Louis J. Winston

Biography

Born in 1844, Louis J. Winston spent his life in Natchez, tending to the needs of his neighbors during decades of change that swept across the Mississippi River valley. He carried a steady hand and gentle resolve as his community faced the challenges of rebuilding and growth after the Civil War.

Those who knew him remember his thoughtful counsel, quiet generosity, and willingness to help steady the course for younger generations; his presence brought calm to both civic affairs and family circles until his passing in 1918.