Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
Webster Parish was named for Daniel Webster and was created in February 27, 1871. The parish seat is Minden and is located in the northwest area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Webster Parish Courthouse 410 Main Street Minden, La. 71055 Phone: 318-371-0366 Webster Parish Courthouse Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1871.

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

 * Webster Parish Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Biographies

 * Webster Parish Biographies (Genealogy Trails)
 * Index to Webster Parish Biographies (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Index to Webster Parish Biographies (LAGenWeb)

Census Records

 * Louisiana Census Images (USGenWeb Census Images 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

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

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

Local Histories

 * Webster Parish History Topics (Genealogy Trails)
 * Webster Parish History Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Maps and Gazetteers

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

 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
 * Co. G - 8th Louisiana Infantry--The Minden Blues, Claiborne & Webster Parish (USGenWeb Archives)

Regiments. Civil War service men in Webster 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 Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate)

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, Webster Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)

Newspapers

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

Obituaries

 * Webster Parish Obituaries and Death Notices (Genealogy Trails)
 * Index to Webster Parish Obituary Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Index to Webster Parish Obituaries (LAGenWeb)

Photographs

 * Webster Parish Photographs (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Webster Parish Family Research and Photos (LAGenWeb)

Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
 * 1756-1984 Louisiana Wills and Probate Records 1756-1984 at Ancestry — index and images $
 * Webster Parish Wills (LAGenWeb Project)
 * Webster Parish Succession Records (LAGenWeb Project)
 * 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

Birth

 * Webster Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

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

Death

 * 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1880 Mortality Schedule Persons who died during the year ending June 1, 1880 in the Webster Parish, State of Louisiana. (Genealogy Trails)
 * Webster Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

FamilySearch Centers

 * Monroe Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Shreveport Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Shreve Memorial Library - an affiliate library
 * 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

 * Germantown Commission Association PO Box 389 Minden, LA 71055-0389
 * 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

 * Webster, Louisiana Genealogy & History Network
 * Webster GenWeb, LA GenWeb
 * Webster Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Webster Parish USGW Archives
 * Webster 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.