Washington, D.C.
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Representative (1843–1844) and Member of the Louisiana State Senate (1833–1843)