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 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
- Family Search
- Rootsweb.com
- LAGen Web
- National Archives
- Bureau of Land Management: Search for land grants given to ancestors
- Public Records Online: Access to most state land and assessors records
- Louisiana Department of Health – Office of Public Health – Vital Records for Birth and Death Certificates and Orleans Parish marriage certificates
- Louisiana State Archives
- Vital Records Information, United States
- Louisiana Parish Clerks of Court: Parish by parish listing of contact information for Louisiana Clerks of Court, which has marriage and divorce records, land records, probate, etc.
- National Archives
- Bayou State Periodical Index: Searchable index of Louisiana periodicals from 1958 to present day.
