Genealogy, Family History & Ancestry Research

It was STANDING ROOM ONLY on Thursday May 18, 22023 at the Carver -McDonald Library in Monroe LA! The community came out in record numbers to find out how to research their ancestors' unique story and family tree. There were 36 participants present for this program. Hats off to the community! The presenter for the program was Lora Peppers, Genealogy/Special Collections from the Ouachita Parish Main Branch Library. Genealogy: Know Your Ancestors Who are your ancestors? When did your great grandparents migrate to the United States? Was there a specific event that caused them to sacrifice everything and move across the world to a foreign land? For what wars did they risk their lives? These are just a few of many questions that can be answered with a genealogy search. Tracing your genealogy will provide greater knowledge than just your ancestor's name. Genealogy records such as newspapers reveal stories, recollections, and important details of your descendant's lives. How to Find My Ancestors through Genealogy Records There are several genealogical records which can help you find more than just names and dates. For example, marriage announcements can give you insight into biographical information about your ancestors like religious affiliation, names of other relatives and more. In addition, census records can provide genealogical data like names of family members with their ages, occupation and more. Trace your ancestors' unique story and your family tree with the help of the ancestry software and genealogy resources. Learn how to add people to the family tree, add facts, cite sources, and attach pictures or other digital documents. A Community Program Joyce Powell- Library Branch Manager

Photo 3 Record Numbers were in attendance

Photo 2-Family & Ancestry History vital to the family