Moulton, Alexandre
ninth gov- • ernor of Louisiana, was born Nov. 19, 1804, in Lafayette, La. He practiced law for a while, and in 1826 became a representative in the state legislature; served several terms; and for two sessions was speaker of the house.
In 1837 he was elected to congress; served on important committees; and was appointed governor in 1843. At the time of his death he was probably the oldest surviving United States senator; and was one of the best governors Louisiana ever had. He died Feb. 12, 1885, in Lafayette, La.
MOUTON, JEAN JACQUES ALEXAN- DRE ALFRED, soldier, was born Feb. 18, 1829, in Opelouse, La. He served in the civil war and was successively promoted brigadier and major-general in the confederate service. He died April 8, 1864, in Mansfield, La.