Obituary Record
Lanaux, Pierre, Hon. - September 5, 1892
At his residence, 389 Esplanade avenue, New Orleans, on Monday night, at 8:30p.m, to Hon. Pierre Lanaux came the inevitable end of life. Mr. Lanaux, with his family, was a regular summer resident in Bay St. Louis, owning a magnificent villa on the beach. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him and the news of his death was a shock.
Mr. Lanaux was one of the wealthy and leading representatives of the Louisiana Creoles. He was born in New Orleans, in January, 1845. Some years ago he was called to the presidency of the State National Bank and the New Orleans Insurance Association, and held those positions until his death. Under his able administration both institutions have prospered. Mr. Lanaux's life was an eventful and one of honors.
Source: Sea Coast Echo 09-10-1892