Genealogy Resources

Genealogy Collection

The Genealogy collection is located at the
Parkview Branch Library
500 Grand Pre Boulevard
New Iberia, LA 70563

Hours are
Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Phone: (337) 364-7480

Our volunteer will assist you in finding out more about your family heritage based on the information provided on your Genealogy Information Sheet. Please print and complete the following form to better aid the search for information. You may bring or mail the form to the Parkview Branch Library. You may also email the form to parkviewlibrary@iberialibrary.org.

Genealogy Information Sheet

Genealogy Databases

Ancestry.com
Online source of genealogical and historical information, consists of over 1.2 billion records in over 3,000 databases. This database does not offer remote access. It must be used in the library.

Heritage Quest Online
With over 28,000 books currently available, the entire U.S. Federal Census, PERSI™, Freedman’s Bank Records, Revolutionary War Pension Records, and other expanding collections, HeritageQuest Online is designed specifically for patrons in public libraries who are either just beginning their family research or who after years of work are still uncovering their past.

Heritage Hub
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Heritage Hub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.

ProQuest African American Heritage
Search essential records for African Americans, including Federal Census, Marriage and Cohabitation Records, Military Draft and Service Records, Registers of Slaves and Free(d) Persons of Color, Freedman's Bank, and more.

Additional Genealogy Resources