Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
Jefferson Parish was named for Jefferson Davis and was created in January 1, 1913. The parish seat is Jennings and is located in the southwest area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Jefferson Davis Parish Courthouse 300 N State St Jennings, LA 70546 Phone: 337-824-1160 Jefferson Davis Parish Courthouse

Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, land, probate, military, and court records from 1880.

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 Jefferson Davis Parish Biographies (USGenWeb Archives)

Church Records

 * Index to Jefferson Davis Parish Church Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Louisiana Historical Church Information
 * Directory of Churches in Louisiana, by city (Church Angel)

 List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this parish - How to Use FS Places

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
 African Americans
 * Louisiana African American Griots Project
 * Afrigeneas, African Ancestored Genealogy
 * African American Cemeteries, listing by parish

 American Indians Indian Village Cemetery Records, Jefferson Davis Parish. WorldCat

Local Histories

 * Index to Jefferson Davis 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
 * Veterans Interred in Francois Hebert Cemetery, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Veterans Interred in Pine Hill Cemetery, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana (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
 * 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
 * 1951-1957 Korean War Casualties, Jefferson Davis Parish (USGenWeb Archives)

 Vietnam War
 * Vietnam War Casualties, Jefferson Davis Parish (USGenWeb Archives)

Newspapers

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

Obituaries

 * Index to Jefferson Davis Parish Obituaries (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Jefferson Davis 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 ($)

Social Security Records

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

Birth

 * Index to Jefferson Davis Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

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

Death

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

FamilySearch Centers

 * Lafayette Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Opelousas Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Orange Texas FamilySearch Center
 * Calcasieu Parish Public library - an affiliate library

Libraries

 * Jefferson Davis Parish Library 118 West Plaquemine Street Jennings, LA Phone: 337-824-5444 Website
 * Genealogy room features original collection of bound volumes of voter registration cards circa 1920-1935, Catholic church records compiled by Rev. Donald J. Hebert, and other helpful resources. The Carnegie Public Library is across the street; both libraries have helpful genealogical resources.

Museums

 * Louisiana Museums

Societies

 * Jennings Genealogical Society 136 Greenwood Drive Jennings, LA 70546-4302
 * 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 Davis Parish (LAGenWeb)
 * Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Jefferson Davis Parish Genealogy and History (Genealogy Trails)
 * Jefferson Davis Parish LA Genealogy (ldsgenealogy.com)
 * Jefferson Davis, 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.