Jessel Mitchell Ourso Sr. | |
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| Sheriff of Iberville Parish, Louisiana | |
| In office May 1, 1964 (suspended 1968-1972) – August 28, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Griffon Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Freddie H. Pitre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1932 Plaquemine Iberville Parish Louisiana |
| Died | August 28, 1978 (aged 46) Houston, Texas |
| Resting place | Grace Memorial Park in Plaquemine |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eula May Ourso |
| Children | Jessel Mitchell "Mitch" Ourso Jr. Blane Michael Ourso |
| Parent(s) | Rudolph Vectorenu Ourso Ida Mae Acostaand Ourso |
| Occupation | Law-enforcement officer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Jessel Mitchell Ourso Sr. (March 28, 1932 – August 28, 1978),[1] was from 1964 to 1968 and from 1972 until his death in office, a popular, colorful Democratic sheriff of Iberville Parish, located near the capital city of Baton Rouge in South Louisiana. He is thus far the youngest person elected sheriff in Louisiana.