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First Families. The Society is the official registry of the First Families of Louisiana Certificate Program – recognizing families who settled within the present boundaries of the state on, or prior to, December 20, 1803.
24 kwi 2018 · First Families of Louisiana. When the American flag was raised in New Orleans on 20 December 1803, and the Louisiana Purchase instantly doubled the size of the United States, those who were already living in Louisiana became U.S. residents, and citizens shortly thereafter.
Colonial families are defined as those who resided within the present boundaries of the State of Louisiana on 20 December 1803 (the date the American flag was raised in New Orleans and Louisiana became a U.S. territory). You must be able to prove residence with acceptable documentation.
Many are ancestors of the first four documented Acadians in Louisiana in 1764, Jean-Baptiste Cormier, Jean Poirier, Jean Richard, and Olivier Landry. These four were followed by Joseph Broussard who lead the first 200 Acadians to Louisiana on February 27, 1765 aboard the Santo Domingo.
15 kwi 2024 · Map Collection: Libraries at Louisiana State University have the most complete collection of maps for Louisiana. The FamilySearch Library has a few historical maps, including maps of early land districts. Ward maps for New Orleans (1829, 1834, 1845, 1854, and 1898) are on FS Library film 1377700 or fiche 6016695-99. Helpful maps:
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This category is for the earliest known heads of families in Louisiana. Both men and women can be included. The individual should have been in Louisiana by the time it became a state on 30 April 1812 or earlier, and stayed to raise a family. You should also add a location category (see Category:Louisiana for a list of parishes).
