TITCHE, Bernard, Franklin then Orleans Parish, Louisiana
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Bernard Titche, counselor at law of New Orleans, is well versed in the
usages and intricacies of civil law, to the practice of which his entire
time and attention are given. Mr. Titche is admirably adapted, to
prosecute honorably this most exalted of professions, for his mind is
clear, concise, analytical and well poised, his oratory is forcible, smooth
and convincing, and he is very accurate in his judgment of men and motives.
He was born in Franklin parish, La., December 31, 1858, but his father,
Lazarus Titche, was born in Germany, and about 1846 came to Louisiana, in
which state he has since resided and followed mercantile pursuits, having
been a wholesale grocer of New Orleans for years. He is now a merchant of
Rayville, Richland parish, where he is doing a prosperous business. His
mother's maiden name was Bettie Haas, and although well along in years she
is still in the enjoyment of good health. In his early youth, Bernard
Titche was favored with good educational advantages, and was graduated from
the Boys' High school, of New Orleans, in 1876, his career while in that
institution being marked by faithfulness to his tasks and a desire to make
the most of the opportunities offered him. He was chosen valedictorian of
his class, and is still a member of the high school alumni. Following this
he prepared himself for college in the Hopkins grammar school, of New
Haven, Conn., and in 1878 he entered the freshman class of Yale college,
and during his career in that noted institution, a portion of his time was
spent as a private tutor, by which he helped to defray his expenses. He
graduated as an A. B. with the class of 1882, receiving several prizes, and
was one of the commencement orators of his class. Upon his return home he
at once began the study of law in the office of Gibson & Hall, of New
Orleans, the former of who is the present United States senator from
Louisiana. He was admitted to the bar on January 28, 1884, and at once
opened an office in New Orleans, and has already become well known as a
successful legal practitioner. In September, 1889, he formed a legal
partnership with Mr. James C. Moise, and the firm of Moise & Titche still
exist, and is doing a business of excellent proportions. In politics he is
a democrat. He is a member of the Anti-lottery league of the state, and
was a delegate to the anti-lottery convention at Baton Rouge in 1890. On
June 18, 1890, he was married to Miss Fanny Kaufman, of New Orleans.
Biographical and Historical Memoires of Louisiana, (vol. 2), pp. 423-424.
Published by the Goodspeed Publishing Company, Chicago, 1892.