Federale01 said:

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Thanks. I noticed many people cite the genealogy library in Provo, Utah but don't actually upload the text of the document. So, you have to believe them that it is there. Being a history major, I can't trust a source unless it is in writing in front of me, preferably a copy of the original.

Luckily, after this early period, local governments got much better with records. I can trace the rest of the line through census data and death certificates.

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The Mormon Genealogy Library at BYU is a very reliable resource.

BYU Family History Library

Just received my acceptance notecard from National SAR. My patriot ancestor was from France and fought under Galvez is the Battle of Baton Rouge. He later fought under Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans. He must have been a badass. When I have time, I hope to determine where he is buried. Perhaps in Grand Coteau area or Lake Charles? That won't be an easy task as all the simple methods have yielded nothing thus far.