1914 Biography - Samuel T. East

East, Samuel T., M. D., residence, Zachary, East Baton Rouge parish, La., was born at Mathis, Tex., July 9, 1879; son of Dr. Augustus Livingston and Arabella (Long) East, the former of whom was a native of Louisiana, and during some time practiced medicine at Lindsay, La., later going to Texas. The mother was born in New Orleans. Both parents are now deceased, the father dying in Aug., 1892. Samuel T. East was the last of 5 children born to his parents, these being, in order of birth, as follow: John, a graduate of the medical department of Tulane university, degree of M. D., class of 1892, now deceased; Belle, deceased wife of Harry Johnston, M. D., of Wilson, La.; Nettie, wife of J. W. Piker, farmer and live stock breeder; Albert L., M. D., practicing at Zachary; Samuel T., the subject of this sketch. The last named graduated from a military school at Clinton, La., not in existence at this time. Following this, he devoted about 2 years to farm work, after which he entered the medical department of Tulane university, from which he graduated with the degree of M. D. in the class of 1903. Shortly following the completion of his professional education, the doctor began the practice of medicine in and about Zachary, and has remained in that locality to this time, finding it necessary to give his undivided attention to the requirements of his patients, and meeting with a sincere appreciation of his efforts and gratifying professional success. He is a member of the East Baton Rouge parish Medical and the Louisiana State Medical societies, the Southern branch of the American Medical association, and Kappa Sigma fraternity. Dr. East married Miss Virginia Winn, a daughter of Wilson and Nannie (Mather) Winn, of New Orleans. Mrs. East's father is now deceased, and her mother is now the wife of A. C. Bell, a civil engineer of New Orleans, formerly connected with the Dock board. Two children have been born to Dr. and Mrs. East, namely: Samuel McGhee and Villa Belle, both of whom are now at the parental home.

Contributed 2021 Nov 04 by Mike Miller, from Louisiana: Comprising Sketches, edited by Alcee Fortier, published in 1914, volume 3, pages 609-610.