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Rainy Day Research: The Lafayette Advertiser Transcriptions

1887, 1888, 1890, 1897, 1898, 1900, 1903, 1905. Following is the list of transcriptions of the "Personals" section of The Lafayette Advertiser. These transcriptions include information on people in the following areas: Lafayette, Carencro, St. Martinville, Breaux Bridge, Lake Charles, New Orleans, Royville, Abbeville, Rayne, Pilette, Opelousas, Crowley, among other places. The items range from extended details about parties or weddings, to small items about who is visiting whom in town, who is travelling, who is sick, etc. While some of the items may not give you vital information on the individual you are researching, they provide a very compelling glimpse into the everyday events of this town.