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''[[United States]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Louisiana]]  [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]  [[Assumption_Parish,_Louisiana|Assumption Parish]]''
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Guide to '''Assumption Parish Louisiana genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.  
Guide to '''Assumption Parish, Louisiana ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.


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<center>{{Infobox U.S. Parish
|organized= March 31, 1807
|parish seat= Napoleonville
|parent parish= [[Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Lafourche]]
|variant spellings=
|parish1= [[Ascension Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Ascension]]
|parish2= [[Iberia Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Iberia]]
|parish3= [[Iberville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Iberville]]
|parish4= [[Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Lafourche]]
|parish5= [[St. James Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|St. James]]
|parish6= [[St. Martin Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|St. Martin]]
|parish7= [[St. Mary Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|St. Mary]]
|parish8= [[Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Terrebonne]]<br><center>[[Assumption Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See Parish Maps]]</center>
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|parish courthouse= [[Image:Louisiana, Assumption Parish Courthouse.png|300px]]
|parish location in state= [[Image:La-assumption.png|185x185px]]
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== Parish Information ==


{{Infobox U.S. County
=== Description ===
| county = Assumption Parish
Assumption Parish was named for the Assumption Roman Catholic Church and is located in the southeastern area of the state. The parish was created in 1807 and the parish seat is Napoleonville.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Assumption Parish, Louisiana" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_Parish,_Louisiana."</ref>
| adoption_sign = Adoption LAGenWeb
| custom_text = <center>Parish Coordinator<br>'''[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laassump/ Assumption Parish LAGenWeb]'''</center>
| county_map = La-assumption.png
| state = Louisiana
| state_map = Louisiana.png
| founded year = 1807
| founded date = March 31
| seat wl = Napoleonville
| building image = LAAssumptioncourthouse.jpg
| building address =4809 Hwy 1<br />Napoleonville, La 70390 <br />(985) 369-6653<br />[http://assumptionclerk.com/ '''Assumption Parish Clerk of Court Website''']
}}


=== Parish Courthouse ===
{{LA Courthouse Intro|Assumption}}
'''Assumption Parish Courthouse'''<br>4809 Hwy 1<br>Napoleonville, La 70390<br>Phone: 985-369-6653<br>[http://assumptionclerk.com/ Assumption Parish Courthouse]<br><br>


== Parish Courthouse  ==
Parish Clerk has marriage records from 1800, probate records from 1841, land records from 1788, divorce and court records from 1868.<ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed., Assumption Parish, Louisiana p. 290 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
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Assumption Parish Courthouse<br>105 Dr Martin Luther King Drive <br>PO Box 249<br>Napoleonville, LA 70390<br>Phone: 985.369.6653 <br><br>Parish Clerk has marriage records from 1800, <br>probate records from 1841, land records from <br>1788, divorce and court records from 1868Allen Parish Courthouse<br>PO Box G<br>Oberlin, LA 70655-2007<br>Phone: 337.639.2803 <br><br>Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate <br>and court records from 1913 .<ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed., Assumption Parish, Louisiana p. 290 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>  


== Parish Organization ==
=== Assumption Parish, Louisiana Record Dates ===
{{LA Record Dates Intro|Assumption}}
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major Parish Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Assumption 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" | '''[[Assumption Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Assumption Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Assumption Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Assumption Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Assumption Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Assumption Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Assumption Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1914
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1800
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1914
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1868
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1788
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1841
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1700s
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| colspan="7"| <center>*Statewide registration for births and deaths started in 1914. General compliance year unknown. (website says 1918 births; 1911 deaths)</center>
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==== Parish&nbsp;Courthouse&nbsp;  ====
=== Record Loss ===
{{LA Record Loss Intro|Assumption}}
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this parish.


==== Parent Parish ====
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=== Boundary Changes ===
{{LA Boundary Changes Intro|Assumption}}
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* '''Parent Parish:''' Created from [[Lafourche Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Lafourche]] Parish, on 14 Apr 1807.
* '''Parish Seat: '''Napoleonville<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FSC Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/LA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Louisiana Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#LA Louisiana Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Louisiana county boundary changes
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*'''1807--'''Assumption Parish was created 31 March 1807 from [[Lafourche Parish, Louisiana|Lafourche]] Parish. <br>'''Parish seat:''' Napoleonville <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
=== Populated Places ===
{{LA Populated Places Intro|Assumption}}


==== Boundary Changes  ====
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://louisiana.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,007,c,assumption.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this parish:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Assumption Parish, Louisiana," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_Parish%2C_Louisiana, accessed 30 December 2019.</ref>
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  ====
{{Populated places
For a list of record loss in Louisiana Parishes see: [http://www.genealogyinc.com/louisiana/la-parishes/#courthouse Louisiana Parishes with Burned Courthouses]
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*Ablemarle
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayou_Corne_sinkhole Bayou Corne Sinkhole]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Alliance,_Louisiana Belle Alliance]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_River,_Louisiana Belle River]
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*Bruly St. Martin
*Cancienne
*Foley
*Klotzville
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plattenville,_Louisiana Plattenville]
*Westfield
*Wildwood
*Woodlawn
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayou_L%27Ourse,_Louisiana Bayou L'Ourse]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Rose,_Louisiana Belle Rose]
</div>
| census-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labadieville,_Louisiana Labadieville]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paincourtville,_Louisiana Paincourtville]
</div>
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Part,_Louisiana Pierre Part]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme,_Louisiana Supreme]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonville,_Louisiana Napoleonville]
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== Places / Localities  ==
=== History Timeline ===
{{LA Historical Timeline Intro|Assumption}}


==== Populated Places  ====
== Resources ==
{{LA Resources Intro|Assumption}}


==== Neighboring Parishes or Counties  ====
=== Bible Records ===
{{LA Bible Intro|Assumption}}


*[[Ascension Parish, Louisiana|Ascension]]
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/bible/folse.txt Bible Records of Rosa Verna Folse Collins, Assumption Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[[Iberia Parish, Louisiana|Iberia]]
*[[Iberville Parish, Louisiana|Iberville]]
*[[Lafourche Parish, Louisiana|Lafourche]]
*[[St. James Parish, Louisiana|St. James]]
*[[St. Martin Parish, Louisiana|St. Martin]]
*[[St. Mary Parish, Louisiana|St. Mary]]
*[[Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana|Terrebonne]]


== Resources ==
=== Biographies ===
{{LA Biographies Intro|Assumption}}


[[Image:Laassumption.png|thumb|right|400px]]  
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/bios.htm Index to Assumption Parish Biographies] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/assumption/bios.html Assumption Parish Biographies] (Genealogy Trails)


==== African American  ====
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
{{LA Business Records Intro|Assumption}}


*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; USGenWeb Project
=== Cemeteries ===
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/ Afrigeneas] - African Ancestored Genealogy
{{LA Cemeteries Intro|Assumption}}


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{| style = "border:1px solid black; width:60%; "
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Assumption, Louisiana''' online and in print</center>
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| width="20%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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==== Cemeteries  ====
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Assumption+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_1112 Find a Grave]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/LA/index.htm Interment.net]
*[https://www.usgenwebsites.org/LAAssumption/ LAGenWeb]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/cemetery.htm LAGenWeb Archives]
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/assumption.htm Tombstone Project]
*[http://Louisianagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=4 Louisiana Gravestones]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?&cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Louisiana&cemetery_county=Assumption&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>
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bsubject%3ALouisiana%20%2Bsubject%3AAssumption%20%2Bsubject%3ACemeteries&subjectsOpen=811382-50 FamilySearch Library]
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Assumption+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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*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/louisian.html LA Tombstone Transcription Project]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; partial records and photos&nbsp; ~ &nbsp;USGenWeb Archives Project
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Assumption+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_1112 Find a Grave]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/la/index.htm Interment.net]&nbsp; ~&nbsp;LA cemetery records by county&nbsp;
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Assumption%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[http://africanamericancemeteries.com/la/ African American Cemeteries]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; listing by county&nbsp;
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396160&reqParentsLabel=Assumption%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/louisian.html FindaGrave.com]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; cemetery records with search by cemetery, by surname
|-
| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>See '''[[Louisiana Cemeteries]]''' for more information</center>
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&nbsp;
=== Census Records ===
{{LA Census Intro|Assumption}}


<br><br><br><br>
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_Parish,_Louisiana#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1810 |2472
|1820 |3576
|1830 |5669
|1840 |7141
|1850 |10538
|1860 |15379
|1870 |13234
|1880 |17010
|1890 |19629
|1900 |21620
|1910 |24128
|1920 |17912
|1930 |15990
|1940 |18541
|1950 |17278
|1960 |17991
|1970 |19654
|1980 |22084
|1990 |22753
|2000 |23388
|2010 |23421
}}
*'''1810''' [http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/census/1810/ Assumption Parish Census Index] - images. (USGenWeb Census Images Project)
*'''1810''' [http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/census/1810/asm1810.txt Assumption Parish 1810 Federal Census Transcript] USGenWeb Archives)
*'''1880''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/assumption/1880_Mortality.html Assumption Parish 1880 Mortality Schedule] (Genealogy Trails)


==== Census  ====
=== Church Records ===
{{LA Church Intro|Assumption}}


*[http://usgwarchives.net/census/cen_l.htm Louisiana Census Images]&nbsp;&nbsp; ~&nbsp; USGenWeb Census Images Project
*'''1913-1954''' [http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/churches/bur1913.txt Catholic Church Burial Records for Assumption Parish, Louisiana, 1913-1954] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[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


==== ====
''' List of Churches and Church Parishes'''<br>
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396160&reqParentsLabel=Assumption%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


==== Church  ====
=== Court Records ===
{{LA Church Intro}}
{{LA Court Intro|Assumption}}


*[http://bayougenealogy.com/lalink.html Louisiana Historical Church Information&nbsp;]
''Online Court Indexes and Records''<br>
*[http://www.churchangel.com/louisiana.htm Directory of Churches in Louisiana]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; by city&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Church Angel
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/court.htm Index to Court Records of Assumption Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)


==== Court  ====
=== Directories ===
{{LA Directories Intro|Assumption}}
*'''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


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


{{LA Land}}
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{LA Ethnic Groups Intro|Assumption}}


==== Local Histories  ====
''''' African American'''''<br>
{{LA History}}
*[http://www.usgenwebsites.org/AAGriots/ Louisiana African American Griots Project]; USGenWeb Project
[http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/69/Default.aspx Louisiana Museums]


==== Maps ====
 
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{LA Funeral Homes Intro|Assumption}}
{| style="width:100%; vertical-align:top;"
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<ul class="column-spacing-halfscreen" style="padding-right:5px;">
<li>[https://www.landrysfuneralhome.com/ Landry's Funeral Home] in Labadieville</li>
<li>[https://www.landrysfuneralhome.com/ Landry's Funeral Home] in Napoleonville</li>
<li>[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/louisiana/pierre-part/ourso-funeral-home/7201?utm_source=google_my_business&utm_medium=organic Ourso Funeral Home] in Pierre Part</li>
<li>[https://www.williamsandsouthallfuneralhome.com/ Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Inc.] in Napoleonville</li>
</ul>
|}
 
=== Genealogies  ===
{{LA Genealogies Intro|Assumption}}
 
=== Guardianship ===
{{LA Guardianship Intro|Assumption}}
 
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{LA Land Intro|Assumption}}
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[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 ===
{{LA Histories Intro|Assumption}}
 
*'''1882-1913''' [http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/history/medical/doc82-13.txt Certification of Doctors and Dentists, Assumption Parish, Louisiana, 1882-1913] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/history/history.txt History of Assumption Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
 
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{LA Neighboring Parishes Intro|parish={{LA Assumption Parish}}}}
{{LA Maps Intro|Assumption}}
*[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]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; USGenWeb Project
*[http://usgwarchives.net/maps/louisiana Louisiana Digital Map Library] at USGen Web Archives
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396160&reqParentsLabel=Assumption%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|Assumption}}
 
=== Military Records ===
{{LA Military Intro|Assumption}}
[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Louisiana&B1=Search Louisiana Military History Online]
 
''''' 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
* '''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
*'''1883''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/assumption/1883_assumption_parish_%20pensioners.html Assumption Parish Louisiana, Pensioners on the Rolls as of January 1, 1883] (Genealogy Trails)
* '''1898-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1838535|Louisiana Confederate Pensions, 1898-1950}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Confederate Pensions - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/military/companyh.txt Company H. (Assumption): The 28th Thomas' Louisiana Infantry Regiment] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/ascension/military/cok8inf.txt Company K - 8th Louisiana Infantry, The Phoenix Company - Ascension & Assumption Parishes] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/military/dleblanc.txt Discharge paper for Demophon LeBlanc, 18th Regiment of Louisiana Infantry] (USGenWeb Archives)
 
'''Regiments.''' Civil War service men in Assumption Parish served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (part of a regiment) that originated in their parish. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in this parish:
{{Block indent|[[2nd Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)|2nd Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)]], Company H|2}}
 
'''''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
*'''1918''' [http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/military/clack.txt Officers and Enlisted Men Who Lost Their Lives, Assumption Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
 
 
'''''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
 
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{LA Naturalization Intro|Assumption}}
 
=== Newspapers ===
{{LA Newspapers Intro|Assumption}}
 
*'''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.newslink.org/lanews.html Louisiana Newspaper ] -  listing -  Newslink
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~laassump/ Index of Newspaper Records] - Scroll down to "Newspaper Records" in the right-hand column.  (USGenWeb Project)
 
=== Obituaries ===
{{LA Obituaries Intro|Assumption}}
*'''1857''' [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~laassump/tournillon.html M. St. Julien de Tournillon Obituary: 1857] (USGenWeb Project)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/obits.htm Index to Assumption Parish Obituaries and Deaths] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/assumption/obits.html Assumption Parish Obituaries and Death Notices] (Genealogy Trails)
 
=== Other Records ===
{{LA Other Records Intro|Assumption}}


==== Military  ====
=== Periodicals ===
{{LA Periodicals Intro|Assumption}}


[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Louisiana&B1=Search Louisiana Military History Online]
=== Probate Records ===
{{LA Probate Intro|Assumption}}


===== Civil War  =====
''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 Ancestry — index & 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]


{{VAciv}}  
=== School Records ===
{{LA Schools Intro|Assumption}}


:- [[2nd Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)|2nd Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)]], Company H
===Social Security Records ===
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


==== Newspapers  ====
=== Tax Records ===
{{LA Tax Intro|Assumption}}


*[http://www.usnpl.com/lanews.php Louisiana Newspaper List]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; listing by name/parish&nbsp; ~&nbsp; USNPL
=== Vital Records ===
*[http://www.newslink.org/lanews.html Louisiana Newspaper&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; listing&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Newslink
{{LA Vital Intro|Assumption}}


&nbsp;<br>
==== Birth ====
{{LA Birth Intro|Assumption}}


{{LA Newspaper abstracts|Assumption}}
==== Marriage ====
{{LA Marriage Intro|Assumption}}


==== Probate  ====
*'''1805''' [http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/churches/alefort.txt Certificate of Marriage for Maria Ferlot and Alexis Lefort] (USGenWeb Archives)
* '''1837-1957''' {{RecordSearch|1807364|Louisiana Parish Marriages, 1837-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Parish Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/assumption/marriages.html Assumption Parish, Louisiana, Marriage Records] (Genealogy Trails)


{{LA Probate Intro}}  
==== Death ====
{{LA Death Intro|Assumption}}


[[Louisiana Probate Records|Louisiana Probate Records]]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; information on.
* '''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
*'''1900-1914''' [http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/newspapers/journals/madates.txt Death Dates from the Book of Marie Aucoin, Assumption Parish, Louisiana, 1900-1914] (USGenWeb Archives)
*'''1913-1954''' [http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/churches/bur1913.txt Catholic Church Burial Records for Assumption Parish, Louisiana, 1913-1954] (USGenWeb Archives)
*'''1917''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/assumption/deaths1917.html Assumption Parish, Louisiana, 1917 Death Records] (Genealogy Trails)


==== Taxation ====
==== Divorce ====
{{LA Divorce Intro|Assumption}}


{{LA Tax Intro}}
== Research Facilities ==
{{LA Research Facilities Intro|Assumption}}


==== Vital Records  ====
=== Archives ===
{{LA Archives Intro|Assumption}}


{{LA Vital Intro}}  
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


[http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?id=252 Louisiana Records and Statistics Information]&nbsp; ~ where and how to order information.
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/la/baton-rouge/10335-highland-road Baton Rouge Louisiana FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/la/gonzales/502-highway-30 Gonzales Louisiana FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/la/houma/3702-highway-311 Thibodaux Louisiana FamilySearch Center]
*[https://mytpl.org/ Terrebonne Parish Library] - an affiliate library


== Societies and Libraries ==
=== Libraries ===
See also a List of [http://www.genealogyinc.com/louisiana/la-society-archive/ Louisiana Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical & Genealogical Societies]
{{LA Libraries Intro|Assumption}}


*[http://www.lahistory.org/ Louisiana Historical Society]
==Museums==
*[http://www.lahistory.org/ Louisiana Historical Association]
{{LA Museums Intro|Assumption}}
*[http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/69/Default.aspx Louisiana Museums]


==== Family History Centers<br> ====
== Societies ==
{{LA Societies Intro|Assumption}}
*'''Louisiana Historical Association'''<br>101 LSU Student Union<br>LSU Box 25435<br>Baton Rouge, LA 70803<br>[http://www.lahistory.org/ Website]


*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]
*'''Louisiana Historical Society'''<br>428 Hector Ave<br>Metairie, La. 70005-4412<br>[http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/ Website]


*'''Terrebonne Genealogical Society'''<br>PO Box 20295<br> Houma, LA 70360-0295 <br>[http://www.terrebonnegenealogicalsociety.org/ Website]<br><br>


== Web Sites  ==
== Websites ==
{{LA Websites Intro|Assumption}}


*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/louisiana/assumption-parish/ Assumption Parish, LA History, Records, Facts and Genealogy]
*[https://www.usgenwebsites.org/LAAssumption/ GenWeb]
*[https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/103807602346008156796 Louisiana Genealogy Network Community on Google+]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/assumption/obits.htm Assumption Parish, Louisiana, USGenWeb Archives Project]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/121573484596801/ Louisiana Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]
*[http://lagenweb.net LAGenWeb]&nbsp; -&nbsp; Louisiana State Records
*[http://usgenweb.org USGenWeb]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Records, Maps, Archives and Other Projects
*[http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm Louisiana Archives]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; USGenWeb Archives Project *{{FHL|Louisiana%2C+Assumption|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/LA/AssumptionP/ Assumption Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/LA/AssumptionP/ Assumption Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/assumption/ Genealogy Trails: Assumption Parish, Louisiana]
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/LA/Assumption-Parish.htm Assumption Parish LA Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*[https://louisiana.msghn.org/ Louisiana Genealogy & History Network]
*{{FSC Place IDNum|3071|Louisiana|Assumption}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.


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


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[[Category:Assumption Parish, Louisiana]]

Latest revision as of 03:45, 19 August 2025


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

Parish Facts
Parish seat: Napoleonville
Organized: March 31, 1807
Parent Parish(es): Lafourche
Neighboring Parishes
Ascension • Iberia • Iberville • Lafourche • St. James • St. Martin • St. Mary • Terrebonne
See Parish Maps
Courthouse
Louisiana, Assumption Parish Courthouse.png
Location Map
La-assumption.png
Adoption

Parish Information

Description

Assumption Parish was named for the Assumption Roman Catholic Church and is located in the southeastern area of the state. The parish was created in 1807 and the parish seat is Napoleonville.[1]

Parish Courthouse

Assumption Parish Courthouse
4809 Hwy 1
Napoleonville, La 70390
Phone: 985-369-6653
Assumption Parish Courthouse

Parish Clerk has marriage records from 1800, probate records from 1841, land records from 1788, divorce and court records from 1868.[2]

Assumption Parish, Louisiana Record Dates

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 1800 1914 1868 1788 1841 1700s
*Statewide registration for births and deaths started in 1914. General compliance year unknown. (website says 1918 births; 1911 deaths)

Record Loss

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

Boundary Changes

Populated Places

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]

Villages
Unincorporated communities
  • Bruly St. Martin
  • Cancienne
  • Foley
  • Klotzville
Census-designated places


History Timeline

Resources

Bible Records

Biographies

Business, Commerce, and Occupations

Cemeteries

Cemeteries of Assumption, 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

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1810 2,472 —
1820 3,576 44.7%
1830 5,669 58.5%
1840 7,141 26.0%
1850 10,538 47.6%
1860 15,379 45.9%
1870 13,234 −13.9%
1880 17,010 28.5%
1890 19,629 15.4%
1900 21,620 10.1%
1910 24,128 11.6%
1920 17,912 −25.8%
1930 15,990 −10.7%
1940 18,541 16.0%
1950 17,278 −6.8%
1960 17,991 4.1%
1970 19,654 9.2%
1980 22,084 12.4%
1990 22,753 3.0%
2000 23,388 2.8%
2010 23,421 0.1%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

Church Records

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

Online Court Indexes and Records

Directories

Emigration and Immigration

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups

African American


Funeral Homes

Genealogies

Guardianship

Land and Property Records

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

Local Histories

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

Iberville ParishAscension ParishSt. James ParishLafourche ParishTerrebonne ParishSt. Martin ParishIberia ParishSt. Mary ParishLA ASSUMPTION.PNG
Click a neighboring parish
for more resources

Migration

Military Records

Louisiana Military History Online

Civil War

Regiments. Civil War service men in Assumption Parish served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (part of a regiment) that originated in their parish. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in this parish:

World War I


World War II

Naturalization and Citizenship

Newspapers

Obituaries

Other Records

Periodicals

Probate Records

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

Social Security Records

Tax Records

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

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

Marriage

Death

Divorce

Research Facilities

Archives

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

FamilySearch Centers

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

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

Museums

Societies

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

  • Louisiana Historical Association
    101 LSU Student Union
    LSU Box 25435
    Baton Rouge, LA 70803
    Website
  • Louisiana Historical Society
    428 Hector Ave
    Metairie, La. 70005-4412
    Website
  • Terrebonne Genealogical Society
    PO Box 20295
    Houma, LA 70360-0295
    Website

Websites

Research Guides

References

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Assumption Parish, Louisiana" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_Parish,_Louisiana."
  2. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed., Assumption Parish, Louisiana p. 290 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Assumption 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, "Assumption Parish, Louisiana," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_Parish%2C_Louisiana, accessed 30 December 2019.
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