Catahoula Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
Catahoula Parish was named for the Tensas word for big, clear lake and was created in March 23, 1808. Harrisonburg as the parish seat and is located in the northeast area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Catahoula Parish Courthouse 301 Bushley St Harrisonburg, LA 71340 Phone: 318-744-5497 Catahoula Parish Courthouse Parish Clerk has marriage records from 1830, burial, probate and divorce records from 1800s, land records from 1808 and military records.

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

 * Catahoula Parish Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Biographies

 * Index of Catahoula Parish Biographies (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Catahoula Biographies (LAGenWeb Project)
 * Catahoula Parish Biographies (Genealogy Trails)

Census Records

 * Louisiana Census Images USGenWeb Census Images Project
 * Catahoula Parish Census Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Catahoula Parish Census Records. Go to "Census" on menu bar and click on desired record. (LAGenWeb Project)

Church Records

 * Louisiana Historical Church Information
 * Directory of Churches in Louisiana — at Church Angel — by city

 List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
 African Americans
 * Louisiana African American Griots Project USGenWeb Project
 * Afrigeneas African Ancestored Genealogy
 * African American Cemeteries listing by parish

Land and Property Records
Online Land Indexes and Records
 * Catahoula Parish Deeds and Land Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Dates Vary United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Search at FamilySearch - incomplete index and images, counties and dates vary

Local Histories

 * Catahoula History (LAGenWeb Project)
 * Catahoula Parish History Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Maps and Gazetteers

 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this parish - How to Use FS Places
 * Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)
 * Louisiana Digital Map Library at USGen Web Archives

Military Records

 * Louisiana Military History Online
 * Catahoula Parish Military Records (USGenWeb Archives)

 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
 * 1883 Catahoula Parish Pensioners on the Rolls as of January 1, 1883 (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Regiments. Civil War service men in Catahoula 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:
 * - 1st Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate), Company K
 * - 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate), Companies H and K
 * - 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Harrison's)(Confederate), Companies D and E

 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)
 * Catahoula Parish Newspapers and Obituaries (LDS Genealogy)

Obituaries

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

Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
 * 1756-1984 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984 at Ancestry — index and images ($)

Social Security Records

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

Birth

 * Catahoula Parish Vital Records, Marriage and Death (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

 * 1837-1957 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Catahoula Parish Vital Records, Marriage and Death (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Catahoula Parish Marriage Records (LAGenWeb Project)
 * Catahoula Parish Marriage Records, A Surnames (Genealogy Trails)

Death

 * 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Catahoula Parish Vital Records, Marriage and Death (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Catahoula Parish Death and Obituary Records (LAGenWeb Project)

Divorce

 * Catahoula Parish Divorce Records (LAGenWeb Project)

Archives
Catahoula Parish Laghn Website

FamilySearch Centers

 * Alexandria Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Monroe Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Natchez Mississippi FamilySearch Center
 * Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Winnfield Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Alexandria Genealogical Library - an affiliate library

Museums

 * Louisiana Museums

Societies
Central Louisiana Genealogical Society PO Box 12206 Alexandria, LA 71315-2206 Website

Louisiana Historical Association 101 LSU Student Union LSU Box 25435 Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Facebook Website

Louisiana Historical Society 428 Hector Ave Metairie, La. 70005-4412 Website

Websites

 * Catahoula GenWeb
 * Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, USGenWeb Archives
 * Catahoula Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History(Linkpendium)
 * Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History (Genealogy Trails)
 * Catahoula 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.