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Guide to '''Webster Parish, Louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.<br>
Guide to '''Webster Parish, Louisiana ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Louisiana Online Genealogy Records]]</span></div>{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Webster Parish
| adoption_sign = Adoption LAGenWeb
| custom_text = <center>Parish Coordinator<br>'''[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/ Webster Parish LAGenWeb]'''</center>
| county_map = La-webster.png
| state = Louisiana
| state_map = Louisiana.png
| founded year = 1871
| founded date = February 27
| seat wl = Minden
| web = www.websterparishla.org
| building image = Virginia, Webster County Courthouse.png
| building address =410 Main Street<br>Minden, La. 71055<br>[http://www.mindenmemories.org/webparishcourt.htm '''Minden Memories - Webster Parish Courthouse''']
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=== Parish Information ===
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|organized= February 27, 1871
|parish seat= Minden
|parent parish= [[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]], [[Bienville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bienville]], [[Bossier Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bossier]]
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|parish1= [[Bienville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bienville]]
|parish2= [[Bossier Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bossier]]
|parish3= [[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]]
|parish4= [[Columbia County, Arkansas Genealogy|Columbia (AR)]]
|parish5= [[Lafayette County, Arkansas Genealogy|Lafayette (AR)]]<br><center>[[Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See Parish Maps]]</center>
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== Parish Information ==


==== Description ==== 
=== Description ===
Webster Parish was named for Daniel Webster and was created in February 27, 1871. The parish seat is Minden and is located in the northwest area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana."</ref>


The County was named for Daniel Webster. The County has Minden as its seat and the County was created February 27, 1871. The County is located in the northwest area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana."</ref>
=== Parish Courthouse ===
 
{{LA Courthouse Intro|Webster}}
==== Webster Parish, Louisiana Record Dates  ====
'''Webster Parish Courthouse'''<br>410 Main Street<br>Minden, La. 71055<br>Phone: 318-371-0366<br>
[https://websterclerk.org/ Webster Parish Courthouse]<br><br>
Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1871.<ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed., Webster Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>


=== Webster Parish, Louisiana Record Dates  ===
{{LA Record Dates Intro|Webster}}
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Webster Parish, Louisiana. Page 289-293 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 267-268.</ref></center>
| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major Parish Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Webster 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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== Parish Courthouse  ==
=== Record Loss ===
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{{LA Record Loss Intro|Webster}}
[http://www.websterclerk.org/ Webster Parish Courthouse]<br>410 Main Street <br>PO Box 370<br>Minden, LA 71058-0370<br>Phone: 318.371.0366<br><br>Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1871.<ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed., Webster Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this parish.


== History  ==
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=== Boundary Changes ===
==== Parent Parish  ====
{{LA Boundary Changes Intro|Webster}}
 
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*'''1871--'''Webster Parish was created 27 February 1871 from [[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]], [[Bienville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bienville]], and [[Bossier Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bossier]] Parishes. <br>'''Parish seat:''' Minden <ref>''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
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==== Boundary Changes  ====
*'''Parent Parish(es):''' Created from [[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]], [[Bienville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bienville]], and [[Bossier Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bossier]] Parishes, on 27 Feb 1871.
 
*'''Parish Seat:''' Minden<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FSC Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
For animated maps illustrating Louisiana Parish boundary changes, [http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ "Rotating Formation Louisiana Parish Boundary Maps"] (1805-1990) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.  
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana Interactive Map of Louisiana Parish Formation History] (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Louisiana Parish boundary changes
 
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/LA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#WEBSTER Webster Parish, Louisiana Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by parish provided by Newberry Library
==== Record Loss  ====
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
 
== Places / Localities  ==


==== Populated Places ====
=== Populated Places ===
{{LA Populated Places Intro|Webster}}


For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://louisiana.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,119,c,webster.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 9 January 2020.</ref>  
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://louisiana.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,119,c,webster.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this parish:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 9 January 2020.</ref>


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


*[[Bienville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bienville]]
== Resources ==
*[[Bossier Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Bossier]]
{{LA Resources Intro|Webster}}
*[[Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Claiborne]]
*[[Columbia County, Arkansas Genealogy|Columbia County, Arkansas]]
*[[Lafayette County, Arkansas Genealogy|Lafayette County, Arkansas]]


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


==== African American  ====
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/bible.htm Webster Parish Bible Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]
=== Biographies  ===
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/ Afrigeneas] - African Ancestored Genealogy
{{LA Biographies Intro|Webster}}
*[http://africanamericancemeteries.com/la/ African American Cemeteries], listing by county


==== Bible Records ====
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/bible.htm Webster Parish Bible Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
==== Biographies ====
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/bios.html Webster Parish Biographies] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/bios.html Webster Parish Biographies] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/biographies.htm Index to Webster Parish Biographies] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/biographies.htm Index to Webster Parish Biographies] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://lagenweb.org/webster/firstfamilies/index.html Index to Webster Parish Biographies] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://lagenweb.org/webster/firstfamilies/index.html Index to Webster Parish Biographies] (LAGenWeb)


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


=== Cemeteries ===
{{LA Cemeteries Intro|Webster}}
{{LA Cemeteries Intro|Webster}}


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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Findagrave.com]  
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Webster+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_1168 Find a Grave]
 
*[http://www.interment.net/us/LA/index.htm Interment.net]  
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/ LAGenWeb]
*[http://lagenweb.org/webster/cemeteries/index.html LAGenWeb]
 
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/cemeteries.htm LAGenWeb Archives]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/cemeteries.htm LAGenWeb Archives]
 
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/webster.htm Tombstone Project]
*[http://usgwtombstones.org/louisiana/webster.htm Tombstone Project]  
 
*[http://Louisianagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=60 Louisiana Gravestones]
*[http://Louisianagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=60 Louisiana Gravestones]
 
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?&cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Louisiana&cemetery_county=Webster&year_range=5&size=15  BillionGraves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search# Billion Graves]
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*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Webster+Louisiana&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Webster+Louisiana&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Louisiana/Webster-Parish?id=county_1168 Findagrave.com]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Webster+County%2C+Louisiana%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_1168 Find a Grave]
 
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves]
 
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Webster%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[http://www.la-cemeteries.com/Cemeteries%20Webster%20Table.shtml Louisiana Cemeteries]
*[https://www.accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/louisiana-cemetery-records.htm Louisiana Cemetery Records]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396507&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396507&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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The following web sites may have additional information on Webster Parish cemeteries.
=== Census Records ===
{{LA Census Intro|Webster}}


*[http://www.interment.net/us/LA/index.htm Interment.net] Louisiana cemetery records by Parish.
*[http://africanamericancemeteries.com/la/ African American Cemeteries], listing by county
==== Census  ====
{{Historical populations
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]  
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1880 |10005
|1880 |10005
|1890 |12466
|1890 |12466
|1900 |15125
|1900 |15125
|1910 |19186  
|1910 |19186
|1920 |24707  
|1920 |24707
|1930 |29458  
|1930 |29458
|1940 |33676  
|1940 |33676
|1950 |35704
|1950 |35704
|1960 |39701
|1960 |39701
|1970 |39939
|1970 |39939
|1980 |43631
|1980 |43631
|1990 |41989
|1990 |41989
|2000 |41831
|2000 |41831
|2010 |41207
|2010 |41207
}}
}}
*[http://usgwarchives.net/census/cen_l.htm Louisiana Census Images] (USGenWeb Census Images Project)
*[http://usgwarchives.net/census/cen_l.htm Louisiana Census Images] (USGenWeb Census Images Project)


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


{{LA Church Intro}}
*[http://louisiana.hometownlocator.com/features/historical,class,church.cfm Louisiana Historical Church Information]
*[http://www.churchangel.com/louisiana.htm Directory of Churches in Louisiana] — at Church Angel — by city


*[http://louisiana.hometownlocator.com/features/historical,class,church.cfm Louisiana Historical Church Information]
''' List of Churches and Church Parishes'''<br>
*[http://www.churchangel.com/louisiana.htm Directory of Churches in Louisiana], by city (Church Angel)
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396507&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396507&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


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


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


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


==== Local Histories ====
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{LA Ethnic Groups Intro|Webster}}
 
''''' African American'''''<br>
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~aagriots/louisiana/index.htm Louisiana African American Griots Project]
*[http://www.afrigeneas.org/ Afrigeneas] - African Ancestored Genealogy
*[http://africanamericancemeteries.com/la/ African American Cemeteries], listing by parish
 
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{LA Funeral Homes Intro|Webster}}
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<li>[https://www.baileyfuneralhome.net/ Bailey Funeral Home] in Spring Hill</li>
<li>[https://www.doylefuneralhomeofminden.com/ Doyle Funeral Home] in Minden</li>
<li>[https://www.rose-neath.com/ Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Homes, Crematorium and Cemeteries, Inc.] in Minden</li>
<li>[https://www.memorialfuneralhomes.com/ Memorial Funeral Home] in Cullen</li>
</ul>
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=== Genealogies  ===
{{LA Genealogies Intro|Webster}}
 
=== Guardianship ===
{{LA Guardianship Intro|Webster}}
 
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{LA Land Intro|Webster}}
''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|Webster}}


{{LA History}}
*[http://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/VisitMuseums/Pages/default.aspx Louisiana Museums]
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/history.html Webster Parish History Topics] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/history.html Webster Parish History Topics] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/history.htm Webster Parish History Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/history.htm Webster Parish History Records] (USGenWeb Archives)


==== Maps ====
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===  
{{LA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{LA Webster Parish}}}}  
{{LA Neighboring Parishes Intro|parish={{LA Webster Parish}}}}
{{LA Maps Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)]
*[http://www.historygeo.com/v3/search/ Family Maps of Webster Parish, Louisiana] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
* [http://usgwarchives.net/maps/louisiana Louisiana Digital Map Library] at USGen Web Archives
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396507&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this parish - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=396507&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this parish - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/louisiana/ Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)]
*[http://www.historygeo.com/v3/search/ Family Maps of Webster Parish, Louisiana] (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
*[http://usgwarchives.net/maps/ USGW Digital Map Collection] (USGenWeb Project)


==== Military  ====
=== Migration ===
{{LA Migration Intro|Webster}}


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


===== Civil War  =====
*[http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/genealogy/searchunit.aspx?type=4&state=Louisiana&B1=Search Louisiana Military History Online]


'''''Online Records'''''
''''' 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]]
* '''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]]  
* '''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]]
* '''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
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/claiborne/military/mindblu.txt Co. G - 8th Louisiana Infantry--The Minden Blues, Claiborne & Webster Parish] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/claiborne/military/mindblu.txt Co. G - 8th Louisiana Infantry--The Minden Blues, Claiborne & Webster Parish] (USGenWeb Archives)
{{VAciv}}
 
'''Regiments.''' Civil War service men in Webster 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:
:- [[6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)|6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)]]
:- [[6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)|6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)]]


=====World War I=====
'''''World War I'''''<br>
* '''1917-1920''' {{RecordSearch|2489920|Louisiana World War I Service Records, 1917-1920}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, World War I Service Records, 1917-1920 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images


*'''1917-1920''' {{RecordSearch|2489920|Louisiana World War I Service Records, 1917-1920}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, World War I Service Records, 1917-1920 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
'''''World War II'''''<br>
* '''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|1916286|Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards, 1940-1945}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/world_war_ii__honor_list_of_dead.html World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Webster Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)


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


*'''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|1916286|Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards, compiled 1940-1945}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, World War I Service Records, 1917-1920 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
=== Newspapers ===
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/world_war_ii__honor_list_of_dead.html World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Webster Parish, Louisiana] (Genealogy Trails)
{{LA Newspapers Intro|Webster}}
 
==== Newspapers ====


*'''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)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/newspapers.htm Webster Parish News Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/newspapers.htm Webster Parish News Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
{{LA Newspaper abstracts|Webster}}


==== Obituaries ====
=== Obituaries ===
{{LA Obituaries Intro|Webster}}
 
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/obits.html Webster Parish Obituaries and Death Notices] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/obits.html Webster Parish Obituaries and Death Notices] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/obits.htm Index to Webster Parish Obituary Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/obits.htm Index to Webster Parish Obituary Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/obits.htm Index to Webster Parish Obituaries] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/obits.htm Index to Webster Parish Obituaries] (LAGenWeb)
=== Other Records ===
{{LA Other Records Intro|Webster}}


==== Photographs ====
==== Photographs ====
Line 286: Line 333:
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/family.htm Webster Parish Family Research and Photos] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/family.htm Webster Parish Family Research and Photos] (LAGenWeb)


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


[[Louisiana Probate Records|Louisiana Probate Records]]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; information on.
=== Probate Records ===
{{LA Probate Intro|Webster}}


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1756-1984''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9067 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984] at [http://search.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index and images $
*'''1756-1984''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9067 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984] at [http://search.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index and images $
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/wills.htm Webster Parish Wills] (LAGenWeb Project)
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/wills.htm Webster Parish Wills] (LAGenWeb Project)
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/sucessions.htm Webster Parish Succession Records] (LAGenWeb Project)
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/sucessions.htm Webster Parish Succession Records] (LAGenWeb Project)
*[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]


==== Taxation  ====


{{LA Tax Intro}}  
=== School Records ===
{{LA Schools Intro|Webster}}


==== Vital Records ====
=== 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


{{LA Vital Intro}}  
=== Tax Records ===
{{LA Tax Intro|Webster}}


*[http://www.ldh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/21 Louisiana Records and Statistics Information] ~ where and how to order information.
=== Vital Records ===
{{LA Vital Intro|Webster}}
 
==== Birth ====
{{LA Birth Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/vitals.htm Webster Parish Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/vitals.htm Webster Parish Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
=====Marriage=====
 
*'''1837–1957''' -  {{RecordSearch|1807364|Louisiana, Parish Marriages, 1837-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana, Parish Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
==== Marriage ====
=====Death=====
{{LA Marriage Intro|Webster}}
*'''1850-1875, 1894-1960''' {{RecordSearch|1609793|Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960}} at FamilySearch — [[Louisiana Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
 
* '''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/webster/vitals.htm Webster Parish Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
 
==== Death ====
{{LA Death Intro|Webster}}
 
* '''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
*'''1880''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/1880mortality.html Mortality Schedule] Persons who died during the year ending June 1, 1880 in the Webster Parish, State of Louisiana. (Genealogy Trails)
*'''1880''' [http://genealogytrails.com/lou/webster/1880mortality.html Mortality Schedule] Persons who died during the year ending June 1, 1880 in the Webster Parish, State of Louisiana. (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster/vitals.htm Webster Parish Vital Records] (USGenWeb Archives)
==== Divorce ====
{{LA Divorce Intro|Webster}}


== Societies and Libraries  ==
== Research Facilities ==
{{LA Research Facilities Intro|Webster}}


*'''Webster Parish Data'''<br>[https://louisiana.msghn.org/webster/ Website]
=== Archives ===
*'''Germantown Commission Association'''<br>PO Box 389<br> Minden, LA 71055-0389
{{LA Archives Intro|Webster}}
*'''Louisiana Historical Society'''<br>428 Hector Ave<br>Metairie, La. 70005-4412<br>[http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/ Website]
*'''Louisiana Historical Association'''<br>101 LSU Student Union<br>LSU Box 25435<br>Baton Rouge, LA 70803<br>[https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaHistoricalAssociation Facebook]<br>[http://www.lahistory.org/ Website]


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


:*[[Monroe Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[[Monroe Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
:*[[Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[[Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
:*[[Shreveport Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[[Shreveport Louisiana FamilySearch Center]]
*[https://www.shreve-lib.org/ Shreve Memorial Library] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Cotton Valley Branch] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Doyline Branch] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Heflin Branch] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Minden Main Branch] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Sarepta Branch] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Sibley Branch] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Springhill Branch] - an affiliate library
 
=== Libraries ===
{{LA Libraries Intro|Webster}}
 
=== Museums ===
{{LA Museums Intro|Webster}}
*[http://www.sos.la.gov/HistoricalResources/VisitMuseums/Pages/default.aspx Louisiana Museums]


:*[https://www.shreve-lib.org/ Shreve Memorial Library] - an affiliate library
== Societies ==
:*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Cotton Valley Branch] - an affiliate library
{{LA Societies Intro|Webster}}
:*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Doyline Branch] - an affiliate library
*'''Germantown Commission Association'''<br>PO Box 389<br> Minden, LA 71055-0389
:*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Heflin Branch] - an affiliate library
*'''Louisiana Historical Society'''<br>428 Hector Ave<br>Metairie, La. 70005-4412<br>[http://louisianahistoricalsociety.org/ Website]
:*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Minden Main Branch] - an affiliate library
*'''Louisiana Historical Association'''<br>101 LSU Student Union<br>LSU Box 25435<br>Baton Rouge, LA 70803<br>[https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaHistoricalAssociation Facebook]<br>[http://www.lahistory.org/ Website]
:*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Sarepta Branch] - an affiliate library
:*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Sibley Branch] - an affiliate library
:*[https://www.websterparishlibrary.org/ Webster Parish Library - Springhill Branch] - an affiliate library


== Websites ==
== Websites ==
{{LA Websites Intro|Webster}}


*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/121573484596801/ Louisiana Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]  
*[https://louisiana.msghn.org/webster/ Webster], [https://louisiana.msghn.org/ Louisiana Genealogy & History Network]
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~lawebste/ Webster Parish] (LAGenWeb)
*[http://lagenweb.org/webster/index.html Webster GenWeb], [http://lagenweb.org/ LA GenWeb]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster.htm Webster Parish, Louisiana] (USGenWeb Archives)
*{{FSC|Louisiana%2C+Webster|subject|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/LA/WebsterP/ Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/LA/WebsterP/ Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster.htm Webster Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History] (Genealogy Trails)
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/webster.htm Webster Parish USGW Archives]
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/LA/Webster-Parish.htm Webster Parish LA Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/LA/Webster-Parish.htm Webster Parish LA Genealogy] (ldsgenealogy.com)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|3127|Louisiana|Webster}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.


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


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[[Category:Louisiana Parishes]]
[[Category:Webster_Parish,_Louisiana]]
[[Category:Webster Parish, Louisiana]]

Latest revision as of 16:11, 5 May 2024

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

Parish Facts
Parish seat: Minden
Organized: February 27, 1871
Parent Parish(es): Claiborne, Bienville, Bossier
Neighboring Parishes
Bienville • Bossier • Claiborne • Columbia (AR) • Lafayette (AR)
See Parish Maps
Courthouse
Virginia, Webster County Courthouse.png
Location Map
La-webster.png
Adoption

Parish Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

Webster Parish was named for Daniel Webster and was created in February 27, 1871. The parish seat is Minden and is located in the northwest area of the state.[1]

Parish Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Webster Parish Courthouse
410 Main Street
Minden, La. 71055
Phone: 318-371-0366
Webster Parish Courthouse

Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1871.[2]

Webster 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 1871 1914 1871 1871 1871 1700s
*Statewide registration for births and deaths started in 1914. General compliance year unknown. (website says 1918 births; 1911 deaths)

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

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

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this parish:[5]

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 Webster, 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. %±
1880 10,005 —
1890 12,466 24.6%
1900 15,125 21.3%
1910 19,186 26.8%
1920 24,707 28.8%
1930 29,458 19.2%
1940 33,676 14.3%
1950 35,704 6.0%
1960 39,701 11.2%
1970 39,939 0.6%
1980 43,631 9.2%
1990 41,989 −3.8%
2000 41,831 −0.4%
2010 41,207 −1.5%
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 American

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Guardianship[edit | edit source]

Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]

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

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

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

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

Lafayette CountyColumbia CountyBossier ParishClaiborne ParishBienville ParishLA WEBSTER.PNG
Click a neighboring parish
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Civil War

Regiments. Civil War service men in Webster 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:

- 6th Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)

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]

Photographs[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 Webster 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 Webster Parish. For state-wide library facilities, see Louisiana Archives and Libraries.

Museums[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

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

  • Germantown Commission Association
    PO Box 389
    Minden, LA 71055-0389
  • Louisiana Historical Society
    428 Hector Ave
    Metairie, La. 70005-4412
    Website
  • Louisiana Historical Association
    101 LSU Student Union
    LSU Box 25435
    Baton Rouge, LA 70803
    Facebook
    Website

Websites[edit | edit source]

Research Guides[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana."
  2. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed., Webster Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Webster 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, "Webster Parish, Louisiana," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 9 January 2020.
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