Mr. Robert Talbot was born and raised in Napoleonville.  He moved to Thibodaux in 1955 when he married the late Grace Brown.  They were married for 46 years.  They have 4 children, Hank of California, Wayne and Eric of Baton Rouge and Kirk of Texas, and 8 grandchildren.

Mayor Talbot served in the Army from 1951 - 1953 and is a life time member of the American Legion.  He retired from Texaco after 37 years of service.