Iberville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

Guide to Iberville 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 Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville. The Parish has Plaquemine as its seat and the Parish was created 1807. The Parish is located in the south central area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Iberville Parish Courthouse 58050 Meriam St. Plaquemine, LA 70764 Phone: 225-687-5160 Iberville Parish Courthouse

Parish Clerk has marriage and land records from 1770, divorce, probate, and court records from 1807.

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:

Biographies

 * Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Biographies (Genealogy Trails)
 * Index to Iberville Parish Biography Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Census Records
 Federal Census
 * 1810 Iberville Parish Census (Genealogy Trails)

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
 * Iberville Parish Court Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * 1880-1901 Police Jury Members, 1880-1901 (Genealogy Trails)

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
 * Iberville Parish Land Records, A-D (USGenWeb Archives)

Local Histories

 * Iberville Parish History Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Iberville Parish Masonic Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Maps and Gazetteers

 * 1805-1990 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 Iberville Parish Pensioners on the Rolls as of January 1, 1883 (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Co A "Ed Moore's Rangers" CSA (USGenWeb Archives)

Regiments. Civil War service men in Iberville 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:
 * - 2nd Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate), Company I
 * - 11th Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate), Company C

World War I
 * 1917-1920 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Wounded Veterans of Iberville Parish (USGenWeb Archives)
 * U.S. Army Deceased Veterans of Iberville Parish (USGenWeb Archives)
 * U.S. Navy Veterans of Iberville Parish (USGenWeb Archives)
 * U.S. Marine Corp Veterans of Iberville Parish (USGenWeb Archives)

World War II
 * 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

 Vietnam War
 * Hubert, John Steven, Louisiana Archives Military Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Naturalization and Citizenship

 * 1800 Naturalization Records from Iberville Parish 1800 (USGenWeb Archives)

Newspapers

 * Louisiana Newspaper List, listing by name/parish (USNPL)
 * Louisiana Newspaper listing (Newslink)

Obituaries

 * Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Obituaries and Death Notices (Genealogy Trails)
 * Index to Iberville Parish, Louisiana, 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 — index and images ($)

Vital Records

 * Index to Iberville Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archvies)

Birth

 * Iberville Parish Birth Records (Genealogy Trails)

Marriage

 * 1837-1957 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Iberville Parish Marriage Records (Genealogy Trails)

Death

 * 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

FamilySearch Centers

 * Baker Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Baton Rouge Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Denham Springs Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Gonzales Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Lafayette Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library - an affiliate library
 * Iberia Parish Library - an affiliate library
 * Livingston Parish Library - an affiliate library

Museums

 * Louisiana Museums

Societies

 * 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

Websites

 * Iberville Parish, Louisiana (LAGenWeb)
 * Iberville Parish, Louisiana Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Iberville Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History (Genealogy Trails)
 * Iberville Parish LA Genealogy (ldsgenealogy.com)
 * Iberville, 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.