Family histories
Tue, 08/13/2024 - 1:29pm
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Several volunteers attended the Lafourche Heritage Society’s 46th Annual History & Genealogy Seminar on Aug. 3 in Thibodaux. Some of the speakers covered various museums in the area, such as the Regional Military Museum and the Orphan Train Museum in Opelousas. Seminars were conducted on how DNA tests are related to genealogical sites and the ways it can be applied in the future. Attendees also followed a family originally from New Orleans area, using DNA and census reports. These reports showed various name spellings and how they affected the family genealogy searches. Shown from left to right are Shannon McFate, Juanita Lagarde, Dale Fangue, Toni Fangue, Charlie Ann Eues, Patsy Thomas and Rodney Grow.