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Jay Z Ties to SW Louisiana By: Alex D. Lee, Sr.
Discovering Jay Z documented Louisiana Roots! Before the fame there is always family or as we call it in SW Louisiana, FAMILLE! Continue reading
Discovering the identities of Dr. A. O. GUIDRY’s enslaved people of color
Estate Sale of Julie POTIER (wife of Dr. O.A. GUIDRY) Source: POTIER, Julie m. Onezime GUIDRY Succ. dated 21 April 1858 (Opel. Ct. Hse. Succ. #2148) Plantation Location: Grand Coteau, Louisiana Esclaves: SANDY (Negro) 48 (1810) at $700. Notes: … Continue reading
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Descendants of Martin DONATO’s last will and testament
On September 2, 1847, approximately 166 years ago, Martin DONATO, a free man of color and prominent planter in the town of Opelousas, Louisiana, left behind the wishes of his last will testament which left behind a puzzling mystery as … Continue reading
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Now which DUPRE was the daddy?
In the beginning of my research I had no idea how difficult it would be to find some of my family but I soon learned finding the paternity of my late relatives wasn’t so easy. Having a few relatives … Continue reading
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Meeting Cousin Mike CHENIER
Today started off as planned until my co-worker and good friend Roberto called stating that he hit a pothole which caused his tire to go on a flat, the same tire that my fiancé and I complained was too low. Roberto … Continue reading
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Cousin Paul George in the 2016 Olympics
My lil Cousin Paul scored 20 points in Today’s Olympic game vs Venezuela! He is playing extremely well as he always does and he’s showing that he’s definitely one of the world’s best basketball player. In his interview the asked … Continue reading
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My Book Progression
Well the whole day I been working on my book and I’m loving the progression of it. Every time I finish a family I get excited in knowing how much they will love the information and pictures. Awhile back I … Continue reading
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Downplaying Bi-Racial Relationships of The Past
Believe it or not some have attempted to downplay their ancestor’s story to not accept the early interracial mixing of their family, many of who claims that only poor White Europeans took up with slaves and free women of color. … Continue reading
Discovering Mr. Andrepont ancestors
Just a few minutes ago I got off the phone with my former high school Principal Mrs. Andrepont who was the principal at Pietzch-MacArthur elementary school here in Beaumont, Texas. A few days ago through Facebook I discovered that he … Continue reading
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The importance of a family historian
A lot of people don’t know the importance of a family historian until they are seeking knowledge of the family. Our job is very important since we are obligation our time in preserving the family history, a task that isn’t … Continue reading
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