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Felix C. Antoine

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Louisiana state legislator

Felix C. Antoine (c. 1839 – 1917) was a Louisiana state legislator during the Reconstruction-era.

During the Civil War, he served as a second lieutenant in the 7th Louisiana Regiment Infantry. He served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1868 to 1872.

He also served as harbor master in New Orleans and was a night inspector at its customs house.

He was born in New Orleans. He was the younger brother of Caeser Antoine who served in the Louisiana Senate and as Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana.

References

  1. 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.
  2. "Antoine, Felix". Soldier Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service).
  3. "MEMBERSHIP IN THE LOUISIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1812 - 2024" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library, Louisiana House of Representatives. April 17, 2023.
  4. ^ Foner, Eric (1996). Freedom's Lawmakers. LSU Press. p. 9. ISBN 978-0807120828.
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