Tell Us What You Think! We are starting to plan our Genealogy Meetings. Tell us what you would like to see by filling in the survey, and bring with you to the meeting. Thank you for your imput! Survey You consider yourself a _____beginner _____intermediate ____advanced. How many years have you researched your family tree? _______________ Check as many topics that interest you. Then number your top 5 picks. ____Organizing Your Research ____World War I Draft Cards ____Preserving Your Research ____Doing a Family Newsletter ____Maps, & Atlases Can Help You ____Creating Your FamilyWebpage ____Migration Patterns ____Lineage Societies ____City Directory Research ____Land Records ____Cemetery Research ____Mapping Software ____Marriage & Divorce Records ____Internet Research ____Area of Research ____Ethic Research ___Virginia ____Mississippi ___German ___New England ____Louisiana ___Irish ___Other: ________________ ___Other: ___________ ____How to Effectively Use a Library ____Using the LDS System ____Census Research ____Newspaper Research ____Non Population Census Schedules ____Fraternal Organizational ____Courthouse Research Records ____Probate Records ____Church Records ____Home Records ____Lutheran ____Getting Ready for a Research Trip ____Catholic ____Planning a Family Reunion ____Jewish ____Civil War Research ____Other:_______ Other Suggestions or Comments: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Bring with you to the meeting. Thanks Earl Gates

Lafayette Genealogical Society Meeting - 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., Meeting Room, April 15,2004. Our Speaker is Regena English a new member will talk about organization of your genealogy records. How to file them and find them. Bring a new member. I saw Eula at I-Hop Saturday morning and she looks good. She is going to physical therapy and massage therapy 3 to 5 days a week and has a lot more progress to make. Everyone pray for her and e-mail we love her. eulafd@bellsouth.net Earl Gates

In a message dated 3/23/04 10:44:03 PM Central Standard Time, huff04@juno.com writes: > Please be advised that the Family History Center will have > a new schedule of operation beginning Tuesday, March 30th. > > Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.-----7:00 pm- 9:00 pm. > Wednesday 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm > Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm > > We will no longer be opened on Thursday afternoons and for the time > being, > due to lack of interest, we will not be opened on Sunday afternoons until > further > notice. > > The Family History Center's phone number is 984-7182 and is only answered > during > hours of operation. > > We hope that these new hours will give more people the opportunity and > flexibility to visit > our facilities and use our resources. > > We now have 2 computers with internet access. Ancestry.com is availbale > at no > charge. We have many films and microfiche on hand. If we don't have what > you > are looking for, we can order it. Father Hebert's books are available on > micro fiche. > We have many other resources, too many to list. We are anxious to help > everyone in > any area they need. If we don't have the answers we will do our best to > find out for you > or lead you in the right direction. > > At this time we are planning another Geneaolgy Conference to be held in > October; > Family History Month. We hope to make this one bigger and better than the > first one > we had in January, which was a huge success in itself. > > Any questions or suggestions may be sent to this email address. > > Hope to see many of you at the FHC soon. > > Sincerely, > > Linda Huff > > >

Ancestral Endeavors A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF LAFAYETTE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY www.nettally.com/lgsla Volume 2004 Issue 3 March 2004 The Minutes of the February 19, 2004 Meeting The regularly scheduled meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society was called to order by Acting President at 6:32 p.m. in the conference room of the Lafayette Public Library. We had 23 people in attendance. Two of who became members "Tricia Hunt and Regina English" and one visitor Dana Elow. After a moment of silence, for Ann Booth (who lost both her daughter and son in-law) And for our President Eula who had recently had a set back, when she had a stoke. We were lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes and treasurer's report were accepted. Program: Our Speaker was Jackie Chote. Jackie is a graduate from UL and presently is the Librarian in Abbeville. Jackie spoke to us about Abbeville's new Library location and the special area set up for genealogist. The new location holds several valuable genealogical books, as well as Louisiana references. And is designed to be quite and separate from the main library. In addition, Jackie mentioned that the library is looking for feed back from genealogist on the genealogical section of the library. They would like to make it a comfortable place for us to do research. So please, if you use the library please let them know about your experience as well as any ideas you may have that will make it a better place to do research. New Business: MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DUE! If you have not renewed your membership, please contact Warren and take care of this. Our March meeting will be held at the regular schedule time. However, we will not be meeting at the Lafayette Public Library. Instead we will be meeting at the Dupre library at UL. For those interested we will be having a tour of the library and their holdings. And for those who already know the libraries holdings, this time can be set aside for genealogical research. Warren LeBlanc shared with the members that Raine is having a genealogical seminar and we have been asked if we would like a table. The fee is $25.00. If we do this there needs to be volunteers to run the table. Cindy Hofmeister mentioned that local Family History Center had great success with their genealogical conference and that many attendees would like to have another one. The Bishop over the LDS church had asked Cindy to speak to the Lafayette Genealogical Society to see if we may be interested on cosponsoring the next event. It was mentioned that this could be a way of bring extra revenue for the Society. We also spoke of several other ways the society could increase membership as well as revenue. In addition, Cindy mentioned that all members would be signed up for a LALGS mailing list which would enable us to work with each other, share the monthly news letter, and latest genealogical news. Copies of Ancestral Endeavors will be available at the meetings for members who do not have email. Those that are not picked up will be sent by snail mail. Period Ending January 2004 Beginning Balance January $2,336.30 Debts Newsletter/Publication $0.00 Postage/ Box Rent Supplies/presents Books $0.00 Banquet/Publication Credits Deposits $300.00 (Membership Dues) Book Sales (Calander) Postage $ 8.50 Banquet $15.00 Ending Balance $ 2659.80 Our meeting was considered very productive and closed.

Jean has asked me to pass this newsletter out to everyone. Cindy ANCESTRAL ENDEAVORS A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE LAFAYETTE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY www.nettally.com/lgsla Volume 2004 Issue 1 January 2004 The Minutes of the November 20, 2003 Meeting The regularly scheduled meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society was called to order by President Daniel Besse at 6:35 p.m. in the conference room of the Lafayette Public Library. After a moment of silence in honor of our veterans, Daniel led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Guests and new members present included Carl Huval, Kristin Delhommer, Mr. & Mrs. Les Ardoin, Tricia Hunt and Dee DeLassus. The minutes and the treasurer's report were accepted as reported in the newsletter. Program: Our guest speaker was Amanda LeFleur, on the French language spoken in Acadiana. She has taught French at Comeaux High School and now teaches at LSU. For many years she has studied the Cajun French spoken in different communities. She used to have her high school students used to collect idiomatic expressions on various topics, and collected more from a French language program she used to have on KRVS. She has published many of these expressions in Tonner Mes Chiens! Ms. LaFleur is currently working with a group of linguists to compile a dictionary of Louisiana French from all over the state. It is a time-consuming project, because each term and usage has to be verified. Also, they are studying a living language that is constantly evolving. French evolved differently in Louisiana than in France. For instance, an automobile in France is called une voiture (originally a term for a buggy), but in Cajun French it is called un char (which originally meant a cart). They are trying to document French as it is spoken all over Louisiana. This will result in a multi-media Louisiana French dictionary. She is also working with the University of Laval on a pan-Francophone database. The database will be available in March. You can find it on Google by searching "pan Francophone." She asked for help from anyone who speaks Louisiana French. She is particularly interested in terms that are no longer in common usage, such as terms that are associated with crafts, agriculture, etc. We are in danger of losing these terms. Old Business: Cindy Hoffmeister has volunteered to serve as Secretary for the coming year. Thanks! The Society has traded publications with the Allen Parish, Pointe d'Eglise and St. Pierre (Carencro) genealogical societies. We are willing to trade with other societies as well. New Business: Dee DeLassus proposed a new project for the Society. The First Families of Louisiana program has been redesigned to be open to descendants of residents of the Louisiana Purchase on or before December 20, 1803. Those wishing to receive certificates must submit their lineage chart, which the Society can then publish. They will receive a certificate featuring a map of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase shaded in. The board will meet 30 min. before the January meeting to discuss this. Eula wants old greeting cards for Girl Scouts to make into bookmarks for libraries to give away. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. and refreshments were served. Banquet: The annual banquet was held at the Petroleum Club on Wednesday, December 3, 2003. Our banquet speaker was Robert de Berardinis, a thirteenth generation Louisianian, who spoke on "America Began in Southwest Louisiana." The United States in 1803 was very homogenous. The vast majority of the population was English or Scottish and Protestant. Perhaps a third of the population had been born in Great Britain. There were only ten Catholic parishes and no Jewish congregations. With the Louisiana Purchase the country nearly doubled in size, adding a large Catholic population of French and Spanish origin. Louisiana also contributed the concept of free-range livestock, which contributed so much to the American image of the wild west. The term "rodeo" was first used in Opelousas in 1791, and not in Mexico until later. Cattle branding also originated in Louisiana, as did the terms "desperado" and "posse". Americans were welcomed in Louisiana because they brought an influx of cash. Economic conditions in Louisiana changed remarkably. In 1803 the average Louisianian had one horse, a few milk cows, a few other domestic animals and a small plantation. By 1830 large sugar and cotton plantations had been developed, and most people had hundreds of acres and were very prosperous. The officers for 2004 were installed. Eula Delhommer is now the President, Earl Gates President-Elect, Belva Gurr Vice President, Cindy Hofmeister Secretary, and Warren LeBlanc Treasurer. The outgoing officers distributed awards to members who had made special contributions during the year, and door prizes were distributed. Special thanks are in order for Eula, Belva and Warren, who contributed prizes, and especially to Martha Luby, who coordinated everything. 2003 OFFICERS President Eula Delhommer 893-5559 Pres.-Elect Earl Gates 856-7663 Vice-Pres. Belva Gurr 989-2661 Treasurer Warren LeBlanc 856-7812 Secretary Cindy Hoffmeister 839-9246 Dues: $20.00 per family per year TREASURER'S REPORT PERIOD ENDING September 2003 BEGINNING BALANCE September $2,689.56 DEBITS Newsletter/Publication Postage/Box rent Supplies/presents Books donation Banquet/Publication CREDITS Deposits: (Membership dues) 140.00 Book sales (Calendar) Postage 3.00 Banquet 195.00 ENDING BALANCE $3,027.56 NEXT MEETING Thursday January 15, 6:30 p.m. Lafayette Public Library Speaker: Barry Ancelet Lafayette Genealogical Society P.O. Box 52041 Lafayette, LA 70505

For those of you who have had problems locating your ancestors in the 1870 census. Ancestry.com now has available an all name index for the 1870 census. Ancestry is a pay site. However, you may access this website for free at the Lafayette Public Library or at your locale Lafayette Family History Center Located at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 116 Bluebird Dr. Lafayette, LA. 70508 The Lafayette Family History Center Hours Tue Eve: 7-9 Wen Eve 7-9 Sat day 9-1 The second and fourth Sunday of each month 3:30 -5:00 If you are needing help with your research Cindy Hofmeister works at the Family History Center Tuesday Eve. 7-9 and on the 2nd and 4th Sunday from 3:30-5:00

Members: This is the first time I have ever been a secretary for a genealogical society or anything else for that matter. Please bear with me as I'm trying to learn how to do this. If you find any mistakes or if I have left something out. Please let me know so I may correct it. Thank You! Cindy Hofmeister "Secretary" Lafayette Genealogical Society Ancestral Endeavors A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF LAFAYETTE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY www.nettally.com/lgsla Volume 2004 Issue 2 February 2004 The Minutes of the January 15, 2004 Meeting The regularly scheduled meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society was called to order by President Eula Delhommer at 6:35 p.m. in the conference room of the Lafayette Public Library. After a moment of silence, in honor of our US military personal. Eula lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes and treasurer's report were accepted. Program: Our Speaker was Barry Ancelet, who spoke about knowing who we are and preserving our history. In his talk Barry stated half of the story is always missing. And it is up to us as genealogist to find out the whole story. We need to speak to everyone and anyone who may have had something to do with our ancestors. This would include people in our collateral lines, friends and neighbors. Barry, stated "It is up to us to tell the whole story, whether it is good or bad." Old Business: It was decided by majority vote, that our society would not take on the project of The First Families of Louisiana. Members of the society have been working on a variety of transcription projects. And are in desperate need of volunteers. Members meet on Tuesday mornings at the library. Please contact Belva Gurr for further information. To let you know: As an added incentive to our members. We have started Lafayette Genealogical Society mailing list through Rootsweb.com. By using this way of communication, We will be able to share information with the members of our society. We will be sharing the monthly newsletter, And any other valuable genealogical information. About 2 to 3 times a month, we will share helpful research tips, etc through this list. An extra added bonus for members. This list, is only for the members of the Lafayette Genealogical Society and is not open to the public. To sign up for this list please email Cindy Hofmeister at < hofsearch@aol.com> Note: If we have your email address, you have already been signed up for this list. If you have changed your email address or have just connected to the Internet, please let Cindy Hofmeister know, so she can update our records. In addition, If you do not want to be on this list, please let Cindy know, so she can remove you. You will only be able to receive your newsletter at our monthly meeting or through snail mail. The newsletter will be sent through this list, before each monthly meeting. If you don't have email, a copy of the newsletter will be available at our monthly meeting. If you miss our monthly meeting then a copy will be sent to you by snail mail. Treasure's Report Period Ending December 2003 Beginning Balance November $3027.56 Debts Newsletter/ Publications Postage/Box Rent $ 76.00 Supplies/presents Books $ 428.22 Banquet/Publications $ 812.04 Credits Deposits Membership dues $ 75.00 Book Sales (Calendar) Postage Banquet $ 550.00 Ending Balance $2336.30 Budget For 2004 Beginning Balance $2336.30 Projected Income Estimated 55 Members dues @ $20 each $1100.00 Sell 5 books @ $15.00 each $ 105.00 Sell 15 Supplements @ $ 5.00 each $ 75.00 Total Projected Income $1280.00 Projected Expenses Publication $ 950.00 Speakers Meals $ 30.00 Banquet Prizes $ 75.00 Office Expenses (Postage/Newsletter) $ 350.00 Other Expenses $ 65.00 Library Book $ 50.00 Total Expenses $1520.00 Ending Balance $2096.30 Our next Scheduled meeting is 6:30 Thursday, February 19th, 2004 at the Lafayette Public Library.

This is to let everyone know Eula came home from the hospital on Friday evening. She is doing better and is at home resting. Thanks for all the prayers. Cindy

On Monday the 9th, 2004 Eula Delhommer (President of Lafayette Genealogical Society) had a stroke. She is currently at Lafayette General on the sixth floor. From what Belva has said Eula may be going home either today or tomorrow. Please keep Eula and her family in your prayers! Earl Gates (President-elect) has been notified about Eula's situation and has accepted stepping up to acting President until Eula is feeling better. At this time we are not sure how long it will be until Eula is back with us 100%. Cindy Hofmeister hofsearch@aol.com

Winn Genealogical & Historical Association, Inc. P.O. Box 652         Winnfield, LA 71483-1320 Call for Speakers Feb 1, 2004 WPGHA is actively seeking speakers for their quarterly meetings. If you have good, experienced speakers in your local genealogy organization, please pass a copy of this letter on to them. WPGHA is a mid-sized genealogy society located in Winn Parish, Louisiana. Established in 1996 with 13 members, WPGHA currently has about 250 members. WPGHA is in its eight year of publishing a journal consisting of family information, supplemented with courthouse records, cemetery records, and other information on Winn Parish and its early families. Issues are published 3-4 times a year and consist of a total of 200 pages per year. WPGHA has published two books and holds the copyright to the History of Winn Parish, published in 1984 by the local historical society. For 2004, the meetings are scheduled on February 7, May 1, August 7 and November 6.  The business meeting starts at 12 noon, or as soon as everyone has a plate of goodies. The program begins at 1:00 p.m. The meetings are open to the public at no charge. WPGHA pays $50.00 per one hour lecture. WPGHA also pays round trip mileage rate of 25¢ per mile up to $100.00 (400 total miles). Mileage is based on computer map miles from your home to Winnfield, Louisiana. Lodging and meals are not paid. Refreshments are served by the local members that normally consist of sandwiches, pizza, cookies, soft drinks, etc. The speaker also received a complimentary copy of the latest issue of the journal. In return, WPGHA needs experienced speakers that know their subject matter and know how to impart that information in a clear, well developed manner that is both educational and entertaining. Our local membership is small, but highly educated in both academics and in genealogy research. Subject matter should pertain to genealogical research or historical information on Louisiana or other southern states. Subject matter should be enhanced with overhead transparencies, or other show & tell objects, as well as handouts. WPGHA furnishes a overhead projector with screen and/or a large screen television. If handouts are received in advance, they will be printed and ready for the speaker. The WPGHA meeting room is located above the Winn Parish Health Unit, one block from the Winn Parish courthouse on West Main Street. The small meeting room sits about thirty people comfortably, but the meeting can be immediately moved into the large hallway for seating of about 50 or more. WPGHA has a small collection of books and is open from 11:00 to 12:00 am for public use only on meeting days. For more information, please contact Sue Smith Badeaux, program chairman at <SueBado@cox.net> or Annette Carpenter Womack, president at <WPGHA@aol.com> or at the address on the top of the letterhead with a summary of the class or classes you are prepared to present and their level of interest [general area history or intermediate to advance research classes work best]. Please include 150-300 word bio, as well as your recent experience in genealogical and/or historical speaking. Sincerely, Annette Womack

Upcoming Events 2004 Feb 19: Regular meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society. Meetings are held at the Lafayette Public Library 6:30 PM Feb 28: Beginners Workshop for Family Research, presented by the Ashley County Genealogical Society, Crosset Arkansas Public Library. $25. Brown Bag it. Feb 29 - Mar 1: Genealogy Seminar in Historic Places, Charleston, South Carolina Mar 18: Regular meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society. Meetings are held at the Lafayette Public Library 6:30 PM Mar 20: The Midland Genealogical Society holds its Spring Seminar at the First Presbyterian Church Activities Building, 800 West Texas Avenue, Midland, Texas. Featured lecturer: Richard L. Hooverson. Topics include "Order in the Court: Finding and Using Court Records," "Banns, Bonds, and Brands: Vital Record Substitutes," and "Lost in the Woods: Effective Use of Maps and Gazetteers." For more information: 301 West Missouri, Midland TX 79701; Marilyn Russell, phone: (432) 682-5671; e-mail: mrlynmrlynrs@netscape.net Mar 26-27: Brigham Young University presents the seventh annual Computerized Genealogy Conference at the BYU conference center in Provo, Utah. For more information or to register, visit http://genealogyconferences.byu.edu or phone (801) 378-8925 Apr 15: Regular meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society. Meetings are held at the Lafayette Public Library 6:30 PM Apr 17: La Gen & His Soc annual all-day workshop. Patricia Law Hatcher on writing, census, and documentation. John Doucet on The Genetic Legacy of Historical Louisiana Villages. Cost: $35. Holiday Inn south (I-12 at Airline) in Baton Rouge <http://www.rootsweb.com/~la-lghs/seminar04.htm> May 1: Regular meeting of WPGHA (some guy from Ruston speaking on architecture <g>) May 19-22:  NGS 2004 Conference in the States Sacramento, California www.ngsgenealogy.org/confnatl.htm May 20: Regular meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society. Meetings are held at the Lafayette Public Library 6:30 PM Jun 13-18: Institute of Genealogy Research held at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.  http://www.samford.edu/schools/ighr/ighr.html   Jun 17: Regular meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society. Meetings are held at the Lafayette Public Library 6:30 PM Jul 11-17:  The National Institute on Genealogical Research (NIGR) is held at the newly renovated National Archives building in Washington, D.C. and in College Park, Maryland. This intensive week-long study opportunity offers on-site and in-depth examination of the common and less-known federal records found there. The Institute is for experienced genealogists, archivists, historians, and librarians interested in using federal records for genealogical research. It is not an introductory course in genealogy. The 2004 program features sessions on the census and records for African American, military, land, Native American, legislative and cartographic research. Additional lectures on less-frequently-used sources, along with popular sessions on naturalization, citizenship, and immigration documents, will round out the program. Attendees will spend one day at Archives II in College Park, Maryland, for presentations on records at that facility and for an opportunity to conduct research there. Evening sessions at the Local History and Genealogy Room of the Library of Congress and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Library are optional. Visit www.rootsweb.com/~natgenin for further information and to sign up for the Institutes mailing list.  Two scholarships are available, each offering a $500 stipend to help defray expenses of attending the Institute. For more information on these scholarships, see www.rootsweb.com/~natgenin/scholarships.htm. Jul 15: Regular meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society. Meetings are held at the Lafayette Public Library 6:30 PM Aug 7: Regular meeting of WPGHA Aug 2-6: RIGS Alliance workshops Seattle, Washington <www.rigsalliance.org> Aug 19: Regular meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society. Meetings are held at the Lafayette Public Library 6:30 PM Sep 14: Annual workshop of Ark-La-Tex Genealogy Society in Shreveport, La.,ARK-LA-TEX GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION Saturday, August 14, 2004 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Holiday Inn, 2015 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, LA (I-20 Exit Number 21) Call (318) 742-9700 for room reservations (Special Rate $69) Speaker: Russell P. Baker. Russell P. Baker is the Archival Manager of the Arkansas History Commission and State Archives in Little Rock, and has been recognized as a Certified Archivist by the Academy of Certified Archivists. He is the immediate past president of the Arkansas Genealogical Society and has been on its Board of Directors since 1975. His published works include Marriages and Obituaries from the Tennessee Baptist 1844-1862, Arkansas Township Atlas, and From Memdag to Norsk: A Historical Directory of Arkansas Post Offices 1832-1971. He has lectured widely on genealogical topics and is a nationally known teacher of family history theory and practice. Cost of Seminar--Luncheon Included--$40.00 (Per Person) For information call Victor Rose at (318) 687-3673 or email Jim Johnson:  jjohnson47@cox-internet.com  Website is at http://www.rootsweb.com/~laaltga/ Sep 8-11:  The Federation of Genealogical Societies, in conjunction with the Texas State Genealogical Society and the Austin Genealogical Society, holds its annual conference, "Legends Live Forever: Researching the Past for Future Generations," at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. For more information, see www.fgs.org Sep 16: Regular meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society. Meetings are held at the Lafayette Public Library 6:30 PM Oct 4-8: RIGS Alliance workshops Fort Worth, Texas <www.rigsalliance.org> Oct 21: Regular meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society. Meetings are held at the Lafayette Public Library 6:30 PM Nov 1-5: RIGS Alliance workshops Atlanta, Georgia<www.rigsalliance.org> Nov 6: Regular meeting of WPGHA & election of officers. Nov 18: Regular meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society. Meetings are held at the Lafayette Public Library 6:30 PM Society Meetings WPGHA meetings will be held the first Saturday in: Feb, May, Aug, and Nov, 2004. Central La in Alexandria holds their meetings the first Sunday afternoon of each month at the Alexandria Genealogy Library. ArkLaTex Gen Soc in Shreveport meet the second Saturday of each month. They hold an annual workshop in August each year. Please send me any workshops, conferences, etc. you know about and I'll periodically update this listing.  Thanks Cindy

Cindy Got the message and its a great idea. Earl Gates

Please let me know you are getting this message so I can be sure you have been added. Thanks, Cindy Hofmeister hofsearch@aol.com