Guide to Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Contents
- 1 Parish Information
- 1.1 Description
- 1.2 Parish Courthouse
- 1.3 Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Record Dates
- 1.4 Record Loss
- 1.5 Boundary Changes
- 1.6 Populated Places
- 1.7 History Timeline
- 2 Resources
- 2.1 Bible Records
- 2.2 Biographies
- 2.3 Business, Commerce, and Occupations
- 2.4 Cemeteries
- 2.5 Census Records
- 2.6 Church Records
- 2.7 Court Records
- 2.8 Directories
- 2.9 Emigration and Immigration
- 2.10 Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
- 2.11 Funeral Homes
- 2.12 Genealogies
- 2.13 Guardianship
- 2.14 Land and Property Records
- 2.15 Local Histories
- 2.16 Maps and Gazetteers
- 2.17 Migration
- 2.18 Military Records
- 2.19 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 2.20 Newspapers
- 2.21 Obituaries
- 2.22 Other Records
- 2.22.1 Voting Records
- 2.23 Periodicals
- 2.24 Probate Records
- 2.25 School Records
- 2.26 Social Security Records
- 2.27 Tax Records
- 2.28 Vital Records
- 2.28.1 Birth
- 2.28.2 Marriage
- 2.28.3 Death
- 2.28.4 Divorce
- 3 Research Facilities
- 3.1 Archives
- 3.2 FamilySearch Centers
- 3.3 Libraries
- 3.4 Museums
- 4 Societies
- 5 Websites
- 6 Research Guides
- 7 References
Parish Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
Natchitoches Parish was named for the Natchitoches people and was created in April 10, 1805. The parish seat is Natchitoches and is located in the west central area of the state.[1]
Parish Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Natchitoches Parish Courthouse
200 Church St
Natchitoches, LA 71458-0799
Phone: 318-352-8152
Natchitoches Parish Courthouse
Clerk Court has marriage records from 1780, divorce, probate and court records.[2]
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the parish and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1914 | 1729 | 1914 | 1732 | 1732 | 1732 | 1700s |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this parish.
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
- Parent Parish: Created as an original parish on April 14, 1807.
- Parish Seat: Natchitoches[4]
- Interactive Map of Louisiana Parish Formation History (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Louisiana Parish boundary changes
- Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by parish provided by Newberry Library
Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this parish:[5]
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| Towns | ||
| Villages | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
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| Census-designated places | ||
History Timeline[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
- Natchitoches Parish Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Biographies[edit | edit source]
- Index to Natchitoches Parish Biography Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Census Records[edit | edit source]
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1820 | 7,486 | — |
| 1830 | 7,905 | 5.6% |
| 1840 | 14,350 | 81.5% |
| 1850 | 14,228 | −0.9% |
| 1860 | 16,699 | 17.4% |
| 1870 | 18,265 | 9.4% |
| 1880 | 19,707 | 7.9% |
| 1890 | 25,836 | 31.1% |
| 1900 | 33,216 | 28.6% |
| 1910 | 36,455 | 9.8% |
| 1920 | 38,602 | 5.9% |
| 1930 | 38,477 | −0.3% |
| 1940 | 40,997 | 6.5% |
| 1950 | 38,144 | −7.0% |
| 1960 | 35,653 | −6.5% |
| 1970 | 35,219 | −1.2% |
| 1980 | 39,863 | 13.2% |
| 1990 | 36,689 | −8.0% |
| 2000 | 39,080 | 6.5% |
| 2010 | 39,566 | 1.2% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Church records vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members, such as: name; age, baptism, christening, or birth; marriage, maiden names; and death. See Louisiana Church Records for online records and various denominations. Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Natchitoches
- Red Rock
- Louisiana Historical Church Information
- Directory of Churches in Louisiana, by city (Church Angel)
- Natchitoches Parish Church Records (Genealogy Trails)
- Natchitoches Parish Church Records (LAGenWeb)
List of Churches and Church Parishes
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Online Court Indexes and Records
- Natchitoches Parish Court Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Directories[edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
African Americans
- Louisiana African American Griots Project
- Afrigeneas - African Ancestored Genealogy
- African American Cemeteries, listing by parish
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
- Blanchard Funeral Home in Natchitoches
- Eternal Peace Funeral Home in Natchitoches
- Winnfield Funeral Home in Natchitoches
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a specific location, reveal family relationships, and more. Private transactions include deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, and leases. See Louisiana Land and Property for more information and for transfer of land to private ownership (grants and land patents).
Online Land Indexes and Records
- Index to Natchitoches Parish Land Records (USGenWeb Archives)
- 1800-1880 Conveyance Index To Vendees - 1800-1880 Partial Listing (USGenWeb Archives)
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Parish histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories see Louisiana Local Histories.
- Natchitoches Parish - History section (USGenWeb Archives)
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
Click a neighboring parish
for more resources
- Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)
- Family Maps of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
- Louisiana Digital Map Library at USGen Web Archives
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this parish - How to Use FS Places
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
- Natchitoches Parish Military Records (USGenWeb Archives)
- Louisiana Military History Online
Civil War
- 1861-1865 Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images at Partner Site
- 1861-1865 Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images at Partner Site
- 1861-1865 U.S. Colored Troops Military Service Records, Natchitoches Parish (Genealogy Trails)
- 1883 Pensioners on the Roll as of January 1, 1883, Natchitoches Parish (Genealogy Trails)
- 1898-1950 Louisiana Confederate Pensions, 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
Regiments. Civil War service men in Natchitoches Parish served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (part of a regiment) that originated in their parish. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in this parish:
- 2nd Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate), Companies B, C and D.
- 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate), Companies D and G.
Civil War Battles
The following Civil War battle was fought in Natchitoches Parish:[6]
- April 23, 1864 - Monett’s Ferry, also known as Cane River Crossing.
- Battles of the American Civil War maps - filter by state or by battle name.
World War I
- 1917-1920 Louisiana World War I Service Records, 1917-1920 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
World War II
- 1940-1945 Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards, 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
- 1800s-Current Louisiana, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- Louisiana Newspaper List, listing by name/parish (USNPL)
- Louisiana Newspaper listing (Newslink)
- Natchitoches Parish News Records (USGenWeb Archives)
- Newspaper Gleanings, Natchitoches Parish (Genealogy Trails)
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
- Natchitoches Parish Obituaries and Death Notices (Genealogy Trails)
- Index to Natchitoches Parish Obituaries (USGenWeb Archives)
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Voting Records[edit | edit source]
- Natchitoches Index to Parish Voter Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Probate records (sometimes called "Succession Records") may give date of death, names and residences of heirs (spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, relative) and neighbors or associates. See Louisiana Probate Records for more information.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1756-1984 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984 at Ancestry — index and images ($)
- Natchitoches Parish Estate Records (USGenWeb Archives)
- Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
School Records[edit | edit source]
- Index to Natchitoches Parish School Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Social Security Records[edit | edit source]
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
Louisiana tax records can be used in place of missing censuses and provide lists of residents during years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years. For more information, see Louisiana Taxation.
Online Tax Indexes and Records
- Natchitoches Parish Tax Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Vital Records consist of civil records of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. For online sources and obtaining records, see Louisiana Vital Records.
Birth[edit | edit source]
- Natchitoches Parish Birth and Baptism Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1837-1957 Louisiana Parish Marriages, 1837-1957 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- Index to Natchitoches Parish Marriage Records (USGenWeb Archives)
- Index to Natchitoches Parish Marriage Records (Genealogy Trails)
- Natchitoches Parish Marriage Announcements (Genealogy Trails)
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1850-1875, 1894-1960 Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1870 Mortality Index: Persons who died during the year ending June 1, 1870, in the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana. (Genealogy Trails)
- Natchitoches Parish Death Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Divorce[edit | edit source]
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Natchitoches Parish. For state-wide facilities, see Louisiana Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
- Alexandria Louisiana FamilySearch Center
- Winnfield Louisiana FamilySearch Center
- Alexandria Genealogical Library - an affiliate library
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Natchitoches Parish. For state-wide library facilities, see Louisiana Archives and Libraries.
Museums[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Natchitoches Parish. For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Louisiana Societies.
- The Natchitoches Genealogical & Historical Association
PO Box 1349
Natchitoches, LA 71458-1349
Phone: 318-357-2235
Email: ngha@wnonline.net
Website - Central Louisiana Genealogical Society
PO Box 12206
Alexandria, LA 71315-2206
Website - Louisiana Historical Society
428 Hector Ave
Metairie, La. 70005-4412
Website - Louisiana Historical Association
101 LSU Student Union
LSU Box 25435
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Website
Websites[edit | edit source]
- Natchitoches, Louisiana Genealogy & History Network
- Natchitoches GenWeb, LA GenWeb
- Natchitoches Parish (USGenWeb Archives)
- Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History (Genealogy Trails)
- Natchitoches Parish LA Genealogy (ldsgenealogy.com)
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Natchitoches, Louisiana," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natchitoches_Parish,_Louisiana."
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed., Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana p 291 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Page 289-293 At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 267-268.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).At various libraries (WorldCat); FSC Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natchitoches_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 3 January 2020.
- ↑ National Park Service, Civil War Battles. Filter by state or battle name.
