GUS GODCHAUX

Church Point Democrat October 17, 1908

After suffering for more than a year and making an extensive tour of the West in hope of benefiting his health, Gustave Godchaux, President of the Planters’ Rice Mill, and for many years a promininent business man there, died Monday afternoon at age 55.

Mr. Godchaux moved to Abbeville from Franklin in 1877, and since has been active in the business, social an political life of that community.  He was interested in the Bank of Abbeville, The Godchaux Brick Company, The Agnes Plantation, and other enterprises.

He leaves but one son, Frank A. Godchaux, manager of the Planters’ Rice Mill.

The funeral took place Tuesday, and interment was made in the old Masonic Cemetery.