Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society
| Abbreviation | LGHS |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Louisiana State Genealogical and Historical Society |
| Formation | 1953 |
| Founders | King Hunt Morris Charlton |
| Type | Historical society |
| Purpose | Family history, genealogy, kinship and descent |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 82060, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2060 |
| Location | |
Area served | Louisiana |
| Products | The Louisiana Genealogical Register certificate in genealogy |
| Services | Genealogical records Historical records |
Membership | 100+ |
Chairman | Robert Brevelle |
| Robert Brevelle (Chairman) Martin Guidry (Vice Chair) | |
| Award(s) | Order of Cavelier Sieur de La Salle |
| Website | www |
The Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society (LGHS) is a genealogy and history society for the state of Louisiana headquartered in Baton Rouge.[1]
Mission[edit]
LGHS was founded in 1953 to collect, preserve, and make available genealogical and historical materials; to assist its members in tracing their ancestry; to ascertain the location of public and private records, that they may be made available to students of genealogy and history; and to aid in investigations of this nature.[2][3]
Today, LGHS continues to devote its energy and resources to these purposes through seminars, on-going programs, publications, and special projects.LGHS holds meetings at the Louisiana State Archives Building and regional public libraries. It sponsors a spring and a fall seminar each year in Baton Rouge.[4]
Publications[edit]
Since 1954, LGHS has published The Louisiana Genealogical Register – an eclectic collection of Louisiana records, historical and genealogical articles, queries, announcements, and "how to" advice, which is free to members.[5] Out-of-state individuals and more than 100 libraries subscribe to the journal. Over the years, LGHS has also published a variety of other materials, including books Louisiana Soldiers in the War of 1812 and Be It Known and Remembered Bible Records.[6][7] The Society has also compiled a subject index for prior journals.
Notable people[edit]
LGHS chairman, Robert Brevelle is a genealogist and historian. He is a lineal descendant of Jean Baptiste Brevelle and Anne des Cadeaux of Isle Brevelle. He is of Creole, Native American and French descent. He is a tribal councilman of the Adai Caddo Indian Nation and serves on several nonprofit boards to include the National Museum of the US Army.[8][9]
LGHS vice chair, Martin Guidry is genealogist and historian of Acadian and French descent. He also serves on the board of the Acadians Memorial and Les Guédry d’Asteur. [10] [11] [12] [13]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Ouachita Parish Genealogy Related Societies: Statewide Societies". Quachita Parish History. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ↑ "Louisiana Family History Societies". Family Tree Resources. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ↑ "Louisiana Genealogists – Family History Research". Trace Your Past. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ↑ "Genealogy Societies". East Baton Rouge Public Library. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ↑ "Genealogical Resources: Louisiana Collection Sources". Earl K Long Library. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ↑ Pierson, Marion (1963). Louisiana Soldiers in the War of 1812. Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society. ISBN 0806349123. Search this book on
- ↑ "Be it known and remembered Bible records". Family Search. Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society. 1992. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
- ↑ Burleigh, Emily (2024-05-04). "Meet Your Neighbor: Robert Brevelle to head La. Genealogical and Historical Society". American Press. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ↑ "Robert Brevelle CEO Profile". Top 100 Magazine. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ↑ "CALLING ALL CAJUNS" (PDF). A Publication of The Acadian Memorial Foundation. 2014-08-02. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ↑ "GUIDRY FAMILY TO GATHER AUG. 6". Acadian Parish Today. 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ↑ Hoffpauir, Saja (2014-10-24). "R. MARTIN GUIDRY TO SPEAK ON ACADIAN GENEALOGY AT NOV. 8 POINTE DE L'EGLISE MEETING AT LIBRARY". Acadian Parish Today. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ "A day of remembrance for Acadians". KATC 3 ABC News. 2019-07-28. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
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