CONSTANT GAUSSIN, a native of France, was born October 1, 1854, and when
three years old came with his parents, Felix and Mary E. GAUSSIN, to the
United States, landing at New Orleans, from whence they came directly to
Bedford.  Constant received liberal schooling advantages in youth, and at
the age of seventeen began the shoemaker's trade, at which he continued
three years.  In partnership with John L. BAKER, in 1875 he embarked in the
retail liquor business, continuing until 1878, when he began in the business
alone and has ever since continued it.  As a business man Mr. Gaussin has
been very successful, and through his own exertions he has become possessed
of one of the finest residences in Bedford, besides the block and lot where
his store is located.  In politics he is a Democrat.  October 11, 1875, Miss
Ella VAUGHAN became his wife, and Nellie and Clarence C. are the names of
their two children.


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