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Daly Joseph "Cat" Doucet Sr. (November 8, 1899[1] – February 9, 1975[1]) was an American politician who served as Sheriff of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana from 1936 to 1940 and 1952 to 1968.
Daly Joseph "Cat" Doucet Sr. | |
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Doucet in 1948 | |
| Sheriff of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana | |
| In office 1936[1]–1940[1] | |
| In office 1952[1]–1968[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1899 Grand Prairie, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 9, 1975 (aged 75) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. [1] |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Anna Dorcey Doucet (m. 1919-1975, his death) |
| Children | 6 |
Doucet was born in Grand Prairie, Louisiana.[1]
Doucet was elected sheriff in 1936, served for four more years, and later returned in 1952 for sixteen years,[1] his civil rights endorsement[1] and anti-segregation stance giving Doucet enough African-American support to combat his electoral rivalry.[2]
He was investigated by the FBI for his role in the presence of gambling and prostitution in his local parish, and was once indicted for embezzlement.[3]
He had six children with his wife Anna Dorcey.[1]
Doucet died at his daughter's house in New Orleans on February 9, 1975.[4]
He has been described as a colorful figure for his time.[5]
Doucet was inducted into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame in 1999.[6]
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