Arthur Joseph O’Keefe

Background

O’Keefe, Arthur Joseph was born on November 8, 1876 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Son of Arthur and Sarah (Hanley) O’K.

Education

Graduated from Saint Alphonsus High School, New Orleans, 1892.

Career

Formerly engaged as coffee importer and roaster, also in banking and insurance business. Now head of firm Arthur J. O’Keefe, teas and coffees. Active vice president American Bank & Trust Company.

Director Lafayette Fire Insurance Company, Mutual Building & Loans Association.

Achievements

• Arthur Joseph O’Keefe has been listed as a noteworthy ex-mayor. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Louisiana State Senate, May-August 1908 (resigned). Clubs: Choctaw (president), Young Men's Gymnastic.

Connections

Married Mamie McDonald, November 14, 1901. Children: Arthur J., Mae Lucile (Mistress Conrad H. Foerester), John Harold, William Donald, Helen (Mistress Louis J. Healy), Lorraine (Mistress Francis J. Codina), Dorothy.

Father:

Arthur O’K.

Mother:

Sarah (Hanley) O’K.

Spouse:

Mamie McDonald

child:

Dorothy O’Keefe

child:

Helen O’Keefe (Mistress Louis J. Healy)

child:

Lorraine O’Keefe (Mistress Francis J. Codina)

child:

Arthur J. O’Keefe

child:

John Harold O’Keefe

child:

William Donald O’Keefe

child:

Mae Lucile O’Keefe (Mistress Conrad H. Foerester)