Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
The Parish was named for President Thomas Jefferson. The Parish has Gretna as its seat and the Parish was created February 11, 1825. The Parish is located in the southeast area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Jefferson Parish Courthouse 200 Derbigny St Gretna, LA 70053 Phone: 504-364-2900 Jefferson Parish Courthouse

Parish Clerk has marriage records from 1863, divorce, probate, and court records from 1825 and land records from 1827.

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

 * Family Bible of Antonino Maggiore and Angelina Rando (USGenWeb Archives)

Biographies

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

Church Records
Evangelical Churches  List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * Louisiana Historical Church Information
 * Directory of Churches in Louisiana at Church Angel, by city
 * 1862-1991 Salem Evangelical Church Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * FamilySearch Places

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 Jefferson Parish Land Records (USGenWeb Archives]

Local Histories

 * Index to Jefferson Parish History Records (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 Jefferson Parish 1883 Pensioners List (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 II
 * 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

 Korean War
 * Jefferson Parish Korean War Casualties (USGenWeb Archives)

Newspapers

 * Louisiana Newspaper List, listing by name/parish (USNPL)
 * Louisiana Newspaper listing (Newslink)
 * Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, Newspaper Articles (Genealogy Trails)

Obituaries

 * Search the Jefferson Parish Library Obituary Database
 * Index to Jefferson Parish Obituaries (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Index to Jefferson Parish Obituaries (LAGenWeb Project)
 * Jefferson Parish Obituaries and Death Notices (Genealogy Trails)

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

Social Security Records

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

Tax Records

 * 1859 Jefferson Parish Delinquent Tax List (Genealogy Trails)

Birth

 * Jefferson Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

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

Death

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

FamilySearch Centers

 * Gonzales Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Lafayette Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * New Orleans Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Thibodaux Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Iberia Parish Library - an affiliate library
 * Terrebonne Parish Library - an affiliate library

Museums

 * Louisiana Museums

Societies

 * Jefferson Genealogical Society PO Box 961 Metairie, LA 70004-0961
 * Jefferson Historical Society 4014 Connecticut Avenue Kenner, LA 70065 Email: [mailto:president@jeffersonhistoricalsociety.com president@jeffersonhistoricalsociety.com] Website
 * Jefferson Parish Historical Commission PO Box 113014 Metairie, LA 70011-3014
 * Gretna Historical Society 209 Lafayette Street Gretna, LA 70053 Phone: 504-362-3854 Website
 * Jewish Genealogical Society of New Orleans PO Box 7811 Metairie, LA 70010-7811 Phone: 504-836-2720 Fax: 504-836-2722 Email: [mailto:jkarno@karnovsky.com jkarno@karnovsky.com] Website
 * Westbank Genealogical Society 2751 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058-6144
 * Westwego Historical Society and Museum 275 Sala Ave Westwego, LA 70094 Phone: 504-341-2544
 * Francaise Comite Louisiana 2717 Massachusetts Metairie, LA 70003-5213
 * 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

 * Jefferson Parish website
 * Jefferson Parish (USGenWeb Archives)
 * City of Gretna website
 * Jefferson Parish (LAGenWeb)
 * Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Genealogy Trails, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
 * Jefferson Parish LA LDS Genealogy
 * Jefferson, 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.