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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.<br>
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Louisiana Online Genealogy Records]]</span></div>{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Webster Parish
| adoption_sign = Adoption LAGenWeb
| custom_text = <center>Parish Coordinator<br>'''[http://sites.rootsweb.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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Guide to '''Webster Parish, Louisiana ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
=== Parish Information  ===


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|organized= February 27, 1871
|parish seat= Minden
|parent parish= [[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]], [[Bienville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bienville]], [[Bossier Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bossier]]
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|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 Information ==


=== Description ===
The County was named for Daniel Webster. The County has Minden as its seat and the County was created February 27, 1871. The County is located in the northwest area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana."</ref>
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>


=== Parish Courthouse ===
==== Webster Parish, Louisiana Record Dates  ====
{{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  ===
{{LA Record Dates Intro|Webster}}
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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>
| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major County 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)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL 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>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1914
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1914  
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1871
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1871
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1914
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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>
| 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 ===
== Parish Courthouse  ==
{{LA Record Loss Intro|Webster}}
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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<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>
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== History  ==
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this parish.
 
==== Parent Parish  ====
 
*'''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>
 
==== Boundary Changes  ====
 
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.
 
==== Record Loss  ====
 
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.


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== Places / Localities  ==
=== 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 ===
==== Populated Places ====
{{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>
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 county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 9 January 2020.</ref>  


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=== History Timeline ===
==== Neighboring Parishes or Counties  ====
{{LA Historical Timeline Intro|Webster}}


== Resources ==
*[[Bienville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bienville]]
{{LA Resources Intro|Webster}}
*[[Bossier Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bossier]]
*[[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]]
*[[Columbia County, Arkansas Genealogy|Columbia County, Arkansas]]
*[[Lafayette County, Arkansas Genealogy|Lafayette County, Arkansas]]


=== Bible Records ===
== Resources  ==
{{LA Bible Intro|Webster}}


==== African American  ====
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/ Afrigeneas] - African Ancestored Genealogy
*[http://africanamericancemeteries.com/la/ African American Cemeteries], listing by county
==== 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://lagenweb.org/webster/firstfamilies/index.html Index to Webster Parish Biographies] (LAGenWeb)


=== 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://www.findagrave.com/memorial Findagrave.com]  
*[http://www.interment.net/us/LA/index.htm Interment.net]  
 
*[http://lagenweb.org/webster/cemeteries/index.html LAGenWeb]
*[http://sites.rootsweb.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/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/cemetery-browse/USA/Louisiana/Webster-Parish?id=county_1168 Findagrave.com]
 
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery 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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=== Census Records ===
The following web sites may have additional information on Webster  Parish cemeteries.
{{LA Census Intro|Webster}}
 
*[http://www.interment.net/us/LA/index.htm Interment.net] Louisiana cemetery records by Parish.
*[http://africanamericancemeteries.com/la/ African American Cemeteries], listing by county


==== Census  ====
{{Historical populations
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]  
|1880 |10005
|1880 |10005
|1890 |12466
|1890 |12466
|1900 |15125
|1900 |15125
|1910 |19186
|1910 |19186  
|1920 |24707
|1920 |24707  
|1930 |29458
|1930 |29458  
|1940 |33676
|1940 |33676  
|1950 |35704
|1950 |35704
|1960 |39701
|1960 |39701
|1970 |39939
|1970 |39939
|1980 |43631
|1980 |43631
|1990 |41989
|1990 |41989
|2000 |41831
|2000 |41831
|2010 |41207
|2010 |41207
}}
}}
*[http://usgwarchives.net/census/cen_l.htm Louisiana Census Images] (USGenWeb Census Images Project)
*[http://usgwarchives.net/census/cen_l.htm Louisiana Census Images] (USGenWeb Census Images Project)


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


*[http://louisiana.hometownlocator.com/features/historical,class,church.cfm Louisiana Historical Church Information]
*[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
*[http://www.churchangel.com/louisiana.htm Directory of Churches in Louisiana], by city (Church Angel)
<br>
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[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]''' <br>


''' List of Churches and Church Parishes'''<br>
==== Court  ====
*'''[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 ===
{{LA Court Intro|Webster}}
 
''Online Court Indexes and Records''<br>
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/court.htm Webster Parish Court Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/court.htm Webster Parish Court Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


=== Directories ===
==== Land  ====
{{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  ===
{{LA Land}}  
{{LA Emigration Intro|Webster}}


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
==== Local Histories ====
{{LA Ethnic Groups Intro|Webster}}
 
''''' African American'''''<br>
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]
 
*[http://africanamericancemeteries.com/la/ African American Cemeteries], listing by parish
 
=== Funeral Homes ===
{{LA Funeral Homes Intro|Webster}}
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<ul class="column-spacing-halfscreen" style="padding-right:5px;">
<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  ===
{{LA Genealogies Intro|Webster}}
 
=== Guardianship ===
{{LA Guardianship Intro|Webster}}
 
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{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 ===
{{LA Histories Intro|Webster}}


{{LA History}}
*[http://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/VisitMuseums/Pages/default.aspx Louisiana Museums]
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/history.html Webster Parish History Topics] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/history.html Webster Parish History Topics] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/history.htm Webster Parish History Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[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 Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{LA Webster Parish}}}}  
{{LA Maps Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)]  
*[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 ($). Free surname search.  
*[http://www.historygeo.com/v3/search/ Family Maps of Webster Parish, Louisiana] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
*[http://usgwarchives.net/maps/ USGW Digital Map Collection] (USGenWeb Project)
* [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 ===
==== Military  ====
{{LA Migration Intro|Webster}}


=== Military Records ===
*[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Louisiana&B1=Search Louisiana Military History Online]
{{LA Military Intro|Webster}}


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


''''' Civil War'''''<br>
'''''Online Records'''''
* '''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|1932372|Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
* '''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
*'''1861-1865''' - {{RecordSearch|1932399|Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]  
* '''1898-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1838535|Louisiana Confederate Pensions, 1898-1950}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Confederate Pensions - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1898-1950''' - {{RecordSearch|1838535|Louisiana Confederate Pensions, 1898-1950}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Louisiana Confederate Pensions - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/claiborne/military/mindblu.txt Co. G - 8th Louisiana Infantry--The Minden Blues, Claiborne & Webster Parish] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/claiborne/military/mindblu.txt Co. G - 8th Louisiana Infantry--The Minden Blues, Claiborne & Webster Parish] (USGenWeb Archives)
{{VAciv}}
:- [[6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)|6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)]]
=====World War I=====


'''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:
*'''1917-1920''' - {{RecordSearch|2489920|Louisiana World War I Service Records, 1917-1920}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Louisiana, World War I Service Records, 1917-1920 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
:- [[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, compiled 1940-1945}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Louisiana, World War I Service Records, 1917-1920 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
* '''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)
*[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 ===
==== Newspapers  ====
{{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 ($)
*[http://www.usnpl.com/lanews.php Louisiana Newspaper List], listing by name/parish (USNPL)
*[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.newslink.org/lanews.html Louisiana Newspaper] listing (Newslink)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/newspapers.htm Webster Parish News Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/newspapers.htm Webster Parish News Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
{{LA Newspaper abstracts|Webster}}


=== Obituaries ===
==== Obituaries ====
{{LA Obituaries Intro|Webster}}
 
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/obits.html Webster Parish Obituaries and Death Notices] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/obits.html Webster Parish Obituaries and Death Notices] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/obits.htm Index to Webster Parish Obituary Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/obits.htm Index to Webster Parish Obituary Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/obits.htm Index to Webster Parish Obituaries] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/obits.htm Index to Webster Parish Obituaries] (LAGenWeb)
=== Other Records ===
{{LA Other Records Intro|Webster}}


==== Photographs ====
==== Photographs ====
Line 344: Line 285:
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/family.htm Webster Parish Family Research and Photos] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/family.htm Webster Parish Family Research and Photos] (LAGenWeb)


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


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


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
[[Louisiana Probate Records|Louisiana Probate Records]]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; information on.
*'''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 $
 
'''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 and images $
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/wills.htm Webster Parish Wills] (LAGenWeb Project)
*[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)
*[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.ldh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/21 Louisiana Records and Statistics Information] ~ where and how to order information.
{{LA Vital Intro|Webster}}
 
==== Birth ====
{{LA Birth Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/vitals.htm Webster Parish Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/vitals.htm Webster Parish Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
 
=====Marriage=====
==== Marriage ====
*'''1837–1957''' -  {{RecordSearch|1807364|Louisiana, Parish Marriages, 1837-1957}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] — [[Louisiana, Parish Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
{{LA Marriage Intro|Webster}}
=====Death=====
 
*'''1850-1875, 1894-1960''' - {{RecordSearch|1609793|Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — [[Louisiana Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
* '''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)
*'''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 ====
== Societies and Libraries  ==
{{LA Divorce Intro|Webster}}


== Research Facilities ==
*'''Germantown Commission Association'''<br>PO Box 389<br> Minden, LA 71055-0389
{{LA Research Facilities Intro|Webster}}
*'''Louisiana Historical Society'''<br>[http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/ Website]
 
*'''Louisiana Historical Association'''<br>[http://www.lahistory.org/ Website]
=== Archives ===
{{LA Archives Intro|Webster}}
 
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
 
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/united-states/ar/magnolia/2504-pearce-st Magnolia Arkansas FamilySearch Center]
*[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 ===
{{LA Libraries Intro|Webster}}


=== Museums ===
==== Family History Centers  ====
{{LA Museums Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/VisitMuseums/Pages/default.aspx Louisiana Museums]


== Societies ==
{{Family History Centers Intro}}
{{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 ==
== Websites ==
{{LA Websites Intro|Webster}}


*[https://louisiana.msghn.org/webster/ Webster], [https://louisiana.msghn.org/ Louisiana Genealogy & History Network]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/121573484596801/ Louisiana Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]  
*[http://lagenweb.org/webster/index.html Webster GenWeb], [http://lagenweb.org/ LA GenWeb]
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/ Webster Parish] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster.htm Webster Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
*{{FHL|Louisiana%2C+Webster|subject|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/LA/WebsterP/ Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[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://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster.htm Webster Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/LA/Webster-Parish.htm Webster Parish LA Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*[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 ==
{{wikipedia|align="left"|Webster_Parish,_Louisiana|Webster Parish, Louisiana}}
{{LA Research Guides Intro|Webster}}
 
== References  ==


== 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.

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]

Description[edit | edit source]

The County was named for Daniel Webster. The County has Minden as its seat and the County was created February 27, 1871. The County is located in the northwest area of the state.[1]

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

Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records[2]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1914 1871 1914 1871 1871 1871 1700s
Statewide registration for births and deaths started in 1914. General compliance year unknown. (website says 1918 births; 1911 deaths)

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.[3]

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]

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 county:[5]

Cities
Towns
Villages
Unincorporated communities


Neighboring Parishes or Counties[edit | edit source]

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]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1880 10,005 —
1890 12,466 24.6%
1900 15,125 21.3%
1910 19,186 26.8%
1920 24,707 28.8%
1930 29,458 19.2%
1940 33,676 14.3%
1950 35,704 6.0%
1960 39,701 11.2%
1970 39,939 0.6%
1980 43,631 9.2%
1990 41,989 −3.8%
2000 41,831 −0.4%
2010 41,207 −1.5%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

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.


List of Churches and Church Parishes

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.

Maps[edit | edit source]

Lafayette CountyColumbia CountyBossier ParishClaiborne ParishBienville ParishLA WEBSTER.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

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 I[edit | edit source]
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:

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Photographs[edit | edit source]

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.

Marriage[edit | edit source]
Death[edit | edit source]

Societies and Libraries[edit | edit source]

  • Germantown Commission Association
    PO Box 389
    Minden, LA 71055-0389
  • Louisiana Historical Society
    Website
  • Louisiana Historical Association
    Website

Family History Centers[edit | edit source]

Template:Family History Centers Intro

Websites[edit | edit source]

 Wikipedia has more about this subject: Webster Parish, Louisiana

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana."
  2. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Webster Parish, Louisiana. Page 289-293 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL 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.
  3. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed., Webster Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  4. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  5. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 9 January 2020.
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