Colorful Characters of Fort Miro Program

If you missed last week's performance at the Library, you can watch the whole thing here: https://www.oplib.org/Family-local-history-virtual-programs

Colorful Characters of Fort Miro Program

I just wanted to let everyone know that on this Thursday the 17th at 5:30 pm at the Main Branch of Ouachita Parish Public Library, I and three of my colleagues will present a program about four residents of colonial Ouachita parish. You will hear from Fort Miro's commandant and Monroe's founder Jean Filhiol, his … Continue reading Colorful Characters of Fort Miro Program →

An Unidentified Woman…Marguerite Adelaide Bourgeat Muse?

https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-pho%3A438 I really, really believe I am right about this one. This lady looks like an identified photo of Marguerite Muse in Dr. Williams's Founding Families books, Part 1, Page 290. If it isn't, she is definitely a relative! Marguerite was the granddaughter of Jean Baptiste Filhiol. Her mother was Filhiol's only daughter Marie. There … Continue reading An Unidentified Woman…Marguerite Adelaide Bourgeat Muse? →

Jean Filhiol’s Description of the Ouachita Valley

This is kinda funny. In 1786, Filhiol was sent to this area to scout around and find a place to start a settlement. In 1935, his report on his findings was translated into English. To say the least, he seems to have not been impressed! You can read the translation of his report here: https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-orv%3A1

The Filhiol Family’s Claim to Hot Springs Arkansas

Did you know that Jean Baptist Filhiol and his descendants had a claim to the Arkansas Hot Springs? The fight in the courts lasted for generations, but ultimately it was denied. The Times-Democrat (New Orleans, LA) February 24, 1890, Page 1 WASHINGTON. Louisiana Claimants to Hot Springs Reservation. Special to The Times-Democrat. WASHINGTON, Feb. … Continue reading The Filhiol Family’s Claim to Hot Springs Arkansas →