Apr 10, 2003 the city of monroe, louisiana originated in the late 1700s with the official beginning of the ouachita post. To advance literacy, inspire lifelong learning, and strengthen our community by serving everyone in ouachita parish the library has. Monroe and west monroe, louisiana by ouachita parish. This volume in the family maps series contains newly created maps of original landowners patent maps in what is now ouachita parish, louisiana, gleaned from the indexes of the u. Dinkgrave in error born 1853 27 years old lawyer by profession and his wife rosa j. Donation book, volume a, 18721940 family history library family maps of ouachita parish, louisiana. As your ouachita parish assessor, my staff and i will continue to be an office that makes a difference. Thursday, september 26, 2019 please report any errors, broken links, etc, to the ouachita parish archives file manager, gina brown. I have written a summary about the trent brothers legend before. In louisiana, ouachita parish is ranked 8th of 64 parishes in archives per capita, and 5th of 64 parishes in archives per square mile. For animated maps illustrating louisiana parish boundary changes, rotating formation louisiana parish boundary maps 18051990 may be viewed for free at the website.
I bought it, thinking the library did not have a copy. If you see your name among the ouachita parish high school graduates, someone is looking for you. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free. Monroe, louisiana simple english wikipedia, the free. New south governors and education, 19681976, and is currently completing a second book, an easy man to believe in. Ouachita parish, louisiana public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Archives in ouachita parish, louisiana county office. The 1880 ouachita parish monroe census shows john h. West monroe formerly trenton would follow in 1889 and today.
Information on ouachita parish history and genealogy resources. By 1830, claiborne parish was created, and the old warren parish was mostly absorbed into ouachita parish, only to return as carroll parish a few years later. Monroe and west monroe, louisiana by ouachita parish historic. Evidently a third child was born after 1880 since the obituary for john indicates he leaves three children who reside with their aunt john h. Ouachita parish, louisiana free public records searches at black book online.
Mckneely professor of humanities and an assistant professor of history at the university of louisiana at monroe, where he has taught since 1999. While every effort is made to ensure that the posted information is accurate, it may contain factual or other errors. Located here is watson brake, the oldest indigenous earthwork mound complex in north america. Paroisse d ouachita is located in the northern part of the u. Jackson parish is named in honor of united states president andrew jackson. Guide to ouachita parish, louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and. Known today as one of the best libraries in the state of louisiana, ouachita parish public. The ouachita parish historical interest group is made up of local citizens with a common interest in preserving monroe and west monroes heritage.
Land records 10 libraries, museums, archives 12 mailing lists and message boards. The city of monroe, louisiana originated in the late 1700s with the official beginning of the ouachita post. Ouachita city also ouachita, washita is an unincorporated community in union parish, louisiana, united states. Local colonial government was based upon parishes, as the local ecclesiastical division following the louisiana purchase in 1803, the territorial legislative council divided the territory of orleans the predecessor of louisiana state into 12 counties. Mounted on cloth back, faded, folded in half and losses throughtout and along the edges. The monroe public library opened may 8, 1916 with 731 books. In 1838, caddo parish was created from natchitoches, as were madison and caldwell parishes in the east. Ouachita county, louisiana land ownership maps, 1858 and 1860 family history library. Through high expectations, ouachita parish high school focuses on creating a community of respect and responsibility and individual academic success. Ouachita parish clerk of court website is now uptodate. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Pharmacy and medicine in nineteenthcentury ouachita parish.
Last year in my favorite antique store on antique alley, i found this little book. Family maps of ouachita parish, louisiana by gregory a. We are pleased to announce that civil records will be available online may 18, 2012. Ouachita city also ouachita, washita is an unincorporated community in union parish, louisiana, united states united states district court judge benjamin c. Information on this report is provided for informational purposes only pursuant to the louisiana public records law. Civil war sympathies of northeast louisiana ouachitaparishhistory uncategorized april 1, 2020 march, 2020 1 minute this interesting paper talks about the secession convention and the units that served from the n. Ouachita parish, louisiana simple english wikipedia, the. A criminal record may include an individuals arrests, warrants, criminal charges filed, and convictions and sentences for criminal offenses. Map of the parish of ouachita, louisiana library of congress.
Russ williams, monroe and west monroe will find a treasured place on louisiana bookshelves for years to come. The parishs records in this database cover the years 1851 through 1900. Ouachita parish ouachita parish was formed in 1805 and the parish seat is monroe. The current 911 surcharge rates are contained in the table below. There is 1 archives per 78,216 people, and 1 archives per 305 square miles. Lc land ownership maps, 260 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. The louisiana digital library ldl is the front door to louisianas digital cultural heritage. Monroe and west monroe, louisiana images of america ouachita parish. There are 2 archives in ouachita parish, louisiana, serving a population of 156,433 people in an area of 611 square miles. Ouachita parish 911 surcharge rates effective january 1.
Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in ouachita parish. The louisiana digital library ldl is the front door to louisiana s digital cultural heritage. Ouachita parish, louisiana genealogy familysearch wiki. West monroe history ouachita parish history tidbits. The parish is named for the ouachita native american people. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in ouachita parish, louisiana genealogy. Ouachita parish criminal records are documents that list an individuals criminal history in ouachita parish, louisiana. A paypal account is needed to print from the civil database. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Ouachita parish databases if you have a family history you would like to make available to other researchers in this area, please let us know and we will store it at this site. What you are looking at is the little book that started the wild tale about how west monroe got started. An illustrated history of ouachita parish, louisiana, paired with histories of the local companies. Wilson and john drago,14 he acknowledged the account book which.
This history of monroe, louisiana, spans from 1530 to the 1930s. Early history of monroe and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. By 1830, the population of the area had increased to 5,120, and in 1832 carroll parish. Ouachita parish, louisiana genealogy genealogy familysearch. Faulk published in the ouachita citizen between 1967 and continue reading twain by william gilbert. Service men in ouachita parish, louisiana genealogy served in various regiments. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from ouachita parish high schoolin monroe, louisiana. Ouachita parish queries 2000 queries 2001 2002 queries 2004 queries 2005 queries. Thursday, september 26, 2019 please report any errors, broken links, etc. Louisiana usgenweb archives ouachita parish archives obituaries from newsstar mailing address. French settlers, including don juan filhiol with his land grant of 1,680 acres from the king of spain, came to this region and laid the foundations for a community once known as fort miro but incorporated as monroe in 1820. Monroe and ouachita valley have a long and impressive history which dates several centuries prior to the official. It was during a period when the vast territory west of the mississippi was a pawn of the spanish crown. Ouachita parish, louisiana public records directory.
Ouachita parish, louisiana, archives index this page was last updated on. Dec 03, 2015 louisiana became a state in 1812, and the area now known as west carroll parish was part of ouachita parish. It is known as the mother parish of all north east louisiana. The purpose of ouachita parish high school is to educate, encourage, and assist all students in becoming contributing members of society who succeed in a continually evolving world.
Colson whitehead just became the fourth writer in history to win pulitzer prizes for fiction twice. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 16,274. Dive into louisianas deeply rich cultural history when you visit any of the nine nationally accredited state museums. Its name is taken from the ouachita native americans that lived in the area in early era. Members include public libraries, academic libraries, museums, and archives from arcross the state. Civil war sympathies of northeast louisiana ouachita. In 1998, he taught on a visiting appointment at auburnuniversity, where he also received his ph. Located on the ouachita river, in ouachita parish, monroe and west monroe offer a taste of louisiana history, art, entertainment, food and family fun. Search the louisiana birth records index database through the secretary of state, and order certified copies of birth certificates for births that occurred in louisiana more than 100 years from the end of the current calendar year. Profiles for 5 cities, towns and other populated places in ouachita parish louisiana. There is 1 archives per 78,216 people, and 1 archives per 305 square miles in louisiana, ouachita parish is ranked 8th of 64 parishes in archives per capita, and 5th of 64 parishes in archives per square mile. Ouachita parish was created in 1807 as one of the original louisiana parishes. Currently, there are 25 participating institutions in the ldl. Nahimutang ni sa estado sa louisiana, sa habagatansidlakang bahin sa nasod, 1,500 km sa habagatankasadpan sa washington, d.
Begin your adventures at the emylou biedenharn foundation, consisting of a bible museum and research center, the family home, and elsong gardens. Louisiana, compiled marriage records, 18511900 ancestry. Louisiana was formed from french and spanish colonies, which were both officially roman catholic. He is also coeditor of a collection of essays on southern history. Men often joined a company within a regiment that originated in their county. Louisiana became a state in 1812, and the area now known as west carroll parish was part of ouachita parish. Located here is watson brake, the oldest indigenous. Scanned images conveyance books begins january 2, 1980 to current. The parish s records in this database cover the years 1851 through 1900. It also lays claim to its name from the river that runs through arkansas and the northern part of louisiana. Monroe and ouachita valley have a long and impressive history which dates several centuries prior to the official founding of organized government in 1783.
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