Helpful Links

If you know of any additional helpful links, please send them to Sara Parsons.

Caddo Parish Links

• Caddo Parish Courthouse
• Magale Library at Centenary College
• Noel Library and Archives at LSU Shreveport
• Library at LSU Medical Center-Shreveport
• Mansfield State Commemorative Area
• Visit the site honoring the late C.C. Antoine
• Shreve Memorial Library
  1212 Captain Shreve Drive
  Shreveport, La  71105
  Has the following records on Microfilm

• Index to Marriage Records 1838-1910
• Marriage Records 1838-1900
• Conveyance Records (direct index) 1839-1899
• Conveyance Records (indirect index) 1839-1899
• Conveyance Records 1837-1900
• Direct Index to Civil Suits 1880-1925
• Indirect Index to Civil Suits 1880-1925
• Civil Suits: Emancipations and Successions Numbers 1-6449 (Many are missing.)
• Register of Birth 1875-1911
• Register of Death 1874-1912

State Links

• LAGenWeb Archives
• Colonial Louisiana - History and Genealogy
• Cemeteries of Louisiana
• Louisiana Vital Records Agency

Census Links

• The USGenWeb Free Census Project
• Census Online

Misc Links

• USGenWeb Archives
• Search Rootsweb Mail List by State/ County/ Surname
• Photograph dating
• Find A Grave
• LDS Search
• The Genealogy Spot
• Genealogy Bank
• City Directories of the USA
• Surname Boards -Gen Forum
• County Office - Love this link!

Land Search & Maps

• Bureau of Land Management Searchable database for land patents
• United States Territorial Map
• Index of State Maps
• Treasure Maps Home Page 
• American Memory - Library of Congress Map Collections 1544-1996
• Historical Maps of the United States 

Help for Beginners

• Deciphering Old Hand Writing
• USGenWeb Archives Table of Contents
• Cyndi's List of How To
• DAR Library Online
• History on your Own
• Treasure Maps Home Page
• Family Tree Searcher
• Genealogy Search Advice

Genealogy Software

• TNG-The Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding© ("TNG") is a powerful way to manage and display your family tree on your own website, all without generating any static HTML. Instead, your information is stored in a database and the pages are created on demand. All you need is a website and TNG!  Current version for $32.99
• Ancestral Quest- a Basics version is available free, as well as a Full version for $30
• Roots Magic - a variety of programs are available, including RootsMagic, PersonalHistorian, FamilyAtlas, and Family Reunion Organizer, plus free trial offers are available
• Legacy - their Standard Edition is available to download free, as well as a Deluxe version for $30

 

 

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Parish Coordinator: Vacant

Asst. Parish Coordinator: Sara Parsons

State Coordinator: Marsha Bryant

Questions or Comments?

If you have questions email the Assistant Parish Coordinator. Please do not ask for specfic research on your family.