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Alfred Briggs Irion
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| United States Representative from Louisiana's 6th congressional district | |
| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887 |
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| Preceded by | Edward T. Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Edward White Robertson |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1864-1865 |
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| Born | February 18, 1833 Evergreen Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA |
| Died | May 21, 1903 (aged 70) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Resting place | Baptist Cemetery in Evergreen, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | Alvan Lafargue (grandson) Malcolm Lafargue (great-grandson) |
| Children | At least two daughters: Annie and Emma Lafargue |
| Residences | Marksville and Evergreen in Avoyelles Parish |
| Alma mater | Franklin College in Opelousas, Louisiana University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Occupation | Lawyer and farmer |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Unit |  28th Texas Cavalry |
Alfred Briggs Irion (born February 18, 1833 – died May 21, 1903) was an important figure from Louisiana. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he helped make laws for the country. He was also a lawyer, a farmer, and a judge.
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Who Was Alfred Briggs Irion?
Early Life and Education
Alfred Briggs Irion was born on February 18, 1833, near Evergreen, Louisiana. This area is in Avoyelles Parish. He went to local schools and then attended Franklin College in Opelousas, Louisiana. In 1855, he graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
After college, Alfred Irion studied law on his own. In 1857, he passed his exams and became a lawyer. He started his law practice in Marksville, which was the main town of Avoyelles Parish.
A Time of Change: The Civil War
In 1860, Alfred Irion was chosen to be a delegate for Louisiana. This meant he represented his state at a special meeting. At this meeting, he spoke against the southern states leaving the United States.
During the American Civil War, Alfred Irion served in the Confederate States Army. He was part of General Walker's division.
Public Service and Other Work
After the Civil War, Alfred Irion continued to serve his community.
- He was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1864 to 1865.
- From 1866 to 1874, he worked as an editor for a local newspaper in Marksville.
- In 1870, he moved back to his hometown of Evergreen. There, he started farming.
- He also kept working as a lawyer and enjoyed writing.
In 1879, he was part of the Louisiana Constitutional Convention. This group helped write new rules for the state. From 1880 to 1884, he served as a judge for the Louisiana Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit.
Serving in Congress
Alfred Irion was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to the Forty-ninth Congress. This meant he served as a U.S. Representative from March 4, 1885, to March 3, 1887. He tried to be re-elected but was not successful.
Alfred Briggs Irion passed away on May 21, 1903, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is buried in the Baptist Cemetery in Evergreen, Louisiana.
