Jessel Ourso
Jessel Mitchell Ourso Sr. (March 28, 1932 – August 28, 1978), was from 1964 to 1968 and from 1972 until his death in office, a popular, colorful Democratic sheriff of Iberville Parish, located near the capital city of Baton Rouge in South Louisiana. He is thus far the youngest person elected sheriff in Louisiana.
Jessel Mitchell Ourso Sr. | |
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| Sheriff of Iberville Parish, Louisiana | |
| In office May 1, 1964 (suspended 1968-1972) – August 28, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Griffon Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Freddie H. Pitre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1932 Plaquemine Iberville Parish Louisiana |
| Died | August 28, 1978 (aged 46) Houston, Texas |
| Resting place | Grace Memorial Park in Plaquemine |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eula May Ourso |
| Children | Jessel Mitchell "Mitch" Ourso Jr. Blane Michael Ourso |
| Parent(s) | Rudolph Vectorenu Ourso Ida Mae Acostaand Ourso |
| Occupation | Law-enforcement officer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
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