Alcée Louis la Branche

Alcée Louis la Branche was an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of Louisiana. He served one term as a Democrat from 1843 to 1845.

Biography

La Branche was born near New Orleans, the son of Alexandre La Branche and Marie Jeanne Piseros. La Branche attended the Université de Sorèze in Sorèze.
La Branche was a slaveholder.

Political career

He served as Speaker of the House of the Louisiana State House of Representatives in 1833 and later served as Chargé d'Affaires to the Republic of Texas. He served in Congress from 1843 until 1845.

Death

He died in Hot Springs, Virginia.