He also served as the then administrative judge of Claiborne Parish, a position which no longer exists.
Overton became the seat of government of Claiborne Parish.
Patton returned to Homer, the seat of Claiborne Parish, to resume his career as a school administrator.
Though the vote was close, Harold prevailed district-wide except in Claiborne Parish.
The district serves all of Claiborne Parish.
Pearce was born in Claiborne Parish in north Louisiana to a farmer and a school teacher.
He left government service and in 1897 moved with his family to Homer, the seat of Claiborne Parish in north Louisiana.
Ironically, Odom had been a key aide to Pearce, and both were born in Claiborne Parish.
Earlier, he represented Claiborne Parish in the state Louisiana House of Representatives from 1940 to 1948.
Athens is a village in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, United States.