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Louisiana
Research Outline
   

Table of Contents
Records Of The Family History Library
Family History Library Catalog
Archives And Libraries
Bible Records
Biography
Cemeteries
Census
Church Records
Court Records
Directories
Emigration And Immigration
Gazetteers
Genealogy
History
Land And Property
Maps
Military Records
Naturalization And Citizenship
Newspapers
Notarial Records
Periodicals
Probate Records
Vital Records
Voting Registers
For Further Reading
Comments And Suggestions

This outline describes major sources of information about families from Louisiana. As you read this outline, study the United States Research Outline (30972), which will help you understand terminology and the contents and uses of genealogical records.


RECORDS OF THE FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY

The Family History LibraryLook this term up in the glossary. has many of the records described in this outline. The library's major holdings of Louisiana records include census, cemetery, land, probate, and vital records. The library has a large collection of notarial records and naturalization papers from the Parish of Orleans and passenger lists of New Orleans. It is continually acquiring additional records.

Some of the sources described in this outline list the Family History Library's book, microfilm, and microfiche numbers. These are preceded by FHL, the abbreviation for Family History Library. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the library and to order microfilm and microfiche at Family History CentersLook this term up in the glossary..


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FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY CATALOG

The library's records are listed in the Family History Library Catalog found at the library and at each Family History Center. To find a record, look in the "Locality SearchLook this term up in the glossary." of the catalog for:

  • The place where your ancestors lived, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUSLOUISIANA - COURT RECORDSLOUISIANA, ORLEANS - VITAL RECORDSLOUISIANA, ORLEANS, NEW ORLEANS - CEMETERIES

  • The record type you want, such as:
UNITED STATES - CENSUSLOUISIANA - COURT RECORDSLOUISIANA, ORLEANS - VITAL RECORDSLOUISIANA, ORLEANS, NEW ORLEANS - CEMETERIES

The section headings in this outline match the names of record types used in the catalog.

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