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== Online Louisiana Birth, Marriage and Death Records ==
===Births===
*'''1811-1830; 1854-1934''' {{RecordSearch|1674847|Louisiana Births and Christenings, 1811-1830; 1854-1934}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1819–1922''' [https://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/ResearchHistoricalRecords/LocateHistoricalRecords/Pages/LouisianaBirthRecords.aspx Louisiana Parish Birth Index] at Louisiana Secretary of State - index
*'''1819-1906''' {{RecordSearch|3326847|Louisiana, Orleans Parish, Birth Records, 1819-1906}} at FamilySearch - [[Louisiana, Orleans Parish, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1900-1964''' {{RecordSearch|1929995|Louisiana, Orleans Parish Vital Records, 1900-1964}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Orleans Parish Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
 
===Marriages===
*'''1600's to 1900's''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=louisiana United States Marriages – Kentucky, 1600's to 1900's] at Findmypast — index & images ($)
*'''1718-1925''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7837 Louisiana Compiled Marriage Index, 1718-1925] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1728-1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2090 Louisiana Compiled Marriages, 1728-1850] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1816-1906''' {{RecordSearch|1674881|Louisiana Marriages, 1816-1906}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1837-1957''' {{RecordSearch|1807364|Louisiana Parish Marriages, 1837-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Parish Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1851-1900''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5228 Louisiana Compiled Marriage Records, 1851-1900] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1900-1964''' {{RecordSearch|1929995|Louisiana, Orleans Parish Vital Records, 1900-1964}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Orleans Parish Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
 
===Deaths===
*'''1819-1964''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6697 Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1850-1960''' {{RecordSearch|1609793|Louisiana Deaths Index, 1850-1875; 1894-1960}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1861-1905''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2553 Southwest Louisiana Deaths Index] at Ancestry; index only ($)
*'''1900-1964''' {{RecordSearch|1929995|Louisiana, Orleans Parish Vital Records, 1900-1964}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Orleans Parish Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1911–1972''' [https://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/ResearchHistoricalRecords/LocateHistoricalRecords/Pages/LouisianaDeathRecords.aspx Louisiana Death Records Index] at Louisiana Secretary of State - index
 
 
===City & County Databases===
*'''1720-1733''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48051 The New Orleans French, Marriages 1720-1733] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1773-1963''' {{RecordSearch|3021712|Louisiana, Ascension Parish, Index of Marriages, 1773-1963}} at FamilySearch  — [[Louisiana, Ascension Parish, Index of Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1819-1906''' {{RecordSearch|3326847|Louisiana, Orleans Parish, Birth Records, 1819-1906}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Orleans Parish, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1831–1869 ''' [https://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/ResearchHistoricalRecords/LocateHistoricalRecords/Pages/OrleansParishMarriageRecords.aspx Orleans Parish Marriage Records] at Louisiana Secretary of State - index
*'''1835-1954''' {{RecordSearch|3559088|Louisiana, Orleans Parish Death Records and Certificates, 1835-1954}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Orleans Parish Death Records and Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
 
===Divorce===
 
 
===Order Original Records===
*Order [http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/649 Louisiana Certificates] online. Births less than 100 years old; Deaths less than 50 years old.<br>
 
== Birth Records  ==
=== Parish Records ===
==== Early Parish Records of Births and Deaths ====


Pre-1914 birth and death records exist for some Louisiana parishes. These are generally more complete after the 1860s.  
Pre-1914 birth and death records exist for some Louisiana parishes. These are generally more complete after the 1860s.  


Orleans Parish began keeping birth records in 1790 and deaths on records in 1804. Copies are available at the Office of Public Health (see address below). Copies of the death records from 1804 to 1914 are also at the New Orleans Public Library where they can only be used in person (the public library cannot provide photocopies).  
Orleans Parish began keeping birth records in 1790 and deaths records in 1804. Copies are available at the Office of Public Health (see address below). Microfilmed copies of the death records from 1804 to 1914 are also available at the New Orleans Public Library where they can only be used in person (the public library cannot provide photocopies).  


The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has an extensive collection of Orleans Parish death records for 1815 to 1915 and an index from 1804 to 1916. The library also has copies of coroner's inquests from 1844 to 1916 and New Orleans Charity Hospital records of deaths from 1835 to 1904 and admission records from 1829 to 1899.  
The FamilySearch Library has an extensive collection of {{FSC|United States, Louisiana, Orleans - Vital records|subject|subject-id=49341|disp=Orleans Parish Vital Records}} including Orleans Parish death records for 1815 to 1915 and an index from 1804 to 1916. The library also has copies of coroner's inquests from 1844 to 1916 and New Orleans Charity Hospital records of deaths from 1835 to 1904 and admission records from 1829 to 1899.  


A few other parishes also began keeping vital records in the early 1800s. These records can be obtained by contacting the parish clerk of court. The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has copies of a few pre-1914 birth and death records of some parishes. For example, from Lafourche Parish, the library has the register of births and deaths for 1818 to 1895 and a register of births from 1810 to 1875. Jefferson Parish death records are also in the [[The Family History Library|The Family History Library Catalog]] as follows:&nbsp; 1850-1875&nbsp;Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=1143131&disp=Louisiana+death+records%2Fcertificates2++ Film 1575613 Items 1 - 3];1905-1916 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=1143131&disp=Louisiana+death+records%2Fcertificates2++ Film 2322973];and 1916-1921 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=1143131&disp=Louisiana+death+records%2Fcertificates2++ Film 2322974 Items 1 - 2].  
A few other parishes also began keeping vital records in the late 1800s. These records can be obtained by contacting the parish clerk of court. The FamilySearch Catalog has copies of a few pre-1914 birth and death records of some parishes. For example, from {{FSC|United States, Louisiana, Jefferson - Vital records|subject|subject-id=438921309|disp=Lafourche Parish Vital Records}}, the library has the register of births and deaths for 1818 to 1895 and a register of births from 1810 to 1875. Jefferson Parish death records are also in the {{FSC|United States, Louisiana, Jefferson - Vital records|subject|subject-id=438921309|disp=Jefferson Parish Vital Records}} as follows: 1850-1875 <ref>Louisiana death records/certificates, ca. 1850-1875, 1894-1954; indexes, 1900-1954{{FSC|1143131|item|disp=FS Library Film 1575613 Items 1 - 3}}; </ref>1905-1916 <ref>FamilySearch Library {{FSC|1143131|item|disp=FS Library Film 2322973}};and 1916-1921 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|1143131|item|disp=FS Library Film 2322974 Items 1 - 2}}. </ref><br>


== State Records of Births and Deaths ==
Do a place-name search of the FamilySearch Catalog to locate records for a particular parish. See the Wiki page [[FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search|FamilySearch Catalog Place-name Search]] for help with how to do this search. Once you have located the parish, search for the topic "vital records."


Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1914. Delayed registration of births for the years 1939 to the present are also available. To obtain copies of state vital records write to:  
=== State Records of Births and Deaths  ===
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1911. Delayed registration of births for the years 1939 to the present are also available.  
To obtain copies of state vital records write to:  


'''Vital Records Registry'''<br>Office of Public Health<br>P.O. Box 60630<br>New Orleans, LA 70160<br>Telephone: 504-568-5152  
'''Vital Records Registry'''<br>Office of Public Health<br>P.O. Box 60630<br>New Orleans, LA 70160<br>Telephone: 504-568-5152  


[http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/page.asp?ID=252 State Registrar/Vital Records]<br>
[https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/2663 State Registrar/Vital Records]<br>  


These records are not open for public searches. Copies can be obtained only by an individual named in the record or a relative.  
These records are not open for public searches. Copies can be obtained only by an individual named in the record or a relative.  


An online index for statewide deaths is available at http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/640/Default.aspx. It covers statewide deaths 1911-1957 and Orleans Parish deaths 1804-1957
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In addition, the Family History Library has state death certificates 1900-1954 on&nbsp;661 rolls of film beginning with Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=1143131&disp=Louisiana+death+records%2Fcertificates2++ Film 1575614]. Deaths before 1914 are limited.&nbsp;The index for these records lists a parish code number, volume and certificate number.&nbsp;The films are organized by year, parish name, and volume number.&nbsp;&nbsp;The parish code numbers are effective for&nbsp;entire time period the index covers.&nbsp;Death certificates can be accessed by year, then volume number or parish name, and then certificate number.&nbsp; Use the following chart to&nbsp;match the appropriate parish code and name. &nbsp;
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|+ Louisiana Parish Code Numbers  
|+ Louisiana Parish Code Numbers  
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| &nbsp; 1&nbsp; Acadia  
|   1 Acadia  
| 22&nbsp; Grant  
| 22 Grant  
| 43&nbsp; Sabine
| 43 Sabine
|-
|-
| &nbsp; 2&nbsp; Allen  
|   2 Allen  
| 23&nbsp; Iberia  
| 23 Iberia  
| 44&nbsp; St. Bernard
| 44 St. Bernard
|-
|-
| &nbsp; 3&nbsp; Ascension  
|   3 Ascension  
| 24&nbsp; Iberville  
| 24 Iberville  
| 45&nbsp; St. Charles
| 45 St. Charles
|-
|-
| &nbsp; 4&nbsp; Assumption  
|   4 Assumption  
| 25&nbsp; Jackson  
| 25 Jackson  
| 46&nbsp; St. Helena
| 46 St. Helena
|-
|-
| &nbsp; 5&nbsp; Avoyelles  
|   5 Avoyelles  
| 26&nbsp; Jefferson  
| 26 Jefferson  
| 47&nbsp; St.&nbsp;James
| 47 St. James
|-
|-
| &nbsp; 6&nbsp; Beauregard  
|   6 Beauregard  
| 27&nbsp; Jefferson Davis  
| 27 Jefferson Davis  
| 48&nbsp; St.&nbsp;John the Baptist
| 48 St. John the Baptist
|-
|-
| &nbsp; 7&nbsp; Bienville  
|   7 Bienville  
| 28&nbsp; Lafayette  
| 28 Lafayette  
| 49&nbsp; St.&nbsp;Landry
| 49 St. Landry
|-
|-
| &nbsp; 8&nbsp; Bossier  
|   8 Bossier  
| 29&nbsp; Lafourche  
| 29 Lafourche  
| 50&nbsp; St. Martin
| 50 St. Martin
|-
|-
| &nbsp; 9&nbsp; Caddo  
|   9 Caddo  
| 30&nbsp; LaSalle  
| 30 LaSalle  
| 51&nbsp; St. Mary
| 51 St. Mary
|-
|-
| 10&nbsp; Calcasieu  
| 10 Calcasieu  
| 31&nbsp; Lincoln  
| 31 Lincoln  
| 52&nbsp; St. Tammany
| 52 St. Tammany
|-
|-
| 11 Caldwell  
| 11 Caldwell  
| 32&nbsp; Livingston  
| 32 Livingston  
| 53&nbsp; Tangipahoa
| 53 Tangipahoa
|-
|-
| 12&nbsp; Cameron  
| 12 Cameron  
| 33&nbsp; Madison  
| 33 Madison  
| 54&nbsp; Tensas
| 54 Tensas
|-
|-
| 13&nbsp; Catahoula  
| 13 Catahoula  
| 34&nbsp; Morehouse  
| 34 Morehouse  
| 55&nbsp; Terrebonne&nbsp;
| 55 Terrebonne  
|-
|-
| 14&nbsp; Claiborne  
| 14 Claiborne  
| 35&nbsp; Natchitoches  
| 35 Natchitoches  
| 56&nbsp; Union
| 56 Union
|-
|-
| 15&nbsp; Concordia  
| 15 Concordia  
| 36&nbsp; Orleans  
| 36 Orleans  
| 57&nbsp; Vermillion
| 57 Vermillion
|-
|-
| 16&nbsp; DeSoto  
| 16 DeSoto  
| 37&nbsp; Ouachita  
| 37 Ouachita  
| 58&nbsp; Vernon
| 58 Vernon
|-
|-
| 17&nbsp; East Baton Rouge  
| 17 East Baton Rouge  
| 38&nbsp; Plaquemines  
| 38 Plaquemines  
| 59&nbsp; Washington
| 59 Washington
|-
|-
| 18&nbsp; East Carroll  
| 18 East Carroll  
| 39&nbsp; Pointe Coupee  
| 39 Pointe Coupee  
| 60&nbsp; Webster
| 60 Webster
|-
|-
| 19&nbsp; East Feliciana  
| 19 East Feliciana  
| 40&nbsp; Rapides  
| 40 Rapides  
| 61&nbsp; West Baton Rouge
| 61 West Baton Rouge
|-
|-
| 20&nbsp; Evangeline  
| 20 Evangeline  
| 41&nbsp; Red River  
| 41 Red River  
| 62&nbsp; West Carroll
| 62 West Carroll
|-
|-
| 21&nbsp; Franklin  
| 21 Franklin  
| 42&nbsp; Richland  
| 42 Richland  
| 63&nbsp; West Feliciana
| 63 West Feliciana
|-
|-
|  
| <br>
|  
| <br>
| 64&nbsp; Winn
| 64 Winn
|}
|}


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==Marriage Records==  
=== Adoption Records  ===
 
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== Marriage Records ==
 
There is a partial index to registration of marriages 1837-1957 found at {{RecordSearch|1807364|FamilySearch}}.  As they are indexed, more records are being added to this collection. 
 
===== Marriage =====


There is no statewide registration of marriages. Marriages were recorded by each parish. The original parish records are at the offices of the clerks of the court in each parish, except for Orleans Parish, where the records are at the Office of Public Health.  
Marriages were recorded by each parish. The original parish records are at the [http://www.laclerksofcourt.org/clerksofcourt.htm offices of the clerks of the court in each parish], except for Orleans Parish, where the records are at the Office of Public Health.  


The Family History Library has an extensive collection of Louisiana marriage records. For example, for Orleans Parish the library has 86 microfilms of marriage licenses and certificates from 1834 to 1888. Another set of Orleans Parish records includes 185 films of marriage licenses from 1870 to 1915. The library has similar records for most parishes.  
The FamilySearch Library has an extensive collection of Louisiana marriage records. For example, for Orleans Parish the library has 86 microfilm rolls of marriage licenses and certificates from 1834 to 1888. Another set of Orleans Parish records includes 185 film rolls of marriage licenses from 1870 to 1915. The library has similar records for most parishes.  


Many colonial marriages are recorded in the judicial records of the French Superior Council and the Spanish Cabildo (originals at the [http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/collections/hcenter.htm Louisiana Historical Center of the Louisiana State Museum]), and the royal notaries (originals with the Custodian of Notarial Records). Microfilm copies of these records are at the Family History Library.  
Many colonial marriages are referenced in the judicial records of the French Superior Council and the Spanish Cabildo (originals at the [http://www.crt.state.la.us/museum/collections/historical_center.aspx#microfilm Louisiana Historical Center of the Louisiana State Museum]). Many marriage contracts appear in the registers of the royal notaries; for Orleans Parish, these are maintained at the Notarial Archives; for other colonial parishes they may be held by the parish clerk of court or by the state archives. Microfilm copies of most of these records are at the FamilySearch Library. ''Note, however, that a marriage contract is not a record of a marriage.'' In colonial Louisiana, marriages were a function of the church. A marriage contract was a ''civil'' contract in which couples stated an intent to marry and agreed upon the financial terms that would govern both the marriage and the eventual distribution of their community of goods at the time one or both died. Most contracting couples did proceed to marry; but some did not.  


Many colonial marriage records have also been published in the sources listed below. These sources also provide descriptions of some of the unique marriage customs practiced during the French and Spanish colonial periods.  
Many colonial marriage records have also been published in the sources listed below. These sources also provide descriptions of some of the unique marriage customs practiced during the French and Spanish colonial periods.  


* ''Marriage Dispensations in the Diocese of Louisiana and the Floridas, 1786-1803''. <ref> Bourguard, Shirley Chaisson. ''Marriage Dispensations in the Diocese of Louisiana and the Floridas, 1786-1803''. New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1980. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=167020&disp=Marriage+dispensations+in+the+Diocese+of%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 973 A1 no. 323].) </ref>
*''Marriage Dispensations in the Diocese of Louisiana and the Floridas, 1786-1803''. <ref>Bourguard, Shirley Chaisson. ''Marriage Dispensations in the Diocese of Louisiana and the Floridas, 1786-1803''. New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1980. {{FSC|167020|title-id|disp=FS Library Book 973 A1 no. 323}} </ref>
 
*''Louisiana Marriage Contracts: A Compilation of Abstracts From Records of the Superior Council of Louisiana During the French Regime, 1725-1769'' <ref>Forsyth, Alice Daly. ''Louisiana Marriage Contracts: A Compilation of Abstracts From Records of the Superior Council of Louisiana During the French Regime, 1725-1769'' 2 vols. New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1980. {{FSC|114086|item|disp=FS Catalog book 976.3 V2f.}}</ref>
 
*''Natchitoches, 1729-1803: Abstracts of the Catholic Church Registers of the French and Spanish Post of St. Jean Baptiste des Natchitoches in Louisiana'' <ref>Mills, Elizabeth Shown. ''Natchitoches, 1729-1803: Abstracts of the Catholic Church Registers of the French and Spanish Post of St. Jean Baptiste des Natchitoches in Louisiana''. New Orleans: Polyanthos, 1977. {{FSC|149384|item|disp=FS Library Book 976.365 V26}}</ref>


* ''Louisiana Marriage Contracts: A Compilation of Abstracts From Records of the Superior Council of Louisiana During the French Regime, 1725-1769'' <ref> Forsyth, Alice Daly. ''Louisiana Marriage Contracts: A Compilation of Abstracts From Records of the Superior Council of Louisiana During the French Regime, 1725-1769'' 2 vols. New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1980. (FHL book 976.3 V2f.)</ref>  
*''Natchitoches, 1800-1826: Translated Abstracts of Register Number Five of the Catholic Church Parish of St. François des Natchitoches in Louisiana'' <ref>Mills, Elizabeth Shown. ''Natchitoches, 1800-1826: Translated Abstracts of Register Number Five of the Catholic Church Parish of St. François des Natchitoches in Louisiana''. New Orleans: Polyanthos, 1980. {{FSC|97995|item|disp=FS Library Book 976.365 K2}}</ref>


*''The New Orleans French, 1720-1733: A Collection of Marriage Records Relating to the First Colonists of the Louisiana Province'' <ref> DeVille, Winston. ''The New Orleans French, 1720-1733: A Collection of Marriage Records Relating to the First Colonists of the Louisiana Province''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1973. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=150158&disp=The+New+Orleans+French%2C+1720%2D1733%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 976.3 V25d].) </ref>
*''Natchitoches Church Marriages, 1818-1850: Translated Abstracts from the Registers of St. François des Natchitoches, Louisiana'' <ref>Mills, Elizabeth Shown. ''Natchitoches Church Marriages, 1818-1850: Translated Abstracts from the Registers of St. François des Natchitoches, Louisiana''. Tusacaloosa, Alabama: Mills Historical Press, 1985. {{FSC|364985|item|disp=FS Library Book 976.365 K2}}</ref>


*''Stalkin' Kin In Old West Texas'' <ref> From: ''Stalkin' Kin In Old West Texas'', Vol XVI, No. 2.(San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society, Inc. Aug 1988) </ref>  
*''The New Orleans French, 1720-1733: A Collection of Marriage Records Relating to the First Colonists of the Louisiana Province'' <ref>DeVille, Winston. ''The New Orleans French, 1720-1733: A Collection of Marriage Records Relating to the First Colonists of the Louisiana Province''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1973. {{FSC|150158|item|disp=FS Library Book 976.3 V25d}}.</ref>


"LOUISIANA&nbsp;: Someone recently found the following information about marriages in Louisiana - at least in the 1820's.&nbsp; To get a marriage license, they had to first apply for a permit from the governor of the state.&nbsp; Accompanying the application, one had to have a statement of inventory of both the bride and groom, with bonds for each signed by responsible local men.&nbsp; The had to list land, cash, slaves, livestock, furniture, etc.  
*''Stalkin' Kin In Old West Texas'' <ref>From: ''Stalkin' Kin In Old West Texas'', Vol XVI, No. 2.(San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society, Inc. Aug 1988) </ref>


==Divorce Records==  
=== Divorce Records ===


The Louisiana Legislature granted divorces from 1805 to 1846. These records are currently found in printed copies of the Legislative Calendar and Official Journal. These volumes are available at most of the university libraries and larger public libraries in Louisiana. A few records after 1846 are also included.  
The Louisiana Legislature granted divorces from 1805 to 1846. These records are currently found in printed copies of the Legislative Calendar and Official Journal. These volumes are available at most of the university libraries and larger public libraries in Louisiana. A few records after 1846 are also included.  
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In 1827 the district courts in the Louisiana parishes and the parish court of Orleans Parish were given jurisdiction over divorce cases. To locate parish divorce records, contact the clerk of the court in each parish. The New Orleans Public Library has some clerk of court records for many parishes.  
In 1827 the district courts in the Louisiana parishes and the parish court of Orleans Parish were given jurisdiction over divorce cases. To locate parish divorce records, contact the clerk of the court in each parish. The New Orleans Public Library has some clerk of court records for many parishes.  


The Family History Library has divorce records for some Louisiana parishes. For example, the library has divorce records from Orleans Parish from 1813 to 1924. Divorce records in the Family History Library Center are listed under LOUISIANA, [COUNTY], - COURT, PUBLIC, or VITAL RECORDS.  
The FamilySearch Library has divorce records for some Louisiana parishes. For example, the library has divorce records from Orleans Parish from 1813 to 1924. Divorce records in the FamilySearch Library Center are listed under LOUISIANA, [COUNTY], - COURT, PUBLIC, or VITAL RECORDS.<br>
 
== Death Records  ==


==Additional Sources==


Louisiana Vital Records are available at [http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/638/Default.aspx Vital Records Office]
On microfilm, the FamilySearch Library has state death certificates 1900-1954 <ref>661 rolls of film beginning with FamilySearch Library {{FSC|1143131|item|disp=FS Library Film 1575614}}. </ref>Deaths before 1904 are limited. The index for these records lists a parish code number, volume and certificate number. The films are organized by year, parish name, and volume number. The parish code numbers are effective for entire time period the index covers. Death certificates can be accessed by year, then volume number or parish name, and then certificate number.  Use the chart above to match the appropriate parish code and name.<br>


*You can search for deaths that occured over 50 years ago in the Louisiana Death Records Database and order certified copies which are mailed to you for $5.00 USD.
=== Cause of Death ===
*&nbsp;You can search for births in Orleans parish that occured over 100 years ago and&nbsp;order a certified copy which is mailed&nbsp; to you for $5.00 USD.
*[[Historical Causes of Death|Causes of Death]] - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate
*You can also search for marriages in Orleans parish that occured over 50 years ago and order certified copies of marriage licenses.&nbsp; They are delivered by mail for $5.00 USD.<br>


Records of birth, baptism, marriage, death, burial, and probate have been transcribed and published in the following series. Many of the names of the individuals in these publications are listed in the [[International Genealogical Index (IGI)|''International Genealogical Index'']].
== Burned, Lost and Missing Records  ==


*''South Louisiana Records''  <ref> Hebert, Donald J. ''South Louisiana Records''. 12 vols. Cecilia, La.: D.J. Hebert, 1978-1985. (Family History Library book [[976.3 X2pm|976.3 K2he]]; fiche [[6010588|6010588]], vols. 1-12.) </ref> This includes records of 1794 to 1905.  
Claiborne Parish courthouse burned 1849.  


*''Southwest Louisiana Records: Church and Civil Records'' <ref>Hebert, Donald J. ''Southwest Louisiana Records: Church and Civil Records''. 40 vols. Eunice, Louisiana.: D.J. Hebert, 1974-1985. (Family History Library book [[976.35 V2h|976.35 V2h]]; fiche [[6010598,|6010598,]] vols. 1-34). </ref>This includes records from 1756 to 1908.  
== Substitute Records  ==
 
*[[Louisiana Church Records|Louisiana Church Records]]
*[[Louisiana Cemeteries|Louisiana Cemetery Records]]
*[[Louisiana Census|Louisiana Census Records]]
*[[Louisiana Military Records|Louisiana Military Records]]
*[[Louisiana Newspapers|Louisiana Newspapers]]
*[[Louisiana Obituaries|Louisiana Obituaries]]
*[[Louisiana Periodicals|Louisiana Periodicals]]
*[[Louisiana History|Louisiana History]]
 
== Tips  ==
 
*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record.  The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the information on the record.
*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by govenments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial.  A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths.
*Records for African American may be recorded in separate files with separate indexes.
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records.  Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be uanavailable to anyone except a direct relative.
*If the survival of a baby was questioned, the birth may not have been recorded.
*Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Records'''.  Search for '''Louisiana '''to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county.
 
== Archives, Libraries and Societies  ==
 
*[[Louisiana Archives and Libraries|Louisiana Archives and Libraries]]
*Louisiana Societies
 
== Additional Sources  ==
 
Louisiana Vital Records are available at [http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/638/Default.aspx Vital Records Office]
 
[http://www.deathindexes.com/louisiana/index.html Louisiana Death Records &amp; Indexes] (deathindexes.com)
 
*You can search for deaths that occurred over 50 years ago in the [http://www.sos.la.gov/tabid/640/Default.aspx Louisiana Death Records Database] and order certified copies which are mailed to you for $5.00 USD.
* You can search for births in Orleans parish that occurred over 100 years ago and order a certified copy which is mailed  to you for $5.00 USD.
*You can also search for marriages in Orleans parish that occurred over 50 years ago and order certified copies of marriage licenses.  They are delivered by mail for $5.00 USD.<br>
 
Records of birth, baptism, marriage, death, burial, and probate have been transcribed and published in the following series. Many of the names of the individuals in these publications are listed in the Family History [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Catalog] or some of these records may be indexed and searchable on [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org].
 
''South Louisiana Records'' <ref>Hebert, Donald J. ''South Louisiana Records''. 12 vols. Cecilia, La.: D.J. Hebert, 1978-1985. (FS Library book {{FSC|46453|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6010588; FS Library Book 976.3 K2he}}, vols. 1-12.)</ref>This includes records of 1794 to 1905.
 
*''Southwest Louisiana Records: Church and Civil Records'' <ref>Hebert, Donald J. ''Southwest Louisiana Records: Church and Civil Records''. 40 vols. Eunice, Louisiana.: D.J. Hebert, 1974-1985.{{FSC|46505|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6010598, FS Library Book 976.35 V2h}}; vols. 1-34.</ref>This includes records from 1756 to 1908.


Church records in Louisiana are often an excellent source of vital information, especially the Roman Catholic Church records (which often include marriage records of Protestants). See the “[[Louisiana Church Records|Church Records]]” page for more information.  
Church records in Louisiana are often an excellent source of vital information, especially the Roman Catholic Church records (which often include marriage records of Protestants). See the “[[Louisiana Church Records|Church Records]]” page for more information.  


For further information on the history and availability of records, refer to ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Louisiana'' <ref> ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Louisiana'' (New Orleans, Louisiana: Historical Records Survey, 1942; Family History Library book +; film [[1036701|1036701]], item 7; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=150020&disp=Guide+to+public+vital+statistics+records++ fiche 6046989]). </ref>
For further information on the history and availability of records, refer to ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Louisiana'' <ref>''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Louisiana'' (New Orleans, Louisiana: Historical Records Survey, 1942) {{FSC|150020|item|disp=FS Library Film 1036701 item 7, Fiche 6046989, Book 976.3 V2h}}.</ref>
==References==
 
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== References ==
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