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Guide to '''Vermilion Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.<br>
Guide to '''Vermilion 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 = Vermilion Parish
| adoption_sign = Adoption LAGenWeb
| custom_text = <center>Parish Coordinator<br>'''[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lavermil/ Vermilion Parish LAGenWeb]'''</center>
| county_map = La-vermilion.png
| state = Louisiana
| state_map = Louisiana.png
| founded year = 1844
| founded date = March 25
| seat wl = Abbeville
| web = vermilion.org
| building image = Virginia, Vermillion County Courthouse.png
| building address =100 N State St.<br>Abbeville, LA 70510<br>[http://www.vermilionparishclerkofcourt.com/ '''About the Courthouse''' (Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court Website)]
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=== Parish Information ===
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|organized= March 25, 1844
|parish seat= Abbeville
|parent parish= [[Lafayette Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Lafayette]]
|variant spellings=
|parish1= [[Acadia Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Acadia]]
|parish2= [[Cameron Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Cameron]]
|parish3= [[Iberia Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Iberia]]
|parish4= [[Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Jefferson Davis]]
|parish5= [[Lafayette Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Lafayette]]<br><center>[[Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See Parish Maps]]</center>
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|parish courthouse= [[Image:Virginia, Vermillion County Courthouse.png|300px]]
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== Parish Information ==


==== Description ==== 
=== Description ===
The Vermillion Parish was named for the Vermilion River and Bay and was created in 1844. The parish seat is Abbeville and is located in the south central area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Vermilion Parish, Louisiana" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermilion_Parish,_Louisiana."</ref>


The County was named for the Vermilion River and Bay. The County has Abbeville as its seat and the County was created 1844. The County is located in the south central area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Vermilion Parish, Louisiana" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermilion_Parish,_Louisiana."</ref>
=== Parish Courthouse ===
 
{{LA Courthouse Intro|Vermilion}}
==== Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Record Dates  ====
'''Vermilion Parish Courthouse'''<br>100 N State St, #101<br>Abbeville, LA 70510<br>Phone: 337-898-1992<br>[https://www.vermilionclerk.com/ Vermilion Parish Courthouse]<br><br>
Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1885.<ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed., Vermillion Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>


=== Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Record Dates  ===
{{LA Record Dates Intro|Vermilion}}
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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), Vermilion 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), Vermilion 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" | '''[[Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
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== Parish Courthouse  ==
=== Record Loss ===
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{{LA Record Loss Intro|Vermilion}}
[http://www.vermilionparishclerkofcourt.com/ Vermilion Parish Courthouse]<br>100 N State Street<br> PO Box 790<br>Abbeville, LA 70510<br>Phone: 337.898.1992<br><br>Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1885.<ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed., Vermillion Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
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== History  ==
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*'''1885'''  About 1855, the courthouse suffered a total record loss.<br>
==== Parent Parish  ====
 
*'''1844--'''Vermilion Parish was created 25 March 1844 from [[Lafayette Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Lafayette]] Parish. '''Parish seat:''' Abbeville <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  ====
 
About '''1885'''  Courthouse suffered a total record loss.<br>


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== Places / Localities  ==
=== Boundary Changes ===
{{LA Boundary Changes Intro|Vermilion}}
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* '''Parent Parish:''' Created from [[Lafayette Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Lafayette]] Parish on March 25, 1844.
* '''Parish Seat:''' Abbeville<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>
*[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#VERMILION Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by parish provided by Newberry Library
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==== Populated Places ====
=== Populated Places ===
{{LA Populated Places Intro|Vermilion}}


For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://louisiana.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,113,c,vermilion.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Vermilion Parish, Louisiana," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermilion_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,113,c,vermilion.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this parish:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Vermilion Parish, Louisiana," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermilion_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 8 January 2020.</ref>


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


*[[Acadia Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Acadia]]
== Resources ==
*[[Cameron Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Cameron]]
{{LA Resources Intro|Vermilion}}
*[[Iberia Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Iberia]]
*[[Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Jefferson Davis]]
*[[Lafayette Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Lafayette]]


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


==== African American  ====
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/bibles.htm Vermilion Parish Bible Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]
=== Biographies  ===
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/ Afrigeneas] - African Ancestored Genealogy
{{LA Biographies Intro|Vermilion}}


==== Bible Records ====
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/bibles.htm Vermilion Parish Bible Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
==== Biographies ====
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/bios.htm Index to Vermilion Parish Biographies] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/bios.htm Index to Vermilion Parish Biographies] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.lagenweb.org/vermilion/firstfamilies/bios/willis_joseph_bio.pdf Biography of Joseph Willis] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://www.lagenweb.org/vermilion/firstfamilies/bios/willis_joseph_bio.pdf Biography of Joseph Willis] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/bios.html Vermilion Parish Biographies] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/bios.html Vermilion Parish Biographies] (Genealogy Trails)


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


=== Cemeteries ===
{{LA Cemeteries Intro|Vermilion}}
{{LA Cemeteries Intro|Vermilion}}


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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Vermilion+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_1165 Find A Grave]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Findagrave.com]  
 
*[http://www.lagenweb.org/vermilion/cemeteries.html LAGenWeb]
*[http://www.lagenweb.org/vermilion/cemeteries.html LAGenWeb]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/cemetery.htm LAGenWeb Archives]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/cemetery.htm LAGenWeb Archives]
 
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/vermillion.htm LA Tombstone Project]
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/vermillion.htm Tombstone Project]
 
*[http://Louisianagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=57 Louisiana Gravestones]
*[http://Louisianagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=57 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=Vermilion&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|658919|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
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*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Vermilion+Louisiana&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Vermilion+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=Vermilion+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_1165 Find A Grave]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Louisiana/Vermilion-Parish?id=county_1165 Findagrave.com]
 
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves]
 
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Vermilion%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Vermilion%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[https://www.accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/louisiana-cemetery-records.htm Louisiana Cemetery Records]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396510&reqParentsLabel=Vermilion%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396510&reqParentsLabel=Vermilion%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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The following web sites may have additional information on Vermilion Parish cemeteries.
=== Census Records ===
{{LA Census Intro|Vermilion}}


*[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/Vermilion_Parish,_Louisiana#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]  
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermilion_Parish,_Louisiana#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1850 |3409
|1850 |3409
|1860 |4324
|1860 |4324
|1870 |4528
|1870 |4528
|1880 |8728
|1880 |8728
|1890 |14234
|1890 |14234
|1900 |20705
|1900 |20705
|1910 |26390  
|1910 |26390
|1920 |26482  
|1920 |26482
|1930 |33684  
|1930 |33684
|1940 |37750  
|1940 |37750
|1950 |36929
|1950 |36929
|1960 |38855
|1960 |38855
|1970 |43071
|1970 |43071
|1980 |48458
|1980 |48458
|1990 |50055
|1990 |50055
|2000 |53807
|2000 |53807
|2010 |57999
|2010 |57999
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*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/census.htm Index to Vermilion Parish Census Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/census.htm Index to Vermilion Parish Census Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[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 ====
=== Church Records ===
{{LA Church Intro|Vermilion}}


{{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], by city (Church Angel)
*[http://www.churchangel.com/louisiana.htm Directory of Churches in Louisiana] — at Church Angel — by city
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/church.htm Vermilion Parish Church Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/church.htm Vermilion Parish Church Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
 
''' List of Churches and Church Parishes'''<br>
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396510&reqParentsLabel=Vermilion%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396510&reqParentsLabel=Vermilion%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


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


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


{{LA Land}}  
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
{{LA Emigration Intro|Vermilion}}


==== Local Histories ====
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{LA Ethnic Groups Intro|Vermilion}}
 
''''' African Americans'''''<br>
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/ Afrigeneas] - African Ancestored Genealogy
 
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{LA Funeral Homes Intro|Vermilion}}
 
=== Genealogies  ===
{{LA Genealogies Intro|Vermilion}}
 
=== Guardianship ===
{{LA Guardianship Intro|Vermilion}}
 
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{LA Land Intro|Vermilion}}
 
=== Local Histories ===
{{LA Histories Intro|Vermilion}}


{{LA History}}
*[http://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/VisitMuseums/Pages/default.aspx Louisiana Museums]
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/ Vermilion Parish History] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/ Vermilion Parish History] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/misc.htm Index to Vermilion Parish Miscellaneous Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/misc.htm Index to Vermilion Parish Miscellaneous Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


==== Maps ====
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{LA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{LA Vermilion Parish}}}}  
{{LA Neighboring Parishes Intro|parish={{LA Vermilion Parish}}}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396510&reqParentsLabel=Vermilion%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]]
{{LA Maps Intro|Vermilion}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)]
* [http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/maps/ USGW Digital Map Collection] (USGenWeb Archives)
* [http://usgwarchives.net/maps/louisiana Louisiana Digital Map Library] at USGen Web Archives
* [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396510&reqParentsLabel=Vermilion%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 ===
{{LA Migration Intro|Vermilion}}


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


*[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/vermilion/military.htm Vermilion Parish Military Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/military.htm Vermilion Parish Military Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
=====War of 1812=====
*[http://www.lagenweb.org/vermilion/military/soldiers/index.html List of Soldiers from Vermilion Parish] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://www.lagenweb.org/vermilion/military/soldiers/index.html List of Soldiers from Vermilion Parish] (LAGenWeb)


=====Civil War=====
''''' 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
* '''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


'''Online Records'''
'''''World War I'''''<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]]
* '''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
*'''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=====
'''''World War II'''''<br>
 
* '''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|1916286|Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards, 1940-1945}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''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://www.lagenweb.org/vermilion/military/soldiers/index.html Honor LIst of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)


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


*'''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://www.lagenweb.org/vermilion/military/soldiers/index.html Honor LIst of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)
{{LA Newspapers Intro|Vermilion}}
 
==== Newspapers ====


*[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)
Line 287: Line 311:
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/news.htm Vermilion Parish News Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/news.htm Vermilion Parish News Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


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


*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/obits.htm Index to Vermilion Parish Obituary Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/obits.htm Index to Vermilion Parish Obituary Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/obits.html Vermilion Parish Obituaries] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/obits.html Vermilion Parish Obituaries] (Genealogy Trails)


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


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


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


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''
''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 $
*'''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 ($)


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


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


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


{{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|Vermilion}}


=====Births=====
*'''1850''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/births.html Vermilion Parish Births] (Genealogy Trails)
*'''1850''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/births.html Vermilion Parish Births] (Genealogy Trails)


=====Marriage=====
==== Marriage ====
*'''1837–1957''' -  {{RecordSearch|1807364|Louisiana, Parish Marriages, 1837-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Parish Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
{{LA Marriage Intro|Vermilion}}
 
* '''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
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/vitals.htm Index to Vermilion Parish Marriage Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/vitals.htm Index to Vermilion Parish Marriage 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|Vermilion}}
 
* '''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
*'''1870''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/genealogy_trails_vermillion_1870Mortality.html Mortality Index] - Persons who died during the year ending June 1, 1870, in the Vermillion Parish, State of Louisiana. (Genealogy Trails)
*'''1870''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/genealogy_trails_vermillion_1870Mortality.html Mortality Index] - Persons who died during the year ending June 1, 1870, in the Vermillion Parish, State of Louisiana. (Genealogy Trails)
*'''1911''' [http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/obits/vermilion1911dc.txt Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, Death Certificates For the Year of 1911] (USGenWeb Archives)
*'''1911''' [http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilion/obits/vermilion1911dc.txt Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, Death Certificates For the Year of 1911] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/vermillion_parish_deaths.html Index to Vermilion Parish Deaths] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/vermillion_parish_deaths.html Index to Vermilion Parish Deaths] (Genealogy Trails)


== Societies and Libraries  ==
==== Divorce ====
{{LA Divorce Intro|Vermilion}}
 
== Research Facilities ==
{{LA Research Facilities Intro|Vermilion}}


*'''Vermillion Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 117<br> Abbeville, LA 70511-0117
=== Archives ===
*'''Vermilion Historical Society'''<br>PO Box 935<br>Abbeville, LA 70511-0877<br>Phone:337-898-4114 <br>Email: [mailto:info@vermilionhistorical.com info@vermilionhistorical.com]<br>[http://www.vermilionhistorical.com/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/vermilionparishhistorical/ Facebook]<br>
{{LA Archives Intro|Vermilion}}
*'''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]


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


:*[[Baton Rouge Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[[Baton Rouge Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
:*[[Denham Springs Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[[Denham Springs Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
:*[[Gonzales Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[[Gonzales Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
:*[[Lafayette Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[[Lafayette Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
:*[[Thibodaux Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[[Thibodaux Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[https://calcasieulibrary.libnet.info/ Calcasieu Parish Public library] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.ebrpl.com/ East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library] - an affiliate library
*[https://iberialibrary.org/wp/ Iberia Parish Library] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.mylpl.info/ Livingston Parish Library] - an affiliate library
*[https://mytpl.org/ Terrebonne Parish Library] - an affiliate library


:*[https://calcasieulibrary.libnet.info/ Calcasieu Parish Public library] - an affiliate library
=== Libraries ===
:*[https://www.ebrpl.com/ East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library] - an affiliate library
{{LA Libraries Intro|Vermilion}}
:*[https://iberialibrary.org/wp/ Iberia Parish Library] - an affiliate library
:*[https://www.mylpl.info/ Livingston Parish Library] - an affiliate library
:*[https://mytpl.org/ Terrebonne Parish Library] - an affiliate library


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


*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/121573484596801/ Louisiana Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]  
*[http://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/VisitMuseums/Pages/default.aspx Louisiana Museums]
*[http://www.lagenweb.org/vermilion/index.html Vermilion Parish] (LAGenWeb)  
 
== Societies ==
{{LA Societies Intro|Vermilion}}
 
*'''Vermillion Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 117<br> Abbeville, LA 70511-0117
*'''Vermilion Historical Society'''<br>PO Box 935<br>Abbeville, LA 70511-0877<br>Phone:337-898-4114 <br>Email: [mailto:info@vermilionhistorical.com info@vermilionhistorical.com]<br>[http://www.vermilionhistorical.com/ Website]<br>
*'''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|Vermilion}}
 
*[https://louisiana.msghn.org/vermilion/ Vermilion], [https://louisiana.msghn.org/ Louisiana Genealogy & History Network]
*[http://www.lagenweb.org/vermilion/index.html Vermilion Parish] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilli.htm Vermilion Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/vermilli.htm Vermilion Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
*{{FSC|Louisiana%2C+Union|subject|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/LA/VermilionP/ Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/LA/VermilionP/ Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/ Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/vermilion/ Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/LA/Vermilion-Parish.htm Vermilion Parish LA Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/LA/Vermilion-Parish.htm Vermilion Parish LA Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|193096|Louisiana|Vermilion}} – 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.


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


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Revision as of 10:31, 23 March 2023

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

Parish Facts
Parish seat: Abbeville
Organized: March 25, 1844
Parent Parish(es): Lafayette
Neighboring Parishes
Acadia • Cameron • Iberia • Jefferson Davis • Lafayette
See Parish Maps
Courthouse
Virginia, Vermillion County Courthouse.png
Location Map
La-vermilion.png
Adoption

Parish Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

The Vermillion Parish was named for the Vermilion River and Bay and was created in 1844. The parish seat is Abbeville and is located in the south central area of the state.[1]

Parish Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Vermilion Parish Courthouse
100 N State St, #101
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-898-1992
Vermilion Parish Courthouse

Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1885.[2]

Vermilion 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 1885 1914 1885 1885 1885 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]

  • 1885 About 1855, the courthouse suffered a total record loss.

For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:

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]

Cities
Towns
Villages
Unincorporated communities


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 Vermilion, 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. %±
1850 3,409 —
1860 4,324 26.8%
1870 4,528 4.7%
1880 8,728 92.8%
1890 14,234 63.1%
1900 20,705 45.5%
1910 26,390 27.5%
1920 26,482 0.3%
1930 33,684 27.2%
1940 37,750 12.1%
1950 36,929 −2.2%
1960 38,855 5.2%
1970 43,071 10.9%
1980 48,458 12.5%
1990 50,055 3.3%
2000 53,807 7.5%
2010 57,999 7.8%
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).

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]

Jefferson Davis ParishAcadia ParishLafayette ParishIberia ParishCameron ParishLA VERMILION.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 Vermilion 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 Vermilion Parish. For state-wide library facilities, see Louisiana Archives and Libraries.

Museums[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

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

  • Vermillion Genealogical Society
    PO Box 117
    Abbeville, LA 70511-0117
  • Vermilion Historical Society
    PO Box 935
    Abbeville, LA 70511-0877
    Phone:337-898-4114
    Email: info@vermilionhistorical.com
    Website
  • Louisiana Historical Society
    428 Hector Ave
    Metairie, La. 70005-4412
    Website
  • Louisiana Historical Association
    101 LSU Student Union
    LSU Box 25435
    Baton Rouge, LA 70803
    Website

Websites[edit | edit source]

Research Guides[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Vermilion Parish, Louisiana" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermilion_Parish,_Louisiana."
  2. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed., Vermillion Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Vermilion 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, "Vermilion Parish, Louisiana," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermilion_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 8 January 2020.
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