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Paul Foshee
Paul Lee Foshee (November 12, 1932 – November 8, 2020) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives and as a member of the Louisiana State Senate. Foshee was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, the son of Mamie Lee Smith and George W. Foshee. He attended Natchitoches Central High School, where he graduated in 1950. He then worked as a crop duster at his own business, Foshee Dusting Company. He attended Northwestern State University, earning a bachelor's degree in business in 1961. In 1960 Foshee was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, serving until 1964. In 1972 Foshee was elected to the Louisiana State Senate, where he served until 1976. Foshee died in November 2020 at his home in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at the age of 87. He was buried in Fern Park Cemetery. References 1932 births 2020 deaths 20th-century American politicians Politicians from Natchitoches, Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Natchitoches ( ; french: link=no, Les Natchitoches) is a small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. Established in 1714 by Louis Juchereau de St. Denis as part of French Louisiana, the community was named after the indigenous Natchitoches people. The City of Natchitoches was incorporated on February 5, 1819, after Louisiana had become a state in 1812. It is the oldest permanent settlement in the land acquired by the Louisiana Purchase. Natchitoches is home to Northwestern State University. Its sister city is Nacogdoches, Texas. History Early years Natchitoches was established in 1714 by Canadien explorer Louis Juchereau de St. Denis. It is the oldest permanent European settlement within the borders of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Natchitoches was founded as a French outpost on the Red River for trade with Spanish-controlled Mexico; French traders settled there as early as 1699. The post was established near a village of Natchitoch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
