Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society

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Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society (LGHS)
Formation1953
FoundersKing Hunt

Morris Charlton
H.S. Giere
Arthur Reagan
Loren Davidson
Nicholas Murray
Norma Core

Travis Tynes

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TypeHistorical society
Purpose Family history, genealogy, kinship and descent
HeadquartersP.O. Box 82060, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2060
Location
Area served
Louisiana
ProductsThe Louisiana Genealogical Register

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first families of louisiana certificate
ServicesGenealogical records

Historical records
Genealogy research

Genealogy education
Membership
100+
Website www.louisianaghs.org

The Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society (LGHS) is a genealogy and history society for the State of Louisiana headquartered in Baton Rouge. [1] [2]

Mission

LGHS was founded in 1953 to collect, preserve, and make available genealogical and historical materials; to assist its members in tracing their ancestry; to ascertain the location of public and private records, that they may be made available to students of genealogy and history; and to aid in investigations of this nature. [3] [4] [5]

Today, LGHS continues to devote its energy and resources to these purposes through seminars, on-going programs, publications, and special projects.LGHS holds meetings at the Louisiana State Archives Building and regional public libraries. It sponsors a spring and a fall seminar each year in Baton Rouge. [6] [7]

Publications

Since 1954, LGHS has published The Louisiana Genealogical Register – an eclectic collection of Louisiana records, historical and genealogical articles, queries, announcements, and "how to" advice, which is free to members. [8] [9] Out-of-state individuals and more than 100 libraries subscribe to the journal. Over the years, LGHS has also published a variety of other materials, including books Louisiana Soldiers in the War of 1812 and Be It Known and Remembered Bible Records. [10] [11] The Society has also compiled a subject index for prior journals. [12] [13]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Ouachita Parish Genealogy Related Societies: Statewide Societies". Quachita Parish History. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  3. ↑ "About the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society" . Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  4. ↑ "Louisiana Family History Societies". Family Tree Resources. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  5. ↑ "Louisiana Genealogists – Family History Research". Trace Your Past. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  6. ↑ "About the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society" . Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  7. ↑ "Genealogy Societies". East Baton Rouge Public Library. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  8. ↑ "LOUISIANA GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES". VICKSBURG GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  9. ↑ "Genealogical Resources: Louisiana Collection Sources". Earl K Long Library. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  10. ↑ Pierson, Marion (1963). Louisiana Soldiers in the War of 1812. Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society. ISBN   0806349123.
  11. ↑ "Be it known and remembered Bible records". Family Search. Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society. 1992. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  12. ↑ "Publications of the Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society" . Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  13. ↑ "The Louisiana Genealogical Register". Glenview Public Library. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
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