Monnie Tom Cheves (February 14, 1902 – August 14, 1988) was an American politician and professor.[2] He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[3]

Monnie T. Cheves
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office
1952–1960
Preceded bySylvan Friedman
Roy Sanders
Succeeded byCurtis Boozman
Paul Foshee
Personal details
Born
Monnie Tom Cheves

(1902-02-14)February 14, 1902
DiedAugust 14, 1988(1988-08-14) (aged 86)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKathryne Cheves[1]
Children1[1]
Alma materLouisiana State University
Northwestern State University
OccupationProfessor

Cheves was the son of Miranda Hall and Thomas Taylor Cheves.[citation needed] Cheves attended Natchitoches Central High School, Louisiana State University and Northwestern State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.[4] He was a professor at Northwestern State University and Samford University, Dean of Education at Nocholla State College, assistant to the president of Chipola College and a football and basketball coach at Natchitoches High School.[1]

In 1952 Cheves was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, serving until 1960.[3]

Cheves died in August 1988 in Birmingham, Alabama, at the age of 86.[1] He was buried in Fern Park Cemetery.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e "Monnie Cheves". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. August 17, 1988. p. 37. Retrieved September 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ "Monnie Cheves Seeks Post As Representative". The Natchitoches Enterprise. Natchitoches, Louisiana. September 6, 1951. p. 1. Retrieved September 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ a b "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved September 20, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ "In Memoriam: Monnie T. Cheves", Alexandria Daily Town Talk, p. D3, August 17, 1988