Jean Batiste LaCoste (1824-1887) - Find a Grave Memorial

Jean Batiste LaCoste

Birth

31 Oct 1824

France

Death

24 Oct 1887 (aged 62)

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA

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San Fernando Cemetery #1

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Jean Batiste LaCoste was born in Tarbes,Gascony,France, in 1824. He immigrated to the United States in 1848, landing first at New Orleans and then moving to San Antonio, Texas, where he established several business enterprises. He built and operated the first ice plant in San Antonio. He married Manuela Maria Menchaca on July 1, 1852 in San Antonio.
The couple had six children:
Zulema LaCoste Herff
Maria Celeste LaCoste
Sofia LaCoste
Lucien J. LaCoste
Lettie LaCoste
Amelie LaCoste
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On May 22, 1898, the community of Fernando in Medina County, Texas changed their name to LaCoste, to honor the prominent San Antonio businessman.

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Manuela Maria Menchaca LaCoste

1831–1917

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Zulime LaCoste Herff

Sophie LaCoste

Maria Celeste LaCoste

Lucien J. LaCoste

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