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


=== Parish Courthouse ===
=== Parish Courthouse ===
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*'''1885'''  About 1885, the courthouse suffered a total record loss.<br>
*'''1885'''  About 1855, the courthouse suffered a total record loss.<br>


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* '''Parent Parish:''' Created from [[Lafayette Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Lafayette]] Parish on March 25, 1844.
* '''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>
* '''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>
*[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
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana Interactive Map of Louisiana Parish Formation History] (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Louisiana Parish boundary changes
*[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
*[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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| width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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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/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Vermilion+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_1165 Find A Grave]
*[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]
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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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*[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>
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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/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Vermilion+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_1165 Find A Grave]
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Vermilion%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Vermilion%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[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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=== Directories ===
=== Directories ===
{{LA Directories Intro|Vermilion}}
{{LA Directories Intro|Vermilion}}
*'''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  ===
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
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''''' African Americans'''''<br>
''''' African Americans'''''<br>
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]
 
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/ Afrigeneas] - African Ancestored Genealogy


=== Funeral Homes  ===
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{LA Funeral Homes Intro|Vermilion}}
{{LA Funeral Homes Intro|Vermilion}}
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<li>[https://www.cypressfunerals.com/ Cypress Funeral Home and Crematory] in Maurice</li>
<li>[https://www.davidfuneralhome.org/ David Funeral Homes] in Abbeville</li>
<li>[https://www.davidfuneralhome.org/ David Funeral Homes] in Erath</li>
<li>[https://www.delhommefuneralhome.com/ Delhomme Funeral Home] in Maurice</li>
<li>[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/louisiana/delcambre/evangeline-funeral-home/7196?utm_source=google_my_business&utm_medium=organic Evangeline Funeral Home] in Delcambre</li>
<li>[https://www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org/ Fletcher Funeral Home] in Abbeville</li>
<li>[https://www.kinchenfuneralhome.com/ Kinchen Funeral Home, Inc.] in Abbeville</li>
<li>[https://www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net/ Matthews and Son Funeral Home] in Gueydan</li>
<li>[https://www.vincentfuneralhome.net/ Vincent Funeral Home] in Abbeville</li>
<li>[https://www.vincentfuneralhome.net/ Vincent Funeral Home] in Gueydan</li>
<li>[https://www.vincentfuneralhome.net/ Vincent Funeral Home] in Kaplan</li>
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=== Genealogies  ===
=== Genealogies  ===
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=== Land and Property Records ===
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{LA Land Intro|Vermilion}}
{{LA Land Intro|Vermilion}}
*[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 ===
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''''' Civil War'''''<br>
''''' 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 & images at Partner Site
* '''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 & 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 & images
* '''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


'''''World War I'''''<br>
'''''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 & 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]]; index and images


'''''World War II'''''<br>
'''''World War II'''''<br>
* '''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|1916286|Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards, 1940-1945}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''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
*[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)
*[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)


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{{LA Newspapers Intro|Vermilion}}
{{LA Newspapers Intro|Vermilion}}


*'''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 ($)
*[http://www.usnpl.com/lanews.php Louisiana Newspaper List], listing by name/parish (USNPL)
*[http://www.usnpl.com/lanews.php Louisiana Newspaper List], listing by name/parish (USNPL)
*[http://www.newslink.org/lanews.html Louisiana Newspaper] listing (Newslink)
*[http://www.newslink.org/lanews.html Louisiana Newspaper] listing (Newslink)
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''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1756-1984''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9067 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984] at [http://search.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index & images ($)
*'''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 ===
=== School Records ===
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{{LA Marriage Intro|Vermilion}}
{{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 & images
* '''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)


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{{LA Death Intro|Vermilion}}
{{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 & images
* '''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)
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{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/united-states/la/lafayette/116-east-bluebird-drive Lafayette Louisiana FamilySearch Center]
*[[Baton Rouge Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/united-states/la/opelousas/430-plantation-road Opelousas Louisiana FamilySearch Center]
*[[Denham Springs Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[[Gonzales Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[[Lafayette 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


=== Libraries ===
=== Libraries ===
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*'''Vermillion Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 117<br> Abbeville, LA 70511-0117
*'''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>
*'''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 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]
*'''Louisiana Historical Association'''<br>101 LSU Student Union<br>LSU Box 25435<br>Baton Rouge, LA 70803<br>[http://www.lahistory.org/ Website]


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*[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|3124|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.
*{{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.


== Research Guides ==
== Research Guides ==

Revision as of 17:38, 26 May 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]

Social Security 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
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  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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