During the american civil war, the thirteenth connecticut, part of union general nathaniel p. An overlooked source posted on january 18, 2016 by bevin creel due to the two courthouse fires suffered in washington parish, the last occurring in 1897, researchers assume that a search of the washington parish deed books for ancestors living in the parish before that date is a waste of their time. The town of washington, the thirdoldest settlement in louisiana, is a former french trading post that flourished thanks to the river the bayou that runs through it. History of washington parish, louisiana added 4 new photos to the album. Fernando cortes varnado 10 jun 1875 washington parish, louisiana, usa 22 may 1951. Washington parish energy center one, llc wpec and calpine corporation, owners of a power station on property located at 18400 bennett road in ward 4 of washington parish, recently contracted with entergy louisiana, llc for the demolition of the existing power plant, transfer of property and construction of a new naturalgas fired power plant. Maps of louisiana and washington parish washington parish was established in 1819 and bogalusa was incorporated in 1914. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias. Louisiana online genealogy records familysearch wiki.
Story of three pioneer families of early louisiana, their ancestors and progeny, by e. Washington parish, louisiana was created on march 6, 1819 from st. Learn more about state of louisiana court, tax, land and probate records the clerks office does not do research most staff will assist people in finding the materials. Washington parish, louisiana genealogy and history. While supplies last, free copies of the book are available to florida parishes school libraries. Local histories are available for washington parish, louisiana genealogy. Washington parish is a parish located in the interior southeast corner of the u. For current information on who may obtain a birth record as well as how to submit a request visit the office of public health. The history of washington parish, louisiana, as compiled from the records and traditions. Located in washington parish and named after president george washington, the community had already come into existence by the turn of the 19 th century. What is notable about the area are the number, and kind, of indian influences that did, and still do, affect it.
The next year, jefferson parish was carved from orleans parish. Bogalusa was founded by the goodyears frank henry goodyear and charles waterhouse goodyear, william henry sullivan, and others who erected a sawmill on the bogue lusa creek where it flows into the pearl river in 1906. It is part of the opelousaseunice micropolitan statistical area. George washington varnado 6 feb 1830 osyka, mississippi, united states 16 jan 1900. This washington parish website is available for adoption. Bogalusa, washington parish, louisiana history, links, maps, and. By 1820, washington parish was added, and feliciana parish split into west and east in 1824.
History christ church an episcopal church on capitol hill. Morehouse parish history morehouse parish history source. Helena, the northern half of tangipahoa, and washington parishes, and is characterized by gently rolling hill country dotted with farmsteads and small towns separated by a rich growth of pine forests and occasional hardwoods. Washington parish the official website of louisiana. Tammany, state of louisiana early colonial history1 it is a. To find links to collections for lower jurisdictions such as a county or town, go to locating online databases, and can be searched free of charge at your local family history center or the family history library in salt lake city, utah. Search the louisiana birth records index database through the secretary of state, and order certified copies of birth certificates for births that occurred in louisiana more than 100 years from the end of the current calendar year. Established in 1819, washington parish, louisiana was formed from the northern half of st. Goldringwoldenberg institute of southern jewish life. Old louisiana maps pre1923 the maps are from various publishers and therefore the content and quality vary.
No profanity, bullying, harassment, racial or personal attacks. Duncan research files guy family of washington parish, louisiana includes dykes source. Rootswebs worldconnect biography of clay elliot source. Iii a part of the comprehensive city plan for franklinton, prepared by robert s. Guide to louisiana online genealogy records for researching ancestry, family history and genealogy. The washington parish courthouse is located in franklinton, louisiana. Located at 19068 moore road, washington parish, louisiana, the old bouey moore place is one of two log homes outside of the miles branch settlement in franklinton that is still standing, livable, and still being used today. European explorers found their way to the region and inhabited the area very early relative to settlement of much of the rest of the continent.
Census bureau maintains genealogy records in the form of census data. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Located approximately 5 miles south of the present town of franklinton, the community was designated as the washington parish seat of justice by the louisiana legislature in 1821. You wont find it in many books but youll experience it firsthand when you visit this unique and exceptional part of louisiana. Louisiana material welcome to the washington parish library. History of washington parish, louisiana posts facebook. Guide to washington parish, louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and. Parohija vasington washington parish polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi luizijana. Franklinton was founded in 1819, originally under the name of franklin, but in 1826 the name was changed to franklinton since there was already another town with the same name in st.
Book lists excellent books related to louisiana history and genealogy return to main page. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 1883 washington parish, louisiana source. Local history books on louisiana arcadia publishing. Preserving and promoting the family history of pearl river county. Washington parish history washington parish tourism. Bogalusa is the biggest city in washington parish but franklinton is the parish seat. Washington parish history washington parish was formed march 6, 1819 by splitting off from st. The child welfare division works to protect children against abuse and neglect, find permanent homes for louisiana s foster children and to educate the public on safe sleep and louisiana s safe haven law. Guide to washington parish, louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. Excellent books related to louisiana history and genealogy return to main page. Discover washington parish like you have never seen it before. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Indians and folklife in the florida parishes of louisiana. Louisiana anthropological survey and antiquities commission, baton rouge.
Apr 01, 2000 louisianaatlas louisiana washington parish, louisiana people quickfactswashington parishlouisiana population, 2005 estimate 44,6234,523,628 population, percent change. Legal records of washington parish, lousisiana abstracts of conveyance book w1, tangipahoa parish, 18191869 and duplicates of washington parish deeds, 18191840 source. A brief history of the washington rifles, by daunton gibbs, 1978 3 typewritten pages. Washington parish, louisiana, records, 18101898 book skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content help help, opens a new window. Excellent books related to louisiana history and genealogy. Buy history of washington parish, louisiana, 17981992. National register of historic places histories of specific towns and townships. Washington was the largest inland port between new orleans and st. Williams genealogical and historical publications, 1994. Guidelines for submitting files guidelines for scanned documents are posted here. Thank you for the historical information presented in this book regarding my ancestors. To find links to collections for lower jurisdictions such.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Washington parish, louisiana genealogy familysearch wiki. Washington parish material welcome to the washington parish. When horace and julia bond moved to louisiana in 1934. Usgenweb louisiana archives morehouse parish, louisiana source. Legendary crimes and criminals of the florida parishes will air on wednesdays at 8 p. But rather than take the case to court, the district attorneys office offered him a deal. Washington parish, louisiana, records, 18101898 book mid. Washington parish genealogy records are kept by a number of different government agencies and departments in washington parish, louisiana. Louisiana is full of unexpected and delightful surprises. This is rural, peaceful louisiana living at its finest, with a handful of shops and restaurants, and its main attraction the bogue chitto river running through the western edge of town. As a result, some communities in louisiana are among the oldest in the united states.
Shop for important louisiana history books at arcadia publishing today. The true heartland of piney woods culture in southeast louisiana lies in the northeast corner of the florida parishes. It is located in the part of louisiana that is called the florida parishes, which derived its name from the treaty signed by france and england on february 10, 1763. The franklinton library 8397806 has a book scanner and would like to borrow. Hermon school, bowling green buccaneers, franklinton head start and.
Washington parish, louisiana project gutenberg self. Boundary changes edit edit source for animated maps illustrating louisiana parish boundary changes, rotating formation louisiana parish boundary maps 18051990 may be viewed for free at the website. Washington parish child welfare louisiana department. Washington parish, louisiana, records, 18101898 book.
Bogalusa, washington parish, louisiana history, links, maps. Culpepper archives washington parish guy family of washington parish, louisiana includes davis source. Other historians, such as charles gayarri, louisianas most outstanding nineteenthcentury historian, have found value in martins influential book. Genealogy welcome to the washington parish library. List of confederates killed and wounded in ranks of co.
Herman peter varnado 25 sep 1907 washington parish, louisiana, usa 15 sep 1993. The only birth records that are available prior to 1911 are from orleans parish. Christ church was the first episcopal church in washington parish, created by the maryland vestry act of 1794, an act to form a new parish by the name of washington parish to include the city of washington, and georgetown on potomac. Includes a short history of washington parish, louisiana.
One facet of louisiana that makes it such an appealing visitor destination is its deep and colorful history. The florida parishes were so named because they originally were part of west florida, an area east of the mississippi river, south of the 31st latitude, and north of new orleans. History of washington parish, louisiana home facebook. Folklore and custums of washington parish, bogalusa. Hammond famous crimes and criminals in florida parishes history will be highlighted in the newest episode of the southeastern channels telly awardwinning history series, the florida parish chronicles. George varnado abt 1919 washington parish, louisiana, usa aft 1919. The town was founded in 1720 on the banks of bayou courtableau, and eventually rose in prominence as a steamboat port that brought cattle, sugar and other farm goods from cajun. Other municipal and louisiana state offices also maintain records that are useful for tracing lineage.
We are looking for people to donate transcriptions of. Southern claims commission washington parish approved claims, 18711880 source. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. American state, county, and town sources, third ed. Washington parish clerk of court po box 607 908 washington st. Birth records the louisiana state office maintains records for 100 years after the date of birth. He was reared in georgia and educated in the private schools. Washington parish history washington parish was named in honor of our first president of the united states. Familysearch washington parish court records source. The second home is privately owned and currently occupied.
Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. The history of washington parish washington parish, named in honor of george washington, is one of several parishes known as the florida parishes. President george washington washington parish is bordered by pike county, mississippi northwest, walthall county, mississippi north, marion county, mississippi northeast, pearl county, mississippi east, st. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section louisiana local histories. Washington parish search results louisiana digital library. Louisiana cemetery names the hilda hoffmann memorial. Birth records are considered confidential for the first 100 years. This part of louisiana has its own identity and its own history.
Throughout north america, the american indian has been a powerful source of folk culture, and the florida parishes are no exception. Carter judge 22nd judicial district court, parishes of washington and st. Keyword browse phrase exact advanced boolean esources. Originally published in 1827, the history of louisiana has been heralded as the first history of louisiana that merits this name.
Historical marker located near bogalusa louisiana circa. Field museum of natural history, anthropological series 24. The small town of franklinton is set amid the rolling hills and pine forests of washington parish. See more of history of washington parish, louisiana on facebook. Washington parish material welcome to the washington. Bogalusa, washington parish, louisiana history, links. Family histories welcome to the washington parish library. It is borderd by pike county, ms northwest, walthall county, ms north, marion county, ms northeast, pearl river county, ms east, st. History of louisiana from the earliest period 1882. By 1830, claiborne parish was created, and the old warren parish was mostly absorbed into ouachita parish, only to return as carroll parish a few years later.
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