West Carroll Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
The West Carroll Parish was named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton and was created in March 26, 1877. The parish seat is Oak Grove and is located in the northeast area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
West Carroll Parish Courthouse 305 East Main Street Oak Grove, LA 71263 Phone: 318-428-4284 West Carroll Parish Courthouse Parish Clerk has marriage records from 1877, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1833.

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

 * West Carroll Parish Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Biographies

 * Biography of Charles Carroll (of Carrollton)(1737-1832) (LAGenWeb)
 * Index to West Carroll Parish Biographies (USGenWeb Archives)
 * West Carroll Parish Biographies (Genealogy Trails)

Census Records

 * West Carroll Parish Census Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * West Carroll Parish Census Data (LAGenWeb)
 * Louisiana Census Images (USGenWeb Census Images Project)

Church Records

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

 List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

Court Records
Online Court Indexes and Records
 * West Carroll 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
 * 1838 West Carroll Parish Land Records, 1839 (Genealogy Trails)
 * West Carroll Parish Land Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Local Histories

 * West Carroll Parish History Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * 1879 West Carroll Parish 1879 Voter Registration (Genealogy Trails)

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

 * West Carroll 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
 * 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Regiments. Civil War service men in West Carroll 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:
 * -6th Battalion Arkansas 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
 * World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, West Carroll Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)

Newspapers

 * Louisiana Newspaper List, listing by name/parish (USNPL)
 * Louisiana Newspaper listing (Newslink)
 * West Carroll Parish Newspaper Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Obituaries

 * West Carroll Parish Obituaries (Genealogy Trails)
 * Index to West Carroll Parish Obituaries, Surnames A-G, Surnames H-P, Surnames Q-Z (USGenWeb Archives)

Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
 * 1756-1984 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984 at Ancestry — index and images ($)
 * West Carroll Parish Wills and Successions (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Dates Vary United States Wills and Deeds Experimental Search at FamilySearch - incomplete index and images, counties and dates vary

Social security Records

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

Tax Records
Online Tax Indexes and Records
 * 1891-1892 West Carroll Parish 1891-1892 Tax Assessment Rolls (Genealogy Trails)

Birth

 * West Carroll Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

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

Death

 * 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1911-1917 West Carroll Parish Death Records, 1911-1917 (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1918-1920 West Carroll Parish Death Records, 1918-1920 (Genealogy Trails)
 * West Carroll Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

FamilySearch Centers

 * Monroe Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Webster Parish Library - Cotton Valley Branch - an affiliate library
 * Webster Parish Library - Doyline Branch - an affiliate library
 * Webster Parish Library - Heflin 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

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 Website

Websites

 * West Carroll, Louisiana Genealogy & History Network
 * West Carroll Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)
 * West Carroll Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History (Genealogy Trails)
 * West Carroll 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.