Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
Natchitoches Parish was named for the Natchitoches people and was created in April 10, 1805. The parish seat is Natchitoches and is located in the west central area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Natchitoches Parish Courthouse 200 Church St Natchitoches, LA 71458-0799 Phone: 318-352-8152 Natchitoches Parish Courthouse

Clerk Court has marriage records from 1780, divorce, probate and court 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

 * Natchitoches Parish Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Biographies

 * Index to Natchitoches Parish Biography Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Church Records
Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
 * Natchitoches
 * Red Rock
 * Louisiana Historical Church Information
 * Directory of Churches in Louisiana, by city (Church Angel)
 * Natchitoches Parish Church Records (Genealogy Trails)
 * Natchitoches Parish Church Records (LAGenWeb)

 List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

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

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

Land and Property Records
Online Land Indexes and Records
 * Index to Natchitoches Parish Land Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * 1800-1880 Conveyance Index To Vendees - 1800-1880 Partial Listing (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Dates Vary United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Search at FamilySearch - incomplete index and images, counties and dates vary

Local Histories

 * Natchitoches Parish - History section (USGenWeb Archives)

Maps and Gazetteers

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

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

 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
 * 1861-1865 U.S. Colored Troops Military Service Records, Natchitoches Parish (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1883 Pensioners on the Roll as of January 1, 1883, Natchitoches Parish (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Regiments. Civil War service men in Natchitoches 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:
 * 2nd Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate), Companies B, C and D.
 * 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate), Companies D and G.

Civil War Battles The following Civil War battle was fought in Natchitoches Parish:
 * April 23, 1864 - Monett’s Ferry, also known as Cane River Crossing.
 * Battles of the American Civil War maps - filter by state or by battle name.

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)
 * Natchitoches Parish News Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Newspaper Gleanings, Natchitoches Parish (Genealogy Trails)

Obituaries

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

Voting Records

 * Natchitoches Index to Parish Voter Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
 * 1756-1984 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984 at Ancestry — index and images ($)
 * Natchitoches Parish Estate Records (USGenWeb Archives)

School Records

 * Index to Natchitoches Parish School Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Social Security Records

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

Tax Records
Online Tax Indexes and Records
 * Natchitoches Parish Tax Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Birth

 * Natchitoches Parish Birth and Baptism Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

 * 1837-1957 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Index to Natchitoches Parish Marriage Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Index to Natchitoches Parish Marriage Records (Genealogy Trails)
 * Natchitoches Parish Marriage Announcements (Genealogy Trails)

Death

 * 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1870 Mortality Index: Persons who died during the year ending June 1, 1870, in the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana. (Genealogy Trails)
 * Natchitoches Parish Death Records (USGenWeb Archives)

FamilySearch Centers

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

Museums

 * Louisiana Museums

Societies

 * The Natchitoches Genealogical & Historical Association PO Box 1349 Natchitoches, LA 71458-1349 Phone: 318-357-2235 Email: [mailto:ngha@wnonline.net ngha@wnonline.net] 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

 * Natchitoches, Louisiana Genealogy & History Network
 * Natchitoches GenWeb, LA GenWeb
 * Natchitoches Parish (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History (Genealogy Trails)
 * Natchitoches Parish LA Genealogy (ldsgenealogy.com)
 * – 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.