Felix C. Antoine (c. 1839 – 1917) was a Louisiana state legislator during the Reconstruction-era.[1]
During the Civil War, he served as a second lieutenant in the 7th Louisiana Regiment Infantry.[2] He served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1868 to 1872.[3]
He also served as harbor master in New Orleans and was a night inspector at its customs house.[4]
He was born in New Orleans.[4] He was the younger brother of Caeser Antoine who served in the Louisiana Senate and as Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana.[4]
References
- ^ Vincent, Charles (April 23, 2000). The African American Experience in Louisiana: From the Civil War to Jim Crow. Center for Louisiana Studies, University of Southwestern Louisiana. ISBN 9781887366373 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Antoine, Felix". Soldier Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service).
- ^ "MEMBERSHIP IN THE LOUISIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1812 - 2024" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library, Louisiana House of Representatives. April 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c Foner, Eric (1996). Freedom's Lawmakers. LSU Press. p. 9. ISBN 978-0807120828.