Research discussions and help concerning any genealogical elements for the West Bank of the Greater New Orleans area. Since the West Bank evolved with people from far and wide, the extent of our research includes everywhere. You may join this free group (must click "Join This Group" and set up your membership, then sign-in each time you visit) to contribute information, discuss genealogy, make queries, post genealogical or heritage events, lurk, or just browse the links and our calendar to the left. If you wish to join our official society, the $20 dues may be sent to us at P.O. Box 872, Harvey, LA 70059-0872. The membership year begins June 1st, meetings are held the third Saturday of the month at 1:00 pm, and our quarterly publication (Gumbo Roots) is included. Our latest meeting venue is Westwego Library, 635 4th St., Westwego, LA.


"If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it
dance." --George Bernard Shaw