Vernon Parish, Louisiana Genealogy
Guide to Vernon 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
The Vernon Parish was named for Mount Vernon and was created in March 30, 1871. The parish seat is Leesville and is located in the west central area of the state.[1]
Parish Courthouse
Vernon Parish Courthouse
215 S 4th St
Leesville, LA 71446
Phone: 337-238-1384
Vernon Parish Courthouse
Parish Clerk has marriage records from 1890, divorce, probate and court records from 1871.[2]
Vernon 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 | 1890 | 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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History Timeline
Resources
Bible Records
- Vernon Parish Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Biographies
- Index to Vernon Parish Biographies (USGenWeb Archives)
- Vernon Parish Biographies (Genealogy Trails)
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
Cemeteries
Census Records
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1880 | 5,160 | — |
| 1890 | 5,903 | 14.4% |
| 1900 | 10,327 | 74.9% |
| 1910 | 17,384 | 68.3% |
| 1920 | 20,493 | 17.9% |
| 1930 | 20,047 | −2.2% |
| 1940 | 19,142 | −4.5% |
| 1950 | 18,974 | −0.9% |
| 1960 | 18,301 | −3.5% |
| 1970 | 53,794 | 193.9% |
| 1980 | 53,475 | −0.6% |
| 1990 | 61,961 | 15.9% |
| 2000 | 52,531 | −15.2% |
| 2010 | 52,334 | −0.4% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
- Vernon Parish Census Records (USGenWeb Archives)
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.
- Vernon Parish Church Records (USGenWeb Archives)
- 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
- Vernon Parish Court Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Directories
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
African Americans
- Louisiana African American Griots Project
- Afrigeneas - African Ancestored Genealogy
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
- Vernon Parish Land Records (USGenWeb Archives)
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.
- Miscellaneous Records, Vernon Parish (USGenWeb Archives)
Maps and Gazetteers
for more resources
- Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)
- Family Maps of Vernon 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
- Military Records, Vernon Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)
- Louisiana Military History Online
- Military Stories of Vernon Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)
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
- 1883 List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883, Vernon Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)
- 1898-1950 Louisiana Confederate Pensions, 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
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 I Heroes of Vernon Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)
World War II
- 1940-1945 Louisiana First Registration Draft Cards, 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Vernon Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)
Naturalization and Citizenship
Newspapers
- Louisiana Newspaper List, listing by name/parish (USNPL)
- Louisiana Newspaper listing (Newslink)
- Vernon Parish Newspaper Clippings (USGenWeb Archives)
Obituaries
- Vernon Parish Obituaries (Genealogy Trails)
- Index to Vernon Parish Obituaries (USGenWeb Archives)
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
- Vernon Parish Wills (USGenWeb Archives)
- 1756-1984 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984 at Ancestry — index and images ($)
School Records
- Vernon Parish Schools (USGenWeb Archives)
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
Marriage
- 1837-1957 Louisiana Parish Marriages, 1837-1957 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- Vernon Parish Marriage 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, Vernon Parish (Genealogy Trails)
- Vernon Parish Death Records (USGenWeb Archives)
Divorce
Research Facilities
Archives
Listed below are archives in Vernon 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
- Alexandria Louisiana FamilySearch Center
- Alexandria Genealogical Library - an affiliate library
- West Feliciana Parish Library - an affiliate library
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Vernon Parish. For state-wide library facilities, see Louisiana Archives and Libraries.
Museums
Societies
Listed below are societies in Vernon Parish. For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Louisiana Societies.
- Vernon Historical & Genealogical Society
190 Lakeshore Dr.
Leesville, LA 71446
Website - Central Louisiana Genealogical Society
PO Box 12206
Alexandria, LA 71315-2206
Website - 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
Website
Websites
- Vernon, Louisiana Genealogy & History Network
- The Vernon Parish (LAGenWeb)
- Vernon Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)
- Vernon Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- Vernon Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History (Genealogy Trails)
- Vernon 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, "Vernon Parish, Louisiana" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Parish,_Louisiana."
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed., Vernon Parish, Louisiana p 293 (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Vernon 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, "Vernon Parish, Louisiana," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Parish,_Louisiana, accessed 8 January 2020.