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Guide to '''Union Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.<br>
Guide to '''Union Parish, Louisiana ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Louisiana Online Genealogy Records]]</span></div>{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Union Parish
| adoption_sign = Adoption LAGenWeb
| custom_text = <center>Parish Coordinator<br>'''[http://theusgenweb.org/la/union/ Union Parish LAGenWeb]'''</center>
| county_map = La-union.png
| state = Louisiana
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| founded year = 1839
| founded date = March 13
| seat wl = Farmerville
| building image = Louisiana, Union Parish Courthouse.png
| building address =100 East Bayou Street<br>Farmerville, LA 71241
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=== Parish Information ===
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|organized= March 13, 1839
|parish seat= Farmerville
|parent parish= [[Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Ouachita]]
|variant spellings=
|parish1= [[Ashley County, Arkansas Genealogy|Ashley (AR)]]
|parish2= [[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]]
|parish3= [[Lincoln Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Lincoln]]
|parish4= [[Morehouse Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Morehouse]]
|parish5= [[Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Ouachita]]
|parish6= [[Union County, Arkansas Genealogy|Union (AR)]]<br><center>[[Union Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See Parish Maps]]</center>
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== Parish Information ==


==== Description ==== 
=== Description ===
 
The Union Parish was named for the Union of American states and was created March 13, 1839. The parish seat is Farmerville and is located in the north central area of the state.
The County was named for the Union of American states. The County has Farmerville as its seat and the County was created March 13, 1839. The County is located in the north central area of the state.
<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Union Parish, Louisiana" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Parish,_Louisiana."</ref>
<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Union Parish, Louisiana" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Parish,_Louisiana."</ref>


==== Union Parish, Louisiana Record Dates  ====
=== Parish Courthouse ===
{{LA Courthouse Intro|Union}}
'''Union Parish Courthouse'''<br>100 E Bayou St, #105<br>Farmerville, LA 71241<br>Phone: 318-368-3055<br>
[http://upclerk.com/ Union Parish Courthouse]<br><br>
Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, and probate records from 1839 and court records. <ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed., Union Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>


=== Union Parish, Louisiana Record Dates  ===
{{LA Record Dates Intro|Union}}
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| 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), Union 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 Parish Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Union 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" | '''[[Union Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Union Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
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=== Parish Courthouse  ===
=== Record Loss ===
[http://upclerk.com/ Union Parish Courthouse]<br>Courthouse Bldg; 100 E Bayou Street<br>Farmerville, LA 71241 <br>Phone: 318.368.3055<br><br>Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, and probate records from 1839 and court records. <ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed., Union Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
{{LA Record Loss Intro|Union}}
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this parish.


== History ==
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=== Boundary Changes ===
==== Parent Parish  ====
{{LA Boundary Changes Intro|Union}}
 
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*'''1839--'''Union Parish was created 13 March 1839 from [[Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Ouachita]] Parish. <br>'''Parish seat:''' Farmerville <ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
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==== Boundary Changes  ====
* '''Parent Parish(es):''' Created from [[Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Ouachita]] Parish on March 13, 1839.
 
* '''Parish Seat:''' Farmerville<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>
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.  
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana Interactive Map of Louisiana Parish Formation History] (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Louisiana Parish boundary changes
 
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/LA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#UNION Union Parish, Louisiana Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by parish provided by Newberry Library
==== Record Loss  ====
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.


== Places / Localities  ==
=== Populated Places ===
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{{LA Populated Places Intro|Union}}
==== Populated Places ====


For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://louisiana.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,111,c,union.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Union Parish, Louisiana," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_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,111,c,union.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this parish:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Union Parish, Louisiana," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 8 January 2020.</ref>


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==== Neighboring Parishes or Counties  ====
=== History Timeline ===
 
{{LA Historical Timeline Intro|Union}}
*[[Ashley County, Arkansas Genealogy|Ashley County, Arkansas]]
*[[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]]
*[[Lincoln Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Lincoln]]
*[[Morehouse Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Morehouse]]
*[[Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Ouachita]]
*[[Union County, Arkansas Genealogy|Union County, Arkansas]]


== Resources ==
== Resources ==
{{LA Resources Intro|Union}}


==== African American Genealogy ====
=== Bible Records ===
*[https://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]
{{LA Bible Intro|Union}}
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/slaves.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Slave & African–American Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


==== Bible Records ====
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/bibles.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Family Bible Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/bibles.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Family Bible Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/familyindex.html Family Bibles and Records, Union Parish] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/familyindex.html Family Bibles and Records, Union Parish] (Genealogy Trails)


==== Biographies ====
=== Biographies ===
{{LA Biographies Intro|Union}}
 
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/Biographies.html Union Parish, Louisiana, Biographies] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/Biographies.html Union Parish, Louisiana, Biographies] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/biographies.htm Index to Biographies of Union Parish Residents] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/biographies.htm Index to Biographies of Union Parish Residents] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/family-history.htm Union Parish Louisiana Family Histories] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/family-history.htm Union Parish Louisiana Family Histories] (USGenWeb Archives)


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


=== Cemeteries ===
{{LA Cemeteries Intro|Union}}
{{LA Cemeteries Intro|Union}}


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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Union+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_1164 Find A Grave]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Findagrave.com]  
 
*[http://www.theusgenweb.org/la/union/ LAGenWeb]
*[http://www.theusgenweb.org/la/union/ LAGenWeb]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/cemeteries.htm LAGenWeb Archives]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/cemeteries.htm LAGenWeb Archives]
 
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/union.htm LA Tombstone Project]
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/union.htm Tombstone Project]  
 
*[http://Louisianagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=56 Louisiana Gravestones]
*[http://Louisianagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=56 Louisiana Gravestones]
 
*[http://www.interment.net/us/LA/index.htm Interment.net]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search# Billion Graves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?&cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Louisiana&cemetery_county=Union&year_range=5&size=15  BillionGraves]
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| width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>''' Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' ([[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |Often more complete]])</center>
| width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>''' Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' ([[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |Often more complete]])</center>
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*{{FSC|645854|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
*{{FSC|645854|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Union+Louisiana&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Union+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=Union+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_1164 Find A Grave]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Louisiana/Union-Parish?id=county_1164 Findagrave.com]
 
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves]
 
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Union%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Union%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[https://www.accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/louisiana-cemetery-records.htm Louisiana Cemetery Records]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396503&reqParentsLabel=Union%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396503&reqParentsLabel=Union%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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The following websites may have additional information on Union  Parish cemeteries.
=== Census Records ===
 
{{LA Census Intro|Union}}
*[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/Union_Parish,_Louisiana#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]  
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Parish,_Louisiana#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1840 |1838
|1840 |1838
|1850 |8203
|1850 |8203
|1860 |10389
|1860 |10389
|1870 |11685
|1870 |11685
|1880 |13526
|1880 |13526
|1890 |17304
|1890 |17304
|1900 |18520
|1900 |18520
|1910 |20451  
|1910 |20451
|1920 |19621  
|1920 |19621
|1930 |20731  
|1930 |20731
|1940 |20943  
|1940 |20943
|1950 |19141
|1950 |19141
|1960 |17624
|1960 |17624
|1970 |18447
|1970 |18447
|1980 |21167
|1980 |21167
|1990 |20690
|1990 |20690
|2000 |22803
|2000 |22803
|2010 |22721
|2010 |22721
}}
}}
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/census.htm Union Parish Louisiana Census Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/census.htm Union Parish Louisiana Census Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


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


{{LA Church Intro}}
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/churches.html Churches of Union Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/churches.html Churches of Union County, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/churches.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Church Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/churches.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Church Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
 
''' List of Churches and Church Parishes'''<br>
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396503&reqParentsLabel=Union%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396503&reqParentsLabel=Union%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


==== Court ====
=== Court Records ===
{{LA Court Intro|Union}}
 
''Online Court Indexes and Records''<br>
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/court-records.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, General Court Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/court-records.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, General Court Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/slave_deeds.html Slave Records and Deeds, Union Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/slave_deeds.html Slave Records and Deeds, Union Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)


==== Land  ====
=== Directories ===
{{LA Directories Intro|Union}}


{{LA Land}}
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
{{LA Emigration Intro|Union}}
 
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{LA Ethnic Groups Intro|Union}}
 
''''' African Americans '''''<br>
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/slaves.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Slave & African–American Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
 
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{LA Funeral Homes Intro|Union}}
 
=== Genealogies  ===
{{LA Genealogies Intro|Union}}
 
=== Guardianship ===
{{LA Guardianship Intro|Union}}
 
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{LA Land Intro|Union}}
 
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/land.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Land Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/land.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Land Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://theusgenweb.org/la/union/land.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Land] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://theusgenweb.org/la/union/land.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Land] (LAGenWeb)


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


{{LA History}}
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/letters.htm Old Union Parish Louisiana Letters] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/letters.htm Old Union Parish Louisiana Letters] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/parish-history.htm General Union Parish History] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/parish-history.htm General Union Parish History] (USGenWeb Archives)


==== Maps ====
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{LA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{LA Union Parish}}}}  
{{LA Neighboring Parishes Intro|parish={{LA Union Parish}}}}
{{LA Maps Intro|Union}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)]
*[http://www.historygeo.com/v3/search/ Family Maps of Union Parish, Louisiana] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396503&reqParentsLabel=Union%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this parish - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396503&reqParentsLabel=Union%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this parish - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)]
*[http://www.historygeo.com/v3/search/ Family Maps of Union Parish, Louisiana] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.


==== Military ====
=== Migration ===
{{LA Migration Intro|Union}}
 
=== Military Records ===
{{LA Military Intro|Union}}
 
*[http://theusgenweb.org/la/union/military.htm Union Parish Military Records] (LAGenWeb Project)
*[http://theusgenweb.org/la/union/military.htm Union Parish Military Records] (LAGenWeb Project)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/military.htm Union Parish, Louoisiana, Military Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/military.htm Union Parish, Louoisiana, Military Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


=====War of 1812=====
''''' Civil War'''''<br>
 
* '''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 and 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 and images at Partner Site
*'''1883''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/1883_pensioners_list.html List of Pensioners on the Rolls as of January 1, 1883, Union Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)
*'''1883''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/1883_pensioners_list.html List of Pensioners on the Rolls as of January 1, 1883, Union 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 and images


=====Civil War=====
'''''World War I'''''<br>
* '''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 and images


'''Online Records'''
'''''World War II'''''<br>
*'''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]]
* '''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 and images
*'''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]]
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/unionparishwwiihonorlist.html Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Union 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]]
 
=====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]]


=====World War II=====
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{LA Naturalization Intro|Union}}


*'''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]]
=== Newspapers ===
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/unionparishwwiihonorlist.html Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Union Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)
{{LA Newspapers Intro|Union}}


==== Newspapers  ====
*[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=N3SpgoQaeaUC ''Banner''] - newspaper of Bernice, LA. Approximately 90 issues from 2006-2009 freel available online via Google News Archive
 
*[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=N3SpgoQaeaUC ''Banner''] - newspaper of Bernice, LA. Approximately 90 issues from 2006-2009 freel available online via Google News Archive  
*'''Pre-1930''' [http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/union/newspapers/early-papers.txt Known pre-1930 Union Parish Louisiana Newspapers]
*'''Pre-1930''' [http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/union/newspapers/early-papers.txt Known pre-1930 Union Parish Louisiana Newspapers]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/newspapers.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Newspapers] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/newspapers.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Newspapers] (USGenWeb Archives)
{{LA Newspaper abstracts|Union}}


==== Obituaries ====
=== Obituaries ===
{{LA Obituaries Intro|Union}}
 
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/obits.html Union Parish Obituaries and Death Notices] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/obits.html Union Parish Obituaries and Death Notices] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/obituaries.htm Index to Union Parish Obituaries] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/obituaries.htm Index to Union Parish Obituaries] (USGenWeb Archives)


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


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


'''Online Probate Indexes and Records'''
=== 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 $
{{LA Probate Intro|Union}}
 
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''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 ($)
*'''1839-1950's''' [http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/successions.htm Index to 1839 – 1950s Union Parish Transcribed Successions] (USGenWeb Archives)
*'''1839-1950's''' [http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/successions.htm Index to 1839 – 1950s Union Parish Transcribed Successions] (USGenWeb Archives)


==== Taxation  ====
=== School Records ===
{{LA Schools Intro|Union}}


{{LA Tax Intro}}  
=== Tax Records ===
{{LA Tax Intro|Union}}


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


{{LA Vital Intro}}
==== Birth ====
*[http://www.ldh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/21 Louisiana Records and Statistics Information] ~ where and how to order information.
{{LA Birth Intro|Union}}
 
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/births.html Union Parish, Louisiana, Birth Records] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/vital.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/vital.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


=====Birth=====
==== Marriage ====
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/births.html Union Parish, Louisiana, Birth Records] (Genealogy Trails)
{{LA Marriage Intro|Union}}


=====Marriage=====
* '''1837-1957''' {{RecordSearch|1807364|Louisiana Parish Marriages, 1837-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Parish Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1837-1957''' -  {{RecordSearch|1807364|Louisiana, Parish Marriages, 1837-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Parish Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/marriage.htm Index to Union Parish, Louisiana, Marriage Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/marriage.htm Index to Union Parish, Louisiana, Marriage Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/marriages.html Union Parish, Louisiana, Marriage Records] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/marriages.html Union Parish, Louisiana, Marriage Records] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/news_marriages.html Union Parish, Louisiana, Marriage Announcements] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/news_marriages.html Union Parish, Louisiana, Marriage Announcements] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/vital.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


=====Death=====
==== Death ====
*'''1850-1875, 1894-1960''' {{RecordSearch|1609793|Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
{{LA Death Intro|Union}}


== Societies and Libraries  ==
* '''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 and images
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union/vital.htm Union Parish, Louisiana, Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
 
==== Divorce ====
{{LA Divorce Intro|Union}}
 
== Research Facilities ==
{{LA Research Facilities Intro|Union}}


*'''Union Parish Data'''<br>[https://louisiana.msghn.org/union/ Website]
=== Archives ===
*'''Louisiana Historical Society'''<br>428 Hector Ave<br>Metairie, La. 70005-4412<br>[http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/ Website]
{{LA Archives Intro|Union}}
*'''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]


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


:*[[Monroe Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[[Monroe Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
:*[[Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[[Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Cotton Valley Branch] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Heflin Branch] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Minden Main Branch] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Sibley Branch] - an affiliate library
 
=== Libraries ===
{{LA Libraries Intro|Union}}
 
=== Museums ===
{{LA Museums Intro|Union}}
 
== Societies ==
{{LA Societies Intro|Union}}


:*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Cotton Valley Branch] - an affiliate library
*'''Louisiana Historical Society'''<br>428 Hector Ave<br>Metairie, La. 70005-4412<br>[http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/ Website]
:*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Heflin Branch] - an affiliate library
*'''Louisiana Historical Association'''<br>101 LSU Student Union<br>LSU Box 25435<br>Baton Rouge, LA 70803<br>[http://www.lahistory.org/ Website]
:*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Minden Main Branch] - an affiliate library
:*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Sibley Branch] - an affiliate library


== Websites ==
== Websites ==
{{LA Websites Intro|Union}}


*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/121573484596801/ Louisiana Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]  
*[https://louisiana.msghn.org/union/ Union], [https://louisiana.msghn.org/ Louisiana Genealogy & History Network]
*[http://www.theusgenweb.org/la/union/ Union Parish] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://www.theusgenweb.org/la/union/ Union Parish] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union.htm Union Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/union.htm Union Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
*{{FSC|Louisiana%2C+Union|subject|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/LA/UnionP/ Union Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/LA/UnionP/ Union Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/index.html Union Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/union/index.html Union Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/LA/Union-Parish.htm Union Parish LA Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/LA/Union-Parish.htm Union Parish LA Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|193094|Louisiana|Union}} – 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.


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


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== References ==
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Revision as of 21:01, 22 March 2023

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

Parish Facts
Parish seat: Farmerville
Organized: March 13, 1839
Parent Parish(es): Ouachita
Neighboring Parishes
Ashley (AR) • Claiborne • Lincoln • Morehouse • Ouachita • Union (AR)
See Parish Maps
Courthouse
Louisiana, Union Parish Courthouse.png
Location Map
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Adoption

Parish Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

The Union Parish was named for the Union of American states and was created March 13, 1839. The parish seat is Farmerville and is located in the north central area of the state. [1]

Parish Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Union Parish Courthouse
100 E Bayou St, #105
Farmerville, LA 71241
Phone: 318-368-3055
Union Parish Courthouse

Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, and probate records from 1839 and court records. [2]

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

Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the parish and/or the state government agency.

Known Beginning Dates for Major Parish Records[3]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1914 1839 1914 1839 1839 1839 1700s
*Statewide registration for births and deaths started in 1914. General compliance year unknown. (website says 1918 births; 1911 deaths)

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

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

Boundary Changes[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 parish:[5]

Towns
Villages
Unincorporated communities
  • Point
  • Shiloh


History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Biographies[edit | edit source]

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

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

Census Records[edit | edit source]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1840 1,838 —
1850 8,203 346.3%
1860 10,389 26.6%
1870 11,685 12.5%
1880 13,526 15.8%
1890 17,304 27.9%
1900 18,520 7.0%
1910 20,451 10.4%
1920 19,621 −4.1%
1930 20,731 5.7%
1940 20,943 1.0%
1950 19,141 −8.6%
1960 17,624 −7.9%
1970 18,447 4.7%
1980 21,167 14.7%
1990 20,690 −2.3%
2000 22,803 10.2%
2010 22,721 −0.4%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

Church Records[edit | edit source]

Church records vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members, such as: name; age, baptism, christening, or birth; marriage, maiden names; and death. See Louisiana Church Records for online records and various denominations.

List of Churches and Church Parishes

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Online Court Indexes and Records

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]

African Americans

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Guardianship[edit | edit source]

Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]

Land and property records can place an ancestor in a specific location, reveal family relationships, and more. Private transactions include deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, and leases. See Louisiana Land and Property for more information and for transfer of land to private ownership (grants and land patents).

Online Land Indexes and Records

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Parish histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories see Louisiana Local Histories.

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

Union CountyAshley CountyClaiborne ParishLincoln ParishOuachita ParishMorehouse ParishLA UNION.PNG
Click a neighboring parish
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Civil War

World War I

World War II

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Other Records[edit | edit source]

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

Probate records (sometimes called "Succession Records") may give date of death, names and residences of heirs (spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, relative) and neighbors or associates. See Louisiana Probate Records for more information.

Online Probate Indexes and Records

School Records[edit | edit source]

Tax Records[edit | edit source]

Louisiana tax records can be used in place of missing censuses and provide lists of residents during years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years. For more information, see Louisiana Taxation.

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Vital Records consist of civil records of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. For online sources and obtaining records, see Louisiana Vital Records.

Birth[edit | edit source]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

Listed below are archives in Union Parish. For state-wide facilities, see Louisiana Archives and Libraries.

FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries

  • FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
  • FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.

Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Listed below are libraries in Union Parish. For state-wide library facilities, see Louisiana Archives and Libraries.

Museums[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Union Parish. For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Louisiana Societies.

  • Louisiana Historical Society
    428 Hector Ave
    Metairie, La. 70005-4412
    Website
  • Louisiana Historical Association
    101 LSU Student Union
    LSU Box 25435
    Baton Rouge, LA 70803
    Website

Websites[edit | edit source]

Research Guides[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Union Parish, Louisiana" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Parish,_Louisiana."
  2. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed., Union Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Union 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.
  4. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).At various libraries (WorldCat); FSC Book 973 D27e 2002.
  5. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Union Parish, Louisiana," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 8 January 2020.
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