Caldwell Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
Caldwell Parish was named for the Local Caldwell family and was created in 1838. The parish seat is Columbia and is located in the north central area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Caldwell Parish Courthouse 201 Main St. Columbia, LA 71418 Phone: 318-649-2272 Caldwell Parish Courthouse Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1838.

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

 * Otis A. Biggs at USGW Archives.net
 * Jahleal Boatner at USGW Archives.net
 * John R. Brown at USGW Archives.net
 * Stephen H. Brown, M.D. at USGW Archives.net
 * James R. Cottingham at USGW Archives.net
 * Capt. Anthony Wayne Faulkner at USGW Archives.net
 * Thomas, John and Edward Garrett at USGW Archives.net
 * John Wesley James at USGW Archives.net
 * Irby B. May, M.D at USGW Archives.net
 * George Washington Murphey at USGW Archives.net
 * John Pugh at USGW Archives.net
 * C.P. Thornhill at USGW Archives.net
 * Frances Marion Thornhill, M.D. at USGW Archives.net
 * Jesse Moore Tilly at USGW Archives.net
 * William L. Van Horn at USGW Archives.net
 * J. Waggoner at USGW Archives.net
 * Jerry A. Warner at USGW Archives.net
 * Judge George Wear at USGW Archives.net
 * Sidney L. Williams at USGW Archives.net
 * Caldwell Parish Biographies at GenealogyTrails

Census Records

 * Louisiana Census Images (USGenWeb Census Images Project)
 * 1840 Caldwell Parish Census Index
 * 1850 Mortality Census
 * 1880 Census Images
 * 1900 Census Images
 * 1910 Census Images
 * 1920 Census Images
 * Caldwell Parish Census Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Church Records

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

 List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

Emigration and Immigration

 * Index to Ship Passenger Lists (Caldwell Parish, LAGenWeb Project)

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
Ethnic
 * 1863-1872 Records of the field offices for the State of Louisiana, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, 1863-1872Internet Archive Labor Contracts (Agreements with Freedmen)
 * 1863-1872 Records of the field offices for the State of Louisiana, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, 1863-1872Internet Archive
 * 1863-1872 Records of the field offices for the State of Louisiana, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, 1863-1872Internet Archive
 * Index to Ethnic Records, Caldwell Parish, USGenWeb Project

 African Americans
 * Louisiana African American Griots Project (USGenWeb Project)
 * Afrigeneas - African Ancestored Genealogy
 * African American Cemeteries, listing by parish

Land and Property Records
Online Land Indexes and Records
 * Caldwell Parish LA Land Records (ldsgenealogy.com)

Local Histories

 * Louisiana Museums
 * to History Links, Caldwell Parish (LAGenWeb Project)
 * Index to History Links, Caldwell Parish (USGenWeb Archives)

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)
 * Louisiana Digital Map Library at USGen Web Archives
 * 1895 US Atlas - Caldwell Parish
 * Caldwell Parish Topo Maps and Aerial Photos
 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this parish - How to Use FS Places

Military Records

 * Louisiana Military History Online
 * Index to Military Links, Caldwell Parish (LAGenWeb Project)
 * Caldwell 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 Caldwell Parish Pensioners on the Rolls as of January 1, 1883 (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1898-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * Roster of Troops in Confederate Services
 * Caldwell Parish Civil War Soldiers, Union Army: Census of 1890

Regiments. Civil War service men in Caldwell 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 C
 * - 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Infantry (Confederate), Company I
 * - 3rd Regiment, Louisiana Cavalry (Confederate), Company I

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
 * WWII Army &amp; Army Air Forces Casualties
 * WWII Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Casualties

 Korean War
 * Korean War Casualties
 * Korean War MIA

 Vietnam War
 * Vietnam War Casualties
 * Vietnam/Southeast Asia MIA

Newspapers

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

Obituaries

 * Caldwell Parish Obituaries (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Caldwell Parish Obituaries and Death Notices (Genealogy Trails)
 * Caldwell Parish LA Newspapers and Obituaries (ldsgenealogy.com)

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

School Records

 * Caldwell Parish School Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Tax Records

 * Caldwell Parish Tax Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

 * 1837-1957 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1838-1901 Caldwell Parish, Louisiana marriage records, 1838-1901 at FamilySearch; WorldCat
 * Caldwell Parish Marriage Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Death

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

FamilySearch Centers

 * Monroe Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Ruston Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Shreveport Louisiana FamilySearch Center
 * Winnfield 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

Libraries

 * Caldwell Parish Library 211 Jackson Street Columbia, LA 71418 Phone: 318-649-2259

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

 * Caldwell Parish, Louisiana (LAGenWeb)
 * Caldwell Parish, Louisiana (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Caldwell Parish, Louisiana Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, Genealogy and History (Genealogy Trails)
 * Caldwell Parish LA 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.