Lafayette Genealogical Society in Lafayette, Louisiana


Services We offer




Publishing Genealogical Data on the Web

We provide assistance to members of our society in publishing their family history on the web with varying of levels of assistance being offered.

Research Assistance

Volunteers from our society meet on the 1st Saturday of each month from 9:00-12:00 at the Lafayette Public Library in order to help patrons of the library with genealogical needs. We will make a presentation on various genealogical subjects to help individuals with their research. These presentations are made starting at 9:30 AM in the Meeting Room. Following the presentation members will be available to assist with questions and advise. Click here for more.

In addition, our society provides minimal research of Lafayette Public Library's holdings and area repositories. This service is for a small fee, payable to the Society.

Research Queries in The Acadian Area

The Lafayette Genealogical Society provides minimal research of Lafayette Public Library's holdings and area repositories. In addition many of our members are researching the Cajun names of this area and could possible help you link your ancestors. Your brick wall may have already fallen. This service is free, but a contribution to the Society would be appreciated.

For assistance you can contact the Lafayette Public Library or any
Officer of the Society.