We have a letter from someone that saw our web site. She has some information that may be of use to some. She looks like a prospective member. Charles To: Lafayette Genealogical Society Web Master: Charles L. Patterson From: Mildred E. Methvin, Lafayette, LA 800 Lafayette St., Suite 3500 Lafayette, LA 70501 593-5140 (o) _memethvin@cox.net_ (mailto:memethvin@cox.net) Good morning. I'm writing to let you know if a valuable resource which your members might find useful -- a professional genealogist in France, Eric Bourgoin, who speaks English and can provide not only research services, but transcription and translation services, as well as historical interpretation. See _http://genealogypro.com/bourgoin-genealogie.html_ (http://genealogypro.com/bourgoin-genealogie.html) I've worked with Mr. Bourgoin since 2002. He has done research for me in La Rochelle, Reims, and Marne, and was able to locate over 75 original documents from the 18th century relating to the Metoyers of Natchitoches Parish. As you may know, several books have already been published about this family, but before Mr. Bourgoin's research, only three documents had been located in France. Your members may be interested to know of this resource if their research is now focused on ancestors who resided in France. Best regards, Mildred "Mimi" Methvin P.S. I'm not yet a member of the Lafayette Genealogical Society, but when I retire in the next year or two, I expect to become active.