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Guide to '''Webster Parish, Louisiana ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Guide to '''Webster Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.<br>
{{Click|Image:LA_ORP.png|Louisiana Online Genealogy Records}}{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Webster Parish
| adoption_sign = Adoption LAGenWeb
| custom_text = <center>Parish Coordinator<br>'''[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lawebste/ Webster Parish LAGenWeb]'''</center>
| county_map = La-webster.png
| state = Louisiana
| state_map = Louisiana.png
| founded year = 1871
| founded date = February 27
| seat wl = Minden
| web = www.websterparishla.org
| building image = LAWebstercourthouse.jpg
| building address =410 Main Street<br>Minden, La. 71055<br>[http://www.mindenmemories.org/webparishcourt.htm '''Minden Memories - Webster Parish Courthouse''']
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=== Parish Information  ===
 
==== Webster Parish, Louisiana Record Dates  ====
 
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| width="100%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="6" | <center>'''Beginning Dates for Major Parish Records'''<ref>Alice Eichholz, Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources, Revised ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992), 264-278. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27rb 1992</ref></center>
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<center><div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Louisiana Online Genealogy Records]]</span></div></center>
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Vital_Records|Marriage]]'''
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Vital_Records|Death]]'''
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Census|Census]]'''
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | [[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Land|'''Land''']]  
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Probate|Probate]]'''
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<center>{{Infobox U.S. Parish
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1871
|organized= February 27, 1871
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|parish seat= Minden
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1810
|parent parish= [[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]], [[Bienville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bienville]], [[Bossier Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bossier]]
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1871
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| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1871
|parish1= [[Bienville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bienville]]
|parish2= [[Bossier Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bossier]]
|parish3= [[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]]
|parish4= [[Columbia County, Arkansas Genealogy|Columbia (AR)]]
|parish5= [[Lafayette County, Arkansas Genealogy|Lafayette (AR)]]<br><center>[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See Parish Maps]]</center>
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|parish courthouse= [[Image:Virginia, Webster County Courthouse.png|245x245px]]
|parish location in state= [[Image:La-webster.png|185x185px]]
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== Parish Information ==


=== Description ===
== Parish Courthouse  ==
Webster Parish was named for Daniel Webster and and is located in the northwestern area of the state. The parish was created February 27, 1871 and the parish seat is Minden.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana."</ref>
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[http://www.websterclerk.org/ Webster Parish Courthouse]<br>410 Main Street; <br>PO Box 370<br>Minden, LA 71058-0370<br>Phone: 318.371.0366&nbsp;<br><br>Parish Clerk has marriage,&nbsp;divorce, <br>probate, court and land records from 1871.<ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed., Webster Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>  
 
== History  ==


=== Parish Courthouse ===
==== Parent Parish ====
{{LA Courthouse Intro|Webster}}
'''Webster Parish Courthouse'''<br>410 Main Street<br>Minden, La. 71055<br>Phone: 318-371-0366<br>
[https://websterclerk.org/ Webster Parish Courthouse]<br><br>
Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1871.<ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed., Webster Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>


=== Webster Parish, Louisiana Record Dates  ===
*'''1871--'''Webster Parish was created 27 February 1871 from [[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]], [[Bienville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bienville]], and [[Bossier Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bossier]] Parishes. <br>'''Parish seat:''' Minden <ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
{{LA Record Dates Intro|Webster}}
 
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==== Boundary Changes  ====
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major Parish Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Webster Parish, Louisiana. Page 289-293 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=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.</ref></center>
For animated maps illustrating Louisiana Parish boundary changes, [http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ "Rotating Formation Louisiana Parish Boundary Maps"] (1805-1990) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.  
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
==== Record Loss  ====
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
 
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1914
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1871
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1914
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1871
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1871
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1871
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1700s
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| colspan="7"| <center>*Statewide registration for births and deaths started in 1914. General compliance year unknown. (website says 1918 births; 1911 deaths)</center>
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=== Record Loss ===
== Places / Localities  ==
{{LA Record Loss Intro|Webster}}
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this parish.


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==== Populated Places  ====
=== Boundary Changes ===
{{LA Boundary Changes Intro|Webster}}
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*'''Parent Parish(es):''' Created from [[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]], [[Bienville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bienville]], and [[Bossier Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bossier]] Parishes, on 27 Feb 1871.
*'''Parish Seat:''' Minden<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FSC Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/LA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Louisiana Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#LA Louisiana Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Louisiana county boundary changes
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=== Populated Places ===
==== Neighboring Parishes or Counties  ====
{{LA Populated Places Intro|Webster}}


For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://louisiana.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,119,c,webster.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this parish:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 9 January 2020.</ref>
[[Image:Lawebster.png|250px]]  


{{Populated places
*[[Bienville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bienville]]  
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*[[Bossier Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bossier]]  
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*[[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]]  
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minden,_Louisiana Minden]
*[[Columbia County, Arkansas Genealogy|Columbia County, Arkansas]]  
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*[[Lafayette County, Arkansas Genealogy|Lafayette County, Arkansas]]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springhill,_Louisiana Springhill]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotton_Valley,_Louisiana Cotton Valley]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cullen,_Louisiana Cullen]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarepta,_Louisiana Sarepta]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibley,_Louisiana Sibley]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midway,_Webster_Parish,_Louisiana Midway]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Pine,_Louisiana Yellow Pine]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixie_Inn,_Louisiana Dixie Inn]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doyline,_Louisiana Doyline]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubberly,_Louisiana Dubberly]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heflin,_Louisiana Heflin]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shongaloo,_Louisiana Shongaloo]
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=== History Timeline ===
== Resources  ==
{{LA Historical Timeline Intro|Webster}}


== Resources ==
==== African American  ====
{{LA Resources Intro|Webster}}


=== Bible Records ===
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; USGenWeb Project
{{LA Bible Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/ Afrigeneas] - African Ancestored Genealogy


==== Bible Records ====
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/bible.htm Webster Parish Bible Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/bible.htm Webster Parish Bible Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


=== Biographies ===
==== Biographies ====
{{LA Biographies Intro|Webster}}
 
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/bios.html Webster Parish Biographies] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/bios.html Webster Parish Biographies] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/biographies.htm Index to Webster Parish Biographies] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/biographies.htm Index to Webster Parish Biographies] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://lagenweb.org/webster/firstfamilies/index.html Index to Webster Parish Biographies] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lawebste/bios.htm Index to Webster Parish Biographies] (LAGenWeb Project)


=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
==== Cemeteries  ====
{{LA Business Records Intro|Webster}}


=== Cemeteries ===
{{LA Cemeteries Intro|Webster}}
{{LA Cemeteries Intro|Webster}}


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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Webster+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_1168 Find a Grave]
*[https://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSfn=&GSmn=&GSln=&GSbyrel=all&GSby=&GSdyrel=all&GSdy=&GScntry=4&GSst=20&GScnty=1168&GSgrid=&df=all&GSob=n Findagrave.com]  
*[http://www.interment.net/us/LA/index.htm Interment.net]
 
*[http://lagenweb.org/webster/cemeteries/index.html LAGenWeb]
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~lawebste/ LAGenWeb]
 
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/cemeteries.htm LAGenWeb Archives]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/cemeteries.htm LAGenWeb Archives]
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/webster.htm Tombstone Project]
 
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/webster.htm Tombstone Project]  
 
*[http://Louisianagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=60 Louisiana Gravestones]
*[http://Louisianagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=60 Louisiana Gravestones]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?&cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Louisiana&cemetery_county=Webster&year_range=5&size=15  BillionGraves]
 
*[https://billiongraves.com/pages/search/# Billion Graves]
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*{{FSC|United States, Louisiana, Webster - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=868809097|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
*{{FHL|800256|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}}
 
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Webster+Louisiana&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Webster+Louisiana&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Webster+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_1168 Find a Grave]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=20&CScnty=1168 Findagrave.com]
 
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?year_range=5&action=search_cemetery&exact=true&country=United%20States&state=Louisiana&county=Webster&cemetery_name=a#/ Billion Graves]
 
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Webster%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Webster%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396507&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
 
*[https://www.accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/louisiana-cemetery-records.htm Louisiana Cemetery Records]
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See '''[[Louisiana Cemeteries]]''' for more information</center>
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=== Census Records ===
The following web sites may have additional information on Webster Parish cemeteries.
{{LA Census Intro|Webster}}
 
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1880 |10005
|1890 |12466
|1900 |15125
|1910 |19186
|1920 |24707
|1930 |29458
|1940 |33676
|1950 |35704
|1960 |39701
|1970 |39939
|1980 |43631
|1990 |41989
|2000 |41831
|2010 |41207
}}
*[http://usgwarchives.net/census/cen_l.htm Louisiana Census Images] (USGenWeb Census Images Project)
 
=== Church Records ===
{{LA Church Intro|Webster}}
 
*[http://louisiana.hometownlocator.com/features/historical,class,church.cfm Louisiana Historical Church Information]
*[http://www.churchangel.com/louisiana.htm Directory of Churches in Louisiana] — at Church Angel — by city
 
''' List of Churches and Church Parishes'''<br>
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396507&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


=== Court Records ===
*[http://www.interment.net/us/LA/index.htm Interment.net] Louisiana cemetery records by Parish.
{{LA Court Intro|Webster}}


''Online Court Indexes and Records''<br>
*[http://africanamericancemeteries.com/la/ African American Cemeteries]&nbsp;~ listing by county&nbsp;
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/court.htm Webster Parish Court Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


=== Directories ===
==== Census  ====
{{LA Directories Intro|Webster}}
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary


=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
{{USCensusPop|align=none
{{LA Emigration Intro|Webster}}
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| 1830=
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| 1900= 15125
| 1910= 19186
| 1920= 24707
| 1930= 29458
| 1940= 33676
| 1950= 35704
| 1960= 39701
| 1970= 39939
| 1980= 43631
| 1990= 41989
| 2000= 41831
| 2010= 41207
| footnote=Webster Parish Census Data<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/la190090.txt|title=Louisiana Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|author=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-02-02}}</ref>
}}  


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
*[http://usgwarchives.net/census/cen_l.htm Louisiana Census Images]&nbsp;&nbsp; ~&nbsp; USGenWeb Census Images Project
{{LA Ethnic Groups Intro|Webster}}


''''' African American'''''<br>
==== Church  ====
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]


*[http://africanamericancemeteries.com/la/ African American Cemeteries], listing by parish
{{LA Church Intro}}


=== Funeral Homes  ===
*[http://bayougenealogy.com/lalink.html Louisiana Historical Church Information&nbsp;]  
{{LA Funeral Homes Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.churchangel.com/louisiana.htm Directory of Churches in Louisiana]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; by city&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Church Angel
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<li>[https://www.baileyfuneralhome.net/ Bailey Funeral Home] in Spring Hill</li>
<li>[https://www.doylefuneralhomeofminden.com/ Doyle Funeral Home] in Minden</li>
<li>[https://www.rose-neath.com/ Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Homes, Crematorium and Cemeteries, Inc.] in Minden</li>
<li>[https://www.memorialfuneralhomes.com/ Memorial Funeral Home] in Cullen</li>
</ul>
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=== Genealogies ===
==== Court ====
{{LA Genealogies Intro|Webster}}


=== Guardianship ===
==== Land  ====
{{LA Guardianship Intro|Webster}}


=== Land and Property Records ===
{{LA Land}}  
{{LA Land Intro|Webster}}
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== Local Histories ===
==== Local Histories ====
{{LA Histories Intro|Webster}}


*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/history.html Webster Parish History Topics] (Genealogy Trails)
{{LA History}} [http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/69/Default.aspx Louisiana Museums]  
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/history.htm Webster Parish History Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===  
==== Maps ====
{{LA Neighboring Parishes Intro|parish={{LA Webster Parish}}}}
{{LA Maps Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)]
*[http://www.historygeo.com/v3/search/ Family Maps of Webster Parish, Louisiana] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
* [http://usgwarchives.net/maps/louisiana Louisiana Digital Map Library] at USGen Web Archives
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396507&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this parish - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]


=== Migration ===
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)]
{{LA Migration Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.historygeo.com/search/ Family Maps of Webster Parish, Louisiana] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
*[http://usgwarchives.net/maps/ USGW Digital Map Collection]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; USGenWeb Project


=== Military Records ===
==== Military ====
{{LA Military Intro|Webster}}


*[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Louisiana&B1=Search Louisiana Military History Online]
*[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Louisiana&B1=Search Louisiana Military History Online]  


''''' Civil War'''''<br>
===== Civil War =====
* '''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932372|Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images at Partner Site
* '''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932399|Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images at Partner Site
* '''1898-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1838535|Louisiana Confederate Pensions, 1898-1950}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Confederate Pensions - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/claiborne/military/mindblu.txt Co. G - 8th Louisiana Infantry--The Minden Blues, Claiborne & Webster Parish] (USGenWeb Archives)


'''Regiments.''' Civil War service men in Webster 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:
'''Online Records'''
*'''1861-1865''' - {{RecordSearch|1932372|Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1861-1865''' - {{RecordSearch|1932399|Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1898-1950''' - {{RecordSearch|1838535|Louisiana Confederate Pensions, 1898-1950}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — images
{{VAciv}}
:- [[6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)|6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)]]
:- [[6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)|6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)]]


'''''World War I'''''<br>
=====World War II=====
* '''1917-1920''' {{RecordSearch|2489920|Louisiana World War I Service Records, 1917-1920}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, World War I Service Records, 1917-1920 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
 
'''''World War II'''''<br>
* '''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|1916286|Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards, 1940-1945}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/world_war_ii__honor_list_of_dead.html World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Webster Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)
 
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{LA Naturalization Intro|Webster}}
 
=== Newspapers ===
{{LA Newspapers Intro|Webster}}


*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50043/ Louisiana, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1940-1945''' - {{RecordSearch|1916286|Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards, compiled 1940-1945}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images
*[http://www.usnpl.com/lanews.php Louisiana Newspaper List], listing by name/parish (USNPL)
*[http://www.newslink.org/lanews.html Louisiana Newspaper] listing (Newslink)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/newspapers.htm Webster Parish News Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


=== Obituaries ===
==== Newspapers  ====
{{LA Obituaries Intro|Webster}}


*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/obits.html Webster Parish Obituaries and Death Notices] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usnpl.com/lanews.php Louisiana Newspaper List]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; listing by name/parish&nbsp; ~&nbsp; USNPL
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/obits.htm Index to Webster Parish Obituary Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.newslink.org/lanews.html Louisiana Newspaper&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; listing&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Newslink
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/obits.htm Index to Webster Parish Obituaries] (LAGenWeb)


=== Other Records ===
{{LA Newspaper abstracts|Webster}}  
{{LA Other Records Intro|Webster}}


==== Photographs ====
==== Probate  ====
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/wphotos.htm Webster Parish Photographs] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/family.htm Webster Parish Family Research and Photos] (LAGenWeb)


=== Periodicals ===
{{LA Probate Intro}}  
{{LA Periodicals Intro|Webster}}


=== Probate Records ===
[[Louisiana Probate Records|Louisiana Probate Records]]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; information on.
{{LA Probate Intro|Webster}}


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
'''Online Probate Records'''
*'''1756-1984''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9067 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984] at [http://search.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index & images $
*'''1756 – 1984''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9067 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984] at [http://home.ancestry.com Ancestry.com Ancestry.com] — index and images $
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/wills.htm Webster Parish Wills] (LAGenWeb Project)
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/sucessions.htm Webster Parish Succession Records] (LAGenWeb Project)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


==== Taxation  ====


=== School Records ===
{{LA Tax Intro}}  
{{LA Schools Intro|Webster}}


=== Social Security Records ===
==== Vital Records ====
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


=== Tax Records ===
{{LA Vital Intro}}  
{{LA Tax Intro|Webster}}


=== Vital Records ===
[http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?id=252 Louisiana Records and Statistics Information]&nbsp; ~ where and how to order information.
{{LA Vital Intro|Webster}}
=====Marriage=====
*'''1837–1957''' -  {{RecordSearch|1807364|Louisiana, Parish Marriages, 1837-1957}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — index and images


==== Birth ====
== Societies and Libraries  ==
{{LA Birth Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/vitals.htm Webster Parish Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


==== Marriage ====
'''Germantown Commission Association'''<br>PO Box 389<br> Minden 71055-0389<br><br>
{{LA Marriage Intro|Webster}}


* '''1837-1957''' {{RecordSearch|1807364|Louisiana Parish Marriages, 1837-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Parish Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/vitals.htm Webster Parish Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


==== Death ====
{{LA Death Intro|Webster}}


* '''1850-1875, 1894-1960''' {{RecordSearch|1609793|Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1880''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/1880mortality.html Mortality Schedule] Persons who died during the year ending June 1, 1880 in the Webster Parish, State of Louisiana. (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/vitals.htm Webster Parish Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


==== Divorce ====
See also a List of [http://www.genealogyinc.com/louisiana/la-society-archive/ Louisiana Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical &amp; Genealogical Societies]
{{LA Divorce Intro|Webster}}


== Research Facilities ==
*[http://www.lahistory.org/ Louisiana Historical Society]
{{LA Research Facilities Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.lahistory.org/ Louisiana Historical Association]


=== Archives ===
==== Family History Centers  ====
{{LA Archives Intro|Webster}}


=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/united-states/ar/magnolia/2504-pearce-st Magnolia Arkansas FamilySearch Center]
== Web Sites  ==
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/united-states/la/ruston/205-west-woodhaven-road Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/united-states/la/shreveport/200-carroll-st Shreveport Louisiana FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.shreve-lib.org/ Shreve Memorial Library] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - multiple locations] - an affiliate library


=== Libraries ===
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/louisiana/webster-parish/ Webster Parish, LA History, Records, Facts and Genealogy]
{{LA Libraries Intro|Webster}}
*[https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/103807602346008156796 Louisiana Genealogy Network Community on Google+]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/121573484596801/ Louisiana Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]
*[http://lagenweb.net LAGenWeb]&nbsp; -&nbsp; Louisiana State Records
*[http://usgenweb.org USGenWeb]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Records, Maps, Archives and Other Projects
*[http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm Louisiana Archives]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; USGenWeb Archives Project
*{{FHL|Louisiana%2C+Webster|subject|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}  
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/LA/WebsterP/ Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)


=== Museums ===
{{wikipedia|align="left"|Webster_Parish,_Louisiana|Webster Parish, Louisiana}}  
{{LA Museums Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/VisitMuseums/Pages/default.aspx Louisiana Museums]
 
== Societies ==
{{LA Societies Intro|Webster}}
*'''Germantown Commission Association'''<br>PO Box 389<br> Minden, LA 71055-0389
*'''Louisiana Historical Society'''<br>428 Hector Ave<br>Metairie, La. 70005-4412<br>[http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/ Website]
*'''Louisiana Historical Association'''<br>101 LSU Student Union<br>LSU Box 25435<br>Baton Rouge, LA 70803<br>[https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaHistoricalAssociation Facebook]<br>[http://www.lahistory.org/ Website]
 
== Websites ==
{{LA Websites Intro|Webster}}
 
*[https://louisiana.msghn.org/webster/ Webster], [https://louisiana.msghn.org/ Louisiana Genealogy & History Network]
*[http://lagenweb.org/webster/index.html Webster GenWeb], [http://lagenweb.org/ LA GenWeb]
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/LA/WebsterP/ Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster.htm Webster Parish USGW Archives]
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/LA/Webster-Parish.htm Webster Parish LA Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|3127|Louisiana|Webster}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.


== Research Guides ==
== References  ==
{{LA Research Guides Intro|Webster}}


== References ==
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Guide to Webster Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

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Webster Parish, Louisiana
Map
Map of Louisiana highlighting Webster Parish
Location in the state of Louisiana
Map of the U.S. highlighting Louisiana
Location of Louisiana in the U.S.
Facts
Founded February 27, 1871
County Seat Minden
Courthouse
LAWebstercourthouse.jpg
Address 410 Main Street
Minden, La. 71055
Minden Memories - Webster Parish Courthouse
Website: www.websterparishla.org


Parish Information[edit | edit source]

Webster Parish, Louisiana Record Dates[edit | edit source]

Beginning Dates for Major Parish Records[1]
Birth Marriage Death Census Land Probate
1871 1810 1871 1871

Parish Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Webster Parish Courthouse
410 Main Street;
PO Box 370
Minden, LA 71058-0370
Phone: 318.371.0366 

Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce,
probate, court and land records from 1871.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

Parent Parish[edit | edit source]

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

For animated maps illustrating Louisiana Parish boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Louisiana Parish Boundary Maps" (1805-1990) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Places / Localities[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

Neighboring Parishes or Counties[edit | edit source]

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Resources[edit | edit source]

African American[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Biographies[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Webster, Louisiana online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
TombstoneTranscriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the Parish
See Louisiana Cemeteries for more information

The following web sites may have additional information on Webster Parish cemeteries.

Census[edit | edit source]

Census Pop. %±
190015,125
—
191019,18626.8%
192024,70728.8%
193029,45819.2%
194033,67614.3%
195035,7046.0%
196039,70111.2%
197039,9390.6%
198043,6319.2%
199041,989−3.8%
200041,831−0.4%
201041,207−1.5%
Webster Parish Census Data[4]

Church[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.

Court[edit | edit source]

Land[edit | edit source]

Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.

See Louisiana Land and Property for additional information about early Louisiana land ownership. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse where records are also currently housed.

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section Louisiana Local Histories. Louisiana Museums

Maps[edit | edit source]

Military[edit | edit source]

Civil War[edit | edit source]

Online Records

Regiments. Service men in Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy:

- 6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)
World War II[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like:

Probate[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.

Louisiana Probate Records  ~  information on.

Online Probate Records

Taxation[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.

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.

Louisiana Records and Statistics Information  ~ where and how to order information.

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Societies and Libraries[edit | edit source]

Germantown Commission Association
PO Box 389
Minden 71055-0389



See also a List of Louisiana Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical & Genealogical Societies

Family History 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

Web Sites[edit | edit source]

 Wikipedia has more about this subject: Webster Parish, Louisiana

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Alice Eichholz, Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources, Revised ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992), 264-278. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27rb 1992
  2. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed., Webster Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  3. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  4. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Louisiana Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/la190090.txt. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
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