The rich and complex history of Louisiana is captured in books that are a goldmine for genealogists. These works often explore the colonial French, Spanish, and Creole roots of the state, offering insights into settlement, land ownership, and military service. Parish histories may include church records, plantation information, and family lineages. Publications like Historical Memoirs of Louisiana provide vivid detail about the early colony. For researchers tracing African American, Acadian, or mixed-heritage families, Louisiana’s historical texts offer invaluable cultural and genealogical context. From New Orleans to the bayous, these histories help connect family stories to Louisiana’s unique and diverse heritage.
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Histories, Memories & Biographies
Local and General History
- Louisiana, Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, And Persons, Volume 2 (1909) 1,322 records
- Louisiana, Volume 1 1,290 records
- Province And the States, a History of the Province of Louisiana Under France And Spain, Volume 3 1,082 records
- Province And the States, a History of the Province of Louisiana Under France And Spain, Volume 4 994 records
- Province And the States, a History of the Province of Louisiana Under France And Spain, Volume 2 970 records
- Province And the States, a History of the Province of Louisiana Under France And Spain, Volume 1 952 records
- History of Louisiana, Volume 2 768 records
- Historical Memoirs of Louisiana, From the First Settlement of the Colony To the Departure of Governor O'reilly in 1770 (1853) 602 records
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