Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
Claiborne Parish was named for William C. C. Claiborne and was created in March 15, 1828. Homer is the parish seat and is located in the north central area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Claiborne Parish Courthouse 512 E Main St Homer, LA 71040 Phone: 318-927-9601 Claiborne Parish Courthouse Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1850.

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:

Bible Records

 * Claiborne Parish Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Biographies

 * Index to Claiborne Parish Biographies (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Claiborne Parish Biographies (Genealogy Trails)

Census Records

 * Louisiana Census Images USGenWeb Census Images Project
 * Claiborne Parish Census Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Church Records

 * Louisiana Historical Church Information
 * Directory of Churches in Louisiana — at Church Angel — by city
 * Claiborne Parish Church Records (USGenWeb Archives)

 List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this parish - How to Use FS Places

Court Records
Online Court Indexes and Records
 * Claiborne Parish Court Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
 African Americans
 * Louisiana African American Griots Project - USGenWeb Project
 * Afrigeneas - African Ancestored Genealogy

Land and Property Records
Online Land Indexes and Records
 * Claiborne Parish Land Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Maps and Gazetteers

 * 1805-1990 Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)
 * Family Maps of Claiborne 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

Military Records

 * Louisiana Military History Online
 * Claiborne Parish Military Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Claiborne Parish Military Records (Genealogy Trails)

 Civil War
 * 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images at Partner Site
 * 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images at Partner Site
 * 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Regiments. Civil War service men in Claiborne 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:
 * - 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate), Company D

 World War I 
 * 1917-1920 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

 World War II 
 * 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Newspapers

 * Louisiana Newspaper List listing by name/parish -  USNPL
 * Louisiana Newspaper listing -  Newslink

Obituaries

 * Claiborne Parish Obituaries and Death Notices (Genealogy Trails)
 * Index to Claiborne Parish Obituaries (USGenWeb Archives)

Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
 * 1756-1984 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984 at ancestry.com index and images ($)
 * Claiborne Parish Court Records (USGenWeb Archives)

School Records

 * Index to Claiborne Parish School Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Social Security Records

 * 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index

Vital Records

 * Claiborne Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

 * 1837-1957 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Claiborne Parish Marriage Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Death

 * 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Archives

 * Claiborne Parish Laghn Website

FamilySearch Centers

 * Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Shreveport Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Shreve Memorial Library - an affiliate library
 * Webster Parish Library - Doyline Branch - an affiliate library
 * Webster Parish Library - Cotton Valley 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
 * Shreve Memorial Library - an affiliate library

Museums
Louisiana Museums

Societies
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

 * Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, LAGenWeb Project (Part of the USGenWeb Project)
 * Claiborne Parish, Loisiana, USGenWeb Archives
 * Claiborne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History (Genealogy Trails)
 * Claiborne Parish LA Genealogy (ldsgenealogy.com)
 * Louisiana Genealogy & History Network
 * – 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.