Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy
Guide to Webster Parish, Louisiana ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Parish Information
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.[1]
Parish Courthouse
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
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.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1914 | 1871 | 1914 | 1871 | 1871 | 1871 | 1700s |
Record Loss
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this parish. |
Boundary Changes
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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]
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| Towns | ||
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History Timeline
Resources
Bible Records
- Webster Parish Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Biographies
- Webster Parish Biographies (Genealogy Trails)
- Index to Webster Parish Biographies (USGenWeb Archives)
- Index to Webster Parish Biographies (LAGenWeb)
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
Cemeteries
Census Records
| 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". | ||
- Louisiana Census Images (USGenWeb Census Images Project)
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.
- Louisiana Historical Church Information
- Directory of Churches in Louisiana — at Church Angel — by city
List of Churches and Church Parishes
Court Records
Online Court Indexes and Records
- Webster Parish Court Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Directories
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
African American
- Louisiana African American Griots Project
- Afrigeneas - African Ancestored Genealogy
- African American Cemeteries, listing by parish
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).
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.
- Webster Parish History Topics (Genealogy Trails)
- Webster Parish History Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Maps and Gazetteers
for more resources
- Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)
- Family Maps of Webster Parish, Louisiana (land patent maps) at HistoryGeo.com ($). Free surname search.
- Louisiana Digital Map Library at USGen Web Archives
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this parish - How to Use FS Places
Migration
Military Records
Civil War
- 1861-1865 Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images at Partner Site
- 1861-1865 Louisiana Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images at Partner Site
- 1898-1950 Louisiana Confederate Pensions, 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- Co. G - 8th Louisiana Infantry--The Minden Blues, Claiborne & Webster Parish (USGenWeb Archives)
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:
World War I
- 1917-1920 Louisiana World War I Service Records, 1917-1920 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
World War II
- 1940-1945 Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards, 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Webster Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)
Naturalization and Citizenship
Newspapers
- Louisiana Newspaper List, listing by name/parish (USNPL)
- Louisiana Newspaper listing (Newslink)
- Webster Parish News Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Obituaries
- Webster Parish Obituaries and Death Notices (Genealogy Trails)
- Index to Webster Parish Obituary Records (USGenWeb Archives)
- Index to Webster Parish Obituaries (LAGenWeb)
Other Records
Photographs
- Webster Parish Photographs (USGenWeb Archives)
- Webster Parish Family Research and Photos (LAGenWeb)
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
- 1756-1984 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984 at Ancestry — index and images $
- Webster Parish Wills (LAGenWeb Project)
- Webster Parish Succession Records (LAGenWeb Project)
School Records
Social Security Records
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
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
- Webster Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Marriage
- 1837-1957 Louisiana Parish Marriages, 1837-1957 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- Webster Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Death
- 1850-1875, 1894-1960 Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1880 Mortality Schedule Persons who died during the year ending June 1, 1880 in the Webster Parish, State of Louisiana. (Genealogy Trails)
- Webster Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Divorce
Research Facilities
Archives
Listed below are archives in Webster 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
- Monroe Louisiana FamilySearch Center
- Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center
- Shreveport Louisiana FamilySearch Center
- Shreve Memorial Library - an affiliate library
- Webster Parish Library - Cotton Valley Branch - an affiliate library
- Webster Parish Library - Doyline Branch - an affiliate library
- Webster Parish Library - Heflin Branch - an affiliate library
- Webster Parish Library - Minden Main Branch - an affiliate library
- Webster Parish Library - Sarepta Branch - an affiliate library
- Webster Parish Library - Sibley Branch - an affiliate library
- Webster Parish Library - Springhill Branch - an affiliate library
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Webster Parish. For state-wide library facilities, see Louisiana Archives and Libraries.
Museums
Societies
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
- Webster, Louisiana Genealogy & History Network
- Webster GenWeb, LA GenWeb
- Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- Webster Parish USGW Archives
- Webster Parish LA Genealogy (ldsgenealogy.com)
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides
References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana."
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed., Webster Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).At various libraries (WorldCat); FSC Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Webster Parish, Louisiana," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 9 January 2020.