Winn Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
The Winn Parish was named either for Walter Winn or Winfield Scott and was created in February 24, 1852. The parish seat is Winnfield and is located in the central area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Winn Parish Courthouse 119 West Main St. #103 Winnfield, LA 71483 Phone: 318-628-3515 Winn Parish Courthouse Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1886.

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

 * Winn Parish Family Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Biographies

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

Census Records

 * Winn Parish Census Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Louisiana Census Images (USGenWeb Census Images Project)

Church Records

 * Louisiana Historical Church Information
 * Directory of Churches in Louisiana — at Church Angel — by city
 * Winn Parish Church Records (USGenWeb Archives)

 List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

Court Records
Online Court Indexes and Records
 * Index to Winn Parish Court Records (USGenWeb Archives)

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
 * Winn Parish Deeds and Land Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Local Histories

 * Index to Winn Parish History Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)
 * Family Maps of Winn 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
 * Index to Winn Parish Military Records (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 Winn Parish, Louisiana, 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 Winn 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 Infantry (Confederate), Company C

 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
 * Winn Parish, Louisiana, World War 2 Army Enlistment Records (Genealogy Trails)
 * Winn Parish World War II Casualties (Genealogy Trails)

Newspapers

 * Louisiana Newspaper List, listing by name/parish (USNPL)
 * Louisiana Newspaper listing (Newslink)
 * Index to Winn Parish Newspaper Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Obituaries

 * Index to Winn Parish Obituary Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Winn 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 ($)
 * Index to Winn Parish Wills and Estate Records (USGenWeb Archives)

School Records

 * Winn Parish School Records. Scroll down on page to "School Records." (USGenWeb Archives)

Tax Records
Online Tax Indexes and Records Index to Winn Parish Tax Lists (USGenWeb Archives)

Birth

 * Index to Winn Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

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

Death

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

FamilySearch Centers

 * Monroe Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Winnfield Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * 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
Winn Parish Genealogical & Historical Association PO Box 1357 Winnfield, LA 71483-0652 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 Facebook Website

Websites

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