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Guide to '''Vernon Parish, Louisiana ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Guide to '''Vernon Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.<br>
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Louisiana Online Genealogy Records]]</span></div>{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Vernon Parish
| adoption_sign = Adoption LAGenWeb
| custom_text = <center>Terri Buster, Parish Coordinator<br>'''[http://backwardbranch.com/vernon/ Vernon Parish LAGenWeb]'''</center>
| county_map = La-vernon.png
| state = Louisiana
| state_map = Louisiana.png
| founded year = 1871
| founded date = March 30
| seat wl = Leesville
| building image = Virginia, Vernon County Courthouse.png
| building address =215 S. 4th Street<br>Leesville, LA 71446
}}
=== Parish Information ===


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<center>{{Infobox U.S. Parish
|organized= March 30, 1871
|parish seat= Leesville
|parent parish= [[Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Natchitoches]], [[Rapides Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Rapides]], [[Sabine Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Sabine]]
|variant spellings=
|parish1= [[Allen Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Allen]]
|parish2= [[Beauregard Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Beauregard]]
|parish3= [[Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Natchitoches]]
|parish4= [[Rapides Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Rapides]]
|parish5= [[Sabine Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Sabine]]
|parish6= [[Newton County, Texas Genealogy|Newton (TX)]]<br><center>[[Vernon Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See Parish Maps]]</center>
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|parish courthouse= [[Image:Virginia, Vernon County Courthouse.png|300px]]
|parish location in state= [[Image:La-vernon.png|185x185px]]
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== Parish Information ==


=== Description ===
The County was named for Mount Vernon. The County has Leesville as its seat and the County was created March 30, 1871. The County is located in the west central area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Vernon Parish, Louisiana" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Parish,_Louisiana."</ref>
Vernon Parish was named for Mount Vernon and is located in the west-central area of the state. The parish was created March 30, 1871 and the parish seat is Leesville.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Vernon Parish, Louisiana" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Parish,_Louisiana."</ref>


=== Parish Courthouse ===
==== Vernon Parish, Louisiana Record Dates  ====
{{LA Courthouse Intro|Vernon}}
'''Vernon Parish Courthouse'''<br>215 S 4th St<br>Leesville, LA 71446<br>Phone: 337-238-1384<br>
[https://vernonparishcoc.com/ Vernon Parish Courthouse]<br><br>
Parish Clerk has marriage records from 1890, divorce, probate and court records from 1871.<ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed., Vernon Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>


=== Vernon Parish, Louisiana Record Dates  ===
{{LA Record Dates Intro|Vernon}}
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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), Vernon 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), Vernon 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>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Vernon Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Vernon Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1890
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1890
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=== Record Loss ===
== Vernon Parish Courthouse  ==
{{LA Record Loss Intro|Vernon}}
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[http://www.vernonclerk.com/ Vernon Parish Courthouse]<br>201 S 3rd Street<br>PO Box 40<br>Leesville, LA 71496-0040<br>Phone: 337.238.1384<br><br>Parish Clerk has marriage records from 1890, divorce, probate and court records from 1871.<ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed., Vernon Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
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== Parish Courthouse  ==
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this parish.
 
Vernon Parish Police Jury<br>PO Box 1548<br>Leesville, LA <br>(The parish does not have its own website.)
 
== History  ==
 
*Named for Mount Vernon
 
==== Parent Parish  ====
 
'''1871--'''Vernon Parish was created 30 March 1871 from [[Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Natchitoches]], [[Rapides Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Rapides]], and [[Sabine Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Sabine ]]Parishes. <br>'''Parish seat:''' Leesville <ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
 
==== Boundary Changes  ====
 
not apparent
 
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|Vernon}}
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* '''Parent Parish(es):''' Created from [[Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Natchitoches]], [[Rapides Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Rapides]], and [[Sabine Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Sabine]] Parishes on March 30, 1871.
* '''Parish Seat:''' Leesville<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|Vernon}}


For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://louisiana.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,115,c,vernon.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this parish:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Vernon Parish, Louisiana," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 8 January 2020.</ref>
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://louisiana.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,115,c,vernon.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Vernon Parish, Louisiana," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 8 January 2020.</ref>  


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


== Resources ==
[[Allen Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Allen]] | [[Beauregard Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Beauregard]] | [[Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Natchitoches]] | [[Rapides Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Rapides]] | [[Sabine Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Sabine]] | [[Newton County, Texas Genealogy|Newton County, Texas]]
{{LA Resources Intro|Vernon}}


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


==== African American  ====
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/ Afrigeneas] - African Ancestored Genealogy
==== Bible Records ====
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/bibles.htm Vernon Parish Bible Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/bibles.htm Vernon Parish Bible Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


=== Biographies ===
==== Biographies ====
{{LA Biographies Intro|Vernon}}
 
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/bios.htm Index to Vernon Parish Biographies] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/bios.htm Index to Vernon Parish Biographies] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vernon/bios.html Vernon Parish Biographies] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vernon/bios.html Vernon Parish Biographies] (Genealogy Trails)


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


=== Cemeteries ===
{{LA Cemeteries Intro|Vernon}}
{{LA Cemeteries Intro|Vernon}}


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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Vernon+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_1166 Find a Grave]
 
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Findagrave.com]  
 
*[http://lagenweb.org/vernon/cemetery.html LAGenWeb]
*[http://lagenweb.org/vernon/cemetery.html LAGenWeb]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/cemeteries.html LAGenWeb Archives]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/cemeteries.html LAGenWeb Archives]
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/vernon.htm LA Tombstone Project]
 
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/vernon.htm Tombstone Project]  
 
*[http://Louisianagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=58 Louisiana Gravestones]
*[http://Louisianagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=58 Louisiana Gravestones]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/LA/index.htm Interment.net]
 
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?&cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Louisiana&cemetery_county=Vernon&year_range=5&size=15  BillionGraves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search# Billion Graves]
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*{{FSC|United States, Louisiana, Vernon - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1340485935|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
 
*{{FSC|436293|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
 
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Vernon+Louisiana&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Vernon+Louisiana&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
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| width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the Parish'''</center>
| width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the Parish'''</center>
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Vernon+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_1166 Find a Grave]
 
*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Louisiana/Vernon-Parish?id=county_1166 Findagrave.com]
 
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves]
 
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Vernon%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Vernon%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[https://www.accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/louisiana-cemetery-records.htm Louisiana Cemetery Records]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396509&reqParentsLabel=Vernon%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396509&reqParentsLabel=Vernon%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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=== Census Records ===
The following web sites may have additional information on Vernon Parish cemeteries.
{{LA Census Intro|Vernon}}


*[http://www.interment.net/us/LA/index.htm Interment.net] Louisiana cemetery records by Parish.
==== Census ====
{{Historical populations
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Parish,_Louisiana#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Parish,_Louisiana#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]  
|1880 |5160
|1880 |5160
|1890 |5903
|1890 |5903
|1900 |10327
|1900 |10327
|1910 |17384
|1910 |17384  
|1920 |20493
|1920 |20493  
|1930 |20047
|1930 |20047  
|1940 |19142
|1940 |19142  
|1950 |18974
|1950 |18974
|1960 |18301
|1960 |18301
|1970 |53794
|1970 |53794
|1980 |53475
|1980 |53475
|1990 |61961
|1990 |61961
|2000 |52531
|2000 |52531
|2010 |52334
|2010 |52334
}}
}}
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/census.htm Vernon Parish Census Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/census.htm Vernon Parish Census Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


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


{{LA Church Intro}}
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/churches.htm Vernon Parish Church Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/churches.htm Vernon Parish Church Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[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)
 
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
''' List of Churches and Church Parishes'''<br>
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396509&reqParentsLabel=Vernon%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396509&reqParentsLabel=Vernon%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


=== Court Records ===
==== Court ====
{{LA Court Intro|Vernon}}
 
''Online Court Indexes and Records''<br>
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/court.htm Vernon Parish Court Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/court.htm Vernon Parish Court Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


=== Directories ===
==== Land ====
{{LA Directories Intro|Vernon}}
*'''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 Emigration Intro|Vernon}}
 
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{LA Ethnic Groups Intro|Vernon}}
 
''''' African Americans'''''<br>
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]
 


=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{LA Land}}
{{LA Funeral Homes Intro|Vernon}}
* '''1946-1955''' {{FSC|759300|item|disp=Hixson funeral records, Vernon Parish, Louisiana}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
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<li>[https://www.heritagerowe.com/ Heritage Rowe Funeral Home and Memorial Park LLC] in Leesville</li>
<li>[https://www.jeanesfs.com/ Jeane's Funeral Service] in Leesville</li>
<li>[https://www.labbymemorial.com/ Labby Memorial Funeral Home] in Leesville</li>
</ul>
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=== Genealogies  ===
{{LA Genealogies Intro|Vernon}}
=== Guardianship ===
{{LA Guardianship Intro|Vernon}}
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{LA Land Intro|Vernon}}
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/land.html Vernon Parish Land Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/land.html Vernon Parish Land Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[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|Vernon}}


{{LA History}}
*[http://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/VisitMuseums/Pages/default.aspx Louisiana Museums]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/misc.htm Miscellaneous Records, Vernon Parish] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/misc.htm Miscellaneous Records, Vernon Parish] (USGenWeb Archives)


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
==== Maps ====
{{LA Neighboring Parishes Intro|parish={{LA Vernon Parish}}}}
{{LA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{LA Vernon Parish}}}}  
{{LA Maps Intro|Vernon}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)]
*[http://www.historygeo.com/v3/search/ Family Maps of Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
* [http://usgwarchives.net/maps/louisiana Louisiana Digital Map Library] at USGen Web Archives
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396509&reqParentsLabel=Vernon%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this parish - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396509&reqParentsLabel=Vernon%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this parish - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)]
*[http://www.historygeo.com/v3/search/ Family Maps of Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
*[http://usgwarchives.net/maps/ USGW Digital Map Collection] (USGenWeb Archives)


=== Migration ===
==== Military  ====
{{LA Migration Intro|Vernon}}
 
=== Military Records ===
{{LA Military Intro|Vernon}}


*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/military.html Military Records, Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/military.html Military Records, Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[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]  
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/history/stories.html Military Stories of Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/history/stories.html Military Stories of Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)


''''' Civil War'''''<br>
=====War of 1812=====
* '''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
*'''1883''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vernon/vernon_parish_pensioners.html List of Pensioners on the Roll  January 1, 1883, Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)
*'''1883''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vernon/vernon_parish_pensioners.html List of Pensioners on the Roll  January 1, 1883, Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)
* '''1898-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1838535|Louisiana Confederate Pensions, 1898-1950}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Confederate Pensions - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


'''''World War I'''''<br>
=====Civil War=====
* '''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
 
'''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]]
*'''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]]
*'''1898-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1838535|Louisiana Confederate Pensions, 1898-1950}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Confederate Pensions - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
 
=====World War I=====
 
*'''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]]
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/history/misc/ww1heros.txt World War I Heroes of Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/history/misc/ww1heros.txt World War I Heroes of Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)


'''''World War II'''''<br>
=====World War II=====
* '''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
 
*'''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|1916286|Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards, compiled 1940-1945}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, World War I Service Records, 1917-1920 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vernon/world_war_ii__honor_list_of_dead1.html Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vernon/world_war_ii__honor_list_of_dead1.html Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
==== Newspapers  ====
{{LA Naturalization Intro|Vernon}}


=== Newspapers ===
{{LA Newspapers Intro|Vernon}}
*'''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://files.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/history/misc/ww1heros.txt Vernon Parish Newspaper Clippings] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/history/misc/ww1heros.txt Vernon Parish Newspaper Clippings] (USGenWeb Archives)


=== Obituaries ===
{{LA Newspaper abstracts|Vernon}}
{{LA Obituaries Intro|Vernon}}


==== Obituaries ====
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vernon/obits.html Vernon Parish Obituaries] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vernon/obits.html Vernon Parish Obituaries] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/obits.htm Index to Vernon Parish Obituaries] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/obits.htm Index to Vernon Parish Obituaries] (USGenWeb Archives)


=== Other Records ===
==== Probate  ====
{{LA Other Records Intro|Vernon}}


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


=== Probate Records ===
[[Louisiana Probate Records|Louisiana Probate Records]]
{{LA Probate Intro|Vernon}}


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
'''Online Probate Indexes and Records'''
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/wills.html Vernon Parish Wills] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/wills.html Vernon Parish Wills] (USGenWeb Archives)
*'''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://search.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index and images $
*[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]
 
=== School Records ===
{{LA Schools Intro|Vernon}}


==== Schools ====
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/history/schools.htm Vernon Parish Schools] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/history/schools.htm Vernon Parish Schools] (USGenWeb Archives)


=== Social Security Records ===
==== Taxation  ====
*'''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 Tax Intro}}
{{LA Tax Intro|Vernon}}


=== Vital Records ===
==== Vital Records ====
{{LA Vital Intro|Vernon}}


==== Birth ====
{{LA Vital Intro}}  
{{LA Birth Intro|Vernon}}


==== Marriage ====
*[http://www.ldh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/21 Louisiana Records and Statistics Information] ~ where and how to order information.
{{LA Marriage Intro|Vernon}}
=====Marriage=====
 
*'''1837-1957''' -  {{RecordSearch|1807364|Louisiana, Parish Marriages, 1837-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Parish Marriages - 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/vernon/vitals/marriages.html Vernon Parish Marriage Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/vitals/marriages.html Vernon Parish Marriage Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


==== Death ====
=====Death=====
{{LA Death Intro|Vernon}}
*'''1850-1875, 1894-1960''' {{RecordSearch|1609793|Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
 
* '''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/vernon/vernon_parish_mortality_1880.html Mortality Schedule, Vernon Parish] (Genealogy Trails)
*'''1880''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vernon/vernon_parish_mortality_1880.html Mortality Schedule, Vernon Parish] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/vitals/deaths.html Vernon Parish Death Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon/vitals/deaths.html Vernon Parish Death Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


==== Divorce ====
== Societies and Libraries  ==
{{LA Divorce Intro|Vernon}}


== Research Facilities ==
*'''Vernon Historical & Genealogical Society'''<br>190 Lakeshore Dr.<br> Leesville, LA 71446<br>[https://www.vernonparish.org/listing/vernon-parish-historical-and-genealogical-society Website]
{{LA Research Facilities Intro|Vernon}}
*'''Central Louisiana Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 12206<br>Alexandria, LA 71315-2206<br>[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~laclgs/ Website]
 
*'''Louisiana Historical Society'''<br>428 Hector Ave<br>Metairie, La. 70005-4412<br>[http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/ Website]
=== Archives ===
*'''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]
{{LA Archives Intro|Vernon}}


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


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/united-states/la/alexandria/611-versailles-boulevard Alexandria Louisiana FamilySearch Center]
:*[[Alexandria Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/united-states/tx/jasper/905-shady-lane Jasper Texas FamilySearch Center]
*[http://www.louisianahistorymuseum.org/ Alexandria Genealogical Library] - an affiliate library


=== Libraries ===
:*[http://www.louisianahistorymuseum.org/ Alexandria Genealogical Library] - an affiliate library
{{LA Libraries Intro|Vernon}}
:*[https://www.wfplibrary.org/ West Feliciana Parish Library] - an affiliate library


=== Museums ===
== Websites  ==
{{LA Museums Intro|Vernon}}


* [http://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/VisitMuseums/Pages/default.aspx Louisiana Museums]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/121573484596801/ Louisiana Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]  
 
*{{FSC|Louisiana%2C+Vernon|subject|disp=FamilySearch.org}}  
== Societies ==
{{LA Societies Intro|Vernon}}
 
*'''Vernon Historical & Genealogical Society'''<br>190 Lakeshore Dr.<br> Leesville, LA 71446<br>[https://www.vernonparish.org/listing/vernon-parish-historical-and-genealogical-society Website]
*'''Central Louisiana Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 12206<br>Alexandria, LA 71315-2206<br>[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~laclgs/ Website]
*'''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>[http://www.lahistory.org/ Website]
 
== Websites ==
{{LA Websites Intro|Vernon}}
 
*[https://louisiana.msghn.org/vernon/ Vernon], [https://louisiana.msghn.org/ Louisiana Genealogy & History Network]
*[http://lagenweb.org/vernon/ The Vernon Parish] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://lagenweb.org/vernon/ The Vernon Parish] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon.htm Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vernon.htm Vernon Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
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*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vernon/index.html Vernon Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vernon/index.html Vernon Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/LA/Vernon-Parish.htm Vernon Parish LA Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/LA/Vernon-Parish.htm Vernon Parish LA Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|3125|Louisiana|Vernon}} – 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 ==
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{{LA Research Guides Intro|Vernon}}
 
== References  ==


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

Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Map
Map of Louisiana highlighting Vernon Parish
Location in the state of Louisiana
Map of the U.S. highlighting Louisiana
Location of Louisiana in the U.S.
Facts
Founded March 30, 1871
County Seat Leesville
Courthouse
Virginia, Vernon County Courthouse.png
Address 215 S. 4th Street
Leesville, LA 71446


Parish Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

The County was named for Mount Vernon. The County has Leesville as its seat and the County was created March 30, 1871. The County is located in the west central area of the state.[1]

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

Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records[2]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1914 1890 1914 1871 1871 1871 1700s
*Statewide registration for births and deaths started in 1914. General compliance year unknown. (website says 1918 births; 1911 deaths)

Vernon Parish Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Vernon Parish Courthouse
201 S 3rd Street
PO Box 40
Leesville, LA 71496-0040
Phone: 337.238.1384

Parish Clerk has marriage records from 1890, divorce, probate and court records from 1871.[3]

Parish Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Vernon Parish Police Jury
PO Box 1548
Leesville, LA
(The parish does not have its own website.)

History[edit | edit source]

  • Named for Mount Vernon

Parent Parish[edit | edit source]

1871--Vernon Parish was created 30 March 1871 from Natchitoches, Rapides, and Sabine Parishes.
Parish seat: Leesville [4]

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

not apparent

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
Census-designated places


Neighboring Parishes or Counties[edit | edit source]

Allen | Beauregard | Natchitoches | Rapides | Sabine | Newton County, Texas

Resources[edit | edit source]

African American[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Biographies[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Vernon, 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 Vernon Parish cemeteries.

Census[edit | edit source]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1880 5,160 —
1890 5,903 14.4%
1900 10,327 74.9%
1910 17,384 68.3%
1920 20,493 17.9%
1930 20,047 −2.2%
1940 19,142 −4.5%
1950 18,974 −0.9%
1960 18,301 −3.5%
1970 53,794 193.9%
1980 53,475 −0.6%
1990 61,961 15.9%
2000 52,531 −15.2%
2010 52,334 −0.4%
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 Vernon 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]

Newton CountyTo request editing rights on the Wiki, click here. Sabine ParishNatchitoches ParishRapides ParishAllen ParishBeauregard ParishLA VERNON.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Military[edit | edit source]

War of 1812[edit | edit source]
Civil War[edit | edit source]

Online Records

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 Vernon Parish, Louisiana Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like:

Obituaries[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

Online Probate Indexes and Records

Schools[edit | edit source]

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]

  • Vernon Historical & Genealogical Society
    190 Lakeshore Dr.
    Leesville, LA 71446
    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
    Facebook
    Website

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

Websites[edit | edit source]

 Wikipedia has more about this subject: Vernon Parish, Louisiana

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Vernon Parish, Louisiana" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Parish,_Louisiana."
  2. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Vernon 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.
  3. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed., Vernon 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, "Vernon Parish, Louisiana," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 8 January 2020.
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