James R. Domengeaux
| James R. "Jimmy" Domengeaux | |
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| Member of the U. S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd district | |
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In office January 3, 1941 – April 15, 1944 |
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| Preceded by | Robert L. Mouton |
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In office November 7, 1944 – January 3, 1949 |
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| Succeeded by | Edwin E. Willis |
| Louisiana State Representative from Lafayette Parish | |
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In office 1940–1940 |
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| Preceded by |
Two-member district: |
| Succeeded by | Rufus G. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 6, 1907 Lafayette, Louisiana, USA |
| Died | April 11, 1988 (aged 81) Lafayette, Louisiana |
| Resting place | St. John's Cemetery in Lafayette |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Eleanor St. Julien Domengeaux |
| Children | No children |
| Parents | J. Rudolph and Marthe Mouton Domengeaux |
| Alma mater |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Two-member district:
Rexford C. McCullough
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Loyola University New Orleans
James R. Domengeaux, known as Jimmy Domengeaux (January 6, 1907 – April 11, 1988), was a Lafayette attorney, U.S. representative, and Cajun cultural activist who is best remembered for his efforts to preserve the French language in his native Louisiana.
Domengeaux was born in Lafayette to J. Rudolph Domengeaux and the former Marthe Mouton. He attended Mount Carmel Academy and Cathedral High School in Lafayette. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (then "Southwestern Louisiana Institute"). He also studied in New Orleans at both Loyola University and Tulane University Law School, from which he received his legal degree in 1931. He was admitted to the bar that same year and launched his law practice in Lafayette.
In 1962, Domengeaux was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He was senior member of Domengeaux and Wright (1931–1984). The firm maintained offices in Lafayette, New Orleans, Hammond in Tangipahoa Parish, and Opelousas, the seat of St. Landry Parish in south central Louisiana.
Domengeaux was married to the former Eleanor St. Julien (1921–2004); they had no children. They are interred at St. John's Cemetery in Lafayette.
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