Quick question: Are all the bodies buried listed somewhere? If so, then who would have the list? How would I find out where my great grandmother and father are buried? I believe they to be catholic. Thanks Mark

I've taken the Cemetery tour of ST LOUIS # 1 IT was great the cemetery is closed and locked at dark because its not safe but not as dangerous during the day And For those not from New Orleans # 1 is where they filmed EASY RIDER

Yes, we were told there has been a lot of vandalism in the cemeteries stealing and destroying of markers and the beautiful statues are collected and sold for a lot of money. Also, grave robbery for gold from teeth and jewelry people were buried in. One of the policemen told us that they are looking for anything they can use or sale even clothing.(SICK) That is one reason for all of the state project to register the names in each grave yard. There are also, a lot of homeless and transient people in New Orleans that sleep in the grave yards especially Jackson Park. Police are trying to force them to sleep in shelters for their own safety. A lot of the old neighborhoods are not safe, because of gangs. Yes, the city did tear down a lot of the old houses when the interstate come thru. Most of the houses I believe were rent houses on that street. I had an aunt and uncle that lived there at the time. From what I understand they were not given much time to get out. When I was a child we would play out until late at night in our yard and sidewalk. You didn't worry about crime or any of the things that are going on today. Times have changed. It is really sad when you can't even visit the grave of a loved one. Robbie

In a message dated 10/17/99 11:40:47 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Not being from New Orleans... but looking and hoping to go and photograph the headstones of family members... can anyone tell me why the cemetaries are locked up? Why are they so dangerous??? >> Living in Metairie (a suburb of New Orleans), I guess I can tell you a "few" reasons why they are so dangerous. Most of the older cemeteries are located near the housing projects. Of course, as someone mentioned before, when they were first built, there were no housing projects and most of these were in "nice" neighborhoolds. Most of them have an easy access into them that people can climb over fences or holes in the fences etc...to gain entry and they use them for quiet meeting spots for drug deals....remember we are a big city. There have also been not only robberies of people, but statues on tombstones, vaults, headstones that are being sold...remember hearing about all the things being offered on e-bay? This doesn't mean that all of them are like this though. Just the very old, very large cemeteries. Since crime is so rampant in all the large cities, I wonder if more large cities are having this type of crisis...where you can go visit relatives without fearing for your life? Honestly though, I have been to several cemeteries in and around the New Orleans area and have never had any problems, but I always have someone with me and always leave my "valuables" locked up in my car. I can make the offer to take pictures at these cemeteries if it can help anyone: St. Mary's and St. Bartholomew's in Algiers (in a very old area of Algiers, can be a little scary, but have been there without any problem) Westlawn in Gretna Metairie (Lakelawn) Cemetery (Actually located on the New Orleans/Metairie parish line) These three I am familiar with. Westlawn and Metairie are big, but open and not easy to "hide" in. It's the older cemeteries that are crammed together that can be a little scary. Don't worry, I don't even go in if I see any "suspicious characters" lurking about. Lisa

When I was on my gallivant in New Orleans, I passed SLC #1 & there was a large group of people standing on the corner . I may be wrong but it seems like it had to be a tour. Barbara

Hi, I keep seeing a lot of people verify people in a house hold by the Census. I went to the library about a month ago, & the microfilm that I pulled hid have the year that I was searching but it seemed to only list people in the military & widows? Did I pull the wrong film? are all residents from a particular year all micro filmed together. Here are my main Questions: ( I am searching 1883-1895) in NewOrleans on 168 Robertson St. 1. I know the year But on the film itself, do I look for the Surname or the street. So I look on the film till I find the Surname right? 2.) If I find him, what info will it give me? Will It give me the childrens names? ( I am hoping to trace it until I dont see the childrens names any longer & then this might tell me when they were put in an orphanage. 3.) Are the census record from that period (1880-90's) Put out every year. For example can I Look up every single year or is it only out every 5 years or so? Please Email me & I will be going to the Library this week to start looking soon. Thanks, Barbara Borel [email protected]

What about St. Louis #1?? Is it safe at any time to go? Do they ever have group tours? Joyce

Does anyone who is researching the Pardue name have Ben and Cecil Pardue listed on the 1920 census. They were from Tennessee and lived in Richland and Franklin Parishes. Has anyone found an odd name like Frank born in 1883 listed on the census with them as perhaps a servant or broader? Any information on them will be greatly appreciated. thanks cedwards

Not being from New Orleans... but looking and hoping to go and photograph the headstones of family members... can anyone tell me why the cemetaries are locked up? Why are they so dangerous??? Seeking information on GALLE/CRUMP Mark

In a message dated 99-10-17 09:22:21 EDT, you write: << Message: #3 From: "Chris K. Tomlinson" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Try this which is the main office for all the Archdiocean Cemeteries, I am copying this right off of a bill from them I have. New Orleans Archdiocesan Cemeteries 1000 Howard Ave., Suite 500 New Oroleans, LA 70113 (504) 596-3050 >>

Thanks for everyone's thoughts & concerns. I did not intend on getting out at St. Louis #2 I knew it would be locked up... In fact my mom told me today that she remembers sitting in the Limo at my grandfathers funeral in 1967 & it was dangerous then.But I had a " drive " in me" to at least see where the cemetery was. & that alone in that section was Dangerous. Im going to schedule off w/ my boss in the AM to go in on All Saint Day. I really dont use my head! I forgot all about that day ... Thanks again Take care all Barbara M. Borel

I was hoping to take a photo of the House I was looking for. Its weird cause, the #is to the houses ended where the I-10 was. I wonder if it used to be there before the I-10 was built? Oh well Take Care Barbara

I, too, have ancestors that are buried in what used to be solid middle, or working class, neighborhoods. Due to what is euphemistically termed "shifting demographics" in New Orleans, many of these areas are now scary slums with a lot of unoccupied, seedy looking folks hanging around. You can visit the Catholic cemeteries on All Saints day (Nov 1) - they post armed guards on those days and there are a lot of people visiting - I've always felt ok on those days. They have tours sometimes in St. Louis #1 - don't stray from the group! St. Louis #2 is ONLY safe on All Saints Day. Don't take chances in these cemeteries - many innocent people have been robbed (and worse). Lynda in New Orleans [email protected] wrote: > I feel like the biggest fool. Thanks anyway to everyone that Emailed me on > the # 3 Cemetery. The information was much appreciated. But after my second > cup of coffee, I read it was St. Louis Cemetery #2! So I did go visit # 3 > today it is very well kept. Its a beautiful place. Now I had the crazy idea > that I would pass the house where my grandfather was born 168 N. Robertson ( > in New Orleans) I could have been shot in this neighborhood. & to top it off, > I could not find his house # ... As I was searching , I passed St. Louis > Cemetery # 2. It was locked. I didnt get out of my car. There were lots of > shady characters around. I find it a crying shame that I cant visit my > ancestors because of CRIME! I have to admit, I was driving in fear of this > bad neighborhood. I tried to stop to see the hours but someone was in back of > me & they had pulled out of the projects that are next to the cemetery . So > here I am In one piece safe & sound might I add But back to square one. I was > told I could visit on a holiday that they have a guard then. Any one have > any ancestors in the St. Louis #2, & how do you visit them? PS thanks for the > cemetery inquiries. > > Barbara M. Borel > > ==== LA-LGHS Mailing List ==== > LGHS: Serving Louisiana Genealogist since 1953. > Send queries for consideration to be published in The Register > contact Maurice Pecquet at <[email protected]>

Thanks Sue, its good to be back. I just send Pat some of the information that she requested. evelyn

In a message dated 10/17/1999 5:57:52 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > > Hello... Is this in Monroe Louisiana? > > So sorry... mental fog today. The conference is in Monroe, Louisiana. The location is just a couple of miles off Interstate 20. I also have taken the I-20 through Monroe, gotten off on the Bastrop exit as if I was going to NLU and turned left at the red light just past the McDonalds after I pasted the exit to the college... if anyone can follow that <grin> then you turn left (behind that service station) and go past the chiroprators office and turn right on Evengaline. Clear as mud, I know. (lol) Annette

I am looking for Sharbino's is there any in your book? [email protected]

Evelyn, Great!!!! I really appreciate all of the help that you have given us. I know soooooooo little about most of my family. Keep up all the hard work. SUE >From: [email protected] >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [LA-LGHS-L] I'm back! >Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 21:50:01 EDT > >Thanks Sue, its good to be back. I just send Pat some of the information >that she requested. > >evelyn > > >==== LA-LGHS Mailing List ==== >LGHS: Serving Louisiana Genealogist since 1953. >To submit an article to be considered for publication in The Register, >contact David Howell at <[email protected]> > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Have you thought of taking a tour group? evelyn

Hello... Is this in Monroe Louisiana?

Just passing on... There will be an all day genealogy workshop held in Monroe at the Mormon Church Saturday Oct 23, from 9 am to 3 pm .............ADMISSION IS FREE Sponsored by the Stake Public Affairs Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Monroe Stake) Workshops include: North Louisiana Research Swedish Research Native American Research Black Ancestral Research Cemetery Records Census Records "Beginner" Genealogy Classes Featuring "FamilySearch" the LDS online database The location is at the LDS Stake Center on the corner of Evangeline and North 33rd Street. (I go through Monroe on Louisville? (the four-lane) and turn left at the Walmart Super Center, turn right on Evangeline and go 3-4 blocks until you see the "Family History Center" sign. Park in either parking lots and come in any door. Will probably need to register at the front side parking lot door.) Don't know about lunch. There are several "fast foods" within a couple of blocks toward NLU: Taco Bell, McDonald, Burger King, etc. Should be good (IT'S FREE <grin>)and you should be able to "network" a lot, which is to me the best thing about a conference! See you there. Annette