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Assumption Parish, Louisiana
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Assumption Parish, Louisiana Facts

When was Assumption Parish, LA Created?
Assumption Parish was established on March 31, 1807 from Lafourche County, Louisana Territory, as one of the original 19 parishes. The parish was named for the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, the oldest in the state .

What is the Parish Seat of Assumption Parish, LA?
The Parish Seat is located in Napoleonville and the parish government website is www.assumptionla.com/

What counties are adjacent to Assumption Parish, LA?
Bordering Parishes are Iberville Parish (north, Ascension ParishSt. James ParishLafourche ParishTerrebonne ParishSt. Mary ParishIberia ParishSt. Martin Parish.

What cities and towns are in Assumption Parish, LA?
Cities and towns located in the Parish include Napoleonville.

Assumption Parish, LA Vital Records

Where can find Assumption Parish Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Assumption Parish vital records can be found at the Louisiana Office of Vital Records which has copies of birth and death records since July 1914. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Louisiana for current fees and application process.

You can search online for Assumption Parish BirthMarriageDivorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Louisiana Birth or Death Certificate Application to mail.

The Louisiana State Archives has Birth Records that occurred in Louisiana more than 100 years from the end of the current calendar year. It also has Death Records that occurred in Louisiana more than 50 years from the end of the current calendar year.

Assumption Parish, LA Census Records


What Assumption Parish, LA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Assumption Parish guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 18101820183018401850186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Assumption Parish Slave Schedules can be found for 1850 & 1860. Assumption Parish Mortality Schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Assumption Parish Industry and Agriculture can be acquired for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Assumption Parish Union Veterans Schedules can be obtained for 1890. You can get free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Louisiana Census Records Research Guide

Assumption Parish, LA Courthouse and Government Records

Assumption Parish Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Assumption Parish Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Assumption Parish. The years listed below are the first noted records with this parish. See Also Louisiana Corthouse Records Research Guide.

  • Assumption Parish Clerk of Court performs the functions of more than one office. As the Recorder, the office of the Clerk of Court receives, files, records and indexes all mortgages, conveyances and all other instruments recorded in the Public Records for the Parish. The Clerk’s Office receives and files all pleadings, such as petitions, answers, motions and other filings in Civil and Probate matters, as well as indictments, bills of information and other filings in Criminal matters. Another function of the Clerk’s Office is the issuance of Marriage Licenses and recording their returns after the marriages are performed.
    • Address: 4809 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville, LA 70390
    • Phone: (985) 369-6653
    • Marriage Records: 1800
    • Land Records: 1788
    • Probate Records: 1788
    • Court Records: 1788
  • USGenWeb Archives for Assumption Parish
  • BLM Land Records

Assumption Parish, LA Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Assumption Parish, LA?
A list of Assumption Parish Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Louisiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Assumption Parish, LA Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Assumption Parish, LA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Assumption Parish. Many of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Commercial Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a payment. This is merely a listing which has been gathered or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site above another.

Assumption Parish LA Books, Newspapers & Publications

Assumption Parish LA Cemeteries & Graveyards

Assumption Parish LA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Assumption Parish LA General and History Websites

Assumption Parish LA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Assumption Parish LA Military Records