Assumption Parish, Louisiana(the diocesan record notwithstanding, his recorded birth date is only 5 months before that of his brother, Joseph Aristide -- so one or the other MUST be in error)
Joseph Augustin Richard, son of Desire Richard & Concession Suarez. Born 9 Dec 1848. Baptized 29 Jan 1849. Sponsors: Bienvenu Richard & Carmelite Suarez. Citing SEZ-2, 60.