Genealogy
Found in 51 Collections and/or Records:
Martin, Lucien T. (1918-2007). Photographs 1890-1912
The 11 photographs included in this collection were likely copied as part of Martin’s research for the book’s publication. The photographs that have been identified depict life in late 19th/early 20th century Lafayette, LA.
Melancon Family. Genealogical Material, n.d.
Family tree from Joseph Rene Melancon (1881-1957); information mainly taken from Bona Arsenault's Histoire et Genealogie des Acadiens. Donated by J. Lloyd Melanson.
Mier, Betty (1932-2003). Collection, 1766-1995, n.d.
This collection contains her working files on family histories from the Acadiana area.
Mistrot Family. Papers, 1978-2022, n.d.
This collection contains photocopies of letters, notes, and genealogy research of various members of the Mistrot and related families. Janice Smith of Virginia donated this collection.
Montgomery/Breaux. Genealogy, 1829-1947
Children of Samuel James Montgomery and Anastasia Breaux. They were all born in the old plantation house situated on west bank of Coulee Main on Loudan Plantation. Photocopied. Created by Effie Montgomery, tenth child.
Pasquet Family. Patent of Nobility, 1770
Document granted by Marie Therese to family in Austrian Netherlands. Photocopy of original and typescript. No donor card.
Poret, Ory Garard (1919-2014). Collection, 1942-1945, 1972, 2000
This collection consists of a scrapbook of photographs from Poret’s service in the military. Some of the photographs are identified by location. This scrapbook has been digitized, so a user’s copy is available on CD. Also included is “A Brief Autobiography” by Poret, Army Service material, and other writings.
Reaux, Vita M. (1907-2008). Genealogical Collection, 1778-1972
This collection consists of genealogical research, notes, books, pedigree charts, and indexes. Note: Some documents are in French.
Vita Reaux donated this collection.
Rose-Hayes. Genealogical Collection, 1777-2011, n.d.
This collection consists of the Rose-Hayes families of Petite Anse Island and allied families research papers. Elizabeth Hayes settled on Avery Island in the early 1790s. She is believed to be the first of the Hayes family to migrate there. Edmond Rose was from North Carolina. He arrived at Weeks Island, January 7, 1815.
This collection was donated by Judy Henry.
Royal Ancestry of Rousseau de Villejoin. Collection, 1100-1972
The collection is a family history of Gabriel Rousseau de Villejoin’s family. It includes information on de Villejoin, his family, their careers, and information on their lots in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. Also included is an extensive ancestry of Gabriel Rosuseau de Villejoin.
Donated by John Davis Villejoin.