Allen Bell Sourita (1878 - 1954)

Born 22 Feb 1878 in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States

Died 6 Jan 1954 at age 75 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States

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Biography

Allen Bell Sourita was the son of Gustave Sourita and Augusta V. Lopez. He was born on 22 February 1878 in Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States.^[1][2] He was enumerated there with his parents and a sister during the 1880 census.^[3]

He married Marie Josephine Alexandrine Rivet, daughter of Martin Rivet and Jeanette Montero, about 1897, probably in Ascension Parish.^[4]

They had one known child together:

1. Evela Victoria (Avelia) Sourita (1898 - )

The family was enumerated there in a rented home during the 1900 census. The household included their daughter Avela and Josephine's child from her previous marriage, Georgie Mullet. Allen worked on a flatboat for nine months of the previous year. He could speak English, and his wife could also read and write.^[4]

They were renting a home in Jefferson Parish during the 1910 census. Everyone in the family could read and write. Allen worked for the railroad as a Bridge Tender, while Josephine worked in the home.^[5]

He registered for the draft in 1918, during The Great War. At that time, he and his wife were living in Westwego, Jefferson Parish. He worked as a Bridge Tender for the Trans Miss. Ter. Co. [railroad] in Westwego. Allen was described as being of medium height and build, with gray eyes, gray hair, and no physical handicaps.^[2]

They were enumerated during the 1920 census in Westwego with their daughter. Allen worked as a Bridge Tender. They lived in a rented home, and were all able to read, write, and speak English.^[6]

In 1930 they owned their home, valued at $2,500, located at 126 Fourth Street in Westwego. He worked for the railroad as a Bridge Tender. They could read, write and speak English.^[7] They lived on Fourth Street the rest of their lives.^[8]

He registered for the draft in Westwego during World War II in 1942. He was employed as a Bridge Tender for the TP&MP Terminal. Allen was described as five feet six inches tall and 156 pounds, with hazel eyes, gray hair and ruddy complexion. He had one slighty crossed eye.^[9]

By 1950, at about age 72, Allen was no longer working.^[10] He was widowed in 1952.^[11] He died on 6 January 1954 at Southern Baptist hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was buried in Westwego Cemetery.^[12][13]

Sources

1. ↑ "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org : 11 Feb 2023), Allen Bell Sourita
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (familysearch.org : 24 Dec 2021), Allen Bill Sourita, reg. 12 Sep1918, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States; FHL microfilm 1,684,691.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1880", FamilySearch (familysearch.org : 9 Mar 2024), household of Gustave Soreta, Donaldsonville, Ascension, Louisiana, United States; citing Enumeration District xx, sheet 16D, family 338, line 20, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publication T9; FHL microfilm 1,254,447.

   - Gustave Soreta M White 40 Married Head Fisherman Louisiana

   - Augustine Soreta F White 22 Married Wife Keeping House Louisiana

   - Adelle Soreta F White 5 Single Daughter Louisiana

   - Allen Soreta M White 2 Single Son Louisiana

4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "United States Census, 1900", FamilySearch (familysearch.org : 11 Apr 2024), household of Allen Surete, Police Jury Ward 1, Donaldsonville, Ascension, Louisiana, United States; citing Enumeration District 2, sheet 4B, family 82, line 62, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publication T623; FHL microfilm 1,240,557.

   - Allen Surete M White 22 (Jan 1878) Married Head Louisiana

   - Josephine Surete F White 30 (Feb 1870) Married Wife Louisiana

   - Georgie Mullet M White 7 (Dec 1893) Single Stepson Louisiana

   - Avela Surete F White 2 (Jan 1898) Single Daughter Louisiana

5. ↑ "United States Census, 1910", FamilySearch (familysearch.org : 7 Mar 2024), household of Allen Sourito,Police Jury Ward Four, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States; citing Enumeration District 28, sheet 14A, family 209, line 5, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publication T624; FHL microfilm 1,374,529.

   - Allen Sourito M White 32 Married Head Donoldsville

   - Josephine Sourito F White 29 Married Wife Louisiana

   - Georgie Sourito F White 16 Single Daughter Louisiana

   - Evelta Sourito F White 12 Single Daughter Louisiana

6. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", FamilySearch (familysearch.org : 8 Mar 2024), household of Allen B Sourita, Police Jury Ward 4, Westwego, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States; citing Enumeration District 5, sheet 3A, family 54, line 47, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publication T625; FHL microfilm 1,820,615.

   - Allen B Sourita M White 42 Married Head Louisiana

   - Josephine Sourita F White 50 Married Wife Louisiana

   - Avelia Sourita F White 21 Single Daughter Louisiana

7. ↑ "United States Census, 1930", FamilySearch (familysearch.org : 10 Mar 2024), household of Allen B Sourita, Westwego, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States; citing Enumeration District 26-10, sheet 10A, family 207, line 44, 126 Fourth Streeet, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publication T626; FHL microfilm 2,340,531.

   - Allen B Sourita M White 52 Married Head Louisiana

   - Josephine A Sourita F White 60 Married Wife Louisiana

8. ↑ "United States Census, 1940", FamilySearch (familysearch.org : 8 Mar 2024), household of Allen B Sourita, Police Jury Ward 4, Westwego, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States; citing Enumeration District 26-11, sheet 16A, family 294, line 28, 129 Fourth Street, U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) publication T627; FHL digital folder 005454524 image 478.

   - Allen B Sourita M White 68 Married Head Louisiana

   - Josephine G Sourita F White 70 Married Wife Louisiana

9. ↑ "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942", FamilySearch (familysearch.org : 24 Feb 2024), Allen Bell Sourita, reg. 27 Apr 1942, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States; FHL microfilm 4,437,085.
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1950", FamilySearch (familysearch.org : 20 Mar 2024), household of Allen B Sourita, Westwego, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States; citing Enumeration District 26-29, sheet 2, family 17, line 23, 129 4th St; FHL digital folder 108815909 image 4.

    - Allen B Sourita M 72 Married Head Louisiana

    - Josephine A Sourita F 80 Married Wife Louisiana

11. ↑ FamilySearch, "Louisiana, Deaths Index, 1850-1875, 1894-1960" (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1609793 : accessed 25 Jul 2017), Marie Josephine Alexander Rivet Sourita, certificate no. 356; Louisiana State Archives, Baton Rouge, LA, USA; FHL Film Number 1,542,718, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT; age 83, died 16 Mar 1952, Westwego, Jefferson.
12. ↑ "Louisiana, Orleans Parish Death Records and Certificates, 1835-1954", FamilySearch (familysearch.org : 9 Mar 2024), Allen Bell Sourita, age 75, certificate 123, b. Donaldsonville, d. 6 Jan 1954, parents Gistave Sourita and Augusta Lopez.
13. ↑ "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", FamilySearch (familysearch.org : 15 Mar 2024), Allen Bell Sourita, d. 6 Jan 1954; citing New Orleans States, pub. 6 Jan 1954, p. 4, col. 3 (may be viewed at genealogybank.com with subscription). The same obituary was also published the same day in The Times-Picayune.