Selected French Genealogical Resources
These resources are general in scope, but there are many more resources in the Genealogy Division that focus on specific counties, cities, and family lines. By searching for "France Genealogy" and "French Genealogy" in the OPAC as a subject or a keyword, you will find more sources like the ones listed below. Or, search for a specific surname or location as a subject to narrow down your results further.
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Included in this list are English language genealogy resources in the ISL collection relating to French heritage in France, Canada, and pockets of the U.S. and the Caribbean, such as New Orleans.
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In his chapter on France, Baxter provides information about French history, calendar changes, and boundary changes that affect genealogical research in France as well as requisite addresses and tips for researching. |
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The following list includes general titles, but there are many more Huguenot resources in the ISL collection that focus on specific geographic areas and specific family lines. Also, many general French resources will discuss Huguenot genealogy. By searching for "Huguenots Genealogy" in the catalog as a subject or keyword, you will find more sources like the ones listed below. Or, add the term "Huguenot" to a search for a surname or geographic area to make your search even more specific. Works are in English unless noted. | |
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Online subscription available for use within the Indiana State Library. The Periodical Source Index can be searched from this site. The Periodical Source Index is a searchable database of Genealogical Periodicals. Users can search by place, person, or periodical title to locate information about French ancestors. | |
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The National Huguenot Society provides links to background information about the Huguenots, publications for sale, ancestral name listings, links to Huguenot societies in other countries and continents, immigration and vital records information, and more. |
GEN SP 9-23-2021