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Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society (LGHS)
AbbreviationLGHS
NicknameLouisiana State Genealogical and Historical Society
Formation1953
FoundersKing Hunt

Morris Charlton
H.S. Giere
Arthur Reagan
Loren Davidson
Nicholas Murray
Norma Core

Travis Tynes
TypeHistorical society
PurposeFamily history, genealogy, kinship and descent
HeadquartersP.O. Box 82060, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2060
Location
Area served
Louisiana
ProductsThe Louisiana Genealogical Register

certificate in genealogy

first families of louisiana certificate
ServicesGenealogical records

Historical records
Genealogy research

Genealogy education
Membership
100+
Chairman
Robert Brevelle
Robert Brevelle (Chairman)

Martin Guidry (Vice Chair)
Dr. Choi (Secretary)

Patricia Ponthier (Treasurer)
Award(s)Order of Cavelier Sieur de La Salle
Websitewww.louisianaghs.org

The Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society (LGHS) is a genealogy and history society for the State of Louisiana headquartered in Baton Rouge.[1][2]

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.[3][4][5]

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.[6][7]

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.[8][9] 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.[10][11] The Society has also compiled a subject index for prior journals.[12][13]

Notable People[edit]

LGHS Chairman Robert Brevelle is a genealogist and historian of Creole, French, Asian, and Native American descent. He is a lineal descendant of Jean Baptiste Brevelle and Anne des Cadeaux of Isle Brevelle. 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. [14] [15]

LGHS Vice Chair Martin Guidry is genealogist and historian of Acadian and French descent. He also serves on the board of the Acadians Memorial. [16] [17]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  2. ^ "Ouachita Parish Genealogy Related Societies: Statewide Societies". Quachita Parish History. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  3. ^ "About the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  4. ^ "Louisiana Family History Societies". Family Tree Resources. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  5. ^ "Louisiana Genealogists – Family History Research". Trace Your Past. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  6. ^ "About the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  7. ^ "Genealogy Societies". East Baton Rouge Public Library. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  8. ^ "LOUISIANA GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES". VICKSBURG GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  9. ^ "Genealogical Resources: Louisiana Collection Sources". Earl K Long Library. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  10. ^ Pierson, Marion (1963). Louisiana Soldiers in the War of 1812. Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society. ISBN 0806349123.
  11. ^ "Be it known and remembered Bible records". Family Search. Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society. 1992. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  12. ^ "Publications of the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  13. ^ "The Louisiana Genealogical Register". Glenview Public Library. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  14. ^ Burleigh, Emily (2024-05-04). "Meet Your Neighbor: Robert Brevelle to head La. Genealogical and Historical Society". American Press. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  15. ^ "Robert Brevelle CEO Profile". Top 100 Magazine. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ "A day of remembrance for Acadians". KATC 3 ABC News. 2019-07-28. Retrieved 2024-05-07.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: location (link)

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