Benjamin, Jr. married 1 Aug. 1908 Marie Corine Savoie

Source: Southwest Louisiana Records (1750 – 1900) CD by Rev. Donald J. Hebert

Louisiana Death Records:
1951 65 2 18 DEUALCOURT , BENJAMIN JR
St. Landry
Page: 510 Volume: 2

Additional information:
I think the date of birth should be DEVALCOURT, Benjamin (Ben & Amanda WILLS) b.22 June 1885 (GC Ch.:v.3,p.199) Father Hebert's records. Shows Benjamin (15, son) in the 1900 census. I borrowed the information below from a cousin's roots web site.

1900 U. S. Census
Benjamin deValcourt (44, farmer), Amanda (45, wife), Thomas (22, son), Agnes (20, daughter), Theodora (18, daughter), Katherine (17, daughter), Benjamin (15, son), Elizabeth (12, daughter), Alexandre (10, son), Caroline (8, daughter), Laura (5, daughter); also Pomella (22, daughter-in-law, wife of Thomas)
St. Landry Parish, Police Jury Ward 2, Enumeration District 53, page 249A (stamped), page 21A (penned) (image 25 of 60)
Thanks in advance,
Greg de Valcourt

Final Tribute Paid to
Planter From Bellevue
Friends and relatives paid tribute yesterday morning to Benjamin "Ben" Devalcourt, 65 years, well known planter of the Opelousas-Bellevue section, who died Sunday.

Mr. Devalcourt passed away at the family home following a illness of four months.

The body rested at the First National Funeral home until 10 o'clock Monday morning. Services were read at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic church with Father Clifford Gaudin officiating. Interment was in the St. Landry Catholic cemetery.

A native of Grand Coteau, Mr. Devalcourt had resided in the Bellevue section most of his life. He is survived by his wife: a daughter, Mrs. Fred Mayer, wife of Dr. Mayer of Opelousas; one brother, Alexon Devalcourt of Sunset, Misses Laura and Lou Devalcourt both of New Orleans; and three grandchildren.

Active pallbearers who served at Mr. Devalcourt's funeral were Lee Savoy, Pat Dufilho, Dr. Fred Mayer, Lionel Mayer, Butch Sudduth, and Alexander Devalcourt.

Honorary pallbearers were Simon Stelly, Herbert Fontenot, Alexandria Peck, Nap Franchebois, Vitalis Savoy, and J. B. Savoy.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1951 DAILEY WORLD Opelousas, Louisiana Page 5

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BENJAMIN DEVALCOURT

Opelousas, Feb 19 -- Rites were held this morning for Benjamin "Ben" Devalcourt, 65, who died Sunday morning at his residence here after a lengthy illness.

The Rev. Clifford Gaudin officiated at the services, held at 10 a. m. today at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic church. Burial was in the local cemetery, with the First National funeral home in charge.

The father-in-law of Dr. Fred Mayer, Opelousas, Devalcourt was a well known planter and native of Grand Coteau. He made his home for many years in the Bellevue-Opelousas section.

Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Mayer; a brother, Alexon Devalcourt, Sunset; two sisters, Misses Laura and Lou Devalcourt, both of New Orleans, and three grandchildren.
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State Times Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.)
Monday, February 19, 1951
Page 6A, Column 1.

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Mr. and Mrs. John DeValcourt, Jr., and daughter, Bertha, visited at the home of Mr. Ben DeValcourt, near Opelousas Sunday.

CLARION-NEWS Thursday, March 13, 1930