411 Pujo Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
337-721-7110
Brandon Shoumaker, Branch Manager
genstaff@calcasieulibrary.org
Contact Us
Parking is available in lots on the south and west sides of the building near City Hall.
Pujo Street is one-way, running east to west.
Explore the history of the SWLA Genealogy Branch.
Continue your genealogy research by utilizing library subscriptions, scholarly websites, and other reputable research sources.
Search for obituaries, learn about the yearbook digitization project, and uncover the history of Mossville. Get started.
Print and Digital Resources: Books, periodicals, microfilm, compiled family records, and access to subscription databases.
Vital Records Indexes: Obituary notices from local newspapers, as well as selected marriage and birth records.
Geographic Coverage: Records from most U.S. states, with a strong emphasis on Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and other states along the Mississippi River. We also feature resources related to Canada and Acadia.
Special Collections: Limited materials on British genealogy and lineage books from patriotic organizations.
Historical Records: Cemetery and church records, parish courthouse documents, military records, compiled family histories, parish histories, and land records.
Research Guides: How-to books and tips for both novice and experienced genealogists, including titles like Tips for Tracing Your Family Tree (PDF, 116 KB)
by William Forsyth.
