Caddo Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
Caddo Parish was named for the Caddo Native Americans and was created January 18, 1838. Shreveport is the parish seat. The parish is located in the northwest area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Caddo Parish Courthouse 501 Texas St. Shreveport, LA 71101 Phone: 318-226-6780 Caddo Parish Courthouse Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1835.

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

 * Caddo Parish Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Caddo Parish Bible Records (Genealogy Trails)

Biographies

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

Census Records

 * Louisiana Census Images (USGenWeb Census Images Project)
 * Caddo Parish Census Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Caddo Parish LA Census Records (ldsgenealogy.com)

Church Records

 * Louisiana Historical Church Information
 * Directory of Churches in Louisiana — at Church Angel — by city
 * Caddo Parish Church Records (ldsgenealogy.com)

 List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

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

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

Land and Property Records
Online Land Indexes and Records
 * Index to Caddo Parish Land Patents (LAGenWeb Projects)

Local Histories

 * Index to Caddo Parish History Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Index to Caddo Parish LA Historical Records (ldsgenealogy.com)

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)
 * Family Maps of Caddo 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
 * Caddo Parish Military Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Caddo Parish Military Information (LAGenWeb Project)

 Civil War
 * 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1883 Pensioners on the Rolls as of January 1 1883 (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Regiments. Civil War service men in Caddo 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:
 * - 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Harrison's)(Confederate), Company G
 * - 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate), Company F
 * - Fenner's Battery, Louisiana Light Artillery

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
 * Caddo Parish News Stories and Casualty Lists (Genealogy Trails)

Newspapers

 * Louisiana Newspaper List; listing by name/parish -  USNPL
 * Louisiana Newspaper; listing - Newslink
 * Caddo Parish News Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Caddo Parish LA Newspapers and Obituaries (ldsgenealogy.com)

Obituaries

 * Caddo Parish Obituaries and Death Notices (Genealogy Trails)
 * Caddo Parish LA Newspapers and Obituaries (ldsgenealogy.com)
 * Index to Caddo Parish Obituary Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Probate Records
Louisiana Probate Records; information on.

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

Birth

 * 1905 Caddo Parish Vital Statistics (Genealogy Trails)
 * Index to Caddo Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Caddo Parish Birth Records (Genealogy Trails)

Marriage

 * 1837-1957 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1905 Caddo Parish Vital Statistics (Genealogy Trails)
 * Index to Caddo Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Caddo Parish Marriage Records (Genealogy Trails)
 * Caddo Parish Marriage Announcements (Genealogy Trails)

Death

 * 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1850 Mortality Schedule. Persons who died during the year ending June 1, 1860 in the Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana. (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1905 Caddo Parish Vital Statistics (Genealogy Trails)
 * Index to Caddo 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

Societies

 * Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association 3101 Fairfield Avenue PO Box 4463 Shreveport, Louisiana 71134-0463 Website
 * Friends Of Genealogy PO Box 17835 Shreveport, LA 71138-0835 Telephone: 318-742-3809 e-mail:[mailto:CusterBren@aol.com CusterBren@aol.com] Website
 * Louisiana Historical Association 101 LSU Student Union LSU Box 25435 Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Website
 * Louisiana Historical Society 428 Hector Ave Metairie, La. 70005-4412 Website
 * North Louisiana Historical Association PO Box 6701 Shreveport 71106

Websites

 * Caddo Parish, LAGenWeb
 * Caddo Parish, Louisiana, USGenWeb Archives
 * Caddo Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Caddo Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History (Geneaogy Trails)
 * Caddo Parish Genealogy (ldsgenealogy.com)
 * 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.