Louisiana Marriage Records, 1851-1900

Although official vital records registration began for Louisiana in 1914, many parishes kept records long before that date. This update adds the records for Bienville, Caldwell, Jackson, and Ouachita parishes to those of Bossier, Lincoln, and Sabine for the years 1851 through 1900. Each entry lists, at a minimum, spouses' names and the date of the marriage.

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Bienville Parish: Bienville Parish was created in 1848 from Claiborne Parish. The records from the parish in this database cover the years 1851 through 1900. Original data: Bienville Parish, Louisiana Marriages, 1851-1900. Parish court records located in Arcadia, Louisiana or Family History Library microfilm #0266030-0266031.

Bossier Parish: Bossier Parish records span from 8 January 1851 through 1900. The parish was formed in 1843 from Claiborne Parish and is located in northwestern Louisiana. Original data: Bossier Parish, Louisiana Marriages, 8 January 1851-1900. Parish records located at Benton, Louisiana or Family History Library microfilm #0279196-0279202.

Caldwell Parish: Caldwell Parish was formed in 1838 from parts of Catahoula and Ouachita parishes. The parish's records in this database cover the years 1851 through 1900. Original data: Caldwell Parish, Louisiana Marriages, 1851-1900. Parish court records located in Columbia, Louisiana or Family History Library microfilm #0311886-0311887.

Jackson Parish: Jackson Parish was created in 1845 from parts of Claiborne, Ouachita, and Union parishes. The records from the parish in this database cover the years 1880-1900. Original data: Jackson Parish, Louisiana Marriages, 1880-1900. Parish court records located in Jonesboro, Louisiana or Family History Library microfilm #0279110-0279111.

Lincoln Parish: Lincoln Parish is located in northern Louisiana. The records from the parish in this database cover the period from 22 April 1873 through 1900. The parish was originally created in 1873 from the parishes of Bienville, Jackson, Union, and Clairborne. Original data: Lincoln Parish, Louisiana Marriages, 22 April 1873-1900. Parish records located at Ruston, Louisiana or Family History Library microfilm #0279138-0279140.

Ouachita Parish: Ouachita Parish was created in 1807 as one of the original Louisiana parishes. The parish's records in this database cover the years 1851 through 1900. Original data: Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Marriages, 1851-1900. Parish court records located in Monroe, Louisiana or Family History Library microfilm #0285345-0285351.

Sabine Parish: Sabine Parish was organized in 1843 from Natchitoches Parish. The records from the parish in this database span from 9 January 1851 thorugh 1900. Original data: Sabine Parish, Louisiana Marriages, 9 January 1851-1900. Parish records located at Many, Louisiana or Family History Library microfilm #0279105-0279106.