Lincoln Parish, Louisiana Genealogy
Lincoln Parish, Louisiana genealogy and family history research page. Find links to record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your Lincoln Parish, ancestors.
Lincoln Parish Quick Facts
- Government Website: www.lincolnparish.org/
- Created Date / Origin: February 27, 1873 from Bienville Parish, Jackson Parish, Union Parish and Claiborne Parish
- Parish Seat: Ruston
- Named After: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln
- Bordering Parishes: Union Parish (north), Ouachita Parish (east), Jackson Parish (south), Bienville Parish (southwest), Claiborne Parish (northwest)
- Cities & Towns: Choudrant, Downsville, Dubach, Grambling, Ruston, Simsboro, Vienna
Lincoln Parish Genealogical & Historical Societies and Family History Resources
A list of Lincoln Parish Historical and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives. See Also Louisiana Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links.
Lincoln Parish Courthouse and Government Records
Researchers often overlook the importance of Lincoln Parish court, probate, and land records as a source of genealogy and family history information. Buried away in Louisiana courthouses and archives everywhere are the dreams and frustrations of many Louisiana citizens. The chances are great that your ancestors have left a detailed record of at least some aspects of their lives in the Lincoln Parish court records. Even if your ancestor is not mentioned in a Court case, consider all of the other procedures which could have lead to him or her appearing in court records.
Please call the clerk's department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. The Clerk's Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. The documents are available to interested parties, barring confidential issues. Most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research.
The following indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in Lincoln parish. The dates indicated below are the first known records for each parish which may include records of land, estates, taxes, vital records, divorces, naturalizations, voter registration, court records, and so forth.
- Lincoln 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: 100 West Texas Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270
- Phone: (318) 251-5130
- Marriage Records: 1873
- Land Records: 1873
- Probate Records: 1873
- Court Records: 1873
- Louisiana Office of Vital Records has copies of birth and death records. 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. Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
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Lincoln Parish Genealogy Links
The following are links to Genealogy, Records and Resources relating to Lincoln Parish. These genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Commercial Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a payment. This is just a list that has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another. Feel free to submit your own favorite genealogy or family history related sites.
Lincoln Parish LA Books, Newspapers & Publications
Lincoln Parish LA Birth, Marriage & Death Records
Lincoln Parish LA Court, Probate Land and Tax Records
Lincoln Parish LA Census Records
Lincoln Parish LA Cemeteries & Graveyards
Lincoln Parish LA Church & Bible Records
Lincoln Parish LA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
Lincoln Parish LA General and History Websites
Lincoln Parish LA Immigration & Naturalization
Lincoln Parish LA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
Lincoln Parish LA Military Records
Lincoln Parish LA Schools & Directories