Vernon Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
The Vernon Parish was named for Mount Vernon and was created in March 30, 1871. The parish seat is Leesville and is located in the west central area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Vernon Parish Courthouse 215 S 4th St Leesville, LA 71446 Phone: 337-238-1384 Vernon Parish Courthouse Parish Clerk has marriage records from 1890, divorce, probate and court 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

 * Vernon Parish Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Biographies

 * Index to Vernon Parish Biographies (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Vernon Parish Biographies (Genealogy Trails)

Census Records

 * Vernon Parish Census Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Church Records

 * Vernon Parish Church Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * 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
 * Vernon Parish Court Records (USGenWeb Archives)

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

Land and Property Records
Online Land Indexes and Records
 * Vernon Parish Land Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Local Histories

 * Miscellaneous Records, Vernon Parish (USGenWeb Archives)

Maps and Gazetteers

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

 * Military Records, Vernon Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Louisiana Military History Online
 * Military Stories of Vernon Parish, Louisiana (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 List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883, Vernon Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

World War I
 * 1917-1920 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * World War I Heroes of Vernon Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)

World War II
 * 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Vernon Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)

Newspapers

 * Louisiana Newspaper List, listing by name/parish (USNPL)
 * Louisiana Newspaper listing (Newslink)
 * Vernon Parish Newspaper Clippings (USGenWeb Archives)

Obituaries

 * Vernon Parish Obituaries (Genealogy Trails)
 * Index to Vernon Parish Obituaries (USGenWeb Archives)

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

School Records

 * Vernon Parish Schools (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

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

Death

 * 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1880 Mortality Schedule, Vernon Parish (Genealogy Trails)
 * Vernon Parish Death Records (USGenWeb Archives)

FamilySearch Centers

 * Alexandria Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Alexandria Genealogical Library - an affiliate library
 * West Feliciana Parish Library - an affiliate library

Museums

 * Louisiana Museums

Societies

 * Vernon Historical & Genealogical Society 190 Lakeshore Dr. Leesville, LA 71446 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

 * Vernon, Louisiana Genealogy & History Network
 * The Vernon Parish (LAGenWeb)
 * Vernon Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Vernon Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Vernon Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History (Genealogy Trails)
 * Vernon 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.