Rapides Parish, Louisiana Genealogy

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Rapides Parish, Louisiana genealogy and family history research page. Find links to record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your Rapides Parish, ancestors.

Societies and Family History Resources  •  Government Records  •  Genealogy Links  •  Publications  •  Census Records
Court, Probate, Land and Tax Records  •  Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records
Cemeteries & Graveyards  •  Church & Bible Records  •  County History  •  Military Records  •  Schools & Directories

Rapides Parish Quick Facts

Rapides County
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Rapides Parish Genealogical & Historical Societies and Family History Resources

A list of Rapides Parish Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives. See Also Louisiana Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links.

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Rapides Parish Courthouse and Government Records

Researchers often overlook the importance of Rapides 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 Rapides 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 Rapides 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. The Courthouse burned in 1864, all records were lost

  • Rapides 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: 701 Murray Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
    • Phone: (318) 473-8153
    • Marriage Records: 1871
    • Land Records: 1871
    • Probate Records: 1871 
    • Court Records: 1904
  • 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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Rapides Parish Genealogy Links

The following are links to Genealogy, Records and Resources relating to Rapides 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.

Rapides Parish LA Books, Newspapers & Publications

Rapides Parish LA Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Rapides Parish LA Court, Probate Land and Tax Records

Rapides Parish LA Census Records

Rapides Parish LA Cemeteries & Graveyards

Rapides Parish LA Church & Bible Records

Rapides Parish LA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Rapides Parish LA General and History Websites

Rapides Parish LA Immigration & Naturalization

Rapides Parish LA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Rapides Parish LA Military Records

Rapides Parish LA Schools & Directories

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