Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
The Terrebonne Parish was named for the French word terre bonne, for good earth and was created in March 22, 1822. The parish seat is Houma and is located in the southeast area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Terrebonne Parish Courthouse 7856 W Main St Houma, LA 70360 Phone: 985-868-5660 Terrebonne Parish Courthouse Parish Clerk has marriage, land and probate records.

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

 * Index to Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, Biographies (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Terrebonne Parish Biographies (Genealogy Trails)

Census Records

 * 1830 Terrebonne Parish Census, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)
 * 1840 Census Index, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1850 Terrebonne Parish Census Index (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
 * Terrebonne Parish Churches and Church Histories (USGenWeb Archives)

 Catholic  St. Francois de Sales Catholic Church, Houma Marriage


 * 1859-1873 St. Francois de Sales Catholic Church, Houma, Marriage Index 1848-1873. Batch at FamilySearch
 * 1876-1885 St. Francois de Sales Catholic Church, Houma, Marriage Index 1876-1885. Batch at FamilySearch

 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Montegut
 * 1864-1871 Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Montegut, Marriage Index 1864-1871. Batch at FamilySearch - free.

 List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

Court Records
Online Court Indexes and Records
 * Court Records, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana (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
 * Plantations of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)

Local Histories

 * "Isle Denires," The Last Island of Terrebonne Parish, Historical event and names. (Genealogy Trails)
 * Early Landowners along Little Caillou (LAGenWeb)
 * Early Settlers Along Bayou Terrebonne Below Houma (LAGenWeb)
 * Article Index to the TGS quarterly, Terrebonne Life Lines. This is the quarterly publication of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. (LAGenWeb Project)
 * Terrebonne Life Lines 25 Year Surname Index. This is the quarterly publication of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. (LAGenWeb)

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

 * Military Records for Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes (USGenWeb Archives)
 * 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 Pensioners List, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Regiments. Civil War service men in Terrebonne 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:
 * 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
 * World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)

Newspapers

 * Louisiana Newspaper List, listing by name/parish (USNPL)
 * Louisiana Newspaper listing (Newslink)
 * News of the Past from from Genealogy Trails, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)
 * Terrebonne Parish Newspaper Excerpts (USGenWeb Archives)

Obituaries

 * Alphabetical Index to Terrebonne Parish Obituaries (Genealogy Trails)
 * Indexes to Obituary Records, Terrebonne Parish. Indexed by date and by surname. (USGenWeb Archives)

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

School Records

 * 1976 In Memory, H.L.Bourgeois Class of 1976, with obituaries. (Genealogy Trails)

Social Security Records

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

Birth

 * Terrebonne Parish Birth Announcements (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

 * 1837-1957 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Terrebonne Parish Engagement Announcements (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Terrebonne Parish Wedding Announcements (USGenWeb Archives)

Death

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

FamilySearch Centers

 * 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

 * Terrebonne Genealogical Society PO Box 20295, Sta.2 Houma, LA 70360-0295 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

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