Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the South Regional Lafayette Public Library located at 6101 Johnston Street. Meetings start at 6:30pm. This is with the exception of the month of December, which is when we have our annual membership banquet. Our meetings are open to the public and generally include a main presentation or a genealogical class in order to help further family history research.
We also hold Genealogy 101 round table disscusion sessions on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 AM at the Main Lafayette Public Library located at 301 W. Congress Street Lafayette, LA. 70501. A Genealogy 101 session can consist of a round table discussion or genealogy presentation.
Note: Tuesday mornings from 8:30 - 12:00 at the Main Lafayette Public Library located at 301 W. Congress Street Lafayette, LA. 70501.LGS members are available to help anyone beginning their family research, have brick walls, etc. Help is given from the large collection of books available, as well as research on Ancestry.com.
Meeting
Speakers: Louise Begneaud Ganucheau, member and Regent of the Galvez Chapter of DAR and Barbara Guillory with the La. Bayou Chapter DAR in Lake Charles who will talk about the Daughters of the American Revolution’s history, mission, free resources and membership.
Meeting
Speakers: Louise Begneaud Ganucheau, member and Regent of the Galvez Chapter of DAR and Barbara Guillory with the La. Bayou Chapter DAR in Lake Charles who will talk about the Daughters of the American Revolution’s history, mission, free resources and membership.
DATE | MEETINGS & EVENTS FOR 2019 |
January 5 (9:30 a.m.) |
Genealogy 101 |
January 17 (6:00 p.m.) |
Meeting |
February 2 (9:30 a.m.) |
Genealogy 101 |
February 21 (6:30 p.m.) |
Meeting |
March 2 (9:30 a.m.) |
Genealogy 101 NOTE: Because of Mardi Gras this meeting will be held at the South Regional Library on the Abbeville highway. |
March 21 (6:30 p.m.) |
Meeting “Chris Freeman is a Preservationist Historian who uses remnants from the past to form a more concise view of history. He covers the period from the Ice Age in Louisiana up to modern times, incorporating several different fields of studies. Freeman is currently writing a book on perceived history.” |
April 6 (9:30 a.m.) |
Genealogy 101 |
April 18 (6:30 p.m.) |
Meeting "My DNA Journey". My name is Shera Broussard LaPoint. I accidentally became a genealogy and DNA enthusiast after joining Ancestry to find out more about my heritage after my late grandfather’s death. Being the oldest child, I became the keeper of pictures inherited from past generations. My passion grew in 2015 when I did an Ancestry DNA test for ethnic purposes. While on the journey of discovering my own past, I learned much about genealogy and DNA and now strive to share this knowledge with others and help adoptees and people of unknown parentage find their family. My DNA journey has made a profound impact on the direction my life has taken. I will share how DNA has enhanced my own genealogical tree and some of the fascinating stories I have come across in hopes of encouraging you to test and share your DNA results with others. |
May 4 (9:30 a.m.) |
Genealogy 101 |
May 16 (6:30 p.m.) |
Meeting Jean is a local author of Historical Novels. He comes highly recommended from previous SAR leaders in our own society. He is an entertaining speaker and will speak about the Sons of the American Revolution(SAR). He will also cover how to join the organization. His presentation will include what is necessary, what is not necessary and what is NOT acceptable on the application. |
June 1 (9:30 a.m.) |
Genealogy 101 |
June 20 (6:30 p.m.) |
Meeting |
July 6 (9:30 a.m.) |
Genealogy 101 |
July 18 (6:30 p.m.) |
Meeting |
August 3 (9:30 p.m.) |
Genealogy 101 |
August 15 |
Meeting |
September 7 (9:30 a.m.) |
Genealogy 101 |
September 19 (6:30 p.m.) |
Meeting For over 20 year, Joan Labbe Boudreaux made a career of researching the various courthouse records throughout the state of Louisiana, as well as teaching others to so professionally. Her presentation will focus on the preparation, the “how to”, and the possible treasures to be found in courthouse records. |
October 5 (9:30 a.m.) |
Genealogy 101 |
October 17 (6:30 p.m.) |
Meeting |
November 2 (9:30 a.m.) |
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November 21 (6:00 p.m.) |
Meeting |
December 6 (Friday) (11:00 a.m.) Petroleum Club |
Banquet |