Bannon G. Thibodeaux

Bannon G. Thibodeaux
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849
Preceded by	Alcée Louis la Branche
Succeeded by	Charles Magill Conrad
Personal details
Born	Bannon Goforth Thibodeaux (1812-12-22)December 22, 1812 Thibodaux, Louisiana, US
Died	March 5, 1866(1866-03-05) (aged 53) Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, US
Political party	Whig

Bannon Goforth Thibodeaux (December 22, 1812 – March 5, 1866) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana. He served two terms as a Whig from 1845 to 1849.

Biography

Thibodeaux was born on St. Bridget Plantation near Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish. He was the son of Governor Henry S. Thibodaux.

He attended the country schools, then studied law in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in LaFourche and Terrebonne Parishes in Louisiana.

Political career

He was member of the State constitutional conventions in 1845 and 1852, and held several local offices before being elected to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses, serving from March 4, 1845, to March 3, 1849).

Later career

After leaving Congress, he resumed the practice of law in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes. He was also a sugar planter and manufacturer.

Death

He died March 5, 1866, in Terrebonne Parish. His body is interred in the Half-way Cemetery, near Houma, Louisiana.

External links

• Bio at Congress.gov This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
• Political Graveyard