James R. Domengeaux
James R. Domengeaux, known as Jimmy Domengeaux (January 6, 1907 – April 11, 1988), was an American lawyer from Lafayette, Louisiana, who served in the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district from 1941 to 1949. He was a cultural activist of Cajun and Louisiana Creole descent who is best remembered for his efforts to preserve the French language in his native state.
James R. "Jimmy" Domengeaux | |
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| U. S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district | |
| In office January 3, 1941 – April 15, 1944 | |
| Preceded by | Robert L. Mouton |
| In office November 7, 1944 – January 3, 1949 | |
| Succeeded by | Edwin E. Willis |
| Louisiana State Representative for Lafayette Parish | |
| In office 1940–1940 | |
| Preceded by | Two-member district: Rexford C. McCullough |
| 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 | Eleanor St. Julien Domengeaux |
| Children | No children |
| Parent(s) | J. Rudolph and Marthe Mouton Domengeaux |
| Alma mater | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Loyola University New Orleans |
| Occupation | Attorney |
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