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When was Allen Parish, LA Created?
Allen Parish was established on June 12, 1912 from Calcasieu Parish. The parish was named in honor of Henry Watkins Allen, the Confederate governor of Louisiana.
What is the Parish Seat of Allen Parish, LA?
The Parish Seat is located in Oberlin and the parish government website is louisiana.gov/Government/Parish_Allen/
What counties are adjacent to Allen Parish, LA?
Bordering Parishes are Vernon Parish, Rapides Parish, Evangeline Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Beauregard Parish.
What cities and towns are in Allen Parish, LA?
Cities and towns located in the Parish include Elizabeth, Kinder, Oakdale, Oberlin, Reeves.
Where can find Allen Parish Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Allen 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 Allen Parish Birth, Marriage, Divorce 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.
What Allen Parish, LA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Allen Parish guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1920, 1930, 1940. You can get free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Louisiana Census Records Research Guide
What genealogical records can I find in the Allen Parish Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Allen Parish. The years listed below are the first noted records with this parish. See Also Louisiana Corthouse Records Research Guide.
PLEASE READ FIRST!!! 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 Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it's up to the person to carry out the research.
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Allen Parish, LA?
A list of Allen Parish Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Louisiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
Where can I connect with other Allen Parish, LA Researchers through message boards and forums?
What other genealogical resources are available in Allen Parish, LA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Allen 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.