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The Story on the Line, the Other Part of Genealogy
I proclaim to be a terrible genealogist. This is a true statement and definitely not opinion. I spent my childhood in libraries, church archives and peoples homes researching. I knew how to work a microfilm machine, remember those, and WRITE DOWN what we found. No copies, or pdf’s or scanning available. My Mom created a massive database of Creole genealogy. By the time I was an adult I had lost the genealogy bug. There were several people of my generation that were doing the work and doing it well. I feel like I can let it go and enjoy their findings. What Connects Us What I do want to learn…
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Ravard vs Ravare and Metoyer Connections
This will be the first in a series written by Janet Ravare Colson, retired director of the Creole Heritage Center. This series will focus on looking back at some of the over thirty years (30 years!) of projects she has worked on and how much of that information is still relevant or how it has changed as technology has changed. Ravard vs Ravare AND their Metoyer connection in France Janet Ravare Colson My family name is Ravare (or is it Ravard?). I am married to a Metoyer descendant. So the connection in France that I found was very interesting. Back to the Ravare vs Ravard controversy. To this…
