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The 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 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. | ||
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 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 Family History Library collection as follows: 1850-1875 | 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 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 Family History Library collection as follows: 1850-1875 Family History Library Film 1575613 Items 1 - 3;1905-1916 Family History Library Film 2322973;and 1916-1921 Family History Library Film 2322974 Items 1 - 2. | ||
'''State Records of Births and Deaths:''' | '''State Records of Births and Deaths:''' | ||
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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. | ||
Bourguard, Shirley Chaisson. ''Marriage Dispensations in the Diocese of Louisiana and the Floridas, 1786-1803''. New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1980. ( | Bourguard, Shirley Chaisson. ''Marriage Dispensations in the Diocese of Louisiana and the Floridas, 1786-1803''. New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1980. (Family History Library book 973 A1 no. 323.) | ||
Forsyth, Alice Daly. ''Louisiana Marriage Contracts: A Compilation of Abstracts From Records of the Superior Council of Louisiana During the French Regime, 1725-1769''<nowiki>; 2 vols. New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1980. (FHL book 976.3 V2f.)</nowiki> | Forsyth, Alice Daly. ''Louisiana Marriage Contracts: A Compilation of Abstracts From Records of the Superior Council of Louisiana During the French Regime, 1725-1769''<nowiki>; 2 vols. New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1980. (FHL book 976.3 V2f.)</nowiki> | ||
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. ( | 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 book 976.3 V25d.) | ||
'''Divorce Records:''' | '''Divorce Records:''' | ||
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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 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. | ||
'''Additional Sources:''' | '''Additional Sources:''' | ||
Louisiana Vital Records are available at [http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/638/Default.aspx http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/638/Default.aspx] | Louisiana Vital Records are available at [http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/638/Default.aspx http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/638/Default.aspx] | ||
*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. | *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. | ||
* You can search for births in Orleans parish that occured over 100 years ago and order a certified copy which is mailed to you for $5.00 USD. | * You can search for births in Orleans parish that occured 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 occured over 50 years ago and order certified copies of marriage licenses. They are delivered by mail for $5.00 USD.<br> | *You can also search for marriages in Orleans parish that occured 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 International Genealogical Index (at the Family History Library and all Family History Centers). | 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 (at the Family History Library and all Family History Centers). | ||
Hebert, Donald J. ''South Louisiana Records''. 12 vols. Cecilia, La.: D.J. Hebert, 1978-1985. ( | Hebert, Donald J. ''South Louisiana Records''. 12 vols. Cecilia, La.: D.J. Hebert, 1978-1985. (Family History Library book 976.3 K2he; fiche 6010588, vols. 1-12.) This includes records of 1794 to 1905. | ||
Hebert, Donald J. ''Southwest Louisiana Records: Church and Civil Records''. 40 vols. Eunice, Louisiana.: D.J. Hebert, 1974-1985. ( | 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; fiche 6010598, vols. 1-34). 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]]” section of this outline 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]]” section of this outline for more information. | ||
For further information on the history and availability of records, refer to ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Louisiana'' (New Orleans, Louisiana: Historical Records Survey, 1942; | For further information on the history and availability of records, refer to ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Louisiana'' (New Orleans, Louisiana: Historical Records Survey, 1942; Family History Library book 976.3 V2h; film 1036701, item 7; fiche 6046989).<br><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --><!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
[[Category:Louisiana]] | [[Category:Louisiana]] | ||