Hi Ken,
I'm Johanne Forest Lépine, chief redactor of the Oak and the Reed; the bulletin of the Association of Forest, Foret and de Forest of America. I will publish your message in our bulletin. We have many members of Louisiana that live in Thibodeaux and Raceland areas. Probably that among them, you'll find a relatives who will help you in your researches.

Good luck!

Johanne