Rapides parish library home the rapides parish library is a medium sized library in rapides parish, louisiana. National register of historic places listings in allen parish, louisiana. Davis, louisiana apr 6, 1871 doyle, jessie w davis, louisiana apr 6, 1871 dozier, ada brown, john oct 20, 1898 dozier, lenora f carroll, ephraim apr, 1892 dozier, leonora f carroll, ephriam edward apr, 1892 drake, bunyan drake, ary l may 28, 1898 drayo, william dewell, claudie feb 5, 1896 drew, battise butler, martha jan 14, 1874. More books about jefferson parish history jefferson historical.
The latter emigrated to the states when a young man, located in georgia, and was there married to miss marion grieve, also a native of scotland. In this volume, you will find a number of biographical sketches of early settlers of the area as well as a brief history of the parish and the surrounding area. Rapides parish marriages1 louisiana free genealogy. Because of its rich history, louisiana is blend of many different culture. Grant parish, louisiana a history harrison, mabel fletcher on. List of books and articles about louisiana history. It is one of the 19 parishes, which were created by dividing the territory of new orleans. Learn about the archives louisiana secretary of state. Alexandria louisiana history, founding, alexander fulton, red. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have. The present site of alexandria was a natural one for settlement due to its location on the red river in central louisiana. The will books for orleans parish courts include copies of all wills filed in orleans parish, 18051920.
Book is an unincorporated community in catahoula parish, louisiana, united states. February 25, 2016 by christiaan mader some time in 1960s, businessmen with the japanese electronics company hitachi flew to southwest louisiana, specifically, we are told, to ville platte. National register of historic places listings in acadia parish, louisiana. Biographical and historical memoirs of northwest louisiana. It lies on a level plain of longleaf pine forests at 55 feet above sea level. Allen is a parish of louisiana in the united states. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Founded in 1835, the louisiana historical society is the oldest historical organization in the state. Spring 2011 catalog lsu press75 great books about louisiana from lsu press arceneaux, william no spark of malice. Download and read online for free history of louisiana. The parish was created in 1807 after the united states acquired this. List of books and articles about louisiana history online.
He was a delegate to the louisiana state constitutional convention of 1879. History of livingston parish, louisiana history book committee, mrs. During the 1930s, louisianas rural population was one of the least read sections of the nation, and so the state library undertook a bold project to provide louisiana residents with library materials. Dec 05, 2010 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Each volume is individually indexed at the front of each book. Online historical directories estate records louisiana will and probate records, 17561984 includes rapides parish source. The history of rice in louisiana lafayette parish, louisiana. Allen parish, louisiana simple english wikipedia, the free. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Pages in category lists of national register of historic places in louisiana by parish the following 64 pages are in this category, out of 64 total.
Louisiana history and genealogy societies louisiana. Southern publishing company 95 pages, full name index, soft cover, 8. The rapides parish library began as an experimental demonstration library project by the louisiana state library in the early 1940s. Genealogy and local history books, social security death index, and more. The will books were created in several courts including the court of probates 18051846, second district court 18461880 and civil district court 18801920.
Rapides parish history the parish was created in 1807 after the united states acquired this territory in the louisiana purchase. An illustrated history hardcover january 1, 1987 by sue l eakin author visit amazons sue l eakin page. Rapides parish, louisiana, a history, by george purnell whittington, was the first comprehensive history of alexandria and rapides parish. Email messages were sent to everyone with a query posted on the rapides parish lagenweb site. Later, after george whittingtons death, it was published in book form by the alexandria committee of the national society of colonial dames in the state of louisiana.
Dead until dark by charlaine harris, a confederacy of dunces by john kennedy toole, the awakening by kate chopin, zeitoun by. Genealogy library collections state library of louisiana. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. Towns ball boyce cheneyville glenmora lecompte woodworth. Some early families of avoyelles parish, louisiana open. Rapides parish courthouse 1939 its first courthouse was built in 1820 though little is known about it because federal troops burned down almost the entire town of alexandria in 1864 and most of the parish records where lost. A research collection of historical louisiana city directories from 1805 to 1929. Sami haggood with young patrons at iberia parish library new iberia, louisiana, thankful. Have you visited the site of the historical association of central louisiana. Rapides parish, louisiana simple english wikipedia, the. Alexandria louisiana history, founding, alexander fulton. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand. Current and historical city directories and telephone books for louisiana cities.
Guide to plaquemines parish, louisiana ancestry, family history, and. Local history books on louisiana arcadia publishing. The towns and communities of lafourche were settled along its namesake, bayou lafourche, which bisects the parish from its northern boundary to its southern boundary at the gulf of mexico. Oct 29, 2010 some early families of avoyelles parish, louisiana by william nelson gremillion, 1980, hebert publications edition, in english. Some early families of avoyelles parish, louisiana 1980. History taken from william richard stringfields 1st book le pays des fluers. He has an extensive library, and now spends his time in the companionship of his books. Luckily, there are a lot of fun picture books that share my birth states food, folklore, and even a cajun twist on traditional stories. More importantly, emeril understands that food is another part of history, the people, and their cultureand in louisiana, they eat well. After reading these books to your kids, try cooking some shrimp etouffee or cajun red beans together. This is the first ever book written about the jewish men and women who came to central louisiana to settle as early as the 1830s in avoyelles parish. Aug 12, 2014 because of its rich history, louisiana is blend of many different culture. It lies on a level plain of longleaf pine forests at 55 feet above sea level, in almost the exact geographic center of louisiana.
They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc. Southern publishing 103 pages, full name index, soft cover, 8. The parish seat is alexandria, which developed along the red river of the south. This first separate history of rapides parish was written and originally published in serial form between 1932 and 1935. Book was named for a family of pioneer settlers which. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. On the th of august, 1717, the situation of affairs in the colony of louisiana. Originally appearing in issues of the louisiana historical quarterly from 19321935, it was published posthumously in one volume by the alexandria. Mary parish, louisiana genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Published in 2002 by the university of louisiana at lafayette, details may be found at. Louisiana artist bartlett, napier military record of louisiana.
See more ideas about louisiana, books and louisiana history. The library consists of 9 physical branches plus an outreach deliveries service to reach those who cannot come in to one of our locations. Slaves, slave owners, and slavery in general information. Including biographical and historical papers relating to the military organizations of the. Allen parish, louisiana simple english wikipedia, the. Plaquemines parish, louisiana genealogy familysearch. On the th of august, 1717, the situation of affairs in the colony of louisiana having been brought before the council. These civil and criminal records are an invaluable source for researching louisianas colonial history. Rapides is the french spelling of rapids and is pronounced rapeeds i. Louisiana state archives library the library has available books on general histories, census indexes, immigration schedules, church records, and family histories. Crichton was a farmer and merchant in georgia up to 1851, when be moved to louisiana and located in webster parish. Bossier parish, located in the northwestern corner of the state, was named for pierre bossier one of louisianas state senators and representative from natchitoches parish. Dec 01, 2014 lafourche is a parish rich in history and culture known for its closeknit, familycentered communities.
Blanchard, newton crain, governor of louisiana, was born jan. As of the 2010 census, 25,764 people lived in this parish. They record the social, political and economic lives of rich and poor, female and male, slave and free, african, native, european and american colonials. Unfortunately, due to the authors early demise, it was left incomplete after its coverage of the civil war.
Some early families of avoyelles parish, louisiana open library. Louisiana resources for local history and genealogy by. The louisiana state archives, a division of the louisiana secretary of states office, is mandated to identify, to collect, to preserve, to maintain and to make available those records and artifacts that enhance our endeavors to understand the dynamics and nuances of our states remarkable history. Genealogy bookstore and publisher of genealogy books and cds on family history, vital records, census records, local history, outofprint books, and other genealogical resource material to find your family tree. The history of alexandria louisiana the early years. Also available are orleans parish birth and death records 18191907. Grant parish, louisiana a history paperback january 1, 1969 by mabel fletcher harrison author. Access to thousands of databases of genealogical and historical information.
The state of louisiana first chartered it in 1836, and has rechartered it several times since then. Jan 05, 2011 spring 2011 catalog lsu press75 great books about louisiana from lsu press arceneaux, william no spark of malice. Rapides parish was named for the rapids in red river, during french rule and the subsequent seat of government. Lafourche is a parish rich in history and culture known for its closeknit, familycentered communities. Home usa louisiana rapides parish slaves, slave owners, and slavery in general information. History early louisiana louisiana has a long and varied history. Webster parish, louisiana history and biography 56 pages, 8. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Rapides parish, louisiana city, parish and rural directories source. Lafourche parish by clifton theriot arcadia publishing books. For a number of decades during the 19th century, the society was the official custodian of the colonial records of louisiana, including the french superior council records and the spanish judicial records of the illustrious cabildo. Mary parish, louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and. Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 rapides parish source.