ANTHONOIZ, (Rev.) J., FR., then Acadia Parish, Louisiana
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Rev. J. ANTHONOIZ, RAYNE.
--Rev. J. Anthonoiz, pastor of St. Joseph church at this place,
was born in Savey, France, May 10, 1822,  He received his education in his native 
town, later studying philosophy and theology in Vals, near Lepuy (St. Soire), France,
and was there ordained priest in 1855.  He came to America the same year, locating 
at Baton Rouge, where he filled the chair of mathematics for some time.  He was 
thence transferred to Alabama, where he again filled a chair of mathematics for 
several years.  Later he was sent to St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, where he 
remained until he removed to Rayne.

Father Anthonoiz is a man of high personal qualities, and is revered by his flock.  
His labors as a priest have been of the most meritorious character.  St. Joseph 
church building at this place, which was finished in 1876, is one of the finest in 
this part of the state.

Southwest Louisiana Biographical and Historical, Biographical Section, p. 251.  
Edited by William Henry Perrin.  Published in 1891, by The Gulf Publishing Company.

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