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