Livingston Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
Livingston Parish was named for Edward Livingston and was created February 10, 1832. The historical parish seats were Van Buren (1832–35), Springfield (1835–72), Port Vincent (1872–81), and Centerville (1881–1941). Liviningtson Parish is located in the southeast area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Livingston Parish Courthouse 20300 Government Blvd Livingston, LA 70754 Phone: 225-686-2216 Livingston Parish Courthouse Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court, and land records from 1875.

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

 * Livingston Parish Family Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Biographies

 * Index to Livingston Parish Biographies (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Family Histories of Livingston Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)

Church Records

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

 List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

Court Records
Online Court Indexes and Records
 * Index to Livingston 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
 * Livingston Parish, Louisiana, Deeds (USGenWeb Archives)

Local Histories

 * History Topics of Livingston Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)
 * Historical Records of Livingston Parish (USGenWeb Archives)

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)
 * 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

 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 Livingston Parish Pensioners on the Rolls as of Jan 1, 1883 (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Livingston Parish Military Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Regiments. Civil War service men in Livingston 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:
 * - Siege Train Battalion, Louisiana Artillery (Confederate), Company D
 * - Pointe Coupee Artillery, Louisiana (Confederate), Company B

 World War I 
 * 1917-1920 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * The Memorial Tower at LSU, Names From Livingston Parish (USGenWeb Archives)

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

 Korean War
 * Korean War POW's, KIA's & MIA's. Scroll down to Livingston Parish. (USGenWeb Archives)

 Vietnam War
 * Vietnam War POW's, KIA's & MIA's. Scroll down to Livingston Parish. (USGenWeb Archvies)

Newspapers

 * Louisiana Newspaper List - listing by name/parish - USNPL
 * Louisiana Newspaper - listing - Newslink
 * Livingston Parish Newspaper Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Obituaries

 * Index to Livingston Parish Obituary Records (USGenWeb Archives)

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

School Records

 * Livingston Parish School Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Birth

 * Livingston Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

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

Death

 * 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Livingston Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

FamilySearch Centers

 * Baker Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Baton Rouge Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Denham Springs Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Gonzales Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library - an affiliate library
 * Livingston Parish Library - an affiliate library
 * St. Tammany Parish Public Library - an affiliate library

Libraries
Livingston Parish Library 20390 Iowa St PO Box 397 Livingston, LA 70754 225-686-4100 Website Facebook

Museums
Louisiana Museums

Societies
Edward Livingston Historical Association PO Box 67 Livingston, LA 70754-0067 Website French Settlement Historical Society General Delivery French Settlement, LA 70733-9999 225-975-0530 Facebook 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

 * Livingston Genweb, LA Genweb
 * Livingston Parish, Louisiana, USGenWeb Archives
 * Livingston Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Livingston Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History (Genealogy Trails)
 * Livingston Parish LA Genealogy (ldsgenealogy.com)
 * Livingston, 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.