Washington Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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

Description
The Washington Parish was named for George Washington and was created in March 6, 1819. The parish seat is Franklinton and is located in the east central area of the state.

Parish Courthouse
Washington Parish Courthouse 908 Washington St Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-732-7189 Washington Parish Courthouse Parish Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1897.

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

 * Index to Washington Parish Bible Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Biographies

 * Index to Washington Parish Biographies (USGenWeb Archives)

Court Records
Online Court Indexes and Records
 * Washington 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
 * Washington Parish Deed and Conveyance Records (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Washington Parish Headrights. This is a list of "headrights" granted to settlers in Washington Parish by an Act of Congress in 1820. Most of them had taken up land prior to 1810, and not later than 1815. (LAGenWeb)

Local Histories

 * Washington Parish Histories (USGenWeb Archives)

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Maps of Louisiana (1805-1990)
 * 1895 Map of Washington Parish (LAGenWeb)
 * Land Grant Map of Washington Parish (LAGenWeb)
 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this parish - How to Use FS Places

Military Records

 * Washington Parish Military Files (LAGenWeb)

 War of 1812
 * Military Land Grants In Washington Parish Louisiana For Soldiers Of The War Of 1812 (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 Pensioners List, Washington Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)
 * 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
 * World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army & Army Air Forces Personnel, Washington Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)

Newspapers

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

Obituaries

 * Index to Washington Parish Obituaries (USGenWeb Archives)
 * Washington Parish Obituaries (Genealogy Trails)

Photographs

 * Photos of Families, Buildings, Catalogs, etc. (LAGenWeb)

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

School Records

 * Washington Parish School Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Social Security Records

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

Birth

 * Washington Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

Marriage

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

Death

 * 1850 Mortality Index, Washington Parish, Louisiana (Genealogy Trails)
 * 1850-1875, 1894-1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1910-1915 Washington Parish Deaths, 1910-1915 (Genealogy Trails)
 * Washington Parish Vital Records (USGenWeb Archives)

FamilySearch Centers

 * Columbia Mississippi FamilySearch Center
 * Hattiesburg Mississippi FamilySearch Center
 * Liberty Mississippi FamilySearch Center
 * Livingston Parish Library - an affiliate library
 * St. Tammany Parish Public Library - an affiliate library

Societies

 * 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

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